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.
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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.
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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.
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