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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-04-13

PEEP o. DAY DELIVERY - ONE
Jump ahead Of the sun. That's the
kind Of service you want and the
Post-Intelligencer is the paper that
gives II. We deliver to your home,
Daily and Sunday 81 month; daily
only Coo month; Sunday only, 45c
month. VIM. Hiersch, Island agent
Phone Black e32, Portage.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-04-13
MAURY NOTES
BY Mrs. L. H. Larson

Mr.. Hersted conducted the services
al Maury Sunday. Next week he will
be with us again. The Junior choir
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-04-13

FOR SALE-Guernsey COW, yrs. old.
Cheap. Red 1861. D. w. Fritz
patrick. 23tfc
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-04-13

FOR sALE-FIRST CLASS FOREST
and mill wood. See US about
quantity prices. England and
Petersen 6tf
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-04-13
Classified Ads.
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-8-acre chicken ranch.
Cheap for cash. Red 1879. 26-2sp
FOR SALE-First growth forest wood
Sc per cord; Second growth S.. De-
livered Black 1923. 12tfp
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-04-13

will sing Easter songs during the Bum
day school period.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER
ADDRESSES ON MAIL

The vacation season is again her,
and thousands of people are leaving
their homes, offices, or workshops to
seek rest or recreation at the noun
tain, seaside, and other summer re-
sorts. This means that many postal
patrons will change their post-office
addresses, and in order that their mail
may reach them with certainty and
promptitude it is necessary that it be
properly addressed.
Much unnecessary annoyance, incon-
venience, or disappointment results
from the failure of vacationists to ad-
wise their friends and others, including
postmasters, as to their correct post
office addresses while temporarily alb
sent from their regular addresses. In
some cases they have given as the
name of the post office address the
name of summer camp or private
country estate, or boat landing which
is not post office. Very frequently
this is caused by the proprietors of
camps, summer hotels, and resorts
failing to show their proper post-office
address in their advertising literature.
Postal Bulletin
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
Working For The
Completion Of Road

On Tuesday committee composed
of DR.. j. @. Bennett, Jesse Shaw and
F. ]. Shattuck interviewed, in Seattle
w, D. Shannon, director of relief, for
King County, and j, d. Young, who
handles the funds disbursed for i'm
provement projects under the new
plan now being put into motion.
The committee placed before the
two men an outline OF what they wish
ed done in the completion Of the Bur-
ton Tahlequah road. Two unfinished
sections between Burton and Shawnee
and between the Sheffield and Flower
ranches remain. These would meet
the requirements of the provision that
the work undertaken must be 80 per
cent labor and 10 per cent cost of ma
terial, and would open up jobs for a
number of men.
Rep. Roy Cochrane is also working
Oh the matter and in a letter received
from him this week stated that the
state director of highways appeared
favorable to the project.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
vAsHoN oRTHoPED1c NOTES.

The Vashon Orthopedic Auxiliary
held its regular all-day meeting last
Friday with Mrs. T. Hansen. The as
sisting hostesses were Mesdames F. A.
Weiss, George Miller and Miss Lula
Needs. Eighteen members and friends
were present to help with the sewing
and take part in the business meeting
over which Mrs. T. Hansen presided
After luncheon three tables at bridge
were in play.
A letter of appreciation from the
board of trustees of the hospital was
read, in which thanks were expressed
to the Vashon Auxiliary for the gift
of SITS sent in May. Those who con-
tributed to the work of the hospital
in the Penny Drive envelopes will be
interested to learn that the penny
contributions, while not all in yet,
amount already to over $4,000, thous-
and dollars more than 1892. This sum
means that there will be no curtailing
of the work at the hospital this sum-
mer. No child will be turned away
for lack Of funds,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
NO ASSESSMENT FOR GARDEN
SHRUBS OR NEW COAT OF PAINT

On Tuesday two members of the as
SCISSORS staff, Mr.. P. P. Bliss, chief
land appraiser, and H. S. Woodley,
acreage man, visited the Island and
called at the News-Record office. They
are making a tour of the rural dis
tricts of King County.
Mr.. Bliss is particularly anxious to
correct mistaken idea that is quite
common. He states that his office re-
ceives as high as dozen calls day
from people wanting to paint their
houses and clean up their yards, but
hesitating through fear of increased
assessment.
Unless the house is remodeled, or the
property improved in such way as
to increase the value substantially no
boost in the assessed valuation will be
made.
And he wants every home owner in
King County to know that fresh,
coat of paint on a house, or few
shrubs in the yard does not mean q
higher tax through increased valu-
alton.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
Sportsman's Assn
Finish Cat Contest

At a meeting of the vashon Island
Sportsmans Association last Friday
evening report was given on the
drive to destroy all wild cats which
constitute menace not only to wild
bird life but to the chicken industry,
The two captains, Worley thinner
man and Al Roen, brought in the
proofs of their kills, cat tails ranging
In length from less than two inches
to several times that length. AL Rooms
team was declared victor, with Of tails
to Its credit, while Worley thinner
mans team had total Of 70. At
some future date the losers will enter
tain the winners at dinner.
President Nepage warmly commend
ed all who had taken part in this drive
for the good work that had been done.
He pointed out the damage that cat,
uncared for, could do In destroying
young birds and chicks, not COM
mensurate with the destruction of
rodents they might effect
Although the contest proper is now
ended it was the unanimous opinion
that the drive should continue for an
other two weeks so that this territory
could be completely cleaned up, not
only of stray cats but of all other
predatory animals.
A report was made on the planting
of the Island creeks with eastern brook
trout. If properly conserved this will
result in good fishing in the Island
streams a few years hence.
A discussion was aroused on the
subject of damage done by dogs run
ming at large at the present. The
state law provides that practically all
breeds Of dogs must be confined from
April LIST to September 18th.
These dogs are nov only destroying
the nests of game birds but are kill
ing chickens as we'll. Several cases of
this nature were reported. While it
is unlawful to shoot on the first Of
Tense, a dog seen killing chickens, the
owner is liable for damage done. Mr.
NePage asked that members report to
him or to F. j. Shattuck, deputy
sheriff, any dogs allowed to run at
large during the summer. Owners will
be notified and proper action taken.
Those who have not yet attended
meeting of the Sportsmans Association
should do so, and thus obtain o better
idea of what the members are trying
to do to improve the future possibili-
ties of the Island as sportsman's
paradise. The organization has a
definite program that embraces a
territory larger than just the mere
slaughtering of birds in season, and if
this program is carried out it will re-
ault in future generation Of sports
men rather than indiscriminate hunt
ers, with thought only for the moment.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
$4,000 Persons
Dropped From Relief

A sharp upward swing in employ
ment conditions was indicated yester-
day in an announcement by w. D
Shannon, welfare commissioner, that
5000 persons dropped from the relief
rolls of the King County Welfare
Board during the first sixteen days OF
this month.
The reduction is equivalent to six
per cent of the total number on re-
lief, comparable to reduction Of
seven per cent for the entire month
Of May, according to Mr.. Shannon
Figures for May l showed $4,000 per-
sons drawing relief; $500 on May IS;
S. 800 on June and 6l,4o0 on June 16
In addition to families that became
entirely self-supporting, districts
throughout the county report that, 9
number are finding part time en-
ployment, which will result in re.
duction of the per-capita cost of re.
lief, Mr.. Shannon explained.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
Rural Mail Carriers
Entertained Here

Upon invitation Of ira o, Thompson
rural carrier for vashon, the KIM
and Pierce County rural carriers ane
their families held their regular
monthly meeting at the Island Clut
last Sunday.
A regular picnic dinner, climaxed BY
strawberry shortcake was served b,
the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Mr.. Thompson was assisted as hos,
by Mrs. Anna Bowling and Mrs. Sue
Gates, of the Vashon post office.
Tables, decorated with huge bou-
quets of Island flowers were set fol
the 70 guests.
The visitors were surprised at Q
community club house SO well equip.
ped as the one at Vashon, many be.
ing of the opinion that 1t was the mos,
complete they had had access to.
Following the dinner group Of
numbers were given by the high schoo
quartette, composed of Kenneth and
Ferguson Beall, Lewis Schmidt ano
Don Garfield, accompanied by Mrs
Grace Beall.
After the program the carriers re-
tired to the Scout Cabin for Their
meeting and for a discussion of the
many problems confronting them al
this time, while the ladies of the
auxiliary held their meeting in the
club room.
At the close Of the meeting Mr.
Thompson took the party to the Mukai
home where they were shown through
the packing plant and given an OPP
portunity of seeing the beautiful rock
gardens.
All present expressed their enjoy
ment of the entire day and voted
unanimously to repetition of their
visit next summer.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
COOKING SCHOOL WELL
ATTEND BY ISLAND WOMEN

Island women attending the cooking
school at Gig Harbor last week APP
preciated the courtesy of the Standard
Oil Company and Mr. R. I. Polhamus
which made possible the trip. Trans
portation was furnished from Table,
quah to Gig Harbor and courtesy cars
were awaiting the parties on the other
side.
Sixteen made the trip on Thursday
afternoon and twenty-seven went Fri
day evening, several taking advantage
of both opportunities.
The cooking school, conducted by a
Miss johnson, gave the women many
new ideas of cookery The purpose
was to demonstrate the possibilities of
cooking and refrigeration which
bottled gas offers.
Cakes and other delicious foods
made during the demonstration were
given as door prizes. Ten members of
the Thursday party returned with
prizes ranging from bag of groceries
to an apple pie. Prizes brought home
Friday evening included foods from
broiled dinner to an angel food cake.
1t is to be hoped that before another
year Vashon Island may have some
type of cooking school.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
New Applicants
To Take Tests

Arrangements have been completed
and new applicants are available for
Washington's 100000 motorists to ap-
ply for their le3S-11s35 operators per-
mits. The forms, which require much
more detailed information than was
needed in the past, may be secured
from the Automobile Club of Washing
ton, Washington State Patrol, police
and sheriffs.
Applicants will be accepted by the
State License Department only from
holders of present driving permits and
those who are seeking licenses for the
first time must undergo a threefold
examination which will be given by
the State Patrol or designated dep
uties.
Signing Affidavit
It is important, points out the Auto
mobile Club, for every applicant to
remember that the form is an affi-
davit and must be sworn to and signed
before a notary public. If the License
Department has reason to believe that
the applicant has committed perjury,
it has the authority to institute GRIM
inal proceedings. Important data re-
quired include:
Name, address and description Of
the applicant;
Number and year of previous IL
cense and by what state it was issued;
whether or not that license has ever
been suspended, Cancelled or revoked
and, If so, details;
Physical condition OF the applicant,
with particular reference to vision,
hearing and normal use of legs and
hands and whether the applicant has
been afflicted with certain ailments
which would prohibit him from
properly operating motor vehicle;
IF the applicant can read English
and can understand highway signs;
"a statement Of the number of &C.
cidents in which the Individual was
concerned during the past two years
which resulted in personal injury or
DEATH
Two-Year License
On the reverse of the form is space
for the signature of parent or guar
dian, in case minor applies, and also
for the report of the examining officer
In the case of new applications.
At the foot is space for the appli-
cant's signature and the notarization.
Present licenses are valid until July
81, when the new permits must be in
the motorists possession. The fee for
the license is 81 and the notary fee is
Is cents.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
Open Meeting for
Friday, June 23rd

Island folks are assured treat on
Friday evening, June 23rd, in the visit
Of Lawrence Kitchell, better known to
radio fans as "old Timer"
Mr. Kitchell, who will speak at the
high school, is working in the inter-
ests Of the Caribou kanogan Trail
Association, and will show new type
of picture on the screen that will give
very adequate idea of the beauties
Of that particular section of our state.
Those who have heard him over the
radio need no telling of "old Timers"
powers of description, and there is
little doubt but that he will be greet
ed by large crowd here.
There will be no admission and all
are invited to avail themselves of see
ing and hearing face to face man
who has familiarized the Northwest to
nation.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
BENEFIT AT THEATRE

On Wednesday evening, June 28th,
benefit performance for the Island
fire fighting equipment will be given
at the Vashon Theatre, under the
auspices of the Vashon Business Mems
Club.
One of Maurice Chevalier's pictures
will be shown, it was definitely an
nounced today wednesday,. The
management of the show house was
unable, however, to state the exact
title.
Since the fire truck is operated for
the benefit of the entire Island, al
though maintained by the business
mems organization of vashon, it is
hoped that there will be a good at
tendance at the two shows next We'd
nesday evening,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
TO TAKE ANNUAL TOUR.

on Sunday members Of the vashor
Island Lily Association will make theil
annual tour Of inspection Of the Is.
land flower gardens.
Members are urged to meet at three
o'clock at the Island Club Transpor'
tation will be provided for those who
have no means Of making the trip.
The tour will end at Covington's Ii
the early evening.
This trip has become an annua
event to which members look forward
with great deal Of interest, as It pro.
vides basis for plans for the yearly
lily show. 1t also makes possible the
comparing of notes in local flower
culture, in which the members have
developed into experts.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
H1LMER srEEN.

Through a regrettable oversight no
mention was made of the death of
Hilmer Steen, pioneer resident Of the
Island, who passed away after a
lingering illness in Seattle hospital
May 22nd and was buried May 25th.
MIR. Steen, who came to the Island
in 1891 established the first lumber
mill of any consequence on what is
now the Clauseh place. Later he built
a mill on the Cove road, not far west
of the highway. At his time he held
an important place in the lumber in
dustry of the Northwest. About ten
years ago he moved his mill to Ellis
port. A decline in demand and price
of lumber, followed by the depression,
running Mr.. Stems business, but he
failed to see that there was little
chance Of recovering what he had lost.
His mind, which remained clear to the
end, was constantly occupied with
plans which he felt sure would mean
ultimate success.
Mr. steen possessed many real
friends who regretted the charge of
fortune which the later years brought
While the younger generation we're
not aware of his true worth the older
residents of the Island remember Mr.
Steen as honest and loyal, possessing
a faith and zeal for vashon Island
that never wayered.
He is survived by two daughters
Mrs. Judith Bassie and Mrs. Effie
Carlstrom. both of Seattle and two
brothers, Carl, of Vashon Island and
smother brother still in Norway.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
Raymond Edison
Killed By Auto

A shocking accident which occurred
about 400 o'clock Tuesday resulted In
the almost Instant death of Raymond
Edison near vashon Gardens, north
east Of vashon.
According to the report Of Kenneth
Coffin, driver Of the car, Raymond
had jumped on to the running board
of the Ford truck driven by the Cof-
fin boy. AS the truck was making a
turn In the driveway Of the Nakimlchi
ranch Raymond waved to friend,
lost his hold on the car, and although
he alighted on his feet the motion Of
the car threw him off Of his feet
and he stumbled, head first, into a
parked truck. Striking sharp corner
Of the truck the boy suffered head
injuries Just above the left ear. He
was lifted into the Coffin truck at
once and taken to DR.. McMurray's Of
flee but died before reaching there.
The father, Hiram Edison, and a
brother, John, were at once notified
of the accident, but arrived only to
find that Raymond was dead Both
were almost Frustrated by the shock,
but as soon as they were sufficiently
recovered went to break the terrible
news to the mother.
The family, who have suffered a
series Of misfortunes, have the sym
pathy Of the community, which was
shocked by the news.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day afternoon at 2:3O from the
Methodist church at vashon.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
INTERESTING DISPLAY
IN BURTON PHARMACY

Those who visit Burton this week
will see an interesting display in the
Burton Pharmacy of medals and rib
bons awarded the Medosweet Dairy
Co. of Tacoma for The excellence OF
their ice cream which is sold locally
only by the Burton drug store.
Mr.. Shaw feels pardonable pride
in having the agency for company
that puts out such superior product
as these tokens indicate.
And incidentally, we feel perfectly
safe in saying, that If 1t were not a
quality product MIR. Shaw would not
be handling 1T.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
LILY SHOW DATES SET

At meeting held last Friday eve
ming at the Jackson Corbet home
July 9th and 9th are the dates set for
the annual show of the vashon Island
Lily Growers Association.
Stories Of this show are being sent
to newspapers all over the Northwest
1t will also be given considerable radio
publicity, all of which will no doubt
attract great many to the. Island, as
no other show of this nature is held
elsewhere.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
LAWN PARTY AT HANSEN HOME

The beautiful lawns and gardens OF
Mrs. Kathran Hansen, at Vashon on
Saturday, June oath, will be the scene
Of strawberry festival sponsored by
the ladies OF the Presbyterian Auxili.'
airy. Strawberries with the natural
accompaniment OF cream, cake and
coffee, will be served from four in the
afternoon until ten In the evening. A
cordial invitation is extended to all to
attend.
A varied and entertaining program
II being planned for the evening, as
well as games and amusements for the
young people.
Mrs. Hansens gardens are filled with
beautiful flowers at the present time
and flower lovers will be interested In
looking them over and comparing
notes on what they contain.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
OBITUARIES SHOULD
BE SENT TO PAPER

In community as scattered as ours
it is almost impossible to publish ade-
quate obituaries unless we have the
cooperation of the bereaved family or
friends.
We regret our inability to get full
details, but in number Of cases,
where the families of the deceased
have not supplied us with them we
have overlooked items of this nature.
The publishing Of an obituary is only
a small way in which we can show our
sympathy and we can do it only with
the cooperation of family or friends.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
RELIEF PROGRAM CLOSED.

1t was announced last week that the
relief program on the Island had been
closed and the office discontinued.
For the present Mr.. Prigg will take
calls for labor and will issue vouchers
at the regular stations every Tuesday
at Vashon, Burton and Dockton.
There are still 60 families receiving
relief, but these will be cut down as
rapidly as possible, and transferred to
the regular welfare agencies.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-06-22
Loans Are Limited
To Maximum $4,000

Farmers Of this county will be In
.terested in the statement just received
Wy I. NJ Krokset, secretary-treasurer
Of the Cove National Farm Loan AS
ISOLATION and +. M, Sherman secre-
tary-treasurer of the Vashon- Maury
district, from j. A. Scotland, agent
of the Farm Loan Commissioner, sta
toned in the Federal Land Bank OF
Spokane, telling how It Is expected
there will be very substantial scale
down in the debts Of many borrowers
because the farmer getting loan will
be able to offer cash for settlement of
debts which he might not otherwise be
able to pay
Commissioners loans are being made
to reduce and refinance farmers debts
OH longer term basis, to supply work
ing capital and the refinance FORE
closed farms. The collateral accepted
is first or second mortgages upon all
or any part of the farm property, real
or personal, including crops. OF course,
before the Commissioner makes q
second mortgage loan he will ask the
holder Of the first mortgage to waive
foreclosure rights in accordance with
the Commissioners regulations,
Loans IRE limited to maximum of
$4,000 each. These loans plus all prior
mortgages or other evidences of in
debtedness secured by the farm prop
erty may not exceed rs per cent of
the appraised value thereof
During the first three years the
loans are in effect, borrowers will not
be required to make payments on the
principal If they are not otherwise in
default with respect to the conditions
or covenants Of their mortgages The
loan must be repaid in such annual
or semi-annual installments as will
discharge the debt within the agreed
period.
The Commissioners agent also
points out that these are collateralized
and not personal loans and that the
financial condition of the applicant as
we'll as his history must be considered,
including, Of course, the ability Of the
farmer to repay his loan. The prop
critics are appraised by the Federal
Land Bank appraiser and he uses the
same general values in arriving at the
value of the property to be offered as
collateral. The principal difference
between the Federal Land Bank loan
and the Commissioners loan is that
the laud bank loan is made only on
the farm property and can not exceed
SO per cent of the normal, appraised
value of the land plus 20 per cent of
the insured, permanent improvements
whereas the Commissioners agent may
lend up to rs per cent of the normal
value and accept second mortgages
and personal property as security.
The agent points out that for the
convenience of the public the secre-
treasurer of the local national
farm loan association has been APP
pointed as correspondent and that
farmers should find it convenient and
satisfactory to make their applications
to these correspondents rather than
apply directly to the agent stationed
in the Federal Land Bank.