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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13

amazing young soprano sing three
duets in the picture, Meet the Sun
Halfway" Il Haven't Time to Be
a Millionaire" and ''Pessimistic
Character"
Other song numbers in the COM
edy-drama are IF I Had My Way"
a solo by Crosby; Little Gray
Home in the West" solo by
Gloria; April Played the Fiddle"
by Bing and the Six Hits and a
Miss. ida" sung by the famous
vaudevillian and minstrel man,
Eddie Leonard, and the old-time
favorite, Rings On My Fingers"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13

Conselman and James V. Kern.
George Robinson was the pho
tographer and all musical Sc
quences were under the supervision
Of Charles Previn, director Of music
at Universal Studios.
Beyond Tomorrow" with Chas.
Winninger, will share the screen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13
COMMUNITY POOL

Ann Sheridan and three u her
neighbors are drawing plans for
a community swimming pool
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13
Little Men" Is Coming 10 The Screen, But
You'd Never Know II Unless We Told You

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13

me so1gsssTs are Bing Crosby
and 12-year-old Gloria Jean. who
made her debut in The Under
Pup.
The famous baritone and the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13
HlHad Ny Way Next Screen
Attraction al The Beverly
Bine Crosby and Gloria Jeon to Co.
Stor Tuesday at the Borovic House

Two of Hoywoods finest songbrds are teamed in the
costaring roles OF Unversals IF Had Ny Way" which
comes to the Beverly theater Tuesday
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13
MEDICINE SHOW
MOVIES

This IL how u cent. Major
hurdle t0eorge Rancrofu. a genial
confidence man. works = thriving
racket ~ advertising a steel en-
craving u the Father % Tia
Country for only ~" ard sends
sucker. = a.eent stamp bearing
wsshingtoa's picture. A. NJ Il
opening his money-fillsd mail one
morning. an old stir-m Willie
the Fox Jack oskiei enters with
= bundle In hls arms In The bundle
ls a baby. iAttle Dan. orphan Of
another pal pho on his death bed
entrusted the child % Willie the
Fox and Mapf nurdls Realizing
that they must lead better. cleaner
lives Tor the sake ~ tho child.
the pair decide 20 start a travelling
medicine show
The scene changes % ~ years
later. Little Dan Jimmy Lydonl
IL tho ooneeftins player for the
troupe. which goes around selling
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13

New York NJ Y-~TTS TRUEl makeup
makeps stages Of aging ms
available when picture ~fnch
cover a Of years" Wbeye-
fact company 70 < placed sag
monthly Hollywood than Other zosefs n the s1o
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13
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he sSindisrs promise II invest H.
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huYs tscnmss suspicious and se-
sllaes Dan u having : lalsf for =
father ian beats ths sfuffing out
n him The boy almost lies. IN.
story gets INTO the papers. Malnr
nursiie SECS ths story ard i striek-
IN with rsmeFss Willie ths Fax.
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sursnce sNlndls nahlY sacrifices
himself lsla hurdle deliver him
n the palles and callset the - 600
reward Finale riumflsld IL saved.
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your correspondent
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classic though u may ~. Louisa
Alrntts Little Men hss NJ story.
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13

KAY Ffancis she y be
% IN Little Men bit tho
other Suffoundinax vii be
more stfan9e
There's M Major Hurdle IN little
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-13

sung BY Blanche Ring. renowned
figure Of vaudeville.
II I Had Ny Way" was pro-
dueed and directed BY David Butler
from = story By Butler, William
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Seattle Social Notes
Capitol 1919 PROspert BOSS
Capitol 9779

A lovely waffle breakfast was
given at the home of Mrs. w. S.
Johnson, 521 21st Ave-, honoring
Miss Eunice williams of Kansas
City, Mo. Sunday morning, April
q. The table was beautifully de-
corated with an iris and sweetpea
centerpiece. Guests were Miss Ka-
Uterine Polk, Miss Forrestine Ber-
~ Miss Lillian Tomas, Miss Doris
Height, Miss Williams. honored
guest and co-hostesses Miss Very
Smith and Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs. 4. o. Riley of 521 21st Ave.
spent the weekend in Everett visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Ernest Wilson.
While there Mrs. Riley motored to
Marysville to visit her aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Phelps.
Mrs. Marie Bash was hostess to
the Women's Progressive Fedora
ted club at a card party Saturday
April 20, at her home. Club Presi-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Art, Crafts Annual
Exhibition May 4

The Arts and Crafts group of
the adult education program spon-
sored throughout the city by the
Seattle Public Schools, assisted by
the Works Projects administration
will hold their annual exhibit of
work being done in the classes on
the second floor of Lowman and
Hanford store, 1915 End Avenue,
the week of April 20, through May
4th.
The exhibit will include display
of such articles as oil and water
color painting, Photographic oil
tinting, leather craft, basketry, art
needlework, furniture decorating,
knitting, textile painting, etc.
The public is invited to attend.
There will be no charge for ad-
mission.
Additional information regard
ing the exhibit may be had be
calling or writing the Adult Edu-
cation Department, Seattle Public
Schools, SO Dexter Avenue, AL
der 5000.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Luther King Honored
By Local Club

To compliment Mr.. and Mrs. Luz
ther King, the Altiora Peto club
entertained at a small reception
last Friday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wyatt A. Stephens
blanche Tolles). Mr.. King is a
noted tenor soloist and Mrs. King
is his accompanist. They appeared
here two years ago at the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. Mr.. and Mrs. King
are enroute to their home in Cleve-
land after a concert tour in Bri-
fish Columbia, and Washington.
The club tastefully decorated the
table with their colors of green
and gold. Miss Edith Mary Bown
played a group of piano selections
for the pleasure of the guests.
About 80 guests attended in addi-
ton to the members of the club.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Mothers
club will be entertained Monday
evening by Mrs. P. w. Kirk in her
home in Rainier Valley. Three new
members will meet the group for
the first time. The meeting will
consist of an election of officers
and discussion of the years pro-
gram. The present presiding Off
Ger is Mrs. ]. L. Beck, and the Sc
cretary, Mrs. Richard Arts.
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j. H. Laster
Surprised AT
Birthday Party
PRospapt sOss

Mrs. ]. II. Laster, 222-22nd No,
completing arrangements for a
birthday surprise party for her
husband, accepted an invitation to
visit friends, Thursday, April IS.
Returning home shortly after 8
p. M, crowd of merrymakers
greeted the hostess and surprised
guests as Happy Birthday rent the
air and told the secret.
After exchanging many pleas
antries and good wishes. the par
ty was invited into a beautifully
decorated room and a table laden
with variety of edibles. A tur-
key dinner with all the trimmings
followed by ice cream and cake
ended a perfect evening. After
many fluctuations the departing
guests wished the honoree, many,
many more Happy Birthdays.
Guests present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvin Porter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edmuns, Mr.. and Mrs. Saul Hall,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Chainey. Mr..
and Mrs. John Horton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Burnside, Mrs. Harrie Lewis
and sister, Georgia, Mrs. Anna
Gaterson, Mrs. Jenkins and Miss
Gladys Resher.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Appointed To Hampton
Institute Faculty

President Howe of Hampton
Institute announces the appoint
ment of Miss Flemmie p. Kittrell
as Dean of Women and Chairman
of the Home Economics Courses.
This appointment will take effect
when school opens in September.
DR.. Kittrell is eminently fitted
to hold these two important posts.
Since her graduation from Ham
pton, first from the Academy in
1924 and later from the School of
HON Economics in 1928, she has
been incharge of Home Economics
work and later Dean of Women
at Bennett College, Greensboro,
N. c., where she has been unusual
ly successful.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Girls Drill team
Dance Set For May 10


The Girls Drill Team of Lewis
Ford Post v. F. w. 2se, will give a
second Annual Dance and Drill at
the Washington Hall, Friday, May
10th.
This team was awarded several
prizes among other marching I'M
its last summer.
The public is urged to attend,
as this is our only colored drill
team of girls in the Northwest,
and their support is needed.
The exhibition drill will be at
10 p. m. sharp.
Music will be furnished by Ger
aid Wells and members of the Mu-
sicians Union-Local 493. Adm. is
SOC including tax.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26

Miss Julia Price of Bremerton,
Wash, was house guest of Mrs.
Maxine Chandler last Thursday.
Mrs. w. Gross, 1925 East 25th
ST., Denver, Colo, is in the city on
business.
Mr.. Raymond Height of Portland
Ore, is spending the week end vi
sitting with his mother, Mrs. w. F.
Benner, 2123 w. James ST., and
his son. Ronney Height.
The Self Improvement Club met
last Tuesday, April % at the home
of Mrs. Jesse Walker. After bust
ness the club continued to study on
personality.
The Bridge Brunch given by the
club at the Y. w. C. A. Monday,
April %. was largely attended.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Roy
Holmes 1st; Mrs. Donald Weber
and consolation prize Mrs. Francis
Mayfield. The club plans to make
this an annual affair.
Mrs. Ella Wallace Robinson of
San Francisco, Calf, is house
guest of Mrs. Mary Sanders, 300
18th Ave. No.
Mrs. Mary Sanders was hostess
to the London Bridge club at her
home April Is.
The Women's Progressive Fed
Grated Club met at the home of
Mrs. N. Kincaid Thursday, April
rs. Mrs. Helen Collins was host
ess. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Hattie How
ard, May 8. Mrs. Howard will be
hostess.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Crowns Cry Eureka

Ending their long search for a
new home in which to Jam and
Jive. the Six Crowns will dedicate
their new home Sunday night, APP
ril 2s at p. m.
Arrangements have been COM
pleted with the c. c. L. Club,
whereby each Sunday night, six
Crowns" will be hostess to the
throngs who Jam and 1--WE.
Entertaining is an art, said Miss
Roberta Collins, and "Six Crowns
each an artist, will assure you of
an evenings entertainment not
easily forgotten. The "Six Crowns"
invite you to Jam and 1--WE with
them, Sunday night at 8 p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
SO HELP ME
BY JOE STATION

c. NJ had better make sure he's
talking to the right party before
he starts his 1--WE. Rather embar-
RAISING, wasn't it son?
Mistake last week Cert Jack
son and Nesbit Frazier-so it's
said.
Jerry Hunt, if you are writing
for an ideal man (your girl friend
says you are), what have you to
offer. An ideal man wants an l.
deal woman.
Joe Smiths back on w. p. A.,
Digging rocks and mud an clay.
He never was destined for the
Theater,
No one can train an alligator.
Kin folks who go to charity
places to see their people who are
receiving help there, shouldn't go
in their Sunday best, because the
charity agency (always) sends the
one needing the help home even
ahead of time. This happened re-
Gently.
There is a married lady around
the way who thinks she's tough
she won't be if hubby finds out.
Cleo Hunt sent her dog over to
my house with a note tied on il
saying Feed my hungry dog I'm
broke. You just earned $1,000 on
the census-where is it?
Sure hard to cross Madison st
now. Almost as hard as it was
for the pioneers to dodge Indians
They even put their hands out to
knock you down in case the cal
misses you.
A group of young married wo-
men tried to entertain in a society
manner. The guests didn't show
up--soon, to fool their bubbles
they had to eat and drink all they
bought to entertain so royalty
with.
But I must say they really
knocked themselves out.
The Younger Matrons held their
weekly meeting and ate after the
business session. The president
was i'll Sunday, but was well e.
nough to eat helpings, Wednes.
day night Oriel Mississippi Gil.
liam's elbows were moving so fast
they were purple from humping
Armeta Hearst who was eating
next to her. Mrs. Harvey Chand.
Ter ate so much she had to walk
home to settle it down. Oh yes
Armeta, as short as she is, scratch.
ed four girls hands all up reach.
ing for biscuits.
What boy has come between LIE
Roy Chapman and his girl?
eth wrhani ?h 60 AUST ali Sea tae
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Giants Lose Tough
4-3 Contest


The Transfers had a pretty
tough time defeating the Royal
Giants, 4-3, Sunday at Garfield
before a large crowd of spectat-
ors.
Giant battery was Collins and
Hayes. Collins gave up ten hits
and famed as many batters.
Six errors kept the Giants from
tying the score and from a pos
sible win. The infield showed a
strong weakness on ground balls.
Williams and Station shared hit
ting honors with two for four a
piece, Charlie Monroe announced
the game through his loud speak
ing system.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Campfire Sparks

Plans have been completed for
an over night hike May and 5, in
the Mt. Baker National Forest. AS
a result of this hike most of us
should be able to complete our Sc
cond Class requirements. We will
be accompanied, and assisted with
our tests by Troop 2's staff.
Mr.. Presley Holiday exhibited
camping equipment at our last
meeting, and made interesting ex-
plantations regarding its use, which
viii be of great help on our over
night hike.
This is the second of a series
of snapshots" of the man behind
our troop:
Karl Spitz
Scout master of Troop 2; former
Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop IL;
also a Sea Scout committee and
former Seascout skipper; and a
veteran of scouting for past six
years. No one worked harder to
help us get our Troop established,
and he is still a frequent visitor
with helpful hints and suggestions.
Scoutmaster Sterling Dover, and
Asst Scoutmaster Douglas Brown
attended the Annual Scouters
Cruise last weekend to Camp Par
sons. Scout leaders from all over
Western Washington were present
and Doug" says that the scenery
weather, and fellowship were per-
feet.
We will attend an official Court
of Honor, May LIST, as spectors to
keep us from getting "stage
fright" when we return as parti-
cipants two weeks later.
Byron Johnson, Scribe
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Pioneers of L. S.
Housing Radio Project

Sixth in a series Of thirteen
broadcasts, co-sponsored by the
United States Office of Education
and the Columbia Broadcasting
System, will be heard next Sun
dav at $50 a. m. over KIRO and
XVI. Part of the Democracy in
Action" series. this weeks broad
cast is entitled Voices in the Viii
derness."
The broadcast this week will re-
late the battle of earlv housing
pioneers for better housing and
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Kin To Royal House
OF Ethiopia Dies

DALLAS (CNA) = Reputed to
be a prince of the royal house of
Ethiopia, Wyzezwixard S. j. Chal-
loughiczilczise died here this week.
His body will be shipped to Ethio-
pia. He was SO years old and he
was said to speak % languages
and to be the father of sixty-six
children.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Civil Service Exams

These examinations are open to
MEN ONLY, and are for the pur-
pose of filling existing and fu-
ture vacancies in the Field Ser
vice, in the States of Idaho, Mon
tana, Oregon and Washington.
Applications must be on file with
the Manager, Eleventh u. S. Civil
Service District, Federal Office
Building, Seattle, Washington, not
later than May Z, 1910.
Full information may be OBJ
tanned from the Manager, Eleventh
U. S. Civil Service District, Fed
eral Office Building, Seattle Wash
ington.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Birthday Surprise

Miss Regina Twaits was happily
surprised at the home of her mo-
Their, Mrs. Nellie Twaites, 512- %
Ave. by the Six Crowns.
In behalf of the club, Miss Ma
ry Yarbra presented Miss Twaites
a beautiful gold cross with "Six
Crowns" engraved on the back,
while the club sang Happy 18th
Birthday" The evening was spent
in a delicious repast and many
pleasant exchanges.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Parents Aid Scouts

The d. A. r. club organized a
Parents club to Boy Scout Troop
No. IA, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Clark. The Object
of the club is to sponsor activities
for the troop. All parents and
persons interested in Boy Scouts
are invited to attend the next
meeting at the home of Mrs. Err
nest White, 2404 E. Thomas, Sat
urday, May IL, at 8 p. m.
KaaY1 Off Date Nav oath
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26

CARRIERS HEALTH FOODS
are unequalled. They specialize in
SUN DRIED CALIFORNIA FRU-
ITS, FRESH GROUND FLOUR
MEAL and CEREALS. They, too,
are in the Sanitary Public Market,
Stall 1877, entrance on First Ave-
nue..
When you help The Northwest
Enterprise, you help yourself in
many ways. Just tell them you
saw it in The Northwest Enter
prise.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Meet Some Friends
OF N. W. Enterprise

There is nothing so appetizing
as fine HOME BAKED BREADS,
PIES, CAKES, DoUGHNUTS and
COOKIES. They are delicious; try
them yourself and see. When you
visit the Sanitary Public Market,
go to stall 120 and ask for Mrs.
Gilmore. The entrance is on LIST
Avenue, and she is a friend of this
publication.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26

Mr.. Jerry Turner returned to his
home in Portland, Ore, for a week.
end visit.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR RENT 5 room modern house,
new basement and tubs. House
in good condition. $40 22nd Ave.
Phone PR 212T.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26

dent Mrs. Bea Sims assisted. Prizes
were won by Mrs. H. Stewart, LIST.
Mr. Charles Adams 2nd and Mrs.
Hattie Howard consolation.
Mrs. Ruth Scott was hostess
to the Semper Fidelis club at her
home last Thursday.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26

FOR RENT 2 or room apis,
furnished or unfinished, POS
23rd Ave.
FOR RENT - Furnished apart
ment, 8 rooms and bath, heat
and light, 139 22nd No.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26
Announcement

The QUESTIONABLE Club an
nOunces that their Bridge and
Whist Card Party, scheduled for
Saturday, April %, at the Y.
w. c. A. has been indefinitely
postponed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-04-26

Keep Off Date, May oath.
Evening star., 1940-03-13

ties, towns and other objectives men,
toned In paragraph No. 6 Of this
protocal by one side to the other
shall be settled by representatives
OF both sides on the spot, for which
purpose special delegates shall be
appointed by command for each
main road Of movement Of both
armies.
8. The exchange of prisoners OF
war shall be effected in the short
est possible time after the cessation
OF hostilities on the basis Of a spe-
cial agreement.
(Signed by Russian Finnish ne
gotiators.)
Evening star., 1940-03-13
Text Of Peace Treaty
Conditions Imposed by Soviet on Firms
Revealed in Statement by Toss

a number OF islands in the Gulf
OF Finland, territory east of
Markajarvi with the town of
Kuolajarvi Con the Salla 'front.',
part of the Peninsulas of Rybachi
and Sredni, in accordance with
the map appended to this treaty.
Mixed Commission to Work
Out Detailed Description.
A more detailed description Of
the frontier line will be deter
mined by mixed commission of
representatives of the contract
ing parties, which commission
must be formed within 10 days
from the date of the signing of
this treaty.
Article 3. Both contracting
parties undertake mutually to re-
frain from any attack upon each
other, not to conclude any alli-
ances and not to participate in
any coalitions against one of the
contracting parties.
Article 4. The Republic of Fin
land expresses consent to lease
to the Soviet Union for 80 years,
with an annual payment by the
Soviet Union of 100000 Finnish
marks, the Peninsula of Hanko
and the waters surrounding it in
radius of five miles to the south
and east and three miles to the
west and north of the peninsula
and anumber of islands adjoin-
ing it, in accordance with the
appended map, for the purpose
of creating there a naval base
capable of defending the entrance
to the Gulf of Finland against
aggression; for the purpose of
protecting the naval base the
Soviet Union is granted the right
to maintain there, at it's own ex-
pense, land and air armed forces
of necessary strength.
Must Remove Troops
From Peninsula of Hanko.
Within 10 days from the date
when this treaty becomes effec-
tive. the government of Finland
shall withdraw all it's troops
from the Peninsula of Hanko,
and the Peninsula of Hanko, to-
gether with adjoining islands,
shall pass under the administra-
ton of the U. S. S. R., in accord
ance with this article of the
treaty.
Article S. The U. S. S. R. un-
dertakes to withdraw its troops
from the Petsamo region, volun-
tarily ceded to Finland by the
Soviet state in accordance with
the peace treaty of 1920. Finland
undertakes, as provided by the
peace treaty of 1920, to refrain
from maintaining in waters along
her coast of the Arctic Ocean
naval or other armed ships, ex-
cepting armed ships of less than