Page Two THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRtS"W- FRIDAY, JULY 30, 1937 L With The Churches THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE ESTABLISHED 1920 Published Every Friday by Zelmar Lawrence, Editor & Publisher Entered at the Postoffice, Seattle, Wn., as Second Class Matter Office: 501 1331-3rd Ave. Bg.; Telephone: Eliot 4586; P.O. 1873 Subscription Rates: By Mail in advance: One year, $1.50; Six months, $1.00; Three months, 75c Deadline for News: Wednesday, 12 Noon Advertising Rates Upon Application EDITORIAL GEORGE GERSHWIN - Colored people rightfully mourn the passing of George Gershwin. He took a serious interest in their lighter music, and correlated it into a "Rhapsody in Blue." Then he wrote "Porgy and Bess," the opera, from the play, which was based on the novel, "Porgy." In the opera colored artists of the younger and better trained group got a chance to appear on Broadway in a new and higher vehicle for many weeks, then went on tour. Todd Duncan, Anne Brown, Ruby Elzy were some of the new stars developed. But from Gershwin, Negroes should learn this: that they must use intelligence to make· a hit with America. They have the "makings" of many fine and important contribuCHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 21st and East Madison. - Many souls have been blessed in our meetings since Elder Crouch has been with us. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer entertained Elder Mi'lls and Elder Crouch and sons and other friends with a luncheon Tuesday evening. MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Rev. T. M. Davis, pastor-The pastor brought inspiring messages to the large congregations attendant upon both services last Sunday. Many visitors were among the worshippers, and were given a cordial welcome.-All departments of the Sunday Church School showed splendid attendance.-An interesting B.Y.P.U. was held at 7 o'clock. The church and its auxiliaries are electing delegates to the General Baptist Association which convenes in Tacoma with the Bethlehem Baptist Church, August 3-8. Spokane, Wash. Mr. Adolphus Gilbert of Kansas tions, but these contributions cannot be made unless they are City was the guest of his cousin, FIRST A. M. E. CHURCH, Rev. Fred A. Hughes, minister-Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting and Rev. George S. Allen, Presiding Elder, wHI have charge of the services all day. Rev. T. L. Sanders and his congregation from Tacoma will worship with Us in the afternoon. The Fourth Quarterly Conference will be held on Monday night. This Friday evening the Junior Stewardesses will give a Travelogue presenting Rev. Hughes and the delegates who attended the Sesquicentennial Congress in Memphis recently. Friday, August 6, the Stewards Department will present the Feast of the Seven Tables on the church lawn. Members and friends of the church are cordially invited to attend. Our Sunday School and the Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School will have their annual picnic at Lincoln Park on August 12. The members of Grace Presbyterian Church Sunday School are invited. Tacoma, Wash. made on a certain plane-are up to a certain standard. In Mrs. Frank stokes, of this city · 1 th · th f' ld th t d d t b for the week end. Mr. Gilbert is Many participants at the Point mus1c, no ess an m o er le s, e s an ar s mus e Defiance Picnic sponsored by, the ·t·' dE h th t d d · th t k touring the west motoring from ma1n ame . veryw ere, e s an ar s require a a now- Junior Missionaries of the Pented Spokane to California.-Miss Marledge of the history and tradition of the field be possesse , jorie Fitter, daughter of Mr. and costal Chapel, 25th and Tacoma and that some improvement be shown over what has gone Mrs. Edward Pitter of Seattle, is Avenue, of whom Misses Bettye before. Most colored people try tb make their contribution a pleasant visitor in spokane and Roberson and Tessa Williams are b l · k' · th 1 h d k f the house guest of Miss Ruth Ro- leaders, reported a great time. Y g ossmg over or even s lppmg e rea ar wor 0 These young ladies are outstand1 · 11 b t th · f' ld d · 1 I'd · 'th gers. While here, she was the re- earnmg a a ou e1r 1e , an srmp Y s 1 e m WI some ing Christian workers. Elder E. cipient of many courtesies from little ditty or "piece," pick up some easy cash, and go on out the younger set. The outstanding W. Henderson of Helena, Montana, to spend it in the first saloon they come to. To achieve last- event of last week was the dane- spoke at the Chapel Saturday eving fame, or a reputation that will stand the test of time, ing party Miss Rogers gave at her ening and will conduct services th t · t th 't · d AN ld d 'th N home honoring Miss Fitter. The throughout the week. You are a lS no e way I IS one. egro cou 0 Wl egro welcome to attend these services. · h t G h · d'd 'th 't 'f h ld 1 t h d spacious rooms were decorated in music w a ers wm 1 WI 1 , 1 e wou on Y ry ar Come and bring your Bibles. huge baskets of red carnations and enough. Next thing we know, the spirituals will be taken baloons. Twenty-four young peo- The Full Gospel Light House away from us, all because we are too lazy to do anything pie were guests on this occasion. and Rescue Mission, 23rd and Jefwith them ourselves. Right now, Benny Goodman is better Miss Pitter is returning from an ferson Avenue, Tacoma.-Rev. J. J f I · N · 't I th h h · extensive visit east and attended H. Mitchell, pastor. Services are mown or p aymg egro spin ua s, even oug e Jazzes being well attended at the Mission. th th I t N A d h ? It · t 1 the sesquicentennial conference at em, an a mos any egro. n w y . IS no a ways Elder Jones visited and spoke to Memphis.-The annual picnic of color that keeps us back. It is sheer laziness, indifference, the Pierian Club was held July 22 us during Sunday SchooL- Elder the love of a good time, and the absolute refusal to apply at Natatorium Park. Members George Smith preached Sunday ourselves for fear we will miss something of what is going and families enjoyed the many morning.· · th t t t · 1 f t ' th t d t concessions. At six o'clock thirty- The Culture Club met with Mrs. on In e s ree or a some SOCia unc IOn, a oes no Lewis McCabe in a social hour. t t th · six persons sat down to a tempting amoun o a mg. basket lunch. Miss Jessie Grubbs The book review of "Gone With The Negro has creative ability. That is generally ad- and Mrs. F. Jackson, and Mr. E. the Wind" was discussed. mitted. The question is: Will the Negro sit idly by and allow Hatcher of Kansas City were the his own native artistic potentialities to be appropriated by guests on this occasion. Mrs .Helothers who make fame and fortune from them and we not en Davis is president of the club. b · 'tdt tk b t th h ff? ' 1-Mr. Earl Hatcher of Kansas Ci- even e mvi e o a e a ow a e s ow-o . t . . ·t· t th h f h' . y 1S v1s1 mg a e orne o 1s Today, more wh1te people are famous for what they sister, Mrs. F. ·A. stokes. Mr. have written about, or done for the Negro, than are Negroes. Hatcher is enroute after a visit Let us beware. -Floyd J. Calvin. with his parents in Bremerton.-- Y. M. C. A. NEWS Y. W. C. A. NEWS The Holzclaws and Stephens families and a group of friends are the guests at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barrow at ·EAST MADISON BRANCH - Y. M. C. A., J. A. Johnson, director.-The annual picnic held Sunday, July 25, at Woodland Park was largely attended by both parents and children. The entertainment committee is to be highly commended for the manner in which the affair was carried out. Everything good to eat and drink was plentiful and games including races, jumping, and softball furnished plenty of fun for all. The prizes were won by Billy Catlett, Donald Alexander, George WilUams, Bobby Catlett, Ken Barnett, A. Dawson and Doug Long. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY Y. W. Deer Lake. A ball game bteween the men and boys was won by the boys, 8 to 7. The feature of the game was the cross-eyed umpiring of Earnest Alexander. A short game between the women and men was played and the women think they won. The women could catch the ball pretty good but as batters they could not hit the ocean with a paddle. Known casualties: Jack Johnson limping into the drug store the following morning to buy either a cornpad or a crutch. Irene Alexander trying to blame a little healthy exercise for the mischief being wrought by Fatehr Time, and Haskell Campbell rubbing his elbow after falling down in shame when he said that "Fat Man" Croaker was beating him in the foot race. Patronize Enterprise Advertisers VISIT C. A., Miss !dell C. Vertner, Executive Secretary-Miss Vertner returned this week from an extended trip through the South and the West Coast where she visited many Y.W.C.A. branches and noted their progress. Last Sunday the Delta Sigma Theta held a Forum at the "Y" to present their Grand President, Mrs. Vivian Osborne Marsh, of Oakland. Mrs. Earl Campbell presided and musical numbers were presented by Miss Syvilla Fort and Miss Alice Dhue. Rev. S. M. Beane of Los Angeles was introduced and spoke briefly. A seven o'clock breakfast was served by the Deltas and Pledges Sunday morning at the "Y" for the pleasure of Mrs. Marsh. Other out-oftown guests were Mrs. Maybelle Craig of Kappa Chapter, Oakland, Mrs. Katherine Flippers and Mrs. Ann Brownee of San Francisco. Mrs. W. D. Carter, first secretary and organizer of Phyllis Wheatley Branch in Seattle is visiting in the city and is guest at the home of Mrs. Minnie Wilson. Out-of-town guests registered this week are Miss Zelmyra Peterson and Mrs. Roselin Hest of New York, Mrs. R. H. Parker of Berkeley and Mrs. L. Carter of Los Angeles. Under the present-day arrangement of the calendar, the vernal equinox will fall back one day in 3,323 years. THE Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple Full Gospel Pentecostal Chapel 150 16th Ave., Seattle, Wash. 2505 So. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma Meetings: Tues., Thur., & Sun. Meetings: Wed., Sat., & Sun. 8 p. m., Sun. 11 a. m. 8 p. m., Sun. 11 a. m. BISHOP E. F. MORRIS, RECTOR We pray for the sick and relieve the distressed THE FULL GOSPEL LIGHT HOUSE AND RESCUE MISSION 23rd and Jefferson Ave., Tacoma, Wash. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. - Morning Service 11:00 A. M. Y. P. P. U. 6:00 P.M. Evangelistic Service 7:30 P. M. Weekly Meetings, Tues., Fri., Sat. You Give to Us- We Give to Others. We Give Food to the Hungry, Clothes to the Needy, and Pray for the Sick Prayer Meetings Thursday R~v. J. H. Mitchell, Pastor Toppenish~ Wash. Mr. and Mrs. Chisholm and Mr. George Harris of Yakima were the guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Record, Sunday evening. Mrs. 0. Stalsworth of Ellensburg, and Mrs. H. Ferguson of Yakima were also visitors at the Record horne Sunday.- Elder Corbin was in charge of the evening service. Mrs. H. Ferguson, the pastor, is making plans for a revival soon. - Sunday evening Mr. Albert Turner, Mr. Howard, the organist, and young people met and practiced some songs.- Miss Ethel McSwain was the guest of Miss Kathryn Turner Sul}.day.-Those on the sick list this week are: Mrs. J. Holt, Mr. H. Allen, who has improved and Mr. S. Record. Wenatchee~ Wash. Mr. Bob Smith is in business and has a first class shoe repairing shop . . . About 100 colored people are residents of this city ... This is the only city in the State that our people did not have to apply for relief during the depression .. . Miss Helen Thornton returned recently from a very pleasant vacation in Seattle ... Mr. Fred Gaines is making rather frequent trips to Yakima. We learn that Mr. Gaines has some unusual interests in that city ... Mr. Willian Nichols paid his mother a visit to Seattle recently . . . Mr_ Frank Collins, 813 S. Wenatchee Ave., is the local representative for the Northwest Enterprise ... Please send all your news to him. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the friends who expressed their loving kindness and sympathy of Mr. Samuel Edward Dyson, during his illness and death and for the lovely floral pieces. We especially thank Rev. T. M. Davis, Rev. Thrasher, the choir, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Kuppler. Surviving are Mrs. J. D. Freeman, sister, and Mr. Scottie Dyson, brother, of Hamilton, Ohio. Yakima, Wash. Mr. Ben Sanders and son, Ben, Jr., have returned home from Seattle where they spent a very pleasant 10-day vacation. - Mr. and Mrs. Sanf&td Ba1·nes are the proud parents of a baby girl. The mother and child are doing welLMiss Oris Sperman, formerly of this city, now a sophomore in the Wayne U. at Detroit, is in our city, visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sanders, 1198 S. 6th St. Miss Sperman is pursuing a course in practical sociology and plans to return to the motor city within the next few weeks to resume her studies. - Mrs. J. R. Berry and daughter, wife of attorney J. H. Berry, Detroit, a sister of Mrs .Ben Sanders, are visiting relatives in Baker, Ore. - .Mrs. Marie Evans entertained a group of friends at a picnic in Yakima Park recently. - Mrs. Selette Washington entertained a group of friends at Soda Springs recently. A very enjoyable time was spent. - The "Washington Brown's" defeated the "All-Star" baseball team of the Twilight League last Sunday. The score: 9-5 - Mr. and Mrs. Emery Chrisholm were recent visitors to Seattle. - Mrs. B. Holway, 1108 S. 6th St., will be one of the reporters of this paper in the city, and Mr. Parker Harris, 1105 S. 6th St., will be the other reporter. Both are authorized to represent this publication. Please give them your news and any other support you can to assist us in building up a strong paper for the Northwest. - The Rev. A. J. Lucas, newlyelected pastor of the Mt. Hope Baptist Church, preached a very inspiring sermon last Sunday a.m. The Rev. Samuel Barret preached very acceptably in the evening. Both were entertained at lunch in the hom~ of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Frye, 1105 So. 6th St., and dined with Mr. and Mrs. G. Anderson in the eYenin. - Services at the Free Churcn of God in Christ are as follows: Sunday morning at 10 a. m.; Y.B.C.W. at 6:30 p. m., Rev. W. 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