Volume 2-No.5 PORTLAND, OREGON, AUGUST 31, 1944 10 Cents a Copy APOLOGY 0 FERED -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------0 Nation's Capital Gets -Modern Negro Co..op Significant Realization of Political Plans War Aims Results By Mary Dillmann for the cent of the capital needed for the Cooperative League News Service equipment of a new store if the Washington, D. C. (CLNS)-- store would become a branch of To the tune of a brass bnd and the (Continued on Page B) UnderWay • The Ne~ro De~ocrats,, under In Explanation the leadership of Oliver Smith and tapping of some five hundred pairs of feet, the largest and most modern co-op foodstore .in the nation's capital threw open its doors to a clamoring public at a gala celebration Tuesday evening, July 25th. The Frederick Douglass Co-op had emerged from its modest "Toad Lane" beginnings to become a 20th Century, 1944, super-market that is worthy of the tradition of the Rochdale weavers, but eager to set the pace for the coming "cooperative century." "'Ilhis is an occasion not only to ,.,.. _tlebrate the realization of a goal in terms of chromium fitted show cases and the latest refrigerating equipment, nor even the fact that here is a super Co-op food market. More significantly, it is concrete evidence of what can be achieved to meet the needs of one group by working together with ovher groups through an existing cooperative without going through the intermediary of government," said Dr. H. Naylor Fitzhugh, instructor in commerce and finance, Howard University. In the fall of 1943, as a result of an expansion policy for all cooperative enterprises in the District of Columbia to commemorate the Rochdale Centennial Rochdale Cooperative, Inc., with two stores here at that time, established a revolving fund of $10,000 for the purpose of aiding groups ready to open and support a st·ore by furnishing for one year's time 50 perMovie Actors Uneasy Hollyw·ood (ANP) --Negro movie actors here are uneasy over the lack -of work for them in the current crop of pictures being filmed during this season. The scenario writers are leaving them out of their stories, although they are including many extras in "atmosphere" or crowd roles. Ben Carter, Clarence Muse, Ernest Whitman and others frankly expressed their fears on this issue. Some of the feature players have been idle for a year, while others 1ave had fewer parts than during the previous season. Hattie Mcdaniel, ho,vever, has been b.usy all summer. Sen. Pepper To Speak Here September 10 Senator Claude Pepper of Florida will be the main speaker at the Municipal Auditorium on Sunday afternoon, September 10, at 3 :30 p. m. Pepper was co-sponsor of the Pepper-Kilgore bill and aideed in passage of other progressive legisl{ttion. He is rnown pationally as a pro-Roosevelt, win-the-war congressman. The meeting is being sponsored by vhe Mulnomah County Democratic Central Committee and the State Central Committee of the democratic party. Patriotic songs and entertainment will be featured. Other Key Figures Slated Clifford G. Walker, held a mass meeting Wednesday night, August 30, at the Elks Temple, 2504 N. Williams Avenue. This meeting earmarks the beginning of a concerted and unified effort on the part of Negro and white Democrats to carry forth a diligent program too recruit and register all unregistered voters in this area. George Lavey, chairman of the Multnomah County democratic Walter Carrington, Negro electrician at Commercial Iron Works shipyard, was told last week by Maynard Olsen, white, who formerly worked as electrician's helper to Carrington at Kaiser's Swan Island shipyard, of the ulterior and despicable workings of a vicious scheme to race-bait Carrington and other Negroes at Swan Island who desired to exercise their right to be promoted to leadman positions. Recently Carrington was remo ced hom the Swan Island yards by the Electrical Workers' Union, ldta 8, because white workers re- ;ented upgrading of a Negro worker. J~m\tld Vene-y, to leadman. The white workers were incensed bec"~Se they attributed this move to upgrade Negroes on the part of (he wn·Qn .and the Kaiser Company as being due to the long and vigilant 1ght that Carrington and other central committee, and speaker ,,f Negroes have waged to get prom<' on~ for Negroes. the evening gave an informat ve Ol 1 h 1 . • • ' 1 sen re ated ow a l'ork sto f. a_ge was accomplu,,!Jed by h1s hsten talk on the "Role of he D1 10-, · h · · ·• 1 f h h' k l' mg to t e pOisonous anti-1 egro ern.tru ar o ov er w 1te wor ers. cratic Party and Its Relation ,hip H ld · d ·1 f l · · h · e to m etm o lis avmg , een urged to lead the walkout of to the Negro People." Lavev h' 1 · 1 k h' tr d · C · ' 1 · w 1te e ectnca wor ers w tc -res1 te m arnngton s remova from clearly illustrated how the imn· - h d A d' 01 h b · t e yar . ccor mg to sen, t as rought about by the white diate aims and objectives of free- - d 1 · "W -11 k · · workers ec anng, e WI no~ 'U--or ·1s long as this N-- IS on the dam-loving Negro people are close1 -0 b" "We ,vhi'te ·11 -l. r d • N t b b " . men 'n n~ an D a -- o e our oss. ly connected wit>h political objec- Th. 1 · · -? C b 0 · . . Is reve atIOn was given oo a.r.t mgton y !sen 111 t•he presence tives of the democratiC party. ot other Negro workers after 01 en r .:eived notice that he was to be Many persons figured promi- inducted into the U. S. Navy. He said that now that he was going nently in this meeting. Among to fight with his life for his qwn freedom that he could not do so with them were C. G. Walker, Olive.r a clear conscience, knowing that •he had th\varted another man from Smith, Lew Wallace, Al Brown, enjoying the same basic privilege-freedom. and Sam Markson. This meeting was significant also in that it was announced that this meeting signified the formauled to appear here on October 10, tion of the Albina Progressive and Senator Harry S. Truman, Democratic Club. This club condemocratic vice-presidential can- sists of functionaries of bovh races didate, will deliver an address on Quentin Reynolds will be presented at a harvest festival on September 22, it has been announced. Vice-President Wallace is sched- Roland Veney Promoted Through a directive issued by the F. E. P. C., supported by the N. A. A. C. P., and enforced by th Maritime Commission, the Kaiser Company, at Swan Island shipyard, up-graded one Negro to the position of leadman. November 4th. Inter..racial Meet Vanport, Sept. 12 An inter-racial meeting is scheduled to be held in Vanport City September 12, at 8 p. m., at Recreation Center No. 5. This meeting is to be lead by E. B. McNaughton, president of the · First National bank of Portland, and Dr. DeNorval Unthank, leading Negro physician of Portland. This meeting will furnish enlightemnent to all who may attend. Mr. McNaughton has been recognized as a liberal thinker and progressive. He has given vigorous support to many programs designed to promote better racial relations. Dr. Unthank has for many years activated himself Ill movements and programs concerned with Negro welfare in the Portland area. who will work cooperatively to create an interest among all patential voters in this community to exercise their right of franchise. Chesley E. Corbett, a skilled political organizer, is mapping plans for a sound and penetrating political educational program in conjunction with the able organizers of the Albina Progressive Democratic Club. Preparations for a series of mass meetings teaturing dynamic egro functionaries as counsellors on the political trends which the Negro voters must follow to better their status in American life are now being scheduled. The Multnoma;h County Central Committee has expressed a desire to support all of these programs in every way possible. The Portland Council for a permanent Fair Employment Practices Olmmis:;ion will meet at the Williams Avenue USO September 20 at 3 p.m. Roland F. Veney, electrician who studied electrical engineering at Howard University, Washington~ D. C., will head a crew to be composed of white and Negro workers. This issue was hotly discussed by both Negro and whites, the whites protesting the organizing of such a crew, and the Negroes refusing to be isolated. The company, together with the union, has promised to make this innovation workable. The discussions resulted in an agreement that the crew would begin with not more than four Negro workers, and :my new in-coming whites would be directed to that ere"·· Postal Alliance Formed A Portland branch of the Na-1 ion refused further admission to tiona! Alliance of Postal Employ- 1. r egroes in 1913. This led to the ees was formed at a meeting of I formation of the Alliance in 1914. local postal employees and Mr.l Mr l\;r h h be . '~aney, w o as en a Robert E. Colbert of Washington, member of th- · t' · e orgamza IOn smce D. C., national organizer for the 1914 d th d N · , an was e secon egro association. The meeting was held ·n h' d' · . t · · .1 d I IS IVISIOn 0 )0111, WaS e ecte on August 16 at the home of Mr. president. Other officers are: ElIsadore Maney, 122 N. E. Schuyler street. The purpose of the organization is to protect the interests of postal employees and to work for their welfare. The white mail clerks unmer A. Flowers, first vice-president; Thomas J. Victorian, second \'ice-president; Albert S. Franklin, treasurer; Nina A. Jackson, secretary; William H. Woods, assistant (Continued on Page 6)
.. Page 2 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER VETERANS' GUARD AND PATROL AUXILIARY POLICE UNIT I GENERAL HEADQUARTERS PLATOON, COMPANY 1-Capt. H. S. Payton, Commanding Officer. Post Command, 20 N. Cherry Street, Portland, Oregon, AT 6611-Ext. 113. FIRST ROW, bottom-Charles Patterson, Lt. B. Strain, Sgt. C. E. Ivey, Col. R. E. Humes, Chief of Staff; Commander John J. Keegan, Company Commander Capt. H. S. Payton, Sgt. S. H. Duke, Sgt. Roy Collins. SECOND ROW, middle--B. Burnette, H. Hones, Cpl. S. J:ohnson, P. Robinson, R. L. Spicer, S. Payne, Sgt. Wm. Browne, Sgt. S. G. Williams, H. Morris, G. Graham, T. Tave, J;, L."Wasson. THIRD ROW, top-F. Strain, J. Johnson, H. Hoy, T. E. Allen,· J. Cantrell. J. D. Benjamin, R. Arnold. IUEMBERS ABSENT and enrollments since picture--J. Braggs, A. Burke, L. Banks, W. Cochrane, E. Caldwell, S. Cannon, J. Crane, C. Edwards, S. Denton, A. Dunn, J. C. Dilworth, A. Etherridge, J. Flood, W. H. Ford, E. Green, J, Gatlin, M. Gerald, B. Isadore, F. Jackson, C. Jackson, C. Johnson, M. Morehead, . Newton, E. Palmer, W. Perry, E. Smith, S. Smith, H. Sileas, G. Sewell, Cpl. D. Webber, S. Wilson, H. Wooten, A. Harris, R. Bennett. Serving in Armed Forces-0. D. ohnson, John Johnson. August 31, 1944 vVomen's Club Auditorium on S. W. Taylor St. in "downtown" Portland. Music was by Bob Backer's Orchestra. Some of the patrons partiacipated in a very lively sh.ow of talent during intermission. There is a real "Orch" in the club. Several members attended a meeting in Seattle. Meetings are being held in the Vancouver area in the study of the 1 First Congregational Church, 1+th and Mian, Vancouver. This local branch is being organized, and is still quite young. There is a good showing already which is rapidly increasing. Great things are being planned, and all clubs can ·be assured of wholehearted oooperation. COMING! There will be a dance at one of the housing projects in the near future. Watch for time and place. There will be a program soon at the Barnes General Hospital for the soldiers. A pageant is planned for the seventeenth of September. Keep these programs in mind, and watch the Observer for dates and places. That's all f,olksTHIS UNIT of the Veteran's Guard and Patrol has the following area under its supervision: On the Northwest side, Burnside to Glisan, Broadway to the river front; Northeast side: Russell to Sullivan's Gulch, Union Avenue to the river front. CORRECTION I A corr.ection fr.om last issue: =========================================================Misses Lucille and Clara Jordan Y0 UTH PAR AD E I MCLO ghlt •n friendly little tike, and the pet of 1 J d U or an are not new friends of the H • h N the neighborhood. Hundle_rs; they are part of the 0 'STA~CE J MANEY, Editors erg ts ews Mrs. Vonnie Howard, from home tO\Yn gang fro~ Huntsville. Houston, Texas, is an accom- P. S. MAILBAG! By GERTRUDE \VILLI A birthday party for Taylor was enjoyed h1 an ~ c u sive few on the 19th. Those pre ent were Ricardo Winslow, Eu· gene Fuller, Dolores \Vilkiri>vu, George Davis, Samuel Wilkin·on. and yours truly. The refreshments were delicious and plentiful (ell Ricardo). \.Ve realy had a fine time for it was 'over only too soon.1 * * * * * rtie \Vinslow was in town for By HATTIE Cox plished seamstress, a very welcome Letters in the mailbag from Pvt. ardition to our community, eh, John D. Ellis, who was recently girls? Mrs. Marvin Dumas left last Tuesda)l ·with . her little on,es to visit parents in Texarkana, Arkansas. SOCIAL WHIRL of Barnes General Hospital. Pvt. Ellis is in Spokane now, and doing nicely. Also letter from Pvt. _..., Leon Wright, South Pacific. "Your Tho't in Flowers" The Royal Order of the Ph~l'Vs j __.,. introduced themselves with a very \ i1 J·' ..,. Mrs. W. H. Rodgers entertained quite informally friends from home Sunday afternoon. These very charming people from Huntsville do have fun at their "get-to-gethers." LIND & POMEROY mellow ()arty on the 19th. This 23rd as Ricardo had presumed. ~ was really a "hep jump" and the Wasn't it fine! I had a sharp ./ boys were considered most charm- time! Really mellow! These were \ flowers ing hosts by the young ladies so the expressions that could be heard fortunate as to have been invited. after the party given by Mrs. The Royal Order of the Pharos George Scott for her niece, Emesis a club recently organized by tine Sims. The place was really some of Portland's teen age boys. jumping! The guys and gals took Incidentally each boy has joined over and-. really had a ball! The the Y. M. C. A. and therefore food was delicious and the punch have this organization behind was really refreshing after one of them. 1 those 12-inch jump records. To =========================== 1 make the evening complete John MRS, BEATRICE REED Lady Attendant HOLMAN & LUTZ The Colonial Mortuary "So Much in Service 1 So Little in Cost" N. E. 14th and Sandy EAst 4111 Minor Jr. took flash bulb pictures of the group and various individuals. * * * * * The young men of Portland are really going to hate to see our three charming debutantes leave for college. June Rand, Rose Marie Bfock, and Bettie Rutherford are going from our fair city in search of higher education. I knot.'" that all Portland wishes them the very best of luck on their new adventure. * * * * * IS IT TRUE ? ? ? That B. V. G.'s "one and only"' is J. P. That V, N. is getting to be a "hep chick" That L. M. M. still goes for S. W. A. Y. D. ACTIVITIES The American Youth for De- -IN OUR MIDST I J mocracy (A. Y. D.) gave a dance 2716-26-28 N. E. UNION AVE. 'As near as your Telephone' GArfield 1181 · Baby Joan Ellis has been ill, but and a very highly entertaining proIS feeling fine now, up and about, gram. It was well attended by a playing again. We are ·very glad, very jolly and interesting crowd. too, because Baby "Jo" is a very This affair was given at the.~========================~ ORDER OF PHARAOHS HOLD FIRST GET-TOGETHER The Order of the Pharaohs better advantages for the boys of been a scout master for both cub gave their first general get-together Portland's teen-age set. of the coming fall season at the home of a loyal member, Gene Gibbs of N. Ross avenue. The Phar.aohs are a group of young teen-agers of Portland and vicinity who, under the capable guidance of Mr. Maxey, their advisor, are aiming for higher and The club held a swim at the YMCA last Tuesday and after- ·wards played basketball. The YMCA is open to the use of the boys for their winter sports and activities. Mr. Maxey has always been interested in boys' activities. He has and boy scouts, and he is doing very well indeed with his undertaking of the Pharaohs. • Officers of the club include: Richard Joseph Parker Jr., as president; Harold Hoskins, vicepresident; T. Wesley Burger, secretary; William Clinton Graves, treasurer, and Lawrence Campbell as Sargeant-at-arms.
August 31, 1944 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER Page ~ BAGLEY ooWNs DRUG Sp 0 rt Brief 811 CENTER By WILLIAM HILLIARD Complete Fountain Service- Lunches Sporting Editor, The Peoples Observer PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED Tiger Jack Fox, one time light-heavy, was in town last week for the Kahut-Earling go. The Tiger "·as Earling's trainer. After leaving the army, Tiger made a comeback and won three in a row. Fuller in New Guina Phone 830 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON New Mayer Hotel Pfc. Louis Fuller is reported in goqd shape after his long voyage across the Pacific to New Guinea, where he is now stationed. Louis, as you -all should know, just about broke the city record for the halfmile when he rightly, but politely, upset Joacdims of Grant who, after a great build-up by the local press, was favored to take the mile event and win a new record for himself. Fuller's time for the mile run was 4:32.6. The city record is 4:31 flat, which was made in 1912 by Wilson of \Vashington, and it .till stands. Rooms by Day, Week Judges Needed at Ringsides for Decisions or Month What does a fighter have to do Reasonable Rates to win a fight in Portland's ring? Leo "The Lion" Turner, state Excellent Location - Near all middle-weight champ, hit Kenny Trolley Lines N. W. 4th at Glisan. LaSalle of Frisco with everything but the water-bucket and still lost. Why not get judges in Portland inATwater 7987 David Nance, Mgr. stead of the referee giving aw~y r=========~=;;; decisions? 90 percent of the fans W d b thought that Turner had taken The ar ro e I tht; nod. VALET Merchants Gain All-Star Berths All Types and Styles of Shoes Ray Robinoon's handlers say he CLEANED & SHINED EXPERTLY I is going to fight again soon. Ray, Dry Cleaning and Laundry Agency who was scheduled to go overseas MACEO HICKS, Prop. with Joe Louis and his troupe, was 203 N. W. 6th Ave. . d" 1 d" h b h gtven a me tea tsc arge y t e army. Louis and his gang are enSHASTA CAFE tertaining troops in Italy and is expected back in the States after and LOUNGE BREAKFAST - SHORT ORDERS SOUTHERN STYLED DINNERS SOFT DRINKS - MUSIC OPEN 24 HOURS Corner NW Glisan at 4th Ave. KEYSTONE LUNCH a visit to •Our troops in Africa ... Citalky vVright has been signed to meet Pittsburgh's Jackie Wilson this September 12th. Ike Williams, the Trenton New Jersey, battler, who is to meet Sammy Angott this Wednesday night, is to go into the army September 19th. Bob Willis, Les Wilkinson and "House" Hawthorne won berths on the Northwest's All-Star softball team. All of them played for the Colored Merchants, who took the Northwest Regional softball title. The Merchants are to go back to Cleaveland, Ohio, this Sept. MEDICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS SER"'QCE DIRECTORY 8th where theJ' will take part in the National softball championship this, 16th to 20th .. . Henry Armstrong still has trouble with the California state boxing commission because of his eyes. Henry recently I whipped Willie I oyce in San Franczsco. L.A. Football Teams Have Sepian Stars on Roster Kenny Washington, the former U.C.L.A. fullback, who 'vas reported to have been signed by the Los Angeles Mustangs to play football for them in the new American league, is not a sure cinch to j play for the Mustangs ... so hold everything ... Clarence Mackey, the big back for U.C.L.A. a couple of seasons ago, has put on a Los Angeles Wildcats unif·orm. The I Mustangs play here this Sep•:ember 15 against the Rockets. ORIGINAL SOUTHERN PIT COOKED BAR,_.B,...QUE FRESH DAILY The Public is Cordially Invited 70 N. E. Tillamook · Betty Williams, Mgr. ATTENTION! SPORTSMEN!! First and Second Prizes are now offered for the best card hands held between the hours of 8 a. m. and 4 p. m., and from 4:30 p. m. until12 midnight. Valuable prizes also awarded for unusual skill at other recreational activities ... Inquire for particulars. • The KEYSTONE 1461 N. 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f EDITORIAL PAGE ''FIGHTING TOP4.Y FOR TOMORROW'S VICTORY" The PEOPLE'S OBSERVER Office 2017 N. Williams Avenue, Portland lZ, Oregon Telephone WEbster 3840 WILLIAM H. McCLENDON, Publisher Established 1943 The People's Observer is p. valiant defender against segregation and its related evils; a vigilant champion for freedom, equality, liberty and justice; an alert guard against all social atrocities; a vitriolic analyst and severe critic of discriminatory practices; a sentinel to warn of all impending retrogressive social trends and tendencies. The People's Observer is not financed or subsidized by any partisan group, organization or individual. I The People's Observer bases its whole program on the goal of equality of opportunity for all minority peoples to share fully in the political, economic and public life of the col.intry. The problems of the Negro people shall 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 Service, Ted Yates Publications, Inc., Independent Press Service. This newspaper reserves the right to print for publication all press dispatches, features and photos forwarded by these agencies or otherwise credited to them. ~·· INI)EX TO THE FUTURE Partisan political loyalties and attachments are not customary identifying characteristics of this publication. However, a positive effort has been exerted on previous occasions to serve as a medium of political clarity for the people of this community who rely upon progressive analysis and criticisms for understanding. This policy has been followed diligently and relentlessly because we have come to realize that our readers are largely persecuted and oppressed citizens. These citizens must know the truth regardless of the mental anguish it may create. of color is seriously involved. Thi~ i~:;u~ looms directly as the most ============================= Wallace Pledges No Discrimination The coming election has certain ne~essary and ir~evitable implications for minority peoples residing in the B nited States. For example, the proclaimed national policy, of equality of opportunity irrespective I significant and deserving of serious ·rtten,ion from 1'\egro voters. At L ptesent the role of the .Kegro people in American life is unquestionablv ew that of serfs. Consequently, fir~t anrl. uppermost in the minds of fre~ dom loving ~egroes is what method:; of ~truggle are suited to changing and improving the current position o · th~ _•egro people. The many conflicts, over" helming confusion, ps~·chic hysteria and painful sacrifices that have spru11;; out of this war, and the perplexing national and international arnngements that will come after it, are all products of political thinki 1g and decisions. This realization demands that Negroes put forth nry effort to become politically astute for their own destinies are ce'1trally linked with their future political actions. For the first time in history the --egro voters of America are in the position of being able to determine the outcome of the impending election in communities where they I aH never before experienced such a privilege. This is due to the fact that among white voters registrations for both the democratic and republican parties are nearly equal. In order that this distinct adYantage will not be lost, it is manLew \Vallace, democratic na tiona! committeeman for Oregon, told a rireeting of the Negro Democratic clt\bs of Or.egon at the East Side Elb hall Wednesday, Aug. 30, rhat a letter he sent recently to federa! officeholders asking contributions ro the Roosevelt campaign represented ''merely an opportunity for them to do what any good democrat should do; namely, to support justifiably condemn the soldiers, white or Negro, but only blame datory for every Negro voter here to register who can satisfy the state h 1 · · h 1 h · . . · t e :mt 1ontres w o et sue a srtrequrrements for. votrng. If the task of registering to vote is taken · f h 1 1 · l . h 1 · . u~.tron oment t at cou d resu t m 1g t Y, or mdulged m only to the extent of the monetarv compensa- 1, · d d If . h ]' · ,1 !JOt. tons awar e se IS po rtical functionaries for their false promises I '· ld · h d . · h 1 · ' tauan so 1ers, tau~Yht to hate t en 1saster IS t e u trmate result. Already there are indications of ~ A f .. 11"' · b . k . . . . . nvn- rvan races wa \' deteated petty 1c enng and mdec1s1ve actron on the part of egro politicians b h · · ' · ' h f h . roug t mto a strange land w o ancy t emselves as bemg members of the "inner circle" of certain h · · ' . f' . . . t rown mto contact with non-An•- ,egments o the Amencan poltt1cal scheme. These victims of grandiose h h ld b , · d 1 · . . . ans-w at s ou e expected r e uswns must prepare to rev1se the1r tact1cs and develop a sincerity M d M. A · h f . . . . r. an rs. menca, w en o purpose or cause themselves and therr people agomzmg grief on the d d h · 1 d · f we rea an ear of accounts of >·Ocla an economic rants. · th1s order, we must realize these Guest Editorial THE FORT LAWTON INCIDENT By EuGENE ARNOLD The question again comes to the forefront: for what purpose is this war or these wars being fought- -( 1) for democracy-emphasizing the four freedoms? (2) for white supremacy? (3) or for controlling powers for certain financial cliques of imperialist nations? riot was caused by the "easy life" of the Italians, the blame may be placed on the military authorities. On the other hand, the Italians are said to have oftentimes made "funny remarks" concerning the Negro troops, thus causing the troops to think. back to past happenings-being rebuked, insulted, or snubbed at various affairs, occasions and enterprises. It could have been a grouping up of white and Negro troops, with the Negro troops being pushed forth to commit the actual violare Negro American boys from Chicago, Seattle, H o u s ton , Charleston, or San Francisco, or other American communities who have been risking their lives to protect their homeland. It wasn't bad enough to segregate them in army camps, not only in the south, but in the west and the north, giving them inferior treatment, be compared to other soldiers, but finally to accord the conquered enemy far superior treatment than is permitted to them. What do you think? You be the judge, giving a fair and just decision. Who is to blame? Wake up America! Continue to READ ... in a small way financially the democratic campaign for the re-election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who has done more for the forgotten man, the common man, so l:J speak, than all the presidents from \Vashington to Roosevelt combined." "I want to know and be able to say that our peoplr here :lt home earning good salaries, living in peace and plenty, are doing just as much in their way as those who are offering their lives, their fortunes and their esteemed services in foreign lands. "I want to say that I consider it my pnvilege and my duty as national committeeman of the democratic party to see that as far as possible every Oregon boy and girl is given an opportunity, when he or she returns, to receive a position in the employ of the federal government, or elsewhere, if they so desire. If I am not able to do my full duty as national committeeman, then some one else is welcome to the job. "In offering my services in behalf of our fighting service men and women I want it to be known that my every act and endeavor will be without the slighest referer-ce to race, color, creed or sex, and I shall dedicate the major portion of my services as national Committeeman to the end that full and complete recognition will be given in a material way to all service men and women." Join the NAACP. You are not going to win any fights alone. With the recent outbreak at Fort Lawton, one wonders just where the real causes lie, and just where the blame may be placedon the Italians who are members of a service unit, the Negw or white troops stationed the.re, or the military authorities in charge. If said ence. Regardless of the causes, a criminal act has been committed on human beings. Yet one cannot THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER NEGRO OWNED - NEGRO ·CONTROLLED Our eyes are never closed to Minority Problems! August 31, 1944 Letter to the Editor: • • • Strike at Swan Island The latest feeling of race hatred here in this yard (Swan Island Shipyard) seeped to the surface and became visibly inflamed on August 7th, when it affected not only thoughts, but actions. Eighty percent of the white electricians walked out ... This striking action not only parallels, but equals sabotage. An investigation is urged by the. federal government to seek the leaders of this atrocious act. The~· are guilty of viol~tion of the SmithConnally anti-strike law. The strikers elected to sacrifice their brothers on the battlefront, rather than control their personal prejudices. These stupid people prefer to pamper their hoarded feelings instead of working to end the war. They prefer to inflict millions of dollars lost in manhours on the nation, and defy their A hate so consuming and contaminating that it refuses to listen and understand . . . Whispering campaigns, insulting signs scra\ded hy imbeciles upon walls of rest rooms, white girls advising each other not tG converse with Negro Americans. This, in reality, is fascism ... un-American activity. When will these individuals be apprehended? How long must their plague baffle, kill, and oppress? Are the minds of men unable to devise an anti-serum for this disease? The tension here is great. There has been no attempt by the company to substantiate their promises of promoting a mixed crew. The root of the strike can easily be traced to t'he company. The supervisor on one occasion before a hearing of the F,E.P.C. stated that in his opinion no Negro should be upgraded higher than a journeyman. This is evidence of the fact that when the social attitude of the official is reflected, it crystalizes in the minds of the subordinates. The strikers returned to work t'he following day, after being told to do so by the union. The company refused to take any steps to reprimand any of those involved. It is also true that four leadmen (company men) participated in the walk-out. Mr. Olsen, a leader in the strike, was with-drawn for two days and then reinstated, but when Walter Carrington, who has been foremost in fighting for Negro rights, was withdrawn, he h<ts yet to be reinstated. By a well-pondered choice this company has elected to defy and betray the United States government, refusing to allow some American citizens their rights and equality. The Negro Americans are contributing their share toward the support of the nation, in bonds, work, fighting, and vheir lives! A WORKER Swan Island Shipyard. Don't forget the Negro people will have many new friends as election day draws nearer!
August 31, 1944 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER Page 5 WOMEN'§ PAGE - SOCIAL NEW§ SOCIAL NOTES By MARJORIE LEVERETTE 1st Lt. Robert Diez, lately re- joying card ·games and dancing and turned from the Italian front where champagne cocktail~. At midnight, he pa-rticipated in the battles of the large cake was cut to 'the acSicily, Anzio, and Salerno, per-companiment of a hidden music forming ninety-three missions as a box playing "Happy Birthday to squadron leader of the famous 99th You". Fighter Squadron, United States * * * * * Air Forces, with two plane~ to his Master Gerald Harris, son of credit. He was able to renew old Mr. and Mrs. William Harris, acquaintanceships during his fur- celebrated his fifth birthday with lough here, before he and Mrs. about twenty of •his little friends Diez departed on a trip to Santa to enjoy cake and ice cream at a Monica, California. On 'August party _on Saturday afternoon, Aug25, Mrs. Josephine Twitty, herself ust 26, from 3 to 5 p. m. The the wife of a sergeant now station- most wonderful toys were opened ed in India, gave an informal party by Gerald, after the refreshments for the Diezes at the home of her had been served, to the mutual deparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Dan- light of Gerald himself and his cy, 6133 N. E. 13th Avenue. This excited little guests. retary. She is a graduate of Ben- , net College. While in Pittsburg Miss Shepherd will study towards a Master's degree in social work at the University of Pittsburg. Many social courtesies were given for this charming visitor during her sojourn in Portland. * * * * * COUPLE WED AT PARSONAGE Miss Jeannette Laurence and Roy Baker, United States Marine Corps, were married on Friday, September 1, by Rev. Browning C. Allen at the parsonage of Bethel A. M. E. church, in a quiet ceremony performed before close friends and relatives. The groom has been stationed at Camp Eugene, North Carolina. * * * '"' * TO ALL MUSIC LOVERS was indeed a gala affair, with everyone present congratulating Lt. Diez on his many exploits. ·* * * * * "International Sweethearts of On the following evening, Lt. 'atJci Mrs. Diez were themselves hosts at another informal party, where much reminiscing of pre-war days took place, and episodes dating back to childhood friendships were retold among much laughter and "remember whens". On Monday evening, August 28, the Diezes were at ·a cocktail pa~;ty in the Fraternal Hall lounge, . where Mr. and Mrs. Phil Reynolds were hosts to about twentyfour guests. Bridge Parties, Luncheons Entertain Visitors Mrs. Clifford C. Walker was hostess at a bridge party honoring Mrs. Cadence Hines, sister of Mr. Willis Williams, at her home, 4834 N. Borthwick, on the evening of August 21. Guests included Miss June Runnells, Mrs. Mary Geneva Savage, ).\llrs. Cadence Hines, Mrs. Theodore Ingersoll, Mrs. William Harris, Mrs. Harry Hardy, Mrs. Willie Taylor, Mrs. William H. McClendon, Mrs. beNorval Unthank, Mrs. E. Shelton Hill, Mrs. Jamie Brown, and Mrs. Aldrich Allen. Mrs. Hines received a beautiful gift of Oregon myrtlewood from the hostess. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Harry Hardy (first) and to Mrs. McClendon (second). * * * * * Miss Anna Shepherd was m Rhythm," famous all girl archesPortland recently vtsttlng her tra .of many races which is the mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. next presentation of S. H. Duke, Lee Shepherd. Miss Shepherd has boasts having played to a standbeen serving as director of a nurs-~ still leading t~ale orchestras, white ery school in Cincinnati, Ohio. She and black, and are ready to take on I left Portland August 25 for Pitts-~ comers of all color_?, either sex. 1 burgh, Pennsylvania, where she 1 On one occasion not long ago the will begin work as YWCA sec- girls took on Kay Kyser. While • ..... the bespectacled professor of the "College of Musical Knowledge" didn't yell "Uncle," some of the girls claim he had his tongue outand anyone ,vho knows Kay will h . ' , vouc tt wasn t at the girls. ' The Erskine Hawkins "Swing Battle," before a crowd of 10,000 at the largest annual Negro Festival in the Unit d States in 1941, another occasion at least proved the "International Sweethearts of Rhythm" can put out music equal to their brother musicians any day of the week, in open competition. ANNOUNCING!! UNIQUE CLEANERS formerly Medley Hotel Cleaners located in Medley Hotel Bldg. now under New Management • Wm. F. Browne and Roy L. Spicer Owners --------------------- Attraction announced cancelled, booked as scheduled TINY BRADSHAW I and his "Jersey Bounce" Orchestra ' who follow Sweethearts to McElroy's · Ballroom, Monday, September 18th, a presentation of S. Duke. 6th and Alder (Almost) 33rd and Sandy (Exactly) 23 & West Burnside (In the Circle) Miss Geneva Turner entertained with a bridge luncheon at her home in Grant Court on August 19, honoring Mrs. Eleanor Boswell of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Thelma Treherne, formerly of Portland, now making her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Bridge was again-the main diversion. * * * * * It's ZELL BROS~ August Birthdays Cause Parties Mrs. Kitty Blackwell and Mrs. Cleo Cooper jointly celebrated their birthdays with a semi-formal party at the home of Mrs. Blackwell, 1712 N. Victoria Avenue, on the evening of August 24. 'Dhe two hostesses received many lovely gifts and best wishes from the guests who spent the evening enfor the finest jewelry ZELL BROS. . .. Corner Broadway and Morrison
~P~a~g~e~6!_ ____________ T~H:...:E~=-P-:;E::O=P=L=E==' =S=O=B=S=-E_R_V_E_R _________A u gust 31 , 1 9 4 4 ~ Liesure H.our Club Well Represented In Golf Tourney Harold Gaskin, member of the Leisure Hour Golf Club, has reached the semi-finals in the golf tournament now in progress at the Eastmoreland links. On the opening day, Gaskin won the . first round on the 4th flight, one up on the 19th hole, making him eligible for the semi-finals on Sunday, August 20. Vernon Gaskin, president of the Leisure Hour club, won on opening day, August 13, by default. Andy Kirk Waxes (" • Hit Recordings Bea Booze Scores On Decca Discs, Too (By Staff Correspondent) A basket of hit tunes have come forward in the last few months and the source is Andy Kirk, who with Andy Kirk his sensational or· chestra has been scoring success· fully in theatres. With Bea Booze aqd Ben Jenkins aS' featured vocal· ists. the Kirk band has evoked much praise from critics. Decca Rec· o~:ds reveal that discs by the Kirk Orchestra and by I the charming chanteuse Bea Booze has reached a new high in the sales tabulations for 1944. On August 20, Vernon Gaskin lost, <me down on the 19th hole, second round on the 4th flight. Listed as favorite ·hits with the juke box and frenzied theatre fans Stephen Wright lost, one down on who rank Kirk and His Clouds of Joy "tops" are, namely: "Boogie the 18th hole, second round of the Woogie Cocktail," 5th flight. Harold Gaskin and ·"The Count:·• . "Hip, Hip Hoo· \Valter R1cks won by default, 2nd ray," "I'm Misun· round 4th fight and the 3rd flight derstood," "Take ' It and Git." and respectively. the popular "Hey Lawdy Mama." \Vhy haven't you registered to vote? There's no poll-tax here! Satchmo Plays Regal The great Louis Armstrong, wol'ld's ~~·eatest trumpet player, currently being co-starred in Repub· lie Pictu1·es' "Atlantic City," has been booked by Joe Glaser for an appearance at the Regal Theatre in Chicago, for one week commencing Sept. 1st. Arm· strong, who played to "standing room only" recently at the GoldP.n Gate Theatre in San Fi·a ncisco, has been co · staiTed with his great band 111 three films in the last four months. A great record. unequalled by any other Colored musical aggregation. Bea Booze-scores with "See Se~ Ride1· Blues:·• "Catch in' As Catch Can," If I Didn't Love You," "vVa1· Rationin' Papa" and a swingyBea Booze thingy "I Love To Georgia Brown So Slow." Jenkins is a favorite with theatre· goers and has been acclaimed the Number One Male Vocalist "chin· Ben Jenkins godb news. up" favorite with many of the boys and girls in the armed forces. An appealing manly voice has Ben. Kirk's Orchestra has been an outstanding enter· taiument attrac· tlon fo1· a great many moons and to hear tell that his Decca record· ings are much in demand Is indeed +·---------------------------------- I OREGON FRATERNAL ASSOCIA'IliON 1412 N. Williams Avenue l +------ FREE EYE EXAMINATION Just come to our big m·ain floor optical center at Morrison & Third. Look for Dr. Corbin's big friendly sign. Glassses Make you LOOK better SEE better Your Patronage . Is Welcomed No appointment is necessary at Portland's big Friendly optical center. Where the special requirements of every patient are given personal attention. * It~s time to play Santa Clatts fo1.• you'll be proud to send to YOUR SERVICE MAN * OVERSEAS CHRISTMAS GIFTS SHOULD BE MAILED BETWEEN SEPT. 15 .\ND OCT. 15. WAT RPROOF WATCH No matter whether he is ON the water, OVER the water or UNDER the water, here is a watch, made ·by WYLER, that can "take it." 17 jewels. Sweep-second hand, $55 00 radium dial, anti-magnetic, shockproof; steel- · • back case ............................... . Including 10% Tax MAN'S WEDDING RING A revivol of an old custom, men overseas are osking for them. A complete selection of designs, 14k $16·50 $]0·00 sol_id gold . . . . • • • • . • . . . . . . . . . • . . to Postal Alliance Formed (Continued from Page 1) secretary. Meetings are planned for the third Sunday of each month at 1 ;30 P. M. at St. Philip's Episcopal ohurch. Temporary and permanent postal employees are Invited to attend. CHARLENE'S BEAUTY BOX WISHES TO ANNOUNCE THAT Mrs. Trudie Kennedy, beautician, formerly of Los Angeles, where she practiced more than six years, has joined it's staff of operators. Mrs. Kennedy specializes in hair styling as well as possessing unusual skill in other phases of the work. --ANDMrs. Mal Buckner, beautician, formerly of Chicago, who is also ·an excellent operator. Mrs. Buckner specializes in hair tinting and facials. 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August 31, 1944 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER Page 7 SINGING CONTEST COMING!! Marjorie Simmons was born in Simmons, Jr. Chicago, Illinois, November 14, Funeral services were held at a 1933. She lived there with her funeral home in Vancouver, Washfamily until the first of this year, ington. Prayer was ,offered by Rev. when the family moved to Van- L. V. Perkins. Rev. R. L. Johnson couver. She is survived by her par- officiated. Interment was at Park ents and her brother, James R. Hill cemetery. BATTLE OF SPIRITUALS Benefit of COMMUNITY CHURCH, VANPORT SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1944 7:30P.M. At Recreational Center No. J. Prizes of War Bonds Will Be Given Donation, Includin gTax $1.00 BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS MINISTERS ORDAINED Rev. L. V. Perkns, formerly of New Orleans, Lousiana, and Rev. Reese H. Williams, of BirmingBaptist Associations Meet ham, Alabama, were ordained July 20, at a special service held in the Burbon Homes Baptist Church. Rev. R. L. Johnson officiated. on August 18 to 20. Theme of the session -\vas "Building with Christ". Rev. H. C. Cheatam, pastor of the Community M. B. A joint session of the Golden Church in Vanport, was moderaWest Baptist Association and the tor, and Rev. James W. Brown, General Baptist ~ssociation of the pastor of the First Baptist Church West · convened at the People's · of Burton Homes, Vancouver, Community Baptist Church, N. E. Washington, was secretary. 74th and Glisan' street, of which R R E D ld · Other pastors participating were: ev. . . ona son rs· pastor, •••••••••••• Rev. T. H. Hopkins, Rev. Henry SAND LIME GRAVEL CEMENT PLASTER MORTAR JAMES A. C. TAIT AND CO. ·BUILDING MATERIALS Gaines, Rev. ]. P. Ridgles, Rev. R. L. Johnson, Rev. A. Griffen, Rev. C. C. Thompson, and Rev. W. M. Moore. Musical numbers throughout the meeting were rendered by Mrs. Clara Louise Childress, the Harmonizing Five quartet, Mrs. Linnie Carter, Mr. John Larry, Mrs. Louise G. Martin, Mrs. Linnie Ree Carter, and the choirs of the I People's Community B a p tis t Church and the Vanport Community Choir under the direction of Mr. Zackery. Women's activities were led by Mrs. Bertha Whitfield and Mrs. Ada Wiggs, during the missionary conference on August 18, Mrs. Novella Donaldson, Mrs. T. W. EAst 1131 316 s. E. MADISON STREET Kendrick, pianist; Mrs. Thelma Sango of the Sunday School and PORTLAND, OREGON --------- B. Y. P. U. Dr. Carl R. Vickers Portland's Only Negro Dentist Announces THE OPENING OF A SUITE OF DENTAL OFFICES AT 1471 N. E. WILLIAMS COURT Telephone VErmont 4208. Bagley Downs News BIRTHDAY SOCIAL OCCASION A large number of guests were entertained at a birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. Ike Carter for their son, Harnee Melvin Kermit Carter, at their home on Wintler Drive, Bagley Downs, on August 12. Those in attendance included Freddy Lee Smith, Carl White, Scre'tha Carter, Otis Clayton Storghill, W a!ter Starghill, Maxine Laure, Tommie Wayne, Joseph Carter, Joel Talar, Snider Milton, Charles Russell, James Brown, Robert Brown, Sherry Henderson, Ardella Henderson, Jeanne Johnson, Doris Woody. Among the gifts received by Mr. Carter were those from Mrs. Alice Carter, Mrs. J annie Davis, Mrs. Arlene Storghill, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Moore, and Mrs. Josephine Armstrong. Obituary MAR!JORIE T. SIMMONS Marjorie Elizabeth Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Simmons, Vancouver, Washington, died at the Northern Permanente hospital on August 15, at the age ,of ten years, nine months and one day. 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Negro Citizens using trolley or bus s-ervice and desiring to register at the Courthouse should follow these directions: Williams Avenue and Sellwood busses to S. W~ Salmon Street, walk westward two blocks. · Alberta Trolley Car to S. W. Alder Street, walk four blocks South and two blocks west. Vanport Bus to S. W. 9th and Oak Bus Station, walk eastward one and a half blocks to Broadway. Take South-bound Broa\dway Trolley or Mississippi Bus, to S. W. Salmon Street, walk two blocks East. St. Johns and Interstate Busses1 to S. W. 5th Avenue and Stark Street, take West-bound Irvington Bus, get off at Courthouse. I i i i i i i i i i I i i Persons who were registered in one precinct, but have since i changed their place of residence, must register again in order to j vote in the precinct in which they are now living. i ~ i Persons who failed to vote at the last election must also register · to be eligible to vote November 7. / J DON'T FORGET- OCTOBER 6 IS THE LAST DAY FOR REGISTERING! 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Page 8 2013 N. Williams Avenue THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER August 31, 1944 BIRO'S Negro Co .. op i n now has over 300 members and expects to do a weekly business of Nation's Capital betwe~n $4,000 and $5,000. The (Continued from Page 1) 'store IS located at 2101 Alabama Rochdale. The members would Ave. S. E. Harry Terry, ~n whose have to match this by raising the ' 20x20 basement the buymg club dditional 50 percent within one year. Several groups in Washington seized on the plan, but Frederick. Doughlass was the first to meet the requirements and merged with Rochdale in January. grew up, will be manager. Church Directory MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH N. E. First Avenue & Schuyler Portland, Oregon FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH L205 Hathaway Drive-Burton Homes Vancouver, Wash. Rev. J. W. Brown, Pastor BETHEL CHURCH, A. M. E. N. McMillen and Larrabee Portland, Oregon ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH Episcopal N. E. Knott and Rodney Portland, Oregon COMMUNITY M. B. CHURCH Rev. H. C. Cheatham, Pastor 845 Cottonwood Street Vanport City 17, Oregon AFRICAN METHODIST DELUXE FOUNTAIN SERVICE Portland, Oregon MUSIC - SANDWICHES The Frederick Douglass housing project, built for Negroes by the District of Columbia Housing Authority, was bare of commercial facilities of any kind. In January, 1941, a number of the residents decided to organize the Frederick Dougla~s Cooperative Buying club, which they subsequen'tly housed in the basement of one of the member's homes for three and a half years. Though the range of commodities was limited, the volume of business grew until it reached EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH . 2007 N. Williams Ave. $1,000 a week. Poitland, Oregon Merchants Gain Tie in National League Standings with the tieing run. However, Art was hurt on ~he play and had to leave the game under escort. From here on the boys really played some fine ball. It was Brooks' homer in Tribute was paid to the Frederick Douglass residents and to the work of the membership and Capital r>rive Committee by William Blaisdell, president of Eastern Cooperative Wholesale, who presented the store with the Centennial plaque, and C. E. Behre, vicepresident of Rochdale Stores, and ol'hers. Among those present was Dr. T. E. Ward, president of the College of Liberia, who was impressed by this example of cooperative endeavor ·to solve an economic need for his race in this country. Dr. Ward is here studying ways by which he may be able to help the people in this country to help themselves and plans to make an CATHOLIC CHAPEL of the LITTLE FLOWER Inter-Racial 21 N. E. Broadway Rev. Jerome M. Schmitz, Chaplain Miss Doris Reynolds, Catechist SERVICES: By WILLIAM HILLIARD Soprts Editor The Colored Merchants and Islanders finished the second half with eight wins and two losses apiece to tie for the championship honors. The two teams will battle it out for sup·remacy at a date not set. 'Dhe Merchants took their last three games in -stride although they had to play overtime twice in order to win. The Blue Bell Potato DANCE S. Duke presents "That Musical Novelty of the Century" the INTERNATIONAL SWEETHEARTS OF RHYTHM (All Girl Orchestra) Featuring Anna Mae Winburn & Evelyn McGee McELROY'S BALLROOM s. w. 4th & Main St., Portland THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th "Not better, but the best" Chip team forced the Merchants tde 15th that put the paJlock on to go a full 15 innings before they the game. Sanders started the finally lost. This same team bow- game for the Merchants but had to ed before the Merchants. in a sec- I be relieved in the fifth by Searcie, ond game to the tune of 11 to 3. who came in to tsrike out the side. Wilkinson went the route for the Great fielding plays by Brooks, Mer~hants. Harris, Shepherd and Burnett Ernie Brooks hit a home run on saved many a grief on the ptcher. the first pitch in the last of the s~·ores in last two games: 15th to deep center to win the R H E Merchants' last game. · The Mer- Oolored Merchants........ 11 6 0 chants had forged 'thead of the Blue Bell Chips.............. 3 7 7 W-g 99 Tavern on a home run to Wilkinson and Whorton; Fulleft field by Lonnie Harris with gharr, Holloman and Farrell. Sunday, Mass and Sermon, 9 A. M. Wednesday, Novena Devotions: 8:00P.M. THE PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH NE 74th Avenue and Glisan Street (Take the Montavilla Car and get off at 73d Avenue) Rev. R. E. Donaldson, Minister, 7524 NE Everett St. Phone TA 1169. McKinley McNeal, Sunday School Superintendent. . BURTON HOMES COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH Recreation Center-Ft. George Ave. Burton Homes, Vancouver, Wash. Rev. R. L. Johnson, Pastor CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 1207 S. W. Ftont Avenue two on to lead 3 to 0. The Tav- R H ern 10 got back two o£ these runs Colored Merchants ........ 5 9 E extensive study of cooperatives 4 while in America. Rev. B. M. McSwain, Pastor Devotional services at 12 noon and B p. m. Sundays. Weekly Services, and the score remained 3 to 2 until W-B 99 Tavern ............ 4 9 8 The Frederick Douglass Co-op Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 p. m. the first of the ninth when W-B Sanders, Searcie and Whorton; 99 Tavern scored tw~ runs on a Rusci and Rogers. hit and two errors. But the Mer- Won +·-··-·--·-··-··-··-·-··--·-··-·-··-··-··-··-·-··-··-··-·-··-··-··-... . r ~ost Pet. If WILLIAMS AVENUE GRILL ; chants were not to be outdone. Colored Merchants 8 2 750 !. f · r Hospitality • Distinctive Atmosphere = With ·two out Art Shepherd u..-.~. _ _.._______ ~~~-..~ 1 ed, Burnett, the Merchant. captain, hit a high bounder second baseman who juggl1 ball. Shepherd who was the crack of the bat, was on his way to third base by the time the play was made at first. The throw to first was wild and Shepherd (how that boy can run those bases) rounded third and headed for the plate. The throw to the plate was low and Shepherd was safeTHE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER We Specialize in Home-Cooked Meals j PORTLAND, OREGON SOFT DRINKS MUSIC i AUGUST 15 , 19 44 1 N. Williams Ave. at Weidler M.S. Williams I Walter Ricks Still in Golf Running Walter Ricks of the Leisure Hour Golf Club, playing in the third fliglht, won his third golf match in the city tournament at the Eastmoreland Municipal Golf course last Sunday, beating Mel ':~··-··-·-··-··-~·-··-··-·-··-··-·11-ll-11-ll-11-lll-111--111-··-··-11·-··-·· TRinity 7421 GEORGE OLSON'S BROADWILL PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS, - DRUGS - SUNDRIES •••••••••••••••••••••••• • Duncan 2 and 1. Harold "Shorty" Complete Fountm·n Service N. 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