-------------------- ,-- EGO" REFLECTING VOL. 11 No 6 ACHIEVEMENTS, INTERESTS AND PROGRESS PORTLAND, ·oREGON Wednesday, April25 1962 Five Cents KEETON SNARES PRIZE IN LEGION CONTEST Photo by Baltzepr Reading from left to right: Eugene Williamson, Commander of American Legion Post 190, Roy Freeman, Earl Keeton, Frank Foster, Bland Gaither Jr., Dave Burnett (not available for picture). Commander Williamson extends congratulations to Earl Keeton on winning the contest that Post 190 gave to select a boy for Beaver Boys State. The American Legion of the Dept. of Ore. each year sponsors Beaver Boys State. Each Post in the state of Oregon sponsors one or more boys. Thomas Jefferson Post was unat>le to send two so they had a contest among five boys of which Earl Keeton was the winner. The purpose of Beaver Boys State is to teach the youngsters about the government of the state of Oregon and one of the boys will be selected as .G?,vernor of Oregon for the day. The boys' topic was Why _I Want to Attend Beaver Boys State." All the contestants' speeches were good, which made it doubly hard for the judges. Our only regret is we were •mable to send all five. Congratulations to you Earl, we feel sure you will represent our Post well. Commander Williamson would like to take this opportunity to thank our chairman of Beaver Boys Committee, Ike Hammond, who worked so hard to make this possible for the contestants. Also our judges, Herb Amerson and Mr. Leveritt. A lot of you Veterans when asked to join the American Legion asked the question, "What's in it for me?' In the last edition of the Oregon Mirror I tried to give you some of the facts of what the American Legion can do for you. I gave you some of the things the American Legion has already done for you such as the G.I. Bill of Rights, Veterans Hospitals, the instigators of World War I and World War II and now they are trying to get the Korean bonus. They take an interest ·in our community and its activities and many more things too numerous to mention. As has been said in the past, "United we Stand, Divided we Fall." So Veterans there is your answer to your question of "What's in it for me?" If you were in the service between April 6, 1917November ll, 1918, Dec. 7, 1941-Sept. 2, 1945, June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953 you are eligible for the American Legion. So come on Veterans. Join the winning team and help {!ght for yourself and your community. The dues of our Post are $6.00 a year. LADIES ADMITTED FREE (WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS "ladies' Night")-PDST TIME l·JD Enjoy a delicious gourmet dinner while you watch the races from the Clubhouse. Ample free parking. Racing every Monday, Wednesday, Fri· day and Saturday through June 9th. Phone BU 5·9144 EASTER SUNDAY BRINGS OUT COLORFUL PARADERS· --· Photo by Baltzepr EASTER PHOTOS COURTESY OF BALTZEGAR Photo by Baltzepr Photo by BALTZEGAR Pictured here are some of the Easter paraders of last Sunday as they strolled from homes to Churches and various other places throughout the community. While all this was going on, Baltzegar' s camera was busy recording the beautifully attired Easter paraders. Easter was fun and very colorful, commemorating_the resurrectio of Christ.
Page2 JAL OREGON MIRROR Established in March 1959 - Negro Weekly Circulated by Mail - Newsboys - Bu~inesses Published Every Wednesday 4617 N. Williams Ave. AT 4-4.551 or PR 1-9884 PUBLISHER - J. Marcus Wellington, lll MANAGER & EDITOR ~ Don Alford Please Forward Mail to - 7972 S.E. Foster Rd. ''Our Community'' The term "Albina Area" is one of the many ways of defining a community here in Portland that is inhabited predominantly by Negroes. The geographical location and the minority group who live in this community are known to all who read the daily publications or listen to the radio or watch TV. But, how many people have given thought to what a community is? A community is a group of people living together and depending upon each other, with no one person or group doing all the giving or receiving all of the fruits. During the days of the pioneers, the family was the most important community. It took the combined efforts of dad, mother, brother and sister to provide their basic needs. Although widely scattered pioneer families banded together in time of need and for mutual protection. With our modern cities, plants, improved transportation and communication the average family is no longer a community within itself. Dad does not have to hunt for his meat. Mother has no need to spin her own yarn and make the clothes for the family. Brother and sister· no longer have to do chores around the house so that mother and dad might have time to take care of the basic needs. Theoretically our community is now the world. This in itself is good but "we have kept the fact of community while losing the sense of community." If there has ever been a need for the citizens of the supposed "Albina Area" to revive the sense of community it is now. It is our duty to think about important social, economic and political matters for ourselves and to make decisions regarding the significant public issues that affect us. . Another phase of community sense is community sharing. This is a duty delegated to allpeople of the community whether they live there or receive their livelihood from those who do. During these days of mass unemployment in our community how many of us have given thoug\1t to who is sharing and who is exploiting? Even though unemployment is high in our community and the wages of the employed low, the sum of our annual income runs into millions of dollars. But when do we spend our money and with whom? Do we patronize those businesses who are giving back ta the community in the form of employment? Do we seek the services of those people in our community who not only employ community citizens but are constantly fighting for an improved community? The answer is almost no. The amount of money/ spent on Williams Avenue alone in business establishments that have not in the past, do not now, and show no indication of ever hiring a Negro in the future is appalling. This is exploitation in the true sense of the word and we not only condone it but support it. A community is a group of people living together and depending upon each other, with no one person or group doing all of the giving or receiving all of the fruits. THE OREG00.' i\1IRROR by Betty Jo Winters BETTY SLIDER A new employee added to the Pacific Northwest Bell's staff is Betty Jean Slider. Betty, through several interviews, was s e 1 e c ted from a numerous group of prospective young ladies to work with the company as a special clerk on the 7th floor. She handles the majority of the service orders and contracts for the Washington and Oregon districts. Miss Kay De an, sophomore at University of Portland was referred to Federal Reserve Bankfor summer work and was hired after careful observation of her excellent and explicit references. Kay has quite a background. In high school she was president for the State Girls' League and Girls' League Club at Washington . RE-ELECT 5 CENTS High. She was a member of the National Honor Society, Rally Squad, and Phreno Social Club. Latet she became a member of the Rally Squad at Portland University. .Kay's hobbies are swimming and reading. She will begin her training at the bank in May. DAVE BURNETT To be leading the cheers and yells for next years' rally squad at Jefferson High is Dave Burnett. Dave tried out along with other candidates to serve as a member on the squad, fortunately enough Dave was elected and also among the other members on the squad he was picked to be Yell King. Dave's hobbies include playing the drum, dog training, sportscasting, and sport writing. Dave has won two 1st place awards for his entries in the All American Dog Show. Dave's German Shephard was among 200 other dogs. Also, Dave has been a sports announcer for KBPS and KPOJ radio stations, announcing the highlights and play - by- pla:y high school games. Joe Hawkins· "A PROVEN ASSESSOR" DEMOCRAT Keep His Experience Working lor You! HAWKINS ~ Re-Elect Joe Hawkins for Assessor Committee, Cliff Alterman, Chairman 432 Go-..ernor Building, Portland 4, Oregon ljou Can Jiug /o't c(eJS ••• Whete JiuJineJA ij- JleJt e BUD MEADOWS PONTIAC OFFERS YOU THE,FINEST SERVICE FACILITIES IN THE ENTIRE NORTHWEST. WHEN YOU BUY A NEW PONTIAC, TEMPEST OR ONE OF MEADOWS' ONE OWNER USED CARS, YOU AlSO GET THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICE AVAILABLE ANYWHERE. e THE COMBINATION OF SUPERIOR SERVICE AND THE LARGE ·STOCK OF NEW PONTIACS AND TEMPESTS HAS EARNED MEADOWS PONTIAC THE TITLE "THE LARGEST VOLUME DEALER WEST OF CHICAGO." MAKE SURE YOl) AVAIL YOURSELF OF THESE BENEFITS NEXT TIME YOU NEED A NEW CAR, USED CAR, OR SERVICE. IT ACTUALLY. COSTS YOU LESS. Meadows Pontiac BUD MEADOWS N. E. 28th AND SANDY BLVD.-BE 5-4101 Wednesday, April 25, 1962 SELL IT! BUY IT RENT IT TRADE IT HIRE IT THRU THE OREGON MIRROR WANT ADS SEMLER'S SPORTING GOODS and CAMERAS 404 S.W. Washington St. Portland 4, Oregon CA 8-3154 MOD~RN PRospect 1·9884 7972 S. E. Foster Road Portland 6, Oregon WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS BUSINESS STATIONARY ADVERTISING BROCHURES
\ P~GE 5 OREGON MIRROR WEDNESDAY ._Apzil 25 1962 5 fine CEBA stores celebrate the CHAUTAUQUA - HOLLYWOOD BROADWAY - INTO THE FUTURE WITH CEBA ••• •••a dream has come true! The dream of one day offering the people of the . Northwest, _a gro_up of Ceba Markets, all operating under t he Ceba banner, and tn strtct conformance to the quality and fair price policy already established in the two original Ceba Markets. Now ••• 5 Ceba Markets to serve you I -Ray Atcklson POR LOI 2-1/2 to 3-lb. LIMIT lLB pound RALEIGH HILLS -MAC. HEIGHTS RINSO BLUE Giant Box BLUE RIBBON 3 for $100 (limit 3) MARGARINE .Rinso Blue ,,. . , . .... . . . ·. :~~~:. ~ 4 for LIMIT 4 49~ 6 oz. TREE SWEET Fresh Frozen 7 $ 1 OO ORANGE JUICE ........ ~a-nO:· Occid~nt Flour lOib. 79e ------- Thursday April 26 - 6 to 9 p.m. Swift Premium SLICED BACON All Pure Canned Milk 6Tau Tins 4 9C (limit 6) 20. oz. Kraft Reg. 39~ jars ( limit 6) 6 for$100 Grape or Apple Jelly Friday April 27, 9 til noon CEBA'S FAMOUS "Early Bird" SPECIALS Saturday, April 28, .7 ~.~~ $100 Santiam French Green Beans ... (limit 7) Dennis 3~ lb cans Whole Chicken Reg. 69~ 1.09 (limit 1) ••. lb. 49~ Fresh Center Cut Halibut ...... <limit 3 lbs.> Hormel 9 til noon Hot Dog Franks .... 312 oz. $100 • pkgs. !/#!'-Lady Elberta ilr~ Reg. 37~ P h halves eac es or sliced (limit 3) 5 2~V2s1 oo cans (l imitS) Gebhardt 5 chili Reg. 37¢ tall tins <limit 5)
Page 6 1Hh OKEGON MIRKOR weanesaay, Apnl 25 1962 EXCUTIVE SKILL AHD VIGOR ,ARE RARE QUALITIES. THESE ARE SADLY LACKING. CLIFF CURRY FOR COUHTY COMMISSIONER (Democrat) CWf Curry an accountant and local businessman has filed for the Democratic nomination for county commis· sioner. He slated his filing was precipitated by the gross inefficiency and expressed unwillingness of the pres· enl commissioners lo cooperate with the City of Portland. Curry. age 44. was assistant Budget& Fiscal Ollicer. Army Ground Forces. World War D. Presently he holds the rank as Captain Finance Dept•• U.S. Army Reserve. He has had a wide experience in government. munici· pal. and public accounlmg. His government experience has included both budgetary accounting and disburs· ing of public funds. He practiced_public accounting in Portland from 19481o 1958. Presently he is with the Mo· bil Oil Co. as a dealer. His methods of administrative operation are frequently employed in the instructing ol new company personneL Clifl advocates the introduction of three principal changes in Oregon law. (1) Permit joint ownership of a City-County stadium large enough to accommodate professional sports with adequate public parking and adequate egress. That is to say, the stadium must be built where it can be reached by two freeways. Further, that a re-manufacture of an existing facility will not be satisfactory, nor the use of public funds for the purchase of real estate. (2) Amendment of the Liquor law to provide that those monies now returned to incorporated communities be specifically earmarked for sponsor$hip of a constructive rehabilitation program for the derelict. He believes such a program will reduce; law enforcement, welfare costs, juvenile delinquency, and return the individual which is now a social problem to a useful place in society. (3) Amendment of the Motor Vehicle Code to require mandatory state wide motor vehicle inspection once a year. The program would be self·financed, acomplished under the supervision of the Secretary of State, Department of Motor Vehicles. Mandatory re-inspection would be required after any accident now reportable to that agency. .The request for this type of legislation is based upon the improved highway safety now enjoyed by 18 states that employ the program. Curry is a past president of Kiwanis ol Parkrose. past Secretary ol Parkrose Chamber ol Commerce. p a s I president of the Oregon Gasoline Dealers Association. and currently senior vice president ol lhe Hawthorne Boosters. He is a member of Parkrose Lodge No. 179 A.F. IE A.M. and ollhe Oregon Consistory. He is an active member ollhe First Presbyterian Church of Portland. CWI was born in Richmond. Indiana September 2. 1917. where he received his basic education. Subseqaenllf allending night schools. the most recent. lv1ullnomah College in 1946-7 studying Commercial Law and Advanced Accounting. He is married and owns his home. Paid PoHtlcal Adnrtllllnq.
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