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CAMP LIFE
YOU WRITE One TOO
Pvt. Parker B. Harris,
M. d. 7S0th M. P. Bn.


I'm going to sit down and
writ letter." Every service man
has this as his motto. They like
to receive them too.
Mail call is looked forawrd to
more than the famous, Mess
Call" Many a fellow is made
happy from receiving a letter
from the folks back home. 1 wish
you could be at a camp during
the time the mail truck rolls in.
It touches each man very deeply.
All are eager at the beginning of
the mail call and as the letters
become few in number the tension
on their faces becomes greater. AS
the last letter is called out, many
turn away to hide their tears of
loneliness; just because you
didn't answer his last letter.
what shall l write about?"
You ask yourself. In general any
thing. as long as it comes from
you. The fellow in the service is
anxious to know how that last lit
ter of little pigs is progressing.
Tell him as much as you can
about them. If little brother is not
school age write letter for him
to his big brother.
II you have a husband in uni
form, you can keep him thinking
of you by writing regularly to
him. l know you'll tell him how
fast the charming little baby is
growing. He's fighting and train
ing hard for YOU and the family;
show your appreciation by writ
ing to him often.
So you have boy friends in
the service too? No other woman
will come between you two If you
send him letters that bring back
renewed sweet memories of the
gay days you shared together.
Send him a few photos of your
self, by all means don't forget to
let him know how much you want
him back.
Loneliness breeds discomfort
ment and a disconnected soldier is
not able to give his best and he
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BUY YOUR BOND
BUY IT NOW

synthetic rubber the Liberian
Government was apprehensive
about the future of natural rub
Der.
Answering query, President
Barclay stated that he was not
satisfied with labor conditions In
his country. He said wages were
too low and that he had been at
tempting to correct this condition.
Common labor, he explained, now
receives Is cents day. He esti-
mated that SO cents a day would
constitute a fair wage since 80
cents a day is essential for subsis-
tence.
The arrival of American troops
had not changed conditions in Lii
IBERIA very much, he said, but
these soldiers were welcome. Pres
ident Barclay stated that Ameri-
can Negro troops wishing to set
tie there after the war would be
encouraged since the country
needs experts in technical trades,
plumbing. medicine. chemistry,
and road building.
In answer to anotheT query.
President Barclay stated that to
vote in Liberia, a man must be 81
years old, of African descent and
a property owner. A proposal for
woman suffrage was overwhelm-
ingIy voted down in the last cleo
ton despite his support of the
measure.
Rubber Is the major Liberian
industry, President Barclay de-
clared, but a sugar industry is
also being developed under Gov
eminent encouragement, as is the
fiber industry.
Although Liberia was declared
eligible for Lend-Lease aid on
March 10, 1912, the country has
never asked for Lend-Lease aid.
the President revealed. He added
that no such request is likely to
be made during his visit here.
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BARCLAY
OFLIBERIA

Doubtless Representative Ran
kin and Senator Bilbo Of Missis-
sippi to name only two OF the
foremost congressional opponents
Nazi racial theories for the Uni
ted States. found cause for dis
satisfaction in the formal visit in
Washington Of President Barclay
of the Republic Of Liberia. With
out the fanfare attending the So
journ of dietatorial President
Penaranda of Bolivia recently,
Barclay was housed at the White
House just as if he were an or
As a matter of fact, of course,
binary head of foreign state.
there is nothing extraordinary
about Barclay except to people
like Rankin and Bilbo. Barclays
skin is not white. but then Meth
er is that of by far the largest
portion of this worlds inhabitants
- including for instance Madame
Chaing Kai-shek who recently
stayed at the White House with
out arousing Rankin's ire.
To most Americans, including
many, doubtless. even in the Deep
South, there is cause for quiet
satisfaction in the unspectacular
demonstration of d m oc attic
equality of treatment occasioned
by the visit of President Barclay.
The white people of the United
States fall short in actual prac-
tice, ii cannot be denied, of their
own protested ideals. 1t is
common falling. But let 1t never
be said that with respect to the
American Negro population they
are unconscious of the discrep-
ancy nor willing to let it go UNI
The best in America
has never lost out to the worst In
he long run and never will as
ong as its capacity for recogniz-
ng injustice remains unimpaired.
st. Paul Dispatch.
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S E A T T L E
Alpha SOrOrs Entertain
Distinguished Guest

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Scr
ority had the honor to entertain
one of its distinguished Sorors
Miss Eta Motion, stage, screer
and radio star. at a formal recep
ton last Friday evening" Miss
Motion is the star of the opera
Porgy and Bess which played al
a local theatre last week. Miss
Notions beauty and charm capti-
waited the seattleites who were
present to meet her.
In the receiving line with Miss
Motion were Soror Ruth Branch,
basileus of Beta Theta Chapter,
Mrs. Warren Coleman and Mrs.
Ivan Long, wives of two of the
leading men in the opera. and
Mrs. Cecilia Kirk, president of
the Sorority Mothers Club. Re
ceiving at the door was Soror
Hildred McIver, and Mrs. Clifton
H. Morris. of the Mothers Club,
was at the guest book.
Mrs. Pearl Young was in
charge of the dining room, as
sisted by Mrs. Edward Lomax,
Mrs. william Reese, and Mrs. w.
L. Crews. all members Of the
Mothers Club. Sorors Theresa
HALEY. Mildred Squires, Irene
Woods and Melvina Squires as
sited about the rooms. The re-
ception was arranged by Soror
Airline Paiya. Decorations were
in the Sorority colors of pink and
green.
At the close of the receiving
hour Soror Motion Joined the
members of the Chapter in sing
ing the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor-
GRITTY song.
During the afternoon prior to
the reception the Sorors enter
tanned Miss Motion with a tour OF
the city. through the courtesy of
Mr.. and Mrs. Prentis l. Frazier,
The reception was given at the
Phyllis Wheatley YWCA.
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The Scintillating Palmer
Johnson To Play for
Scholarship Dance

That scintillating. incompatible
maestro at the piano and his most
popular orchestra will furnish the
music for the gala Scholarship
Dance, Monday, June IA at Eau
rot's beautiful hall. This is the
exciting surprise the dance chair
man, w. ]. Hyatt, announced last
week for this gala event. And
Gerald Wells, though he is not
playing with this orchestra, will
be beaming with pride because
his daughter will be among the
graduates. The other graduates
we'll they just went into states of
estacy when they heard Palmer
Johnson is to play for one of the
most important events in their
lives.
This is the tenth annual dance
to honor the graduates and to
raise funds for scholarship grants
to students who wish to continue
their education. This will be tho
best dance ever" James Clayton,
floor manager predicts. With the
increasing popularity of these
dances, and the increased popula-
ton, we expect and are preparing
for six hundred people. Every
thing possible is being done to
see that everyone, graduates, par
ents, relatives and friends, have
the time of their lives"
Miss Margaret Peoples. daugh.
ter of Mrs, Carol Peoples, is de
signing the favors for the gradu
ates. Mrs. Minnie Wilson, assist
ed by Miss Izetta Spearman
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs, e. E
Spearman, and committee will
serve the punch. DR.. w. II. Cal
houn, president of the Scholar
ship Fund, will be at the door
and w. H. Hyatt, chairman of tn
dance committee will be at tn
ticket window. Miss Corinne Bash
Carl Holifield, Arthur Banks, an
others will be in charge of tn
check room. Everything has bee
arranged for an evening of pleas
ure.
The admission to all, exceI
the graduates, is 80 cents, inclu'
ing tax. Invitations with compl
mentary tickets have been MALE
to all graduates. If any gradua
has not received an invitatio
please call Mrs. c. L. McCulloul
at Pros. 1868. Faurot's Hall is
18Th and Pike Street. SEE YC
THERE! !
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PORTLAND NEWS

"Porgy and Bess," considered
the greatest living America opera
closed a most successful week al
the iCty Auditorium last Satur-
day. 1t was great from every an
gle - Its deeply moving story
about the humble Colored people
of Charleston, S. C. - Its melo-
dies thrilled thousands many of
whom attended two or more per-
formances. The cast of IS cap
able artists will be long remem-
bered. Their acquaintance and re-
newal of friendships will be cher
ished in days to come. The stage
settings, works of art, were per-
fectly gorgeous. An exceptionally
fine orchestra augmented the en-
semble, in which Todd Duncan, as
Porgy and Eta Moten as Bess.
have the leading roles. other not
able roles are done by Ruby Ely,
as Serena and Avon Long, as
Sporting Life, Georgette Harvey,
who plays Maria, Warren Cole
man, as Crown (the VILLAIN, Ed
ward Matthews. who plays Jake,
Harriet Jackson, as Clara and
ohters made the opera beautiful
to listen to. exciting and thrilling
to watch, as they played to capac-
ity audiences each of the night
performances and the three matt
nees. !
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The cast of seventy-five artists
OF the Opera. Porgy and Bess,
were loud In their praise for the
warm welcome and hearty greet
ing accorded them when they ar
rived in Portland last Tuesday for
weeks performance at the City
Auditorium. They were met at
the Union Station by a Reception
committee headed by Attorney
Williams, Mira. Mary M. Duncan
and Mr.. William Duggan. COM
pany manager. Assignment for
reservation, hotel and residents
we're made at the station immed-
lately upon their arrival.
Much credit is due Attorney
Williams for the fine spirit of CO.
operation manifested. Mrs. Dun
can assisted Attorney Williams,
more reservations were secured
than were really necessary. They
both wish to publicly thank no.
tel arrangements and individuals
who opened their homes to ac-
comodate this group of very fine
people, 1t was truly gratifying at
time when the housing situation
is 80 acute.
Last Sunday evening Bethers
congregation enjoyed an educa-
tional lecture given by the Rev.
Preston D. Mangana Native AT
frican). Questions from the aud
fence on the social, religious, &c
onomic and political status of
Africa were answered In addition
to other phases Of life in what is
often referred to as the dark con-
tinent (Africa). This special fea-
ture of the day "0o To Church
SUNDAY. Memorial Sunday. was
sponsored by the o. n. e. Club
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Mrs. Zula Sommerville presided
Mrs. Mignon Cabell was soloist.
We yours truly wish to pub.
licly thank Mrs. Lottie Vaughn
Butte, Mont, and Mr.. Arthur L.
Hays of Tacoma, wn. who COM
plimented us so highly for our
efforts the past years to give
Portland COL UMN. Mrs.
Vaughn told us "I walt with
much anticipation for each issue. "
A former eolumnist she readily
realizes and can appreciate our
efforts. Mr.. Hays. a journalist,
knows the struggles of the Negro
Press in normal times and espec-
tally at time like this when It's
very life Is threatened to be snuff
fed out.
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PORTLAND
GRADUATE

TUSKEGEE ARMY AIR FIELD,
ALABAMA - Second Lieutenant
Carl Henry Diez of Portland, Ore
gon, was among the recent grad
yates of the Air Corps Admins
trative Officers Candidate School
at Miami Beach, Florida. He was
indicted into the Army at Fort
Lewis, Washington, in October.
1912. Since his induction, he has
served at Maxwell Field, Alabama,
and Basic Flying School, Walnut
Ridge, Arkansas. His brother.
Lieutenant Robert Diez, is fly
ing officer, having graduated
from the Tuskegee Army Flying
School.
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CHURCHES


and Larabee, Rev. Browning C.
Allen, Minister. Order of Services
Sunday School, $3.50 a. m. Morn
ing Worship and sermon 1900 a.
m. Allen Christian Endeavor
League 6:45 p. m. Evening hour
p. m. Mid week prayer services
each Wednesday 1880 p. m.
Mt. Olivet Baptist N. E. First
and Schuyler, Rev. James ]. Glow
Pastor. Sunday School $50 a.
m. Worship and preaching 1900
a. m. B. Y. p. U. p. m. Evening
services 500 p. m.
First A. M. e. Zion, N. Will
liams Ave, Rev. James F. Smith,
Minister. Sunday School $50 a.
m. Morning services 1900 a. m.
Evening hours 500 p. m.
st. Phillip Episcopal. N. e.
Knott and Rodney, Rev. L. o.
/ Stone, Vicar. Prayer and Holy
Communion 700 a. m. and 1900
a. m. Evening services 7:45 p. m.
Montavilla Community Church,
N. b. 76 and Everett, Rev. r. E.
Donaldson, pastor Sunday School
/ 1000 a. m. Preaching 1880 a.
m. r. Y. P. U. 700 p. m. Sunday
evening services 500 p. m. Mid
week prayer each Wednesday
noon and at 700 p m.
House of Prayer, S. E. 10th,
Elder Robert Searcie in charge.
| Sunday School 1000 a. m. Pray
er and morning sermon 1900 a.
m. Evening Worship 500 p. m.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lii
liam Payne were held Tuesday
May 25th. at the Portland Crema-
forum. Rev. Browning c. Allen,
pastor of Bethel A. M. e. Church
of which the deceased was a loyal
member, officiated. Mrs. Edna
Matthews was solist. Flowers in
profusion was mute expression of
the esteem of friends. Commit
ment Portland Crematorium.
Mrs. Payne came to Portland
over forty years ago from Col
lings Wood, Ontario. She passed
Wednesday. May 10, after a
weeks illness at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Bollen. in S. e.
5Oth Ave, with whom she made
her home for the past two years.
Aside from being member OF
the Bethel A. M. E. Choir and
the Bethel-Ite club, Mrs. Payne
was member of Mt. Hood Chap
ter o. e. S. No. 16.
Left to mourn their loss IL
q Mrs. Thornton, a sister in Oak
n land Calf, and several nieces in
GLIDING Mrs. Fred Bollen, Mrs. W
1. Anderson, of Berkeley. Calf
and Joan Gravelli of Oakland
, Calf, daughter and granddaugh
ter respectively of Mrs. Bollen
came up for the funeral.
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LIBERIA TODAY

Liberia is fast becoming one o
the aerial crossroads Of thi
world. President Edwin Barela.
declared at a press conference il
historic Blair House Thursdas
MAY 27), and. the African Re
public may play an important
postwar role as a grand central
terminal" for planes travelins
from America to West Africa
Egypt and the Far East.
American Negro troops helped
build a major air base there, he
stated, and the Liberian Govern
ment will give every encourage
ment to eolored soldiers to settle
in Liberia after the war has end
ed.
Receiving more than 30 nows-
paper men and women ar the
conference, President B lay
talked readily and easily about
the strategic position of his coun-
try and the potentialities of its
rubber industry which exported
100000 pounds last year. He
began the conference by reading
a prepared statement:
IT have come to the United
States to repay a visit made to Lii
IBERIA by President Roosevelt. I
have had wonderful reception
here and have been not surprised
but gratifled at the wonderful re-
ception l have received.
Liberia is cooperating with the
United Nations in whatever man
ner she can to bring to successful
fruition the great work underta-
ken by them for the maintenance
Of democratic ideals throughout
the world.
my country occupies a unique
position in Africa. particularly |
West Africa, where 1t is the only |
political democracy that exists in
hat region of the world. She
necessarily then has interest in
he detectives being fought for by
he United States and the Nations
associated with her and she is
by every means with
n her power to the successful ac-
.omplishment of the detectives
which inspire the actions and the
acrifices of those nations who
ire fighting for the ideals so eff
ectively enunciated by the Presi-
lent of the United States"
Answering the first query re-
Liberian aid in the war,
President Barclay said that Lii
Deria practically has declared war
4gainst the Axisa nd is coopera-
ing with all the means at her
disposal. Although Liberia does
lot have an army or air force, he
aid, the Frontier Force would
lelp U. S. troops stationed there
f necessary.
In discussing the rubber situa-
ion, he revealed that he had con-
lucted negotiations with the Fire
tone Company before he became
President. The company has been
since 1925, he said, and
las done excellent work with its
5000 acres. Last year Liberia
hipped 100000 pounds of
'ubber, of which 80 per cent was
Produced by Firestone and 20 per
:ent by plantations owned by Lii
pertains. He stated taht Liberia
.ould produce more rubber, pos
ible $4,000 tons, but stated that
because of the development of
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so HELP ME
BY JOE STATION

Well, sorry again about the
column not being in, but you
know how 1t is when one is busy.
First of all this colunist Won
ders If some of Seattle's parents
have had look at Plat and Mad
ison over the week ends. 1t is
really disgusting to see the kids
of our ultra-ultra. smoking, neck
ing and loud mounting. 1t
wouldn't surprise me if the Seat
tie Transit buses refuse to stop
at 21st and pull up to 22nd SO
people can get off in peace.
Kids smoking and cussing is
so common it now the smart
thing to do for the IS, IA, Is and
16 year olds. In my day had one
at the above mentioned ages dar-
ed to smoke anyone could have
spanked him or her and had the
parents thanks. My, how times
have changed.
My sympathy to the Matthews
brothers and the Casey family
to ease your burden, remember
they are at peace.
Meat is rationed yet piece of
COW hit Cal. Russell in the eye
and gave him a darker one. So he
says. II it's true it is the first
time such an accident has hap
pened to him in all his ball play
ing career.
w. L. Brooks still walks his
bike a block or two getting Ut
nerve to ride it.
Are you buying BONDS? L
not. start in today.
TONY" York put his liver lip
| on a girl the other day and enjoy
ed it so much he started to repea
| the performance hut the cir
drew back and said (quote) IN
thanks, Tony, liver is rationed
and being a good American,
must not patronize the black mar
ket." You know this must b
true cause my hearts too big t
tell a lie
Yours,
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will lose interest if you lose in
terest in him, by failing to write
to him. A whole army can col
lapse from within for the lack of
support from without. 1t is as eff
fective as sabotage and more
drastic.
No one wants to be guilty OF
such a deed, knowing if you have
sons, loved ones or friends in the
service, write to them, especially
to those who are in the theateI
of operation. A page or two from
you can do more than ammunitin
food, and clothing in making him
a better fighting man. Enough has
been said, how about writing tt
him today. NOW.
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SOCIAL.S

Mrs. Colonial Myers of Berke-
ley, Calf. is the house guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland West and
Mr.. Charles Wright for week.
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Blanche Graves is home to her
parents and friends with a broad
er smile than ever. Miss Graves
active In religious and social cir
cles here, sepnt the past year at
Bennette College. No. Carolina.
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CORTLAND NEWS
zzS E. S'h n, \, n. rs. Phone East ''ii IpORTI ann

Mrs. Myers is originator and
present critic of the NordiC
daughters. a fraternal society
Mrs. Myers was formerly Ambro-
STA Wysinger member. She is the
daughter of one of the oldest
pioneer families of California. She
is here for a much needed rest.
Aside from entertaining house
guest, Mr.. and Mrs. Leland West
were host to dinner last Wednes-
day to compliment Mr.. Arthur
MacLean, a member of the cast
Of the Opera, Porgy and Bess.
Combining business with pleas
ure is Mr.. Arthur L. Hays of Ia
coma, Wn. While here Mr.. Hays
is the house guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennis.
When Jimmie Lunceford and
his band played Seattle recently
he drew folks from far and near.
Among those from Portland were
Miss Janice Shelton, who remain
ed for a four day celebration of
her natal day, May %. Mrs. An
nabell Caldwell, Miss Virginia
Jackson, Mrs. Lenora Gaskin,
Mrs. Arthur Winslow. Mrs. J. D.
Jamison, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mi
nor and others. The party shared
a royal time at a big cocktail
party and were wined and dined !
by friends.
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Browning Allen Jr., Louis Full
led and several others spent Dec.
Grafton Day In Tacoma. Wn. with
their good friend. Bob Gibson
They returned Monday evening.
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Joe.i
The echo., 1943-12-10

THE FOLLOWING PRESIDENTS
REPORTED THE FOLLOWING
NUMBER OF MEMBERS IN THE
DECEMBER BOARDS. This report
was compiled on December 8, 1913.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-09-04
METHODIST ~

Grace -Corner Grace and
Fourth streets, Rev. j. F. Herbert
pastor. Church school at 9:45, "A.
R. Grove, general superintendent.
A class for every age group. Wor-
ship at II A. M, led by the pas
tor. Writing and game room Tor
service men will open each Sun
day afternoon at 400. Youth sup
per and devotional meeting at $50,
devotional led by Miss Eloise
Smith. Intermediates meeting at
7:15. Evening worship at 800, led
by the pastor. Calendar for the
week: Wednesday night at 800,
prayer service. Thursday night at
800, choir practice with Miss Ag-
mes Chasten, 602 Chestnut street.
Friday night at Tbs, Boy Scout
meeting.
Epwort h-Fifth and Bladen
streets. C. N. Phillips, pastor.
Sunday school will open at 1920,
Miss Lille Mae Clark, superin-
tendent, J. H. Bordeau, teacher
Wesley Bible class. Morning wor-
ship at 11:15, subject: 1.-The Con-
quest of Adversely" evening wor-
ship and sermon S:15, "Act What
You Say You Are" Sacrament of
the Lords Supper will be admin
istered at the morning and eve
ming service. Woman's Society
Christian Service meets at the
parsonage Tuesday at 800; pray
err meeting and choir practice
Wednesday 8:15 P. M. We extend
to you cordial welcome to all
services.
Fifth Avenue - Fifth between
Nun and Church streets. Chancie
D. Barclift, pastor. Church school
meets at 9:45 A. NJ, ]. E. Pugh,
superintendent. Graded for wor-
ship and study. Worship at II A.
M. and 8:10 P. NJ AT the morning
hour the pastor will bring a COM
munion meditation and admins
ter the Sacrament of the Lord S
supper. The theme of the message
for the evening hour will he: La
Dor Day-1943.' Youth Fellowship
hour, Sunday, 7 P. M. You are
cordially invited to the services
at Fifth Avenue.
Trinity-Market at 18th street,
Fred w. Paschall, pastor. Sunday
school 9:45 A. NJ, graded for wor-
ship and study. H. A. Marks, gen.
eral superintendent. Morning wor-