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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.
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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.