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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29

Don't forget that toast bread fer the entire am
N the broiler pan of your electric range.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29

THE NEW LAW REQUIRING TOWN
ships to go through all of the forms of state
elections to elect town officers, marks the
end of the one form of real democracy left
in America the oldest form of govern
ment we have-the old-fashioned town meet
ing. We doubt if the legislature filled any
longfelt Want when it made the change
Park Region Echo.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29
AN EDITORIAL RECENTLY

AN EDITORIAL RECENTLY EX-
pressed the fear that, with all the youth
movements and the current accent on youth,
the young people of this country will de-
velop into a ''class." We can't see that it's
anything to worry about. Time will take
care of it-Minneota Mascot.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29

YOU CAN ALWAYS COMPROMISE
with woman by letting Ter have her own
way. We would have fewer divorces ane
more domestic bliss if men would only learr
to see things from the wife's point of view
st. James Plamdealer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29

AN EXCHANGE POINTS OUT THAT
the best auto lights now will light the road
about 100 feet ahead and that the best
brakes can stop car safely within 100 feet
only if the car, is travelling not faster than
35 miles an hour. The conclusion is that if
a man drives faster than 35 miles an hour
at night he is driving blind into all space
more than 100 feet ahead. This is a good
thing to keep in mind. Hospital bills come
high.-Long Prairie Leader.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29
THE NEXT FIRST FAMILY?
Meet the Cannetts:
Four Indiyidualists

This is the sirth in q series
of aDeekly articles telling you
about the families of possible
candidates for President of
the United States.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29

BARBARA HUTTON ETC, DIME
store heiress, says she resents the interest
being taken in her rumored impending nup-
tials. Well, Babs, if it's any comfort to you
we're definitely not interested-Thief River
Falls Times. -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29

''THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IN CON
versation," says the Readers Digest, lis tx
be able to disagree without being disagree
able" We like that idea much better thar
the one advanced by Dale Carnegie who ad
vises never to disagree at ALEX.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-29

THE PEOPLE WILL SOON HAVE AN
opportunity to find out whether congress
really wants orderly business recovery-or
whether it puts political considerations
above all else.-Slayton Herald.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Girls Make Recording
Over Station KOL

Jewell Wells, 14-year old
freshman at Garfield high
school, and Mary Edith Bown
Is year old sophomore at I'M
m a C u a t e Conception high
school, appeared on Rhodes
youth Makes A Record
program Saturday, Jan. 13,
over station KOL.
Miss Bown is well-known
throughout the community
for her talent as an accom-
plished pianist.
She accompanied M is S
Wells on the piano in a vocal
recording of a popular song
and made a piano recording
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Ted Wood Quits Newspaper Work;
Resigns Northwest Enterprise Post

e. 1. Robinson, publisher
and editor of the Northwest
Enterprise, announced this
week that Ted Wood has Of
fered his resignation as Asso-
ciate editor of the paper. The
resignation becomes effective
Saturday, Jan. 26.
Wood became associated
with the Northwest Enter
prise last August and was
best known by the columns,
straight From the Shoulder"
and "Digesting the News"
which he authored.
He gave no reason for his
resignation, other than he is
quitting the newspaper field.
However, he may do free
lance work, for he has print
er's ink in his blood-a di-
sease hard to overcome.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Officer w. II. Sfeerl
ConvaleSciIlg

The many friends of officer
VIM. H. Steen will be pleased
to learn that he will soon be
able to return to his duties.
He is convalescing in his
home.
Officer Steen was struck by
and automobile while crossing
Main street near 18th avenue.
He was rushed to the Virginia
Mason hospital where it was
found that two of his ribs
were broken, arms fractured
and internally injured.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
KCUD Elects Two
Committees


At the regular meeting of
the King County United De-
mocratic club held Sunday af-
ternoon at Chandler hall, COM
mittees were elected to repre-
sent the organization at the
Washington Commonwealth
Federation Convention and
the King County Council.
]. w. Gray, president of the
club, Lewis chatham and Carl
Brooks were elected to attend
the King County Council,
while Jane Dover, c. T. Daw-
son, and ]. w. Gray will re-
present the body at the w.
c. F. Convention.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Owls Hold First
Meeting of 40

Following their annual New
Years dance, the Owls held
their first meeting of the
year.
Miss Carolyne Shepard, the
secretary, reported that the
meeting was in reality a vote
of thanks to the public for the
largest and most appreciative
crowd in it's history. "The
Owls" Miss Shepard said,
very much appreciate the
friendly public gesture and
are grateful"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Mrs. Molly Mays
Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Molly Mays, n year
old pioneer resident of Seat
tie, died Friday, Jan. 5, at
her home, 1927 39th So. fol-
lowing an illness of a year.
Mrs. Mays was a member of
the Mount Zion Baptis t
Church.
Surviving her are a sister
Mrs. J. w. Smithea, of Seat
tie; two nieces, Mrs. Helen
Cassells of Las Vegas, New,
and Mrs. Virginia Nakla of
Seattle; two nephews, R. E.
and R. I. Butler both of Seat
tie and John Maildonada of
Detroit, Mich.
Funeral rites were read by
Rev. L. R. Hayes.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
King County Colored Democratic
Club Places Two In Treasurer's Office

B. H. Barrow and David
Williams have been appointed
to the County Treasurer staff
at was learned this week. An
nouncement of the appoint
ment of the two men was
made through the King Coun-
ty Colored Democratic club,
of which both are members.
At a meeting of the club
held Jan. 9, at 1919 E. Tho
mas st. with President Arthur
Head presiding, formation of
a program for presentation to
candidates seeking election to
city offices was begun. This
program is designed to pro-
mote economic security of the
Negro populace of the city.
1t will be presented to candi-
dates in the near future.
Further information con-
corning the work of the King
County Colored Democratic
club will appear in later issues
of this paper, according to
Perry Stockard, secretary.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19

AS eighth in a series of
broadcasts sponsored by. the
Seattle Housing Authority,
e n title d Housing in Our
Time" an unusual broadcast
featuring a formidable" in
terview with the Housing Au-
thority's five architects will
be featured on Wednesday
(January 24) afternoon, over
station KOL, at $3.50. J. Lis
ter Holmes is Chairman of
the group. The interviews at
this time will also include
William Aitken, John T. Ja-
cobson, George w. Stoddard,
and William Balm. Plans for
the 700-unit Yesler Hill hous-
ing project will be discussed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Plan F.D.R. Birthday Ball

Mr.. A. R. Baker, chairman
of. the Colored Citizens COM
mittee for celebration of the
Presidents Birthday called a
meeting of his committee
Tuesday night, room 514,
County-city Building. The
purpose was to determine the
form of entertainment to be
used in raising funds for the
celebration. Owing to the alb
sence of many interested cit
liens, another meeting of the
committee will be all inclusive,
before final preparations. The
committee was unanimous in
it's choice of publicity, naming
the Northwest Enterprise and
a dance to be held at Finnish
Hall, Monday, Jan. 20, $3.50
to 2, featuring Gene Coy and
his Black Aces.
Mr.. Hal Armstrong enlight-
ened the committee as to the
progress of the money raised
in King County, Wash, to the
presidents fund. One-half of
the amount raised would be
returned to Infantile Paraly-
sis, Inc, King County Chapter
for actual aid and for re-
search work.
Out of this fund a grant has
been made each year to Tus-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Young Man Gets
HIGH Church Job

NEW YORK &c y Mr.. ]. E.
Raynor, Jr., will become one of the
youngest administrators of a
large church school in the District
of Columbia, perhaps in the I'm
tied States, when he takes over
the duties of Superintendent of the
Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
School early this year.
The newly elected Superintend-
ent, who is still in his early twen-
ties, is a highly cultured young
man, but very quiet and unassum-
ing. Although his parents are or
iginally New Englanders, Mr.. Ray
nor has spent most of his time in
Baltimore and Washington. He
was educated at Howard and Am
erican Universities, both of which
are in the District of Columbia
He is also an officer in the Or
ganized Reserves of the United
States Army.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
NAACP Elects Officers

At a meeting of the execu-
tive board of the Seattle
branch of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement
of Colored People, the follow
ing officers were elected: Mrs.
Ruth Rolhfs, vice-president;
Mrs. LIE Eta King, secretary
and Mrs. Nellie Mac Cullough
treasurer. John Prim is presi-
dent of the local branch.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
K.C.C.R. Club To
Hold Open Forum

The King County Colored
Republican club will hold its
regular monthly meeting Sun
day, 3 p. M, at Chandler hall.
After the regular business of
the meeting is finished, Mrs.
L. B. Young, chairman of the
program committee, will con-
duct the forum. The speaker
for the afternoon will be Mr..
Bernard E. Squires and his
subject, '"The Negro and his
Problems"
Mrs. Young stated that it
was her wish that the first
forums would be educational.
Her chief aim for the present
is to interest the young men
and women of voting age in
problems concerning their
welfare in the political field;
to place them in position
where they will become ac-
quainted with and know those
in whose hands the people will
chose to conduct the affairs
of our state and national 60
vernment.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Sixth Greek Letter
Society Votes Life
ASSN. Membership

BALTIMORE, Me. The Zeta
Phi Beta sorority, meeting here at
the Douglas Memorial Church the
last week in December, 1899, voted
to take out a $500 life member
ship in the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People. This action was taken at
the sorority's twentieth annual
boule. Other sororities who have
taken out similar memberships in
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Boricazl Only In
One 40 Mile Race

NEW YORK Co - John Bori-
gan, Shore A. c. 1889 champion
half-miler, who made such a con-
certed splash last winter from 800
to 1000 meters, is headed for his
first and last mile of the new year
when he tees off in Boston's Prout
games, January 81, against Glenn
Cunningham.
Borican, who was just another
tourist at the Brooklyn K. Of c.,
was there strickly in spectators
role, having spent the last week
on his back with the grippe.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Clio SCORES SOUTHERN PE0NAGE
Farm Union Asks
.Peonage.Probe

WASHINGTON (CNA) NO
TICE: forbid anyone to hire or
harbor Herman Miles, colored,
during the year 1884. P. Dobbs,
Route 1, Yanceyville."
The above slave notice appeared
in the Yanceyville IN. CO. Coswell
Messenger.
Donald Henderson, President of
the United Cannery, Agricultural,
Packing and Allied Workers, CLIO,
has asked the Federal Bureau of
Investigation to investigate and
take action in connection with this
incident.
This seems to me to involve
violations of civil rights SO afro
cious that am calling it to your
attention in the hope that the FIJI
can investigate and take some &C.
ton.
1T seems that this procedure Is
based upon an archaic statute, yet
on the books, although declared
unconstitutional, and maybe sew
eral times, as smacking of peon-
age or slavery and abridging the
liberties of human beings" said
the union leader in a letter to
Henry Schweinhaut of the Civil
Liberties Division of the Depart
ment of Justice.
The Caswell Messenger adver-
tisement was quoted by the Cha
pei Hill Weekly, critical journal
published in the home town of the
University of North Carolina.
ITO satisfy my curiosity" said
the editor Of the Chapel Hill Week
ly, II wrote to a friend of mine in
Yanceyville, who frequents the
county offices and the law courts
and knows almost about every
thing that goes on in Caswell coun-
ty and asked what it meant.
He replied that such advertise
ments are still employed to put
the fear of God into Negroes and
ignorant white folks.
MANY of our magistrates still
hold 1t is good law and zealously
support its use in upholding con-
tentions of landlords, who resent
any dissatisfactions on the part of
tenants to whom they have ad-
vanced as much as so cents for
rations,' he wrote.
Few landlords will risk incur
ring the wrath of some Christian,
Democratic freeholder by hiring
his hand after he has warned us
not to. AS long as folks don't
know the statute is unconstitution-
al 1t can be made to serve its in
tended purpose. The Coswel1 leg
islator who would try to take that
law off the books would lose many
votes"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
kegee Institute. Last year the
grant was for $161 $4,000.

kegee Institute. Last year the
grant was for $161 $4,000.
THE PURPOSE:
For the construction, equipment
and maintenance for one year, of a
36-bed unit for the care and after
treatment of Negro orthopedic
cases. Further, Tuskegee will
serve as a center for training of
Negro physicians, nurses and ply
steal therapists in orthopedic work
and will disseminate educational
information to all Negro doctors
with respect to early diagnosis and
after-care and treatment of ortho-
pedic cases.
Arrangements have been made
with Gene Coy and his Black Aces
to furnish music for the dance. The
public will be assured of an eve
ming of entertainment, SURPRISING
anything of its kind. Each purch-
aser of ticket will enjoy the sat
isfaction of knowing that his con-
tribution may itself be the means
by which some unfortunate would
escape a dreaded disease which has
baffled the skill of the medical
world, and also win valuable
door prize.
Negroes of Seattle should not
miss the opportunity to be part
of the March of Dimes to end this
dreaded virus, Monday, Jan. 20.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
Philippines Face General
Strike

MANILA (CNA) - Leaders OF
10000 striking farm workers have
decided to call a general strike un-
less the Pampanga Sugar Develop
ment Company lives up to the
terms of a truce by which some of
the workers had returned to the
cane fields.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19

Sarah Bell, age 70, died at her
home, 1903 East jefferson, Friday
Jan. IL, at PAS p. m. She had
been confined to her bed for more
than four months. She enjoyed
an extensive acquaintance in both
races and had a host of friends.
She had been a resident of Seattle
for 20 years.
The Rev. L. R. Hayes of the
First A.M.E. Church conducted the
funeral rites at the Angelus Nor
tuary.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19

WASHINGTON (CNA) = The
Public Health Service this week
prepared to curtail its veneral di-
sease control program in the light
of the budget estimate of Presi-
dent Roosevelt for the year ending
June 80, 1941, which greatly re-
duces appropriations for public
health.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
THE END
NEW YORK (cNA) = ws

NEW YORK (CNA) = Wade
Lewis, 44-year-old proprietor of a
restaurant at Fifth Ave. and 140th
St., Harlem, waived extradition
this week and was returned to
Texas to stand trial on a charge
of murder. Lewis Is alleged to
have shot his wife, March Is, 1918
jumping his bail of $1,000 after his
arrest.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
I. John Weed
Digesting
The News

Perhaps the most effective Stun
bling block in the path Of Race
progress has been the lack of con-
sistency in the Negroes fight ag-
ainst segregation and discrimina-
ton. Other groups have, on var
ious occasions, chided the Negro
for singing the song Of social and
economic equality in one breath,
and in the next, advocating move
ments of a discriminatory nature
We have been told that segre-
cation can be used to good ad-
vantage, provided the Negro de-
sides what is and is not segrega-
ton. Our attention has been call
ed to the progress made by Ne
groes who are victims of the Nor
die superiority myth; also, we
learn, voluntary segregation has al
times served the race well, so why
regard segregation as green
eyed monster feeding on diet OF
the Negro minority?
We are no authority on segre-
cation and its kindred causes and
effects. Far be it from us to at
tempt to disprove any statements
made in favor of this evil, for our
knowledge of inter-racial affairs is
limited to the degree that we must
take the back seat for those arm
ed with proven facts. Our only
comment Is that segregation, whe-
ther forced or voluntary, ultimate
ly retards the progress of the race.
We believe most Of our pleas for
economic equality are falling on
deaf ears, for it is humanity impos-
sible to attain economic equality
with those who refuse to recog-
nize us as their social equals. This
belief is based on a knowledge OF
the failure of efforts to gain eco
nomic recognition with those who
refuse to consider minority groups
as social equals. On the other
hand, groups that have accepted
CD the Negro on an equal social
basis has been instrumental In
the elevation of the economic
standing Of the race.
We are bitterly opposed to the
idea of Seattle Negroes giving 8
separate Presidents Birthday Bal
because such an affair will ultim-
ately prove detrimental to the so
cial and economic advancement OF
the Race. We are aware of the
fact that such an affair will pro.
vide employment for Negro must.
clans for ONE night, but we are
reluctanat to gamble our. chances
to strike blow at segregation an6
discrimination against the few
dollars only handful Of Negroes
will earn. We believe our people
are making sad mistake by re-
fusing to take advantage Of an op'
portunity to make another forward
step in the fight for social anC
economic advancement.
We believe the Race would have
been better served had the com
mittee in charge of the entertain
ment insisted on: Negro musicians
to play for half the duration OF
the ball; Negro girls be given en-
ployment wherever girls are hired
to make the ball a success, along
with white girls. Above all, the
committee should have made II
plain that the Seattle Negro is un'
willing to take part in any move
ment that will later retard his So
cial advancement. For, whether
we admit 1t or not, most of III
know that our ECONOMIC adj
vancement depends on our So
CIAL advancement.
THE END
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19

NEW YORK (CNA) = Loan
sharks in the United States are
"reaping profits of $100,000,000 a
year." according to a pamphlet is
sued this week by the Public At
fairs Committee.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19

She leaves to mourn her loss a
daughter, Mrs. Nettie Shucks, and
a son, Dowan Bell, both of Seat
tie.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19

of her own. Both girls were
given their records.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
NAllONAL Condensed From State and
HEADLINES National Releases

Tie dSSOCldIlOH llCluue Tie IOllOW'
ing:
Alpha Kappa Alpha whose mem.
bership is paid in full; Delta Sig.
ma Theta, and Phi Delta Kappa
Fraternities include Alpha Phi Al.
pha and Omega Psi Phi.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-01-19
LIBRARY

UNIVERSITY Or WASHINGTON
Evening star., 1940-06-14

on June II enemy troops from
Kenya (British colony supported by
artillery fire and aerial bombers at
tackled from the Moyale zone. The
attack was completely driven back
with slight losses. Among the
prisoners taken by Us were English
omcers and 4 non commissioned
oincer.
Evening star., 1940-06-14

Our air force bombed Port Sudan
and the port and airfeld of Alden
and an emergency landing field at
Moyale. Two planes have not re-
turned.
Enemy air attacks in Eritrea
caused slight damage to war equip
ment. An enemy plane was shot
down.
Evening star., 1940-06-14

has been carried out ever enemy
bases and territories.
In Italian North Africa enemy
attacks supported by tanks against
our frontier posts on the Egyptian
frontier were repulsed.
Prompt Intervention Of the air
force destroyed several tanks and
damaged others.
In Italian North Africa at dawn
Evening star., 1940-06-14
|Wur Communicates

Scotstown OF 1900 registered tons
Another U-boat succeeded in hitting
and sinking from the most strongly
protected convoy q l2,0O0-t ton trans
port ship north Of Hebrides.
Evening star., 1940-06-14

notwithstanding Of planes Of that
airport from = low altitude and
then bombing Of military establish-
ments, and against the base of
Fayence in Provence and military
installations Of the Toulon base.
One plane did not return to its
base.
Intensive reconnaissance activity
Evening star., 1940-06-14

In the Central Mediterranean
enemy submarines attempted with
out result to oppose the movement
Of our feet. Two enemy submarines
were hit and one seriously damaged.
Continuing its action, the air
force carried out effective lombard.
ment Of air bases in the Tunis area.
An extensive offensive was carried
out against the base Of Hyeres with
Evening star., 1940-06-14
ItoIion

ROME, June II (F.-The tert
OF todays high command COM
nsuniQnc, the third since Italys
entry into the tDar, Jollo,Ds:
Activity Of small detachments on
some sectors OF the Alpine front.
An enemy attempt to capture
Galisia Hill was driven back,
Evening star., 1940-06-14

They are tailored experty every good dresser will
enjoy wearing them. Tailored in the same plant that
makes our fine woolen ones. Light, medium and dark
grounds, distinctive patterns for business and sports
wear Plain and peated fronts Sizes 90 to so in group
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-09-07
WANTs zoo OCTANE CAS-

NGTON--Building up of
a Government pool OF 100000
bbls. of 10O-Octane aviation gaso-
line for Army and Navy is con-
templated with the $50,OO0,OO0
Federal Loan Administrator Jones
has made available from Recon-
struction Finance Corporation
funds, Navy Secretary Knox told
the Senate Appropriation Commit
tee. Government plans to begin
buying 100-Octane aviation gaso-
line as soon as RFC can set up
the machinery for the new Fed
eral corporation which is to make
the purchase.
Latest plans call for the Govern
ment eventually to build sufficient
tanks to store all of the 100000
Dbl. pool. Refiners, meanwhile will
be asked to store the gasoline on
a rental basis.