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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28
Jessie Flowers
Receives Award
For School Work

Voted the brightest u her class,
Jessie Flowers is receiving unstint-
ed praise for her extraordinary
scholastic attachments as she grad
yates this week from jefferson
high school
The youngest In a class Of 2s5,
Miss Flowers is only 16. complete
IN her four years work in three
and half years. During that time
nothing but rs appeared on her
card save one C which fell to her
lot during her last term. These s6
rs were her grades through her
courye. (classical), was one Of the
stiffest courses outlined and she
was enc Of only six students to
stick with It
Especial awards were given this
most unusual student, when before
the student body at jefferson high
school. she was presented with q
diamond to be set between two
pearls in her lamp pin which had
been awarded her IN previous years
at Jefferson.
At the same time Miss Flowers
was awarded the Eta Sigma Phi
medal (only one Of which IS avail
able for a graduating classl for
outstanding work in Latin. A GER
tificate for unusual proficiency in
French was also given this young
woman.
U4lassuining. concerning her
brilliant scholastic record. she was
over1oyed TO receive scholarship
IN music from the Wheeler Studio
Of music, through the interest Of
Mrs. Pearl Stewart. No mere be-
ginner at music. she plans to take
advantage Of her music scholarship
Immediately.
In the peaEsime Miss Flowers
win continsse singing regularly in
st. Philips choir as she has been
accustomed for several years She
takes time out from studies to
write 8 bit Of verse occasionally
Elsewhere on this page is a poem
written BY this versatile young
lady. She is undecided as to which
college she viii attend this fall
Miss Flowers is the daughter o.
mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Flowers.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28
MGdge Cranes
Corner Poets

POETS
Jessie Flowers, a graduating
member Of the creative writing
class. Of jefferson Hish school, re-
ceived recognition when her poem.
Dishes was printed in the Sum
day Journal. We are reprinting it
here:
'DIsHES"-By Jessie Flowers
Some Of us are fragile glassware
Transparent, easy to see through;
Ready to shatter into thousand
pieces
At the slightest mistreatment.
Some Of as are hard earthenware,
Not beautiful, but durable;
Beat us, slam US, dash us to the
ground;
We shall survive.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28

Miss Mary Simmons has per-
pared the following program for
vespers on Sunday afternoon:
Miss Ruth Scott. devotions;
Miss Berniece Williams, vocal So
10; Miss Dorothy Bushnell, piano
solo; Miss Eunice Mott. reading;
Mr. Clifford Bell, Instrumental So
10; Mr.. Roy Lee Spicer, speaker.
The Kredyeufawn club of Beth
el A. M e. church VIII have
charge Of the closing yesper SER
vice on June .. A very excellent
program has been arranged.
New officers were elected by the
Trianon club at the last meet
ing. Mary Ellen Duncan, presi-
dent; Marjorie Anthony, vice-pres-
Ident; Jessie Mott. secretary; Hell
enc strawder. treasurer
Members Of the Grade School
Girl Reserve Club win spend Sat
urday at Rock Creek camp.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28

eff we would guide by the light
of reason, we must let our minds
be bold"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28

Pink lemonade and elephants are
an every day thing for Mr.. Frank
schank, Negro superintendent in
Sells F1oto and AL G. Barnes COM
bined circus. Mr.. Schank, who has
been with the circus for nearly IL
years beginning under the late AL
G. Barnes himself. superintands the
side show and bosses the II men
responsible for the erection and
folding of the tops and rigging of
the huge tent housing the side
show. The band and minstrel Of Is
men Is also under his supervision.
Mr.. Schank whose home is in
Asbury Park, New Jersey, has es-
tablished residence in Los Angeles,
where Mrs. Schank has remained
during his northern tour. While in
Portland he renewed his old friend
ship with "Rin" Maxwell.
Greet the N.A.A.C.P. captain
who visits you with open heart and
open purse. The cause is worthy.
There is no telling when perhaps
you, yourself, win need the defense
of such a strong national organic
alton as this. Join Now!
Medley Hotel Guests: Mrs. Mary
Hunt and daughter, Tacoma; Mr.
and Mrs. w. H Nyohol Of Seattle;
Mr.. and Mrs. M. White of Sacra-
merto; Mr.. J. H. Holden, Kansas
city, Mo-; and Mr.. w. H. Holcomb
of Oakland. Les Hite and his band
stopped here between their en-
gagements in Seaside, Eugene and
Portland.
William d. Allen Jr., writes ms
friends that he enjoyed the Ken
tuck Derby very much. He adds
that he didn't lose much.
roses for the Community Music
school float in the Rose Festival
Parade. Mrs. Clara Pickett is the
chairman of arrangements.
Mrs. Ralph Flowers has been in
in Keyport, Wash, visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Chester Dixon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Dennis
are spending few days in Seattle
Miss Florence Cantrell entertain
ed at dinner Sunday at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Cantrell. Covers we're placed for
eight.
So
Mrs. Clara Logan has as her
guest, Mrs. Alice Bradford of Win
lock, Wash.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28
CHURCH NEWS

Bethel A.M.E. Rev 6. F. Mar
tin pastor. Mrs. Mary Duncan, re.
porter: Sunday school was largely
attended at g a. m. At II a. N.
Bethel received one new communi-
cant, Mrs. veola Modesto. Visitors
were: Mesdames Beulah Black and
Helen Camel of Seattle. and Mrs.
Lillian Virgins Of Kansas City,
Missouri. Allen Christian Endeavor
league is growing IN numbers and
the young people are enjoying
some fine programs and topic dis
cussions. Sunday evening the choir
guder the direction Of Mrs. zepha
Baker and Mrs. Theresa Grigsby,
rendered a concert Of spirituals
and classics. including instrument
tai and vocal solos anu readings.
The program was well rendered
and well received. This concert
brought to a close the Educational
chatauqua which was held at
Bethel, May Is to % inclusive. The
superintendent and teachers Of the
Sunday School have plans under
way for a big program on Child
ren's Day, the second Sunday in
June.
st. Philips Mission, Rev. Lee
owen Stone. vicar.
Holy Communion 7;:45 a. M;
Sermon and morning prayer, 1900
a. M.
Holy Communion every Wednes-
day morning at 900.
June 8, Bishop benjamin D. Dag
wen viii visit US at which time
those desiring it, will be confirmed.
The annual spring meeting of
Au1dliaries OF the diocese was held
attended by our members. The reg
at Trinity. The meeting was well
was held at the home Of Mrs. VIII
liam Glass Tuesday evening Our
ular meeting Of the Auxiliary Guild
rector was guest minister at Mil
waulie, Ore, Sunday morning.
Zion AAE Church, Rev. Lee F..
standifer, pastor; Mrs. Ethel Tur-
ner, reporter
Regular Sunday services at II a.
M and 8 p. m. At the evening SER
vice Mrs. Dorothy Brown and Mrs.
Floyd StAndifer will give vocal
solos, and Mr.. Bert Turner will
give an instrumental solo using a
tuba. Mrs. Louise Relard. director
Of the young peoples choir, has
planned several songs for that SER
lvice, also.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28
Association Holds
Annual Meeting


The Oregon Association Of Col
ored Women's Clubs opened its
twentieth annual meeting We'd
nesday morning, ATay 20. at the
williams Ave. Y. The general
sessions were presided over by
Mrs. Pollyanna Reed. vice presi-
dent. The Executive Board meet
ing was presided over by Mrs.
Bessie p. Johnson.
The calendar. Wednesday, pro-
vided for discussion of general
business, including reports of de-
partments and clubs. At the af-
ternoon session Miss Elizabeth
Summers, Y secretary, gave a
welcoming address. Wednesday
evening, Mrs. Nathan Harris Of
the Peace Council was speaker.
Ore Of the features of the three
day meeting is the art exhibit,
managed by the art department.
with Mrs. Thelma Flowers as the
chairman. The exhibit, while not
as large as in some years, did not
disappoint eager visitors in its
varied beauty. The display in
clude6r patchwork quilts, crotchet-
ed and woven afghans, baby and
children clothing, towels heavy
with embroidery, house frocI1s and
luncheon sets of intricate stitch
ing.
Judging was done by represen-
tatives of downtown department
stores.
Winner of the grand sweep
stakes was Mrs. Robeina Martin
of the Rosebud Study Club for
her crotcheted evening gown in
lovely chiffon boucle. A brightly
tailored bigger" coat and man
tailored woman's suit made ~
Mrs. Elsie Nancy. instructor the
Martha Washington Sewing and
Homemakers' Club, attracted at
tention for perfection Of detail.
Weaving came in for its share
of admiration, for Mrs. Effie Lee
Johnson's colorful woven afghan
was second sweepstakes winner.
Mrs. Johnsons entry was under
the Culture club banner. The APP
ex club was sponsor of an heir
loom corner. A hand-hewn wood
en- tray belonging to the family
of Mrs. Bessie P. johnson attract
ed lots of attention, as did a dam
ty handkerchief, a wisp of hand
drawn linen, that Mrs, Mary M.
Duncan carried at her wedding 81
years ago.
Individual entrants created in
terest also. Constance Maney's
first embroidery was admired and
Mary Ellen Duncan's drawing in
crayon were really remarkable.
Eunis Mott received special re-
cognition for her work on q scrap
book of Spain illustrated with lit
tie sketches made by her own
hand. Paintings and drawings by
Thelma Johnson, well known Port
land artist, received much praise.
The Better Homes Dept, under
the direction of Mrs. Henrietta
Marshall, hga1 luscious canned
fruit, flaIxy pies and tender cakes
vying for first place. In addition,
a sable-setting contest attracted
onlookers.
The health department, whose
chairman is Mrs. d. N. Unthank,
occupied corner filled with in
teresting educational posters and
pamphlets regarding health.
Thursday, according to the pro-
gram, unfinished business will be
death with. At the afternoon
session, the Rev. ]. ]. Glow of Mt.
Olivet Baptist church win address
the gathering. There will be no
evening meeting.
Friday will see the new officers
installed and the meeting win
come to a close. Friday evening,
the annual Charity Ball at the
Fraternal Hall viii wind up the
clubwomen's year.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28
Bobby Deiz Is Star
At Ore Track Meet

Romping down the cinder path
at Eugene, Oregon, to run away
with highest individual points,
Bobby Deiz showed with brilliance
for his school, Franklin high. at
the Oregon State track and field
meet last Saturday.
Deiz won his first medal of the
day by hurtling his well proper
toned body against a strong wind
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28

June graduates from local high
schools include Jessie Flowers,
Fred Flowers, Roy Gragg all of
jefferson, and Robert Deiz from
Franklin.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28
Ann Vernsn's Letter
Dear Mrs. Housewife:

Aftfg GfHkSlfe LCgCCf
Dear Mrs. Housewife:
With this lovely May sunshine,
our thoughts naturally turn to our
outdoor living rooms, our gardens.
It's just as important to do a little
spring cleaning in our gardens as
It is in our homes, and much more
fun.
Arm friend husband with the ne
cessary implements and have him
spade and weed your flower beds
and borders and get them in readi-
ness for your part OF the fun. Get
out your flower boxes, pots and
tubs, etc.
If you like to grow from seed
now is the time to start planting,
for all danger from frost is past.
There are some new flowers we
thought you might like to try in
your outdoor living room. For the
background in your border try
White King, a new larlxspur with
| glistening white spikes of large
double flowers. There is also a
lovely dark blue delphinium, a va
riety that win blend nicely with
White King.
Try the new gold medal winner
CoIlerette Marigold Crown of
Gold. It has entirely odorless fol-
iage. Another marigold, called the
Dixie Sunshine, win lend its beauty
nicely to your garden. There is a
husky rich colored phlox that viii
not fade in the sun. It's called Au-
gusta, and is a brilliant cherry red.
When / was a small girl my
mother grew Shasta Daisies and
they were pretty. They still grow
Shasta Daisies, but like other flow
ers they have been experimental
on and improved, SO now we have
new Shasta Daisies, Ester Reed, as
white as snow, and each flower is
beautifully formed and double to
the center.
A nice edging or bedding plant
is the new Cornflower, Jubilee
Gem. It is our cid friend, the bach
elor's button, that has been de-
veloped. Now it grows 10 to IS
inches high and the dwarf plants
are studded with double blue flow
ers.
Royal Scott dwarf, all double
marigold, is another winner if you
like striped flowers. The blossoms
are banded rich mahogany and
gold. These neat, uniform, dwarf
plants will be bright planted in
clumps or borders.
Try some of the new rust proof
snap-dragons. They are lovely.
Pinch back your chrysanthe-
NUNS to induce side branching.
You will have nice bushy plants
instead of tall leggy ones.
Privet hedges can be trimmed
at any time they are in need of it
until fall. Harden growth before
freeze sets in.
Fast growing annual vines can
be planted now to cover fences or
unsightly spots.
And now here is a delicious cool
salad to serve in your outdoor liv-
ing room thls summer. Mrs. George
Holiday. grand cook and most
delightful hostess, and who, by the
way, has one Of the incest outdoor
living rooms. gave us this recipe:
Fruit Salad
Diced pineapple, peaches, pears,
marshmallows, and cherries. Chill
all ingredients thoroughly. Mix
with equal parts of Mayonnaise
and whipped cream to which a
little sugar has been added. Serve
on crisp lettuce leaves with cream
mayonnaise dressing-dusted with
finely chopped nuts.
Well, goodbye until next time.
ANNE.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28
SOCIAL NOTES


Worthy Matron Of o. E. s., Wash
ingtan and Jurisdiction, who off,
cially visited the city last week,
was houseguest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil Reynolds. During her brief
stay, Mrs. Reynolds was hostess at
an attractive dinner party in Mrs.
Waggener's honor; Mrs. j. A.
Nichols include Mrs. Eva Page AZ
an especial guest at dinner hon
oring Mrs. Waggener; and Mrs.
Bruce Locke entertained at break
fast for the visitor.
A large dinner party with ].
Finley Wilson, Grand Exalted Rul-
er of Elks. as honored guest, was
given at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Mnmford, with the Daugh-
ter Ellxs of Dahlia Temple as Off
cial hostesses. Mrs. Mumford Is
Chaplain of the local order Other
seattleites sharing honors with DR.
Wilson were: Mrs. N. Mccullough
Grand Recording Secretary; Mr.
e. R. chainey, seatle's Exalted
Ruler. and Mr.. Gus West, deputy.
Following dinner, the entire par
ty went to the Elks Hall where q
reception was held Tor the digni.
taries.
The visitors, who were house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Mar.
tin, were feted at breakfast at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Stanton the following morning
Mrs. Stanton utilized the colors Of
the order in her color scheme BY
using purple iris and White tulips
in abundance throughout Their
lovely home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Crane, Jr
are receiving congratulations or
the birth of a little daughter, 10.
anne, born Friday at Tucker gener.
al hospital.
DR.. and Mrs. D. N. Unthank ar
ranged a no host motor party Sun.
day with breakfast at Latourell
Falls
Mr.. James Sullivan has '31
Oldsmobile eight sedan.
Mrs. Madge Crane visited Spo-
kane. WASH. over the week ens
to attend the Sportsman-s show.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Barno ARK
welcoming Mrs, Barno's mother
Mrs. Rosie Mack of Los Angeles
who win spend the major part o.
the summer in the city. She is here
to be with Mrs. Barno as Mrs. Bar
no expects to enter Emmanuel hos
pital for an operation this week.
OfCA q AaAA04 W 3 AC1to oAC 90
pected here during the second weH
in July to attend the Grand Lodge
of O.E.s. Washington and Jurisdic-
ton, according to Mrs. Dolly Par.
les Worthy Matron of Enterprise
Chapter with their Grand Worthy
Matron, Mrs. Bertha L. Waggenel
who made an official trip to this
city last week. Grand Lodge SEES
sions will be held at Mt. Olivet
Baptist Church.
Community music schools queen
contest closes June 1. Portiand's
choice for queen of music schoo
float will be revealed at the Y. at
o'clock. Admission is free and en-.
trance is open to the public.
Dolores Caldwell, IA, a well
known dancer, has been chosen to
be drum major Of the young peo-
pies drum corps.
Rev. and Mrs. G. F. Martin are
attending the district conference
held this week in Ellensburg.
Mrs. Nellie Bradford, Of Seattle
has ben visiting her sister, Mrs
Roberta Collins for a few days.
Reported i'll: Mrs. Mozella Kirk
Bruce still quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stanton
are enjoying a Ford Weight.
Mrs. Jack Martin, Mrs. Eugene
Minor, and Mrs. Lucas Starr are
among those taking advantage of
the Oregonian-M Mayfair golf lessons
offered at the Mayfair practice
course.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-05-28

Coming! Next week! A frank
discussion by weIl-lrown col
lege man 81 Portland, aWhy /
prefer . Negro college" Don't
miss Il!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
More To This Question

Once again attention has been called to the fact that residents of Waterbury are moving away from the city and estao- fishing their residences in nearby towns, where the tax rate is more to their liking than the prevailing one in Waterbury. The growth of new residences ln such places as Watertown, Cheshire, and Pros pect is pointed to as proof sufficient or this claim. Of course no other reason than the existing tax rate is ascrloed to the migration.
 No one, of course, moves out ot the clCy proper and into its nearby towns for such reasons as preference for the smaller community to the crowded city, liking for rural surroundings, etc. We often wondered if a checkup were made ot former Waterbury residents now living m adjoining towns might not reveal that very few of them had accepted their new abode in a move to escape local taxes. Just to satisfy our curiosity very ln1- partial survey might be attempted some time to secure facts on this question.
 Certainly it has been shown time and again and substantiated by the facts that the supposedly lower taxes existing m the smaller towns are misleading. Just dancing at records issued from time to time by the State Tax Department shows that whereas in Waterbury only one large tax is levied against the property owner to cover all the civic improvements, such as streets, lights, sewers, water, schools, fire and police protection, etc., in the smaller community, there will be in ad- dition to the low property tax, such taxes as those permitted under legislative grant to fire districts, water districts, school districts, and the like.
 Assessments in small towns are apt to be higher, this in turn allowing low tax to bring in high returns. All of which is not brought forward as an argu- ment against living outside the city limits. We simply argue that those who make Waterbury's tax rate a continual polit- ical argument do so for the sole purpose of embarrassing the present administra- tion. In closing we call attention to New Britains plight. Its city fathers placed 27 mill tax when the finance and tax board urged 2812. Now an additional two mill tax may be needed to balance the books.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
The Cup Race

The most famous yachting classic in all the world has ended with another American victory. This time it was a complete rout for the British host En- deavor II. So much so that it almost looked to the reader that the American commander, Harold S. Vanderbilt, was trying to make the Endeavour look much better than she actually was. Certain ly the first two races were walk-aways or run-aways or whatever one terms one- sided victory in yacht race.
 The "chowder mug" as Tom Upton called it, is an ugly thing not even good for chowder. It has such queer shape that you couldn't even drink English ale out of it. It's full of bulges and curlicues with stomach like Chinese dragon and sort of freakish umbrella handle curling up over the top. It cost $500 when new and wasn't worth it. But tens of millions of dollars have been spent in wing for its ownership in these last 86 years and two great nations have just finished fight ing for it.
 ( We presume if the cup was lost the New York Yacht club would just about expire. It certainly could lose no time in challenging England, if she were fortu- 44atC tO AAt et4c GlOp44y, TUT d IcIuIII uldCCA and we can rest assured that these matches would continue faithfully until Americas yachting supremacy has again been established. Some one remarked the other day that it might be better for all concerned if the size and cost of the con- testing craft, plus the New York Yacht clubs monopoly of the event, could be modified so that dozen or two of ordi- nary American sailor men could get into the game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09
Families in Transit

What reporter calls "the tendency ot indigent families to borrow a gallon of gas and begin looking for lost horizons" is becoming a serious problem. Such fam lilies are getting stranded, or otherwise becoming entangled with local authori- ties, in growing numbers all over this broad land. And sending them back home isn't so simple as it sounds.
 "In many instances; says Travellers Aid Worker, "they haven't any home" No particular locality can claim such fam fly, and few localities would want to. They go right on vending their blithe way, rear ing their nomadic broods, and scattering their royalties and responsibilities, until it's impossible to make head or tail of them. They may claim one state as home, their licenses may be issued in another state, they and their various children may all have been born in different states, and their nearest relatives like them, may Give all over." It looks like another field for action by the federal government, be- fore long. We might have special class of American citizens living in transit"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-09

men and reserves from sixteen western states in four concentration areas during August. In September, there will be field tests of the. proposed new division set-up, with 13,O00 regulars, drawn from all over the country, and assembled in Texas as a complete division for the first time since the war. Since this may lead to reorgan- ization of the army from top to bottom, the Texas exercises will be watched with keenest interest by all concerned. .
 There is still divided opinion about the style of future warfare, whether the mo- bile, streamlined army is the best type and whether it could dislodge trench war fare. Some experts hold for strategy, ac- curate and quick movement. Others maintain that nothing in Spain or else where has clearly shown that swift, mechanized forces could change the sit- uation created by trench war. The au- tumn maneuvers may bring the argu- ment nearer settlement.