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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
San Francisco Oakland. Cal
Mrs. Lena Parker, Reporter

Beautiful costumes were much in
evidence Thursday evening at the
Fashion Show of the A. M. +. Zion
church, sponsored by Mrs. Jeffries
and her co-workers. The AFFAIR
proved a great success in every way:
Anyone desiring the narrative OF
the Detroit Sweet case as pleaded by
the renowned attorney, Clarence
Darrow, may secure same from any
member of the N. A. A. c. !. exec
utive board, or ]. Howard Butter
vice president, price 10 cents.
Mrs. Laura looms Scots music
class will be presented in recital
Sunday, May /, at the A. M. H. Zion
church. =, :
Easter Sunday was a gala day IT
all the San Francisco churches
where programs and cantatas were
presented. The program at Hlor
church was under the direction OF
Mrs. Margaret Butler Johnson, while
Mrs. Erma Reed directed the little
folk of the Third Baptist Sunda!
school in their program. Bishop h
B. Parks delivered the sermon q
Bethel church and the choir present
ed musical program.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Bozeman, Mont.
Wallace w. Scott. Reporter

Funeral services for Mrs. Malissa
Lewis, pioneer resident of the city,
were held Tuesday, April IL, at the
White Baptist Church, of which the
deceased was member 80 years.
The services were conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Shaw, assisted by the Rev.
Mr.. st. Clair. The many floral trib-
utes received reflected the high es-
teen in which the deceased was held
by all who knew her.
G. w. Gordon returned from a
trip to his old home town, White Sui.
phur Springs, where he accompanied
his brother, Taylor Gordon of the
team of Gordon and johnson, noted
singers.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Pocatello, Idaho
Laura E. Williams, Reporter

Easter was we'll observed in Po-
catello. A large crowd was in at
tendance at all the services Sunday
at Allen Chapel. The programs Civ
en- by the Sunday school and choir
were delightful ones at which Rev.
Patterson preached sermonettes on
eggs, rabbits, chicks, flowers, Easter.
Bonnets and bright, pretty clothes
were symbols of the great truth of
the resurrection. Much credit is due
Mrs. 7. A. Patterson and Miss CO.
rine Sampson for their faithful and
untiring efforts in putting ever such
splendid programs.
Friday night marked the close of
a two week successful revival meet
ings conducted by Rev B. f. Edwards
of Boise and Rev. 7. A. Patterson,
Mr.. Melvin Stevans and Miss Isabel
Washington united with the church
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. McJohnson of South
Third Ave. have as their house guest
Mrs. Means of Rock Springs, Wyo.
Mrs. Bright and two children from
Boise arrived in Pocatello Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Williams are
enjoying the pleasure Of new Buick
coach recently purchased.
After the close of the revival meet
ings Friday night at Allen Chapel
the members delighted Rev. B. +. Ed
wards with reception.
Rev. Edwards was honor guest at
many delightful spreads during his
stay in Pocatello. Among some OF
those who entertained Rev. Edwards
last week were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Thomas on N. Third Ave-, Mrs. Beu
lab Roland on N. Sixth Ave-, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Joe Rogers on East HAYDEN st
Mr.. and Mrs. McJohnson on S. ThirC
Ave.
The Misses Juanita Young, CORN,
Sampson end Adlyne Landlord wer'
guests to Mr.. Sidney Carwell Sunda!
. afternoon for a motor drive.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. +. Wright hav,
opened a cafe in the Mike Cat,
building.
The Elks Epster Ball Monday nigh
was p splendid success socially an,
financially. A large crowd enjoye
music of the jazz kings until 2 o.
clock am. ..-.-..
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Los Angeles, Cal.
(By Emma Lue Sayers)

The first of series of twilight
musicales were begun last Sunday
afternoon by the welfare league OF
the First A. NJ. Z. Church, of which
Mrs. w. H. Terry is president.
Vivacious Miss Carolyn 'Snowden,
head of the High Brown Revue at
the Cotton Club, is wearing hand
painted Paris creation of black ana
white, with calfskin coat, hat, shoes
and gloves to match. Miss Snowden's
car, a Packard straight eight, spe-
cially built, is light cream in color,
with narrow green line trim.
DR.. Vada Somerville, popular So
ciety matron and past president of
the Phys-Art-Lit-Mo Club, has been
appointed colonel of the N. A. A. G..
p. drive for 5000 members this year.
DIR. Vada is an ardent worker and
there is no doubt of the drives sue
cess.
The Pullman Porters brother
hood have been giving a series of
smokers at Christians Tavern, but
porterettes have not been invited.
Pretty Miss Iris Hall of New. York
City, a former member of the Laf-
ayette Players, looked very charm
ing at an Easter ball in a soft
green, severely plain gown and Q
close fitting chapeau to match.
/ The Business, Girls Club had q
lecture on health, in celebration OF
National Negro, Health Week and 9
few setting-up exercised were in
dulged to steer off old age.
Mrs. Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith
nationally known Jewish club WON
an, was rightly insulted few. days
ago when Mrs. Daniel Campbell Of
| Glendale, member of the Los An
| geles Friday Morning Club, made al
Insulting remark about Mrs. Gold
smiths race. 1t all happened during
the 25th annual convention OF thu
Los. Angeles division of the Federal
ed Clubs at Long Beach. Rumor ]
current that the Jewish Women
Club has been discussing Withdrawal
of their support from the federation
as a result Of the fricture.
Roena Muckleroy, graduate of tn
School of Music, U. s. c., recent,
won first place in the soprano divi
sion of the Los Angeles District Fit
eddfod at the Artland studio in tn
Fine Arts. Building. Angebelle Han
rison, popular and charming, wa
Miss Muckelroy's accompanies.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Race Congress Equal
Rights League Merge
fContinued from Page N

"Mr. Howard elcquently told how
President Coolidge appointed wal
ter II. Cohen, collector OF customs in
New Orleans, La, but l can recall
when could write down the names
of from rs to 80 colored men hold
ing important positions in the South.
remember the time when | could
count the names of 1,4O0 colored
clerks in the departments. eXclus-
i've of the Post Office. In 1928, sup
port those men who support you,
no matter what party they come
from.
President Harding only made 3
important appointments when prev
ious Republican Presidents had APP
pointed from 20 to 40. President
Coolidge has not broken up segre-
CATION in the departments In Wash
ington.--When a president fails 70
issue an executive order, abolishine
inequality in the government depart
! ments, he is not a man to be eu'
logized. 1t was the late Senator
LaFollette, who put through the ap
polntment of Walter II. Cohen
Other Brilliant Addresses
The opening sermon by DR.. M. ii
Harris, OF Baltimore; and the ad
dresses by l.. II. Mellinger, Rev
Mark C. Hayford of the Gold Coast
West Africa, A. A. Graham, o
Phoebus, Va. Rev. DIR. ]. c. Mile
and S. NJ. Dudley, VIM. l.. Houston
and Miss Mamie ii. Burroughs ant
the open forums led by Rev. M. 7
Medford, J. Louis Taylor and Mrs
Alice Dunbar Nelson held the aud!
ence.
G. A. Parker, the Executive Sec
rotary, in reading his report, of
fered resolutions to consolidate tn
Equal Rights League and the Ma
tional Race Congress. DR.. Byr
moved that the report be receive
and the recommendation adopted
Rev. @. McRae Lewistall read resc
buttons.
George II. Mack read the repor
CT the committee on nomination
and the following officers wer
elected:
w. II. Jernagin, Pres; ]. U. kini
, Vice; G.. A. Parker, Exec. Sec; i
+. Jackson, Rec. Sec; w. b. Taylor
Asst. Sec: @. T. Wilcher. Treas.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Spokane Walters
Organize Social Club

SPOKANE. Wash.--Articles of In
corporation for the Spokane Walters
and Porters' club, with no capital
stock, have been issued by Secre-
tary of State Grant Hinkle to a
group of local colored men who
have organized a social organisa-
ton.
Heretofore. the colored people of
Spokane have not had an incorpo-
rated organization. James Whitley,
an employee of the Great Northern
railroad, lie president OF the new
club, which has AL Ball as secre-
tary-treasurer.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Billings, Mont.
Mrs. j. s.. Harris, Reporter

Wayman Chapel, A. NJ. E. Church,
was beautifully decorated and the at
tendance was unusually large for the
entire day Easter. Sunday school
and services in the morning. At the
evening worship program was CIV
en- by the children, closing with a
cantata by the choir. A number of
out-of-town visitors were present.
Mrs. Lula b. McCabe entertained
the Women's Mite Missionary Soci-
ETY. at her home Tuesday afternoon.
At the election of officers Tues
day night at the Commercial Club
Mrs. Claudia NJ. Bivins, president of
the Phyllis Wheatley Club, was cleo,
ted treasurer of the City Federation
of Women's Clubs (white).
Yet confined by illness to her
home, Mrs. Mary Reed is slightly
better.
Mrs. Matte Simon, en- route to her
home at Helena, stopped over Sun
day as house guest of the Rev. Mr.
and Mrs. II. G. White. She had been
visiting her old home in Alabams
since January.
Mrs. Matte Conley was hostes.
at dinner party Sunday, honorinl
Mrs. Matte Simon and the Rev. Mr.
and Mrs. II. G. White. e; III
Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ, Cross re
turned from motor trip to Nortl
| Dakota Monday.
Among those reported i'll the las
week were Mrs. Lula 0verman ant
l Winford Hambright.
James Coombs is able to be Out
on clutches.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Tender Praises
Negroes Sportmanship

LOS ANGELES, Cal. (By AMP
That Negroes are real good sports
was the opinion expressed by Lew
Tender TO representative of the
Associated Negro Press just as he
was leaving the Coast for his home
IN the East.
"In my Ii years in the ring" said
the Philadelphia prize fighter, II
must say that | have never met a
finer and more sportsmanlike people.
| never expected to get the support
and following of the colored people
that was accorded me after had
defeated that great boy Young Harry
Wills. But they proved that they
are real sports and after my hand
was raised received record-break-
ing ovation"
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Sioux Falls, So. Oak.
Mrs. e. c. Collins, reporter

Easter was celebrated in proper
manner at st. Johns church last
Sunday. At the morning service,
Rev. Withers preached a sermon on
"The Resurrection" In the evening
the Sunday school presented their
program to a crowded house. The
choir rendered an excellent program
Thursday evening assisted by the
Brotherhood and the Night Hawk
Orchestra.
Mrs. Ollie Blakey of Yankton
spent Sunday here, guest Of Miss
Georgia Girgsly. On her return,
Mrs. Blakey was accompanied by Mr..
Blakey and Mr.. Harvey Williams.
Miss Betty Robinson of Matlock,
Iowa, spent Easter here, guest OF
Miss Betty Franklin.
/ Surprise parties were given last
week as follows: Honoring H. Mitch
ellis birthday anniversary, a party
was given Wednesday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick, ant
on Thursday evening in honor Of the
| Mite Hawk Orchestra.
Mrs. James Nun of Chicago Il
here visiting her husband. ~
A number Of friends gathered a
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Boil
Haines Saturday evening and enjoy
ed a party during which dancing wa
enjoyed.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mrs. p. Davis, Reporter.
Telephone: H2346.W

The Ministers Alliance will meet
at Calvary Baptist church Wednes-
day. Rev. Cox of Ogden will deliver
the address. His choir will furnish
the music for the service.
An afternoon tea was given in hon.
or, of Mrs. Day, national secretary
of N. Y. by the Y. w. c. A. Those
who attended were Mrs. Burgess,
Mrs. Verne Evans and Mrs. Fanny
Jackson. .H
The State Executive board met at
the home Of Mrs. Irvine. Plans were
completed for the convention to be
held June S-9-10. A large delega-
ton was present from Ogden.
Miss Viola and Elizabeth Allen of
Ogden were the guests CT Miss Lily
and Mildred Ellis Tuesday. While
here they attended the Easter Ball
given by the Progressive Club.
The Grand Ball given by the Pro-
gressive Club was not as well attend
ed as expected, but those attending
reported spending an enjoyable ev-
ening.
The Ladies Board of Pilgrim Bap-
tist Church held their last meeting
at the home of Mrs. Walter Dupree.
| After the business session a dainty
luncheon was served. The next meet.
| ing will be at the residence of Mrs
f. Lawson.
Mrs. Bartlett, wife of Rev. Bartlett
pastor of Pilgrim Church is expected
in the city, the latter part of April.
/ TL1 oknrtru tIndaNs ths
direction of Rev. Herbert, pastor o.
Trinity A. M. Z. church is making
splendid progress.
The "Bees" of Pilgrim Baptis
church met at the home of Mrs. j. J
Wells. A dainty luncheon was serves
by the hostess.
The Oddfellows and Household o
Ruth will hold their annual Thanks
giving Sermon May s at Calvar,
3aptist church.
The Salt Lake Tigers, the Colore,
Baseball team of this city, have or
ganized for this summer and playe,
their first game with the West Hig
School team and lost. Score beinI
$50. Herman Whaley is manage
of the Tigers.
Mrs. Pinola Davis, talented youn
musician of the city is making PREF
arations to start on a Concert tour
Her first recital will be in PocatellC
April 20. She also has other engage
ments in Montana, California, Wye
ming and Colorado Miss Rhod
Jackson will be the reporter for tn
Salt Lake district during the absenc
of Mrs. Davis. Please telephone Q
send all news to her before Frida
of each week.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Helena, Mont.
By HEX

All day Sunday the spirit of Eas-
ter pervaded the portals of st.
James A. NJ. f. Church, beginning
with services in the morning and
including the amen chanted by the
quartet following benediction end
ing the evening services. Mrs. Mel
vina Scott was soloist in the morn
ing and in the afternoon the chill
dren had their first inning, intro
ducing very pretty service rem
dered with good effect. The day,
though, was climaxed by the pro-
cram of old and young under the
direction of Mrs. Eliza Stitt. A pre-
Jude opened this service, followed by
a quartet, Mrs. Leroy Martin, Mrs.
j. +. Ingram, A. G. Dorsey and j.
Z. W.. Clarke. After prayer by the
Rev. Mr.. Bailey and scripture read
ing by Charles Harrell, the program
followed: Reading, Mrs. Mildred De-
zeille; Rotations, Narcissus Baker,
Matte Williams, Deloris Stitt, Sa-
dora Williams, Rosa Baker, Arthur
Harrell, John Williams, r. d. Stitt,
Sadie Williams. Florence Rogers,
| Charles Harrell, Leahman Stitt,
| Raymond Dezeille, Louisa Dezeille,
Jack Williams, Freddie Green, Billie
Young. Deloice Buxton, Kenneth
Hoston; paper, Mrs. A. J. Walton ;
paper, Easter" William Munday;
duet, Mrs. Leroy Martin and Mrs.
j. +. Ingram; remarks by the Rev.
Mr.. Bailey. Mrs. Clarinda Lowery
: presided at the piano. Three num-
bers by the quartet and songs by
Sunday school classes furnished mu-
sic for the evening.
Easter program of Wilder Ave-
nue. Baptist Church Sunday school
was given during the Sunday school
hour. The following program was
given: Song by the school, prayer
by H. ]. Soulds, recitations, Connie
Harrell, Carrie Soulds, Louise Chris
tan; song, school; reading. Charles
Harrell; recitatiOns, Edward Sauld
and Paul Christian; paper, Mrs. A
J. Walton; song, scnool; recitation
Douglas Jones; paper, logan Smith
reading, Arthur Harrell; organ Sc
lection, Mrs. Mabel Stitt; recita
ton, jeanette Christian; Easter of
fering. ...
Mrs. ]. w. Simms of BoZeman aIC
Mrs. Clyde Workoff of Butte ar,
visiting their mother, Mrs. Hetti
Gareel.
George NJ. Lee is passing Taste
week with his father, G. NJ. Lee 81
Mr.. Lee dropped in Sunday fror
Kansas City. .. f..
| The friends of H. j. Baker Jr. ar
pleased to see him on the street
after his long siege of illness.
'Johnstown" says when he fishe
he's after suckers and when they bit
they swallow bait, hoe; and line.
| The Rev. Mr.. Bailey is leaving fo
Butte Monday to conduct the elet
ton of delegates to the electors
! college, which convenes in that cit
I Wednesday, May 4, to select Ia
delegates to the general conferenc,
! He will return the end of the weei
/ Citizens Of Helena met at the par
/ sonage last week and selected tn
/ following committee to circulate lie
I tiers throughout the state and or
I to President Coolidge in behalf {
{ the candidacy of George H. Woodso
Il of Des Moines, Iowa, for consul
I Liberia: George N. Lee ST., chat
4 nan; j. 4. w. Clarke, secretar.
I Mrs. Corrie Johnson, Henry J. B
I ker, Lawrence A. Howard, Mrs. Ca
= re J. Dorsey and Nathaniel For
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Anti-Lynching Bill
Passes in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb.--An anti-lynching
bill has been passed by the state
Legislature OF Nebraska. The bill
was introduced by Hon. Ferdinand
L. Darnaett, colored member OF the
lower house.
The Nebraska anti-lynching bill
requires counties to pay $1,000 TO
the heirs OF any person killed by
n mob within their boundaries. The
House OF Representatives passed the
bill by vote of so to 3. while the
Senate was unanimously In favor
of II.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
White Pa Moves to
Stop Mixed Wedding

PORTLAND. Mcmillan s.
Grant. white. has asked the court
to step in and prevent the marriage
OF his daughter to Douglass c. Cut
Ter. OF Everett. Mass. on the ground
that she Is feehle-minded,
Following a courtship the pair I'LL
cd their intentions in the office OF
the City Clerk. but the wedding has
been postponed to await examination
VI the girl. The prospective bride,
Miss Lena NJ. Grant. is Is and said
TO be pretty.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
OAKLAND, CAL.

The missionaries of the San Fran
cisco district will hold mass meet
ing at Parks chapel, April 2, at
which time Sada J. Anderson Of Co.
lumbus, Ohio, will be the principal
speaker.
Madam Elizabeth Ford-Manuel
will open her dramatic school May
4, at which time several of her
pupils will present program.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-04-22
Do You Want to Marry?

Thousands of lonely m n and
women are seeking mates. Many
ere worth from $4,000 to $4,000.
Join our club. Send stamp for par
ticulars. Players Club, Box ass.
Seattle. Wash.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1927-08-06
Organizing the
UnOrgantzed
Continued from Page 81

tice however go much further than any of the laws
Fascist anti-abor methods practiced under are
becoming the vanguard and are being practiced
against militant labor with the collision and even
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-19
ALEXANDRIA SOCIETY

Mrs. Charles G.. Carlin, jr., enter
tanned at bridge, followed by tea.
Thursday afternoon at the Belle
Haven Country Club in honor of her
sister, Mrs. James Cameron Wemyss,
of Greensboro, n. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H. Kemper
have returned from trip to Denver,
accompanied by their daughter, Miss
Charlotte kemper, who Joined her
parents there after a visit of several
weeks in Joplin, Mo Mr.. and Mrs.
Kemper's son.in.law and daughter,
Rev. and Mrs. Beverley Munford
Boyd, and their young daughter have
returned to their home in Martins
vile, Va, after visit here. Mr.. Rich.
ard Kemper is home from st. Chris
topher's School, in Richmond. and
had as his guests during the week
Ave Of his classmates, Mr.. Edward
Fisher OF st. Louis, Mr.. Barney Nc.
Cabe and Mr.. Tillman McCabe of
Ocean City, Md; Mr.. Chester Trader
OF Berlin, Md, and Mr., George Lee
Of White Post, Va.
Miss Mary Smith Of Providence, r.
l., is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
r. Burke. Miss Smiths engagement
to Mr.. Gordon Burke was recently an
nounced. .
Miss Ella Rose Smoot is home from
q visit to her cousins, Representative
and Mrs. James French Strother, In
Bluefield. w. Va.
Mrs. Laurence Stabler sailed from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-19

shower bouquet of bride roses and
valley lilies The maid of honor was
Miss TeclSla Dreifus. who wore a
gown of apricot taffeta and carried
bridesmaid roses. Miss Mary Hardin.
Miss Wilhelmina Crupper and Miss
Agnes Carr were bridesmaids and had
gowns of orchid and maize georgette
and carried bridesmaid roses. Miss
Iona Newton, sister of the BRIDE
groom, was flower girl and was in a
dainty frock of white georgette. Mr.
William Violette, cousin of the bride.
groom, was best man. Mr.. Hager
Violette, Mr.. Milton Weatherhead. Mr..
Walter Trudgill and Mr.. Sidney Han
cock were ushers.. Following the
ceremony a reception was held at the
home of the brides parents. and later
Mr. and Mrs. Newton left for a North
ern bridal trip. They will live in
Alexandria.
Mrs. David Janney Howell, Mrs. c.
William Wattles and Miss Mamie
Lindsey have returned from motor
trip to Yorktown, Va.
Mrs. E. w. McLaren Of Governors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-19
Sigma Epsilon Sorority
To Meet In Convention

The Sigma Epsilon Sorority will
open its annual convention this
afternoon with a tep from to
O'Clock in the Hotel Hamilton. Mrs.
7. Lindsay Moore, retiring grand
chancellor, will receive and will be
assisted by the other grand officers
and the out-of-town guests.
The convention will continue
through the week, closing with n
banquet and dance Thursday even.
ing at the Hotel Hamilton. Three
business meetings will be held during
the other days of the convention for
the election of grand officers for the
coming year and subjects of national
interest to the sorority will be dis
cussed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-19
Mrs. Seton Honor Guest
of Cleveland Pen Womer

Mrs. Grace Thompson Seton, ma
tional president of the National League
of American Pen Women, was the
guest the latter part OF the week of
the Cleveland, Ohio, branch Of the
league. She arrived in Cleveland
Thursday, and Friday was guest of
honor at two functions, a luncheon at
the Hotel Hollanden, where she ad-
dressed the members. and reception
and tea in the afternoon in the home
of Mrs. e. c. T. Miller, president of
the Cleveland branch.
Tuesday Mrs. Seton will visit the
Illinois branch of the league In Chi.
cago, where she win be the guest Of
honor and speaker at the luncheon
which is being arranged by Mrs.
Henry Riggs Rathbone, wife OF Repre-.
sentative Rathbone of Illinois. Mrs.
Rathbone is State vice president for
Illinois of the league and Is being as
sisted In the preparations for the
luncheon by Mrs. Edith Rockefeller
Mccormick, honorary president of
the branch.
On the completion of her Midwest
ern visit Mrs. Seton will return to her
home in Greenwich, Conn, where she
will pass the greater part OF the Sum-
mer, taking up her residence in Wash.
ington again in the, Autumn.