BRIEFS "In My Opinion" column is a column for the thoughts of people with opinions of their own. They are not opinionated by the Editor and are not necessarily the views of this paper, or Editor. If you want to write and think for yourself, we will be glad to express in print YOUR OP,INION. It is interesting and we all may learn something from one another. This is a blanket invitation although we must confess that limited space will not permit all editorials to be printed the same time, but send it in when you write it and we will file it for some date. If we have asked you to write, it was made in good faith. No material will be returned, unless accompanied by a self-adressed, stamped envelope.-Editors Note. * * * The average grade comoleted in school by white young people (20 to 24 years of age) is 11.7. In other words the high school graduate is ·almost an average for white youth. The average grade completed in school for Negro youth (20 to 24 years of age) is 7.4. In other words the 8th grade graduate is almost an average for Colored youth. The Negro rural child in the South has poorer school buildings and shorter terms, and usually is not provided with transportation facilities, such as school buses to consolidated schools. In the recent survey entitled THESE MY BRETHREN which is being distributed for 40 cents a copy by the Rural Department, Drew Seminary, Madison, New ] ersey, it was shown that the distance to a high school from the average Negro home was 12.7 miles. This is a long road if school busses are not provided. The juke joint is only four miles a,way. A tavern is only 7.6 miles from the average Negro rural home. These facts are a challenge to our churches and to our country. MORGANS DIVORCED In a recent divorce case of Morgan vs. Morgan, through the advice of their respective attorneys it was agreed with Charles and Hazel that the decree would be granted by default. Mr. Morgan appeared in court represented by U. G. Plummer. He is traveling supervisor for Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters for Pullman Co. Drop In At the RED FRONT CAFE Under Personal Supervision of SIMON HOLLOWAY EPPS 1813 N. Williams MUrdock 9673 PEOPLE IN THE NEVilS By Ann Morrison The birthday party for Horton Davis was a very beautiful affair for men only, January 18th. Refreshments and Virginia baked ham, with all the trimminsg wa.s served buffet style. Songs of cheer for the occasion was offered by Bob Hayward and Earl Wright, with others helping in songs they knew. Attending party were Louis ] ohnson, Sam Blanchard, Mack Murphy, T. S. Harris and Oliver E. Smith. * * * It is with profund regret that·this page report the passing of Mrs. Darnita Atkins, wife of V. W. Atkins, and expresses the the sympathy of their friends. * * * Mr. William Davis arrived home from Chicago with a new bride. Mrs. Davis was here last summer as a house guest of Mrs. Ella Smith of S. E. Frances Street. * * * The Plummers (both families) have returned home after spending the holidays in Kansas City with friends an·d relatives. Herman said they had a wonderful trip, and reminds us that the Portland Branch NA.ACP meets every third Sunday in each month. We pass that on to you. Please mark your calendars. * * * New Northwest Lodge 2554 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, meets every first Tuesday at Prince ·Hall at 8 p.m. * * * The Stewardess Board No. 2 of Zion AME church met at the home of Mrs. Lillard Evans Monday, ] an. 8th. The ANTIQUE COLLECTORS' EXHIBIT The women's organizations of St. Philip's Episcopal Church are holding an Antique Collectors' Show at the parish hall, corner of N. E. Knott and Rodney Sts., on Sunday, February 4, from 1:00 until 5:30p.m. This exhibit will feature many heirlooms of Portland families, including glass, china, jewelry, linen and many other authentic pieces of by-gone days. Mrs. Lulu Perry Gunderson, the outstanding dealer of the Northwest, and a foremost authority on antiques will be present to identify the articles with their correct names, periods and general information and to answer questions. Mrs. Mary Fuller will serve tea throughout the afternoon, using an antique samovar. The show is open to the public, both for exhibiting articles and attendance. Registration fee for the exhibits is fifty cents, covering admission also. Articles may be brought to the parish hall from 9:00 a.m., day of the showing. Anyone wishing to place articles on exhibit may contact Mrs. A. Britton, exhibit chairman, by calling Webster 2781, Mrs. E. E. Cornelius, Garfield 2370, or Mrs. Ida McClendon, Murdock 3918. Early registration is desirable. Houshold Ruth No. 844 had installation of officers ] an. 9th at Prince hall. The officers are: Clara Triplett MNG· Savanah Clark, RNG; Erma Hepburn: Treasurer; ]olinnie Mae Evans WR· Hattie Jones, NG; Laura Martin, 'c; AI: berta Randolph, PMNG and ] osephine Morison Counsilor. topic of discussion was "Women of the ,------------------ Bible" and the subject was Esther, lead by Mrs. Irene Burgess. Radio and Stage Appearances The Harmonizing 5 Gospel Singers L. C. Ellison, Director and Manager 938 N. Cook St. TR. 8162 Keystone Investment Co. 1453 N. Williams Ave. Keystone Cafe 1461 N. Williams Ave. Jackies Cafe Good Eats MISS ORA LEE MARTIN, Manager 37 N. E. Weidler St. \
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