.r• - I 'HREE was and •ial '1- --_ _ --- - -: , ,,,\. , ~a;2 ~ - = - - - ~· - Measure To.The Senate - -"- - - ~ -::-----._~\\\1·'"' d/~~·-;:::::- ~~ - " ._....:: d~ewJ'pllper- ~~~eople ll11fil#hwe.-7lT1il-rtespect. - , VOL. XX; NO. 2 ~61 SEATTLE, WASIITNGTON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1940 PRICE, 5c COPY T. John Wood Digesting The News Mrs. Henry Davis Is Named Manager Of Angelus Mortuary; Cecil Finley Resigns '---~-----~A. B. Spingal'n Is Named Local Woman Now qu:~;: !:~ :a::c::~::, Pl'esidenl Of The NAACP Resident Manager or child who knows less about Of Funeral Home politics than we do. In years New York, Arthur B. Spin- Puget Sound Elk gone by we have fluctuated garn, prominent New York at-· S from Demipub to Republocrat torney was elected president Install Officers because politically speaking, of the National Association we are a numskull. If you for the Advancement of Co- In their home, 926 Yessler were to ask us to which party lored People by the board of Way, Puget Sound Lodge No. we belong we wouldn't commit ourself because any pardirectors at the annual meet- 109 installed their officers for ing here January 2. the term beginning January, Associated intimately with 1940, last Monday night. The the work of theN. A. A .C. P. installation ceremonies were for more than a quarter of a conducted by E. R. Chainey. century, Mr. Spingarn for 23 1 Evergreen Temple No. 157 atyears has been chairman of tended i~ a body. OUR ONLY BOAST-- "We Print The News" IE. Madison Co-Op I • Meeet1ng Is Held A weekly banking habit, plus lo~ns to those that must ·purchase articles, down town, at pawn shop rates, equals the East Madison Credit Union, a Cooperative bank. At ty we named might publicly denounce us as an opportunist. We have used various methods in the past to determine which party to follow because we know enough on both major parties to hang them together or place the Association's national le- Prior to inducting the new least this was the conclusion them behind bars, theoretically gal committee. He succeeds his officials in office, Daughter they reached at their annual speaking. In future, however, when brother, the late Joel E. Spingarn, Brooks, the song bird of Ever- membership meeting at the Y. questioned M to our political lead- who died IMt July 26. green Temple, led the assem- W. C. A. where they elected ings, we will just flip Mr. William Mr. Spingarn is the third per- ff' f th · h h ,.,N d t ·1 bly in "Shine On." Miss Bet- The resignation of Cecil o 1cers or e commg year. L. Vann, c oose eau.o an al s son to head the organization since on the two parties, and which- it WM founded thirty years ago in tie Marshall served at the pia- Finley as manager of the An- The fvllowing were selected eve·r end is up when the eminent New York on Lincoln's birthday, no while refreshments were 1 M t b f by the members as the Board editor comes down will indicate d ge us or uary, ecame e - f D' t t h dl th February 12, 1909. The two former serve . o 1rec ors o an e e our party for the voting year. But fective January 1, it was presidents were: Moorfield Storey The following officers were money of the depositors: A. mind you, that will only be for one famous MMsachusettes 1 a w y e r, learned this week. Finley, who H. Wilson, 2016 E. John; Millie year installed: · onetime head of the American Bar has managed the affairs of Burnside, 2811 Lane St., Hutchin We mention politics at this writ- Association and secretary to Con-, Exalted Ruler, A. Tudor; R. Hutchins, 611 22nd Ave.; Siding because we believe Represen- grcssman Charles Sumner during IE Le d' K . ht c G the most prosperous Race en- ney Jordan, 318 23rd Ave. No.; . . . a mg mg , . . . . .. taL1ve A.cthur W . .1\'iltchell'.l. te- the U1V'il Wa1, who served from W t· E L. 1 Kn' ht N J _,terpnse m 8eattle, was l'eplac- Mildred Marshall, 426'h 21st Ave.; . . . eb , . y 1g , . or marks in the congress this week 1911 to his death m 1929, and Joel dan·, E. Lectg. Knight, T. B. ed by the appointment of Mrs. Annie Gaston, 2419 E. Helen and are of political significance to the E. Spingarn, former professor of John W. Rentie 114 24th Ave. No. Race. Mr. Mitchell is the only English Literature at Columbia Wade; Secretary, W. E. Vroo- Henry Davis, a licenced em- A. H. Wilson wM elected presiNegro representative in the nations University, who served from 1930 man; T r E. aS U r e r, W. H. balmer, who has served the dent; Mrs. Burnside, vice-presicapitol and is no doubt considered until July 26, 1939. Banks; Esquire , Chas. B. Angelus firm for 10 years. dent; Hutchin R. Hutchins, secrethe spokesman for the Race even N. A. A. c .P. officials announc- Smith; Tyler, Cras. Jones; News of Finley's resigna- tary and John w. Rentie, treasurthough it W!LS an Illinois constitu- ed that Dean William Hastie, of Physician, W. H. Calhoun; In- er. The treasurer is covered by a ency that voted him to WMhing- the Howard University Law tion and the appointment of bond, a copy of which is on file at ton. Naturally, when Mr. Mit- School, has been named chairman ner Guard, Henry Johnson; his successor was revealed in the Banking Dept. of Olympia. chell speaks in WMhington (which of the Association's national legal Trustee, E. I. Robinson. the following announcement: Mr. Sidney Jordan reported that fortunately is seldom) other mem- committee. "The Board of Management of Negroes in Seattle had actually Washington D. C.-By a vote of 2 to 1 the house approved the Anti-lynching bill, Wednesday, and once more sent it to the senate where a filibuster by southern democrats is expected to "talk the bill to death." The final vote was taken after a heated discussion between friends and foes of the bill in which charges and counter charges of "playing politics with the bill" were hurled from side to side. Representative Rankin, Democrat of Mississippi, in an opposing statement said the Anti-lynch bill was "nothing but the renewal of a vicious attack on white people of the southern states." Representative Mitchell, only Negro house member, accused the Republican party with "trying to buy back the Negros' vote" with the Anti-lynching bill. Block Amendment Eflol'ls A voting combination of Democrats and Republicans blocked all efforts by southerners to amend the measure. The only change accepted was offered by Representative Gavagen, Democrat of New York, Author of the bill. His proposal was to the effect that language making the bill inapplicable to any violence resulting from labor disturbance, be eliminated. Ciles Decl'ease in Lynching To bolster their contention that no Anti-lynching bill is necessary, foes of the bill pointed out that only three lynchings occured in 1939, according to the Tuskegee Institute report. (The national Association for the Advancement of Colored People, reported five lynchings, two of the victims, it reported, were white.) Walter White, secretary of the NAACP, who has been in Washington since Saturday, said statistics do not tell all the facts about lynching during 1939. "We are aware of two things when we look at presentday lynching statistics. First, while lynchings have decreased in number they have increased in barbarism. Secondly, the statistics which we have on the number of lynchings today, do not tell all of the story by any means. What is not brought out is the fact that mob leaders have adopted the technique of spiriting their victims away quietly and doing their dirty work without benefit of crowds or attendant publicity." He pointed to the attempted lynching of two colored men in Meadville, Miss., Thursday, January 4, by a mob of 100 whites, as an example of the fact that the call to stop lynching must 'become more a..'"ticulatc &~·m;; mere pco\p!c. Two attempted lynchings were also reported at Prentiss, Miss., Tuesday. 100 National guardsmen were called out to avert the lynching of two Negroes accused of murdering a former marshall. NATIONAL HEADLINES Condensed From State and National Releases bers of the nations law-making bo- Randolph Elected to Board Second Forum For the Angelus Mortuary wishes to gone into the banking business and IIScollsbO'I'O" Case conscious of the federal Antidy take it for granted that he announce Mrs. Henry Davis as re- had lent their members money to Lynching bill now pending in the speaks the sentiments of his peo- A. Philip Randolph, Negro labor Ed • sident manager of the Angelus modernize their homes, bury their Befol'e Supl'eme House through the sale of buttons, pie as a whole, and especially his leader and president of the Bro- Parent ucation Mortuary: parlors,. effective Janu- dead, move their families, pay Coul'l Mrs. Daisy Lampkin, field secreparty. We believe any Negro re- therhood of Sleeping-Car Porters, ary 1, 1940, following the resigna- types of debts, open businesses and tary of the organization and dirpresentative elected by the Negro wM elected a member of the As- tion of Mr. Cecil Finley. a host of other useful purposes. WASIDNGTON, D. C. - Flori- ector of the drive, announced tovote should speak for his people sociation's national board of di- On January 15 at 8 o'clock in The management has been for- "This was done because we saw da's famous "Scottsboro" Case, in- day that 30,030 buttons have been when the occasion warrants biased rectors, for a term of two years. the Broadway High School, Dr. tunate· in securing the service of that such a service WM needed volving the tortures of four Negro distributed in seven states. statements, because we think the Other members of the board re- Helen Gibson Hogue presents her a licensed embalmer whose ere- and went right on and created it." youths who have faced death five "We expect to equal the mark representative should have the wel-lleected for terms expiring in 1942 second forum on the series entitl- dentials meet with state and city In the last few months the co- times since they were picked up in we reached in 1933, when we sold fare of the Race at heart. We be-~ were: Miss Marion Cuthbert, Hu- ed "On Being Psychologically Pre- requirements and whose functions operative bank has handled several Broward County, Florida and 125,000 "stop lynching" buttons," lieve there are times when party bert Delany, Lewis S. Gannett, pared for Living in a Democracy." are closely allied to the institu- hundred dollars and their account- charged with the murder of a Mrs. Lampkin said. "We believe lines can be bridged by the impor- John Hammond, Dr. William Allan ~er topic will be, "How Personali- tion. ant, Hutchin R. Hutchins, had their Greek fish peddler, from the small that citizens everywhere will weltance of the passage of legisla- Neilson, the Rev. James H. Ro- ty Grows." Mrs. Hogue will ex- "Mrs. Davis has been closely al- report ready for the state bank town of Pompano, was heard be- come this opportunity to carry in tion from which Negroes, no mat- binson, Colonel Theodore Roose- plain the development of desirable lied with the Angelus since its in- examiners. fore the United States Supreme I their coat lapel this silent protest ter to which party they belong, velt, Arthur B. Spingarn, all of and undesirable personality traits ception and has acted as assistant "We are thrifty and save the Court, Thursday, January 4. against lynching, M long as this will derive benefits. New York. so that parents may understand to the management for several surplus money that we have," said Representing the defendants Izel bill is up for action in Congress. In duscussing the anti-lynch bill Mrs. Grace B. Fenderson, New- the growth of their children and years. She assumes her duties ex- Mrs. Millie Burnside, progressive Chambers, Jack Williamson, Char- We want all organizations, frat1 be able to direct it. lie Davis and Walter Woodard are rnal d h r h to send Tuesday Mr. Mitchell vehemently ark N. J.; Dr. N. C. McPherson, cellently prepared to offer the us- and intelligent club woman, "so e groups, an c u c es h C. D. McGill of Jacksonville, Fla., 1'n for butto s" Walter Wh1'te Jr c arged that the Republican par- Nashville, Tenn.; Dean William H. This is the second of a series of ual courteous and sympathetic con- that when any of our members n · ·• ty is "trying to buy back the Ne- Hastie, Dr. Charles H. Thompson, nine forums. The schedule is as siderations, to advise with and di- need some household articles he who four time~ snatched the youth son of the NAACP secretary, purgro vote" with the anti-lynch bill. and Dr. Elizabeth Yates Webb, all follows: rect our friends in their time of can borrow from us and save." from the electric chair, and Leon chased the first buttons. When asked by Representative of Washington, D. C. Jan. 15 : How Personality Grows. sorrow. She brings to us a person- Others present at the meeting I A. Ransom, of the NAACP Na- The first button order received Fish if the Negro vote was for The following persons were elec- Jan.' 22 : Healthy and Unhealthy ality that will stimulate confidence were: A. W. Johnson, Rubin Glen, tiona! Legal Committee. Thur- from NAACP branches came from sale, Mr. Mitchell answered, "every ted vice-presidents of the Associa- win respect and promote the best Mrs. Alice Codrington (Kennydale, good Marshall, special counsel for New Rochelle, New York. The Techniques for Meeting Life. the NAACP appeared on the brief vote in the United States is for tion; Mrs. Mary McCleod Bethune, interests of our patrons." Wash.) Alvin Porter, S. C. Valley, . ' 'I order was for 2,000. sale. Not for money, but for rights of Washington, D. C.; Dr. Walter Jan. 29 : Feelings of Inferiority. We feel that our community 1 . Mr. and Mrs. Major E. Green, Mrs. McGill and Ransom argued the and justice.'' We think this an- Gray Crump and Representative Feb. 5: Are Dictators Born or joins with us in welcomi~g Mrs. A. H. Wilson and Andrew Mar- case before the high court. I'OI'Ce Bellel' Made? swer is a very poor subterfuge for caroline O'Day, both of New York. Davis as our new manager.'' shall. NAACP AIIOI'neys I Social SeCUI'ily Mr. Mitchell's obvious inclination National officers of the A.s.so- Feb. 12: Can We Alter Personality? In Honol' Roll wAsHINGToN, D. c. - on to consider his people secondary to his party. We think that if there is one man in Washington who should not inject politics into the anti-lynch bill issue, that man is Arthur W. Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell perhaps sealed his own pollitical doom by the first statement, which is regrettable, to say the least; for the voting strength in the district from which he was elected has been decentralized. This decentralization will have its effects on the Negro voting power, which jeopardizes the possibilities of sending another Negro to the White House. We think Mr. Mitchell would have carved for himself a niche in the Negro hall of fame had he had the courage to place his people above his party. But we know nothing about the great game of politics, so we are perhaps stealing a base here. (Continued on Page Three) elation who were re-elected in- N M F n· Feb. 15: On Being Psychologically 0 oney or Ies January 1, 1940, new provisions of elude: Dr. Louis T. Wright, chair- th t t h Prepared to Live with Each NEW YORK - Three attorneys e Social Securi y Ac ' broug t man of the board; Miss Mary Other. (Editorial from The Crisis, January, 1940) about by Republican members of White Ovington, treasurer; and the associated with the legal work of C t Feb. 26: On Being Psychological- One of the items which will come up for consideration in the National Association for the ongress, went into effec · Some following vice-presidents: M i s s 47 000 000 d th · ly Prepared for Play. th C '11 b .t' f th Ad t f C I d P I , ' wage-earners an elr Nannie H, Burrought, Godfrey Lo- e new ongress w1 e a new appropna IOn or e comvancemen o o ore eop e, f m· . 11 . tl . Mar. 11: The Spiritual Life in De- C 't d . t N t' M am es Wl recelve grea y mwell Cabot, Senator Arthur Capper mittee on so-called un-American activities of which on- were cl e m he awn aga- d b fits Bishop John A. Gregg, the Rev. mocracy. gressman Martin Dies of Texas is chairman. zine's honor roll for 1939. They creAnase aleneis f. th . It is possible for the Seattle Pub- were: Dean William H. Hastie, an ys 0 ese new provlJohn Haynes Holmes, Judge Ira lie Schools to present this series Chairm.an Dies has investigated (in his own peculiar sions indicates that most of the w. Jayne, the Rev. A. Clayton Po- Leon A. Ransom, both members well, and Oswald Garrison Villard. without charge because of finan- way) just about everything except the activities of lynch- of the :A.ssociation's national legal changes made by Congress last National executive officers of the cial assistance from the George ing mobs, the Ku Klux Klan, the Black Legion and similar staff; Thurgood Marshall, special August relate to Old-Age InsurDean Fund for Home Economics C H h J ance and Survivors' benefits. Association who were reappointed groups. Mr. Dies, coming from Texas where more than 500 counsel; and W. A. · ug es, r. Summarized in simple terms, the administered through the .United attorney for the organization's at a board meeting immediately States Office of Education and the lynchings have taken place, seems unwilling, or afraid, to Baltimore, Md., branch. most important of these new profollowing the annual meeting were seattle Publl'c Schools. investigate this American form of subversive activity. visions are: W It Whit t R Wil The attorneys were praised for a er e, secre ary; oy - W b 1' Mr 1. Monthly benefits to insured kins, assistant secretary and editor e e 1eve . Dies has gone far enough. His conduct their arguing of the Maryland f · t · · h wage-earners reaching the age of of the Crisis; Thurgood Marshall o mves Igatwns t us far has smelled strongly of political teacher salary case. 65 will begin in 1940. This is two and Charles H. Houston, special Tune in Every Friday "smearing." The fact that he has refused to investigate • L h• years earlier than was provided in counsel; William Pickins, director 1 the practice of lynching, which is certainly contrary to the Anll• ync 1ng the original Act. of branches; Mrs. Daisy E. Lamp-~ 7 : 4 5 P· m. KEEN Constitution and the American form of government, indicates Bullon Sale Passes 2. Monthly benefits will be paid kin, field secretary; E. Frederic 1370 K.C. pretty clearly that the Texan · ft 1 rt . t f 30,000 Mal'k to aged wives, aged widows, minor Morrow, branch coordinator·, I lS a er on Y ce am ypes o · f t' d h children and orphans of annuitants George B. Murphy, Jr., publicity All Negro Program m orma Ion an not t e whole truth. The Crisis urges its NEW YORK-Within five days and, in some cases, to dependent and promotion; the Rev. James H.' l readers to write their congressmen and oppose and additional of opening the NAACP's nation- parents of insured persons who die. Robinson, acting youth director. !..._____________ ~ appropriation for the Dies committee. wide campaign to keep people (Continued on Page Four) .....
1 PAGE FO'':'WO THE. NORTHWESI' ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED 1920 CApitotished Every Friday by Edward I. Robinson, Editor-Publis:her ·----fficial Publication of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. in the Northwest The .1\li! Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters Ward t~tered at the Postoffice, Seattle, Wn., as Second Class Matter the you~· ------------------------------------------------- a New Office: 306 12th Avenue South, Rhone CA. 9779, P. 0. Box 1873 home, Subscription Rates: By Mail in advance: One year, $2.00; Six were months, $1.25; Three months, 75c mer w Deadline for News: Tues. Noon; for Adv.ertising: Wed. Noon Advertising Rates Upon Application The Chul'ch and lhe Negl'o (From the Catholic Sentinel) The mission of the Church is to save all men. The Church cannot be, on that account, a respecter of persons, races or nationalities. She draws no color line-when it is a question of saving the souls of men, all colors look alike to her. She not only condemns racism but also the inane prejudices to which it gives rise ~ In conformity· with the universal mission: of the Church is the spirit of this passage, taken from the first encyclical of the present Holy Father to the American hierarchy: "We feel a special paternal affection ... for the Negro people dwelling among you; for in the field of religion and education We know that they need special care and comfort and are very deserving of it." Last week the annual dinner meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul society gave visible evidence of what is being done here in this Archdiocese to capture the missionary spirit of the Holy Father arid to emulate his solicitude for our negro population. A prominent negro Catholic from Seattle, Mr. Squires, was the principal speaker. A newly formed·Vincentian group from the recently established negro Catholic mission here in the city, mingled freely with the other members of the society. A fine spirit of Christian comradeship was evident. The negro needs the comfort of the church, even more than do many others for the reason that his life is hemmed in by many social restrictions. Though the negro has ceased to be a physical slave, in many instances he continues to be an economic slave, by virtue of a prejudiced public opinion. The economic plight of the negro, as expressed by the speaker, is due to a disturbing racial inequality. The working day of the negro has more hours than that of the white man, ,but he gets less pay per day. When he buys he usually pays more, when he sells he usually gets less. When hard times come along the negro is the first to be fired, when good times return he is the last to be re-hired. His children must attend schools where much shorter terms prevail and where less efficient teachers are hired. That is the situation in at THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1940 Churches The Power of Love self. So, as I see it, the prayei'.B of the Pope, the president and all high officials in church and state, First A. M. E. Church, 1528 14th ' for peace will be of no avail. BraRev. L. R. Hayes, pastor. ther, it's pay day, and G<>d HimRev. J. L. W. Bell, newly .elect- self is on the job. Our prayers ed Sunday School Superintendent, should be, "More love to one anSTRAIGHT FROM THE SHOULDER By TED WOOD opened his initial service last Sun- other." I advise you, the Readers d I Bernard E. Squires told a pack- question of discrimination has day, at 9:30,. with an increase of this article, to carefully search attendance and carried on in a your hearts for the man-made idol ed house at a meeting of the Work- been amicably settled. splendid way, after being intro- gods we have set up there. Let ers' Alliance Sunday afternoon -From The Shoulderciuced by his predecessor, Mr. Pren- nothing that this world affords that the subject for discussion this Other Negro members of the tice Frazier. Rev. Bell ably con- separate us from our loving Hea- Sunday should be changed from union met with the offended broducted services stating that the fu- venly Father. "All the earth is "How to maintain democracy in ther to map out a course of action ture holds great possibilities for mine and they that dwell in it," America" to the more timely sub- to follow which would prevent the the Sunday School and asks all to saith the Lord. So let's continue ject, "How to e8tablish democracy recurrence of similar incidents. A cooperate that the same might be to pray for God's love to penetrate in America." What Squires said protest was registered with union reltlized. the hearts of our leaders both in as he flayed CIO and AFL union officials who agreed that "it should There were about 200 communi- church and state. When this affil!~tes for jim cro~sm, and the not happen here," but apparently cants at the morning service, rna- ·change takes place, we can sing questwns put to htm from the agreed to let the issue die. The ny visitors and one addition, Her- I in all our hearts, 'My Country 'Tis ~oor, would make interesting re~d- ~ Negro brothers then prepared a man Yarboroug (a convert). of Thee'. Miss Anderson will not mg, but the meetlng, coupled with brief containing an expose' of conAll organizations called upon i have to sing God's praise on the events of the past week, prompts ditions adversely affecting Negro made their report to the finance of stoop of buildings in the capitol the writer to devote this apace to members of the particular union; the church and the days receipts of our nation. There is no build- specific jim-crow attempts in submitted a copy of the brief to amounted to $107.17. S. T. McCANTS ing on this earth·that should be so which union officials and steam- the local union and specialed anThe A. C. E. League held a very I sacred or good that G<>d's children ship captains share equal guilt. other copy to Revels Cayton in . . To my friends, acquaintances, Names of parties involved must ti h l should be denied its entrance. The . . 1 San Francisco. At 4:45 Thursady interesting mee ng w erem a IVe- and many readers of our great 1 d . · t "Who has the love of God is the only power that n_ecessanly be_ omttted but are on I afternoon, January 11, the local Y tscusswn as 0 ,, Northwest Enterprise publication, f 1 t ff P t d r-~d M n can right these ungodly wrongs. I e a our 0 tee. union had made no disposition of ower 0 0 • """' or an, e · Greetings! Wishing for everyone F Th Sh ld d M' M'ld d Mildrow the Just remember that our G<>d is I - rom e ou er- the case nor had Revels Cayton sue · tss ~ re ' good health, and prosperity, during E 1 1 t · t · t inf d th L writing all the time. He sees all ar Y as summer, JUS pnor 0 even ackqnowledged receipt of the sponsorer, orme e eague 11940 and t-he many years to come. th T f th S S y k 1 that it was to be the host to the we do, hears all we say, and I am I e sat mg 0 • e · · . ~ on, a protest, although months have B. Y. P. U. of Mt. Zion Baptist This article will remind ~ou that sure He is not overlooking these call was rec~Ived at the hinng hall passed since the occurrence of the Church Sunday, Jan. l4th, 6:00 p. I have been a constant resident of ungodly acts of those in authority. !of the Manne, Cooks and Stew- incident. m. at which time there will be a Seattle _for the pal)t 30 years, and Let us continue to pray and love ads As~o. for a meat cutt:r for -From The Shoulderd in relatmg to you my greatest dts- mankt.'nd. "I wt'll repay," sat'th the that shtp. The only person m the D . th t h' h Biblical spell own. urmg e con roversy, w IC ff II 11 covery in the Northwest, I hope Lord, and I't seems that pay day hiring hall who could qualify for k t t f . t f . The church is o on a ra y ca - was ep ou o pnn or obvwus ed "The War of the Roses," in you get at least a word that will is near. Prayers of our forefath- the job was a Negro who had been reasons, this reporter learned that strengthen your hope, faith and sailing from Seattle for some 20 an effort to raise $2,000 for pro- ers are being answered today, so Negroes make practically no effort love in the Father and Creator of years, plying the same trade. He perty improvement. See Mrs. Fan- let us continue to grow closer to to prevent jim-crowism and segreR d all things. Yes, I am glad to have God through praver. I speak from was sent out on the job and ac- t' . th . F nie Cook of the Red ose, an - ga ton m e umon. or it was Mrs. Irene Alexander of the White you know that some fifty years past experience, when I say to you tually started work before he knew learned that out of the total Negro Rose for details. ago in my native state of South that a heartful of love for God and he would not sail with the boat. membership which at that time Carolina, I joined a little weather- mankind really brings blessings However, he was told he could not was reputed to be well over a hunThe First Baptist Church, Ken- beaten white-washed Methodist and assurances that this old world be used because one sailor object- dred, paying union dues, a 10 per nydale, Rev. Judson Swaney, 1911 Church of which my Father was of sin knows nothing about. ed to working on the same boat cent attendance at any local meetYesslerway, Seattle, Pastor. pastor, and since that time, until Therefore, I exhort you to pray with a Negro, although contact ing was considered a large colored The First Baptist church at Ken-~ now, i~ ha~ been my ~im to ~ake for more love and for God's will between the two men would have representation. Think of it! Nenydale, Wash., invites you to come 1 my datly bfe worthwhile and m so to be done on earth. It's love this been from a distance. groes paying a monthly due in an and worship with them. Service doing I. have arr.ived _at one great ld ld d d •t · -From The Shoulder- a wor nee s, an 1 IS our organization and taking no interat 3 p. m. Sunday School at 2 p. con<;luswn. It lS .thts: The only grand privilege to have it in abun- The story is, that when this man est in its administration; making m. each Sunday. J things worthwhile in this world of reported back to the hiring hall, to dance, so let's be sure to get our no attempt to force the adoption of I ours are the spiritual ones. Namely share. Of a truth, I have found the union that had been accepting th t ld tl .. /Mount Zion Baptist Church, 183t Love to God and mankind. This is his dues for years, he could get no measures a wou ou aw Jim- ' through various experiences that crowism in employment, and then 19th. my greatest di.s<;pvery in more God takes ca·re of ht's own. Do help from his local. In fact, ancrying "wolf" when faced with disSunday SchooL...................9:30 a. m. than a half century of service to other man, the color of whose skin not mind the pitfalls often dug crimination. Had the Negro memMorning Worship............ 11 :00 a. m. God and m,an. The absence pf undoubtedly met with the approfor you by enemies. God's love bers been on the job at the time of B. Y. P. U·-----·---·--·---·-·-6:30 p. m.l this great love in the hearts of the and grace is all sufficient to bring val of the insignificant Yukon this unfortunate incident, the S. S. Evening Worship............8:00 p. m. people and nations is the answer t crew member, was sent out to reI us ou more than conquerors, and Yukon couldn't have sailed. Rev E. B. Reed of Spokane, m<J- to J'ust about all of the disorders place the Negro, and the Yukon just what happens to t h o "~ e F Th Sh Id derate of the Northern Baptist As- of our land that we experience who dig them. "Vengeance is sailed on schedule with no protest - rom e ou er-, sociation, presided over the elec- th d y '11 1 t fr th hi . g hall b h lf f As recent as Monday, segrega- ese a.ys ou wt p ease no e .mine," saith the Lord, and I, for om e nn on e a o t . f ff' F 'd J 5th thi H t tion has again reared its ugly least most negro sections of the country, so the speaker wn o o 1cers n ay, an. · that the :r--< ~groes of the United s brother. owever, i was !atVisitors are especially welcome St t h .. h d t . d one, have found this true. Try and er learned that when the unt·on not head, this time on a wholesale ba- asserted. a es ave 8 e many a ear an see the will of God in everything d t On'y permt'tted the s~;lm' g of the sis. With the opening of the line praye many an earnes _prayer th t h t th' · 1 ~ a appens o you on ts JOUr- to the Orient, the possibilities of for the freedom which we nave Yukon, but also aided and abetted Prejudice against the negro is so widespread it has found Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple, _ , its Wfl.Y !Pto stat~ and even national legislation. As a result 16th and Fir. Bishop E. F. Morris, there is even a legal presumption that the negro is socially Pastor. Sunday School 10 a. m. Bible inferior being. As long as the negro is prevented from enney of life. It is tren that we can employment for Negro seamen are long since earned· with our labor in the jim-crow of a Negro brother say of a truth, 'God doet)'l all l dimmed oy what seems to be· an - and blood. Yet, it has been denied member, it vio ated 10 points of its things well." That contentment, attempt to exclude Negroes from class 6:30 p. m. Evangelistic serjoying equal economic opportunity with the white man, he vices 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. weekly naturally has a most difficult struggle in becoming in a meetings Tuesdays and Thursdays cultural sense the equal of the white. 8 p. m. In presenting his case for the negro, Mr. Squires ad- In their efforts to raise the inmitted he did not know a complete solution for the problem debtedness of $1,100 the members . . will· give a series of dinners behe presented. While the Church cannot entirely solve the ginning Tuesday Jan. 19th two problem, her duty is plain. She must strive to break down I doors from the church. unreasoning prejudice against the negro And to win his Grace Presbyterian Church, John us to this d;tte, but God is in His constitution. According to this that assurance and peace of heart these ships plying the waters from Heavens and His word ~ill not th t 1 G d . .11 1 d constitution, any ship whose cap- -~ a on Y o can gwe, WI ea Seattle to the Far East. Negroes fail. tain is guilty of discrimination can , us ~rom one Green f)asture to an- applying for jobs on the s. s. saMy experiences through the th be tied up in the docks until the years teach me to pray the prayer o er. ' tartia are told by th ecaptain that Hope, Faith and Love, the great- up this nauseating farce'! he prefers a "one-race" crew, eithThy will be done, and I hope every est of these t's Love. And to you Th ere are just two ways to stop er all white or all colored. Because Negro or oppressed people of the young people, espect'ally of my 1 h' 0 · th h' h t 0 ync mg: ne lS e course w tc he rient line looks to the Marlworld, will continue to love God, race, whom I have served both re- those women have taken in the time Commission to solve its emand plead for more love to all man- ligiously and socially from coast · south; the other is for a few deterkind everywhere. t t 1 t 1 G d ployment problems, Negro seamen affection she must show him that in the Church there is, in the words of the Apostle, "neither Gentile nor Jew ... barbarian nor Scythian, bond nor free. But Christ is all, o coas , earn · o ove o more. i mined Negroes at the business end are watching with keen interest, Christ tells us in the 12 th Chap- Learn to love each other more and !' of a few good aerV!'ceable machi'ne developments which will indicate R Har 1 Pa t ter, St. Mark, 29-30-31 verses: h · th t · th t · r s, s or. s are m e grea happmess a . guns to go out and meet the cow- whether jim-crowism will be tolerTh h h 1 d t 1 "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God G d -11 · th' ' e c urc was g a o we come o wt s you should have m ts · ardly mob and prove to that mob ated or obliterated, so far as the 1 · ·t s d with all they heart and with all l'f L t d 1 't I severa new VISl ors un ay morn1 c. earn o pray an ove I , that they are not afraid to kill and Maritime Commission is concernand in all." ing. The communion service was they soul and wi1;h all they mind for God shall, according to His I die for their rights. Just a few ed. I -~ full of inspiration. The pastor urg- and with all they strength." This word, give us triuph over sin, self- 1 stands like this and these same d th t Ch · t' d d' t is the first commandment, and the · t . YW CA N e a every ns tan re e tca e Ishness and ha e. When the time would-be-lynchers will pass anti- • • • • ews • their lives to the service of God, second is like, namely this: "Thou arrives, let's meet it with love and lynch laws and enforce them. in this new year . I shalt love they neighbor as thy- prayer. Who knows but that you George Moore, L-----------------------------...J The choir is rehearsing for some self." There is no other, command- may be called by God Himself to 2544 So. Tacoma Ave. This column suggests that Negro members of any union attend all meetings and take an active interest in all proceedings or segregation and jim-crm,vism will run rampant, even in the Northwest. Final plans for the dinner and Holmes, Ruth Wells, Rilla Drake, · 1 t b ment greater than these b · H' ki t h specia programs o e given soon, · nng IS ngdom o eart . Tacoma, Wash. program which the Senior Girl Re- Gloria Harvey, and LeEtta San- at other churches. Until we fulfill _th~se two great Look up, God is not dead. serves is giving at the Branch, Fri- ders King. Mrs. King will direct The Grace Guild will meet this commandments given us, we can (Signed) s. T. McCants. day evening, January 19, were dis- the community singing, Mrs. Ber- week at the home of Mrs. H. D. never have the peace that Father cussed at the Girl Reserve Com- nice Clark, pianist. A Righi, Not A Duly mittee meeting, •vednesday morning, January 10. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. The Rev. John R. Harris of the Grace Prebyterian Church, will deliver the Invocation, and Joyce Cooper, club president, will preside. Marjorie McFarlin will deliver the welcome address. Three club members will give a resume of the club activities. They are: Jean Mciver, personality development; Jean Shield, dramatics; and Izetta Spearman, the Little Theatre. Clarine Garrett will play two piano numbers and Clara Walker will sing a solo. Those working on the various committees are: Marjorie McFarlin, Thelma Williams, Clara McCurdy and Virginia Carter; program committee; Leatrice Martin, Mary Powell, Jewell Wells and Jean Shields, decorations. The women serving on the Girl Reserve Committee are: Mrs. Bernice Clark, chairman; Mesdames Emma Gayton, Ernest White, Roy Cecil Finley, Mgr. B 2331 E M d. Th t' Divine says is so wonderful. Love y d rown, . a Ison. e tme, and love alone can bring peace to LetterS To ou on't have to vote. We refuse to consider voting Marjorie McFarlin and Jean Thursday 7:30 p. m. tt f d t S Sh. ld h th t any people or nation. The great1 as a rna er o u Y· tay away from the polls if you wish. Ie s were c osen as e wo The pastor and his mother will delegates to represent the Senior entertain the Women's Missionary est power on earth is Love. I of- The Editor Let the other fellow govern you. But be a sport. Don't comGirl Reserves at the Mid-winter Society. Tuesday, January 16th, at ten wonder why our spiritual lead- plain if the 'other fellow' votes men in to office, men who Conference. The Conference will 1:30 p. m. at 210 23rd Ave. No. ers and teachers seemingly neg- pass obnoxious laws, raise your taxes. You had your chance. be held this year at Bellingham on Every member is urged to be pre- lect to stress this, the greatest of Editor, Enterprise: Of course it may rain a little on election day or you may be February 9 10 and 11 Each club the commandments, to the people • · sent. Visitors are welcome. After 25 years of this farce (the too tired to go to the trouble of voting. is allowed to send two delegates. Mrs. C. H. MorrlS· 1. 8 stt'll I'll. We of the earth. I can count on one t' 1 b'l ) f 1 hand every sermon, lecture or ra- an l-ynch 1 1 I ee compelled to But other people, in other days, in this country and ir: The Committee of Management is are praying that she may very stick my neck out and speak the sending one of the girls. dio address since the advent of the truth: other lands, sacrificed their very lives to attain the right Ol soon be restored to her normal The Modern Misses, an alumni health. radio, a straight from the shoulder deciding the laws under which they should live. In AmericC' L Th N · hb I hope this bill is defeated and group of Girl Reserves, held its The pastor, officers, and mem- message on ove Y etg or as th t ·t · t we have this right. We go to the polls and without let 01 first meeting of the wear at 4 o'- Thyself.. It is the absence of this a 1 wtll never be brough up clock at the Y.W.C.A. The club bers of Grace Church extend to great love in the hearts of too rna- again.. In practically every_ co~- hinderance from any man 'select the man who will make all, greetings and wishes for a very gre n th pa t 25 thi b 11 the laws' decided that the first topic for the month Qf January would be budgeting. The subject of budgeting will be discussed among the club members, Dr. F. B. Cooper DENTIST Office: El. 3547; Res. Ea. 3388 Hours: 8':30 to 1 and 2 to 6 Suite 362-3 Empire Building Second and Madison Special Appointment ma._de for Evenings and Sundays Funeral Chapel ny of our leaders in church and ss ~ e s years, s 1 • prosperous New Year . Let the state that has brought about this I has gtven the south:rn senators We like to think that few American Negroes will forego following verse be our prayer for and gr ss th t great confusion among us, and our I· con e men etr op~o.r un- the right to vote. They made too many sacrifices to secure 1940. so called Christian Democracy Ci IIty to hold the race up to ndtcule. th t . ht B t t th h t t' d t . "Lord from tht's year more serv1·ce · - A d . . . f a ng . u o osew oare oo Ire orare oomvilization will surely fail us lest n thts lS all tt has done. I the . . ' . . . . 1 bill were passed and became a law different or who JUSt cant be bothered about votmg we we turn to God for Hts abtdmg ' I . . . love and protection. They pray 1 it would be the worst thing that would hke, when they kick about the way the government IS win, More glory, more delight; Oh, make the hours less sad with for peace and in the meantime has happ~ned to the Negroes in run to have pickets placed around their homes carrying signs sin, God's will is being done. We have the south m 70 years. reading: Its days with Thee more bright!" It was the 14th amendment that Ellis Ash To Talk Of Housing Tenancy no excuse, we have been fore- "QUITYURBELLIAKIN" warned by the scripture that all started lynchings and abuses asin will be punished' by God Him- gainst the Negroes. The government has never been able to enCARD OF TIIAL'VKS force that amendment and would ' never enforce the anti-lynch bill. Phone East 1811 Gus West, Prop. All Kinds of Coal and Wood "In Your Hour of Sorrow" To all those friends for their kindly deeds and words of consolation during the illness and death of a husband and brother, we are grateful. On the contrary, lynchings and abuses would increase tenfold with , in six months after such an act became a law. Night and Day Fuel and Express The Angelus Inc. Funeral Directors - Embalmers Lady Attendant 319-12th Ave. Phone: Pr. 0333 Especially grateful are we to the Rev. L. R. Hayes and wife, and to Mr. Russell Smith. Mrs. Fannie Williams, widow Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams, brother and sister Mrs. Daisy Moten, sister Try Our Special Furnace Mix PBOMP'.r SERVIOE AND SATISFACTION 1236 Jackson St. ~----------------------------------------~ Mr. Ellis Ash, Assistant Di- f rector of the Seattle Housing 1 Authority, will be interviewed I Wednesday, January 17, at 3:30 over station KOL, on the 1 subject, "Who shall Be Housed?" The program will be seventh in a series sponsored by the Seattle Housing Authority, entitled "Housing in Our Time." At the present time there are 30,000 white women in the south working and making an honest effort to stop lynching. And last year's record shows they are making great headway. Why, then, should the so-called Negro leaders of the race encourage a few ambitious----?oliticians to keep bringing ... --· -- '
-· ... ' " . \ I I I { FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1940 THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE PAGE THREE PORTLAND 'NEWS Mary M. Duncan, Editor 2216 S. E. 37th Phone EAst 7911 Mr. Clarence Shepherd of Yaki- pelasant moments and were royal- first meeting of the Committee of rna returned home Tuesday after ly entertained. Management in 1940, Wednesday spending a week in the city as the Of interest locally as well as na- morning, with almost a 100 per house guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. tionally to prospective census tak- cent attendance. Major business M. Johnson. Among the courtes- ers, the Census Bureau is carrying items included appointments of ies extended him was Christmas on a nation-wide publicity cam- committee chairmen as follows: dinner at the J. M. Cantrells; lun- paign designed to impress upon Mrs. Cecil Berry, Business and Incheon, Mrs. Josephine Grass; and the Negro citizens of the United dustrial committee; Mrs. Julia dinner with the R. Daniels. States the importance of full and Blarchard Smith, Girls' Work comA delicious New Year's dinner honest cooperation with the enum- mittee; Mrs. L. Brock, recreation; was served to over fifty members erators who will visit them to se- Mrs. Marie Smith, membership; and their families of the House of cure information in business, in- Mrs. Katherine Gray, religious; Prayer, by Mr. and Mrs. Wililam dustry, population, etc. This work Mrs. Ruth Flowers, hospitality; Johnson of South lOth and Grant is being supervised by Alfred Miss Geneva Turner, social serSt. Those assisting in serving Lawson, managing editor of Op- vice; Mrs. Cora Minor, finance; were the hostess' brother, Mr. J. portunity. - Mrs. J. A. Nichols, housing; and A. Johnson, Mr. Minnie Daniels, 1--Mr~. Mary M. Duncan, Portland Mrs. Edward Rutherford, nominaMrs. Effie Lee and several of the Editor to the Northwest Enter- tion and publicity. To extend the younger set. prise, \vill make a survey of the Branch program, the committee of Elder Bruce Gibson of Pasadena, extent of the colored population management admitted two boys' Calif., spent a few days in special of the city in the several commun- groups ranging in age from 10 to services at the House of Prayer ities according to an appointment 14, and from 15 to 19 years. Jack before departing for Mossy Rock by· ~~th Haeff..n.,!lr, district Dozier will supervise the younger and Seattle, Washington, where he supervisor of the census campaign., group, and Jerry Turner the older will conduct a series of meetings. Mrs. Duncan will report her find- group. Dr. Unthank and several The recently organized Xi chap- ings to Miss Haeffner prior to the other men have offered to be of ter of Alpha Phi Alpha held an en- appointment of takers for the pop- service. In response to many inthusiastic meeting Saturday, Dec. ulation census. quiries, Miss Lois Johnson has 30, in the office of Dr. D. N. Un- been given permission by the manthank. Those present: Mr. Ber- Club Notes agement to sell candy in the lobby nard E. Squires and Chas. Dan- of the Branch. To also further the forth of Seattle, 0. Avis Dennis, The Rose Bud Study Club, Mrs. program, a study and discussion of Robert Pitts, Donald T. Ruther- Bessie P. Johnson, president, en- "Responsibility of the Y.W.C.A. ford, Kenneth Smith, and Shelby joyed a profitable business meet- toward meeting the needs of the Golden. A stag dinner followed ing first Wednesday in 1940 at the community" will be carried on in at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto home of Mrs. Bertha Mullen in the committee of management. Rutherford in N. E. Shaver for S. E. 41st. A New Year's party Miss Spears lent much inspiration which Donald T. Rutherford was followed in which fourteen mem- to the meeting. host. bers participated and reveled in Churches Mrs. J. w. stanley was hostess, the hospitality of the genial hostfor an enjoyable post-holiday af- ess. ternoon last Friday at her home Mrs. Annabell Harris, in N. E. Bethel A. M. E., Larabee and in s. E. Mall for a group of ladies. San Raphael, was hostess to the McMillen. Rev. Browning C. Allen. Mr. Willie Rutherford, who left Bethel-Ite Club in a call meeting Minister. before the holidays, is having a Thursday evening when plans were Following the very effective 11 grand and glorious trip on his va- completed for the Housewarming a. m. sermon, subject, "Set Your cation. He went cross-country via at Bethel's parsonage on Friday. Affections on Things Above," Rev. the Northern route, stopping in Mrs. Logan of Louisiana, sister Allen administered Holy Communsome of the principal cities. Mr. and holiday visitor of the hostess ion to at least 150 communicants. )Rutherford will spend much of his was the inspiration for the delect- Another new member was added l 'time in Louisiana, hia home state, able repast and social hour which to the membership. Rev. Allen visiting several of its cities. He followed. also administered the right of hapwill take the coast route back Rose City Ladies' Auxiliary to tism to Cl~fford Johnson Bell, Jr., home in early spring. Local 465 met last Friday at Wil-l infant son ot: Mr. and Mrs. ClifMrs. Cora Minor returned Sun- Iiams Ave. Y.W.C.A. Their next ford Bell. firs. Logan of Louisiday from Oakland, Calif., where meeting will be the third Friday of ana was anvng the several visitshe was holiday guest of the Hud- this month. ors. The Ailen C. E. League, Miss sons, of that city. For the pleas- 1 M:':"isadore Maney, chairman of Blanche Grajve, president ll)Dd Mrs. ure of her guest, Mrs.Hudson held 'the'Nomtnafiiig Committee for the Pollyanna ~eed, advisor, has set open house Christmas day for 300 local Branch NAACP issued a call a pace for other young people's socialites of Oakland, Berkeley, for a meeting of the committee at groups to follow. The league meets and Frisco. The palatial home of his home Thursday evening to de-! at 6:45. The evening message at the Hudsons was more beautiful side on the recommendation of a 18 p. m. was by the pastor, subthan ever for this occasion. For president for the Branch, as Mr. I ject, "The Ri.ver of Life." Bethel, this occasion Mrs. Minor was Edgar ~rna, president for the I under aus~ices of the Bethel-lite striking in a floor length pin- past two years, resigned at the 1 Club, invites its members and striped lame' and black, with sil- ,.December meeting. friends to the "Housewarming" at ver accessories. This was just the The Aid Circle, in conjunction the parsonage, Friday evening, 8 beginning of numerous affairs and with the Missionary Circle, will be p. m. Other activities ._!or the courtesies extended the visitor dur- sewing at Shiloh Baptist Church week: the club of new members, ing her stay of two short weeks. beginning Tuesday. There will al- Mrs. Jeanette Rutherford, presiThings are back to normal at so be Bible Study. Mrs. Whitfield, dent, met Monday afternoon at the the J. N. Cantrell home after a president of the Aid, was among parsonage. A joint session of the busy holiday season when house the shut-ins at Christmas. Missionary Society and Stewardguests included Mrs. Lottie Shof- ess Board met Friday with Mrs. fer of Oakland, sister of Mrs. Can- y. w .. c. A. Notes Annabell Harris. The young peotrell, and Mrs. Thelma Street, a ple's club met Tuesday, 4 p. m. at Miss Rosa Marie Spears, Ex. Sec'y niece, of Los Angeles. The visitthe church. A large delegation from the ors were the inspiration for many • • • Branch attended the 39th Annual Mt. Olivet Baptest, First and r--------------------, Murdock 5452 Hours G p. m. - 8 a. m. AI and Tiny's Rendevous Private Boarding Home Meeting and Dinner of the YWCA I Schuyler, Rev. J. J. Clow, Minister. I held at Central Y, Tuesday even- On the threshold of the new I ing, January 9. Participating were year, Rev. Clow chose to preach Mrs. Mary M. Duncan, chairman the morning sermon from the subelect of Williams Ave. Branch, and ject, "Considering the Road that Miss Rosa Marie Spears, execu- Lies Ahead," and at 8 p.m., "Buy tive secretary. Assisting as host- the Truth and Sell It Not." The Soothem Fried Chicken, Steaks, eases were Mrs. J. A. Nichols and B.Y.P.U. with Mr. Walker Harris Hams and Bacon Mrs. Cora Minor. The Younger Matrons Club, Mrs. Mildred Gos- ~013 N. Vancouver Ave. SpeclaJties Prepared or Ordered Operated By Mrs. Leola. Modiste, AJ Pierre ~------------------..J ~------------------.., kin, chairman, was responsible for as president has plans outlined for many activities. The Searchlight Club met Friday evening with Mrs. Sidney Porter. The S.O.C. Club presents Miss Rosa Marie Spears as guest speaker at its annual Pew Rally, Sunday, January 28. Full Speed Ahead (continued from last issue) Ml's. Millel' Dies Helena, Mont., Mrs. Dolly Miller, 64, 200 South Warren Street, died Friday, January Here we are upon our arrival in ye old home town, Omaha; it is Saturday before Christmas eve, our luggage parked at sister Jimmies, one of my three sisters here, we were refreshed from our long ride, pressed some dresses, etc., while Jimmie and Loyce, another sister, cooked us a most appetizing meal (brunch), it was too late for breakfast and a bit too early for lunch. With appetites satisfied and thirst quenched, I settled myself to do some writing, but was pleasantly interrupted by several callers. Snow began to fall fast while we visited and in a very short time it was quite deep. By Sunday, Christmas eve, the snow had drifted and was very deep. Clem slipped out and spent most of the afternoon with Dr. Wesley Jones, and, as he said, among the "boys." That evening (Saturday) Johnny Owner, former representative of Nebraska and our brother-in-law (husband of my baby sister) made up a party for the evening. We went several places making pop calls, finally ending up at the Blue Room for refreshments, where seemingly we met and shook hands with hundreds of acquaintances. It was good seeing and chatting with Mr. Edward ject erected three years ago which has adequately solved the congested housing problem with this lowrent project. The Urban League, Y.W.C.A., North and South Side Cultural Centers, all have their extensive programs mapped out in 5 in St. John's hospital. Mrs. an effort to meet the needs of a I Miller was born in Quincy, Ill., growing populace of over 18,000 April 5 1876 and had lived Negroes. I was not surprised to hear of the hearty cooperation of the race mothers and dads in the Parent-Teacher Associations, as there have always been an unusually large percentage in associations nearest to colored communities. Of course, there is an incentive since they have representation on the school board. Another accomplishment since our residence here is that the three colored Taxi stands are no longer denied the privilege of driving their cars into the taxi lane at the .P. and Burlington Depots, as they were victorious in a fight for the same rights as the Yellow or other cabs. They now have their share of depot service. Of course it took unitin Helena more than 20 years. Surviving 'are; her husband, Ike Miller of Missoula; a son, Leroy E. Wims of Butte, and several nieces and nephews. Rosary services were conducted at 7:30 in St. Helena's cathedral Sunday night. Requiem mass was celebrated 9 o'clock Monday, burial was in Resurrection Cemetery. ------------------ Spokane, Wash. By Miss Sybil Stafford Mrs. Lauren Covington and La Velle .Stafford visited their mother, Mrs. M. Stafford, during the ed effort, but they won. We left Tuesday morning, 8:15, holidays. over the Chicago and Great North- The Phyllis Wheatley Club enern for Chicago. Our findings in joyed an evening of fun December the Windy City will follow in the 22 at the Booker T. Washington next issue. DIGESTING .THE NEWS S. Gilbert, manager editor of the (Continued from Page One) Omaha Star. In this mass crowd Although we prefer to be was Mr. Fred Dickson, who is on considered a "modern" we the school board, and his brother. Home at a not-too-late hour, for sometimes wax a bit old fasha good rest, first for several days. ioned by digging up old "sayNext day, Sunday, we worshipped ings" to make certain points. at historic St .John, our former We find this not only convenchurch .home, where the. Rev. T .. A. ient, but also necessary to lesSears 1s pastor. Special Chnst- th t · · · l't · b th fift . d sen e s ram on ongma 1 y. mas music y e y-vmce ves- . ted choir was a rare treat. The lOur parents, whose educatiOnCenter. The entertainment was in the form of a mock radio program. The Ashanti Club held their annual Christmas dinner at the Y. Thursday, December 28. Cloirton Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lee, spent the holidays with his parents. Young Lee, a student at Washington State College, returned to Pullman last week. Miss Elsie Stephens was one of the outstanding performers at the initial appearance of the new North Central high school seventeen piece pep band during the convocation recently. The Periclean Study and Social Club gave a breakfast dance December 27 at the Booker T. WashYakima., Wash. By Clarence A. Shephard Your Correspondent has just returned from a most enjoyable trip to Portland, Ore., where he was the guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson and a special guest at the open house and dinner at which the Johnson's were hosts to members of the House of Prayer and friends at their home on S. E. lOth. Visitors during the holidays were Allen Woods, guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Woods; Mrs. Mae Lamar was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Frank James; Mrs. Leonard McGee and daughter have returned to Chicago after spending several weeks visiting Mrs. McGee's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Verden; Mrs. McVay has returned from from a visit in Seattle. Carol Lee Hall, the four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, is recuperating from second degree burns on the body. Mr. and Mrs. William Twitty, accompanied by Mrs. Amy Adams and granddaughter, Merna Dene, traveled to Ellensburg to be dinner guests of Mrs. Belle Powers. Mrs. Powers returned to Yakima with the party and was a holiday guest in the Twitty home. Mr. and Mrs. James Houston entertained Eastern Star Lodge members and friends with an informal party in their home recently. About twenty persons enjoyed the evening. Elder and Mrs. Paul Smith of Toppenish arrived in Yakima Sunday. Elder Smith conducted his first services January 7 as the new pastor of the Full Gospel Pentecostal Church, East Yakima Ave. The pastorate was recently vacated by Mrs. Freeda Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Clem Davis have had as their guest for several weeks Mrs. Iva Redmond of Sechurch, with a seating capacity of al opportunities were limited, 800, had but few empty pews. Af- were denied the blessing of ter services we had dinner with an extensive vocabulary; but Mrs. Gertrude Kinney, Mr. and they always put over any deMrs. L. B. Houston and Mr. and ington Center. attle. Mr. Redmond accompanied Mrs. Fred storms. Dinner over, sired point by referring to we rushed downtown to the World "common "sayings" or "adagHerald Studio, for the regular es." Not unlike our parents, our Sunday broadcast of the St. John vocabulary too, is limited. Our salchoir in their fine rendition of vation has been a fair memory Christmas carols. That same eve- that enabled us to hold on to ning we heard the choir again in enough old "sayings" to pull us Rev. and Mrs. Edward Chappelle his wife here but returned to Sewere guests on New Year's day at attle to resume his work. Mrs. the home of Mrs. C. J. Flowers and Redmond has been extensively Mrs. M. Stafford. feted by her hostess and friends. The Wednesday Art Club gave Chester Malone has returned their annual Christmas dance at from an extended visit to the New the Metronome Hall on Thursday, England states. December 26. Henry Woods is visiting friends a Christmas cantata, "Christmas through an emergency. Our "sayJack Holsclaw, son of Mr. and in Seattle after spending the YuleGlory." Oh, yes! there are other ing" for this emergency is; "lockMrs. Chas. Holsclaw, returned to tide with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. choirs in the city, some fifteen or ing the door after the horse has Western States College, Portland, John Woods. twenty, but this was "our" choir, escaped" or whatever the saying whJ...:h made"':.. , <fference. is. Ore., after visitW.g his father over The Rev. W. A. Lucas conductAfter services we were whisked About three years ago, Miss the holidays. ed morning devotional services ov- . out to the L. B. Houstons for the Margaret Mitchell, famous author Mr. and Mrs. Jack Black, Jr., er station KJT last week. gave a dinner December 25 in ho- The Harlem Globe 'i'rotters, rcremainder of the evening where whose works are well knawn to nor of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Free- nowned basketball team, played at we were joined by several of our former intimate friends. Monday, Christmas day, was crowded to the nth notch, as we planned to leave for Chicago Tuesday morning. We were happy to have contacts with Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Hawmost readers, decided to write a man and Dr. and Mrs. Donald the YMCA last week. story. Using as a background the Ware. Covers were laid for nine. Mr. and Mrs. Bradford returned deep south of the pre-Civil War era Leo Price, who has been ill, is home January 2 after a family reMiss Mitchell produced a master- gradually improving. union in Seattle. The family of piece that surprised even her most Mrs. Helen Jordan, visiting for 19 were later joined by a niece severe critics, the title of the story the past two weeks with her sis- from Ellensburg, Wash. Miss Bea was "Gone With The Wind." ter in Los Angeles, has returned Taylor was hostess on a sightseekina, the W. L. Myers, Mrs. Ger- When "Gone With The Wind" home. ing trip about the city. They were trude Lucas Craig, the C. A. Bur- was first released it could have Mrs. Fannie Jones died here De- also entertained at the home of netts, W. M. Rogers and B. E. have been "just another story" so cember 25 at a local hospital. She Mr. and Mrs. Laster while enterWebbs. far as comments were concerned had resided in spokane for 26 taining the Eastern Stars and MaAn early Christmas day dinner However, two or three book re- years and attended the Bethel A. sons. with the William Jacksons, later viewers went into a huddle and de- M.E. Church. Mrs. Juanita E. Lucas, wife of I·nvited I'n for Chn'stmas cheer at c1'ded that the Mitchell story was t Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Rev. W. A. Lucas, pastor of Moun the W. L. Seals and later still to something to write home about, Hattie Robinson; two daughters, Hope Baptist Church of Yakima, climax the day, Mr. and Mrs. Oth- and every body started raving Willabelle Thomas and Mrs. Oli- has returned to Jefferson, Texas. ello Roundtree invited us in to about "Gone With The Wind." Be- ver Johnson; two sisters, Mrs. J. She will tesume her duties as teashare their annual family Christ- cause of the slavery theme, Ne- A. Thompson and Mrs. w. N. cher in the high school of that mas dinner for a party of fifty. gro readers were in part respon- Thompson; two brothers, Grover city and return to Yakima after The Roundtrees left nothing un- sible for the popularity of "Gone C. Robinson and D. J. Robinson. the expiration of her contract. ----------------- done to make theirs a complete With The Wind" which outsold all both of Spokane, and several relaparty. What was left of a long books for more than a year. We tives in the East. F T n· day and night was spent with my were among the millions who read Funeral services were held De- ormer acoman IeS immediate family in the home of Miss Mitchell's book and we found cember 2s, Rev. Edward D. Chapmy sister and brother-in-law, the that the author could be both en- pell was in charge, assisted by Jopnny Owens, and their adorable tertaining and nauseating at the Rev. Emmett B. Reed. little daughters, Shirley and Bar- same time. ALL Negra book re- - --- - - - ----- ---:- bara Jean. Attorney John Adams viewers read "Gone With The release. Since its premier, organiJr. are neighbors to the Owens, so j Wind" but only a FEW condemned zations and prominent individuals by a mere coincidence we met Rev. it as an insult to the 'Negro race have denounced it as an indictment and Mrs. John Adams Sr. who The book reader for Metro-Gold- of inter-racial good will, and a were visiting their son and family. wyn Mayer, whose annual salary concerted boycott will no doubt An added inspiration was to meet would perhaps exceed the com- be launched against all theatres a nephew of mine, Charles Buck- bined salaries of all Negroes em- showing the picture. - --- - Moore's Food Store Groceries, Meats, Fruits And Vegetables the beautiful table decoration. This club was organized a few weeks ago through the membership committee of which Mrs. Ruth Flowers was chairman. Mrs. Mary M. Duncan rapped the gavel on the • • • ley, I hadn't seen for fl.!teen years. ployed as journalists, read the sto We are anxious to see "Gone Chapel of the Little Flower, In- He is a very fine young man re- ry and convinced MGM that "Gone With the Wind." We won't like the ter-raclal, 28 N. Broadway. Tel. siding in Chicago where he has a With the Wind" would make a picture because of the many "digs" Juneau, Alaska, Special to the Northwest Enterprise. Mrs. Mattie Richardson, for many years a resident of Tacoma, Washington, died here, Dec. 16, 1939. She was a member of B e t h 1 e h e m Baptist church, and a daughter, Marie survives her. Interment was in Juneau. 226 N. Brdwy Call Trinity 7722 ~------------------~ ~------------------- Ye Olde Bar-B-Q Pit Open 11 A. M.-4 A. M. 20 N. Cherry St. Ea.1659 Portland, Oregon PREFERENCE ----- FOR RENT: 2 3-room apts., furnished, $18 and $15. Call Ga. 1755. 4036 N. E. 12th., Robert Ervin. ~------------------~ I SAVE-WAY CLEANERS 13 N. Brdwy at Williams Ave Tel. Trinity 2569 Alterations and Repairs Suits and Overcoats, 45c, Two for 83c That Permits Beacause our overhead is distributed among $0 many funerals our prices can necessarily be low. Services from Holman & Lutz are within the means of all • . . • regardless of creed or income. LOWER COSTS Oonvenfent Monthly Payments For An ~.f~k Oolonlal Mortuary Holman Chapel 14th & Sandy Blvd. S. W. Third & Salmon ----------------- Tr. 2688, Rev. J. M. Schmidt, Chap- very responsible job as district su- humdinger of a talking picture it takes at the Negro, but we TACOMA CHURCH lin. pervisor in Social Service. Charles Acting upon the advice of this WON'T condemn it. W e won't con- Full Gospel Pentecostal Chapel, A large gathering was present visited Omaha as guest of our "story expert" MGM decided to demn it because that would be So. 25th and Tacoma Ave., Bishop for the unveiling and blessing of neice, Miss Dorothy Scott, who film the picture and feature an "locking the door after the horse the new Statue and Shrine of the gave one of the most fashionable all star cast of white and Negro has escaped." We believe all proLittle Flow.er on Wednesday, Dec. ; parties of the week complimenting 1 actors. tests against this picture chould 13. A Chnstmas party for adults 1 . Charles and Maryellen. Miss Betty In lo.oking over our files of Ne- have been made long before it was held. Wednesday, De~emb~r Riggs and Phillip Love did their gro newspapers dating back to went into production. We believe 20, followmg Novena servlces ~ share in making Maryellen very the time the picture was started, MGM may have listened then but the Chapel. A large group of chil- happy. She did enjoy her former we find there was practically no we doubt whether they will toss dren were on hand Saturday be- little school mates who like her- I protest to the filming of Gone With the picture to the winds after fore Christmas to welcom~ Santa self have grown away from the the Wind; and no protest at all was spending almost four million dolClaus at the Blessed Martm Hall. little red-chair age. ever made to MGM to prevent the lars to produce it. An elaborate program and goodies I'llagree with you, it's most un- filming of what so many have con- We are naturally "nuts" about were prepared for the event. believable, but I did find time to demned as an assault on Negro the movies and we are impatiently • • • Montavllla Community Baptist make observation of some of the progress. In fact, like most people, awaiting the coming of "Gone With Church, 7524 N. E. Everette, Rev. more worthwhile things being the average Negro was interested the Wind" to Seattle. We will R. E. Donaldson, Minister. done by the race group. It was in who would play the part of see the picture knowing in adOrder of services: Sunday school interesting to know that the Fed- Scarlet O'Hara and little thought vance that we will not like it. But 10:30 a. m.; Preaching, 11:30 and eral Housing Project has purchas- was given to the ill effects the we won't condemn it at this late 8 p. m.; B.Y.P.U., 7 p.m. The at- I ed several blocks owned by the picture when filmed, might have date. We read the book and knew tendance Sunday was very good. race for the extension of the pro- on race relationship. in advance it would be made into Pastors' sermon theme, at 11:30, "Gone With the Wind" has been a picture. We muffed the ball not "Divine Leader;" for the evening give a tacky party Saturday, Jan- produced as a talking picture at a protesting then, so we think it worship Rev. Donaldson spoke on 1 uary 27. cost of $3,700,000. When produc- better to "take it on the chin" than the subject, "God the Way." The I tion had gone beyond the halfway to "lock the doors after the horse Baptist Young Peoples Union will KEEP OFF DATE, FEB. 1 mark, various groups protested its has escaped." E. F. Morris, pastor. Bishop E. F. Morris was in Tacoma over the week-end and preached all three services. Saturday night his subject was "Use That You Have In Your Hand." The Text was Exo. 4 :2. The theme of the message was to use the talents you posses, whether large or small, to the glory of God. Remember the services Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 8 p. m. Come to these old fashioned gospel services and hear the full gospel preached. Independent and Dollar Stages Leave Croft Hotel twice daily San Fransisco $9.00 Los Angeles $13.50 1519 Pacific Ave. Tacoma, Washington M. 8061 .....
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