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The Phoenix index., 1939-11-18

meditation upon the marvellous
chable riches of His grace.
mingle, and where life's sweetes'
stories will not only be told, but
lived! Yes, the melancholy days
are here, the saddest of the year,
but to those who see with the in
ner as well as the outer eyes, au-
tumn too is lovely! And as it is
lovely in the year, so shall it be
lovely, too, in life. For no time
of life is so beautiful, so trium-
phant, so satisfying as those years
which bring maturity, full, rich,
fruitful maturity TO mind, body
and spirit. For him who has used
the spring and summer well,
there is nothing to fear as the
leaves begin to fall, and the short
day darkens into night. For au-
tumn days are harvest days, and
in the life that has been ordered
Alright. there shall be nothing but
beauty and glory beyond compare
in the regal splendor of the in
gathering time. To you whose brow
Is wrinkling, and around whose
temples .he wisps of gray bespeak
the passing of your summertime, l
would say fear not the days ahead
for verify for you too is autumn
lovely.
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In a letter to T.. Arnold Hill,
director of the Leagues Depart
ment of Industrial Relations, Mr..
Niles outlined the procedure to be
followed by those wishing to OBJ
tain employment as stenographers,
clerks. interpreters and enumera-
tors in the Census Bureau when it
begins to expand early next year
in preparation for the taking of
the 1910 Census.
Civil Service status, he said, will
NOT be necessary for persons
working in the field (outside of
Washington, D. CO., but the
Census Bureau will give its own
examinations to determine the rel
ative qualifications of applicants.
Mr.. Niles emphasized that per-
sons desiring to apply for the po-
sition named above should NOT
write to Washington, because all
jobs in the field will be filled To-
cally. Applicants, he said, should
wait until local offices are estab-
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Texas Governor
Greets Kappas

WASHINGTON-(ANP)-W When
the members of the Kappa Alpha
Psi fraternity go to San Antonio.
Texas, next Christmas, they will
know they are welcomed to the
state by Gov. w. Lee O'Daniel, fa-
nous for his Pass the biscuits,
Pappy" campaign, who last week
invited the Kappas to come ''to
beautiful Texas" in letter to
James E. Scott, national head of
the fraternity, of this city.
Written on the official stationery
of the executive mansion and
signed in the governors hand
writing, the letter of the governor
followed one from the mayor of
San Antonio, Maury Maverick,
remembered as the most liberal
congressman from the south and
the only southerner voting for
the anti-lynching bill two years
ago.
In very cordial language Gov
ernor O'Daniel wrote as follows:
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Dear Mr.. Scott:
''Lt has been brought to my
attention by Mr.. j. w. Holland
of San Antonio that the Kappa
Alpha Psi fraternity will hold
dts National Convention in
San Antonio, Texas on Deem
ber 27-30, 1889. I understand
this is the first time in the
twenty-nine year history of this
organization a convention has
been held in Texas.
f'As Governor of Texas +
wish to extend a cordial well
come in behalf of our state to
members of the Kappa Alpha
Psi Fraternity everywhere. 1t
is my sincere wish that you
will enjoy your stay in beauti-
full Texas.
with every good wish, am,
~very truly yours,
/''W. Lee O'Daniel,
Governor Of Texas"
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The season induces the mood
and enters sympathetically into it.
Robed In her most resplendent ar.
ray nature sweeps with dignity
and glory almost divine through
the marble halls of time that lead
to winters night of death.
Failing leaf and fading tree"
give an unmistakable feeling of
melancholy, a sense of the transi-
toriness Of all things earthly. a
consciousness that man too must
die. It is this very mood of con-
temptation which contributes to
the lovlineSs of autumn. It is veri-
ly "the last of life for which the
first was made" 1t fills one with
the exhilaration of mighty plans
maturing; happy dreams being
realized; life yielding forth its in
Grease! The shortening days, the
lengthening shadows. the retreat
of the birds. the gathering chill
Of twilight and the break of day
all are movements in the magnifi-
cent symphony of the dying year.
One looks forward through the
mists and falling leaves, to long
evenings before open hearths,
where age and childhood will
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MY NEW 1910 ASTROLoGY
READINGS ARE NOW READY

MY NEW 1910 ASTROLoGY
READINGS ARE NOW READY
G. Al am a high school stu
dent who have slim chance OF
going to college and I want to
learn a trade. Do you think that I
could learn typewriter mechanics?
Ans: I am sure that you could
learn this trade. Make some in
guiries around your city at the
various typewriter shops and see
If you can begin working after
school hours and on Saturdays with
very little or no pay until you learn
the business. You are wise in try
ing to learn a trade, especially since
you can't arrange TO go to college.
E. A. K.-I have been going with
a gentleman and I really do love
him. Now he is good bit older
than I am and I am thinking about
marrying him and wonder if 1t
would be hard for me to get along
with a man older than I am?
Ans: You two have been going
together for some time and have
been able to understand one an
other quite well. surely you won't
start fussing if you were to marry.
Continue to be kind and thought
full to one another and you won't
have any trouble at all. He loves
you too and you both should be
happy.
U. M. W.-Does my boy friend
love ne and what does he really
mean to do? If I send for my
Astrology reading now, would I get
the 1910 Reading or not?
Ans: This friend Of yours likes
YOU. but he is also spiting some
of his other friends by going with
YOU and being as attentive as he
has been. Don't depend on him be-
ing serious for he isn't. Yes. If you
send for your AstrOlOgy Reading
now. it will be the NEW 1910
ASTROLOGY READING. Be sure
to send full name, birthdate, and
correct address.
&c. B.-For the past six months
| 7 can't seem to stretch my salary
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sleep, acts thoroughly and gently,
and relieves constipation's head
aches, biliousness, irritability, bad
breath. BLACK-DRAUGHTS main
ingredient is an intestinal tonic
laxative" which helps tone the in
testinal muscles. Millions of pack
ages used prove its merritt Economi-
cal-25 to 40 doses. Csc. ::
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AM-VesetabIe Laxative
Has important Points

Thousands swear by this way to
get relief when they're lazy inside
and it has them headachy, bilious
irritable, upset: A quarter to a tea.
spoonful of spicy, aromatic BLACK
on your tongue tonight.
a drink of water there you are!
Then this all-vegetable laxative
usually allows plenty Of time for
The Phoenix index., 1939-11-18
CAN YOU HEAR GODS VOICE

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According TO Bailey, the man
who wrote the story came on board
ship at Bordeaux as "workaway"
sent by the United States consul at
Bordeaux. He is alleged to have
come on board ship broke and rag
ged and some of the colored Sail
ors had to give him some clothes
so he could make an appearance at
the dining tables.
Officials of the NIU stated that
the crew of the S. S. st. John was
one of the best disciplined in the
service. 1t equalled the efficiency
and discipline of Navy crews. All
officers of the ship were white and
men Of long experience at sea.
Fully Is per cent. of the crew were
white The rest were colored.
The C1o affiliate, NMU, is rat
ed one of the fairest unions in the
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West. Florida
Educational Assn
COnveneS Saturday

MILTON, Fla. - CSNS) - The
twelfth annual session of the West
Florida Educational Association
convenes at the j. B. Turner
School here November 18. Prof. B.
l.. Stewart, principal of the local
institution, looks to highly sue
ccssful meeting. Host to the assem-
bly, is the Santa Rosa County
Teachers Association.
Present president of the West
Florida organization is R.V. Moore,
principal of the Rosenwald High
School in Panama City. He Sue
ceeded Prof. Gilbert Porter, prin-
cipal of Lincoln High School in Tai
lahassee. who, in turn, was success
sor to the founder and first presi-
dent of the body, DR.. G. S. Long,
Jr.. president of Edward Waters
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East to it's co1o1ed members. Jobs
are rotated and the only reason
Negroes are not given more chanc-
es on the larger ships is because of
the discrimination practiced by
the Steamship Owners association
They are accused by MU members
of pitting race against race and
black against white workers.
Deep sea sailors feel that the
lifting of the arms embargo will
work a hardship against American
seamen. If this be true, colored
sailors will be the first and chief
sufferers.
Colored ALB seamen in the know
stated that International Seamen's
union (AF of L does practice dis
elimination against colored sailors
in every department.
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all the seasons OF the year. But autumn, too, Is
lovely. There is minor strain in her overtoncs
perhaps but the music is none the less sweet
There is less of riot and reckless abandon in her
of colors, but there is regal grandeur in that
very restraint that leaves the behoder subdued and
awe-nspired
There is something about autumn landscapes.
and autumn sunsets that bespeaks the maturity
of the year. 1t awoke from its winter sleep, skip
ped joyously through the days of new-found life,
labored and played under summer skies until the
good earth was ready to yield its increase. Now
the fruit is ripe and heavy the trees; the grain
is full and ready for the harvest the wise ones oil
earth are laying aside their fry garments, repair
ing. and charging their barns, gathering in tine
fruits of their spring sowing and their summer
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NOTE-YOUR question viii be answered FREE in this column
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No Discrimination In
Census Employment
Assurance Given League
By Assistant To Hopkins

NEW YORK-(SNS)--The will be no discrimination
in regard to race SEX religion in the selectono OF ap
pcants jobs with the Census Bureau, David K Miles,
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins as
sured the National Urban League this week.
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From Ny Study Window
By REV. JOHN CLARENCE WRIGHT
Autumn Too Is Lovely

We hear great deal about the glory of spring the bright
sunshine the of newly powed ear the riot OF color
the of BIRDS the rpplng of water released from winters
icy shaces and the evidence all sides of world bursting
into of life makes spring appear be the happest
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0ut t1e WtoIeISs
1uel against the day when there shall be sign of life the
gayness OF the forests and the wteness of the hills 1t time
tor sober thought and meditation upon the
goodness of God and the unsearchabe riches of His grace
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and under the circumstances,
favor you moving.
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Sailor Atr0City
Stories False

NEW YORK-(ANP)-Denying in entirety the story
published in of the great New York daily papers this
past week. which stated that Negro sailors and of
United States Lines S. ST. John inefficient and rebel
Gous, Daniel Bailey, of the and able
for 13 years. told reporters that the National Maritime
union is up in arms over the story.
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The "Gate City" of the South
can rightfully feel proud of this
fine showing of feminine pull
chritude, which represents as
well a high standard of intellect
ual achievement. The young
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INDICT SCHOOL HEAD

INDICT SCHOOL HEAD
BOLEY, Okla-(ANP)-William
Hazel. superintendent of the
Boys Training school for colored
boys, a state institution located
here. was indicted last week
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F. c. B.-For the past six months
7 can't seem to stretch my salary
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-10-20
Prominent LAWYER
To Visit Portland

PORTLAND = Attorney Roger
Baldwin, director of the American
Civil Liberties Union, will be in
Portland November 13 to Is, ac-
cording to recent communications
from Walter White, executive Sc
cretary of the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Col
ored People. Notice of Attorney
Baldwin's trip here was given at
the meeting of the local chapter of
the NAACP Sunday at the Will
liams Ave. Y.W.C.A. with presi-
dent Edgar Williams presiding.
Attorney Baldwin is well known
for his long fight against educa-
tional inequalities and his for ma
ny years been a strong supporter
of the NAACP. The executive
board is arranging an informal
meeting with the eminent attorney
independent of the big mass meet
ing being arranged by Mr.. Monroe
Williams and Attorney Green, of
the local union.
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Pacific Coast Mission
1924 N. f. Everette
Rev. r.. 70. Donaldson, Minist

IsCf. ~. G' Duhdhuouh, NuhAoOCh
Order of service, Sunday School,
1870 a. M; preaching, 11:30 and
8 p. M; B. Y. P. u, 7 p. m.
Last Sunday was a spiritual day
at the Mission. Rev. Donaldson's
sermon theme at 11:30 was "Be
Steadfast and Immovable." The
audience was greatly inspired. AT
8 p. m. short program and in
formative address on Missions
touching on present day needs was
given by Mrs. F. e. Morton OF
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Visiting
also was Mrs. F. E. Lewis of Gal.
weston, Texas, president of the In
dustrial Circle Of the Women's
Home and Foreign Society of the
Ave. L Church. Both Mrs. Morton
and Mrs. Lewis are members of the
National Baptist convention OF
America which met in Los Angeles
California in September. Rev. Do.
MADISON says 1.-THE inspiration from
these outstanding visitors has
greatly encouraged the work at the
Mission" We are indeed grateful
to our friends and the community
for their cordial hospitality shown
our visitors while here.
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Local Branch NAACP met Sum
day, October Is, at Williams Ave.
Y.W.C.A, Mr.. Edgar Williams,
president, presiding. Reports by
Mrs. M. Duncan were made on the
policies of the city and county hos
pitfalls as to race girls taking nurse
training. Mrs. Duncan, working
with the Educational and Employ
ment Committee, reported having
made the second contact at Multi
nomah County and Emmanuel
Hospitals, stating her findings as
about the same as other hospitals
of the city, that their policies had
primarily denied race girls privi-
lege of taking training. However,
the Multnomah awaits an appli-
cation that they might have some
material to work on. The COM
mittee, Mrs. Duncan, Mr.. Isadore
Nancy and Mr.. L. r. Blackburn,
appointed by the Board, interview
ed one of several merchants in the
Avenue District last Friday in an
effort to secure employment for
race young men and women. The
committee reported a very en-
couraging interview with many
possibilities. The committee will
continue similar interviews. A no
minating committee was elected as
follows: Mr.. Isadore Nancy, chair
man, Mr.. L. r. Blackburn, Mr.. E.
w. Agee, Mrs c. Ingersol and Mrs.
M. Duncan. Election of officers
for 1910 to be elected third SUM-
day in November.
Rev. and Mrs. Browning C. AL
len were visitors. Rev. Allen made
encouraging remarks pledging his
support.
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domiciled at the home OF Mrs. Pre-
Jude, mother-in-law of Rev. Ralph
King, former pastor of Bethel
Church.
Mrs. Erma Hepburn has her mo-
Their, Mrs. F. Lewis, of Galveston,
Texas, as a much welcomed WISH
tor. Mrs. Lewis is enjoying a
pleasant visit with friends of long
standing. She spent the week end
with Mrs. B. Lusher in N. e. 18th.
The Community Pastors Aid
Circle opened its fall activities at
a social tea Sunday. New plans
are being made for the future.
Members are enrolling and there
have been some necessary changes.
In order that the Aid and its pro-
gram be a success, we must have
cooperation one with the other. It
was pleasure to have as guest
Sunday at tea, Rev. and Mrs. B.
c. Allen. We hope to have them
again. The Aid meeting dates are
each Friday, 2 to p. M, and tea
each Sunday afternoon at 127 N.
E. Wasco.
Mrs. r. G. Parker and Mr.. Sill
weston Sims, of Oakland, Cal. are
Portland visitors. Mr.. Parker is
the son of Mrs. Arthur Burke in
N. Vancouver. Mr.. Sims is one of
Oakland's successful business men.
In the city this week are Mr..
and Mrs. Till B. Toms of Oakland.
Mrs. Toms will be remembered as
Miss Thelma Golf, formerly of
Portland. The Toms operate sue
! cessful businesses in Oakland, San
Francisco and has concessions at
the Golden Gate Exposition. Mr..
and Mrs. Toms are sharing their
visit with the Ralph Flowers in N.
E. Victoria.
Miss Kathryn Turner invited a
group of the younger set in to her
home for an hour of real jollifica-
ton, topped off with a generous
service of delectable refreshments.
Miss Josephine Dancy, oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Dancey, this city, is student of
| Morris Brown College, Atlanta,
Ca, majoring in Dramatic Art.
Miss Dancey writes that she is
adapting herself to campus life
without the slightest effort. II am
getting the thrill of my life at
tending the all-colored football
games. I haven't time to be lone
some, but would like more letters
from Portland home folks" writes
Miss Dancey.
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Churches
Bethel A. M. e.
Larabee and McMillen

Rev. Browning G. Allen, Minister
Bethel is grateful for the inspir-
alton through prayer, song and
sermon and the increased attend
ance for the Sunday and midweek
services and week day activities
Sunday was an exceptional day.
Rev. Aliens IL A, M. sermon sub
ject was Trust in God" A very
substantial financial effort for this
day met with hearty response
Those members and friends who
were not able to comply with the
request $500 per member friend)
will do so by Sunday, Oct. %,
which is the first quarterly meet
ing. Rev. George s. Allen, former
presiding Elder and wife, will wor-
ship at Bethel on this day as they
pause to say good bye en- route
to the North Missouri conference.
Allen Christian Endeavor at 6:45
P. M. is a real live wire among
the younger group. Minister'S SUBJ
ject for the 500 P. M. worship
was Selling out" Meetings DUR
ing the week: Prayer Wednesday
8 P. M; bible class, Z P. M, Thurs
day; and choir rehearsal 8 P. M. of
the same evening. Allen Stars,
(Seth Hill, president; Loomis Har-
ris, Jr., vice president; Bessie Har-
ris, secretary; Jeanette Harris,
assistant secretary; George Hill,
treasurer; Miss Jennie Jamison
and Mrs. e. Hill, supervisory will
meet at the parsonage Friday,
P. M. Loyal Nights meet Friday
8 P. M. with Mr.. Willis Reed in
N. i. Cherry Court. On the calen-
dar Bethelites Night in Harlem,
Friday evening, Nov. 3 at Williams
Ave. Y. Friday, Nov. 10, o. M. E.
clubs Lemon squeeze and yard
stick walk" at the home of Mrs.
Ruby Lay. Official Board is push
ing forward their plans for an all
church reception honoring Bethel's
Minister and family, Nov. 18th.
Union Thanksgiving services at
Mt. Olivet, Thanksgiving Day, with
Bethel participating.
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KEEP OFF THIS DATE, NOV 80,
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Club Notes

Eighteen of the twenty MEN,
bers of the Bethel tie Club, plus
three visitors, assembled at the
home of the president, Mrs. Lula
Gragg in N. E. Both, Monday eve
ming. The clubs might in Har-
lem," for Friday, November 8, was
enthusiastically discussed. Annual
report of the club for past confer
ence year was given by Secretary
Mrs. Mary M. Duncan. The re-
port disclosed many interesting
features of the years work. WISH
tors Mesdames Carrie Ingersoll,
Blanche Holiday and Stella Gragg
received hearty welcome. Games
and delicious repast was an en-
joyable climax.
The Rose Bud Study Club, at
their off-schedule meeting at the
home of Mrs. J. N. Cantrell last
Wednesday, completed plans for
their Silver Tea, Sunday. The 14th
chapter of st. Matthews was in
terestingly discussed with empha-
SIS by Mrs. Jessie Flowers, topic
chairman. Mrs. Bessie Johnson,
president, stressed the Importance
of each member advertising the
tea. The club was happy to have
Mrs. Ruby Hardin present after
her return home from a grand
trip to Honolulu. Mrs. Hardin
brought each member of the club
three beautiful souvenirs. Host
ess served a delectable buffet lun-
cheon. Mrs. Hardin has promised
to give the club a travelogue of
her trip at a very early date.
The Literary Research club met
Friday with Mrs. Ben Randolph in
N. e. 7th as hostess. A large at
tendance was inspiring Business
included completing appointive Of
ficers and readjusting the MEM
bership roll. Mrs. Randolph de-
lighted the club with a sumptious
repast.
Mrs. Gladys Ingersoll was host
ess for the Chandelier Bridge club
Monday morning. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Blanch Holiday and Mrs.
Ella Morton. Mrs. Abbie Cantrell
was accepted as a new member.
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Portland Tacoma
TACOMA

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bryant re.
turned from California last We'd
nesday after spending five weeks
with their son, John Jr, their
daughter, and Mr.. and Mrs. An.
drew Johnson of San Francisco.
While there they were recipients
of many social events.
Mr.. James Sage recently re-
turned from the East after spend
ing two months visiting friends in
Kansas City, st. Louis and Jersey
City.
Mr.. Bill Bradford brought in his
first deer of the season last week.
One shot was all that was required
as Bill is an expert on the trigger
He learned to shoot in France with
the A. e. F.
Mrs. Mary Hunt and daughter,
Betty, spent the week end in Spo-
kane visiting relatives and friends
They made he trip by auto.
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Coach Gordon
Is In Spokane

SPOKANE, Wash. Walter
Gordon, popular Berkeley attorney
and assistant football coach to
Stub Allison at the University of
California, was the house guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Dundee over the
weekend.
Mr.. Dundee and Assistant Coach
Gordon motored to Pullman where
Gordon secuted the Husky-Cougar
game last Saturday.
Gordon has be enassistant coach
under three head coaches for the
past twenty years and is rated one
of the best scouts in football.
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BremertOn. Wash.

Ebenezer A. M. e. church, 9th
and Park; Rev. G. P. Jones, pas
tor Mrs. r. Stoker delighted the
congregation with four beautiful
selections at the Sunday evening
service.
There will be a dinner given at
the church Friday, Oct. 20.
Rev. and Mrs. G. P. Jones and
Mrs. M. D. Louis were guests at a
venison dinner at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Simmons last
Tuesday. Thursday evening they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Hatcher at dinner.
Miss r. Stokes of Spokane is
enjoying a visit with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Hatcher.
Mrs. Mamie Jones entertained
with luncheon Friday afternoon
honoring Mrs. G.. P. Jones, Mrs.
M. D. Leouis, Miss r. Stokes and
Mrs. G. Leonard. ~