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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29

that the Nazi government puts it's
finger on weak spot in our ma
tional armor when it boasts that in
our country with so many racial
and social tensions it can easily
torment revolution and that there
fore it need never fear danger
from America.
The answer we Americans must
give is not All is WELL The an
swer that will make A m ri
strong is much humber one. It
is: 1--WE know our weaknesses.
They have been due to folly. But
our strength, however, we have
botched it in the past, is well
founded, and your strength is
built upon quicksand"
Our resolution today must be
that we in America shall fulfill
the conditions under which our
cultural diversity becomes cultural
strength. We must work in season
and out of season that discrimina-
tons against minorities shall be
that opportunity-opportunity for
repealed and done away with, and
jobs, for education, for health, for
housing, for the best employment
of talents-shall be open to all cit
izens."
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
Our Defense Chest

How the Greater Seattle De-
tense Chest fits into the picture in
this community was outlined yes
terday by R. Kline Hillman, chair
man of the biggest drive in local
history to be held Oct. 81 to Nov.
7.
Nationally, 2s5 drives are regis
tered with the state department,
some necessary, some not. Local
citizens called in by Mayor Earl
Millikin to discuss the multiplicity
of the drives, voted to adopt the
Greater Seattle Defense Chest.
The Greater Seattle Defense
Chest will combine in as few an
nual campaigns as possible, ap-
proved money-raising drives for
continuous welfare services vital
to this community and for Seat
ties and King County's share of
national and local defense and war
relief.
AS it was phrased: "All our
begs in one ask-it."
Goal of the Greater Seattle De-
Tense Chest has not been set. 1t
will be determined by the number
of approved organizations admit
ted to the combined drive.
Included in the Greater Seattle
Defense Chest to date are the fol-
lowing:
/. The United Service Organiza-
ton, or "USO." These are six big
national organizations assigned by
the government to provide recrea-
ton and entertainment in big CEN
tiers now being built by the gov
eminent near big environments.
2. The Community Fund and its
SO member agencies. The Com
munity Fund total budget will re-
main about the same as last year.
8. The Defense Committee of
the Welfare Council, charged with
the responsibility of coordinating
all health, social welfare and re-
creational facilities for defense
needs in this emergency.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
Racial Purity, Nazi Superiority
Pure Whitewash' Says Anthropologist

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass - The
idea of a pure master race upon
which Hitler bases his claim to
German superiority is pure white
wash" Miss Ruth Benedict, Col
umbia university anthropologist
said.
1.-THE Germans themselves are a
mixed race" she told delegates to
the Williamstown Institute of HUI
man Relations considering the SUBJ
ject, Cultural Diversity: Amer
ica's Strength"
Every people who have built
impressive civilizations in any
country in the world have been
drawn from diverse Breeds" de-
clared the scientist.
Asserting that the Nazi philos-
ophy says strength lies only in the
unity of one blood and one culture
she continued:
"It is this Hitherto philosophy
which throws down the challenge
to us today and rouses us all to
take stock of our situation in
America.
Not "AlI Is Well"
1--WE know we can not say that
all is well in our racial relations
inside America. We must agree
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
DIR. William ]. Thompkins Scores
Discrimination In National Defense
BY j. A. (Jack) Johnson

On speaking tour that includes
the largest cities on the Pacific
Coast and the middle west, DR..
William ]. Thompkins, Recorder OF
Deeds for the District of Column
bia and President of the National
Colored Democratic Association
Inc. of America, was a four day
visitor in Seattle this week, to
personally investigate discrimina-
ton against Negroes in National
Defense. While here, DR.. Thomp-
kins addressed the Young Mems
Democratic Club at the Forty and
Eight Club during its noon day
luncheon, the Industrial Section OF
the Building Service Employees In
ternational Union Local No. g, a
capacity mixed audience at the
Eagles Auditorium and delivered a
radio address over station KMO at
Tacoma. In these addresses DR..
Thompkins stressed the fact that
discrimination against Negroes
has become so open and fragrant
that President Roosevelt on June
18th issued a statement to the ma
ton condemning such practice and
demanding that it come to an end.
He said that he would personally
report his findings to the Presi-
dent upon his return to Washing
ton.
Upon being told that the Boeing
Airplane Co. of Seattle employed
fourteen thousand men, not one of
whom was Negro, he said, "Such
a condition is a disgrace to Amer
lea and American ideals, that we
should contact our Senators and
congressman, continually contact
them, every day if necessary, since
all funds appropriated for defense
in this state came through their
recommendation. Being told that
the Aeronautical Mechanics Union
Local 751 which furnishes labor
for the Boeing Company refused to
admit Negroes into membership,
he said, mo union should be al
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
Liquor Trials Go
To Police Court
Vim. F. Devin, Judge

Admiral Gregory, retired, chair
man of the State Liquor Control
Board, moves to try all future Ii
quor cases before Police Judge
William F. Devin instead of in a
Justice Court. He hopes to bring
order out of chaos, to improve the
administration of the law.
The plan is favored by Mayor
Millikin and some of the city coun-
cilmen. An ordinance is being pre-
pared to effect the change. AS
mayor, Governor Arthur B. Lang
lie favored the plan. Certainly it
would prove advantageous to the
city budget which never knows
which way is is going, said an Of
fetal.
Because it would decrease King
County's revenue, County Com
missioner brands the move polite
al.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
'NAACP Wants Negro
On Morale Staff

NEW YORK-With the ap-
pointment of Frederick H. Osborn
to be brigadier-general and in
charge of the Army's moral div
ision last week, the National AS
ISOLATION for the Advancement of
Colored People made inquiries of
the new morale chief if he would
appoint a Negro on his staff, TAX
ing the position of that recent out
burst in Fort Bragg, N. c., and in
Arkansas indicate the low morale
in army camps and point to the
necessity for immediate and SYM
pathetic treatment of the situa-
ton.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29

NEW YORK-Leveling critic
ism at Fort Bragg authorities, the
National Association for the Adj
vancement of Colored People drew
a parallel between the case of a
northern white draftee who was
sentenced to 10 years and nine
months at hard labor for refusing
to clean his quarters, and the case
of the military police there who
bullied and insulted Negro soldiers
and officers after shooting of a
Negro private and white SER
geant, August 6.
Sergeant Russell Owens was
acquitted last week for the shoot
ing of Private Ned thurman in the
fracas on a bus bound for the
camp. Acquittal came from Gener-
al Court from which there is no
appeal. Other military policemen
and white soldiers at the camp,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
Charles r. Mathis
Ends Vacation

Au Revoir was said to Charles
Robert Mathis who has returned
to his studies in the University of
California, after a brief visit at
home with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Mathis, sisters June
and Virginia and other relatives
and friends.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
GOLDENA.M.E. conference ENDS
Bishop Noah H. Williams Sounds Cavel
On 5Oth AME Puget Sound Conference:
Rev. Hayes Returns to lst AME Church

w. Bowers and Mrs. Edna Moore,
who sang impressively, Deep
River" The main address was de-
livered by DR.. Charles T. Battin,
Professor of Economice, College
of Puget Sound, who spoke on
self Help and Race Leadership"
Professor Battin paid a very high
tribute to race culture and pro-
gress.
Rev. Stephenson Honored
He paid higher tribute to Rev.
D. C. Stephenson, Pastor Host, a
student at the College of Puget
Sound, elected President of his
class, and winner of several troph-
les never able to take any of
them out of the school) in oratory
and debate in college, However,
on this occasion, Professor Bat
tin, out of deep, sincere regard for
one striving for the top rounds of
the ladder of success, presented to
Rev. Stephenson, amid loud ova-
ton, a gold trophy mounted on
bronze. Bishop and Mrs. Williams
received hearty applause when
presented. Closing remarks by
Pastor Host in which he extended
his personal greetinbs of welcome
to all delegates and visitors. Re-
| freshments followed in the Social
Hall of the Church, supervised by
Mrs. Stephenson. The Conference
officially opened Wednesday at IL
a. m. Rev. S. ]. Holly preached
the annual sermon, subject, my
Word Is Truth" Holy Communion
administered by Bishop Williams.
Organization of Conference. Rev.
L. R. Hayes, Seattle, named FL
nance Chairman. Rev. H. E. Will
son, Vancouver, B. c., Resolutions,
chairman Rev. B. c. Allen, Port
land Conference Secretary and
Mrs. Helen Armstrong Williams,
Secretary to the Bishop. Pastors
reports disclosed in most instances
great gains financially and num-
! erically.
Annual Sermon
The first day closed with the
/, annual Missionary Sermon preach
ed by Rev. L. S. Mcneil, subject,
where Art Thou" Soloist for the
service was Mrs. Edna Moore,
Golden Bells Ringing" and Mrs.
Agnes Mcneil, open the Gates
of the Temple" Thursday sessions
included an enthusiastic rally for
w t ern University, Quindara,
Kansas, and Douglass Hospital,
Kansas City, Mo. Rev. L. R. Hayes
gave fine Informative address
on state of the Church" Mrs.
Agnes Mcneil enlivened and in
several instances during this ses-
sion electrified her hearers with
her melodious voice and the man.
ipulation of the worries. Rev. L. r.
Hayes, preached the annual edu-
cational sermon in which he en-
jected much food for thought. FRI
days session had in the offing one
of the finest contributions to the
conference, a gripping address on
state of the Country" delivered
by Rev. B. c. Allen, Bethel Church,
Portland.
Missionary Society
The Women's Mite Missionary
Society held sway through the af-
ternoon, theme Love" Mrs. Ber-
nice Allen, Conference Branch
president, with her usual charm
Continued on Page Two)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
BY MARY M. DUNCAN

The Fiftieth Annual Session of
the Puget Sound Conference of the
African Methodist e pis C OPP
Church, convened at Allen AM.E.
Church, Tao a, Washington,
August 20-24. Rt. Rev. Noah w.
Williams, Presiding Bishop, headed
the conclave. Rev. c. B. Clements,
Presiding Elders, Rev. d. c.
Stephenson, Pastor of the Host
Church. The Puget Sound Confer
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29

If your paper falls to reach you,
you probably have failed to renew
your subscription.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29

ERSKINE HAWKINS, famous
creator of Tuxedo Junction" and
his Orchestra will be featured at
the Senator Ball Room, Monday
night, September 20. Special ar
rangements have been made to
give autograph hounds an oppor-
tunity to track down the popular
maestro.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29
Bishops Reception

Tuesday evening amid the beau
ty and fragrance of seasonal flow
ers and green palm branches nod
ing their approval, a mass of hui
mainly filled Allen Chapel for the
welcome program and reception
for Bishop and Mrs. Williams. Mrs.
]. L. Beck, in a most charming
manner, served as Mistress of Ger
emonies for the most interesting
and inspirational welcomes in the
history of this conference. Allen
choir augmented the program with
an opening number, "All Hail the
Power of Jesus Name" Prayer by
Rev. c. B. Clements; National An
them followed by Negro Anthem,
led by Mrs. E. e. Gilmore; address
by Mayor Harry P. Cain, in which
he emphasized these words:
what are we fighting for?"
The house rang with applause
when dainty little Sharon Brad
shaw sang, God Bless America"
Brief address of welcome from
Business, Fraternal and Profess
sional by Mr.. James R. Greenlee,
John v. Taylor, Arthur L. Hayes,
Rev. E. B. Wilson, Fred u. Har-
ris, Lyle C. Smith, Dr. L. c. Bowl
ing, J. A. G. Washington, Sgt. U.
G.. Williams, DR.. L. S. MILESTONE,
interspersed were solos by Mrs. R.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-08-29

ence comprises the states of Wash
ington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana,
and parts of British Columbia. A
hearty welcome awaited repres-
entatives and delegates from the
sixteen churches and missions,
which make up this district, when
members on the reception commit
tee met trains and assisted Rev.
and Mrs. Stephenson, in getting
delegates to the places they'd been
assigned. (Tacoma was extra-ordi-
narily hospitable, cooperative and
courteous to the large number of
visitors in the city during the
week.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-13

things which I must say to you
vital things which, II you heed
them, may mean the salvage of
your marriage from the wreck
for whieh-forgive me for say
ing this--lt appears to be
headed
you are fully justified in say
ing that" he said dispiritedly
II said appears not is
Noel" / told him.
But what about Mary" he
querIed, and there was juStifl-
able resentment in his voice
I've been jealous beast,
know, but"
But apparently, you have
had ample reason for your Jeal-
ousy," / retorted cooley, and he
stared at me.
you admit that" he said. in
credulously. and with his anger
plainly ready 10 break out
again,
Please. Noel" 7 said with
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-13

later, he opened his eyes and
looked at me with sanity instead
OF mania in his expression.
II do believe YOU. Aunt Madge."
he said. seven though was told
by some one-watching for me
that he came In here. and did
not come out again. j know, OF
course. that Mary has been here
off and on all evening. and !
thought thought"
THAT she was making. or
keeping. a rendezvous with Red
=. field herein my sulte?"
queried. purpoSely putting In
finite Scorn into my voice.
He put his face in his hands,
while an ashamed groan escaped
him. / was not any too happy my
self.
True, Mary had not been keep
Ing an appointment with Redfield,
nor had he sought one--I had told
NOtl the iIulil vi AliONt NbAilA0
but when l had assured the fran
tic young husband that his wife
and Redfeld had not seen each
other. l had been stretching the
truth until II cracked"
But. l consoled myself, ! had
had no other course,
II would believe you, Aunt
Madge, against the evidence OF
my own eyes and ears" he said
extravagantly. but with so sin
cere a ring of truth in his words
that another Shamed wave Of
contrition swept over me.
There was nothing l could do
about IT, however, for l knew
Mary would be at the outside door
presently. and / must get Noel in
a tractable and reasonable mood
before her arrival.
Then, dear boy, I want you
10 listen 60 me, giving me your
undivided attention for few
minutes" / said. There are
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-13
PITFALLS OF LOVE :: By Adele Garrison

THE REACTION from raging
fury is usually pitiable weakness Of
both brain and body. and ! was
not surprised ia sea Noel slump
against the back OF his chair in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-13

n er eXhauS-
ton W h Q n he
h a q made his
apology 10 me.
HIS q Y @ s
closed as If to
shut out hate
( u ! m q n I a J
! m a < cry, and
did not open
even at the as
Surance l had
given him. But
i believed that
he had heard II,
and my convic-
ton was con-
hrued when. a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-13

uplifted hand. Again have
used the word apparently and
i must beg OF you to let me ex-
plain my meaning"
I'm sorry" he said, and set
tied back in his chair. 81 pro-
mise won't interrupt you
again"
/ wanted 10 say caustically. 81
trust you won't" but instead, ]
looked al him steadily. and spoke
with emphasis and conviction.
Before / tell you the reasons
for my assertions" l said, II
want you TO know that Mary
loves you as she always has, and
despises Stephen Redfield."
Ito BE Continued)
FIRST Pictures of the Entire
Dionne Quint Family To-
GETHER. A Full Page of
GROUP PICTURES In This
Coming Sundays Issue OF The
Sunday Times
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-13

Answer to yesterdays puzzle.
a -
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Fair Secretary Quits
After II Years

Claimant of the record for the
longest consecutive service as a fair
secretary in Ohio, T. M. "Dick" Tea
garden has submitted his resignation
as secretary of the Columbus Grove
Mid-Winter Fair to the board OF
directors effective Sept. 80.
For the last 27 years Teagarden
has served as secretary of the fair
but he said that poor health is caus-
ing him to step down. The board
has not accepted the resignation but
expects to as soon as a successor is
selected.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
1914 Auto Still In Use

A 1914 model which still chugs
merrily along in spite of its vener-
able age was seen on Findlay streets,
Friday.
The 28-year-old car owned by the
late Allen C. Redman, has been
loaned to the H. J. Harrington Chew
rolet company. 1t is being used in
connection with the showing of the
1912 models and probably will be
seen on Findlay streets for the next
week or so.
This was the third Chevrolet ever
sold in Hancock county and was the
first model to have three-speed trans.
mission.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Bumper Corn Harvest
Started

Allen county's 1941 corn yield will
average about so bushels an acre.
That estimate was made Saturday
by farmers who predict that the
yield will be about the same as for
last year.
Within the next few days, provid-
ing weather is fair, Allen county
farmers will have cut their $4,000
acres of corn. Much of the corn
this year was cut by machinery as
there was a shortage of farm labor.
Since 1887, Allen county has been
having bumper crops. Most of the
corn in the area is of good quality.
On some of the high ground in the
county the corn was not so good,
having suffered from dry weather.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
HARDIN COUNTY
Peace Library Donated
To Ada

The Carnegie Endowment for In
ternational Peace is placing the first
volumes of an International Mind
Alcove for young people in the Ada
public library.
The books for these shelves will
arrive every three months over a
period of several years until a total
of 100 volumes is reached.
The first five volumes now are
available. They include "The Blue
Butterfly" by Hutchinson; "Manoel'
by Atwater; Teri Taro" by Stone
"San Bao" by Cannon, and Pedro
by Flack.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
All Livestock Sale
Friday

The annual All club and voca-
tional-agriculture livestock sale for
animals raised by Putnam county
youths will be held on Friday, Oct.
3, in connection with the Seth an
nual Putnam county fair.
County Agent L. c. Holtkamp an
nonced the sale will start in the
morning, and will be in charge of
a committee of voters and Agricul-
ture- teachers.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02

ommending immunization of all child
rem from infancy through the school
age
Miss Martha Laffey, Findlay
health commissioner said Friday that
there are two types of protection
recommended. One thousand units
of antitoxin is usually given if the
child is actively exposed to the dis
ease, she explained, and this builds
an immunity quickly, giving protec-
ton for 30-day period. The toxiod
protection acts more slowly but is
more permanent, giving protection
over a longer period.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Calf Weighs 140 At
Birth

One of the heaviest calves ever to
have been born in the vicinity of
Kenton was reported on the Boyd
Fair farm, west of Kenton. The
registered Brown Swiss bull calf,
weighed by Merle Fry, the tenant,
and several neighbors, tipped the
scales at 14012 pounds about &c
hours after birth.
According to local agricultural
lists, some calves weigh as much as
100 pounds within "a hours after
birth. 1t was the cows third calf
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Hammer Wielder
Attacks Girl

Police withheld charges tempor-
arily against a 96-year-old man
seized after 17-year-old girl was
beaten on the head with a hammer
on downtown street and was
dragged towards an automobile.
Miss Joan Singer, the victim, is
recovering in Memorial Hospital
from severe head cuts and shock.
Police said the girls father, r. E.
Singer, has indicated he will file
charges only if the girls injuries
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Two Get Highest
Masonic Rank

o. D. DonnelI and DR.. v. E.
Burns, of Findlay, have been elected
to receive the thirty-third Masonic
degree, Ancient and Accepted Scot
tish Rite. The rank is the highest
in the Masonic order.
The Supreme Council, northern
Masonic jurisdiction of the United
States, elected the two Findlay men
and two Toledo men to the high de-
gree at a meeting held in Chicago
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Little Wheat SOwed
In County

In spite of the fact the fly free
date has passed, little wheat has
been sowed in Hancock county.
Most of the farmers have been
busy this week cutting their corn
and some have started harvesting
soybeans. But for the most part it
has been a little too dry to SOW
wheat anyway.
Sept. 25 is recognized as the date
after which Hancock county farmers
may SOW wheat and stand less
chance of infestation by Hession fly
The date was Thursday.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
IL Rejected For Draft

Of the 35 Hardin county regis
trants given physical examinations
at Toledo by U. S. Army medical
officers on Wednesday, only Is were
accepted, it was revealed by the
county selective service board in
Kenton. Of the number, II were
rejected because of physical dis
ability.
1t is expected that all of those ac-
cepted will be taken in call % which
will be some time after October G
when II men will be summoned for
army duty from this county.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
First Hardin County
Returns Home

Hardin county's first selectee was
returned home last week under the
28-year-old regulation when Pvt
Joseph Jordan, of near Kenton, was
placed in the Medical corps reserve
after having been in training at
Camp Lee, Va, for about three
months. He was inducted into serv-
ice on last une 80, but had passed
his 28th birthday before July /
Jordan, however, was not dis.
charged from the army but still is
on call in case of emergency.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
Boy Burned By
Power Line

William Bright, Is, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Otis Bright, of Van Buren, is
in the Findlay hospital with severe
burns and injuries suffered when
two utility poles and electric lines
carrying 1900 volts fell on the Van
Buren, school grounds during a high
wind storm early Thursday after
noon.
The poles apparently did not hit
him. According to B. R. Ford,
school superintendent, the youth was
knocked down by the impact and one
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-10-02
ALLEN COUNTY
Caught Bumper Stops
Auto Thieves

Because the bumper of his car be-
came caught in a fence near his
garage, Kenneth Mason, of Lima,
still had his car Friday, police re-
ported.
Authorities said a man who at
tempted to steal the car fled when
it became caught. He took the rear
view mirror with him.