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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.