The Chemawa American
Christmas Memories
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BETROTHAL ANNOUNCED
Christmas has been here and gone
but still fresh in the minds of all
Chemawa students is the memory of
the happiness the season brought.
Doimitory parties on Christmas Eve
closed the many such affairs provid
ed for the students pleasure. Again
we are indebted to the many organi
zations who every year see to it that
no one is forgotten. The Portland
Office and the local staff members
who made Santa's job a happy one
in having gifts to bring—The Salem
lions Club who repeated their
thoughtfulness by bringing a full
evenings entertainment to the audi-
’orium—complete with an excellent
stage show Leo The Lion, the
clowns and their own Santa with
treats for all—Marion Co. Post of
7FW who presented neckties to the
boys of Brewer and McNary Halls.
It is truly the spirit of Christmas that
lets these and many other organi
zations and schools give their time
and energy to assure the students of
Chemawa a Happy Christmas. Our
sincere appreciation goes out to all
of our friends.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS
The atmosphere for the true spirit
of Christmas was provided by the
excellent programs presented in the
high school auditorium, prior to the
holiday.
"The Christmas Story" presented
by the grade school students under
the direction of Miss Ohman, beauti
fully portrayed the occasion for
which wo celebrate Christmas. The
story, impressively narrated by Eu
gene DeLorem, told the events as
they appeared on the stage. So truly
did the students feel their parts that
the entire audience was touched
with the beauty of the story that
means Christmas.
Equally motivating toward the
spirit of Christmas was the music
department program directed by
Mrs. Johannaber. The high school
choir, a girl's sextette, and the 7th
and 8th grade chorus and harmonica
class provided a spirited program of
carols and folk songs. As all music
department programs are, the Christ
mas program was excellently pre
sented and thoroughly enjoyed.
Announcement of the engagement
of Betty Jo Brannon, daughter of Mrs.
Nell V Brannon, to Jim Bernhard of
Portland, was made by her mother
at an Open House in the Employees
Club, Sunday, December 27.
Candle light, Christmas greens
and white carnations transformed
the club into a festive setting. Minia
ture hand carved brides and grooms,
and napkins printed, "Betty Jo and
Jim," iold the story.
Pouring were Mrs. Marguerite
Leahy of Santa Fe, New Mexico, a
sister of Mrs. Brannon, and Mrs. Paul
Bramlet.
A recent issue of the St. Paul Dis
patch carried a picture of a former
Chemawa student—Arlene Sicade,
now Marine Private Sicade stationed
at Parris Island, So. Carolina. A
Puyallup Indian from Tacoma, Ar
lene is a sister of Joan Sicade, a
present member of the junior class.
The girls' great-great grandfather
was the last Chief of the Puyallup
tribe.
What people say behind your
back is your standing in the com
munity—Edgar Watson Howe.