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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 10, 1934)
T he CHEMAWA AMERICAN P age 2 CHEMAWA(^)AME RICAN Published Bi-Weekly at the U. S. Indian School, Chemawa, Oregon. €.Address all communications to Robert Thomas, Manager 50 Cts per Annum Subscription LOCAL Mr. Martin Colby was a campus visitor last week. He left for Astoria, Oregon, where he is employed. Pat Kelly, class of ’30, has felt the want of more education. He is attending Willamette University. Mr. Barthel James, who has recently undergone two operations, one being appendicitis, has practically re covered from bis dilemma. George Meachem, Coquelle Thompson, Margaret Hoptowit and Margaret Sampson, all former students, were guests of Chemawa the past week-end. The student body enjoyed a show last Saturday, the name, “Girl in Danger,” starring Ralph Belammy and Shirley Grey. Many employees and students attended the Stanford and Oregon State game in Portland Saturday. The final score was Stanford 17 and Oregon State 0. Chemawa, declares that all he is he owes to the school. A report reached us recently to the effect that Ray mond Haldane, a former student here from Metlakatla, Alaska, was married at that place recently. His bride was Mary Hudson and “Ray” declares, unhesitating ly, naturally and rightly, that she is the “sweetest girl in the world.” Raymond wishes to be remem bered to all his old friends. The American wishes the young couple long and happy lives. It will be a source of gratification to many of our old-time students to learn of the success of Fred Car din who wras enrolled here about 1916, majoringin mu sic under Mr. Turney. Mr. Cardin has for a number of years been esteemed one of the leading violinists of Reading, Pa., and in general music abilty he occupies a high place. Speaking of a recent musical festival held in Reading in which a chorus of 1,000 mixed voices, and soloists were exploited; The New York Musical Courier is quoted as follows: “The accompa niments were supplied by a symphony orchestra of 125 players, directed by Fred Cardin, high school music director.” FIRE PREVENTION “DON’TS” Mr. H. A. Kunkel, former bandmaster at Chemawa, now band director at Phoenix, passed a couple of weeks at Chemawa to the delight of his many friends. He was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ruthyn Turney. In order to minimize and eliminate fires, the follow ing “Dont’s” are listed for the guidance of all con cerned: Don’t injure insulation by hanging electric light cords on nails or hooks. Don’t start fire in a stove or fire-place with kerosene. Don’t polish a hot stove. Don’t leave a stove while broiling. Don’t pour water on burning fat—use earth sand or salt. Don’t hang clothes near a hot stove. Don’t use gasoline or naptha for cleaning except in the open air. Don’t thaw frozen pipes with a flame—use hot w’ater. Don’t put ashes in anything but metal cans. Don’t put lighted cigarettes near celluloid or imitation ivory articles. Don’t throw away a match unless you are sure it is out. Don’t throw matches into waste paper baskets. Don’t smoke in bed. Don’t smoke in a garage or in buildings containing in flammable liquids. Don’t forget to keep the fire-extinguishers in working order. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beetles of the Umatilla country in eastern Oregon, paid friends of their old school a visit. All old timers will be happy to learn that Joe is at present superintendent of a five thousand acre farm in his section. Joe, both grateful and loyal to Don’t throw water on a gasoline or kerosene fire; it will only spread the fire. Use a chemical fire-ex tinguisher or smother it out with sand. Don’t lose your head at a fire—keep yourself and others around you cool and avoid a panic. Miss Essie Bedard, class of ’32 graduate, has filled the vacancy left by Mrs. Smith. Miss Bedard was called from her position in Oswego, where she had her own shop. Mrs. Earl Smith, who has been beauty instructor for the past two years, has retired from duty. She has departed for her home in Marshfield, Oregon. The best wishes of Chemawa friends go with her. Tommy Downie, wife, and son of San Diego, Cali fornia, were recent visitors at Chemawa. Tommy is a brother to Reginald Downie who was also here with his wife and son the past summer, enjoying a brief visit with friends. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mason. Miss Lena M. Cronk of Nampa, Idaho, arrived at Chemawa recently to take up the duties as instructor in Home Economics. Miss Cronk will fill the posi tion which was vacated by Clara M. Strauch, who is taking additional college work this year.
