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Vol. 50 Chemawa, Oregon • January, 1950 LIONS CLUB PARTY Although the 21st day of December is the shortest day in the year, to the students of Chemawa it seemed the longest this year as from the early rising hour in the morning until evening they were waiting for the all-important event, the Lions' Club program. At last the time arrived, the audi torium was packed with students, employees and their families when "Leo the Lion" made his appearance by gaily trotting down the aisles, which act brought squeals from the younger group, giggles from the de mure young ladies, and the "I will protect thee, fair maid" attitude from the male part of the audience. After Leo had gotten ali in the Christmas spirit, the master of ceremonies, Mr. Carl Ashenbrenner, principal of Salem junior high, took over and presented a very interesting pro gram, including a magician, who performed some very clever tricks, a girls trio, a ventriloquist, and a band Then last but not least came Santa with red cap, bells and all decked out. The younger students were real ly excited. Santa distributed a treat to all the big and little children in attendance and he did not forget the unfortunate ones, v, ho were in the hospital and could not attend the program. The thanks of the entire student body and staff members go to the Lions' Club for a very en,oyable party. THE HOMEMAKERS CORNER The erd cf the first semester found the 8lh and 10A girls preparing group meals. The IDA girls chose friends with whom they wished to work. They planned, prepared and served two menus. The 8th grade girls planned, prepared and served a luncheon. This was done on the in dividual basis rather than a group project as the 10th girls had done. The annual football banquet was prepared and served by the senior girls. After a bountiful meal members of the squad and guests gave short talks and toasts. The boys than1' Mrs. C-onk and the girls for a lovely banquet. JAMBOREE HELD The Jamboree, held in Willamette gym December 3rd, turned out to be a victory for the southern division as far as the basketball score, but that didn't stop the Chemawa Indian War Whoopers from cheering for all the northern division players and an oc casional war whoop for the southern players. Their efforts were not in vain and, aided by Mr. Matt's pep band, they were able to again bring home the trophy for "continued effort and best organized cheering section" so the judge said. The Chemawa Braves were pitted against the Mill City Timber Wolves in the play-off SUPT. 4 MRS. KELLEY VACATION Supt. and Mrs. R. M. Kelley re turned from a short vacation in Cali fornia. They report a very fine trip even though it was short and much of the time was spent plowing through snow banks in the Weed territory. The Kelleys visited Glendale, Calif., where they took in the noted "Forest Lawn Memorial Park," the "_,untington Library and Art Gal lery," and "Knox Berry Farm." At Los Angeles they took a trip to the Planetarium and then Balboa Park in San Diego. Tijuana, Mexico, was Ihoir last stop before returning to Chemawa. The Kelleys took the in land route going and the coast route for the return trip. On the trip they visited Mr. Homer Howard, formerly connected with the Indian Service SENIORS HAVE CHRISTMAS PARTY At 2:00 p.m. on December 23, the members of the Senior class held the annual Christmas party in their class room. The invited quests were Mrs Brannon. Mr. Kelley, Mr. Malt, Miss Betty Jo Brannon and Reginald Weils. The afternoon was spent in play in'] rootie, the high prize for ladies going to Eulalia Minthorn, while Mr. Matt won the high for m-m. Joe Fels- man settled for the lowest prize. Wh’le refreshments were being served by Janice and Georgianna, Santa Claus's helper, George, dis tributed the gifts. No. 3 CHEMAWA'S CHRISTMAS Christmas at Chemawa is an event which will linger long in the minds of its students. This year it started with the Lions' Club party on Decem ber 21, on the 23rd most of the class rooms had afternoon parties, on the eve of the 24th, Christmas Eve, each dormitory had a program to which employees and other visitors were invited. Santa Claus visited each building. At some he was rather shy but at McNary he entered doing the war dance. It made no difference as long as he arrived and took charge of presents which surrounded the brightly lighted Christmas trees that were in each building. After the dis tribution of gifts Mrs. Johannaber and Miss Morse took the 11th and 12th grade students carolling, the 10th graders having gone December 21. The evening was cold and crisp so about 10:30 p.m. all were glad to return to the buildings and retire to dream pleasant dreams. Christmas morning saw all up bright and early. After the usual round of details everyone was off to church. At noon the students were served a most delicious dinner. Then to complete the day there was a movie shown, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court." After the movie all returned to the dormitories filled with happy memories and the delightful knowledge that Monday would be a holiday too LONG, LONG AGO The school recently received a luly 13, 19U6, copy of the Chemawa American from Mrs. Albert Insel, Woodland, Washington, through tho Wdlamette Chapter of the D A R It is a small booklet called the "Weekly Chemawa American printed by the "American Indian Training School" of Chemawa, The oaper contains advertisements from the then Salem stores. In one article about the "Salem Indian School," as it was then called, it sta^s that "The Southern Pacific R. R. trains running between Port land and San Francisco stop at the school for the convenience of the punils, employees and visitors." According to the paper, there were 768 students enrolled in the school at that time. Th<* students appreciate receiving this old paoer. It will be placed on f’le with the other historic records of the school
