THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
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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.