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A Publication Devoted to the Progress of Indian Education
VOLUME XXXXII
CHEMAWA. OREGON, OCT, 17, 1941
Dr. Willard Beatty, Director of Indian
Education, Visits Chemawa
Dr. Willard Beatty, Director of Education
in the Indian Service, from Washington D. C.,
gave a talk to the students of Chemawa on Sept­
ember 10.
Dr. Beatty was introduced to the student
body by Mr. Jackson. Dr. Beatty’s speech was
mostly based on the importance of Agriculture
and other important subjects, as reservation
study, and the improvement of the home. He
pointed out different reasons why he thought
that boys and girls should take an interest in
their life at home. He stated that on many of
the reservations he had visited, he found that
many of the boys and girls were not going to
school. These boys and girls would have a
happier life if they only took a deeper thought
of the future. The graduates of these different
Indian Schools have found out that their edu­
cation is worth their while to them.
In the Reservation Study of any reservation,
students should find many improvements being
made and more that are needed. On some reser­
vations, there are great demands for agriculture,
fishing, and many other jobs. Chemawa should
teach these jobs in order for students to be quali­
fied for them.
On Sept. 9, Dr. Beatty was honored with a
dinner at Hawley hall where all the staff mem­
bers were present.
On Sept. 10, a meeting was held in which Dr.
Beatty related his experiences in Alaska and dis­
cussed the problems that faced the student body
of Chemawa.
That is the first time Dr. Beatty has ever
visited Chemawa during a school term. The
Chemawa Indian School extends to Dr. Beatty
an invitation to visit our school again.
Reuben Sanders, "A True Sportsman/'
Retires From Service
Reuben Sanders, one-time famous athlete of
Chemawa and one of the teaching staff for
thirty years, retired on July 14.
On that date, Chemawa students, employees,
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and out of town friends were present at the
dedication of Sanders Field, which was held in
honor of his athletic ability. He played w’ith the
teams of Multnomah Club and Chemawa, Salem
Capital Athletic Club and the Sherman Indians,
when he became so well known in the Pacific
Northwest regions.
Among those present at the dedication were
Senator Charles L. Me Nary, who was manager
of the 1900 Salem football team of w’hich Rube
was a member. The Governor, Charles A. Sprague,
and ex-teammates, made brief speeches during
the picnic dinner which was served on the
Chemawa campus.
Superintendent and Mrs. Jackson
Entertain Faculty
A delightful reception was held at the home of
Superintendent and Mrs. Jackson, Wednesday,
October 1. The reception was held for the Che­
mawa staff.
Mrs. Jackson was assisted in the earlier part of
the evening by Mrs. Rickard and Mrs. R. G.
Henderson in greeting the guests. Dr. Faxon
and Mrs. Hauser presided at the table.
Miss
Chambers and Miss Sunrise assisted in the serv­
ing of the guests.
The latter part of the evening Mrs. Shawver
and Mrs. Robert Thomas presided at the table
while Miss Hall and Mrs. Carrie Johnson helped
in the dining room.
About sixty-five guests called during the
evening and enjoyed the reception. Among out
of town guests were: Dr. Ruth Underhill, and
Mrs. Bertha Ellinger, who were official guests
of the campus.
James-Metoxen Nuptial
On Tuesday evening, September 30, at 4:45
p. m. in the Catholic Church, the wedding of
Frances James and Victor Metoxen took place.
The church was beautifully decorated and the
organ was played while a young lady softly sang
hymns.
The employees and some of the students were
invited.