Volume 4-No.6 PORTLAND, 0 R E G 0 N ·, SEPTEMBER 3 0, 1 9 4 5 10 Cents a Copy CORONER BIASED AT.JONES INQUEST 0~:~~~:~~~~ Smith Favors the Defense; Hearing Believed Fixed (SUMMARY) Oct. 9th-Many interested citizens were on hand today at the Coroner's inquest in Judge Crawford's Court to hear the testimonies of key witnesses and the police officers who murdered Ervin Jones, Negro Guild's Lake resident, the morning of August 21st. Through the untiring efforts of Rev. George Brown of Guilds Lake and others whose intentions lead them to campaign for justice in this case, the widow of Ervin Jones told how her husband was ruthlessly killed while attempting to protect his home from what he assumed was an attempted robbery. The police who figured in the death of Jones are alleged to have a.ttem}tted to break into his home without a search warrant and without informing Jones that they ·were officers of the law. When he attempted to resist them he was shot in the back through a wind'ow with a shot gun by Detective Bard Purcell. It is expected that the escape of Scott Thomas, Nagro awaiting trial for murder, from the Multnomah County jail will offer some complications to this inquest. Thomas is the man whom the police were seeking when they killed Jones. After killing Jones, and later capturing Thomas, they were told by Thomas in the presence of Jones' wife and her sister that he did not even know Jones nor had he ever visited with him. This testimony will be invaluable if the fficers try to establish a claim of close resemblance and friendly relationship between Jones ..and Thomas. The .fact that Thomas is the only escaped prisoner who has not been recaptured is regarded by many Negroes with grave apprehension. · · -,is eager to have persons Portland Combat pressed with the democratic spirit interested in its program Pilot to .Remain With Air Force exemplified by the people living in to come in and learn the northern Italy where he was sta- nature of the work it is tioned. It is Lt. Bell's intention to attempting to do. Also any remain in the Army Air Corp. He persons feeling they have First Lt. Rual William "Billy" has a rating which he has earned an understanding of the Bell recei1tly returned to Portland that makes him eligible for reten- work being done and who to visit with his mother, Mrs. tion in the air force with his pres- wish·to assist are urged to Mary Browning. Lt. Bell, a fight- ent commission. This particular make themselves known. er pilot in the U. S. Army Air rating is indicative of his being as * * * Co · t f b t desirable for continued service as a rps, Is a ve eran o many a - . The "Negro Committee 1 d . . H h W-est Pomter. t es an misswns. e was s ot for Economic Better- ------- down once over Yugoslavia while men.t," at present a paper on a mission to attack German in- Wm. Grant Still's organization, has issued a stallations in Austria. Bell re- Premiere On Air call for a meeting, to more ceived his wings at Tuskegee and Los Angeles-A world radio than 275 Negroes in order after further training at Selfridge premier of William Grant Still's to discuss the possibilities Field, Michigan, was stationed in .suite for violin and orchestra was of est,ablishing a Negro Italy with the 332nd fighter croup. featured on the NBC Red net- cooperative her e. The In an interview Lt. Bell re-work's Standard Symphony hour meeting will be held at the vealed that racial prejudices in Eu- program Sunday, Sept. 23, at 8:30 Masonic Auditorium, 116 ropeap theaters where he partie- to 9:30 p. m. Louis Kaufman was N. E. Russell street, Sunipated were practically extinct ex- also presented. day, October 14, 1945, at rept for those expressed by white William Grant Still; Negro, is 3 p. m. American Army officers and ser- hailed as one of the world's leadvicemen. He was particularly im- ing composers. Air Force Captain Visits With Family forts to follow aviation in capacities other than military as a reason for his deciding to follow army aviation as his life's work. Captain Charles R. Stanton of Before entering the army, Capthe U. S. Army Air Force, who is tain Stanton was a student at the at present stationed at Godman University of Oregon where he Field, Ky., visited his mother and was majoring in Journalism and father, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Business Administration. Stanton on N. E. 8th avenue for In the photo below are Mr. and a week recently. Captain Stanton Frs. Chas. A. Stanton and son, was on a furlough that permitted Captain Chas. R. Stanton, and him to make a tour of the coun- Mr. and Mrs·. Wm. Dodson entry ·before returning to his base. joying the entertainment and deIn discussing his army experiences, licious refreshments of the Dude Stanton explained that it was his Ranch, popular night spot. Capintention to remain in the service. tain Stanton was the host d this He cited the extreme difficulties party which was a pleasant occa- * * * The United Transport Service Employee union (Red Caps) are moving, under the direction of their president, Willard S. Townsend, to ask for a basic wage increase of from 57c an hour to 85c. The dining car employees, working under the jurisdiction of this union are seeking a reduction in working hours from 240 hours per month to 160 without any reduction in pay• * * • The Ervin Jones inquest got underway today that confront Negroes in their ef- sion for everyone. Negro residents in Vancouver, Wash., are not only victimized by local realty board practices of restricting them to buying property in certain areas, they are not allowed to buy . . . period ! <Continued on Page 8) NOTICE-THiS EDITION OF THE OBSERVER delayed in order to furnish our readers coverage of the Ervin Jones Inquest. * * * Paul Robeson will finally receive the 30th Spingarn medal in New York at a dinner to be held in the Hotel Biltmore, Octobu 18th. Ma1·shall Field, whp )mblishes the newspaper PM, will d'eliver the p r e s e n t ation address. Fields' backing of that 1 phony outfit of profes1 sional Negro lovers known as the American Council on Race Relations, is be- , ginning to bear fruit. He is now consorting with some of the most well intentioned and honest liberals of the country.
/ The OBSERVER Page 2 S e p t e m b e r 30 , .1 9 4 5 ----------------------------------------------------------------~~-- ACT Sky Train Speeds I Fifth Grade Charlie F. Preston, "Springarn" Medal nse in the cost of living during I department said Friday. Gls Home from India ~3. Milner, Ga., who served 31 To Paul Ro eson the war," Townsend continued, Bunchc is associated director ot l\1 . . Fl M h . months in the China-Burma-India 1 New York (ANP)-l\1arshall "has virtually pauperized large 1 the department's division of the de1am1, a.- ont s, m one h . h h Q F. ld 1. .11. . f I · d l h . f ff t eater wit t e uartermaster I '1e , mu tt-m1 wna1 re newspaper areas o rai road service employ- pen ent areas. case near y t ree years m ar o , . . I d . d 1 . d . h Corps, and who wears two hattie publisher and author, wdl formally mcnt. The present basic minimum n 1a, to av were c 1maxe \nt a . . . I • · d . · . h f .,._. stars on h1s campa1gn nbbon. 1 present the 30th Spingarn medal to \rage rate of 57c per hour does not 4 4 4 4 + + + + + + + + spee y air tnp ome or two n e- • . , . . .. f ·. hti Fl A' I earlr tw1ce Preston s age, Paul Robeson here at a dmner Ill half wav assure decent mmunum gro lg ng men. ' own to Ir 'I~ h .. 1 S W'll. L h H 1 B'l 0 18 ,,. . . d ~u h I T C d , M . . ec mea ergeant 1 Iam . t e ote 1 tmore on ct. . Inng standar s. vv it the re cas-~ ransport omman s 1 am 1 . . A , A' F. ld . . ATC k Johnson, 43, 162 Broadway, Santa Robesnn was awarded the model 111g of man) war-time economic rm) lr le m giant s y C C l'f d . h f I . 1 . 1 . . l h b f . h h d 1 . d h. C .b ruz, a 1 ., serve JUSt s ort o 1~· a spec1a comm1ttee ast spnng contro s, t e est cure or this contrams, t ey a ceare tIS an- . · h f «~· · · h · · b D . . . b . f 1 one ~·ear m the same theater w1t or otstmguts ed achtevement m clition is a drastic revision of the ean !VISIOn ase In a matter o . . h d h d d f h . h a umt o fthe Med1cal Corps. He the theater and on the concert basic structure of the industry. ours an ea e or t e1r omes. Oldest of the duo in point of i> the wearer of one battle star. stage," but because of his theater ove rseas serv1ce was Technician House for Sale and concert commitments. includAir Corps Officer mg a USO over,eas tour, the 1 Vi'3its Parents formal presentation has been del a~·ed. Lt. Robert Diez has been in M h II F. ld h bl' h P 1 d f b · , . . . h h' ars a '1e , w o pu IS es ort an or a net VISit Wit 1s I NT y k' PM d h Ch' · . . ew or s an t e 1cago The formal notice filed ·with the railroad companies in accordance· with provisions of the Railway Labor Act, asked that the companies set a date not later than 1 Oct. 30, for opening initial conferences. It also proposed that the f 1 h h f d un, WI e 1ver t e presentatwn railroads create a carriers confer- "The Northwest's Only Negro Furrier" MOTI' SISTERS Style Salon 2107 North Vancouver Ave. TRinity 5111 PORTLAND 12, OREGON MRS. BEATRICE REED Owner-Manager Duplex House, beautiful view, hardwood floors, $90 monthly income; 3 fireplaces, close in, suitable for two families; road house, convalescent home. Reasonable. Small down payment. UN 2424. parents and relatives. Lt. DICZ was Is .,, d r· h . ormer y attac ed to t e arne dd NAACP 99 h · d ·1 a ress, an · announce- ence committee to handle the pro- I w . t pursUit squa ron as a p1 ot.l d' 1 d 1 k • + + + + + v + v v f.l • d h' · T k ment ISC ose ast •vee · posals on a J'oint national basis. •••••••••••••IIIII •e rece1ve 1s wmgs. at .us e- j ~ yy House for Sale $4,175 l,!;ee. " t t e present e Is statwne UTSEA-CIO Opens Drive I A. h h d Pre,·ious demands of the union at Tuskegee. servi.ng as .an in- To AdJ'ust Wage have been handled by an eastern I JNSURAN"'E 6 rooms Comopsition roof Brick siding Wh 1 f h l L and "·estern earners conference · "' str~ctor. . I e a 1g ter p1 ot, t. Inequalities I De1z ·was s1gnalh honored bv beI d' ff · h 1 d t. · · Jea mg o \I'It a ( eman or ing chosen to have his portrait 5 ( · . committee. New furnace Close to carline Near schools Wired for Electric Range · a J per cent wage mcrease to adplaced upon war bond posters that · ·d d · 1. · Bunche In London Just \\'1 esprea wage 1ncqua Jttes ,,·ere circulated nationall~ to enOwner occupied Can be occupied immediately. TRinity 0050 among the lower paid red-caps, courage the purchase of war bonds. dinng car employees and Pullmian I \Vhile a fighter pilot, Deiz was laundr~ workers. the CIO Unted j credited with having shot down a Transport Service Emplorees of '--------------- number of German planes. I America, today placed before more t.! ,_,._.,,_,,_.,_.,_,_.,_,,_,,_,._,t_! New Post Commander . than 60 major railroad companies Washington. D. C. (Al\P)- Ralph S. Bunche is in London, at i the reque:-t of Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., as the top representa-1 tive of the United States on the' trusteeship su bcom mi tree of the I lJ n i t e d Nations 0 rgan iza tion Complete hospitalization for the entire family. CONRAD H. GOEBEL, Ag·cnt Let me tell you how you can draw $100 per month when sick or injured. 24 Hour a Day Coverage Phone MUrdock +396 Preparator~ commission, the state 1 illla~•••••••••••l!i 1 Ltcemed \Vatch Makers II F F t H h I a formal notice, for opening of na- :! ·r or or uac uca . Expert \Vatch Repairing rinna! 11·age negotiations. I 1 Fort Huachuca, Ariz.-Colonel J 0 add ition to the request for I The TIME SHOP Edwin N. Hardy, cavalry, who has adjustment of wage cnequalities, j been in command at Fort Huac-, the CI 0 railroad union placed a 5 to 10-Day Service .f huca since April 17, 1942, is demand for a J 5c hou rl~ increase 420 S. W. Washington St. I Phone BEacon 6442 a\\ aiting retirement for physical aboP' the adjustment rate which I Watches - Diamonds - Jewelry I disability as a result of the recom- ,1·ould serve to off-set the rise in I "Time Is Our Business" mendations of Retiring Board at co~t of lil•ing, it was announced. i \Villiam Beaumont General Hos- ] 11 adjusting wage inequalities, the 'i•M-M~-"11-IIM-IM-MQ-NH-MI-NII-ft~-lft-11+ pita] at El Paso, Texas. The new ============~==============! commanding officer at Fort Huacunil)n seeks to increase the present hourly wage rates from 57c to 85c. The UTSEA-CIO is also demand- BONDS Complete Home Furnishers A Courteous Friendly Store Living Room and Bedroom Suites Blankets -Mattresses Mirrors -Lamps Tables -Chairs 0 rder Your New Thor Washer and Ironer No·w! Prompt Delivery JOHN D. BOND CO. 514 S. W. 3rd Ave. ATwater 0763 Portland, Oregon huca is Colonel Charles R. Smith, infantry, recently returned I overseas duty in China. "Strange Fruit" Rehearsal On from ill!! a reduction of hours for dining car employees from 240 hours per month to 160 without any reduction in pay. vVillard S. Townsend, president New York-"Strange Fruit," of the UTSEA-CIO, is announcLillian Smith's much discussed ing the new wage demands, denovel rewritten as a play, went I dared that the "major areas of into rehearsal here Monday, under I ,1·age inequalities in the railroad the direction of Jose Ferrer. The industries exists among the lowopening will be presented in Mon-~ paid service employees, which intreal on October 13. eludes redcaps, dining car employAdded to the cast headed by ees and Pullman employees. Today Jane White, daughter of Walter there is no real economic justifiWhite of NAACP fame, are Earl "The maintenance of static wage Jones, Stephen Chase, George rates in the face of the tremendous Oliver, Ralph Theodore, Edna 1 Thomas, Francis Letten, Melchor Ferrer and Eugina Rawls. Setting and lighting will be by George \::::=:=:=:=:=:=:=:=:=:=:==1 Jenkins. I DANCE I Attractions in Bronze j ADD TO THE \'ALUE OF YOUR HOl\lE with NOT BETI'ER I BUT the BEST ii t•· - - - -..-·--------·-··-.._.. _,,_.,_,,_,,_,._1 I ~ I ASBESTOS OR BRICK SIDING 5530 N. E. 48th Ave. 18 Months to Pay ROOFING Call or Write "\-V. B. WOOD MUrdock 1058 +-··-~~-11-II-III-III-IM-IIII-IIo-II- •11-H~-·~-NI-•~-·~-~I!-II-MI-III-tl-1>1- -R+ I l KITT~;zsN~~~!~~.~~LON 11 Portland 12, Oregon i 1 MUrdnck 9369 ! I Telephone Orden Gh·en Special A /tention ! i WM. JAMES, Manager j ! Licensed Flori5t j 1 +M-111-~~-MI-1111-~R-IR-111-111-·11-III~-~'1-IIIj-MI-Itll-~11- 11-III-11-~1-UI-111-111-••1-+ S. DUKE Your Host, Presents LouJS ARMSTRON\. and his Orchestra Thursda.l, October 18th McElroy's Ballroom For Table Reservations Phone WEbster 3440 Admission $2.40 Advance Ticket Sale Madrona Radio & Record Shop 538 N. Broadway I GASOLINE l I i i i i 1 I 1 i NIGHT LUBRICATION SERVICE . i I AUTO SUPPLIES ! I I SCHRIVER'S ASSOCIATED SERVICE I j J I Open 8:30a.m. ~tilll p.m. 315 N. Broadway If t 1 i Phone MUrdock 9797 Portland, Oregon , ~~~~~~~§~~~~~-- ...-----··--··---..------··-··-.·-·---··-··-··-··---·--... ---·+
S e p t em b e r 30 , 1 9 4 5· The OBSERVER Page 3 Reopening of Luxurious Club ACme Brings New The guests and patrons of Club 1 Gl p 1 d N • h L • f [l\larnas," Toni Williams, vocalAcme were thrilled and surprised I amorto ort an 1g t 1 e 1. i~t extr.aordinar!, and Hazel W~l- \Vednesday evening, October 3rd, . barns, Interpretive dancer, who m · h I t 0 B 'ld' 1 d' t A B • Cl b 1\,r b A 1 presenting her original creative beyond all expectations when t e mprovemen s n Ul mg n ICa e erne USiness u lnem ers reA ert to dance "Juligle Drums," provides doors of this smart club were reopened for the entertainment of Portland pleasure seekers. The club building which is located at 1500-8 N. Williams avenue, during recent week:s underwent vast remodeling operations which since completion has produced one of the most elaborate and well-appointed Entertainment Needs Of their People: Music, Floor Show Tops 3 ~·ernarkable study in muscular night clubs to be found in this I of the club lounge, Mr. Reed sa\\' and furnishing of the club build- control, grace. and art. The Portcity. to it that the cozy, friend!} atmos- ing. 1 land tap dance team of Eugene 1\.luch credit is due Manager phere of the club ·was not lost. In selecting a floor show for the & Carlyle are also included. Joe Joe Reed who has labored dili-1 Three other members of the Acme opening of this club the services Crane and Orchestra are currently gent!} during the past year to de- Business Club, Messrs. , Cyrus of Teddy Felton, very capable MC furnishing music at this spot. velop the Club Acme into a night Denton, Clifford Jackson and To!- and soft-shoe dancer, \Yas engaged. l\!lany other details have been club deserving of the name it car- bert Allen made significant con- Accompanying him are Belle Wil- provided for the pleasure of its ries. In directing the remodeling tributi.ons in the decorating scheme Iiams, the last of the "Red Hot patrons. For instance, there is a TEDDY FELTON Ma.ster of Ceremonies Soft Shoe Dancer I >ervice bar where waitresses may obtain drinks for table service only. This feature eliminates the long waiting for service by table parties who seek immediate refreshments. The beautiful Brunswick bar is I u;ed exclusively to accommodate those persons who prefer to refresh I themselves in this manner. I Beautiful corsages and boutinieres from Kitty's Floral Salon are always available for patrons de- ~iring these little extras. The flowj ers which Mr. William James I prepared for the Acme Club opening have been acclaimed as some 1 1 of the most beautiful bouquets ever · see{\ in these parts. Delicious food is served in the club lounge prepared in the Club Acme cafeteria undrr the management of Mrs. Mary Carter. Following is a partial list of some of the "first nighters" on hand to enjoy the festivities at Club Acme: .HAZEL WILLIAMS Interpretive dancer, who presents her unusual creative dance-"Jungle Drums" These artists are presented nightly on Club Acme Floor Show BELLE WILLIAMS Mr. and Mrs. Ernest BrowQ, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin, Mrs. June Runnels, Mrs. Clarance Countee, Dollie Sango, George \Veatherspoon, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rutledge, Dr. Carl R. .,..JJi A VIEW OF THE DANCE FLOOR AND BANDSTAND Last of the "Red Hot Mamas" j' .. Vickers, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar I Slaughter, Lt. R. W. Bell, Mr. Shelton Ellis, Pvt. Leo Amedee and party, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McClendon, Mr. Wm. Taylor and Mrs. Mary Phillips, Mr. and I . 1 Mrs. B. D. Robmson and company and many, many others. 1 1'"'"""""""~~~:"""""""1 i Op~:~2 g~~,'ks~opn ~ l i From. 8 p, m., Mon., Wed., Thur. i : & Fn. From 6 p. m. Sat & Sun. : ·~ ~ Two Flo.or Shows Nightly i § An Entirelv New Sho\1' § , ~ each- week ~ tl u~d~~tf~~;.~dof I ! ~ Club Acme is Closed ~ I !@ TUESDAY of Each Week ~ i Cl.ub loung~ is available for I 1 § pnvate parties and other en- § I= = 1 § gagements. § I~ Call JosEPH H. REED, Mgr. i jl For full partic 6 uia 2 r 7 ·s I = Phone: EAst 1 = ~~~ 1500 N. Williams Avenue i ~ Portland 12, Oregon ~ frnnmrutlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllflllflllllllllllllllllllltltllllllii -Photos by Hutcherson
Page 4 EDITORIAL PAGE S e p t e m b e r 30 , 1945 The OBSERVER I Granger on way me's hall and canteen service; lack In concluding his report to Secof regard for the convenience and retary Forrestal, Mr. Granger To South Pacific self-respect of Negro personnel commented: "Constant attention Olftoe ZOl'l N. WDJlalu AftlDDtl, Pert.laDd u, Orecon traveling back and forth from needs to he paid by the Bureau of Telephone WEbster 3840 Lester B. Granger, executive towns adjoining their bases when I Naval Personnel to make certain WILLIAM H. MoOLENDON, Publisher f h J U b . Establlshed lP43 secretary 0 t e a tiona! r an on liberty leave; rough handling that in Southern areas especially, The OBSERVER is a valiant defender against segregation and its Leag-ue, left New York on Sep- 1 1 ' of Negro seamen by white shore I commanding officers are doing related evils; a vigilant champion for freedom, equality, Uberty and b 5 h S I justice; an alert guard against all social atrocities; a vitriolic analyst and tpn er 1 t for an Francisco, police, and, in one case, segrega-·their utmost to resist the influence severe critic of discriminatory practices; a sentinel to warn of all impend- Calif., from which city he will tion of Negro seamen in Navy I of local conventions and to bring q retrogressive IIOC1a1 trenda and tendencies. S 5 h The OBSERVER is not financed or subsidized by any partisan group, start overseas on eptember 2 t buses transporting them to and their racial practices up to the orpatatton or lnd1v1dual. for a tour of Naval bases in the f l'b 1 1 1 f h · h · f The OBSERVER bases its whole program on the goal of equality o! . . . . rom t er.ty eave. eve o t ose ot ot er sectwns o opportunity for all minority peoples to share fully in the political, eco- Pactfic. Accompanymg hun on that I Mr. Granger's strongest crit- the country. The wide variance of acmle and publ1c life o! the country. The problema of the Negro people ,tour will be Matthew W. Bullock I· . d' td tth N l racial practt'ces in different Southlball be shown to be related to thoae of other National minority groups ICism was tree e a e ava and to the world tasues created by the War and to the International ar- of Boston, Mass., chairman of the Air Station at Corpus Christi and ern bases shows that a hard-andI'Ulfrement. l't!IIUlttng after it. Massachusetts State Parole com- at the Naval Mine Depot at Yorkfa~t rule does not need to be made lhmt. of tU ~ ~== CAWira'1 NWJIJ4Pf" ~ ,., mittee; Harry McAlpin, White V I 1 d · h d b F- Pa#Jkatiotu. lrw:. p,_ Suvia. 11as. ww ,.,. town, a. n peasant contrast to regar mg w at can an cannot e neenea the right hi print for pubUcatioa all PMW diapatdtee,. featuFea House correspondent for the N a- the Naval Mine Depot were con- done in Southern states. The attiucl pbotGt forw.nMci br &h- apnciea or olbenrile credited to them. tiona! Negro Publishers Associa- ditions at the Naval Training and tude of the commanding officer is .._.,s, tion; Lieutenant Robert Roper, Distribution Center at neighboring of primary importance and is more representative of the Bureau of I Camp Peary, Va. In the schools of ~. determining factor than the LEARN A NEW LESSON ~aval Personnel, a.nd Lieutenant and training command of that cen- prevailing civilian customs. Not much attention has been given to those factors (Jg) Sylvester White, representa- 1 ter he found little evidence of NOTICE t~ve of the ~avy's Bureau o,f ~~b-1 rac,ial discrimination though he that are directly responsible for many problems that he InformatiOn. The party s ttm- 1 criticized the fact that no Negro now beset the Negro people here relative to employ- era.r~ i~cludes Pearl ~a-rbor, the 1 instructors had heen assigned to To Whom It ~=r!~· 194 5. ment and housing. The time is getting nearer when Phtltpp111e Islands, Espmtu Santo work in the classes for illiterates many persons will begin to realize that these two in th.e New Hebrides, Manus ls- Iwhere some 700 Negroes are being matters should have received serious study and posi- land in the Admiralties, Guam, I trained. tive actions long before the war moved into its final Tinian and Saipan in the Mari- Better lob Do1te On Ratings anas, and the famed battle islands stages. Many Negroes have become unemployed in The Granger report informed of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The S F 1 h · recent weeks due to war plant cutbacks and closings. ecretary orresta t at even m party will return to the United d S h b h N · Be f I t th t f th N eep out ases t e avy mamcause o gross neg ec on e par 0 e egro peo- States about the first of November. . d f . l d d .. b f tame a air v a vance position ple generally on such issues, pro lems o a most per- As personal representative of . h -f . f N 1 111 t e matter o assignment o eplexing nature have been created for the panacea Secretary Forrestal, Mr. Granger 1 d . . d gro personne to uties m accor - bringers and master minds to solve. will conclude a series of inspections ancc with their training and rating on which he has based a number I Th t C Ch · t' · 't For those who feel that they have the experience . I us, a orpus ns I, Ill SPI e of recommendatiOns to the Navy 1 f th d 1 bl t · · t and ability to deal with these issues successfully, Department for improvement of I' 0 0 e ep ora e shegr.ega lO~IS h · 1 f h h 11 b practices referred to, t e urspectwn t ere are certam essons o t e past t at may we e service conditions affecting Negro d' 1 d Nr d tt Isc ose egro seamen an pe y kept in mind. It is worthwhile to recall the stupidity personnel. The first trip was made I ff' . . h o Icers serv111g 111 sue posts as which the long-time Negro residents of this area d'is- to West Coast installations in · 1 d d' signa man, eep sea Iver, strucplayed in matters concerned with improving the gen- June of. this yea.r, and the second tural draftsman, education speeral status of Negro workers. The records will show to certa 111 bases 111 the South dur- ciali~t, and storekeeper-the latter ing August. We, the Masons of this area of Prince Hall affiliation, under the jurisdiction of Washington State Grand Lodge and Califontia Grand Lodge and t.heir jurisdictions, do not recognize certain spurious organizations established in this area, therefore, we want the public against such parties. Enterprise Lodge No. 1, F. & A. M., and Excelsior Lodge No. 23, F. & A. M., are the only recognized bodies in Portland or Vanport City, Oregon. These lodges meet on the first, second, third and fourth Monday nights of each month at Prince Hall Temple, 116 N. E. Russell St. Signed: CHARLES RAWLINS, W. M. Enterprise Lodge No. I, BOYCE STRA'INE, W. M. Excelsior Lodge No. 23. that only an infinitesimal per cent of the pre-war Ne- having a detail of Negroes and gro population expended a,ny efforts toward collab- Criticizes Condition In I whites assigned under his author- Church Directory • h Southern Bases ity. oratmg wit aggressive and militant migrant Negro In a recent report to Mr. For- Segregation Signs Taken Down war workers in their many struggles to bring about restal, the Urban League executive Before Granger's Arrival better working conditions, job opportunities and pro- severely criticized certain condi-1 In at least one base, the Naval motion privileges. Frequently, persons will be discov- tions which he found in Southern I Repair Base in New Orleans, the ered parading themselves before the unknown as Naval bases-condition~ which he Urban League executive was ingreat benefactors of their people. Truthfully, the con- described as being "sharply at var- formed by Negro seamen that "For tributions most of these individuals made during the iance with the Navy's official rae- Colored" signs had been taken ial policy." On the basis of obser- down by a detail sent around a entire war was to keep the enmituous whites and vations made at the Naval Air Sta- day O'r so before the arrival of the others of the opposition informed on the next in- tion, Corpus Christi, Texas, the inspecting party. In commentig on tended move of frienzied Negroes seeking an immed- Naval Repair Base, New Orleans, this fact, Mr. Granger referred to iate release from oppression. La., and the Naval Mine Depot at it as oeing absolutely pointless in This sort of activity was carried on for many rea- Yorktown, Va., Mr. Granger de- view of the fact that his inspection dared to the Navy Secretary "Sev- methods carry him throughout sons. The chief ones being, first, the established Ne- era! of the activities which I vis- shops and barracks where he has gro Portlanders, in attempting to be sophisticated and ited seemed to surrender Navy a chance to talk freely with Negro astute, echoed without questioning the vile utterances standards to the racial practices personnel without any officers beof prejudiced whites who resented and resisted the and prejudices of their surround- ing around to listen in on the coninflux of Negro war workers. Secondly, the older res- ing communities." Among the vio- versations. This unsupervised inidents felt no loyalty or allegiance to the newcomers, lations of official policy which he terviewing met h o d encourages even•though their positions in American life were reported were extreme racial segre- completely frank conversations gation, emphasized by such signs with the Negro personnel and similar. In fact, an enormous amount of the unfavor- as. 'For Colored Enlisted Person- many facts embarrassing to local able pro~aganda. that .was circulated in white quar- nel'; segregation of Negro from I commands have thereby been disters agamst the mcommg Negroes was done because white personnel in film shows, closed. MT. OLIVET BAPI'IST CHURCH N. E. First Avenue & Schuyler Portland, Oregon BBTIIEL CIIURCII. A. M. E. N. McMlllen and Larrabee Portland, Oregon ST. PHILIPS CHUROB Epl8copal N. E. Knott and RodneJ Port1and, Oregon AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH 2007 N. Wil.l1ama Ave. Portland, Oregon CATHOLIC CHAPEL of the LITTLE FLOWBB Inter-Raclal 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 Gllsan Street (Take the Montavilla Car and get off a.t 73d Avenue) Rev. R. E. Donaldson; Minister, 752-i NE Everett St. Phone TA 1169. McKinley McNeal, Sunday School Superintendent. the self-styled good Negroes of Portland had voiced their distaste over having more of their people move the overtur~s .at adju~tment that must be made be- cHURCH oF GOD IN CHRIST into the community. This ridiculous attitude was tween confhctmg factions. 1207 s. w. Front Avenue Th • t'h f th · bl Rev. B. M. McSwain, Pastor revelled in since it appeared that the "old' timers" us we preceive e crux O e major pro em Devotional services at 12 noon and were safe from any of the economic-mishaps that now existent on the local scene: Will it be possible to a p. m. sundays. weekly services, might suddenly confront the newer arrivals. have the many cliques of a disentegrated and con- Tuesdays a.nd Fridays, 8 p. m. Believe it or not, at one time Negro residents act- f~sed Ne~ro population reach the point that they can ually assembled in meetings and discussion groups to ?Issolve ~Ifferences t~at have all the symptoms of bedecry the infiltration of more ~egro citizens into the mgThflabmi~g anta~omsms? same community. In the meantime the new Negroes e asic pr~gi am to be launc~ed now_ to offse~ fu~ were already compelled to wrestle with reactionary j ther accent~abon. of. these previously discuss~ Ills IS white trade union bosses and a hostile local white pop- one that will be designed to teach Negroes m every ulation for the right to help win the war. As a result, walk of life that their real struggles are not against th t "t th N 1 · d" 1 one another. now a um y among e egro peop e IS excee mg y necessary, many members of this group will find themselves unable to become reconciled to accepting YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHURCH M1ll Plain Recreation Center "WELCOME" Young People's Meeting 6:00 P.M. Church 7:30P.M. Pastor-Rev. C. S. Steams 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
Sept em be 1· 30·, 1 9 4 5 More Views from Club Acme -Photos by Hutcherson. EUGENE S. CARLYLE-dance tea.m in action SOCIAL NOTES Reception Surprise Party Friday, October 5th, Mr. and Mr. William Graves was pleasMrs. Maddox were · guests of andy surprised Monday,_ Septemhonor at a wedding reception held ber 24th, with a stag dinner for at the home of Mr. and Mrs. six. The occaswn was his birthStephen Wright on S. E. Tibbetts., day. Mrs. Maddox is the former Mrs. * * * Ruby Hardin, socially prominent I Birthday Party Por~lander and the mother of Mr. I Cpl. Steve Hendricks, 1622 N. Wnght. E. Victoria, was surprised by Visitors wife with a birthday party on Mrs. Erline Fletcher, formerly Monday, Oct. 1st. Many of his friends in Port company 846 or Portland, was in town visiting over the week-end. Mrs. Fletcher helped him celebrate. A lovely bufnow resides in Seattle where she fet supper was served. He reveived operates a restaurant at the Elks Club. Other visitors from Seattle were Mr. and Mrs. Wright and 1\Ir. Leon Washington. Soldin-s Entertained October 6th the Williams Avenue U.S.O. will hold a dance for 6 paratroopers who will e in Portland this week-end. Saturday afternoon, there will be a weiner roast. Sunday morning a breakfast and a two-hour talent show Sunday afternoon. PAAB Becomes New Separation Center The Portland Army Air base was activated this week into sep I aration center for all army ai~ force personnel in the Portland I district, it was announced Thurs-~ day. Twehty-nine men were mus· tyred out of the army here the first day and if the center lives up to expectations, more than 100 men I will receive their honorable discharge papers there daily. 1 . This separation center proved to I be a base within a base, as all buildings which are used in the discharge work are identified with red and white signs. The structures were formerly barracks. The discharge process takes 48 hours after which the veteran is awarJed his honorable discharge papers plus final and mustering out pay. numerous gifts. The OBSERVER Rhythm ROUND--UP queens mad with his wild drumming ideas on "I Got Rhythm". vVe heard one say, "I feel just like putting rings in my ears and bones in my hair when he beats those frantic licks". Page 5 Club Monterey has an added attraction this week in the person of Sweet Georgia Brown, a frantic singer and a wild dancer, to say the least. Tom vValler, manager of the club, says this is posDon Anderson and "Cookie" have hit the road. No word ... No * * * itivel~ the greatest attraction of its Fletcher Henderson came to kind to appear in the northwest. town with the best road band to Also included on the bill this week Dave Henderson is on his way strike this territory for a long is a brand new review with Blonback ... to take his old berth with time. Some of the arrangement~ die, Pee Wee and the trio of were marvelous. Brownie Amedee is spreading * * * fah:e · reports about how and why Pat Patterson is going to sur- " Mac" plays the piano . . . I prise the Dude Ranch fans with a Banjoski, are you looking for a : novel presentation soon. The guitar or trumpet player? I "Rockets" are coming for a limArthur drives the little patty ited engagement. f e m a l e impersonators, Countess and Frances. June, Sweet Georgia Brown's partner, I vey, demonstrates unusual dramatic ability. "Shim Sham" Johnson provides some intricate dance steps for appreciative audiences. WAITRESSES PREPARED TO SERVE YOU Left to Right: Willie Moe Davis, Bernice Sewell, wendolyn Collins, Novella Daniels, Ruby Lee Jones Vernon Starks and Josephine Bankston THE BAR ' •
P a,& e _ 6_____ _________ The OBSERVER S e p t ember 30, 1945 tunity to use these newly-acquired would be more than one and less skills. than tvvo Negro squadrons. Admitting that he had not had 2. To implement this it has been ,ufficient time to become thor- recommended that the Negro com- / ouQhlr fa::~ili:: r with all phases of bat personnel there be retained a the ;-.roblem, General Bradley ex- Group Headquarters, one Fighter pressed the hope that mahy more Squadron, one Bomber Squadron egro veterans would take advant- and one Air Service Squ~dron. age of the opportunity to continue The extent of any reductions of their education and improve their personnel in existing units will be skills. According to recent reports, influenced by the availability of only a fraction of the veterans elig- trained men desiring to remain in ible for educational assistance have the Army Air Forces. applied for it. The availability of The foregoing represents an good-paying jobs before V-J Day Army Air Ft)rce's recommendation J is thought to be largely responsible that has been given War Departfor this situation, for the number ment approval. However, final deNAN "E'S PLAYHOUSE Open 10a.m.to4a.m. of applications for scholarship aid cision must await the determina- '- is steadily increasing. tion as to the strength of the Army Phone EAst 9044 Specializing in BARBECUE STEAKS, CHICKEN and CHOPS In commenting on the confer- and the size of the Air Forces. D. L. NANCE, Prop. Dinners 12 to 5 ~I N. E. CHERRY COURT ence Thomas said that the Urban These questions cannot be finally --------------------------------------i League is preparing additional in- determined until after action by """"'""""""'"""'"""""'""'"'"""'"""""'""'"""""""'"'"""' Urban League Appoint ougly many of the problems to be I formation about the problems of the Congress. f/isit the SUBWAY GRILL for Fine Food 1340 North Crosby Negroes to Vet. Admn. faced by Negro veterans, General Negro veterans to be presented toj New York-The appointment Br~dley sta:ed: "It wiil _b~ the General Bradley. The appointment , t·-··-·-·-'-··-·-.. --·---"-'T of Negroes to the policy-making policy of the Veterans Admm1stra- of a competent assistant to the Ad- ! j staff of the Veterans Administra- ti~n _to. ser;e ~!l veter~ns without/ rninistrator, t~~ assignment of ~e- ~ RUS SEL'S j tion featui·ed a discussion held in d1scnmmatwn. He smd that Ne-1 groes to positiOns at the policy- l j Washington last week between groes are now employed in the I making level, and the adoption of t EXpRESS j East End of Broadway Bridge Gt'!heral Omar Bradley and Julius Veterans Administration, and that policies to prevent widespread dis· j j A Thomas Director of Industrial others would be employed as the crimination against Negro veterans = 1 Call MUrdock 5662 1 = Phone -MU 9835 for Reservations I · ' I , Relations of the National Urban program expands. Referring to the are among the recommendations to J j ARTHUR COX, Manager League. The General indicated training received by_ Negroes in. be submitted. , ! "You have it j t::•::=~=~=~:=~:=·:::~:=~:=~:=·::=~::; I that consideration had been giyen the armed forces, General Bradley I I W t: haul it" j I j to such appointments, but that no emohasized the importance of ob- M d t th p I j .Phone: VErmont 9025 : . . . l f h emoraS Urn 0 e reSS . • j 1 final decision has been made. De- tammg emp oyment or t em ...,_"_,._,._,._,_,._,_"_"__,.., :.i Charlene's Beauty Box I daring that he appreciated thor- which would provide the oppor- The Army Air Forces has reel 1 ommended the following plan with : 1 Manicuring - Facials j ~§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§~:~: 1 respect to Negro combat units: Hair Styling • • • I I b f h j Scalp Treatment a Specialty i ! ! 1. That the num er 0 sue Ladies' and Gent's Shoe Owe FRANK'S SHOE •SHINE PARLOR : j .I .I _ No w o pEN l units be reduced in the same pro- a specialty .! 1409 N. Williams Avenue •• 1 - • 0 10 A M u til 9 p M 1 I I ! portion as white units. Mathemat- pen · · n · · : Carrie Davis - Maddie Davis j l l h ically this would mean that there l•llli2il0ii171111Nii.•Wiilillia•'•m. .s•A•v•e•n•ue-· ! Operators i ii T e • • • f ETOILE COX, Manager j i I c 1 b M +-·-..--·-· ...... ·~· I u onterey t . i .. i Phone BRoadway 5395 Open Fridays u'ltil eight p. m. "Credit to All" SHASTA CAFE and LOUNGE BREAKFAST- SHORT OBDII:BS SOUTHERN &TYLIID DINNBB8 SOFT DRINKS - MUBIC OPEN 24 HOURS * Comer NW Glisan at 4th Ave. Call BEacon 1133 -Ask for ROY LOMBARD Expert Laundry and Dry Cleaning Curtain Care a Spuialty PROMPT SERVICE ASK YOUR FRIENDS r-·---rl iRECORDS f I i = I i NEEDLES ! I 1 ELECTRICAL ~ ACCESSORIES! ! ! I MADRONA RADIO I & RECORD SHOP ! : ~ N. BROADWA.Y f I PORTLAND 12, OREGON = I Dorothy Gal'rett, Mgr. MU 9535 f ..-.----·-H-n-H-11--Ia-1+ i "The Night Spot with Atmosphere" j J i NORTHWEST THIRD NEAR FLANDERS f i I PORTLANiD, OREGON I I i i i 1 i Call BRoadway 9050 for Reservations j j i I Doors Open 6 P. M. ~· J I DANCING ! ARBITMAN'S NEW YORK OUTFI1*riNG 00. Full Line of Ladies' and Men's WEARING APPAREL i Scintillating Floor Shows ' ! I Featuring: Blondie and Pee Wee with June-Countess and Frances 1007-1011 S. W. Washington Portland, Ore. ~I~===== I ! !. i I i i i i Bar Service - Bring Your Own Bottle Delicious Steak and Chicken DinnersBar-B-Que THOS. 0. WALLER, Mgr. i u. II i i !i I I i i ••••••••••••••••••••••••• ,. · Keystone Lunch 1471 N. Williams Avenue BREAKFAST LUNCH I I I I Phone MU. 11623 N'lebt, OA 2'7J8 A VRITT'S GARAGE Truck and Auto Repairs !707 N. VANCOUVER AVE. PORTLAND, OBBGO~ ... ... ... ... ... ..... ..... ...................................................... WALTER WARE'S COCI{TAIL BAR SERVICE PARTY ORDERS CHVEN SPECIAL A'I"tEN'TTON 638 EAST BURNSIDE STREET EAst 4357 Portland, Oregon ~T T TTTT T T TT T TTT DINNERS ,.. ____________________ ... I SHORT ORDERS 24 Hour Service MRS. HAZEL JOHNSON, Manager Also ..• LOUNGE and CLUB ROOM The Charter Members of the COTTON CLUB 215 MAIN STREET, VANCOUVER, WASH. Invite you to avaD younelves of Uletr ENTERTAINMENT and RECREATIONAL QUARTERS Deluxe Modem Restaurant Servin~ All Meals PAYROLL OIIECKS CASHED- NO CIIAROB II ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~ .. ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~ ................................................... ,
S e p t e m b e r 30 , I' 9 4 5 The OBS;ERVER McCord's 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. Weidler St. at Williams Ave. CURTIS McCORD, Manager Sgt. Joe Lewis Awarded I rather than disappoint the soldiers Legion of Merit who desired to see him in the ring. The award of the Legion of i . "Whenever possible he. visited Merit to Technical Sergeant Joe I the camp and theater hospital and 1 Louis Barrow, Detroit, Michigan, ! l_1is encour~gement to sick. a.nd in-J was announced today by the War J J urcd soldiers had a deh~1te r~-~ Department. Major General Clar-'covery value and morale lift. His I cnce H. Kells, commanding gen-·i services merited and received aceral of the r-;ew York Port of I claim from ranking commanders I • f • h ll Embarkation, pinned the medal on 1 111 t le vanous t eaters. the heavyweight boxing champion ' ~n ceremonies held at Fort Ham1 Urge Two to Keep Ilton, New York. ' • Awarded for "exceptional merit- i Agricultural Posts orious conduct in the performance 1 V/ashington, D. C.--In response of outstanding services from Aug- 1 to a request from Secretary of ust 30, 1943, to October 10, 1 Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson, 1944," the medal was accompanied both Claude A. Barnett, director by the following citation: ! of the Associated Negro Press, and "As a member of a Special Ser- . Dr. F. D. Patterson, president of vice Division mission which toured through Army camps In the United States and the European, North Africa, Mediterranean and Italian theaters of operation, Technical Tuskegee, will continue in their JHJ<.itions as special ass istan ts and advisers to the secreta!)'. I MEDICAL AND MISCELLANBOUS (then Staff) Sergeant Barrow has In a letter addressed to Barnett, l\ athan Koenig, executive assistant to the secretarr, said "Secretary Auderson and I are aware of the important work you and Dr. Patterson have been doing, and the secretary would like to have you both continue as his special assistSERVICE entertained 2,000,000 soldiers by D I R E C T 0 R Y frequent boxing exhibitions which entailed considerable risk to his DR. CARL R. VIOKERS boxing future as the champion 14'71 N. E. w~ 0oar1, PortiJIIMil heavyweight of the world, but he VErmont 4208 willingly volunteered such action ants." ROBERT N. JOYNER, JR~ M. D. Physician a.nd Surgeon Offices: 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 4615 MRS; BEATRICE REED Licensed Funeral Director at HOLMAN & LUTZ MORTUARY N. E. 14th & Sandy "Your Tho't in Flowers" LIND & POMEROY flowers %716-26-!8 N. E. UNIOM Al'IL •As near as your Telephone' GArfield 1181 MRS. BEATRICE REED Licensed Funeral Director Lady .Attendant Holman & Lutz Colonial Mortuary East 14th and Sandy Blvd. "So Much in Service ... So Little in Cost" -------------------------------------------------- I Above is shown the gay assem- 1 vided a very exclusive bar, service. bly of persons who honored Mrs.J Everyone had an enjoyable time. George Riley on her 69th birthday The occasion was highlighted with with a party at the home of Mrs. liottle Sydney George Organ, son Clara Moore, 1787 N. Ross ave- of Mrs. Georgette Organ, presentnue. There were refreshments ga- in-g his grandmother with a garlore and Mr. J. L. Crockett pro- denia.--Photo by Hutcherson. j OREGON FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION 1412 N. Williams Avenue ______ ___..., +to-Hll-lll-1111-UK-"K-KM-IIH-1111-MU-lii-KII-IIII-nii-IIM-MII-HII-1111-IIII-IIII-IIII-~11-IIII-IIII-+ ~ i NOW SERVING DELICIOUS FOOD i i All Meals and Short Orders -- ~pen Day and Night j THE CLUB ACME CAFETERIA I 1504 N. Williams Avenue i i MRS. MARY CARTER, Manager j +-IIU-liii-1111-1111-IIII-QII-~M-IIM-IIU-1111-MII-IIII-IIU-IIli-IIH-MII-IIII-u.-MH-KII-1111-MK-HII-II+ Page 7 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltiiii!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIt i i i i One always.stands out J I Blibe~lW~t~ i i Guaranteed Sati-!fi./zip BEER i i i allll-WEINH.AitO COMPAN"Y • POITtAND, OIEGOH i IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIUIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIIJIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHUIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIjiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII i +~--11-MII-IIM-IIN-MII-KII-IIR-flH-IIN-IIM-IIII-11~-·q~nii-IIH-UII-1111-MII-IIft-MII-M!I-RII-•11-+ "Every Day-is a Holiday" ... at The DUDE RANCH "Pleasure Spot of the West" Dining-Dancing-Entertainment BAR SERVICE Dance Music by BANJOSKI and His Sextet Cover Charge from 9 P.M. CHAS. "PAT'' PATTERSO"', 111/anager Manager 240 N. BROADWAY PORTLAND 12, OREGON
Page 8 The OBSERVER Christians Hold J day in October as World Wide the family who are in the armed I Communion Sunday. This year the services. It is indeed a fitting time Communion 1 day will have special significance, for one to put aside the cares and as it is the first time they have pleasures of life and give thanks to Sunday, October 7, has been set observed the day when the whole God for the blessings of peace. aside by the Federal Council of \Yorld was at peace. The members of St. Philip's Churches of Christ as World The chaplains of the armed ser- choir are preparing special music Wide Communion Sunday. St. vices are cooperating in every way for the 11 o'clock service. They they can in seeing that the men of extend to you a special invitation Philip's plans to observe the occasion by having services at 7 :45 a. m. and 11 a. m. their units are given an opportun- to attend service and join them in ity to make their communions and their hymns of praise and thanksgive thanks for the return of peace. giving. Christians throughout the world, at the request of the Federal Council of Churches, for the last five years have observed the first SunBy attending church on this day, All services will be held in the one can join not only Christians in parish house, N. E. Knott St. at other parts of the world in spirit- Rodney Ave., while the new ual fellowship, but the members of 1church is under construction. 'lf,u if~t, :) \\': \~' 0-!::,~~:r.")L,_ LIVING ROOM GROUP includin1 foMoiul liltwell DavenpOrt end Choir .., • Do¥1nport • Table LoMp od SloMII • Lorto Choir • lnd Toblo '• floor LoMp od Slone • Cocktail Te•l• • Knicknock Sholl PriuJ """"''/7 li40.00 7-Piece BEDROOM GROUP includine waterf•ll J.irdstye rnople set • full aiJO a.• • Two feothor filltl • Lar11, '""'' Cheat led Pillowa • 50-lb. DrtoMion4 MoHrc• • Vanity with r.,.., •···· .. .,,,., • Steel Coil Sprina Priutl st[Mr•ttlr '169.00 84-Pc. DINETTE GROUP COHN BROS., 12th one! Hawthorne, Portland 14, Ore, 0 Send me the Complete Group, $386.40 0 Send ~e Llvingroom Group . 240.00 0 Send me Bedroom Group . .. . 169.00 0 Send me 5-pc. Dinette Set .. , -~. 44.50 LIVING ROOM Group $240.d0 BEDROOM Group 149.00 DIHEm &rtup 5100 :- VALUE 461.00 YOU PAY 386.40 74.60 S e p t em b e r 30 , 1 9 4 5 Smith Favors the Defense; Hearing Believed Fixed <Continued from Page 1) with less than a dozen members of Portland's pre-\ war Negro population on hand to give moral sup· port to the unfortunate but courageous relatives and friends of Ervin Jones, who was killed in his home in Guilds Lake August 21st, about 2:30 a. m., by detective Bard Purcell. Purcell was a member of a trio of detectives that were in search of another criminal suspect at the time of the killing. The absence of well-known, long-time Negro residents from this inquest had severe political implica-- tions that did not work to the advantage of the Negro people as a whole. Moreover, the decision of the jury as to whether the matter will go to higher courts for a solution will be greatly influenced by the fact !that Negro taxpayers of this county, and the voters I in this community were apparently not interested in the outcome. The coroner's jury was composed'entirely of whites. At the outset Attorney Irvin Goodman, who represents Mrs. Jones, raised an objection to the fact that the jury did not consist of any Negro members. He cited a section from Oregon Legal Code which states that juries of this type be composed of persons living I in the same community as the deceased person. He criticized the fact that the Coroner, Dr. Earl Smith, selected a jury that did not include a single Negro. He then asked permission to interrogate the jury members to make sure that they were free of racial bias and prejudice. This request was objected to by the attorney, Clarence Potts, who · represents the policemen involved in this killing, and the coroner sustained the objection. In a manner of sharp similarity to the methods reportedly employed and practiced by the Nazis and the gestapo, this inquest proceeded. It consistently moved along lines that would afford· the police the most opportunities for vindication. The attitude of the coroner showed that his mind was definitely set against any evidence being introduced that would indicate Ervin Jones was actually murdered. In many respects this hearing was conducted as a third' degree against the plaintiffs. During this first day only one defendant has appeared on the witness stand for questioning. One minister classified the jury as a seven person affair with six human jurors and a seventh labeled as race prejudice. The jurors are I Harriet Monroe, Florence E. Runyon, Helen LaMonde, Richard Tusant, H. L. Idleman and John 'Dickson. The testimony of each of the plaintiffs showed that the officers never revealed their identity to Ervin Jones, and his resisting their breaking into his home was due to the fact that he thought they were robbers. Every attempt was put forth by attorneys assisting the police defendants to take advantage of the apparent lack of_an academic background on the part of the Negro witnesses. One thing clearly shown was that these officers utilized methods in their search for Negrocriminal suspects that endangered the life of every Negro person in the area of their operations on the night of this killing. They didn't know the identity of the man they were sent to apprehend and they were too impervious to the requirements of good citizenship to approach the individuals whom they did with the same caution, care and' consideration that is extended to white persons. Dan J. Mitola was the first detective to testify. He claimed that the officers went to Jones' home because another Negro told them that was where they would find Scott E. Thomas. Attorney Irvin Goodman was overruled by Coroner I Earl Smith when he asked' Mitola to produce tbe police report on the shooting.
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