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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
Right OF The Minority
BY Ruth Taylor

The rights of the minority are
the rights of the majority = no
more, no less, for if we would look
at the problem realistically and
not in the spirit, of sentiment, we
should see that each infringement
of minority rights" is really an
infringement of majority fright"
Any attack upon the rights of
a minority whites away the
rights of all. History has proven
this again and again. The early
barbarians who ravaged the out
posts of civilization could not hold
the countries they conquered be-
cause, as they destroyed all rights
except their own, there was moth
ing left to take root and so sta
Billie their conquests.
Each country which has tried
to legislate religion, and to wipe
out all creeds but one, has fallen
from power, no matter what the
creed-for religion, like tree con-
strained in a narrow space, dies
of its own restriction. For, like a
tree, religion must have space and
freedom to grow, dependent as it
is upon universally and freedom
of spirit for life.
Such has been the experience of
every individual or group who
ever tried to hold power by wip-
ing out the rights of minority.
They have found that they have
cut their own roots as well-and
have gradually starved to death
as does the murdered tree.
In Europe, the minorities of to-
day are hunted and harried from
pillar to post. Driven from place
to place, from nation to nation, or
forced into subservience amount
ing to slavery, their future is
black. So black it is that but two
courses remain open gradual
lowering of morale until there is
an almost animal like servility to
those in authority, or a life of
constant danger and hole-in-cor-
ner intrigue, with an eventual ex-
plosion inevitable.
In this country we do not have
the rights of minorities or major
tiles. We have the privilege of
choice by the majority; the oblig-
alton of cooperation by the mi
nority. The rights belong to all
on complete equality and without
differentiation, for that is the
democratic way of life.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
Churches
st. Philips Episcopal Church
227-2S Avenue North

The Rev. Raymond David Holmes
minister
Sunday, Oct. 1872 p. m.-Ves-
pers and Sermon.
Thousands of children of all the
Espiscopal churches in Western
Washington will fill their Advent
mite-boxes next December, and all
of the offering has been voted to
the st. Philips Mission. This Of
fering usually amounts to about
$500. We will then be able to fully
equip our Church School with new
furniture, etc.
We welcome all children of the
community to the Church School
After next Sunday, the children
will meet at / p. m. instead of 2
o'clock.
We are anticipating visit from
the Rt. Rev. e. Thomas DENLY
of Cleveland, Ohio, one of the out
standing figures of the Church
early in November. More details
later.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
No Slackers Here;
Give Till 1t Hurts

Determined that the Negro pop
ulation of Seattle shall again
prove its loyalty to the American
way of living, leaders this week
were preparing to participate in
the Greater Seattle Defense Chest
campaign that starts Thursday,
Oct. % to raise goal of $685.
469 for defense and welfare SER
vices.
Always the Negroes of Seattle
have been first to repond to ap-
peals for all-time welfare services.
This year they are being called
upon to aid local and national de-
tense services. Leaders freely pre-
dict that the response will be as
generous as that of former years.
In addition to their patriotism
and their appreciation of life in
a democracy, Seattle Negroes have
a special interest in the campaign
because it provides the funds for
the Phyllis Wheatley branch of
the Y. w. C. A. and the Urban
league, two organizations which
have accomplished much toward
raising the cultural standards of
Negro life, improving economic,
social and civic conditions and en-
couraging a better understanding
between the races.
Mis- Idell C. Vertner and Ber-
nard e. Squires, both serving as
captains, will head the campaign
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17

EbeneZer A. nj. Il. Church, 9th
and Park, Rev. III. Hollis Hooks,
Pastor.
Sunday school 1000 a. M, Mr..
R bert Malone, superintendent.
Morning service HOO a. M, by
presiding Elder Rev. c. B. Gle
ments, subject: Jesus of Naza-
reth Passed By" He was assist
ed throughout the day by Rever-
ends Milton Smith, James E. Ho-
well and pastor H. Hollis Hooks.
The R. L. Hayes, pastor of the
First A. M. E. church of Seattle,
accompanied by Mrs. Selectman
and Mr.. Taylor preached a mag
nificent sermon at the three o.
clock first quarterly meeting.
Mrs. Sohn Inox and Mrs. Louis
Allen entertained Rev. c. B. Gle
ments and Rev. Hooks at dinner
Sunday.
Mr.. William Ford left Sunday
evening for California to visit his
sister.
Mrs. w. Johnson and daughter,
Pattrice, of Seattle are visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Simmons.
Mrs. N. Jones entertained Mrs.
R. Myers, Mrs. Williams and Miss
B. Price at tea, Monday.
Miss Beatrice Price returned
Thursday from visiting her mother
and sister in California. She sent
her mother, Mrs. Alice Price, on to
Denver, Colorado, for the winter.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17

among Seattle Negroes and they
will have the assistance of a large
number of others.
Thursday will be gala day.
The streets will be decorated with
flags and banners. There will be a
street demonstration. The Johnny
Forrest Victory Song will be sung
over the air and mighty army
will start a crusade to prove that
America is worth defending and
fighting for. And the good citizens
regardless of race or color or pol
itics or religion, will wear red
feather in his hat, emblem of the
giver, a badge of honor.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
Try The FEPC

A letter from any job-seeker
who has been denied a job in a
defense industry because of his
race, creed color or natural ORR
gin, is enough to initiate an inves-
LEGATION by the Presidents COM
mittee on Fair Employment Prac-
tice, it was explained today by
Lawrence w. Cramer, Executivt
Secretary, in answer to numerous
inquiries which have come to the
committee.
Any person who has reason to
believe that his race, creed, color
or national origin has prevented
his obtaining position or promo
ton i'm the Federal Civil service
may also submit his complaint in
the same way.
This simple method of filing
complaints was decided upon by
the Committee, Cramer explained,
in order that the least job-seeker,
or the unemployed, might find no
difficulty in having his grievances
redressed in keeping the Presid-
ent's Executive Order of June 25,
which set up the Committee, as
one step in reaffirming the policy
of the United States that there
shall be no discrimination in the
employment of workers in defense
industries or government because
of race, creed, color or national
origin"
1t is not necessary for an ag-
grieved worker to have a lawyer
draw up any formal papers, it is
necessary that the complaint fur
nish adequate information to per-
mitthe Committee to act, and as
the investigation proceeds it may
may be necessary to have the COM
plaiant submit notarized copy of
his charges. But to get an in
vestigation started by the Com
mittee, only a clear, fact-giving
letter is required.
The fact-giving letter, accord
ing to Cramer, should tell the fol-
lowing:
1. The name of the firm, agency,
school or union against which the
complaint is made, and its loca-
ton (street, city and state);
2. Whether the discrimination
alleged is because of (a) race, (b)
creed, (c) color or (d) national
origin;
8. The race, religion or national
origin of the person making the
complaint;
A. The type of job, position or
classification for which application
is made;
5. The qualifications of the
complainant for the job he seeks
(including his education and work
history and his civil service status,
If he has passed a civil service ex-
amination);
6. Date when complainant APP
piled for the job which he was de-
MED;
2. Date when he was refused
employment or admittance to q
training course;
8. Name of person refusing p0-
sitiOn (if availabIe).
Buy Defense Bonds
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More About Randolph

Continued from Page One)
had made.
az don't need Hutchinson to tell
me what to do with this resOlu-
tiOn," said Randolph. 'T don't care
anything for the, opinion of Hut
chesOn. 1 am able to sustain ev-
cry charge I've made and don't
retract a single statement"
Green interrupted the debate to
say that the A. F. of L. had been
charged with racial discrimination
when it was attempting to organ
ize the Ford Motor Company at
Detroit.
"You know, Mr.. Green" Ran
dolph said, that you permitted the
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks to
take over the freight handlers, a
federal union, and now the freight
handlers are organized into aux
Hilary Jim Grow unions with no
power to vote"
Marshall Denies Accusation
Another international represen-
tative denying Randolph's charges
was Joseph Marshall, delegate
from the Hold Carriers and Com
mon Laborers' Union, who said il
has 10000 Negro members.
Frank Turco, president of the
Seattle Newsboys' Union, charged
that "the only time we do any
thing for the Negroes is when we
need their support. hope you'll
give them support in their re-
quest"
Also speaking for the federation
and denying that there is any
discrimination We're Matthew VOL
a vice president, and President
Green.
Green declared:
81 declare without equivocatior
that the American Federation OF
Labor has placed itself on record
as opposed to any discrimination
for race, creed, color or national
ity. AS long as Pm president, if
find any officer discriminating
against Negroes who wish to af
filiate with the A. f. of L., III
remove him."
Unions and employers who per
sist in discriminating agains
workers because of race or Greco
are playing Hitlers game" be
sides violating the spirit of a pres
idential order, Mark F. Etheridge
general manager of The Louisvill,
Courier-Journal and head of tn,
Presidents Fair Employment Pra
ctlce Committee, told the conven
ton earlier.
Etheridge warned that union
barring Jews and Negroes from
employment on defense and othe
jobs "are Fastening the destructio,
of the thing labor has fought 70
for years." Remuneration of sucl
discrimination, he said, is no nev
policy, but is one that has sadl,
needed reiteration and revival I'll
our minds and hearts"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
U. S. And City Officials
Act on Race Bar In N. ].

Jersey City, N. Following
the kilograms sent by the NAACP
to Nathan Straus, Administrator
of the United States Housing Au-
thority and to Mayor Frank Hague
of this city, action has been pro-
missed by both officials to try to
get colored families admitted to
the new Lafayette Gardens hous-
ing project here.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
NOTICE


All members of the Church
of Christ (colored), living in
and around Seattle, are re-
quested to contact G. F. Mich
olson, 902 Boren Avenue, tele-
phone Main 2161. Please call
before 8 a. m. or after 6 p. m.
Sundays before 8 a. m. and af-
ter 2 p. m.
Mr.. c. F. Nicholson is a song
leader. He and his sister are
employed at the Neuro Surgical
Clinic, formerly served by Mr..
and Mrs. Cottrei.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17

And don't forget our adver-
tisers are entitled to your pat
rOnage. They, too, add their con-
tribution for a bigger and bet
ter Northwest Enterprise. Let
us be loyal to each other. Spend
your dollars with friendly mer-
chants.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17

order Space now for Xmas Edition
Advertisers who desire space in combined Cooking
School and Christmas Edition to be published Friday De-
cember 49, will greatly ObIge the management by ordering
space early.
Space for greeting cards to friends and patrons will
also be available.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
Letters To
The Editor
Ladies AUX, VFW,
Wake Up, Squawk
October Is, 1941.

October 10, 1871.
Editor Northwest Enterprise:
wish to make some corrections
of the article published in your
valuable paper of Oct. 10, re Sub
iect: Mrs. c. c. Peoples Out Man
euvers u. S. A.; Crashed Aircraft
Warning Service"
To be brief, I, as president of
Lewis Ford Post Auxiliary, V.F.W.
was requested to send in the
names of ten of my sisters to serve
in any capacity in the volunteer
defense service, more than two
months ago and believe that 9TH
er fraternal, patriotic and civic or
CARNATIONS got the same request.
sent in twelve names but only
six came and we were given in
structions in the technique of the
Filter Board and were cautioned
not to discuss the exact nature of
our instructions because they
are military secrets.
Mrs. Naomi Hyatt, senior vice
president of Lewis Ford Auxiliary
who through her ability to master
the technique of the Filter Board
was chosen assistant to the in
structor and was appointed sup
ervisor. We were not called in to
keep Mrs. Peoples company nor
were we shown any discourteous
treatment.
We went there as members of
a great organization which is al
ways fighting for equal rights and
opportunities the Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States
of America. 1 could not get my
quota from my auxiliary, so three
non members were added - Mrs.
Dorothey Tucker, Mrs. G. c. Peo-
pies and Mrs. Celestine Tudor.
The number that came and were
photographed were Mrs. Helen
G. Baker, Mrs Naomi Hyatt, Mrs,
Helen SCHNEIDER, Mrs. Katie Cath
ey, and Miss Emmey Hayes fol
publicity purposes by the U. S
government news reel department
and sent east and will be shown
in Seattle at later date.
Our instructor was Capt. Sher-
mer, U. S. A. and he informed me
that he would notify me when we
are to report for active service
during the three days and nights
Seattle will witness an air at
tack, the same as in an actual
war, only blank ammunition will
be used.
Let me, as supervisor of my
squad that received instructions
request that the ladies not discuss
what we learned and keep them
selves in readiness on a moments
call to report for duty any where
you are requested to serve.
Thank you for your valuable
space.
Mrs. Helen o. Baker
President Lewis Ford Auxiliary
V. F. w. u. S. A.
ITO halt an endless chain of let
tiers:
In controversy, the Ladies Aux
iliary, v. F.W., state the reception
of a similar notice more than two
months ago. Yet, that notice did
not disturb drowsy Rip Van Win
Ile. They slept on.
Only three could be mustered
for instructions, a smear on the
patriotism of the women of Ladies
Auxiliary.
Veteran organizations are usu-
ally at the call of the government.
Mrs. G. G. Peoples is a vOlun-
teer.
We reaffirm the truth of the
entire release referred to in the
above letter. Editor)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17

First Baptist Church of Ken
nydale, Washington. Go We into
all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature. Mark
1915.
Rev. Judson Swancy, Pastor
and Evangelist, Douglas Annex
Apt. "a, Seattle, Washington.
Residence phone, CA. 9960.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-10-17
BreInertOn, Wn.

EbeneZer A. M. e. Church, 9th
and Park, Rev. III. Hollis Hooks,
Pastor.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
Coble Offers To
Buy Grade A Milk

At a meeting in Jefferson Tues
day night, George Coble, of the
Coble Diaries, Lexington, stated
that he would start a route into
Ashe county for grade A milk
if there is sufficient interest
among the farmers to justify the
extension.
He pointed out that the rate Of
pay for grade A milk is much
higher than it is for milk to be
used for other purposes, but that
certain definite requirements,
such as concrete floors, running
water, cooler units, etc. must be
met. For a small beginning, he
estimated the cost at $4,000.
He said that several farmers in
Allegheny county are interested
in the proposal. No definite ac-
ton was taken at the meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
Mrs. B. E. Reeves
Entertains Group

Mrs. B. E. Reeves was hostess
last Thursday evening to the Wo-
mans Missionary Society OF the
Baptist church.
The Bible study was given by
Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. B. D. Barr
had charge of the program, OF
which the topic was, "Challenge
to True Discipleship".
Those taking part on the pro-
gram were Mrs. w. T. Whiting
ton, Mrs. Jennings RAIDER, Mrs. A
B. Vannoy and Mrs. J. N. Tul-
bert. Mrs. RAIDER took charge OF
the music.
After the reading of the Min
utes by Mrs. Payne and a special
Easter offering was taken the
president, Mrs. Quessenberry
took charge of the business part
of the meeting after which the
hostess assisted by Mrs. J. T.
Hoyle served refreshments in
keeping with the Easter season.
Mrs. B. D. Barr will be hostess
to the Society in May.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
Miss Parlier, Mr..
r. P.Handy Wed

Of interest here is the mar
riage of Miss Charlotte Virginia
Parlier, of Montgomery, Ala, and
Russell Phipps Handy, of Grassy
Creek, which took place in Char
lotte, at the Second Presbyter-
ian church, on Saturday in for
NAL ceremony.
The bridegroom, who is native
of Ashe, is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Troy Curtis Handy, of Gras-
sy Creek. He is a graduate of
State College and is now connec-
ted with the State Department of
Agriculture.
Following a wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs. Handy will be at home
in Raleigh.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
Mrs. Dewey Sells
Hostess To Group

Mrs. Dewey Sells was hostess to
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service of the West Jefferson
Methodist church on Wednesday
afternoon, at her home here.
The Society gave a musical pro-
gram under the direction of Mrs.
Carl GRAPHICAL, who also presen-
ted the scripture lesson. Several
songs were sung by the Society.
Mrs. Reid Sturdivant and Mrs.
Carl GRAPHICAL, sang a duet and
Miss Helen Sells, a solo, above
the Hills. Mrs. Bernard Gray
heal made talk, using the topic,
"A Methodist's Road South" as
her subject. Mrs. Hoyt Wood gave
the delegates report on the an
nual conference of the Society
which was held in Greensboro on
March 1928.
The meeting adjourned with
prayer by Mrs. T. E. Parker.
The hostess served appetising
refreshments, using the Easter
motif throughout the entire
course, after the close of the
meeting.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
More Money Badly Needed For
Ashe County Memorial Hospital
Drive for $4,000 Before May
LIST Short of Halfway
Mark.

The drive to raise at least ST.
900 for needed equipment for the
Ashe county hospital before May
is still short of the halfway
mark, Roy r. Badger, treasurer
reported last night. But directors
of the hospital pointed out that
with more sources to be heard
from and the renewal of efforts
on the part of all those interested,
the goal can be reached.
Incomplete totals last night re-
vealed that around 5000 had been
turned in to Mr.. Badger since
this drive for funds for equip
ment was started a short time
ago. Contributions to this fund
not previously reported include
those of the Ashe county Woman's
Club, $500; Hospital Auxiliary
from funds from work during
court, $6O.25; Mrs. Roy Badger,
collections from Idlewild commu-
nifty, $27.OO; Texas Company, $50
90; DR.. w. J. Robinson, Creston,
$50; DR.. Massengill, wholesale
druggist, Bristol, Va, $500; Mrs.
Chester Race, Warrensville, $500;
R. L. Dixon, Crump1er, $500;
schools Of Jefferson district, $50;
schools of West Jefferson district,
$780,; Helton school, $9.75; Fleet
wood, $17.85; VIC, $17.55. All
other district principals who have
not made reports are asked to do
so at once to either MIR. Badger
or w. B. Austin.
Merchants throughout the coun-
ty have been asked to place con-
tainers in CONSPICUOUS places in
order to promote a March of
Dimes drive.
On Tuesday night, the Auxil-
larry will sponsor a tackey party
at the community building to
raise funds and other individual
solicitations will be made.
Everyone who has an unpaid
hospital pledge is asked to pay
up at once and those who have
not given to this cause are asked
to send contributions as more
money must be raised at once.
The hospital water project is
now practically completed but
funds are needed now for the
plumbing and the heating system.
An important meeting of the
board of trustees and members of
the finance committee will be
held in Mr.. Austin's office Friday
night at 8 o'clock.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
Mrs. Raymond, Don
HOstesses
Entertained Wesleyan Guild AT
The Easter Meeting
Last Week.

Mrs. Raymond Francis and Mrs.
Don Francis were hostesses to the
Wesleyan Guild Of the West Jeffer-
son Methodist church, at the home
of the former last week when %
members were present.
The president, Mrs. w. c.
Thomas was in charge of a music
al program including special num-
bers by Miss Margaret Phillips,
Mrs. Gale Mcmillan, Mrs. Thomas
and others.
At the close of the program
pollyannas were revealed and
gifts were present by the mem
bers to each other.
After this, the hostesses served
a delicious salad and desert course
carrying out the Easter motif.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
REA Members
Want Plumbing

It was announced this week that
more than 100 members had
bought plumbing outfits through
the Blue Ridge Membership Cor
poration under the sponsorship of
REA.
Many others are planning to do
so, Supt. G. F. Messick stated,
and asked that those interested
to place their orders as soon as
possible. Through this REA plan
complete plumbing outfits can be
purchased at a big savings either
for cash or through the REA fl
nance plan, it was explained.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17

Wilkesboro spent Sunday with
Kilby.
Mrs. J. C. Speers and Mrs. Jas.
Barlow attended the funeral of
Mrs. Speer's cousin, M. J. Jurney,
near Statesville Friday.
Mr.. Perry Greer, of Cincinnati,
Ohio, is visiting his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Greer, of Fleet
wood.
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller and fam
lily and Miss Donna Miller visited
Mrs. Miller's parents in High
Shoals, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings RAIDER and
daughter Rachel visited friends
in Boone on Sunday.
Misses Bee, Margaret and Bob
Baker visited their mother Mrs.
Alice Baker during Easter.
Miss Vergie Francis was visi-
tor in West Jefferson on Wednes-
day.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
MARY CAROLYN PRICE
TO FINISH AT ASTC

Along with a field of 100 sem
Tors Mary Carolyn Price of West
jefferson will receive her degree
in Home Economics and Science
at Appalachian State Teachers
College during commencement
exercises here May 9.
Aside from Mary Carolyn
Prices regular scholastic achieve
ments she has been active in a
wide scope of extra-curricular
activities, namely: member of
Home Economics Club, member
of Phila Retian Literary Society,
president of Phila Retian Literary
Society.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
AIR SHOW WILL BE
HELD HERE SUNDAY

It was announced here today
that an air show would be held
on Sunday afternoon on Negro
Mountain road between Jefferson
and West Jefferson.
Rex Morton, local licensed pi-
lot who is in charge of the show
said that there would be three Ii
censed planes and pilots and pas
senger rides and stunt flying both
would be featured. Everyone is
invited to attend.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
SOIL CONSERVATION
DISTRICT APPROPED

Continued from Page One)
their lands"
Within a short time, the super
visors and farm agents will meet
with Mr.. Lee and work out COM
plete plans for the district.
For some time this newspaper
has advocated the establishment
of the soil conservation district
and is delighted with the good
news that "another dream has
come true''.
Every one is now urged to CO.
operate in making it a success.