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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

First A.M.E. Church, Rev. Fred
A. Hughes, minister THE Log
Of 1886 is the subject chosen by
our pastor for his sermon Sunday
morning. IN the evening at 500
p. M. the choir, under the direction
Of Prof. L. L. McCruder, win pre-
sent an entirely new cantata, 'The
Son of the Highest"
The Sunday School viii have
.hehS Christmas exercises Thurs
day evening at the Church. Mr..
Prentis Frazier and his corps Of
teachers and officers are working
hard for the success of this af-
fair.
Don't forget the Morrow Sis
ters' trio coming Monday, Decem-
Der IS. This viii be a musical
treat extraordinary, and the price
both for adults and students is
well within the reach of all. The
program begins promptly at $50,
The Recognition Service given
by the Phyllis WheatIey Girl Re-
serves last Sunday was very i'm
pressive service. More than TWEEN
ty girls We're recognized" before
an altar lighted only by candles.
The Rev. o. Sansbury of the First
Christian Church was the princi-
pal speaker
The attendance of young people
at the regular church services is
especially noteworthy, and COM
mendable. Not only do they at
tend but they are increasingly taxi
ing an active part in the work Of
the various departments of the
church.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25
SOCIAL NOTES
AIRLINE b. ENGLISH, Correspondent


Miss Be1uice Black returned on
saturday from 8 two months trip
visiting relatives and friends IN
the East and Middle West.
A slx-pound boy was born Dec
ember 10 to Mr.. and Mrs David
Jones. Mrs. Jones is the former
corinne Young, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Young.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Y.
MICA. WI feature 3 Matinee Fro
lie, New Years Day at their build
ing on ssrd and East Olive st.
Each year that this matinee party
has been given large crowd has
attended and enjoyed the after
moons pleasure. This year an ex-
ceptional opportunity is afforded
for a real good time, for the mu-
sic viii be furnished by the in
comparable Archie jackson and
his orchestra. The hours are from
2 to 8 p. m. and the admission is
only twenty-five cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Young were
hosts to a group Of friends satur-
day sveling for cards Five tables
of bridge were IN play for which
first, second and third prizes were
awarded respectively to Mr.. Err
nest Alexander, Mrs. Andrew T.:
King, and Mrs. Airline English.
The artistry Of the hostess was
evident in the tasteful arrange
ment Of the holiday decorations
and the delicious luncheon. Assist
ing were Mrs. Ernest Alexander,
Mrs. George Wright, and Mrs. An
drew King.
Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Young also entertained with a
lovely buffet dinner complimenting
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Edmunds,
formerly Of Cleveland, Ohio. The
holiday motif furniahed the color
scheme for the decorations and
favors, and at the weIl-appointed
tables, covers were placed for
twenty-five. After dinner, novel
games and dancing were enjoyed.
The hosts were assisted by Mrs.
Cecile McIver.
Mr.. Emmanuel Brislxer left Sum
day for a two weeks vacation in
Southern California.
The Chcirs of the city will offer
unusually beautiful music Sunday
in celebration of the birth of the
Christ Child. The Grace Presby-
terrain Church, under the direction
of Mrs. LeEtta Sanders King, will
revive their twilight musical to be
given at the church Sunday at 4
o'clock. The Mt. Zion Baptist
Choir, under the direction of Mrs.
w. w. Casmon, and the First A.
ME. Choir, under the direction of
Prof L. L. McGruder, both will
render their cantatas at 8 o'clock
Sunday evening The public is in
vited to all of these services.
Mrs. Edward Pitter, Mrs. e. G.
Washington and Mrs. Everett Glib
son were guests of the Statewide
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25
Card Cf Thanks

/ sincerely thank the many
friends for their kindness to me
during the illness and passing of
my beloved husband. Mr.. John F.
williams. ! especially thank Rev.
T. M. Davis, the palbearers. and
those who sent flowers. I deeply
appreciate the many expressions
of sympathy extended to me. =
Mrs. Minnie E. williams. widow.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25
Morrow Sisters
Trio At A. Nc. E.
Church, Dec. %

The First A.M.E. choik viii pre-
sent the Morrow sisters trio on
Monday. December q at the An.
e. Church, 14th and e. Pine st.
These talented youngsters are
Mary Jane. age "A, eelliat; Betty
Jean, age u, violinist; and Lucy
Ann. age II, pianist; daughtets
of Mr.. and MRS. A. Il. Morrow Of
Berkeley, California The versa
tile little ladies were featured on
the National Negro Achievement
Day program last August at the
California Pacific international
Exposition in San Diego, which
was broadcast over a national net
work. These personable young
musicians play Interchangeable all
three instruments with equal
chaim and grace.
Seattle music lovers are eagerly
anticipating their appearance here
and viii accord them every corr
tesy that is extended to other ar
lists of their accomplishments
The special price for students is
attracting the attention not only
of Seattle, but also Of Tacoma. Ev-
erett and other nearby cities.
without doubt, the auditorium
Of the First Church will be crowd
ed Monday evening at $50 to hear
this unique program.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

Word has been received of the
death of Mr.. w. A. Bell of Los
Angeles. former Portlander.
Mr.. Leon johnson and Miss An
ma Walker were married Sunday
afternoon at pretty ceremony at
the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
Rev. G. g. Glow performed the inn
pressive marriage rites.
The Rosebud Study Club enjoy
ed the Christmas observance at
the home of Mrs. ]. w. Stanley,
Wednesday. An exchange of gifts
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

Women's Democratic Club at Il
Century Club Thursday afteyuoo
when a reception was given 10
oring Mrs. John Bottigef. daug
ter of President Roosevelt.
Mrs. Wii;ss.q Riddle was hos
ess for a bridge luncheon last Fl
day afternoon 1T her home for IL
pleasure Of friends. At card
prizes were won by Mrs. E.
Spearman, first: and Mrs. F. J.
Bowman, second. The Christine
color scheme was effectively ca
ried out with candles and holl
furnishing an appropriate BAG
ground for the dainty lunchec
served BY the hostess to sixtee
guests.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25
OREGON NEWS SECTION
Bonnie Boyle Correspondent, 1920 Vancouver Avenue
Phone Murdoch 1855, Portland, Ore.

among the members was lovely
feature.
Mrs. Louise Richardson has re-
turned from a few weeks visit
with relatives in Spokane.
Mr.. Edgar Williams has been
elected delegate to the Central
Labor Council to represent the
Municipal Employees of the Port
land and Multnomah County or
ganization,
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
GrigsDy was the scene of lovely
reception Tuesday evening when
they entertained a large number
of friends in honor of Mrs. Tho
mas X. Price.
Mrs. Duggan, mother of Miss
e. Kittrell, is reported i'll. Mrs.
Mildred Smith is able to leave the
hospital. Mrs. Bonnie Boyle is re-
covering from an attack Of flu.
Princess Fluffy Shire won first
prize in the Shaded Silver, Class
No. "a, at the Feline Show held
recently at the Multnomah Hotel.
Mrs. G. w. Smith is the owner of
this blue-bloodet cat.
Mrs. George Randall held per-
feet pinochle hand in a game re-
Gently played, one thousand aces
and double pinochle,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Stanley were
dinner hosts Sunday. Covers were
placed for twelve.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25
OBITUARIES

Funeral services We're held Fri
day afternoon from the AngeIus
Chapel fer Mr.. John F. Williams,
age 81, who died Tuesday at the
Providence Hospital. Rev. T. M.
Davis of Mt Zion Baptist Church,
officiated. Mr.. williams was pro-
prietor of the ice station at 23rd
and East Madison at the time of
his death He resided with his
wife at the Medlyn Apartments,
21O 23rd Ave. No. Surviving him
is his widow, Mrs. Minnie e. Will
liams.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25
Stop Saying accident;
Take Guns from Home

= he first eleven months Of
1885. one person collected clip
pings from a limited number Of
plG sars, Of 8e deaths from guns in
the, bands Of children is yea1s Of
age Or less than IS. -Four more
deaths resulted from other wea-
pons in the hands Of children. Six
children committed suicide, the
youngest being nine year old. 40
tragedies in limited field. There
are other cases Of torture, beating,
drowning, ana threatened hanging
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

In company with Mr.. Dewey R.
Jones, Associate Advisor on Me-
gro affairs. Department of the
Interior. Mr.. ]. s. jackson, Exc
cutive Secretary of the Urban
League, spent three days at Cou-
lee Dam to hold conferences with
administrative officers in charge
of constructing the Dam, and with
Negro men employed there. Nu-
merous complaints received by the
Urban League concerning working
conditions, brought about the trip.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

PHILADELPHIA lc)-Rev. Ar
thur 3. Rankin of Berean Pres
byterian Church was discharged
Thursday after q hearing on his
arrest for siding with a prisoner
vs.. cop.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

NEW YORK (c)-caska Fond,
Harlem socialite. and member of
theWPA theatre. is N Harlem hos
pitaI suffering from being wound
ed in holdup last week
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

MARSHALL. Tex. (c) Miss
e. B. Long was named Basileus
of Nu Omega chapter of AKA So
r6rity, and will attend the Boule
at Louisville. December 27-3O.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

BALTIMORE. Md. (c) Ros-
coe Mckinney, 21, and Lester
Brown, %, were held in $4,000 bail
for robbing two men of cash and
jewelry on November p.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

NEW YORK 10 Claude Nc
Kay. world traveller and author,
attended the premiere Of "Bassa
Moona" at the Lafayette last
week.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

DOWNINGTON, Pa. (C)-Two
teams from bennington Industrial
School. one of boys and a second
Of girls. are all set for a hard bas-
ketbaIl season.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

Clarence Jones. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Nichols, 1914 E. JEFF
ferson. who has been singing with
Uncle Franks Children's Matinee
over K.J.R. during the past six
months. will sing with All Ny
Heart" over KOMO Sunday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock. Clarence is
atili in the race for the $500 prize
to be given by the Allied Indepen-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25
News Flashes

NEW YORK Cc) = Patrolman
curley Hinnant, 81. of the 32nd
precinct in Harlem, died Thurs
day at Harlem Hospital Of lobar
.pneurnonia.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

Mr.. Eugene Renfro left Seattle
Monday for a sojourn in Califor-
MIA. He win visit relatives in Pa
sadena and will see the Rose Bowl
game in Los Angeles. He plans
to return to Seattle shortly after
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

GREENSBORO. N. c. (cl =
Coaches Of the Tri-state Debat-
ing League from A. and T., s. c.
State. and Va. state, met at A.
and T. and planned the years de-
bate work.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-12-25

WASHINGTON tc)-Dr. Mary
Mcleod Bethune Of the NYA an
nounces a planning conference on
January 6-s to secure favorable le-
gislative action from Congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
JAMES A. FARLEY
 HEADQUARTERS

Philadelphia, June 17.-(UP).- Democratic Chairman James A Farley set up headquarters in Phila- delphia today and predicted "Presi- dent Roosevelt will be reelected this fall just as he was elected in 1882" T am entirely satisfied with the sentiment throughout the country" Farley said. "Everything is ready for the convention next Tuesday and the program will 60 through on schedule" Farley said that Senator Robert Wagner, d., N Y, now is working with an un- official committee is composed of senators and congressman, he add ed.
 "A tentative draft will be ready for the resolutions committee when 1t meets here next week." he said. Regarding the controversial two- thirds rule, the south has always been opposed to its application. I can't speak for the delegates who will attend but the present atti- tude appears to be for continuation of the two-thirds rule" Farley re- fused to comment on whether he would be candidate for reelection as national democratic chairman. He said the committee would meet at the end of the convention to select a chairman for the coming campaign, and that it was cup to them and the President"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
MINISTER KEEPS
 GUARD AT CHURCH

Collingsford, N. J., June 17-(UP) The Rev. Carl McIntire, suspend ed recently by the Presbyterian Church General Assembly, posted a guard of church members around the Collingswood Presby terian Church today to prevent the West Jersey Presbytery from taking pos session. The West Jersey Presbytery met at Daretown yesterday and de- cided to dissolve the pastoral rela- tions between the church and the Rev. McIntire. The Presbytery claims ownership of the church property. The minister insisted the property is owned by the congre- gation, whose members have sup ported him in his fight with the general assembly over his funda- mentaliSts attitude as member of the independent board of missions.
 We will resist the Presbytery to the full" the Rev. McIntire said. We have repudiated its authority. The church property is owned by the congregation. We have placed guards on 24-hour duty to prevent seizure of what is ours. If any rep resentatives of the Presbytery seeks to take action, the guards will ring the chimes and the congregation wil rally around the church"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
REPUBLICANS OF
 HOUSE TRAPPED

Washington, June 17--(UP)-The democratic campaign for the Nov ember elections got of to flying start today in the House when Rep, Lindsay c. Warren, D., N. O., put about 40 of his republican col- leagues on the political "spot."
 Warren told the House that he had been checking the records with much satisfaction" of about 40 lead- ing House republicans including Mi- nority Leader Bertrand H. Shell, R., N. Y, who presided over the re- publican national convention in Cleveland.
 Tt is c deep sense of gratlflca- ton to learn that these gentlemen have so wholeheartedly supported the Roosevelt administration through their votes on New Deal measures, which they now seek to condemn" Warren continued. MT. speaker, I ask unanimous consent to put their records on roll rall votes into the record.
 While republicans were prepal ing to object, Speaker William B. Bank head banged his gavel and shouted be 1t SC ordered"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17

q eSBd MolJ pSnupuoO) said. Mussolini agreed that restora- ton Is the best solution of Austria s complicated problem, but 1t was agreed that a favorable moment must be awaited so as not to disturb in- ternational relations.
 Public agitation in Austria favor ing the return of Otto Won Haps- burg has increased greatly in the last few days.
 Italy Returns Guns
 High quarters said that under the recent compensation agreement, Italy had returned to Austria 40 carloads of field guns captured in the World war. Military authorities refused to confirm the report.
 A message from Otto to the Aus trian people was made public today, declaring that the banishment of the monarchy was Q breach of the law and that the nation had been the victim of circumstances.
 T, like my father, am willing to make all sacrifices" the message said. T place my people before Il1y- self. This is my firm intention, so help me God"
 Apparently on inspired advice, he sent a proclamation saying, T can only await. the call of the Austrian people to return"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
BOYS ARE LOSING
 SOME OF BONDS

Worcester, Mass, June 17-(UP) Two .'orld war veterans have ask ed police to help them find $500 In bonus bonds.
 Gilbert Barton, 70. crumpled up nine bonds last night and threw them into the street. Patrolman Thomas Sullivan recovered all but two and lodged Barton in a police cell on drunkenness charge. To- day he was looking for the two missing bonds.
 Finney Angelo. Grafton farmer, registered at a Worcester hotel last night. Leaving his coat with $700 worth of bonds in pocket in the room, he went for walk. Hours later he couldn't find the hotel. To- day he asked police to locate the hotel--and the bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
MERIDEN WOMAN
 GIVEN DIVORCE

Hartford, Conn, June l7.-(UP).- State Referee Isaac Wolfe today recommended that Mrs. Airline Ken- drick Degraff. Meriden, be given a divorce on grounds of intolerable cruelty from Phillip A. Degraff, Mar quette, Mich, singer and former ra- dio artist.
 Tn his report of the evidence to superior court, Referee Wolfe said that during the eight years the couple lived together, Degraff work ed only about four months" and that during the rest of the time the plaintiff was required to furnish support not only for the household but also to keep him in money"
 Mrs. Degraff inherited large ir1- come from the estate of her grand- father, Edward Miller, manufac- turer. Thsy were married June 12, 1927 and separated last December.
 Among the acts of cruelty, the ref- cree found, was Degraff's habit of bringing home male friends and telling vile stories in the presence of his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
ZIONCHECK WILL
 BE GIVEN LIBERTY

Washington, June 17-CUP)-Dr' Edgar A. Botcock, superintendent of Gallinger Municipal hospital said today there Is "fifty-fifty chance" that the institutions most publicized patient, Rep. Marion A. zioncheck, D., Wash, will leave be- fore sundown.
 For three days, the superinten- dent and the Zioncheck family have been attempting to arrange for Zioncheck's release. Doctors in- cIuding alienists who studied his mental condition during the last 10 days believe that he should under go further medical treatment.
 Zioncheck has submitted a four plank platform on which he in- sists the hospital must act. He said that he could be:
 Released;
 Sent to St. Elizabeth's hospital for further study.
 Given a ltlnacy jury trial or;
 Examined by five of. the nations foremost psychiatrists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
PRISON GUARD IS
 SHOT TO DEATH

Richmond. Va. June 17.--(UP)- = Six men--a prison guard and five convicts--were in state penitentiary hospital today, critically wounded by machine gun bullets fired by another guard during an attempted prison break.
 P. D. Bass, 65. a guard. was killed when 0. H. Smith fired 0n a truck containing two guards and eight convicts. The c0nvicts had forced the guards into the truck and started 1t toward a gate.
 Bullets penetrated the truck. A fifth convict, a negro trusty, who was in the line of fire, was wound- cd critically.
 Major Rice M. Young. supeFin- tendent of the prison. exoneFated Smith. The guard, he said. was justified in firing on the truck ln- asmucll as he know nothing of the other guards presence in it,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
Senator Fletcher
 Dies At Capital

Washington, June 17.-(UP) Sen. Duncan U. Fletcher, 76, veteran member of the senate and chairman of the senate committee on banking and cur- rency, died today, Fletcher was the second oldest member of the senate in point of service. He was the second Florida sen. ator to die within a few weeks. His colleague, Park Trammell of Florida, died . month ago. The only member of the senate with a longer period of service than Fletcher was Sen. William E. Borah of Idaho. Fletcher died at his Washington apart ment about 1O:30 g. m. He had not been fin good health but his death was unexpected. Fletch- CT was one of the staunchest of President Roosevelt's support CTS. To him went credit for drafting and piIOting through congress some of the most cOm- pIicated and vital of the New Deals fiscal and banking re. form measures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
TOWNSEND PROBE
 TO BE PUBLISHED

Washington, June 17.-UP) - Chairman c. Jasper Bell, Mo, of the house old age pe-lsion investiga- ton committee, said today he would seek authority under privileged resolution to print 100000 copies of the committees report on it's dis closures regarding the Townsend plan.
 In addition, he said, 10000 copies of hearing records will be published. Committee members expect to dis tribute the documents widely in an effort to curb the growth of the movement.
 A hearing of the committee scheduled today was cancelled when none of the members appeared to Qllestiob witnesses. It had been called to clfan up -veral points of testimony preparatory to filing the committees formal report, prob Gbly within the next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-17
MAINE RETURNS
 ARE ALL ENDED
But One Candidate Backed By Father COughIin, pr.
 Townsend Wins

Augusta, Me, June 17- (UP) = Unofficial complete returns showed today that one of four Dr. Town send or Father Coughlin- endorsed candidates was successful in yes- terday's Maine primaries, with . second announcing he would de- mand a recount because of the close vote. James c. Oliver, who had the backing of both the Town send and Coughlin forces, easily won the republican congressional nomination in the first district. He polled 12,558 votes against his near- est rivals 7,145.
 May Ash Recount
 Tn the democratic fight for con- gressional nomination from the first district, the Coughlin Townsend |. approved Joseph w. Connolly hn- ished only 47 votes behind the irl- cumbent, Congressman Simon M. Hamlin. So close was the vote that Connolly said he would seek Q re- count. Hamlin received 3,623, Con- molly 3,576. With a few scattered precincts to be heard from, Secre. tary of State Lewis o. Barrows led the Townsend endorsed Bin w. Page. Skowhegan banker, by 10000 votes. Barrows was assured the re- publican gubernatorial nomination.
 Townsend Man Beaten
 Executive Councillor Cyde Fl. Smith of Skowhegan won the g. o. p. nomination for congress in the second district, edging out the Rev. J. 0. Leckemby of Pittsfleld, who Sunday received the personal en. dorsement of Dr. Francis E. Town- send. Smiths vote was l2,223, Dr. Leckemby's 10,637.