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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-12
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-12
Win Pedro Prizes

At the Get Together Club meeting
Tuesday evening. at the home Of
Mrs. II. j. Rowden, prizes for pedro
were won by Mrs. Lsvina Fulton
Mrs. Nora Holmes and Mrs. Arthur
Ferguson with the special prize
going 10 Mrs. Leona Lowe. Refresh.
ments were served by the hostess
Mrs. Fulton willsentertaln the club
at her home Mar. 25.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-12
Miss Lillian A. Ashby
Tells of Place OF Music

Miss Lillian A. Ashby OF the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-12
Mrs. Allison honored

Mrs. Carroll Curtis entertained
Monday night in honor OF Mrs. H.
S. Allison. The evening was spent
in playing games. The color scheme
was pink and blue and the dessert
was also pink and blue Mrs. ALI
son received many lovely gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-12

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith and
son Richard, Jr.. who spent the
week end with Mrs. J. F. MacAllis-
ter and Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Smith,
returned Monday night to their
home in Greenyille.
Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Gale. Wayne.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lidke and
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Lidke, this city,
attended Carl Rengert's funeral
Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-12

Mrs. Vernon Swete, this city. has
been reelected president OF the Ann
Arbor Figure Skating Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Lunt re
turned Monday from Rockford. Ill.
where at Camp Grant their son,
Glen. had been stationed. This is a
reception camp from which point
the boys are sent other places
after being classified. The Lunts
arrived Saturday Just ten minutes
before Glen's group entrained for
Camp Callan, near San Diego. Cal
Mr.. and Mrs. Lunt were told that
whether the boys will remain a
month or two months in Camp Cal
Ian is not known at this time
Mr and Mrs. Carman p. Elliott,
accompanied by Mrs. Elllotts moth
er, Mrs. Mary Relitz. Lapeer, went
TO Standish Sunday where they Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Meredith
and their two children.
Word from Mr.. and Mrs. F. z,
Ensign states that Miss Maud Car
penter and Mrs Alice SALISBURY
have been visiting them in Miami.
Fred Fox. Pontiac, visited his
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex L. Fox, Monday
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Woolworth Stores
First Anniversary

September "a, 1941 marked the
first anniversary of the Woolworth
Wonder Store in Seattle.
The coming of this largest and
finest of its western stores brought
with it a revolution in the sale of
5-10-25 cent articles. 1t actually
handled more than $4,000 differ
ent articles, many of which were
never sold before in Seattle.
The first annual event features
a variety of woolens for school
boys and girls. An added feature
is the Woolworth Wonder Glee
club which enlivens many social
affairs of the employees. Our own
Mrs. Cleo Hunt Earles is a men,
Der of the Glee club, a pleasing
Innovation to her many friends.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Scholarship Grants

On Sunday evening, September
IA at the Mt. Zion Baptist church
the Community Scholarship Fund
awarded its scholarship grants for
the current school year.
The Committee received six (6)
applications for assistance and at
the meeting wherein these appli-
cants were to be interviewed one
of the applicants, Mahlon Chaffin,
announced that he had an oppor-
tunity to work nights and go to
school so that he would not need
assistance from the Fund and
withdrew his application.
After careful consideration of
the applications and interviews
with the applicants, the Board
decided to award two scholar
ships of two quarters tuition each.
The recipients of these awards
We're Miss Corrine Zoe Bash and
Miss Florence Bown. Miss Bash
has matriculated at the Univer-
sity of Washington and is pre-
pairing to enter the field of teach
ing. She offers much by way of
promise of a brilliant future in
her chosen profession of teach
ing. She is graduate of Gar
field High School.
Miss Bown, graduate of I'M
maculate Conception High School
has matriculated at Seattle Col
lege in the field of Medical Tech
nology. She is preparing to serve
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Is The Navy Waking Up?

News that the u. s. Navy is studying ways and means
of extending Negroes service beyond the galley indicates
that perhaps obduraey Negrophobc branch of the
eminent is waking up.
But frankly, what is there for the Navy bigwgs to
dy?
All they have to do to open all branches of naval
vice Negroes and then enforce order and discipline which
is what they paid to do.
there is any objection the part of white sailors to
serving with black Sailors then let the white sailors take the
consequences
But the trouble all along has not been with the white
sailors but with the white officers and the Naval officials in
Washington.
The day that the Navy mOguls open all branches of the
service Negroes and issue specific orders to all officers
rigidy but JUSTLY enforce discipline the problem will be
tirely solved.
As long rampant raciaism dominates the Navy what
Is the point in fighting Hitler?
Pittsburgh Courier
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Dist. Demos Meet
BY j. A. (Jack) johnson

A largely attended meeting of
37th district democrats was held
Tuesday at Y. L. 1. Hall, 1103-16
Ave. The meeting was addressed
by County Chairman Howard
Thompson and Attorney Brice Lit
tie, Democratic State Committee
man.
A movement was launched to or
ganize all 37th district democrats
into membership organization.
Memberships to cost one dollar a
year, and the funds to be used to
sponsor the candidacy of Demo-
cratic candidates for public office
who are willing to recognize party
responsibility and distribution of
patronage.
Many members were given
present who heartily endorced the
plan, it being the first time in the
history of the district that Ne
groes have been invited to set in
on the ground floor of such a far
reaching and constructive pro-
gram. Talks were made by Mrs.
Marjorie Pitter and ]. A. (Jack)
johnson, both of whom pointed out
that Negroes were willing to make
their contribution to the party on
ly on condition that they receive
a more liberal distribution of pat
ronage in the future.
Many memberse were given
membership books and Immediately
started to work. A goal of ten
thousand dollars was set for the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

as technical person on a hos
pital staff. She too, has made a
remarkable high school record and
gives promise of a brilliant COL
legiate record.
These two awards are in keep
ing with the established program
of the Community Scholarship
Fund and the desire of it's Board
of Trustees to assist deserving
and qualified Negro students to
continue their educational pur-
suits. Along with the granting
of scholarships, the Fund oper-
ates loan program, making loans
to students with which they can
meet their educational expenses
without high rates of interest and
may have long terms to repay the
loan.
The Board of Trustees, under
the Craftsmanship of DR.. w. H.
Calhoun, welcomes your assist
ance in the form of affiliation
with the Fund as member ($1.00
per year,.
Send all contributions, member
ships or inquiries to the office of
the secretary, Mr.. B. E. Squires,
1926 Railway Exchange Building,
Seattle, Main 1920.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

Erskine Hawkins, the twentieth
century Gabriel and Ida James, a
singer of sweet songs, and the
orchestra of Tuxedo Junction"
fame, will bow to tn public at
Senator Ball Room, 7th and Union
Street, Thursday, Oct. 2 just a
few days away.
Hawkins is regarded as one of
the three best trumpeters appear
ing before the public and is second
to none. He is fine Snowman and
possesses a dynamic personality
that greatly enhances his work.
Ida James, singer of sweet songs
will make a decided hit in Seattle.
The whole orchestra and Ida
James are noted for their sweet
syncopation, drea my rhythm,
sweet tunes and perfect ease in
playing.
When Erskine Hawkins plays
for you at the Senator Ball Room,
the entire stage is set in recep-
tive atmosphere where his dreamy
rhythm and swing tunes send and
send and send.
This grand attraction heralds
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

1t is with great deal OF pride
that the Seattle Division of the
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Por-
ters announce the presentation of
its International President, A.
Phillip Randolph at public mass
meeting on Monday night, octe-
Der 9Th at 500 p, m, at the Mt
Zion Baptist Church.
Mr.. Randolph LIS In Seattle as q
delegate to the American FEEDER
alton of Labor convention and will
have only this one public meeting
for members of the race to hear
from him his interpretations OF
the National picture of the Ne.
groes' position in the field Of De-
Tense and labor.
Mr.. Randolph has the back.
ground of contact and association
with the National leaders of to-
day and can and will bring much
to his audience at this mass meet
ing. Plan to be present and hear
one of Americas greatest race
leader speak on the problems
which are uppermost in the minds
of all Of us today.
Monday, October 9Th, 1941, Mt.
Zion Baptist Church, $500 o'clock
p. m.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Gov. Arthur B. Langlie Addresses
King County Republican Clubs

Governor Arthur B. Langlie
gave a report on the finances of
the state in an address before the
King County Republican clubs at
the Gowman Hotel last Monday
night. Long bebore the hour sche-
duled for the dinner, seats were
at a premium and the overflow
meeting was signal honor to the
Governor.
Governor Langlie gave in detail
the manner in which the entire
budget for the state is spent: The
social security department expends
seventy-one millions, of which fiji
ty-one millions go for old age pen
sions. Forty per cent of the peo-
pie over 65 years of age are on
the pension rolls said Governor
Langlie. And so long as the fed
eral government matches the state
dollar for dollar, we are going to
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
MAR. FIR. UN. REFUSE TO SAIL With NEGRO C COX
CO($S' UN. WONT SAIL WITHOUT HIM : COOKS WIN
A. c. Patterson, Negro Third Cook
Costs Steamship Co. $4,000 Per Diem
By E. I. r.

Albert c. Patterson, third cook
on the steamer Baranof, stands be-
tween the devil and the deep blue
sea: The crew of cooks dispatched
to man the Baranoff, by the Ma
rine Cooks and Stewards Union
won't sail without him and the
crew of the Marine Firemen's I'm
ion won't sail with him.
The steamer Baranof was sche-
duled to sail last Thursday for
Alaskan points with a passenger
list of 100 and freight for defense
industries. The ships sailing was
delayed because members of the
Marine Firemen's Union refused
to sail with Patterson the third
cook aboard. The reason assigned
by some was that Paterson had
fight with some member of the
Marine Firemen. The Marine
Cooks and Stewards patrolman
denies that Patterson could have
had any fight with firemen be-
cause he never comes in contact
with them while at sea.
Nothing for publication" greet
ed a reporter of the Northwest
Enterprise in his quest for "in-
formation please" From the out
side sources which have not been
denied or affirmed, a Marine fire
man entered the galley in Juneau,
Alaska, rent the air with cuss
words directed at a follower of the
Lowly Nazarene, Both cheeks
were smitten, at which point the
scriptural injunction ended. The
Marine fireman was thoroughly
mussed up and it made him mad.
1t made some of his fellow fire
men mad. Guilty or innocent,
someone must pay for this un-
dignified smearing of a fireman.
Innocent Patterson was their
choice. The Marine Cooks and
Stewards Union say mo" and
they meant just that.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

On Monday, the Baranof was
again scheduled to sail and both
unions had sent full crews aboard
the ship. With the II men sent
by the Marine Cooks and Stewards
went Patterson, the third cook
The officers of the ship refused to
sign out Patterson and the re-
manning IL refused to remain
aboard. The steamship official re-
porting the failure of the boat to
sail said Cooks wouldn't sail
without him and the firemen
wouldn't sail with him." Police Of
ficers now guard the entrance to
the steamer.
He Makes Front Page
Albert G. Patterson unknown
beyond his immediate crew and
circle of friends, lives in modest
home, 107-20th Ave. So. Conspicu-
ously posted in the first news re-
lease he makes the front page in
the morning daily. Today he is
Continued on Page Two)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

Mr.. Jack Steinberg
Attorney at Law
1908 Smith Tower
Seattle, Washington
Dear Mr.. Steinberg:
Chairman Ethridge of the Pres
dents Committee on Fair EN-
ployment Practice has directed me
to acknowledge receipt of an re-
ply to your letter of August %
with which you enclose copies of
exchange of communications be-
Aircraft Company.
This matter has been brought to
the attention of the Committee
which is now giving consideration
to it. 1t has brought his case to
the attention of Mr.. William Green
who has consented to use his good
offices to correct the situation.
The Committee is studying this
case as well as several others with
view to determining the most
effective course of action it can
take in the premises.
Sincerely yours,
LAWRENCE w. CRAMER
Executive Secretary.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

pay our pensioners the maximum.
The schools get fifty-one million
dollars and that money is well
spent, because the money put in
our childrens' heads is the best
investment that can be made.
The Governor stated that when
he began his reign, the state was
six million dollars in the red, but
it is now in the black. IT challenge
the governor of any state to show
better fiscal standing than the
state of Washington has"
The rapt attention given Cover
nor Langlie was in sense the out
come of an ovation that awaited
him in his first report on the state
of the governments finances. His
assurance that the state was al
ready making postwar prepara-
lions was one of the most encour-
aging statements of his welcomed
address.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Delegates Refuse
Ride In Patrol

LOS ANGELES Echoes of
protests are still being heard over
the treatment of visiting delegates
of the postal convention last week,
who resented transportation pro-
vided them by the police depart
ment.
The transportation was schedul-
ed to take a Memphis band dele
cation to a destination for a con-
cert. But on arrival of the We
hicle, which had all the appearance
of a patrol wagon, delegates re-
fused to enter.
The car was a vehicle used to
transport prisoners and at each
seat had provisions for handouts
The driver of the car was seated
in a Gagged cab and was locked in
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Elks, Daughter Elks
In Social Session

Puget Sound Lodge, Elks No.
100 and Evergreen Temple, No.
ST., Daughter Elks, open their
winter activities when they meet
in a joint social session at their
hall, Monday, September 20.
Brother Syrus Groves the Mas
ter of the Social session, assisted
by brother Alfred Purnell, the
historian, promise return to the
old fashioned socials that made
the Elks the talk of the town.
BROT HERS, DAUGHTERS
FRIENDS will miss the treat OF
their lives if they miss this so.
cial session say the social big
wigs.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Denfense Chest

Goal in the Greater Seattle De-
tense Chest campaign to be held
October %, November 7, has been
set at $685., 400, R. Kline Hillman,
campaign chairman, announced
yesterday.
Our goal is the highest in any
drive in Seattle's history because
our needs are the greatest in his
tory" Hillman said. Combined in
the one great drive are funds to
finance health, welfare and recre-
alton services for naval and milit-
airy men, defense workers and CIV
ilian population; and our share OF
national defense and war-relief
drives.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Service Club For
TT. Lewis Soldiers

FORT LEWIS (SpeciaD-With-
in three weeks the service club
to accommodate the men of the
18th uartermaster Regiment and
the 55th Ordinance Company
(Am) will be completed. The SER
vice club will include a library
of 500 volumes, a branch of the
post library.
1t will include a lounge which
will be fixed in chromium furni-
ture with leather furnishings.
There will be radios provided
equipped with photographic turn
tables to enable the men to play
recordings.
A card room is provided where
games may be played.
Included will be a restaurant
that will accommodate fifty per-
sons. A number of young Negro
women will be employed.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
FEC to Give Action Vim. Green To Aid

Mr.. Mark Ethridge, Chairman
Committee on Fair Employment
Practices
Washington, D. c.
Dear Sir:
In taking cognizance of the Ex-
ecutive Order in connection with
the principle that no organization
enjoying defense contracts shall
discriminate against workers on
grounds of race, color or creed, I
am herewith enclosing a copy of
a letter which I sent the Boeing
Aircraft Company together with
copy of their answer.
AS you well know, this company
is doing a great volume of de-
Tense work and their conduct as
exhibited by their own letter is a
fragrant violation of President
Roosevelt's Executive Proclama-
ton.
/ earnestly request of you that
you give this matter your earliest
consideration and I trust that the
matter can be taken care of by
your Committee with the utmost
expediency.
Very truly yours,
JACK STEINBERG,
National Association for the
Advancement of Colored Peo-
pie Counsel for the State of
Washington.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

21,000 persons employed at
Boeing's Aircraft Company
and not one Negro. No not
one. For ten weeks 1000
were hired each week but not
one Negro.
We appeal to you, fair
minded Americans: Is not
that enough to make Negroes
feel that they are not a con-
stituent part of American de-
mocracy?
Therein lies the basis for ev-
cry grievance of 100000
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
2l,OOO Work
At Boeing's

Boeing Aircraft company en-
ployment reached the $1,000
mark this week after ten weeks
of hiring at the rate of 1000
persons a week.
The mass hiring, however, is
slackening off and company
representatives said it would
not be resumed for two or three
weeks.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
people. THE NEGRO FEELS He is NOT CONSIDEF
PART OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.

people. THE NEGRO FEELS He is NOT CONSIDERED A
PART OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY.
The Lockheed and Vega Aircraft companies of Los An
gees California here in the west finally bow to the will of
the president They opened their doors to skilled Negro
kers last week.
21,0o0 employed at Boeng Aircraft Company and not
Negro That's the brand of democracy pracced by the
Boeng Aircraft Company and the A. M u No. ISL That's
their answer to the presidents proclamation.
1t looks like French" democracy to us.
is Trench democracy to % year old Eugene Beech
who entered WPA Rainier school sheet metal class The
lad not given Chnamans chance to learn because Boz
ngs do not hire Negroes And that WPA school puts it's
thumb its and shakes its fingers at the Presidents
proclamation
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Beginning promptly at
- zIUI UN-I-s ~

Beginning promptly at
nine o'clock, Erskine Haw-
kins and his band will give
a special concert dedicated
to the Northwest Enter
prise. And then dance on.
The price of admission will
be $1.15 including tax.
Soldiers and sailors in uni
form will be admitted at
half price. The Northwest
Enterprise assures all pat
rOns an evening of dance
and music, free from any
form of annoyance.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

district. The date for other. meet
ings will be announced in the near
future.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-12-04
Holiday Exchange Active

In an appeal for cooperation and
assistance, Mrs. Vestus Wilcox,
chairman of the Holiday Exchange
made the following statement in
connection with the Christmas
work:
"The Holiday Exchange under
the direction of the Montgomery
County Social Welfare Council and
the supervision Of the Montgomery
County Social Service Exchange
is now ready to guide you in your
planning for Christmas. If you
have a family in mind you want to
help at the holiday season, won't
you call the Holiday Exchange at
Rockville $50, and tell us about it,
SO that we can keep a record of the
nanae, and thereby avoid duplica-
ton of assistance and effort" Mrs.
Harry C. Rhodes is secretary. The
committee in charge is composed of
representatives from various or
CARNATIONS interested in the social
we'll being of the people in our
county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-12-04
Farm Survey Shows Proposed
Production Increase Assured

Pursuant to recent proposed in
-creases in farm products for 1912
over the 1941 production figures
for Montgomery County to meet
defense needs, a survey of over L.
900 county farms have just been
completed, o. w. Anderson, Coun-
ty farm agent, announced today.
Conducted by field force of 81
men the survey revealed that there
are 109,436 acres of crop land in
Montgomery County of which dur
ing 1912 approximately 985 acres
of home gardens will be raised on
1921 different farms. This indi-
Gates an appreciate increase over
the 1941 figure of 869 acres rails
ed.
A proposed increase of 2O% in
milk production was not indicated
in the returns which showed that
8, 5S6,536 gallons from 1907 cows
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1941-12-04
Mrs. Harold Smith
Heads Music Lovers

Members of the Montgomery
County Music Lovers Club elected
Mrs. Harold C. Smith president at
the November meeting held at the
home of Mrs. Ernest Offutt in
Washington. Other officers named
are: Mrs..~Harry E.s Seifert, vice
president; Mrs Henry Becraft, End
vice president; Mrs. Marshall
Mayes, recording secretary; Mrs
Robert Leopold, corresponding Sec
rotary; Mrs. Rose Dawson, treas
urer; committee chairmen, Mrs
Harry E. Seifert, program, and
Mrs. Robert S. Billheimer, publ
city.
Following brief business meet
ing a program featuring the life
and works of Tschaikowsky under
the direction of Mrs. Sefert was
gwen. Mrs. Leonard Nicholso will
be hostess to the Dec. 10Th meeting
at her home.