COL. DAVIS NEW 477th HOM Volume 3-No. 12 PORTLAND, OREGON, JUNE 30,1945 10 Cents a Copy Former Chief of 99th \Shriner's Hospital Urban Leagu~ I Observations l iTo Benefit From Raises Funds to 1 The information bureau of the Fighter Squadron Replaces Selway as·Head of Bombardment Unit jPaper, Can Drive Facilitate Work ~~;i~e~e~~:iq~~s~~~~st;~:~onith:: I July 21st through 29th will be Elmo Roper, chairman of the * * * * * * Negro West Pointer Will Command Two Bomber Squadrons and One Fighter Group from the Famous 332nd willing to aid and advise as much as possible any Negro war veteran I the· period for a sta_te-wide waste United Urban League Service P aper and tin can dr1·vc. rrhe en- Fund announced this week that I that may be interested in establish- $194,927.94 has been raised in tire proceeds from this drive in ing themselves on farms. campaign and pre-campaign gifts * • • \Multnomah County will go to the toward the goal of $350,000 t 9 American and British diplomats I local Shriners' Hospital. carry on the expanding work of the I are getting the surprise of a lifeThe Shriners' hospital is a hu- National Urban League and the time since the trials of 16 former I manitarian institution where Urban League of Gr.-:ater New London exiled Poles in Moscow 1 neithe~ faith, creed, or color is the York. The campaign is carried on have a~tually revealed the fact that I basis for admission but poverty in New York City jointly by the this group of Poles gave aid to the ' ' National Urban League and the and need. All assistance given in iocalleague. Outside of New York Nazis. * * * Colonel Benjamin 0. Davis, Jr.,a-------------- this drive will do much to insure City, contributions go to the Naformer commanding officer of the Flying the sturdy P-40 War- benefits to additional helpless chil- tiona! Urban League. W asington correspondents on June 24th were stating that F. E. P. C. only had one week left in ~32nd Fighter Group in Italy, to- hawk and P-47 Thunderbolt with dren who seck freedom from pain Mr. Roper also announced that day assumed command of the 477th the 12th Fighter Command the and physical limitation. campaign activities will be con- which to be saved. T~e Senate Apcompos.te Gro p f m 1 the G o t f d h' · ' d tinued during the summer to se- · t' C 'tt t d 14 1 u , or ery r up s ra e enemy s 1ppmg an If every bit of waste paper and propna wns omm1 ee vo e 477th Bombardment Group (med- the 15th Air Force and equipped . b . cure the additional amount of to 4 to back an amendment to the ' tm cans can be rought out mto dium), at Godman Field, !(:en- with P-5ls. The Mustang became I money needed by the Leagues to War Agencies Appropriations bill tucky, the War Department an- a favorite with the pilots. 1 the open for this drive, it will as- support their efforts toward the that will provide $146,000 for nounced. _On F;,!>ruary 28, 1945, O>lonel sist tremendously i~ a real war achievement of equality of econ- F. E. P. C. The Home AppropriaThe 32-year-old West Point Davis' Group had completed 2001 need and a great humanitarian pur- nom1c opportunity for rjegro tions Committee deleted an F. E. graduate of 1936 earned his pilot's combat missions with the 15th Air i suit. Americans. P. C. provision. wings at the Tuskegee Army Air Force and had served as escort to '1 The Fund Chairman under- • • • Field, Alabama, in 1942. Placed heavy bombers without losing a 1 W C FEPC scored the generous support given There have been three additi9ns in command of the 99th Fighter <Continued on Page 4) est OaSt to the campaign by foundations, in- to the staff of Bagley Downs RecSquadron, he went overseas with • I Assist Negro dustrial and business corporations, reation Center, "Noel Hair" forit in April, 1943. The colonel, R h d B M labor unions, both AFL and CIO, mer teacher of physical education; then a lieutenant colonel, served as lC ar . oore Electricians and individual donors who are con- Stanley Bell of Burton Homes, commanding officer of the 99th in Guest Speaker vinced that the Leagues' program boxing instructor, and Jerry Blanthe North African, Sicilian and Two West Coast shipping com- is effective in improving industrial ton, equipment room attendant. Italian campaigns. On October 5, 1943, Colonel Davis, a native of Washington, D. C., returned to the United States and assumed command of the 332nd Fighter Group, which was activated October 13, 1942. The Group trained under Colonel Davis until January 13, 1944, and then went overseas and into action against the enemy as a part of the 12th Fighter Command of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces under Lieutenant General Eaker, did low level skip-bombing at Cassino, Anzio and other points Italy. They were later assigned Eaker. 111 to At NAACP Meet pan.ies. acceded. this month. in ~egotJatwns w 1t h Exammer-mThe Vancouver Branch of the I Charge Edward Rutledge to the N. A. A. C. P. held a banquet I President's Committee on Fair meeting at the Subway Grill at Employment Practice request that 1340 N. Crosby street, Sunday eve- I qualified Negro electricians be nng, June 24, 1945. Guest speaker given fair employment opportunity, for this occasion was Richard B.\ FEPC regional director Harry L. Moore, vice president of the West Kingman stated today. As a result, Indies National Council. ,.their ships sailed with Negro decMoore, a brilliant thinker and tricians aboard for the first time. functionary m many minority 1 1 Other industries connected with group programs and movements, the war effort which relaxed their will be remembered as a staunch j discrimination erecently included a fighter for the ultimate freedom of government hospital which agreed the Scottsboro boys. In addressing to employ registered N~gro nurses, the Negro and white members of Kingman said. the N. A. A. C. P., Moore ex-j Of the 1250 complaints docketplained in detail the work of the 1 ed since the opening of FEPC ofN. A. A. C. P. during the war and fices on the West Coast, approxoutlined the colossal tasks it would . 1 imately 1000 have been closed, achave to perform after the war. He c~rding to the FEPC offcial. Alstressed the importance of all pro- though Region XII has received gressive groups working vigorously and processed more complaints durto keep the f. E. P. C. in ·exist- ing the past year than any other ence. In concluling his talk he reminded his audience that "Ultimately prog.ressive ideals and policies will win over reactionary programs, but how soon this would happen depends entirely upon the I effort that the people are willing to put forth to make this possible." region, not a single strike or walkout has resulted as a result of FE P C interverttion, Kingman stated. Numerous endorsements of the agency's work have come, not only from the minority workers themselves, but also from employers and union labor representatives. and race-relations. Among the largest foundation gifts are: The Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund and William S. Paley Foundation. Substantial contributions were made by the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, Bethlehem Steel, the Texas Company, Curtiss Wright Corporation, Western Electric Company, International Harvester Company, Standard Oil Company of Indiana and the Savoy Ballroom of New York City. The Amalgamated Qlothing Workers of America, United Hatters, Cap & Millinery Workers of America and International Ladies Garment ~T orkers Union lead the list of labor unions with substantial contributions. Negro officers attached to the United States Army Base hospital at Fort Huachuca made a large pooled contribution, and from individuals throughout the country hundreds of gifts ranging from $1.00 upward were received. Actively associated with Mr. Roper in this fund raising campaign were the following committee chairman: Frank W. Abrams, Corporations; Jack Altman, Labor Unions, and Benjamin Wood, Out-of-Town. Mr. Henry Bruere * * * A specia1 program portraying the part Negroes have played in the war, entitled "Informal Report on Negro-Americans," was presented over the Columbia network Sunday, June 17, in support of the 7th War Loan Drive (WABCCBS, 10:30-11 :00 A.M., EWT). Kenneth Spencer, well known Negro baritone, headed the guest roster for the broadcast. Four news stories, showing outstanding achievements and sacrifices of Negroes in the war, were dramatized. Milo Boulton, emcee of CBS "We, the People," officiated. is Fund Treasurer. Among those who acted as spvnsors were Secretary of the Navy, James .V. F orrestal; former War Production Board Chairman. Denaid Nelson; Henry Ford Il; Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt; Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia; Governor Thomas E. Dewey; the Reverend John LaFargo, S. J.; Dorothy Maynor; Philip · Murray; the Honorable Joseph M. Proskeuer; William Green; John Sengstacko; C. C. Spaulding, and Dr. Channing H. Tobias. •
\ Page 2 Stellar Attractions Slated to Appear At Dude Ranch Charles "Pat" Patterson has revealed that beginning July 9 the Dude Ranch will feature as a specialty, The Red Callender Trio, for a two-weeks engagement. The Callender unit is one of the most outstanding combos of its type in the United States. Their renditions of "Everything About You Appeals to Me,' ' and "How Come," have won them national acclaim. For many months the exciting and enchanting rhythms of In keeping with their promise to present leading attractions regularly, the management of the Dude Ranch announces that following the Red Callender trio they will present Eddie "Begin the Beguine" Heywood, King Cole Trio, Four Blazes, Flennoy Trio with Dan Grissom, vocalist, Joe "Blues" Turner, Billie Holiday, The Foud" Tones and Tab Smith of "I live true to you" fame. Banjoski and his inimitable Dude Ranch sextet will remain at their post as a regular feature indefinitely. OP A to Protect Auto Buyers The OBSERVER v1ce facilities will be permitted to charge warranted prices after August 1. A warranted.. vehicle is a vehicle in good operating condition and carrying a written guarantee under which the seller agrees to make stated repairs at 50 per cent of his normal charges during the 30 days following sale or the first 1,000 miles of operation, whichever comes first, Klein explained. Forms upon which sellers may apply to OPA for permission to sell used cars, trucks and motocycles at warranted prices will soon be available at War Price and Rationing Boards. Sellers who want to charge warranted prices sh~uld obtain these application forms immediately, fill To protect buyers who pay war- them out and mail them to the lovers on the west coast. This ranted prices for used passenger Portland district OPA office. piano, guitar and bas~ fiddle aggre- automobiles, trucks and motor- Sellers who show repair facilgation has played continuous re- cycles, E. ]. Kline, OPA auto- ities that qualify them to charge turn engagements in practically motive price specialist, announced warranty prices will be sent an every leading California night spot today that only selle,rs who have I "authorization to sell at warranted for the past year. adequate reconditioning and ser- prices," Klein said. this combination has thrilled music Here's news in suits! Two-button model that d o ub Ie s with sport slacks. Note the wider low-roll lapel! Richly c: o I ore d, t w e e d y checks. NEW ACCOUNTS INVITED CharCJe or BudCJet Plan \ We Are U. S. Bond ACJenfs J UNE 30, 1945 that bring "stars" into HER eyes! Diamond solitaire, modem setting, diamond on eacb :.d;Jt~1;::;d fl75.00 Beantlfal solitaire, fishtail letting, diamond on each :~~--~~~~~~- f395.00 Red Cross Asks USE OUR BUDGET PLAN a2tivity here. Many more Multnomah County workers are needed · this summer. Every woman who can run a sewing machine can make kit-bags and hospital garCitizens for More Assistance ments for servicemen, either at V-E Day has not lightened the Red Cross headquarters, 1506 S. burden the Red Cross must carry in Europe or the Pacific, or in the United States. Thousands of men must remain in Europe to police the occupied zones. Those men will be restless and homesick, and they will need Red Cross services ~s much-or more-than combat troops. They will have to depend on the Red Cross to keep up morale. In the Pacific, Red Cross serW. Alder street, (open evenings as well as day-time) or in neighborhood units. Every healthy man and woman between 18 and 60 can donate blood ! Everybody who helps IS the Red Cross-the blood donor and the woman at the sewing machine here -the Field Director or hospital worker or the "doughnut girl" overseas. Together, they can carry the load. vices must expand to cover fast in- The telephone number of the creasing areas and enortnous con- Red Cross is ATwater 8561-for centrations of combat troops. All blood donor appointments, for lothis means a heavy load on the cation of sewing groups, for i'nRed Cross-a double load. But the ormation on volunteermotor corps, Red Cross can carry it, bec~use the daytime canteeners, and nurse's ,Red Cross is the American people! aides-for employment of Red Increased battle action on the Oross men and women worker) s Pacific has doubled Red Cross with the armed forces. 0 !
JUNE 30, 1945 Rhythm ROUND--UP In town over the week-end were were several paratroopers, officers and enlisted men, based at Pendleton. Observed two fine looking para'troopers giving the glad eye to several exotic creatures with gorgeous chassis. Me, too! Banjoski By RuDOLPH SPENCER "Hey, Red"! That's what the laii down some mellow meal and rhythm-loving after hours crowd& did that dance frantic crowd latch wll be saying when the famous on. OJ.ics, Chics-swooning when Red Ca.flender Trio from down saxaphone-man Boyd sings. Is it California way invades the boogie- that way? Watch out mama mad portals o{ the Dude Ranch Eddie "(Begin the Beguine") July 9 Set for a period of seve~al Heywood will get you tis rumored weeks at the Ranch, Callender's right here in old Portland accordboys will take over along with ing to Big Chief Choctaw of the Banjoski and his swingelegant Air news. Get hep, Babe! crew who have been slaying the . . · · · 1 Who are the two good lookmg mte mobs w1th their supersatwna j ·d f h · eks exquisitely dressed women who torn tunes or t e past s1x we . . Th. 6 · h · 'd t 11 goes the rounds of the mte spots IS -piece ore estra, mc1 en a y . , f h f' b the alone, spending money like ml one o t e mest com os on W C d t 'f' h't queens having a good time and est oast, rna e a ern 1c 1 h P 1 d · l'f Th leave alone? Whew' Mvsterious. wit ort an mte- 1 ers. e · The wolves are frantic but their management of the Dude Ranch theme now seems to be "you can't is pleased beyond all expecations and will endeavor to keep the band get that". here until later in the year. According to personable manti-IIU-IIM-ftN-IIII-MII-IIII-IIII-IId-1111-IIII-Mn-IIII-IIM-IIM-IN-MN-IM-III-III-~--~~-~--+ ! i i I i I ! ! i I ! I Get some SUN out of life! in Chumley HPLAYTIMERS" Sports Shop ... First Floor 1 Broadway near Alder BEacon 5161 1 I . . +--••-••-•11-••-••-•-M•--••-uu-••-••-•u-~•-••-••-••-••-•11-••-u~-•-MII-n.+ WE FEATURE THE BEAUTIFUL ''BLOSSOM TIME'' Diamond Ring Ensembles Lovely . . Exciting Enduring The OBSERVER ager Mr. Joe Reed the Acme Club will undergo an extensive enlargement soon. Tlie entire upper floor will be utilized making the Club one of the largest in the city. Many innovations including a new and larger type bar, subdued lighting effects and harmonious decorations designed to please the most · discriminating patron will be offered for the public's pleasure. Classy tafent will be brought in from outsi.de points to provide fine entertainment. The boys broke it up at the Acme early Sunday with an out of the world jam fest in which ace sax man "'Bugs" blew madly, knocking everyone out with that mellow hom. Fine stuff Bugs. Among the gang were several ofay cats who set in with the boys and went to town. It was somethin', betcha. Joe Crane's orchestra is hitting I the high notes regularly now with I Bugs and big Dave laying down that jive that keeps us alive. Keep it up fellows. Dig the Frat Hall, its jumping, too. Having a mellow time Sunday nite at the Dude Ranch were the popular C. D. Martins, the H. Leveretes and Elmer Gamble. A plenty swell group. Also near by enjoying the toe-tickling rhythms and booging, too, were the Sango brothers and their attractive wives and party. Did they have fun, betcha. The old ranch was bubbling over with gaiety and the wolves were out in droves trying to lasso some of those too-fine chics with the coca cola shaped chassis but the gals were playing frantic to the I tune "I heard you papa before I saw you so you know by that I wasn't looking for you." Play cool "daddy 0," the frails have got to li!?;ht. See! You ain't no-where unless you have your photo made at the Ranch. Snapped, developed and ~elivered within 30 minutes which i8 ~peed at its best. The photographer, Mr. Hutcherson and his lovely wife, who also is a11 expert photographer, hail I from Chicago, the mecca of jive and swing. This service is one of 'the features introduced by the Dude Ranch together with a flower girl who brings to your" table for milady's pleasure auy type I of corsage or flowers wanted. Charming little personality, a photographer plus flower girl, is Mrs. Annabell<; Caldwell. Nuff sed ... Scat Jack! In for the week-end was personable Sherman Pickett, co -manager of the Ranch. Met Bill McIver of Seattle. Understand he's a swell guy, plays hard with the best of everything. Gals, he is handsome, too ;the green light is on. Doing the spots was Aries and party. Dig some of that fine barbecue at Nance's playhouse. It's a go, Joe. · 1 What gorgeous femme was mak-~ .ing goo-goo eyes at a certain appreciative male while her boy-· friend was getting her wraps to carry her home? On her way out of the Ranch she said, "Come on , baby" talking to the BF, but the I meaning wasn't lost. Watch out ~~~--•••••••••••••••••••••••• (Continued on Page 7) Page 3 Open Saturday ~venings 'till 9p.m. for your Shopping Convenience Ill Complete Eastside Family Store Where You Can Take 6 MONTHS TO PAY Ill PACIFIC OUTFITTING CO. Corner Union Ave. at East Morrison
Page 4 EDITORIAL PAGE J U N E 3 0, 1 9 4 5 The OBsERVER Oftlce Z017 N. WUUams AftliUUI, Portlaud 12, ()ngon Telephone WEbster 3840 WILLIAM H. McCLENDON, Publisher EstabUshed 1943 The OBSERVER is a valiant defender against segregation and its related evtla; a vtg!lant champion for freedom, equallcy, Uberty and justice; an alert guard against all social atrocities; a vitriolic analyst and severe critic of Eliscriminatory practices; a sentinel to warn of all impendIng retrogressive aoc1a1 trends and tendencies. ple on any matter is immed?ately accompanied by a corresponding de- Mediterranean Theater where velopment of antipathies and antagonisms which in many instances there was a higher percentage of create irreconcilable differences. It is the aim of this publication to show Negro combat troops including one that people who are socially submerged, economically subjugated, op- Infantry Division, the 92nd. pressed, harassed and intimidated cannot expect any basic changes in Under redeployment plans, the their political and social status as long as silly conflicts and sharp per- Army intends that 10.4 per cent >onal distinctions are kept alive in their ranks. of all U. S. personnel returned to In the coming year the reactionary groups will take steps to add the U. S. for demobilization shall to the confusion that already exists among the Negro people. Many be Negro troops. The OBSERVER is not financed or subsidized by any partisan group, organization or individual The OBSERVER bases its whole program on the goal of equality of opportunity for all minority peoples to share fully in the political, ecollOIDic and public ll!e of the country. The problems of the Negro people lhall be shown to be related to those of 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 Newspaper Semce. Tel Yates Publications, Inc., Independent Press Service. This newspaper reserves the right to print for publication all press dispatches, features and photo• forwarded by these agencies or otherwise credited to them. race-baiting factions will carry out plans designed to force the Negro's) "We are striving to send a Ne_ standard of existence to even lower leveds. Discriminations will be I gro total of 10.4 per cent of all more marked in every quarter of our local life. Discouraging as it may troops returned tb the States for appear, not one Negro should permit himself to believe that any of' eventual discharge" stated Col. these conditions will be remedied by emotional ravings and petty sen- c. W. Powell, head of Troop Disati?nalism. ~ar~ful study and diligent planning by qualified and ex- vision, Redeployment ranch of G3 penenced spec1ahsb who have the staunch support and confidence of at ETOUSA. "We will not neethe people they are selected to serve, will offer the most promising essarily reach this figure, but we avenues for improvement. · ~"' are a1ming at it." It is the renewed pledge of the Observer today to remain on the (Continued on Page 7) ANOTHER YEAR PASSES This issue marks the completion of another year's operation for the Observer. As would be expected, during this past 12 month period attention has been constantly focused upon those issues of vital importance to the r\ egro people living in the Portland-Vancouver area. Repeatedly, analysis has been made of intricate problems affecting this group. Recommendatons have been proposed from time to time which were intended to minimize the agony and suffering that comes from the vicious persecution that is often leveled at this people by the forces of reaction. In the same period the Observer has centered much of its attention to evaluating the marked provincial attitudes and prejudices alive in this community. In so doing the adherence to its stated policy was always complied with. The militant and sound position of the Observer on all issues directly related to minority people's progress has led to this publication becoming recognized and accepted as a valuable journalistic instrument by individuals and organizations interested in -social progress and advancement. Commendable acknovvledgments and praise for the editorial stands and news features contained in this publication for the last two years have been received from every section of the United States. alert to guard against further social atrocities and to offer if possible sound suggestions as to how the Negro people can cooperatively assist in the many programs that will be carried out to improve their lot in America. With this purpose in mind, your Observer begins another year with courage and determination in the service of the people. Col. B. 0. Davis !u.S. Army of Replaces Selway \Occupation to be As Head of 477th 10 Percent Negro (Continued from Page 1) single bomber to enemy fighters. Stars and Stripes Staff Writer Up to that time, members of the Negro troops will comprise 10.4 332nd Fighter Group had been I per cent of the U. S. Army of awarded 63 Distinguished Flying ;Occupation in Germany, it was Crosses\ and had completed 8.000 Jlearned from ETOUSA Headsorties while destroying more than quarters yesterday. The great majority of these troops ,,·ill be members of service 200 enemy aircraft in aerial and ground strafing assaults. Auto Repair Ceiling Set for July 14 Effectiv·e date of the new regulation setting specific limits on the hours of labor than can be charged for on common passenger car repair jobs has been postponed one month, until July 14, 1945, Robert E. Lowe, services price specialist, announced today. The regulation, originally announced as effective June J +, is designed to check a practice in some automobile repair shops of charging custo~ers for more hours of labor than repairs actually require, Lowe explained. , He said that the postponement was requested by representatives of the trade who desired to have further consultations about the new provisions before they became effective. The Observer can proudly offer itself as one medium championing the rights of minority groups (especially the Negro people) that has consistently presented its series of protests in a strategical and socially compatible manner that oftimes had some measure of political effectiveness. Early in its development the guiding hands of this paper recognized that in all struggles to be waged separatt:ly from the battle~ to gain improvements in the work status of minority workers, that caution and principle must be rigidly followed. Libelous charges, false Working in close cooperation with the U. S. Fifth Army and the British Eight Army, the fighter group performed all types of mis- ~ion , ranging from escorting heavy bombers over the Ploesti oil fields units "performing their primary mission," it was revealed, though it has not yet been determined which Negro units will remain as I Church Directory occupation forces. MT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH accusations, gross exaggerations of minor social breaches and the over- to low level strafing raids on reThis will be decided when the N. E. First Avenue & Schuyler emphasizing of purely subjective grievances has never been a position treatng Germans m Northern War Department instructs this that could be labeled as typical of this publication. A diligent effort Italy, Yugoslavia, Austria and theater of the types of units it has been constantly put forth to gi,·e attention to all news that reflects finally over Germany itself. desires "to retain in Europe. creditably on the Negro people and other minorities. Only in instances Colonel Davis has been awarded The 10.4 percentage is the stanwhere it appeared absolutely necessary and expedient has a purely na- the Legion of Merit, Silver Star, dard one set by Congress and used tionalist philosophy been expounded in this paper. Distinguished Flying Cross and by the War Department in comNot once has the Observer failed to step forth and offer its assist- the Air Medal with Four Oak puting the proportions of Negroes ance to all community programs and projects centered around uplift Leaf. Clusters. in the U. S. Army. The proportion and welfare. At all times a positive effort is exerted to prevent the He recently returned to the is not standard for all theaters, development of controversies which will create conflicts and misun- United States to take command of however. derstanding with other racial, religious and progressive political the reconstituted 477th Bombard- Since the AEF arrived in the groups. It is without any trace of emotion or regret that the pub- ment Group, which will be known ETO the proportion of Negro lisher of this paper adamantly refuses to assist individual Negro glory- as a Composite Group. Elements troops of total U. S. forces avermongers and self-sustaining egotists in their vile schemes to dupe the of the .J.77th will include two aged 8.4 per cent and that permasses of Negroes into believing they alone are capable of devising bomber squadrons, and one fighter h b centage as een maintained, with methods for the removal of all problems that beset this oppressed peo- squad ron from the 332nd Fighter ll fl sma uctuation, to the present ple. With vigor and determination the support of the Observer is con-I Group. The remaining elements of time. sistently cast with bona-fide, established protective and welfare organ- the 332nd Fighter Group will be h 1 · · As of May 15, ther~ were in izations whose plans for resisting the persecution of the Negro people e d m strategic reserve. are always well steeped in democratic and honorable procedure. It is I the ETO-259,173 Negro troops of the aim also of this paper to be in the vanguard to attack all evidences BRIEFS a grand total of 3,082,142 U. S. d . . . personnel here at that time. an mdrcatwns of bigotry and deceit in social agencies that normally Wilbert Roper, director of Van- ·should be devoid of such chicaneq'. port Number Three Center, reThe publisher of this paper is well aware that the role of minor- turned Sunday from Oklahoma ity people's, Negroes in particular, in the American social structure is City, Oklahoma, where he was incomprehensible to a vast proportion of the population. For many called by the death of his mother. decades the Negro people of the United States have plead for just the * *· * 'elementary privileges of freedori1. Primary requests for liberty and Mrs. Texanna Fisher of 445 justice have invariably been denied. In every crevice of American life N. E. Cook St., left last week both sophi·ticated and brutal discrimination are practiced against for Houston, Texas, to attend the this people. There is no corner of the United States today which is funeral of her father. devoid of prejudice and hatred toward Negroes. Consequently, the aim * * * Ths figure was broken down as follows: Field Forces .............. 84,681 USSTAF' .................. 11,867 Com Z ...................... 155,530 Non-operating .......... 7,095 Non-operating includes patients, PvVs and casuals, while field forces includes Army Groups, armies ETOUSA and SHAEF of this paper is to lend an interpretation of the position of the Negro Mrs. Velma Vance and son · h" Hq. personnel. m t IS community that may assist in the alleviation of many hardships Hoover of 2022 N. E. Rodney St., and uncalled for humiliations. left Friday to accompany the body Until recently, approximately 25 To do this is not an easy t~sk. !n the ~ore recent issues th~re has I of Mrs. Vance's sister, who passed per cent of Com Z troops were been an unusual amount .of d1scuss1on trallled upon the necessity for . away in Seattle, to Texakana, Negro while field forces were complete unity among the Negro welfare groups having more or less Texas. Mrs. Vance and son will made up of four per cent Negro the same programs and ideologies. This phase of our work is bv far remain in the south two months personnel. the most difficult to handle. Every attempt to unify the Negro. peo- visiting relatives and friends. These figures do not include the Portland, oregon BETHEL CHURCH, A. M. E. N. McMillen and Larrabee Portland, Oregon ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH Episcopal N. E. Knott and Rodney Portland, Oregon AFRICAN METHOD.IST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH 2007 N. WUllams Ave. Portland, oregon CATHOLIC CHAPEL of the LITrLE 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 Montavllla 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 Mlll Plain Recreation Genter ''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 CHRIST 338 N. W. Fifth & Flanders Sunday School 10 a. m. Service 12 noon YPWW 6:30p.m. Evening Service 8 p. m. Rev. J. C. Lewis, Pastor
JUNE 30, 1945 The OBSERVER W EISFI ELD & G0 LDBERG'S W//P WATCH SALE GET A LIBERAL ALLOW-ANCE FOR YOUR OLD WATCH ON A BEAUTIFUL N EW 0 N E! Have you considered just what that statement means to you? WEISFIELD & GOLDBERG will give you the hjghest possible allowance on your old watch, so the supreme beauty of a modern golden watch is within your grasp.... Come in and have the thrill of making your selection from our vast assortment of famous-make timepieces. LADY'S MILOS WRIST WATCH '29•75 f.oday you need a watch with a flawlessly accurate mechanism and "after-five" lines. We nominate this 1eweled movement, Sungold •vetch with a handsome cord l)and. 1.2S WEEK Watch prices quoted include IO% Fed. Tax * BUY AN EXTRA BOND DURING THE 7TH WAR LOAN Add 20% Federal Tax YOUR ACCOUNT IS WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED OPEN AN ACCOUNT TODAY OPEN EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT UNTIL 9 O'CLOCK Page 5 SOCIAL NOTES RECEPTION FAREWELL St. Phillip's beautiful parish A farewell party was given m honor of Mr. and Mrs. Asiat Alli, Sunday, June lOth. The Alii's will be leaving soon for the Bronx, New York. They received many lovely gifts from the ~ore than SO I house was the scene of the lovely reception tendered Mr. Edwin C. I Berry and his charming wife, Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 p. m. I Many friends and well-wishers guests. of both races greeted the Berrys, bade them welcome to our fair city * * * WEDDING and pledged support of the Urban League program. Many took out Mrs. 'L. M. Leverette, 40 N. E. League membership. Cake and Freemont, became Mrs. Carl I hos- Powell last Sunday, June 17. The punch was served by lovely Powells are now domiciled at 13 I tesses. N. E. Tillamook. * * * * * * I DINNER GUESTS AND VISITORS I Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gravles Capt. Joe Jordan of Tacoma, honored their daughter with a tur- Wash., was guest of Mr. and Mrs. I key dinner for 12 on Monday, James Lee, 4125 N. Williams, June 18. Mrs. Joyce Williams of Wednesday. Capt. Jordan was acLos Angeles, Mrs. Lurline Fitz- companied by his daughter, Miss gerald, Mrs. Jeanete Baker, the Jordan, of :New York, N.Y., who Misses Rose Marie Brock, Linn- is visiting her parents indefinitely. field College, and Bettye Ruther- * * * ford and June Rand, Fisk Uni- Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Morgan, versity, Helen Mae Thomas, Uni- 4105 N. Commercial, had as their versity of Oregon, Harriet Fuller, guest Wednesday and Thursday, Julliette Hilliard, and Florence Mr. Chavis of Seattle, Wash. 1 Hildrebrand. Assisting in serving * * * ,were Mrs. Annabelle Harris and Mrs. Ulysses Leverette enterMrs. Ophelia C 1a r d y. Miss tained Wednesday with a lunchBlanche Graves recently returned eon bridge honoring Mrs. Helen from Bennet College. Sango recently arrived visitor from ,. * * Muskogee, Okla. Mrs. Sango, instructor in one of the .schools in CABARET PARTY Oklahoma, spent a few days visMr. and Mrs. Earl Winslow iting in Kansas before coming to were host to more than ISO per- Oregon to join her husband. sons Monday night at a cabaret * * * card party given in honor of Mrs. Mrs. Artenense Bell of St. Phillips who is here on a visit from Louis, Mo., left Monday for Chicago. Mrs. Winslow and Mrs. California after srending a few Phillips were childhood friends. days visiting in the home of her The party was a gala- affair. It daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and was held in the luxurious Fra- Mrs. K. D. Fields, 2036 N. Flint. ternal Association Lounge. Pokena, * * * bridge, tripoley and .poker games J From McAlester, Okla., comes consumed the attentwn of some I two charming young ladies in the guests, while others enjoyed dane- persons of Mrs. Edna Porter and ing and partaking of varied re- Marie Hardy who are enjoying a freshments. A delicious midnight pleasant vacation visiting with their supper was served. (Continued on Page 6) Your Most Exclusive Nlight Club The DUDE RANCH upleasure Spot of the West" Dinners-Dancing-Entertainment Music by "BANJOSKI" and His Orchestra Phone for Reservations-TRinity 3967 Bring Your Bottle . . . Bar Service \ Coming-July 9th The RED CALLENDER TRIO 240 N. BROADWAY PORTLAND 12, OREGON Open 8 P. M. - Closed Every Wednesday •
6 Susie Anderson, featured vocalist at Portland's famous Dude Ranch, is winning admirers nightly for her renditions of favorite torch numbers. A. G. "Little Charlie" Garrett, who recently turned promoter, now has "Susie" under his management. Susie is to begi~ a series of performances soon that will carry her into the most exclusive clubs and places of entertainment in the Northwest. . Photo by Hutcherson. The OBSERVER I dress by Charles Rollins, Worshipful Master of Enterprise Lodge. Rev. B. C. Allen delivered a very inspiring and soul-stirring sermon. E. Shelton Hill was Master of Ceremonies. * * * VANPORT Mrs. Maxine Lennox IS m the Vancouver hospital. * * * Mrs. Ethel Waters left Monday for her home in New Orleans, La., to visit relatives. * * * BAGLEY DOWNS NEWS A community family picnic IS planned for the Fourth of July at Leverich park by the Bagley Downs Recreation Center. The complete park has been reserved to accommodate those wishing to celebrate a safe, sane holiday. Programs to be presented throughout the day include a baseball game, softball game, foot races, family games, a variety musical program and a boxing show. " There will be no charge to any event. Supervisors will be present to direct children's games in the park Social Notes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Steen playground. (formerly Ruth Tuggle) are be- Tables and cooking stoves will h f be available for those wishing to ing feliciated on the birt o a (Continued from Page 5) son, Robert Jr., born June l8th prepare lunches, although prevhusband and brother, Mr, Emmett at Wilcox Memorial hospital. iously prepared lunch baskets are Porter and Mr. Lavalee Hardy of recommended. * * * * J UNE 30, 1945 dancing party given by Miss Ruby Miss Ellen Wood's home was Brock in honor of Miss Clinita the scene of much gaiety on June Arnsby on June 23rd. More than 27th when a dozen or so of us twenty guys and gals enjoyed I gathered for a very informal gedancing and refreshments. to-gether. 1738 N. Russell St. Messrs Porter Transportation to and from the and Hardy are employees of Kaiser FRATERNAL NOTES park will be provided for, leaving ----------------,--------- Inc., Swan Island. St. Johns Sermon at Bethel- from the Recreation Center in the Active in social, educational and The Masons of Enterprise Lodge morning, afternoon and evening. religious affairs of their city the No. 1, and Excelsior Lodge No. The entire community of greater visitors were guests of honor of I 23, along with the Eastern Stars, Vancouver is invited. OREGON FRATERNAL ASSOCIA'NON popular Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph J. held their annual observance of * * * 1412 N. Williams Avenue Spencer at a party staged at the St. John's Day at Bethel A. M. C. Beginning Wednesday, June swank-boogie Dude Ranch Satur- Church Sunday evening. The Ma- 20th and continuing weekly day evening, June 23. In the group sons and Eastern Stars in their through the summer months, comwas Mr. Jack Palmer, a former fraternal regalia looked very re- munity singing is featured at the classmate of the visitors. Many af- splendent in their processional and Bagley Downs Recreation Center. fairs are in the making for the en- recessional: The services were very All adults are invited to attend. , _______ , _____ _ tertainment of the ladies to help impressive. High lights of the eve- * * * make their visit a very pleasant ning program were a solo by Mr. Community dancing is enjoyed one. They will be here for a month Boyce Strain, Worshipful Master every Monday evening at Bagley or more. of Excelsior Lodge, and an ad- Downs Recreation Center. Joe In the days of the Orane and his orchestra is proving very popular with the guests. Dancing is from 9 to 12 p. m. Refreshments and free checking are available. Admission 35 cents. * * * Each Friday from 8 to 9:30 p. m. a free Juke Box dance will be held for teen agers in the social room. A coke an·d snack bar will be in operation. All teen agers are welcome. BART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHES DOBBS HATS ARROW SHIRTS INTERWOVEN SOCKS BOSTONIANS, EDWIN CLAPP SHOES ~ ., ...... PONY EXPRESS Youth on Parade ·' 1 Washington at Broadway ••• SlAG.GE RED HOURS was unheard of! e Today STAGGERED HOURS is malting it possible for every one to ride. Yesterday's pioneer transportation problems were much different but proportionately no more perplexing. With Portland's newly increased population of more than 50% and very few more vehicles, it has been necessary for people to take their turns ... or stagger their travel. Thanks for your cooperation by fitting into a staggered hour riding time which has helped us do the job. '-' Make Way for War EHort Malee Room for Each Other c +-------- By GERTRUDE WILLIAMS Miss Virginia Newby, recent graduate, has just returned from a short visit to Skamokawa, Wash., where she visited her grandmother. . . . The attractive and very popular young sub-deb from Musko- t gee, Okla., Miss Clinita Arnsby, visited our fair city of roses this : 1 1 month. During her sojourn here she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. i Clifford Walker. Miss Arnsby is 1 ! a sophomore at Lincoln university. She states that she enjoyed her visit i f t very much and intends to return next year to spend the entire summer. * * * A very gala affair was the GASOLINE NIGHT LUBRICATION SERVICE AUTO SUPPLIES SCHRIVER'S ASSOCIATED SERVICE 315 N. Broadway
' . .. ' JUNE 30, 1945 The OBSERVER Automotive Service Quick. ReUable Service on all Makes .of Cars • Gas, Oil, Lubrication and Car Wash • Body and Fender Work a Specialty • Auto Painting • Motor Rebuilding N. Weidler St. at Williams Ave. BASEBALL Vanport Blacksox baseball club heat Astoria Navy Airport Sunday, June 17. Scores were: Blacksox 8, Airport 5. Game was played at Astoria. Batteries for the Blacksox were Lo~khart, pitch, and Pepsicole, catch. For the Airport, Brew, pitch, and Whitton, catch. The Blacksox would like to book games with any strong club in this area and will travel up to 200 miles. Anyone wishing to book a game, write or wire Henry James, 2619 Cottonwood, Apt. 1492. • • • OCCUPATION ARMY S 10 PER CENT NEGRO ' (Continued from Page 4) Rhythm Round..Up (Continued from Pa.ge 3) Honey, don't be a fool. Tee Hee. Did you see that terrific jitterbugging laid down by "Red" and the WAC Sunday p. m. Gosh it was frantic and Uncle Sam's gal showed a shape ala Dorothy Lamour and she ·was good and cute. She will be seeing you blasted wolves. Hey gang, did you know that Stanton Duke says you'll get by with Count Basie, Lucky Millinder and Sister Tharpe, HampFigures obtained from the AG section, ETOUSA revealed that the increase of Negro troops in this theater roughly corresponded with the increase of all U. S. forces in Europe. Thus, on May 31, 1944, one week-before the invasion of Europe, there were 126,877 Negro soldiers in the theater, divided as follows: Field forces, 21,156; USSTAF, 10,062; Com Z, 95,- 659. Negro units participated in the Normandy landings on Ju'he 6. These included the 320th Antiaircraft Barrage Balloon Bn.,490th Port Bn., 494th Port Bn., 582nd CURTIS McCORD, Manager BOXING ton and other top name bands ten- Engineer Dump Truck Co., Auditorium, Friday, June 22nd. tatively slated for the Rose City 3683rd QM Truck Co. and a Roy Miller, "The Kansas City late this year. Bye now. number 9f others. ------------ Kid," 1944 Golden Glove Cham- ------------------------- MEDICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS pion of that city who came to SERVICE Portland by the way of Los· AnDIRECTORY geles, bobbed, weaved, punched DR. CARL R. VICKERS and danced to a 10-round deDENTIST cision over Leo (The Lion) 1''71 N. E. WilUa.ms Oourt, Portl&nd Turner Friday night at the AudiVErmont 4208 . M . 11 . f h I tonum. 1 er 1s one o t e c assROBERT N. JOYNER. JR., M. D. I iest mddleweghts seen n Portland PhySician and Surgeon n many moons, wth hs cleverness, Offices: 1415 N. Willla.ms Ave. Portland, Oregon youth and stamna, he should go a VErmont 4404 or BEacon 3181 GOODMAN & LEVENSON Attorneys at Law 1002 Spalding Building Portland, Oregon ATwater 74114 WILLIAMS AVENUE U.S. 0. 6 N. Tillamook Street Portla.nd, Oregon TRinity 4615 long way in boxing. "The Lon" fought a cagey fight and finished strong. MRs. BEATRICE REED IJeensed Funeral Director at HOLMAN & LUTZ MORTUARY N. E. 14th & Sandy Turner announced in his dressing room before the fight that he plans to quit the ring. Friday 11ight was his last fight. Maybe he 1vill and maybe he wo~t, anvway Leo has been a great Portland fghter and has a host of admirers among I the boxing fans. Manuel James, I ¥32E!!!!i!!!Eii!l!iE!5!E!E!5i:!S!!:!iiSi==se===:==:~ South Paw fighter, lost a close decision to Johnny Gates in the 10- I round semi-windup. ~'Your Tho't in. Flowers" LIND & POMEROY flowers %71&-18-18 N. E. UNI01f A't'IL. 'As near ~. your Telephone' GArfield 1181 Lil' Abner bowed out in the third round of the scheduled 10round opener, after having hit the I canvas twice in the second round from the right hand waliops of Leroy Kurst. • • • BASEBALL There are five Negro baseball teams in the Portland, Vancouver area. Members of various local leagues. They are the Portland Tigers, Vanport Blacksox, Bagley FOOD RATION STAMPS GOOD ' MAR. APR. AUG. RED STAMPS CLIP THIS CHART FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SEPT. in July ( uly i Page 7 Pictures Obtainable In the fatllre, any pictures appearing In the Observer may be parcba.sed at oar office. at nomlna.l CCI8t, 2017 N. WiUiams Ave. +·-·"-··-··-··-·-·-··-··-··---·+ I I t I I f l ! i I I I I i AC'fiON SPEAKS I '1. HAN I LOUDER 'f woRDS We could talk ourselves blue in the face about ~'s famous architectural features, but . . . until you go into everyday action in a ~ suit, you'll never really know what we mean by clothes freedom that's "tailored in." When you take that action, you'll, be a "3-G man" for life. s6S.oo I j Your Store J Crabbe .. Pallay I Broadway and Washington T +• •• .. ··----·----·--+ Downs, Hudson House and Van-========================~=~============~ MRS. BEATRICE REED Licensed Funeral Director Lady Attnulat Holman & Lutz Colonial Mortuary East 14th and Sandy Blvd. "So Much in Service ... So Little in Cost" couver Barracks. The Portland Tigers Tviil _journey to Oakland, Calif., nexi week to meet the Oakland All Stars; both teams will return to Portland for a double-header at the Beavers Park Sunday, July 1, then move to T'acoma, Wash., for a game and return to the Beavers Park for another double-header Wednesday, July 4th. The Portland Tigers are 111anaged by "Pan" Graves, famous Rocking Chair Catcher. • * • SOFI'BALL The Colored Merchants, ye ar's ~orthwest Champions and N.ational Tournament .Contenders, I are now being reorganized and will be ready for the last half of the softball league. The Colored Mer. chants have for several seasons been one of Portland's strongest softball teams. CLUB ACME - 1504 N. Williams Avenue - EAst 6127 Welcome to Our Members and Their Guests MATINEE FROM 6 to 9:00P.M. EVERY SUNDAY EVENING Our lounge is available for private parties every'Tuesday afternoon and evening
• Page 8 The OBSERVER NANCE'S PLAYHOUSE Open 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Specializing in BARBECUE STEAKS, CHICKEN and CHOPS D. L. NANCE, Prop. Dinners 12 to 5 31 N. E. CHERRY COVRT Bagley .. Downs 1945 Summer Program Bulletin issued from office of the Recreational Director. Tennis, Monday, 5 :30 p. m. Boys' swimming, Mon. 3 p. Junior girl's club, Monday, and Thurs., 11 a. m. p. m. Girls' swimming, Mon. 4 p. Junior Sewing cug, Mon., Wed. and Wed., 11 a. m. and Fri. 2-3 p. m. Handicraft, daily 9-5. Singing, Tues. and Thurs., C 2 Teen-age Girl's club, Wednes- ommunity dance, Mon., 9-1 9:30-12 a. m. d 7 Dancing (tap), Tues. and ay, p. m. p. m. Girls' softball, daily, 5 p. m. Juke Box Aeen-age dance, Fri., Thurs., 9:30-12 a. m. 7 9 Baton, Tues. and Thurs., 11- l\1oving pictures, Thursday, - P· m. 12 a. m. 8:30 p. m. Story telling, Tues., 1 :30 p. m. Dramatics (junior,), Tuesday, 2-3 p. m. Dramatics (teen-age), Friday, 2-3 p.m. Junior Legion baseball, Mon- ~---------.. day, 6 p.m. Teen-age sofetball, Wed. and Fri., 6 p. m. KITTY'S for FRIED CmCKEN AND OYSTERS 1712 N. E. Victoria MU 9369 J U N E 3 0, 1 9 4 5 Phone BRoadway 5395 "Credit to All" Open Fridays U'ltil eight p. m. . ARBITMAN'S NEW YORK OUTFI111NG 00. Full Line of Ladies' and Men's WEARING APPAREL The Northwest's Only Negro Furrier Junior softball, Mon., Wed., 1 Fri., 4 p. m. ~~~---------· ~~~~~;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;;;~;;;;;;;;=;;;;~ Boxin~, Tues., Wed., Fri., 5 EiS!i!!!5!1i!!25==a:a!Sil5!!3:!ii!ii:i!E!i55E5a!!5iEIE! 1007-1011 S. W. Washington Portland, Ore. MOTT SISTERS Style Salon 2107 N. Vancouver Avenue Telephone TRinity 5111 BEATRICE REED Owner-Manager Designers of ••• Fashionable Futuristic Women's Clothing MEDLEY I HOTEL CAFE Excellent Food Serving All Meals and Short Orders P'IB8T CLASS SERVICE 2274 N. Interstate. Ave. Open 'fA. M. to '11 P.M. 'REJI.BER.T LEWIS, Prop. p.m. Call BEacon 1133-Ask for ROY LOMBARD Expert Laundry and Dry Cleaning Curtain Care a Spuia/ty PROMPT SERVICE ASK YOUR FRIENDS New Mayer Hotel Rooms by Day, Week or Month Reasonable Rates Excellent Location - Near all Trolley Lines KEYSTONE LUNCH· 1461 N. Williams Avenue Breakfast ~ Lunch Dinners SHORT ORDERS 24 Hour Sen/ice Mn. llaEel JCJ01m8oo, Mp-. SHASTA CAFE and LOUNGE BREAKFAST- SHORT ORDERS SOUTHERN STYLED DINNERS SOFT DRINKS MUSIC * OPEN 24 HOURS --------,·-----·- .. ·---~-·+ JACK'S ELECTRIC SERVICE Appliance and Household Repairs Prompt Efficient Service TRinity 1773 j Service Calls . Phone MU. 9623 Night, OA 2'129 AVRITT'S GARAGE Truck and Auto Repairs 1'701 N. VANCOUVER AVE. PORTlAND, ORBG The Victory Club 1466 N. E. Williams Court VErmont 9483 DELUXE CAFETERIA OPEN Z4 HOURS - DISTINCTIVE FOUNTAIN SERVICE - RECREATION ROOM WALTER WARE'S COCKTAIL BAR SERVICE PARTY ORDERS GIVEN SPECIAL ATI'ENTION 638 EAST BURNSIDE STREET EAst 4357 PorUand. Orecon COTTC)N CLUB Zl5 MAIN STREET, VANCOUVER, WASH. Invite you to a.va.ll younrelves of thdr ENTERTAINMENT and RECREATIONAL QUARTERS Deluxe Modern Restaurant Serving All Meals PAYROLL OHECKS CASHED - NO CHARGE . JACK CUIE, Licensed' Electrician I ..___.,_.._.. " .. ----"-·--·-------·-··-+ ---------------------· I •'-
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