1941-05-30

PAGE~WO THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1941 I Are Seattle Negroes Inferior? Jimmy Lunceford A \ Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple, I Musical Blitz I Churches 'FHE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE YAI(IMA By Parker Barns By Dr. F. W. Penick ESTABLISHED 1920 Published Every Friday by EdWard I. Robinson, Etliwr-Publ.ish;;. Official Publication of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. in the Northwest Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 16th and Fir. Bishop E. F . .Morris, . our growth and prQgress? Your Pastor. This and many other questions presence and your response at the Leonard Gayton Services at the A. M. E. church The people of the parish are relative to race prQgress in Seattle Mass Meeting Sunday aftemoon The big Jimmy Lunceford dance were conducted by the Rev. H. C busy making .preparation for the! and _the Pacific Northwest will will at least partially answer this sponsored by Local 493 at the Sen- Patterson. The sermon, "The As picnic at Kennydale in Gospel be discussed at a Mass Meeting important question. ator Ballroom, the night Qf May cending Life" taken from Psalms park on second avenue Memorial to be held next Sunday afternoon The conditions which we now 21, was a booming success. And 121:1, "I will lift up mine eyes Day. Many people are expected at three o'clock at Mount Zion face in Seattle as a race demand I do mean booming! unto the hills, from whence com for both a spiritual and physical! Baptist Church. immediate and stern action. The The dOQrs opened at 8:30 and eth my help." The congregation feast. The meeting is sponsored by the young men and women of Seattle at 9:00 the ballroom was half was admonished to hitch their wa Entered at the J"ostoffice, Seattle, Wn., as Second Class Matter Offj.ce: 306 12th Avenue South, Phone CA. 9779, P. 0. Box 1873 Subscription Rates: By Mail in a<j.vance: One year, $2'.00; months, $1.25; Three months, 75c --------------·-- Six Deadline for News: Tues. Noon; for Adv.ertiBing: Wed. Noon Advertisfug Rates Upon Application S. T .. McCants, Assoeiate Editor and Advertising Manager Bishop and sister Morris will Membership Campaign Committee who will be our leaders tomorrow full with excited and eager mu- gon to a star and think QU things leave for Oakland Calif. to attend of the local branch of the Na: demand that we act now, or here- sic lovers. The line formed at holy and righteous and life wil the reunion beginning June 2 last- tional .A,ssociation for the Ad- after forever be relegated to the the ticket office was three blocks become as you wish it. •-------------------------------1 . ing ten days. vancement Qf Colored People. A background in disgrace and defeat. long. Well, it looked like a pil- The evening service at Mt. Hope y. w. c. A. News I Labor Executive I The Grand Annual reunion will very interesting program Qf music Your cooperation in this effort of grimage of some sort or other, Baptist church, the regular month I convene at 16th and Fir July the and literary numbers will be ren- the N. A. A. C. P. to unite and the way the people thronged from ly union service was also directed By Idell c. Vertner E d c £ 4th and lasts 10 days. I dered. protect the rights Qf Negroes as all streets going tQ the Senator by Rev. Patterson speaking from Members of the Interraclal Com-~ n S on erence Sister Gray the district super- At a recent meeting of the As- American citizens may be evid- Ballroom on 7th and Union Street. the subject: "The transforming mittee of the F'ederal Council of I visor ~f. the. :vomen's wor~, made J sociation a startling f~ct ':'as dis- enced by your presence and re- Old, young, black, white crip- Power of Christ." Churches enjoyed an evening of c. Lawrence Dellums, Interna- an offiCial VISit to the misswnaries closed. Seattle has SIX times -as sponse at the Mass Meeting Sun- pled people, sick people, cam~ from The A. M. E. choir will repeat games and group singing last tional vice president of the Bro- 'on last Tuesday. Visitors from Ta- many Negroes as has Spokane, but day afternoon. Come prepared to far and near to hear the famous 1 their concert of Negro spirituals at Monday night when this commit- therhood of Sleeping Car Porters, coma were Sister Corbin, president Spokane has twice as many mem- join the Association, or to renew Lunceford and his orchestra. The the presbyterian church, May 28. tee met at the Branch for a social !paid Portland his official visit last of the Tacoma missionaries and bers in the local branch of the your membership. Let Spokane band that rates 3rd place with Yakima's tapping sweethearts evening. Mrs. Ruth Rohlfs, Mrs. 1 week. Mr. Dellum addressed the Brother Bryant. The meeting was N. A. A. C. P. Are we inferior and all the Northwest know that the best in the country, plays mu- the Misses Verna Branford, Sadi~ Daisy Graves, and Miss !dell Vert- I auxiliary of the local branch of grand and after a splendid talk by to Spokane Negroes? Are we less Seattle Negroes are interested in sic you enjoy listening to as well Webb, Irene Livingston and Jac- ner planned an interesting pro- I the Brotherhood at its regular the Supervisor and others luncheon interested in matters that ooncern racial pmgress and solidarity. as to dance by. Lunceford is a queline Spearman tap danced for gram which follows: song and meeting Thursday evening at the was served. ma.:'ter in h~s own rights and you the Big-Pro Mothers and Daugh- dance, Miss Vivian Chan; whistle home of Mrs. F. Friday. The Regular meetings: Missionaries Veteran News Reporter thrill watchmg him conducting. ters· banquet at the Y. W. C. A. solo, Miss Ethel McAllister, read- Brotherhood and auxiliary enter- Tuesdays at the parsonage, sec- It is something to hear Lunce- last Tuesday under direction of ing "Go Down Death," Miss Con- tained jointly with a social Friday and door from the church. Thurs- Join the NAACP if you Transfers His Mantle ford's band Qn the air and on re- Miss Betty Heath. ctance Pitter; vocal solos, "Out of evening complimentary to Mr. Del- days and Sundays in the Temple believe in protecting cordings but to sec and hear his Messrs. Robert Shepard, Bruce the Dusk" and "Blue Danube," lum at home of J. Lee inN. Will- 8 u. m.; Sunday school 10 a. m.; band and his featured players in Carter and Ferguson spent Sat- Miss L. Hashitani; accompanist, lams Ave. morning service 11 a. m. All are I your rights. E. I. Robinson, action, is more than something, urday and Sunday fishing for cat- Miss Sumiko Hagi; remarks, Mr. He left for Seattle Saturday welcome to attend these meetings. Editor, Northwest Enterprise there is no word for it. fish at Moses Lake. They really Box 1873, Seattle, Washington. For instance on the sax Ted Earl Dome; and group singing, morning at 3:00p.m. and address- ' got the big ones. Mr. L. Wirt. II ed the Seattle Division of the A. M.E. Zion Church Annex. 22 Prayer & Brotherhoo·d My dear Sir: Buckner; Smokie Young on the I h .. · th T t The sophomore class of the y a- Junior and Senior Girl Reserves BSCP at the ,y, W. C. A. and at and East Madison. Rev. F. M. ave seen serv1ce m e game rumpe , and James Crawford on Blithewood Pastor of news work since 1884, or there the Drums, also Henry Wells, the kima Jr. College spent Friday at are looking forward to the two day one o'clock Sunday, Monday and ' · By Dr. Charles Stelzle Boulder Cave "L'ght · " Ha . t C B Tu H Sunday School 9:45 a. m.; Rit- about. I was a gatherer of news singer, who stole the show with · I nmg rris campmg rip to amp ainbridge, esday. e addressed the La- The "Lord's Prayer" JS. faml'li·ar . S th W h a member of the class had a fi'ne ual Service with sermon 11 a. m. m · au as ington when J. W. "Walking Through Heaven With June 6, 7, and 8. The girls ·plan dies' Auxiliary, Mrs. T. 0. Riley to nearly every man, woman and C 11 time photographi·ng the a t· ·t· to leave Friday, June 6 , at 7 p. m. president, at the home of Mrs. Christian Youth Center, 3 p. m., romwe was running the Peoples' You." The greatest favorite was c IVI Ies C h · t· End 6 45 p child in this country. It is used on Advocate, of Washington, D. c. Willie Sm'th th d. · and indulging in the soft . ball and to return June '8, at 2 p. m. Amelia Hearst, 2435 E. Valley. ns Ian eavor, : ; rayer I e come lan-smg- . ·th 8 public occasions when a prayer Then in '97 and in '88 I wrote for er and dancer who kept th di game the boys team playing left One dollar and fifty cents will Refreshments were served follow- serviCe WI sermon P· m. • e au - h During the illness and possible suitable to all classes and people of the same paper from Newport, ence entertained. anded vs. the girls team. cover all expenses for the trip and ing the meeting. religious beliefs, is desired. But R I I h Mr d M s the Girl Reserves are asked to During his conference in Seattle, absence of the pastor, Rev. F. M. · · ave worked for the Kan- There were people from all the · an rs. . H. Jones of Blythewood, when able to travel there probably isn't one person in sas City Call, The California Ea- surrounding towns and cities. Wenatchee were guests of Mrs. sign up immediately for the camp. Mr. Dellums arranged for the ac- a thousand who reali·z~o what he 1 d th D Sam Du b d 1 the Rev. 0. S. 8homas Lewi·s has ~ g e an e efender of Chicago. Portland Tacoma Vancouver B n ar an a so visited Mr. The Washington School Girl Re- ceptance of the resignation of Mr. ' ' ' · been appo ·nt d t t ke cha f is asking when he presents its You can see I have been quite ac- C Kennydale Renton Mukeltea Dunbar who is confined in St. Ell·- serves enjoyed a hiking trip to E. I. Robinson as secretary-trea- I e 0 a rge 0 •• • • , th P lp ·t d h h petitions. tive along this line. waah and many mQre They zabeth hospital. Madrona Beach, last Wednesday. surer of the local division. Robin- e u 1 an c urc · """' ·• · Installation of officers will take son has served the organization The officers appeal to the mem- No man can ~ray for himself Upon my next birthday, Decem- came by bus, train, plane, boat, I The Yakima County Colored Wo- . . bership and friends for their hear- alone. It IS a social prayer. There ber 25, I will have spent 77 years tram, bicycle and some must have men's Republican club had three place at the branch, next Wednes- as 1ts secretary smcc 1926. He t t f th R T isn't a single "I" or "my" in it. day. Mothers and friends of the will be succeeded by Mr. Bernard y suppor o e ev. homas . . . in this Qld shell furnished me at walked or they would have got- representatives at the luncheon girls are invited to attend. Squires executive secretary of the, Lewis, who is no stranger among I Nohce the way It begms: Our my birth. It is not likely I shall ten there much sooner. There sponsored by the Washington State ' u c t d h' ·th Father, not MY Father. put in many m r k · f h 1 t b Federat· f R bl' 1 b The Business and Industrial Seattle Urban League room 325 s. orne ou an wors 1p WI us. o e years eepmg were very ew w o came a e e- wn o epu Ican c u s at ' ' And here are its principal peti- this garment about me. I shall cause everybody wanted to get all the Commercial hotel last Man- Girls' Club of the Branch with the Railway Exchange Building, 2nd at t· club department of the central Cherr St. The First A. M. E. Church, 14th Ions: . 1 be dropping it, maybe sudd.enly they could of Lunceford's sweet day. . . . . Y b tw P'k d p· Th R "Give US thJS day OUR daily some future day, seeki'ng myster-' d t tal· · · And F M B d Assoc1abon, are closmg their club I Dellums left Tuesday night for e een 1 e an me. e ev. bread." an an tzmg musiC. we anny ae arnes an mother L R Hayes Pastor ies of other worlds. can say that those 2 000 people Mrs Eleanor Crabtree have J·om· d year by presenting a carnival, Spokane, Wash. where he will con- · · ' · • · e Sunda S h 1 9 30 "Forgive US OUR trespasses." Now that thm· d 11 h h th th hl the group of Y k'm ' b · June 5. Home made candies will fer with that division. Y c oo ' : a. m., gs are u ere, w o were ere oroug y en- a I as usmess , preaching, 11. The subject at the "Lead US not into temptation." I thought it a good time to shift joyed themselves and were thor- woman. They are opening a new be sold by girls from the Branch 1 "Deliver US from evil." and tickets for the carnival may be C . S. A M morning service was "Broadening my responsibilities to younger oughly convinced that Lunceford restaurant about June 6. secured by members of the club. OIDIDUnity 1ng t t. Christian Horizon; Peter's Vision." If the spirit of this prayer were shoulders, in this work. So I have is indeed a credit to the race and Allen W. Williams, D. D., 1006 Z C It was a comparison Qf the vision accepted we would have the solu- asked, and he has consented, Mr. really honors Seattle by his play- Lenox Avenue, is seriously ill in Mrs. Jessie walker's knitting ion Baptist hurch class continues to hold on Mon- of the founders of our race deno- tion of most of our social problems Theodore Ellis, 1002 Broadway, of ing engagements here. his home. Williams is alone and day evenings at a: 3 o to 9:30; Wed- minations. The services were con- wars Would ceas~:;, unemployment this city to occupy my place with unattended and would welcome nesday, 11 to 3 : 3 0; Thursdays, 10 Thursday evening, June 5th, at ducted by the Alpha Omicron would be largely taken care of; the Enterprise. Our Tribute To By Hek visits from his friends. to 12 . Many interesting patterns 8 o'clock visiting choirs and sing- chapter of Delta Sigma Theta So- human hatred would disappear. Mr. Ellis is an excellent man, ____ Mr. Bim Hofps, coach of Jr. ing groups will participate in the rarity. The first chapter of Luke Suppose, for example, that the young and full of youth's vigor. College tracl• team "'hi'ch agat'n and costumes have been made by A tribute to a gentleman and a ' " "Community Sing" sponsored by was read by Miss Joyce Cooper. man who prayed for daily bread I am sure he will give you good won the Northwestch ampi'onshi'p members of the class. scholar, your friend and my friend the Mount Zion Baptist Church, The principal speaker was Senator was deeply concerned about his service, and odubtless, better ser- Mr. J. E. Clark, better known as was presented with a token of Race To Be Considered In WPA Cut, Says FDR 1634, 19th Avenue. Mary Farqueharson, subject, neighbor also getting his daily vice than my age will premit me "By Hek." In the past decade Hek I appreciation by the members of A unique program will be par- "Christian CI't1'zenship." In the bread? Nobody would go hungry. to render. the t 1 t w d d At has served as correspondent for earn as e nes ay. a ticipated in by all who attend. Conference Claims Contest, the wo- Suppose that the man who asked Having been with the paper spe · 1 t· "L ht · " H many Negro publications along Cia mee mg, ig nmg ar- The first period will be congrega- men permitted the men to win. for forgiveness was anxious that since before the first volume was wih the Northwest Enterprise. We ris made the award. Washington, D. c.-Personally tional singing by all, directed by others should also be forgiven? It finished, you can believe me when regret that his many activities The Yakima Oilers lost 14-20 1 t t 1 tt f Mr. VI.ctor C. Nutley, orgaru·st of Church Of God In Chr1'st would eliminate hatred. As a mat- I tell you I't ls w'th deepest r th · rep ying o a recen e er rom 1 e- forced him to withdraw from his eir game with Ellensburg last the National Association for the the University Baptist Church and 23rd and East Madison ter of fact, the only comment Je- gret I• now find it necessary to reportorial duties. Sunday. The Oilers home run in Advancement of Colored People 1 President of the Seattle Council Seattle, Washington sus made upon the prayer which "lay down this heavy load." May The Northwest Enterprise joins the first inning did not save them pointing out the serious conse-j of Churches. Rev. L. E. Tolliver, Pastor He taught His disciples was this: prosperity ever be the gleanings from defeat as Ellensburg rallied "If we forgive not men their tres- our many readers in expressing passes, how can your Heavenly smcere regre s or e oss o sue quences to the Negro people I Other outstanding features will 0 r de r of Service: Sunday 1 for your harvesting, and trust the · t f th 1 f h in the last inning to win. should p10posed cuts m WPA mclude smgmg groups from the school, 10 a m ., Mormng wor- good work you and your faithful a va uable correspondent. W1th our Charles Harns was lead-off funds go through, President Longfellow School, directed by ship, 11 a. m.; Y. P. w. w. 6:30 Father forgive you your trespass- assistants are accomplishing for readers, we miss a valued and man in the 880 relay team that es?" Franklin D. Roosevelt wrote: Miss 0. Ivarson, director of music; p. m.; Evangelistic service, 8 p. m. the people of the Northwest will widely experienced writer, a scho- took the state high school cham- "I have been assured by the se ec wns rom .e ens orus Weekly· services, Tuesdays and never e 1mme , am larly and a lovable gentleman. By pionship. The time was just one- ] t . f th M • Ch I The next time you offer this b d' d I f th F t B t· t Ch h prayer to the Almighty, stop and R tf 11 y t WPA Commissioner that in any o e reman ap IS urc ; Fridays, 8 p. m. egre u Y ours, Hek, we miss you. Not until Ida- enth of a second from the record th u · ·t B t· t Ch h ask yourself "Am I including my :r E w Cl k t b El reduction in WPA employment • e mvers1 Y ap IS urc Pastor Tolliver preached from · · · ar e ho annexes Montana and Boise is se Y lensburg in 1939. In the · · I Ch · · T · f th Ch' B · - · neighbor in this prayer?" If not there w1ll be a special effort made Oir, no rom e mese ap- the subJect "God IS no respectQr . . ' its capital, will we forget you. By 440 yd. dash, Charles took fourth to guard against any discrimina- tist Church; the choir from the of persons," Acts 10:34, which was you ffil~ht b.etter qmt, be~ause H } M Hek, He~ena and Montana are syn- place, at the same time setting a tion against Negroes. The Com- I Queen Anne Baptist Church; enjoyed by all. I your VOICe Will. reach no higher e ena, ontana onymous. We wish you health and new Yakima high school 440 dash. missioner informs me that he is young people's choir from the Af- Mrs. L. Tolliver, wife of our than your own hps. happiness. The meet ended 3 year varsity well aware of the difficulty fac- rican Methodist Church; Dr. and pastor, who has returned from a I The Eye competition for Harris. ing Negroes in securing an ade- Mrs. Wm. Bowman will represent trip to the East, is a well to be 1 1 Somewha± The Educational Department of Join the NAACP quate proportion of new defense the Queen. Anne Methodi~t Church remembered musician and Gospel' llf'l e the Pleasant Hour club, present- jobs, and that this will be taken ~Ith. special duet selecbo~s. T~e I singer. Mrs. Bertha Mitchell, Na- ar.XpreSSIVe ed their annual "Boogin Picnic" into consideration in planning fu- smgmg groups of Mt. Zion Will tional Evangelist, of the Church !last Saturday night at the Ex- ture WPA employment. re~der selections und~r dire:tion ~ of God In Christ, sp~ke S~~day By Harold Holifield j change Tavern's evclusive cocktail . MISS E. Lorenzo Knzer, d~ec~o · mght from the theme A Spintual, Today is Memorial Day. Today I lounge, which has been closed but I Spend Your Dollars With Mr. M. L. Hawthorne, _prmcl~al Fashion Plate" Eph. 6:11. I is the day set aside to honor those opened for this occasion only. Ma- Friendly Merchants of L~ngfellow school will bnng Mother V. Armstrong, president j who were cheated out of their nor- ny out of town visitors from neigh- I greetmgs. of the Women's. Union Band, an- mal sparu; of lives by war. Those 1 boring cities were present. A good I ~~:+:::+:::+:+:::+:::+:+:+:::+:+:::+:::+:+:::+:+:+:::+:::+:::+:::+:+:::+:::+:::+:::+:+.::+:::+:::+:+:::+:+:+:::+:::+:::+:::+:::+:::+:::+:+:::+:+:::+:::+:+:::+:::+:::t~ nounces a mectmg Wed., June 4 who are honored today fought, time was had by all. ~ ~ ~ ~ at 2148 Jefferson in Tacoma, shed their blQOd and died for what Mrs. Jenny Doe contributed $10 ~ ~ • ~ 1015 2nd Ave. Phone EL. 0040 ,•~ Washington. Everyone invited. Do ~ :!: not forget the workers Meeting, ~~ e I H •!~ July 17 to 27th. Come, a warm ~ 18 .lo alle..s ~~ 1 hearty welcome awaits y~ ~ ~I ~ ~. Blackwell Fuel Co. at 1412-23rd ~ ~ ~ Ladies' and Gents' Hats Cleaned, Blocked and ,•. avenue is owned and controlled •~ n ~~ by two enterprising young ladies ·~ Retrimmed. uncalled for hats, all Makes fer •• ~ :~ S 1 C :•: who have entered the business ~. a e heap. Our References: 25 years con- ~~ world in a field usually shunned :~ · tinuously in same business in Seattle ~ by their sex. If it is coal, wood or ... ... ,•. .~ ,. ice and you want it in a hurry, :!: S. T. McCants Mahlan Chaffin ~ telephone us for a sack or carload. ~ ~ :•~ ................................... ,....................... ~ ...................... ~ ............................................. -.:..,. .... ..,...,. ...... ,.. ................... ,.. ........... ,.. !~ First Baptist Church of Ken- • • • • ........ • ...................... - • • ........ :..-.; ..... • .......•........... •... •.... ,.+ ....•.... •.... •... + ....+ ...+ ..... + ... + ... + ...+ ..... + ....•.....•... •.... •.... •....• ....•... •... ~l ~ nydale, Washington. Go ye into Martha J. Davis, Mgr. Funeral Chapel "In Your Hour of Borrow" The Angelus Inc. Funeral Directers- Embalmers Lady Attendant 319-12th Ave. Phone: Pr. 0333 all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15. Rev. Judson Swaney, Pastor and Evangelist, Douglas Annex Apt. 24, Seattle, Washington. Residence phone, CA. 9960. Grace Presbyterian Church, Rev. John R. Harris, Pastor. Sunday School is held at 9:45 a. m.; 11 a. m. Morning Wor– ship; 6 p. m. YoWig People; 7:80p.m. Evening Worship. they believed to be right. Heroes they are called, heroes, collectively, not singularly. Each died his own horrible torn death, each ceasing to draw his own breath. Yet, they are smugly called heroes. What did their hero- ism bring them or anyone else? The soldier in his natty uniform looks much neater marching away to war than he will look being honored collectively under a col– lective term, war heroes. TQ de– fend one's home is good, but to defend one's trade, something which can be r eswred with one's life which as yet cannot be re– stored is a different matter. Qwertyuiop 1412 23rd Ave. to the "City Fathers" for the ex– press purpose of intentionally drenching a gentleman with a cool glass of ale and also for dictating I to Mr. John Law as to how he should fulfil his duty. Acceptance of said advice promptly found the charming Miss in the prQtective custody of brother Law. One posy for Charles Harrell who has completed his secondary phase of training in the C. A. A. Charles also has the honor of being secretary for R. E. Morrison who i is conducting the C. A. A. at the 1 local airport. He has now close I to 300 hours in the air which proves he is definitely on "the beam." Phone East 5653 Blac:kwell Fuel Quick Delivery Ice Coal Sack Or Carload Wood Used Rug & Carpet Shop 1103 Jackson Street Rugs all kinds and sizes for every plaee In the home. VERY CHEAP We clean your Rugs for $1.00 - Cash and Carry We exchange and pay cash for your Ulied rugs. We guarantee The Angelus Mortuary. Here is the largest race establishment in the Northwest. Here race pride should build its Ebenezer and leave it· as a rich heritage for the gen– eration yet unborn. In our hour of grief and sorrow where would you go for that consolation to sooth an aching heart? No great– er legacy could we leave to poster– ity. Long live the Angelus. • • • Honeysuckle Recreation Center the place where all the boys meet is fast growing to be the most po– pular center in the East end. If you lose track of your friends, you will find them at Honeysuckle's a grand place to spend your leisure hours, all kinds of soft drinks, ci- all rug cleaning, repairing and dying 1 garettcs and tobacco, pool and bil– liards. ·A hearty welcome to all "--------------...J .strangers and visitQrs in the city. Phone East 1811 Gus West, Prop. All Kinds of Coal and Wood Night and Day Fuel and Express Try Our Special Furnace Mix PROMPT SERVICE AND SAlf.JSFACTION 1286 Jackson St.