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THE
CHEM AW A
AM ERICAN
OUR BUDGET OF LORE
L O C A L A N D O T H E R W IS E
On the evening of April 16 the Seniors enjoyed a “ class” dinner at
which a number of friends were present.
Since our last issue we have enjoyed the usual moving picture shows
and dances which have become the vogue at Chemawa.
„ On April the 18th the farmer boys indulged in their annual, party.
A mighty good time” was the way it was reported to us.
Since our last issue Dr. Fulkerson performed quite a delicate surgi
cal operation in removing a needle frcm the arm of one of our little girls.
The lassie improved rapidly after the needle was removed.
Each year, as our magnolia tree gains strength, it produces more and
more blossoms. This year it made the best showing yet and in its sea
son is very attractive, standing as it does in front of the Office.
Supt. M adsworth was pleased to receive an invitation to attend the
commencement exercises at Sherman Institute which occurred May
11 to 14 inclusive. He also wishes to acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation to be present at the Forty-fifth Anniversarv Exercises at
Hampton Institute, April 25th.
Since our last issue Mr. Joseph Teabo paid Chemawa a visit. On his
return to his Grande Ronde home Mrs. Teabo accompanied him—she
had been here for a few months in the capacity of housekeeper for Mr.
and Mrs. Smith. We are always pleased to welcome these well-known
Chemawa people when they return to the fold.
Mrs. Minerva Matthews and small daughter of Olyphant, Pa., have
arrived at the school since our last issue and are now numbered among
our people. ’ ’ Mrs. Matthews is a graduateof the Bloomburg State Nor
mal School of Pennsylvania and has taught in that state and also in
California. We are pleased to welcome herself and daughter to our
Supt. Wadsworth has received from Mr. C. F. Hauke, Acting Com
missioner, at Washington, D. C., an acknowledgement of the receipt of
$28.40 sent by the pupils of Chemawa to the flood sufferers. Other
contributions were made by employes and sent separately to the assist
ance of the stricken sections of Nebraska, Ohio and Indiana. Acting
Commissioner Hauke said: Convey to the students, employes and
other contributors the hearty appreciation of the Office in their ready
a“ iStanCe for
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