1944-09-08

Page 4 PORTLAND INQUIRER Ralph H. Faulk, Editor Published Each Wednesday By Portland Inquirer Publishing Co. 2736 N. E. Rodney Ave.-Phone WEbster 7220-Portland, Oregon VANPORT OFFICE: 2410 N. Cottonwood, Apt. 505-WE. 1534 BAGLEY DOWNS OFFICE: 145-F Wintler Dr., Vancouver, Wn. ~i~e J::h:yb:~aii ... :::::=::::=::::=:·.·.=·.·:.·.=·.·.::=·.:·.·.=:::·.=::::=:·.·.:~::::=·.::·.:::::=:·.::~::::::::::::::=:::J~:~~ Personal, Club, Local and Church News must reach us Tuesday. Preceding Publication Date. Why Should I Register? Surplising as it may seem, there are people who even in this modern age want to know, why they should register. The answer can be summed up in a few words, but surely if they do not already know, then it may take a lot more words and yet they will not know. POiitTLAND INQUIRER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Sir: Y. T. L. 315 Astoria, Sept. 1, 1944. Enclosed is my check for a year's subscription. The crew and I find your paper most interesting, short– ly we will have some very interest– ing news for you. Thanking you, I remain C. H. Brown, Bm. 1-c. BURTON HOMES NOT TO BE CLOSED It is reliably reported that the Federal Project Burton Homes is not to be evacuated after all. About two months ago, the residents of this project received notice that they would have to move because the Federal Government was to take over this part of Washington. HOUSEHOLD FUELS TO BE It was understood that the houses 1 . SCARCE were to be transported to some The Solid Fuels Administration other area to be used in the re- . for War this week made four pre- habilitation of soldiers returned ,winter suggestions to civilians on from overseas. Now it seems tnat fuel saving as it reiterated a warn- the extensive recruiting of the ing that all household fuels are ex- Kaiser Company, Inc. to increase pected to be scarce this winter. the number of workers in their The recommendations made to yards have necessitated a change offset coal, oil, and gas shortages in the ~riginal plans. With thou– and to assure adequately-heated sands of new workers coming into homes are as follows: the area, the housing shortage is , To begin with, the only way to gain any real advance- 1. Place orders with fuel dealer subject to become more critical and ' ment for yourself and your race, is to have some say in your today; accept the kind and quanti- the need for more housing here will government. Take part in helping to elec!_ those who are will- ty •of coal, oil, or other fuel he can make it imperative that as much ing to help you if they 31l'e elected. Then there is the always supply now; 9ooperate with his de- housing as possible be kept avail- livery problems, which undoubtedly able. present fad that if you do not take some part in elections, will become worse as the weather Many of the tenants of Burton you have no right to complain about the kind of treatment gets colder. Homes · had already moved out, that you receive ·from those in power. You have no right to 2. Delay starting the furnace as some are planning to return, others say "Look what they did to this Negro or that Negro, or to 'long as possible. Manage on chilly do not want to go to the trouble of us ~ a race'' if you have done nothing to prevent it. You can mornings to do without heat unless moving again. There are at present d thi b t th· th •t th t · t t there are very young. children, old i many units available for any one O some .ng a ou ~ny Ing a occurs ~ IS no 0 your j persons, or invalids in the home.J who desires to move into this area. own good If you reg:rster and vote. It certainly does not re- Much fuel is wasted by letting a quire a lot of intelligence to see that. fire burn while midday sun warms ""&''1%BRITW . the house. !? There have been many complaints by the older reSidents 3. Check over heating equipment, and questions by the newer residents as to why tha·e 31l'e no if this has not already been done, · Negroes in the city gOIVernment, why are there no Negro po- so that it will work with highest licemen, Negro school teachers. The answer is if you wan~J efficiency; be ~ure that an. pa~ these things prove that you want them by REGISTERING! are clean and m good repair; m– and VOTING. stall one of the heat controls now available from most dealers and There have been complaints about segregation and dis– crimination, signs about catering to "White trade only", dis– crimination in jobs, refusal to permit Negros to take part in this, visit that and a host of other very common complaints. What have you gained by your talk or you:r complaints, AB– SOLUTELY NOTHING. You will never gain anything until you, and you and all your friends have REGISTERED. This is for your own good, the good of future generations, your children, your friends' and relatives' children, why is it you cannot see the need for taking part in your government? Is it not clear to you that all the teachings and practices of the South are taking hold right here in Portland and vicinity? Can you not look a little farther ahead and see that unless something is done about it, conditions are going to get a whole lot worse? Now is the time to do something about it. The something to do is get out atnd register. You lazy-bones who have registered and are sitting back taking it easy because you think you have done your part, let me tell you, that it is still part of your job to see that everybody you know and some of those you don't know get out and get registered. Appoint yourself a committee of one and ask all your neighbors if they are REGISTERED. While visiting in one of the projects, several people told me that they were already registered in the state which they came from. That does not mean a thing here. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN OREGON IN ORDER TO VOTE IN ORE– GON. We are still holding classes in Registration, but if you still need help, the PORTLAND INQUIRER has an organiza– tion ready and willing to help you when you want help. Call WEbster 7220 or 1534. WILL YOU HELP? I There is in Portland today a condition that never has been known in the State of Oregon before. Every one knows about the migration of the Negro to this area. It is no secret that the Colored population of Multnomah county holds a balance of power in potential votes. This condition has never existed before. But that Balance of Power will be of no value to the Negroes uilJl.ess we get the new people REGISTERED. Several times before and somewhere in this issue of the Portland Inquirer we have spoken on the lack of Unity among our people. Many times it has been spoken of by people iii. their daily conversation. No doubt you have spoken of it your– self or at least thought of it. Here is your chance to do some– thing about it - WILL YOU VOLUNTEER TO HELP GET THE NEW NEGROES REGISTERED? It is your job, my job, everybody's job, to help get these people registered before the time expires. Will you help? If you will volunteer your assistance, or the use of your car or willing to help in any way, please call WEbster 7220. Say that you will help and give your name and address. hardware stores. 4. Heat-seal the home before cold weather arrives. Weatherstrip doors and windows, caulk cracks, insulate attic floors and walls, re– pair roof. Arrange to close off rooms and other space you do not intend to heat this winter. Renewal of 'A' Rations· to be Handled by Mail A streamlined plan for handling renewal of "A" gasoline rations by mail was announced today by Mc– Dannell Brown, district director, Office of Price Administration. Present "A" ration expires on Sep– tember 21. Motorists can obtain their renew– al forms at local service stations and garages, except for workers in industries which have plant trans– portation committees. They will get their forms from the committees and return them to the committees instead of to the local OPA boards, Brown explained. All other motorists should get their renewal blanks now, fill them out properly, and mail the form to their own local OPA board, accom– panied by the signed back cover of the present "A" back, and the tire inspection record. If the back cover has been lost or destroyed the applicant must ,be able to prove to the satisfaction of the board that the car is actually in use and that no other application has been made for a basic "A" ration. Applicants temporarily away from their permanent residence may apply at any local board but are urged to mail the renewal blanks to their home boards instead so their. records will be complete. Do not telephone or call in per– son at local boards. Brown request– ed, as no "A" books will be handed out over the counter. Applications will be acted on promptly in the order received so new coupons can be mailed to each applicant before the September 22 validity date. The Chanticleer Bridge Club re– sumed its activities September 5th at the home of Mrs. Abbie Cantrell with a beautiful breakfast with all the trimmings. Bridge prizes were awarded, Mrs. Jesse Flowers won first prize; Mrs. Irene Braggs, president of the club won second prize. Mrs. Blanche Holliday is secretary of the club. TINY BRADSHAW ATTRACTION FORMERLY AN– NOUNCED AS CANCELLED NOW SCHEDUJLED. Tiny Bradshaw and his (Jersey Bounce) Orchestra who follows Sweethearts of Rhythm to Mc– Elroy's Ballroom Monday, Sept. 18, 1944. A presentation of S. Duke. Bill-I met my girl on the street last night, and she never spoke to me. Will-What did you do ? Bill-I never let on I heard her. Household of Ruth GoldenWest 844, G.U.O.F." Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesday 2:30 p. m., 2504 Williams Ave., Mrs. Josephine Morrison, M. N. G. Mrs. Annabelle Harris, N. G. Sec. Excelsior Lodge No. 23 F. & A.M. Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 8:00p.m. 2504 Williams Avenue K. L. Culp, W. Master L. ~. Blackburn, Secretary Phone TRinity 1857 ENTERPRISE CHAPTER No. 6, 0. E. S. Meetings 1st Wednesday each month 8:00 p. m. 2504 N. Williams Ave. Mrs. Elise S. Reynolds, Secretary Billy Webb Lodge No.1050 I. B. P. 0. E. of W. Meetg eVEry 2nd and 4th Wed. 8:30p.m. 2504 N. Williams Av. (Russell St.) W. L. Shine, Exalted Ruler Edwin Phelps, Secretary Enterprise Lodge No. 1 F. & A.M. Meets every 1st and 3rd Mondav 8:00 p. m. · 2504 N. Williams Ave. W. H. Bowers, W. Master James L. WMson, Secretary Y.M. C. A. 881 S. W. Sixth Avenue Y. W. C. A. 834 S. W. Broadway CHURCH DIRECTORY CATHOLIC CHAPEL OF THE LITTLE FLOWER Inter-racial 21 N. E. Broadway Rev. Jerome M. Schmitz, Chapl. Miss Doris Reynolds, Catechist SERVICES: Sunday, Mass and Sermon: 9 o'clock A. M. Wednesday, Novena Devotions: 8 o'clock P. M. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Rlev. J. J. Clow N. E. First Ave. and Schuyler Portland, Ore. ORDER OF SERVICES: 9:45 a. m. Sunday School Mrs. Marie Smith, Supt. 11 :00 a. m. Morning Wol'!lhip 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. Felowshilp conducted by Lenworth Miner 8:00 p. m. Evening Worship BETHEL CHURCH, A. M. E. N. McMillen and Larrabee Portland, Oregon ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH' Episcopal Vicar L. 0. Stone N. E. Knott and Rodney Portland, Oregon 7:45 a. m. Communion Service 10:00 a. m. Church School 11 :00 a. m. Morning Prayer Thursday 9:00 a. m. Commun- ion Service. COMMUNITY M. B. CHURCH Rev. H. C. Cheatham, Pastor 845 Cottonwood Street Vanport City, 17, Oregon AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH Rev. J . F. Smith 2007 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Oregon PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH N. E . 74th and Glisan St. Rev. R. E. Donaldson, Minister SERVICES: Sunday School 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. Meeting 7:00p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1205 Hathaway Drive Burton Homes Vancouver, Wash. Rev. J. W. Brown, Pastor All Nations Church. of God in Ckrist Elder James S. Lomax, Pastor. Multnomah and Williams Ave. ORDER OF SERVICES Tuesday and Thursday: Evan– gelistic Services 7:45. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting at 7:45. Sunday: Sunday School 10:00, Morning Service 11:45, Y. P. W. W. 6:30. Evening Service 8:00. Williams ATe. Church of God in Cltrist Elder Claud L. Lampkin, Pastor 2504 N. Williams Ave. ORDER OF SERVICES Monday arid Friday: Evange– listical Services 7:30. Wednes– day: Bible Band 8:00. Sunday: Sunday School 10:00, Morning Service 11:30. Y. P. W. W. 6:30. Evening Services 7:45. COME ONE! COME ALL! Mrs. Lampkin, Reporter. UlNIITED CHURCH MINISTRY Force and Broadacres Vanport City Sunday School: 9:45A.M. Worship: 11:00 A.M. Worship: 8:00 P.M. Inter-Denominational Services Rev. Leslie Denton, Minister CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Rev. B. M. McSwain, Pastor. 1207 S. W. Front Ave. Portland, Oregon SERVICES: Morning Worship 12 noon. Evening Worship 8 p. m. Every Tuesday and Friday evening 8 p. m. Radio Broadcast every Sun– day morning at 8 a. m. over KWJJ. HOUSE OF PRAYER 2205 S. E. lOth Ave. SERVICES 8:00 a. m. Radio Broadcast 10:30 a. m. Sunday School 12:00 Noon Morning Worship 6:3 Op. m. Young People's Meet. 8:00 p. m. Evangelistic Services Wednesday, Friday and Satur– day, 8:00 p. m., Evening Wor ship.