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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03
William Avenue Y. W. CA.

Highlighting the past week was
the reception rendered Miss Dura
E. Rice, new Executive secretary
of the William Avenue department
held on Friday evening in the so
cial hall of Central "Y". Receiv-
ing with the charming Miss Rice
were: Mrs. Frank Cole, president
of Central Mrs. Julia Blanchard
Smith, chairman of the Commit
tee of Management of the depart
ment, Miss Gertrude Eakin, Gen
eral secretary of Central and Miss
Geneva Turner, resource person.
Greeting and welcoming guests
were. Mrs. Pollyanna Reed, Hos
pitality chairman and Mrs. Marie
Smith, Management secretary.
Mrs. Carrie Ingersol, Mrs. Rose
Nichols and Mrs. Annabell Harris,
tended the delectable refresh
ments. Mrs. Blanche Holiday,
Mrs. Jennie Adams, Mrs. Cora Mi
nor and Miss Jenuette Odell. as
sisted in serving the Large num-
Der of guests who enjoyed also
the beautiful piano renditions by
Mrs Zula Sommerville.
The reecption table. covered
with an exquisite lace cloth, had
for center piece a cluster of ac-
caci, thanked by tall tapers, ac-
centuated with silver and cry
stall. Pouring were: Mrs. Bernice
e. Allen. Mrs. Pearl Q. Glow,
Mrs. Sula Mae Williams and Mrs.
Mary M. Duncan.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03

in chic new headgear, worn by
some of the ladies; Others stepped
out in the new floral jerseys SO
popular for spring. Bridge and
pokiemo were diversions after
lYnol
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03

Bethel A. NJ. E. church. N. Nc
Millen and Larabee, Rev. B. C.
Allen, Minister.
Sunday was a glorious day. at
Bethel. The large attendance at
the morning hour was greatly re-
warded - their lives should be
enriched through the powerful
message by the pastor. His sub
pect. Wanted - A New Vision
of God" was real challenge.
Mrs. Edna Matthews was 'soloist.
At p. m. Rev. d. A. Sommervil-
lie, gave fine message, knowing
God. Throuhg Love-"
The o. M. E. club, will spon-
sor a st. Patrick Day Tea, Sunday
March IA. World Day of Prayer,
is Friday, March IL, meetings to
be held in districts. Our district
meeting at Pilgrim Congregation
al Church, Missouri Avenue and
Shaver. The Third Quarterly
meeting and conference will be
held March IA and Is respective
ly.
From an ambulance stretcher,
Booker T. Taylor, heard a plea
of not guilty entered for him on
charge of assault while armed
with a dangerous weapon, when
he was carried into Presiding
Circuit Judge James w. Craw-
ford's court, Friday afternoon.
The judge entered the plea
when Taylor said he had an at
torney but hadn't made up his
mind about the case. The attpr-
ney was absent.
Taylor is paralyzed from his
waist down as result of a bullet
fired by Edgar Williams, colored
policeman. Taylor is charged with
attacking Williams with a knife
on October l, 1941, at a dance,
according to an indictment of last
May.
The case was delayed, Deputy
District Attorney SidR eY L. Hayes
said due to Taylor's inability TO
appear in court.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03

Congratulations are due the
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., and
Goodyear Aircraft Corp. of Akron
Ohio, for bringing the thought of
prayer into their factories, Dec. Z.
last. 1t was a grand and wonder
full idea. And We hope that other
Industrial concerns will see their
way to follow this example, ac-
cording to report it was the first
time that a large industry inter-
rupted its war production sched-
ule for a religious program. Split
second timing was necessary to
reach the thousands of workers
in the factories mad offices of the
two organizations busily engaged
in war production work. Two hun
dred clergymen and labor man
agement moved through the huge
plants at four in the a. m. and
their services till late
two minutes for the services.
at night in order to reach all
workers on all shifts. Closed down
at the Tire Co. various de-
partments suspended their work |
Individually AS the workers bow
ed their heads the ministers read
this beautiful prayer: "Our Heav-
emily Father, we bow our heads in |
this great industry today asking |
thy guidance, and pledging our
faith in thy infinite wisdom. Thou
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03
GREAT FALLS, MONT.
THE LISTENING POST

You are the sunshine of my life
your smile drives every CLIQUE
away With you at my side.
would defy the storms of life.
What is this. a proposal or a
weather report?"
Whats your name? VIM. Kidd
from where? st. Louis. Mo. Ready
for the question. Yes Judge. SIS.
please. AGAIN."
Great Falls has the largest Air
Base in the world.
Montana high school enroll
ments are 10 per cent below those
of last year. Elizabeth Ireland,
State Supt. of public instruction
said. after returning from a tour
of the state high schools. TIL
decline is much more pronounced
in the smaller schools than the
larger.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03

Another Valentine party was
the one arrenged by Mrs. Zepha
Baker, and her corps of officers
for the Sunday school group of
Bethel Church. Games led by Mrs.
Zula Sommerville, post office
with Miss Juliet Hillard. clerk.
delicious ice cream and cake com
bined to make an evening of
gaiety.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03

Mrs. Roy Gragg is visiting her
daughter (Elenor) and son-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. Boswell in Los An
geles, Calf. Mrs. Graggs stay is
indefinite.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03

Rev. B. c. Allen was guest of
Rev. Moses Guy at Hudson House
Vancouver. Washington, Wednes-
day. two weeks ago where he shar-
ed discussion group meeting of
shipyard employees. The follow
ing Sunday he was at the Van
eouver barracks where he lectur-
ed to a large assembly of sold
iers.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-03-03

AN ADDITION = We wish to
suppliment a statement made in
these columns recently to read
thus: Mr.. Isadore Nancy, Treas
urer of the Portland BranchrN. A.
A. c. P. has been in the Railway
Mail service since 1911 - COM
mendahle record
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Second Washington
Bout Is in Maxine
For Beau Jack
August Billing Hinges
On Mondays Turnout
For Sturr Bottle

Beau Jack, Georgia Negro who
rose to prominence in New York
rings and who fights Make Starr In
the feature 10-rounder at Grifith
Stadium on Monday night, has an
ambitious program between now and
winter, according to word from
Chick Wergeles, his manager.
Wergeles has been comforting with
Promoter Mike Jacobs, under whose
auspices Jack does most of his fight
ing, lining up matches against
Sammy Angott, Henry Armstrong
and Bob Montgomery.
Wergeles also is making plans to
fit another Washington fight into
the summer picture for Jack, prob
ably sometime in August shortly be-
fore the return match against Mont
gomery. Another bout for the
Georgia boy here In August, of
course. depends on Monday night S
turnout.
Jack will not come here for several
days Of training as is usual with
main eventers, but instead will con-
tinue his workouts at Stillman's in
New York. It's cooler up there and
a better selection Of sparring part
ners is available.
Starr, North Dakota boy who Is
in the Army at Harrisburg, Pa, may
be here several days in advance, de-
pending on his ability to get leave
He was at the rassling show at
Turner's last night and hopes to re-
turn tomorrow or SATURDAY..
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Champion Greenberq
Faces Dark Horse
On Clay Court
Unseeded Odmon Makes
Impressive Showing;
Puuline Betz Wins
By the Associated Press.

- IAN .ASSoSiotC ICSS.
DETROIT. June 17.-Favorites are
hanging around in the nationa
clay courts tennis championships
but Defending Champion Seymour
Greenberg of Chicago may en-.
counter some real difficulty today
Greenberg, who advanced yester-
day along with top-seeded Pauline
Betz OF Los Angeles and Billy Talbert
OF Cincinnati, encountered Lanky
Robert Odman, U. of Washington
ace, who is the most impressive OF
the meets unseeded players.
Greenberg and Talbert, who is
matched with young Fred Otto OF
Crosse Pointe Park, Mich, are in
the third round, but Miss Betz is
situated comfortably in the semi
finals after double victory yester-
day.
In the other women's semifnal
bracket, Nancy Corbett of Chicago
is matched with Mary fernando of
Detroit. Miss Corbett is favored to
meet her Rollins College pal, Miss
Betz, in Sundays final. Miss Betz
won the title in l941, last time it
was contested.
Miss Betz yesterday polished off
hard-hitting Joanne Dunn of Des
Moines, Iowa and Mildred Siriwaitis
OF Detroit with the loss of only four
games. Miss Corbett blasted out a
6-3, So decision over Geraldine
Leitner of Toledo, Ohio.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Biq Races Lure Whir|y
To Chicago Track
yes Three Rich Stakes
After Long Vacation
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, June l7.-Vaca ton
days are over for the mighty Whirl-
away.
1t strictly was business that
brought the 5-year- -old handicap
star and turfdoms greatest money
winner to Chicago yesterday after a
long layoff. He has his eyes on
three $50,000 stake races-the Stars
and Stripes Handicap July 4, the Ar
lington Park Handicap July 81 and
the Washington Park Handicap on
Labor Day.
All three will be held at Washing
ton Park during the co-ordinated
Arlington and Washington Park
meetings which will provide Ct rae
ing days beginning Monday.
Whirlaway has not gone to the
post this season.
His total earnings at the end of
his 1912 campaigning were s560,9l1.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Records Reveal
Capital Stars
Are on Spot
FIoshy OrioIe Squad
To Be Foe Sunday on
Clarendon Drives

Boosting team average of 635
Baltimore bowlers will have slight
edge of three points over Washing
tons when these super -pinspilling
combinations take the drives Sum
day night in one of the co-features
in the War bond carnival at Clar-
endon Bowling Center.
The Oriole lineup will include
Nick Paye, Nova Hamilton, Lee
Seim, Bill ESser, Bill Brozey and Art
Felter. The first five have averaged
more than 127 in league and special
events and Felter is only point
short of that mark.
More convincing than this slim
advantage, however. is the record
the Baltimoreans show for victories
in major events here. They have
won more than the Capital outfit
of Tony Santini, Ed Blakeney, Perce
Wolfe, Ray Watson, Ell Geib and
Bill King. Excepting the Dixie and
the United States Open, the Balti-
more band has about cleaned up in
money events here.
HamlIton annexed the Pop Wolfe
Memorial, Paye triumphed in the
Sant'ni, Felter hit the jackpot in the
Megaw and Brozey took first money
In the Stalcup.
Brozey is the new 3O-game ma
tional recordholdcr with 1867 while
Hamilton shares in the five, six, nine
and 10-game national doubles marks.
The Washington men will be un-
derdogs, but the Capitals feminine
quint with Ida Simmons, Lorraine
GULL and Lucy Rose heading its
lineup, is favored heavily over Bal
timore'S woman bowlers.
The War bond show also will in
clude mixed doubles match with
Miss Simmons and 1t. Lou Jenkins,
No. l duckpinners of the country,
teaming against Mrs Rose and Paye
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Duckpin Stars Ti|ts
To Color Petwonh
Red Cross Card
Helen Roberts, RinoIdi
Teamed for Contest
In Mixed Doubles

Helen Roberts, women's metro
politan match-game champion, will
pair with Nick Rinaldi in one of the
several added features to the Red
Cross duckpin handicap at Pet
worth Sunday. Their opponents
have not been selected.
The patriotic event at Petworth
also will see Frances Wilson of Ia
koma firing against AL Bichell in an
afternoon match while the Petworth
mems team of Arty Ball, Wally
Reid, Johnny Ressa and the Charles
Sellers, senior and junior, will en-
gage the undefeated Bratburd Pig
cites in another afternoon event
starting at S.
Thelma Youngblood with 14O and
1872 and Johnny Burger with l4O
and 376 were tops in Takoma Recre-
alton mixed doubles loop.
Honors were divided four ways in
the new Mount Rainier afternoon
mixed league. Harry Sturges' 124
and Matt Ransome's 341 led the
men with Hope Wilkinson's Ill and
Eva Disney's 300 best for the fair
rollers.
Martha Myorski sparkled with 1874
and 329 as the Hot Shots swept
Eight Balls to gain first place tie
with Hopefuls in Greenway Bowl
summer ladies loop.
Waldorf Reid of Sellers Plumbers
gave Penn Recreation summer
league bowlers something to shoot
at with mark of 444. His top
single was 1853. r. E. Boyd posted
379 as Security Liquor whitewashed
Five Spots to take over first place.
Evening star., 1943-06-17

championship by beating the Grays
in a seven-game series. The Grays
and Monarchs will tangle in a dou-
ble-header Sunday at Griffith Sta
dium.
The Monarchs bring much the
same cast that won the champion
ship last year, including Willard
Brown, the leagues home run king
who was credited with four Circuit
blows in one game last season.
Against Paige, Manager Jim Tay-
lor of the Grays will send John
Wright. winner Of five straight
games.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Semis Are Listed
In Tennis Tests

Singles semifinals in the local
qualifying tournament for the
national scholastic tennis cham
pionships were scheduled this
afternoon at Columbia Country
Club. Doubles play also was on
the program.
John Bucknell of Episcopal
was to meet Bill Levy of Roose-
welt in the one semifinal, while
the other sends Bill Rafferty,,
Leland Junior High, against the
winner of this mornings match
between Smith and Sterling.
Bucknell advanced to the
semiflnals yesterday with a 6-1,
Ga victory over Webb Neeley of
.Landon.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Paige Big Attraction Tonight
AS Groys Battle Monurchs

Leroy (Satchelfoot} Paige, ace of
Negro pitchers, will be the big at
traction at Griffith Stadium tonight
when he comes here with the Kan
sas City Monarchs for game
against Washington Homestead
Grays, four-time winners of the
Negro National League pennant.
Play starts at $50.
This is renewal of an old feud
between these teams. The Monarchs
last season won the Negro American
League title for the fourth straight
time and then took the world Negro
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Delayed Net TiIts
To Be Finished

Two quarter-flnal matches in
The Stars City of Washington
tennis tournament on the Rock
Creek courts, interrupted by rain
Tuesday, will be finished today
at 6 o'clock. Davey johnson,
title favorite, goes against Igor
Cassini with 6-1 lead and Jerry
Courtney holds a ST. first-set
edge over Joe Hossick.
Tomorrow at the johnson
Cassini winner will oppose Austin
Rice and the other victor will
take on Sergt. Buddy Adair. The
final will be played Sunday after
noon.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Bulls Eleven Included
On Mussunutten List

BY The ASSOCIATED Press.
WOODSTOCK, Va, June IL
Massanutten Military Academy has
scheduled six football games for
l943, Athletic Director Leroy Glunt
announced today.
The schedule
october ] Bulls School Of washington
pending; &. Augusta Military Academy
tpendlngl: %. Mercersburg at Mercersburs
November g, Staunton Military Acad-
envy 13. Fork Union at Charlottesville;
20, Greenbrier at Lewisburg
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Augusta M. A. Gridmen
PIun Nine Contests
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
FORT DEFIANCE, Va, June IT.
Augusta Military Academy will play
nine football games next autumn,
Major c. S. Roller, co-headmaster,
has announced.
Roller said the list would be sub
1ect to change if bans on transpor-
tation cause some cancellations.
The schedule:
October .. Suffolk High Q, Woodberry
Forest at Woodberry Forest: is, Har-
grave at Chatham; 23 MaSSanutten at
woodstock; 80. Fork Union at Fort De-
fance.
November 8. Navy Pebes a. Annapolis;
~ Greenbrier. 90. Clifton Forge High,
Is. Fishburne at Maynesboro
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Spencer-Rippy to Oppose
Worshum-Diffenbuuoh

Cliff Spencer and Calude Rippy
undefeated in Red Cross best ball
exhibition matches this year, will
run into sitter opposition at Rock
Creek Park Sunday when they meet
Lew Worsham and George Diffen-
baugh at o'clock.
Worsham is the Middle Atlantic
PGA champ and Burning Tree pro
and Diffenbaugh is the mighty mite
from Kenwood, who knocks 'em a
mile. A collection will be taken by
uniformed Red Cross aides from the
large crowd expected at the match
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Youngsters, 4-F Guard
Drilling at Georgia
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATHENS, Ga, June 17.-Georgia
has begun summer football drills
with a squad Of 17-year-old high
school youngsters and guard CLASH
fed as 4-F.
Coach Wallace Butts said not a
single member of last years South
eastern and Rose Bowl champion
ship squad would be available. All
are in the armed services.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Dude Park to Hold Meet

OWENSBORO, KY. June II (R.-
James c. Ellis, president of Dade
Park Jockey Club, has announced
that the Goth race meeting would
begin Saturday. August 7, and con-
tinue 26 days, closing Labor Day,
September 6.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Baltimore Choice in War Bond Bow|inq
Doron, Ace Coach,
Leaves @. w. Hioh

Albert Rastyl Doran, for five
years director Of athletics at
George Washington High School,
Alexandria, has resigned his
school post to go with the Ma
tional Catholic Community serv-
ice.
The popular mentor coached
football, basket ball and track at
the nearby Virginia school, and
his basket ball teams twice
reached the finals in State
tournaments.
He also was regarded as one OF
the most competent gridiron and
court officials in this area.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Fitz Is Seeking Fifth
Triumph in DIVER
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons. who
has saddled four winners of the
DWyer Stakes, will send two colts to
the post in the $4,000 event for
3-year-olds at Aqueduct.
The colts are the Belair Studs
Tip Toe and Beverley Bogert S
Deseronto.
Tip Toe, which did mile In :4O3,
will be ridden by Jimmy Stout,
Fltzsimmons has not yet selected the
rider for Deseronto.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Creighton Coach Quits

OMAHA, June II (P.-Creighton
athletic officials have announced
they had accepted the resignation
OF head Football Coach Maurice H
(Skip) Palrang. effective when his
three-year contract expires July 3
He plans to quit coaching.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Giles Has Appendectomy

CINCINNATI, June II LP.-War-
rem Giles, general manager of the
Cincinnati Reds, underwent an
emergency operation for appendicitis
yesterday. His condition is reported
fairly good"
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Kaysees Beot Greet Lakes

KANSAS CITY, June II (P.-Russ
Christopher's single in the seventh
scored Albert Lyons to give the
Kansas City Blues of the American
Association 10 victory last night
over the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station team before 5,535.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Reds Option KeIIeher

ST. LOUIS, June II (P.-Cincin-
natl has sent Outfielder Frankie
Kelleher to Syracuse on 24-hour
option.
Evening star., 1943-06-17
Exhibition Comes

Kansas City. ! Great Lakes, O.
Aberdeen Proving Grounds. IL: Balti-
more Orioles 10. -
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-02-01
THE CENTURY VOICE TO OFFER $50 SCH0L ARS1P
Veil Established Firms Give Century Voice Contract For One Years Adveseme
PROMINENT PHARMACIST CONCRATULATES THE CENTURY VOICE

Ihe day has Long years ago grandatlers told
us the day would when education would be mans
most essential possession Back there farmer could get
along very we'll without knowing how read write but
today every farmer mail from the Agriculture De-
partment requesting this and the other various forms be
filled if he can't read and write he MUST be constant
embarrassed by asking else to do it for him
Not only the farmer but people in every walk OF life
meeting problems which require degree of education to
solve We having register before sit down
ul meal tables, have know the stamp
II ration book before get pair OF shoes
these and countless other things demand that know.
Living in this period of time, should strive to know
should take available opportunity to know 50 often
do accept chances that to
Across the top of this page in big letters chance for
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The Century Voice is offering FIFTY DOLLAR (S5OQO)
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The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-02-01
SPEAKS AT YAZOO HIGH SCHOOL
NO.2

In observance OF Negro History Week, Principal n y.
Taylor of Nazoo High School No. 2, invited Mr. T. iud-
deston o speak to the student body
We receive wealth of inspiration from the great heroes
and eones OF the past but it cannot be compared to that
received who the feet and under the OF
them while they lived Mr. Huddleston making history and
who could fail recognize the truth III whatever he sad as
to the possibilities the Negro doubt the and en-
durance those who have passed when they have before
them living example of greatness hose who sat under the
of Mr. Hudleston enjoyed great privilege he next
generation will wonder could it have been possible for
man to accomplish much, but those of who live with
him have personal knowledge and experience which more
than any book give.
Although Mr. Huddleston spoke IN all seriousness ne
inf enough pep and his to sway the
student hodv as well as entertain who pre-
sent 1t goes without saying that Mr. uddeson Is natural
born speaker as we'll natural born ORGANIZED lhe edi
tor of the Century Voice. Mr.. T. uddeson r. was also
present and greeted the students.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-02-01
CENTURY OFFICE COMPLETELY
REMODELED

The Century Burial Home Office which was DESTROYED
by ire several weeks has been neatly reodeed This
Office is now one OF the pretties the The interior of
the building has been plaered and calcmned and the cell
ing IS decorated with celotex beaver board which makes
beautiful showing The show has been reurnshed and
will be one OF the best stocked show can be found
in funeral home business heating system is being
stalled which will keep the office at the proper temperature
at all times.
The Century Burial Association is keeping pace with mo-
dem demands doing everything that give the public
the best service The building will occupied bv February
a. 943 and the public is cordially invited stop in at any
time.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-02-01
CENTURY BURIAL BRANCH
HEADS MEET IN YAZOO
CITY

meeting of all Century Burial Branch Managers
recently held here They called here discuss vital is
sues pertaining to the Association especially during this
pod The meeting held at the home of Mr.. Huddes-
ton and the Managers answered to their hundred
per All of them pledged full cooperation the program
and showed willingness take all necessary precautions
TO preserve the rolling stock They served good home
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The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1943-02-01
COMPLIMENTARY LETTER

Prominent Pharmacist eongratuates The Century Voice.
I. ]. Huddleson, Jr4
Editor and Manager
The Century Voice
Iazoo City Mississippi
Dear T. j.
have been reading with interest copies OF your publ
cation, The Century Voice. and wish to congratulate
and your the fine in which you getting
out your Monthly Journal.
believe that Your paper of great interest and Denc-
fit the colored people all this State and that the work
which you doing will get splendid results.
With good wish the continued success of your
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BY II. G.. Carr