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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Once again the chant of the
tobacco auctioneer Is heard
through the South as he SidleS
his way down narrow aisles in
the tobacco warehouses between
heaping piles of the fragant yeIv
low weed. Popularized and made
familiar by the embellishments
and radio broadcasts of the cig-
arctic manufacturers, his song is
one that can be interpreted only
by a practiced ear. @
The Tobacco Trail, new desig-
mated officially as u. S. 301, So
called because it traces the orig
inal old trails which were beaten
through the wilderness by hogs
heads of tobacco rolling to mar
ket behind teams of mules, today
carries the southbound traveller
through the heart of the bright
leaf tobacco districts of Virginia
and the CarolinaS.
Auction Sales
One is always welcome at the
auction sales which climax the
farmers six-month fight against
plant disease, the elements and
the countless errors in curing
which may creep in after his
crop is harvested. For, unlika
cotton, citrus fruit and the otheg
cash crops, the farmers job is
only half complete when the
great, flat, yellowing leaves are
stripped from the plant and
brought to his barn. Before
sorting and grading, the leaf must
then be twisted into punches
which are taken to a rough log
barn resembling a huge oven.
Here they hang on sticks in the
heat of an enclosed wood-fire
whose tin chimney runs through
and warns its entire length. To
produce a grade suitable for use
in the best quality cigarettes and
pipe tobaccoS, as great care must
be taken in this curing process as
in baking a light and fluffy cake.
A moments inattention, sharp
rise or fall in the temperature of
the barn and the value of the
farmers crop drops from perhaps
dollar a pound to little or moth
ing.
In Protection
AS one rides up the Tobacco
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

by Rev. J. A. Tolle Friday night
at the Latin Mission Methodist
Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lori Gutierrez at
tended the young couple. Flower
girls were Miss Norma Martinez
and Miss Hortense Calleja.
During the ceremony Mrs.
Frank Salinero sang, 81 Love You
Truly.
A reception was held at the
residence of Mrs. Gabriel Cutter
req on Duval street following the
ceremony.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06
New Workers Arriue
Here On Visit

J. A. Miller and friend, Ted
Scale, of New York, were arrivals
over the highway Saturday, and
plan to remain for three weeks
enjoying the fishing in these wa
tiers.
Mr. Miller's prime objective of
the trip was to visit Mrs. Miller
and their two children, who have
been visiting for several weeks
with relatives.
Mrs. Miller was before marri-
age Miss Bessie Gardner, and
with her children are the guests
of her mother, Mrs. Sarah Gard
ner, at the family home, 1921 Pc
tronia street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06
Party Pays Visit
To Key West

Attorney Harry Luethi of Mi
ami, arrived over the highway
Saturday evening for a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. d.
Luethi at the home on Won Pts
ter street, and left on the re-
turn yesterday.
He was accompanied on the
trip here by Mrs. VIM. Milligan,
Mrs. K. III. Herr, Miss Baswell
and Miss Deweese.
Mrs. Herr is the mother of Cor
nelius Herr, who is a Son-in-law
of MIR. and Mrs. A. D. Luethi.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

which the leading brands of Gig
arettes are made) is sold. These
tobacco towns include Dillon,
Florence, Lumberton, Smithfield,
Wilson and Rocky Mount. Will
son, the worlds largest bright
leaf tobacco market, also boasts
oak-bordered Nash Street, &C
claimed by cosmopolitan visitors
as one of the most beautiful resi-
Dental streets in any country.
Benson and Dunn are two of
the great cotton markets of the
country. Thousands of bales of
cotton may be seen here stacked
in the cotton yards awaiting sale
and delivery. In the center of
Fayetteville stands the old mar
ket house where slaves were
bought and sold in ante-bellum
days. Nearby is Fort Bragg,
largest artillery post in the
world and open to visitors at all
times.
Route Followed
At Halifax still stands the old
est Masonic Lodge in the United
States. On leaving this romantic
area, the route leads through
Richmond, Baltimore, Philadel-
phia, New York, and the over
magnificent nations capital,
Washington.
Historic Williamsburg, recon-
structed through the generosity
of the Rockefeller family and
now with jamestown and York
town a great national monument
of surprising colonial interest to-
day, may be seen on a short side
trip. Motorists have a choice of
taking State Route No. 40 at
Stony Creek. Va, or u. S. No. so
at Richmond for trip to this
colonial section which is one
hours ride from this main route.
Ample accommodations in the
delightful southern style are to
be found spaced at convenient in
tervals along this route and may
be selected from a variety to
match any pocketbook. There are
no tolls or ferries and the high
way is all paved. In the event of
mechanical difficulty, skilled as
sistance is never out of easy
reach.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Mrs. A. DeLand, before mar
riage Miss Theo Bush, who was
visiting as guest of her brother
in-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Fulford, was a passenger on
the afternoon bus yesterday re-
turning to her home in Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06
Junior Club To
Hold Meeting

Junior Woman's Club will hold
a meeting Thursday afternoon,
beginning at o'clock, at the
clubhouse on Division street.
HoStesses on the occasion will
be Miss Leonora Whitaker and
Miss Rose Tiff.
All members are requested to
be in attendance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06
PERSONAL MENTION

MIR. and Mrs. G. L. Holmes,
who were spending the weekend
in Key West, left over the high
way yesterday afternoon en-
route to Winter Haven, Fla.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Julio Perez, connected with the
office forces of the W.P.A. in
Key West, left on the afternoon
bus yesterday for Tampa where
he will visit for a few days on
business.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Melvin Sawyer and Frow Rus
sell were outgoing passengers on
the afternoon bus yesterday en-
route to Coconut Grove and ex-
pected to return Tuesday at the
conclusion of their business "trip.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kirschen-
baum were arrivals in Key West
this morning from Vicksburg,
Miss, and will visit with Mr..
Kirschenbaum's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. KirSchenbaum.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Mrs. Milton Thornald, daugh-
ter Miss Muriel and son Thomas,
who were visiting briefly in Key
West, left on the afternoon bus
yesterday for West Palm Beach.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Mrs. Francis Rogue, who had
been visiting for one week with
relatives in Miami, was a return
ing passenger on the midday
bus yesterday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Attorney w. Curry Harris and
County Commissioner VIM. Mon
salvatge, who were attending a
meeting of the State Road De-
partment board in Fort Lauder
dale, have returned to the city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Miss Marion Tickerhoff, who
was visiting as the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. v. L., Strahan and had a
delightful visit of three weeks,
left yesterday for her home in
Waycross, Ga.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Judge Raymond r. Lord and
Attorney Henry H. Taylor, who
were attending to business in Mi
ami returned over the highway
last evening.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06
Miss Perez Weds
Armando Gutierrez

Miss Natalia Perez and Ar
mando Gutierrez were married
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-03-06

Miss Lee Thrower, who had
been for the past two weeks
visiting friends in Tallahassee,
returned yesterday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Social Notes

Mr.. William Bradford of Ruston,
had his home completely destroy
ed by fire recently. Fortunately
his home carried full insurance.
Mrs. Madalene Gibson, who I'M
derwent an operation last week, is
expected home this week.
William Jackson, so years old,
of 8409 So. Thompson Ave-, and
Robert Flowers, %, of Route 4,
Box 295, Tacoma, We're slightly in
jured in an automobile accident
last Thursday. Jackson was treat
ed for head injuries and Flowers
for head and face injuries. They
were passengers in a car driven
by Lloyd Hopkins, 80, of 1902 So.
Tacoma Ave. who suffered bruises
and possible internal injuries.
Mrs. Thomas Sadler, SO, of 1925
So. stage St., died January 8 at
her home after lingering illness.
Born in Arkansas, she had been
a resident of Tacoma for the past
% years. Mrs. Sadler had been
a prominent church and social
worker and leaves to mourn her
passing, husband, Thomas Sad
Ter; a son, Frank w. Rivers of
New York City, daughter, Mrs.
Catherine tombstone; grand
daughter, Mrs. Iris Leath, both of
Jersey City, N. J., and four great
grandchildren. Funeral arrange
ments were in charge of Cassidy
and Allen Funeral directors
Mr.. and Mrs. William Reese en-
tertained the Bridge Club members
last Saturday. After bridge a de-
lightful luncheon was served.
The Entertainment committee of
the Workers Alliance, headed by
A. R. Ketchum, was discharged by
the Executive Board for violation
of section of the Constitution of
the said organization. Ketchum
and his associates had taken it
upon themselves to bar Negroes
1 from the dance halls and other en-
tertainments.
Two hundred members We're
called by the officers of the AL
lance at headquarters after repri-
manding the committee for such
a violation, unanimously discharg-
ed them, electing a new entertain-s
ment committee.
Full Gospel Pentecostal Chapel,
25th and So. Tacoma Ave. e. F.
Morris, pastor = Come out and
hear Evangelist A. Vision, who is
preaching soul-stirring messages.
Revival services are being conduct
ed every night this week and the
public is urged to attend these
services.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Cabell Comments

Two hundred people of the Park
land vicinity met at the Falkland
School Monday night to protest the
possible elimination of city water
supply beyond the city limits this
coming summer.
The Utility department recently
received a $1,OOO,0oO grant from
the PWA for the extension and
Improvement of worn out water
mains within the city limits and
as a result Senator Kerstetter of
that district has introduced a bill
in the Senate protesting such ac-
ton.
A committee was elected to call
upon the city council and if favor
able action by the Utility depart
ment is denied, the same commit
tee was authorized to call upon
the legislature for IA final appeal
for assistance.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Youth Council

The Youth Council of the Ma.
A.C.P. presented a unique program
Sunday at the "Y" in observance
of race relations week. Miss Eunis
Mott, corresponding secretary of
the council, arranged the program
and was the capable and gracious
Mistress of Ceremonies. Richard
Stanton was in charge of devo-
tions. Cy SPECIAL, student of
law and a member of the Acktia-
gonal club, and Jack Holsclaw, a
medical student, were co-speakers
on the subject, "As Young People,
How We Feel Towards A Civil
Rights Bill for Oregon" The
speakers gave the audience much
food for thought, as each to their
thinking pointed out substantial
reasons for civil rights bill in
Oregon. Interspersed was a piano
solo by Jessie Flowers, her own
arrangement of Sometimes Feel
Like a Motherless Child" by Col
eridge Taylor. Josehine Dancey
gave a reading, Banjo Song" by
Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Miss
Bernice Williams sang, Nobody
Knows the Trouble I've Seen," all
renditions being compositions of
Negro artists. Mr. Edgar Williams,
president of the Senior Branch, in
all true sincerity expressed his
hopes of a brighter future for the
youth of Oregon, through the pas
sage of the civil rights bill. Miss
Elizabeth Summers, executive Sec
rotary of the "Y," and Mrs. Mary
M. Duncan, council advisor, gave
brief remarks. Mr.. Hubert Lewis
is the president.
Local Branch N.A.A.C.P. will
meet Sunday at p. M, February
10, at Williams Ave. "Y." Sena-
tor Harry Kinnen will be guest
speaker. The Youth council will
meet Sunday, March 2, p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
N.A.A.C.P. Dance
Slowed By Storm

The wind blew and the rain pour
ed and it was anything but a
balmy moonlit night, Saturday,
February IL, when the Portland
branch of the N.A.A.C.P. celebrat-
ed the Both anniversary of the
national organization at fraternal
hall. Throughout the nation, 9TH
ers of the four hundred branches
were celebrating in like manner
(minus the storm, we hope). The
stormy night had its telling effect
on the attendance, however a large
number of the reservations pre-
viously made were there as evil
dence of their loyalty and race
pride.
Al Piers swing swingsters did
themselves proud with the very
latest hits of the season. Aside
from enjoying the music, guests
frequented the huge antique punch
bowl, from which was served the
most delicious punch. With Mes
DANES Geo. Holiday, ]. w. niger
sol, and Clarence Ivey in charge,
Mr.. Edgar Williams, president of
the board, thanked the fraternal
association for donation of the hall
Al Piers for donation of band, and
those in attendance for their CO.
operation.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Portland Acclaims
Drama Eyes of Love

Klub Kredyeufawn having won
the plaudits of the public in their
presentations of such dramas as
Lean Rivers" Here Comes Char
lie," and BE 1t Ever So Humble, "
scored another big hit Friday, Feb
ruary 3, at Bethel A. M. E. when
they presented to a full house the
drama, eyes of Love-"
The play with its share of COM
edy wit, devotion and romance, is
based on the story of an adopted
girl, who while an infant, was CIV
en- to a wealthy couple. Their old
servant reared her yet her life
was not void of a mothers love
and a fathers devotion. The secret
of her adoption was disclosed when
she became engaged to a refined
sutton. Eyes of Love" was re-
vealed when an escaped convict
seeking food was discovered as her
real father by the similarity of
his and her eyes.
Characters as they appeared;
Mrs. Muriel Albert as Carolina
a house servant of the old fashion
ed type, brought roars of applause
at each appearance; Miss Bernice
Williams as Gailys, the adopted
daughter, played the leading role;
her vivacious manner easily won
the admiration of the appreciative
audience; Miss Eunis Mott was
the refined and dignified wife OF
the honorable judge, played by
Writ Morton, adopted parents OF
Gailys.
Richard Stanton was Gailya's
father, an escaped convict in the
first act, later disguised as wan
dering Italian musician wearing a
picturesque costume and speaking
with a typical accent. Jack Hols-
claw was the ardent wooer of the
hand of Gailya; Josephine Dancey
was exceptionally good in the role
she played, as was LA Fuller, HUI
bert Lewis, and Tom Albert. Cos
tunes were well selected and the
makeup artists, Mrs. o. Ruther-
ford and e. Elkins, did fine bit
of work. Maxine Brown presided
at the piano during the shifting
of scenery. Mr.. Duke Jackson
served as technician and Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Harris and Mr.. VIM. Gragg
managed the stage setting. Mrs.
Lula Gragg, directress of the play
and club advisor, deserves much
| credit for her work.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Club Notes

The meeting of the Rose BIZ
Study Club for Wednesday, Janu-
airy 10 was postponed until the
first Wednesday in March, at the
home of Mrs. Ernestine Hill on
N. Ross st.
The Literary Research Club held
an inspirational business meeting
Friday at the Williams Ave. "Y"
Mrs. Marie Smith is president.
The ONE. Club of the Bethel
Church has accepted invitation to
be guest of the Bethel-Ites Mon
day evening, February 20, at the
home of Mrs. Writ Morton in S. E
Woodland.
The Bethel-Ite is sponsoring the
Annual Pew Rally for the Bethel
Church Sunday at the morning
services.
At the evening services a Race
Relations program will be present
ed at which time Miss mildred
Bartholomew, Religious Secretary
of Central "Y", will speak on the
subject, IF Were Negro 'and
Mrs. Pollyanna Reed, president OF
the O.A.C.W. will speak on IF ]
Were White" Musical numbers
will accompany the speeches. Ma.
ry M. Duncan is in charge of the
program.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Y.W.C.A. News

Twenty new members will be
recognized into the Girl Reserves
Clubs on Sunday evening when the
clubs will hold their ceremonial in
the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.
Rev. ]. J. Glow, pastor, will del
er sermonette for the girls. Mu-
steal selections will be rendered
by the Girl Reserves. Invitations
and announcements have been is
sued to parents and friends to at
tend the service.
A swimming class for women
and girls will be held on Monday
evening, February 20, at 8 o'clock
in the Central "Y" tank. Regist-
rations are being accepted through
the office.
Racial Attitudes" was the SUBJ
ject of the Race Relations pro-
gram presented at the White Tenn
pie on Sunday evening. Racial
speakers were Mrs. Stanley Chin,
Miss Elizabeth Summers, and Mr..
Shine.
The Religious Committee will
meet on Thursday evening in the
branch with the Chairman, Mrs.
M Smith.
Classes in basketry are held on
Friday afternoons at o'clock and
gym on Wednesday evening at 7
o'clock. WPA leadership instructs
groups, therefore no fee is charg-
ed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Tacoma NAACP Holds
Interracial Meeting

The Interracial meeting of the
Tacoma NAACP celebrating the
birthday of Abraham Lincoln and
Frederick Douglas was held last
Sunday with a mixed audience
which manifested it's appreciation
of the program from time to time
with much enthusiasm.
DR.. E. E. Gilmore, president, was
indisposed. In his place Arthur
L. Hayes was called upon to act
as Master of Ceremonies. This
Mr.. Hayes did with much dignity
and credit. Aided by Mrs. Laurie
Covington, organist, the choir un-
der the direction of Mrs. Edna
Moore discoursed sweet and appro-
pirate music.
The first speaker, Judge Fred G.
Reman, speaking on Lincoln, held
the audience spellbound. Judge Re-
mann's grandparents were close
friends to the Lincoln family in
Springfield, Ill. At the end of the
meeting an old valise which Lin
coin had carried during his de-
bates with Stephen A. Douglass
was exhibited.
Second speaker for the evening
was Rev. B. C. Allen who spoke
honorably of Frederick Douglas
life. and work. He urged that the
youth of today emulate the cardi-
nal. qualities of Douglas which be-
exon us ever on and into a higher
plane of life.
The M. c. extended to the speak
ers and singers vote of apprecia-
ton.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Helena, Montana
By HEX

Funeral services We're held for
George Perry, who died Sunday
night at the county hospital. Ser
vices were conducted at 2:30 by
the Rev. Luvern c. Hicks of st.
Paurs M. E. Church, at the coun-
ty cemetery. Mr.. Perry was an
accomplished musician and enter
tainer, following his profession for
several years after arriving in He
lena. Sickness and the infirmi-
ties of old made -inroads upon
his health until, finally, he was
compelled to quit career which,
begun at Washington, D. c.,
found its ending in this city am
ong the mountains. He had often
spoken to HEX of relatives in the
District of Columbia with whom
he had not corresponded for many
years.
Mrs. Laura Sydney of Townsend,
is in Helena and is domiciled at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs M.
A. Lowery on Alta st.
Raymond and Junior Howard,
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Howard, are having their share of
the measles that has been attack
ing our children throughout the
state this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Reid are rid
ing in an Oldsmobile these days
and ]. BIS usual smile has broad
ened considerably. He has ceas-
ed to be Buick conscious.
The Butte pastor was in Helena
last week and held services at St.
James church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Jones of
Yakima, Wash, who came to Hell
ena in quest of land, found only
disappointment and applied to the
county commissioners for aid.
They had arrived in Helena via of
the box-car route.
The "easy divorce" law became
fact Tuesday when the bill grant
ing divorces to persons living out
of the state, after a residence in
Montana of 80 days. Helena,
Butte or Great Falls, may now
compete with Reno, New, as ha-
ven for disgruntled, love-ton cou-
pies.
Officers of the city of Helena
have moved into their new resi-
dence at the new and elaborate
"Civic Center" formerly Shrine
Temple. Without doubt it is now
the finest of city building for the
housing of municipal offices in
this stretch of the country. Look
for the building with a minaret
reaching toward the heavens and
there you'll find, not a mosque,
but Helena's new city-home.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Negro Sets New
High Jump Record

DETROIT (UNP) - At the
Wayne-Ohio Wesleyan track meet
last week, Perry S. Simons leap
ed 6 feet, 7 inches to set a new
Michigan collegiate record.
Simons topped the record set by
the famed University of Michigan
Willis Ward, an all-around athlete
who jumped 6 feet, 6 inches to win
the Metropolitan League champion
ship in 1881.
The new Michigan high jump
champion is hailed as a lad who
is expected to go places and do
things as he goes about smash
ing and making new high jump re-
cords here and there.
Perry Simons cleared with ease
the high jump bar at 6 feet, 81
inches in setting a new record last
week. In attempting to better
this mark, Simons tried three
times, in vain, to clear the bar at
6 feet, 8 inches.
Roscoe Washington, former track
star at Hamtramck high school
and member of the Western State
Teachers College is the present
holder of the collegiate high jump
record at 6 feet, 81 inches.
Willie Henderson, former South
western high school hurdle star,
took both of this weeks hurdle
races and also placed third in the
high jump as well as being men,
Der of the winning relay team.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Ex-Slave Dinner
Guests HOnored

DETROIT (UNP) = EX-slaves
of Michigan were the guests of
honor at a dinner given by the
Williams Ex-Slave Bonus Plan
Sponsoring Committee last Sun
day afternoon. The dinner was
held at the Lucy Thurman Branch
YWCA.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17

The Great Emancipation. Miss Ju-
liza Blanchard, student of Linfield
college, accompanied the Quartet
and had a choice reservation at
the Banquet table. Reservations
were estimated at being over
thousand.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1939-02-17
Notice To Portland Subscribers

Subscriptions may be paid with the Portland editor, Mrs.
Mary NJ Duncan, 2216 s. E. 37th street You can't af
ford to miss single copy of the Northwest Enterprise,
pay your subscription early and receive all of the
Delinquent subscriptions will be discontinued.