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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
DAUGHTER OF HERODIAs
NOT MENTIONED BY NAME

Nowhere in the Bible does it say
that Salome was the name Of the
daughter of Herodias, who, instructed
by her mother, requested of Herod
and received the head Of John the
Baptist in charger as the reward of
her dancing. The Scriptural accounts
of this incident do not give the name
OF The daughter of Herodias, referring
to her simply as the damsel. From
the Jewish historian Josephus we learn
that ierodias had daughter named
salome by her first husband, who was
Herod's brother Philip. This salome
first married her first cousin and step
brother, Herod Philip, tetrarch of
Iturea, and afterward became the wife
of Aristobulus, king of Chalchis. 1t is
merely conjecture that she was the
damsel who asked for the head of
John the Baptist. The Salome men,
toned in connection with the cruel
fixion was an entirely different
Observation-Disclosures Magazine.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Ten'plars Worship At
Presbyterian Church

The members of Vashon Command
cry No. 26, knights Teinplars, were
the guests Of the vashon Presbyterian
church on Easter morning. The church
was beautifully decorated with potted
plants; the impressive Easter music
and the knights in their full regalia
made the service one long to be re-
membered
In the evening, under the direction
o. wtso Schmidt, the choir, accom-
panied by Mrs. Digby Williams, rem
dered the cantata, Immortality, by
Stultz. The excellent training, and
the pleasing voices Of the twelve sing
ers combined to make it an unusually
fine musical event.
A male quartet composed of j. w.
Dunlap, A. B. Cook, VIM. Dunlap and
Roswell Johns, accompanied by Helen
Johns sang an Easter number, which
added much to the program.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
TAKES TO THE DITCH AGAIN

1t seems that Sam Morris, our genial
mail carrier Just can't resist the ditch
and last Saturday evening hc tried 1t
again with that classy new truck Of
his. He insists that his friends always
manage TO get the facts in the case
twisted, and denies that he ever tried
to drive through culvert wish the old
Ford, so we are not going to attempt
any details. The accident occurred
near o. Madison's, on the Cove road,
and It is reported that the truck tip
ped over, but that Mr.. Morris stuck
manfully by the ship. Just so he
doesn't choose the outbound trip on
Thursday evening we're to register no
objections to Sam having oil the fun
he can bouncing around In his truck.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Parents Enjoy
Bean Dinner

On Wednesday evening parents and
friends enjoyed good dinner served
by the vashon Boy Scouts at their
cabin. The food had been prepared
by the mothers Of the boys, and had
been kept piping hot. II was served
to the guests with speed and skill by
the Scouts. The menu consisted Of
baked beans, brown bread, mashed
potatoes. carrot and apple salad, Jelly,
pickles, lpie and coffee.
Following the dinner all present
were divided into three groups, women,
men and boys. An interesting pro-
gram Of tests Of knowledge and skill
was presented by Scoutmaster Thomp-
son, that kept all present amused and
interested until the close Of the eve
ming, when with lights turned out the
closing ceremony of the campfire was
observed. Talks by several guests con-
veyed to the boys spirit Of friend
illness and interest in the work which
is teaching such valuable life lessons.
The vashon troop has been in eX-
istence for eight years, and while not
large troop has one Of the best
cabins in the district. Much credit Is
due Scoutmaster Thompson for his
leadership during practically all of the
time since the organization of the
troop. With the help Of John ober in
the enrolment drive which will take
place during April 1t is anticipated
that the troop will be added to and the
good work of Vashon troop will be
even more effective this year than
last.
Mr.. Thompson explained that in
order to enroll the dues of $3.50 must
be paid by the last Of April. This in
cludes the dues to the national or
ganization, the local troop, and the
subscription to the official Scout
magazine. Very few expenditures Of
an equal amount insure so great a
value received. The leaders request
the cooperation of the parents in get
ting dues paid on time that full en-
rollment may be assured.
With the sounding of taps the
evening closed, with the elders realiz-
ing anew the value of Scout work. and
proud Of the type Of Scouts our Is
lend boys represent.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31

at the high school last Thursday after
noon. The three highest in the state
contest last year were so equal that 1t
was necessary to use very close
methods in deciding the winner, and
all felt that Lewis was equally as good
as the boy who won as his prize q
trip to Europe.
The general topic upon which the
orations are written each year is the
Constitution" Last year Lewis chose
as his topic, Origin of the Constitu-
tion.' This year he has chosen for
his subject Washington, the Power
Behind the Constitution"
Prof. F. M. Robertson, who is man.
aging the county contest is duly proud
that one of the students of his own
school possesses such potential promise
of success as does Lewies. 1t will not
be surprising to his teachers and
schoolmates if the vashon representa-
tive carries off state honors this year.
There are six stages of the contest:
the school contest, the county contest,
the state contest, the national semi
finals, the national finals and the in
ternational finals.
An added local interest in the meet
ing in Seattle Saturday evening is that
our high school orchestra will play.
Admission to the contest costs moth
ing. A
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
EAT OUR WAY TO HAPPINESS.

Speaking at the recent conference
on Nutrition, which was part of the
National Educational Association Con-
vention held at Washington. D. c., DR..
Ray Lyman Wilbur, secretary of the
Interior, said: what people eat de-
termines to larger degree than we
realize what they will become"
Discussing the subject informally,
DR.. Wilbur expressed the opinion that
a close relationship exists between
food and good citizenship. Therefore,
nutrition is an important thing in
government Nutrition Is the most
basic Of all our human responsibilities
and the thermometer of good nutrition
is happiness said he. A high tribute
was paid the good dairy COW at the
conference when DR.. Wilbur declared
"The human race depends for It's per-
manence upon the dairy cow-milk is
safe food"
Perfectly nourished children with
an adequate supply of growth promot-
ing foods, such as milk and eggs, fresh
fruits and vegetables, cereals and q
small amount of meat, will be bette,
citizens. They will resist disease bet
ter. especially diseases Of the nervous
system, and are less likely to become
addicted to injurious habits. They
will have better chance, in short, 70,
health and happiness.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Automobiles Collide
South OF VashoI

On Sunday evening, while returning
from vashon to Ellisport with five
girls, Mrs. Lesh was the victim of an
automobile accident that wrecked her
car and truck belonging to j. Saka-
moto. of Paradise Valley. Fortunately
no one was injured more than O few
superficial cuts from broken glass.
Mrs. Lesh was driving south on the
pavement and as she was opposite the
Lincoln house car came over the
brow Of the hill at the intersection
just south. Blinded by the lights
shining through the heavy rain, Mrs,
Lesh stopped the car rather than take
any chance of injury to her young
passengers. Her supposition was that
she was over to the edge of the pave
ment, and the position after the acct
dent indicated that her car was to the
right of the center, but not as near
to the edge of the pavement as she
had judged. After striking Mrs. Lesh's
car the driver lost control of the truck
and ran off of the pavement back CT
her car.
A front wheel, found later in Tteif-
schneider's front yard, was torn off Of
Mrs. Lesh's car and the tenders were
stripped off Of the truck
1t was indeed fortunate that none Of
the occupants of either car were IN
jured
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
CHILDREN ENJOY BIRTHDAY

On Saturday afternoon Jeanne
Slagle celebrated her twelfth birthday
with party at the home Of her aunt
Mrs W. M. Woodruff, at Vashon
Heights.
The Easter idea and colors OF yell
low and white were carried out In
decorations, refreshments and favors.
Guessing contests, and games, with
Easter favors as prizes occupied the
time until lunch was served. The
center Of attraction was the lovely
daffodil cake, with white icing and
10 yellow candles. AS the candles
were lighted Jeanne stood back OF
the table while the children gathered
around and sang birthday greeting
song. The refreshments, yellow jello.
with whipped cream, date and nut
sandwiches, cookies and grape punch,
and Easter candles disappeared rapid
ly under the attention Of fourteen
hungry youngsters.
1t was delightful party and all
voiced the hope that some one else
would have birthday soon, particu-
larly II 1t meant another such o jolly
time. Those who assisted Jeanne In
celebrating her birthday were Patty
Doebbler, Lois Ray Yates, Margaret
spalding, Elsie Kimmel, Dorothy
Wight, Florence Marshall, Toyoko
Yoshida, Donald and Tom Bacchus,
Robert Marshal, Stanley Schmidt,
Lytel Adams, Clyde and Charles
Parker.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Burton Scouts
Enjoy Outing

Ten members of Burton Troop No.
IS, Boy Scouts of America, returned on
Monday evening from five day holi-
day in the Olympic wilderness.
On Thursday afternoon under the
leadership of Scoutmaster Lloyd Nc
Elvain the boys left the main road of
Hoods Canal near Brinnen, going for
ten miles up the course of the Docie-
wallup river to sheltered place OH
Mt Constance, taking due precautlon
against inclemeht wea It her. The
weather was unusually fine, and only
one night of rain was experienced.
This despite the wet and cold prevail
ing here at home during the same
time.
The time was taken up with hiking,
nature study, campfires, cooking, and
regular camp duties, all carried out In
accordance with Scout rules. The
members Of the party gave such per-
feet cooperation, and demonstrated so
well their knowledge Of the manner In
which all emergencies should be dealt
with that nothing occurred to mar the
expedition.
The boys who accompanied Scout
master McElvain were Scouts Phil
Green, Tuckie Smith, Embert Kali
land, Bill Poage, Massoa Nakamichl,
Hugh Little, Glen Lewis, Jim Staples,
Chester Olsen and Herman Loser.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
CHURCH HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

This (Thursday) evening the vashon
Presbyterian church will hold the
annual meeting at which reports of the
various organizations and committees
will be heard.
Preceding the business session the
ladies Of the auxiliary will serve a
dinner the proceeds from which will
go toward their pledge to the church.
Following the dinner program of
music and talks will be given.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
INCREASING HArcHAB1L1rY

Hatchability of eggs has been def
nitely increased by proper feeding of
flocks at Ohio State University. A
basal ration containing 80 per cent
yellow corn when fed to birds in con-
finement produced an average hatch
ability of only 36s per cent. Skim
milk added to this ration showed con-
siderable Improvement; and an out
door yard with bluegrass increased
hatchability to 500 per cent
When the percentage of corn in the
ration was increased from 80 to- IS,
the addition of soybean hay increased
hatchability from 35.7 to GIT per cent;
alfalfa hay to 1914 per cent, and clover
hay to 57.8 per cent. Bluegrass range
jumped 1t to Ga per cent.-Prairie
Farmer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Club To Present
Play At Enumclaw

The following write-up appeared IN
the Enumclaw Herald of Friday
March 25th:
The Vashon Island Golf Club will
make an appearance here Saturday
night, April is, when they present the
play, Three Wise Fools" at the
Liberty Theatre.
The money raised from this perfor-
nance will be split fifty-fifty between
the local Community Chest Fund and
vashon, The vashon club has pre-
sented this play twice on vashon Is
land and both times was we'll received.
It is very amusing and humorous af-
fair with a plot that provokes many
difficulties
The vashon golf team will stay over
night and engage local aggregation
in golf match on Sunday on the
local links. This match will be In the
nature of play-off as last fall two
matches were played with the vashon
club. each team winning one match.
The play is put on by talent from
the Island itself and the Vashon peo-
pie feel that by such a production
they can help to develop spirit Of
cooperation with other communities
and at the same time raise some
money for q worthy cause. This pro-
duction will be put on without any ex-
pense to the local community and de-
serves the support OF everyone.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Mrs. Eva Lilygren
Addresses Meeting

The Dads Night" held by tho
vashon Island Pre-school Circle In tn,
vashon grammar school auditorium
March "a. was delightfully."- interest
ing event to the seventy odd members
friends and dads who attended.
The Meeting was opened by an en-.
thusiastic community sing led BY
Hubert Spalding.
Three guest speakers were present
instead Of the one who was expected
Mrs. Lilygren brought with her from
Seattle, Mrs. VIM, Preston, program
chairman Of the Washington State
P. T. A. and Mrs. Tettlebaum, who
spoke regarding the Child Welfare
Magazine, and the many free pamph-
lets on varied subjects regarding
parent and child training edited by
the national p. r. A.
i Mrs. Lilygrens topic. "tThe Aim OF
Fre-school" was very inspiring to
parents Of small children-especially
SO to the members of the pre-school
study group.
Mrs. Preston discussed the 10 points
Of the White House Childrens Char
ter. Members OF the audience, especial
ly the Dads, responded to her invita-
ton for discussion. She outlined
clearly the high aims of Parent
Teacher work In this and other coun-
tries.
Character is caught, not taught"
was the keynote Of Mr.. Hubert spald-
ing's splendid talk, which presented
much food for thought.
Two short poems by Edgar Guest
and an amusing little dialogue by a
wakeful small boy and his dad at two
a. m. were given by Mr.. John ober.
Following the program refreshments
were served in the P. T. A. room, with
the candy sale an added attraction.
The next pre-school meeting will be
April 28th at 2 p. m. In the P. T. A.
room of the vashon grammar school.
The program will appear in later
issue Of the News-Record..
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Local Japanese Society
Present Cherry Trees
To Island High School

trees were ordered from Japan and
arrived year ago. The grounds were
not then ready, and the trees have
been taken care of by Mr.. Siegrist
until today. when we begin planting
them here.
1.-THE Japanese cherry trees have
beautlfied Washington, D. O., and
have become one of the wonder sights
of our national capital. We trust that
the trees planted here today will In
like manner thrive, making the
grounds of our high school one Of the
Islands beauty spots.
1.-THE cherry trees of Washington, D.
C., were the gift of the city of Tokyo.
Japan. The trees which we present
today are our gift to community
which has treated us and our chill
dren as neighbors and friends rather
than people of another race and
country.
ut is our hope that in the years to
come these trees, symbol of the land
Of our birth, may grow and flourish,
making more lovely our vashon Is
land. In the same manner we trust
that our beautiful friendship may con-
tinue to grow as our children work
side by side in our splendid Island
schools"
Mr.. siegrist, retiring chairman Of
the high school board, and Mr.. Robert
son, head of the high school, both ex-
pressed their appreciation Of the gift,
and their qualification of the splendid
manner In which the Japanese and
Americans had co-operated In the
maintenance Of fine spirit that has
assisted materially in the upbuilding of
the Island schools.
Following the planting Of the first
tree there was program In the as
sembly room during which the tryout
for first place in the oratorical con-
test took place.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Lewis Schmidt To
Represent Island

? On next Saturday evening a party OF
students and patrons of our high
school will be among those attending
the county oratorical contest 10 be
held in the auditorium of the Seattle
Chamber Of Commerce at o'clock.
This is the annual oratorical contest
sponsored by the Seattle Times
Our Island representative this year
is again Lewis Schmidt, who last year
won in both district and county events
and very closely won in the state con-
test. He was adjudged the best In
the district contest which took place
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31

Last Thursday afternoon at the
high school simple. yet impressive
ceremony marked the formal pre-
sentation, acceptance and planting OIL
the cherry trees given by the local
Japanese society to the high school
The trees were brought from Japan
more than year ago, but could not
be planted because the grounds had
not been graded. Conflicting plans
made 1t impossible to make the formal
presentation at two previous dates
planned this spring.
Mr.. U. Nishiyori, acting in behalf
of the society, presented the trees, eX-
pressing the following sentiments:
I'm presenting these trees to the Is
land high school the Japanese Society
Of vashon Island expresses deep ap-
probation for the educational advant-
ages our children have enjoyed in
your schools. It had been our inten-
ton to hold these ceremonies on
washington's birthday, but unforeseen
circumstances prevented this. We had
hoped in this manner to honor the
first president of the United States
and pay. our respect to his memory
and at the same time to show to the
people of vashon Island our love for
our Island home in this. the land OF
cur adoption. Though this was i'm
possible on that date we wish OF this
later time to convey the same feelings
when the new high school was
finished 1t was the desire Of our So
ciety to make q gift that would show
our deep regard. In our native land
beautiful far away Japan, the blossom
of the cherry tree is considered the
most beautiful Of all the many bios.
SONS Of the Flowery Kingdom. We
decided that no other gift could ex.
press in such a beautiful way how WI
appreciate the educational advantage.
our children have received here, Tht
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
LEAVES FOR D. A. R. CONVENTION

Mrs. L. G. Beall, ST., left Monday
afternoon to- ATTEND the D. A. R. con-
vention at Vancouver. Wash, Despite
the fact that Mrs. Beali will soon cele-
brate her 8lst birthday she was the
most enthusiastic representative of
Elizabeth Bixby Chapter.
Mrs. H. A. Stanley and daughter.
Marjorie. and Mrs. Adele P. Adams
made the trip to Vancouver by auto.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
Seniors To Present
THE Charm School,

The senior play, 1.-THE Charm
School, is almost ready for produc-
ton, and the members of the cast fee
that they will give very creditable
performance on April 9th.
The play is a rollicking comedy
ideal for high school production.
A young automobile salesman
Austin Bevans, receives word that his
aunt has died and has left as his in
heritance girls boarding school. De-
spite the efforts made to dissuade him
by the lawyer who comes to obtain
full control of the school, Austin in
sists on trying out his theory that
girls can be educated to be charming
He considers this the time to try out
his ideas on the subject, refusing the
insistent request of the lawyer, who
finally withdraws his objections. and
allows his niece, a leading student
to remain under the condition that
none of the pupils in the school fall
in love with the new head, and that
he retain one of the present instruc-
tors, Miss Hays as second in charge.
Austin agrees to fulfill these con-
ditions. He and four friends leave at
once for the school and find that the
senior class has decided to go home in
body, but when the girls see Austin
they agree to stay. Elsie Benedotte,
the lawyers niece, falls in love with
Austin at once. HIS is, of course
forced to spurn her love or give up his
charm school,. so he chooses the first
alternative and she runs away. In his
pursuit of the girl Austin discovers
that she means more to him than the
school. When they return they find
the lawyer, Mr.. Johns, awaiting them
and the head of the school speedily
relinquishes his position to the
capable Miss Hays, and returns to
selling automobiles.
The cast of characters is as follows:
Austin Bevans, Tmior Shallenberger
an automobile salesman.
David Mackenzie, David Compton
law student.
George Boyd, Homer Morris, an ex-
pert accountant.
Jim Simpkins, Howard Mattson.
Jim Simpkins, Earl Hendricksen.
Homer Johns, Jim Pettele, guardian
Elsie Benedotti, 1sobel Urquart, pres
ident of the senior class.
Miss Hays, Virginia letters, who Is
loved and feared by all
Miss Curtis, Margaret Petersen.
Sally Boyd, Georges sister, Mary
Lou Streets.
Muriel Doughty, Elizabeth Keyes.
Ethel Spelvin, Astrid Nystedt.
Alix Mercier, Alice Olson.
Lillian Stafford, Harriet Fuller.
Madge Kent, Ellen Hendricksen.
A large audience will no doubt greet
the seniors In this. the last play their
class will appear in in our high school
The curtain will go up promptly at
8 o'clock Friday evening, April 9th.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
TACOMA employees
WAIT YEAR FOR PAY

Tacoma.--As an aid In balancing the
city budget municipal employees were
on record ito accept a months salary
in non-interest paying warrants due
In 1885. Action was taken at q mass
meeting. NJ
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
MAuRY woMENs CLUB.

The Maury Women's Club will meet
at Maury Hall, April 7th at 2 p. m.
with Mesdames Takel and Jones as
hostesses.
Mrs. E. A. Hilderbrand, Sec.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
PRESBYTERIAN AUXILIARY.

The ladies of the Presbyterian Aux
iliary will hold their regular meeting
next week Thursday afternoon at 200
o'clock.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
TO ENTERTAIN BETHEL AID.

Mrs. Nils Didrickson will entertain
the Bethel Ladies' Aid at her home
on Friday, April 8 at 2 p. m. All are
welcome.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31
D. A. R. MEETING POSTPONED.

The meeting of Elizabeth Bixby
Chapter, D. A. R. has been postponed
for one week. Further notice will APP
pear in next weeks News-Record.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31

In President Hoover's case, the first
four years we're the "hoardest"
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-03-31

knowledge is one thing, but cour-
age Of leadership is another"