The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-05-13
Miss Georgia N. Kelles in
Charge of The Enterprise
Agency for Portland

~. MITES, TeCcHL arrival III 4 OTudHQ
from Denver, will be in charge of
The Enterprise office and agency in
Portland. Miss Kelles is experienced
in newspaper work, having been con-
nected with the Denver Star for sew
eral years. Miss Kelles also studied
journalism while attending school in
California, to which state she came
from her native home in Illinois. Dur
ing her residence in Denver Miss
Kelles was active in business, social
and club circles. For three years she
held the office of secretary-treasurer
of the Sam Nelson Furniture Com
pany and for two years was secre-
tary-bookkeeper of the CANNED IN
dertaking Company. Miss Kelles is
a licensed embalmer, having passed
the Colorado State board of licensed
embalmers' examination last Janu-
airy.
She has been very active in well
fare work for young women in Den
yer, where she was president of the
Business and Industrial Girls Club
and secretary of the business wom-
ems department council of the Gen.
trail association of the Y. w. C. A.
Since coming to Portland Miss
Kelles has bided her time, carefully
looking the field over to become ac-
lively engaged in Portland affairs.
She is residing at the home of Mrs.
Lenora Henderson, STA Union Ave-
nue. N, where she will for the pres
ent conduct the office of The Enter
prise. She will be assisted in putting
over The Enterprise in Portland by
Miss Leon Wharton, formerly in
charge of the Portland agency, who
found it impossible to give her time
fully to the work. The Women's
Federated Clubs, the Portland N. A.
A. C. p. Branch will assist Miss Kel-
les in a complete canvass for SUBJ
scribers in Portland. Miss Kelles
seeks the cooperation of Portland
citizens in her chosen field and in re-
turn will render unselfish service in
promoting and boosting every endea-
vor for the good of the Rose City.
Mrs. Ella Frances Gregory, wife
of Leon Gregory, passed away at her
home, 937 Rodney Avenue, Sunday
morning following lingering i'll
ness. Mrs. Gregory had lived in Port
land many years and was highly es-
teemed. Her sunny disposition won
many friends, who mourn her death.
Before her illness she was active in
church, fraternal and club circles.
Funeral services were held Wednes-
day afternoon at Bethel A. M. E.
Church, of which she was a member.
The Rev. X. C. Runyon officiated.
The many flowers bore silent tribute
to the high esteem in which the de-
ceased was held.
Mrs. Eta Tibbs Sims dropped
dead Monday from an attack of
heart trouble. The deceased was a
pioneer resident of this city and took
a prominent part in fraternal work.
Through her efforts the local Court
of Calanthe made great progress.
She also was the organizer of the
S. M. T. and a member of the Daugh-
tiers of Elks and the Eastern Star.
The mother and brother of the de-
ceased, who reside in California, have
been notified and funeral arrange
ments are held in allegiance pending
their arrival.
Ollie Henderson was confined to
his home several days as a result of
badly bruised shoulder received in
a fall at his work.
Miss Helen Fairbanks, who has
been visiting her god-daughter, Mrs.
Elmer Flowers, returned this week
to her home in Seattle after several
weeks passed here, during which time
she was the incentive for many social
affairs. Wednesday night Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh Harper entertained at
their home with card party honor
ing Miss Fairbanks.
Belvin Williams of Seattle, accom-
panied by Mrs. Marcena Lewis and
Mrs. M. johnson, was visitor here
Wednesday to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Leon Gregory.
Mrs. Jerome Harris of Los Angeles
passed the weekend here, guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Kenny. Mrs.
Harris is a former Portland resident
and was warmly greeted by her ac-
quaintances. During her stay here
she also was a guest at the home of
Mrs. ]. Edwards.
Boost The Enterprise in Portland.
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tor when she calls. Subscription
rates are 50 year and Slips for six
months.
Mrs. B. ]. Fuller and her daugh-
ter, Miss Lewis, had a narrow escape
from serious injury Sunday night
when a Red Top taxi collided with
their car. They escaped without in
jury with the exception of slight
bruise to Mrs. Fuller's knee.
George Curtis passed through here
Monday en- route from Nevada to
his home in Seattle.
Mrs. Marcella johnson has recov-
cred from her illness and is able to
be at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Coffee and fam
lily have moved into their newly built
home at 700 Harroll Avenue. Mr..
Coffee judged wisely when, few
years ago, he visioned Portland as a
metropolis and invested in property.
Recently he disposed of his holdings
at handsome profit. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coffee, who are we'll known for their
splendid hospitality, will be glad to
have their friends visit them in their