TH E CHEMAWA AMERICAN
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The CDEMAWA AMERICAN
Published Weekly at the Salem Indian Training School
Chemawa, Oregon, HARWOOD HALL, Superintendent
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SENIOR NOTES
Effie Davis has an unusually good selection of jokes
for the class program.
The amount of business on hand reminds the class
of ’20 that commencement is drawing near.
Four of the senior girls sang a clever parody at
class meeting Friday. There was a verse for each
boy.
The Seniors were pleasantly surprised to find their
own blue and white decorations adorning their room
on Tuesday afternoon. The Sophomores had put them
up to replace their black and gold which had been in
evidence for a week in honor of the cup winners.
ute wedding—all except the groom and minister, who
were supplied through the use of a telephone.
Nellie Braden, attired in the costume of a high
lander, gave a character dance. Maude Craig gave a
vocal solo in her usual charming manner. The entire
setting of the stage was arranged during the play, and
the effect, enhanced by the beautiful costumes of the
girls as well as their effective acting, made it beautiful
in the extreme and all who were foitunate enough to
be present pronounced the evening’s entertainment
very much of a success. Mrs. Risser is advisor for
the Winona Society.
LOCAL
Irving Shepard, one of our high school students
who played on the Salem High School football team,
was recently awarded his letter.
Another new member was recently added to the or
chestra. Cruse McDaniels is playing the trombone
and it adds to our organization.
Mrs. McIntosh of Wisconsin is visiting her daugh
ter, Mrs. James. She is much impressed with “ Beau
tiful Chemawa.” also our climate.
Joe Bettles, who has charge of the hogs of the
school, made a sale of several tons of bones, turning
the proceeds into feed for his hogs.
TheSigina Phi girls are busy at odd times this week
WINONA OPEN SESSION
preparing to give their annual function in the gym on
The Winona Literary Society gave their annual pub Saturday night next. Invitations are out.
lic entertainment on last Friday eve. This is the last
The Winona Literary Society held no regular meet
ooen session of the four societies for this season. The
ing on Friday as they were scheduled for an open
big auditorium was resplendent with pennants of the
session in the auditorium, to which they responded.
different societies, and pink and white, colors of the
The newest baby on the campus is little Frances
Winonas. Seats were roped off for the various so
Elizabeth James. Mrs. Hall and the grandmother,
cieties, with the colors of each, respectively.
The “ Winona Processional” opened the program Mrs. McIntosh, are much elated over their namesake.
Reginald Downie will have charge of the baseball
when the entire society of girls dressed in white wear
ing immense pink bows and carrying lovely garlauds squad and from the roster of candidates we shall have
of pink roses marched down the main aisle in a body. a fast team. The boys are out taking a few kinks out
The effect was inspiring. The address of welcome of their arms.
Captain Gus Gartiez will hold non-commissioned
was given by the president, Julia Gromoff, in her
usual capable manner. Little Maude Heay rendered officers’ school once a week in the gym. Gus had
a violin solo which captivated the audience. Maude some experience in this line while in the army and
has much musical talent and is a good student. She those attending will profit by it.
was obliged to respond to an encore. Edna Hill read
Andrew Fox and Thomas Hoaglin are two of the
the society paper, “ The Winona Warwhoop.’’ She students that are driving the government truck. Both
gave much news of interest of ex-students, former boys are doing well. Aside from driving they are re
members of the society, and various humorous touches ceiving instructions in taking care of the engine and
were given here and there, and altogether is was a keeping it in repair.
spicy paper, elicitiug applause and merriment. The
The senior domestic science girls, under Mrs. Brick-
feature of the evening’s performance was the farce, ell, entertained about ten Chemawa ladies at an after
“ Manless Marriage.” Ann Sexton was the bride, noon tea on last Thursday afternoon. The refresh
Julia Gromoff, maid of honor, little Julia Keeler, flower ments and service was daintiness itself, and speaks
girl, and a big array of beautiful bridesmaids, garland well for the homes these girls will preside over when
bearers, and everything needed for a real up-to-the-min their school days are past.