The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-06-16
PORTLAND NEWS

= graduates of Portland.
AS we witnessed the list com
= mencement program of the Wash
= ington High School. when 23.
graduates passed in review, re
ceived their diplomas, this fac
seemed to grip each one - thi
realization that they face ;
changed world - that they fac,
a rapidly diminishing world il
size and scope. That they face
man and woman sized jobs to be
done. In short they realize they
face a dark dismal future. But
with-all there was manifested In
their speeches, faith. hope and a
determination to fight toward
world peace.
Despite plans for college and
universities, many of them will
enter military training - others
will join the host of defense
workers - soldiers on the home
front.
In this group of graduates
were five race boys and girls
namely, Ruby Jessamine Minor,
Geneva Louise Proctor, Evans w.
Cantrell, Louis Leroy Fuller Jr.,
and Leonard C. Bruce. From
other schools: Jefferson, Mildred
Washington; Benson Polytechni-
cal, David Reese.
The Northwest Enterprise ex-
tends heartiest congratulations to
these and any others whose
names we did not get.
Leaving this week having been
indicted mot the armed forces,
are two of Portland's very pop
ular boys, Louis Leroy Fuller
leaves today Monday. Louis is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Fuller ST., and brother of lila,
narriette and Maryann. Louis
June graduate is one of Wash
ington's fastest tracksters.
James Allen, son of Rev. and
Mrs. B.. c. Allen leaves Wedness
day. James had just been home
few days from Wilberforce
Uni when induction papers were
served on him.
One of the several parties CIV
en- for the boys by their youthful
friends was the buffet supper
given last night Sunday by the
Misses Christine, Jannette and
Bessie Harris at their home in
N. b. San Rafel when guests
numbered %. Good eats were in
glorious time spent,
Altho JOY was paramount eyes
were dimmed with tears as good
byes were said and good luck
wished. Mrs. Annabell Harris,
mother of the hostesses was ably
assisted by Mrs. Bernice Allen.
Mrs. Matte Hinton, socialite
of Los Angeles, Calf. will depart
for her home this week after a
two months visit with her sister
and brother-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs.
o. j. Lay in N Vancouver Ave.
Mrs. Hinton has been the inspir-
alton for numerous parties dur
ing her stay. Hostesses: Mrs.
James Braggs, theatre matinee
Mrs. Robena Martin, cocktail
foursome. Being a bridge enthus-
last, the charming Mrs. Hinton
was entertained by the Chanti-
cleer Bridge Club; Mrs. Ruby
Hardin and Mrs. Cora Minor, in
their respective homes gave
Bridge luncheons. Mrs. Stella
(Honey) Smith entertained the
Chanticleer club to further COM
pliment the visitor who also
shared honors at the beautifully
appointed tea given Sunday af-
ternoon by Mrs. Susie Redd at
her home in S. E. 18th.
Another Angle citizan in our
midst for a sojourn is Mr.. ]. G.
Jackson, Real estator and other
business interests. A staunch
member of historic Sth and
Towne Church of which DR..
Frederick Jourdon is pastor, Mr..
Jackson is attending Bethel A
M. E. where he finds a hearty
welcome. His acquaintance OF
Rev. and Mrs. B. G. Allen was
spontaneous, having known Mrs.
Aliens mother and other mem
bers of her family for a number
of years.
AS a courtesy Mr.. Jackson
complimented Rev. and Mrs. AL
len to dinner last Sunday at the
Sugar Hill Tea Room.