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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
FAMED ITALIAN CHOIR

Ameche presented the interna-
tionally famed Italo- American ma
tional union choir. led by the Rev.
Anthony Misueaca. after which
the Rev Martin j. Meals spoke
briefly as representative of the
Most Rev. Samuel a Stritch,
archbishop Of the Roman Catholic
archdiocese Of Chicago
Father Meals asked his hearers
10 remember that America was
placed under the protection Of
Almighty God by its founders and
pointed out
we believe In America be
cause we believe in Him; we
hope that His love and grace
may preserve America a. a
shrine wherein the lamp of re-
ligious freedom may he kept
alight To His honor and glory"
After splendid number by
Lyra. the Bohemian singing So
ciety directed by Frank kubina,
another spiritual message was
brought 10 the free people by
Rabbi Louis BInStock of Tempe
Sholom. who declared
THE real American believes
in four basic vaiues-the dignity
OF man the equality Of man, the
unity of man and the nobility
Of man. He II determined to
preserve each OF these. basic
values"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

ute, perhaps, was being delivered
almost simultaneously by the prin-
cipal speaker of the day. Black
suited, with a black bow tie against
his white shirt. CRAVING OPM Chief
knudsen had been escorted 10 the
platform amid cheers and OBJ
served. gazing al the throng:
"My. my. ! am bewildered.
I'm baffIed. without words TO
describe all this. But II any
body IL worried about national
unity, look at these people. It's
the finest evidence of unity any
leader could ask"
The program progressed. The
Rev Howard a. Vernon, pastor
of the Englewood Baptist Church
and president of the Chicago
Church Federation, offered his
meaning Of being an American {:
First, that ] am proud of my
country Second, that i am the
trustee of a priceless heritage.
Final. that ] must be vigilant."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
National Anthem
Climax 10
Celebration
BY ELGAR BROWN
Chicago Herald American staff Writer
special Ia THE DETROIT TINES

SptNioi W mn
CHICAGO, May 19.-One hun
dred and twenty-five thousand
Americans doomed out a mighty
message 10 all the world last night
across acres of pulsing humanity
in the vast, stately stretches Of
Chicago's Soldier Field.
The song they sang was the
Star Spangled Banner, but the
message they were sending to
their President. their countrymen,
their friends and their enemies
was:
"We are Americans"
II was a soul-stirring finale to
the Middle Vests greatest day of
patriotic exultation, observed gon
an occasion set aside by President
Roosevelt, Governor Green and
Mayor Kelly as Il Am an Ameri-
can Day"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
US. Must Create Biggest Army
World Has Known, Knudsen Says

faced by a tremendous world
crisis II demands material and
more material.
Defense today Is largely a
question of material - planes,
tanks, ships and guns" he said.
I'VE have the shops and We
have the men. The whole world
il looking at us and most of the
world il praying for us; praying
that We will get our great in
dustrial machine changed over
from civilian goods TO defense
needs; praying that we may
have time to give them neT hope
for democracy and liberty"
KnudSen flayed "the Infamous
practice Of bombing open cities
and killing women and children
without mercy
Even respectable savage
wouldn't do that" he declared.
CIVILIZATION SET BACK
eve have gone back a thou
sand years in civilization, and il
We don't stop this damnable
practice and outlaw it, we will
all be back living in holes in the
ground"
He gave high praise 10 the
British common people who viii
not submit 20 this kind of nerve
breaking. but yell thumbs up
even when down in a bomb
crater
Therefore" he asserted. 1--WE
in America must give all we have
I'm an effort 10 stop this sort of
thing.
"NOne Of US hopes that we
will he subject to anything of
this sort, but we must buy a
good insurance policy right now.
I'VE must all put our shout
ders to the wheel Of American
production and get material for
defense"
For the "TnSide News" Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19

For the Inside News" of
Washington, Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column in the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Chicagos Am american Day D1uUs 900 to Soldier
Hollywood Bowl
Throng Relites !
American Creed
Special 10 THE DETROIT TINES

Special 10 IHt DEIhOiI IihEs
LOS ANGELES. May 10.
an humility and With gratir
tude
To almighty God,
Z acknowledge my uHdylng
debt
To the foundjRg fathers
Who left me q priceless
heritage
Which NOW is MY reSponsi-
bi6ty."
In mighty unison. more tn an
% 900 voices. thrilling in their sins
cerity and inspiring in their pa
triotic fervor. yesterday afternoon
blended in Hollywood Bowl as
men and women, former aliens
and native-born, recited the Il
Am An American Greed. 80
II was the third annual observ-
ance of L Am An American" day
the day in which new citizens,
those native-born who have become
OF age and those foreign-born who
have. become naturaliZed. assume
their new responsibilities and
privileges as voting citizens. 5000
assumed their rights of citizenship
here. ~,r
1t was the local observance, OF
the great day and it was only
one of the observances taking
place throughout the land of the
free and the home of the brave.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-19
Internatlonal New. ser,lce We.

CHICAGO. May l9.-The United
States. faced by a tremendous
world crisis, must create the
greatest military force the world
has ever seen 10 defend its hsri-
fage Of free opportunity and lib
erty. William s. Knudsen, chief Of
the nations defense production
mechanism, declared here
Knudsen. who landed in New
York as an Immigrant boy from
Denmark virtually pennileSs Al
years ago, and worked his way up
10 become one OF the country $
industrial leaders, spoke before a
cheering crowd of l25,000 IN Sol
dier's Field in a celebration of Il
Am an American Day
QUICK DEFENSE
eve must have the strongest
navy. the strongest army, and
the strongest air force this
world has ever seen. not for ag-
gression, not, for conquest, but
for the defense OF our shores,
KnudSen declared" And we must
accomplish this in shorter time
than IL was ever done before"
Expressing confidence in the
ability and willingness of the
American people 10 do the Job Of
defense, the director general of
the Office of production manage
mont aSsprtp cd
I'VE must be willing TO make
sacrifices i'm order 10 attain the
goal, and ! have every reason to
believe that we will accomplish
our goal in record time.
The engineer, the manufac-
turer. the skilled production
workers must form the team to
reach this goal. We must work
together with the spirit of this
race within us all the time.
What this job needs is a real
feeling from everybody that this
is. a big job which must be done
In a hurry, 30 let's get together
and get the job done. This is the
spirit I pray for today"
The United States, he said. is
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05

The Junior American citizens
have been reorganized. This group
of boys and girls, ages 9 to Is,
is sponsored by the D. A. r. They
meet each Monday, 400 p. M,
their program consisting of a
study of citizenship, crafts, and
recreation. The Progressive clique
is group of our of school girls
between the ages of Is and 80.
They will elect new officers Thurs
day. The Velidu Club is purchas-
ing book shelves for the library
located in the upstairs club rooom.
The colored soldiers here number
ing rs or more, find wholesome
recreation in the gym, twice
weekly. The Y. w. c. A. Christ
mas party is set for Monday, Dec.
Is, the public is invited. This date
marks the second year for Miss
Spears as Executive Secretary. 1t
is also completion of years
served on the committee of Man
agement for four faithful men,
bers, Mrs. Janette Rutherford,
Mrs. Catherine Gray, Mrs. Cora
Minor, and Mrs. Mary Duncan,
chairman of Committee of Man.
agement.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
SOCIAL NOTES

Mr.. Dean Pickens, nationally
known, was a recent Portland Wis
itor.
When Mr.. Dean Pickens of Ma
tional fame was here last week,
he was domiciled at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Myles in N.
E. Sacramento. A highway trip,
dinner on Sunday with Attorney
an Mrs. Wyatt w. williams, Miss
Rosa Spears sharing were plea
santries according the visitor.
The Culture clubs topic study
for the year is on 1.-THE Sea and
Some Islands" Subject studied
and discussed thus far have been
Greenland, by Mrs. Jennie Adams,
geography of the Coast line, its
depth. At the meeting Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. Meiba
Flowers, Mrs. Thelma Flowers,
talked on submarines and sea pow
er. Mrs. Lenora Goskin heads this
progressive club.
Washington high schools cham
pionship team captured top hon
ors in the city cross country
championship at Grant High last
Friday. With the seven prep ath-
letes winning honors was our own
Louis Fuller Of cinder path fame.
Narrowly escaping serious in
jury in auto mishaps this week,
were Mrs. VIM. Johnson and son,
Robert They were en- route to
Bremerton, Wash, when their car
skided and swerved into a ramp
as they started across a bridge.
Aside from a bruised shoulder and
shock, Mrs. Johnson, driver, was
not seriously hurt other than
pride. as this mishap broke her
81 years record as a safe driver.
Robert, fast asleep. was only
aroused by tn eimpact.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Initial Session Of The First Annual Home Making And Cooking School Directed Mildred Ed
Service Director North Western Eclectic Company Williams Avenue WV A. dec 1911 25PM

and has the answers to hundreds
Of questions pertaining to baking
as well as adequate lighting.
With her assistant, Miss Elrod
will again convince Portland
housewives that electric cookery
Is the most scientific and econom-
ical way to cook foods. In connec-
ton with the good old American
recipes for which Miss Elrod is
famous, she will also feature some
foreign ones.
The rising cost of food has the
housewife almost at wits end;
Miss Elrod will emphasize the &C.
onomical way to buy and prepare
foods which meet the rising costs
and the varieties of foods neces-
sary for building strength and en-
ergy.
More rivalry has existed among
the good women of Portland in
the Cake Baking Contest than ever
before in all its history.
Portland matrons have repu-
tation for cake baking that ex-
tends across the country and have
freely shared their honors.
Portland cake bakers brook no
equal. From the interest shown
and the keen though friendly ri
valry, some of them will never
brook an equal.
The proof of the pudding is in
the eating and the cooking school
judges, will tell you who's who.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Y. W. Gen Secretaries
Confer Here

A week end conference of gen.
eral secretaries Of the Y. w. c. A.
in Washington and Oregon was
held in Portland Saturday through
Sunday at the home of Miss Cert
rude Eakin, general of Portland.
Cities represented: Seattle, Taco
ma, Yakima, and Bellingham,
Washington, Portland, and Salem,
Oregon. Religious emphasis key
noted the conference. Miss Eakins
and Miss Kate, delegates this year
tothe N. A. e. o. Convention
shared much information with the
conference delegation. Hostesses
were: Miss Eakin, who presided
over the conference; Miss Mildred
Bartholomew, Religious Secretary,
Miss Rosa Spears, Williams Ave.
branch, and Mrs. Shaw, st. Johns
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05

NAACP Youth Councillors had
a get-to-gether Saturday night in
the downstairs club room at the Y.
Games were played. Members
were conversant of ideas and sug-
gestions for the promotion of
Council Activities. Atty. Williams
president of the Senior Branch
to the delight of the IL or more in
attendance who interspersed the
evening with a round table on
and program. Three
more new members were added
to the roll at the meeting on Sum
day. A boys group and girls
group headed by Robert Thomas
and Miss Annabell Shelton, re-
spectively. is heading a unique
plan for a membership campaign
at the completion Of which the two
groups with the new members will
have a big Round Up"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Miss Drew In Recital

Miss Pearl Drew was a partic-
ipant in a recital given by Miss
Vida Teresa Bennett. 1t was held
in Miss Bennet's studio located in
the Maegly Tichner Building. She
rendered Vida Teresa Bennet's
Your Voice." Anton Dvorak's
Going Home" and our well known
Negro spiritual Deep River" The
recital was given November %,
1941. Miss Drew has been a stu
dent of Miss Bennett since Octo-
Der 18. 1910.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Mt. OIivet Baptist
N. e. First and Schuyler
Rev. j. j. Glow, Minister

Universal Bible Sunday, Decem-
Der 7, will be celebrated by the
church Women's Day for Mt.
Olivet is Sunday, December 81,
Mrs. Norma Williams will speak.
Mrs. Francis Hood is general
chairman. For last Sundays NOR
ming worship Rev. Glow used the
theme, "At The Beautiful Tenn
pie" Sunday evening was in
charge of Missionary Society, Mrs.
Julia B. Smith, gave a fine talk
on Living Creatively." Winners
in the baby contest were Fred
ericka White, list prize; Clarence
Randolph, End prize. Their spon-
sors were Mrs. Inita Morris and
Mrs. Moffit. Returns far exceeded
expectations
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Portland Churches
Shilo Baptist
N. e. and Everette

Rev. r. e. Donaldson, Pastor
A hearty welcome greeted the
pastor Sunday, after two weeks
away from his flock, while doing
mission on General Baptist As
ISOLATION work in the middle west.
Preaching at HOO a. M, his SUBJ
ject "Glory in the Cross Of Christ"
was a fine message. Pastor
preached again at 500 p. M, his
theme, Life and the Resurrec-
ton" Rev. B. c. Allen of Bethel
A. M. E. accompanied by five of
his members conducted an inspir-
ing program at 800 p. m. for the
monthly meeting of the Missionary
Society. A box of clothing ready
to be sent to the Bahama Islands,
was dedicated at this program
hour. Willing Workers Club will
present pageant Dec. 20. Mis-
sionary Meeting and serving class
is held first and third Tuesdays
at the parsonage.
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Miss Mildred Elrod, Home Econ
omics and Service Director, of the
Northwestern Electric Company,
who is conducting the two day
cooking school for the Portland
Department of the Northwest En-
terprise, is one of the widest
known home economists in the Pa
cific Northwest.
Conducting cooking schools is
just one of Miss Elrods numerous
duties which includes that of being
a most sought after service di-
rector who solves many problems
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05

Mr.. Leonard Crosswhite, s. E.
Division, barely escaped injury
Sunday night when his car struck
a Burnside pillar on S. w. 1st
Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Howard
Blanchard are the proud parents
of fine baby boy, born Sunday
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Bethel A. M. e.
N. McMillen and Larabee
Rev. b. @. Allen, Pastor

Reports made on the State Rally
Cleanup campaign last Sunday
showed states of Texas, Kansas,
and Missouri in the lead because
of their dense population. Pas
tors sermon subject Sunday morn
ing, Hold Fast Thy Crown"
Coming events: End Quarterly
meeting Sunday.
Dec. 81, the Junior choir will
sing Christmas Music. Christmas
Service-Christmas morning 500
a. m. Message by the pastor, Sc
nior choir will present the Can
tata "Sing Messaih's Birth" by
Fred H. Bolton, Sunday, December
%, 500 p. m. Brother c. e. Ivey,
director.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Spokane, Wn.
BY sybiI Stafford

Paul Robson. famous Negro
baritone, sang to a capacity au-
dience Tuesday evening November
Is at the Fox theatre. His open
ing mum bers included water
Boy" arranged by Avery Robin
son; "Oh no, john" in which the
singer laughed and the audience
responded to his jolly mood. Robe
sons duets with his acompanist,
Laurence Brown, was another high
spot on the program. Mr.. Robe
son was at his best in Moussorg-
sky's Prayer of Boris" from the
opera, Boris Godounow. Climax
ing the concert was the singing
of the Ballad for Americans" a
modern cantata, for which Mr..
Robson, as soloist, had the Wash
ington State College choir, direct
ed by Herbert T. Norris, singing
the chorus. They gave a brilliant
rendition of the patriotic ballad,
and at its close Mr.. Robson COM
plimented the choir for the excel
lence of their assistance saying
they made him feel the spirit
more than at any other time. Mr..
Robson was generous with his en-
cores, and from the time he STEP
ped on the stage his gracious smile
was greeted with an ovation that
continued throughout the entire
program.
Mrs. May Curtley passed away
at a local hospital Wednesday, No
vember 20. For ten years she had
lived in Spokane and was men,
Der of the Calvary Baptist church.
She is survived by her husband
Carroll E. at the home. Funeral
services were held Friday after
noon from the Smith Funeral
Home with the Rev. Emmett B.
Reed officiating.
Mrs. Rosa Malone left last
week for Birmingham, Alabama
on a business trip. On the return
trip she will also visit with her
nephew Milton Davis in Washing
ton, D. c.
Rev. s. J. Holley was the dinner
guest of Mrs. Alice Freeman on
Thanksgiving Day.
The annual Thanksgiving dinner
of the Phyllis Wheatley club was
held Sunday, November % at the
Booker T. Washington Center. 1t
was also an occasion for the mi
tiation of the new members: Fran
els Nichols, Ruth Robinette and
Mildred Nichols.
When Mr.. A. Philip A. RAN
dolph, President of the Brother
hood of Sleeping Car Porters vi
sited in Spokane recently he was
the dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs
j. J. Johnson. Mr.. Johnson is pre-
sident of the Spokane division OF
the sleeping car porters union. AL
so a round table discussion was
held with Mr.. Randolph at the
Booker T. Washington Center. The
mass meeting was held at the Cal
vary Baptist church the afternoon
of October 20. While in the city
he was the house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Strong.
The Rev. and Mrs. Lorenz Lewis
of Deer Lake, Wash. visited in
Spokane last week and worshipped
at Bethel AME church.
The Missionary Society of Be-
| thel AME church met at the home
of Mrs. Thomas Wilson. A very
interesting program was present
ed.
Forever Young" by Zoe Atkins
was the book reviewed by Mrs.
ziegler at a recent meeting of the
Ashanti club at the YWCA.
II n
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05

/ afternoon at st. Vincent hospital.
The young son has been named
Howard. He weighed 7 lbs. and
Ia OF. at birth. The Blanchards
have a little daughter. CHAIRMAN.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-12-05
Tacoma, Wash.
BY CaIlie B. Mathews

Mrs. Inao rate ana Mr. CAR
ence Martin were the joint hosts
for the Dereloc Bridge Club on
Sunday night at the home of Mrs.
Tate on South 18th st. All mem
bers were present and spent an
enjoyable evening. The table with
hand made lace table cloth, the
center piece raj unique, was of
baby cattails and Prairie thorn
applies. At bridge, Mrs. Laura
Elise won first prize and Mrs.
Ethel Butler taking second. A de-
licious lunch was served by the
hosts.
Mrs. C. v. Taylor, who has been
ill at her home on South 18th for
more than 3 weeks, is out again. 1t
was pleasure to see her in the
choir on Sunday.
Mrs. Ray (Madelyn) Gibson is
still confined to her bed. We all
do wish for her speedy recov-
cry.
Little Bettyanne Stafford, i'll, is
still confined at home. She was
missed so much from her class on
Sunday.
Mrs. r. w. Bowers Is out again
after two weeks illness. She was
welcomed back at the FIT. Lewis
Chapel by the men as she is act
ing organist at the present time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Durant were house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Monroe for a few days of last
week. The Durants are from San
Francisco; they are old friends of
the Monroes.
The Women's Mite Missionary
Society of Allen A. M. e. Church
held their first fellowship meeting
this conference year at the home
of Mrs. Callie B. Mathews on Fri
day. A splendid program was rem
dered, as follows: Song, by all,
the representatives from the fol-
lowing churches, Mrs. Arthea Bell
from st. Luke's Memorial Episco-
pal church, gave a talk on True
Fellowship; Mrs. M. D. Sheny and
Miss Sheeny from the First Bap-
fist Church, Miss Sheney sang,
walking With Jesus" and was ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs.
Sheeny. Mrs. H. T. Barlow of the
Mason Methodist, spoke on Mis-
sionary and its work." Mrs. J. D.
Ogden, the guest speaker from I'm
manuel Presbyterian Church on
what true Missionary means To-
day." Mrs. Sdna Moore represent
ing Allen A. M E. Missionary So
ciety, sang my Desire" Mrs.
Catherine Stephenson, the presi-
dent in a very pleasing manner
welcomed and thanked all the par
Elephants. The program was inter-
spersed with songs. Rev. D. c.
Stephenson arrived just before the
close and gave some very interest
ing remarks. The Society served
a buffet lunch. Thus closed a
very successful meeting. Every
one presentsfelt this meeting was
one long to be remembered, for it
was real fellowship indeed. 1t was
requested by the visitors to have
such meeting often as it means
so much to bring the true work.
ers of the Master together in one
common cause.
A pre-Christmas tea, sponsored
by The Clover Leaf Club will be
held at the home of Mrs. N. ].
Asberry, 1919 So. 18th St., Sunday,
Dec. IA. An invitation has been
extended to all friends, men and
women, including Seattle, Everett,
Vancouver, B. c., Spokane, Yak
ina, and Portland, and of course
Tacoma folks. At this meeting a
beautiful silk quilt will be award
ed. Hours to d. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-27
More Welders
Out on Strike

All work dependent upon weld
ing, both national defense and
otherwise. was at a stsndstill Sat-
urday in Tacoma as strike Of weld
ers spread.
AT the behest Of Seattle Tacoma
shipbuilding Corp. weiders. some
500 of whom went on strike Thurs
day. approximately 20 additional
welders employed at various Ia
coma shops remained away from
their Jobs Saturday.
Affected by the vslkout were
the following plants Birchfisid
Boiler Co. Nelson Boiler Co. Ace
Furnae. Co. St. Regis Kraft Co.
Northwest Welding 4 supply Co.
and several smaller shops
Work on the Mud Mountain dam
project was also hsmpered BY
wsIkout u wsld.rs employed there
Normally humming on Saturday.
the blg shipysrds mere vss shut
down completely.
Meanwhile, two other aspects ~
I the strike drew attention sAtur-
day:
International Brotherhood ~
Boilermskers. Iron shipbuilcsrs
/ CONTINUED on Page 2. Column 9
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-10-27
3 Vocational
Schools Offer
Instruction

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eating little gray around the
,.m,,s. work hard and study
harder every day and night ct the
n,x b,u,d,nx seros. from the
p,.,c. couniy courthouse and ~
and Grant schools.
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