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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-04-10
Funeral Rites For
Mother Mary Webb

Amid profusion of beautiful
flowers, in the chapel of the An
gelus Mortuary last Saturday,
the funeral of Mother Mary Webb
one of the old citizens of Seattle
was held. Mother Webb was 90
years, 10 months, 5 days of age
and was greatly beloved by all
who knew her. as was expressed
in the resolutions of the various
organizations to which she be-
longed and through the remarks
OF those who knew her best.
DR.. F. w. Penick, Pastor of the
Peoples Institutional Baptist
Church had charge of the services
and used as a text, Rev. 14:13:
Blessed are the dead which die
in the Lord henceforth: yea saith
the spirit, that they may rest from
their labors and their works dc
follow them" The pastor admon-
ished those left behind to mourn
their loss, result of the home going
of Mother Webb, to emulate this
great life and strive to leave as
beautiful record. Rev Judson
Swancy made commendatory re-
marks on the life of this fine
Christian character, having known
her for a number of years.
The deceased was born in Nash
vile, Tenn, and was a member OF
the Mount Zion Baptist Church
and Missionary Society of Seattle
in which city she lived for many
years. Mother Webb leaves to
mourn their loss a son, Rev
James Webb of Chicago, two
granddaughters, Mrs. Frances
Jones of Kansas City, Missouri;
Mrs. Mary J. Casmon of Seattle
and two grandsons-in-1aw, Mr.. w
w. Casman and Mr.. Roy Jones. Mr.
and Mrs. Jones were unable to be
present but sent a beautiful cross
of gardenias. Interment was al
Mt. Pleasant.
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Seattle
Churches
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
1884 10th Ave.

Church School, Sunday at 9:45
A. M. Preaching at HOO A. M.
The Loyalty Campaign is now
on. If you have not pledged within
yourself to be present at least once
Sunday every Sunday for at
least six Sundays, do it now. The
first Sunday of the campaign was
Easter Sunday. In event you did
not know about it in time to
pledge for the first Sunday it is
not too late to pledge. The motto
is Every member present every
Sunday for six Sundays. The Sec
ond Sunday of campaign is 'Wo-
mems Day of which Mrs. Mae
Maxwell is chairman. Mrs. Mary
Farquharson, state senator, will
be the speaker. Mrs. Jessie Shields
is chairman of Campaign commit
tee.
The Easter Musicale, under the
dictatorship of Professor M. A.
F1emings was all we expected. 1t
is the desire of many to secure the
service of Professor Flemings as
Director of choir permanently.
The Sunday school program
was well conducted by Mrs.
Essie White, Supt. of Primary
dept. The children spoke the
thought of happiness through their
expressions as they filled the choir
pit to an overlooking capacity.
They appeared lovely in their gay
Easter bonnets and light spirits.
They were enthusiastic while lis
tening to the beautiful story of
Philips as was related by our visit
ing brother. from the First Bap-
fist Church.
Mr.. Robert johnson is coming to
the church, at an early date, in
a song recital. Mr.. Johnson is
from Spokane. He is the president
of the General Association of Bap
fist Young People, of the State of
Wash. He is also a noted singer.
He is truly GOOD
Plans are being made to set the
playground in order for the en-
jcyment of the children of the
community as well as the adults.
1t is hoped that the church will
be able to keep on the playfield
an instructor to direct the minds
of the very young children and
to lend assistance to all who hap
pen to visit the place.
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ington city which recently turned
two of its residents out because
of no other reason than they hap
pened to be so augmented as to
be called Negroes. Where does
Christianity fit into this picture?
On what part does it play in the
programs of Christian Churches
which say that cannot come into
their edifice, kneel and pray with
the members of their Congrega-
tons, make my contribution to
church support ETC., simply be-
cause I happen to be of another
racial background?
I feel that we, as a group, are
faced with the necessity Of making
our religion an armor with which
we can and will grid ourselves and
then set forth to do battle in our
fight to gain a spot of security
and stability in this world so that
we can further enjoy our benefits
to be reaped from having lived
and pursued good lives, not nee
essarily Christian, as we know
Christianity today, but at least in
keeping with the teachings of Je-
s,is Christ who told us This is
my commandment unto you, that
ye so love one another as I have
loved you"
In closing may point out that
his commandment was not, in any
way, qualified as to skin color, hair
structure, or language types or ma
tional backgrounds, of the persons
he has ordered US to love as ne
has loved us.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-04-10
James w. Sjmms
Taken By Death

Mr.. James w. Simms, a Spanish
War Veteran, departed this life at
the Marine Hospital April 7th. Mr..
Simms was born in Leesburg, Vir-
ginia. After serving nine years in
the United States army, spending
most of the time in the Philippine
Islands, he retired and lived in
Montana until he and his wife
moved to Seattle in 1896. The
deceased is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Beatrice Sinms to whom he
was married for IS years, two
brothers, Alfred Simms of Ansonia
Conn.,, and John Simms of Lees
burg, Va, and a host of friends.
He was a member of v. F. w.
Lewis Ford Post No. 289; a for
rner member of I. o. o. F., Helena
Mont. Funeral rites will be OBJ
served Friday at 2:30. Graveside
services will be under auspices of
Lewis Ford Post No. 2S9.
Miss Katherine Turner of Top
penish, Washington and her cou-
sin Eileene Ealy, were visitors to
the Northwest Enterprise Thurs
cay. Miss Turner arrived Monday
spending her Easter vacation as
the guest of Mrs. Leona Marshall,
1541 21st Ave, No. Miss Turner
plans to return home Sunday.
The Community Gospel Chorus
holds regular rehearsaIs each
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the
Krizer School of Music, 554 23rd
Avenue. Those interested may call
the director, at East 6037.
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After Faster, What?
evangelist Bertha Mitchell


The world was all excited last
Sunday, it was EASTER, and
CHRIST had risen. Listen, friends,
that morning that Christ rose
from the dead. was the greatest
morning that ever dawned upon
the earth. 1t was the morning
that held the solution of all
Eerth's problems.
No human being saw Jesus rise
from the dead. They saw him
AFTER he had risen from among
the dead. They saw him cricified,
they saw him buried, they saw
him sealed up in his tomb, but
none saw him rise from the dead.
Dearly beloved, His resurrection
was a prophecy of the resurrection
of all the dead. Friends, it will
come at a time when men are not
expecting it, when nations are
asleep, when suddenly the voice
that has the power to move this
old world, shall call them into life
again. Will you rise to everlast-
ing joy or everlasting sorrow :?
Think of it, friends!
The question of the resurrection
is settled. Now, not after while,
but now is Christ risen from the
dead. The disciples knew Jesus
had risen because they met Him
afterwards. You may know it the
same way, by meeting Jesus after
wards.
The angel rolled the stone away
from the tomb. 1t was open to all
who wished to go in. Friends, lis
ten, Jesus rose from the dead, now
the way is open to all who will
come. Come unto me, all We that
labor and are heavy laden, and 1
will give you rest" Matt. 11:28.
And the Spirit and the bride
say, Come and let Him that hear
eth say Come. And let him who is
athirst come. And whosoever will,
let him take the water of life
freely" Rev. 22:17. Now the way
is open 80 that everyone that is
willing to come to Jesus can have
eternal life.
Will you come, will you accept
Him?
AFTER EASTER, WHAT?
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VIC. A. News

The Younger Marrieds will have
charge of the April Vesper Ser
vice at the Branch this Sunday,
April 18th. Certificates will be
awarded at that time to the baby
who was judged the healthiest af-
ter the Baby Clinic which was held
last week at the Branch. Doctor
William H. Calhoun will award
the certificates, aid the Reverend
John r. Harris will be the speak
err. Jewel Wells and Jean Shields
will lead the community singing.
Twenty-Five children less than
eighteen months of age were ex-
amined last Thursday when the
Young Marrieds observed Negro
Health Week with baby clinic.
Doctor William Calhoun and Doc
tor Walter Brown examined the
babies. They were assisted by a
public health nurse. Young mo-
theirs who assisted were Mrs.
Grace Herring, Mrs. Angelina Brit
ton, Mrs. Helen Jones, Mrs. Floyd
Collins, Mrs. Ina Giles, Mrs. Stella
Billups, and Mrs. Rose Mitchell.
The Branch wishes to thank the
Girl Reserve Committee, and 9TH
ers for their assistance and COOP
Grafton at the Spring Frolic given
by the Junior Girl Reserves and
the Younger Girls at the Collins
Fieldhouse. Members of the COM
mitee are: Mrs. Irene Alexander,
Mrs. Gloria Jenkins, Mrs. Ruth
Weber, Mrs. Vivian Spearman,
Mrs. Edith Goodwin, Mrs. Helen
Frazier, and Mrs. Thelma Jones.
A course in advanced First Aid
will be offered at the Branch by
the American Red Cross beginning
April 18th. Those who have COM
pleted the standard First Aid
course are eligible to attend. There
will be five lessons, two hours
each in length. The class will be-
gin at 7:30 p. m. with Mrs. Naomi
Hyatt as the instructor. For fur
Their information call the Branch.
Saturday was a gala day for the
youngsters of pre- school age when
they all gathered az in number)
at the Y. w. c. A. and after their
regular routine of play and story
telling, engaged in an Easter egg
hunt. Everyone found pretty green
nests with eggs.
Miss Brooks of the family So
ciety and DR.. Katherine Taylor,
consultant of education for the
Seattle public schools, were visit
ors. They expressed themselves
as being very happy to see the
the organization of the pre-school
children.
For information about enroll
ment of your child, call Miss Vert
ner at the Y.
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way. That was how we young peo-
pie used to sing them at home"
There was always music In Doro-
thy Maynor's home, and she de-
scribes Sunday afternoons of hap
py family music, when the neigh
bors came in and everybody joined
the singing. She learned then some
of the spirituals which she will
sing on her coming program, many
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-04-10

of which are not known to concert
audiences. There are still many
beautiful and undiscovered spirit
uals awaiting a music Columbus,
Miss Maynor believes. eff you
go south and listen to some camp
meetings, you are bound to hear
wonderful spirituals which have
not been written down." she says.
TITS nice to know that a wealth
of them are still waiting to be
found" Seats are selling at the
theatre box-office.
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merely a brawp without racial
significance.
Colonel c. M. Dowell, post COM
mander, stated after an investiga-
ton Of the bloody 15-minute clash
between M. P.s and occupants of
Negro barracks that there had
not been 1.-THE slightest antagonism
between white and colored soldiers
here at any time.
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By V. L. p.
The eyes of Miss WlIletta Riddle
are sparkling like two diamonds
these days. Have you noticed?
A newcomer to Seattle is Miss
Helen Jackson from Atlanta, &C.
olgia.
Our dearly beloved 'Gdell," Miss
Vertner, was part of the Cantata
Chorus Sunday She threw a
smile our way as the occasional
filed past which indicated to us
that she thoroughly enjoyed sing
Ing the Easter Message.
Mrs. Edith Steinmetz and Mrs.
Helen Harris deserve much credit
for the untiring efforts they are
putting forth to obtain justice for
minority groups.
The enhancing Beige Bonnet
which complimented the Easter
costume worn by the beautiful
Mrs. Sadie Moss was tribute to
her ability in selecting attractive
outfits for herself.
Are the hats which the men of
Seattle are wearing finished with
a band of glue, that once they are
on, it is impossible to lift them as
they greet their women-folk?
II you attend the Maynor Con-
cert. you will not only see several
gorgeous costumes which I learn
are being planned for the evening
but you will hear ONE great art
list,
All the prominent people will
attend the DOUBLE VICTORY
"KICK-OFF" DINNER of the N.
A. A. C. p. on April Both. Have
You made your reservation?
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No Race Angle
To Fort Brawl?

FORT DIX-Authorities of this
military post said today that the
killing of a white military police
man and two Negro soldiers, and
the wounding of five Negro SOL
d;ers, during a gun battle was
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-04-10
Seattle Social Notes
Community Organizations Cooperate
With A. X. A. SOrority's Vacation Conference

The following organizations are
cooperating with Beta Theta Chap
ter's Vocational Guidance Confer
ence. Each organization sent two
representatives: YWCA, Miss Will
letta Riddle and Miss Juanita VAL
ley; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority,
Miss Lucille Smith and Miss Will
letta Riddle; n. s. u. W., Miss
Jean MvIver, and Miss Lucille
Smith. Community Scholarship
Fund, Mr.. James Clayton and Mr..
Bernard Squires; Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Mr.. James Johnston,
Mr.. Bernard Squires; Self-Im-
provement Club, Mrs. LeEtta King
and Mrs. Roscoe Smith; Volunteer
Social Workers, Miss Sarai Greene
and Mrs. Roscoe Smith; Urban
League, Mr.. Bernard Squires; PCY
Miss Alberta Arnold and Mr..
Jaques Chappell.
Jr. high scrool, Sr. high school,
and college students are urged to
register for the Conference with
Miss Juanita Valley at the Y. w.
c. A. or with Mrs. Melvina Squires
of 159 22nd Ave. No, Basilius Of
the Chapter.
Miss Betty Bradford was hostess
at dinner party at her home
Easter Sunday, honoring her mo-
Their and father, Mr.. and Mrs. Da-
vid Bradford of Yakima, at which
time, the parents, o children, and
grandchildren were present max.
ing a complete family reunion
Twenty people enjoyed the happy
occasion.
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Peoples Institutional Baptist
Church
21st. Ave., at K. jefferson st.
fMocnntn Tav,,nlaA

DIR. F. w. Penick, Pastor
Residence, 25O2 Goth Avenue South.
Telephone Pr. 1920.
Sunday school $3.50 A. M, Morn
ing Worship, HOO A. M; BTU,
$50 P. M; Evening Worship, 500
P. M; Mid-week Prayer Service,
Wednesday evening 500 PM.
The Daughter Ellzs will hold
their annual Thanksgiving Service
Sunday morning, at IL o'clock at
the Peoples Institutional Baptist
Church. Pastor Penick will deliver
the sermon and an interesting and
inspiring program will be render
ed.
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Here's More about
Walla Walla
Dear Senator Wallgren:


Your letter of March 18th to the
Secretary of War concerning ar
article in the Northwest Enter
prise, issue of February 27th, Sc.
attic, Washington, alleging dis.
elimination against colored sol
diers in Walla Walla, Washington
has been received at this head
quarters. The discrimination Is al
legged to have occurred early r
February. 1t was not then, nor
has it at any time since, beer
brought to my attention.
1 am having an investigation OF
the matter made and will advise
you further concerning it.
Since the alleged discrimination
referred to in the newspaper ar
ticle of February 9th, colored
troops are stationed at Walla Wal
la. No indication has been received
at this headquarters of any dis
elimination since the arrival OF
these troops in that area. mas
rauch as the Commanding General
of the Northern Defense Area is
stationed at Walla Walla, I feel
certain that any discrimination
would be promptly dealt with and
reported.
My belief that there may have
been some mistake or exageration
in the press report is further siren
gthened by my knowledge of the
very fine treatment our troops
have had and the fine relations
that have existed between them
and the citizens of the state of
Washington. However, I am hav-
ing thorough inquiry made into
the allegations of discrimination
against colored troops and will be
pleased to advise you of the re-
suit.
Sincerely yours,
Jay L. Benedict
Mao General, u. S. Army
Commanding
MI. Edward l.. Robinson, Publisher
Northwest Enterprise,
P. o. Box 1873, ~
300 18th Avenue South,
Seattle, Washington.
Dear Mr.. Robinson:
In the absence Of Senator Wall
gren who is now in the West with
the Truman National Defense In
vestigating Committee, I am send
ing you a letter he has just re-
ceived from the Commanding Gen
eral of the Ninth Corps Area.
Prior to the Senator's depart
ure for the West he called the
attention of the Secretary of War
to alleged discrimination by Walla
Walla business-houses against WIS.,
iting colored troops, asking the
Secretary to investigate and make
every effort to correct this con-
dition If it existed.
Because it was in your paper
that Senator Wallgren noticed this
report, am sending this letter to
you
Yours very truly,
Hugh B. Mitchell,
Secretary
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Penickwips


By v. LIZ
The eyes Of Miss WlIletta Riddle
are sparkling like two diamonds
these days. Have you noticed?
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A newcomer to Seattle is Miss
Helen Jackson from Atlanta, Ge-
olgia.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
IHE EYENIH6'S HIGH II6HIS.

tHE 6VcNtNUS NUN tIVHlS.
WWDc, 6t5-Rear Admiral {. \. Wood.
ward, retired, authority on naval affairs, will be
interviewed.
WkAL, 7:00-SerambIe: The dramaiization
has its hero dropping several thousand feet
into Jungle 10 rescue an Army nurse.
WSV 7:30-Repot 10 the Nation: What's
Wrong With Our War Production" dealing
with the conditions which prompted the con.
ereSional survey Of war production.
WRc. 8:00-Frank Blacks Orchestra: Mark.
ing the first anniversary Of the signing Of the
Atlantic Charter. program features Dr.. Blacks
musical setting for Stephen Vincent Benefs
Prayer"
WHV, 800-Fred Brady Show: Opening a
new revue Of fun and music with the comedian
and VoeaIisis Russ Brown and Gale Robbins.
VOL, 830-This Is Navy Norfolk: A new
musical show from the auditorium Of the Nor.
folk Naval Air Station.
WMAl, 8:30-Thosa Good Old Days: Old.
timer Irving Fisher is toniehfs guest star, who
sings few o|d-time tunes.
WRc, 8:30-Infcrmation Please: Chief guest
is II. eomdr. Mildred H. htAfee, director Of
the Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency
Service.
WEV, S:30-SthooI Of Air preview: Rear
Admiral Harold 6. Bowen, director Of The
Naval Research Laboratory. and Gen. David
Grant, chief flight surgeon Of the Army Air
Force, are guests.
WhAL, 900-6ang Busters The finale Of
the two.part dramafizatlon Of The Case Of the
Western Killer"
Evening star., 1942-08-14
Winning Contract
By THE FOUR ACES.

David Bruce Burnstone, Oswald Jaco-
by, Howard Schenken and Theodore
A. Lightner, worlds leading team-of-
four. inventors Of the system that
has beaten every other system in
existence
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THE WA R
is JOB
NO. |
FOR EVERYBODY ON THE D s. H

fUk ffEhIpUUf UN IhE u G 7
One of the greatest battles of this
war-the Battle of Production and
Transportation is being decided
here in America, on railroads like
the Delaware & Hudson. The men,
the munitions, the materials that
will turn the balance in favor Of
America and our allies are being
rushed TO American seaports by
rail.
Nothing cam be permitted to
hold up these vital shipments. The
D & H has concentrated its army
of trained employees, together with
a feet of gigantic new locomotives
for the job of moving the noun.
tains of materials and supplies to
the worlds strategic battle fronts.
This is our first job.
You can help us do this job well
Dy pldHHIns lar III duN dHCE YOUR
train trips TO the Adirondack Re.
sort region or to Montreal. If you
cannot get the Pullman accommo-
dations you want remember that
many Pullman cars are required
for troop movements. Be satisfied
to ride in coach. Travel during
mid.week if possible. When it's
necessary to cancel Pullman ac-
commo dations, please do SO
promptly. In this way. you will be
making it easier for the D & H to
do its important Job No. /.
Help Us 10 KEEP EN- ROLLING"
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Not This

Mother: let the children do the
things about the house which they
like to do and I do those which are
left. I hope this method will make
them think of housework as pleas
ant work
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EVENING STAR FEATURES.
Star Flashes; Latest news, twice daily; MAL,
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SHARI.WlYE pRn6pkMi.

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LONDON, S:3o-Bri'sin Speaks: CSC, e5S
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MELBOURNE, 975-"1he Truth Of II IS"
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WEv. 9:0o-Playhouss: Edward Arnold 10
Dashls|I HammeKs famous spy story, The
Maltese Falcon
VOL, 9:30-DoubIe or Nothing: Salute 10 me
world Of sports with Alice Marble, GrantIand
Rice and Tami hsurielIo as guest speakers.
WWDc, o:35-Miss America: Jean CaW-
naugh. former ftIeholder, speaks on behalf Of
the Washington contest
MMAt, 9:45-hen Of the Sea- Frederick
Meyers, vice president Of the National Maritime
Union, discusses the work Of the merchant ma.
rims In the war effort.
WMAl, f000-Meet Your Navy: Meet
Your Nelehbor" Is the theme for ionighfs
broadcast.
WMAL. f0:30-Men, Machines and vIefoN:
Alfred luh Of the legitimate iheaiH Is guest
narrator on the safety show.
Evening star., 1942-08-14
This

Mother: We've all chosen the
household tasks we'd like to do.
Now We'll each have to choose at
least one of these which are left,
for every one does some tasks which
he does not like.