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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 11, 1925)
THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN PAGE 4 THE UNUSUAL Emma Olney, one of our girls, had the misfortune to swallow a good-sized open safety pin some weeks ago. Upon an X-ray examination it was found to have lodged in the stomach and had to be removed by a surgical operation. She has practically recovered. It was a major operation and could very easily have resulted seriously. However, Emma is now out of danger and is no longer confined to her bed. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Olney, of Yakima, Wash ington, who are now in the California redwoods, write as follows, which we publish, for we seldom receive words of appreciation like this: Eureka, California, March 1, 1925. Dear Mr. Hall: Your message and letters all received. Our poor minds cannot express in words what our hearts feel for your interest and prompt action. It saved a life dear to us. We want Doctor Rowland and Nurse Mrs. Ranzell to accept our thanks. God bless their good work. Sincerely yours, B. B. and A gnes O lney . INDUSTRIAL ITEMS The machinists are rebuilding the large concrete mixer. The carpenters have the main building of the shop’s addition under roof. The tailors are making and placing some fine work in chevrons for various non-commissioned officers and the band. The new walk in front of the west cottages is going in rapidly. It is proposed to add to this walk each year until the Oregon Electric Station is reached. The painters continue to make progress in defiance of the damp weather. They say it is impossible to keep good men down—that is why we find them up on the staging or a ladder. Some very fine redwood was purchased recently by Mr. Bewley and Mr. Mason for making turnings. This redwood is a piece of a burl, which when worked and finished, polishes beautifully. The concrete block contest staged bv the two divi sions of the mason department is off temporarily. Reason: Lack of material. The lead in this contest has shifted from Division 1 to Division 2. Division 2 on February 26, in a four-hour period made 35 blocks. The next morning they smashed that record entirely by making 41 blocks with 5 men working. Division 1 will have to show some speed to beat this record. All they need is sand, cement and gravel; they will do the rest. That is what they say, but division 2 says “show us.” DOMESTIC ART NOTES Bon Jour Mon Ami. Just come and see the exhibit room which has been arranged by moving four show cases into the little sewing room, so now there is room for all of us in the large classroom. We are trying hard to complete as much fancy work as possible for we expect visitors soon. The white middy blouses and little Hawley Hall girls’ uniforms are also completed. Our construction dresses are our next problem. The girls have all selected their designs and have taken into consideration the following points: Harmony of color; contrast of material; suitability of material to occasion; suitability of dress to type of person. We are anxious to start work on them. Au Revoir, J uniors . DETAIL FOR WEEK Sunday escort for girls, March 15 McBride Hall Winona Hall H. M. Small Boys Clerk Tailor Teacher No. 11 Chaperone girls to Salem, March 14 Principal Visitors to societies Mar. 13 Nonpareil—Poultryman Winona—Teacher No. 13 Reliance—Teacher No. 14 Excelsior—Teacher No. 8 No. No. No. No. 1—Tailor 2—Teacher No. 11 3—Property Clerk 4—Asst. D. S. Teacher SOPHOMORE NOTES Good morning, folks! Sophies, Sophies, sure we are! Well, we’re here again, more than alive, as our prize cakes and coffee were very refreshing Last week we had an arithmetic contest, and the “shark” proved to be Ida Johnson, better known as “Stonewall.” Oh yes, we didn’t tell you of our visit. The trip to the legislature proved to be a great help toward our civics lessons. As we are hurrying along we’ll have to bid you a fond farewell for this week. It is said that our accommodating truckman, Mr. Briggs, expects to go into business at Pendleton soon. Chemawa loses a good man. Every preparation is being made for the spring planting. Chemawa depends upon its farm, garden and orchards to augment the regular appropriation in order to carry the school through each year.
