otto G. Rutherford 833 Ne. Shaver St. Portland, ore. 91212 Volume 2-No. 9 PORTLAND, OREGON, OCTOBER 30, 1944 10 Cents a Copy NAT'L URBAN LEAGUE SURVEY UNDER WAY· Specialist In Social Work to Conduct Study At the reqruest of a citizen's com- 0 mittee which has been working diligently to get a community-wide survey under way here, Mr. Reginald Johnson, field secretary of the National Urgan League is now in Portland to conduct a threemonth survey on the living conditions of Negroes. Mr. Johnson stated that the league's major interests are to accumulate health and crime statistics, information on the employment of Negroes, and data on housing. Demonstrating how the Urban League operates in order that interested citizens may understand 0--------------------~--~~-------------------------------------------------------- I NAACP Cou~el Local Citizens Regret AddressesMeettng L f w d .11 w·1k. Charles A Houston of Wash- OSS 0 en e 1 le ington, D. C., one of America's foremost Negro attorneys--a member of the legal staff of N.A.A.C.P., vice-president of the American Council on Race Relations, spoke on "The Negro's Civil Rights in War Time" Friday, October 20, at 7 :30 P.M., Library Hall, Southwest Tenth and Yamhill Stteets. The event was sponsored by the Portland branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Expressions of loss, regardless of 0 party lines, were being voiced this road: "Wendell Wilkie was the week at news of the death of Wen- only national figure left in the Redell Wilkie. That he had carved publican fold who shared a philosfor himself a place of honor and ophy favorable to the common respect in the hearts of Negro man." William Graves, president Americans, as w~ll as in the hearts of the Negro Republican Club: of men generally, is typified by the "The American people lost one of feelings and words of citizens of the • most liberal thinkers since Portland. Abraham Lincoln's time. He died Contrary to popular beliefs, Ne- with a broken heart because Amergroes are not a hero-worshipping icans could not accept his views." people, but in Wendell Wilkie they recognized an expression of their frustrations, a voice lifted in Race Issue Stressed The forthrightness of Wilkie's stand on race issues received concl.Vl•l Rt.ghts behalf of their freedom, a spokessiderable attention. man for the freedom of the world. Bl·zz Now Ready I Rev. ]. ]. Cow, president of Broadness Illustrated · I the Portland branch N.A.A.C.P.: The Civil Rights Committee of In personal interviews con- "wilfle's p-assingHis a distinct loss the Portland branch N.A.A.C.P. ducted by the Observer, interest- to ~egroes because he was a true has prepared a civil rights bill for ing reactions characterizing Mr. liberal in race relations as well as Oregon which is expected to be Wilkie's appeal to Negroes was in other matters. He had the courpresente? at the next. ~eeting of 1 brought out. His broadness of I ·;ge ot his convictions, and despite th~ leg1sLture.. Prelimmary re- view,. and hi~ inclusion of all peo-~ \he fact that he was outspoken on search was earned out by the com- pies m the tdea of freedom, and the delicate matters of the Negro's mittee, whi!e the legal work was their realization of these aims are 1 place in American life, h:;: remained REGINALD JOHNSON done by Ntcholas Granoff, attor- reflected in the words of Clifford popular with the American people. cated at the community chest head- ~ey and member of the organiza-l C. Walker, president of the Pro- If he had lived, his influence its program, Mr. Johnson plans to I continue his speaking en(~agements, I meeting with employers and other officials and gr~ups. Initial activi- MR. ties of the organization here will begin with the spreading of job opportunities. Mr. Johnson points out that the Urban League, which is the only Negro organization qualifying for community chest funds, is neither a pressure group nor a crusading organization, but is primarily interested in social work and communty engineering. The national office requires each office throughout the United States to qualify for community chest membership. Acording to niformation already gathered by the survey, one of the most pressing problems of the community is the housing situation. If no housing program is provided soon, the present war housing will be torn down over the heads of women and little children. Mr. Johnson's offices are IoOBSERVER IS ON SALE AT Broadwill Pharmacy Rich's News Stand Victory Book Store Mom's Chili Bowl Shasta Cafe Fraternal Hall Club Acme Billiard Room La Vivia.nne Beauty Salon Royal Palm Barber Shop VANPORT SWAN ISLAND GUILD'S LAKE VANCOUVER, VVASHINGTON COTTON CLUB HUDSON HOUSE McLAUGHLIN HEIGHTS BURTON HOMES BAGLEY DOWNS twn . D . Cl b "Th · · quarters in the Terminal Sales · . · . gresstve emocrattc u , e would have had much wetght m building. I T~~ bill, as. drawn up, provtdes loss of Wilkie, of a great Ameri- bringing equal opportunities for Newspaper Woman Visits Northwest Miss Erna Harris, columnist for the Los Angeles Tribune, was in Portland for a short time this week on a return trip to Los Anfor equal nghts to places of can," and the statement of Mrs. Negroes. He was sincere. His public accommodation, resort, or Ruth Flowers, civic worker and utterances were not merely highamusement, and in the employment clubwoman, "Wendell Wilkie sounding phrases. His sincerity of labor." Penalty for violation of I stood out as a symbol of honesty was proven by his recent donation th.ese provisions is stipulated as a and courage, helping to build up a f $5 000 t th NAACp H o , o e . . . . . e fme of not less than $100 nor more true democratic world." was the kind of man •vho would than $500, or imprisonment for Speaking in this vein, too, were not less than 30 days nor more John C Baker d"n"ng ca · p c geles after attending a conference · , 1 1 r ms e - than 90 days, or both fine and t"m- tor for th U ·o P "f" R ·1 rather be true to his convictions than to hold public office. We need (Continued on page 7) in Seattle for the Fellowship of . e m n act IC at - R . 1. . pnsonment. ============================ econct tatwn. I On Monday, October 16, Miss Harris made a chapel talk at Pa- Folkes Case cific College at Newberg. Choos- J A led ing for her topic, "Recipe is Not, S ppea Enough," Miss Harris pointed out Appeal of the case of Roberl that America has a good recipe for E. Lee Folkes, dining car cook "'"- democracr, but Americans fail to cused of the murder of Mrs. Virlive up to it. ginia James while aboard a SouthFEPC Hearing Held A rehearing of charges of discriminatory practices against N egro workers in this area involving the boilermakers' union and the Kaiser company was held here on October 18, before Malcolm Ross, chairman of the President's fair employment practice committee. . The rehearing was held at the request of Edgar Kaiser, head of Kaiser shipyards in this area. Original hearing of this case was held in Portland in ~ovember, 1943. ern Pacific train enrout through southern Oregon, to the United States supreme court was revealed last week. The case has received wide publicity as the "Lower 13/' Murder Case." Folkes has been convicted in the lower court, and the convictiOn was twice upheld by the Oregon state supreme court. Nevertheless, many people believe that the evidence upon which the conviction was obtained was in- . . . Sergeant Stewart and other members of the Portland Army Air Base adequate. Appeal IS based upon Military Police. These men have carried out their duties in a commendthe acceptance of unsigned sten- I able manner ever since their appearance in this area. Local business ographrr's notes as a confession for I men and civilians in ~any quarters have expressed satisfaction at the me as evidence. service they are rendermg.
Pag~ 2 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER October 20, 1944 Sport Briefs in his ring life was by the hands of Jake !LaMotta, a slam-bang, give nad take fighter from Detroit. TURNER GETS REVENGE CHANCE B.v WILLIAM HlLLIARD Sporting Editor, The Peoples Observer After throwing punches galore in the rain at Kenny LaSalle and still losing the decision was no laugh for Leo "The Lion" Turner, who gets another chance to prove that he is the master of the two. The Lion meets Mr. LaSalle Playing good football for the big colleges this year are quite a few sepia gridiron stalwarts. Heading the list are Buddy Young and Paul .Patterson. Both are freshmen in college. Young is also the sprint king of the nation's collegiate athletics. These boys are just about the hottest football backs of the }"ear. Any coach would stop worrying if he could get a hold of the talented twins of Illinois. In a game with the Great Lakes team of Great Lakes, Illinois, Young and Patterson paced their team to a 26-26 tie in a game that saw these two top pigskin toters dazzle theirop ponents with long distance football running. Young ran the longest touchdown jaunt of the day when he scooted around end on the first play from scrimmage to run 93 yards to a touchdown. eleven. Art made a touchdown and scored an extra point in their first game. Doing his bit at Franklin High is Robert Johnson, who is second string halfback for the varsity squad. LOUIS BACK IN STATES this Friday, October 13, in a battle Staff Sgt. Joe Louis, world's to prove whether the Frisco Kid's heavyweight champion, returned to victory was a fluke or not. Turner this country after a seven-month is again training at his camp 111 tour of the European fighting Toppenish, Washington. fronts. Joe said he had met two Anotl\er top fight looms up 111 American soldiers in Italy who of- the six rounder featuring Kelly fered a definite threat to his title Jackson. This boy Jackson showed after the war. The British heavy- that he had lots of stuff weight champion, Freddie Mills, initial scrap here against Eddie lost his title in a recent bout in: Weller. England. Mills was after an ex- I At last the Portland .football hibition fight with Louis... Lloyd j fans egt a peek at the highly touted Marshall defeated Jack Chase in j Kenny Washington this Sunday. their 10-rounder at the Hollywood I The Portland Rockets play the League Stadium to stay on top in I San Francisco Clippers, who featheir private efud. Marshall has I ture Kenny on their offensive atwon two bouts now with Chase, tack. Kenny was the all-time great another ended in a araw. i on the coast when he starred for Chalky Wright failed in his at- •U.C.L.A. - Wildcats were in town last Sunday, October 8. Anderson played a great defensive game for the "Cats," who took our Rockets by surprise and annexed their first victory in the. American pro football league. The Order of the Sapiens are to tackle a Chinese aggregation of football ability when they tangle with Fred Lee's·squad. Lee's outfit has won all of their games to date. Paul Robeson Jr. is filling in his dad's shoes at Cornell, where he recently made a touchdown and converted tow extra points. His dad, Paul Robeson, Sr., was once an all-American... Art Sheph.erd is playing end for the Benson Tech tempt to regain his featherweight I Chuck Anderson lived up to excrown from Willie Pep of Hart-l pectations when the Los Angeles . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ford, Conn. Ltttle Chalky put up I The Wardrobe VALET All Types and Styles of Shoes CLEANED & SHINED EXPERTLY Dry Cleaning and Laundry Agency MACEO ffiCKS, Prop. 203 N. W. 6th Ave. --------------~ a gallant fight, but Pep proved to! be too f~st on his feet. Pep has i lost only one fight during his ca-l I reer, that being to Sammy Angott, I the former lightweight champ. Ray Robinson launches his ring j return against Izzy J anzzio. Rob- 1 inson was to go overseas with Joe Louis but took ill and after a stay in the hospital was given a medical discharge from the army. Ray is a welterweight, and his only defeat I r--·-----......··-··-··-·-··-··-··-··-··-·-··-·-··-··-··-··-··-··-· I BART SCHAFFNER j & MARX C:LOTHBS I t I i i i I I ! l i i DOBBS HATS ARROWSIDRTS INTERWOVEN SOCKS BOSTONIANS, EDWIN CLAPP SHOES C:LUB AC:ME - 1504 N. Williams Avenue -- EAst 6127 Welcome to Our Members and Their Guests MATINEE FROM 6 to 9:00P.M. EVERY SUNDAY EVENING 1 ._ 1 2013 N. Williams Avenue BIRO'S Portland, Oregon MUSIC - SANDWICHES tWlashington at Broadway J DELUXE FOUNTAIN SERVICE +- -------·-·-··,--._;----------·---++ =============================================================g;;;;===================================;;;:a
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, Page 4 ''FIGHTING TOP4.Y FOB TOMORROW'S VICTORY'' The PEOPLE'S OBSERVER EDITORIAL PAGE . ~ October 20, 1944 Office 2017 N. Williams Avenue. PortlaDd 12, Oregon Telephone WEbster 3840 Dr. DuBois Returns From Visit to Haiti Frien~s Urge Election of Bain In Oregon the judiciary has been removed from the realm of partisan politics because the people realized that the administration of justice should he free from any taint of bias or prejudice. This wise move permits members of all political parties to join in a neighborly effort to select as candidates for judge men whose ability and record have earned the confidence of voters regardless of the party affiliation. It was under such wn.LIAM H. McCLENDON, Publisher Established 1943 New York.-(ANP)-Returning here after a 13The People's Observer is a valiant defender against segregation and its related evtls; a vigilant champion for freedom, equality, liberty and day trip to Haiti last week, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, notjustice; an alert guard against all social atrocities; a vitriolic analyst and ed J'ournali•st, educator and lecturer, began his new severe critic of discriminatory practices; a sentinel to warn of all impending retrogressive social trends and tendencies. duties as di~ector of NAACP special research. The People's Observer is not financed or subsidized by any partisan group, D D B . h d h. . 0.--=------·------- organization or individual. r. u OIS a e Is tnp to The People's Observer bases its whole program on the goal of e~uality of Haiti where he lectured before opportunity for all minority peoples to share fully in the political, eco- ' nomic and public life of the country. The problems of the Negro people the summer school of teachers, on shall be shown to be related to those of other National minority groups j the invitation of the Haitian govand to the world issues created by the War and to the International arDefender Urges Boycott Of Digest rangements resulting after it. I ernment and with the cooperation Member of the Associated Negro Press, Calvin's Newspaper Seroice, Ted Yates Publications, Inc., lndependeot 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. of the division of science, education and art of the United States Department of State. Already known to Haitians, who Calling attention to an article happy auspices that at a recent ~·· are said to be reluctant to meeting appearing in this month's Reader's gathering to place James R. Bain American Negroes, Dr! DuBois Digest entitled "They Called It in nomination for judiciary honors The young men are taught now was tht"ir guest of hcnor. He "·as Reconstruction," and citing the I 203 of the 715 present "·ere promiwith a great deal of indifference, President Lescot's dinner guest at Digest's record of attacks on the I nent Democrats of Multnomah Letter to Editor: Since my arrival from Chicago, I have had an excellent opportunity to observe working conditions and the general conduct of my fellow waiters of the Union Pacific dining car service. I offer the following comments as constructive criticism to all parties concerned, therefore, I hope you print this letter in your newspaper. Working conditions on the U.P. diners could be improved to a great extent. Sleeping conditions could be bettered now by regular inspection of sleeping equipment and regular cleaining of same. Of course, after the war, dormitory cars should be furnished on all runs. The rate of pay per hour is as high, if not higher, as any road in the country. But, the "take home" money is much lower than most roads. This is due to the type o fruns, long layovers on some runs, and the non-payment for layovers away from home. The payment for services to military personnel is unfair. The railroad will not pay a waiter for military service unles sthe entire crew serves 44 people. If they serve 44 or over, each waiter receives 50c. If they serve 300, they only get SOc. I believe most grievances as to pay could be eliminated by the consent of the railroad to pay time-andone-half for overtime. Of course, these are matters for the union to iron out. The conduct of my fellow "·aiters could wind a great impro\·rment, principally amongst two groups; the young men just learning the business, and the men with "whiskers" or years of seniority. The blame for the behavior and lack of knowledge of the business of the young men rests squarely on the railro~d. If these young men had received the proper early training, most of the beligerents and incompetents would have been eliminated without casting reflection on the many young men who are competent and willing to learn. Now, in the absence of this early training by the railroad, the older men should take the initiative and train these young men with kindness and patience as they join the crews. Continue to READ ... intolerance and impatience. the national palace and guest at a Negro press and "constant use of 1 County. I believe more interest in the lawn pal ty at the Pre,;ident's pri- anti-Negro 'darky' jokes, the Chi- Mr. Bain was nominated to fill job could be aroused by an active vate home. The American am- cago Defender, powerful Negro the vacancy created by the death union movement. I have been here bassador and Mrs. Or:ne-Wilson weeklv last week editoriallv advo-1 of the late Judge Robert Tucker, since June 15th, and as yet, haven't entertained Dr. DuBois and Miss cated -boycotting of this ~ationall who had ~res~ded in Department been approached by a union repre- Diggs, his secretary, at luncheon. magazine. 3 of the CircUit Court. There was sentative. Being a union man, I am Other social affair<; indt•ded din- Labelling the article, which the unanimous agreement that of all justifiably alarmed as to the rea- ner with the ministe~ 0 f state for Defender characterized as "staff- whose n_ames were considered Mr. son for this inactivity by union education, his official hn~t and en- inspired, staff-authored," as "one Bain was most deserving of the representatives. I believe every car tertainment by Under-secretary of those Klan-minded epistles of honor because of his exceptional should be soliciting for member- Antoniu. Attorney General and the 'Birth of the Nation' school 'I record as district attorner during ship. Some will, no doubt, say that Mrs. Mathon and Dr. Camille that savagely indicts Negro and th~ _past ten years, his recognized it is too big a job. But, I think l Lherisson. poor white rule during the post- ability as a member of the Oregon this cost in tme and expense will Dr. DuBois lectured to the Hai- Civil War days with a pack of bar, his activity in all matters be justified by the results as every tian teachers in English on "Edu- lies and libels" the editorial points affecting the public welfare, and working man is union conscious to- cation for Culture and Tech- out that the appearance of this his long residence in Portland. It day. The interest in the job ex- nique," and gave two public lec-~ article at this time is intended to was high tribute to his standing as cited by an active union movement tures on "Colonies during and counteract the effect of Howard a citiz~~ and one which will ~e will bring about a healthful con- After the War" and "Democracy Fast's new novel "Freedom Road." unqualifiedly approved by his clition. and Peace." Among the notables "For the first time a recognized thousands of friends and admirers. Hoping this letter will benefit who attended the lectures were American author put the label of While Mr. Bain was elected your readers. the American charge d'affaires, •fraud' on the mint-julep school of district attorney ten years ago as HUGH R. JACKSON. several ministers of state and a history," says the Defender, refer- a Republican, he chose to conduct Women Hear Candidates Speaking to a large group of women at a luncheon sponsored by the League of Women Voters held at the Benson Hotel 'last week, three candidates for United States senator, Edgar W. Smith, Wayne Morse, and Willis Mahoney declared themselves in favor of a world organization of nations for the prevention of future aggresswn. Senator Guy Cordon, fourth candidate, and opponent of Willis Mahoney for the unexpired term of the late Senator McNary, was unable to be present due to a tour of southern Oregon. Points of difference among the speakers a<ose over methods of congressional ratification of treaties and authority of the president to call out troops. Mahoney favors a majority vote of both houses for ratification of peace treaties, feeling the present two-thirds majority allows minority blocking. Morse favors the present vote of the senate for approval of treaties. Edgar Smith, favoring U. S. participation and international cooperation to prevent aggression, spoke at length on the points reached at the Dunbarton Oaks (Continued on page 7) number of young intellectuals. ring to "Freedom," which, among that office o na nonpartisan basis Dr. DuBois visited the citadel of other things, exposes the deal and appointed a number of DerooChristophe, sometimes called the which was mitde by reactionary crats as his assistan'ts. This broadeighth wonder of the world, Cape factions north and south to bring minded attitude, coupled with his Haitien, the scene of Toussaint about the election of Hayes on a fine record, resulted two years ago L'Ouverture' rebellion and the tri- Republican ticket, thus spelling the in a write-in campaign by which umph of Dessalines, one of Tous- doom of democracy for the south he was given the Democratic nomisaint's followers. A reception, givt;n in honor of Dr. DuBois, kas attended by the municipal council, the president's d;legate and the bishop of the diocese. As director of the NAACP office of special research, Dr. DuBois will study and document data for the defense of the colored peoples in the world's colonies. down to present generations. Calling attention to the huge circulation of the Digest (eight million), the Defender remarks that by comparison "our Negro magazines and newspapers fall on virtually deaf ears," adding, "the least we can do is join the boycott of Reader's Digest which is being pushed by American progressives." London Paper Plays Up U. S. Racial Strife London.-(ANP) -After commenting upon the anti-Negro transit strike in Philadelphia, and similar strikes in other parts of America, the Tribune, a local newspaper, recently made a pe_ssimistic forecast of post-war race relations in the United States. "In contemplating the post-war 0 nation to succeed himself as public prosecutor. Again his record justified the confidence in him which is shared by Democrats and Republicans alike, and the spontaneous movement to elevate him to the Circuit court bench is supported by leading members of both political parties. The Oregon Democrat endorses this movement and takes pride in recommending the support of James R. Bain by every Democratic voter in Multnomah county. Mr. Bain served in the first world war and is an active member of the American Legion. He has been prominent in the practice of law in Portland for many years, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellow attorneys throughout the entire State. He is eminently qualified to fill the position to which his friends have nominated him, and his long experience as district attorney has acquainted him with social problems so that he may be better fitted to temper justice with mercy and thereby become the ideal judge of human frailties as well as of the letter of the law. * * * * * THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER period, this incident by itself should against the interference of "damn be enoug-h to send cold shudders up northern agitators who advocate any Socialist spine," the paper de- the abolition of the poll tax, it is dared. "Labor is in short supply. one thing," the Tribune pointed Even granting the existence of the out. "It is an altogether different inevitable modicum of anti-Negro and far more serious thing when prejudice, the 'egroes employed white trade unionists, whose very are in no way competing with the interests should compel them to white workers. But even where understand the need for unity bethe element of competition does not tween white workers and Negro exist, anti-Negro feeling has-as- worker, stage a general strike in sumed such monstrous proportions the vitally important transport inthat white proeltarians refuse to ductry because a few Negroes have work side by side with black pro- been elevated from the rank of porThe preceding information was contained in a recent issue of the Oregon Democrat. NEGRO OWNED - NEGRO CONTROLLED Our eyes are never closed to Minority Problems! letarians. "When southern legislatures in America pass resolutions protesting ter or sweeper to the status of motorman or conductor." (Continued on page 7) It was reproduced here in order that Negro voters would have <Continued on Page 6)
Oc~ober 20, 1944 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER Page 5 WOMEN'S PAGE - SOCIAL NEWS SOCIAL NOTES VanportBriefs... Mr. Green, Moore and Mr. "Chicks" Brown of Fordyce, ArBorn to Mr. and Mrs. Ben kansas, arrived Sunday for an incomers to Vanport and are employed as scalers at the Willamette Shipyard under the leadership of Mr. C. E. Corbett. By MARJORIE LEVERETTE Smith, a daughter, who has been definite stay. Mrs. Rosa Maloney who is U. of 1434 N. Benton street. named Bennetta Bayonne. Mrs. Visiting Mr. Willie Youns is Mr. Herman Thrower left FriS. 0. director at Spokane, Wash., M•"ss Stenola Rouce of Tulsa, Smith and daughter are doing 1 his twin brother, Mr. William day for Fordyce, Arkansas, for a spent a few dav_s in the "Rose Oklahoma, 1·s the house guest of nicely and Mr. Smith who stayed Youns of Washington, D. C. ten-day visit with relatives and City" last week visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Alonza Batson of away from work to be present 1 Willie is a pipefitter at the WitShe was the house guest of Mrs. 4517 North West 44th street. when the blessed event occurred is lamette Shipyard. friends. f Chas. Morgan. Miss Rouce is well known in the back and all full of smiles. This Messrs. Jack Anderson and As- Mrs. Fannie Mae, wife of Mr. social circles of Oklahoma: The is the Smith's first born. tor Woods of Chicago are new- Ben Ware, left last week to visit Mrs. Josephine Brooks of Kan- • • • • • ---------------------------- sas is a new comer to Portland. Mr. Jeff Spencer of Oklahoma is here indefinitely visiting his brother, Mr. Rudolph Spencer who is very popular here and formerly lived at the Swan Island barracks. Mrs. Nell Parker who has been on the sick list is rapidly recuperating at her home, 1743 Williams. Mrs. Velma Chambers of Guilds Lake i~ up and back at work after being confined to her hoille for two weeks because of an injured knee. Mrs. Cansor of Sacramento, Calif., is house guest of her brother, Mr. Varner of Mason and Commercial streets. Mrs. Georgette Oregon, 1466 Williams Court, was hostess to a surprise birthday party recently at her home when she honored her grandmother, Mrs. George Riley, who lives with her daughter, Mrs. Clara Segur, 1787 Ross avenue. A few intimate friends of the daughter and granddaughter attended. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. The guests were entertained with music and engaged in various games. An appetizing turkey dinner was served with all the trimmings, together with all kinds of beverages and birthday cake. They all reported an enjoyable evening well Batsons and Miss Rouce were schoolmates through both high school and Langston University. Mr. Batson received an honorable discharge from the Army about four months ago. After his discharge "Dan Cupid" unted he and the now Mrs. Batson and after a short wedding trip the couple decided to settle down in Oregon indefinitely. Cpl. Ira T. Kennedy is confined to the Barnes General Hospital due to injury received while training. Cpl. Kennedy is the husband of Mrs. Kennedy, the very popular "Operator" of the "Charlene's Beauty Box." ·Mrs. 0. J. Lay entertained with a birthday party honoring her husband's birthday last Sunday night in her home at 1732 North Vancouver. Quite a few friends of the couple were invited. I received a letter from overseas last week from Tee. 5th William J. Law. Mr. Law is one of Portland's own young men who. is doing his bit towards maintaining "democracy" for our country. He is also a constant reader of the Observer. We say to you, that your home town is pulling for each and every one of you, so don't give up. MEETING NOTICE spent. All beauticians who are interMrs. Bessie Crawford is visit- ested in the Beauticians' Club will ing relatives and friends in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Miss Dorothy Brown of Great Falls, Montana, is a new comer to Portland. Miss Brown is a sister of Mrs. Jimmie Scroggins please be present at their opening fall meeting held at Charlene's Beauty Box, 1409 N ) Williams, November 6, at 8:00 P. M. Visiting operators welcome. Etoile Cox, president, Cleo Cooper, secretary. Mrs. Lula Purifoy, mother of Mrs. Ben Smith, returned to her home in Alabama last week after vsiting a few days with her daughter and family. Mrs. Fred Golden is in the hospital. I have not as yet learned the nature of her illness. The first of the week she stuck a nail in her foot. Mr. Jessie Culbertson surprised his lovely wife with a beautiful blue Oldsmobile for their seventh wedding anniversary. • • • • • Mrs. O.yde Fields and small son returned last week after accompanying Mrs. Margaret Taylor, mother of Mrs. Fields home. Mrs. Taylor lives in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and had spent the summer here wit hher sons (L. T. and Travis) and daughters, Mrs. Fields and Misses Mary and Marie. Accompanying Mrs. Fields home was her father, Mr. Sam Taylor, who wil remain in Oregon indefinitely. Attending the Pro Football games in Portland each Sunday are the Messers C. D. Martin, Halison Sawyer, Elmer Gamble, L. T. and Travis Taylor, J. W. Hewitt, Jamison C. E. Corbett, Jack Solomon, Ben Smith, Slyde Fields, Otto Bible and Ulysses Leverette. • • • • • An overflowing crowd turned out Sunday, Oct. 15, to see the one and only, Kenny Washington, All American Half Back, and stellar player of the Frisco "Clippers" do his stuff against the Rockets. Recent arrivals at Vanport City are the Misses Minnie and Opal Jackson. Arriving in Vanport last Sunday morning to join her husband and father who has been here since early spring was Mrs. Fred Johnson and children from Oklahoma. Mr. Johnson is a pipefitter at Willamette Shipyard. Mr. James Morris, better known to his many friends as "Little Bud," is able to be back on the job after being absent for a couple .of weeks because of injuries received recently. Mr. Clarence "Duke" Scroggins, formerly a scaler at Willamette Shipyard, is now employed at the Oregon Shipyard. 6th and Alder (Almost) 33rd aad Sandy (Exactly) 33 & West Bamside (Ill the ctrcle) · A t ·· .W E IS FIE L a· I ~. G ·oLD BERG NOW I I I A COMPLETE NEW SELECTION OF EARRINGS FOR PIERCED 'Again • •• WEISFIELD & GOLDBERG FEATURE THE "HARI)- TO-FIND" JEWELRY! Sketched, top to bottom: Genuine blue -white diamonds in 14-karat, gold mount- 55~00 ings. Patr..................... 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~P~a~g~e~6~----------------------~T_H~E~_P_E~O~P_L~E~'~S~O~B~S~E~R~V~E~R=-------------~O~ctober 20, 1944. with friends and relatives in Eldorado, Ark. She plans to be gone two weeks. Social Events Varied Several enjoyable parties have been held recently with a variety of motifs. Miss Helen Brown of Kansas City, Mo., is visiting her fiance, Mrs. Hepburn entertained her Mr. I. Z. Harrison. mother with a birthday party on Recent visitors from the old her 76th birthday , October 8. "Apple State" were Messers J. D. More than fifty women were on Bennett of Magnolia, Arkansas, i hand to pay their respects to the and Jack Junia of Little Rock, I honoree. Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie May en- +• Votefor ... 0. V. Badley FOR COUNTY COMMISS[ONER STANDS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL SPECIAL PRIVILEGE 0 NONE • A FRIEND TO THE NEGRO • "YOU NEED BADLEY BADLY" 2023 S. E. Hawthorne Blvd. VE 4239 Telephone ATwater 0729 NEWBERG MEAT MARKET Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Fresh and Cared MEATS "l ' ' f i i f 229 S. W. Yamhill Street Portland, Oregon i OREGON FRATERNAL ASSOCIA'NON 1412 N. Williams Avenue PREVENT PROHIBITION DEFEAT THIS •BURKE BILLq WITH ITS DANGEROUS •JOKERq! Don't take anyone's word for it! Read the bill itself! See how the insertion of one word-the word "GIVE" in both the title and body of this bill affects your very freedom. Will you be able to serve your guests either at your social dub, or in your home under this bill? NO I Do you want this dangerous type of prohibition? NO I THEY DID IT ONCE IN 1918 ••• THEY'RE TRYING TO DO IT AGAIN IN 1944 _VOTE 313 X NO! Paid Adv. THE ANTI-PROHIBITION COMMITTEE OF OREGON G.]. McPherson, Chairman, Pearson-4th Ave. Bldg., Portland tertained a few of their close friends with a cocktail party at the home of Mrs. Mays parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cantrell, on Wednesday evening, October 11, just prior to their departure to make their home in New York City. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Willis Williams, Mr. and Mrs. William McClendon, Mr. George Streator, Mrs. Gustavia Winslow, Mrs. Helen Kirkland, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Dawson, Miss Eunice Mott, Mrs. Ruby Irene Fletcher, Mr. Frederick Craven, and Mrs. Margaret Roach. * * * * * Visitors Noted Mr. and 'Mrs. Sterling Williams have had as their house guest for the last four weeks the popular and charming Mrs. Marth; Stevens of Los Angeles, California. Mrs. Stevens was a former resident of Portland. This is her first visit in seventeen years. Mr. Sterling Williams, former chairman of the P.O.D.C.W. 465, Portland district, was confined to the University State hospital Friday, October 6. His fellow workers and friends wish him a speedy recovery. Visiting days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 to 8 p. m., and Saturdays from 3 to 4. Co-Ed Visited Mrs. Letite Brock and daughters, Ruby and Beverly, recently visited Miss Rose Marie Brock who is now enrolled at Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon. Portlander Returns Mrs. Estelle Gary has returned from visiting her motherinlaw who resides in Los Angeles, California. Hill Visits South Mr. E. Shelton Hill, civilian advisor at Portland Army Base, is spending a vacation on an extended visit with his mother, Mrs. Olive Hill and one brother in Oklahoma, and another brother, Mr. Julius Hill in Paris, Texas. He is expected to return the first week in November. Friends Urge Election of Bain (Continued from Page 4) an insight on how Bain, as a public servant, completely divorced himself from all political entanglements in carrying out his official public duties. Mr. Bain has demonstrated on numerous occasions that he is capable of giving fair and just consideration to Negroes and other minority groups. Many Negroes of long time residence here can attest to this fact. Bain has often been referred to as "The only District Attorney ever known who could deal with all people without being influenced by prejudices of any kind." The best interests of the Negro people here will be served by electing James R. Bain to the position of Orcuit Judge of Multnomah County, Department No. three. This information was furnished voluntarily by Portland's Negro N on~P artisan Political League. WALTER DAVIS, Sec'y. VOTE FOR ERNEST BAKER Democratic Candidate FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Fifth District MULTNOMAH COUNTY ..AID ADV. R TH A Successful Oregonian for U.S. SENATOR Paid Adv. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Club l. M. Burton, Sec'y, Corbett Bldg. Portland Vote for ... ALBERT F. HARTUNG Democratic Candidate FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE Fifth District MULTNOMAH COUNTY PAID ADV.
~ I ,. f -- ,. October 20, 1944 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER Citizens Regr~t Loss of Wilkie (Continued from Page 1) more men like him in both races." &nneth Smith, prominent Republican: "I think the only approach to a real solution to the race problem, which I consider, not a real problem, but one that is actually superficial, was exemplified in Wilkie through his honesty, intelligence and aggressive actions. He was a great man. C. E. Ivey, president of the Oregon Fraternal Association: "The death of Mr. Wilkie has "Your Tho't in Flowers" LIND & POMEROY flowers 2716-26-28 N. E. UNION AVE. placed a cloud of uncertainty on the future horizon for a true champion of the Negro's rights as an Aemrican citizen. Had he lived, his presence and influence n the post-war period of readjustment would have advanced the social and economic status of Negroes much faster than it will come through political maneuvers." Progressive Political Activities Noted Mr. Wilkie' progressive political views were noted as having marked influence upon the political aspirations of the Negro people as a minority group in American political life. Oliver Smith, only Negro member of the Multnomah County I Democratic Central Committee: "Wendell Wilkie was one of the most valued political lea.ders giving Negroes political expression on the American scene. A great friend of minority groups has been lost, and Negroes, as do other Americans, realize they have lost a friend in his death. precinct committeewoman: "His philosophy will live on in his book, 'One World'." In spite of the fact that Mr. Wilkie is no longer among living mortals, he is seen as a living symbol, now removed from mortal political criticism. This is not a form of mysticism but down to earth realization that the things that Wilkie stood for in lofe, men, women and children are dying for in all parts of the world, that democracy and freedom have been the struggles of mankind down through the ages, and that in America, the tradition began when the first immigrants set foot on Plymouth Rock. They became a smybol--so has Wendell Wilkie. Women Hear Candidates (.Continued from Page 4) conference. According to Mahoney, the issues of the day make this most important election since 1920." 'As near as your Telephone' Immortality of GArfield 1181 Philosophy Seen 5======================== I Mrs. Marie Smith, He declared himself a candidate on a pro-Roosevelt platform, and said he believed that in acts of Democratic Top o' tihe Styles for Tots and Teens Fashions for the best dressed members of the younger set . . . fine zephyr wool sweaters . . . slip-on cardigans in all colors. ..Dresses for school and play... All styles ... all colors. 100% wool authentic Scotch plaid pleated skirt, sizes 7-14, $5.95 Soft zephyr wool slipon. All colors. Sizes 7-14 ............$4.50 Spun rayon washable serge. Peasant embroidery. 2-6 ......$5.95 For the Younger Set RAPP'S 717 S. W. ALDER West of Broadway Simply Perfect! Laugllplg, provocatwe eyes framed in "Vivacious" Eyewear . . . a style designed to enhance feminine allure. Dr. Schiller, Portland's Styling Optometrist,prescribes glasses to correct your vision scientifically . . . to blend with your individual personality. aggression, the president should have the authority to call out the troops, but to prevent aggression, congress should have the power. Wayne Morse said that the "fundamental issue of the campaign is abstract-executive versus representative government". He believes that we "have gone too far in government by directive ) rather than legislative" and that . for this, congress is to blame, both democrats and republicans. Relative to the presidential candidates, he averred that on international issues, both candidates are equal. Speaking in favor of U. S. membership in a "council of nations" to prevent aggression according to an "isolation geographically is an impossibility; as a state of mind, it must go". He promised, as a senator in the congress, to "see that American economic cartels with foreign nations are open to the light of day" and believes that the president should have the approval of congress before sending out military forces. Paper Plays V p Racial Strife (Continued from Page 4) This is not the first incident of that kind, the newspaper reminded its readers, adding that similar stoppages have occured in the Packard Motor plant, the Goodyear Rubber plant, and "several other major factories of the United States." Conceding that in certain unions, white proletarian and black proletarians do work side by side in harmony at this time, the Tribune said, "most of the leaders of the trade union movement, aware of the terrible danger that white workers may be pitted against black worker by post war reactjon, have been their utmost to inculcate a more tolerant attitude in their following. Trade union bodies, large and small, have gone on record against the poll tax and against racial discrimination. But even in the best of cases, such harmony as does exist between black worker and white worker is uneasy and conditional." The paper pointed out that so long as the Negro is not a competitor the white trade unionist accepts him but asked, "Will he accept the right of the Negro to employment on a pro nita basis in all jobs, when jobs are in short supply and 5,000,000 or 10,000,000 or Page 7 15,000;000, workers (you can have your pick of these various estimates) are relegated to the scrapheap of unemployment? "The forces of reaction in America can be coun) ted on to make the most of the post-war situation by stirring up resentment between the white proletariat and the Negro proletariat. Unless the unions can cope adequately with this problem, the Century of the Common Man may turn out to be the Century of the Common Man's Enslavement."
Page 8 THE PEOPLE'S OBSERVER October 20, 1944 ERSKINE HAWKINS AND HIS ORCHESTRA SHASTA CAFE and LOUNGE BREAKFAST - SHORT ORDERS SOUTHERN STYLED DINNERS SOFT DRINKS - MUSIC OPEN 24 HOURS swing aggregation was a recent attraction Duke's at ~Elroy's Spanish Ballroom. President Roosevelt Pledges Support to FEPC By ERNEST E. JoHNSON. Washington, D. C.-(ANP)- Roosevelt confered for 50 minutes The Members of the VOTER'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION, INC. Cordially invite you to attend the opening of the new club rooms at 1347 North Crosby Avenue on the evening of Friday, October 27, 1944 COVER CHARGE A. G. GARRETT, President GEORGE OLSON'S BROADWILL PHARMACY PRESCRIPTIONS - DRUGS - SUNDRIES Complete Fountain Service N. Broadway at Williams Pordand, Oregon TRinity 7421 Corner NW Glisan at 4th with three Negro leaders Friday and promised them he would support action in the present congress on uermanent FEPC legislation, Ave. early adoption of a bill to protect ------------I Negroes in the armed forces against violence, and said that the War Department would shortly anpleasures of Negro people. As spokesman for the group, White described the conference as "interesting and pleasant." He added that it was "strictly non-political" but left it to reporters to interpret its bearing upon the elections. Regarding FEPC White said \:;;;=======================ll the President "pledged ris support nounce a change in policy regarding the controversial redictribution centers. by saying "I invented it." The group urged that the coalition bill now in committees of both chambers be made "must" legislation when congress reconvenes on November I. Phone MU. 9523 Night, GA 2729 A VRITT'S GARAGE Truck and Auto Repairs KEYSTONE LUNCH Walter White, 1\!Irs. Mary McLeod Bethune and Dr. Channing H. Tobias were the individuals who called on the President and The bill dealing with violence· 870'1 N. VANCOUVER AVE. POBTLAND, OREG against Negroes in the armed \:.;;=======================dJ 1461 N. Williams Avenue forces has already passed the senate and is locked in the house judiBreakfast ~ Lunch informed him of the current dis- ctary. Dinners SHORT ORDERS 24 Hour Service Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mgr. YOUTH ON PARADE By GERTRUDE WILLIAMS An impromptu social gathering Irene and Jack Henderson have was given by Ellen Woods at her returned from a visit in Ohio. home recently. Constance Maney, popular U-NEEK Call BEacon 1133-Ask for CLEANERS , young sub-deb, has been confined to her home for the last ten days as the result of illness. ROY LOMBARD Expert Laundry and Dry Cleaning Curtain Care a Specialty PROMPT SERVICE ASK Y.OUR FRIENDS MEDLEY I HOTEL CAFE Excellent Food Serving All Meals and Short Orders FIRST CLASS SERVICE 2274 N. Interstate Ave. Open 7 A. M. to '11 P. M. HERBERT LEWIS, Prop. Pictures Obtainable In the future, any pictures appearing in the Observer may be purchased at our office, at nominal cost, 2017 N. Williams Ave. VALET SERVICE Expert Cleaning, Pressing BROWNIE & SPICER, Managers Medley Hotel Bldg. 2278 North Interstate 'Portland, Oregon New Mayer Hotel Rooms by Day, Week or Month Reasonable Rates Excellent Location - Near all Trolley Lines N. W. 4th at Glisan. ATwater 7987 David Nance, Mgr. MRS. BEATRICE REED Lady Attendant HOLMAN & LUTZ The Colonial Mortuary "So Much in Service So Little in Cost" N. E. 14th and Sandy EAst 4111 CI~;:-~1~~DS ;!R 1500 N. Williams Avenue, Portland, Oregon Results on All Sporting Events r·-·-·-··--·-··-·-·-·-·-··-··-....-·-·-··-·--··-··-·-·-··1 I COHN BROS. FURNITURE 11 . Easy Terms 1 Two Convenient Stores I N. E. Union Ave. and Hancock GA 4602 I S. E. 12th and Hawthorne LA 1165 J f . FURNITURE, RUGS, APPLIANCES ' : Open 10 A. M. to 6 P. M. J l i .-.----··-··-..-··-·-·-·--------··-·--··-··-·---·+ The Victory Club 1466 N. E. Williams Court VErmont 9483 DELUXE CAFETERIA OPEN 24 HOURS - DISTINCTIVE FOUNTAIN SERVICE - RECREATION ROOM "LITI'LE JOE" SMITH, Manager ••••••••••••••••••••••••• WALTER WARE'S . COCKTAIL BAR SERVICE PARTY ORDERS GIVEN SPECIAL ATTENTION 638 EAST BURNSIDE STREET EAst 4357 Portland, Oregon ••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Charter Members of the COTTON CLUB 215 MAIN STREET, VANCOUVER, WASH. Invite you to avail yourselves of their ENTERTAINMENT and RECREATIONAL QUARTERS Deluxe Modern Restaurant Serving All Meals PAYROLL CHECKS CASHED- NO CHARGE '
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