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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
cAMuLos CLUB ENTERTAINED.

A very interesting and unusual
meeting of the Camulos Club was held
last Friday at Mr. Stevens log cabin,
1.-THE Falcons Nest" at vashon
Heights.
Mrs. Bessie Wood acted as hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Esther Kalland,
A delicious dessert luncheon was
served at one o'clock followed by a
most interesting talk on Home Econo-
mics by Miss Mildred Bell, of our local
high school faculty. This was greatly
appreciated by the members.
Roll call followed each member re-
spending by giving an outstanding
event in Camulos history. These
proved quite amusing to new members
and brought back fond memories to
the older members.
Mrs. Anna Maloney gave a summary
of past club activities, All past presi-
dents attending were presented witn
beautiful corsages in club colors.
The next meeting of the Camulos
Club will be held at the Island Club
Friday, October 23rd. A one o'clock
luncheon will be served by the host
esses, Mrs. Mary Houghton and Mrs
Lois Fuller.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15

Mrs Z, Morgan returned last week
from a short visit at Whitman College.
SHE was accompanied home by her
eldest son who has been student at
Whitman for the pest two years,
elisha does not expect to return this
year, but will spend the remainder
OF the winter taking several extension
courses preparatory to entering the
University next fall.
A communication from Pullman In
forms lis that Thomas w. Beall,
and Mary Rido of Vasl,on, and Arthur
c. Johnson, Of Cove. are enrolled as
freshmen at the State College of
Washington, according to the reg
istrar's records. Approximately 5000
students are in attendance, the en-
rollment figure being practically the
same as that of last year. The fresh
man class held its own with last years
mark, although the general quality
was higher, due to the restrictions on
high school graduates whose records
are not distinctive. Beall is enrolled
in the department of horticulture and
Miss Rido in the college of home
economies. Johnson is enrolled in the
school OF business administration.
This cThursday) evening Mr.. and
Mrs. A. H. Petersen, Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Tjomsland, MIR. and Mrs
Gabourel are the dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Jay Thatcher, Of Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15

landing, etc.. Of the Miss veedol."
Like the people of Wenatchee they
were completely charmed by the at
titude of the young men who treated
the whole performance in perfectly
casual manner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller report that their
drive through the mountains was I'M
usually delightful. as the autumn
coloring is predominant everywhere,
and the weather the best in the
world"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15

the Elks' lodge in Wenatchee, OF the
initiation of Clyde Pangborn and
Hugh Herndon to take place on SUM-
day night. Special permission had
been given by national officials Of the
order to waive all preliminaries and
admit the two world filters into the
order without the usual formality OF
application and acceptance.
Mr.. Miller reports that in respect
for the Sabbath initiation that only
the religious portions of the ritual
were used, and that the result was d
ceremony of extraordinary beauty and
solemnity.
He said also that the two young
men, who are the present heroes OF
the entire nation, are fully as charm
ing and unassuming as the newspapers
have reported. The town of We
-natchee, which has received invalu-
able publicity through their landing
there, has fallen complete victim tc
their unusual personalities. Clyde
Pangborn, even before his heroic per-
Torrance, was popular In Wenatchee
where a large circle of friends have
known him since boyhood, and where
: his family is well known.
The Millers neara about and en-
ioyed every detail, of the arrival
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
ANNOUNCEMENT.

wish to announce that while am
in the east attending the Inter.
national Post Graduate Clinic, DR.. s.
E. Light, of Tacoma, will be on the
Island to take care of my practice.
DR.. Light has been practicing for
five years and has just recently re-
turned from two years past gradu-
ate course in New York City. He has
had splendid training for this type of
work and much experience in X-Ray
work and will be able to take care of
all that type of work at the X-Ray
Laboratory. He viii live in my home
and can be reached there. Phone
Black l04l.
5ltfc DR.. F. H. Grandy,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
BILLIARD CONTEST.

Thursday evening, october %, a
quartette of vashon enthusiasts will
play four of the Ellisport fans to de-
teYmine the most skillful at pocket
Billiards at Ellisport. On the follow
ing Thursday evening, October %, a
return game will be staged at vashon
The ladies are particularly invited
to attend these matches.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
CHARLES scHERL1N.

Mr.. Charles scherlin, for years a
resident of Burton, died Sunday eve
ming at the Tacoma General Hospital.
Funeral services will be held this
Thursday afternoon at Buckley king
parlors. He has a son and sister in
California. Mr.. Scherlin owned some
valuable property on Burton beach,
which he disposed of before leaving
for Tacoma, some months ago where
he remained very i'll until his death.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
CLEANUP DAY AT
vAsHoN CEMETERY

Saturday, october 18th, has been set
aside for grand cleanup. Captains
will be the same as last year so get
busy ana see which section will look
the best Saturday evening.
There will be lunch served by the
ladies so come in the morning.
Scythes, rakes and hoes are the tools
necessary.
S. j. Harmeling. Pres.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
COOP LOCAL WILL MEET.

The vashon local of the Washington
Coop will meet at the Island Club
Tuesday evening, October Goth. All
poultrymen interested are invited to
attend this meeting. Members are
urged to be present.
The speaker of the evening will be
Mr.. D. F. McDole, comptroller of the
Washington Coop Egg and Poultry
Association.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
BLUE LODGE OFFICIAL HERE.

On Wednesday evening local Masons
enjoyed the visit of Mr.. Frank
Macanlcs, Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge F. A. M. of Washington
and John Tevins, Past Master of
Lodge No. of Steilacoom at the
regular meeting of the Island Blue
Lodge.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish TO thank neighbors and
friends for their countless expressions
of love and sympathy during the last
days and the passing of our mother.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Kingsbury
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Davis.
Mrs. Wesley veall.
Frank and George Kingsbury.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-10-15
ATTEND LODGE CEREMONIES
AT wENATCHEE SATURDAY

Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Miller motored
to Wenatchee on last Saturday by way
of snoqualrnie and Blewett Pass, re-
turning by way of Stevens Pass.
They made the trip in response to
a. long distance call informing Mr..
Miller, who is charter member of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
The Nauretania IN Miniature Na0igates the
Lincoln Memorial Pool ALuxurIous Tow
That WouN Thrill the AOerage Boys
Heart bm Fact d SkiAfully Made Steam
Pozvered Replica Of the Famous Ship
Designed and Constructed by q Murine
Expert.

boat stern foremost A forked stick with rub
Der guards Is used to prevent the little ship
from running into the concrete border Of the
pool. The bow or prov Of the model Is also
equipped with a rubber bumper. such is used
commonly on the tip of crutch.
Before the steamship Is launched, her rudder
Is set for straightaway cruising. Which signifies
that the boat propelled by steam power will
travel from one end Of the pool to the other
q distance of some 600 yards-over a Decline
course There is some tendency for the model
to zig gag bit during her cruises. This neces-
states the patrol of both sides of the pool dur
ing her water rovingS. Usually his friend or
relative walks along one side Of the pool while
Mr.. Swanteson PAGES the opposite exposure.
These "patrolmen" not infrequently have to
dog trot after the midget steamship, as at nor
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NAL cruising speed she operates at a speed Of
from four to five miles an hour.
The invariable query from every newcomer
who first sees the "Mauretania Junior" in
action is What makes her run?"
Neither marine magic nor legerdemain have
been yoked for that purpose. An efficient steam
boiler, which is inches in diameter and Is
inches long and accommodates quarts Of
water to the charge, is the hub Of the ac-
curately designed and rugged built power plant.
The steam boiler is made of copper soldered
and riveted together in stimulation of CONNER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26
BY G.. III. D4CY

-HAT mastery likeness Of Abraham
Lincoln from its throne in one Of
the worlds most visited and revered
memorials overlooks the intriguing
mirror pool where WaShingtonians,
who are familiar with the fascinating
pastime, delight to congregate on sunny Sun
day mornings to watch the aquatic antics Of
model sailing craft.
The statue of Lincoln reviews what the
Great Emancipator never saw in person-the
accurate replicas of sloops sailboats schooners,
motor boats and even liliputian steamships
plying to and fro in either straight or zig-zag-
cling courses over the Lincoln Memorial reflect
ing pool. just few blocks from the White
House.
Naval officers, lay-craftsmen, amateur me-
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chanicians and school boys foregather there
regularly to test the nautical proficiency of the
boat models, which they have designed and
made in home workshops. These "pool-faring
craft which abbreviated simulations of
regulation commercial, professional or pleasure
ships, run the gamut from maritime simplicity
to nautical completely. Some were made in a
few short hours while others represent mon.hs
and even one or two years OF spare time crafts
: manshp-labor5 OF love. Some are valued at
only a few dollars, while others are worth as
much automobiles.
There is a latent liking seated in the most
of us for the lures of the sea, the enticements
of its ships, the desire to travel the waterways
to new places and to taste the fruits of foreign
lands These and akin motives stimulate
Washington amateur modelmakerS to reap in
efigy what they are deferred from enjoying in
actuality. That is, they gain pleasure in max
ing and sailing model boats because for one
reason or another they are denied the joys of
building palatial yachts and cruising in them
to the corners of the compass.
One craft which navigateS the Lincoln
Memorial pool regularly is different from all
others in that it runs by steam power, Is a
faithful stimulation Of the famous Mauritania,
de luxe ocean liner, and was designed and
constructed by seasoned engine expert who
turned for fun to the fabrication OF model
after he had participated In the production Of
submarines and cruisers for the q. S. Navy
and passenger and freight ships for commercial
owners.
If you are yacht owner and belong to one
! of the popular yacht clubs of the Nations
Capital, you probably have shaken hands prev
iously with Mr. C. A. Swanteson, for he is q
specialist maritime engines and seafaring
power plants This little piece, however, pre-
sents him in a new and different hght-as a
home shop craftsman who dedicated the leisure
of one year to the development and perfection
of the finest midget ship which ever churned
local waters. Altogether, his first adventure in
amateur boat building consumed some 400
hours of his evening leisure.
If some Sunday morning when you motor
around the Lincoln Memorial you observe an
interested audience grouped at one border Of
the pool or strung out like golf match gallery
trooping along the bank, you can rest assured
that the Swanteson steamship is on hand for
another cruise Despite that only several spec
tators may be present when the model is first
launched, it does not take long for the crowd
to gather. And once it gathers there, 1t re-
mains to watch a remarkable performance.
When Mr.. Swanteson motors to the reflect
ing pool, he has to bring along a relative or
friend to assist him in carrying the little
Mauretania' from where the automobile is
parked to the bank Of the pool. The model
IL S feet 2 inches in length, approximately one
ninth as wide and weighs so pounds. On reach
Ing the water after steam Is cotton up-thiS
takes about three minutes-the pair launch the
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was salvaged from discarded pipe fitting and
harnessed for its new and novel task The
coil is so placed that it can be heated with
an alcohol burning blowtorch.
Practical tests have demonstrated that the
steamship model operates most satisfactorily
when the steam pressure aggregates from IS
to 40 pounds. Her owner has adjusted the
safety value to release when the pressure
mounts any higher. Mr.. Swanteson, in ex-
perimental runs has stepped the steam pres
sure up to as much as 65 pounds. Under such
conditions, the speed of the boat Is increased
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cial practices in the construction Of fun size
marine boilers. 1t accommodates six tubes,
each Of which is three Lights Of an inch in
diameter. These tubes are held in proper posi-
ton by the Use of silver solder. The tempera-
ture to which they are exposed is SO great that
such heat would melt ordinary solder. The
boiler Is equipped with a diminutive steam
dcme safety value and steam pressure gauge
all splendid specimens of expert craftsmanship.
The tiny water glass used in this steam system
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-26

greatly at the sacrifice Of gracefulness and
seafaring symmetry, SO to say. The model
tends to elevate her bow considerably above
her normal wateriine under high steam pres
sure. She apparently tries to "kick UP her
prov" like speed boat. In such posture, the
little boat looks ungainly unwieldy and out OF
proportion. The weight Of her hull. fittings
and fixtures Is not sufficient to hold her on an
even keel at uniform waterline when the boiler
is run to peak capacity with "open throttle"
ENGINEERS and mechanics are interested
l. particularly in the miniature gasoline
engine installed in the model. 1t is one of the
finest pieces Of idle-hour lathework ever
exhibited in the District. 1t is double acting
reciprocating marine-type of midget engine,
equipped with bronze piston rings, which are
only /32 of an inch in width. Mr.. Swsnteson
machined out the small gray iron casting into
the remarkably efficient dwarf engine on q
small lathe. The gasoline supply is stored in
an eght-ounce receptacle that amount of fuel
being adequate for cruise of approximately
As minutes.
The specifications of this small engine are
0ne-inch bore and one-inch stroke.
Although the hull Of the steamship is made
of white pine, the bridge or hurricane deck is
constructed of sheet iron and Is removable in
order to provide easy access to the power plant
installed inside the hull. The owner can thus
Ensemble and remove both the marine engine
and boiler in five minutes whenever the occasion
arises fer repair work. The after deck, on the
other hand, is permanent fixture, being built
as Fixed part of the hull.
The hull which is a facsimile in shape and
contour to that of the Mauretania, built
from an official "Set of lines" such as are used
in the building of the mighty transatlantic
liners. The model is provided with rigid
keel, while the hull is planked in authentic
imitation of full scale marine construction of
that type. Because of the permanency and
durability of brass wire, it has been used for
rigging. All this rigging is attached with spring
bases that it is less fragile and susceptible
TO serious damage when handled
This model runs exactly as we'll by night as
by day It is QUILTED with three dry cells,
concealed in the hull which furnish the cur
rent that illuminates the battery of eight tiny
incandescent bulbs. placed at stragetic points
in the hull Each bulb is one-eighth candle
power. The hull of the steamship is speckled
with $50 realistic port holes, all of which are
glazed with isinglasS. The effect is very pleas
ing when the miniature ocean liner is operated
on the rejecting pool at night. The Illuminated
model races over the still water while the
rhythmic purr Of her engine provides the ma
rine melody by which she marches forward"
Mr.. Swanteson told this reporter that one Of
Continued On Fifkeen:h pnos
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-04-30
!. LESLIE AWARDED
CONTRACT FOR RODEO
GROUNDS GRANDSTAND

James Leslie, of Red Lodge.
was awarded the contract for re-
pairs and additions to the grand
stand and arena at the Ro leo
grounds at Tuesday evenings
meeting of the Red Lodge Rodeo
Association.
The new grandstand which will
be erected is 100 feet in length,
IA tiers high. The present blea-
cheers, also, 100feet long, are to be
rooted, and four tiers of seats are
to be added at the top. The en-
tire grandstand is to be reinforced,
iron Draced, and set in concrete
Some additional work is also
being done on the arena this year.
The track is being improved, an
additional steer chute is being
built, and the judges stand will
be rebuilt.
A board of managers, consisting
Of ]. Plunkett, ]. Corey, and A. E.
Madsen, were appointed at Tues
days meeting, with the expecta-
ton Of relieving the hoard Of d.
rectors of part of the work of
The Rcdeo.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-04-30
.BEKA CASE ATTRACTS
attention FROM ALL
SECTIONS OF STATE

Information was filed direct in
District Court Tuesday by Coun-
ty Attorney E. P. Conwell charg
ing August J. Beka, foreman of a
construction gang on the Jack
Creek road, with violating the pro-
visions of Montana's eight-hour
law. According to information re-
ceiyed by the county attorney the
men employed on that job have
been working from eight and a
half to ten hours per day.
The law provides that employ
ees working on any contract given
by the state may not work longer
than eight hours in any one day.
Beka was represented by Attor-
ney E. B. Merrill, of Bridger, who
announced that his client was not
ready to plead. Presiding Judge
Robert c. Stong announced that he
would hear Mr.. Beka's plea ON
May II.
The case is attracting consid-
cradle attention throughout the
state in view of the fact that such
violations are also reported from
other sections of Montana and the
result will be looked forward to
with considerable interest because
OF the unemployment situation ex-
listing at this time.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-04-30
LEWIS SLOTTA IS
JAILED ON CAR
STEALING COUNT

Lewis Slotta of Latrobe. Penn
sylvania, is in the county Jail char
ged with stealing an automobile
at Bridger. Slotta was arrested
at Ballantine for the holdup of a
cigar store in Billings Friday
morning but was cleared of the
charge by employees of the store.
The Ford coupe which Slotta and
his companion were driving was
stolen at Bridger Thursday night.
according to officers. It is alleg-
eddy the property of F. E. Alex
ander of Lowell, Wyoming.
Slotta is also alleged to have
robbed pool hall in Frannie, Wy
on1ing, Tuesday night. A guam
tity of cigarettes and tobacco were
said to have been found in the car
by arresting officers. He and his
companion we're said to be selling
cigars and cigarettes on Humility
project Friday morning.
Slotta's alleged companion us
and efforts to locate him
by officers of Billings, Red Lodge
and Frannie have proved lfruitless.
Bond for Slotta was set by judge
E. B. Provinse at $1,000.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-04-30
COOKE CITY ROAD
VIEWED BY BUREAU
INSPECTOR FRIDAY

E. NJ. Hulce of Missoula, repro.
senting the Bureau of Public
Roads, was in Red Lodge Friday
for the purpose of securing infor-
nation for contractors who plan
to bid on the Cooke City road.
Definite information was sought
by Mr.. Hulce as to the date on
which the contractors could get in
to the road.
My report to the contracto. S
will state that they should be able
to get in by May first Mr.. HuIce
announced.
Engineer M. E. Mitchell, who
supervised the road location sur
vey in 1927, says, "The road will
be open On an average of four
months out of the year. If a half
mule of snow shed was built the
highway could be kept open tie
year around"
Specifications for the road have
been sent to many contractors
The highway will be "a feet wide.
with a 14-foot crushed rock sur
face in the center. The surfacing
will approximate inches in depth,
and will be capable of supporting
a twenty ton load. Light traffic
will be enabled to use the entire
"a feet.
All curves are to be widened and
superelevated, and the thickness
Of the surfacing is to be increased
or decreased as local conditions
may require.
Culverts and bridges will be en-
5lrely of concrete, and travel will |
De protected by steel fencing at |
Ill high fills and entertainments.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-04-30
BANNER YEAR FOR
SUGAR BEETERS is
PREDICTED FOR 1881

In spite of the depressed stu
alton IN the sugar trade which has
resulted in the closing of man,
beet sugar factories in Michigan
Indiana and other states, the In
dlcatlons at planting time arc
that the four Montana factories
Will enjoy heavier run this wear
than even the record 1880 pro-
duction, which showed an increase
OF 30 per cent over that of 1929.
Averages in the four factory dis
tl1cts are being increased over
those of 1880, when 1924 acres
produced 578,996 tons of beets. all
average of 12,774 tons to the acre.
Final acreage figures for 1881
Will not be obtainable for some
time.
Production figures for 1880.
compiled by the publicity division
Of the state department of aeri-
culture, show that Carbon county.
with $50 farms totalling 4,414 ac-
res, produced 51,979 tons of beets
for an average of 11.8 tons per
acre. Saltwater county with %
farms produced 29,609 tons on
2,273 acres for an average of Is
tons. Yellowstone county led the
list last year, producing 202,264
tons on 1884 acres for an average
of 1915 tons per acre. In 1880
there were 801 sugar beet farms in
Yellowstone county.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1931-04-30
LOCALS DEFEATED
BY COTTONWOOD
IN SUNDAY GAME

A smooth-woking Cottonwood
team, behind the snappy pitching
OF Flo (sFlash") Hietala, defeat
ed a picked nine from Red Lodge
6 to 5, in game at Cottonwood
Sunday.
Cottonwood started the scoring
In the first inning with Red
Lodge evening the count in the
third stanza. Cottonwood came
back in their half of the third.
however, to tally four runs.
A short rally i tie fifth inning
enabled the Red Lodge aggreea-
ton to push t'ser two counters. but
Cottonwood scored again in the
sixth. Red Lodge again rallied
in the final canto, but fell one run
short of tying the count.
Eli Tuuri, B. Toffer and Wer-
tanen pitched for Red Lodge with
Luhtala receiving. Bell caught for
Cottonwood and "Flash" Hietala
worked on the mound. Hietala's
work in the box was exceptionally
good. The Flash has now won
eight consecutive games with no
defeats to mar his record.
The Cottonwood nine has been
fortunate in having good weather
for an early start, having already
met Fox, Roberts, Columbus and
Boyd.
Roberts defeated Fox in the
first game of the day, leaving Fox
On the short end of IS to 9 count.
Members of the Red Lodge team
are now complaining of stiff joints
and sore muscles.
Cottonwood and Red Lodge will
again cross bats next Sunday al
.ernoon Iii a game at Cottonwood.