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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
In The Name OF
Decency," McNary

In connection with the record
breaking S42,s2O 100000 Army sup
ply bill, Senator Charles L. Nc
Nary of Oregon took stand that
should receive public commenda-
ton. He asked for time to con-
slider the bill, Gin the name of de-
cency and some concern for ex-
penditure of public funds" He
said, at always try to be fair and
reasonable. But here is a bill call
ing for an appropriation of nearly
$43, 900, 100000 with a 92-page re-
port and a record of four days
hearings"
The Senator objected to being
required to pass on such an i'm
portant measure on virtually an
hours notice. 81 don't question
the amounts. I am interested in
a display of judgment. This is
just pushing members of the Sem
ate around. We ought to have at
least one day to consider this bill
"a sum bigger than the cost of
the last war, a sum which few
months ago was considered by ma
ny as bigger than a safe limit on
the public debt"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14

The Brotherhood, an interna-
tional union affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor, re-
Gently purchased $4,000 of war
defense bonds from the Govern
ment.
At this convention, the delegates
will legislate on matters involving
the postwar status of porters, at
tendants and maids in the railway
industry and will select delegates
to the next annual convention of
the American Federation of Labor
which will be held in Toronto,
Canada, in October.
During the time the Brother
hood of Sleeping Car Porters holds
its convention, the International
Ladies Auxiliary to the Brother
hood, whose international presi-
dent is Mrs. Helena Wilson, will
hold its second biennial conven-
ton in st. Louis. These will be
the largest conventions the Bro
therhood and its Auxiliary have
held in the history of the move
ment, states Mr.. Randolph.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Our New Publishing Day Is Tuesday;
Des>,line Is Every Saturday Noon
Brotherhood OF Sleeping Car Porters
To Hold Convention In St. Louis

1t was announced at the head
quarters of the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters, New York
City, by the international presi-
dent, A. Philip Randolph, that the
third biennial convention of this
union will be held in st. Louis,
Missouri in the Peoples Finance
Building, September 18th through
the 10th.
Delegates will be in attendance
at this convention from the sew
enty or more local divisions, in
GLIDING sleeping car porters, chair
car porters, train and coach por-
ters who are employed by the
Pullman Company, the Chicago,
Milwaukee, st. Paul, and Pacific
Railroad, the 500 Line, the Mis-
souri, Pacific, the Texas and Paci-
fic, the Frisco. the Southern Pa
cific, the Missouri, Kansas, and
Topeka, the Alton, the Illinois
Central, the ING, the Atlantic
Coast Line, the L and N, the Sea-
board Air Line, and a number of
others.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Race Prejudice And
Discrimination

The use of racial divisions as q
war weapon by Axis agents has
UNDERSIGNED the religious obliga-
ton to combat racial injustice DR..
Harry Emerson Fosdick recently
said:
1.-THE sins of the white race a.
gainst the colored races are bring
ing terrific penalty today, and
Jesus' words are proving to be, as
His words so often prove to be, the
expression of memorable law; with
what judgement we judge, we shall
be judged When will we learn
that If we want democracy we
must share it, this racial prejudice
is mutually destructive, and that
in this modern world, every preju-
dicial fence we build shuts out
moregood than it shuts in"
In like manner the New England
Conference of the Methodist
Church last month adopted a
strong resolution which included
the following:
Racial discrimination is not in
accordance with the fundamental
Christian belief in brotherhood.
We are concerned about discrimi-
nation against our Negro people,
the rise of anti-Semitism and seq
regation of persons because Of
race. We believe that if we are to
have the moral right to claim lea
der ship in helping to free our
world from the divisive spirit of
race hatred we must begin by put
ting our own house in order.-Ex-
change.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Dewey Speaks Plainly

In his acceptance of the nomina-
ton for governor of New York
state, the Hon. Thomas e. Dewey
sets forth the war aims of the Uni
ted States in words that stirred
the masses who read them as
much as they must have stirred
the delegates at the convention.
Listen to this:
"For one thing we are fighting
for survival"
That, in our opinion, is not on
ly lone thing" but it Is the big
gest thing we are in this war
for. We were challenged to war
by the Axis powers and we were
attacked by Japan, necessitating
a declaration of war. AS ma
ton, we are enlisted to fight the
enemies of this country until VIC
tory comes to us or we have been
destroyed by the enemy.
The will to survive as a nation
and to preserve America as the
one, real experiment in democra-
tic government in the world tran
sends every other issue and ev-
cry other slogan that may be in
voked to unite Americans in the
of this war to the bit
ter end.
But while we abe fighting to
SAVE America, it is necessary
that the American masses be con-
WINGED that this nation is being
kept worthy of the sacrifices that
they are called upon to endure.
Mr.. Dewey had some stirring
words to say along that line. They
were as follows:
"Above and beyond that Eight
ing for survivaD we are fighting
to kill, once and for all, the age
old system of slavery. We are
so that free men and
in the United States and
everywhere will be able to live
out their lives with their heads
up proudly, secure in their know
ledge that the state is their shield
and their homes are their castles.
We are determined that our
young men in winning freedom on
the battlefield, shall not find 1t
lost at home"
Thus spoke a man of promise,
a man of performance-and as
we verify believe-A MAN OF
DESTINY. New York Age
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
YMCA Program Opens

Mr.. John w. Copeland, Execu-
tive Secretary of the Y M c A,
opened his office for civilian SER
vice on Sept. LIST and already his
plans for cooperating with exist
ing agencies, clubs, lodges, and
churches are underway and the
Y M G A policies for community
services are taking shape. Our
Secretary tells us that progress
will of necessity be slow, but the
essential steps of organization
must be sure. He intends to offer
an all-out full time Y M C A pro-
gram for boys and men without
preference to creed or color, and
he invites the cooperation of every
Seattle citizen in helping to make
his efforts successful and effective
for service in the community.
The Y M c A will continue all
recreational activities and enter
tainment for soldiers and sailors
as one of its most important
functions and much effort will be
directed to this special field
throughout the period of our ma
tional emergency and the already
established Service Mems Club
will continue. Included in his i'm
mediate program, Mr.. Copeland
plans a Hi-Y and other boys clubs.
He hopes to add the interest of ev-
cry boys and mems organization
in the community.
We are very glad to welcome
Mr.. Copeland to Seattle. Bringing
not only fine experience and train
ing, but also enthusiasm in his
work, foresight in planning, and
keen appreciation for the fellow
ship of the members of the COM
munity.
The Board of Management also
announced that a membership raj
ly is now on to secure members
for the z M G A.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14

Amende, active in washington
banking circles for more than 20
years, was until recently assoc
lated with the Seattle branch of
the Federal Reserve Bank in
charge of its evacuee property
department. From 1881 until
1941, he was liquidator for the
state banking department, direct
ing, managing, operating and
selling apartments, commercial
buildings, homes and other prop
critics in Western Washington CT
ties. His work also included H..
quotation of the Spokane Saw
ings, American Exchange and Pa
cific Commercial Banks.
The Amende family has lived
here since 1929 and two sons,
both graduates of Roosevelt high
school and the University of
Washington, are now serving in
the armed forces, James K. in the
Coast Artillery and Jack r. in
the Marine Corps. A daughter,
Scotty, is majoring in chemistry
at the University, and Mrs. Am
ende is employed by the Boeing
Aircraft Company as a metal
worker.
I'VE are indeed fortunate" said
]. L. Carroll, "in securing the SER
vices of MIR. Amende, with his
background, experience and abil-
ity to fit into our property man.
agement operation"
Carroll, Hillman, and Heplund
also manage Hotel Atlas, largest
hotel in Seattle patronized exclu-
sively by race men, and the Ra-
nier Apartments, long the home
of many race citizens.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
ATTENTION
BOY SCOUTS

Starting Tuesday, September 8,
the Madrona Gardens Theater has
employed Officer Wendall B. Nor
ris to preserve the peace.
According to the management
of the theater, boys in the neigh
borhood, by their behavior, have
prevented patrons from enjoying
pictures.
Officer Norris is appealing to
the parents for their cooperation
in maintaining decorum. It is his
belief that there are persons who
still respect their mothers, sisters
and daughters to the extent that
the derogatory remarks and ac-
tons against womanhood are very
offensive.
He states that if this appeal to
the parents of the boys is not
needed, the parents may later be
required to visit the juvenile court
and explain the actions of their
children.
Editors Note:
The Northwest Enterprise is
making a personal appeal to ev-
cry father and mother concerned.
Juvenile delinquency Is epidemic.
Once the flame is started, it
grows to serious proportions. 1t
is the boyish desire to be zone of
the Gang"
A mans business is threatened
by the conduct of juveniles.
Explain to them the extent of
the damage to others as well as
themselves.
ATTENTION. BOY SCOUTS!
Surely there are enough Boy
Scouts in this district to correct a
growing evil. Surely no Boy Scout
forgets to remember his oath. Boy
Scouts, your honor Is at stake!
What are you going to do about
It?
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Housing Authority Veritable Beehive;
King Bee, Boss, Sits On Editors Neck

After relating our bond drive in
Yesler Terrace Mr.. Crutsinger
said, Just as you found that unit,
so you will find every unit in this
region under my direction" That
was news. Continuing, he said,
when I came to this office I
called in every employee and
stated to them all were on equal
ity. There would always be a
proper percentage of minority
groups" Some more news. ST
have two very efficient colored
clerks now and I am proud of
their service. They are Mr.. Geo.
Moore and Mrs. Candace Black
Smith," How interesting Mr..
Bossi
We thanked him for the inter-
view; our time was limited and
some day we would be glad to
accept his invitation for a tour
Of $4,000 units, distributed over
Washington, Oregon, Idaho and
Montana.
This is off the record:
Being Doubling Thomas and
a Missourian" you've gotta show
me. We excused ourself and be-
gan a tour of the Skinner build
ing. The F. H. A. occupies two
or three full floors and is pre-
pairing to take over the entire
building.
On the fourth floor we found
an office with the name of George
Moore ON the door. We ventured
in and had a pleasant, short visit
with very busy and a very eff
ficient clerk. Met Mrs. Candace
Smith, equally as efficient and
just as busy. Each of them in an
executive capacity.
The kindly manner in which
we were received by other exc
cutives and the friendly attitude
of their fellow workmen and la
dies, stamped the FILA. under
Major Crutsinger as cosmopol-
itan institution.
Mr.. Frank M. Crutsinger is a
very fine example of a real Am
erican.
They say his motto is 81 must
do it today, as I do not know
what tomorrow may bring"
P. S.-Mr. Crutsingers ghost
and first line of defense is his
soft-spoken secretary.
She so completely disarmed u.s..
we forgot our mission and went
off on a tangent losing an oppor-
tunity to win a good fight; but
won a new subscriber.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14

Mr.. John w. Copeland, newly
appointed Executive Secretary of
the Coleman Y.M.C.A. Service
Mems Club at the 23rd and Olive
st. Branch, will be honored with
a grand reception at the Club
rooms Sunday, Sept. 20, 4 to 6 p.
M. The public is most cordially
invited to be present. Mr.. Powell
s. Barnett, ST., will be master of
ceremonies, Invocation, by Rev.
F. Benjamin Davis of the Mt. lion
Baptist Church. Mr.. Russell Jones
baritone, will be the soioist. Mr..
Copeland, the honored guest will
make the main address of the eve.
in the receiving line Mr.. Wesley
Kenny, General Secretary of YIN.
CA, DR.. F. B. Cooper, Chairman
Of committee of management of
the Colman Branch. Haskell Camp
bell former acting secretary of the
Colman Branch, Miss Idell Vert
ner, Phyllis Wheatley YyW.C.A.,
Mrs. Ernest White, and Mrs. Eve
rette Gibson.
Representatives from the war
defense commission, and the city
council will be present. You are
urged to be there, to hear and well
come Mr.. Copeland to Seattle, and
to wish him God speed, in his new
field of labor.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14

August 81, 1912
The King County Colored
Republican Club
Seattle, Wash.
Most Worthy Officers
and Members:
First I want to thank you
intellectually for the honor of
your selecting me as a represen-
tative to work at The State De-
partment of Licenses of Wash
ington. I know had I received
the position, I would have endeav-
ored to the utmost of my ability
to be a capable and efficient rep
resentative in the position so that
your kind efforts to aid me would
not have been in vain.
I regret to have not written
you sooner, but when I was noti-
fled the 'Boeing Aircraft Com
pany" wanted colored stenogra-
pliers, I applied and was hired.
The excitement and thrill of ac-
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Miss F. Spearman Expresses Gratitude To
King County Colored Republican Club

tually working at 'Hard-to-get-in'
Boeings, also the unusual hours
which I work, (4-12:30), rather
upset my equilibrium so that I
have neglected to notify you soon-
er of my regret at having to
withdraw as an applicant. I ask
forgiveness.
I wish to thank Mrs. Pearl
Young, who first told me of the
clubs efforts to secure positions
and sent me an application form.
I also wish to thank man, whom
I admire greatly-namely, Mr.. P.
I. Frasier. He generously offered
the service Of his car and time to
take me to Olympia for an inter-
view. Mr.. Frasier has a heart OF
gold; he gives all and asks moth
ing in return. The community is
added to greatly with Mr.. Frasier
as a member.
In consideration of all you
have done for me I would like to
present to the King County Col
ored Republican Club a little to-
ken of appreciation say little"
for in my mind could never full
ly repay you. I enclose a money
order for ten dollars ($10.00) so
that you may continue on your
works of helping to break down
racial barriers which are barring
the way of our race to many po-
sitions. I again thank you with
all my heart for what you have
done for me. yours for contin-
ued SUGGEST"
Florise DeMirl Spearman
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14

During a house to house can
vass to secure pledges for the
purchase of War Bonds, precinct
1856, the publisher of the North
west Enterprise was assigned to
the Yesler Terrace, public
housing unit for persons of the
lower income bracket by pre-
cinct chairman Russell e. Smith.
After visiting every home in
Yesler Terrace, we were SO as
tonished and amazed at finding
the unit so thoroughly American,
we headed an article in a con-
temporaneous issue "YesIer Ter
race is American Too"
Prior to the time of locating
applicants for homes, Mr.. Jessie
Epstein promised there would be
no discrimination in locating APP
plicants. We were thoroughly
convinced. Yesler Terrace is q
pattern for the Nation. Every
apartment was SO neat, so COM
Portable, so inviting, heat, light,
cooking facilities, included, we
made inquiries as to our ability
to qualify for entrance.
Friends advised us that aside
from race, creed and color, every
restriction was against us.
Well, we would see the boss in
person. We called up the Fed
eral Housing authority and re-
ceived a very cordial invitation
to come up.
Above is a photo of the gentle
man, Major Frank M. Cruising
er, who gave us an interview
lasting nearly one hour, follow
ing which he invited us to tour
the various units (32,00O) direct
ed by him.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Negro Entered In
Mississippi Race

CHICAGO-The national Bap-
fist convention of America yester-
day adopted a resolution endorsing
the Rev. James Arthur Parsons of
Tupelo, Miss, as a write-in-candi-
date to oppose Representative
John E. Rankin in the First Con-
gressional District fall election.
The candidate, also supported by
the National Negro Council, Is a
Negro pastor of four churches in
Rankin's district.
Edgar G. Brown, director of the
National. Negro Council, address,
ing the main session of the con-
vention here, declared, Pastor
Parsons is the first of 120 candi-
dates we intend to enter in as ma
ny congressional districts in the
poll-tax states"
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taught his patrons to order their
barbecued meats for their dinners
and entertainments ready to serve
as ordered.
You will never appreciate bar
becued lamb chops, chickens, beef,
spare ribs, until Barbecue Dan,
with his superb sauce, gives you
new idea in the art of eating.
Barbecue Dams place is located
at 1887 Jackson st.
You can enjoy a special service
at his pit deluxe, or phone your
order ready to take home.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Popular Barbecue Bows To The Pubic

Barbecue Dan makes his Of
fetal bow to the public in, per-
haps, the best arranged pit in
Seattle.
Barbecue Dan enjoys a ma
tional reputation for perfection in
the rare art. Culinary artists Of
ten claim the distinction, but
sooner or later the public itself
becomes the final arbiter.
At Kansas City, Mo-, where he
is best known, his perfection in
his art soon reached the border
ing and even eastern states. He
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
K.C.C.R. Club To
Hear Candidates

The King County Colored Re-
publican Club will hold its reg
ular meeting next Sunday, Sep
TENDER 20, at Veterans Hall,
23rd and East Madison.
The public is invited to join
the membership in making pre-
paration to hear various candi-
dates before the final election.
November 8, said the president,
William J. Hyatt.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Ralph Amende To
Manage Mortgage
And Insurance Co.

Appointment of Ralph Amende
as head of the property manage
ment department of Carroll, Hill
man & Hedlund, Inc, Seattle
property management, mortgage
loan and insurance organization,
was announced by r. Kline Hill
man
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14

parently had dealt red-gallused
Eugene Talmadge a knockout in,
their bitter battle for the states
Democratic governorship.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-09-14
Tobacco Chawing Governor Talmadge
Far Behind In Georgia Election

ATLANTA - Vigorous, affable
Ellis Gibbs Arnall, who campaign
ed on pledge to destroy dicta-
torship" in Georgia, tonight APP
Evening star., 1942-03-15
Patricia Copeland
And Nj. F. Thomas
Wed in Baltimore

The marriage OF Miss Patricia
Marsh Copeland, daughter of Mrs
Thomas j. Copeland. jr., of Balti-
more and the late Mr.. Copeland
to Mr.. Malcolm Farquhar Thomas
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William John
Thomas of Sandy Spring, took place
at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at
the home of the bride in Baltimore
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Benjamin B. Lovett.
Owing to the recent death of the
brides father the wedding was a
simple one, with only near relatives
and friends at the ceremony and
reception which followed. The bride,
who was given in marriage by
her uncle, Mr.. Peter ChambleSs,
wore a travelling suit in navy blue
with white accessories. She was
attended by Miss Fontaine Mann
of Baltimore. The bridegroom S
brother, Mr.. William John Thomas,
Evening star., 1942-03-15
Club Plans Dance
On St. Patrick's Day

A st. Patrick's Day dance for
members and friends will be given
by the Sherwood Women's Club Of
Falls Church at $3.50 pm. Tuesday
at the Boy Scout Hall, Falls Church.
Square dances will be held to the
music of a "hill-billy" band. Re
freShmentS will be served.
Proceeds will be contributed to
the clubs Red Cross first-aid station.
The committee in charge includes
Mrs. David w. Young, Mrs. Meredith
Capper, Mrs. A. Leckie Cox, Mrs.
John F. Depenbrock, Mrs. Joseph P.
Anderson and Mrs. William A. Brad
ford.
Evening star., 1942-03-15
Miss Hedepeth Wed

Mrs. Lorenzo Hedgpeth an
nounces the marriage Of her daugh-
ter, Miss Dorothy Yvette Hedgpeth,
to Mr.. Francis Anthony Schlise
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Schlise
of Forestville, Wis, on February
% at Alexandria.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schlise are residing
with the brides mother at 560l
Colorado avenue NV.
Evening star., 1942-03-15

Henry w. SnyQer, MIS-. stewart NC
Intyre, Mrs Granville Custer, Mrs.
Howard Steen, Mrs. Charles B. Bate
man, Mrs. Henry C. Drummer and
Mrs. Howard B. Homer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis johnson were
hosts at dinner and bridge Friday
in their home on Grafton street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Hammer
entertained at buffet supper and
bridge last night.
Mrs. Leigh Lawrence was hostess
at luncheon and bridge Wednesday
at the Shoreham, her guests of honor
being Mrs. J. w. Fowler of Arlington
and Mrs j. D. Lawrence of Edge
moor Md.
Mrs. John Hunter of Los Angeles
IS the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Rupert.
Mrs. George L. Lull
Is Guest of Parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams have as
their house guest their daughter
Mrs. George L. Lull, and her small
son, George L. Lull, III, of South
Mountain, Pa.
Mrs. Ruey Bowling of La Plata,
Md, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Bowling.
Mrs. Myron Writers will enter
tain tomorrow at luncheon and
bridge in honor of Mrs. Elijah An
thony, who will leave shortly with
Mr.. Anthony for Kansas City. Mo.
Mrs. Alexander McNab of Fair
field, Conn, is the house guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Blackwood.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dow have
visiting them Mr. DoW's mother,
Mrs. James Dow of Dexter, Me.
Charles Sheppes Move
To Philadelphia.
Mr.. Wolcott Toll and Mr. John
Toll from Yale University and Mr..
David Toll from Phillips Andover
Academy have joined their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Toll, for their
spring vacation.
Mr.. Charles Sheppe of the Sc
curities and Exchange Commission
and Mrs. Sheppe have left for Phil
adelphia to make their home. Mr..
and Mrs. R. M. Buckley of Tacoma,
Wash, will occupy the Sheppe home.
Mr.. Buckley is with the War Pro-
duction Board.
Mrs. Reichelderier, wife of Comdr
F. Wylton Reichelderfer, is in Nor
ristoWn, N j. She is the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Colvin.
DR.. and Mrs Thomas J. Rice have
returned home from a months va
cation in Miami Beach.
DR.. and Mrs. Gusts Lee Hall and
their daughter, Miss Nancy Hall,
have returned after spending last
week end in Boston, where they
visited their other daughter. Miss
Betty Hall, student at Walnut Hill
School.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Day of Chi
cago, who have recently moved to
Washington, were the honor guests
last night at dinner given by Mr..
Days sister and brother-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Preston B. Kavanagh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel A. Syme
have visiting them Mrs. Syme's
mother, Mrs. William Boyle of
GAINESVILLE, Fla.