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Evening star., 1938-08-04
Sonora de Alfaro's
Sister Dies.

Word has been received in WASH
ington from Sonora de Alfaro. widow
Of the former President Of Panama,
of the death Of her sister. Miss Vic
toria Lyons, at Alameda. Sonora de
Alfaro left several weeks ago for Cali
fornia when her sisters illness became
critical.
Evening star., 1938-08-04

ington University. She is . member
Of Chi Omega.
Mr.. Young was graduated from the
Johns Hopkins University and is q
member of Tau Beta Pi, honorary fra
ternity.
The wedding is to take place in the
early part Of September
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Visitors Feted
At Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cantwell
entertained at dinner at the Shore
ham Terrace last evening In honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Varty of San
Paulo. Brazil, who are visiting Col.
and Mrs. Bruce Bentley at Laurel.
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Visiting Here.

Mr.. j. M. Souby, jr., Of Omaha,
Nebr.. is visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Souby. at their residence at
the Hay-Adams House. Their daugh-
ter. Miss Marjory Souby, who was
widely entertained during her visit
here last month has returned West
Evening star., 1938-08-04
, ISIS FLORENCE ROSCOE of

II ISIS FLORENCE ROSCOE Oh
M Takoma Park. accompanied
V by Mrs. George w. Caviness
4 a Of Angwin. Calf, who is
spending the summer in Takoma Park
as the guest of Mrs. c. c. Lewis, left
Yesterday morning for Vermont, where
she will visit her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lincoln Roscoe, at their home in Essex
Junction. Mrs. Caviness will be the
guest of Miss Mary Mitchell at her
home in South Londonderry, Va. En-
route. they will visit Philadelphia and
New York City and also go to South
Lancaster, Mass, where Mrs. Caviness'
husband. Prof G. w. Caviness, for six
years was principal of the old South
Lancaster Academy, which was the
beginning of the Atlantic Union Col
lege.
They plan to return about August IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Jenkins and
their young daughter Miss Wilmyrna
Jenkins, and Mrs. jenkins sister, Miss
Leila Day, have left for California.
They plan to visit relatives in Texas
and Arizona and also to visit the
Yosemite and the Grand Canyon.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Young are en-
tertaining Mrs. Young's mother. Mrs.
Emory McNett of Graysville. Tenn, at
their home in Takoma Park.
The Rev. and Mrs. Frederick G.
Gilbert. their son-in-law and daugh-
ter Prof. and Mrs. S. w. Tymeson.
and Mrs. Alice Bourdeau have returned
to Takoma Park, after spending a
month at Lake Sunapee, N H.
Mrs. William Gilbert and Mrs. Ruth
Miller and her young daughter, Miss
Patricia Miller, who were with them
Evening star., 1938-08-04

WOOTEN,
Wheeler daughter OF It. Col and Mrs Wheeler
-Hessler
hern1 Miss He
Evening star., 1938-08-04
Miss Betty Emerson
Engaged to Wed
Mr.. Young.

MR.. AND MRS. ROBERT BRUCE
EMERSON announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Betty, to Mr..
Roy Benjamin Young.
Miss Emerson Is q graduate of Gun
ston Hall and attended George WASH
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Tacoma Women
Endorse 4O-MiI
Tax Limit Law

Because the 40-Mill Tax Limit
Law encourages home ownership
which in turn promotes feeling
of security and reduces juvenile
delinquency, prominent Washing
ton women have endorsed Initia-
tive 129, reenacting the law, and
are calling upon all other home
makers throughout the state to
support it.
Mrs. Calvin w. Stewart, a mo-
Their and former teacher, and a
prominent Tacoma clubwoman,
termed the 40-Mill Tax Limit mi
tiative vital to homemakers of
the State of Washington.
This statement is based upon
a comparison of facts and figures
showing the relief that the owner
of the average home has had from
the almost unbearable taxation
prior to the enactment of the or
iginal 40-Mill Tax Limit Bill" Mrs.
Stewart said.
"As a mother and former teach
er in the schools of Washington
1 heartily endorse Initiative 1919,
to be voted on in November, and
believe thta every woman inter
ested in the welfare of her chill
dren and her home should work
for the success of this measure"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Henry L. Hess Seeks
Post of Governor

Liberal, progressive government,
embodying fundamental American
principles adapted to Oregon's
changing needs was stressed by
Henry L. Hess, democratic nomi-
nee for governor, yesterday, as he
defined the platform ON which he
will base his campaign.
Hess advocated individual farm
ownership as against corporation
farming, spoke for long-term farm
financing at low interest rates and
urged more equitable distribution
of taxes between farmers and
those better able to carry the load.
He voiced the need for the de-
velopment of markets for Oregon
products under Oregon labels and
pointed to the need for develop
ment of farm-to-market roads as
that Oregon may derive full bene-
fit from her own products. He
declared inadequate Oregon roads
divert products to out-of-state
markets.
Hess cited the need for encour-
agement of the manufacture of
lumber and pulp by-products in
Oregon, pointing to importation of
by-products such as insulation ma
terials. He urged sustained yield
reforestation.
He said labor must have the
right to bargain collectively, that
wages and hours should be estab-
lished and safeguarded by law and
that the governor should actively
assist in arbitration to prevent
strikes. He declared for strict law
enforcement, intolerant of violence
and racketeering.
Other points We're: support for
legislation ito procure old age pen
sions in sufficient sums to proper
ly care for our aged people, until
HR 4199 or some other national
old age pension is procured, toge-
Their with removal of the pauper's
oath; full use of President Roose-
velt's power program; encourage
ment of WPA and PWA projects
to create more jobs and take up
slack in private industry, and ade-
quate educational facilities with
highest standards.
Final plank of Hess platform
urged development to the fullest
extent of our recreational resourc-
es both for the enjoyment of Ore
! gon citizens and to attract one of
the states largest businesses, the
tourist trade.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Assn of Colored Women
Holds Elk. Bird. Meeting

The Oregon Association of Coll
ored Women held their first Exc
cutive Board Meeting for the year
1938-39. Thursday, October 6, at
Williams Ave. YWCA, state presi-
dent, Mrs. Polly Anna Reed, pre-
siding In absence of Mrs. Thelma
Unthank, chairman of the Board.
AS this was the first meeting since
the annual meeting, there was
ouch business to transact. The
state corresponding secretary, Mrs.
M. Duncan, read several national
releases and much local correspon-
dence, including three designations.
Vacancies were filled readily Mrs
Pearl Stewart was elected ito fill
out the inexpired term of Mrs. I'm
thank; Mrs. M. Duncan was ap-
pointed to fill out the unexpired
term of Mrs. Abbie Cantrell as
publicity chairman; Mrs. Henriet-
ia Marshall, after much persua-
sion by the Board members, re-
considered her resignation as the
chairman of better homes depart
ment of the Association, pledging
her cooperation; Mrs. Ethel jack
son was elected assistant recording
secretary; and Mrs. Ida Mumford
was appointed to assist Mrs. lila
Fuller, chairman of the ways and
means. Mrs. Marshall, presented
Mesdames Mumford and Duncan
with a token from her department
for their entry of prize fruit and
pastries in the annual exhibit.
President Mrs. Reed commented
on the loyal support given her by
the former executive chairman
Mrs. Unthank, also expressed re-
grets for the resignation of Mrs
Cantrell.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Judge Card Has
Been Fair To Race
By Art CabeII

Judge Ernest M. Card, Candidate
for the Supreme Court, Depart
ment 3 is worthy of our support,
and we, in a short resume, will
prove to our readers just why
such an outstanding character
should be elevated to the highest
court within the gift of the peo-
pie of the State of Washington.
First, twenty eight consecutive
years as judge of our superior
court is proof of his sterling quail
ity and keen knowledge of the law.
Second, his great human interest
in the affairs of the common peo-
pie. Time and space will not per-
NIT all we would like to say about
Judge Cards splendid character.
The most outstanding case where
our group was involved was tried
in Judge Cards court approximate
ly twelve years ago. The case was
Holt versus two unnamed United
States sailors. Two colored girls
were on their way to church, as
they alighted from a street car
they were Immediately sought out
followed by two United States sail
ors and so inundated that they
were forced to flee to avoid being
severely injured. A Mr.. Holt saw
the affair and flew into a mad
rage, slashing the two sailors Sc
verely. He was arrested and held
under a high bond The sailors
were not arrested but allowed to
depart the next day with their
ship to California waters. A dep
uty prosecuting attorney, a Mr..
Ray insisted that Mr.. Holt plead
guilty to the charge and take his
medicine, which he refused to do
unless the two sailors were placed
under arrest upon an attempted
rape charge of which Mr.. Ray
refused to do. Judge Card agreed
that Mr.. Hollis argument was JUS
titled and Immediately released
him after reprimanding the prose-
cutting attorney. That is just one
of the hundreds of cases where our
group have crossed with the law
and Judge Card has never failed
to give our people the benefit of
a doubtful doubt. Attorney G. B.
Aldrich was appointed by Judge
Card to represent Mr.. Holt who
was without funds and unable to
hire an attorney. And we may add
that Mr.. Pat Wright and Mr.. Wal
ter Woods played an important
part in this episode. Concluding,
how can we as minority group
fail to support those who support
lis
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Sponsor of Civil
Rights Bill Is Out
standing Candidate

Homer D. Angel, a Republican
candidate, Third Congressional dis
trict, is a friend of the colored peo-
pie and was the author of the civil
rights bill at the last session of the
Oregon Legislature and made a
grand fight for the bill and he is
entitled to the support of all.
He is an outstanding public spir-
ited citizen who should be elected
and all indications point to his ell
ection by a large majority. He was
born and raised on am eastern Ore
gon farm; has herded sheep, rode
the range, worked in the woods
surveying and for a long time has
practiced law in Portland. He has
learned first hand Oregon's re-
sources and her problems. He is
practical, effective and dependable.
He has served in the Oregon state
legislature for some ten years and
his work has been outstanding for
its liberal and progressive quail
ties. He sponsored or worked for
the bill for the blind, the Tubercu-
losis Hospital in Portland, old age
pension and free text books, and
has stood for square deal for la
Dor as we'll as industry. His work
for dependent children and handi-
capped, as well as character build
ing organizations, has been out
standing. His program calls for
promotion of Oregon industries,
lumber, wool and agriculture. He
believes that the business man and
farmer should be assured a dVfin-
lite program of good will and 60
operation SO that confidence and
prosperity will return, giving real
jobs with decent wages to the I'M
employed. He is opposed to for
eign wars or alliances and believes
that American soldiers should be
kept at home. He believes that
civil service should be extended
and the merit system promoted.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1938-10-14
Helena, Montana
BY HEX

Old friends of William "Bill'
Mason whom we learn is seriously
ill in Tacoma, are very sympathe-
tic and earnestly hope he will soon
recover.
Mrs. Joseph Mast returned this
week from a visit to Seattle and
Tacoma. She reports having had
an enjoyable trip.
During search among some
old pictures we were fortunate in
coming across the photograph of
Reverend Jones, the man who err
ected st. James A.M.E. Church.
In 1889 church services We're held
in the old school building at South
Ewing and Pine st. The Odd Eel
lows also met in the same building.
However, the church moved, I be-
lieve during the following year, in
their new building. The old build
ing is rapidly making strides along
toward the half century mark. On
ly few of the old guard who wor-
shipped in the old schoolhouse are
still dwelling in this present life.
The Rev. A. L. Byrd didn't stay
in Missoula long enough to feel
the spirit move. He is now back
in Helena.
The most disgusting object with
in the range of human conception
is the individual who exhibits an
INSCRIPTIONS contempt for the
gravity of conjugal ties, and sits
like a maniac on a throne of con-
ceit while he entertains his listen
ers with a diatribe on the malad-
justment of his married life. Such
an individual is fit only to be howl
ing in a wilderness like beasts.
The Helena Progressive League
met at the residence of c. H. Hair
rell, Jr. and made plans for a tur-
key dinner during next month.
Rev. George S. Allen was in He
lena last week and held services at
st. James church.
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Portland Tacoma =::::
Tacoma
Social Notes

Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert McCabe
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Neil
Landers at a lavishly appointed
breakfast party last week. The
table and the surroundings were
artistically decorated with dahlias.
After breakfast a motor was in
dulged in and to the complete sur
prise of all a full course dinner
with all the trimmings, then thea
ter, which rounded out one of the
smartest fall parties of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benny Gonzale
spent the weekend in Seattle cele-
brating two years of welded life,
motoring, theaters, dining and
dancing was the order of the day.
Benny Senior and Benny junior
were recently christened at the st.
Leos church.
1t is reliably reported that col
ored boys in the CCC in the Pa
cific Northwest will be transfer
red to an all colored camp at Sac
ramento, California. They have
the choice of accepting or quit
ting.
Mr.. Fred Wiley of Vader, Wash
ington was a visitor to Tacoma
last week and is in the finest of
spirits, he contributes his splen-
did health and disposition to the
complete living and teachings of
the Penecostal Church.
The Tacoma Golfers are anxious
ly abetting their time when they
will face Seattle golf opponents
to even up things, and with such
stars as Mr.. Charles Scurry, Al
Harding, Gay Chavis and James
Dupree up in front Tacoma should
recover that coveted medal.
Mrs. Bessie Mercer passed away
after a lingering illness last Satur-
day. Her mother and family were
at the death bed when the end
came. Mrs. Mercer was great
social worker and a very devoted
mother to her family. She leaves
to mourn her loss three daugh-
tiers, three sons and one grand
child.
The NAA.C.P. Tacoma branch
will hold the first meeting of the
fall season next Sunday at the
Bethlehem Baptist church corner
of So. I and 18th SITS. at 8 o'clock.
The Rev. B. G. Allen will be the
guest speaker. Everyone is in
vited to come out and hear the
helpful message which is in store.
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Portland
SOCIAL NOTES

Mrs. Willis Reed has as her
house guest, Mrs. T. A. Ezelious of
Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Reed and
Mrs. Ezelious are life long friends
and are enjoying happy moments
reminiscing. Mrs. Ezelious is in
tensely interested in fraternal Cir
cles, is an ardent church worker,
and vice president of Alpha Art
club of Arkansas State Federation
of Colored Women's Clubs. Mrs.
Ezelious has been sightseeing in
and around Portland. Mrs. Reed
will accompany her guest to Sc
attic Saturday, from there they
will go to Vancouver and Victoria,
B. c. Mrs. Reed will entertain the
Bethel-Iite club complimentary to
Mrs. Ezelious Monday evening.
Mrs. Louise Bass of Los Angeles
is visiting her brother and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fuller and the
Gaskin family indefinitely.
Mrs. Minnie Williams of Bris-
tow, Oklahmoa, is house guest of
her aunt, Mrs. Mary Alexander for
an indefinite stay. Mrs. Alexander
was in Eugene for a few days on
business.
Mrs. Ida Flowers McClendon
was the recipient of a timely gift
shower arranged by Mrs. Louise
Dawson at her home in Commerce
High district. Many useful and
appropriate gifts were showereo
upon Mrs. McClendon. A delicious
luncheon climaxed the occasion.
Miss Mary Simmons spent the
week end in Portland visiting hen
parents and grandmother, Mrs
Haskins. Miss Simmons is stu
dent at Oregon U. Bobby Deiz
another Oregon U. student, came
home over the week end.
Mrs G. A. Howard, who has
been the house guest of her daugh
ter, Mrs. Geo. Canada for the pas
two months, left Friday for hen
home in Texakanna, Texas. An.
other daughter, Miss Corinne How
ard, remained for continued visit
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bushnell
are receiving congratulations ovel
the birth of a son born at Port
land Sanitarillm. Mother and sol
are doing nicely.
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Negro Delegate Attends
Natl Convention Oct. 2

Madam C. A. Pleasant, s07 Ma
clemore St., Memphis, Tenn, stu
dent of Dr. Frank B. Robinson
(white) of Moscow, Idaho, was
the only colored delegate in atten-
dance for the national convention
of "Phychiana" held in Portland
October 2, 8, and 4, inclusive. As
sembly and committee meetings
of the convention were held in the
beautiful Shrine Temple. Madam
Pleasant was invited to stay at the
new Healthman Hotel where she
interviewed DIR. Robinson and
scores of others. Instead Madam
chose the private home of Mrs.
Blanch Brown, where she remain
ed several days after the conven-
ton was over.
Many among the wealthy group
of whites called continuously for
interviews with Madam Pleasant,
who says, 'I'll be back in the very
near future to this Gods county.
I've been so wonderfully received
and feel there is a great work to
be done here in Portland through
Phychiana." Madam was so con-
fined to her immediate work she
didn't have an opportunity to see
the scenic beauty of Portland but
Madam says, "I'll take in all when
return" She says that Phychi-
ana is a science which deals with
a divine calling, further stating
she has been a student of this
science for four years. The Ply
clist left for her home Saturday
evening.
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Y. C. A.
BY Elizabeth Summers

An evening of novel entertain
ment will be presented by the Muir
sery School children ON Friday ev-
ening, October 81, at 7 o'clock. The
children range in age from two to
five years.
The Committee of Management
was held Wednesday morning at
II o'clock with the chairman, Mrs.
Cora Minor, presiding. Mrs. Minor
and Miss Summers will work with
the Central Board and staff in So
liciting funds for the Community
Chest Campaign.
Members of the Trianon High
School Club are organizing bas-
ketball team this season. Practice
will be held every Thursday after
the regular club meeting. Miss B.
Hubbard is coach for the group.
Grade School Girl Reserves are
planning a Halloween party to be
held Saturday evening, October
20.
The delegates, namely Mesdames
Katherine Gray, zepha Baker, Lii
liam Baker, Marie Smith, Ethel
Turner and Miss Elizabeth Sum-
mers, attending conference in Spo-
kane the past week, have returned
reporting a fine inspirational con-
ference. While there Mrs. Baker
and Miss. Summers were guests in
the home of Dr. and Mrs. w. E
Scott of Spokane.
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Madrona Beauty Salon
Opens Doors to Public

Sunday, October 8, between the
hours of II noon to 7 p. M, the
beautiful new Madrona Beauty Sa-
Ion opened it's doors to the public
at 1916 N. Williams. During these
hours more than $50 race loving,
business and civic minded citizens,
both white and colored came to see
the most modernistic beauty salon
west of Chicago. Without doubt,
Chicago hasn't anything to equal
the Madrona. The color scheme of
ivory and black with chromium, is
carried throughout the salon. The
equipment is done in black leather
and chromium. Mrs. Ruth E. Step
pc, owner and manager, was the
sole designer of the Madrona. Mrs.
Scope has had extensive training
as a beautician, having studied at
Moler's School of Beauty, Chicago,
two years in Indianapolis, Indiana,
a graduate of Madam Walkers,
Chicago, and took state examina-
ton at the Day and Night Insti-
tute of Beauty Culture, Portland.
Mrs. Steppe related to a press re-
porter that she came to Portland
on a visit but after looking the
field over she was inspired through
the lack of a shop which can meet
the ever increasing need of my
lady" So she decided to establish
such place.
The personnel consists of Mrs.
Ruth Steppe, manager and opera
tor Mrs. IneZ Duke, operator;
Mrs. Hicks, apprentice; Mrs. Fran
ces Williams, bookkeeper; and
Mrs. Juanita Johnson, telephone
opertor. The charming and gra-
cious hostess, Mrs. Steppe received
her guests amidst a profusion of
flowers gifts of friends, and we'll
wishes. Assisting in receiving
were Mesdames Inez Duke, Cora
Minor, Lula Gragg, Clara Pickett,
and M. Duncan; as registrars, the
Misses Juanita Johnson, Jeanette
Donalds and Dolores Caldwell were
at the door
Donors of flowers were: Birth
day Club, Old Rose Club, Bother
hood of Redcaps, local 9O1, Oregon
Fraternal Assn, Martha Washing
ton Sewing Club, Flower Mecca,
Portland Beauty Supply, Moreland
Plumbing Shop, Hugh Lewis on
behalf of Youth Council, Birds
Sandwich Shop, Efficient Beauty
Shop, Mrs. zepha Baker, beauti-
clan, Mrs. Inez Duke and sons,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Garrett, Mrs.
Isadore Nancy, Mrs. Cora Minor
Mrs. l.. Henderson, Mrs. Elise
Reynolds, Mrs. Clara Pickett, Mrs.
josephine Duke, Mr.. Rubian Sulli-
van, Mr.. Bill Brown and Mrs. Ben
ita Alternately gave beautiful cor
sages to Mesdames Steppe and
Duke.
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Tacoma
Churches

Full Gospel Pentecostal Chapel,
So. 25th and Tacoma Ave-, e. f.
Morris, Pastor
The special services are continu-
ing every night this week with FL
der Latham and wife from Seattle
in charge.
Elder and Mrs. Morris attended
services Saturday night and Sun
day morning. Elder Morris was
speaker at the Sunday morning
service. The text was Heb. 1922
%. You are invited to attend the
services.
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SPOKANE

The teachers appointed to in
stIuct during the Sunday school
hour at Bethel A.M.E. church are
Mrs. Oney Smith, Mrs. Chappelle,
Mrs. Helen Davis, Miss Sybil Stat
ford and Mrs. F. A. Stokes.
The Pierian club held the first
meeting of the season at the home
of Mrs. L. H. Allen Wednesday
afternoon, October 5.
Mrs. E. McCabe of Tacoma was
the dinner guest of Mrs. M. Stat
ford and Mrs. c. j. Holmes Sum-
day, October 8.
Mr.. and Mrs e. H. Holmes have
r1oved from their old residence Ito
their new home on Comfy.
Mrs. Mildred Downs Stephen,
who is ill in a local hospital, is
gradually recovering.
Mr. Perry Davis is ill in local
hospital.
Among the workers employed by
the W.P.A. at the Booker T. Wash
iugton center on Harrison Avenue
are Mrs. Rosa Malone, supervis-
or, Mrs. Verne Evans, music in
structor, Mr.. Pierce, janitor, and
Miss Alta Finely, secretary.
Miss Robin Stokes, who has
been employed in Pullman on the
Historical Records Survey, WPA
project, for the past three years,
has been transferred to Spokane.
The Active Boys Club enter
tanned their wives and girl friends
at steak dinner Sunday at the
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Portland
Churches

Bethel A. M. E., The Friendly
Church, Larabee and McMillen,
Rev. Geo. F. Martin, Minister.
Sunday, October 8 was observed
as Go to Church Sunday The
inclimate weather might have al
tered the attendance, but a large
number came in observance of the
day. Rev. Martin brought the
waiting congregation a powerful
sermon subject, Walking with e.
sus," a timely subject for the oc-
casion. The choir sang especially
we'll.
Bethel appreciates the assist
ance of Miss Barbara Hubbard in
the choir. Visitors for the day
were: Mrs. Louise Bass, Los An
geles, and Mrs. T. A. Ezelious OF
Hot Springs, Ark.