A or:v 0 CAT E EGISTE Volume 1 Portland, Oregon, February 23, 1951 Number 13 NEW CITIZENS The 30th Annual Reception to New Citizens will be held at the Public Auditorium, February 22nd, 1951, 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of the Portland Amer· icanization Council. The guests of honor will be the 1950 class of newly naturalized, citizens from 28 different countries. The receiving line consists of dignitaries of our City, County, State and Federal governments to welcome each new citizen personally. This is followed by a colorful program at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Tom West, Vice-President of the Council is General Chairman of the Reception. He is assisted by Col. Geo. 'E. Sandy, Mrs. Mary Altman, Miss Harriett Monroe, Mrs. Wayme Love, Mrs. Naomi Montgomery, Mrs. Mabel Summerkamp, George ]. Church, Mrs. Florence Newsome, Mrs. Anna Cipolla and Mrs. John R. Mears. Hon. Harold J. Warner, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Oregon will be the principal speaker, his subject is "Our American Heritage." Mr. Walter Mecham, President of the Council will give the official welcome to the new citizens and Mr. Reinder Van der Borg, formerly of Holland, will give the response in behalf of the class of 1950. Mr. Van der Borg has also been nominated "Citizen of the Week" and his picture will appear in the Portland Traction Company buses the week of February 19th. ' Organ music will be presented by Leslie J. W erschkul. Band selections by Portland Lodge of Elks. Folk dances by Leikarringcn Dance Team. Keep America Singing by Barber Shop Quartette SPEBSQSA. Cooties Drum Corps. A tribute to George Washington by George C. Reinmiller. Women of Elks Chorus and the Invocation by Chaplain P. M. Blenkinsop, the Benediction by Rev. Robert H. Sweeney, C. S. C. URBAN LEAGUE JOINT CONFERENCE IN SEATTLE The first joint conference between the staffs of Northwest Urban League Affiliates took place in Seattle last week when the officials of the Urban League of Port· land and Seattle met in a mutual exchange of ideas on methods of meeting community race relations problems. The conference was held at Neighborhood House, Seattle, Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4, with the professional staffs of both League participating. The guests, from the Urban League of Portland were: Edwin C. Berry, E. Shelton Hill and John S. Holley, Executive, Industrial and Neighborhood Secretaries, respectively. Their hosts were Lewis G. Watts, Morris Brooks, Jr., and Paul L. Cooper, Executive, Industrial and Neighborhood Secretaries of the Seattle Affiliate. Participating as consultants were Dr. Warren M. Banner, Director of Research and Community Projects from the Nation· al Urban League, in the Northwest on a special assignment; and N. P. Dotson,]r., Racial Relations Advisor, Public Housing Administration. On the discussion agenda for the twoday conference were: (I) the application of the community organization method to the total Urban League program; (2) research as a tool in the Urban League Program: ( 3) relationships between the League and the, State Employment Services; and ( 4) methods of cooperation between the Urban League and the local housing authority. As the sessions adjourned early Sunday afternoon, it was agreed that, since there were yet a number of facets of League operation which had not been touched, a second joint conference should be held, in Portland, some time early in March. A portion of the program will be re· Subscribe to the Advocate-Register. cordcd and rebroadcasted over KEX at Subscription blank on page 4. Fill in and 10:35 p.m., February 22nd. mail. Over 200 organizations will participate in the reception with their banners and flags. Doors open 7:00 p.m., organ music and reception 7:30 p.m., program 8:00 p.m. Public is invited to attend. * * * Get free copy "Do You Have a Maid." from Social Security office in the Pioneer Post Office, across the street from Meier & Franks. It will tell you who now comes under Social Security. POT LUCK AT BLESSED MARTIN CENTER Blessed Martin Center was the scene of a Pot Luck Supper February 13, 6 p.m. Many families and friends came out to make this an enjoyable occasion. Father O'Brien spoke on the practical observance of Lent. Much t.:> the delight of the audience Father Laughlin former chaplain of Little Flower Chapel in a brief address stressed the need of frequent gathering on the fawily level. The committee that planned the affair was Miss Doris Reynolds, Alvin Batiste, Miss Margaret Kern. Mrs. Rose West was chairman of the food preparing committee assisted by Mrs. W. Winslow and Mrs. Marie Brooks. Mrs. Thelma DePass, Miss Francisca Gabriel and Mrs. Gertrude Day assisted in serving. Mrs. Sadie Crawford san.g ''Old Fashioned Love". Miss Margaret Kern was a very charming hostess. Mrs. Mel Medeiroz of Portland University acted as c)lairman of the program. This was the fourth series of the annual Pot Luck Supper. The attendance of so many members and new friends d the League is very encouraging. It was a real treat to everyone present to have Father Zenner also a former chaplain of the Little Flower Chapel among the guests. HOW TAX DOLLAR IS TO BE SPENTJULY 19,51 TO JULY 1952 (Approximate estimates) Defense-58 cents ($41 billion). Foreign. Aid (Point Four, Marshall Plan, etc.)-10 cents (7 billion). Indirect Defense (Factories, air field, civil defense, etc.)-5 cents (4 billion). Past W ars-15 cents ( 11 billion) . Total for W ar-88 cents ( 63 billion) . General Expenses (Welfare, education, agriculture, etc.)-12 2cents ( 8 billion) . Total, 71 billions; Income, 55 billions; Deficit, 16 billions. (The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, 206 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) ELKS MIDWINTER CONFERENCE The Northwest States Assn. I.B.P.O.E. of W. met in Seattle, Saturday, Feb. 17. Members of Billy Webb Lodge attending were: Chesley E. Corbett, Oliver E. Smith, Jesse Thomas, Herbert Lewis, Irvin Johnson, Robert Green, Wilbur Marshall, Columbus Gordon. Dahlia Temple 202 members: Loretta Martin and Anna Morrison. A banquet was served to all the visitors. A grand occasion and Seattle was picked as 1951 Convention City May 25-28.
ADVOCATE REGISTER (Designed to Read) Published by Oliver Smith News Agency (Established 1943 OLIVER E. SMITH, EDITOR Office 1453 N. Williams Ave.-EM. 7266 ATwater 2551, 3411 S. W. First Avenue, Portland I, Oregon Free from Services of Any Special Intere5ts The News As We See It. The Editorials Are Our Opinions IN MY OPINION FROM ONE DEMOCRAT TO ANOTHER Mr. Oliver E. Smith 1453 N. Williams Avenue Portland, Oregon My dear Oliver: February 5, 1951 Thank you very much for your very tempered and considerate letter of February 2nd. Incidentally, my remarks, as quoted in the press, were taken from the context of what I actually said. I do not need to remind you that my speech in behalf of Civil Rights was considered by many to be the principal factor in driving that bill through the Senate in 1939. I have always believed, still believe and shall continue to believe that the present situation in Oregon is intolerable when a man, solely because of his color, is denied the most elementary necessities of life. Opponents of that type of legislation have many times contended the advocates of Civil Rights legislation ultimately desired marriage with persons of another color. It is indeed interesting to note that some of the persons sponsoring this bill have in the past opposed bills giving Americans of the colored race the right to partake of a meal in a restaurant and the right to take his wife to a decent hotel. I was a great admirer of Mr. White who did so much for the good of his country through the N.A.A.C. I am afraid his marriage to a white woman has greatly lessened his usefulness. Maybe my stand on this matter has lost me political support. Iff so, I can't help it. I do not want, however, to ldse the friendship of good Americans such as yourself. Please understand, I do not consider members of your race inferior in any respect to members of the white race. I shall continue to oppose this bill which was introduced by Senator Hitchcock and I shall continue to fight and work for Civil Rights legislation. With best personal regards, I am Very truly your, Thomas R. Mahoney State Senator. February 12, 1951 Hon. Thomas R. Mahoney The State Senate, State House Salem, Oregon My dear Senator Mahoney How glad are you that you are living in these United States where you are entitled to a "democratic way of life?" You canllot begin to be glad until you realize the full meaning of that worn-out phrase "democratic way of life." And yet, how can you be so bold as to represent the American people of the State of Oregon when you evidently do not know the true meaning of democracy? You, dear Senator, are entitled to your opinion and only when you publicize that opinion are we, the people who put you in office, entitled to question your views. As an American, as a citizen of the State of Oregon, and as an intelligent thinking individual, I wish to recall to your attention your statement published in the Oregonian Newspaper January 31, 1951, which reads ,in part: "objects to Negro and white marriages. 'It's a crime to unborn children'." It is a disgrace that a man of your position should voice such imbecile thoughts. Why not propose that only blue eyed people can marry green eyed folk or that only blond and red haired people can intermarry. Should a brown eyed person marry one of green eyes, pity the poor children from such a union. It has been said that "marriage is an honorable estate" and the children from such an "honorable estate" are usually normal acting individuals. That is all you or anyone could ask. But no, dear Senator, you would rather lower the morals yf intelligent acting people thus sanctioning illegitimacy. Let's face it, most honorable Senator. When a man and a woman want to be together, whether the man is blue and the woman is orange, there is only one power on earth that can keep them apart and that power is death. W.hat possible difference could it make to you if a white person wants to marry a Negro or vice versa. Just be glad that they believe that "all men are created equal and are endowed by their Crator" and not by a narrow-mindd politician whose support stems not just from the white citizens of Oregon but also from the colored peoples as well, be they Democrats, Republicans, or what have you. It would be well for you to remember that Negroes have participated in all of the battles fought by Americans because they, too, are Americans. It would be particularly good for you to remember that not only during the past wars but during the present conflict in Korea, those bullets and bombs are not addressed to any one race or color of soldiers who are wearing the uniform of Uncle Sam. It would be worthwhile for you to remember that there are American soldiers of every shade from white to black who are now battling climatic hardships plus the hostility of war while you sit safely at home in your easy chair by the fire. How glad are you that you arc living in these United States where you are entitled to a 'democratic way of life?" Sincerely yours, Phi Nu Phi Sorority, By Eunis Beryl Mott, 2107 N. Vancouver Avenue Portland 12, Oregon. , Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do which must be done, whether you like it or not. Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance, self-control, dilligence, strength of will, content, and a hundred other virtues which the idle ne·.rer know.-James Russell LowelL-Carlton-Yamhill Review. /
~~wHAT WOULD JESUS DO CONCERNING SOCIAL ISSUES?" Reasons for the Civil Rights Ordinance winning in the Lents area. Suggestions given by Rev. Sherman W. Burgoyne, minister of Lents Methodist Church. 1. Certain tolerance already existing in Lents .area 111 that colored families are moving there and making their homes there. 2. Colored people interested 111 the church because the church is interested in them. WOMEN'S GROUP SAYS NO TAX FOR WAR Tax protest sticker: "That every citizen in a Christian democracy such as ours should be allowed to choose, according to the dictates of his own conscience, whether his tax money goes to war or to peace. "That labor and money spent for war would be more effective for relieving world tensions if spent, instead, for civiltan rehabititation on both sides of the conflct. "To see Congress pass legi.slation providing that the part of my income tax at present allocated to military uses be diverted to civilian relief and rehabilitation 3. Personal letters were mailed to church members concerning the Civil Rights Ordinance, at least four letters were mailed from the time of the hearing on Civil Rights until the election in November. under agencies of the United Nations. 4. Serinons on the Civil Rights Issue This money should be in additon to what were presented from the pulpit. 5. There was a constant awareness of the problem in the congregation. This was accomplished through preaching the social gospel all the time and not occasionally. 6. Weekly statements were printed in the Church Bulletin. ' 7. Materials from the Urban League, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Portland Council of Churches were distributed through the children enrolled m the church school. 8. Civil Rights literature was always available. 9. Sunday School Superintendent took time to present the sample ballot. 10. Women's groups sent letters to the Mayor. 11. 'youth Fellowship sponsored interracial activities. 12. One Negro family had a :Jabr baptized in the Lents Methodist Church during this period. Baptismal certificate was signed by members of three races in that a Chinese girl was present at the servtce. The Special Committee of the Race Relations Commission suggests that a pamphlet be prepared on "What To Do In The Church To Attain Brotherhood''. Home Portraits Films For Sale Public Engagements Films Developed Baltzegar's Photos 9 N. E. Halsey St. EM. 0979 MANLY M. BALTZEGAR, Prop. the government otherwise contributes to such agencies. "I protest: The use of any of my tax money for future wars." * * "If you agree with the sentiments expressed above, perhaps you would like to do the following things (not as ::t member of any organization, but as an individual RUTH FLOWERS Real Estate 3300 N. Williams Ave. TR. 6553 Advertise in The ADVOCATE REGISTER Easy to Read DESIGNED TO READ All Readers Take Time To Read Direct Mail to Your New Customers RATES ON APPLICATION AT. 2551 ADVOCATE • REGISTER 3411 S. W. First Avenue ctttzen, and by all means in your own words): 1. Make a list of worthwhile agencies in the United Nations which you would be glad to substitute for war uses. 2.2 Attach such a statement to your income tax return. 3. File such a statement with the employer who collects your withholding tax. 4. Write to your newspaper ahout it in February, or early March. 5. Let Truman, Acheson, Marsh:tll, Austin, etc. know. 6. Let your members of Congress know. 7. Get your friends over the United States (neighborhood, church, lodge, club) to do likewise. (Extra copies of this letter are available at cost, to all who wish to pass the idea on to others. See address at bottom.) A few thousand citizens, writing a dozen or so· such letters apiece might start the ball rolling. As the little boy said, "Some day they'll put on a war, and nobodv will come to the show". -Mabel Downs, 1428 N. E. Stanton Portland 12,2 Ore. VICTORY LUNCH AND.GRILL Home of Bat Putty in Town Watch for Grand Opening ROBERT SEEGER, Owner 1466 N. E. Williams Ct. VE. 9483 The Wright Night is Every TUESDAY at McClendon's Rhythm Room 1500N. Williams Ave. featurin.~~; HARRY KENNY at the Piano EARL M. WRIGHT, M. C. Everyone with Talent Welcome!
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. j. F. Smith, Pastor HUGHES MEMORIAL CHURCH 2809 N. E. Rodney St. Church School 9:45 a. m. Morning Service II :00 a. m. Youth Service 6:00 p. m. 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. Sarurday-Prayer Meetmg 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. Z 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-Z-4 3:30 p. m. Elder 0. B. Williams, Pastor INCOME TAX SERVICE OLIVER E. SMITH Notary Public AT. 2551 3411 S. W. First Evenings By Appointment Ladies and Mens Suits NASH TAILORED CLOTHES Made to Measure Shirts William G. Mitchell, ATwater 0920 4794 S. W. Slavin Rd. Portland, Ore. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH 1734 N. E. 1st Ave. Sunday School Morning Service B. Y. E. Evening Service Thursday-Prayer Meeting Dr. ] . .T. Clow, Pastor 9:30 a. m. 11:00 a. m. 6:15 p. m. 7:30 p. m. 7:30 p. m. 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. Evening Service __ 8:00 p. m. Wednesday-Prayer Meeting 8:00 p. m. Elder Justus Ezra Roberts, Pastor ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL CHURCH 120 Knott Holy Communion Sunday School Morning Prayer Holy Communion (Thursday) 7:45 a: m. 9:45 a. m. 11:00 a. m. 8:30p.m. Rrv. T. 0 Stonr, v:~~r ALLEN TEMPLE C. M. E. CHURCH 1911 N. E. 9th Ave. Sunday School Morning Worship Epworth League Evening Service Mid Week Service Prayer Meeting Wednesday 9:30 a. m. 1!:00 a. m. 6:00 p. m. 7:30 p. m. 7:45 p. m. Rev. L. R. Kibler, Pastor 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). Wanted To Buy STAMP COLLECTIONS ACCUMULATIONS,DEALERS STOCK Highest Cash Prices Northwest Stamp Co. 1838 S. W. Cable Ave., Phone AT. 4616 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 ot members of the family, hunting and fishing trips and other such items including good pictures of the above. SUBSCRIPTION BLANK I Would Like To Subscribe To The Advocate-Register Enclosed is ($2.50) for Subscription for 1951 Name Radio and Stage Appearances The Harmonizing 5 Gospel Singers L. C. Ellison, Director and Manager 938 N. Cook St. TR. 8162 Keystone Investment Co. 1453 N. Williams Ave. Good Eats-KEYSTONE Cafe FLORA McCOLLOUGH ORA LEE MARTIN LILLIAN LOCKMAN BARBARA JOHNSON JOHNIE MAE HAMILTON Drop In At the RED FRONT CAFE Under Personal Supervision of SIMON HOLLOWAY EPPS 1813 N. Williams MUrdock 9673 Sec. 34.66, PL&R U. S. POSTAGB PAID Portland, Oregon Permit No. Z06 Address City Zone State Mail check or money order to Oliver E. Smith, Editor, 3411 S. W. First Ave., Portland 1, Oregon. Mr. Otto Rutherford 833 ~. £. Shaver Portland. vre~on
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