THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN
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The CHEMAWA AMERICAN
Published Weekly at the Salem Indian Training School
Chemawa, Oregon.
Please address all communications to
Ruthyn Turney, Manager.
OSOAR H. LIPPS
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Superintendent
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CHEMAWA DEFEATS FRANKLIN
Our football team defeated Franklin high school’s
team here last Saturday 13 to 6. It was the first
game for both squads, so, naturally, the execution of
plays and fundamentals was somewhat ragged, but
that did not take any of the “fire” and “pep” from
the contest, for Franklin came here stinging under the
collar from the 35-to-0 defeat our team handed them
at Portland last fall, and were set on returning the
compliment. Just how near they came to doing it can
be determined by the size of the score. However,
those who have kept tab on the personnel of the two
teams hardly conceded our team a chance, for Frank
lin came with almost a veteran team intact—having
lost but one man. Our boys took the field with but
three lettermen and the rest new and untried players
who were going in for their first taste of varsity foot
ball. Considering the fact that it takes years to de
velop a football player, they did well, and if they
continue to improve they should make an enviable
record.
We admire the little fellow who is making a brave attempt
to fill the position that Coquelle Thompson left vacant. Main
ly because of his ability to punt, Peter Cemino was first assign
ed to the fullback position, but in the Franklin game Peter
proved that he can do more than kick the ball. The way he
carried the ball and picked his holes was uncanny for one who
was playing his very first game. Peter should develop into a
great player. Before the season is over we are sure to hear
more of this player.
Eldred George and George Meachem replaced Reginald
DePoe and Raymond Haldane of last year. While both are
brand new at the end position they have the heart and deter
mination so we are apt to see two good ends developed before
our season closes. Sedan Thomas, center of last year, is ably
replaced by Percy Roush of Flandreau, S. D. He played a
good game against Franklin. Another candidate for the center
position is Cecil Stagn er, who played with the Haskell Reserves
last year.
Joe Webster gets the place of Paul Keta and Joe looks like
the man for the job.
Peter Rassmussen is still out in the tall timber, but is ex
pected back soon. Roy and Joe Peratrovich, who have so ably
taken care of our guard positions, are just back from the North
Country where they live and have spent the summer. They
will bolster up our forward wall.
In the backfield we have Jake Atkins, quarterback, and
Solomon Fleury, halfback, from last year’s team. Both dis
played part of their “stuff” against Franklin, but on account
of getting back late are far from their usual form. These two
boys are playing their last games for Chemawa, as they will
graduate in June, so we are looking for more from this duet
than at any time previous. Bill Johnson, Francis Ross and
Robert Archambeau are among those not already mentioned
that will bear the burden of the backfield this fall. Leander
Wilson and Julian Smith both got into the game Saturday and
showed that they are able to direct the attack of the team.
This is the first year for these two boys who will fall heir to
quarterback jobs next fall, as this is the last year Jake Atkins
will be with us.
Saturday we will play the Willamette University Super
Varsity here. A complete schedule will be printed in the
next issue.
AS OTHERS SEE US
A recent issue of the Oregon Statesman contained
the following nice mention of our exhibit at the State
Fair:
In the new pavilion the Indian school maintains one
of the largest and most interesting displays of the fair.
It occupies one entire corner of the mezzanine floor
and constitutes an exhibition of the work done at the
school.
One section shows sewing, being filled with clothes,
luncheon sets and other art work. The second section
shows the work of the domestic science and art de
partment, while the third shows the products of the
farm and garden. Bird houses placed at advantageous
positions were constructed by the metal and plumbing
departments.
The fourth section, depicting the academic work of
the school, features especially the primary work. An
other section contains a dining room set, desks, a fine
inlaid table and other articles of furniture, all products
of the manual training department.
Three cases of tools adorn the wall in this depart
ment and they were made in the tool shops of the
school. Each afternoon the orchestra gives a concert
in the pavilion and a girls’ quartet sings.
LOCAL
Su pt. Lipps arrived home last Thursday from a
business trip to Warmsprings.
Mrs. Houck and Mrs. Palmer, former Chemawa
employees, were again with us on Fair day.
Mrs. Leavenworth is with us again as a temporary
teacher. She is in charge of the seventh grade.
Miss Groves and Supervisor Middleton and wife
were recent official visitors. Chemawa is always glad
to have such pleasing and helpful visitors.
Mr. D. S. Turner, who for some months has had
personal charge of our poultry yards, certainly has
a fine lot of chickens on hand—1,500 or 2,000 of them.