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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Last Opportunity to
Apply for Scholarship

Applications for the Alpha Kap-
pa Alpha's Fourth Annual Schol-
arship Award must be in the
hands of the scholarship commit
tee by Nov. 1. The award this year
is in the amount OF fifty dollars
and is available to any girl attend
ing an accredited college or uni
versity, and who is a resident of
the state of Washington or of Ore
gon.
This scholarship is made avail
able through the Sadie McIver Me-
mortal Fund established by the AL
pha Kappa Sorority and it's Moth
ers' Club. Applications are avail
able from the scholarship chair
man, Mrs. Airline Paiya. 232 No.,
Seattle; Mrs. Helen Stafford, 1909
South Sheridan, Tacoma; or from
any member of the sorority. APP
plications must be in the hands of
the committee by Nov. /.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
J. A. { Jack Johnson
Heads Civil Liberties

The formal organization of the
Civil Liberties League of the Pu-
get Sound Lodge Elks No. 109,
IBPOE of w was completed last
week with j. A. Johnson as per-
manent chairman.
The Civil Liberties League is a
department of the Elks Lodge
sponsored by and under the aus
spices of the Lodge, and an agency
lfostered by that body to fight
continuously for the full and equal
enjoyment o. all civil rights by
all citizens of this community.
The Civil Liberties League will
be officially and pubIically an
nouneed on the second Monday
IN November. All men and women,
eligible voters, regardless Of par
ty utilization are invited to attend
and become a part Of this need
ed organization.
PLENTY OF REFRESHMENTS
FOR ALL, and free.
Elks Lodge Rooms 6621s Jack
son St, Monday November IL.
f. R. Chainey is exalted Ruler
of Elks.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24

Need for speeding up the soil
citation for Seattle-King County
War and Community Chest funds
was voiced this week by Willis
Camp, campaign chairman, who
pointed to the low 40 percent re-
turns as of Saturday, October 20.
With only Monday through
Thursday of this week left to
bring in the needed $1,115,711 in
order to make the $2.029,04O goal.
solicitors were urged to double
their efforts.
The drive lags IA per cent be
hind that of last year this year.
1.-THE goal must be reached on
time" Camp stated. None of
the divisions are up to the mark
expected this year. The first two
days of the drive doomed ahead.
but reports have fallen behind at
an alarming rate"
Especially weak are the en-
ployee, residential and general sol
icitation areas.
If this drive should fail and you
have not done your full duty to-
ward it's success, you have struck
a vital blow to the source which
contributes the means of existence
of our own Y.M.C.A., Y.W.c.A.,
Urban League, our U.S.o., and a
score of other agencies which
make Seattle worth while.
Let US do our part and more.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
The PACIFIC PARACHUTE COMPANY
RECONVERTS; BLACKS, WHITES WORK
TOGETHER; CHIEFS CONFER In SEATTLE

did apear White Mans Prob
lem"
You see all mankind recognizes
the right of every man to earn a
living. We recognize that right
when a man or woman is employ
ed. If labor unions take the same
view and speak for humanity,
there can be neither Negroes nor
white mans problem.
If you have what the public
needs and demands, he cares not
whit who makes 1t. No indus
trialist has ever voided a contract
because the firm Is Negro owned,
nor has our products been refus-
ed for the same reason"
1T CAN BE DONE
From an investment of $4,000,
three years ago, the Pacific Para
chute Co., Los Angeles, Calf, is
now a going concern with $780,
600 rating. Gentlemen, the North
west Enterprise Is glad to give
you hand. We salute you.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24

hunting trip was arranged at Sun
ny Side, Wash, and honey moon
ing" for Carl and Carol, after
which they will be at home to
friends in San Francisco, Cal.
MIR. and Mrs. James Regain
Sharing honors at the Ruffin
home are Mr.. James "Slats" Rag
an and his wife, zelda, who is
said to be Friscos famous shake
dancer, and also photographer for
the Oakland Tri-City Herald and
the San Francisco Reporter.
The Ragans are the owners and
operators of the Index Night
Club Photo Flash Co. Raglan is
known from coast to coast as the
former owner of the famous Club
Cow She'd"
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Visitors Leave For
Los Angeles, Calf.

Messrs Morris L. Brown, Thorn
as Chinn. James Galbraith. and
Lester Albert, visiting in Seattle,
left last week for Los Angeles.
Enroute they made short stops
at Tacoma. Wash. Portland, Ore,
Sacramento. Oakland, Berkeley, San
Francisco and San Diego. Calf.
Leaving Los Angeles, they re-
turned via Phoenix, Arizona. down
through Texas TO their home, Dem
yer, Colo.
In Seattle the visitors, renewing
former acquaintances, and greet
ing old friends were accorded
treats the Seattle way: Honoring
Mr.. Thomas Chinn, Messrs. Lucky
Moore, Johnnie Walker. and Jas.
Galbraith arranged fishing party
In Eliot Bay, and giving him the
pleasure of catching a 1917 pound
salmon.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
DEBUTANTE BARBARA A. M'KNICHT
Is HONORED AT The IOWA CAFE

The large spacious dining room
of the Iowa Cafe, beautifully dec
Grated with white and blue crepe
paper, interpreted with variety
of flowers and palms, Monday,
October is, was the scene of de-
lightful party. signalling petite
Miss Barbara AIMS triumphal en-
try upon the threshold of woman
hood A student of Garfield Hi,
Miss Barbara Ann, daughter of
M. and Mrs. Chas. Mcknight. is
a favorite IN social circles.
At the head of the reception
line, promptly at 9 p. m, Mrs.
Edward Moore introduced in order
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mcknight
hosts; Miss Barbara Ann. Mrs.
Betty J. Smith. SIS Thomas M.
Kelly. Jr., brother and sister OF
the debutante, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Moore and daughter. Charline. cou-
sins.
The happy father. Mr.. Chas.
Mcknight was attired in tuxedo.
while the charming mother
Mrs. Mcknight was robed in a
black dinner dress. corsage of
white orchids. pink accessories,
and pastel green gloves. The
debutante. Miss Barbara Ann, in
a white lace gown with pink
gloves. carried an arm spray of
roses and carnations; her sister,
Mrs. Smith dressed in pink
gown. tailored bottom. black Jer-
sey toys and a gardenia corsage.
Her brother. SIS Thomas ]. Kel-
ly, Jr.. recently returned from
overseas. attired in battle jacket
displaying the purple heart serv-
ice star, and field boots; Mrs.
Henry Moore was dressed in a
plaid formal. while her daughter,
Charline, was also attired in a
plaid formal.
Mrs. r. Butler ruled the gift
table and Mrs. Zelda Brown was
charged with the guest books.
A large three-tiered cake cen
tered the table. abundance of in.
dividual cakes. ice cream. an ever
flowing fountain of the spiciest
punch kept the large party in
good cheer. and showering the
young debutante with bon voy-
age" as the clock tolled the hour
of ~.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
SEATTLE SOCIALS
Windy City Visitors
End Two Weeks Visit

Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Pickett. re-
Gently returned to their home,
SAB Prairie Ave-, Chicago. ILL.,,
after a ten days visit to our city
as house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
William C. Young, 4lOS 37th Ave.
&c., enjoying every minute of their
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Young held open
house for their guests. The Pick
etts were highly entertained at the
homes of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Hallam. 2311 18th Ave. So. and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Price, 226 21st
Ave. No. Luncheon and cocktails
were served at both parties. Many
guests were present and a lovely
time was had at both affairs. They
also were taken on tour of the
city as guests of Mr.. Roscoe
Smith.
Mr.. Pickett and Mr.. Young are
cousins. Both are formerly from
st. Paul, Mimi.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24

The Pacific Parachute Co., Los
Angeles. Calf, a product of the
war, backed by Eddie Rochester,
noted comedian, came into being
for the express purpose of manu-
featuring parachutes for the gov
eminent.
Although the public impression
abroad names Eddie Rochester as
the creator of the institution, the
moving spirit in the daring ven
ture was and still is President
Howard Smith and Director of
Public Relations C. s. Wigginton.
The two executives spent sever
al days in Seattle to close con-
tracts with the Fenton Steel Co.
of Seattle and Bellingham for one
hundred tons of steel.
The fact the Pacific Parachute
Co. is owned and operated by
| Negro is unknown until the execu-
tives face each other across the
table and the dotted line is sign
ed. Then the story:
5000 GREW TO $4,000
Game the war. The govern
ment needed parachutes and we
knew how to make them. With
capital of $4,000 and nine en-
ployees, the Pacific Parachute Co.
accepted its first contract from
the government. At the close of
the war, we were a 100000 con-
Germ, with more than 200 en-
ployees representing nine differ
ent races.
Anticipating the end of the war,
every provision was made for i'm
mediate conversion. When it came
we were ready and forced to dis
miss fewer than 1919 of our en-
ployees. With so many sewing
machines, 1t is but natural much
of our business was in that dir
ection. manufacturing a variety of
toys.
Behind the scenes is a product
of our own creation which we are
exploiting as our leading product.
We have just signed a $150,OOO
contract for that product alone.
We boast of one of the finest
engineers in the country, Mr.. JOS
eph Cunning. the first Negro en-
gineer to be hired by the Lock
heed Co. in California.
WHITES AND BLACKS WORK
TOGETHER
Among our employees are nine
different races. We found no such
thing as a Negro Problem" al
though beyond our confines there
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Get Ready to Vote

In 1916, the voters of Seattle
and King County will go to the
polls to thoose their city and
county officers. Even with thou
sands in the armed services, many
of them overseas, there Is no rea-
son why there should not be big
ger vote cast than in any election
ever held here. This will be the
case if all citizens show the good
judgment and patriotism to quail
fly for the primary and then take
the time to go to the polls and
vote. This applies to WOMEN as
much as to men.
There are many people who
contend the elections of city and
county officers are equally as i'm
portant, If not more so, than the
elections of state and national Of
ficers. City and county officers
conduct the affairs of govern
ments that are closest to the peo-
pie. The men to serve in local Of
fices are those whom thousands
know personally; their qualifica-
lions are usually known better
than the qualifications of men for
state and national offices.
1t will be a FREE election for
FREE citizens. There is no excuse,
therefore, for any citizen to pass
up the opportunity to help choose
the city and county officials.
Continued on Page ~
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Christian Friend Rebukes
Jim Grow Development Co

Chennault Beach Development Co.
Ri. /, Box 161A
Alderwood Manor, Wash.
Gentlemen:
Thank you for your letter of
the 10th offering us a tract of
land in your new development. 1t
sounds very attractive and we
have heard it commended by per-
sons we have been there.
One condition which you attach,
however, very much disturbs me.
am a firm believer in a mans
right to live where he chooses,
so long as he is peaceable and
neighborly. | observe that the
racial restriction you place on the
development denies this right to
all but minority of men.
| have never been able to see
why the word desirable" can be
qualified by artificial distinctions
of skin color. do not restrict
my friendships according to race.
creed, or color, and could not in
conscience be a party to any con-
certed attempt to restrict my
neighbors that way. Indeed,
am saddened that, after conquer
ing Hitlerism abroad, so many
Americans yet harbor the seeds OF
his racialism in their own hearts
l do not suppose you personally
disagree with me. Your develop.
ment unfortunately merely adds
one more restrictive covenant tt
those which already burden YOU
locality, and so conforms to pop
ular prejudice. Every time tn,
question is raised the excuse i.
made that members of otheI
races are free to live where the!
ehoose-why should they com,
here?" But in fact restrictiv,
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Are You Interested in a
Good Home or Investment?

VERY GOOD INVESTMENT -
Store building with an apart
ment above. Also includes a 2
apt. building in the rear. Rents
for an income of 5000 a year.
viii pay for itself in Az years.
$4,000.
Buy this 10 room Duplex for $500
down. The income from the
rent will pay for this house and
give you an apt. to live In also.
This piece close to down town.
$500.
A Good Buy
A LOELY HOME. 3 room house
on large lot. Has fireplace In
large living room. nice roomy
kitchen, bedroom, large bath,
furnace in cement basement.
Enough space to build another
home on front end Of lot. A
splendid little place. $4,000. Pay
down sI13O and $50 per month.
VERY SPECIAL
Newly painted 6 room home
and double garage. Automatic
oil furnace with air condition
ing, includes an 300 gal. oil
tank. Electric automatic hot
water in cement basement.
$4,000. One third down and easy
neutrality-suspicious.. A fine home.
2 large houses on good size lot.
Has an income of $$1140 a year.
$1,000. Pay one third down. DON'T
MISS THIS ONE.
A. C. MILLER Broker
612 Broadway Pr. 1710
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Black and Tan InstallS
New Super Service

Announcing the opening of a
Cafe Deluxe, the Black and Tan
brings a much needed dining serv-
ice to 18TH and jackson.
The new cafe is an innovation
and will feature only the finest
Viands the market affords.
The management proG ises to its
patrons have been fully met with
the installation of this new serv-
ice and 1t will In all respeets re-
fleet a service in ''eeping with it's
reputation: QUALITY AND sERv-
ICE. For reservations call CA.
1889. Members only.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Pittsburgh Courier Warns
Blue Discharge Holders

(Take These Steps II Denied Ben
efits Under Gi Bill Of Rights.)
I. Appeal to Solicitors office, Vet
Grams Administration, Washing
ton, D. c.
2. If the Solicitors decision is not
satisfactory, appeal to the Ad-
ministrator, eneral Omar Brad
ley, Veterans Administration,
Washington, o. c.
8. II the Administrator decision
is not satisfactory, appeal to
President Harry s. Truman, the
White House, Washington, DC.
BY JOHN H.YoUNG, III
Washington Correspondent Pitts
burah Courier
WASHINGTON - The Army
and the Veterans Administration
are dealing two separate. but
equally as unAmerican and un-
authoritative blows to the future
of over two hundred thousand
helpless Negro and white veterans
who are holders of the blue dis
charge. This was revealed here
last week when increasing COM
ment by leading individuals and
organizations demanded that The
Courier launch an investigation to
clarity the situation.
Charges are flying thick and
fast on the Army's handling of
the issuance of the blue ticket
which deprives holders Of practi-
cally all benefits in compensation
for military services. The Army
is repeatedly: "a handing out the
blue ticket with reckless abandon;
(2) allowing the discharge to be
issued without holding board hear
ings; CD allowing commanding of
ficers to use it as a weapon to
settle personal differences with
their men; (4) allowing prejudiced
white officers to use 1t as means
of Furnishing Negro soldiers who
do not like specifically unbearable
/ conditions growing out of the
Army's doctrine of white supre'
macy, and 90 issuing the blue dis
charge to Negroes in proportion
ately higher numbers than white
discharges.
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covenants, individually and eumu-
latiyely, deny that freedom and
nullify that excuse.
So, while know Chennault
Beach is, alas no solitary Offend
er but merely stays in the old rut,
can only voice my disappoint-
ment that your postwar develop
ment embodies so little postwar
idealism. Yet | cannot help re
flecting upon the irony that
beach named for Genera Chem
nault would not permit any of his
friends. the Chinese. to live there.
Yours sincerely,
josiah r. Bartlett
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Wedding Bells

Miss Carol Reed and Mr.. Carl
Buckner. both of San Francis
co, California. were united in
holy wedlock, Monday, in Seat
tie at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank l.. Moore, 2022 We'll
Ter ST.. The Rev. Judson Swan
cy read the rites making the
happy twain one. Following the
honeymoon in Seattle the cou-
pie will be at home to friends
in San Francisco. Calf.
The couple were attended by:
Mr.. Leicester Mapp, Mr.. J. f.
Raglan. Mr.. Cecil Finley, Mr..
Frank L. Moore, Mrs. zelda
Mcmillan, Mrs. Chlnita Lee
Moore.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
GUEST EDITORIALS
Preparing to Die

A big white industrialist In
Alabama commenting upon the
Negro questions stated. you
know why the Negro doesn't get
any further than he does is be-
cause the Negro is preparing to
die, while the white man prepares
to live; in fact instilling In him
the fear of God instills In him
other fears that make him sub
missive to white dominance. The
average southern white man likes
to see the Negro a good submis-
siye Christian, it keeps him in the
easy-to-control bracket"
We don't think that he meant
that too much churches or too
much religion was a fault In the
Negroes progress but he did mean
that IL we had half as many
churches and twice as many gro
Gerry stores; If we had half as
many preachers and twice as
many business men; IL we would
spend half as much time voting
for public officials as we do for
church convention delegates, our
economic and civilian status
would conform more to that which
Is recognized as the American
standard of civilization.
1t cannot help but he said that
the church has been a browning
influence in world morale and
conduct, it has been the guiding
light in the advocation and MAIN
tenance of Christian principles;
on the other hand crime, vice, I'm
mortality. greed, hate and racial
persecution are more widespread
today than at any time since the
beginning of the world. Crime has
become an organized and domi-
nant factor In our civilization; ju-
venile delinquency Is running
away with the character of youth.
The long powerful tenacles of
the church have not been able to
stem the drift into un-Christian-
like practices. Crime and vice
have steadily grown in a Christian
world. These are actualities that
exist right under our nose. Some
times we wonder what particular
force In our civilization holds the
responsibility for successfully
combating these evils. We won
der what influence would or
should be strong enough to actu-
ally sell Christian principles and
deceney to the public. We wonder
what our churches are actually
doing besides teaching us that we
must die Christians. We wonder
what has become of brotherly love
and fellowship.
The church Is considered the
most powerful influence in the
civilization, what is their actual
responsibility. besides preparing
US to die clean. after having half
lived in a dirty house. We can't
combat sin In the pulpit, there is
none there. eW can't fight immor-
ality in the churches, there is not
supposed to be any in these. These
things must be fought out In the
world where they are. Sermons
must reach those who need them,
not necessarily the man who is in
church. -Sepia Socialite.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Louis Armstrong; Civic Auditorium Sal Eve, Oct.2z
LOUIS ARMSTRONG AND ORCHESTRA
MEETS FLEET AT AUDITORIUM SAT.

Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong
brings his famous dance orchestra
to the Civic Auditorium this Sat
urday evening, Oct. 81, at $3.50
o'clock. The band is coming here
direct from great triumphs in Los
Angeles and Hollywood. The in
ternationally noted trumpet king
Of swing has gained wide recogni-
ton for his many great Decea re-
cordings. The band is often heard
broadcasting from h e major
dance spots coast to coast over the
NBC. CHS and Mutual networks.
The appearance of Armstrong
and his band comedies with Sc
attle's huge Navy Day celebration.
Hundreds of our Navy boys Just
back from the Pacific will be there
to dig "Satchmo" and his golden
trumpet. It will be their first OPP
portunity to see a famous band
since leaving Tokyo harbor. And
Louis Armstrong is just the one
to give these fellows first-rate
show. For, as we all know, Satch-
mo Armstrong is topsl
"Satchmo" (Louis) Armstrong.
the king of the trumpets, who has
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24
Mr.. Dick Ruffin Host
To Bay City Visitors

Mr.. Carl Buckner and his most
charming companion, Miss Carol
Reed, both of San Francisco, Cal,
arrived in Seattle (their Gretna
Green) the past week, the house
guests of Mr.. Dick Ruffin. With
them came 1.-The best trained bird
dog in the state of California" to
display his wares to the Queen
City. Accordingly four days
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24

Travellers and sightseers may
always find Accommodations by
writing or calling Mrs. Laura
Taylor, 1852 9th Ave-, West,
Vancouver, 3. c. Mrs. Taylor's
home will contiue to be the
Mecca for visitors from the
states. Her hospitality makes
you feel at home.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Lawrence en-
tertained in their home 1923 21st
Ave. at dinner, Saturday evening,
honoring Mrs. Lizzie Stewart and
daughters. Mrs. Viola Malrey and
Mrs. Pauline Kidd. of Liberty, Mo.
Mr.. Lawrence and Mrs. Stewart
were school mates and they en-
joyed many happy moments to-
gether. Mrs. Stewart is the mother
of Mr.. Stewart who resideG at the
Adelphi Apt.
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during his brilliant career as a
trumpeter and orehetra leader,
will be guest on Spotlight Bands"
on Wednesday. Oct. 81. at $50 p.
m. (EST) over Mutual Network,
The swingtime Gabriel, whose fans
are legion. viii participate in the
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1945-10-24

"Satchmo" (Louis) Armstrong.
the king of the trumpets, who has
entertained real kings and queens