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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-18

the methods Of the singer and the
first decided ovation of praise was
given.
In the third group An Explana-
ton" by Coleridge- Taylor reflected
the beauty and artistry of the singer
to the point that another ovation
was given. Then for an encore to
this group, she sang an aria.
Again she was different from most
artists because for her first encore
she dismissed her accompanies,
Boris Hogan, and played her own
musical background for Come
Sweet Death" as a compliment to
German music. This was exquisite.
After the third group, she walked
cut on the stage and told the audi
ence there will be a five minute in
Permission"
could not remain for her final
group because I was due at another
place. by w. D. H)
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indianapolis theaters today offer:
Marie DreSsler and Polly Moran in
Prosperity" at the Palace, Janet
Gaynor and Charles Farrell in Tess
of the Storm Country" at the Apollo,
He Learned About Women" with
Stuart Erwin" at the Indiana, Eve
nings for Sale" at the Circle, Alice
Joy at the Lyric, and Streets of
Sorrow at Keiths.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
FARMERS PASS ON INITIATIVE.

Spokane. - Washington's principal
farm organizations, the State Grange,
Farmers Union, Farm Bureau and
State Farm Council, following a joint
conference of leaders, announced
agreement on constitutional amend
ments and initiative measures which
they will variously support or oppose
at the November election. sssss.-.
The farm groups will support con-
stitutional amendments carrying out
the Cow county, plan Of legislative
apportionment and increase of legis-
lators' salaries, and initiatives for per-
manent registration of voters and a
state income tax.
They will oppose initiative for re-
peal of the state bone-dry law, the
state game control bill, the Cascade
Tunnel bill, the bill to repeal the
butter substitute tax and bills to ex-
empt homes from taxation.
No action was taken on the forty
mill tax limit bill, birth control bill
and unemployment insurance.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
ISLAND WOMAN HAS RARE SHAWL

Quite accidentally Mrs. A. d. Urqu-
hart learned of the Prudence Penny
shawl exhibit held in the Bon Marche
auditorium which attracted thousands
Of visitors last week. She entered a
shawl that had belonged to her mother
and which she had cherished fondly
since leaving Scotland.
Mrs. Urquhart knew that her mother
had priced the shawl, Royal Stuart,
very highly, but it was only through
information given by experts attending
the show that she learned that it was
very valuable. In Scotland shawls of
this pattern were only worn by special
permission of the crown. Her shawl,
the only one of its kind exhibited, at
tracted much attention and won for
Mrs. Urquhart first prize in the
class in which it was placed.
Between five and six hundred shawls
from many different countries were
shown and visit to the exhibit was
well worth anyone's time.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
TO LECTURE HERE

A week from Friday, on April 18th
a lecture is scheduled that promises
unusual interest.
Sponsored by the Camulos Club Miss
Helen Rhodes, a teacher in the Art
School of the University, will give 8
lecture on 1.-THE Good and Bad In
Modern Art" There will be pictures
shown on the screen illustrating her
subject. The public is invited to this
lecture which will be held in the high
school auditorium at o'clock.
Miss Rhodes is known to many on
the Island. She has owned summer
home at Ellisport for many years and
spends practically all of her vacations
here.
She is an artist of much ability and
has studied extensively in this country
and abroad. Miss Rhodes has won
several scholarships through her work
She is also an interesting talker and
will give lecture that will be both
interesting and instructive.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
ISLANDERS CANNOT
ATTEND KENT DANCE

On account of conflicting engage
ments it will be impossible for the
party planning to attend the annual
dance and frolic of the South End
Improvement Club at Kent Saturday
evening, April 10th, to do so. 1t had
been hoped that the local Commercial
Club could reciprocate the courtesy of
the mainland club, shown by their
sending a party to the banquet of
March Goth.
Several members planning to at
tend the Kent affair will be obliged
to attend a yearly Masonic ceremonial
in Seattle, while other members will
have to go to Enumclaw to take part
in the play, Three Wise Fools" which
members of the golf club are putting
on that same evening.
The South End club members are
coming over here April 23rd to put on
an evenings program at our high
school.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
SPEAKER FROM SEATTLE
AT vASHON p. t. A

The P. T. A. of the vashon grammar
sch~ will hold its regular monthly
meeting next Tuesday, April IL. The
meeting will start promptly at 2:30
with election Of officers for the en-
suing year.
An interesting discussion on RE
lgious Education In the Home, will
be led by Ethan Smith. Mr.. Smith, a
member of the Y. M. G. A. staff Of
Seattle, occupies position whereby
he is brought in contact with men
seeking boys to fill positions and boys
seeking positions to fill. He is well
acquainted with what the world ex-
poets OF the youth OF today; with the
necessary Ideals TO be attained, and
the part that religious education in
the home plays in realizing the essen
tial prerequisites of success.
Following the discussion social
hour will be enjoyed with Mrs. D
Croan and Mrs. w. s. Galloway acting
as hostesses.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
Lewis Schmidt
Wins County Contest

Fellow Students and friends who at
tended the distric oratorical contest
in the auditorium of the Chamber of
Commerce in Seattle last Saturday
were indeed proud of the manner in
which Lewis Schmidt carried off the
honors.
Thhere is little doubt in the minds
Of those who heard him that he will
be the state champion this year.
The orchestra of the high school
under the direction of Miss Bell, play
ed several numbers during the evening
The audience was composed Of stu
dents and patrons of practically all Of
the high scools of King County out
side of Seattle.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
Local Deputy Takes In
Third Barracks Bandit

jeff Hayes family. Seeing Elmore on
the Island Monday he also recalled
having seen him with Gambora last
summer, and surmised that there was
possibility of his having been con-
nected with the robbery.
Accompanied by the two deputies he
went to the Hayes farm, and entering
the house alone arrested Elmore in
his bed
The three deputies took their prison.
er to the Shattuck home and kept
guard over him until morning, when
he was taken to Seattle on the first
ferry.
Elmore later confessed not only to
the Fort lewis robbery but also that
he was associated with De Grasse in
several recent store and gasoline
station robberies In Tacoma,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
DAFFODILs BLOOM THREE
WEEKS EARLIER IN ELEC-
TRICALLY HEATED HoTBEDs

Daffodils grown in electrically heat
ed hotbeds, blooming three weeks
earlier than those grown in the I'M
heated soil, of fine color, sturdy stem
and large trumpet, are being shown
this week by the Western Washington
Experimental Station in Puyallup.
These magnificent flowers have at
tracted the commentator of both
florists and nurserymen, as early
blooms grown in inexpensive, cloth
covered outdoor frames mean great
saving in both time and money, not
only to commercial flower growers, but
to amateur horticulturists who now,
at small expense, can enjoy all the
advantages of greenhouse without
the attendant upkeep costs.
These are the results of the first ex-
pertinent in flower growing conducted
at the station. under the supervision
of Mr.. H. D. Locklin, horticulturist,
and Glen Gushing, of the Puget Sound
Power &c Light Company, as the previ-
GUS experiments had to do with the
growing of vegetables, seed germi-
nation and the roofing Of cuttings
For the purposes of experimentation,
paintings were made in two different
outdoor frames, one unheated and the
other equipped with the electric heat
ing cables nine inches underneath the
ground.
On March 1, when the cutting of
blooms was made in the electrically
heated frame, the plants in the I'M
heated frame were at least three weeks
from blooming. The accompanying
photograph taken March % shows the
daffodlls in the heated and unheated
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
Two Auto Accidents
During Past Week;
Cars Badly Damaged

Two automobile crashes during the
week resulted in three badly wrecked
cars.
Sunday evening Merrill Sampson, of
Seattle, driving new Ford sedan, on
his way to the ferry attempted to pass
q car ahead Of him. He failed to see
o car, belonging to Elmo Paluso, of
Burton, coming from the north. BY
the time he observed the approaching
car the second car in the string in
front of him had slowed up just
enough to leave no room for him to
get back on the right side of the
pavement. He headed toward the
right but the rear of his car struck
the Paluso car, a Chevrolet, which
was literally demolished. The Ford
landed on its top in the ditch, with
damage, to the extent of about 5000
which was not covered by insurance
Sampson carried liability insurance
Neither of the young men were in
jured.
The accident occurred opposite the
H. A. Nelson residence.
On Tuesday afternoon L. Plancich
had a miraculous escape. Witnesses
OF the accident, as well as the driver
are still wondering how 1t all hap
pened. Plancich, driving north on the
pavement at moderate rate of speed,
had just reached the Ernest Lindley
corner when his car was struck by
terrific gale of wind. Those who we're
out in that wind cannot doubt that it
was strong enough to hinder driving.
Instead of making the turn the
Essex went straight ahead and $50
feet down the embankment. The
driver was practically unhurt, but the
car was badly damaged.
This is the third accident that has
occurred at this point. About two
years ago Bob Middling was badly in
jured when his car was wrecked in
dense fog. The following winter
bus full of high school students over
turned on the icy pavement and very
nearly went over the embankment.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
OLD DOCK ROAD RESTORED.

81
1t is never too late to mention work
well done. Although this paper has
been somewhat remiss in mentioning
it Supervisor Rhulen has done some
excellent work in restoring the old
vashon Landing road to an even better
condition that 1t was previous to the
slide last month which completely
blocked it.
Scenically this is one of the prettiest
drives on the Island, and those who
utilize the old brick yard and environs
for picnics were distressed when II
seemed as though the powers that
were about to decree the abandonment
of this road.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
WINNERS OF ESSAY
CONTEST RECEIVE PRIZES

Winners of the recent essay contest
conducted by the local D. A. R. chap
ter, open to Island high and grammar
school pupils have been announced.
Richard Slagle, of the high school
and Elizabeth Heydine, 9th grade,
Vashon, wrote the best essays on the
subject of What 1t Means to Be a
Good Citizen" Each received cash
prize of three dollars.
The judges were Mrs. Josephine
McKinstry, of Burton; c. F. Van
olinda, of Portage and j. w. Dunlap,
Of Paradise Valley.
Herman Loser and Gwen Rees, both
Of Burton, received honorable men
ton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
Goodwill Officers
Hear OF Local Work

On Saturday evening members of
the board of directors OF the Goodwill
Industries and members of the Ex-
change Club were entertained with a
delicious chicken dinner. There were
also number of Island people pre-
sent.
Following the dinner Chas England,
Island member of the board welcomed
the visitors in a cordial and fitting
manner, after which he introduced a
number who told of their connections
with the work being carried on by the
organization, both locally and in the
city.
Several of those present remarked
at the close of the evening that they
had not realized what comprehensive
and useful work was being carried on
right here in our midst. Mr. England
told of the efficient and economical
administration of the convalescent
home, and stories of some of the man
ner in which many have been restored
to society after the chance they have
been given to recover their health, and
with 1t their attitude to the world at
large.
Rev. Young, head of the work in
Seattle, spoke briefly and convincingly
Of the good the industries have done
during the present hard times.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07

On Tuesday evening Deputy Sheriff
F. j. Shattuck arrested E. B. Elmore,
81 year old soldier. whom he suspected
as one of the three bandits who last
Thursday night held up sixteen men
In the 10th Field barracks, Fort Lewis,
and robbed them Of $500. Mr.. Shat
tuck was accompanied by Deputies
Barnes and Brewer, from the sheriff's
office.
Elmore was arrested at midnight at
the jeff Hayes ranch on Maury. The
other two bandits, Bernard De Grassee
and Eugene Gambora, arrested lest
Friday in Tacoma for the Fort Lewis
robbery, confessed their part in the
robbery. When Mr. shattuck saw the
picture Of Gambora in Tacoma
paper he recalled having seen him
last summer during his visits TO the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
LEAVES FOR SOUTH.

Mrs. Anna McCrary, capable book
keeper for the Vashon Auto Freight
and England g. Petersen interests. left
Wednesday afternoon by boat for
California, where she will enjoy a
much needed three weeks vacation.
Mrs McCrary was the victim of q
severe attack of flu last winter, from
which she has continued TO feel the
after effects. On the advice of her
physician she Is leaving all RESPONSE
bilities behind and intends to forget
that there are such things as debts
and credits. Her friends trust that
she will return to her work, much i'm
proved in health.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
Prof. F. N. Robertson
Reelected By Board

Organization of the high school
board took place on Tuesday evening
with Rev. C. Aug. Peterson, represent
ing the Columbia district, elected as
chairman. In accepting this honor
Rev. Peterson expressed his apprecia-
ton and stated that he would do his
utmost to perform his duties credit
ably. His reputation for doing that
is so well established that there Is
little doubt of the manner in which
the affairs of the high school board
will be conducted.
The personnel of the board is Peter
son. Cove, chairman; Stone, District
2ll, clerk; Merry, representing Maury
Island; Brink, Lisabeula; Covey.
Vashon and Flenner, Center.
Feeling that the work performed by
Frank M. Robertson during the past
four years had qualified him for con-
tinued service Mr.. Robertson was
rendered q contract for two years.
The matter Of selection of the other
members Of the high school faculty
will be taken care of at the next meet
ing, the first Tuesday of May.
Regular meetings will be held the
first Tuesday of each month, and the
board invites all patrons, who desire
to do so, to be present.
At the suggestion of Mrs. Convey a
social time was enjoyed at the close
of the evenings business honoring Mr..
Siegrist, the retiring chairman, and
Mr.. Flenner, the new member Of the
board.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
Consolidation Between
Columbia and Vashon
Schools Is Considered

Petitions are being circulated calling
for an election on April 30th at the
schoolhouses of the Columbia and
Vashon districts.
The purpose of this election is to
determine the sentiment of the
patrons in regard to the consolidation
of the two districts. This matter has
been discussed at various times but
never before had conditions seemed
favorable to putting the matter up to
the voters. The movement has
originated in the Columbia district at
this time.
Approximately there are $50 pupils
in the Vashon district and 10 in the
Columbia district. A careful check Of
property valuations, income from
county and state, ETC., indicate that
with the savings in lights, fuel, janitor
service, ETC., that would result by
operating one building instead of two,
consolidation would be a wise move.
This despite the fact that bus service
for the West Side children would be
necessary.
It is usually conceded that larger
school can operate more efficiently
than smaller one. The Vashon
building is now using only the first
floor and basement and use of the
second floor would require very little
extra expense. The building is in good
condition; is modern in every essential
and can accommodate twice the num-
Der of pupils now attending the school.
From current runor the most seri-
GUS objection to the consolidation by
patrons of the West Side is that 1t
might mean that Mrs. Ruth Stafford
would no longer teach their children.
Mrs. Stafford is conceded to be one
of the county's strongest teachers. In
the Vashon district practically every
patron interviewed voluntarily stated
that Mrs. Stafford was one of the
strongest arguments for consolidation
in their opinion. Although she has
taught the primary grades since being
on the Island Mrs. Staffords previous
experience in the eastern part of the
state was in the upper grades. There
is little doubt, should this plan be
consumated, that she would be per-
fectly willing to take other grades.
This would remove any argument on
that score.
Like ell questions of this nature
there is much to be considered pro
and con. In next weeks News-Record
concrete facts and figures will be
available This much, however, is GER
tain. If consolidation is decided upon
there should be sufficient income with
out levying of special taxes, at the
same time providing for the operation
of a strong, modern school 1t ap-
pears on the surface of wise, eco
nomical move.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
ACHIEVES SCHOLARSHIP ROLL.


Washington State College, Pullman,
Frank e. Swanson of Vashon, who is
enrolled in the College of Engineering
at Washington State, has achieved the
All-college High Scholarship Roll, ac-
cording to Frank T. Barnard, registrar
A total of 445 names appear on the
honor roll for the first semester Of the
l93l-l932 school year.
Two students achieved the honor
list for the eighth successive time. The
names Of IA students appear for the
seventh semester, indicating q con-
sistent maintenance Of high grades
Twelve collegians earned 16 or more
hours OF "a during the semester
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
ISLAND GOLFERS OPEN
TOURNAMENT SEASON

On last Sunday the elimination con-
test for the presidents trophy Yves
played on the local golf course.
The qualifying eight were Howard
Hansen, Gus Bacchus, Axel Petersen,
Bert Stanley, Joe Lindstrom, v. Chas.
Coutts, Tim Clark and Neil Flenner.
Those who will play in the tourna-
ment next Sunday are Howard Hansen,
Gus Bacchus, Axel Petersen and Tim
Clark.
Almost 40 prizes have been donated
by Island business concerns for the two
ball foursome tournament, April gath.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
Mrs. Preston Speaker
At All-Island Meeting

Members of the Center P. T. A. will
entertain patrons Of the Island schools
at another get-together meeting Tues
day evening, April 10th at the higl,
school.
Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston, who
recently returned from year of lee
turing and writing in the East, will be
the speaker Of the evening.
Mrs. Preston, who enjoys national
reputation in the educational world,
will tell of observations made during
this trip. She will have worth
while message for parents Head of
our state schools for many years Mrs.
Preston is acquainted with problems in
all classes Of schools, from the small
est to the largest in our state educa-
tional system. She is an interesting
speaker and the Center P. T. A. is to
be congratulated on securing her as
the speaker for this all-Island meet
ing.
In addition to Mrs. Prestcn's address
q good program of music and enter
tainment is being arranged for.
Much of value has been gained and
a deeper interest in the common prob
lens Of the Island schools has been
engendered through these occasional
mixers. The idea was initiated by the
vashon organization last fall and was
followed by a meeting sponsored by the
Burton P. T. A. during the winter.
The P. T. A. circles of the Island
are doing worth while and serious
work, and these joint meetings are do
ing much to unity the Individual eff
forts Of the various organizations.
The officers of the Center P. T. A.
urge that all patrons and friends of
the Island schools plan to be present
at the meeting April 18th.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
vAsHoN oRTHopED1c.

The Vashon Orthopedic Auxiliary
will hold its regular April meeting on
the third Friday, the 18th, at the
home of Mrs. L. P. Black, with Mes
danes J. G. Bennett and Henry
Brosseau assisting hostesses.
The sewing members are urged to
come early and be ready to begin
promptly at eleven; the business meet
ing and luncheon will follow, with the
bridge game beginning promptly at
two o'clock, with Mrs. Moulthrop
teaching. All members and friends
invited.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
RETURN TO ISLAND AFTER
SPENDING WINTER IN SOUTH

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Bates are in
deed to be home again after winter
spent visiting relatives and touring
California. They saw just about all
there was to be seen in that part Of
the country and had taste of that
states unusual" weather which was
about as bad as ours.
While away the Bates visited Boulder
dam and were greatly impressed by
its immensely.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
ATTEND DISTRICT MEETING.

On Monday a number of local Re-
bekahs spent an interesting and
profitable day at Bremerton, where
they attended the district meeting of
the Rebekah lodge. Those who made
up the party were Mrs. G. G. Soike,
Mrs. F. M. Sherman, Mrs. E. w. Will
Der, Mrs. S. R. Hearst and Mrs w. E.
Beard.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
ISLAND CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS.

We inadvertently omitted a report
on the new officers of the Island Club
recently elected. They are Mrs. L. D.
Houghton, president; Mrs. Elizabeth
Hearst, vice-president; Mrs. Frances
shattuck, secretary and Mrs Rose
Gorsuch, treasurer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
PRECINCT MEETINGS APRIL Is.

Meetings will be called by precinct
committeeman on Friday evening,
April 18th at which time delegates will
be selected for the county convention
to be held in Seattle, Saturday, April
23rd.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
WINNERS TO BE GIVEN TRIP

Members of the vashon troop of
Boy Scouts are showing fine interest
in the Interpatrol Activity Contest in
which they are engaged.
This contest will end April 25th, the
winning patrol receiving as their re-
ward trip to some industrial plant in
the city.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07
PLACE OF MEETING CHANGED

The r. L. g. T. card party which was
to have been held at the G. G.. soike
home April 10Th will be held at the
Frank Fuller home at Ellisport. adv.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-04-07

The modern genius is the man who
can shift gears in an Austin without
getting his face slapped.
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