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About The Chemawa American (Chemawa, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 1944)
THE CHEMAWA AMERICAN News Briefs Mr. Homer Howard of the Indian Education of fice was in Chemawa November 4. Mr. Herman Kunkle, former bandmaster at Che mawa, is now living at home in Waterburv, Connecti cut. Miss Alta Tom was employed for a while this fall as matron here. She has now returned to her former work at Siletz. Miss Leta Starr, formerly hospital assistant at Che mawa, is now working in the Cushman hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Raymond Dutoit, employed at Chemawa for seven years as farmer and mechanic, has accepted employment in Salem. Miss Emily Zuidema, formerly chief nurse at the Chemawa hospital, is occupying the same position at Rosebud, South Dakota. Miss Lizzie Manvan returned to her home in Sal- een, Arizona, to nurse a sick relative. Miss Manvan was matron in Brewer hall. Mr. Warren Wilder, popularly known as "Lefty,” is now working with Mr. Hobson in his business of crafts, arrow making and sign painting. Miss Louisa Lawton, shop instructor for schools, was here during part of October. She gave the teach ers instructions and help in carrying on their class projects. Mrs. Edith Murphy, specialist on plants, was here for a period of three weeks. She was of service to the teachers and farmers. Mrs. Murphy is stationed at Warm Springs, Oregon. Miss Ila Scott, formerly director of home econ omics, reported to Portland November 10 for induc tion into the Wacs. Miss Scott will go to Eort Des Moines, Iowa, for her basic training. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Abell have moved to Warm Springs, Oregon, where Mr. Abell is principal of the Warm Springs school. The family visited Mr. Henry Abell’s family here on the campus lately. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wilder at Chema wa hospital on Oct. Ila son, christened Walter Al bert. Mrs. Wilder is the former Genie (Hark who had been employed as clerk in the Chemawa office for several vears. J Miss Viola Schultz is now a member of the Waves. She is stationed at the Naval Training school at the Bronx in New York. Miss Schultz reports that the Waves lead a busy and interesting life. She was formerly a matron in Winona hall. 3 Class Organizations The seniors have elected the following boys and girls for class officers: Ray Bennett, president: Glenn Fritzler, vice-president: Anita Grunlose, secretary; and Lawrence Patrick, sergeant-at-arms. Junior class has elected class officers as follows: Bryson Liberty, president; Marv Agnes Simmons, vice-president; June Black, secretary; and George Miller, sergeant-at-arms. The sophomore officers elected are: Harry (hooper, president: Nathan Dumont, vice-president: Alphonse Shippentower, secretary-treasurer; student represent atives, June St. Peter, Jessie Miller and Earl Davis; sergeant-at-arms. Jimmy Chocktoot. Freshman officers were elected as follows: Cleve Racehorse, president: Lester Charlev, vice-president; Annabelle Summers, secretary-treasurer: Richard Hillaire, sergeant-at-arms. Hobby Clubs There are eleven clubs from which students may choose. These clubs represent a variety of interests- The Bachelors’ club of fifteen boys are learning to cook, under the direction of Mrs. Cronk. The boys are quite enthusiastic about this club. Needlework, block printing, stenciling, and weav ing are learned in the Crafts club. There are twenty- five girls in this group. Mis. James is sponsor. A club popular with the girls is Woodcraft, spon sored by Mr. Mason and Mr. Cleek. A limit of twen ty members is necessary because of tool supply. The First Aid club is directed by Dr. McCluskey. Their goal is to learn first aid practices and secure a First Aid card. Mr. Speed sponsors the Metal club. The mem bers are six girls and six boys. They make metal objects for room decoration and use. The Art club is sponsered by Miss Shallanda. Twenty students study sketching, lettering, and va rious phases of art. A Stone Cutting club is sponsored by Mr. Wil cox. Eight students are enjoying the fascinating hob by of cutting and polishing stones. The Collectors club has sixteen members. They collect stamps, poetry, stones, snapshots, or what ever interests the individuals. Miss Dodrill is spon sor. Mrs. Brannon is sponsoring a Spanish club and Mrs. Wilcox is in charge of a French club. Both are mainly conversational. (Continued on page 4)
