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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14
THE EDITORS
MAIL BOX

Editor the Northwest Enterprise
What is the American Negro
doing?
l would answer the question by
saying without fear that the Amer
lean Negro is taking his rightful
place in the world as fast as the
white American will let him.
We have in our race very bril-
liant men and women who if given
chance can hold any position in
the nation. We also have grafters,
and all kinds of people just like
the whites, but when we make a
mistake we are all blamed, and our
own people do as much talking as
the other race.
You often hear our people say,
THE trouble with the Negro is,
he hurts himself, and his race"
I'VE are not all that way but the
race gets the blame for a few of
us.
read in the Pittsburgh Courier
last month, someone asking the
question, to name five OF the most
famous living Negroes. Jessie
Owens, Joe Louis, Paul Robson,
Louis Armstrong and Cab Gallo
way. Notice no Womans name was
mentioned. L would like to substi-
tute two for the names of Louis
Armstrong and Cab Galloway. To
my mind these two men are pop
ular, but not famous.
We have many famous women
who are really doing worthwhile
things, and many many more who
do worthwhile things and don't let
it be known.
Yes the Negro is taking his place
in the world as fast as the white
man will let him.
Mrs. Eugene Gay
221 Goth Ave. No.
Seattle
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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14
Ask Probe OF
Police Staying
OF Brooklyn Lad

NEW YORK CNA) - Investi-
cation of the killing of William
Sheppard, 17-year-old youth slain
by two white Brooklyn policemen
on the Brooklyn Manhattan Tran
sit Reid Avenue station six weeks
ago, will be submitted to Police
Commissioner Valentine, Louis R.
Patur, attorney in the case declar-
ed this week.
The report, which is now being
written by Captain eastman of
the 7th Precinct is based on the
original testimony of the police
officers and will follow the rec
concentrations of the District At
torney's office in Brooklyn that
the killing was "justifiable homi-
eide"
Despite the testimony of Leon
ard Byrd, Jr., white, eye witness
to the murder, who said that he
saw mo graphing and only a
small Christmas package on the
person of William Sheppard" =
thereby completely repudiating
the Stolen goods" evidence of the
police, Captain eastman intimat-
ed that his report will put no
changed bearing on the case.
Police had charged that the
youth was carrying a parcel con-
tanning stolen jewelry when he
was shot. The parcel turned out
to be a Christmas present the
youth was delivering for his mo-
Their. The police have failed to
produce the "stolen jewelry."
Patur said that he will hold UP
action until Police Commissioner
Valentine had studied the report
and made a statement.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14

Famous composer and director
of his own orchestra, who received
fluctuations from many pro-
fessionials in his field on the tenth
anniversary of his debut at the
Cotton Club in Harlem late in '27.
Rudy Vallee, Leo Reisman, Cab
Galloway, Glen Gray and other
celebrities congratulate the Duke.
Also, in a recent international poll,
published in London, England, the
Duke topped the orchestra leaders
with $50 votes, Benny Goodman
coming second with 759. The
Dukes headquarters are at 799
Seventh avenue, New York City.
Calvin Service)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14
Social Notes
OF Tacoma
BY Madelyn Roberts Gibson
1112 So. M. Street
Phone Main 1920

Phone Main 1870
The Tops in Parties, and social
life throughout the Christmas sea-
son was the party given by the
Needlecraft Art Club, for more
than forty of their friends at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Mil
Ter on December 30th.
Bridge was enjoyed during the
evening. Mrs. James Dupree Jr.
was given high award, and Mr..
Dupree Jr. second. At the speed
and words game award went to
Mrs. w. p. Stafford. Mrs. Dupree
Jr. also was successful in the jum-
BILE letter game, winning the a
ward.
After a delicious repast, all de-
parted saying the Needlecraft
Party was Tops.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thaddeus Tate
were hosts at a beautifully APP
pointed Cocktail party prior to the
Young Matron's Dancing party
Saturday evening over fifty guests
called
One of the outstanding social
events of the year to which the
people looked forward to with anx-
iety was the Young Matrons Dane
ing Party at Norrnanna Hall.
More than two hundred persons
tripped to the sweet music and
dimmed lights. Appropriate decor
ations gave a most enchanting at
mosphere.
Mrs. Ray Gibson was hostess
Wednesday for the social meeting
meeting of the Young Matrons
Club. At a movie guessing game
awards went to Mrs. Doris Bowl
ing. At Bridge high award went
to Mrs. Helen Stafford, first and
Mrs. Billie Marshall second. Mrs.
Lena Tate was a guest for the
evenings pleasure. The hostess
served a delicious buffet lunch.
Mrs. Gallie B. Mathews was hos
tess Thursday for the Sierra Leon
Club.
The Mission of the Church of
Christ in God, 23rd and jefferson
Streets, Tacoma, Wash. Rev. ]. H.
Mitchell, pastor. Evangelist Min
ME Martin of Burns, Oregon will
conduct series of revival meet
ings beginning Tuesday evening,
Jan. 18th. The Mission will hold
its anniversary on Monday evening,
Jan. 31st. All pastors, and their
congregations, Christian friends
and workers are invited.
Full Gospel Pentecostal Chapel, So.
25th and Tacoma Ave. There was
a five day special service held at
the Chapel last week, conducted
by Elder Crowner of Yakima.
There was a large attendance Sum-
day night. Elder Crowner was also
licensed to preach at the Sunday
evening service by Bishop E. F.
Morris.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14
Ford Sees F.D.R.
Set For Fight
On South's Tories

NEW YORK, (CNA)-President
Roosevelt's attack on sectional
wage differentials in his address
to Congress was interpreted this
week by James w. Ford, national
ly known leader, in an interview
with the Crusader News Agency,
as indicating that the Chief Ex-
ecutive was set for a battle with
the Southern Tories in his own
party.
In the message, personally de-
liVered before Congress, the pres
ident rebuked those members of
the Democratic Party who have
for sectional or social reasons
voted to block the Wages and
Hours Bill. The President drove
home again his thesis that in
creased purchasing power for all
lis the underlying necessity of
the day." He warned Big Business
that misuse of the powers of
capital or the capitalistic system
will destroy itself through it's own
abuses"
Praising the Presidents pro-
gram as eminently sound, Ford as
serted that Roosevelt's proposal
for wage and hour legislation, the
right to work for everyone, and
for remedial benefits for all the
unemployed, has the approval of
the masses of people in all walks
of life. And the people so eX-
pressed themselves in the elections
Of 1886 and lately in the municipal
elections Of New York City," Ford
continued.
He interpreted as having partic-
ular bearing on the situation in
the South, the following passage
in the Presidents speech:
There are many communities in
the United States where the av-
erage family income is pitifully
low. 1t is in these communities
that we find the poorest educa-
tional facilities and the worst con-
ditions of health. Why? 1t is
not because they are satisfied to
live as they do. 1t is because
those communities have the lowest
per capital wealth and income,
therefore, the local ability to pay
taxes, and, therefore inadequate
functioning of local government"
If the situation depicted by the
President is to be changed, the
interests OF the Negro people must
be protected, Ford declared. The
road to better conditions, he point
ed out, is through equal rights
and wages for the Negro people,
North and South, the right to a
job as every other citizen, aboli-
ton of all those measures that
limit the free expression of Ne
groes and poor whites to the bal
lot, that is, the abolition or modi-
fication of the poll-tax, the eradi-
cation of the chain-gang and lynch
terror"
The Negro people can fully sup
port such a struggle, Ford stated,
at the same time pointing out
that "only a struggle based upon
the fullest support of the Ameri-
can people can defeat the reac-
tionaries and carry the Presidents
program to victory. A part of
this program also is Anti-lynching
legislation"
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Mrs. Frank Adams talented
meber of the Literary Research
Club presented the club song to
the membership during the holiday
season. Mrs. Adams wrote the
words and Mr.. H. Turner composed
the music. At the last meeting of
the club on Friday afternoon Mrs.
Pollyanna Reed made a talk and
Mrs. w. B. Brown, a new member,
was present. A very successful
and gala affair was the formal
party given by the club during the
holidays at the residence of Mrs.
c. Pickett, according to the report
of the Entertainment Chairman,
Mrs. M. Stanton.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14
Navies of World Invited
To Australians Birthday

Warships of ten nations, includ-
ing the U. S., have been invited to
visit Sidney, Australia, for the
150th birthday celebration of the
city next year. Warcraft from the
U. s., France, Holland, Japan, Chi
ma, Russia, Germany, Italy and
Great Britain were invited. Aus
tralian battleships will also be
present.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14
Y. w. G.. A. Notes
By Elizabeth Summers, Sec.

The Committee of Management
met on Wednesday morning, jan
uary II, for an election of officers
for 1888. Mrs. Bessie p. Johnson,
presided. New members elected to
the Committee of Management
are: Mesdames Ruth Flowers,
Odessa Freeman, Thelma Unthank
and Marie Smith.
Vesper Services were resumed
on Sunday afternoon. Miss Mary
Simmons presented a splendid pro-
gram at this meeting. Mrs. Wade
Demme, Dean of girls of the High
School of Commerce was the guest
speaker. Rev. j. ]. Glow was in
charge of the devotional service.
Miss Ruth Scott delivered an APP
propriate reading, and trio
rendered musical selections. An
excellent attendance was present
to enjoy the service. The next
Vesper service will be held on jan
uary % at p. m. The Girls Work
Committee will hold the Annual
Candlelight Service for Girl Re-
serves Scholarship Fund on Sun
day, January 30th.
Members of the Branch Com
mittees and Club representatives
attended the Annual Association
meeting at the Central Y. w. C. A.
on Tuesday evening. The Misses
Inez Bird and Emerald Britton
were ushers.
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after NightfaU There May
DaaUl another Day
By Gus Boger

By Gus Boyer
When your way seems dark and dreary,
When those friends of yours grow weary,
When no longer you can see
The mellow sunshine on its way.
Don't give up, just keep on trying
Dry your eye and cease your crying,
Just remember after nightfall,
There may dawn another day
When there's no one near to cheer you
When you weep no one to hear you,
When in doubts no one to guide you
Safely on your troubled way
Don't give up, just keep on trying,
Dry your eyes and cease your crying,
Just remember after nightfall,
There may dawn another day.
Just one word of consultation
When fellows in distress,
Takes a load of melancholy
Oftimes off heavy breast.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-01-14

NEW YORK CA survey of
the Negro press reveals that four
papers-Amsterdam News, Chica-
go Defender, Louisville Defender,
and Pittsburgh Courier - raised
their own funds and gave "bas-
kets" to the needy at Christmas
time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
STRAND

Good news for local movie-goers. Betty Davis, the screens academy award winner, comes to Warner Brothers cozy, clean and comfort able Strand theater in "Jezebel, Warner Brothers smashing drama of the old South, which heads the fine twin feature program opening a four-day engagement startlng today.
 Famous for dramatic character izations which have made her one of the outstanding stars of the cinema, Miss Davis is cast as a wilful, spoiled, tempestuous young Dixie belle who achieves the name of the wicked Biblical character Jezebel because she defies southern tradition. She breaks hearts with dashing unconcern. She smokes, she prefers juleps to sherry-in short she's a modern miss in an old fashioned setting.
 She has two favorite suitors, one conservative young banker, and the other, a handsome young rake.
 The period is that of the great yellow fever scourge in New Or leans in the early 1850's. Costumes, settings, dialog and all the other atmospheric conditions of that day are said to be faithfully reproduced.
 Co-starred with Miss Davis are George Brent, Henry Fonda and Margaret Lindsay while the sup porting cast includes Fay Bainter, Donald Crisp. Richard Cromwell and many other favorite players. l Love, Honor and Behave," star
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
ln The Local 7'heute1cs
POLI'S

"The Battle of Broadway" open ing at the LoeW Poli Theater to- day, is a film of the legionnaires who hazed New York.
 When they're not drilling new subWays through its rock-founda- ton they are tearing down elevated railway, building water supply tubes, adding express auto highways to the shore line, or just plain putting up skyscrapers.
 Legionnaires had taken over the control of traffic; they brought in all manner of trick gadgets to as- tonish the bored New Workers out of seven years growth; they sat in rocking chairs in the middle of Broadway; they amazed the press and columns were devoted to their hilarious antics. And 2Oth Century Fox's boisterous laugh riot, Battle of Broadway" today at LoeW's Poli bases big proportion of its fun on the events which took the gay white way by the ears when the Legion hit town.
 Portraying the leads in this laugh riot, are Victor McLaglen and Brian Donlevy, with Louise Hovick as the object of their affections.
 Sharing honors on the same pro- gram are Henry Wilcoxon and Mar ian Marsh in the thrilling drama of Prison Nurse"
 Again this evening, Manager Fitzpatrick will present stage bill consisting of some of the leading names of the stage.
 The headline attraction is that internationally known star of stage, radio, and especially the screen, on which the Max Fleischer cartoons, in which she sang, have been en- joyed by millions of movie-goers. We are talking about none other than Betty Boop, who will appear in person.
 Osacki and Taxi, astonishing Jap anese Acrobats will hold you spell bound with their spectacular featS of balancing.
 The human fire eater, George McMurray, the Torchy Man, will before your very eyes, devour cigars, cigarettes, fire, etc. Making up the remainder of this outstanding bill, we have the Jones and Roberts Trio, dancers and singers, also fun makers of unusual ability; and the Clark Sisters with the street re- porter, straight from a record breaking engagement at one of New York's most Swanky spots, The Par adise Club.
 Rounding out the evening is that master of the fiddle, popular and dynamic Gus Meyers, leading the LoeW-Poli Theater orchestra, which is the largest theater band in the State of Connecticut.
 There will be the usual double feature bill presentation and posi- lively no advance in our regular prices,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Lmpressiue Educational Display Here
 Stimulates Greater Interest In Work

Impressed unquestionably by the imposing array of articles recently placed on exhibition at the Matta- tuck Historical society building and undoubtedly amazed by the oppor- tunities offered by educational de- partment of the WPA, Waterburians are taking more enthusiastic in- terest than ever in the educational program in effect here.
 Superintendent of School Thom- as J. Condon is personally in charge of the various activities, with. Jo- seph Scully serving in the capacity of supervisor. Hundreds attended the recent exhibit and as a result inquiries are increasing daily for retails on registration.
 Conforming to the public school schedule, WPA adult education classes are suspended this week, to resume when the schools open a week from today. Glasses of Walden Trimble in the art of dress will close in two weeks.
 A class for beginners in photog- raphy will start Monday at Crosby High schol, and Miss Anne Egan's class in dramatic arts will resume next week on Tuesday and Thurs day evenings.
 How hundreds of local residents are benefitting may be approxi- mated by glance over the follow ing courses taught here:
 Music
 Glasses in piano instruction are held every day in the Leavenworth High School from 3 to p. m. and every evening. except Wednesday, at Crosby High School from ' to g o'clock. The course aims to serve those who are beginners or who wish to resume playing after some lapse of time in practice. The approach is made through such simple themes as folk songs and studies having immediate application to the key board. The course covers technlc, form, harmonic analysis, interpre- tation, sight-reading, ear-training and creative expression. The Ox- ford Piano Courses book, Begin ners' Book for Older Persons" is used as a text. Mrs. Lena Healy is the inStructreSS.
 Italian
 Courses in Italian are conducted at Crosby High School on Mondays and Thursdays from to g o'clock in the evening. The Monday evening classes is devoted to grammar work and the Thursday evening session devotes its time to a study of Ital- ian culture. Miss Bettina Palomba is the instructor.
 Conversational French
 Conversational French is just
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

that French everyone wants to know. It is taught at Crosby High School on Tuesday evening from 2 to o'clock. The Gaudel Method is taught as in Paris. It is a short cut method, and in sixty days one is able to read and speak French fluently, MT. Francis Pelletier is the in- structor.
 Better English
 Better English is a course built around the needs of the individuals in the class. The course includes vocabulary building, study of mls- spelled words, mispronounced words, everyday grammar and practical pointers in the principles of public speaking. It is taught in definite units, so that anyone may join at any time. Glasses are held at Cros- by High School on Monday from 2 to D. m. (intermediate) and from ' to 9 p. m. (advancedD; Wednesday from 7 to and to 10 p. m. at Chase Park House; Thursday after noon from 2 to 4 and in the evening from to g; Friday morning from 9:15 to 11:00 at H. s. Chase School. Francis Pelletier is. the instructor.
 Literacy
 Literacy classes are conducted every morning and afternoon throughout the week. For this pur- pose, rooms have been designated in Webster, Bishop, Duggan, Barnard,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
KNIGHTS TO NAME
 OFFICERS MAY "A

Plans for the annual election of officers of Sheridan Council, 24, Knights of Columbia, were discussed at last nights meeting, held in the Columbus Club, 79 North Main street.
 Nomination of officers will take place at the next meeting, which is to be held Tuesday, May 24. The regular meeting was due to be held on Tuesday the 17th, but owing to the fact that Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden and Deputy Grand Knight Charles F. McDonaid will be representing the council at the state convention in Stamford at that time the meeting was postponed one week on vote of those present last night.
 Grand Knight Scadden will be among members gathered from all parts of the state who will receive the Fourth Degree of the order when it is conferred on Sunday, May 15. Paris wants silent street cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

Supervisor
 on Wednesdays, and at Duggar school on Fridays from 3:30 to D m. Harold McGrath is the instruc- tor.
 Boxing
 Boxing classes have been recent ly started in Crosby high school or Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays from ' to g p. m.; at Chase park house on Fridays from to 6 D. m and at Washington park on Satur- day sfrom 2 to 5 D. m. Anthony Perugini is the instructor.
 Sponsors
 Dr. Thomas J. Condon, RaWson w. Haddon, Edward H. Davis, Mil. licent Pond, Walter A. Jarvis, John G. Gilmartin, William T. Earring ton, Vincent E. Maloney, E. Robert Stevenson, Herbert Smith, William M. Harris, Hon. J. Joseph Smith Hon. Frank Hayes, c. Arhtur Du- Bois, Mrs. Mary D. Camp, James J Curtin, Thomas I. Shea, Miss Kath- leen Crowley, Rev. Joseph Valdam- brini, Dr. John N. Lewis, Rev Eugene P. Cryne, Rev. Francis o. Shea, William J. Pape, Miss Emelyn H. Barrett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
STATE

Another grand double hit bill that makes excellent entertainment for the entire family opened a three day engagement at Warner Brothers State theater yesterday with the presentation of Beloved Brat, '" starring Bonita Granville, as head line attraction.
 Cast opposite this young star is Dolores Costello, whose successful return to the screen was warmly welcomed by local audiences at the State yesterday, Donald Crisp and Natalie Moorhead.
 Bonita plays her usual bad girl'' role to perfection in this dramatic story of parental misunderstanding and disinterest which drives the girl into the path of life which few ever retrace-the path which usual ly ends in tragedy.
 So the story goes, Roberta, the only child in a wealthy home, has been brought up by a governeSs and the household servants. She is bad hammered, tempestuous, and thor oughly hateful to everyone but her fathers lawyer who is wise enough to realize that she is not to blame.
 One thing after another happens until circumstances involve her in a fatal accident for which the but Ter is sentenced to prison. Finally confessing that she is to blame, the judge places her on probation in a school run by Dolores Costello.
 Donald Crisp and Natalie Moor head play the parts of MT. and Mrs. Morgan, the girls parents, while Donald Briggs is cast as MT. Mor- gan's lawyer.
 The film is one that everyone should see as it deals straightfor- Wardly with a problem that is close to the hearts and minds of every local movie-goer. Plan to attend be- fore the closing performances Thursday (tomorrow) night.
 And to complete the program the management of the State presents the favorite of young and old alike, Joe E. Brown in his latest picture, Wide Open Faces" Joe surpasses past comedy performances in his portrayal of small-toWn soda jerker who tracks down some big city gangsters. Jane Wyman, Lyda Roberti and Alison SkipWorth are featured in the film.
 Bing Crosby, the king Of croon, comes to the State in his latest vehicle Doctor Rhythm" which opes a four-day engagement at this popular theater starting Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
CHARLES MOZIER
 FOREMEN'S GUEST
World Traveller to Give IlIutrated Talk to Chase
 Men Tomorrow

Charles Mozier, soldier of fortune who has travelled all over the world, will speak and show motion pictures at the monthly meeting of the Chase Foremen's association tomorrow eve- ming at the club rooms on North Main street. He holds the Congress sional Medal of Honor and titles in several armies of the world.
 Last night the Chase foremen played hosts to 100 American Brass foreman at their clubrooms. The feature of the evenings program was a 1000 point pinochle match won by the host group and a bowl ing match which the guest group won by seven pins.
 Hauer Al Schott welcomed the visitors at last nights gathering. William L. Caligan will be in charge of the entertainment at tomorrows meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

Cachet hunters The San Francisco, California Junior Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring cachet in connection with the 1889 Golden Gate International Exposition However this cachet will be applied during "Air Mail Week" - May 15-21, and orders must be received in ample time to permit proper preparation of them Whats unusual is the fact the envelopes and addressing will be furnished free of charge All you supply the arail postage. Send it to Cachet Director San Francisco Junior Chamber Of Commerce, 333 Fine Street San Francisco Ca Frisco was one of the first cities on the ranscontnental air route, so this cachec should not only be interesting souvenir but also as historical exhibit