The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-08-25
YAKIMA
BY @. Arthur Shepard

nifty affairs. Coming to the state
In 1889 with her husband, they
homesteaded liz the valley in 1890
and in 1892 moved to their present
ranch.
Possessing none of the electric
equipment, an automobile, nor
lot of things many farmers deem
necessary. she has plenty Of food,
pays her taxes, and can borrow
money from the bank whenever
she wishes. For eleven years she
has not left her farm as far as
Yakima.
Mrs. Washington modestly re-
marks of her success as a farmer,
but has perfect health and has not
had a doctor since 1893. She be-
lieves outdoor work keeps her
from colds. Having little time for
housework and flower gardening
in the summer, her home Is COM
Portable and there are a few per-
ennials about the yard.
Mrs. Washington has a daughter
who has a family of six children,
one of whom was graduated from
Sunnyside High School last year.
II look around at my neighbors
and see which are the most sue
cessful farmers and then find out
how they do it." is Mrs. Washing
toms explanation of how she has
learned farming.
Otis Bradford of Toppenish, re-
commended by the Colored Citizen
Republican Club for a position in
the third Commissioners district,
was placed on highway job near
Mabton. The committee is expect
ing to place another colored appli-
cant in the first Commissioners
District in the near future.
Entertaining jointly with a the
atre party honoring Miss Avia
Booker of Long Island, New York,
were David and Perry Chambers,
and John Bell. The group later
enjoyed refreshments at the home
of the hosts grandmother, Mrs.
Mabel Harris. Included were the
Misses Irma Gene Burdine, Eliza
beth Quinn, Gladys Harris, and
Parker Harris.
Dave Bradford has returned af-
ter a visit to the Fair on Treasure
Island. Also recently returned af-
ter visiting the Exposition was
Chester Malone.
Mrs. Idella Robinson was host
ess at an evening of cards COM
plimenting Mrs. Jewel Hudson of
Los Angeles, who with her two
young daughters, Is visiting rela-
tives in the city. Delicious refresh
ments were served to the fifteen
guests.
Miss Mimi Deering, who left va
kima for the East a short time ago
writes relatives and friends that
she is having the most wonderful
time of her life. Visiting in Lu-
ray, Virginia, she was elated with
the beautiful scenery and lovely
homes and the occasion of visit
ing the church founded by her
grandfather.
Miss Genevieve Harris and Mrs.
Willie Johnson have received set
Elements from the accident which
happened year ago when the au-
tomobile in which they were rid
ing collided with a bus.
Mrs. Fern Tucker has returned
to Seattle to enter hospital for
medical treatment. Her husband,
Melvin Tucker, has been confined
to his home for several weeks with
illness.
Mrs. Daisy Norton suffered an
attack Of ptomaine poisoning Sat
urday evening, but is now conval-
escing.
Mrs. ]. L. Booker left Saturday
morning for Portland to visit with
friends and attend the Conference
On Sunday evening, August 20,
the four week Tent Revival con-
Quoted by the Elder U. S. King of
Oakland, California. was closed.
The Elder King went to Topper
ish to conduct services in the Full
Gospel Mission, which has Mrs.
Hattie Ferguson as its pastor.
Services were discontinued at the
East Yakima Church during the
weeks campaign in Toppenish in
order that Mrs. Freeda Robinson
and her members might assist in
that meeting.
First Girl: II like man with a
past. A man with a past Is always