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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-12-23
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Inc Northwest Enterprise and each member of
its staff gladly extend to every living soul, both
friend and foe, the Seasons Greetings If it were
IN our power all those things which contribute to
the happiness and well being of people would
be found in every home.
We have found many good first-class Amer
leans in Seattle, generous enough not to
make an appraisal of the bad Seattle is generous
to fault in spreading its Christmas cheer in al
leviating suffering to making men and women
fight for the opportunity list their names among
those whose charitable efforts are recorded bv
Gods own angels
We have often attended your "Good Neighbour
both from choice and from necessity. He would
lead you by the still waters We are not always in
accord We rather feel when you have offered both
cheeks to be smitten by thine enemy, the Lord of
fering no further admonition, it better to fol-
low Peter, the daring and stormy petrol rather
than the loving John who sought refuge at the feet
of the Master.
The song of heavenly host is today being re-
broadcast from the throne of heaven: "Peace on
Earth, Good Will Toward All Mankind"
These perilous days for the nations of the
world. We actually at war and our position is
not to be envied by neighbors across the
sea- for the nations of the world are looking to
America for a peaceful solution to the present
European conflict. They are expecting of Ameri-
leadership, the performance of miracle that
will somehow bring peace earth in the hearts
of men.
There is only road that leads to a perma-
nent European peace 1t is not the road that leads
to conference chambers wherein a handful of lead
ers, drunk with the lust for power, bargain the
very existence of other nations 1t is not the road
which the heavy artillery of the strongest
ton travels; is it the road that leads the bat
tie field where take the lives of other men to
perpetuate the false ideals of mperialistc nations
The only road that leads peace is the road that
leads to the restoration of mans faith in the Crea-
tor. Only through that faith will all be moved to
follow His teachings and love another as
brothers Only through that faith will the rights of
all men, to live on this earth as human beings be
respected.
Although in America the slate is not clean,
there is better understanding of the rights and
the will of the people than in any other country.
The question is still black mark against
America. But at that, the progressive trend in
the relations between the in this country
justifes saying = with pride There is no
Way like the American Way"
Yet, if by strange quirk of fate, democ-
racy and the American Way should lead the black
race into confusion like blind Samson he will
shake the pillows of this great commonwealth
that the Jew and the Catholic will eventually fol-
low him down the lonesome road"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-12-23

Chairman of Volunteer Hostesses
Colman Service Mems Club
Miss Lewis with her vice chair
man, Miss Margie McFarlan will
appear at the Savoy Hall Sunday
with her full membership of Jun
ior Hostesses, to welcome all en-
listed men attending the grand
Xmas musical and party, spon-
'sored by the Northwest Enterprise
Publishing Company, honoring all
Officers of the Army and Navy
and all service men in the Wash
ington area. Miss Lewis and her
bevy of lovely Junior hostesses
are doing a great job, making it
homelike for our service men.
See them in their new Xmas uni
forms. They are real darlings.
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Keep off the date Sunday,
y. m. December 9th North
west Enterprise big Xmas
concert and Service Mems
Party. Watch Enterprise for
program
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-12-23

To the officers members and friends of MIR. Zion
Baptist Church Greetings We are indeed thankful
for the loyal cooperation of the officers and friends
of Mt Zion. We pray that true friendship and 10y
atty to the of Christ, may continue through
the coming year. Our sincere wish for you and all
organizations working for the uplft of mankind.
Happy Xmas and Prosperous New Year
REV and MRS. F. BENJAMIN DAVIS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

Q-What was the date. of the
Titanic disaster and how many
lives did it take?
A-The Titanic, wrecked on her
maiden voyage, hit an iceberg the
night of April IA. 1912, sank on
April Is with a loss of 1917 per-
sons.
Q-Is 1t possible to prevent cut
cheese from drying out?
Ayes. Spread the cut sur
face with a thin coating Of soft
ened butter.
Q-What is the Black Dragon
Society of Japan.
Alt is one of many similar
so-called patriotic societies which
employ thugs, blackmailers and
killers to bring about their pa
triotic' ends.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07
, The Nightingale Psalm"

In these days of uncertainty one OF the
most frequently quoted portions of the
Bible seems to be the Twenty-Third psalm.
In his capacity for doing ordinary things
differently. President Roosevelt. in his
Thanksgiving proclamation, quoted this
masterpiece in its entirety. Probably no
other piece Of scripture was so widely
published in secular papers. Nearly every
newspaper of any consequence in the land
published it.
This famous scripture has been favor
tie with many notables. Henry Ward
Beecher called il "the Nightingale Psalm,
because" he explained, "the nightingale
sings in the dark" More Familiarity 1t Is
known as ''the Shepherd Psalm" and a
little book which once sold by the whole
sale. interpreted it as The Song OF the
Syrian Guest"
Sir Walter Scott loved the Twenty-third
Psalm and called for it as he neared the
end of his long and useful life. Next to the
Lords Prayer the Twenty-third Psalm has
been committed to memory by more per-
sons than any other biblical passage.
One Of the great hymns of the church,
"He Leadeth Ne, o Blessed Thought is
built upon a clause in this Psalm of Psalms.
Probably few funeral services have been
held without the reading of this Psalm.
One noted preacher habitually quotes 1t at
the graveside with comforting power.
In times like these there is particular
significance in the words, Thy rod and
thy staff they comfort me-"
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Rufion Books

Editor The Times: Recalling the
unnecessary inconvenience to
which we were subjected during
the period for obtaining sugar for
canning. wonder what it is GO
ing to be like when we have to
apply for our ration books after
Dec. IS.
Why could not a blank form be
published in the newspapers which
we could fill out, send to the ra-
ton board by mail. and have the
books mailed to those who answer
ed the questions properly. That
would save our time and make 1t
easier for the board members who,
goodness knows. do not have q
picnic.
I understand this plan has
worked satisfactorily in many
places in the east.
MRS. b. J. NJ.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

Editor The Times: The other
day the papers carried a news
item from Spokane to the effect
that a football team from Fort
George Wright was travelling
south to play a team in Arizona.
That. II seems 10 me. is inconsist-
ent with the position of the army
and government officials on civil
ian travelling.
We are told to stay off the
trains and bus lines and keep our
cars off the highways TO leave all
routes clear for army movements
and soldiers and sailors on leave
for the holidays.
Why not stop all unnecessary
army travelling. too, Right now
I can't think of anything more
unnecessary than sending foot
ball team on a thousand mile trip.
That goes for college and high
school teams too.
ARNOLD JAMESON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

tween the Angio-American and the
Russian partners. Regardless Of
its Interior and ultimate meaning.
It impresses Warrington a. one
Of the most significant develop
ments In many months.
A notable figure In American
politics passes with the retire.
ment of Charley" Nicholson a.
publicity adviser and ghost writer
for the Democratic National COM
mittee. He had a knsck rarely
surpassed In our history Of harry
ing his opponents and satirizing
their most solemn remarks He
was the Puck Of the grand old
game.
Herbert Hoover. for instance.
never referred to prohibition a q
noble experiment" He described
dryness a. noble in purpose. IS
which II was. But when the tous-
led-headed Raskobian rewrote II,
the phrase became q mockery to
people paying tribute 10 bootleg
gers and raeketeers. The former
president never exalted the system
Of two cars In every garage and
two chickens in every pot" as
Charley condensed II.
The erstwhile chief executive
simply said that the average
Americans aspirations transcend
Cd . fun stomach; he wanted lei
sure and recreation by owning an
automobile. Nor did the target
lot Michelsonisn arrows predict
that grass would grow In the
city streets-" He warned that the
pasements would crack II congress
leveied the tariffs which had pro-
tected our standard Of living.
Charley was lucky. Of course. and
he Is the first to admit II. He rode
10 fun Democratic tide. but his
words kept II At angry flood. Now
and he comedies this. too-th<
tide appears 70 have turned. Gone
u fhe time when honeyed or ssr.
castle phrases can carry elections
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

2. Who Is Gen.
Won Thuma
8. Who are the
army boiler
makers ?"
Answers o
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

. WPA--Honorably Discharged

In two months less than eight years
since Il was established as a major part
of the New Deal recovery program. the
Works Progress Administration will 20 out
of existence. The order for an honorable
discharge" was issued by President Roose-
welt because private employment has de-
pleted the ranks of the multitude for
which WPA provided livelihood during
the long years Of the depression.
Like the human beings who directed its
functions, great many mistakes have
been charged to WPA. There we're ex-
trayagances. and some ill-advised opera
tons were undertaken.
There was wasteful leaf raking-
leaves raked into piles one day, blown
about by the wind the next and raked up
again the third day. There were shovel
leaners, too. and there was a good deal of
what critics called "boondoggling
term of derision and wide inclusiveness.
For those who want TO make something
Of it there is plenty on the debit side Of the
record.
But what about the credit side?
Since WPA was established in the
spring Of 1885, approximately 100000
American citizens with 30.000,000 depend
ents were employed-most of them until
defense industries began TO provide jobs.
Among those millions Of workers were
lawyers, doctors and executives; con-
struction, civil and mechanical engineers.
bankers, farmers and accountants; archi-
tects and building contractors, scientists,
musicians and artists.
In fact there were few professions or
vacations that were not represented by
workers on WPA rolls. None of them were
there because they wanted TO be. They
were forced there by economic necessity.
II Is not surprising that some Of them
did not know how to use.a shovel Probably
it was the first time many of them ever,
had shovel in their hands. 1t Is not sur
prising that there were chiselers among
the 30,000,00 There are chiselers today
in war industries, most of whom are ~
ceiving five to ten times as much as the
WPA workers did.
Even If all that the critics say of WPA
were true. there is still justification for it.
Wages paid even for the "boondoggling"
went into the tills of the grocer. the BUTCH
er and the dry goods dealer; they went to
pay for electric light and power services
and water; they went to the landlord for
rent and epabled him to pay at least part
of his taxes.
WPA supplied entertainment when il
was necessary as stimulant to lowering
morale. 1t provided education. furnishing
an income to teachers and preparing stu
dents for useful occupations.
Altogether. when the final record is
written, WPA with all its faults will be
credited with being one of the most useful
units of NIL the recovery machinery. But
with the rolls decreased from 30.000.000
to only $4,000, it became obsolete. and
like any piece of obsolete machinery the
only thing left was to discard it,
WPA was good and faithful servant
and earned the honorable discharge ac-
corded by it's creator, the president.
Hitler has his troubles. His bureau
Z. L.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

way workmen, such as graders.
truck drivers. ETC.: AR.
Write to Mr.. L. r. Turnbuli.
state Dept. Highways. Olympia
Be sure to give him q good rea-
son as to why you want the In
formation.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you please
tell me II there IL any war plant
that 10 hiring women: II 80,
where: am In need Of work.
Y. T. T.
II would be easier TO list the
plants that are not hiring women.
Drop in At the u. S. Employment
service office at 18th and A St
and take your pick of jobs They
will be able TO help YOU
Mr.. Fixit. Can you ten me
when kansas first recorded
births: w. l. J.
The year was 1911.
Mr.. Fixit. II n man contracts TO
buy q home and his wife's name
il not on the contract. can he re-
sell the property without his wife's
consents
How does one 70 about turning
. dog over TO the government for
use I'm war work: VI. n X.
The absence Of the wife's name
on q eontrct Goes not deny her
half interest in the property. No
title or insurance company would
put through a sale without her
signature.
II you want to donate a dog
write a letter giving fun details
shout Il 10 c. J. Pfaffenberger.
1856 18th ave, san Francisco.
California
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Mr.. Fixit: I have . very large
copper washing machine. ! would
like TO sell the machine without
the motor. Can you tell me where
I can scll u and get the most for
it. I understand copper Is very
high In price. l. r.
Copper like all other commodi-
ties has a ceiling price on IL. Page
IS Of your classified phone book
shows racoma's junk shops. It's
matter OF shopping to see where
you can get the best price.
Mr.. Fixit; We have never paid
m income tax before. Since jan
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07
Ex0sperofed

Editor The Times: In The
Times the other day there was
an article by Harold Shaw under
the heading. Some Folks Irked
Over Checks From Tires"
Why shouldn't they be irked ?
The article stated that in cases
where new tires and re-treads
have been turned in. the owners
received more than they paid for
them. That is a rank falsehood.
/ turned in one re-tread which
I purchased from a dealer for $40.
This tire had not been mounted
and / received a check for zoe.
I know others who turned in
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07
He Knows or Finds
The Answers

nary we have earned sl.sI0. We
have bought Is war bonds and
paid out SO for insurance out Of
our salary. VIII we have to pay
any tar before Mar. 18th: There
are four In the family. 4. @.
You will have to pay a tax.
War bonds are not q deductible
item. You will be able to get full
information from the bureau Of
internal revenue at q later date.
They have offices In the post
office building.
Mr.. Fixit: Can you give me the
wages that are paid to state high
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07
Thoughts

Editor The Times: Thoughts of
notorious persons might be some
thing like this:
Hitler-Now is the winter Of my
discomfort.
Hirohito-Melancholy days are
coming; the nearer they come the
ssdder they are.
Mussolini-It might have been
why wasn't it? J. w. s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

The stolen document was re-
turned by DR.. Dallas Lay of IT,
gard, Ore, and was dated 1878!
DIR. d. C. Crittenden, to whom the
paper was given, believes there are
many more such documents In
existence.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07
} Brass Hats Take Il Too

No matter what the facts may have
been in years past, the record of this war
disproves the theory that the generals sit
back in safety and take all the honors
while others do the fighting.
Brig. Gen. Asa ~ Duncan, chief OF air
staff in the European theater, has just
been reported missing in action. En- route
TO North Africa from England, his plane
went into the sea off the coast of North
France and it is believed he is dead. Also
missing in action is Maj. Gen. Clarence l..
Tinker who flew out to bomb the Japanese
fleet approaching Midway Island last June
and has not been seen again. Two other
generals, Mai. Gen. Herbert A. Dargue and
Brig Gen. Harold II. George have been
killed in airpane accidents in line of duty.
In the navy, two rear admirals, Gala
CHAN and Scott, were killed while fighting
brilliantly in the recent action in the Solo
mons. Reports on the battle show that at
least five admirals participated.
From all our battlefronts come stories
of our fighting men of high rank IN the
thick of things. Only few days ago Maj.
Gen. James Doolittle narrowly escaped
being shot down as he made a personal
reconnaissance of the battlefront in North
Africa. Gen. Macarthur wasn't satisfied
with relayed reports from New Guinea, so
he went to the front in person.
For the Americans who have sons and
husbands who aren't generals or admirals,
it is gratifying to be assured that the So
called brass hats" are taking their share
of the risks, too.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

A national registration 70 deter
mine how many men with pre-
vious sea experience are available
fer sea duty has been Instituted
~ Admiral Emory s. Land. war
shipping administrator.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

structed in Japan. In 1855. the
King of Holland presented a steam
corvette to the Japs and immedi-
ately afterward a naval school was
esta blished with Dutch naval Off
GERS as instructors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

As far as appears of record Mussolini's
biggest whopper to date was his claim to
an army of seven million invincibles, made
on day when an American trade repre-
sentative disclosed that he had shoes to
equip about million men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07
. WAR QUIZ

1. Navy men call sailor who
wears the insigne-two crossed
pens-a pingpong. What is he?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07
. Your Opinions

good tires and received like sums
or nothing. Seems as II there Is
something rotten in Denmark on
this tire racket.
w SIENCE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

hr. Ciapper Is heard on KMO
Mutual broadcast Mondays and
Thursdays at D. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

Your postmaster can tell you
how 70 invest in U. S. WAR
BONDS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

Hitler has his troubles. His bureau
cracy Is just ~ bad rs ours.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

Mr.. Fixit: Could You please
tell me II there Is any war plant
that h hiring women: II so.
where: am In need Of work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-07

way workmen, such rs graders.
truck drivers, ETC.: A. X.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-02-02
FrancesCatii Adds Another 10
Ladies Musical Club Triumphs

vein, Francescatti was still the
magnificent artist. In a IL CT
tana" he was IN much the disei-
pie of Kreisler as Paginiin: he still
was the artist in a couple of
comedy mum bers-"Week End"
lGaillard). and lie petit ane
blanc" in plain English, Little
White Donkey" (Ibert). He put
music into Novacek's Perpetual
Motion" and gave the right touch
to Sarasate's Romance Andal-
ouse" and the Spanish dance by
Falla.
For eneores he played Paga-
minis Caprice. No. 49," for violin
alone; "Sicilione." by Pergolessi,
and Dvorak's Slovenian Dance in
G minor"
Fran cat / was aided, of
course, by a rare instrument. a
product of Giuseppe Guarneri. one
of the most famous of Italian
violin makers, whose instruments
were notable for their full, power
full tone. AS
Another contributing factor was
Arthur Balsam, who accompanied
as one to the manor born. Mr..
Balsam was was here several years
ago with Erica Morini and later
with Nathan Milstein. and en-
joyed renewing acquaintance.
Coming next on the Ladies MI
steal club artist course are the
eminent violinist and conductor,
Jose Iturbi, and Helen Traubel,
Metropolitan Wagnerian soprano.
For a preview hear the Ford Sun
day evening hour. as both are on
the program.-E. T. s.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-02-02
SUNDAYS TIDES

Mark up another triumph for
the Ladies Musical club. The
fifty-two-year-old career is marked
with many outstanding musical
services to the community but
there are few that can equal the
performance of the silver fingered
Zinc Francescatti, notable con-
temporary French v-Jlinist. pre-
scented at the First Baptist church
Friday night. 1t will remain for
long time as one of Taeoma's SUI
perior musical experiences.
Those who have written much
on the career of Francescatti have
emphasized the influence of Paga-
mini, worlds greatest master of
the violin, but that was all forgot
ten with the superb performance
of program which included in the
first half Handel's Sonata in A
major, the Chaconne, by Bach, for
violin alone, and the PaRanini-
Francescatti Concerto in ID major.
There was the precision of the per-
feet technician combined with dra-
matte Interpretation subordinsted
to the artistry of the master Of
music. In the Chaconne, played
without accompaniment. Frsnces-
cstti gave a mastery performance
of what violinists consider one Of
the most difficult In the concert
repertoire.
A Little Nonsense, Too
Though the second half of the
program was in somewhat lighter
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-02-02
Art Cabell
Sentenced

Art Cabell, 47-year-old Negro,
was convicted in police court Fri
day of drunkenness and was SEN
fenced by Police Judge w. A.
Richmond to 10 days in Jail.
Cabell, the father of nine chill
dren, five of whom are still living
at home, was upbraided by Judge
Richmond for continued drinking
and warned that to continue along
his present course Of behavior
would be counting disaster.
The Negro, whose defense tes-
timony differed greatly from that
Of the arresting officer. Bert Bar
Der. pleaded that his sentence be
suspended so he could GO to Seattle
and ship out on a boat. His re-
quest was denied.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-02-02
.Houk Appointed
As Chief Deputy

Everett Houk. o. P,iyailup. has
been named chief deputy BY Ceun-
y Clerk A. l. Scott Houk. an
employe Of the county clerks Of
flee since 1855. has heen handling
the chief deputy's duties since
Scott moved up 10 clerk last Sat
urday. Scott succeeded L. r.
Craig. who resigned % run fer
city controller.
Scott also announced that Mrs.
Adalyn n Obey had eeen APP
pointed deputy clerk for Judge =
ID. Hodges court Mrs Obey takes
the place Of L. A. Hudson. who
3 being transferred 10 the main
clerks office to take the place
vacated by Houk's advancement.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-02-02
Condemnation Suit
Is Set for April S

Trial Of the Tri-County consoli-
dated PUD condemnation suit
against the Puget Sound Power
& Light Co. viii be commenced
April s. 1t was ruled in federal
court here late Thursday by u. s.
District Judge James A. Fee OF
Portland
Although the proceedings-in-
volving Lewis. Thurston and Cow
litz counties public utilities dis
tricts-will be heard in federal
court here, pre-trsl arguments
will be heard by Judge Fee at
Portland.