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nn Always working for the best interests of Maupin and all of Southern Wasco County, Publishes only that news fit to print. Caters to no particular class, but works for all. VOLUME XV MAUPIN, OREGON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1928 Number 6 MAUI TO SANTA BESIEGED BY LI 1 1 LIU ASKING for nupn Many LlttL Ones Writ Santa Tall Inf tha Saint Thoir Chritt mat Wanti In Hit" Chrlstmu ocular iro'.i:i out ly Chattuck win nn li.v'.Utl ,vi to tht little folk.i to write heir do sire regarding ChrUmiu g-lftn, and trying- for one of the many prim, given for the bent ik'ttrrs. Muny uch epUtlea have been received ut tha tlore, lotuu following: Maupin, Oregon. Dec. 8, 1128. Dar Santa Cluus: I am a little girl ten yours old am In tha fifth grudo. I hope you wUI huvc time enough to come to Muupin, for all the children are waiting for you. Would you please brlnif my mother nn electric toaster. 1 saw ii nice bath robe at Shattuck Brother my father would like to have. My little iii. ter would like n doll. At Shattuck my aiatcr aaw a Nar dil! act "ho would love to have. I law leverul tmoklng acta at Shut tuck Brother,. I know my brother would be delighted to have one. Shattuck Brother have Dome lovely ihoes. Since Chriatmaa In coming loon I would like to have them. Your very beat friend, Lena Turner Maupin, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1J2H. Dear Santa: I am o glad you are here in Mau pin. You alwuys muke ua children happy. I often think how very busy you and Mr. Santa must be to get toy ready for all of us children. I wih I could be one of your helper, a I think it would be nice to muke children happy. I wl. h you would bring me a game of curd, or uny thing you can spare me. I think PuUtie would like a Tinker-toy. 1 will dose with a hundred kisses U. you and your helper. A little friend, Geraldino Peters Maupin, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1928. Dear Santa: How are you? How are the reindcen? I am eight and in the second grade. For Chri tmaa I wunt a black board, wrist watch, manicure set, beads and a new drop. I want a pair of ahoe. I don't thing 111 win the prise. Well, I will ctoao. Your friend, Dorothy Jean Gallagher Maupin, Oregon, Dec. 8. 1928. Dear Santa: How are you this Christina. ? I hope you are well. How are your reindeers? Have they died? 1 hope not because you won't be able to get here o fast then. I am twelve year old nnd am in the seventh grade. I don't think I'll win the prise, but I hope so. I want a alcd, glove stationary, a doill and some embroidery work. I want some other nice things. Well I will shut the dog in the house. Your friend, Irene Woodcock. Maupin, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1928. Dear Santa: T would 'il'e to have u blnckbofi! icooter, book, and some games. I forgot to ask you how are you. I don't think I will win the prise, do you? How many of the dcors have dielt Manitu saw it In the -nmr some of the deers have died. I am sorry some have died. I bet you think I want a lot of toys don't you? Mamma and daddy are al right. I have never got a letter from you, I um in the 4 th grade. Yours truly, Marjorio Emily Gallagher Maupin, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1928. Santa Claua, Shattuck's Store Maupin. Oregon. Dear Santa Claus: I hope you will time to come to our house. I am not asking for very much. Mother juft freezes when she takes a bath, so I think she wants a Readyglo Instant Lighting Gas Heater, like the one at Shattuck Bros, store. You know they have Laugh and Get Fat At Hi School Minstrels Next Thursday Old-Tima Lauih MaJtart Will Ba Ouldona Full Ca With all Madam Equipment The Muupln High school minstrels will bo on tho boards at Legion hall on the evening of Thursday, De cember 20, with the greatest mirth provoking entertainment ever pre sented to an audience in these parts. The show will conuLt of songs, dunces, jokes, and ciid-nicn'i re partee, music, and the thousand and one things which enter into a real minstrel show. Tho member of the cu t have been rehearsing religiously unit when the curtuin goes up our people will be treated to a spectacle which is designed to long linger in the mimlH of all who witness the pur I'ormance. Among other features on the pro gram will be a Wild West Six Shoot er Affray, introducing "Colonel .Juliets," a playlet which will cause .he hnir to rai e and the audience of .1 mind to seek safety. Those making up the cant with the specialties to be introduced, are: PROGRAMME First Part Song "Old Folks ' ut Chorus Song "Stay out of the Chorus. Song "Loading up the Home" South" Mundy Lee" Chorus. Song "Harrigan" Chorus. Song "So Long Mury" Solo, with Chorus, featuring Arlene Linn. Song "The Durktown Strutter' Ball" Chorus. Second Part Trio "01' Man River" Mabel We- berg, Leluh Webcrg, Merle Snod- grass. Pianologt "Little Brown Ruby" Irene Mathews. Trio "Blame it on the Two Black Crows" Dorothy Davis, Alice Davis and Ina Linn. Skit "Colonel Bullet;." Charles Bothwell, Kstel Stovall, Andrew Crabtrco. Duet "She's Dixie All tho Time" Doris Kelly, Mary Greene. Final" 'A-M-K-R-I-C-A" America Moan I love You My Yankee Land." Chorus. Personnel: End Men: Elton Snodgrass. Harry Rutherford Kdmund Wilson. Arthur Appling Accompanist Nova Hedin Interlocutor Dan Poling Stage Director Orville Fraley, As istant, Ira Kidder. tie best of things, nlmo t aa good as yours. While my daddy is a big man and just aits around and grunts, I am Bure he wanti some warm mit tens and some wool socks. Buzz told me he wanted a nice big sled. He will let me use it too, because he isn't selfuh. Now I will tell you what I wnnt. I want a pair of house slippers and a bath robe, so that on Sunday mornings I can read my book and the funnies without dressing. Well Santa, I rupposc you think I will never quit, but I will right now before I think of something else. Your little friend, Jean Renick. P. S. I forgot to tell you that you will have to come through the door because we have no fireplace. Jean. Maupin, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1928. Dear Santa: I hope that you can get around to all the houses. I am writing for my sister, the is only four years old. Please bring my mother a bottle'of perfume, and a necktie for daddy that I saw at Shattuck's store. My sister wanto a green wagon that she snw at the store. I would like to rot the trunk and S"et of dishes that I saw nt Shattuck's store. I think that Shattuck's .'tore has an 9wful lot of nice toys. Yours truly, Kathleen nnd Marie Foley. .' Tygh Valley, Ore. Dec. 7, 1928. Dear Santa: rieaso bring me a nice jackknife and Charles and Donie too. Bring little Gene a coaster wagon from Shattuck Bros rtore, and sister a mamma doll. Bring mamma a pair of gloves and daddy a shaving set, :-: MAUPIN Mr J'oling irfcrmed the glr'i nt tv l i il ul: "..inc( last Friday mat sf more girls did not turn out v?c would be unable to have a team. The active girls are now encouraging others to come out to practice. The minstrel how rehearsal takes up our practice period just now, but after tho holidays we will begin to practice regularly. The boyj practice after supper, and to far quite a number have been signed up. The tentutive schedule ia as fol lows: Jan. 11 Odell, here. Jan. 18 Dufur, here. Jan, 25 Madras, there. Feb. 1 Dufur, there. Feb. 8 Madras, here. Feb. 15 Odell, there. Feb. 22 Tygh, there. Mar. 1 Wapinitio or The Dalles second team. Mar. 8 Tygh. here. Rearrangement of Claatet Mr. De Voe's classes are under the Bupervi ion of Mrs. Bothwell, with the exception of Spanish, which Mr. Davies is conducting, while Mr. Bothwell conducts his class. Mr. De Voo sent word that his father to critically ill, as pneumonia followed the operation. Mis Edith Griffith, who taught High school classes here lust week, has returned to Portland, ar. Mr. De Voe had expected to re sume his work last Monday. Dabata Work Debate work has been suspended for a time because the eighth per iod is needed for minstrel practice. It is hoped by Mr. De Voe that enough students will lend a hand so if you can get up here Christmas eve. Archie Tucker, Age 9, Shady Brook school. Dear Santa: Will you please bring me an Indian outfit I saw in Shattuck's store. Bring daddy one of the knives that's in the window and bring mother one of the pretty handkerchiefs. Good bys Santa, From John Foley. There will bo six prises to be contested for, and the stipulations regarding the contest are that boys and girl;-, writing 'to Santa Claus must mention at least six desired gifts and must mention the name of the store in full. Three disiterest ed persons will judge the letterj and will award the following prises: First prize Selco coaster sled, full size. Second prize 600-shot Daisy re peating air rifle. Third prize Children's trunk. Fourth prize Coaster etell frame, rubber tires. Fifth prize Choice of football or mamma doll. Sixth Prize Choice of play ball or doll. Children tire advised to get their let'.ers in early and to comply with the cond't.ions stated in the circul- lar. SKIPPY: On lie 4a,, f that's THE CHRISTMAS v. J&es If I StUL GtC , WHAT A CAft&O ) "jjl jj 1 I Of HCALTH THAT SHIP J fj I I if CARRIES r- I BUY CHRISTMAS SEALS HI TIMES :-: that he can choose a successful team. The district manager, Mr. Kirkwood, will send us the schedule of debates for this cection shortly after the holidays. Winning Prominenca (By Arlene Linn) Boys and girls win prominence in a number of ways while attending school. Nearly all students find some way to distinguish them, elves in their school careers. Students having ability in studies, athletics or student activities, of cour.e find it easier to distinguish themselves than those who do not have special talent. Often, however, the students who work hardest distinguish them selves in more ways than those who are less industrious. Anyone who is a good sport turns out for all ttu dent activities and is sure to win for himself a place of prominence among the instructors, fellow stu dents, and people of the community. Minatrcl Coming Don't miss the biggest treat ever presented by a troupe of High school students. The Maupin Hi Minstrel, a snappy chorus of thirty-seven, will make their fir.t public appearance December 20 at the Maupin Legion hall. Costumes and color schemes will add to the effectiveness of this show. You will see four of the funniest "end men" ever presented in Maupin; numcroir. skits, jokes and a reading, popular and classical songs, and the "Three Black Crows" in person. This is the first entcrtinment of the season to be put on by the Mau pin High rchool. Mr. Poling, who is directing this production, is busy selectng appropriate material for skits, etc., and every student is putting forth his best efforts. Ivan Donaldson is confined to his home by an attact of pneumonia, but seems to be ortunate and will soon return to his school work. Grade Notei The Eighth grade is fortunate in enrolling two new students this week, Bethel Snodgrass and Francis Springer. This brings the number in the class to ten. Dorothy Li ter hns returned to school after a three days illness. Leo Cunningham returned to his classes Monday. R. GE1SER GROWING CHERRIES Former Maupin Principal Setting Out Orchard The following story in the Van couver Washington Columbian has to do with the activities of R. Geiser, former principal of the Maupin High tchool, who is now at Battle Ground, Washington. The Columbian said: "R. Geiser, superintendent of Battle Ground school, has set out over a hundred RoyaJ Ann and Mon tmorency cherry trees on his place west of town. He believes the- c two varieties are best suited to the soil i here and expects within a few years i to have valuable crops each season." Christmas Seal Seekers For Health Hit Out For Dry Air of Sunny Southwest Richmond Clan Loadad Up and Left For Arizona Sunday Fitted Up Chevrolet Truck A goodly portion of the Richmond clan will tpend the winter in the warm sunshine of Arizona, having left for that state Sunday after noon. For some time past Floyd Richmond has been subject to at tacks of asthma, and some of those attacks proved rather more than the young man could stand. As a remedy for the ailment his fatheT decided that the climate of Arizona might be beneficial, therefore built a house on the frame of his Chevro let truck, installed furniture and struck out for the southland. The truck carries a house body 7x12 feetin:ize. In the front end Pullman births were built, one abovi the other; built in tables and cup boards constructed, a heating stove, and oil cook stove installed, shelve: put up to hold groceries, an auxili ary gas tank attached, and the whole made a habitable as possible. Tht van i; even louippej wiih a radk receiving set. Those going south in the outfit were R. W. Richmond, his son, Floyd, brother, W. W. and the let ter's two tons, Ralph and Roy. The party traveled over the Pacific high way to Marshfield, where the mem bers intend to remain a week, and from there will go to California, stopping to visit friends in various cities. They will visit Tia Juana, Mexico and then go on to Tuscan. Arizona, where they will tpen d the rest of the winter. P. S. We forgot to mention that "Dad" Richmond took his cribbage board along, so as to keep in practice so he could trim Dr. Elwood when he comes back home. BUILDING TOURISTS CABINS Fint and Last Chance Getting Ready For Next Saaton Ben F. Richardson, who conducts the First and La t Chance service station at Pine Grove, is improving the time by erecting several cabins, which he intends renting to campers and tourists next season. He ha one cabin completed and will put up several more before the tourist sea son opens. Ben has a dandy place at Pine Grove and if he does not get hv, share of patronage it will be be cause there are no tourists or camp ers traveling over the Ht. Hood Wapinitia cut-off. DEATH OF MRS. C. HENDRIX Former Dufur Lady Passes Away at The Dalle Hospital Mrs. Claude Hendrix, sister of Mrs. D. L. Rutherford of Criterion and cousin of Mrs. James Chalnu?r:. and Floyd McLeod, passed away at The Dalles hospital on Friday last after an illness covering a period of two months. She was 47 years of age. Mrs. Hendrix leaves to mourn her passing her husband and one daughter, who live in The Dalles. The funeral was held on Monday with interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery at The Dalles. Many friends of the sorrowing relatives at tended the obsequies, and the floral offerings were beautiful and in great profusion. The Hendrix family lived for many years in Dufur, but for some time made The Dalles their home. In From Pine Grove Mrs. Shepflin is in town fixing up the cottage her husband and self lately purchased of Frank McCorkle Mrs. Shepflin. has been in charge of the cook houre at the McFarlane mill at Pine Grove, but the shutting down of that manufactory gave her a chance to come to town and do necessary work. She will return to Pine Grove as soon as the mill starts up again. Gone to Southland W. H. Talcott writes The Times that he has gone to California and that he is enjoying himself hugely. Bill intended to remain at his old home, Sheridan, for the winter, but a gust of cold wind must have made him change his mind, hence his trek south. His address will be 15-18 13th street, Sacramento, California, to all thosee who care to write him. KNOCK-OUT FEATURE OF RECENT LEGION SMOKER BOUTS Boats Fast anj Much Talent covered Holoman Boy Showed Stuff Un- The Legion Smoker last Saturday night was the best, both from point of attendance and talent displayed in the ring, ever pulled off in Mau pin. The 26 rounds of boxing: brought forth much talent, come of which promises to shine in profess ional circles if persisted in. The curtain riser was between two midgets Ray Stacey of Tygh Val ley and Cecil Mott of The Dalle. The little fellows went at each other as though they intended to do a good job, and although the rounds were limited to two minutes each, the boys put enough life into their work to elicit the applause of the crowd. It was a well merited draw. Perhaps the best and most pleas ing bout of the evening was that between Elton Snodgrass and Nick Holoman, both local boys. Each boxer landed many cold smacks and were not averse to mixing at all times. There was no stalling In their bout. Snodgrass showed the most ability as a boxer hut Nick was there in quickness and strength. The verdict a draw was well re ceived. Elmer Conley of Tygh Valley and Roy Woodside of Wapinitia next entertained the company. Conley has appeared before the public sev eral times, while Woodside ii a mere novice. At that the Tygh Valley boy war, scarcely entitled to mora than the draw accorded him. "Stub" Lister, the East Maupin Adonis and willing scrapper, mixed with Albert Hachler of Wapinitia in the following bout Hachler is a husky young fellow, but needs to learn something more about the fight game if he ever qualifies as a genuine puglist. He has a wicked right but telegraphs its use each time he launches a blow. "Stub" usually a ready mixer, seemed to have a fear of Hachler's right, and instead of mixing thoroughly, as has been his wont heretofore, seera content to ''fiddle'" away and re frain from leading. Hachler was given the decision by the judges. In the next bout Jim Kincer, Mau pin, and Floyd Holoman of Bakeoven tried conclu ions. At the start both boys showed a willingness that was surprising, and they mixed consid erably. The round had not progress ed very far when Kincer received a blow in his midsection which caured him to worry and before he could recover was again subject to another in the same locality, throwing him to the floor, where he laid until Johnny Williams, referee, tolled off the fatal 10 counts, giving Floyd the decision by a lenock-out. That boy, Holoman, will bear watching. He is fast, has a kick In either hand and realizes that all territory obove the belt i legitimate and lands most any old place where damage to his opponent can ba done. The main event of the smoker was between Ray New of Tygh and Roy Baxter of Maupin. In the first round New connected with Baxter's mouth, drawing blood, which soon smeared the Maupin boy's chest and face. Baxter was the aggressor at all times, New seeming to be willing that the Maupin lad carry the fight to him, although on several oc casions New mixed and drove his opponent to the ropes, both clinch ing and requiring the word and arms of the referee to break them. The bout went six rounds to a draw. Before the beginning of the last bout Announcer Georg" Morrw in troduced Floyd Holomnn to the audience and said the Bakeoven lad challenged the winner of the main event for a scrap some time in tho future. Every seat in the hall was sold and many customers had to stand in the aisles and at the rear. During the evening the ladies of the Legion Auxiliary rold candies and added quite a sum to the exchequer of the order. At the conclusion of the smoker the floor was cleared and dancing took up the balance of the time of the evening. The Meadowlarks from Tygh Valley lurnished the mus ic and a large ri mber danced lo ita 'ively strains.