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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Our Greetings To
John M. Green
By E. I. r.

John M. Green, one of the most
popular and best known men of
the west lies stricken at the Har-
Dor View Hospital. Though con-
fined to his home and bed for
more than a year, Johnnie's face is
graced with smile that never
wears off.
His devoted wife, The Little An
gel of Mercy, who guides his foot
steps and has always been his ray
of light, smiles with him today.
The Rev. Judson Swancy, pastor of
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26
Churches
Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple
18th and Fir
Bishop e. f. Morris, Pastor

The revival continues through
the week. Service every night ex-
cept Saturday. Sisters Alice Brad
ford and Pearl Adams will aid in
the service the coming week. Uni
on prayer service every day at the
parsonage 8 a. M, IL noon and 3
p. m. All are welcome to these
meetings. If you are sick, come
and be healed; come and be pray
ed for.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

as my prayers go heavenWard.
Peace Be Unto YOU
Rev. ]. F. Jones, son of Rev.
Ohm ones, is pastor of Triumph,
the Church and Kingdom of God
which was dedicated last May in
Detroit. His wife, Mrs. Jones, is
keeper of her sons health who
administers to the spiritual needs
of his large congregation. Mrs.
Jones is compelled to spend much
of her time visiting the various
churches of her denomination.
Master Joshua Jones is the adopt
ed son of Rev. and Mrs. John Jones
and Rev Jones says Master JOSH
ua is another son in whom I am
well pleased.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Lomax of
Portland, Oregon, were in the city
Tuesday on business errand.
While here they were the house
The returned Wednesday morning.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24
Social Notes
By d. M. j.

Mrs. Clara b. White returned to
Seattle after six weeks of glorious
vacationing in Denver, Col. where
she was the houseguest of Mr..
ana Mrs. Hartent Woods. Arriving
in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, she was
the house guest of her sister, Mrs.
Francis Williams, whom she had
not seen in % years. In Los Ang-
eles she visited with Mrs. George
Anderson. In San Francisco, Mrs.
Leatha Watson and daughter,
formerly of Seattle, were her
hosts.
Alpha Omicron chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority announce
the pledging of the following
young women: Alberta Arnold,
Corrine Bash, Izetta Spearman,
and Bessie Taylor.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24
Shout, Sister, Shout

A milling happy crowd jam
ming the Hill Top Tavern, 1901
Jackson Street, was another cue
for red hot news story. Squirm-
ing through a crowd of jittery
feet, we finally reached a fine
view of brand new innovation:
Mills Panoram Soundie minia-
ture screen story in eight scenes,
enacted by leaders of the radio
and screen. What is it? The NOV
ing pictures caught our facny and
soon we joined the amazed pat
rons, as Frank Novak's Rioting
Tooters" sang For Red Nellie's
Honor" just as they sang it in
real life. Everybody wanted to
join the grand parade and follow
1.-THE Patrioteers" as they march
ed down the street singing de-
fend America" But of the eight
screen and radio hits that kept
the audience jittery, "Sister
Thorp" and her shouting sisters
certainly did send. "Shout, Sister,
Shout" quickly captured the spec
tators as they were willingly led
right down into the heart of Har-
lem.
Mr.. Bob Wright, Mr.. Jimmy
Sommers and Miss Jessie Harris,
attendants at the Hill Top Tav-
ern are swamped as the throng
stampedes and roar their encores
for more of SHOUT, Sister, Shout"
Other popular numbers are THE
Things l Love-" Take back Your
Gold" and Daddy"
Entertaining the public is my
speciality, said Mr.. Russell Smith,
proprietor of the Hill Top Tavern,
and if there is anything new in
that line it is pleasure to give
it to them.
The Hill Top Tavern not only
specializes in all that is new in
music, it also specializes in Wash
ington and California wines, all
kinds of mixers, bottled beer and
serves direct draft brewery fresh
beer, no coils, no beer hose.
Shout, Sister, Shout" contin-
ues to pack 'em in.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24
Let's Go Shopping

The Masque Halloween Party
given by the Owls Club. 1907 "
Jackson ST., is for the benefit OF
the Defense Fund. OF course, ii
goes without saying: You give to
the Defense Fund, and the Owls
give you a pleasant evening Oct.
81.
The Chilxata Drug Co., 1903 Jack
son ST., Gosho Drug Co., 523 Jack
son ST., the Madison Drug Co.,
22nd and East Madison, as usual
are well stocked with a hundred
varieties of gifts for Christmas.
All you need do is to make a
small deposit on any purchase and
it will be reserved for you.
McDonald's Pike Place Market
Grocery, S3 Pine ST., the Big In
dependent Store, has faithfully
served you with bargains during
the year. Especially stocked with
"a thousand varieties of food stuffs
your Christmas parties and din
ners are pleasant shopping jalnts
in this Big Store, because of the
savings in your purchases.
The South Park Poultry Co.,
1928 Pike Place, is the last word
in poultry. Turkeys, half or whole,
geese, ducks, chickens, roasting or
flyers. Tell Rudy just what you
wish for your party or dinner. Let
him choose for you. He is an ex-
pert; you take no chance. Don't
wait. Leave your order now and
let him do the worrying. That is
his business, worrying for his GUS
toners.
Pauline's Beauty Shop, 1921 E,
Madison: A deb, sub deb, popular
miss or the most charming hos
tess in Seattle, you are incomplete
unless you look the part. When
Miss Pauline puts on the finish
ing touch, you leave with a Hol-
lywood air-you certainly look all
right on dress parade.
A. ID. Anderson and Co., 200 Nc
Dowall Bldg, 1881 Bird Ave: If
you haven't the money for your
needs, without publicity, delay,
but strictly confidential, we will
be glad to accommodate you on
short notice-1s months to repay.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24
At Honeysuckles
Recreation Center

Those weekly cash prizes given
by the management for the high
est run in pool and billiards, is
proving to be very popular with
the experts on the green. Louis
Tribble and George Height were
the winners this week. There will
be a big Turkey shoot at the Cen
ter, starting Monday, October 27,
ending Thursday, October 80. All
players eligible for entry. Winner
of this contest will receive large
turkey. Frank Fair, a popular
booster for Race establishments,
surprised the boys by walking in
on them at the Center a few days
ago, stating that Uncle Sad had
released him, but for how long, /
would like to know, says Frank.
Watch the Enterprise for the big
Center Barber Shop opening.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24
SOHELPM ME
by Joe station

by Joe Station
Locke fell In the sound one day
while working and went clean to
the bottom. He still had his bless
es ON. He can't swim, but the way
he was thrsshing water around
his rescuers expected him to walk
ashore any minute.
Well, old Joe's been warning
young ladies about making fools
of themselves, SO the ex-Tacoma
chick had 1t coming when the law
raided a certain hotel.
ODDS? 8 to favoring the bus
mess man.
The Smith, Donaldson nuptials
this Sunday-Best of Luck.
Frank Fair back looking swell.
One of Seattle's favorites has
passed-Mrs. Bradley. My heart
felt sympathy to the husband and
and son.
The Chevrolet is still keeping
the Lincoln Zephyr away.
The Coteries, a group of young
ladies presented program at the
Repertory playhouse that eclipses
all others of like nature present
ed in Seattle. The artists repre-
scented young American, Negro,
Japanese and white and each a
genius in her own field. Thank
you young ladies and may 1 as
sure you, your effort was greatly
appreciated.
SHE hasn't been working in the
Ultra-Ultra very long, but rumor
has it she has already captivated
her employers heart and is cap
italizing on it.
Safety Hint-Be Careful
He made a new acquaintance
When his car just wouldn't stop.
He's sorry though, because he met
A mean old traffic cop!
Joe.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24
2Houses, $1,000

FOR SALE - 6 room modern
home near Woodland Park. 2 lots,
Fruit trees, Grapes and Berries.
Prospect. 1896.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24

FURNISHED ROOMS for rent.
Reasonable. 1911 Main st.
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ues to pack 'em in.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24

FOR SALE. Will sell, easy terms,
two houses in Madison district,
six and seven rooms. Furnished
or unfinished. Fire place, fruit
tree, paved street, close to
churches, grade and high schools
four car lines. Call Pr. 1896.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-24
Defense Bond Quiz

Q. I cannot find the word DE
Tense" anywhere on the De-
Tense Saving Stamps I have
bought. Are they merely
Postal Savings Stamps, or
does my money invested in
these Stamps go into the De-
tense Program
A. The money you use to pur-
chase these Stamps goes de-
finitely into the Defense Pro-
grom. The Stamps bear the
words America on Guard, y
which indicates that they are
an integral part of the De-
Tense Program.
Q. What is the Treasury's pur-
pose in putting Defense Saw
ings Stamps on sale in retail
stores throughout the Nation
A. To make it as easy as pos
sible for Americans every
where to buy these Stamps,
which, as everyone knows,
may be exchanged at many
post offices and banks for De-
Tense Savings Bonds.
NOTE-To buy Defense Bonds
and Stamps, go to the nearest post
office, bank, or savings and loan
association; or write to the Urea
surer of the United States, Wash
ington, D. C. Alsa Stamps now
are on sale at most retail stores.
rcxuu Il
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29
Negro CIO Leadership

II WAS Our privilege occasions last week TO be
present at informal conferences of outstanding Negro
delegates who Detroit IN attendance at the
nual national ClO convention here. What impressed
most the intimate irshand knowledge OF the funda
mental principles OF organized labor which the Negro
resentatyes OF the Congress OF Industrial Labor possess
ed. and their familiarity with the vital issues involved.
Some of the union representatives 10 whom lis
tened they discussed the various problems of labor
ganizaiion, especially in relation Negro workers. i'm
pressed ueepy by their cearcU arguments backed
hy pointed and eliminating Illustrations, despite the fact
that all Of them not college bred-men Several of
those whom We heard at The conferences, speaking with
the creates degree of general Intelligence and unudied
persuasive skill aid not have liberal education but they
had keen minds rat had been trained IN the hard school
of toll and experience All of thcm possessed spirit Of
thusiasm conviction and dynamic power which is es
senta 20 and which has made possible for them
10 rise from he obscure ranks % positions Of leadership
among Negro workers Of the Go organization
one thing that has retarded the progress Of peo-
pie IN the past has heen lack OF unity. Larger and larger
numbers Of Ncgroc entering the ranks of organ
ICED labor and are earning valuable lessons in the advan-
tages - be derived from organized endearor only in
the labor field. bur - politics. basineSs and otherwise
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29
Read Contracts You Sign

THE BITTER experience Of many members of the race.
who are brought into by creditors reveals the
fact that in numerous cases he defendants have signed
contracts that they would have signed if they had
hrst READ ne documents and understood the obligations
involved. But contract a contract and is binding and
those VINO sign them without due knowledge of their CON
tents must pay the penalty ignorance the law excuses
man.
Instances Of this kind frequently brought to our
attention For example local attorney has called our
notice to the case Of Joseph Black As Of $500 West JEFF
ferson avenue, in this city Our informant tells the story
follows:
Black signed contract with the Equitable Adjust
ment Bureau Youngstown, Ohio, company for los les
sons in engineering at the price Of S22150 Mr. Black
with only grammar school education, found very diff
hcu understand his first lesson The bureau continued
to send him sixteen lessons and upon receiving no money
in return, started suit for the OF S22450 II would
have taken Black at least ten years to qualify for such
with guarantee that he would be qualified
fully yet his signature makes the contract binding under
the law in the absence Of fraud He is obligated to paw
the full amount. regardless Of the results obtained
In the opinion Of this attorney il costing the race
millions Of dollars year, because many Negroes
free in signing contracts and agreements, without first
seeking competent legal advice.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29
BY WILLIAM L. SHERRILL
ASSOCIATE EDITOR

head. This really "gits II. !"
ON the other hand we have a
great army of leaders In the race
who do not wear handkerchleis nor
sell roots and numbers. But where
are they leading us Honestly. are
we not being led In n circle with
out being led 10 any particular
goal? Motion Is possible without
progress In any one direction. Pre-.
sent day leaders are playing n
leadership game OF make-belleve
which Will complete another chap
ter OF racial disappointment and
hopelessness. We have too much
far too much leadership In the
wrong direction. Too much Of our
leadership Is trying t0-ADJTST
THE NEGRO TO THE WHITE
AMERICANS PROGRAM FOL
THE NEGRO, HOPING THEREBY
TO FIND A SOFT SPOT FOR
THEMSELVES. They want 10 es-
cape the suffering and seli-denial
that accompany true leadership.
Perhaps advancement Il their para.
mount thought their big urge.
Racial advancement Il n secondary
consideration. We. the Negro can
never hope 10 advance under such
leadership for their very methods
present the accomplishment Of the
thing they pretend TO do.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29
WHAT IS
YOUR DUTY
BY RUTH TAYLOR

THE KEYNOTE OF todays require
1 mouis was sounded the other day
by the vice President OF the Unit
ed states. when ne SAID that we
must develop a Bill OF Duties a
bin vhin viii maintain, reyivify
and fulfill the Bill OF Rights This
doc, not mean duty 10 the State, but
The duty OF every man to his neigh
Dor
Duty is an oldfash.oned word
hu, all the modern sophistries won't
wipe X out. This country grew up
on copy hook sayings and II reach
ed It's heights under men who had
had thoroughly dinned into them
the plain. homely virtues OF loyal
~. and tho personal application OF
these 10 their community life.
We have wandered far and have
too often taken rights Of privileges.
We must so hack to the Proverbs,
70 The simple statement of right and
wrong.
Righteousness exalteth a ma
tion but sin Is a reproach TO any
people
"He that justiheth the wicked and
he that condemncth the just, even
they both are an abomination to the
Lord.
Train up a child In the way he
should 20: and when he Is old, he
will not depart from II"
buy the truth and sell II not:
get wisdom and instruction and
understanding.
''iie that hath no rule over his
own spirit il like a city that Is
broken down and without walls"
They that forsake the law. praise
the wicked. but such as keep the
law contend with them"
only by setting up Bill Of Dut-
les for ourselves can we observe
the spirit a. we'll as the letter OF
the Bill OF Rights. How we'll do you
know this charter OF our Liberties
Read 1t over carefully and turn It's
clauses into inverse ratio. Free
press free 10 speak the truth but
not free 10 make false statements.
Free assembly. not to be used TO
overthrow the government but for
free and friendly discussion. Free
dom 10 worship. hut not to keep
anyone else from worshiDing. Ana
10 on. Zach freedom that II given
carries with n It's duty or restric-
ton. which affects each mans con-
duct toward his neigbbor.
To sum up. LET me quote mr..
wallace again: "In a democracy
most OF the order must ana shouio
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29
PAGEANT
CONTINUED from page ~

Noble, Metropolitan, Port Huron.
Michigan: Thomas Broadnex. May
flower Baptist: Mrs. Ella Walton,
Macedonia Baptist, Mrs. Daisy
Reid, Pleasant Grove Baptist; Mrs.
Lucille Alexander, First Progress
siye Baptist: Mrs. Lola Young,
Thompson Avenue Baptist. Miss
Gladys Graceful, 'Ebenezcr AME:
Mrs. Frances Crawford. New Mt.
Moriah: Miss Serene easier. Second
Baptist, ipsilanti: Mrs. Olivia W
Baugh, New Light Baptist: Mrs.
Beatrice Goldsby, Hartford Avenue
Baptist. Rev. c. T. Roundtree. St.
John CME.
Any church not represented on
the Promotion Committee OF the
Baptist Training School is invited
10 send in a representative at the
next regular meeting. Tuesday,
December %. The committee meets
regularly on the Tuesday after the
third Sunday in each month. at 1880
in the chapel OF the school. 1893
Jos. Campau.
In addition TO sponsoring special
programs for the Training School.
the committee serves az an advisory
group assisting the dean in develop
ing and executing the regular pro-
gram and policies OF tho school.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29

were seven couples In the contest
that night. Our transportation were
free. Music for the occasion was
furnished by the BIB Orchestra. The
Old BIB Hall at Put-In-Bay was
packed 10 capacity. the trees near
by were filled with as many per-
sons as they could hold. The cities
represented in the contest that
night were Detroit, Windsor. and
Toledo. Ohio. The prices were $500
couple win or lose. and one grand
prize OF $4,000 in gold. We had FIVE
white judges, and their decisions
were final.
The contestants marched TO the
stage in couples. and were cheered
by the audience as they kept pace
with the music. Miss Nelson and
myself were the last couple to pass
before the viewing stand" Not
only did we march as the others.
but We threw in one OF the new
acts that we had practiced for the
occasion. that brought the audi
ence TO their feet, even before the
contest started. .. the hall was
filled with the sounds OF clapping
hands, whistles and perhaps every
thing that would make music Of
"merry-making." I knew then we
could not lose.
When the couples got on the floor
we were the center OF attraction.
When Willie Lottery and his girl
friend began 10 put on those acts
that had always been the top favo-
rite OF the audience. we got busy
and gave the people there that night
some acts In the cake-walk that had
never been seen before. they
were our own Makeup" even the
couples vielng for the prizes could
not refrain from watching our acts
When the contest was over. Miss
Nelson and I were declared the
winners OF the top prize OF $3.50 90
In gold, relieving the championship
belt from Willie Lottery. who re-
presented Toledo. ohio, TO n De-
trclt hoy In the person OF myself.
Next week. AFTER BECAME
CHAMPION cAfrE-WALKER."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29
DIPHTHERIA
WARNING

AN INCREASE in the num0el =
"A cases OF diphtheria IS Os'.s
noted In surrounding conmun'rns w.
according TO report OF inc =
troit Department Of Health. .,.rl
Unless Detroit parents are 49, .s,'
10 the menace OF diphthera, n
city Is likely 10 experience SUI rans.
increase says Dr. Bruce y, TIN TIA
las, commissioned OF heal'"1, n,ing
increase in the birth rate u. .ssrs
the last two years means ln l,.l Nm IN
are many more young chilu,s-
the city who are likely 10 'V"
diphtheria, he says. ,,.., need
Pointing out that children en-, IN, n,
not have diphtheria ana liz liz rilI
protective treatments avai's oon.slas
prevent the disease. Dr. .S,idrtn
r - that all cnla' Il
should begin these trestmesn \. ,ol.
the age of nine months 70 = sshIrk
lowed in six months by mid
test 70 determine whether tns :. not NOT
is protected. All children is :" Of
protected by the FIRST se, ,.., will
treatments and the schick , ''.",suts
show whether further u''
are necessary, he says. an, from
There have been few o s..Irs ihs
dk ShtherIa in this city du,'1 s. be.
last few years, DR.. DousIas 'I n ne.
cause the protection status .ls,s J" hIsb.
troit children has been AIRY y s ssi,i
This condition will confirm, svsry
n parents recognize ina. ,srs
child should be protecteo.- ~ -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-29
When The Cake. Walk Dance Come
To Detroit


Continued From Last Week.
AFTED Miss Ida Nelson and I won
~ the second prize Of $500 In sill
yer at the first big Cake-Walk con-
test held at the Armour hall out
East jefferson avenue in 1899, I
became more determined than ever
before 10 take the championship
from Willie Lottery. always was
good dancer in those days. and
knew from the trouble the judges
had that night trying 10 determine
whether we should be awarded the
first or sesond prize that next time
my mariner and 7 would heat Willie
Lottery and his lady friend before
the next biz concert. we had en-
acted more than n half dozen new
tricks I'm the cake walk" that had
never been performed on a dance
floor before.
You sec. the judges based their
decisions on the acts one or cou-
pie we're able 10 nut into the dance
and the clothes which they wore. I
was employed AZ Grinnell's Broth
ers Music store Al that time They
were pulling for me 10 10 win the
championship. 80 they bought nv
costume q. n was beauty now
knew that I would he crowned
King Of the Cake-walk World. "
with Miss Ida Nelson at my side
az Queen.
My big opportunity came IN the
summer OF 1900. when the second
big public cake-walk contest were
staged by the white people OF De-
troit at Bnt-In-Bay. TO determine
whether While Leflery would con-
tinue TO wear the championship
belt. OF whether he would lose n
10 someone else. Believe me you.
this contest created a. much inter-
est In Detroit that year as the
Worlds Series IN 1885. All made
the trip 10 the Bay By boat. There