r ADVOCATE Church Peoplt: Withdraw Plea ... Intent Disrupted "We wish to express our appreciation to you who co-operated in our attempt .Eo-1ST E • last Sunday to register Christian opinion against the use of the Atom Bomb. Portland, Oregon, Friday, Dec. 15, 1950 Number 3 BRIEFS SEES EARLY END TO D. C. JIM CROW Former sponsors of project asked the \Y./ ASHINGTON - A complete end Advocate-Register to continue Negro of segregation in Washington might come First Citizen selection, and we accepted· before the next five years have passed, graciously. thinks Dr. Walter E. Hager, president of Now we. ask all interested persons, or- Wilson Teachers Colleg-e here. ganizations, clubs, and groups, large or These thoughts were expressed before small to send in their choice, now. Name the Home Rule Chapter of the American and picture of person receiving honor will Veterans Committee at a dinner-meeting be published in the January 5th issue. held at the clubhouse last week. * * * Roland Hayes is coming to town. * * * Subscribe to the Advocate-Register now. $2.50 by mail ... Subscribe now. * * * Buy NAACP Christmas Seals. Call GA. 2761 for further information. * * * The Red Cross moved a few weeks ago to stop the practice of labeling "Negro" and "White" blood given by donors. That was sure an admirable decision since it was Dr. Charles Drew, as the foremost authority on preservation and the use of plasma, pioneered the way for Red Cross participation in that field. Many Negroes who did not talk against the donor idea, was never a donor because of Red Cross's segregation labeling, may "give" more to the Red Cross. This question lost many a needed dollar ·and time that could have been donated. * * * Tuesday morning, last week, Levi Jackson's home suffered a $300 fire. The residence at 1776 Ross. Mr. Jackson said as long as no lives were lost he was happy. * *· * A plea from several NAACP members who could not attend the annual election meeting for a complete list of Executive Board members electecl is hereby granted. Mrs. Richard Bogle, Dr. J. J. Clow, Stanton Duke, Mrs. Verne Dusenberry, C. B. Maxey, U. G. Pummer, Rev. J. E. Roberts, Rev. J. E. Smith, Geneva Jordan, Jerry Turner, Edgar Williams, Raymond Wilson, Willis Williams, Rev. 0. B. Williams, Marie Smith, Margaret Wyman, Ruth Haefner, Cora Minor, Mrs. Thomas Roberts, Edwin C. Berry, Richard Bogle, Rev. Arthur J. Stanley, John Holley, Anna Mae Lee, William McCoy, Jr., and Jason Dancy. CHURCH HAS PROGRAM Beginning December 14 St. Philips Episcopal church starts a program of interest for the holiday church goer. Regular attenders as well as people who go to church only at the Christmas tide or Easter time, have in store a program they will long remember at St. Philips, December 14 at 8 p. m. Dr. D. N. Unthank will speak on the Med-Century White House Conference of Children and Youth. Dr. Unthank attended this conference. · December 24, the Christmas Service begins at 11: 15 p.m. On December 31 a radio program on station KGW at 8 a. AI., and on January 7, 1 9 5 1, at the church will be The Feast of the Lights, with Rev. L. E. Kempton of Trinity church, guest seaeker. Rev. L. .0. Stone is Vicar. RECORD NUMBER OF WOMEN JOIN MARINE CORPS SAN FRANCISCO-The largest number of women enlisting in the Marines in a single day was recorded here last Tuesday Lt. CoL Pauline E. Burnett, staff adviser to the commanding general, Marine Corps Department of the Pacific, administered the oath to eight women. At Fort Ord, situated down the Peninsula toward Monterey there are a number of Negro WACs whose status is considered '.permanent." Officers from that group come periodically into the Bay are:y to enlist Negro women for army service. The quota for that division has never been more than 55 per cent filled, according to a recent statement o fan enlisting officer. "A wire was sent to President Truman apprising him of the action and number of signatures obtained. The actual signature-s will be sent in one package to the Oregon delegation in Washington, D. C. "Truly this is Democracy at work in our churches and Christianity at work in the world. "We have had some requests for this petition to be used in other groups but this experiment was designed for use only through the channels of church organizations, and the committee will make no effort to continue it. "In order to prevent any possible use of this petition by so-called subversive organizations we are asking that you dispose at once of any unused petitions that may still be in public places. If any pastor should desire to use them at another service we will appreciate your safeguarding against any possible use in other groups." For the committee MABEL DOWNS Secretary of Committee "We are alarmed at the prospect that the atomic bomb may be used in Asia. We gather the impression that many other people feel likewise. Because of this impression and because of the opposition from abroad to use the atom bomb, we feel that now is a critical hour for Christians who oppose using the bomb to stand up and be counted. "Accordingly we are enclosing copies of an open letter to President Truman opposing use of the bomb. To it we should like to procure as many signatures as possible. Could you help us with this project this Sunday, December 3." A letter similar to the church peoples' appeal was dropped in the lower Williams Avenue section of the city which stated it was from the communist party, gtvmg a P. 0. box number in Portland as the address. Some Negroes were interviewed about the letter by press. Mt. Olivet and Bethel M. E. churches participated with the church group. Very few, if any, Negroes of the "Grass-roots" level were disturbed by the Communist letter. It was found that some believe that the bomb should be dropped, others are simply against any horors of war. The ratio is not far removed from any other particular group.
ADVOCATE REGISTER (Designed to Read) Published by Oliver Smith News Agency (Established 1943 OLIVER E. SMITH, EDITOR Office 1453 N. Williams Ave.-Ej\1. 7266 ATwater 2551, 3411 S. W. First Avenue, Pordand I, Oregon Free from Services of Any Special Interests The News As We See It. The Editorials Are Our Opinions IN MY OPINION By Mrs. E. W. Smith, Retiring President of Pordand Branch NAACP My observation of the Portland Branch of the NAACP. The Portland Branch, as I see it, in the number of years that I have been working closely with it as a member, board member, and president, is like most other Portland organizations-it is on the conservative side. In everything the Association has attempted to do, it has been cautious and slow to take or go into whole heartedly everything that appeared to show discrimination to Negroes without careful planning and considerate thinking. These methods of procedure have caused much criticism and comment from the progressive and aggressive people. We have been called "Moss-backs" and "a do-nothing organization," but whenever a major issue of race discrimination or problem has been evident, the NAACP has taken the lead or been in the fight; not always in a spectacular way, but got as much results in Portland as the trend, place purpose or circumstances could be expected. For 36 years, the Portland Branch has been up and down, but from the National Offices record, charter revocation has never been threatened nor has the National officers been called to Portland to get the Branch out of a difficulty. I feel that this slow, cautious manner of the organization in·not accepting everything presented to us as a probable dscriminatory issue to be attacked have proven an advantage to the stability of the organization. Although we have not been before the public constantly, some very worthwhile objectives relative to our program, which have probably been forgotten by the public, have been accomplished. Because of our democratic proceedure of membership and election of officers, we could have been swept into hazardous situations many times, but thanks to the few level-headed members who have worked in the organization for many years, this has not been the case. We have not had a spectacular growth in membership, but have kept pace with other organizations of the same age in Portland. According to the National and Regioal offices, our membership quota and other financial obligations have .been met in such and excellent way, we are considered the prize Branch on the West Coast notwithstanding San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and other larger citiees on the coast. MRS. E. W. SMITH The Annual Meeting of the Past Exalted Ruler's Council, No. 29 I. B. P. 0. E. of W., will be held on Thursday, December 14th, 1950, at 1474 21st Avenue, Seattle, Washnigton. This is a very important meeting, as the reports of your year's work/ will be submitted, imparting the information to members in detail of all financial transactions from December 1, 1949 to December 1, 1950. All members are requested to send a card to one Brother F. D. Wright, 1722 22nd Ave., Seattle, Washington, who has been ill for a long time. Brother Wright was a faithful member of the Council and an untiring worker before his health failed. Please comply with this request. Arnett Cobb's Playing Again After Serious Illness The long missed but well-remembered tones from the saxophone of Arnett Cobb, "the Wild Man of the Sax" once again are ringing through the nite clubs, theatres and ballrooms, as the popular tenor saxman hit the comeback trail after a threeyear fight against a fatal illness. Cobb, playing with four of the original five men with whom he skyrocketed to fame during World War I, recently played his initial 'come-back' engagement at Philadelphia's Club 421. KEPT FIGHTING Here's the story of a man who went down fighting to death's door. It's the story of a game guy who fought until he rose to his feet again. It's the story with a romantic touch as human as life itself. Yes, here's the true love story of a charming wifeElizabeth Cobb-who stu-ck with her deloved husband in his fight to regain his health "A Man May Be Down, But He's Never Out," Elizabeth believed in God. She knew her husband would recover. This is the Arnett Cobb story .. it's the BIG story._. It begins back in Houston, Texas: At the Physllis Wheatley High School there's 14-year-old boy playing the violin in the school band_ He has just complained to the school bandmaster-"Nobody can hear my violin because all the other instruments drown out the chords from my fiddle." He is not sulking. He stands stern, upright. He is sincere. What he said was true And the sympathetic bandmaster knew tha tthis boy, Arnett Cobb, was right. He took Arnett's saxophone that he had been holding "as a surprise" for Arnett from a nearby shelf and handed it to Cobb. The youth brightened up and lst out with a "Whoopee!" then :h.e settled back, amazed, "But how did you know-? Hok did you know, professor that I wanted a sexaphone? How did you know I could play one? "For a long time I've watched you, Cobb. I'm interested in the welfare of air the students. I try to help them as best I can. It's wonderful to give-always remember 'that, Arnett. More wonderful than to receive.» Cobb was very grateful. He became an honor student, moreover he was bright, very bright in fact with his music. Several years passed. Arnett began to play long and loud. Before long a professional bandleader, Chester Doone, heard Cobb and signed him with his band. After a two year stint with Boone, Arnett joined Milton Larkins' orchestra It was with this musical aggregation that Cobb began to develop the style that was to make him famous. Inspired by he playing of tenor man Joe Thomaswho was then with Jimmy Lanceford's orchestra-Cobb began to put everything into his playing. Larkins gave him all the leeway he wanted. As the years rolled by Cobb began to develop what he now terms "a soulful style." It is best described, according to Arnett Cobb himself, that the musician "preaches" with his instrument-putting all his feelings into it . And "The Wild Man of the Sax" tothis day insists, "Brother if you haven't got rhythm-if your feet don't pat, and you can't feel it-take it from me, that its no good.
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS By Anna Morrison Mrs. Maxey of California is visiting he,. brother-in-law, C. B. Maxey and family. She was dinner guest a few days ago of Mr. and Mrs. Cash. * * * Mrs. Birdie Johnson, District Deputy of the Daughter Elks, was a guest of Dahlia Temple 202 Tuesday, Dec. 5, at which time she conducted the annual election. While here she was the house guest of Dt. A. L. Randolph, Dt. Ruler and Dt. Minnie Payne of the education dept. * * * Mrs. Bertha Johnson home from the hospital, after an operation. * * * Mrs. Lulu Hubbard and her daughter, Mrs. Earleta Williams, returned home last Sunday after spending a month in tte East. They were snowbound in Pittsburg, Pa., during the record storm last week. * * * Mr. Singleton, president of NAACP Branch of Bremerton, Wash., was the honored guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lillard Evans, 125 N. E. Shaver, at a Gumbo supper Saturday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. Downing, the E. Love's and Mrs. Logan. * * * Mr. and Mrs. A. Daniels of San Francisco, are the proud parents of a 9 pound baby girl. Mrs. Daniels is the sister of Mrs. Schropshire. Mrs. Woods is the proud grandmother. * * * A reception for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Fuller .nee .J urieta Oliver) was an event of December 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnson, 623 N. Moris. A large number of friends were present _to wish the newly weds good luck. In the receiving line were parents of both of the young couple. * * * Mr. Tommy Johnson of 3226 N. E. Rodney, is asking all men interested in the formation or reactivation of a Knights of Pythian lodge in Portland to write the Advocate-Register or call WE. 9795. * * * Oliver E. Smith, editor of the Advocate-Register, met Congressman Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., son of the late president, who was champion to Mr. Smith. Mr. Roosevelt is vice chairman of President Truman's committee on Civil Rights. * * * Two isues of the Advocate-Register are out and the comment is very favorable for a long life for the publication. * * * Any Church not listed need only to send their program to the Editor with the Church name, address, and pastor's name, (Editor's Note). A. M. E. ZION CHURCH 2007 N. Williams Ave. Sunday School ------------------- __ 9:30 a. m. Morning Service 11:00 a. m. Evening Service _ 8:00 p. m: Wednesday-Prayer Meeting__ 8:00 p. m. Rev. ]. F. Smith, Pastor HUGHES MEMORIAL CHURCH 2809 N. E. Rodney St. Smiths rs cheerie. Pauls Paradise a unique decoration scheme and the name suggests holiday festivities and the lounge is just beautiful. Gay Paree is just as gay as the name implies. Baltzegar rs still taking Xmas pictures and if you will "tune in at 9:30 any Sunday morning on KVAN you will Church School -----------------------·-------9:45 a. Morning Service ·-------- ______ 11 :00 a. m. hear the Harmonizing 5 give with those m. m. Christmas songs-every Sunday. Youth Service -------------------------- --- 6:00 p. Evening Service ___ ----- _ ----- __ -7:30 p. m Rev. Ennis Whaley, Pastor ZION HILL CHURCH OF GOD • IN CHRIST Sunday School __ ________ ------ 9:30 a. m Morning Worship ___ _ . ________ 11 :30 a. m Y. P. W. W. ______ _ ___ ---------------- 6:30 p. m Evening Service _____ ------------ 8:00 p. m Tuesday - Friday-Evening Service 7:30 p. m Wednesday-Prayer & Bible Band .8:00 p. m Thursday-Junior Church ___ ·----- 8:00 p. m Saturday-Prayer Meeting ______ 6:00 p. m Elder W. L. McKinney, Pastor VANCOUVER AVE. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1914 N. Vancouver Ave. Sunday School ___ _ ____ _ ____________9:30 a. m Morning Services ____ __ ----- ..11:00 a. m B. T. U. ________ _ _____________ 2 and 4 p. m Sunday-Brothrhood Union _______ 3:30 p. m Evening Service __ __ ----·-------- ___ 7:45 p. m Wednesday-Prayer Meeting _ ... 7:30 p. m Sunday-2-4 ___ __ ___ -------------- 3:30 p. m Elder 0. 13. Williams, Pastor MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH 1734 N. E. 1st Ave. Sunday School -----· ___ --·--- --------- 9:30 a. m Morning Service ___ -------------· _________ 11:00 a. m B. Y. E. ______________ __ __ __ _--,---- __ 6: 15 p. m Evening Service ____ 7:30 p. m Thursday-Prayer Meeting 7:30 p. m Dr. ]. ]. Clow, Pastor BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH 1239 N. Larrabee St. Sunday School ----------------------____ .. 9:30 a. m Morning Service __ _ _------- -------- _11:00 a. m Christian Endeavor _________ 6:00 p. m Evenin11: Service ---------------... 8:00 p. m Wednesday-Prayer Meetinl!; 8:00 p. m Elder Justus Ezra Roberts, Pastor ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH ' 120 Knott Holy Communion _______ ... 7:45 a ... m Sunday School ______ --------- 9:45 a. m Morning Prayer ____ __ 11:00 a. m Holy Communion (Thursday) ... ___ :30 p. m Rev. L. 0. Stone, Vicar Williams Avenue Takes On Christmas Look Lower Williams Avenue is beginning to take on the Christmas look, and the spirit of Christmas is showing up around the night spots. Christmas presents are being bought, from that long wished for automobile to that coveted toy the youn_gsters have asked Santa Claus for. The Victory Lunch and Grill is fast putting on a new look and Jimmy Calloway says it won't be long before you will be invited to the Grand OpeningSo watch their ad in the Advocate Reg ister for the date. The Keystone Cafe and J ackies Cafe have their Merry Christmas signs out now The Spellbinders are still making 1t If you don't have that radio in working order Fred's Radio Shop will fix it for you. Herman Plummer and Ruth Flowers have that home for that gift the loved one wanted for Christmas. The Daughter Elks are giving a Christmas party December 22. So are others, but when we do not know. McCLENDON'S Rhythm Room Delicious Chicken Dinners 1500 N. Williams Ave. VErmont 9923 Satisfied Customers Oliver E. Smith NOTARY PUBLIC AT. 2551 3411 S. W. First When in Salem visit Cal's Shoe Shop 1091 Edgewater, West Salem, Ore. Keystone Investment Co. 1453 N. Williams Ave. Keystone Cafe 1461 N. Williams Ave. Jackies Cafe Good Eats MISS ORA LEE MARTIN, Manager 37 N. E. Weidler St. merry for you at McClendons. Billy '-------------------'
.fflerrp C!Cbrtstmas anb a J!)appp ~etu ~ear WE WISH TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNI1Y ALONG WITH THE ADVOCATE REGISTER TO WISH OUR PATRONS AND MANY FRIENDS THE BEST OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON Home Portraits Public Engagements TU. 9126 36 N. Russell Films For Sale Films Developed - GAY PAREE TAVERN Baltzegar's Photos 9 N. E. Halsey St. EM. 0979 Specializing in MANLY M. BALTZEGAR, Prop. T.-Bone Steaks Radio and Stage Appearances Southern Fried Chicken The Harmonizing 5 1-Iamburgers, Chili, Etc. Gospel Singers L. C. Ellison, Director and Manager 938 N. Cook St. TR. 8162 Herman C. Plummer & Co. Herman Plummer, Helene Jackson, Lonnetta Plummer, L. R. Blackburn Otto Rutherford. RUTH FLOWERS 2101 N. Williams GA. 7763 Real Estate We Give S&H Green Stamps 3300 N. Williams Ave. PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE TR. 6553 GLENN'S TEXACO SERVICE MarFak Lubrication Firestone Tires Fred's Radio Shop - N. E. Broadway and Williams RADIOS - ACCESSORIES and REPAIRING MUrdock 9983 17 N. Broadway TV. 2388 YOUR PERSONAL ITEMS WELCOME Vacationers and Visitors, the Advocate-Register welcomes and is glad to print without charge the "Personal Items" of its readers such as the following: Visits to town, entertainment of visitors in' the home or elsewhere, Birthday recognitions, entertainment of friends at meals or on other occasions, anniversary celebrations, honors to the children or others in the family, sicknesses, deaths, births, marriages, special church activities of members of the family, hunting• and fishing trips and other such items including good pictures of the above. ' Paul's Paradise LOUNGE and BILLARDS PAUL STEWART, Owner 19 N. Russell St. MU. 9109 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perkins PERKIN'S CLEANERS TWO LOCATIONS 1439 N. Benton 11 N. Rpssell MU. 9816 TR. 2532 VICTORY LUNCH AND GRILL - Home of Best Pastry in Town Watch for Grand Opening ROBERT SEEGER, Owner 1466 N. E. Williams Ct. VE. 9483
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