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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05
The DURHAM
CONFERENCE II
GORDON HANCOCK

persistently exhorted the citizens
of this country not to sell the
United States short. Not since his
passing has anyone shown such
conviction as to the ultimate es-
tate of our nation.
In a less spectacular way have
tried from time to time to exhort
the country not to sell southern
Negro manhood short. Just be-
cause the southern Negro may be
somewhat restrained in his deliv-
erances is no proof that he lacks
manhood; for in the last analysis
most of the northern Negroes"
who sometimes become vitriolic in
their contentious for full man
hood rights are sons of the south.
Far too many people in this
country imagine that the Potomac
river is the deadline for jimcrow
going north and deadline for Ne
gro manhood coming south.
The statement or the conferees
at Durham in October belied any
such erroneous conclusion. AS
one of the white southerners was
quick to discover that the north
only difference in their contention
ern and southern Negroes wanted
about the same thing and the
is merely a difference in "tone."
What is more, the white south
through its press indicated that
it did not expect the Negroes to
truckle and tremble and "sell out"
at Durham. The white south knew
that the southern Negro had a
point and they have thus far man
ifested high regard for our state
ment of that point.
Already interested white south
erners are inviting the best ele-
ments of the south to attend a
joint meeting of both races
through their respective collabor-
alton committees which will meet
within a few days. What is more,
we are having no end of calls
from the whites of the south for
full-text copies of the Durham
declaration" as one influential
white southerner puts 1t. Within
one week after the press state
ment, the white ministers of Rich
mond had met twice to discuss
the declaration and now they are
in the process of indorsing the
statement.
But the most astounding state
ment - while not indicating any
diretc reference to the Durham
declaration but apparently inspir-
ed by it, - has come from the
Fellowship of Southern Church
men which recently met at Black
Moutain, N. G. Their statement,
published recently in the New
York Times, is easily the most
daring and challenging statement
that has ever come out of the
white south.
They rightly say: mo single
factor so sears the conscience of
the true believer in Christianity
and democracy, or so imperils the
whole fabric of our national life,
as our attitude toward the Negro,
who in our day has become a
symbol of the worth of these
great faiths. The contradiction
between the ideals we profess in
our daily behavior toward him
has not blasted his faith, but it
has blighted and poisoned our
own and that of much of the
world.
1.-THE eyes of the world are
watching Americas treatment of
her own. Not all of the victories
of our armies abroad can remove
the gnawing doubts of the worlds
oppressed so long as millions of
our own people are victims Of pre-
ventable suffering or preventable
/Ho....,,aJ - ps-a ~
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05
ELECTED
K. C. Call

DR.. F. B. Cooper, chairman OF
Committee of Management of the
East Madison Branch of Y. M. G.
A. was elected a member of the
Metropolitan Board of Directors
at the annual Y. M. c. A. meet
ing January 10th.
DIR. Cooper is the first member
of the race to be elected to this
board.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05

while your Selective Service Sta
tus is checked with your local
board. Don't let that happen to
you! ARE YOU SURE ABOUT
YOUR STATUS?
''If you are in doubt about your
Selective Service Status, get in
touch at once with your local Sc
lective Service board. Or If you
wish any information concerning
Selective Service regulations or
rulings. Call your local board.
(Men living in Washington but
registered with a local board at
some distance from here may OBJ
tain immediate information from
the D. G. SeIective Service head
quarters by calling Republic
$1,000
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05

The Savoy Hall is nearing COM
pletion, and you will like the
new civic center, so much need
ed in the East Madison district.
It will be a pleasant second home
for those who appreciate better
entertainment say the manage
ment.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05
Folks Who Live
In Glass Houses


who live in glass houses from
throwing stones. To hide their
own guilt, they direct attention
to others alleged shortcomings.
At this time when the war effort
is paramount. it is particularly
unfortunate that some of the ho-
Observation-Disclosures occurs where
there should be only confidence
and cooperation. Take the case of
the Negro in the United States:
Instead of protesting that we
are loyal - which we are - let's
examine the record of our critics,
then we can see why we are at
tackled:
The strike of Pennsylvania coal
miners. a dire threat to home and
factory, highlighted the news of
the month. The refusal to let the
government put to war use the
silver bought at the behest of the
silver producing states is selfish
ness put above patriotism. T h e
delaying of much needed tax leg
islation, when Bilbo and the
southern members of Congress put
on a filibuster rather than let the
poll tax be considered on its mer-
it's, is worthy of Hitler.
Farmers have raided the pub
lie treasury, veterans have de-
manded bonuses, labor holds fast
to the one-sided Wagner labor
law, and big business put itself
at the governments service for
cost PLUS. Not one unselfish act
of patriotism in all of them, yet
it is the Negro whose loyalty is
questioned.
America is melting pot of ma
IiOHdilCS. Will bhC CAOCpbiOh VI
the Negro a give-and-take rela-
tionship exists among them. Only
of our group is more expected
than is bestowed. Thus Is born
the necessity for proving thta Me-
groes do not deserve that which
is freely shared with the latest
immigrant.
Let's face the issue, even
though it is apparent that the
condemnation visited upon us is
not in good faith. We Negroes be-
lieve with all our hearts that I'M
til the American white man is
ready to work with the black
man here in the United States,
where the two races are the same
in aspiration and habit, America
is misfit in a world the major
ity of whose inhabitants are col
ored. Believing that, we would be
false to the partnership we en-
vision, IL we did not call for the
American people to practice what
they preach.
Negroes know that conditions
are improving and that ultimately
they will have the equality be-
fore the law promised all citizens.
But being ourselves victims of
the caste system, we know better
than our white neighbors how the
slowness of processes at work af-
fects people. War is a destroyer
that will not wait. America by
demonstrating democracy n o W
will add legions to our side from
every quarter of the globe. Ne
groes' own experience makes
them know how much other men
will pay for liberty.
In calling attention to this
weakness in Americas armor, Ne
groes do open themselves to the
charge that they have a selfish
motive. But so does every re-
former, because 1t is self-evident
that right benefits it advocate
along with everybody else. The
people who live in glass houses
by impugning motives, divert at
tention from the principle al
stake and they do it to conceal
their own self-serving projects.
K. c. Call
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05
Merwin Cole Backs
House Bill No. IS

The Sponsoring Committee of
Senate Bill IS to provide for
equal wages for woman authori-
yes the following official state
ment:
On Tuesday, January 26, a
joint House and Senate Labor
committee hearing was held on
the merits of Senate Bill IS,
which proved to be the most dra-
matte measure yet to come before
this session of the Legislature.
The largest committee room in
the Senate was damned with adj
vocates of the measure, and only
few opponents.
Almost without exception. the
opposing speakers used the main
argument that the Bill was "un-
necessary" because their particu-
lar company already pays equal
wages" to women, the other argu-
ment was that the Bill should set
up special standards of work for
women to qualify for equal wa
ges, while admitting under cross
examination that no such stand
ards exist now for men employ
ees.
Merwin Cole, represented the
Sponsoring Committee of ~
prominent officials of labor and
women's organizations throughout
the state, and more than 100 en-
dorsing organizations.
James A. Taylor, president of
the Washington State Federation
of Labor gave unqualified support
in behalf-of the Federation.
Dramatic point in the hearing
was reading of telegram by
Senate labor committee chairman
Paul Thomas, signed by Mary
Anderson, director of Women's
Bureau, U. S. Department of La
Dor. urging favorable considera-
ton of the measure.
Recent statement by the Sc
attic Chamber of Commerce"
Merwin Cole said, "is the first
and only public statement to date
which opposes our bill, aside from
the testimony in the joint COM
mittee hearing. This is evidence
of our contention that the major
ity of fair minded employers be-
lieve in the principle of equal pay
for equal work. We're not one bit
surprised at the action of our To-
cal Chamber of Commerce.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05

training center for Negro pilots at
Tuskegee University in Alabama,
Hastie said, the Air Command has
ignored him.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05

The above likeness is that of
Mis- Beatrice Bishop of klamath
Falls, Ore. Miss Bishop gradua-
ted from the Washington High
School of Portland, Ore, January
2Sth, 1913. She is the daughter
of Mr.. and rms. Alexander Bishop
pioneers of the Falls and sister
of the popular Seattle Druggists,
Alexander and Samuel Bishop of
507 Jackson st. Miss Bishop plans
to enter business college this fall,
the Northwest Enterprise Wishes
this ambitious young race repre-
sentative every success in her col
lege adventure.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1943-02-05

The Welcome Annex Hotel To-
Gated at 61315 Jackson st. is
being praised by its guests as one
of Seattles most homelike hots-
lery. Lets appreciate management
of this kind in our race hotels
and apartments.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Hawkins Griffith
Wedding A
COlOrful Affair

Miss Margaret Alice Griffin,
daughter Of Mrs. H. X. Griffin and
the late Mr.. Griffin, Of Etchison
and Washington, and 1t. Joseph
Clagett Hawkins, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Ernest Hawkins of Etchi-
son, were married Tuesday evening
at All Saints Episcopal Church on
Chevy Chase Circle, with the rec
tor, the Rev. Mr.. Lowrey, officiat-
ing.
The bride wore a white wedding
gown and veil that had been worn
by several of her family, and car
ried a bouquet of white brides
roses. She was given in marriage
by Mr.. Sidney G. Bursley, a form
err assistant postmaster of Wash
ington, a close friend of the family.
Mrs. John M. Spence, wife of 1t.
Spence of the U. S. Naval Re-
serve was the brides only attend
ant. She wore a gown of American
beauty and carried a bouquet of
daisy type chrysanthemums.
Mr.. Hawkin served as best man
for his son. The ushers were Paul
W. Burdette, cousin of the bride
groom and Beverly Rodgers of the
Merchant Marine.
After the ceremony the wedding
party was entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carter S. Cole on
Broad Branch Road, where Mrs
Griffin and her daughter are spend
ing the winter.
1t. Hawkins who has been on the
West Coast, arrived at mis- home
Sunday on furlough. He will leave
Saturday for Camp Polk, La,
Mrs. Hawkins will remain in Wash
ington during the winter and will
then return to Certified" near
Etchison.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Party Given In Honor
Of Miss Eunice LeClerc

On Sunday afternoon DIR. and
Mrs. Joseph A. LeClerc of Takoma
Park entertained about 300 guests
at tea and supper party in hon
or of their daughter, Eunice Rosa
lind's 18th birthday, Miss LeClerc,
who has but recently come from
Miami, Fla, is a freshman at
Chevy Chase Junior College, where
she has been made assistant editor
of "The Barker" the news journal
of Chevy Chase News College.
The LeClerc home was beautiful
ly decorated for the occasion. DR..
and Mrs. LeClerc were assisted in
receiving by Miss Carey Suther-
land, president of the Chevy Chase
Junior College, Madame Strawn
head of the French Department,
Miss Barbara Butts of the English
Department of the school and other
members of the faculty and Miss
Esterlene Bell of Silver Spring.
Besides their Takoma Park
friends the guests included officers
from Quantico the French Lega-
ton and Fort Myer, and other
friends from Washington and the
County.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
BUY BABY BEEF
FOR 1914 SHOW

There is still sufficient time for
tae All Club boys and girls to start
feeding baby beeves for the Annual
Baltimore Livestock Show to be
held next October 1914.
In selecting these animals, one
should choose an individual with
short legs, deep in twist, round, and
middle and have a short compact
individual throughout. He should
have a short neck and clean-cut
head.
Starting to feed steer one must
be sure he has plenty of feed to
complete the project, for it takes
the equivalent of 70 blu. of corn,
900 pounds protein supplement-, and
about 1900 pounds of good legume
hay.
Anyone desiring assistance to OBJ
tain a steer, contact R. N. Whip,
Assistant County Agent, Rockville,
Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Local People Attend
Ohio Convention

Maryland was represented at the
National American Country Life
Convention held October 20-23 at
Ohio State University in Columbus,
Ohio, by Marian Linthicum, Mont
gomery County All Senior Council,
R. N. Whip, Assistant County
Agent, and Mrs. R. N. Whip,
Montgomery County, Daniel Poole,
Jefferson, Harold Roderick, Walk
ersville and Elizabeth Miller, West
minister represented the Maryland
All All Stars.
The conferences included leader
ship, recreation, discussion and pro-
gram planning.
Rev. Berkhart, a minister in
Columbus, Ohio, gave the outstand-
ing address of the conference on
Youth of Tomorrow"
A total of 1872 young men and
women all over the United States
attended the meetings.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
News Of County Service Men

Sgt. Jesse Crown, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Crown of Gaithersburg
has sent Miss Marian Cole of Der
wood most interesting copy Of
"Bonjour" from somewhere in
Africa"
X
Miss Mary Celestine Cole is ex-
citing envy with the "grass skirt"
sent her from Hawaii by Pvt.
Edgar Miles. In fact she has the
whole "Hula" outfit.
X
George Hutchinson, Warrent
Officer of the Sea Bees, who lives
at 500 West Montgomery Avenue,
is back home for disqualification,
after being in action in the invas-
ion of Sicily. He is a world War
l veteran and a member of the
Legion Post.
Il
1t. (j.g.) o. T. Fraley, Navy 121
Box IL, c/o Fleet Postofice, New
York, N. Y, has served in the Navy
for 20 years. His wife Mrs. Mary
E. Fraley resides in Rockville.
X
Cpl. Theodore S. Mason, Jr., the
son Of Mr.. Theodore S. Mason of
Rockville, is serving as an opera
ton clerk for fighter squadron of
the Seventh Air Force somewhere
in the Pacific. Cpl. Mason duties
are filing reports, keeping log of
incoming and outgoing planes and
pinch-hitting as teletypist. Be-
fore entering service Cpl. Mason
was employed by the Montgomery
County National Bank. He is a
graduate of Richard Montgomery
High School.
X
Among the men taking pre-in-
vasion drills including hand-to-
hand combat, street fighting etc.,
stationed somewhere in England,
preparing for battle when the time
comes 10 crack Hitler's Atlantic
Wall" is Staff Sergeant S. w. Ma
gruder of Rockville.
X
Sgt. Roland Connolly, who spent
three years in the Canal Zone, re-
Gently returned to Maxton Field,
North Carolina, after a visit with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
Connolly of Rockville.
X
Staff Sergt. Reuben Hett, who
has been in the hospital with an
injured knee is better. He is still
in England.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
veirs : Stokes

A lovely wedding of much inter-
est was solemnized at A o'colck on
Wednesday, October 9th, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Camillus
Baker Stokes in Rockville, when
their daughter, Miss Harriette
O'Neil Stokes became the bride of
Mr.. Thomas Magruder Veirs, Jr.
The bride who was given in mar
riage by her father wore gown
Of ivory satin and a full length
lace veil which was worn by her
grandmother at her wedding. She
carried shower bouquet.
Miss Camille Stokes was maid
of honor for her sister and was
dressed in gold brocade and carried
bronze chrysanthemums. The brides
maids, Miss Gloria Stokes and Miss
Catherine Beverly Stokes, also
sisters of the bride wore rose faille
and carried yellow chrysanthe
NUNS. The Rev. ]. Gilbert Ham,
Rector of st. Mary's Church
officiated.
The wedding music was played
by Miss Mary Almoney, pianist
and Miss Mary Pariess violinist.
The bridegroom, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Magruder Veirs, of
Rockville had for his best, man his
cousin Mr.. Alvin Veirs. The ush-
ers were Capt. Frank /. Davis, Jr.,
and Clifton Veirs T. 4/c.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held after which the bride
and groom left on their wedding
trip. Upon their return Mr.. and
Mrs. Veirs will make their home in
Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

George A. Wilson, End, aged 20,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Wilson
Bird. of Rockville, was recently ap-
pointed Naval Aviation Cadet and
was sent to Pensacola, Fla, for
immediate flight training. Upon
completion of this course Cadet
Wilson will receive his Navy
wings of Gold"
X
Pfc. John Edward Crown, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Crown of
Rockville, returned to camp last
week after spending several days
at home with his family. His wife,
the former Bernice Hill and little
son, Dennis, reside at Potomac. His
address is Pfc. John Edward Crown
S3725625, Battery C 795th A.A.A.
(A.W.) Bn., Camp Stewart, Ga.
\
Lee c. Hooker Size graduated
from Norfolk gunnery school and is
now at Oakland, Calf, training in
advanced dive bombing with the
Naval Aair Corps. His new address
is U.S.N. Barracks CT, Naval Sup
ply Depot, Oakland ID, Calf. He
would enjoy getting some mail
from his old friends in Rockville.
X
Now taking his basic training is
Pvt. Robert L. Petit 33729888, Co.
B. 9Th Bn, 3rd Platoon, Camp
Wheeler, Ga. He is the son of Mrs.
Ruth L. Pettitt of Rockville, Ri.
l, Md.
X
Stephen C. Cromwell, 10 son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen C. Cromwell,
Rockville has graduated from the
Hospital Corps School Naval Hos
pital at Great Lakes. He will con-
tinue training at Naval hospitals
before being sent to duty at sea or
at some shore station.
X
Corpl. Stanley Downs is in Sicily.
He writes very interesting let
tiers home of places ne has visited.
His address is Co. B 51st Sig, Bn.,
6944502, APO. AGA, Go Postmaster
New York, N. Y. He would like to
hear from friends.
X
Staff Sgt. Robert Downs has
been transferred from Hawaii to
Australia. His address is Co. L
S4th Infantry, 6944266 APO. "a.
c/o Postmaster, San Francisco,
Calf. The Downs brothers are sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. Tyson Downs of
Bookeville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Gray : White

Miss Evelyn Wardlaw White,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Laurence A. White became the
bride of Mr.. Joseph Alexander
Gray, son of Mrs. Joseph A. Gray
and the late Mr.. Gray on Saturday,
October 23.
The wedding took place at Rose
Cottage, the home of tire bride,
which was attractively decorated in
autumn leaves and chrysanthe-
NUNS. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. William B. Everette,
III assisted by the Rev. B. Duvall
Chambers. Only members of the
immediate families were present.
The bride was given in marriage
by her brother, DR.. Pinckney Nc
Gill White of Cincinnati. She was
attired in a caramel brown suit
with chocolate accessories, and
wore corsage bouquet of tails
man roses.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Gray received their guests with
Miss Eleanor McGill Chambers and
! Mrs. William B. Everette III, sis
ter of the bride assisting. Miss
Chambers wore grey with black
accessories, while Mrs. Everette
wore blue with blue accessories
Their corsages were pink rose buds
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
The Potomac Hunt
Fixtures For November

November--Travilah End; Grams
ford's Corner, 9Th; Kennels, 9th;
Duration Farm &c. T. Clagett,
Jr.), 18th; Mt. Prospect, 10th
Glen Run Farm, goth; Plummer's
Bridge, 23rd; Piney Spring Farm
18th; Heigh-Ho Farm, 9th;
Cranford's Corner, Both.
Meet Time, LAS P. NJ. Thanks
giving IL A. M.
1t. Col. H. H. Semmes, Claude
w. Owen, M. F. H.; F. Moran
McConihe, Secretary.
Landowners are invited to hunt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Stop! Look! Listen!

The National Safety Council and
the Izaak Walton League of Amer
lea estimate about 900 persons are
shot and killed and thousands are
injured annually in the United
States while hunting, fishing, and
enjoying the great outdoors, how
ever, it is probable that many more
suffer fatal and non-fatal injuries
on hunting trips as a result Of 9th
er types of accidents. Maryland
does not have many hunting acct
dents that cannot be eliminated en-
tirely by applying the "Rules of
Safety"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Christian EndeavOr
Union To Meet Oct. Fl

The Montgomery County Chris
tan Endeavor Union will hold its
fall election on Sunday, Oct. 81
at the Takoma Park Christian
Church. The rally will begin at
3 P. NJ.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Beane of
Rockville have announced the en-
of their daughter, Miss
Ruth Elizabeth Beane, to Aviation
Cadet George Alfred Wilson 3rd,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Alfred
Wilson End, also of Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
White Will Probated

The will of former County Com
missioner Richard T. White has
been admitted to probate in the
Orphans Court at Rockville. 1t
bequeaths a small amount of cash
to the Monocacy Cemetery Associa-
ton for upkeep of the family bury
ing lot; one third of the remainder
of the estate to the testator's sister
Mrs. Mary E. W. Hays, and $4,000
to F. Sprigg Hays, nephew, and
$1,000 to R. Shirley Hays, also a
nephew. The residue is left in
equal shares to the nine nieces, and
nephews Of the testator. The will
was executd February 6. 1t names
R. Shirley Hays and Albert M.
Bouic executors.
The average human being hasn't
learned how to read and does't care
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

Women of Maryland, you're
urgently needed in the WAC.
Join Maryland's Own Company :
now! Go to your nearest U. S.
Army Recruiting Station!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

This newspaper welcomes letters
from readers upon any subject;
make 'em brief and to the point.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

The more we read the less we
know; the less we know the more
educated we become.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

Every individual requires some
relaxations; the trouble is that
some people don't know how to get
&c.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

Advertising is not extravaganza,
unless it is incompetent.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28

Hitter knows that the fate of
Germany for thousand years has
been determined by his rascality.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-10-28
COMING EVENTS

Oct. 3O-The W.S.C.S. of Montgom-
cry Church, will hold chicken
supper, in the church hall, Clag-
ettsville, beginning at A P. M.