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south legislation that in the OPP
inion of southerners and south
ern Senators is inimicable To tn
best interests of our people. Not
witrstanding this, the south adj
hers 10 the Democratic party nat
ionally because it is a party loca-
lily stands for white supremacy.
'If therefore, the Republican
party shauld locally and national
ly become an advocate of white
supremacy, the solid south, in my
opinion, would no longer neces-
sarily be Democratic south. 1t
would probably be, natiinally at
least the Republican south mainly
for the reason that southerners
are conservative in their political
thinking, and it may be said trait
the Republican party is more in
ClihCu W COIloCI Ndl1SIll UIldIl III Is
to liberalism, at least the kind
of Liberalism with which tire nat
ion has at times in recent years
been afflicted"
In the early part of his state
ment, Senator Overton, like Sen
ator Harry F. Byrd, Democrat, of
Virginia, who also appered before
the committee, contended that no
serious Legislative damage has
resulted from filibusters.
Pressed by Senator Irving M.
Ives, Republican, of New York,
a member of ire subcommittee,
to expires an opinion on the pro-
posal to provide for the adoption
of closure by a majority cote of
the entire Senatk membership,
Senator Overton said he was op-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-03-15
posed to any changes.

"The moment we state amend
ing it," he said, "the pressure
will be such trait we will amend it
again and we will get back to a
bare majority" He added that his
opinion was that the Senate should
stick TO the present rule requir-
ing a two-thirds vote to adopt
cloture (which has dane so we'll
and has done no HARM"
Senator Kenneth S. Wrerry, of
Nebraska, chairman of the sub
committee, told Senator Overton
he had voted for cloture three
times on anti-poll tax and FEPC
bolls, but in no case was cloture
adopted. Senator Wherry wanted
to know how that situation would
be helped by contiNuation of the
present cloture rule.
Senator Overton admitted that
it would not be helped, but he adj
'vanced ire opinion that it would
be helped through state legisla-
ton. He pointed to the estate of
Louisiana, whic he said, has not
imposed poll tax for ten years
or more.
In as aside, he added, Il viii
say for the benefit Of the color
ed representatives here it is not
imposition of the poul tax that
keeps colored people from the
polls.
Wren Senator Overton said {
change in the present Senate clio
| ture rule will result in passage O.
I bills directed against the soutl
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-03-15
Close CuIfinx

One way to improve a dairy here
Ii to Gull out the low producers that
do not pay their way. Although
great emphasis is placed on scien
tific breeding-as the only way to
make any lasting improvement Il
the productivity of dairy herds
close culling should continue to o
practiced.
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BEAUTIFUL LORETTI
COSTELLO WHITING
DAUGHTER

BEAUTIFUL LUXE Ii
COSTELLO WHITING
DAUGHTER
OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Whiting
2461 Prosperity st.
GRATEFUL
, To her many friends, patrons
and sponsor, Mrs. Luther j. Mar
shall, for their fine support in
the Baby Contest of the Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
Although Loretti is only six
months old, she is concerned about
the educational progress Of her
race. She was happy to share in
this civic project of the Alpha
Delta Zeta Chapter, proceeds to
supplement scholarship fund and
other worthy causes.
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Law Against Snoring

Law Against Snoring
II Ia against the law In Dunn,
North Carolina. to snore loudly
enough to disturb your neighbors.
Mexicans nltterate
Nine million Mexicans, (48 per
cent of the population can neither
read nor write.
Aging Eyes
AS a person grows older, he gen
orally needs more light for read
ing.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1947-12-03
MANY FESTIVITIES Held in PORTLAND
ON THANKSGIVING WEEK

Thanksgiving Day in Portland
was blessed with balmy sunshine.
A large gathering attended union
services at Bethel A. NJ E. Church,
with First A. M. e. Zion, Mt. Oil
vet Baptist and Vancouver Avenue
First Baptist participating Rev.
]. f. Smith was the speaker, with
combined choirs rendering the mu-
sic in song.
Families gathered for bountiful
spreads-turkey dinners. With stu
dents home from nearby colleges
and universities, celebration of the
day with guests and family re-
unions was indeed happy Miss
Joy Brock was home from Pacific
University; John d. MCGOWAN, Los
Angeles, attending University of
Oregon, was in for many plaudits
as he met and renewed friend
ships, among whom was Rev. C.
N. Austin, of former school days.
Miss Joann Roberts of Oakland,
Calf, daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
j. e. Roberts. was house guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Minor. Mr..
and Mrs. William Cant, New York,
N. Y, are visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Myles, in
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Rev. c. N. Austin
Celebrates Anniversary

Another celebration was that of
Rev. c. N. Austin Sr on his 18th
birthday and his 81 years of con-
tinted services as a minister of
the gospel.
The celebration began Tuesday,
November %, and continued thru
out the week. The beginning was
a surprise party in the social hall
of Bethel Church supervised by
Rev. C. N. Austin Jr., with the CO.
operation of the boards and clubs
of the church. A large group of
members and friends shared this
gesture in paying respects to the
honoree, very deserving and
faithful worker in Christ's king
dom building After preliminaries
and a scripture lesson and song
conducted by Rev. Austin Jr., gifts
were presented from all depart
ments of the church. Sunday
School, Junior Church, Missionary
Society, Young Women's Auxiliary,
Steward Board, Trustee Board,
Ushers' Board Clubs: Bethelites.
ONE, Loyal Knights, Pastors Aid.
Several individual gift$ were also
presented. Responses were given
by the honoree and his wife, both
expressing sincere gratitude for so
fine gesture and spirit of CO.
operation.
Delicious refreshments was an
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SAN DIEGO, Cal. = Fashions
In baseball. like In clothes. finally
make their way to the sticks.
After almost year OF 1t being
the smart thing with the majors
to give the best Negro ballplayers
a chance to play the bigtine. the
fad has gotten around to the
Pacific Coast League.
Last week, the San Diego Pad
res signed up the first Negro play
err pei has ever had. 23-year-old
ex-San Diego high all-star John
Ritchey. who led the Negro Amer1
lean League batters last season,
had been secuted By the Padres
ever since his schooldays. But
theirs weren't the only eyes on
him. Last year the Chicago Cubs
gave him a brief tryolt there at
Wrigley field. but nothing ever
came out of 1t.
The precedent-breaking signing
of Ritchey. as far as tie Palres
president Bill Starr is concerned,
isn't backed up by any high-blown
purpose. Sal Starr about the deal:
1--WE aren't sponsoring any cause.
Our only interest in Riichey is
that he can swing ba. like lew
others can.
1--WE believe we have signed one
of the finest prospects In the
country. We secuted him all last
season His record a, San
Diego high. state college. and with
the Chicago Negro team has been
singuIarly outstanding. He is ma
jor league ma. erial and has a way
better THAI even chance of doins
the Padres some good.
Slugger Ritchey. who finished
off last season with plump .se9,
started off in baseball as a third
baseman, was switched to the
backstop in his senior year (19t0)
at San Diego high by coach Mike
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Race Hospital Chaplain
Ministers
Interracial Wards

CHICAGO - First Negro chap
lain in the 10O-year history of
the $500 bed Cook County Hos
pital, biggest in this city, is Rev.
Raymond Lilly, photo-prifiled in
January Ebony as the most pop
ular of the hospitals ministers
and equally sought-after and loved
by members of all races.
an the big charity hospital, /"
the Ebony feature declares, REV
erend Lilly is a suitcase preacher.
He works with a battered grip
filled with tooth brushes, razor
blades and combs which he gives
to patients along with religious
tracts. A tireless worker, he Of
fers prayer with every gift and
song with every act of mercy
for 10 hours a day. seven days
a week"
CH'h ACSCA1y ANtfCiSii Lilly
worked for five or six months a
year in order to support his wife
and self and keep his suitcase
filled with gifts. Many times dur
ing depression he walked 20 blocks
to and from the hospital because
he did not have streetcar fare
But the Light Bearers of Illinois
missionary organization have
since begun to make contributions
to him so that he can now carry
on his work full-time
The suitcase preacher ministers
to any race, creed, or denomina
ton. and either male or female
patients. He baptizes in any
church of the patients desire
and for his weekly services il
] the chapel has a white helper
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who in her queenly way served as
mistress of ceremonies. A brief
program followed with greetings
by Mrs Ruth Flowers. first presi-
dent of the Rosebud Study Club
greetings on behalf of the civic
and educational groups by Prof.
E. Shelton Hill. Industrial secre-
tary of the Urban League of Port
land: glimpses of 80 years of ex-
istence, growth and achievements
Of the club, by Mrs. Bonnie Boyle,
charter member; needless to
say, Mrs. Bogle's talk was very
informative; Mrs. Jessie Flowers,
president of the club, introduced
the officers and personnel of the
club: Mrs. Cora Minor, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Mary NJ Duncan, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Abbie Can
trell, assistant recording secre-
tary: Mrs. Ola M. Reed, corre-
spending secretary; Mrs. Blanche
Holiday. treasurer; Mrs. Bertha
Mullen, custodian (absent, illness)
Committee e ad s: Topic, Mrs
Gladys Kicks; Program, Mrs Eva
Ellison: Public Affairs, Mrs. Mary
M. Duncan; Goodcheer, Mrs. Pearl
c. Stewart; Social, Mrs. Ruby
Maddox, Mrs. Bonnie Boyle, Mrs.
Maymie Scott Mrs. Ernestine Hill,
Mrs. Ethel Glass. Mrs. Thelmer
Flowers. Mrs. Lucille Wilson. Mrs.
Gertrude Day, Mrs. Bessie p.
Jones. ml)
President Jessie Flowers intro
duced the guest of honor, Mrs.
Jessie Coles Grayson, who express
ed extreme delight and pleasure
to share the Rosebud's 32nd ami
yersary. Mrs. Grayson reminisced
club days, likewise her years of
residence in Portland. By re-
quest, she gave some information
on her career in motion pictures,
and the expectation of being back
in Portland this spring with the
road show Deep Are the Roots"
By another request, she sang
"Melisande in the Wood" and God
Bless This House; the latter she
dedicated to the Rosebud Study
Club.
Mrs Ruby Maddox, in charge of
the reception table, was assisted |
by club members serving alter
nately at the table and on the
door. An after-party supper at the
ritzy Pagola, Broadway at 41st,
was enjoyed by the honored guest !
and club members.
A coverage of the extensive trip
her (Portland) and in Seattle by
Mrs. Jessie Grayson, honored
guest of the Rosebud Study Club
and house guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Martin, will follow in the
next issue of the Northwest Enter
prise. Mrs. Grayson is still being
royalty entertained.
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symphony orchestra, but she was
told in both instances, "Our GUS
toners would object if we served
colored people" After they return
ed to their hotel, the hotel, mana
ger, learning of their plight, ar
ranged to serve them ahead of the
dinner hour.
The League of Women Voters
was one of those aroused by the
incident, which was widely re-
ported by Portland daily papers.
The League called It a "bIot" on
the city's reputation, and the civil
rights committee of the Ameri-
cans for Democratic Action i'm
mediately suggested the need for
a civil rights measure.
Ransom Meinke, attorney for the
Oregon Restaurant association, ex-
planned that the policy was based
on economic grounds"
These owners have found their
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PORTLAND
Rev. ToIlie |. Caution to
Speak at ST. Philip

The Reverend Tollie Leroy
Caution, d, d., will be guest speak
er at ST. Philips Episcopal Church
100 N. e. Knott ST., Sunday,
December 7th at IL a. m. and
3 D. m. His subject will be Evan
gelism". The Reverend Doctor
Caution is secretary for Negro
work to the National Council of
the Episcopal Church.
Dr. Caution was formerly vicar
of st. Lukes Church, New York
City He joined the headquarters
organization of the Episcopal
Church on June /, 1915. succeed
ing the Rt. Rev. Bravid w. Harris,
Bishop of Liberia, West Africa.
He attended public school in
Baltimore. then entered Licoln
University, graduating cum laude.
He took his theological studies
at the Philadelphia Divinity school
graduated magma cum laude. He
took graduate work at the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, and was or
dained deacon in June, 1929, and
priest later the same year.
His first work in the ministry
was curate to the Rev. George
F. Bragg, d. D., at st. James
Church, Baltimore. He has served
successfully the following Chur-
ches: st. Philips, Cumberland,
Md; st. Johns Myersdale, Pa;
Holy Cross, Harrisburg, Pa; st.
Barnabas, Altoona, Pa; st. Au-
gustine's Church. Philadelphia, Pa.
DR.. Caution is president of the
Provincial Conference of Church
Workers Among Negroes of the
First and Second Provinces; and
President of the General Alumni
Association of Lincoln University.
He is also Co-Chairman of the
Interracial Fellowship of Greater
New York. In June, 1947, Mr.. eau.
ton was awarded the honorary
degree of Doctor in Divinity by
Lincoln University.
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carol BRICE SINGER PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
REFUSED SERVICE In TWO BETTER CLASS CAFES

PORTLAND. Ore.-Carol Brice,
who sang with the Portland SYM
phony orchestra Sunday, Nov. %
was refused service in two better
class Portland restaurants Saturday
night and the refusal has almost
aroused the entire city. Miss Brice
was accompanied by her two
brothers, Jonathan, her accompan-
list, and Eugene, singer with De-
Paur's infantry chorus. which was
singing that night in the Public
auditorium. They were included
in the refusal.
The three had left their hotel to
dine because Eugene Brice wanted
to have his dinner well in advance
of the soldier chorus concert and
the hotel dining room was not yet
open. Miss Brice said she explain
ed to the restaurant proprietors
that she had come to Portland by
invitation to sing with the city's
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phony's second matinee Sunday
November %, at the Auditorium
where she pleased packed house,
but later in the company of a
friend experienced an un-American
and undemocratic episode, frank
refusal at restaurant which
would not serve her because she
is a Negro. Civic, political and
religious groups have united to
investigate this un-American prac
tice.
Elizabeth Davis, soprano in Fri
day nights concert at the Audi
forum, has created a great stir in
musical circles on two continents
the like of which has not been
noted for some time She is the
first Negro to sing with one OF
the worlds major opera compa
MES.
Before mixed gathering Of
civic and religious groups at the
home of Mrs. Gus Solomon, 1877
S. E. 22nd Avenue, Dorothy Day
Catholic Worker editor, pointed
out that concentration of wealth
among 10 per cent of the Ameri
can people and discrimination
against Negroes and other minor
ity groups are corrupting the DEM
ocratic way of life and system of
free enterprise.
Social injustices breed discon.
tent If we emphasize personal
responsibility we can set a mood
for social thinking, remove i'm.
purities from our system and bet
ter general conditions" she said.
Miss Day sounds a warning and
strikes at Communism as she
tours the country She admits
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enjoyable part of the party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen E. Duncan
entertained last Friday evening.
November %, with a dinner party
for Ia guests to honor their daugh-
ter and son-in-laws Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Lefrtridge, on their first
wedding anniversary. Floral deco
rations. white candles, an ami
versary cake (white), gifts and a
happy pleasant evening was a joy
GUS reminder of a year of welded
bliss.
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ROSEBUD STUDY CLUB CELEBRATES
THIRTY SECOND ANNIVERSARY

One of the largest. if not the
largest, social functions ever held
in Portland by our group was the
reception given by the Rosebud
Study Club in celebration of its
32nd anniversary at st. Philips
Parish House the evening of No
vember 20.
An inspiration for much of the
Gaiety and genuine enthusiasm
which permeated the occasion for
"reminiscences of achievements was
the clubs special guest, the versa
tile and charming Jessie c. Gray
son, Los Angeles. of radio, stage
and screen and a charter member
of the Rosebud Study Club. Other
out-of-town guests sharing this
memorable occasion with 300 9TH
er guests were Mrs Clarence Me
Culloch and Mrs. Gulleford. both
of Seattle.
A great satisfaction to the club
members was that each guest re-
garded the formal aspects and per-
spectives. Beautiful gowns in
varied colors-glitterings trims
conventional black, star busted
with sequins enhanced by access
series of fashions latest decree.
gave the ladies' unusual charm and
luxuriant beauty accompanied by
their admirable escorts. Quite no.
ticeable were several couples of
the younger women and men (wish
space and time allowed mention
of all guests), very observing of
their elders-and particularly of
the Rosebud members and of their
long years of activity as a club.
They listened attentively to his
torical references. Among this
younger group, Mrs. Francis Viii
liams, Miss Jessye Mott and es-
cort, Mr.. Kenneth Hinson; Miss
Eunice Mott, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Fuller, Mr.. and Mrs John A. Left
ridge. Mr. and Mrs. VIM. McClen-
don.
Stately palms and seasonal flow
ers formed picturesque back
ground for the receiving line
(headed by the club president) and
the reception table, artistically ap-
pointed on exquisite lace-a floral
centerpiece of rare beauty, aug
mented with an exceptionally
large. generously decorated ami
versary cake, white. with pink
rosebuds and green trim (emblem-
attic of the clubs colors-pink and
green). which bore the inscrip-
ton, Rosebud Clubs 32nd Ami
versary."
Amid the glamor. CHEEKY greet
ings, mirth and merriment, Mrs.
Mary M. Duncan had the atten-
ton of the guests as she gave
words of welcome on behalf of the
Rosebud Study Club, after which
she introduced Mrs. Eva Ellison.
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business falls off considerably If
they serve colored people and they
are merely protecting their invest
ments in refusing service, Mainke
said. ut is the white patrons.
therefore, who set the policy-not
the restaurant owners"
Mrs. Hilmar Grandahl, president
of the League of Women Voters,
countered, however, with;
"The excuse that service of
three three would offend other
customers is hardly a valid rea-
son to offer i'm a democracy. OPP
posed to those who might take
offense are countless Americans
who give more than lip service to
principles of democracy and who
will, if informed, avoid patroniz-
ing restaurants guilty of such
discrimination"
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NEWS FROM HOME

Pittsburgh Courier, Chicago
defender. Kansas City Call,
Afr. American, Amsterdam
News, Negro Digest, Northwest
Enterprise for Sale, s E e
Coast Negro directory for sale
Mrs. Josephine Mecraven, Sole
Agent for all Negro Literature.
7o4 goth Ave. Phone PR
o992, Seattle, Wash.
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that she was a Communist before
she was converted to the Catholic
Church.
Among those in attendance were
Mrs. George Thomas, Mrs. Ruth
Flowers, Mrs. Mary NJ. Duncan
ad Miss Doris Reynolds.
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KAY'S BEAUTY SALON

specializing in all Hair STYLES. 1920
N. Vancouver Avenue. Portland
II, Ore. Salon open Monday
through Saturday Hours 8 a. m.
to p. IN. Phone-Office MU.
9715; residence TU. 1899. Oper-
ators-Mrs. Cuma Clayter, Mrs.
Carrie Davis. Mrs. Carrie Erwin.
proprietor.
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Sacramento Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Belvin Williams
had long-anticipated family re-
union Thanksgiving Day and
week. Their home was a mecca
for callers-friends of the family
which included DIR. and Mrs. w.
Vernon Scott of Spokane; Mr.. and
Mrs. James Elliott, their sons Vim
cent and James; Mr.. and Mrs.
Freddie Williams; Mrs. Americas
Williams, Harrington, Kansas. A
brother, Luther Williams, Vancou-
yer, B. c.. sent regrets via wire.
Last week. was gay with festivi-
ties and celebrities, among whom
We're: DePaur's Infantry Cho-
rus, which on its initial civilian
concert tour after five years in
the army, was heard by several
thousands of enthusiastic lovers of
music in song Saturday night, No
vember %, at the Auditorium in
the opening concert of Ellison
White Bureaus de luxe artis t
series.
Carol Brice. celebrated contral-
to, appeared as soloist at Sym
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PERSONAL

DON'T BE LoNELYl Meet new
friends, all ages. nationwide,
many wealthy. Kaye Contacts.
Box 6, Sunnyside Station, Long
Island City 4. N. Y.
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CHURCHES

Path Ave. at East Fir Street
Rev. =. w. Penick, DID,, Pastor
ORDER OF SERVICE
sunday Morning:
Sunday School $1,000. $50 A. M.
Moraing Worship -. 1900 Am.
Sunday Evening:
B. T. U. .....--................. 900 PM.
Eevenlng Worship ........ 1880 P. M.
Monday night s. S. Workers
Conference 500 P. M.
Church Auxiliary meeting 7:15
Thursday night senior choir re-
hearsal 1880 p. M.
p. NJ. Council meeting 300 P. M.
Wednesday night Prayer meet
ing 1880 to $3.50 p. NJ.
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JOHN RITCHEY, NEGRO BASEBALL PLAYER
HIRED BY SAN DIEGO P. c. |. CLUB

Morrow. and has been at it ever
since.
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Sunday School GAS a. m.;.-
Sunday School 9:45 a. m; Morn
ing worship IL a. m: Methodist
Youth Fellowship. Wed. s p. m.
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Rev. JudsOn Swancy

Evangelist Missionary
Faster Mt. Olivet Baptist Church
100 21st Avenue
Between Yesler and Fir st.
2fO7 James ST., Apt. "a
Phone EA. 7f35
Special Advice and Prayer
by Appointment
Seattle -, Wash.
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Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple
18th & {. Fir
Bishop E. 2. Morris. Pastor
Sunday School 10 a. m. Morn
ing worship IL a. m. Bible Glass 7
D. m. Evening service 8 p. m.
Evangelistic services Tuesday
D. m.
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A. IA. z. Zion
Rev. L. D. standefer
47fe osrd Avenue

Sunday School 9:45.
Morning Service 1880 am.
Christian Endsavor Gas.
Evening Service 500 p. m.
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Washington Street Methodist
1896 Washington St.
Rev. Theodore Walters. Pastor