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The Phoenix index., 1940-09-07
Otis Burns Says
henderson Is
Business Man
Phoenix, Arizona
August 81. 1910

To The People of Arizona:
am an employee of Mr.. Mend
erson, and have been for the past
two years. am well 1NNaased with
NV lob and have never worked Tor
A better or squarer man in my life
I have found Mr.. henderson to be
strictly a business man, he has
since of humor however and doesn't
mind a bit of kidding.
There are about seventy en-
plovees, four of which are COL
ORFD. our salary runs from $4,000
to S25OOO per month. Each year we
get two weeks vacation with pay, a
bonus at Christmas and an annual
banquet. The drivers are awarded
a medal for safe driving at the
end of each year, and at the END
of five years they receive $lOO.Ou
cash.
AS a result of being well paid,
most of us have families and are
buying homes. I am writing this
not for myself but for the good OF
all. We know our present condl-
ton and we are looking for man
to do the Job; Mr.. henderson is
financing his own campaign. He
will not accept penny from any
one therefore his hands will not be
tied. He is offering the citizens OF
Arizona REPRESENTATION AC-
CCRDING TO THE VOTING
POPULATION. He is capable
man, and is always ready to help
others, you can rest assure that you
will not go wrong by supporting
him.
Signed: Otis #. Burns.
The Phoenix index., 1940-09-07
Band Of
Menlp
Is "A Hit
Gigantic Parade
Is Viewed By
$4,000 Persons
BY FLOYD G. SNELSON

ST. LOUIS,-- --(ANP>--more than
10000 members of the grand lodge
convention of the IBPOE of W. at
tended the 41st annual conclave,
mailing from all sections of the
country. Grand Exalted Ruler j
Finley Wilson was reelected for
two more years for the 18th con-
secutive year at the grand lodge
session.
The grand parade, the high
light OF the meet, was viewed by
$4,000 persons. The line of march
began at 18th and Chestnut
streets, proceeding up Market to
Ewing, thence to Paige and Vande-
venter, where the official review
ing stand held hundreds of not
able spectators. L
POLICE LEAD PARADE
The PROCESSION was led by
phalanX of mounted city police. a
motorcycle escort, and directed by
scores of patrolmen along the line
of march. Following the police de-
tails were the grand marshall, Of
(CoutsUua1 IN Rack PaOe1
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Volunteers 1885
Still Acceptable
To Officials

WASHINGTON, D. CLAMP
What percentage of Negroes will be
included in the first draft, now that
congress has passed the conscrip-
tion bill by which some 100000 men
will be sent to military camps for
a years training? Always prob
lem, 1t is expected that definite
percentage will be arrived at so
that there will be preponderance
of Negroes trained in the first
batch of trainees.
That there will be some Negroes
included in this group is fore
gone conclusion, the number to be
determined by the war department
and the general staff. What posi-
ton they will occupy and how they
will be trained is also in the hands
of the war department and the
general staff.
However, the following are the
salient provisions of the bill which
goes to the house and then to the
president for his signature.
With few exceptions, all men who
have passed their 21st birthday
and have not reached their 31st
birthday must register. This applies
to all citizens of the United States.
An unofficial estimate says that
some 12,00O,O 900 men will be register
ed.
Physical fitness plays an i'm
portant part in the exemptions;
college students are expected to be
exempted; divinity students
especially; most likely the men to
be drafted will be those in unim-
portant jobs or those with no jobs
at all. CA large number of Ne
groes will naturally fan into these
two categories) n
Evasion of the draft will be
punishable by a fine of $4,000 or
five years imprisonment or both.
Such cases are to be heard in
federal courts rather than in the
military courts.
Length of service is to be one
year, with the conscripts becoming
members of the reserve after COM
pleting their year of active duty.
Most of the conScripts will be taken
into the army, with the navy TAX
ing few later.
Pay is to be at the rate of $21 per
month for the first four months,
later being raised to 030 for the
next eight, unless conscripts won
promotion to higher grades at a
higher rate Of pay.
Conscripts on the government
payroll are guaranteed their jobs
on completion of their tour Of
duty and private employers are re-
quested to reengage their employees
If possible on their return.
Taxes and insurance charges
against draftees are liable to
moratorium during the training
period.
Yet with all of the provisions
made for drafting these men.
volunteer enlistmerts are still open
to men between the ages of 18 and
35 years. 4
Moving Immediately to- the house,
the committee on military affairs
in that branch of the government
on Thursday afternoon commented
favorably on the bill and voted to
increase the age limit FROM Il to
A31 to 81 to As years of age.
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c, M. M.Menders0n
To Recognize
Negro Voters
STATE HEADQUARTERS
16 North 1st. st.
PhoenlS, Arizona
June 81, 1910
TO THE CoLORED CITIZENS
OF ARIZONA

TO THE COLORED CITIZENS
OF ARIZONA
G. M. henderson submits the fol-
lowing statement Of policy which
will be instituted by him Wher
elected to the office of Governor of
Arizona.
/. The colored citizens of the
state shall be recognized for the
first time in that jobs will be dis
tributed to them on basis pro-
portionate to the number OF votes
cast by them as against the total
vote cast, with this one single res
evration: That capable and quail
fled candidates must be presented
for these jobs.
2. That the employment of la
Dor upon all state works shall be
restricted absolutely to those who
are citizens of the state of Arizona
in accordance with the provisions
lCoY1f;nuoz m, Rack PaPel
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of the American Legion.
Do not let the hysteria of mis-
leading political propaganda state
ments make you, my people, lose
sight of the fact that his humane
views and his necessary qualifi-
cations make Mr. G. M. henderson
the qualified man to take the reins
of the state and govern our people
with justice and moderation.
A vote for Mr.. G. NJ henderson
ored Arizona citizen.
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Continued on Back Page)

state of Arizona, 1 heartily endorse
G. M. henderson.
Signed: Joe Lair
l18 So. 9Th Street.
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henderson Real
Gentleman, Says
ChaS. Hunter
PhoenoX, Aroniza
August 80, 1910


August 80, 1910
TO THE COLORED VOTERS
OF ARIZONA:
If any one tells you that Mr..
henderson doesn't have any color
ed people working for him they are
wrong. 1 am one of his colored en-
ployees and have been for a year
and six-months. Each Christmas
all of his employees receive o
menus, also a two-weeks' vacation
with pay. Mr. henderson is real
gentleman and I am happy tc
recommend him to the voters OF
this state as one who will put
Arizona on top.
Yours Sincerely,
Chas. Hunter. !
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Lair Endorses
G.. NJ. henderson
Phoenix, Arizona
August 81, ]1940
To Am Concerned /:

To All Concerned:
Permit me t. say that I have
been an employee Of Mr.. G. M
henderson for the past twelve
months, I am one of the four COL
ored men under his employment
which places me in a position to
saw I have found him to be very
kind and obliging to tbe help at
all times, he is always ready to
give consideration on all matters
regardless to how large or small 1t
may be. For Governor of this great
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Get On henderson
Wagon, Jacobs Says
1109 SO. 9Th Ave.
Phoenix, Arizona
August 8, 1910.

TO MY FELLOW CITIZENS:
After a careful study of the plat
forms of the six candidates for
the office of Governor of our State
and taking under consideration the
condition of our state-government,
I am sure that the policy and rem
edies proposed by Mr.. henderson
puts him in a class by himself. He
is sincere, and man of vision.
Therefore if the colored people
want to go places and do things,
THEY Must GET ON THE MEN
DERSON WAGON.
Sincerely yours,
E j.. Jacobs
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Twelve Million Expec ted To Be
Registered During Campaign
OSBORN FAMILY CHAMPION
PIE-EATERS IN ARIZONA

Sid Osborn a political opPortunist. He will
promise anything anybody in order By actual
he responsible the highway
department different in Macopa county alone
in exchange for their support.
In of policies he equally obIgng He
to their matter
exchange for their political support
half century the Osborn clan have been po-
There have been times when
no less than six o family held political jobs this
state, either federal, state, county municipal
They the champion pie eating family of Arizona
In years that this family has attached itself to
public payrol in Arizona, there of record single
the public their col
lective credit
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Never before in the history OF
Arizona has a candidate for the
Governors office had the courage
to openly declare war on the rack
eteers that are living off organ
lied labor. For too long, have the
laboring men of the State of Ari-
zcna been the innocent victims OF
"would-be labor leaders" whose ON
ly desire is to further their own
slfish ambitions. henderson says
81 know what the common labor
ing man has to go through with,
because 1 have trod the same path
myself. 1t is my sincere desire tc
help labor help itself by putting
irto effect my @ogan "A Wage
Garner in Every Family 1t is not
just to the tax payers of our state,
to continue the practice of employ
ing any entire family, the pie
should be passed around"
ARIZONA NEEDT HIM
The hour has arrived that the
State of Arizona needs c. M. Men
derson at the helm Executive &C.
ton, ably administered, together
nth creative vision, will give
god goernment to Arizona. In
spired by a pioneer spirit, urge,
and ambition to build an empire of
this, the youngest yet one of the
potentially greatest states in the
Union, the administration of our
state government can become the
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War Declared
On RaCketeerS
By henderson

stimulating factor in developing to
the greatest possible degree, as
well as economizing to the fullest
possible extent. all our present tax
revenue and all our vast undevel-
oped resources.
With four years experience in
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POLICE LEAD PARADE

CONTINUED on Back Page)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11

To the normal contribution in
the fields of science, philosophy,
education, business administration.
engineering and law, the College
of Puget Sound now adds aviation.
Though the newest course in the
college curriculum, 1t has become
one of the most popular.
At the request of the Civil Aero
nautics Authority. the aviation
course, started in the fall of 1889.
WAS included in the summer school.
Registration was 30 heavy that it
was necessary to increase the orig
inal quota and conduct two classes,
one in the forenoon and the second
in the evening. The increased
quota OF As was soon filled and
there is now waiting list of 30.
The course of study for primary
ground instruction which is given
at the college includes history of
aviation, theory of flight, civil air
regulations, air navigation. me-
teorology. parachutes, aircraft
powerplants, aircraft instruments
and the uses of radio in flying.
Requirements for admission to
the class include at least year
of college work and sound
physique. The age limit Is Is &c
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Wants ND. Divorce
Decree Enforced

A suit asking Pierce county SUI
perior court to enforce 1927 di-
vorce decree in North Dakota was
filed Wednesday. The plaintiff,
Mrs. Marie Lien claims alimony at
SIS per month due from John Lien,
Tacoma smelter worker. since
September. 1927, She charges he
paid only from June to September
that year and now owes total of
$3.50.
Divorce actions were filed by
Gertrude against Paul B. Palmer.
grounds cruelty; Florence against
Lawrence Byron. desertion and in
fidelity; Anne against Robert Wal
trip, non-support. and Anna against
Andrew Lazor, burdensome home
life.
introductory DEGREES We're
granted to Dorothy from Gunnar
Gustafson. Bessie L. from Joseph
L. Roberts. Esther Christine from
Arthur Christian Role, Myrtle '.
from Arthur Y. kaemmer, Pearl
from Lloyd F. Berg. Virginia from
Lynn Wallas, Betty J, from j. e
Zeugner. Joanna b. from $. c
Landon. Cecil from Richard Faw-
cett, Robert from Beatrice Bichsel,
and Grace from Leonard imhoff
final decree TO Evelyn l. from
Peter b. Fleming.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Flying Schools Quota Is
Filled; 80 Wait to Enter

Is. Ten per cent of the quota may
be women.
$4,000 To BE Trained
The instructions being given at
the college is part of the Civil
Aeronautics Authority progra m to
train $4,000 commercial aviators
this year. As an inducement to
fill the quotas a. soon rs possible,
the government Is paying all costs
of the course. including the physi-
cal examination fee provided the
student passes that test. Students
who do not measure up to the
physical requirements must pay
the medical fee.
Though the schools established
in a number of colleges through
out the country last year were pri-
marily for the purpose of training
commercial aviators, the enlarged
program of the Civil Aeronautics
Authority is expected to provide a
trained force from which the ranks
of army and navy fliers may be
recruited. Several members of the
class have expressed the intention
of offering their services TO the
government.
Forty members of the college
classes have progressed far enough
in ground work studies to begin
flying instruction. That part of
the course is given at the Mueller
Harkins field by three instructors
provided by the Civil Aeronautics
Authority.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Lakewood 10 Serve
Buffet Luncheons

Beginning with Thursday noon,
Lakewood Terrace at the Lake
wood center will inaugurate a
moderate-priced buffet luncheon,
1t was announced Wednesday by
George Moore. steward.
The luncheon. based on an idea
popular at the Palace hotel
famous San Francisco hosiery.
will be served from u noon until
$3.50 O'Clock.
ITO please the particular
patron" said Moore. "a wide va
riety of select hot and cold dishes
will be offered. For those with
large summer sppetites-after a
round of tennis, a gallop across
the prairie. a l0-mile bicycle ride,
or a cool swim in one of the near
by lakes-the help yourself idea
should prove popular
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Business Men
Hear ZYdeman
Need For Helping
War Relief Told

Seventy of Tseoma's leading
business men. called BY the execu-
tive council under the Pierce
County Red Cross. attended spe-
cial meeting at the Tacoma club
Wednesday noon. John y. Zyde-
man. Seattle field director Of the
American Red Cross. gave the
principal address OF the meeting.
Zydeman was called back from
Canada. where he was yacationing,
especially to address this meeting.
Having had wide and varied ex-
perience through the many years
he has been connected with the
Red Cross. zydeman is well quail
fled to give clear picture rela-
tive TO war relief as ii is now being
administered in Europe.
The meeting was in charge of
Roe Shaub. and ex-Mayor J. J.
Kaufman presided. Those present
were organized into the Blue divi-
sion to solicit the larger donors,
under the leadership of Maj. Gen.
David L. Stone, Harold A. Allen
and J. J. kaufman.
John Prins. chairman of the
executive council working with the
Pierce County Red Cross in war
relief. explained the functions and
setup of the council.
American Red Cross headquar-
ters has received cable from
Bowen Mccoy, a member of the
American Red Cross delegation
abroad. now in Spain, as follows
For ten days American refugees
have been pouring into Bilbao from
the Spanish frontier. American
Red Cross representatives are
transporting tired, hungry and i'll
Americans 100 miles from Hen
daye. France. to Bilbao. We are
cooperating with the American
consulate here to organize regis
tration and housing. One 15-year-
old boy with his 12-year-old sister
are travelling alone in huge body
Of refugees from Paris and are
receiving clothing and shelter
from the American Red Cross. One
hundred Americans are receiving
aid from the fund cabled the con-
sulate by the American Red Cross.
IF the American people could
only visualize the desperate situa-
ton of millions of women and chill
dren-and their truly magnificent
courage, the American Red Cross
could raise $500, 100000
1t is announced that all divisions
working in the Pierce County Red
Cross war relief drive for $4,000
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11

southern army during the man.
euvers. Making preliminary ar
engagements for the southern
army" is staff of officers. headed
by Lieut.. Col. o. w. HUMPHREYS.
San Francisco. They are stopping
at the Lewis-Clark hotel.
Bathhouses and lavatories are
being built at camp sites, chosen
as follows:
The Kelly-Rand ranch south of
Chehalis. the Chehalis airport.
Southwest WASH ngton fair
grounds, Petit ranch west of the
fair grounds, Borst and Riverside
parks here. and Pierce ranch near
Grand Mound.
One hundred and forty men from
Fort Worden are expected at Yelm
next week to set up camp for the
umpires.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Preparing Camp Sites for Army
Maneuvers Scheduled in AUGUST

CENTRALIA-The Twin Cities
are beginning to take on a military
appearance.
Troops are arriving here to pre-
pare for the August maneuvers
of regular army forces and ma
tional g,Rrdsmen from western
states.
To set up a railhead unit TO
handle supplies, Co. C, 47th Quar-
termsster regiment (colored) from
Fort Lewis. and a battery of coast
artillery from Fort Stevens. Ore,
are already here.
The colored troops are camped
in Borst park, the artillerymen
are housed in the armory.
A headquarters company is due
here next week from Fort Lewis
to act as headquarters for the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
81 License Plates
Result in Arrest

Four motorists came To grief
Tuesday for asserted violation OF
traffic regulations. cords al
police headquarters disclosed We'd
nesday.
Frank Downs. 212s Tacoma ave,
was cited to appear in police court
for assertedlv driving truck
which bore 1887 license plates
Basil Porter, 1918 Pacific ave.
was given an arrest ticket wher
officers stopped his car and founC
it bore plates which had been is
sued TO another machine.
Floyd Austin. res So. Esd ST.
was given a ticket for asserted,
failing to stop at an arterial inter
section. while Pearl Robinson. 195t
So. C st. was tagged" on /,
charge of exceeding the speed
| limit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Release Seven
From Hospital

Although young patient was
placed in an iron lung and another,
who was un der observation.
showed definite signs of being az
flicted with infantile paralysis,
health authorities said Wednesday
the epidemic of the past seven
weeks was definitely on the down.
grade.
The assertion WAS made after II
was disclosed that seven patients
who had been in the isolation ward
at Pierce County hospital for
ohserva ton, had been ordered
released Tuesday. It was revealed
that three more would be per-
mitted TO leave the institution
Wednesday, having definitely been
diagnosed as negative to the
dreaded disease.
The patient placed in the iron
lung was little Mary Alice Hohen-
sinner, age 7. of 1109 No. Prospect
st. The girl had been in the
hospital for observation.
The other positive case was that
of Ralph Anderson, Is, Of Route
2, Box $40. Tacoma. who was re-
ported to show affliction of the
disease in his throat.
One new patient was admitted
to the hospital at noon. but no
diagnosis had been made.
CENTRALIA-First case of in
fantile paralysis this year in Lewis
county was reported today by DR..
II. Y. Bell, county health officer.
The victim is Roy Lyons. IS. OF
Bunker Creek, brought to hos
pital here for treatment.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Report II You
Need NYA Aid

To help the national youth adj
ministration plan Tacoma pro-
gram for the new fiscal year,
young citizens from Is to "a years
of age who need NYA jobs and
work experience today were re-
quested by Harold S. Kern, NYA
area supervisor, TO make immedi-
ate application to the Tacoma
office of the youth agency, 90s
Washington building.
Those who apply will be inter-
viewed to determine the NYA &C.
tiyity for which they are adapted
and their eligibility for employ
ment on the youth program, Kern
points out.
In addition to the Tacoma office
youths may apply in: Olympia at
the Old Capitol building each
Monday; in Shelton at the court
house each Monday; and for Grays
Harbor area in Aberdeen at the
Savings & Loan building each
Friday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11

itors are asked to register at the
main office upon arrival. The sta
ton will furnish coffee. cream,
sugar asd ice cream for the picnic
lunch at noon.
Funeral services were being ar
ranged Wednesday for Elmer
Rhodes, IS, who died at local
hospital Tuesday afternoon follow
ing a long illness. He was a ma
tive of Washington, having been
born in Lewis county.
Surviving are two sons. Walter
and Ira Rhodes of Lewiston, Ida.
one grandchild; two brothers. Jack
of Puyallup and Fred of South
Tacoma. and a sister. Mrs. Myrtle
Compo of Puyallup. Wrigley and
Clements will announce arrange
ments.
r. S. Thornton. Tacoma, will
speak on America in the Bible
in the chapel room Of the public
library at p. m. Thursday undo,
auspices of the Anglo-Saxon fed.
Grafton. No admission will bs
charged.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Salvation Army
Meeting on Friday

A congress welcome meeting of
the scandinavian division. Saliva
ton Army. will be held Friday
night at s o'clock at Salvation
Army corps No. ? hall, lll4 So.
18th st.
There will be about 40 officers
participating in this service, con-
Quoted in English.
The Citadel Corps band and the
Officers string band will provide
music. Brigadier and Mrs. Harold
Madsen and Mai. Clara Sundgaard
will be the principal speakers. The
public is invited.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11
Missing Cat
Is Back Home
Owners Believe
Feline Stolen

Last October at an auto camp
near Tacoma. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Brewer were not especially i'm
pressed when two motorists drove
off one day for other parts.
They found cause for alarm,
however. when during the day they
discovered that their large Persian
cat. skipper" was gone.
"Hmmmt' Mrs. Brewer unused,
Il wonder about those two drivers.
They were the only ones to leave
today"
The Brewers pondered
awhile on the theory that per-
haps one of them had re-
marked. MY. what n fine cat,
I wouldn't mind owning H."
That was nine months ago, time
enough for them TO forget about
Skipper" They went disconso-
lately to their home at Spanaway,
resolved to make the best of 1t.
The other day Mrs. Lillian Peck,
a neighbor of the Brewers when
they lived at Saith st. and Park
ave. telephoned Mrs. Brewer.
Hello, Mrs. Brewer. Say. II
I'm not seeing things, there's a
large yellow cat at the place where
you used to live. Looks like
Skipper but what is he doing
here ?"
The astonished Mrs. Brewer
lost no time climbing Into
the family car and driving to
her old home on Park ave.
Suffice To say, the cat was
Skipper" looking quite well-fed
and in excellent health, his fur
still long and glossy as before.
Where had Skipper been :?
Who took care of him? How did
he find his way back? These
questions are puzzling Mrs. Brewer
at present.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-11

licenses,

Marriage license applications
have been filed with the Pierce
county auditor by Howard V.
Wilkie. IS, and Emma Free. Il,
both of Sumner: Sven Emil Dahl.
legal. and Mae Ethel Dane. IS, both
of Juneau; Stanley Joel LaRue,
20. 3o1s So. Window. and Dorothy
Louise Brown. 10. 3s01 No. 2lst,
Edward Rutz. Is. and Alvina Was
semiller. Is. both Of Wapato; Ed
ward r. Sheppard. rs. 1913 Faw-
cett. and Laura Fisk. 26, 1882
FaWcett.