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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-05-08
YAKIMA
Lloyd James

Those on the sick list are Mrs.
Mary Smith who has been i'll for
three weeks. The Livingston chill
dren who are confined to their
home with chicken pox. Anita
James is recovering from a case
of mumps. Mr.. Jeff Bell is home
from the hospital.
Week end visitors to this city
were Mr.. Grant Verden from Sc
attic who has here on business. Mr..
Ralph Perkins of Seattle who Wis
tied relatives. Mrs. Ametta Jones
and Mrs. Irene Fletcher of Top
penish who visited relatives and
friends.
Mr.. MCGEE of Chicago is a new
arrival in this city. He and his
family expect to make this their
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Yates have
returned from visit to Mr.. Yates
relatives in Mississippi.
Mr.. Sanford Barns and Miss
Hattie Davis We're. married last
week.
Friends of Mr.. Simon Record
were highly entertained at a sur
prise birthday party in his honor
at Toppenish last week. Ten guests
from Yakima attended. Covers
for twenty persons were laid.
Mr.. Bernard Squires, prominent
Negro orator from Seattle, spoke
before two different clubs on APP
ril %, subject was Problems of
the American Negro
Miss Anna Waggener received
End prize in the Draper Depart
ment Store dressmaking contest
being listed with All girls under
10 years. Miss Waggener took
Bird prize last year in a contest
at the same store.
Elder and Sister Morris of Ia
coma held sevices at the East
Yakima Mission Sunday evening.
Ralph Minnise and Mrs. Eliza
beth Semore have applied for mar
riage license.
Mrs. Dorothy Holland has gone
to Cincinnati, Ohio, to be at the
bedside of her mother.
Recently in an amateur contest
at the Washington Junior High
School there were four Negro stu
dents who participated in it. They
were Miss Mary Waggener, Miss
Louise Donaldson, Miss Rowena
Mitchell, Lloyd James and also
Miss Verna Bradford but none
won it.
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They Did Not Sing

Continued from last Issue)
A dispatch from the training
center Negro filters says: Their
instructors revealed yesterday the
number of washouts was lower
than the general average of white
flying cadets" They overcompen-
stated. A Negro member of our
preaching mission was speaking
before a white high school and at
the close of his address a white
boy publicly asked the question,
How does it feel to be a Negro 2"
The Negro replied: TITS wonderful.
You white people have a very
narrow range of choice you have
to take the very white. We have
a very wide range of choice from
the very white to the very black
and all shades between. We are
freer. Have you ever heard of
Joe Louis? He's the greatest box
er. Ever hear of Marion Ander-
son? She's the greatest singer.
Ever hear Of Jesse Owens? He's
the fastest human. Ever hear of
Father Divine? He's God" Any.
one who would answer that kind
of question in that fashion has
genius!
Behind Joe Louis
Apart from the humor of the
Father Divine" part of the an
swer, there was something very
Illuminating in it. why do Joe
Louis, Marion Anderson, Jesse
Owens and other Negroes stand
out when they enter a realism
where they equal opportunity?
They overcompensate. That will
increasingly happen in our natur-
al life. If we do not give the
Negro equality Of opportunity all
down the line we will have to suf-
fer the humiliation Of seeing him
surpass us in the realisms where
he is free. Joe Louis is not an
individual; he represents sup
pressed race and when he hits a
whole racial suppression is in that
blow so they go down in order
before him. He is striking a blow
for the freedom Of his people.
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1t was joy co-mingled with sad
ness at the Portland office with
the Editor and family, afer three
weeks Of tense suspense awaiting
news from Terry Eugene Duncan,
their son, who was somewhere at
sea on the s. s. Stephenson. A
cablegram on Friday brought
good news that he was safe and
fine in Honolulu. The cable dis
closed however, that the ship and
crew might go on to Australia.
His wife, Vashti, in San Francis
co, was nearly FRUSTRATED until
news of his safety reached her.
Gloom somewhat overshadowed
this joy when the family received
the sad news Monday morning of
the passing of Mr.. Edward Tuddle
at Omaha, Nebr., brother-in-law
of Mrs. Duncan. The nearly 1000
miles travel and recent change in
schedule of TRANS and transporta-
ton for the duration hindered the
immediate departure of Mrs. Dun
can and Merry Ellyn, her daugh-
ter. They anticipated being with
the family during this hour of
grief.
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Day.
Delicious refreshments in abun-
dance were served by a competent
committee of our girls "who gave
service with a SMILE" With a
most pleasant and enjoyable ev-
ening bespeaking the genial per-
sonnet directly responsible. The
A. c. e. L. Board thanks everyone.
The Rev. c. w. Cooper, Pastor
of the A. M. E. Church, Bremen
ton, Wn., was a visitor in Port
land Monday and called at Bethel
parsonage.
Our deepest sympathy and pray
ers go out for our Editor, Mrs
Mary M. Duncan, in this season
of sorrow and anxiety.
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Have You a Lost Or
|Lapsed Insurance
Policy?

THE NATIONAL INSURANCE
RESEARCH GIL, 1927
SMITH TOWER, SEATTLE, has
performed many useful services
for persons who have lapsed OF
lost life insurance in their families
The service consists of investiga-
ton of policies, which have been
dropped, to determine values in
them. Whether or not the insured
person is living or has passed on
makes n difference in their ef-
fort. In case there are no values
found to exist in the policies all
papers are returned with no
charge. In case values are deter
mined to be in the policies q rea-
sonable charg is made for the
service.
Insurance has been obtained by
the interested persons on insured
individuals long disappeared and
in policies long lost.
Over a period of several years
several thousand lapsed policy
holders have been benefited by
reliable servic by this concern.
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Bethel A. M. K.
McMilIen and Larabee
Rev. b. G. Allen, Pastor

Sunday was emphasized in a
three-fold way at Bethel Sunday
Christian Family week, the
dedication and the public accept
ance Of new pulpit Bible, made
possible by donations of several
organizations of Bethel and pre-
scented by Bro. E. l.. Jamison, To-
cal preacher. Pastor Allen, in &C
cepting this beautifully bound
boek-The Holy Bible-gave q
beautiful quotation, placed the
Bible on the pulpit, followed by
prayer.
The sermon theme This do in
remembrance of me-" able dis
cussed by the Pastor, who en-
phasized the faculty of memory as
a guiding influence i. e. Memory Of
Mother and Home, the family al
tar, the Lords Supper the blessed
Savior His Holy Life.
The subject at League New
Jobs" and the A. C. E. League
were indeed a grand session at
6:45 with Mesdames B. c. Allen
and Mary M. Duncan leaders.
All aboard for the district meet
ing at Yakima, Wn., ay Is, IA, 10
then to return for Annual Spring
Bazaar and Carnival at Bethel
May FL, %. Two big nights.
Misses Betty Rutherford and Is
la Berry gave selections /. e. read
ing and solo. Betty, Got aLick-
ing and Isla sang "He will Wipe
our Tears Away" Blanche Graves
gave a very fine address on the
subject THE A.. C. e. League, its
program of helpfulness." Our lit
tie president is q most capable
pinch-hitter, having to appear in
the absence of a listed speaker
Gerry Williams. Mrs. M. Duncan
gave brief remarks and Pastor
Allen closed with an invitation tc
worship in some church Mothers
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-05-08
Birthday Hnors
For Mr.. L. Matthews

It was If Time oh Time, turn
back in your flight and make me
a boy again just for tonight" as
Mr.. Lee Matthew'S reveled in the
hospitality of his charming wife
and the association of a group
of friends Sunday, May 3, when
Mrs. Mathews arranged a per-
fectly delightful dinner party in
observance of his natal day. Crys-
tai and blue was effectively car
ried out in the table appointments
and favors. A huge birthday cake
with one tine blue candle bore the
inscription in blue, Happy Birth
day." ecircled a tiny heart. A blue
and white floral center piece en-
HANGED the cuney lace covered ta-
BILE at which ten guests were seat
ed. Music and games were enter
tanning features after dinner.
Guests also INDUCED in a tour of
the beautiful gardens adjacent to
the Matthews bungalow home in
s. e. Grant st.
Mrs. Matthews confides that al
though their recent trip Oak
land, Calf, was not for pleasure,
it did afford her the pleasure and
opportunit yto meet Mr.. Matthews
family whom she had never seen
two sisters, two brothers and a
neice who received her very af-
fectionately.
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Shilo Baptist
N. e. 76 and Everette
II. e. Donaldson, Minister

Rev. Donaldson and members
are grateful to liberal friends who
made their Annual Bazaar and
fried chicken dinner April 1890,
May LIST success. Those in charge
of Manley Center where the af-
fair was held, did everything pos
sible to make it a success. BE-
hold thy Mother" Is the Sunday
morning theme. At 500 p. m. "A
Mothers Care" A fire from a de-
fective chimney did considerable
damage to the Pacific Coast Mis-
sionary Home Saturday night. Rev.
Donaldson and his family occu-
pants Of the home narrowly es-
capped suffication. Damages esti-
mated at $500. Rev. Donaldson
is Executive Secretary of the
home, located at 1924 N. e. Ev-
erette st.
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A prayer

Merciful God, our Father, we
thank thee for health, life, and
every good figt. Thou hast created
us in Thine own image, and high
ly endowed us as thinking crea-
lures. We recognize Thy divine
right to rule over us, and we pray
that we may be kept true and
right before thee. Give us grace
for this days duties, and make
us kindly disposed toward our
fellowmen. Support Thy people
everywhere in the midst Of diffic-
ulties, and bring the world to Thy
self. Regard with much mercy the
poor and unfortunate. Redeem
men from the sins that beset
them. For ourselves, our loved
ones, our community, and our ma
ton, we make our humble prayer.
From the Book of Common Prayer
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Honorable Harry E. Kenin, after
10 years of fruitful service on the
School Board of Portland, is sure
ly deserving citizen and worthy
of the hearty support of all the
citizenry who are conscious of his
worth and ability in public office,
as a public servant.
Enemies may assail but he
stands a tue and tried friend
who seeks for the underprivileged
of our city and state, the just
rewards the Constitution imposes.
Whatever his aspirations, we trust
you will think 1t through and at
the appointed time say it with
votes that he be retained or adj
vanced to or III the position of
larger service for all humanity.
Being a humanitarian we rest
upon this thought, he is the peo-
pies choice, and advocate Of JUS
tice for all.
BY Rev. B. c. Allen
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SOCIAL NOTES

At the recent meeting of the
Holiday Parent-Teacher Associa-
ton, Mrs. Elsie Nancy who did
a fine job as president, 1941 to
1912, was. elected as president to
continue that fine spirit, Of coop
GRAFTON exemplified by her with
parent and teacher. Although the
only race member serving in this
capacity in the entire association,
Mrs. Nancy has through her un-
firing efforts broken many bar
riers which heretofoe were unsur-
mountable. Mrs. Nancy with other
newly elected officers will be du-
ly installed at public installation
Monday, May II, 3:15 p. m, aud
itorium Holiday school. Aside
from PIT. A. Mrs. Nancy is do
ing volunteer duty with the air
craft warning services where she
serves thrse precincts. Many of
Portland's race conscious civic
minded and patriotic women are
giving their time, moral support
and means in the promotion of De-
Tense activities. During the draft
registration for older men, a short
time ago, among those who served
were Mrs. Pearl Glow, Mrs. Cleo
Cooper and Miss Elva Poole. It is
reported that Mrs. Glow was
among the few whose records
were perfect. OF signal recogni-
ton was the naming of Mrs. Glow
to Good school committee which
overwhelmingly endors ed Mr..
Harry M. Kenin, a member of the
School Board for 10 years for re-
election. Aside from her many
church duties Mrs. Glow is one
of the registrars for sugar ra-
tioning at Holiday school this
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-05-08
NOTICE.!

The musicians engaged for the
Grand opening of the Elks Club
failed to report for duty, which
caused disappointment to those
purchasing tickets and humiliation
to the management staff of the
club. Anyone who purchased \
ticket and desires to have their
money refunded with certification
of same, the Management will be
glad to do so; we thank you for
your patronage and regret very
much the disappointment, we will
our best endsayer to see this will
not occur again.
Signed: Brother and Daugh-
tiers Elks
Fred u. Harris, Manager.
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so many burdens and heartaches.
Rev. Stephenson and the entire
membership, thanks each and ev-
eryone for the wonderful spirit
and cooperation"
Tacoma Branch of the National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People held it's kickoff
meeting Sunday evening at the
Allen A. M. E. Church. Speakers
were Mr.. Bernard Squires, secre-
tary of the Seattle Urban League,
and Professor Frank Williston of
the College of Puget Sound. Mu-
sic for the occasion was furnished
by the Junior Choir of the Allen A.
M. E. Church. The drive will con-
tinue throughout the month of
May, with final reports given on
Sunday evening, May 81, at the
Bethlehem Baptist Church.
The Matrons Club met on Thurs
day evening, with Mrs. F. A.
Chew on South Trafton Street.
It was regular monthly business
meeting. After the business of the
evening was transacted, the hos
tess served delicious luncheon.
The membership campaign COM
mittee of the Tacoma Branch, N.
A. A. c. p. met on Wednesday
evening at 1909 South Sheridan
Avenue.
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Lapsed or lost life insur-

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ance policies investigated
for values covering either
living or deceased persons.
Charge only ON recovery.
Send policies to or write
Northwest Enterprise In
surance Research Council,
1927 Smith Tower, Seattle,
Washington.
Rev. Judson Swancy,
2107 e. James Street, Cap
itol $3.50, is a Seattle rep
resentative. Agents want
ed.
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There are opportunities for the
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This Is worth writing about II
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Tacoma, Wash.
BY CalIie b. Mathews


lin of South State St., the men,
bers Of the Cloverleaf Art club
gave a going-away shower on
Monday evening a the home of
Mrs. Nettie ]. Asberry. In the
music room the members assem-
bled. A portion of the time was
spent in repartee and music after
which they filed out into the din
Ing room to partake of a bounti-
full supply Of refreshments. In the
center of the dining table was
placed Maypole from the top of
which was suspended six streamer
ribbons the ends of which were
tied to tiny nut-baskets filled with
CONNECTIONS. (The baskets Were
hand crocheted by Mrs. Asberry)
The color scheme was pink even
to the napkins. Mrs. Tumlin was
presented with a shower of gifts
to which presentation she re-
sponded with remarks of keen ap-
probation to the members of the
club of which she is a member.
Accompanying Mrs. Tumlin will be
group forming a foursome who
will leave Wednesday for New
York, to be gone three months.
They will visit the key sanctu-
aries Of the Father Divine move
ment, seeking an interview with
the Reverend. Returning home the
party will stop over at Chicago,
Kansas City, Lawrence, and Den
yer, he latter city from which
Mrs. Tllmlin came when she and
Mr.. Tumlin moved to Tacoma.
Sunday week was a day of re-
joicing at Aliens A. M. e. Church,
celebrating the close of a rally to
liquidate the entire Indebtedness
Of this Church. At a church con-
ference the following elected to
head this rally, Bro. T. F. Lander,
chairman; Mrs. Helen Stafford,
secretary; Mrs. T. P. Cooper, trea-
surer; Bro. A. L. Hayes publicity;
called the Victoy rally, which came
to a triumphant and successful
conclusion. The things accomp-
lished are praiseworthy. All credit
to Christ our Leader, for God must
have directed our beloved and kind
Bishop N. w. Williams in send
ing to us in 1910 Rev. d. C.Steph-
enson as pastor. under whose pas
torate more than two thousand
dollars has been raised and this
church property Is completely out
Of debt. The church stands today
absolutely free from all debts. Sun
day was a day Of rejoicing when
chairman Bro. Lander presented
to the Pastor a Cashiers check for
$215.75. After special remarks by
Pastor Stephenson, he introduced
the trustees who have stood by
through thick and thin, Bro. A. L.
Hayes, Sis. d. w. Gibson, Sec
reary; Sis. Edna Moore, treas.
The check was presented to the
treas, Sis. Edna Moore to be de-
posted in bank to pay all bills
and Indebtedness as read by the
secretary, Bro. Ray Gibson, with
the sermon by the Pastor the
singing by the choir, one could
not help feel tina he Lord was In
the plan as well as in the hearts
OF those present. At the close
Bro. Hayes, the publicity man
read the following, Let each Of us
rededicate our lives to be more
lovable, friendly in our christian
service to one another, perhaps
who are just yearning for a real
friendly greeting and welcome in
a christian way, and will be glad
to join with us in our thanks and
praise to God who has crowned
the efforts of Allen A. M. e
Church after SO years, to come to
| such financial success, free from
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-05-08

Mrs. Pollyanna Reed was called
to Oklahoma City last week end
to the bedside Of her father who
was seriously i'll.
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Portland Churches
Mt. Olivet Baptist
N. e. First and Schuyler
Rav IL Cgou pastor


Life with Wings and I'm
wearied Running and Triumphant
Trudging" were subjects respect
lively for the morning and evening
service Baptismal ceremony was
celebrated at the morning hour.
Clubs: Fellowship, Monday even
ing with Mrs. Maggie Friday.
Searchlight, Tuesday evening with
Mrs. Francs Hood, complete plans
for their double "V' for Victory
Tea May II at Mrs. Geneva Free
man in N. e. Halsey. The choir
will have a social hour and pot
luck dinner Friday p. m. at the
church.
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Scheduled to leave Tuesday
evening will be Rev. and Mrs. D.
c. Allen, Mrs. Mary M. Duncan,
and the Misses Juliette Hillard,
Blanche Graves, and Jeanette Har-
ris, to be in attendance at the
Puget Sound District Sunday
school, Allen Christen Endeavor
League and Women's Mite Mis-
sionary Society Conventions which
will convene at Bethel A. M. e.
Church, Yakima, Wash. Rev. ]. e.
Roberts, Pastor. Status Of Port
lands delegation: Rev. Allen is
chief secretary of the Conference.
Mrs. Allen is President Conference
Branch w. M. M. Society. Mrs.
Duncan Conference president A..
c. E. League, Chairman Scholar
ship fund and on Resolutions Com
mittee, Blanche Graves is presi-
dent of BetheTs a. G. e. League,
Juliette Hillard Is Assistant Sec
rotary and Jeanette Harris is
League Organist.,
Mrs. James Braggs, socially
prominent, is serving as a juror in
the spring term of the Municipal
Court.
Mrs. Martha Jamison and Mrs.
Mary M. Duncan gave as literary
numbers Thursday at Bethel's
Missionary Society talks on the
life of Martha, Moses sister and
the Jewish Queen Ester, Women
in the Bible. Among many others
which the society adopted as a
program study for its year book.
The meeting was held with Mrs.
Dixie Lee Mott in N. e. Cherry
st. Members enjoyed a delicious
salad course.
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Mrs. James Braggs, socially
prominent, is serving as a juror ir
the spring term of the Municipal
Court.
Evening star., 1942-05-01
Frock, Bonnet, Overalls
Included in This DESIGN
By Barbara Bell

What a sewing treat for proud
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The brimmed bonnet which will
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make.
The overaus are the crowning
achievement in this marvel-pro-
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are gloriously cool and comfortable
for hours in the sand pile. 1t
doesn't matter how dirty they get
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Evening star., 1942-05-01
What's NeW in TO1vn
By Dorothy Murray


Glass ovenwar is really smart to convenient
USE 1t excellent gift article for individual pieces
pensve and as the recipient than just don't
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faster in this glassware and is easier
exceptionally cooking
the flame for serving at the table storing
Teapo and double boilers also be had this
surface and rounded corners make it
tray that be used conveniently coffee
makes practical wedding When not in actual
be stored closet placed front Of the sofa hold cigarette
containers and astrays This has coapsbe which
little higher than usual the
worked with finger. mahogany
For attractive table decoration purchase obong
made Of clear lue with holders candles attached
short-stemmed flowers fruit such bunces pus
advantage In this container
Have the lovely luncheon
with raa daisies around the border? These
several dainty colo8 napkins
organdy Tiny quite expensive
used for everyday service but laund& beautifully
last a long time II saved for special occasions
Conversation towels for your kitchen made Of pure
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colored dressed attire
launder beautifully, for the colors fast
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for comfort convenience
which be rolled easily carrying comparatively
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