Volume 4-No.2 PORTLAND, OREGON,. JULY 31, 1945 10 Cents a Copy FEPC Approved for Another Year; AppropriatiOn Cut in Half: 'Only Five Field Offices to Remain Open; Staff of 51 to be Retained Observations Surprising though it may seem, informed Negroes in the East, Middlewest and West know that despite all of the propagandizing and subtle persuasion to halt the flow of Negroes to the West Coast, that this migration will gairi momentum immediately after the war rather than slow up. Predictions are that Portland will have a population of more than 25,000 Negroes in less than fi vr years after the war is over. • By putting its stamp of approval! not indefinitely dodge the vital on continuation of the wartime public issue which lies behind this FEPC, Congress has demonstrated i shoddy compromise. It now has that it is in tune with the times. i before. it legislation to establish a Finally given an opportunity to I Fair Employment Practice Comvote on FEPC, Congress clearly Jmission on a statutory basis. That indicated its support of the prin- I legislation has been ducked and ciple of equality in employment op-~ dodged far too long. It should be portunity. confronted and resolved-in ope!l There is no doubt that the very debate and with an open record fact that the Congress was given vote, so that the American people an opportunity to vote on FEPC can know where their legislators at all is a signal victory for pub- stand.--W ashington Post, 7/14/45. lie opinion. The comiJination of The process by which the memthose who had been working for bers of Congress have compromised the P_er~anent FEPC, augmented I their differences over the Fair by mtllwns who were shocked by Employment Pracice Committee is the undemocratic tactics of the op- not calculated to win public adposition, was potent O{!ough to miration for the working of the break what at one time appeared to N ationa! Legislature. In ~11 probbe a hopeless deadlock. I ability a clear-cut test of congressThe final compromisL, however, 1 ional sentiment would reveal ~ubIS far from satisfactory. FEPC stantial majurity support for the will not be able to function effec- full appropriation sought by the tively unless the permanent bill is temporary FEPC, and also for the enacted soon! Winning the appro- I perm~nent agency which has been pri~tio~ ~s. only a partial victory.1 1 proposed. Therefore, .the strategy It mtensd1es the urgency of get- ot the opponents has ocen to preting the required 218 signatures to I vent any vote, or failing that, to the petition in the House of Rep-J force a vote on the sole is~ue of a rcsentatives! ~harply reduced appropri"tion for With only half the funds it had the temporary Committee. These last year, plus the handicap of t~ funds to be used for purposes of clause which says it must terminate . I liquidation. In other words, the opposition, by resorting to a "\<ariety of procedural devices, has tried to impose what is in dfect a government-by-minority rule.- Washington Evening Star, 7 j13j 45. The appropriation victory will turn into a defeat unless we look upon it as merely a breathing spell to keep FEi>C alive while we redouble our efforts to bring the Permanent bill to the floor by petition. We have the great advantage of a country aroused as it never was before, and activated to save the wartime FEPC. Our job now is to maintain that interest and direct it to the Permanent Bill. We have unseated the So•Jtherners once. We can do it again! Following a brief nr uwe of the highlights of th<l appropriation fight, we shall sugge_st specific steps toward winning the Permanent Bill fight. San Francisco, July 26 The Committee on Fair Employment Practice will close five of the fifteen Field Offices late in August, and reduce its present staff of 117 to 51 persons, according to Malcolm Ross, chairman. This action is necess,itated, Mr. Ross stated, by tl1e recent reduction of the agency's budget from the $507,600 expended last year to the $250,000 appropriation for the current fiscal year. Regional Director Harry L. Kingman stated that the reduction would leave only two men on the West Coast. He said that he was r~commending the retention of Edward Rutledge in San Francisco and Robert E. Brown, Jr., in Los Angeles. Kingman stated that he planned to retam only an uncwnpensated advisory relationship to the agency. * * * Professor Ralph Beals, anthropology department head at U. C. L. A., last week testified against racial segregation being affected in four California public school districts against Mexican students. Advocates of this program claimed that language difficulties retarded advancement of Mexican students when they were in classes with students whose native tongue is English. * * The Committee will continue Three Negro \Vacs were sevoperation of 10 Field Offices in erely beaten in Eli--,abethtown, Ky., war production areas "·here min-1 ?,eca~se th~y , "·a_lked into the ority groups problems are likely 1 white sectwn ot a bus station. P r I ' · '1 bl · to be most acute Junng the re- ° Cl llLll w 10 ' 1t.a ack.- mainder of the war Mr. Ross an-J jacked them claimed "the} did not ' I f h" nounced, These offices are located get out ast enoug · nounced. Thrse offices are located * * * in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D. C., Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, San Antonio, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The five offices to be closed are located in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and New Orleans. Navy ships damaged m the Pacific theater and now docked at the Todd-Johnson shipyards m rew Orleans, cannot return to combat until the 3,500 white workers who walked out because Negroes were being given skilled jobs go back to work. when these funds nm out, until R the Permanent Bill is .enacted ace FEPC may expect most violators Tension Study to be Held, to thumb their noses at it. T·wo of :he leading .newspape~s August 13th at Vanport City· of the natiOn have Jut the na1l ' squarely on the head. Following I , , :~:FE~:~P::~::;,:~:;::~~~;~,[ Thomas, Streat to Appear as Guests ities at the very time when its ef- 'Il1e Oregon Council of Church this program send representatives 1916 and 1918, respectively for Spalding, superintendent of Portfective operations is most needed to I Women's Social Industrial Inter- to this conference whether or not a better race relations. The local land Public Schools, to be our prevent job discrimination in the racial Committee has announced local Council of Church Women branches of these have consistently guest .peaker at noon, to present reconversiOn period. Congress can-1 that a one-day conference is to be has been organized. We are de- protested each advance of the seg- the need for inter-cultural program I held Monday, August 13th, to sirous of a Council in every com- regation pattern that seemingly is I in all our schools. Other than that, "C stud) · and discuss the spread uf munity. This may be one means of being superimposed upon us. the day is ours for expression and ~ @ ~ ~ 1 1 serious tensions in race relations promoting its organization. "Also, we are asking two other planning. S ~ ~ rn ~ that are developll1g in certain local "The number in attendance is guests, Mr. George L. Thomas, "\iV e are plannin~ that most of ;: S > ""~ I communities. The scene of the con-~not limited. We are sorry some of secretary of the newly created In- the morning session be given to Z- ~ £ ~ f~rence will b_e Recreation Center our members and gotcJ friends will terracial Commission of the Port- ten minute reports from represen- :@ ~ ~: :1'\o. 1 on 4th ,tnd Broadacres from be on vacation at ~is tme. We land Council of Churches; one tativ~s of each community and ~ g ~ !;>:~ 10 :30 a. m. to + p. m. I hope for about SO women. \iV e function of which is the correla- denominations. z Spokesmen for this organization J)lan to have as our f!uests 1·epre- tion of the various interracial pro- "I " t seems apparent that, since stated in recent correspondence cir- sentatives of the National Associa. grams. the Civil Rights Bill recei\·ed but culated to give notice of the con- tion for the Advancement of Col- "Mrs. Thelma Johnson Streat, six ,·otes in the 19+5 session of the ference that: "We hope that all communitie> that are suffering from serious rac- l ial tension or wish to cooperate in ored People, Women's Interna- artist, a home-town girl who has State Legislature, the conditions tiona! League, and tlk Fello·wship returned famous to advance a pro- in this state under which 'Nonof Reconciliation, three organiza- gram of visual child education. Aryans', especially Negroes, arc tions that have worked since 1909, "\Ve hope for Mr. \Villard (Continued on Page 6)
P_ag e 2 Social Notes Cocktail Party • • • I refre~hments were served. During the festivities, Banjoski's orchestra played "Happy Birthday to You" after which Miss Mary Simmons sang "The Man I Love". Later Mrs. Bessie Harris sang "More Than You Know". The waitresses at the Dude Ranch had Banjoski and the orchestra play the popular tune "Embraceable You" and dedicate it to Minnie. Both of the The OBSERVER party m honor of her daughter, Miss Fredricka Wright July 4. A special guest included Genolia Me.. Con, a visitor from Oakland, Cal. She was accompanied to Portland by her mother, Mrs. Lula Brown. The house of Mrs. Cage was decorated with Sweet Peas, and Roses adorned the room of Fredricka. Other guests were Dorothea and Dr. and Mrs. R.N. Joyner, Jr., were host at a cocktail party Tuesday evening, July 17, honoring their mothers, Mrs. R. N. Joy- vocal renditions and instrumentas f B M d tions were enjoyed by all the lisner, r., o aston, ass., an Mrs. Ruby Adamson of New York teners. * * * City. Assisting in serving the many guests at this event were Mesdames Ethel Williams, Gustavia Winslow, Dolores Caldwell, Thelma Unthank, Mildred Minor and Miss Florence Hildebrand. * * * Birthday Parties and Visitors Mrs. Minnie Tumer was the guest of honor at a beautiful birthday party given by Mr. Howard Payne at the Dude Ranch Friday evening, July 20th. In Photo number 1. Mrs. Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgeralu Beaver were the gracious hosts at a elaborate surprise birthday party given in honor of Mrs. Beaver's mother, Mrs. Clara Triplett Sunday afternoon, July 29, at the Beaver's palatial residence on Northeast Rodney avenue. I A delicious buffet luncheon consisting of hor d'oerves, barbecue, I and other delicacies were served to the guests. Mr. Beaver had his lawn decorated attractively with swank lawn furniture which he built. Mr. Payne can be seen standing in I Photo 2, Mr. and Mrs. Tripthe midst of hearty expressions of lett; 3, guests who attended party. 'I good cheer from the more than 75 * * * # guests who were present at this Photo {4) event. Each table was decorated Child's Birthday Party with gorgeous fresh cut flowers Mrs. Lee Cage, 86 N. E. Tillaand lighted candles. Stimulating mook, gave a beautiful birthday Rhythm ROUND--UP By AVEW HERD Banjoski, we have heard you do much better! Bring the boys back to the standard established on your first night. Our enthusiasm is Ceiling "'0". Swing fans did you know that Ralph Stevenson, the driving pianist has been one of the finest drummers in the game. At his peak he compared favorably with stars such as Hampton, Jones, Rich, et al. Brownie "Escapee" Amedee is , -.......... . 1 1 j The Northwest's Only i I Negro Furrier I I . i MOTT t i t I SISTERS i I . i Style Salon t I c 2107 N. Vancouver Avenue Telephone TRinity 5111 BEATRICE REED Owner-Manager Designers of ••• Fashionable Women's Clothing I ••••••••••• J laying down some more of that fine piano. He assisted at the Dude Ranch last week. He is also groovy j with his queens and AWOL's. The Red Callender Trio entertained at the Vancouver Barracks Tuesday afternon, July 31. An 1 • appreciative audience of servicemen and overseas veterans were thrilled by the uncanny musicianship of [ this dynamic combination. Callen-! der, Brooks and Enois will open II Tuesday, August 8, at Slim J enkin's Cocktail Lounge in Oakland. I Club operators are going to be kept on their toes furnishing attractive entertainment for their patrons. Already it is rumored that 1 renovations and improvements are! under way for many places in the community where there are nightly pleasure facilities. • Tooty Boyd is still crying those torrid numbers that make the femmes wipe their eyes. Joe Crane is whipping a fine band in shape at the Shangri-la. Many nights they have to turn the crowds away at the door. Joe says he has everything but a bassist. When he finds one he will reclaim his crown as the best local swing band. Big Bugs Easley has many new admirers who deeply appreciate his versions of "Cottontail". Little Dave Henderson plays equally well the alto and tenor sax. (Continued on Page 8) July 31, 1945 David Henry, June Hill and who returned to her home Sunday, Frances Morgan. Mrs. Brown and daughter expect to return to Oakland August 2, after having spent 10 pleasant days as the house guests of Mrs. Cage. * * * Photo {5) Miss Beatrice Nash of Chicago July 9, after a six weeks' visit with her niece, Mrs. William H. Brown, 2313 N. Vancouver avenue. While in Portland, Miss Nash was the recipient of manr social courtesies. Before returning home she will visit in San Francisco and Los Angeles, Calif. (Continued on Page 8) 2 & 3 by Caldwell.
.July 31~ 1945 The OBSERVER Pace 3 Take Care of Your Clothes • • • I Give your clothes a rest. Alternate your clothes so that you don't ''ear the same suit every dav. This n:rocedure gives the wool fibers a chance" to relax and spring b&cH: into shape. And you'll save plenty on pressing. Out, damned spot! Mr. Shakespeare didn't have home cleaning fluids. You do. Get after every spot quickly- the longer it's in, the harder it is to get out. Never have a suit pressed unless all spots are removed. -----------------------------------· 1 and They'll Take Care of You! ' to the current emergency we haven't quite as manyon our racks as we'd like ... and as you'd like to findBut one thing is certain ... if you have one or two Hart Schaffner & Marx ~uits in your wardrobe, you'll be well taken care of for some time to come . providing, of course that you take good care of what you have! Here are a few suggestions on how to make the QUALITY clothes you do have keep their appearance and last longer! The brush ofi, is something you, yourself, can give your clothes regularly. Brushing removes grinding dust particles and if done properly, discourages moths. If possible, take the suit outdoors for an airing and thorough brushing. -----------------------------------· Grime doesn't pay. A dust-filled suit wears out quickly' because dust particles cut the fiber. Patronize a good cleaner-"cheap" cleaning merely spreads the dirt, and causes shine. Warning: Don't clean a suit to death. Too frequent cleaning will make any fabric lose its lustre. ------------------------------------ Give 'em c;k. Airing clothes is very important. Leave the clothes closet door open at night to permit the clothes to get their share of ozone. They'll smell fresher in the ~orning and won't provide quite such a haven for moths. 1)1; &t~. ·~~~ ' For Pressing engagements. If your suits are pressed at home, be very sure to use a damp cloth between the fabric and the iron in order to prevent shine. A hot, dry iron can cause havoc when applied directly to any wool material. -----------------------------------; · A stitch In time is really worth nine. A rip at a Pt.!t 'em away clean. When putting garments pocket corner that's neglected will eventually away for the season (winter suits for the s~mm~r, Broadway Washington at cause big damage. If a seam opens in the lining, etc.), they should be clea~. Dry cleanmg .will it will quickly fray out. Repair at once-wh~le not only take out stains, whiCh attract parasites, the cut, break, tear, or worn place is small. but it also destroys moths in any form. THE SPORTSWEAR STORE I ·-----------------------------------·----------------------------------- WHERE YOU'LL SEE MORE :5ttnllllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllt l llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll iiiiJIIII U IIIIU II JI IIIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1 111 111 11 UIIIIliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUIU~
Page 4 EDITORIAL PAGE July 31, 1945 The OBsERVER .. "if"HE GOVERNMENT NEEDS AND ASKS ITS TO KEEP ON SALVAGING URGENTLY .NEEDED TIN CANS. JAPAN STILL CONTROLS ALL SOURCES OF OUR PREOffice 2017 N. WUllams Avenue, PorilaDd 12, Oregon Telephone WEbster 3840 WILLIAM H. McCLENDON, Publisher Established 1943 The OBSERVER is a valiant defender against segregation and its related evils; a vtgllant champion _!or !ree_d?JD. e<Il;l~~· liberty and justice; an alert guard against all s?c1al atroci~Ies; a VItnollc ana!yst and severe critic of cliscriminatory practices; a sentmel to Wanl of all Impending retrogressive social trends and tendenci~s_. . . 1 The OBSERVER is not financed or subsidiZed by any partisan group, I organization or individuaL . The OBSERVER bases its whole program on the goal of equallty of opportunity .for all minority peoples to share fully in the political, economic and public ll!e o! the country. The problems o! the Negro people· llhall be shown to be related to those o! other National minority groups and to the world issues created by the War and to the International arrangements resulting after it. Member of the Associated Negro Press, Calvin's Ne1.f1spaper. Seroice, Tetl Yates Publications, Inc., lndepend~nc . Press Servu:e: This newspaper reserves the right to print for publication all press dispatches, features and photo& for'lfiU'ded by theae agencies or otherwise credited to them. ~SI THE EFFORT·- THE RESULT! NOTE: On :\larch 31st, there appeared in the Observer the following editorial: A N eces·sary Step Forward It is now time for the Negro people of this area to take stock of the social and political effort? that have beeu made for improving their status here in the last five years. In viewing the present sta~e of affairs from this angle it becomes shockingly obvious that thts group of people ha,·e no representatives to date who are holding responsible and authoritative positions that would tend to develop a more serious and appreciative feeling for Negroes on the part of other VIAR TIN SUDPL Y." groups residing in this community. At this writing there is not one 1' egro holding a full fledged policeman's job in the city of Portland. Many explanations have been ~f(££P ON SALVAGING TIN CAAlSfu offered for this appalling laxity. Some of which are plausible, others Red Cross On the Alert istration determines his vocational I entirelv unsati3factory to a people that in peace and in war have To Assist All Servicemen handi~ap and the need. for retra_in-J demon~trated that they are capable of assuming obligations of ever~ T. f h d h ing him for another JOb. Dunng Pictures Obtainable In the future, any pictures ap- . . d ll d · ff' · 1. I wentv- our ours a ay, t e h. . . . d h' . . conceivable nature and dischargmg <1ny an a uttes e tctent .\ · S · . D f h t Is trammg peno , IS pen•wn IS ' Home ervtce epartment 0 t e increased until he learns to h;mdle In 'orne quarters the thoug.Tht_ h_as heen a~va~ced that the~e are I American Red Cross stands ready pearing in the Observer may be d d 1 d h t of a job wited to his limitations. Dur- prejudiced and racially-biased In IVI ua s ommatmg t e opera IOn to help servicemen and their fam- purchased at our office, at nomh Th ll d t be I ing the time his claim is pending, the local police department . ere. ese _persons a~e a ege 0 ilies. With Red Cross chapters in the Red Cross renders financial inal •cost, 2017 N. Williams Ave. bitterly opposed to the extensiOn of full police authonty to any Negro I ever'' count\· no distance is too · ' assistance to the disabled veteran I regardless of his qualifications. M_any ~ttempts to Circumvent any Q'rea.t to aid. in solving cheir dif- !-..------------......! h 'I.h f N = (man or woman, as well as his I such possibility ha,·e been fort commg. e use 0 temporary egro I ficulties. Multnomah Co u n t y police officers lacking in training and ability in communities tenanted. Chapter of the American Red dependents: r' l Church Directory largely by Negroes is an excellent i ustratwn ° t IS. J Cross and its Home Service De- 11 · f h · I For assistance, call A .l water I 8561, or come to 1.506 S. W. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH These functionaries are not empowered to carry ou~ assignme_nts I partment handles countless re-Ald R d C N. E. First Avenue & Schuyler on a basis comparable to that of men who have full polrce authonty. quests every day. er, your e ross. 1 Portland, Oregon Consequently it is impossible for them to have self-respect, respect . 1 F•or helping in filing claims or I Okl h El t d J BETHEL CHURCH, A. M. E. ' h f h · 1· h k the . a oman ec e N M M.tll d L b from the people; nor t e. respect o w It~ po ICemen_ ~ o now explanation of claims and benefits, • . c en an arra ee limited extent of their authoritY preparatiOn and trammg. . 'th 1 pt·ob Teacher at Ehot School Portland, Oregon · ' or assistance WI persona - On the other hand it is claimed that Negro men of good moral lems veterans of the armed forces One of the Tegro teachers em- ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH 1· · ' Episcopal character, with fair e~u~ation~l backgro~nd and within the age t~Its or their families need only to cali ployed m the Portland Public N. E. Knott and Rodney prescribed under the ctvtl servtce regulattO.ns have never made applic~- on the Home Service workers, who I Schools ts Robert G. Ford. Mr. Portland, Oregon tion for appointment on the Portland police force. The truth of thts are specially trained and they will , . . . AFRICAN METHODIST b f h · h · b · · d A ay ' I Ford ts a nattve of Oklahoma, a EPISCO AL ZION CHURCH utterance may e more ar-reac mg t an can . e I.magt~de · ~ywh'' aid them to find solutions. d f M C ll B 1 2007 PN. Williams Ave. there are mam· N",earo men who have established rest ence In t IS W 'GI J ., .. 1 gra uate o organ o ege, a - Po~tland, Oregon · "' . . hen ' oe returns to ctvi - • communitv while working in defense plants and war mdustnes. A . l'f h h 1 ll timore. 1\lld., with a A. B. degree. · . . . tan 1 e, e as on v to ca upon , . number of these workers are qualified in every way to ftll police post- h R d C d · h d He has had eleven years teachmg . . . t e e ross an t e ever-rea y tions, that is, if the civil service requirements hold no spectftc bnefs Home Service .Department will experience. He spent three years for color. furnish him with information and as grade school teacher, five years As the war work in this area gradually diminishes in quantity it as high school teacher of social 'bl . . d assistance. Okl Th would be wise for · as many Negroes as poss1 e to mvesttgate an When, as the rtsult of a dis- science in Shawnee, a. ree study th11 possibilities of becoming police officers. Negro welfare or- . · years as teacher of English in the ability, a returning serviceman ts ganizati9ns and liberal elements from among the white population unable to resume earning his li"li- high school at Enid, Okla. • will champion the right of this acceptance. No longer can the Negro hood at his previous occupation, Mr. Ford has written several wait for these opportunities to be presented. Initiative and determina- the Home Service worker helps dramatic plays and has received tion must be applied to create them. him file a claim for a disability honorable mention from the Drapension. On the basis of his med- matic Publishing School .of ChiThis editorial was studied and considered seriously by both Negro ical record, the Veteran's Admin- cago for one act plays. and white citizens of this community who· were in a position to do something about the issue involved. Consequently, out of their combined efforts comes a most encouraging announcement. According to information received by the staff of this publication from auth9ritative sources, special police officer, Captain Harry S. Payton, has been notified that his recommendations for six Negro men to assume the duties of regular policemen on the Portland police force will be honored. The men approved by Officer Payton will be given the regular prescribed training required for all full-fledged officers serving with the Portland Police department and will be vested with the same authority. In the election held November 7, 1944, Commissioner Bowe~ stated to the publisher of this paper that he favored the integration of qualified Negro personnel into all brackets of civil service employment and functions in Portland municipal Jife. He expressed his belief that Negro policemen could perform a valtiable service to the citizens of Portland·. He promised that if he were re-elected he would encourage the including of Negroes in this 1mportant capacity. Commissionel' Bowes kept this promise and the Ob erver takes pride in the fact that its political judgment has brought social benefits to the Negro people here. Officials of the Portland Police department have been pleased over the many valuable services that Captain Payton and his veteran guard and patrol auxiliary police unit have. rendered during these critical w.ar years. The performances of Officer Anderson Alexander and others have demonstrated conclusively that the Negro can carry out police assignments with dignity and efficiency. The Observer is proud that it is the first to make public this fact to the Negro people of Portland. It is the intention of the staff of this paper to assist in every way possible the full integration of the Negro into every field of endeavor wherein an opportunity is offered to create a greater degree of recognition and appreciation for all minority groups residing in America. CATHOLIC CHAPEL of the LITTLE FLOWER Inter-Racial 21 N. E. Broadway Rev. Jerome M. Schmitz, Chaplain Miss Doris Reynolds, Catechist SERVICES: Sunday, Mass and Sermon, 9 A. M. Wednesday, Novena Devotions: 8:00P.M. THE PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH NE 74th Avenue and Glisan Street (Take the Montavilla Car and get off at 73d Avenue) Rev. R. E. Donaldson, Minister, 7524 NE Everett St. Phone TA 1169. McKinley McNeal, Sunday School Superintendent. CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 1207 S. W. Front Avenue Rev. B. M. McSwain, Pastor Devotional services at 12 noon and B p. m. Sundays. Weekly Services, Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 p. m. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHURCH Mill Plain Recreation Center ''WELCOME'' Young People's Meeting 6:00 P.M. Church 7:30P.M. Pastor-Rev. C. S. Stearns Residence 5516-B East 13th St. McLoughlin Heights WEST SIDE CHURCH OF GOD IN CIIIMST 338 N. W. Fifth & Flanders Sunday School 10 a. m. Service 12 noon YPWW 6:30 p. m. Evening Service 8 p. m. Rev. J. C. Lewis, Pastor
.T u l'y 3 1 ' 1 9 4 5 The OBSERVER Open Every Friday Night Until 9 o'Clock Page 5 IS•Jewel Men's aterprool atches He~e now is a waterproof watch you can buy with confidence! A ,\·atch that has ever) thing you've been lookin;1: for in the "·a) of convenience features and rugged construction plus styling that will g'et attention when worn bare armed or under the sleeve of your c!inner jacket or dress uniform. SEE IT!-YOU'LL AGREE IT HAS EVERYTHii\G • e STAINLESS STEEL CASE e LUMINOUS DIAL e SHOCK-RESISTANT e 15-JEWEL MOVEMENT e LEATHER STRAP BUY NOW for a CHRISTMAS GIFT toY our Man Overseas Yes, your "·aiting for that "just right" waterproof \\·atch to send to your man in the service is over! This is it! A precision-made 15je\\·el movement that will give ho.nest, accurate, dependable service under any climatic or battle conditions. Come in tomorrow and get one to be sure of having it for his birthday ur to make his Christmas .away from home an event he'll never forget (and the last one he'll spend away from home. \\·e hope). At only $39.75, including Federal ' Tax. This is beyond a doubt the greatest "atch \·due we've had in many a year! Your Account is Welcomed and Appreciated OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY
P~e 6~--------------------------~T~h~e~O~B~S~E~R~V~E~R--------·------------- July 31. 1945 UrbanLeagueGets $5,000 Gift From Clothing Workers Fund Chairman Elmo Roper, praised Urban League effort on behalf of community welfare, the eradication of discrimination and intolerance. SPORTS SCENES Photo (1) New York-The Amalgamated Race Tension Study Clothing Workers of America, At Vanport Aug. 13 CIO, presented $5000 to the United Urban League Service Fund ·this week. The amoupt was raised by a five-cent assessment of each ACWA member in the Miller and Lacey with • Red Callender Trio in background do a little imaginary boxing for ObI server photographer. I Photo (2) Visitors on hand to witness awarding of prizes to winners of Leisure Hour Golf tournament at the Fraternal Hall Lounge Monday ~;vening, July 30th. Greater New York area, marking the first time in ACWA history that such an assessment has been made for an organization gift. (Continued frqm Page 1) forced to eat, sleep and purchase property or clothing, have grown progressively worse and are not just restricted to certain areas in Portland. Photo (3) "We definitely believe that con- Walter Ricks, Vernon Gaskin centrated, consecrated action by and Shelby Golden complete a church women should make it pos- memorable day as Golden receives Jacob S. Potofsky, ACWA's sible for Negroes to eat without trophy as champion golfer in the general secretary-treasurer, who embarrassment and humiliation in Leisure Hour Golf Club tournapresented the check to League public places." ment. -Photos by Hutcherson. Make Weisfield & Goldberg Your Headquarters for Bars Decanter Sets Tontilus Sets • • • Bar Sets Miniature Bars Beverage Sets Wine Glasses Tray and Serving Sets All Kinds of Glassware Whiskey Glasses OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS UNTIL 9 P. M. WEISFIELD & GOLDBERG Jewelers WASHING':fON AT SIXTH OREGON FRATERNAL ASSOCIA'NON 1412 N. Williams Avenue +-··-·-"·-·---·-·--··-·-··-·-----·-·--·--·-··-··-·-+ I I ! f ! ' 1 i t GASOLINE I NIGHT LUBRICATION SERVICE AUTO SUPPLIES SCHRIVER'S ASSOCIATED SERVICE i • l t I I f ! 315 N. Broadway j I Phone MUrdock 9797 Portland, Oregon f +-"-"_'_.,_.,_,_,_n_.,_.,_,._,._,._,._.,_.,_,._,._.,_,._.,_.,_,_,l
July 31, 1945 The OBSERVER Page 7 I M C C 0 rd 's S P 0 r t B r 1 • e f s rrctor of Badley Downs, staged a s i2;:mtic boxing show Tuesday. "hn·h e thrilling action-packed br:uts \Hre put on before a large Sgt. Auderley is the former cap- i 1udience. +·-··-·-··-··-··-··-··-·1-11-MII-1+ I 1 !RECORDS NEEDLES ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Automotive Service Quick, Reliable Service on all Makes of Cars • Gas, Oil, Lubrication and Car Wash • Body and Fender Work a Specialty • Auto Painting • Motor Rebuilding * * N. We!dler St. at Williams Ave. CURTIS McCORD, Manager Portlander Wins Northwest Golf Championship The mammoth Northwest Golf tournament sponsored by the Leisure Hour Golf and Bridge club was won by Shelby Golden, Portland's top flight golfer. High ranking golf players from all major cities in the Northwest and as far away as Denver, Colo., gathered in Portland over the week-end and practiced their favorite shots on East Moreland courses, preparatory for the big touranment Monday, July 30. Early Monday morning, the players teed off. Late Monday afternoon, when the final cards were checked, it was revealed that Shelby Golden had defeated the tain of the Air Base Bombers team, 1 The popular ,0ftball team of who won the championship in 19+3 Bagley Downs Athletic club conunder the direction of E. Shelton Hill. • • • Roy·Miller K. O.'s Acosta Roy Miller, the punching marvel from Kansas City, continued his winning ways Friday night at the City Auditorium by knocking out the highly touted Mexican I fighter from Los Angeles, Ray Acosta, in the third round of their scheduled 10-round bout. nected with the Recreation Center, defeating the Vancouver Boomers 14-2, increasing their first place lead to four games in the Vancouver City National Tee.n-Age league. The team, coached by Mr. W. Williams, is to date undefeatei:l. MADRONA RADIO & RECORD SHOP 538 N. BROADWAY PORTLAND 12, OREGON ! Dorothy Ga=ett, Mgr. MU 9535 f +·-··-··-··-··-··-··-11·-··---·--·+ MEDICAL AND mSOELLANEOUS heavy favorite and last year's The fight was even up to the time of knockout. Acosta appeared very confident, rushing Miller around the ring. Miller remained cool, boxing beautifully and watching for an .opening. It came in the third round and quick as a flash Miller's right fist traveling no more than six inches exploded on Acosta's jaw and that was the end. The two had previously fought a draw ir:; Los Angeles. This was the first time in 75 fights that Acosta had been counted out. SERVICE champion, James Marshall, SeatDIRECTORY DR. CARL R. VICKERS DENTIST 14'71 N. E. WIWams Court, PortlaDd VErmont4208 ROBER'!' N. JOYNER, JR., M. D. PhySician and Surgeon Otfices: 1415 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Oregon VErmont 4404 or BEacon 3181 GOODMAN & LEVENSON Attorneys at Law 1002 Spalding Building Portland, Oregon ATwater 7494 WILLIAMS AVENUE U.S. 0. 6 N. Tillamook Street Portland, Oregon TRinity 4.1115 MRS. BEATRICE REED Lieensed Funeral Director a.t HOLMAN & LUTZ MORTUARY N. E. 14th & Sandy "Your 'nto't in Flowers" LIND & POMEROY flowers !'716-26-!8 N. E. UNION AVE. 'As near as your Telephone' GArfield 1181 MRS. BEATRICE REED Licensed Funeral Director Lady .&ttnulant Holman & Lutz Colonial Mortuary East 14th and Sandy Blvd. "So Much in Service , .• So Little in Cost" tle. The first flight was won by Rudy Mason of Seattle and John Minor, Jr., won the second flight. Minor was also awarded a special prize for being the best dressed golfer. The tournament interest is growing by leaps and bounds. Next year it may be held in Denver. The visitors were recipients of many social courtesies while in the city. .. * • Baseball · Sgts. Edward Auderley and James Stokes, mainstays of the Air Base baseball team, left Saturday by plane, accompanying the team to Boise, Idaho, where they met the Idaho State champions. Idaho defeated the Base 5-3. In the semi-final "Snooks" Lacey gave Cal Roberts of Brementon a boxing lesson, winning the decision by a wide margin. Roberts is a good boxer and a hard puncher, but Lacey's speed and experience were too much for him. Lil Abner in a real "donny brook" knocked out Joe Wagner in the fourth round. Kelly Jackson was decisioned by a fast stepping lad from Vancouver. Willis \Villiams, recreation "Every Day is a Holiday" ... at The DUDE RANCH "Pleaswre Spot of the West'' Dining-Dancing-Entertainment BAR SERVICE SPECIAL FEATURE NIGHTLY The Red Callender Trio Dance Music by BANJOSKI and His Sextet Open 8 p. m. until 2:30. Closed Every Wednesday 240 N. BROADWAY PORTLAND 12, OREGON / _____ _ Try the staggered hours of travel way! YOU will realize there is a difference in the ride when you adjust your travel time to "staggered hours". It means less rush-hour crowds. Less congestion means cars can move faster. Discover the time best suited for you, a little earlier or later than usual may be less crowded. Whenever possible co. operate with the staggered hours plan by riding before or after the busy morning and evening rush hours , , , loads are lighter then. Once tried you'll agree it's a more comfortable ride. 0
Page 8 The· OBSERVER July 31, 1945, week is talent night. Future pro- church, is now p.astor of the Bapgrams are planned to be given in tist church at Berkeley, Calif., was the Center's auditorium. All resi- guest speaker at the morning serdents of Gagley Downs possessing vice. The Singing Sentinels, pretalent of any type wishing to par- sented an artistic musical program ticipate, are requested to be pres- Sunday evening. Their usual proent at 7 :30 p. m. m the social gram fee was donated to Pipe Orroom. gan fund. * * * Each Thursday evening at 8 :30 p. m. sound moving pictures are offered in the gymnasium to the general public for the small admission of 5c. A feature, serial and cartoon are shown. * * * Mr. Arnold Jones of 4622 N. E. Sixth street, Portland, Ore., has been added to the staff of Bagley Downs Recreation Center replacing Mr. Stanley Bell of Burton Homes. Mr. Jones will be in charge of the boxing program and assist in the promotion of teen-age llllilllllllllllltllllrllllllllllllllllllltlllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Visit the SUBWAY GRILL for Fine Food 1340 North Crosby East End of Broadway B;idge Phone MU 9835 for Reservations ARTHUR COX, Manager 111/JIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIII f:-~-··-··-··-11·-··-··-··-··-··-··-··+ i Phone: VErmont 9025 1 i Phone EAst 9044 ~ activities. Open 10 a.m.to4a.m. I Charlene's Beauty Box ! Manicuring - Facials I Hair Styling NANCE'S PLAYHOUSE Specializing in BARBECUE STEAKS, CHICKEN and CHOPS D. L. NANCE, Prop. Dinners 12 to 5 ~I N. E. CHERRY COtJRT Rhythm Round..Up mighty singer and entertainer, Iiams of Berkeley, Calif., are, house leaves the Capitol this week for guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. an indefinite stay of the Clover Ivey of S. E. Tibbetts. Rev. WilClub. Iiams is the former pastor of Mt. (Continued from Page 2) Olivet Baptist church. Shangri-la audiences have had s • l N spine tingling sensations listening OCla otes Bagley Downs News to his solos on both. (Continued from Page 2) Beginning Tuesday, July 24, Our prediction is that musicians Mr. and Mrs. William Harris and continuing weekly throughout of the same quality as the Callen- of 2035 N. E. Rodney returned the remainder of the year, a chil,. der Trio will be difficult to obtain Sunday from a 10-day vacation in dren's carnival day will be held in for a stay in Portland unless ade- British Columbia where thev vis- the gymnasium and on the athquate equipment is to be provided ited friends in V;ncouver and Vic-jlecti_c field of Gagl~y Downs R~cfor their performances. toria. The trip was made both reatwn center. Active and passive Mary Simmons continues to sing ways by plane. Mr. Harris is an games will be featured for mass those thrlling torch numbers and electrician m Kaisers Shipyards. participation. Various awards will a few semi-classics. Mrs. Harris is a Project Service be presented. . B~b Russell was. solid "on" with I worker in Bagley Downs, Van- Wednesday evening of each h1s fme trumpet nffs at the Pull- couver, Washington. man Porters' dance Tuesday night. -- Al Pierre's sax man is groovy Mr.· and Mrs. Eddie Akers, with his vocals, too. formerly of Burton Homes, are Leon Warwick of Los Angeles, now residing in Portland, 65 N. E. Hancock. Mrs. Akers is secretary to Leo Randall of Vancouver KEYSTONE LUNCH 1461 N. Williams Avenue Men's Day at Bethel The annual observance of Men's day was held at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. J. D. Williams, former pastor of Mt. Olivet Baptist Phone BRoadway 5395 j Scalp Treatment a Specialty j 1409 N. Williams Avenue i •.I _carrie Davis - Maddie Davis Operators i I ETOILE COX, Mana.ger +--··--··-··-··-··-·-··-··----+ "Credit to All" Open Fridays until eight p. m. ARBITMAN'S NEW YORK OUTFITtiNG 00. Full Line of Ladies' and Men's WEARING APPAREL 1007-1011 S. W. Washington Portland, Ore. Phone MU. 9523 Night, GA 2'129 A VRITT'S GARAGE Truck and Auto Repairs 8'707 N. VANCOUVER AVE. PORTLAND, OBBO~ Call BEacon 1133- Ask for Housing. ROY LOMBARD I Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Price of Vanport left Wednesday on a motor trip to Texas on business. Mrs. Price is a te~cher in Vanport City Breakfast ~ Lunch ~~:=:=::;::=:=::=::=:=:=:=:=::;:=:=:= Dinners The Victory Club • Expert Laundry and Dry Cleaning · Curtain CtlTe a Specialty PROMPT SERVICE ASK YOUR FRIENDS KITTY'S for FRIED CffiCKEN AND OYSTERS 1712 N. E. Victoria MU 9369 MEDLEY I HOTEL CAFE Excellent Food Serving All Meals and Short Orders F'IRST CLASS SERVICE schools. Rev. and Mrs. James D. WilNew Mayer Hotel Rooms by Day, Week or Month Reasonable Rates Excellent Location - Near all Trolley Lines N. W. 4th a.t Gll.san. SHORT ORDERS 24 Hour Service Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mgr. SHASTA CAFE and LOUNGE I BREAKFAST - SHORT O~ERS SOUTHERN STYLED DINNERS SOFT DRINKS - MUSIC OPEN 24 HOURS Comer NW Glisan at 4th Ave. l-··-··-··-··-··-··-··--·--·-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-··-·-··-··-·-·t JACK'S ELECTRIC SERVICE I Appliance and Household Repairs i 1466 N. E. Williams Court VErmont 9483 DELUXE CAFETERIA OPEN 24 HOURS - DISTINCTIVE FOUNTAIN SERVICE - RECREATION ROOM ROBERT SEEGUR, Man~r WALTER WARE'S COCKTAIL BAR SERVICE PARTY ORDERS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION 638 EAST BURNSIDE STREET • EAst 4357 Portland, Oregon 1 "" y y ..,..- •• y. T y. y. y y •• y T T T ... _,..- T T The Charter Members of the COTTON CLUB 215 MAIN STREET, VANCOUVER, WASH. Invite you to avail yourselves of their f Prompt Efficient Service. I f TRinity 1773 lj j Service Calls i 2274 N. Interstate Ave. Open 7 A. M. to '11 P. M. 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