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Williams Ave. YWCA

The Executive Secretary, Miss
Dura E. Rice, is now domiciled
in her coy apartment in N. e.
9th. She has as office assistant at
Central Y. the capable Mrs. Lau-
rice Leftridge.
The trianon Girl Reserves are
entertaining the 7th and 8th
grade girls at pot luck supper
at the YWCA. Thursday evening
March IS, $50 p. m.
The Girl Reserves mothers will
participate in a Coffee Hour on
March 26, 500 D. m.
The Business and Industrial
Girls gave their annual dinner In
the Georgian Room of hte New
Heathman Hotel. Theme for the
program Problems Facing Bust
ness and Industrial Girls" Speak
ers were Janice Shelton and Jerry
Clampt. The club has for its OBJ
jectives, the study of Income Tax
and Social Security. Mesdames
Kenneth F. Smith, David A. Som
merville and Proctor shared the
annual dinner.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stanton Attended Graduation
OF Their Son, Lieut.. Chas. Richard Stanton

A most interesting travelogue
Is the one we had the pleasure of
listening to, related by Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Stanton (nostly she)
in the ideal comfort of their home
few days ago. The Stantons
spent several weeks during mid
winter on an extensive trip, the
major reason for which was to
attend the graduation of their
son. Lieutenant Charles Richard
Stanton. when he received his
wings January IA, 1913 at the
'Tuskegee Walton Training
School, Tuskegee, Alabama. The
Stantons. whose travel record COW
ers hundreds of miles and many
interesting places say their trip
to Tuskegee was by far the most
interesting one ever taken. While
guests at Dorothy Hall on the
Campus, they met Agnes Raynauh
artist from New York who had |
just completed a life size paint |
ing of DR.. George Washington
Carver, and placed 1t in the Art
on the campus.
Mrs. Stanton. with gratitude
and pride talked at length on the
beauty of Tuskegee Institute with
Its well kept grounds and inter-
esting buildings 1.-THE wonder
Jul Air Base which the govern
ment has spent millions of dol
Iars on. truly speaks for itself in
every respect" said Mrs. Stanton
Is she leaned back in a comfort
lble chair as If resting on the
aurels of this great institution as
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ST. PATRICK
MARCH II - wednesday


MARCH II - Wednesday
st. Patrick. Bishop and Apostle
of Ireland, after a youth spent In
captivity and slavery, was called
to the task of converting Ireland
to the Faith. He received the ap-.
probation of Pope Celestine and
met with marvellous success. in his
efforts to Christianize the Irish.
He held several councils to settle
the discipline of the Church he
established in that country. He
was buried at Down in Ulster.
MARCH Is - Thursday.
st. Cyril of Jerusalem was Bish-
op of Jerusalem at the time Ju-
Ian the Apostate tried to rebuild
the Temple of Solomon. The Saint
protested and when the workmen
tried to begin their work they
were prevented by flames which
issued from the earth. The at
tempt was repeated several times
but always failed. Cyril was no
ted as a teacher.
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Charles ]. French, hero Of
Solomon Island will be hon
Ored guest at Savoy Center
Saturday night.

to the city mex month.
1t was the late Prof. J. s.. Bates
of New York City, an uncle of
Manager McCants, who gave Mr..
Robson his first big opportunities
to appear before the New York
public at the beginning of his
singing career. His advice and
encouragement to Mr.. Robson to
sing and feature Americas only
original music, Negro spirituals.
that we enjoy the treat of the mu-
steal season, when he visits our
city. Every soul that heard him
was thrilled, and did not want to
let him go.
To you the good readers of this
article, please be advised, also adj
wise others that Honeysuckle and
McaCnts. are happy, and II you
attend the HOUSE OF JOY we
will make you happy too.
All activities at the Savoy in
the future, will be planned SO as
to create a better understanding
among ourselves, and all other
people who chance to be our
neighbors.
Happier neighborhoods Is what
we need, not in Seattle alone but
throughout the world. We are
indeed happy and thankful for
the cooperation of the East Madi-
son residents. Also to the service
men that were present, and to the
young folks, the best in the
world. You have by your actions
and word convinced the Savoy
management that you really ap-
preciate our effort to assist you
to continue to be the best young
folks to be found anywhere.
Suggestions on your part as to
how we can make you happier
will be carefully considered.
Let the pass word be: WE
WILL MEET AT THE HOUSE
OF JOY.
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Pastor ASSaas
Race Prejudice

The Rev. Edward Radcliff. pas
tor OF the Firts United Presbyter-
ian church. W1S0S Third. who is
leaving Spokane to take charge
of a church at San Diego. Calf.
was given an ovation yesterday
when he appeared before the Pub
lie Forum and told his audience
that race hatred must be elimina-
ted before 1--WE can have the kind
of world IN which We would like
to live"
The Rev. Mr.. Radcliff has been
liberal In his views and had a
forum at his church in which the
Public Forum often took part.
John Mckay recalled yesterday
he was in debate there with
Eric Johnston, now head of the
United States Chamber of Com
merce, Mckay speaking on Social
ism and Johnston on Republican
ism.
President Joe Napier of the
forum and Joe e. Nesbit told the
pastor of their appreciation of his
WORK here and of their sorrow he
was leaving. VIII Everett Tech
noeracy leader, and Seotty Ander-
son, former member of the legis-
lature from Peaceful valley, also
expressed regret the Rev. Mr..
must leave.
The Rev. Mr.. Radcliff said trea-
ties of the past have failed and
he feels the nation must get above
race prejudice to win true
peace.
The forum went on record
against the Norman Bill" which
t said was a "well-defined move
% sidetrack public welfare relat-
ng to the use and distribution of
public power"
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Miss Katherine Turner Of Toppenish, Washington
Becomes Bride Of Mr.. J. D. Williams San Antonio, Texas

At a quiet informal wedding
in the home of her parent, COZ
e. Second St., Toppenish. Wash
ington. Miss Katherine Turner be-
came the bride of Mr.. j. ID. Will
liams of San Antonio, Texas, on
Monday, February Is Incidental
ly her birthday. Vows were taken
in the presence of the groom's
father and the brides immediate.
family.
A beautiful reception was held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herb Jones, 900 8. Naches Ave-,
Yakima, Washington; when ap-
proximately SO persons attended.
A special table held the numerous
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luxurious and useful gifts. The
reception table was resplendent
with the TERED wedding cake top
ped with miniature bride and
groom singing "Here Comes
the Brie." Punch served to guests
as they entered, preceded rose
decorated ice cream, cake and cof-
fee. served by a bevy of young
ladies. During cutting of the cake,
a pictude was taken of the bride
and groom. She was wearing a
wine fur trimmed costume suit,
brown accessories. The groom dom
ned in black pin stripe suit. white
carnation in lapel. At present the
happy couple are residing in YAK
ina.
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len TO arrange program A de
lectable salad and desert course
were highly enjoyed.
In the market for a home ?
Call the Portland Office =
Northwest Enterprise, East
1911.
Call Mt the following places for
copies of the Northwest Enter
prise:
Rieh's Cigar Store = 9Th and
Washington.
Fotsers. Pool and Lunch - N.
w. 9Th and Glisan.
Holidays Barber shop - N.
w. 9Th and Glisan.
Fraternal Hall = N. Williams
Ave.
Broadwill Drug - N. Williams
Ave. and Broadway.
Medley Hotel - N. Interstate.
Hudson House - Vancouver,
Washington.
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CLUBS

The Rosebud Study Clubs
monthly meeting March 8 was
held with Mrs. Robena Martin in
N. E. 7th. The discussion on Bible
Prophecy proved that members
are doing some extensive research.
For instance, Herbert Armstrong
interpretations of the prophecies
found in. Michael, 5th chapter,
given by Mrs. Ola Reed - 14th
chapter of Zachariah, given by
Mrs. Jessie Flowers. Mrs. Robena
Martin gave detailed meaning of
the Bible. The hour of discussion
was very Informative. Mrs. VIM.
Bodger of Gearhart, Oregon, a
welcome guest, shared with club
members the delicious two course
luncheon. Mrs. Bessie P. Jones
will be next hostess entertaining
at the Williams Avenue USO.
Mrs. Clara Pickett and Mrs.
Lillian Payne jointly entertained
the Bethel-ite Club last Monday
at the home of Mrs. Pickett in N.
Williams Ave. A report on the
Victory dinner, February IL, dis
closed 1913 reservations sold at 81
per plate. A grand success. The
clubs annual Easter Tea will be
given at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. DeNorval Unthank. Plans &C
forth for gala affair. Genera
Committees on table and refresh.
ments, Mesdames Sula Mae Will
liams, Sadie Golden, Carrie Inger
soil, ADELAIDE Caskln. Mesdame.
Mary Duncan and Bernice E. AL
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Ely Your Kites
But Watch Your Step

"Wowl" says Reddy Kilowati
of the Puget Sound Power &
Light Company. Listen to that
Spring windl Sho' nun it's kite
flying time again. and that
means time for me to tell all the
boys and girls how to have lot
of fun flying kites without getting
hurti"
You see. Reddy thinks kite-fly-
ing Is great sport, but he also
knows that accidents will occur if
boys and girls aren't careful. :.
and then the fun Is spoiled. Coz
less flying sometimes gets those
kites all tangled up in power
lines. which is mighty unfor-
tunate, because you can get an
unexpected jolt of high-opwer
electricity. and whewl tn
hurtsl More often It means that a
power and light circuit goes out
of commission and causes no end
of trouble before service is restor-
ed.
But that won't happen to you
boys and girls II you'll listen to
this smart advice from Reddy
Kilowatt:
/. Don't climb poles or throw
rocks to get your kite off of the
wires. It's very dangerous.
2. Always use cotton string.
Metal and tinsel are conductors of
3. Never fly your kites by run
ming across streets or highways.
4. Fly your kites in open fields.
Don't let them foul in trees or
wires. If they do. leave them
alone. And by all means keep |
them away from electric lines.
5. If kite does become en-
in eletcric wires drop the |
string at once. leave it alone.
and cali the nearest Puget Sound |
Power & Light Company Office.
Their men will come out and re-
move the kite for you without in
jury to anyone.
"HAVE FUN FLYING YOUR
SAYS REDDY, but USE
CARE, TOOL"
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MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR PLEDGES
BURROWS SAFETY DURING TRIAL

New York. \. Y. = Guaranty
Of the safeguard OF George A.
Burrows a cook who fled Missis-
sippi after shooting his way out
OF group intent upon his lynch
ing for an alleged attempt to kiss
a white woman was secured this
week by Thurgood Marshall and
Donald Chrichton. counsel to the
NAACP. The NAACP appealed TO
Governor Dewey to act against
the extradition of Burrows. Gov
ernor Dewey announced on March
10th that Burrows would be re-
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Negro Pastor To
Speak AT Local

SPOKANE.-Rev. Emmit Reed
Methodist minister. will discuss
the U. s. o. for Negro soldiers at
the next meeting of Local 23S,
OAPU. Approval of the policy and
actions of the Washiogtnn Birth
day Congress, held in Seattle on
Feb. 81, was unanimously voted
by hte local after a report by the
Spokane delegate. The union is
also sending copy of Ruth
Kremen's Victory Jingles" to
the soldier sons of its Dues and
Recording Secretary Helen Stew
ems.
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Mrs. Minnie Smith Attends Her
Sisters Wedding at Tuskegee

A more recent sojourner is
Mrs. Minnie Mae Smith of Port
land who attended the wedding
of her sister, Ruby Butler, who
became the bride of Lieutenant
Robert Deiz, early in February.
The ceremony took place in the
chapel of the Army Air Training
Schol at Tuskegee Institute. Chap
lin Johnson read the marriage
lines in the persence of officers
of the Air Corps. A beautiful re-
ception followed at the home of
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turned to his home state with the
personal pledge of Governor John
son of Mississippi that he would
have the full protection of the
law"
Additional safety was assured
Burrows in his being returned to
Gulport, Mississippi by train
rather than in the automobile of
the Mississippi sheriff who had
come to New York to get him.
The NAACP announced that 1t
is now in the process of obtaining
competent counsel to defend Bur
rows when he reaches Gulfport.
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JOHNNIE CAMPBELL
Tavern of Good
Cheer
Where Particular
People Drink Their
Wine and Beer
1915 Yesterday
Juvenile Delinquency

The Committee on Juvenile
Delinquecy' is striving to get to-
gether a group of public spirited
citizens to discuss the problem of
increased juvenile delinquency
within our Seattle Community.
Knowing that you are interest
ed In such program. we are Of
fering you the privilege of meet
mig with other leaders Thursday.
March 18th at Mt. Zion Baptist
Church o'clock sharp to help
formulate program to correct
this evil.
Rev. Benz. Davis. Chairman,
Vivian spearman. Secretary.
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Mrs. Inita Gray. The bride wore
a gray suit. military design with
borwn accessories. Mrs. Smith
stopped at Dorothy Hall, while
there she met Jack Holsclaw,
Bobby Reynolds, 1t. Charles r.
Stanton and Billy Law. The boys
former Portlanders were thrilled
to see me said Mrs. Smith, and
you must know the pleasure was
all mnie. Mrs. Smith made stops
in Chicago. points in New Mexico
and Los Angeles, where she waa
guest of Mrs. George Bunch.
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GREAT FALLS, MONT.
John W. Robinson
Former ExpreSSman
Is Dead in Seattle

John Wesley Robinson, former
Great Falls resident, died in Seat
tie, where he had made his home
since after the last war. Robinson
cam TO this city more than SO
years ago and operated an express
and transfer business. one Of the
first in Great Falls. In addition to
his widow, he is survived by a
son, DR.. Wilbur Robinson OF Seat
tie; daughter. Matte Chase OF
Los Angeles; a brother and three
sisters.
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Walter and William (sons of Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Johnson) since
their birth dates were few
weeks apart. However last Thurs
day Mrs. Johnson, their mother
broke the precedent by arranging
complete surprise party for
Walter who was Is years old on
March 4. Forty girls and boys
shared the party which was brim
full of fun and frolic. The living
room of his home provided ample
space for games while many of
the guests found the boys radio
room a place of muhc interest
Delicious refreshments, birthday
cake, 'n-everything was a grand
climax. Walter received many
lovely gifts.
A spring wedding will culmin-
ate the engagement of Miss Lur-
| line Marie Gibbs to James E. Nc
| Arthur as announced Thursday
two. weeks ago by the bride elects
mother, Mrs. N. L. Gibbs, to a
small group of friends at the
1 Bethel A. M. E. parsonage. The
wedding dae is set for April IS.
Mrs. Charles Redd has return
ed from a three weeks vacation
spent in Oakland and Berkeley
California. In Oakland. Mrs. Redo
was house guest of her friends
Mr.. and Mrs. e. ]. Mack. In Der
kelley, she was guest of the A. H
Morrows during the week of thei
daughter Betty jeans wedding t,
Private Thomas Miller, whicl
took place at the Episcopa
Church in Berkeley. 1t was a beau
tiful military wedding conflde
Mrs. Redd. The Morrows are for
mer Portlanders. Include in
number of courtesies, was an in
vite to the Cosmos Annual Fol
NAL. shyiy acknowledged Mrs
Redd, as she related other pleas
antries during her stay.
Mrs. Sydney Porter and Mr.
Julia Medley spent week in Sea
tie visiting their close friends M
and Mrs. Sylvester Batty, newl
weds. whose beautiful home is I
1914 Olive St. Mr.. Batty has bee
a resident of the Sound city for
number of years; his bride IL
former Mrs. Elizabeth Payne
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Phone East 1911

. she further commented. 1T would
MAKE your heart swell with pride
to see our boys there from every
part of the United States - Col
leges and Universities. Mrs. Stan
ton showed us her collection of
pictures and books she is so proud
of. especially the one on the early
history of the Tuskegee Army
Flying School. The book contains
pages of pictures of officers and
nurses from various professions Of
life. These books and other in1
formative literature should be
revelation to mothesr who have
sons training at Tuskegee and
whose minds have been distorted
and hearts made heavy by false
reports and statement regarding
discriminatory practices at the
Air Base Training School," said
Mrs. Stanton. "Our trip was con
vincing - we saw for ourselves
Tuskegee Is proving every day
that its hundred or more officers
and several hundred cadets, rank
among the nations best" There
are some Objectionable features
avarvwhara - a praad Mrs Stan
ton - even Portland and the Pa
cific Northwest has theirs. A
heavy enrolment is recorded at
the Air Base each month, the
were infodmed.
Aside from other incidents as
a follow-up of the trip a long dis
lance call and birthday greetings
his mother by Lieuten-
ant Stanton.
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CARD OF THANKS

1t Is with sincere gratitude that
l extend thanks to my many
friends for cards and gifts and
to those who made numerous at
tempts (halted by government re-
strictions) to send congratulations
and kilograms.
Lieut.. Charles Richard Stanton.
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NAACP

The Portland branch association
NAACP beginning with its Exec
utive Board on Thursday and
Monthly meeting on Sunday,
March Is and 81 respectively, will
hold all meetings at the Williams
Ave. USO as per its last board
meeting.
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CHURCHES

Last SUNDAY at Bethel A. NJ.
E.. Pastor Allen delivered two in
spring speeches - Evidences of
Gods Mercy" and "The Great
Gulf" Last Wednesday evening
Rev. Allen talked to the Women
Christian Society, of First Metho-
dist Church, on the subject "Pic-
lures of You Neighbors. He was
supported by Mrs. Mig'non Cobell
and Mrs. Edna Matthews in a
group of songs with Mrs. d. A.
Sommerville at the piano. On Fri
day, World Day of Prayer at Pill
grim Congregational Church, Rev.
and Mrs. Allen participated at the
morning devotional hour on the
general theme Oneness in
Christ"
Mt. Olivet Baptist, Rev, Glow
was one of the participants at
Pilrgim Congregational Church,
Friday, World Day of Prayer. "A
Present Day Question and It's An
swer," and "hTe Glory of Our
Lord, were sermon subjects last
Sunday. Week day meetings: Ush-
ers, Monday with Mrs. Willie
Haynes Search Light Club,
Friday, with Mrs. V. Price, large
ly attended - Fellowship Club,
Monday, home of Mrs. Velma
Vance. Missionary Society, Friday
with Mrs. Friday. Plans for 18th
rally in progress.
st. Philip Episcola, Rev. L. o.
Stone, Vicar - Guest speakers
for Lent: Rev L. w. Kempton,
Trinity Church. March Is. The
Very Rev. Charles M. Giulbetr,
st. Stephens, March %. Rev. Lou
is Keiter, All Saints, April 1.
Reverend Harold Meyers, st. Paul
April 8. Reverend John Richard
son, Grace Church, April Is.
The remains of H. Marks, who
died suddenly on Tuesday, was
shipped to Los Angeles for burial. |
His mother, Mrs. Jamie Matthews
received the body. Mr.. Marks was
a World War veteran. He and
his wife. newcomer to Portland,
resided at 1929 N. First Street.
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SAVOY HAS
GALA OPENING

CONTINUED from Page u
the soldiers, and sailors at camps
and hospitals. that he was com
PEELED to cancel his engagement
with the center until his return
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Many happy returns of the day
- combined with other greetings,
plus birthday dinner, summarized
a joyful day last Thursday for
Rev. Mr.. David A. Sommervllle,
when his charming wife was host
ess to a small party to compli-
ment his ? birthday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mignon Cabell were invited
guests. The Sommervilles and
young son, Earl, reside at Bethel
A. NJ. Els parsonage.
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vii known in Portland. The visi-
tors were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Grant Newell in Rainie'
Valley. Seeing Charles. nephew Of
Mrs. Porter and his wife Becky
tMr. and Mrs. Chas. Duke was
delight. Charles Is tationed at
Boeing Field. Pleasant callers
were Sergeant and Mrs. Dotson
Nadine Porter. After worship
ping at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
meeting many other friends. the
duo left Sunday night for Port
land.
Mrs. Pearl c. Glow was guest
Gall expenses paid) OF the Congre-
cation Board of the Oregon State
Council of Church Women, at
their conference held in Eugene.
Oregon, February 25-26. Arriving
on Thursday, remaining through
Saturday. Mrs. Glow was house
guest of two prominent Eugenians
sisters; one a school teacher, the
other librarian at the Lewis and
Clark. The very fine fellowship.
social contacts, sight seeing trips |
to historic spots in and around
the city made for most inspira
Lional and profitable trip. On the
way down, accompanied by the
state Chairman of the Council of
Women, Miss Ruth Haef-
ner. and Mrs. Roy Gage. president
1of w. l. L. Mrs. Glow stopped off
n Albany to see Robert Lee Fol-
res. held in jail there pending
rial in the lower "13" murder,
Pacific.
|
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PORTLAND NEWS
SOCIAL.S
Happy Birthday

Joint birthday celebrations had
almost become a tradition with
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Apple Blossom Time?

We have heard of MAY and
December" combination. But it
is very unusual to have May ap-
pie blossoms in December. But
Page Smith, of Nathan's Creek,
brought some in. We saw them
and smelled them and can verify
their authenticity. But as we have
said before we have long ago
quit being surprised about unus-
ual things found in this county of
ours.
In The Mail Bag
From Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wad-
dell, who have many friends here
comes the following from Mag
nolia, Maryland:
Dear Editor:
Enclosed find our check for the
Post. Really, we could scarcely
keep house without it.
It's like keeping "open house.
when all your neighbors and
friends come to call.
Maryland is our home, but
am afraid our hearts are still in
the old North State. Certainly
enjoy the intimate little sketches
in Ashe Gas.
Wishing you all the good luck.
Santa Is On The Way
Sh, sh, sh Santa is on the
Wav. In fact, it is no secret. We