The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-03-06
SARA SPENCER WASHINGTON
GENIUS IN BUSINESS WORLD

percentage OF an army OF more thar
$4,000 agents throughout the world
whose livelhoods depend entirely
upon the sale OF Apex products and
the Apex Method OF scientific beau-
" culture
Built Laboratory
Nine WASHINGTON built her own
laboratory which is light airy and
conspicuously sanitary and MANU-
features and distributes more than
lbs high class beauty preparations.
drug. food and sundry items. All
materials being Of the best quality.
and purchases are made in carload
lets. Over million cans for the
distribution Of one item alone. are
made per year. which will give
reasonable idea what the overall
purchases in cans alone amount 10.
Much has been said OF her great
business ability. OF her early strug-
giles. and accomplishments, but her
attitude to her less fortunate BROTH
ers and sisters OF her group is equal
ly impressive. The many philantho-
pies OF Nine. Washington are never
known % the public and her closest
advisors She gives annually many
scholarships to ambitiocs students
throughout the country. contributes
large sums 20 local and national
charities, including individual do
nations to worthy institutions and
aids the poor and needy communi.
ties. A few Of her gifts may be con-
sidered. In her efforts TO relievs
the unemployment situation in At
lantic City. she opened a $4,000
drug store. considered one OF the
! 'inest in the country and not only
does II give employment to more
than 30 persons during the peak sea-
son. but serves very definite COM
munity need, while offering the
many visitors who come to Atlantic
City from every section. q refined
place to secure their needs, but Of
fers inspiration 10 the younger group
whose ambitions are fired at q de-
termination 10 emulate her great
success. Nine. Washington was quick
70 sense the need to construct one
OF the finest hosteliercs in the coun-
try. which will accommodate more
than 100 guests. pro iding tennis
courts. spacious lawns, pavilion and
many other recrestional needs de-
MED members Of her group.
Another gift was the Ellen p.
Hunter home This home provides
recreation facilities for Negro girls
Of Atlantic City This home was con-
structed at q cost OF thousands OF
dollars. Upon its completion, II was
turned over to board OF directors
which represents its permanent
management.
Gives Site For Negro Youth
Tangible and regular support Is
given the Betty Bacharach home in
Longport, New Jersey. by the Apex
president. This worthy institution
is for the cure and care Of afflicted
children OF all races, creeds and
colors The home has many race in
mates who receive the same care
ard attention as others. Property
was purchased. including a large
house and turned over to the Ma
honal Observation-Disclosures "a
recreation home. She also gave 20
acres of her Egg Hsrbors farm ma
camp site for Negro youth.
II IS indeed an inspiration 10 ev-
cry member of the Negro race to
note the remarkable success OF this
great business woman. and that
which has been accomplished by the
founder and owner OF the Apex
News and Hair company. She should
DC heralded far and wide and looked
upon with pride by al.