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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Jimmy Lunceford's
Seattle Engagement
Talk OF The Town

The Musicians Local 493 of Sc
attic is sponsoring and presenting
Jimmy Lunceford and his band
at the Senator Ball room on the
night of May 81, 1941.
Gerald Wells, president of Local
493 and the members have been
working out a grand program for
the coming Musicians Convention
to be held in Seattle during the
week of June 10, 1941. This is
the first time that the convention
has ever been held in Seattle, so
the occasion is being looked for
ward to with much excitement and
expectancy. There will be over
5000 delegates and out of these,
there will be some hundred Ne
groes. 1t is the position of the two
joint locals, No. 76 (white) and
493 to look after the visitors, the
durationg of the convention. To
entertain them right, the way we
want to, in true Seattle manner,
the local has to raise a certain sum
of money. Many of the delegates
have never been this far west and
are ignorant of Seattle, it's charms
and it's possibilities.
We are asking all the true civic
minded people of the Northwest,
especially the Seattle ones, to talk
up this big Lunceford Dance, SO
that there will be a record crowd
that night. The proceeds of the diff
ferent affairs given by the Musi-
clans Local 493 are to be used
solely for the entertainment of the
visiting delegates. Our unprofit-
able, unselfish purpose is mainly
to "Sell Seattle"
For your information, the color
ed musicians of Seattle have been
affiliated with the A. F. of L., for
over 5 years and the colored mu-
stefan locals throughout the coun-
try hvae been the only colored
crafts or guild that were ever &C
copied in the American Federation
of Labor, until recent years, which
I think is something to know.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
OPM Expects Defense Contractors
Utilize ALI Available Local Labor

The following is the text of a
letter which is being sent by Sid
ney Hillman, Associate Director
General of the Office of Production
Management, to all holders of de-
Tense contracts;
To all holders of defense contracts:
Pursuant to the decision of the
Office of Production Management,
l wish to advise you as follows:
Current reports on labor market
developments indicate skilled labor
stringency in a number of fields
vital to defense production. This
threatens to become more general
within the next three months. Ar
tificial factors, however, are tend
ing to aggravate this increasingly
serious situation. In some of these
occupations, we are informed there
good workers available who are
not being hired solely because of
their racial identity.
The Office of Production Man.
agement expects defense contract
ors to utilize all available local
labor resources before resorting
to the recruiting of additional la
Dor from outside their local areas.
Our programs of training and la
Dor clearances are being establish
ed in accordance with such policy.
In many sections of the Nation
there are today available labor re-
serves of Negro workers. Plans
for their training and employment
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Kansas Legislature by Unanimous Vote
Outlaw Labor Unions Barring Negroes

Topeka, Kans. - The legislature
of Kansas pointed the way to
equal work opportunities last week
when it unanimously passed House
Bill No. 81 to prohibit racial dis
elimination by labor unions. The
bill was sponsored by Rep. Will
liam H. Towers of Kansas City.
Kansas, the only Negro member
of the legislature.
The act is designed to prohibit
any labor organization from being
the representative unit of employees
for the purpose of collective bar
gaining with any employer, if such
labor organization discriminates
against or excludes from its men,
bership any person because of his
race or color.
Governor Payne H. Rather sign
ed the bill on Friday, April 4, af-
ter it passed the house by a vote
of 1910 and the senate by 80.
Teeth In The Law
This law means that laborers in
the state of Kansas have a right
to join any union for which they
are qualified. If they are refused
entrance, or if they are not given
equal rights and privileges of
membership, solely because of race
or color, then they may take legal
action against such union
through their county attorney or
the state encouragement. Either
of three methods of redress are
possible, according to the situa-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Jimmy Lunceford Is
Coming To Seattle
Wednesday, May q
Help Nat. Urb. Lea,
Get Defense Jobs
For Negro Men

Help! The National Urban
League needs your support in its
task of securing defense jobs for
Negro workers.
The National Urban League has
for months waged an intensive
and successful campaign to secure
place for the Negro worker in
our National Defense Program.
Now it needs money to marry on.
1t is fighting your battle. With
your assistance it can intensity its
drive in the crucial months just
ahead. Without it, the Urban
League will be forced to curtail its
activities just when they are need
ed most.
Send quarter, dollar, five dol
lars or ten-whatever you can af-
ford. The National Urban League
program is already bearing tang
ible results in many cities where
Negro skilled workers have Sec
ured Defense jobs. But there's
still plenty of work to be done
before the masses of Negroes finds
employment. The Urban League
can do the job--but only if you
help!
The Northwest Enterprise urges
you; please help this worthy cause.
Clip this coupon and mail today to
THE NATIONAL URBAN LEA
The National Urban League
1133 Broadway
New York City
I enclose my gift of S.. for
the National Urban Leagues De-
Tense Program job drive.
INdlue
AuuTGSS
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25

local branch NAACP granted a
scholarship to Mr.. Duncan as de-
legate to the Northwest Institute
of International Relations which
convenes for a period of three
weeks at Reed College, Portland in
June.
Aside from press duties, Mrs.
Duncan is Chairman of Committee
of Management for Williams Ave.
Branch Y, vice president and Pub
licity chairman of the Oregon Fed
Grafton of Colored Women, Youth
Council ladviser for NAACP and
actively engaged in several inter-
racial groups.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Mrs. Mary M. Duncan
N. w. Ent. Editor
Portland's Atlas

At the Puget Sound Annual Con-
ference last August, Bishop Noah
w. Williams appointed Mrs. Mary
M. Duncan, District Chairman of
the Scholarship Fund for the BIZ
shop Williams School of Religion
at Quindaro Kansas. In March this
year Mrs. Duncan was appointed
District President of the Allen
Christian Endeavor League. Last
week the Executive board of the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Negro Orator Pac.
Coast Sensation

Rev. Don Carlos Stephenson, for
mer Kansas Citian, who has
brought outstanding honor to the
Negro Race on the Pacific Coast.
The Rev. Stephenson is now pas
tor of historic Allen African Me-
thodist Episcopal Church of Ia
coma Washington, $4,000 brick
edifice which was erected and CIV
en- to the Tacoma congregation by
Negro resident of the city, Mr..
George Moore.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25

A few years ago this valuable
property was saved for the A. M.
E. connection by Bishop Noah w.
Williams of the 9Th Episcopal Dis
trict. Realizing the need of a dy-
manic leader for this great church,
in 1889 Bishop Williams transfer
red the Rev. Stephenson from Col
orado to be the pastor. Since that
time the church has forged ahead
rapidly. All debts have been paid
and in August the Tacoma church
will entertain the Golden Anniv-
ersary of the Puget Sound Annual
Conference.
With all the responsibility of the
ministry Mr.. Stephenson has not
confined his activities to the
church alone. 1t is because of this
reason that he is becoming the
most publicized Negro in the
Northwest.
Continued on Page Two)
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Sen. Schwartz Wants
Fast Action On S. r. Is

Washington, D. C.-Senator H.
H. Schwartz, chairman of the Sc
nate subcommittee to hear Senate
Resolution rs, on his return here
from Wyoming, wired the National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People, April II, indi-
eating his desire for speedy action
on the resolution.
Senate Resolution rs proposes a
congressional investigation of dis
elimination in plants holding gov
eminent contracts for national de-
Tense work, and in the armed
forces.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Husband Sues Wife's Grandmother For
Alternating Wife's Affections

Claiming that his wife's grand
mother, Mrs. Blanche CASTOR of
of 1887 So. Traitor st. Tacoma,
Washington, has by threats, CO.
ersion and promises, alienated his
wife's affection, and thereby made
his one year old son the victim of
broken home, Walter E. Richard
son of Seattle entered suit this
week in the Superior Court of
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Dep. Pros. Quits

Mr.. Albert D. RoSSelini, who
quits his position as deputy pro-
scouting attorney carries with him
the good will of a host of Negro
friends.
AS a prosecutor he was fair and
impartial. AS a member of the
state senate, he was on the side
of the liberals. Although the youn-
gest man in the senate, his ability
and foresight won for him his
partys leadership. No doubt, Mr..
Rosselini will continue to repre-
sent the thirty-third district as a
member fthe state senate.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Jail, Hospital, Stakes
In Poker Argument
With One Penny Limit

Roy Sheffield. World War Vet
eran, ended an argument with
Thomas Haley, deciding a poker
game with a penny limit. The
police department and city hospit-
al shared the stakes on a $3.50
basis.
Sheffield, who is out on bail,
claims the shooting accidental. Ha-
ley is not seriously injured.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Alec Templeton
Sued By Negress
CHICAGO

CHICAGO
Alec Templeton, blind pianist, to-
day was sued for $4,000 damages
by Mrs. Flossie Richards, Negro,
who alleged she was injured No
vember IA, 1910, when Templeton's
car, in which she and a chauffeur
were riding, collided with truck.
The chauffeur, Gilbert Birge, was
killed in the crash. Crispen's Truck
Lines, Inc, owner of the truck,
also was named defendant.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25
Houston, Tex. Prepares
For NAACP Conference

Houston, Tex-Roy Wilkins, as
sistant secretary of the National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People, will meet with
Houston branch officers and COM
mittee members here April 81 to
round out plans for the 32nd an
nual conference of the association
here June 24-29.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25

One of the finest demonstrations
of fraternalism will be shown at
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday
night, when Puget Sound Lodge
No. 100, I. B. P. o. E. W., Ever
green Temple No. 157 Daughter
Elks, Eureka Lodge and Semper
Paratus Juveliles hold their annual
memorial service. Nothing has
been left undone to make it the
greatest memorial in the history
of local Elkdom. A remarkable
program will follow the public rit-
ualistic rites of the senior lodge
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25

and temple.
Exalted Ruler e. R. Chainey and
Daughter Ruler Gladys Johnson
will give the go signal promptly
at 8 p. M, heralding the annual
trek in commemoration of their
dead.
Elk. Ruler E. r. Chainey said
that special preparations for the
reception of all estrayed members
of the herd who would seek COM
munion at our annual memorial
and they are welcome.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-04-25

Pierce County TO ($5,000.00) five
thousand dollars damages.
Mrs. CASTOR is an employee of
long standing at the Western
Washington Hospital at Fort Stei-
LAGOON Washington and prominent
in Penticostal Church affairs. Ri
chardson is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. (Jack) Johnson of Seattle.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cullin. Sa-
line, spent the past week end with
relatives in Belleville, including
their son. Harold Cullin, and fam
lily and their sister. Mrs. Alfred
Richardson and Mr.. Richardson.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Colts,
Ypsilanu, were Sunday visitors at
the Carl Colts home.
Corporal Harry Riggs. Camp Liv-
ington, La, visited his grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. |. H. Riggs Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Charles
worth spent Wednesday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Clifford,
Willow.
Mrs. William Mason and Mrs.
Charles Mason visited Mrs. Anna
Schuessler and Mrs. Hilda Schilling
at Wyandotte General Hospital,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Ruby Ostrander. Interna-
tional Falls, Mimi, is visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Tabor,
and will spend the winter in Mich
igan with relatives. She is sister
of Dwight Ostrander, London.
inland Mrs Arthur Burnell and
daughters spent the past week end
in Memphis, Mich. with the for
mer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Burnell.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28
Mr. MRS. colsURN DENNIS
TO LIVE ON CANTON CENTER

Jacksonville, Mich, oct IS Mr.
and Mrs. Colburp Dennis have 'e-
turned from short honeymoon
trip 10 Niagara Falls The young
couple We're married Saturday. oct
Is al the Methodist parsonage at
Belleville with Rev Alfred Eddy
officiating They were attended ~
a sister. and brother of the bride
Miss Edna and Z.
The bride was Miss Louise
Richards. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Richards. Chase Rd..
and the groom is the son of Mr..
and Mrs Colburu Dennis. Sr, Can
ton Center Rd After the ccre
mony the bridal party returned 90
the Richards home for q family
dinner which included the groom S
parents and his two sisters. Irene
and Viola Later IN the evening
q reception honor'ug tho newly
weds WAS given at the Tyler Com.
munity Han
The couple will start housekeep
ing in their newly built home on
Canton Center Rd
Mr.. Dennis was graduated from
the Plymouth High School and
Mrs Dennis attended Belleyille
High School.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28
NeicS From Ra.usOnUiiIe

house in which they live is to be
removed 10 make way for the new
Chase Rd. widening.
Nr. and Mrs. Eugene Youngs
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Youngs
We're recent guests OF Mrs Emily
Youngs, Yp,ilanti. and Mrs. Cora
Ballard. near Willis.
Mrs Veda Brown remains quite
IN in Beye- Hospital.
Miss Susan Minard spent a few
days last week in Detroit.
Mrs. Stanley Witt, Detroit. Mr..
and Mrs Floyd Gladding and son.
Mr. and Mrs Verne Cooper, Mel.
yiudale. and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
shepherd We're recent guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. George Corkins.
Misses Ninifred and Janette
Miller Charleston. We're week end
guests az the home OF her brother
and sister-inlaw. Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Miller.
Miss Hazel Corkins. Cass City,
who is attending Cleary College,
was a week end guest of Miss Lois
Corkins
Mrs sutton. Mr.. and Mrs. lJohn
Neckley and son william. Detroit,
were Sunday uests Of Miss Susan
and Fred Minard.
Mrs. Roy Stoddard and daughter
Donna. Saline. visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Youngs. one day last week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28
Frank Cody Guest Speaker
at Banquet in Belleville

Belleville. Mich. Oct. rs The
Fellowship banquet Wednesday eve
ming In the Belleville Methodist
Church at which DR.. Frank Cody.
Detroit, made an address, was most
successful.
The invocation was given by
Rev. Alfred Eddy, and Bert c. Post,
president OF the Mems Club. was
POSTMASTER. introducing the enter.
tanners on the program. First there
were two accordian solos by Donald
Tontalo, followed by his younger
brother. Robert Tontalo, with two
piano solo numbers. Then Milford
Heininger gave two very impress.
sionistic readings followed by Ed
ward Baggott's singing OF two num-
oers, the entire group joining on
The chorus.
DR.. Cody chose a general topic OF
discussion for his address, making
plain the undeniable fact that Chris
tian work must play in the success
OF a nations people. He said that
10 have friends for ones self one
must first be a friend to others.
Mr.. Cody was born in Belleville.
The son of Timothy Cody and Mrs
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28

Charles Jackson has been unable
to attend his duties as mail carrier
last week due to an injury to one
of his thumbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. William .Renton
came from Wheaton, H., Wednes-
day. and are visiting Mr.. Renton' s
sister. Mrs. Sarah Stone and other
relatives in Belleville and vicinity.
Miss Ella Card, Deaconess Hos
pital, Detroit, spent Saturday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Card, Martinsville Rd.
Eleanore Edwards, Bemis Rd.,
was an over night guest Of Laurel
Coleman Wednesday.
Miss Mary Tabor spent from
Wednesday until Sunday at the
home OF her sister, Mrs. C. L.
Tenney, Wayne.
Mrs. Mae Wright spent the week
end with her family in Willis.
Mrs. Charles Jackson and Doris
Jean spent Friday in Detroit.
Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman,
Jr3 spent ThuTday IN Detroit
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Colts and Phyl.
lis Smith were dinner guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ormond
Colts. Ypsilanti. Sunday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28

on regular ocean voyage on a
liner" She gave the little ship,
waiting at dock, a critical glance.
Instead Of this canoe"
Her employer said, But you're
going on a much longer trip" He
put his arm about her.
Ylena and Scott shook hands
with Vernon Stone, then tactfully
turned away from the tender, ra-
Their pathetic farewell between him
and his housekeeper.
.Ylena said, 1T is small boat,
isn't it?"
ut somehow gets bigger after
you sail" Re told her. "Only it
never gets big enough that you can
hide from the people you don't
want to see."
In case you get the urge, you
won't have to hide from me. I'll be
hiding myself. I'm going to bed
and not get up until Havana" They
went up the gangplank together,
stood at the rail for a while watch
ing the activity about them, then
left murky chill and went to their
respective statefooms
In less than ten minutes Scott
was rapping on the girls door with
frenzisd delight. Guess whst?"
The skipper is Runt' Maxw ell.
Haven't seen him since we went to
Military institute in Virginia"
Captain Pierce Elliot Maxwell"
Ylena recited. Yes, l guess that
could work into "Runt' Maxwell, If
you kicked it around little" She
eased the door shut as she said,
That's nice, Scott. You'll have
someone to play with. Good night,
Scott"
Evidently she meant her vows
about resting. Except for meals and
short, deep-breathing jaunts about
the deck, Hamilton scarcely ever
saw her.
Two days later he told her, Il
didn't mean for you to hibernate
like an old grizzly bear, when l
said you needed a rest" he OBJ
jected.
I'm through sleeping" It was
their last night out before Cuba,
and they were sailing in warm
breezes. I'm all ready for Ha-
vana."
How ready?" Scott demanded.
Ready enough to get up when we
sight MORO. IL l wake your" She
promised. Scott said, Then It's a
date. Right in this exact spot" He
tapped the deck with his gum-soled
shoe. And high time. You've GER
tainly neglected me. II hadn't had
Runt for company, I'd have been
plenty lonesome. A guy can't even
depend too much on him. He's al
ways busy busting his shiny uni
form buttons or sailing the ship or
something"
Il thought perhaps you were on
the bridge last night. For time II
was anything but smooth sailing"
Just like true love- Hamilton
murmured.
The girl leaned on the rail-, her
hands extended over the billowing
water. Scott lighted pair Of olga
rets. In the sheltered fame Of his
lighter. he glinpsed the diamond
ring on her finger.
why don't you take that or"
he demanded.
She gave him a peculiar, straight
gaze, then said in a fippancy that
failed to match her expression.
Maybe I'll lose It. Then can COL
lect the insurance"
10 Be Continued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28

NEW YORK ms Christmas
presents i'm the form OF delayed
Army cal-ups were announced
Monday by Col Arthur V. McDer-
mott. New York city director +
selective service. who disclosed
that no men viii be drafted into
the Army during the Christmas
holidays. Preinduction physical
examinations, however. will be con
Quoted as usual.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28
Rural Events

TODAY
Willis
Mrs. Ray Meyers will entertain
High Five Club.
OCTOBER 20
Willis
Home Demonstration Group will
have first meeting at Lincoln
School at 1880 p. m.
Salem
Bethany Glass OF Federated
Church will sponsor n chicken sup
per, family style, at church at 6
p. m.
OCTOBER 80
York
MooreYille Ladies' Aid will have
bazaar and chicken supper at
the York Hall
Sheldon
Chicken dinner at church, start
ing at $3.50 p. m.
Stony creek
W. S. c. S. will meet with Mrs
Robert Exelby
BelleViIle
W. s. c. 5. will be guests Of
Tyler Street Society for dinner
OCTOBER 81
London
Family Halloween party at
church.
South Superior
Gale School Halloween party to
be sponsored by the P.T.A.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-28

Clarissa Kipp Cody. Mr.. Cody first
began his school work. teaching in
rural schools here, 10 which he
made reference in his discussion.
The banquet supper was one Of
the most delicious 10 be served In
the church and was under the per-
sonal supervision OF Mrs. Joseph
Spring. Harold Roberts was in
charge of arrangements. Tables
We're very festive In appearance
with decorations OF center arrange
ment Of gourds. squash and bitter
sweet. Fayors were boutonnieres Of
bitter sweet.
The reception committee was
Cleveland Roe and Daryl Raymond.
Officers OF the Methodist Men 5
Club are president, Bert c. Post:
vice president. Daryl Raymond;
secretary, Kenneth Splitter. and
treasurer. Orrin r. Post.
The meal was prepared and
served by Belleville Woman's So
ciety of Christian Service.
Church Moved
The Seventh Day Adventist
Church. Willis which was mr.