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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16
.MelrOse Took
Sank Centre
High Friday
Last Game of Season
Disastrous To Locals
Score Fl to @

Melrose' Dutchmen, striking op-
portunely in the third and fourth
periods, trompled the best defen-
sive Sank Centre has been able to
muster all season, won the ball
game Of the year-the first between
the two schools since the fall of
1871 to o, and BACKED out the
Harveymen schedule for the 1889
season.
For MelrOse this game was q
thing to be desired, victory was
palatable; for Sank Centre, vic
tory would have been equally
tasty, but they'd have settled
for q scoreless tie, reaped the
moral benefits of indecision.
For the first half Sank Centre,
lead by defensive line play that
turned Melrose back twice from
the goal line, built itself a defensive
block house that was the best of
the season. Then in a single turn
Of events after the opening kickoff
in the third period, the whole house
clattered down around their ears.
To see this historic resumption
of traditional rivalries, with vic
tory highly coveted by each crew,
were a half a thousand, half-frozen,
muffled figures, that are otherwise
ordinary people but on the football
field are DESTROYS program chew
ers. A raw, biting wind out of the
north that threatened all through
the day to have a bearing effect
on this game of games abated, left
a cold still night in which the boys
battled.
Melrose, lead by Godfrey and
Shanhaar, fast starting ball car
riers, had the offensive; Sank Cen
ire, notably Berggreen, Arneson
and Reinardy and Moore, played
the bangingest defensive game of
their career.
But that wasn't enough. Mel
rose had the offensive, the spark,
and rolled for long yardage under
power Of ground work for dozen
first downs. Sank Centre, forced
to punt on every succession, never
reached that initial objective-the
first down.
At the very outset of the third
period when Sank Centre kicked
off, Melrose changed its careful
tactics. Penalized on the first kick
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16
Local Player on
Conference Team
Two Other Boys Received
Honorable Mention For Foot
ball Activity BY Coaches

One player from Sank Centres
team, newest member of the West
Central Conference, won a spot on
the coaches selected all-conference
first team and two others were
given honorable mention when the
eight-school athletic organization
met at Benson Tuesday evening and
Montevideo and Morris shared hon.
ors for the football championship.
The announcement was made by
Principal e. w. Olson, of the local
school, and secretary to the Con-
ference body.
Ray Berggreen, veteran Har-
vey-cOached center, won the
pivot spot on the line when
coaches of the eight schools Sc
Iected a first string all-cOnfer-
ence eleven. Berggreen Is a
senior. Two others, Jim Arne-
son, an end, who did Outstand-
ing work for the local club this
year; and Jim Cooper, back,
whose punting rated high In the
district and the conference,
were given honorable mention.
Montevideo with its Ii to IL
triumph over Willmar in the cham
pionship race wound up with five
victories for a perfect record in
conference play to match with
Morris undefeated record. Morris
was assured a part in the cham
pionship a week ago when 1t end
ed its schedule indicated and un-
tied. Until the Montevideo-W illmar
clash, 1t was a three-day race, that
found Willmar showed into the
third spot with one loss in five
conference starts.
Under new arrangement adopted
at the meeting Tuesday, Mr.. Oh
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16
Travel Themes
Enhanced By Drawings
And Foreign Dolls

A collection of authentic dolls
that have been gathered from all
parts Of the world through a Bry-
ant Library-Rotary Club sponsored
project, are figuring prominently in
the library's observance Of nation
al book week, November II to 49,
it was announced this week by lib
rarian Miss Bernice Finnegan.
Book Week Is a time in the life
of the library when an open house
invitation calls the community at
large to come to the institution for
a new slant on reading for the
coming year.
This year the theme travels
around the world" has been select
ed, 1t was announced.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16
FATHER OF FORMER
SUPT. PASSED AWAY

From the Sunday Pioneer Press
we learned that Fred Falk, father
Of former Supt. H. A. Falk, who
now resides at Sayville, N. Y, died
Friday night at Norwood, Mime
sofa, from injuries received when
he was struck by an automobile.
Funeral services for Mr.. Falk were
held Wednesday afternoon at one
o'clock at Norwood. D. B. Caug-
rem, who telephoned to the family
at Norwood, learned that H. A.
Falk could not attend the funeral
service owing to an operation on
his nose to which he submitted at
a hospital at Sayville.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16
Senior High Girl Conducted
Her Own Gallup Poll'
Recreation Hall
QUESTIONABLE Distributed
Among City's Youth

Youth spoke it's mind on recrea-
ton and the wise use of leisure
time this week, when an enterpris-
ing senior girl conducted her own
Gallup poll" among TIA responsive
students Of the senior high school
Responsible for this bit of the
voice of youth is 18-year-old Wv
ian Walker, who prepared her own
system, submitted a list of ques-
tons under the head of "recrea-
ton hall QUESTIONABLE"
What she learned was presented
yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, at
regular meeting to members of
the Gradatim Club. Her findings
are part of a new program in
Gradatim that this year finds two
senior girls, from the English
classes of Miss Dorothy Wilson, ap-
pearing before the club giving to
the members problems pertinent to
youth.
Among the 174 questioned she
found only six negatively opposed
to a recreation hall or center in
Sank Centre.
Dancing, roller skating, bowling,
archery, tennis, hobbies, bridge,
shuttle board, and various games
were among the activities they'd
want included in such a center, the
report shows. Dancing and roller
skating were far and away the
most popular.
Perhaps surprising to teachers of
the school is indication of their
popularity with the young group
For of the 174, 95 chose to have
teacher supervision of such a CEN
ter. 50 wanted a student council
to regulate policies and other
adults for supervisors took only 20
votes.
115 followed her leading ques-
ton favoring memberships in the
club. 81 opposed a membership bas-
is; z were undecided.
Dues, admittance fees, donations
from clubs, parents and others were
suggested by students to defray ex-
penses of such a program. Indica-
tons were that students would be
willing to pay "a reasonable amount
to be worked out" The aggregate
suggestions were: that the Armory
Masonic Temple, club rooms, old
gymnasium, empty rooms in the
school, and even the Land O'Lakes
creamery were named as a pro-
posed site. That chairs, tables
games, music, balls, rackets and
other equipment would be neces-
sary.
All things favorable there was
unanimous assent that the TIA
would join such a movement; all
were sure they would have parent
al consent. They want such a pro-
gram open to all ages.
In a space for further sugges-
lions for a recreational hall were
found: borrow monographs for
music, have such site centrally
located, have tournaments within
the club to heighten interest, uti-
lie empty rooms about the city.
Students are well-versed in the
psychological and social factors in
volved in such programs. Their
QUESTIONABLE listed as benefits:
Keep students off the street and
out of mischief; learn sportsman
ship and cooperation; make new
friends; have sturdier, healthier
bodies" That's the problem they
say.
Oldsters view the wishes Of the
youngsters with characteristic adult
conservatism. Some call some of
the demands fantastic" but most
admit It to be indicative Of the
problem and youths knowledge of
it today, it was learned.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16
Postal Window Will Be
Open on Both Days
From 8 to 10 A. M,

Sank Centres postoffice will
observe both the National and
State Thanksgiving days, and
there will be no city or rural
deliveries on either Thursday,
November %, or Thursday, Nov.
ember 30th. However, the pos
tai window at the pOstoffice will
be open on both days from 8
to 10 q. m.
This will delay delivery of the
Herald to both city and rural
patrons on both Thursday, Nov
ember 2Srd, and Thursday, Nov
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16
FIREMEN'S BALL

The seth annual Firemen's Ball,
sponsored by the Sank Centre Vol
unteer Fire Department, will be
held Thursday evening, November
Both, in the Junior high school aud
itorium. The ticket sale campaign
is being conducted by ]. A. Rose,
and the price Of the ducats is $1.00.
Complete details will be published
next week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-11-16

Helen Schley.
p. s. get my Herald every
week and am up on the news from
Sank Centre. I'm afraid the place
will look strange by the time I
return.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
ESTIGATION OF #.
LEWIS SHOPS Is MADE
Seek Replacement OF Youth Dismissed
From Workshops Because OF Color

Promise of adjustment of situation which resulted in
the dismissal of young Tacoma Negro from the Fort Lewis
workshops after days training made Monday by
Lieut.. COL John Mellon Assurance of adjustment
given when Bernard E. Squre executive secretary of the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Self Improvement
Club Gives 10th
Charity Bali

The whole Northwest, led by Sc
attic, will begin the trek which
heralds the goth Annual Charity
Ball, given by the Self Improve
ment Club at Faurot's Hall, 1914
e. Pike, Thanksgiving Night, Nov
ember %.
The Self Improvement Club,
which sponsors this annual affair,
is composed of matrons represent
ing all phases of our social, civic,
economic, educational and cultur-
ally-minded life. Well, just a rem
devious for the smart set of the
Northwest.
Promptly at $50, the enhancing
strains of swing musicians will set
dancing feet in perpetual motion
till the unwelcome tune of Home
Sweet Home"
Many unique features are plan
ned for the evening, but the ex-
quisite pleasure which the charm
ing ladies will derive from the pro-
ceeds of the Charity Ball, is the
consolation it will bring to many
homes with cheerless firesides, &C
centuating the age-old truth: Yes,
there is a Santa Claus.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Paul Robson Wins
Critics Praise AS
Star Performer

NEW YORK CO. = The follow
ing high tribute was paid last week
to Paul Robson, international ba-
ritone, by Ben Gross, radio editor
of the N. Y. Daily News in his col
umn Listening In:
I'm all my years of listening,
I've never heard a studio audience
give such an ovation to a singer
as that accorded to Paul Robson,
the colored baritone, yesterday . . :.
Assisted by the Lyn Murray Choir
us, he gave a thrilling perform
ance of Earl Robinson's rousing
Ballad for Americans during the
Pursuit of Happiness program.
Although such luminaries as Ger
trude Niesen, Carl Van Doren, Bur-
CESS Meredith and Carl GARNER
appeared on this three-star period,
Robeson's triumph overshadowed
all their efforts. Within a few
minutes after the show had gone
off the air several hundred tele-
phone calls swamped the CHS
switchboards."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Brown Bombers
Bow In 1916 Defeat

The Pacific Outfitters won
a 1876 victory over the Brown
Bombers Sunday afternoon at
the Civic Auditorium.
Pacific scored z points in
the first quarter to take an
early lead.
Fred Wingo, playing the
fullback position since Danny
Allen was forced out of action
by an in jure d shoulder,
caught a Is yard pass from
Jack Tanner in the end zone
for a Bomber tally
Pacific came back in the
final quarter to score again
to clinch the game 1876.
Scheduled to meet the ia
panese Marmots next week at
Civic, the Bombers may can
eel this game in favor of ira
yelling to Long View to play
the town team.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Youth Movement
Organized Here

The recently formed Progressive
Colored Youth is an organization
to aid in the advancement of COL
ored people in the Northwest.
At meeting held at the WV.
CA. last Tuesday evening the or
ganizers, eleven young men of the
community, held an election of the
following officers: Harry Earles,
president; James Johnson, vice.
president; Robert Blackwell, Sec
rotary; and Ernie Lewis, treasurer.
Members of the P.C.Y. ask that
the community give their sincere
cooperation and consideration to
their forthcoming program.
Further information will appear
in the Northwest Enterprise and
can be heard over the All-Negro
hour, station KEEN, at 7:45 p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17

Thirty men have been in
vited to attend the fourth an
n ual Thanksgiving dinner
sponsored by Police Sergeant
William H. Steen, with George
Weir (Shag) asst. host. The
guests have been chosen from
among the local unemployed,
some old timers, and some of
whom will enjoy the hospita-
lily of Steen and Shag for the
first time.
The dinner will probably be held
in the Russell Smith building at
18th Avenue South and Jackson
Street. Only those with invitations
will be admitted, for Shag says
there will be mo But-in-skys."
When interviewed by reporters,
Steen and Shag said they give
the annual dinners for the pleasure
they get out of making some for
gotten man realize there is still
much to be thankful for. They
have perfected a system, which.
they say, will prevent any white
collar men" or others who can well
afford the price of turkey din
ner, from "chiseling" in on the
less fortunate.
Shag, who is 81, has lived in
Seattle since 1911. He and the
policeman have been close friends
for over Fl years. Shag has
worked as a longshoreman, porter,
laborer, ETC., but the idea of the
Thanksgiving dinners never &C.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17

cured to him until he became a
member of the army of unem-
ployed. Four years ago, he and
Steen got together and gave their
first Thanksgiving dinner party
for "down-and cutters"
Officer Steen is a great hunter
and his skill and craftsmanship
provide much game for the festive
table. A hunting trip just before
Thanksgiving to provide food for
his guests is an annual ritual with
the officer of the law. Moose and
other wild game which he brings
back from these trips bring many
"ohs" and "ahs" from the diners,
when cooked and placed on the
dinner table.
Shag says esteem is tough
enough to handle the most hard
ened criminal, yet he has a heart
big enough to give a right guy a
break. He's never been known to
handle man rough unless forced
to do so. He's the best cop in
Seattle"
AS for Shag-this Thanksgiving
dinner is taking up most Of his
time at present. The problem of
choosing the fright guests" finding
a cook and other arrangements
keeps him on the run. He said
the two of them would probably
give a Thanksgiving dinner every
year.
A friendship of 81 years stand
ing that brings about a mutual
understanding of the plight of the
forgotten men is a rarity worth
writing about.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Ceremony in Swing
Will Be Presented
By Variety Group

OF great interest to the public
is the fact that the Ceremony in
Swing" written and directed by
Robert Blackwell, is to be pres
ented in the very near future by
members of the Variety Club.
Each member is working earnestly
on their part since the final cast
is only tentative.
Ceremony in Swing is the story
of an old couple, played by Melvi-
MIA Freeman and Robert Black
well, who are about to lose their
farm to the mortgage man, played
by Alvin Page. Sister Sue, Steno-
la Walker, a pretty little girl with
a sweet voice coming from Los
Angeles, saves the farm. But -
How???
A dancing chorus like that on
Broadway is directed by Alvin
Page. It's members are Daphne
Brown, Harriet Booker, Arlene
Holden, Melvinia Freeman, Made
line Jones, Harry Walker, Robert
Blackwell, George Williams and
Willie Stockard.
Music is furnished by a Jug
Band. Members of the band are
Charles Blackwell, Fred Williams
(jug-blower extraordinary, Har-
ry Walker, Art Bradford (the Gene
Krupa of Seattle), Betty Marshall
and Robert Blackwell. This Jug
Band is said to be second to none.
Speciality numbers are presented
by Alvin (Bill Robinson) Page,
Bryce Bobby Breen) Mitchell,
Thelma Williams and Marion Will
hams. Those who have seen the
practices say that Cleveland Meth
ery's Interpretation Of the Refer
Blues is the highlight of the show.
Other members of the cast are
Beatrice Williams, Maxine Mitch
ell and Betty Mitchell. Last, but
not least, you must hear airline
sing the blues in the Holden man.
ner.
Play supervisors are Mrs. Oscar
Holden and Mr.. Fred Darby.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
No Discrimination
Against The Race
Catholic Group
Father Snitz Takes
Issue With Church
Accusers

Portland, Ore. - Following
a story last week to the effect
that Negro Catholics are dis
eliminated against here, re-
representatives. of the North
west Enterprise and the Seat
tie Urban League, met in a
conference with Father Smitz
in the Chapel of The Little
Flower, Tuesday. Below is a
communication from Father J. M.
Smitz which takes precedent over
a story prepared by the Enter
prise.
A further defense of the Catho-
lie attitude towards Negroes will
be found on the editorial page of
this issue. Both communications
are printed in keeping with this
newspapers policy of fairness in
presenting both sides of the story.
Father Smiths letter:
Editor, Northwest Enterprise:
The sense of fairness and desire
for justice which impelled the
Northwest Enterprise to fly in her
banner, the caption: "a paper all
love and respect" will prompt we
trust, the printing of the other side
of the pilot to segregate Portland
Negro Catholics" lately given such
glaring notice in its columns.
BY coincidence, or maybe by Di-
vine Providence, on Monday, Nov
ember 13, when the Northwest En-
terprise appeared in Portland, with
its remarkable expose of the plot,
there also appeared in the Oregon
ian of that day telephoto of the
solemn conservation of twelve Ca
tholic Bishops at Rome. The pic
ture reveals all twelve prelates
robed in white silk and gold seat
ed at the side of the Holy Father
and God be praised-lo! three of
their number were Negroes. The
contradiction that this picture Of
fered to the alleged story of Ne
gro discrimination on the part of
the Catholic Church is too graphic
and apparent to warrant amplifi-
cation.
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Bridge Tourney To
End Sunday, 18th

Saturday, November IS, will be
the concluding night of the Paci-
fic Coast Bridge Association Con-
tract Bridge Tournament. For the
past five consecutive Saturday
evenings at the Y.W.C.A. interest
ed contract players have enjoyed
successful tournament. Prize
winners for each Saturday have
thus far been Mr.. G. Chatters,
Mrs. E. E. Spearman, Mrs. Chas.
Lewis, Mrs. E. v. c. Walker and
Mrs. Theresa HALEY. High score
winners for the conclusion of the
games will be awarded cash a.
wards this Saturday evening at
the Y.W.C.A.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Booker and Harris
Are Back In Action

Back in action after two week
law-off due to injuries, Garfield's
Art Harris and Quentin Booker
return to the Bulldog lineup.
Making their final bid for a
place in the Turkey Day game,
Garfield must defeat West Seattle
high this afternoon friday.
Should the Bulldogs lose it will
be the first time in Turkey Day
Game history that they weren't in
the championship playoff.
Harris, prep scoring leader for
the early part of the season, is in
second place with Is points.
Both Harris and Booker have
been all-city threats the entire sea-
son, being named on the weekly
honor roll of the daily papers con-
sistently.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
C.Height Returns
From Greensboro

George "Switchy" Height,
N. c. A. & T. College gridster
arrived home Saturday, Nov.
10th from Greensboro, N. c.
because of an injured knee
sustained in the A. & T. I'm
ion Game several weeks ago.
George will undergo an ope-
ration on a torn cartilage in
his left knee.
He plans to return to
Greensboro in time for the
spring semester to resume his
studies in Physical Education
and athletics.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17

Thanksgiving sermon (although
we were asleep and heard none of
IT. and strike a Decline for home.
There, after a few aspirins and
other hangover remedies, we COM
nit assault and battery on a roast
turker, mix another drink, turn on
the radio, kick our shoes off, and
slip into a quiet peaceful sleep.
That is Thanksgiving Ia 1889.
How times have changed!
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
Alex Irwin Joins
Reliable Bond Co.

Mr.. Alex Irwin, well known
about town and in musical cir
cles, has joined the staff of
the Reliable Bond Co. The
company feels flattered that
they were able to induce Mr..
Irwin to become a member of
the firm. Because of his pop
ularity they are looking for
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17

ward to an appreciable in
crease in business. Mr.. Irwin
wishes his friends to know
that he is always as close to
them as his telephone, which
is East AGO.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-11-17
OUR ONLY
BOAST
e We Print
The NeaUs''
Mardi Cras Tavern
Petitions Council
For Dance License
Special Ordinance May
Grant Dance License To
Ira F. Norris

Ira F. Norris, owner and
operator of the Mardi Gras
Tavern, 2045-2047 E. Madi-
son St., on Monday, Nov. Is,
filed a petition with the City
Council asking them to grant
a dance license to the Mardi
Gras Tavern. The petition was
referred to the License CHM
mittee, of which Mr.. Robert
Fl. Harlan is chairman. Other
members of the committee are ].
Scavotto and David Lavine.
The Mardi Gras Tavern is with
out the limits of permitting a
dance hall license, and one may be
secured only by a special ordin-
ance enacted by the council. Let
tiers opposing the grant have al
ready reached the council.
The following is a copy of the
petition which I. F. Norris has
filed with the City Council, ask
ing that a dance license be issued
to the Mardi Gras Tavern. A pub
lie hearing will be held two weeks
from date of filing.
WHEREAS, We have the only
complete Beer Tavern owned and
operated by Colored people North
of Jackson ST., with dance space
separate and apart from the bar;
and
WHEREAS, The younger people
of our Race have no place of clean,
wholesome amusement open and
to welcome them in the City of
Seattle; and
WHEREAS, Dancing is the most
natural part and parcel of Colored
peoples makeup; and
WHEREAS, Dancing is pleasant
and innocent source of amusement;
I, I. F. Norris, owner and oper-
ator of the Mardi Gras Tavern, To-
Gated at 2045 and 2047 E. Madison
ST., and the undersigned patrons
and well-wishers of the Mardi
Gras, citizens and tax payers of
the State of Washington,
DO HEREBY Petition the Honor
able members of the City Council
of Seattle to grant a dance license
to the Mardi Gras Tavern.
Birdie M. Station, 203 oath Ave. No.
V. A. Snow, 2209 E. Madison
Peggy Snow, 2209 E. Madison
Adelbert K. Galloway, 1925 "a Ave.
G.. w. King, 1927 33rd Ave.
D. Hartsfield, 20301a E. Madison
Julia Conn, 131 22nd No.
Dorothy Alexander, 415 Goth No.
]. d. Fleming, $40 22nd No.
r. A. Wentz, Rt. 2, kirkland, Wn.
VIM. Boess, 121 21st No.
Jack Lambert, 2248 West 58th
Warren T. Russell, 1705 oath
H. Turntine, 206 23rd No.
o. c. Miller, 216 25th No.
F. B. Freeman, 2614 e. Olive
Continued on Page Four)