Portland Challenger_1953-04-17

Friday. April 17, 1953 Duncan-Holliday United At March Wedding Date In the presence of members of the immediate families and a few close friends Mrs. Mary M. Dun– can and Mr. George Henry Hol– liday were united in holy wed– lock Saturday morning March 28, ·1953, in the attractive floral decked home of the bride's son– in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mn. John A. Leftridge Jr., 5105 N.E. Davis street. Rev. Jesse L. Boyd officiated. ridge Jr. were hosts. Mrs. Holliday, the bride, and those assisting in receiving and serving wore floor-length party dresses in pastel shades. They were Mesdames J. D. Leftridge, J. W. Ingersoll, James N. Can– trell, G. W. Anthony and Cora MI– nor. Mrs. Leftridge Jr. was a'l– sisted with the refreshments b:r Mesdames James Heffner, R. M. Leggroan and E. Jackson. A number of out-of-town gifts and local ones were a great sur– prise to the honorees. Turkey Dinner Served Pre-nuptial courtesies included: the sumptious turkey dinner giv– en by Beta Iota Chapter, Iota Phi Lambda sorority, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilson. ~ORTLAND CHALLENGER Page Three Speakers to l(iew Colleges Deny Race Dias world RelatJons Three Oregon colleges have re- Ernest Baker, president, and Joe A forum, entitled, '·Is the u. s. plied to a letter from Dave Robin- Miller, trustee, said the local Fulfilling Its Obligations in Inter- son, chairman of the governor's prided itself on having "one of advisory committee on discrim- the most democratic systems for national Relations?", sponsored ination, requiring information on hiring on the coast." by the youth division of the discrimination in Oregon college Hughes Memorial M et h o d is t church at the Williams Avenue YWCA, Sunday, April 19, at 6 p.m. Five speakers will briefly out– line individual views on the sub– ject after which they will question each other. Questions from the audience will also be invited. Speakers will be Carlos Ogimi, Reed college; Ephraim Layodc, University of Portland; Gerhardt Wendell, Reed college; and John Paul Jones, Lewis and Clark Col– lege. Moderator will be Gad Lowy of Reed college. fraternities and sororities. The three colleges, Eastern Ore– gon College of Education, South– ern Oregon College of Education and the University of Oregon Medical school, declared there is no discrimination being practiced by students or faculty, Robinson said. Union Lacks Negroes In another phase of the com– mittee meeting, members heard 100 PATTERNS~ 1952 ALLPAPER 20c to 40c PER ROLL {:r ALSO LARGEST SELECTION OF !953 WALLPAPER IN THE WEST . ·. ENRYBLACI 27 S. W. F'u-st Ave, PORTLA.'~D • Open tiU 8 p.m. ~tAT WALL PAINT $2.75 GAL. * FLOOR 'AI"'T $3.65 *ENAMEL $3.65,$4.95GAL •<"TSIDE WHITE $2.95. $3.95. $4.95 GAL two officials of the Portland .--------------.. Longshoremen's union explain SPECIAL that there is no discrimination against Negroes in the local. USED RECORDS 15c The bride, given in ntarriage by Rev. J. D. Leftridge, wore a Forst– mann's dual toned petit point worsted suit in blue. Her small white hat was studded in bril– liants. She wore white gloves and black patent leather pumps and carried a matching bag enhanced by a catalya orchid. Mrs. John A. Leftridge Jr., her mother's only attendant, wore a Van Houten form-fitting suit in grey and off the face blue milan straw. Her corsage was of pale pink carna– tions. The pre-bridal cake decorated ia I M t w· 1 the sorority's colors and emblem, as er InS OW was a point of interest. Cover.; were placed for sixteen. Mr. and First in Contest The committee had invited spokesmen of the union to explain why there are no Negroes in the local. Two officers of the union, 8 for $1.00 Melody Amusement Record Shop Honored with Reception Theodore Ingersoll Jr. was best man for his uncle. A wedding breakfast followed at the home of the senior Left– ridges, 52 N.E. Sacramento street. Covers were placed for fourteer.. Off immediately via motor to St. Martins Springs, Carson City. Wn., the happy couple returned next week-end to be honored with a reception Easter Sunday evening at the home in Irving– ton. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Left- Mrs. James Heffner, 5124 N.E. Davis street, were hosts for a three-course dinner. The Bethelite club's meeting March 23rd at the J. W. Inger– soll's, 3384 S.E. Woodward street, with Mrs. Ingersoll and Mrs. C. E. Ivey as co-hostesses. had a fes– tive air and provided opportunity for surprise gifts of beautiful sil– ver for the bride and groom-to-be. Mrs. Albert Morton's, Mary Al– exander, herself a recent bride, beautifully appointed luncheon for sixteen guests was another opportunity for complimentary gifts. New UL Officers Elected In Seattle Local Branch SEATTLE, Wn., April 3 (Spe- for 1953 are Charles Winston, cial)-The election of W. Virgil first vice president; Joseph E. Smith, assistant superintendent Gandy, second vice president; of Seattle public schools, as presi- Mrs. W. B. Foster, secretary, and dent of the Seattle Urban league Chris Dariotis, treasurer. was announced at the league's New directors include: Helen 22nd annual meeting held here Carnes, George W. Coplen, Mrs. last week at Norway center. B. J. Burnett, Russell S. Gideon Julius A. Thomas, director of and Patrick Francis. industrial relations for the Na– tional Urban league, told 400 members of the Seattle league at the meeting that job openings for trained Negro workers are in– creasing steadily. Thomas said that non-whites must begin to qualify themselves for professional and industrial jobs which formerly were closed to them. Luncheon Party Held for Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Cornell McDo ug– ald gave a surprise luncheon r.or their daughter, LaVerne Sunday, April 12, at their home, ~16 NE Clackamas street. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Herndon Some Jobs Lacking were co-host and hostess. "With the growing reduction Earlier in the day another sur- of discrimination by employers, prise party had been given for the problem of finding trained Miss McDougald by one of her workers is now becoming our school mates with other school chief concern," stated the iqdus- mates present. trial relations director. Friday evening, April 10, Miss Discrimination is being reduced McDougald attended her first in many industrial and public dance at the Masonic Temple. The agencies in King county, accord- dance was given by the Billings– ing to Lewis G. Watts, executive ley Dance Studio. One of their secretary of the Seattle Urban pupils invited Miss McDougald. league. Watts said ,however, that Guests at the home luncheon as yet no Negroes are employed were: the Misses Rachelle and in banking or lumbering jobs in Melva Jean Dawson, Ester Marie the area. Fuller, Nathalie Williams, Alcena Other new officers of the league Caldwell and Gloria Smith. WANTED! Advertising,Salesmen Full or Part Time Tum that time on your hands into money. Grow with a growing en– terprise. Portland Challenger PHONE MU 4092 for INTERVIEW Master Arthur Winslow won first prize in the Excelsior-spon– sored ticket-selling baby contest last Sunday. He is the son Jf Mr. and Mrs. Art Winslow, 524 NE Roselawn street. Miss Rita Sharon Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lon– nie Harris, 2323 NE Rodney ave– nue, took second place. Other contestants included: Miss Debra Reynolds and Greg– gory Watson. President of the Excelsior club is Mrs. Winslow. Judges of the contest were Mrs. Thelma Unthank and Mrs. U. G. Plummer. Guests included Mrs. Jacqueline Williams and Mrs. Lawrence Campbell, Jr. Tea and cookies were served. Ex-Oregon Guard nks With Cards Emmett Williams, standout guard for University of Oregon's grid team during the 1952 coast conference football wars, signed a contract last week to play pro– fessional football with the Chi– cago Cardinals. The Chicago-reared Williams made the United Press coast con– ference all-star team: His lineback play also earned him first team recognition on numerous all-op– ponent elevens. Williams graduated from Ore– gon last week with a B. S. degree in health education and is cur– rently engaged in master's work. Complimentls uf Keystone Investment Co. 1453 N. Williams Ave. MR. and MRS. Dresser 1\firror bookcase headboard Bedframe Coil Springs and Cotton Mattress all 139-95 Cohn Bros. Furniture 1831 NE Union GA 1257 Friends Honor Mrs. G. McCoy Fourteen g irls we re present at the spacious ho.me of Mrs. Allie Jacobson in honor of Mrs. Gladys McCoy. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Ruth Spencer and Mrs. Allie Ja– cobson. The honored guest received nu– merous attractive gifts for the baby-to-be. Among the guests were Messrs. Rosalie Batiste, Myrtle White, Bobbie Nunn, Andrew Gay, Ruth Holley, Mercedes Diez, Lilly Evans, Gladys Lewis, Libby An– derson, Johnnie Mackie and Joy Brock. The shower was given Sunday afternoon, March 29. FOR SALE-Four room house. Utility and bathroom, hard– wood floors, oil furnace, fire– place, double garage. FHA dp– proved appraisal $6500. $1300 down. Call GA 0632, 810 NE Summer street. Open for in- spection. Homemade * Pies * Cakes *Cookies Sale Sponsored by the CO-OPERATIVE CLUB Saturday, May 2 12 Till 8 p.m. Williams Ave. YWCA Williams Ave. and Tillamook 2713 N Williams TR 4574 Staffed to Meet Porlland Needs Mrs. Beatrice Reed Mrs. Reed, a member of Colonial's staff, personifies the efficient, understandin~ service offered by the mor- tuary to its patrons. This service has attracted thou– sands of Portland fanlllies . . . one of the reasons Colo– nial can offer so much for so little in cost Worth W. Caldwell Sandy Blvd. at 14th EA 4111 Here in Pacific Powerland ••• Reddy Kilowatt's Electric Service is TODAY'S BIGGEST BARGAIN! PACIFIC POWER & LIGHT