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We are glad to see Evangeline Gillette back in
school again after being confined in bed with a sprained
ankle.
The senior girls have been working hard in the din
ing room washing dishes by hand. Senior boys, have
a heart and come over and give us help.
Hazel Pete was pleasantly surprised by a week-end
visit from her “Ole College Chum,” Ruby Dean.
Ruby hails from Tacoma, Washington, and is now
conquering those terrible foes of the sophomores year
—botany, geometry and English, at the Fife High
School.
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HOME ECONOMICS
SCOUT OFFICIALS MEET
Last week the scout officials met in the agricultural
classroom to discuss some of their problems. Super
intendent Ryan and principal, Mr. Christy, were there.
The meeting was snappy and short, with success. The
boy scouts are working hard at their tasks for the
coming court of honor. We will tell you more in the
next Chemawa American.
MCNARY HALL NOTES
Everyone is well pleased with our new advisor, who
is a very nice man. Mr. Jose called all we boys up to
the study room last Monday evening and gave us a
very interesting talk. He has high ideals and wants
all the boys to believe that way, too, which I am sure
everyone is striving to do.
Since the last notes were printed we have had a
very nice party given us by our matron, A pleasant
program was enjoyed by all, followed by some very
tasty eats.
McNary has again been credited with being the
best building on the campus. The reason is cooper
ation of good boys with a good matron and a good
advisor.
On Sunday evening, Feb. 7, after chapel services
Mr. Melovidoff, accompanied by Mrs. Kleihege, enter
tained the McNary Hall boys with a very nice musical
program. All types of music were played, including
operatic, Indian melodies and jazz. Mr. Melovidoff
also told some very funny jokes which were enjoyed
immensely. Altogether it was a very fine evening
and we wish to thank Mrs. Kleihege and Mr. Melovi
doff for the wonderful program.
SENIOR NOTES
Six members of the Senior Annual staff held a meet
ing last Friday. After the business meeting light re
freshments were served at Kola Tepee.
Christine Muller was called upon to teach the eighth
grade classes one day last week, as the regular teacher,
Miss Lundquist, was ill.
The senior high clothing classes under the super
vision of Miss Black have been studying clothing se
lection. The most interesting phase of study was the
style show given in the auditorium on Feb. 10th by
Miller’s store of Salem. Mrs. Barrett, the buyer in
the ladies’ ready-to-wear department, was responsible
for the style show. She brought a group of attractive
girls for models and a large assortment of costumes.
Neely Don frocks were featured first, showing simple,
attractive morning frocks, smocks and sport dresses of
of new materials. The next showing was sport cos
tumes in silk, woolen and combinations of sweaters
and shirts with appropriate accessories. New spring
suitsand coats were shown in many new spring colors.
Hats and other accessories were used with these cos
tumes. Afternoon dresses with little jackets to match
were featured. The final showing was party dresses,
quaint, simple, and very attractive. The audience
was very appreciative. During the style show, music
was furnished by Charles DePoe. After the fashion
show refreshments were served by the Home Economics
staff.
AUTO SHOP CONTACT POINTS
We are delving into the mysteries of electrical trouble-
shooting. .
John Spencer wants to know if he
needs a hunting license to “shoot trouble”. .
Peter Hall: “How long is a short circuit?” Urban
Brunoe: “Just like your legs. Long enough to reach
the‘ground.’”. . . Abel: “How do you fix a strip
ped gear?” Edward: “Put some clothes on it.”
BARGAINS AT THE BARBER SHOP
The barber shop has instituted a new system similar
to the well-known meal ticket. The price of tickets
depend upon the amount of work a customer desires,
and range from one to two dollars. A two-dollar ticket
if used in one month will allow a person to secure
$3.45 worth of work. The tickets are for sale now and
it is hoped that all employes will take advantage of
this opportunity as it does not take long to spend a
dollar or two on hair cuts massages, etc.
The boys in the barber shop have completed their
examination and most of the papers show evidence of
the boys’ interest in learning the trade. These boys
will have to pass state examinations, so must keep
up in the instruction work.
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