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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Northwest Enterprises Radio Hour
Presents Radcliffe and Rodgers, Artists
Marie Baker Mast In Return Program Appearance,
Palomar Theatre Cooperates

Frank Radcliffe and Gene Rod
gers, two of the stages outstand-
ing Negro acts, were the guests
of the Northwest Enterprises ALL
Negro Hour, which is broadcast
each Thursday over KEEN from
$3.50 to 9 p. m. Through the CO.
operation aof jerry Ross, house
manager of the Palomar Theatre,
Seattle's outstanding theatrical en-
terprise. the appearance of Rad
cliff and Rodgers was made pos
sible. BY special request Marie
Baker Mast, beautiful and talent
ed Montana songbird, was present
ed for a second appearance. Mrs.
Mast was lavishly entertained dur
ing her visit in the northwest. She
departed for her home in Helena
on Saturday last.
Radcliff, the possessor of one
of the finest voices that Seattle
has had the pleasure OF listening
to in long time, was the National
Amateur Negro Golf Champion in
1885. He turned professional in
1888 and placed just out of the
money in the National Pro Tour
nament This was due to sever
al unfortunate circumstances for
he is rated far ahead of his finish
in the tournament. He is 80 years
old, a native of Newport News,
Virginia, and makes his home in
New York City.
Rodgers, the younger member of
the pair, is a wonderful pianist
and has won fame for several of
his compositions and arrange
ments. Music is inherent with
Rodgers for his father is a grad
uate of the Boston Conservatory
of Music. Among the numbers
he has published are WAS 1t A
Lie," Surfing Man." and I'm Tir-
ed of Dreaming" These numbers
were all published in England,
where the boys have been on five
different occasions.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Khan and Nazis Plot
United States Terror
Investigators Told

WASHINGTON, Oct. IL (CNA)
-Nazi-Fascist groups, directed by
italian and German Consulates,
and strongly backed by a revived
Ku Klux Khan are plotting a ter
roristic fascist dictatorship in this
country, investigator John c. Met
calfe told the house committee on
un-American activities.
Metcalfe revealed that the Nazi
German-American Bund is train
ing its storm troopers at pistol and
rifle ranges in preparation for Der
Tag (The Day.. Many of these
Nazi troopers, he said, even gain
military training by joining the
National Guard.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14

complishments in the interests of
civic betterment which today plac-
es him as an outstanding figure in
the minds of his fellow citizens.
Always an ardent proponent of
constitutional government as well
as a forward thinking business
man, Swezea readily took the lead
in government affairs affecting the
welfare of the average citizen.
With his background and a re-
putation for rugged honesty and
acknowledged stability, Swezea, a
substantial taxpayer, again is tur-
ming the value of his experience
to the benefit of the community.
AS recently as 1933-34 Swezea
as chairman of the King County
Tax Collection Committee, with
Characteristic energy and efficien-
Continued on page two)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Citizens Over State Take Up Liquor Fight
Urban Protests CCC
Race Discrimination

Arbitrary removal of Negro en-
rollees from CCC camps through
out the state of Washington was
vigorously protested to Washing
ton. D. C. and local CCC authori-
ties by the Seattle Urban League
last week with the final outcome
still in doubt.
Upon statement of his situation
by Eugene Beech, Seattle Negro
enrollee, and the request of his mo-
ther, Mrs. Matte Beech, STA Ju-
neau Terrace, that the transfer of
Beech from Camp Electron, Wash.
to camp in Sacramento Valley,
The League office moved into ac-
ton. Beech had been at Camp FL
ectron since July, 1886, fitted well
into camp life, got along with and
was liked by his companions. He
had experienced no difficulty at
any time nor had the camp any
trouble because of him. AS long
as other boys from Seattle were
near home at Camp Electron, he
too, wanted to be near his family.
The Urban League Immediately
posted kilograms and letters to
Department heads at Washington,
D. c.. to the National Urban Lea
que, to aid emphasis to the request
for investigation, and to the Dis
trict Commanding Officer at Fort
Lewis asking a stay of execution.
The League was joined by Con-
gresham Warren Magnuson i'm
urging thorough investigation be-
fore final decision.
Prompt reply came from Robert
Fechner, National CCC Director,
who stated that transfer of Beech
was in accordance with CCC policy
of placing enrollees in Negro
camps only. The way was left OPP
en-, however, by the suggestion
that further negotiations should
be with the State CCC Director,
Charles f. Ernest. There is no
record of ever having serious diff
ficulty in this District on account
of mixed camps. Most of the col
lored boys have been excellent
workers. several holding respon-
sible ratings in their camps. The
matter will be protested further
with Fort Lewis District authori-
ties, and Mr.. Ernst.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Tobacco Strikers
Ask Pay Minimum

RICHMOND Va. Oct. ~ (CNA)
= Three hundred and fifty CLIO
tobacco steamers and rehandlers
were on strike this week demand
ing wages corresponding to mimi
NUNS of the Wage-Hour Law
passed at the last session of Con-
gress. Many of the strikers are
Negroes.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
An Open Letter to the
Editor
Mr.. John 0. Lewis

Editor Northwest Enterprise
Dear Sir:
I am indeed glad to know that
some of our people have taken
up the fight against the Wash
ington State Liquor Board.
1t is just about time that our
entertainers and musicians got
some consideration. Not one of
our race can obtain a license to
go into business for himself and
can hardly get a job working for
the other fellow. This keeps our
talent unemployed.
L am an entertainer and am
willing and ready ito cooperate in
any way possible for our people
to have their own legitimate
places.
truly hope every entertainer
and musician reads this article
and put their shoulders together
and fight the Washington State
Liquor Board as it keeps hundreds
of us out of business and out of
employment.
There are no Black and White
Dollars and there should not be
any Black and White licenses.
We do not want to start this
fight and then drop out We must
fight it to a finish. Because we
must win and with a little coop
GRAFTON we will win.
Yours truly,
Miss Edyth E. Wilson
1907 S. M. st.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Negro College President
Fights For Civil Rights

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. IL =
Thurgood Marshall, of the legal
staff of the NAACP, arrived here
Saturday, October 8, to confer
with officials of the local branch
in regard to further action in the
brutal jury-eviction case involving
DR.. George F. Porter, SIS, president
of Wiley Junior college.
Dr. Porter, the key figure in
the case, is keen-eyed educator,
slight in build, whose unflinching
courage in the face of a brutal as
sault at the hands of white hood
lums in the Dallas courthouse, has
aroused colored people and liberal
whites throughout the state.
Because he insisted on exercis-
ing his right of membership on a
petit jury panel to which he had
been legally summoned, and re-
fused to have himself excused" at
the suggestion of court officials,
DR.. Porter was dragged out from
the central jury room of the Dali
las courthouse September % by
two white men, despite his plea to
court attaches for protection, and
thrown down the front steps of
the building. Several other pros
pective Negro juors accepted dis
missal at the hands of court Off
Gals.
Determined to see the thing
through the college president pick
ed himself up and broke through
line of more than a dozen threat
ening whites who sought to bar
his entering the building again, re-
entered the courthouse and regain
ed his seat in the jury room.
Shortly after the assault ON him,
DR.. Porter was sent to the four
teenth district court in the build
ing presided over by Judge Sarah
Hughes to join the jury panel as
sembled there. Here, together with
sixteen white yeniremen, he was
dismissed for the week. Judge
Bush, technically in charge of the
jury room, from which the college
president was first evicted, refused
comment on the assault
Porter's eviction from the jury
room came on the third day of his
daily attendance on the jury panel
following his acceptance of jury
service. Well known throughout
the state, he has been dismissed
twice before from jury service ov-
er his protest; once in 1921, when
he served one day after having
been threatened with lynching; and
again i'm 1896, when he served for
three days before he was dismissed
despite his protest.
In statement issued today,
Walter White, executive secretary
of the NAACP, said:
1--WE have already sent vigor-
GUS protest to Governor Alfred of
Texas, over the brutal treatment
melted out to Mr.. Porter and we
intend to follow this case through,
because it involves much more
than appears on the surface"
Last July, Gov. Alfred was NOM
mated by President Roosevelt for
the post of federal district judge,
receiving the nomination personal
ly at the hands of the President
when the chief executive visited
Texas on speaking tour. The
nomination comes up for confirma-
ton before the U. S. Senate in
January.
The NAACP secretary pointed
out that the whole question of rule
by mobs in an effort to obstruct
justice was involved in this case,
as we'll as the question of action
against police and court officials
who are negligent in protecting ci-
items from lawless mobs.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
To Study Problems
OF Harlem Children

NEW YORK, Oct. II (CNA) =
Problems facing the school chill
dren of Harlem, arising out of
race discrimination, bad-housing,
and the Negroes inferior economic
status, will be studied by New
York City teachers in a special
course arranged by the Board of
Education, it was announced this
week. An attempt will be made to
develop a better understanding be-
tween the school authorities and
the various agencies in the COM
munity.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Sea. Visitor
By airline n. paiya

Horace R. Cayton, Jr., native of
Seattle, but now nationally famous
for his interest in better housing
for Negroes in Chicago, arrived
this week for visit and viii speak
to the Seattle community Sunday
night on problems vital to the race.
The brilliant young orator will be
heard at the First A.M.E. Church,
Sunday night at 8 o'clock, present
ed by the Urban League. The pub
lic is cordially invited to attend.
MIR. Cayton is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. R. Cayton, ST., pioneer re-
sidents of Seattle. Young Clayton
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Taxes Oyertake
Fastest Human

CLEVELAND, Oct. IL (CNA) y
Jesse Owens, former Ohio State
and outstanding Olympic track
star, ran into financial difficulties
this week. A federal tax lien for
$764.50 in back income taxes and
penalties for SO was filed against
him. The delinquent tax figures
indicate an income of approxim-
ately 900 for 1886 when Owens
accepted contract with the Re-
publican Party to campaign for
Landon.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14

ship team of
the Community
League h a v e
given the fans
their fill of
thrilling foot
ball this season.
No team of
local athletes
have been TAX
en- to the heart
as the public
has taken these
boys, and they
show their APP
probation by
turning out in
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Just To Remind You
By Il. 1. Robinson

For the past u years, the name
of Bert L. Swezea, candidate for
County Commissioner, has been
synonymous with constructive pub
lie service.
EARLY in his business life Swe-
yea began the long record of &C.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
DR.. Calhoun Opens New
Office in Ry. Exc. Bldg.

DIR. William H. Calhoun, well
known and prominent physician
and surgeon, has moved his Of
flee from the Burke Bldg. to 425-
&c Railway Exchange Bldg. His
office hours are II to l and 2 to
6 p. M, phone Ell. 1045. DR.. Call
houn offers you the same cour-
teous and prompt attention that
has always been his policy.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14

in to fill the gaps. Many of the
players were members of the Am
erican Giants Negro champion
baseball team.
Secure pass for t1Oo from each
copy of the Northwest Enterprise.
First game starts at 1:30.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Black and Tans
Inspired Team

Under the leadership of mama
ger Bruce Rowell and captain Err
ME Lewis, the Black and Tan
Blackhawks, last years champion
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14

large numbers TO cheer them on.
The service of Brennan King, last
years captain and star, and that
of Sammy Bruce is missed, but
the other boys are plugging right
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14

Roland Hayes, great Negro sing
er, was ready only for the sixth
grade when he was nineteen years
of age.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14

A Negro owned 200 slaves in
South Carolina in 1857.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14

In 1913 thirty Negroes assisted
Balboa in building the first ships
made on the Pacific Coast.
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isEasfY Of Y2ssH's7op
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-09-15
West Rock

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Olson of Beroun.
were Monday evening visitors of last week
at the c. E. Carlson home
Mr.: and Mrs. Ludwig Johnson, Richard
Chester and Virgil, were Sunday evening
visitors of last week at the c. E. Carlson
home.
A group of friends from here attended
a shower for Miss Mildred Lager She
will become the bride of a ST. Paul man
in the near future.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry johnson, Ludwig
Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Holmberg
and children were Friday evening visitors
at the c. E. Carlson home
Miss Carol Holmberg visited Leona Carl
son Monday evening.
George LindStrom, Philip Swanson, Lud-
wig johnson. Eric Carlson and Miss Car
men Balkan of Rock Creek, motored to
the state fair Wednesday of last week
Miss Evelyn Lindstrom accompanied them
to ST. Paul.
Mrs. Hamlet johnson spent Monday aft
ernoon at the Theodore Thompson home.
George Lindstrom, Fritz Swanson and
Willard, c. E. Carlson, the Misses Irene
Hartz and Bernice johnson and Chester
Johnson attended the ball game at st.
Paul Sunday.
A large group of ladies helped Mrs. c. E.
Carlson celebrate her birthday Friday aft
ernoon. A sum of money was presented
to Mrs. Carlson in remembrance of her
birthday. A delicious lunch was served.
Everyone departed wishing her many more
happy birthdays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fiegi and Milton were
Tuesday evening of last week visitors at
the Theodore Thompson home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-09-15
Finlayson School Notes

FinlaySon enrollments show an in
crease over last year. Last year there
were 81 enrolled in the first six years.
This year there will be at least 60.
Last year Sc were enrolled in high
school. This year there will be at
least 90.
Beginners in the primary room are
Edward Chandler, Theodore Thrun,
Donald Hansen, Robert Elson, Angela
Hester, Anna Kyro, Wyatt Ryan and
Rodney Dahlin.
The following students will be fin
ishing their high school course this
year: Sylvia Carlson, Bonnie Daniel
son, Otto Entner, Earl Esse, Eleanore
Heino, Robert Heino, Fred Johnson,
Mae Johnson, Sonia Korpi, Howard
Kuitunen, Fannie Lindholm, Mar
guerite Maupin, Ruth Osladil, Caro-
Ign Ryan, Lloyd Sears, Vivian Shee-
han and Lillian Kanta.
Only one faculty change was made
for this year. Miss Ruby Sherman,
graduate of Yankton college, is TAX
ing Miss Trygstad's place as English
instructor and librarian. Miss Frank,
high school principal and commercial
instructor, will not return for six
weeks because of illness. Miss Mary
Leonhart of St. Paul, a University
graduate, is taking her place. Mr..
Vaala has the principalship during
Miss Franks absence.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-09-15
Arthyde

School opened Tuesday. Sept. g.. with
Miss Olivia NewhouSe of McGrath, as
teacher of the upper grades and Mrs. Grace
EngStrom of East Lake as substitute in the
lower grades. Myles Coolidge and Harry
Wood are driving the south and north
high school bus to Willow River.
Tony Christensen who has been working
at OSSeo, came home recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Raines and Kenneth
Raines visited relatives in Minneapolis last
week. Mr.. RaineS remained there for a
longer visit with his son, Malin and fam
lily.
Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Adams and family
and Andrew West were supper guests at
the L. G. Standish home Wednesday of last
week. Mr.. StandiSh and June observed
their birthdays that day.
Egon Brown came from the CCC camp
at Detroit Lakes for a few days visit with
Douglas, at the H. S. Wood home.
and Geraldine, Egon and Douglas Brown
went to Duluth to spend the day with
MIR. and Mrs. J. Krause.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Manula and Allen
went to Minneapolis last Saturday to at
tend the state fair and to visit relatives.
Calvin Coolidge accompanied them and
they returned home Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holm of Madelia.
spent the weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. August Nortrup.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ellison and children
of Askov, visited at the Emmer home
Sunday afternoon. Other visitors there
were Mrs. Emmer's aunt and uncle and
two cousins from Minneapolis.
Mrs. Christina Mullin of Willow River,
is spending week here with friends.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-09-15
Sand Creek

Mrs. Gust Soderquist returned home last
Thursday after spending the past three
weeks with sister who is i'll in Illinois
Mr.. and Mrs Chas. Nash of Anoka, were
recent visitors with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. w. A. Christensen.
Holgar Larson attended the state fair
wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Dan Svardahl attended the Ladies
.Atu at sandstone at the Reiel johnson
nome Wednesday of last week.
Miss Vivian Larson. who is teaching
school near Pine City. spent the weekend
at her home here
Mrs. Bessie Kench of Winterset, Iowa
came Wednesday for a visit at the home
OF her brother and SiSter-in-laW, Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Thomson
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hanson and daugh-
ter, Lorraine, and Alfred Weinberg of
Denham., spent Sunday at the George
Hanson home.
Mrs. Emil Swanson is spending a few
weeks visiting in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Svardahl visited
last Thursday evening at the Floyd Nelson
home
Mrs. F. Jorgensen and son, Yarmen. Wis.,
tied Sunday afternoon at the D. Svardahl
home.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Engebo and liner
Carlson visited Sunday evening at the F
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Christensen and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Engebo visited Monday
evening at the Peter Stulen home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-09-15
Oak Lake

Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Ferguson attended
the state fair and also visited with rela-
tives in Minneapolis and Mortified last
week.
the Moose Lake parish this summer, left
Monday for St. Peter. where he attends
Gustavus Adolphus college.
Mr.. and Mrs John Sway and Gold1e, Envy
and Ruth Nelson visited at the c. E.
Anderson home last Thursday afternoon.
motored to Luck, Wis, last Thursday
where they attended the funeral of Mr..
Armstrong; uncle. Mr.. and Mrs. Arm
strong returned home Friday evening while
Sheldon went to the state fair and visited
in the Twin. Cities until Monday.
Miss Jennie and Arne Anderson were
Friday evening supper guests at the Oscar
Haney home in Moose Lake.
School opened Monday with Leonard
Skinner of Hinckley, teaching at Section
9 and Miss Vera Olson of Denham. at
Section 20.
Miss Jennie Anderson, who is teaching
at Friesland, spent the weekend at her
home.
Miss Evelyn Larson has resumed her
teaching duties at Duquette.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Ferguson and sons,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Anderson and family.
Mrs. Ed Armstrong and Leslie and Mary
and John Olson motored Sunday to Mile
Laos lake and visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Thomas of Wahkon.
Mrs. Balsom entertained a few ladies'
at her home last Thursday afternoon i'm
Mr.. Anderson left Sunday for their daugh-
ters home in Center City.
Oak Lake Luther League will meet
at the Church Friday. Sept Is. The boys
will serve refreshments. Everybody well
come.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-09-15
Rutledge

Rev. H. T. Owen. pastor of the Union
congregational church, Sandstone. will
conduct the services at the Bible church
school will follow. Old and young are
urged to be present to hear Rev. Owen
as this is his first appearance in our
Mrs. John Christensen left Sunday for
Albert Lea, where she was called because
of the serious illness of her mother.
Miss Beaulah Schelhorse and James
Fulkerson of Chicago. are visiting at the
The card party given for the benefit
of St. Boniface church at the village hall
last Tuesday evening. was well attended
despite the inclement weather. Prizes
were awarded to winners win a;s. Of card games IaS
numbers of the rattle went to Frank GuSS.
Jr.. of Carlton. and Rev. Father Ryan of
Hinckley. Lunch was served and a neat
posed of Mrs B. w. Senobe. Mrs. Fred
Hedberg and Mrs. Mary Peterson. wish to
thank all who contributed so generously
and help to make the affair a success.
from Del Norte. Colo. and are residing in
the Jones house. All are glad to well
come these newcomers to our community:
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Abrahamson and
Bowers attended the state fair Saturday
The teachers, the Misses Glimm and
Van LeeuWen spent the weekend at their
homes, Carlton and Hinckley respectively.
Mrs. r. J. Isaacson and Dolores were
Duluth shoppers Saturday.
John Bohlen of Superior, is visiting at
the Jack Yepma home at this writing.
Mrs. Louise LOOMS. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Miller Mil and son of St. Joseph nsts Mo- Mr.
left last Thursday for their homes after
visiting Chas. Mills and family:
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ellison and Mrs. John
Jaros attended the state fair one day last
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1938-09-15
FinlaysOn Corner

Allan Hiatt and daughter and
granddaughter of Winchester, Ind,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tobias Peterson and
Mrs. M. Hiatt of Cromwell, spent
Sunday at the M. E. Cox home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Cox spent
Sunday at the Schilling home.
Ole Paulson and brother, Alex,
spent Sunday with the Ben Van Reese
family.
John Nelson of Marshall, spent a
week visiting his brother-in-law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Anderson.
Francis Anderson accompanied by
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl An
derson, and John Nelson spent Sum
day at Two Harbors. They all re-
turned in the evening except Mr..
Nelson who stayed to visit brother
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Munson of Fergus
Falls, spent few days last week at
the Carl Anderson home.
Mrs. M. E. Cox is visiting at Motley
few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Jensen and
family of Sandstone, spent Sunday
evening at the H. T. Jensen home.
Mrs. Ed Barnick is taking care of
Mrs. R. Hills at Finlayson at this
writing.
Mr. and Mrs. George Suhonen and
family and father, John Suhonen,
visited relatives at Kettle River Sun
day.