. . ~~~~~- ~ - ~ ""'-: ~'\.\\\\\liill/'1~~/, </;' /;.---__.., _ fBishopNoahH.WilliamsSoundsGavel ~- ~0~~-:U:t:•d{;t~ ~J"-rJ!:tld.... On 50th AME Puget Sound Conference: -~:_ _- ~~--~~~---::~-=~-~..-;_- - -- ~.&., Rev.HayesRetumstolstAMEChurch ·-··-- =~·71--A~.fpn/ieiE11i7'1J~We •• ~~.-ll1/il~ 1/e..rhlc/.~~ Th~YF=: !~!~~~s~n of :~OBo:a~; a~!:::~i!~;~ ~~:~ ~ (.;/';/" :J J't: 'r1 r• r 4 VJ'ft "rW'rt the Puget Sound Conference of the River." The main address was deAfrican Methodist E pi s c op a 1 livered by Dr. Charles T. Battin, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1941 Church, convened at Allen A.M.E. Professor of Economice, College Vol. 21, No. 32 PRICE: 5c Per Copy Church, Tacoma, Washington, of Puget Sound, who spoke on =============================~======~=====~=============================~ August 20-24. Rt. Rev. Noah W. "Self Help and Race Leadership.'' Dr. William J. Thompkins Scores Discrimination In National Defense K. C. NAACP Asks Mo. Governor Stop I Police Brutality Our Defense Chest Leading Citizens . How the Greater seattle De- Confer In Olympia fense Chest fits into the picture in By J. A. (Jack) Johnson KANSAS CITY, Mo.-To urge On a speaking tour that includes remedies for the outbreak of potlle largest cities on the Pacific lice brutalities against Negroes OLYMPIA, Wash., Aug. 24-A delegation of leading citizens, Rev. F. W. Penick, Rev. John R. Harris of Seattle, Rev. E. B. Reed of Coast and the middle west, Dr. I here, a delegation, headed by ofWilliam J. Thompkins, Recorder of 1 ficers of the local branch of the this community was outlined yes-· terday by R. Kline Hillman, c·hairman of the biggest drive in local history to be held Oct. 27 to Nov. 7. Spokane, Messrs. B. E. Squires, Nati<>nally, 285 drives are regisExecutive Secretary Seattle Urban Deeds for the District of Colum- NAACP, visited Missouri Governbia, and President of the National lor, Forrest Donnell, Friday, Aug- some necessary, some not. Local Colored Democratic Association ust 22. citizens called in by Mayor Earl Inc. of America, was a four day Millikin to discuss the multiplicity I Public opinion here is aroused visitor in Seattle this week, to 1 of the drives, voted to adopt the · over the latest case which involvpersonally investigate discriminaGreater Seattle Defense Chest. ed the shooting in the back of a tion against Negroes in National The Greater Seattle Defense Defense. While here, Dr. Thomp- Neg.ro by a police officer resulting Chest will combine in as few anin the suspension of one and the kins addressed the Young Men's nual campaigns as possible, apDemocratic Club at the Forty and possible indictment of two others proved money-raising drives for I for manslaughter. Eight Club during its noon day continuous welfare services vital luncheon, the Industrial Section of At the request of the branch to this community and for Seatthe Building Service Employees In- I the national office of the NAACP tie's and King County's share of ternational Union Local No. 6, a sent a telegram to Governod Don- national and local defense and war capacity mixed audience at the I nell urging his sympathetic ·con- relief. Eagles Auditorium and delivered a DR. WILLIAM J. THOMPKINS sideration of the facts to be pre- As it was phrased: "All t t. KMO t sented by the delegation and radio address over s a wn - a lowed to dictate to the govern- begs in one ask-it." Tacoma. In these addresses Dr. ment as to how it spends the tax- pointing out that these abuses and Goal of the Greater Seattle DeThompl(ins stressed the fact that payer's money. Unions that dis- discrimination in defense i~nd::~ fense Chest has not been set. It discrimination against Negroes criminate because of race or color tries are causing unrest will be determined by the number d fl ant state and the country. t has become so open an agr are as bad as :Hitler himself, and I of approved organizations admi - tered with the state department, our League, Prentis I. Frazier, special representative of King County Colored Republican Club, Mr. R. Smith, business executive, and E. I. R o b i n son, publisher of the Northwest Enterprise, all of Seattle, were visitors in Olympia to-1 day. The presence of Rev.E. B. Reed of Spokane, indicated the conference was not of a local nature. The broad smiles on the conferees as they left the governor's chambers, were mute evidence of a favorable interview. The hurried departure of the delegates and their regret time prevented interviews, left no doubt that pressing Seattle supper engagements might add to the high way funds. that President Roosevelt orl. June pray God, the time will come when ted to the combined drive. Refuses Back Seat 15th issued a statement to the na- that type of union will be banished National Bodies Back Included in the Greater Seattle tion condemning such practice and from the face of the earth.'' Dr. Defense Chest to date are the fol- Ej.ected By Driver demanding that it come to an end. '.rhompkins held conferences with: NAACP Probe lowing: He said that he would personally Mayor Earl Millikin, Assistant ----- 1. The United Service Organiza- NEW YORK- Because he rereport his findings to the Presi- District Attorney Gerald Shucklin, NEW YORK-Backing up the tion, or "USO." These are six big fused to give up his non-reserved dent upon his return to Washing- Howard J. Thompson, Chairman of NAACP request for a civilian- national organizations assigned by seat in the front of a Quaker City ton. the King County Democratic Cen- military board to investigate the the government to provide recrea- bus to a white passenger, Charles Upon being told that the Boeing I tral Committee, Hans Johnson, military police situation in army tion and entertainment in big cen- Ed ward s, member of the New Airplane Co. of Seattle employed Chairman of the King County camps, George Gordon Battle, co- ters now being built by the gov- 1 York Youth Council No. 1 of the fourteen thousand men, not one of' Democratic Central Committee, chairman of the Council Against ernment near big cantonments. NAACP, was forcibly ejected by whom was a Negro, he said, "Such Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Boettiger, Intolerance ~ America, sent let- 2. The Community Fund and its the driver and a bus dispatcher at a condition is a disgrace to Amer- Mrs. Janet Testue, Democratic ters affirming their stand to Pres- 38 member agencies. The Com- the Quaker City terminal here ica and American ideals, that we National Committee Women of ident Roosevelt, Secretary of War munity Fund total budget will re- August 18. The driver has been arshould contact our Senators and Washington and Post Master Fish- Stimson, and Brigadier-General main about the same as last year. rested and trial set for Monday, cuhgtu;s~meYI, conhnualiy contad bum of Pierce County William C. Rose. 3. The Deft-.l;;c Committee of August 26. them, every day if necessary, since To these leaders he said, "Ne- The NAACP request was also the Welfare Council, charged with Edwards was returning on a all funds appropriated for defense groes are not saboteurs. They love 1 endorsed by the Non-Sectarian the responsibility of coordinating round-trip ticket to camden, New in this state came through their America, they have fought and Anti-Nazi League whose board of all health, social welfaTe and re- Jersey, where he is employed in a recommendation. Being told that died for America, they will do so direct<>rs chairman, James H. creational facilities for defense shipyard. He had no reservation, the Aeronautical Mechanics Union again and gain if necessary; why Sheldon, sent a telegram to Gen- needs in this emergency. but he was informed by the ticket Local 751 which furnishes labor can't they work here? Pledges of eral George Marshall, Army Chief- agent, 15 minutes before the bus Wiliams, Presiding Bishop, headed Professor Battin paid a very high the conclave. Rev. C. B. Clements, tribute to race culture and proPresiding Elders, Rev. D. C. gress. Stephenson, Pastor of the Host Rev. Stephenson Honored Church. The Puget Sound Confer- He paid a higher tribute to Rev. MRS. MARY M. DUNCAN D. C. Stephenson, Pastor Host, a student at the College of Puget Sound, elected President of his class, and winner of several trophies (never able to take any of them out of the school) in oratory and debate in college. However, on this occassion, Professor Battin, out of deep, sincere regard for one striving for the top rounds of the ladder of success, presented to Rev. Stephenson, amid loud ovation, a gold trophy mounted on bronze. Bishop and Mrs. Williams received hearty applause when presented. Closing remarks by Pastor Host in which he extended his personal greetinbs of welcome to all delegates and visitors. Refreshments followed in the Social Hall of the Church, supervised by Mrs. Stephenson. The Conference officially opened Wednesday at 11 a. m. Rev. S. J. Holly preached the annual sermon, subject, "My Word Is Truth." Holy C::ommunion administered by Bishop Williams. Organization of Conference. Rev. L. R. Hayes, Seattle, named Finance Chairman. Rev. H. E. Wilence comprises the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and parts of British Columbia. A hearty welcome awaited representatives and delegates from the sixteen churches and miSSions, which make up this district, when members on the reception commit- son, Vancouver, B. C., Resolutions, tee met trains and assisted Rev. chairman Rev. B. C. Allen, Portand Mrs. Stephenson, in getting land Conference Secretary and delegates to the places they'd been Mrs. Helen Armstrong Williams, assigned. (Tacoma was extra-ordi- Secretary to the Bishop. Pastors narily hospitable, cooperative and reports disclosed in most instances courteous to the large number of gr.eat gains financially and numvisitors in the city during the, encally. week.) j Annual Sermon The first day closed with the Bishops' Reception annual Missionary Sermon preachTuesday evening amid the beau- ed by Rev. L. S. McNeil, subject, ty and fragrance of seasonal flow- "Where Art Thou.'' Soloist for the ers and green palrn branches nod- service was' Mrs. Edni Moore,~- ing their approval, a mass of hu- "Golden Bells Ringing" and Mrs. manity filled Allen Chapel for the Agnes McNeil, "Open the Gates welcome program and reception of the Temple." Thursday ses~?ions for Bishop and Mrs. Williams. Mrs. included an enthusiastic rally for J. L. Beck, in a most charming We s t e r n University, Quindara, for the Boeing Company refused to cooperation were readily given by of-Staff, protesting segregation JUST TO admit Negroes into membership, I these leaders to join in his crusade and the recent race friction in manner, served as Mistress of Cer- Kansas, and Douglass Hospital, was to leave, that he could take emonies for the most interesting Kansas City, Mo. Rev. L. R. Hayes ~y available .seat. At about two and inspirational welcomes in the gave a fine informative address he said, "No union should be al- (Continued on Page Three) army camps. REMIND .YOU NAACP Scores Ft. Bragg Failure To Punish M.P.'s Who Insulted Soldiers By E. I. R. L. Cooper Claims Neg. Demos Snubbed When your boy comes home from the army bringing with him The principles of democracy are !his new learned table manners, be NEW YORK- Leveling critic-, who had a hand in the round-up ism at Fort Bragg authorities, the disarming, and insulting of NeNational Association for 'the Ad- groes on the night of August 6, vancement of Colored People drew have not been punished. not built upon narrow foundations. wise: Also, the sponsors of the meet- Pass the "side arms" please, he ing for a leading democrat would wishes sugar and cream. not have ignored the first colored 1 "Butts" is what is left. "Greens" democratic organization of the is vegetables of a leafy nature. a parallel between the case of a The NAACP stated that if such northern white draftee who was drastic punishment can be mated Pacific Northwest, and a member "Slum." English stew. "S.O.S." out to a soldier for not eleaning who has been active in the party is his cuss word for beef on toast. his quarters and for "spitting on longer than any other race man in "What are you waiting for, the the floor," Fort Bragg authorities this section, if the spirit of Amer- floor show," is a remark for those should be made to explain their icanism had prevailed. who linger about the dining room failure to prosecute the soldiers, It is that a man travelled from after all have finished. sentenced to 10 years and nine months at hard labor for refusing to clean his quarters, and the case of the military police there who bullied and insulted Negro soldiers and officers after shooting of a Negro private and a white sergeant, August 6. Sergeant Russell Owens was acquitted last week for the shooting of Private Ned Turman in the fracas on a bus bound for the camp. Acquittal came from General Court from which there is no appeal. Other military policemen and white soldiers at the camp, who swore at, bullied, and inflicted I W~ingt~n :o . Se~ttle to speak Do you know that our own Dean unnecessary indignities on fellow I agamst discrimi~abon,. when ~e Dixon's work with the NBC Symsoldiers and superior officers. very same committee did very bit- phony Orchestra and as guest conin the South. would not have attended, and the Gene Krupa boasts a Race trumpThis is further evidence, said terly snub and disc rim in a t e ductor of the Philharmonic Symthe Association, that routine army against some of our best citizens. phony out-door conc·erts unbars procedure is not satisfactory or Had it not been for the members the doors in the music world; that sufficient to deal with the condi- of the opposite party, the meeting the outstanding band of Benny tions arising from the conflict be- would not have been a success. Goodman has four Negro artists; tween colored soldiers and preju- Had the Mayor known it was to that Charlie Barnett's vocalist and diced military and civil authorities be a discriminatory meeting he\ trumpeter are Race members; and -------------- - county clerk would not have sub- eter. Liquor Trials Go To Police Court I Signal Corps Seeks Trained Young Men scribed to the fund. The public Don't you know that Catholics, would not have tolerated it. Negroes and Jews will some day May we henceforth divert our teach the United States the meanefforts to channels more construe- ing of true democracy? W m. F. Devin, Judge Admiral Gregory, retired, chairman of the State Liquor Control Board, moves to try all future liquor cases before Police Judge William F. Devin instead of in a WASHINGTON, D. C.- From the War Department the NAACP learned last week that the signal corps is recuiting civilians with certain qualifications for second lieu tenants. tive. Louis Cooper NAACP Wants Negro On Morale Staff Justice Court. He hopes to bring Applicants must have a college order out of chaos, to improve the degree in electrical engineering administration of the law. with a specialty in radio communNEW YORK-With the appointment of Frederick H. Osborn to be brigadier-general and in charge of the Army's moral division last week, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People made inquiries of the new morale chief if he would appoint a Negro on his staff, takThe plan is favored by Mayor Millikin and some of the city councilmen. An ordinance is being prepared to effect lhe change. As mayor, Governor Arthur B. Langlie favored the plan. Certainly it would prove advantageous to the city budget which never knows which way is is going, said an official. ication or they must be electonic physicists. They must be unmarried, without dependents, between 21 and able to met the physical requirements. Applications should be made by ing the position of that recent outletter to the Chief of the Signal burst in Fort Bragg, N. C., and in Corps, Washington, D. C., giving 1 Arkansas indicate the low morale name, address, age, technical qual- in army camps and point to the ifications and experience. necessity for immediate and symBecause it would decrease King The NAACP is urging its The Rae~:! draftees were almost unanimous in expressing a desire to remain in the army full 18 months? Flash: Raise in price of women's dresses foreseen. We protest. Woman may be forced to further shorten her dress to balance her budget. What was th-ought to be a dove of peace was seen hovering over the Pacific, seeking some place to land. Charles R. Mathis Ends Vacation Au Revoir was said to Charles Robert Mathis who has returned to his studies in the University of California, after a brief visit at home with his parents, Mr. and mmutes before the bus was to pull! history of this conference. Allen on "State of the Church." Mrs. out, Edwards got on and took a choir augmented the program with Agnes McNeil enlivened and in vacant seat near the front. Im- an opening number, "All Hail the several instances during this sesmediately the diiver told him to Power of Jesus Name." Prayer by sion electrified her hearers with move back, that a white passenger Rev. C. B. Clements; National An- her melodious voice and the manwas entitled to that seat. Edwards them followed by Negro Anthem, ipulation of the ivories. Rev. L. R. protested that the seat was not led by Mrs. E. E. Elmore; address Hayes, preached the annual edureserved and that he did not in- by Mayor Harry P. Cain, in which cational sermon in which he entend to move. he emphasized these words: jected niuch food for thought. FriThe drive~ told Edwards that he 1 "What are we fighting for?" day's session had in the offing one would put him off the bus and fol-'The house rang with applause of the finest contributions to the lowed the statement by forcibly when dainty little Sharon Brad- conference, a gripping address on ejecting him with the assistance of shaw sang, "God Bless America.'' "State of the Country" delivered the dispatcher. Edwards' jacket Brief address of welcome from by Rev. B. C. Allen, Bethel Church, was torn and several passengers Business, Fraternal and Profes- Portland. remonstrated with the bus driver. sional by Mr. James R. Greenlee, Missionary Society Edwards' formal complaint for assault led to the arrest of the driver. John V. Taylor, Arthur L. Hayes, The Women's Mite Missionary Rev. E. B. WiLson, Fred U. Har- Society held sway through the afris, Lyle C. Smith, Dr. L. C. Bowl- ternoon, theme ,"Love.'' Mrs. Bering, J. A. G. Washington, Sgt. U. nice Allen, Conference Branch G. Williams, Dr. L. S. Whetstone, president, with her usual charm interspersed were solos by Mrs. R. (Continued on Page> Two) ''Tuxedo Junction" l{ing At Senator Ball Room Sept. 29 ~acial Pu.rity, N~zi Superiority Pure Whitewash Says Anthropologist WILLIAMSTOWN, Ma.<Js- The that the Nazi government puts its idea of a pure master race upon finger on a weak spot in our nawhich Hitler bases his claim to tional armor when it boasts that in German superiority is "pure white- our country with so many racial wash," Miss Ruth Benedict, Col- and social tensions it can easily umbia university anthropologist forment revolution and that theresaid. fore it need never fear danger "The Germans themselves are a from America. mixed race," she told delegates to 'The answer we Americans must the Williamstown Institute of Hu- give is not 'All is well.' The anman Relations considering the sub- swer that will make A m e ri c a ject, "Cultural Diversity: Amer- strong is a much humbler one. It ica's Strength.'' is: "We know our weaknesses. "Every people who have built They have been due to folly. But impressive civilizations in any our strength, however, we have country in the world have been botc·hed it in the past, is well drawn from diverse breeds," de- fO'Unded, and your strength is clared the scientist. built upon quicksand.'' ERSKINE HAWKINS, famous I Asserting that the Nazi philos-l "Our resolution today must be . creator of "Tuxedo Junction" and ophy says strength lies only in the that we in America shall fullfil! his Orchestra will be featured at unity of one blood and one culture, the conditions under which our the Senator Ball Room, Monday she continued: cultural diversity becomes cultural night, September 29. Special ar- "It is this Hitlerite philosophy strength. We must work in season rangements have been made to which throws down the challenge and out of season that discriminagive autograph hounds an oppor- to us today and rouses us all to tions against minorities shall be tunity to track down the popular take stock of our situation in that opportunity- opportunity for maestro. America. repealed and done away with, and Not "All Is Well." jobs, for education, for health, for County's revenue, County Com- branches to circulate this informmissioner brands the move politic- I ation in their communities so that al. qualified Negroes may apply. pathetic treatment of the situation. Buy Defense Bonds Mrs. Charles Mathis, sisters June If y-our paper fails to reach you, and Virginia and other relatives I you probably have failed to renew and friends. your subscription. "We know we can not say that housing, for the best employment all is well in our racial relations of talents~hall be open to all citinside America. We must agree izens."
t PAGE TWO THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1941 COMING EVENTS: E THE NORTHWESI' ENTERPRISE ESTABLH3HED 1920 Published Every Friday by Edward I. Robinson, Editor-Publisher Official Publication of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. in the Northwest Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porter.s Church News First A. M. E. Church, Rev. L. R. Hayes, Pastor. 9:30 a. m. Sunday school; n a. m., preaching; 6:30p.m. ACE League; 7:30p.m. KINE HAWKINS, SEPT. 29 Negro Churches Here's More About A.M. E. Conference According to returns received (Cont!nuea !rom Page One) by the Bureau of the Census, there and poise highlighted the Mission- son, Vancouver, B. C.; Miss Milwere 256 religious bodies in the ary Day with her annual address, dred M u I d row, Evangelist, to United states in 1936. Of the total brim full of love, hope and charity. Butte and Anaconda, Montana; somewhat expressive By Harold Holifield number of religious bodies, 33 re- Mrs. Callie B. Matthews, Tacoma, Mrs. Mayme Roberts, Ellensburg Tragedy ... The pastor and Sunday school ported no white churches and 25 gave the welcome address. Re- and Roslin and P. D. Duhart to preaching. Entered at the Postoffice, Seattle, Wn., as Second Class Matter Office: 306 12th Avenue South, Phene CA. 9779, P. 0. Box 1873 superintendent attended the Puget white bodies made returns for one sponse by Mrs. Agnes McNeil, MI'ssoula. He was just a little fellow, sort Spokane. Mrs. Della Woods, Yak- Conference Branch Officers are of low slung and stockily built. He Subscription Rates: By Mall in advance: One year, $2.00; months, $1-.25; Three months, 75c Six Sound Conference at Tacoma. All or more Negro churches. l·ma, gave a statistical and finan- Mrs. Bernice A 11 e n, President,· had a kind of wistful look in his classes were held in the main audi- Among the 33 wholly Negro detorium unaer direction of acting- nominations, the following were cial report for the Young People's Mrs. Mrs. E. J. Hayes, First Vice; eye and when you looked at him Deadline for News: Tues. Noon; for Adv_erti.Sing: Wed. Noon Advertising Rates Upon Application 1ams. of Relig.ous Bodies: Christ's Sane- I s.uperintendent, Dr. Arthur Will- not includtd in the 1926 .census Department. A trio--"! Would Be Mrs. Irine Clements, Second Vice; he would bark, then run away a · True," .by three little brothers, Mrs. Catherine Stephenson, Re- little bit, then turn around and The superintendent of the kin- tified Holy Church Colored; Fire Phillip, Greary and Carves Gayton cording Secretary; Mrs. Callie B. bark again. He was covered by a ·-------------------------------' dergarten is vacationing in Color- Baptized Holiness Church of God of Seattle. A most complete review Mathews, Corresponding Sec'y; I shaggy coating of blackish hair S. T. McCants, Associate Editor and Advertising Manager Let's Not Be Touchy Y. W. C. A. Notes ado. of the Americas; House of God, of the book "Through Thagedy to Mrs. Liza McCabe, Statistical blended with a little gray and Holy Church of the Living God, Triumph" was given by Rev. B. C. Sec'y; Mrs. Mayme Rober t s, brown around the mouth. He wasBy-R-ut_h_T_a-ylor The Committee of Management Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple. the Pillar and Ground of Truth Allen. A magnificent candle light Treasurer; Mrs. M. Duncan, Sec.- n't a pure bred dog, but was just will meet Friday, September ·5, 16 and E. Fir j House of Prayer for All People·,' service, conducted by Mrs. Emma Treas.; Sarah E. Tanner, Fund; a mutt, a mongrel. He liked to In the heat of crisis, strain and 1 d ft · at the Branch at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Bishop Morris, Pastor 1 House of the Lord,· Kodesh Church Hayes, first vice-president, climax- Fannie Johnson Parent of Body Pay an was 0 en seen runnmg excitement under which we are all ' 'th th !'ttl bl k d 0 r . t d t b Virginia Gayton, chairman. The special meetings are con- of Immanuel; The Latter House of ed this program. Report of confer- Contingent; Mrs. Della Woods, Y. WI ano er 1 e ac og. ne 1vmg o ay, empers are ecom- t' . . d f' ·t 1 ·th han B h S t Mrs Kath P. D.·, an'"' Mrs. Edna Moore, Quad day, about a week ago, he saw a ing frayed and nerves jangled. we Mrs. Fredrosa Anderson,. presi- mumg m e illl e Y Wl a c ge the Lord, Apostolic Faith; Nation- ence ranc ecre ary, · - u in speakers every night except al David Spiritual Temp 1 e of erine Stephenson, disclosed the Travel Fund. doughnut shaped object rolling are getting touchy and upset, dent of the Business and Indus- down East Thomas Street. He quick to take offense, unreasoning trial Girls Club at the Branch, en- Saturday . t I d Christ Church Union; Triumph the amount of Sl,l83.53, missionary Visitors Take Bow liked to chase these doughnut Ann al t . t K 1 shaped objects and bark at them. l ·n our react 1 · 0 ns to the sun·plest I trained last Friday evening for Announcemen s were a so ma e Church and Kingdom of God in money for the conference year. I Prominent among the visitors things, seeing personal affronts Spirit Lake, Idaho, where sh~ at- for the u mee m~a 1 ~r- Christ; and United Holy Church I Rev. L. R. Hayes, Conference F_i- were Rev. F. D. Jordan, former He chased and barked at this one. and pre)'udices where none exist- tended the Northwest Busmess dale Church ~d Full s~~ ar ·1 of America, Incorporated. nancial Chairman reported the Dean of Western University, Pas- B t h d All day meetmg and bapbsmg ser- . amount of $2 371 54 raised this Sth d T L A 1 . u e slipped an the doughnut in short, we go around looking for and Industrial Conference August . d . No returns were rece1ved from ' · I tor of an own, OS nge es, shaped obJ'ect rolled over him. The 23 30 vice on Labor Day. Everbo Y 1s . conference j' L d f At h' trouble. - . the Afncan Orthodox Church of · Rev. ove an son o c ISon, doughnut shaped object was a tire Today I saw evidence of this in Girl Reserve advisors who will welcome. New York and the Free Church of Young People Lead I Kansas; Rev. A. H. ~~milton, Col- holding up the wheel of a laundry the hotel in which I live. One wo- work with .the department this CARD OF THANKS God in Christ, two wholly Negro The Young People's program I orado Conf.; Dr. Wilham Thomp- truck. The little dog ran screamman who has been there for years year will meet at the Branch Wed- William Woodward of Chicago, denominations which reported in Friday evening drew the largest son, Recorder of Deeds, Washing- ing to the comer where he lay and has begun to feel that each nesday morning, September 3, at I Ill. wishes to express his th.anks 1926. audience of the sessions. The Jun- ton, D. C.; Mrs. L. R. Smith, Evan-~ down in the middle of two intertime there is a trivial delay in the 10:30 a. m. and gratitude to the many fnends Four of the 25 primarily white ior Choir augmented a varied pro-' gelist of N. Y. City; Mrs. Lettie secting sidewalks. He kicked about mail or in the elevator service, it The Washington Oregon Neigh- of his brother, John Woodward, denominations, or denominations gram with litte Miss Betty Ann Polk of the Colorado Conf.; Mrs.j for a minute then lay still. Passeris because one of the men is a borhood Conference will meet in I who passed July 15, 1941, for their in part Negro, did not make any Stafford making the welcome ad- A. W. Green and Mrs. 0 · M., both I bys hardly glanced at the inert German and another Italian. She Seattle, Wash., Septembers 9 and many kindnesses. returns for Negro churches in dress. Sharon Bradshaw sang a of Kansas. Addresses and com- form lying there and later in the just knows they don't like her be- 10 at the central Association. This Especially do I wish to thank 1926, but reported one or more Ne- spiritual to the delight of all. ments by these leaders sensed the oay, a truck came and hauled cause she wears all of the Allied conference is for Board, staff, Puget Sound Lodge of Elks No. gro churches in 1936. These de- Blanche Graves gave a short talk. needs of the world. They were away the little body. That's all. buttons she can crowd on her ex- committe members, Girl Reserve 109, Exalted Ruler E. R. Chainey, nominations were the American Faye Hayes and her .brothers, L. prophetic in their utterances as to Qwertyulop pansive blouse. She has complete- advisors, Business and Industrial! the Rev. Fountain W. Penick, Miss Lutheran Church, the Apostolic R. Jr, rendered piano and vocal I what the churches might do to ly lost her sense of proportion and club girls,_ students, and all o.th~r I Empress. ~· Kreiser for her music, Episcopal Church (The Holy East- numbers. Jacquelin Gibson gave meet these needs. Mrs. Mary Fulis becoming such a bore that I membership group leaders. Prmci- the Raimer Apartments, the ern Catholic and Apostolic Ortho- the history of Marion Anderson. lilove of Portland, was in ~ttendeveryone dodges her-with the re- pal topics to be discussed will be, Northwest Enterprise, and the An- dox Church), the International Three Tacoma beauties rendered a ance to tell of the hardships ensuit she sees the entire place as a housing and the United Service gelus Mortuary for kind and ef- Church of the Foursquare Gospel, song a fitting climax for a very dured 50 years ago when she was habitation of spies. Organization's work in the defense ficient service. and the Northern Baptist Conven- fine program. Mrs. Helen Stafforo the first Delegate to the Puget My friend ,the German, is get-~ program. WH!iam Woodward tion. presented the program which was Sound Conference. ting touchy. He is becoming sullen Recent guests at the house have 3311 Vernon Ave. More than two.:thirds (68.1 per- arranged by Mrs. L. E. McCabe. Gifts were much in order for and uncooperative because he feels been: Miss Toddy Hamock, Yaki- Chicago, Ill. cent) of all Sunday school teach- Mrs. Mary M. Duncan, District Mrs. Helen Armstrong Williams, W h M . E d w· t d h I ted b League President offered timely Mrs. Catherine Stephenson, Mrs. he is a suspect. He doesn't think roa, as .; 1ss u ora m ers, Church of God in Chr•'st ers an sc o ars were repor y Bernice Allen, Mrs. Louise Tollivit fair, when, after all, he has been Washington, D. C.; and Mrs. Anna 23 rd East Madison the Negro Baptists. Following the remarks. B d C 't'zen for twenty years L Evans Anaconda Mont Negro Baptists were the African Saturday a caravan of 14 cars er, Mrs. Mary Fullilove, ishop a goo l I · • • · Rev. Van Goodlaw, Pastor I W'll' d R St h and · · st as ant· Naz' as anyone Methodist Episcopal Church and took the delegation on a sight- I lams an ev. ep enson, as IS JU l- 1 ~· G' } , D "II T Sunday School, 10 a. m.; Morn- M · t the conference, Church and indivelse. But because he feels people If S fl earn II ing worship, 11 a. ro. Y.P.W.W., the African Methodist Episcopal ~eeing tri~ terminating. o~ ~Jes - idual members paid tributes for doubt him, he won't s~y where he I 6:30 p. m.; Evangelistic Service, Z i on Church. Of the N e g r o llC Mt. Ramler for a picmc dmner loyal service rendered. Stands and gets gloomier and more 1 I churches with Sunday schools and basket lunch. Despite being . Accord~g to the figures releas- 8 p. m.; Every morning, prayer Much credit is due Rev. Step.hdlsagreeable each day. ed by Dollmger S. Roten, Quarter- at 10 a. m.; Every evening, prayer nearly two-thirds (64·3 percent) well clad, me thinks most every enson and his members for the The little Italian elevator boy is master, Lewis Ford Junior Activ- or 22•508 were in !'Ural areas and one in the party wished for their very fine way in which he enter- -.,;ompletely bewilder-ed- and there- ities fund shows a net cash bal- at ;~~0 J;r:· be any good thing 12,513 in urban areas. longies and red flannels up there tained the conference. H ih th M be h . among the clouds and .snow capfore surly. e ' as never ough of ance on hand of $10.69. From June come out of Nazareth? Come and em rs 1P Next issue of the Enterprise will himself as Italian, and certainly 30, 1940, to August 15, 1941, total , See. St. John 1:46. Revival started Negro Baptist churches made ped peaks. carry the address by Rev. B. C. • Sunday brought to a close one his particular brand of New York- receipts of the drill team amount1 · Monday night conducted by Na- returns for 3,782,464 members and Allen, "The State of the Country." of the roost harmonious conferese bears no trace of any origin 1 ed to $272.07, with total disburse1 tiona! Evangelist, Rev. E. E. accounted for more than two- ences in the history of p u g e t Also, mention will be made of the more foreign than Greenpoint. Up ments of $261.38. Cleaveland, Sister Cleaveland and thirds of all Negro church mem- Sound. A model Conference Sun- courtesies extended some of the to now his only interest in the The Drill Team budget for 1941- Sister Parker, Gospel Singers and bers. However, returns for the Af- day School was conducted at 9:15 Portland delegation. newspapers has been the account 42, provides for training and Musicians on Fire for God. Come rican Methodist Episcopal Church a. m. Rev. s. J. Holly served as I of what the Bvooklyn Dodgers did equipment for 3 majorettes and 4 that you may be blessed of the totaled 493,357 and those of the Supt. Mrs. Mary Duncan acted as Erskine Hawkins or did not do. But he is now build- additional members. New uniform Lord in these evil days. African Methodist Episcopal Zion Secretary, Bishop Williams award-. 1 C • S 29 ing up a resentment and an aloof- caps and transporation to 1942 A warm, hearty welcome awaits Church and .the Colored Methodist ed cash prizes to Miss Mildred 0m1ng, ept. . ness that will bear bad fruit. Encampment at Kelso, Washing- you. Episcopal Church 413,244 and M u 1 d r 0 w, and the Revs. L. s. What applies to these three peo- ton, are also being included. A CORRECTION 269,915 'respectively. Among the Montgomery and J. E. Roberts, I pie applies to groups all over this saving of approximately $50.00 In reporting the death of Mrs. ,l primarily whit~ denominations, the respectively for most money raised country. Whether minority of race, will be made by the elimination Lulu Merrill, last issue, only one Methodist Ep1scopal Church re- and largest attendance by classes. nationality, color, creed or class, of hall rent, according to Mr. . d - ·R. h I ported 193;761 members In Negro At 11 a. m. Bishop Williams, in a surv1vor was name , a son, 1c - they are getting more touchy. And James G1imes, manager of the a ·d Th 1 b d M J h L . churches; Negro congregations of stirring message on "The Basis b f thi f 1' th team. I · e lUS an ' r . 0 n OUlS I th R C th I ecause o s ee mg, ey ar"' M .11 d d h'ld S e oman a o ic Church and of Christian strength and Cour- ern an one gran c 1 , ancongregating into groups-which The Drill Team extends thanks dra Ann Merrill also survive the the Northern Baptist Convention age" argued well that Christians is a dangerous thing for national and apreciation to Mr. and Mrs. deceased. ' made returns for 137,684 and 45, should be strong, mentally physunity. Wm. E. Vrooman, Mr. and Mrs. 1 1821 respectively. ically, intellectually. They should Today we need to be one peo- James Grimes and Mr. D. S. Roten More than two-thirds of all the have moral and spiritual strength. ple-to be united on the things in for their efforts in raising funds, u d R & Sunday school teachers and schol- There should be no barriers to obwhich we all believe. Our personal to White Center Post, Commander I se II" ars were reported by the Negro I struct courage. He admonished the duty is plain- first to give to all Frick, Post No. 24, and to mem- ':I Baptists. Following the Negro ministers to be brotherly, tolerant, others the same consideration that bers of the Lewis Ford and Auxil-1 .Carpet Shop Baptists were the African Metho-·upright, truthful. Ministers should we expect for ourselves, and sec- iary, also the many friends whose dist Episcopal Church and the Af- not gossip, quarrel, neither be selfand, not to look for trouble, not contributions helped to make this rican Methodist Episcopal Zion centered. Unless one can respect to take everything personally, or a successful year. 1103 Jackson Street Church. Of the Negro churches leadership, they cannot expect to I to take offense without due cause. with Sunday schools nearly two- lead. Mrs. Edna Moore sang 'Twas Let us, therefore, not be Sisters Reunited Rugs all kinds and sizes for 1 thirds or 22,508 were in rural areas For Me.' A brief memorial for touchy- but let us meet our fellow every place tn the home. and 12,513 in urban areas. Bishop Howell, Mrs. Helen A. Americans half way in a spirit of Mrs. Albert Grimroers of Boise, VERY CHEAP Gragg and Mrs. Helen Stockard fellowship with cooperation, and Idaho, is visiting her sister, Mrs. SOCIAJ. NOTES followed. Resolutions were read by work with them for the defense of Ethyl Elegan and Miss Della We clean your Rugs for Revs. D. A. Summerville, L. R. our country and of the liberties Clark. They have ben apart for 7 $1.50 _ Cash and Carry The Rev. E. B. Reed, pastor of Hayes and D. C. Stephenson. Orwhl'ch 1·t bestow all years. Calvary Beptist Church in Spok- d · t' f D s upon · We exchange and pay cash for ama IOn or eacons were re- :+l:+!+!+!+!+!+!•::•:::•::.r+!+!+!+!+!+!+!+!•:•:::•:::•::•::•:•:::•:+:::•:•!•:::•:::•::•::•:::•:•:::•:::•:::•:::•:::+:::+:::+:::+!+!+:+:•~ yonr used rugs. We guarantee ane, Wash., arrived in Seattle on ceived by Brothers U. G. Williams ~. ~ all rug cleaning, repairing Tuesday, the guest of the Rev. F. and Chas. Randall. f..~ ~.· dd' •• an ymg W. Penick. Rev. Reed joined Rev. :..: 1015 2nd Ave. Phone EL. 0040 •.•. Penick and a delegation of citizens ~ ~ ~.• •.• in a journey to Olympia, Wash. ~ Rl•aJIO Halle•s ;.:~ Mrs. Nellie wmiams. 2303 East ~· A " Dennyway St. return.ed home from ~: :~ Good Flavor•·ng a visit to her daughter and son-in- ~· ••• law, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Reynolds, ::: , Ladies' and Gents' Hats Cleaned, Blocked.and ~ tfiSfS flh/.'Y (/ few 427 N. E. Roseland Street, PortAppointments were as follows: LOCALS The Ladies Auxiliary of the BSCP held their last meeting at the home of sister Thompson. The next meeting will be with sister Jessie Smith. Sister Holmes was welcomed into our auxiliary. Wives, sisters, and nieces are eligible to the auxiliary and are invited to join. First Baptist Church of Kennydale, Washington. Go ye into all the world and preach the J:'OSpel 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 Worship; 6 p. m. Young People; 7:30 p.m. Evening Worship. ::! Retrimm.ed. Uncalled for hats, all Makes for ~ land, Ore. ~ Sale Cheap. Our References: 25 years con- :~ CENTS :!: tinuously in same business in Seattle ~ Erskine Hawkins Coming, Sept. 29 Rev. C. B. Clements, Presiding Elder; Rev. L. R. Tayes returned to 1st Church in Seattle; Rev. B. C. Allen, returned to Bethel, Portland; Rev. D. C. Stephenson, returned to Allen Chapel, Tacoma; Rev. S. J. Holly, Spokane; Rev. J. E. ·Roberts, Yakima; Rev L. S. Montgomery, Great Falls and Helena, Mont.; Rev. C. Randall, Bi,ll- 1 ings, Mont.; Rev. H. Hollis Hooks, 1 Bremerton, Wn.; Rev. H. E. WilMadison Drug Co. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ S. T. 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'· < .. r FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1941 THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE PAGE THREE PORTLAND NEWS Mary M. Duncan, Editor 2216 S. E. 31th Phone EAst 7911 SOCIAL NOTES Mr. and Mras. Jack Henderson were guests the past week of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ingersoll on a trip to Gearheart and Balwi Beach. The time was spent pleasantly fishing. On their return, they stopped at Seattle and other points of interest. Mrs. Julia Haskins, greatly improved from a long seisure, is able to enjoy with others much that Chw·ches Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Rev. J. J. Clow, ~linister Rev. Clow inspired his audience Fall planning among clubs of the church have resulted in setting of the following dates: At its meeting last Friday, the Searchlight Club decided on Sept. 12, for a "Walkathon" and Oct. 17 a style show. Usher Board met Monday with Mrs. Liza Collins, at which this "God's Country" offers in time the board planned a Rainbow beauty and recreation. She, ":ith Service for Oct. 5. Fellowship Club Mrs. Floretta Medlock of Hills-~ meets Tuesday, Sept. 2 with Mrs. boro, Oregon, spent several days Magnolia Taylor in N. E. Wasco, on the beach at Seattle. I to map out a schedule for activHouse guests of Mrs. Ida Woods ities. Fine messages were delivered in N. E. 73rd for a fortnight are Sunday, at both morning and Mrs. Mary 'Williams 'and daughter, evening services. Rev. Clow solMary Elizabeth, from Calusa, Cal- ected the subjects, "A Real Hero" ifornia. Unlike all visitors to the and "High Living" for a. m. and Rose City, they find Portland and p. m. services respectively. There their immediate hosts most hospit- were three additions to the church. able. If the opportunity and all else Shllo Baptist that it takes to get us there, nev- N. E. and Everette er presents itself, we (yours truly) Rev. R. E. Donaldson, Pastor have a vivid scenic description of One of the newest additions and Visiting Kansans Return Home Terminating their four weeks visit to the coast and a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Lillard Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver E. Smith in Portland, were Mrs. Leola Burgis, Miss Jessie Douglass, and her daughter, Miss Jayne Motely. The three ladies returned for home on Saturday. They will make a brief visit to friends in. California before leaving the coast for Witchita, Kansas. While in Portland ,they were regally entertained by friends, former residents of Witchita. A formal party was given by Mrs. Fred Peck, another by Mrs. Irene Duke and dinners by Mrs. Guy Holmes, Mr. Ross Newby and Mrs. Wisdom and Mrs. Geneva Turner. Due to the illness of Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Smith was hostess. The Evans' home was an open house. They also visited many scenic spots, among them, Lambret Gardens, Battle Ship Oregon, Flower Mecca, Washington Park, Jantzen Beach Lake, Oaks Park and various city parks. Mrs. Burgin and Mrs. Douglass are sisters of Mrs. Evans. Yellowstone National Park, one most enthusiastic features conof the great wonders of the Uni- nected with Shilo is the Willing verse, sent us by our little friend, Workers Club organized last MonMiss Katherine Turner of Toppen- day with a large membership. This ish, Wn., who vacationed at thi.'3 club purposes to benefit Shilo and other resorts the month of I numerically, spiritually and finanAugust. We publicly thank Kath- cially. Mrs. Ida Thompson is Pres- J k R ld erine for her thoughtfulness. She ident and Edith Jackson, Secre- ac eyno S, didn't forget to remember. Never- tary. Shilo has grown considerably 4 Days Selectee theless, limitations were to be con- since merging with Montavilla sidered as seen revealed in these Community Beptist, last spring. A Wins Promotion ' grandeurs. hearty welcome is extended all~ To suppliment the many going I people at all times t~ Shilo, "The Jack Reynolds, sonof Mr. and away courtesies being extened to Church That Cares." Mrs. Phil Reynolds, 429 N. E. Dorothy, Billy, June and Marion i Roseland St., Portland Oregon inLand, was the pretty formal party Organizations ductee from local serv{ce board no. last Friday, hostessed by Connie 9, was in the army only four days Maney for 35 subdebs at the The Portland Branch N.A.A.C.P. when he received his first opportBranch Y. Dancing and marching enjoyed a brief vacation since its unity for advancement. in grand style to music from our July meeting; it now looks for- He was inducted August 19, and leading maestros, kept the guests ward to its opening Fall meeting, just 4 days later, August 23; was on their toes except for brief in- Sept. 20, with a new program set- selected to receive training at Entermissions to enjoy cake, punch, up to combat the employment sit- gineers' Replacement Center at candy and nuts. Pastel shades in uation for race men and boys in 1Ft. Leonard 'Vood, Mo. Reynolds the Misses formals vied with col- the local Defense industry, says was chosen because of his scholasorful seasonal flowers which beau- President Wyatt W. Williams. tic training and previous backtified the spacious gym. Connie With vacation nearing a close, ground in mathematics and phsics. was ably assisted by her mother. Williams Ave. Branch Y. w. C. A., He is a graduate of Jefferson 'Ihe honorees leave bOOn with theu Rosa M. Spears, Executive Secre- high school in Portland and h.ad parents, the William Lands, to tary, will resume its regular act- completed three years in the Unitake up residence in Los Angeles. ivities for the year in all depart- versity of Washington. He is the Miss Lucille Davidson feted her ments beginning with the 'first grandson of Mrs. Nellie Williams sister, Miss Cleo Davi<'lson of Hou- Committee of Management Meet- 2303 East Dennyway, Seattle. ' Visit Conference ERSKINE H~:WKINS COMING TO PORTLAND SEPTEMBER 30 Fraternal and Ritualistic Service Marks Last Rites of Urskine S. Reed I I Spokane, Wn. Tacoma, Wn. By Sybil Stafford By Callie B. Mathews Funeral services for Mr. Urskin' a rosebud. Floral expression at the Back to College Day was ob-, The AME Conference is over. S. Reed, who passed suddenly Fri- bier and those sent home were in I served by the Bethel AME church All delegates and visitors to the day at 11:15 p. m. was solemnized profusion. Interment in Lincoln school Sunday, August 20. Miss Co~erenece have departed to Tuesday 11 a. m. at Holman and memorial. The deceased had been Eleanor Barro:v spoke to the stud- their homes. In one accord all exLutz Colonial Mortuary. Rev. B. C. a resident or Portland since 1909. ents who Will soon return to claim that this was the best ever Allen ,Pastor of the Bethel A.M.E. A Railway Mail Clerk, he would classes. Among those present held in the Puget Sound. assisted by Rev. J. F. Smith of have retired in Oct. 1941. Was a were: Frances Nichols, E 1 s i e Mrs. C. V. Taylor has as her A.M.E. Zion, officiated. By request loyal members of Bethel A. M. E. Stephens, Jack Holsclaw, Dr. and guest, Mrs. Leona De Warren of of Mrs. Reed, wife of the deceased, church, the Masonic Order. N. A. Mrs. J. H. Stephens, Rev. L. S. Chicago and Mrs. I. Jones of EreMiss Violet Hooker, soloist, sang A. c. P. and other civic endeavors. McNeil, and Mrs. Charles Hols- merton, who will be in Tacoma for "Lead Kindly LI'ght" and "Abi'de H 1 t . . claw. There was also roll call of a week e eaves · o mourn hiS demise · · W 'th M " . . ' the former college graduates Miss I e. Fraternal and ritual- hiS wife, Ora, two step sons Stan- St h · Mrs. Henry Baker, her daughter · t· · ' ep ens was presented with a ' IS IC serv1ces were in charge or ley and La Verne Jordan, two B'bl b M F Mrs. Joseph Mast and grand W 'll tt c t . . I e Y rs. . A. Stokes. d I arne e onsis ory. Scottish brothers, Willis A. Reed of Port- ~ R R L S . · aughter, Norvell Mast of·Helena, Rl 't d E 1 · L d N ev. . . earc1e of Portland I M e an xce swr o ge o. 23 land and Joe Reed of Oklahoma 0 th ' ontana, are visiting Mrs EdA. F. and M. Members of the Rose- two sisters, Mrs. P. J. Daniels 0 ; C r~. was B e t~est speaker at the ward Miller of South Ist. Street bud study club, of which Mrs. Tul Oklah d a vary ap 1st Church Sunday · Reed sa, · oma an Mrs. Charity morning, August 24 . ' Mrs. Frances Baker, who is is a member, attended in a Rob1'nson L gst Okl h t ' an on, a oma Rev. Lorenz Lewis of Deer Park a emporary resident of Tacoma, body, each wearing their emblem, \and a host of friends. s t t conducted the morning service at pen wo weeks in Seattle on Bethel AME Church sunday Aug- busmess, returning to Tacoma on Social Honors Deluge Visi±ors Grim Reaper Stalks 1 ust 24, in the absence of ~ev. L. Saturday. P S. McNeil, who was attending the Mr. and Mrs. Thad Tate spent ortland Homes I annual Puge't Sound Conference in Conference week in Tacoma, then Mrs. Lloyd Flowers had distin- 1Tacoma, Wash. returned to their summer home at guised house guests last week, the Portland was hit a hard blow 1 Miss Frances Nichols entertain- Wauna Beach. Mesdames Ann Pepp of Chicago last Friday and again on Sunday I ed. :-nsses Elsie Stephens, Ann Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Branch 'flf and Grace Tyler of Benton Har- night when the Grim Reaper Wilhams, and Zerelda Gordon at a Seattle were house guests of Mr. bor, Michigan. Mrs. Pepp, a girl- Death, mowed down two of Port~ luncheon in the Cresent Tea Room and Mrs. Tate at Wauna Beach hood chum of Mrs. Flowers is the land's, yea, the Pacific Coast's Friday, August 15. Following the for a week, and reported having wife of one of Chicago's Postal stalwart men of valor, in the pass- luncheon, Miss Nichols and her a wonderfull time on their vacaclerks for the past 30 years. Altho ing of Urskin S. Reed and Wade guests attened the College Togs tion. their arrival was a surprise, dur- B. Brown. Mr. Reed, resident of fashion show at the Palace store. Mrs. E. Davis and daughter, ing their brief stay, Portland host- Portland for 32 years, a Railway About 40 guests attended the Miss Ramsey of Vancouver, B. C., esses vied in royally entertaining Mail clerk, church man, fraternal dancing party Monday evening, who have been visiting Mrs. Willthe easterners. Monday, beginning brother and active in civic en- August 18, given in honor of Miss iam Monroe (her daughter) retheir visit, they were the guests of deavors passed suddenly Friday, Jennie Shields of Seattle, who is ter spending 2 weeks here. Mrs. Mrs. A. J. Morton of Orchars, Wn., late, at his home in S. E. Tibbitts. the house guest of Misses zoe and Monroe entertained for her mothfor a bridge breakfast. A theater Mr. Brown, mechanic, a great Jill Houston. er and Sister at luncheon while party was squeezed in by their church man, a pillar of Bethel Mrs. Frances Marshall of Cedar here. Miss Ramsey was so carried hostess, Mrs. Flowers. Mrs. Pearl A. M. E. for the past 30 odd years, Rapids, Id~ho was guest of the away with Tacoma, she was not Stewart invited them to lunch on Supt. of Bethel's Sunday school for Bethel AME Church, school and, willing to return to Vancouver so Thursday. Friday they breakfasted 25 years, trustee and steward. Up- gave a reading on "The Value of soon. with Mrs. Abbi~ Cantrell prior to on his shoulders rested much of Prayer." Mrs. Wendall Stafford entera flying trip to Bremerton on Sat- the responsibility for the success Mrs. J. H. Black was hostess at tained Rev and Mrs. B. C. Allen, urday-Seattle on Sunday, accom- of Bethel, spiritually and finan- a dinner given in honor of Mrs. of Portland, Rev. and Mrs. D. c. panicd by their hostess, back Mon- cially. The United Order of Odd Louise Kincaid of Seattle, Wash. Stephenson, Rev. H ooks, Mr. and day this week for breakfast and Fellows of this city looked to him Mr. and Mrs. Woodward Bass Mrs. Thad Tate, Mrs. Duncan and bridge at Mrs. Blanche Hollidays; as a Shepard. young and old, motored to Victoria, B. c., where Mrs. Patricia Covington with a Tuesday, Mrs. Ruth Flowers took saint and sinner, respected him. they will enjoy a short vacation. Chinese supper last Friday night. them out on Columbia Highway. He met an untimely death at the Misses Dorothy Moore and Min- Mrs. Eliz!,l. McCabe was hostess !heir trip will terminate after vis- wheel of his Buick Sunday night nic Houston were the house guests to dinner for Rev. and Mrs. B. C. , 1tmg m California, Mexico and when he lost control of it, plung- of Mrs. and Mrs. Milton Burns. Allen, Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. PatTexas. I ing down a 50 ft. enbankment on Both are teachers in the public ricia Covington on Sunday. ERSKINE HAWKINS th ?Oth N. J?enver Ave. Mr. Brown, accom- schools of Chicago, Ill. Mrs. D. W. Gibson had as her Ce tur G b . 1 . ' t e ~U parued by Mr. and Mrs. William Monday evening, August 25, Mr. guests for breakfast, Rev. and n y a ne' comrng o p- Graves and Miss Lurline Gibbs, and Mrs. James L. McHenry gave Mrs. Allen of . Portland, Monday Town Ballroom, Portland, Tuesday, t h aft a reception in honor of Mrs. c. H. morning. September 30. was en rou e ome er attending the Annual Puget Sound Confer- Waters and Mrs. R. C. Crews of Mrs. Maude Wright of Vancouence at Tacoma, Wn. All were in- Columbus, Ohio, who are their ver, B. C. was a visitor in the city jured, Mrs. Graves seriously. Mr. house guests for a few days. for a few days. She visited .the Brown's funeral will be held to- Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Stokes gave Annual Conference before 1Pl1Vinl" Traditional with Mrs. Ludie morrow (Wednesday) at Bethel a dinner party in honor of Mrs. for her home. Please come ~gai;, Randall is observance of her natal A.M.E. Church. Mrs. Mary Brown, Zella Taylor of Los Angeles. Other Mrs. Wright, and stay a while day. "Open House" Tuesday, July wife, had returned from an ex- guests present: Mr. and Mrs. E. I. with us. Don't go away so soon. 26th at her home in N. Benton was tended trip to Arkansas just a few Dundee, Miss Helen Dundee, Mr: Happy Birthdays Bremerton~ Wn. ston, Texas, Saturday evening ing for the fall, Thur'Sday, Sept. with a birthday party. The table 11 at 10 a. m. Mrs. Mary M. Dunwas covered with lace, a bowl of can, chairman, will preside. pink and white asters graced the All clubs, Federated or othercenter. The birthday cake, decor- wise, Religious, Civic and Political ated in pink and white, was at one I will resume meetings and activend of the table, punch bowl at ities as per schedule with the the other end. Rainbow sand- opening of the fall season in Sept. wiches and relishes were served, These organized groups sense a including mints and nuts. Music realization of their place and was furnished by Charlie Solomon. worth in the community and the Among out of town guests were vast responsibility that is theirs Mrs. Fay Walker of Kansas City, to build substantually upon prinMo., Mrs. Howard Trollinger of ciples, faith, faith in God, faith in Salem, Oregon, Mrs. Lincoln Jones j others and faith in themselves. I no exception as 50 friends and I hours prior to the shocking news and Mrs. Charles Holsclaw, and well wishers gathered to enjoy of her husband's death. (It must Mr. Jack Holsclaw. Many Portlanders went by mo- her 60th birthday with her and have been providence.) In fact he In honor of Mrs. C. H. Waters tor or rail to Tacoma for the close wish many happy returns of the· was to reach home in time to ~eet and Mrs. R. C. Crews of Columbus, of the Puget Sound Annual Con- day and many more birthdays. her at the depot. Fate decreed oth- Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. CarpenEbenezer A. M. E. Church 9th and Park ference last week. Included were: Many useful gifts were received, erwise. ter entertained at the Italian GarMrs. Annabell Harris and daugh- including flowers and telegraphic I dens Sunday, August 24. Present ter, Christina, Al Pierre, Terry messages. Mrs. J. Wasson baked Erskine Hawkins, the 20th\ also were: Mr. and Mrs. James Cruise, Stephen Wright, Manager ' and decorated, as a gift, a beau- C t G b · 1 C · I McHenry. of Medley Hotel, Mrs. Viola An- tiful cake, which bore the inscrip- en ury a ne ' ommg to Mrs. Louise Kincaid has also derson, Mrs. Letitia Brock, Mrs. tion, 'Happy Birthday-1881-1941.' Up-Town Ball Room, Port- been the guest of various members Ira Hart, Mrs. Winnie Davis, Mr. More cakes were given by Mrs. land, Tuesday, Sept. 30. of the Early Bridgett Bridge Club and Mrs. William Graves and Lur- Winnie Davis, Mrs. Ashford and at the homes of Mrs. Rosa Malone of Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Shelton line Gibbs with Mr. W. B. Brown, Mrs. R. D. Robinson of Memphis, you recommend people who are Mrs. Vivian Boyd, Mrs. Thoma~ whose reunion trip ended tragical- Tenn., who is making her home in qualified. Wilson, and Mrs. Flexian Pierce, Ellis, Seattle, Wash. Many lovely ly in his death. Aside from the del- the city. Miss Peaches Marie Lloyd Asked about the strength and and Mrs. Willa Boot. FOR SALE - $1,800, reasonable gifts were received by the hostess. egated representatives, Rev. and was at the door. Mesdames Was- influence of the National Colored Mrs. Reginald Wellington, who terms. 10 rooms. Two apartments, Kenney Purnell, of Seattle, Wn., Mrs. B. C. Allen, Sisters Mary Ful- son and Robinson served the cakes Democratic Association through- has been ill for the past few weeks 5 rooms each. 2232 N. Vancouver in the city the plU;t several months lilove, Lettie Polk, Mary Duncan, and punch. out the nation he said, "There 3;re is gradually recovering. Ave. For further information calli a member of Sidney Porter's or~ Minniebell Johnson, Anna Morri- five million one hunderd thousand Mr. Ernest Satterwhite of Deer East 7911. I chestra, is filling an engagement I son, R. F. Morrison, Ida Freemtn I HERE'S MORE ABOUT qualified Negro voters in thirty- Park visited with friends in the FOR SALE _ $ 1 , 500 . Terms _ 1 . in Spokane, having left Sunday 1 and Blanche Graves. Mr. La Belli Dr. Thompkins eight congressional districts, of city recently. 5 room modern house with night. and Mr. Geo. Randall attended which three million are members ----------- 2212 N. Vancouver. Wil ga;ag~: Rev. and Mrs. A. s. Hunt, en : several of the sessions. r (Continued from Page one) Of the Association, a balance of LABOR'S WORST EN~IY Smith Tr 1410 or Ea 7911 gu I route south from the Puget Sound I B D f agains discrimination in National power in these districts in the abu B d f I Whatever may be said in support Annual Conference, paused in the Y C ense Oll S Defense. sence O a and slide. This vote," he FOR SALE REASONAB I of strikes to enforce demands in • LE - 7 city, Sunday night through Mon- At a round table conference with continued, "commands respect, if room modem ho 221 M ·t d'd 't t t industrial disputes, now that gov- . use, garage, 2 day, for a brief visit with Mrs.j a~sage lnst•ltute Negro Democratic leaders of King I I n , he na ional congress N Van 1 bl k f • ld ernment provides civilized means • couver- oc rom car George Mullen, brother of Rev. l and Pierce Counties, Dr. Thomp- wou probably be Republican toline. For further information call Hunt. The brothers hadn't seen I Residence--Su. 8322 kins said, "You cannot afford to day of settling such issues by orderly East 7911. d A k d h t th N processes of conciliation and meeach oters for years; this meeting 1 736 N. Vancouver epend upon others to do things s e w a e egroes gen- . ll th h diation, there can be no justificaERSKINE HAWKINS, the 20th was quitceezreauynioniNN. I Tel. Trm· I"ty 0510 that you can and should do for era y roug out the country t h ht f tion whatsoever for the jurisdicCentury Gabriel, coming to Up- yourselves. You must organize and oug o President Roosevelt, he Sidney D. Porter Massuer,· Nel- d "th t t h tiona! strike. Town Ballroom, Portland, Tuesday, fight for the things you deserve. answere • e grea es uman- lle V Po_..-r Masuse ·t · · th The J·urisdictional stri·ke I·s a September 30. · ...,., ' · No white office holder will respect 1 anan smce e Savior of the' 66 N E Broadway I Vapor steam sweat, mineral unl world." mercenary squabble over who shall ~ .................. ~ .......................... ~ ..................., • • you ess you are strong enough ~Dr. K. Kayoma, D. M. D.,~ . Ted. Mu. 3430 baths, Magicol electric sweats to either help him or hurt him. Dr. Thompkin's visit to the Pac- get the union dues. It is an arbi- ~ wishes to announce that he~ Minnie Turner, Proprietor for rhumatlsm, Neuritis & ach- As long as he can keep you divided ific Coast was sponsored by the trary abuse of power by rival lead- ,. h ~ ing muscles intemal bath i w h' t St ership employed for selfish advan- ~ as taken over the offices ~ Home cooked meals by an Epi- · ' s, sc - and still get your votes, that is all as mg on ate Colored Demo- ~ and Dental practice of Dr. ~ curean, Mrs. Letha Peck entific Swedish massage. he wants. I want you to .see that cratic Club, Inc. of which W. Ar- tage, inflicting loss on the rank ~ Hira ~ th D' f T and file union members and the ~ ta, and will continue to ~ 9 a. m. to 4 a. m. your people are registered and see ur Ixon o acoma is President ~ conduct the practice of gen- • Hours-Breakfast 9 to 1 p. m. that they vote. There must be and Edward A. Fitter is Secre- community, and winning nothing ~ a1 De • tar Wh'l h h th but disrepute for organized labor. ~ er ntistry at the same • Dinner 4 p. m. mitu Moore's Food Store some common interest upon which Y· I e ere e was · e house ~ location-6 S. W. Sixth ~ you can unite." I guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fitter, 1532 This use of the strike weapon to Ave. Phone Be. 0534 ~ Steaks & chicken specialty Groceries, Meats, Fruits Being informed that this is the 24th Avenue. He left Monday to gain or hold ascendancy over the j t· h' t labor movement is indefensible in .._........_...._.. • • • • • • • • • ••••.... And Vegetables ninth year of Roosevelt's regime, con mue Is our with speaking 226 N. Brdwy Call Trinity 7722 and no Negro appointments have dates listed in the following cities: any case and becomes intolerable PREFERENCE That Permits Beacause our overhead is distributed among $0 m4ny funerals our prices can necessarily be low. Services from Holman & Lutz a.re within the means of a.ll • • • • regardless of creed or income. LOWE-R COSTS Conventent· Monthly Payments For All OPEN FOR BUSINESS Fountain Service Sandwiches And Lunch 2018 N. Wi.lllams Ave. and San Rafel St. R. Bird, Proprietor SAVE-WAY CLEANBRS been made in the state of Wash- Los Angeles, Denver, Colorado when a great city like Detroit is ington, he said," During all the Springs, Kansas City and Chicago, thrown into chaos by a jurisdic- _years you have been members of following which he will return to tiona! strike which stops its transthe National organization, you Washington, D. c. portation system. That sort of ofhave not made one application to fense against the public convenme. I can employ a Negro g;~I E k" H k' iences and necessity is bound to ~ rs me aw ms, the 20th right now if you find and recom- bring down retrubution in the Century Gabriel, Coming to f f 1 th t '11 mend one who can qualify. There orm o aws a Wl make union will be other appointments too, if Up-Town Ball Room, Port- leadership responsible for their land, Tuesday, Sept. 30. acts and subject to penalties for the damage they cause. labor's rivalry Rev. -Hook, Pastor Rev. W. J. Conquest was transferred to the Colorado Conference. Mrs. Hattie Jones was a delegate to the Conference. Mrs. Lulu Allen, Misses Doris Jones, Juanita Garey and Mr. Horace Smith journeyed to Tacoma in the church station wagon to attend the conference. Mr. Henry Murphy is ill at Olympia Hospital. Mr. George Farmer spent his vacation remodeling his home. Mrs. Dick Turpin entertained with a party Wednesday night, honoring her husband's birthday. 12 guests were present and Mr. Turpin received many gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pool are motoring to Yellowstone Park for a vacation. Kathryn Turner Ends Vacation · Miss Kathryn Turner of Toppenish returned home I ast Sunday from a two weeks' vacation through eight states. Miss Turner was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Scherpsf. The principal points of her visit were Yellowstone Park and the beautiful Mormon Temple in Salt Lake, Utah. She contemplates entering college this fall. Misses Vera Taylor, Anna Waggener, Louise Donaldson, Mary Waggener, Edward Donaldson and "Lightning" Harris spent Sunday visiting friends in Ellensburg. Mr. Donaldson motored on to Roslyn where ·he was the house guest of Miss Awilda Rudolf. And don't forget our advertisers are entitled to your patronage. They, too, add their contribution for a bigger and better Northwest Enterprise. Let us be loyal to each other. Spend your dollars with friendly merchants. lhlmanti.§4k 13 ~- Brdwy at Williams Ave. Tel. Trinity 2569 Alterations and Repairs Suits and Overcoats, 45c 6 ROOM HOME strictly modem throughout. Fine location, close to car line. Equity Cheap for cash 1239 Se. 50 Ave. Call La. 6526, Tr. 6553 of the Enterprise office, Ea. 7911. Myr±le Barno's HOME COOKED 1\IEALS Prepared by Ethel Edwards The worst enemy of cause is this jurisdictional and the blind folly of its ship. leader- E k' H k' \ rs me aw ms, the 20th • Directors of Funerals • Colonial Mertuary 14th & Sandy Blvd. Two for 85c Breakfast 9-1 TRinity 2381 Dinner 4-9 85 N. E. Broadway Buy Defense Bonds I Century Gabriel, Coming to Up-Town Ball Room, Portland, Tuesday, Sept. 30.
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