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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-02-19
Mrs. c. Murl Beck and daughter.
VeIgene. were in Great Falls this
week.

Fooling AviatoIs, Perhaps
Russia has planted trees on the
Soofs of its cities so that they look
10 the av;ator's eyes like forests.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-02-19
One Out Of Five

OHC Out VI TV6
But one of the Great Lakes, Lake
Michigan, lies entirely within the
borders of the United States.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-12-08

Grand Travelling Deputy J. L.
Johnson Is a retired postal en-
ployee from Chicago, Ill. He is a
past exalted ruler of Great Lakes
Lodge No. 43. Chicago, and past
financial secretary Of the Illinois
State Association. For a number
OF years he has been active civic
ally IN the affairs of the city from
which he halls.
In 1910 he became afflicted
with heart ailment which
caused his retirement from the
postal service. Upon the advice
OF his physician he was retired
and ordered to seek climate
more congenlal to his health.
Upon recovery Of his health
sufficiently 10 again enter active
service, he was commissioned
Grand Travelling Deputy for the
State OF California by Grand Ex-
allied Ruler J. Findley Wilson.
The Grand Deputy was so
pleased with HIS reception by the
antlered herd in Seattle said: Il
was ordered TO Seattle by the
Grand Exalted RULER. ]. Finley
Wilson and came here from ne
cessity, not from choice. l want
10 assure you l am going to re-
turn TO Seattle; 1t won't be long;
and | am coming on my own.
Seattle is a great city and has a
great future, and hope our race
and the Elks will take advantage
of its future greatness. am
glad TO see the Elks of Seattle
bond conscious. Let your grand
organization know of your pur-
chases; II will only add to its in
hnence. With no poll tax inhibi-
tions or restrictions, see to it
that your newcomers register and
vote and become a part of civic
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floor shows and sophisticated
song, will headlight the enter
tainment menu when it opens its
doors to the public Dec. IS.
One of the finest and most YER
satile dance orchestras that ever
trailed an ivory hound has been
booked for the opening feast.
The re-opening of the Rial is
the most talked of news on the
South Side. short of unconditional
surrender of the Scourge of Ger
many.
A songbird, Queen of the
Nighteries, is about to put her
name on the dotted line-and
that hot-cha we'll, just
wait till next week.
Two big weeks, Christmas and
New Years, are already facing a
S. r. o. and if you hope to be
there-now, don't miss it-order
your reservation right now. El.
9149 and make them OK. IL.
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Card of Thanks

"Her suffering ended with
the day
Yet lived she az its close,
And breathed the long, long
night away
In statue-like rcpose.
Bnt when the sun, In all his
state
Illuinined the eastern skies,
She passed through glory's
morning gate.
And walked In Paradise"
We wish 10 hereby thank
the many friends who ex-
pressed their sympathy and
sent us flowers on the passing
OF our beloved daughter Flor
eRce Geneyieve Bown. These
testimonials of your love and
friendship are "A solace that we
ggnnot express. being of a ma
ture far better felt than re
vealed.
Augustus Bown, Father;
Edith Ruth Bown. Mother:
Mile Louise Bown. Sister;
Augustine Bown, Sister;
Patricia Bown. Sister:
Augustus Bown, Jr.. Brother
David Bown. Brother.
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5O-YR. SENTENCE
IN NURSE ATTACK

Wilbur A. billiard, who pleaded
guilty to a charge of raping a
Providence Hospital nurse near
14th Avenue and East Jefferson
Street October 26, today was SEN
fenced to 80 years in the state
penitentiary at Walla walla by
Presiding Judge Howard M. Find
ley.
81 am going TO put you where
YOU won't be able to associate
with your fellow man for most
Of your natural life." the Judge
told billiard. "This sentence is
in no way reflection on your
race, which you have disgraced
by your crime"
billiard told police he had been
drinking and only vaguely re-
membered attacking the nurse.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-12-08

In one of the most enthusiastic
meetings held by the Seattle
Branch NAACP in recent years,
the Rev. Mr.. Fred W. Shorter
was unanimously chosen to direct
the affairs of the branch for the
fiscal year 1943-44. The Rev.
Mr.. Penick, president for the
past two years. declined the nom~
nation because of other pressing
obligations. Mr.. ]. T. Clayton
made the motion to suspend the
rules mad elect Mr.. Shorter presi-
dent by reclamation. Several
members seconded the motion
and 1t was unanimously carried.
Rev. Penick pronounced Mr..
Shorter president.
Mr.. Shorter. In accepting the
nomination, thanked the members
for the honor bestowed upon him.
He added, lin order to win we
must believe that what we are
fighting for is of God. Human
kindness, justice, mercy and
peace are of God. We must sub
merge minor differences, personal
prejudices; We must be careful
not to increase hatred and dis
unity. but rather we must be
dedicated to the common purpose
of freedom. The only people
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-12-08
RAILWAY PACT HELD
UNFAIR TO NEGROES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2. Ten
southern railroads and the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen yesterday were
advised that their operating con-
tract unfairly discriminates
against Negroes and must be
voided.
The Presidents Committee on
Fair Employment Practice handed
down its ruling after studying
testimony taken at hearings in
September.
Malcolmn Ross, FEPC chairman,
said the contract limits the hiring
of firemen to "promotable men"
and specifically designates Ne
groes as nonpromotable, which
effectively debars them.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-12-08
JOE BURNS HOST
TO G. I'D. JOHNSON

The sos Club, popular resort
for seattle's elite. was chosen by
Mr.. Joe Burns. Grand Deputy I.
b. p. o. II. of W, to entertain
Brother Grand Travelling Deputy
j. l.. Johnson of Oakland, Calf,
Burns past master in the fine
art Of entertaining, placed his
guest In the most conspicuous
surroundings OF the club.
The beautifully decorated table
was set for five-G. T. d. John
son, guest OF honor; Mr.. and Mrs.
e. r. chainey. Robert Groves and
the host. Joe Burns. The service
was set for the hour honored by
Elks throughout the world, IL
o'clock p. m.
In the elaborate six course din
ner were the choicest viands OF
90S's larder and not surpassed
by any culinary department in Sc
attic.
The party left for home at four
O'Clock in the morning.
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KEEP OFF DATE

Dec. 25th, afternoon. Big
Xmas tree and Riddles party at
Savoy Community Center.
Dec. 26th, from 1880 to 4:30.
Big Xmas tree and kiddie party
at Savoy Community Center. All
kids from to Is years invited.
Dec. 9th, evening. Big com
plimentary dance for all service
men at the Savoy. celebrating
the Savoy's first anniversary.
Rec. 2Sth, evening, Savoy Com
munity Center anniversary and
Xmas party and dance compli-
mentary to all service men in
the Seattle area.
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hood, has shown signs of nat
ural gift for playing the piano.
She has studied with Miss A.
Lewis of Seattle, and has since
taken up the Boogie Woogie
music. composing many numbers
and arrangements of her own.
dig These Blues" arranged for
special jitterbug dancing, and
favorite number of all Bremerton,
must be heard TO be appreciated.
The special Jones touch is much
In evidence in the execution of
this number.
She will be featured with the
Masters Of Swing at the Hep Cats
dance Wednesday eve, Dec. 18th,
az American Legion Hall.
Mr. Fred Blair, president of
ihe club. is sparing no pains to
make this affair one of the most
pleasant % be offered this sea-
son. a iitterbug contest, with
HANDSOME cash prizes going to
the winners, and other local tai
ent viii be presented. Miss
Jones plans to enter college soon,
and hopes 10 have her many
friends hear her in her debut to
f the Northwest music lovers. Sc
attic. Tacoma, Everett and Yaki-
ma music lovers are especially
asked To be present Everyone
Welcome
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DEATH COMES TO MISS FLORENCE BOWN
AFTER NINETEEN MONTHS ILLNESS

Angels walt upon The dead.
Let me smooth the path man
lreads."
Miss Downs funeral was one
Of the NEST largely attended I'm
the history OF Seattle. A large
truck sas necessary TO haul the
flowers. and her family was de-
iuged with expressions OF sym
patty and condolences. Religious
services consisted Of a first and
second Rosary az the home on
Friday November 2Gth. the first
conducted by Reverend Cornelius
Powers. vice chancellor Of The
Seattle diocese. and the second
BY the Right Reverend Monslgnor
Theodore n. Ryan. Requiem mass
was conducted at Immaculate
Conception Church on Saturday
morning. November 27th. By
Right Reverend Monslgnor Theo-
dore N Ryan. Burial was at
Calvary cemetery.
Interviewed by this reporter.
the mother. Mrs. Edith Ruth
Down. said while her loss has
brought Us pain. and the void In
our hearts can never be Allied
It has but strengthened our faith
In God. who knows what Is best
for MS all.
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nr J. !. tJAckl JonNsoN


Death. the parallel mystery Of
life. has again challenged the at
teniion OF our community By
gathering TO the realms Of the
eternal past beautiful Florence
Genevieve Bown, q, the beloved
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Angus
tus Bown. 217 22nd No. Miss
Bown passed on November cath
after an illness Of nineteen
months.
Born Catholic. she was an
honor graduate of Immaculate
Conception school and Al the
time she was taken III was q
student of Seattle College. where
she was studying medical tech
nology. she. was an active mem
Der of the Menle Club and the
Alpha Phi Alpha Sorority. She
was also a past recipient of the
Community scholarship award
During her long illness, which
was attended by much suffering,
Miss Bowen never complained.
but was at all times considerate
of the feelings of others. To
close friends she often said
When | am gone, comfort my
mother. Daddy is strong and he
will get along. My brothers and
sisters are young and they viii
survive. But please comfort my
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of His pleasure In the temple.
Need of Great Revival
/. The world needs a great re-
ligious awakening.
2. Men have become too ma
terialistic; too much faith is
placed on force and money. lead
ing to spiritual death and decay,
Jer. 2:13.
3. The cure for the worlds
depression will be found in an
other penteeostal shower.
A. Men must seek Gods face,
instead of seeking to solve the
worlds problems by recourse TO
battleships and big guns. let US
try the way of Jesus.
5. With it all there must be
genuine heartfelt repentance;
men must turn away from their
wicked ways, forsake them and
Continued on next page)
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PARENTS GET NEWS
OF NTERNED SON

First word received from Rich
ard Burnside, "a, Seattle-b born
crew member of the steamship
President Harrison, interned at
Shanghai, China. since December
8, 1941. came yesterday to his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. e. L. Burn
side, 2S11 Lane Street.
In letter dated May 10, 1913,
and transmitted through the Red
Cross, Burnside wrote:
dearest Nom and Pop: Hope
this finds you in best of health
and happiness. Am feeling fine.
Eagerly anticipate grand reunion
long deferred. Love to sisters and
offspring"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-12-08
FLASH

The Savoy Community Center
managers will sponsor the follow
ing entertainments during the
1943 holiday season:
Saturday evening, Xmas Night,
a special Xmas dance.
Sunday afternoon, Dec. 26th,
Riddles Xmas Tree, program and
party, to which all kiddies from
l TO Is years of age are invited
Time from 2:30 to 4:3O.
Tuesday evening, Dec. 2Sth,
First Anniversary celebration,
Service Mems Xmas Tree and
Complimentary Dance. All serv-
ice men attending in uniform will
be admitted free. A present for
every service man will be dis
tributed from the Xmas tree dur
ing the evening.
Three big bands will provide
the music, together with a DIG
musical and vaudeville by profess
sional race artists.
New Years Eve will be an UNI
usual scene at the Savoy. A spe-
eial musical dance will be fea-
tured, with some of the North
vests best talent performing.
The New Years dance Saturday,
Jan. ist. win climax the holiday
entertainments sponsored by the
Savoy management. The publ,
Is cordially invited TO attend these
holiday entertainments. For YOU
your pleasure the Savoy commu
nifty Center doors we're opened
DO you appreciate this resort?
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TACOMAN HELD FOR
TWO TRAFFIC DEATHS

TACOMA, Dec. 3.-Harold Ca
bell, 19-year-old Negro, yesterday
was charge with negligent homi-
eide in connection with the traffic
deaths of two other Negroes fol-
lowing an accident Saturday
night.
Cahells five-year-old niece.
Carol La Gasca. died as a result
of injuries suffered when Cabelrs
automobile struck three parked
cars, and Corp. Claude S. Parker
died at the Fort Lewis Hospital
a few days later. Both were
passengers in the Cabell car.
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OR. TR. DEPUTY J. |. JOHNSON
CONVENES LODGE IN SPECIAL SESSION;

/ Brother Gus West. the stormy
petrol OF the antlered herd. who
arrived in Seattle. asked the
Grand Deputy's permission to
make a statement 1t was grant
ed.
Absolving Puget Sound Lodge
from any blame. he gave a cate
gorical account of his invitation
TO Puget Sound Lodge to move
to its present abode. his willing
ness to give the lodge two lots
upon which to build a permanent
home, his willingness to turn
over all his interest to the lodge,
his placing the lodge in jeopardy,
his arrest and subsequent dismiss
sal of all cases against him, his
assumption of the lodges per-
plexities, and his final statement
no one could rightfuIly charge
Puget Sound Lodge with his per-
sonal aets--and that today there
is not nor has there been a
charge of any kind against the
lodge
Vests statement was further
corroborated by Brothers J. Cha
Wis and Bob Groves. present man
ayers. Their statements were not
controverted
With these statements and
no other evidence offered. the
Grand Travelling Deputy sounded
the gayel ending the trial.
Grand Travelling Deputy John
son, sitting at the trial Judge,
said:
From all the evidence / have
heard in this case, my examina-
ton of the minutes and records
of the lodge documentary evil
dence, leaves the lodge alone
guilty If there is any guilt at all
Il can see no reason whatever
for my having to come to Seattle
to settle what should have been
settled in this lodge.
II would not be faithful to the
trust reposed in me: l would not
be faithful to Puget Sound Lodge,
nor would l be loyal to the cause
of Elkdom throughout the juris-
diction il l failed to make my
conclusions, findings and recon-
mendations from the chair, which
/ shall do.
THE conclusions, findings and
recommendations although made
direct to Puget Sound Lodge, will
not be made public until released
by the Grand Exalted Ruler, to
whom my report must go.
II want to thank the members
of Puget Sound Lodge for the
courtesy you have shown me. No
other decision was possible for
me other than that l have made
known to you.
''You may proceed with your
annual election"
Whatever the decision may
have meant for some, fraternal-
ism reached a high point as the
entire lodge besieged the Grand
Deputy, congratulat ting him upon
the very fine exposition of fra
ternal Justice.
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FRED W. SHORTER HEADS LOCAL NAACP;
REV. F. ". PENICK REMAINS ON BOARD

who take themselves out OF slav-
cry are the people who believe
in freedom. The only thing that
defeats any people is their lack
of faith The newly elected
president closed his remarks by
inviting the full cooperation OF
the membership by suggesting
policy, plans and procedure, and
further by helping to carry out
such plans to fruition. He closed
his remarks by urging the mem
bers to join intellectually in
Hearsts celebration of the Bill
of Rights. Let us find out
what about the Negro and the
Bill of Rights.
Mr.. Shorter has been a men,
Der of the executive board of the
NAACP for four years, and an
ardent supporter as vice presi-
dent for the past two years.
Other board members elected
were Airline Paiya, Mrs. Melvina
squires, Rev. f. w. Penick. Prem
It's l. Frazier, w. j. Hyatt, Mrs.
Arlene Yarbrough and James A.
Clayton.
Rapine In Seattle Shocking
Another highlight of the meet
ing was the retiring Presidents
address. Rev. Penick spoke first
of present-day conditions in
America, the challenges facing
the NAACP and how effectively
the organization is meeting these
challenges. Speaking of the To-
cal situation, the speaker said he
was shocked by the number of
crimes charged against Negro
men for rape. He acknowledged
that the same crime was charged
against white men, but they do
not have the same effect or re-
suits. He regretted the division
within the Negro ranks and urged
race people to abolish selfishness
and unite in our common fight
for racial betterment.
After speaking of the national
problem, the President said:
What l consider Americas most
serious problem is not the threat
of domination by Nazism as ex-
pounded by Hitler, nor the inn
claimed by Japan, but
Continued on last page)
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SAVE TIME AND MONEY
SHOP AT KAYS

There is only one way to COM
plete your Xmas shopping, save
gas, tires, time and money: Buy
in your community store. Kay's
loo Store has very fine selec-
ton of toys, dolls, books, games,
Xmas cards, tags and seals, Xmas
wrappings, a wonderful selection
of gifts for the enter family, also
tree light sets, ornaments.
Buy as early as possible while
their line is complete. Many
lines are short, many cannot be
replaced.
Remember, it pays to shop at
Kay's, corner of 18th and Jack
son st.
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Grand travelling Reputy ]. L
johnson. Oakland, Calf. acting
under orders of Grand Exalted
Ruler J. Finley Wilson. wired
Exalted Ruler e. r. chainey:
Convene Puget Sound Lodge
Elks No. 1O9. Seattle. Wash, in
special session Thursday. Nov.
80. at D. M"
The train bearing the District
Deputy scheduled to arrive in Sc
attic at 6 p. m. Thursday. ar
rived at p. m, two hours late.
He was ushered direct to the
Elks lodge rooms, 6621h Jack
son st.
The coming of a Grand Official
was anticipated, and the antlered
herd gathered in force. The
iracibility of the herds calves
gave way to eloquent, plainly
visible, but interrogatory silence.
Exalted Ruler E. r. Chainey
quickly organized the lodge, re-
ceived the official with grand
honors and Immediately surren-
dered Puget Sound Lodge No. 100
to the Grand Travelling Deputy,
j. l.. Johnson.
The ominous silence took on a
golden hue as the gavel fell
G. T. Deputy Johnson, himself
a past exalted ruler of Great
Lakes Lodge, Chicago, had often
before led his herd out of many
difficulties, was sent to Seattle
to find a cure for any existing
ills for the frequent abortive at
tempts to stampede a herd of SO
years existence under the leader
ship of their 80 times elected ex-
allied ruler
TIL tenseness relaxed. The
Grand Travelling Deputy had the
complete confidence of every
member of Puget Sound Lodge.
Charges have been made
against Puget Sound Lodge which
have reverberated throughout
the realm of Elkdom with such
force and effect that a special
cabinet meeting was called. Re
suit; A grand officials is or
dered to Seattle to try the char
ges."
Had a life been in jeopardy
before the judiciary of King
County (the fairest judiciary in
the world), the case could not
have been conducted with more
fairness to all concerned than the
case before the altar.
All the plaintiffs in the matters
at issue, hitherto unknown, were
ordered before the altar and their
Identity disclosed. Every contro-
versy at issue faced documentary
proof, with two exceptions: The
Grand Travelling Deputy stated in
effect:
I'm all matters of equity-the
administration of law according
TO ifs spirit and not according TO
the letter, he who comes before
that altar must come with clean
hands,"
Following h declaration
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MIR. WIN. OPPENHEIMER
URGED To ENTER RACE
FOR CITY COUNCIL

Mr.. William Oppenheimer. the
popular operator OF the Jackson
beverage store, TOT Jackson
Street. has a pretty hard time
trying to ration his limited sup
plies Of beer and wine 90 share
with increasing patrons.
So heavy is the daily demand
for these supplies that Open
heime- urges his patrons 10 turn
their beer and wine money into
war bond purchases.
DO not spend your money for
wines and beer. Buy war bonds
has only served 10 increased hts
patrons and add 70 bis popularity
For the past two weeks Open
heimer's liquor supplies have
dwindled SO fast he sought a
way out OF his difficulties by tell.
ing his customers registered vut.
ers would have a priority.
Many Of his patrons. actuated
by his war bond and registration
campaign. called on him las
week and urged him 20 Ole fol
the City Council.
Oppenheimer is now beginninl
to realize these pleas are no
mere bouquets bat an earnest De
sire TO see his name entered II
the race for councilman
His many friends are grafiheil
to learn that Mr.. william Open
heimer is seriously considerinl
becoming a candidate for the CifI
Council in the spring election.
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SERMON BY
REV. ]. SWANCY

Text: Cor. TIA.
If My people, which are called
by My name, shall humble them
selves, and pray, and seek my
face, and turn from their wicked
ways: Then will I hear from
heaven. And will forgive their
sin, and will heal their land. 2
Cor. TIA.
Introduction
Solomon had now finished the
building of the temple, and in an
swer to his prayer, God had ap-
peared to him to indicate His &C
ceptance of the temple as a house
of sacrifice. God makes various
promises to Solomon, expressive
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WHAT ARE YOU
WAITING FOR?

According to a statement made
by the War Manpower Commits
sion, there has been a total in
crease in the employment of Ne
groes in war industry. This is
not true of smaller individual
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ployment.
II is self-evident there il going
to be Il big scramble for post war
security in the labor market.
The way is still open. The
Northwest Enterprise foresees
this eventuality. Time and time
again have we appealed TO our
readers TO take advantage of an
opportunity to keep this employ
ment for Seattle. Read on:
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firms.
Our greatest need in Seattle is
to get employers to hire local
qualified Negroes for all types of
work.
The Pan American Always
meets this situation squarely. Lo-
cal labor is sought rather than
calling it from without.
These are not just war time
opportunities, but all time en-
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A MUSICAL
GENIUS

Miss Ruth Jones, pictured
above, is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Quincy Jones of Bremerton,
Wash. Miss Jones, since child
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Elder and Mrs. s. L. Coleman
are conducting a revival a. the
Pentecostal Temple, 10th and Fir
Streets. Service every night ex-
eept Saturday.