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The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1948-05-19
Two Resolutions AHMED
At Curbing Bishops Power

KANSAS CITY, Kan. CAMP -
The two resolutions which have
caused such cont. oversy and in
decision at the quadcennial confer
ence of the AME church here
both are aimed at the curbins
of the power of the bishops.
Both have caused various fac
tions and cllques at the meeting
to shout, rant and make so much
noise that the chairmen have
found 1t nearly impossible to run
an orderly meeting.
After bitter discussions, the first
motion, introduced by Bishop l..
Ward Nichols, cutting down the
bishops control of finances great
ly, was passed Saturday morning.
The second one, introduced by
the Rev. D. Ormonde Walker of
Buffalo, NJ Y. intended to limit
bishops to eight years in any one
district, tied up meetings hour
after hour without coming to a
vote.
Bishop A. ]. Allen and Bishop
R. R. Wright. representing the
progressive" element at the meet
ing, supported Bishop Nichols in
his motion. 1t passed by an ex-
tremely large majority. 1t provides
that:
A special budget committee will
fix a budget for each episcopal
district. No bishop may in any
manner change the bunget. No
bishop may tax members or
churches, and bishops may not
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chaos when the resolution was
again brought up.
Rev. Walker said he introduced
the measure to break up the ex-
traordinary influence by bishops
and ministers who stay in one
place too long.
For example. in Atlanta, 1t is
said that Morris Brown college
win be in trouble If Bishop Foun-
tain. whose son is president. is
removed from the district. It seems
that corporation was formed to
borrow about 100000 from a fed
eral agency to build new addition
such as a stadium to the school.
Rev. Walker wants to stop such
things as this. He said that nearly
all the members of the episcopal
committee, the church executive
body, were pledged to return their
bishops to their same districts.
The Sunday discussion was
touched off by lay delegate II. L.
Dudley who said the Walker re-
solution must be acted upon be-
fore any other business was con-
Quoted After that Bishop Allen.
presiding. could hardly say a
word for the noise.
Bishop Young made the remark
that he had asked Bishop Allen
to preside until can get used
to this noise"
Among the positive sections of
the conference was the exoneration
by the Episcopal committee of all
bishops of Is charges against them
by ousted Bishops Sims and Cur
| ry. Neither has said much at the
meeting. No move has been made
to reinstate them.
The passage limiting the fin
ancial power of the bishops also
met a lot of noisy opposition.
The resolution, introduced by
Bishop D. Ward Nichols, read,
"ReaIizing that the assessment
burden is the bane of the AME
church and that many members
are leaving the church and that
numerous of our ministers and
their families are deprived of a
decent living because Of these
assessments: Be it hereby resolved
that special budget committee
be appointed to fix a budget for
each episcopal district and that
no bishop be permitted to re-
organize or In any manner change
the said budget"
The lengthy meetings have often
delayed groups scheduled to enter
tain conferees. On Saturday night,
the conference chorus waited for
more than an hour in the lobby
of Memorial hall for their slated
performance of Verdi's opera, la
lTraviata."
Evening star., 1948-06-13
CLUE "

Leading photographers know the pictures going be
when Bonnie is the model She's just passed the trying teens
with flying colors-and clear, radiant complexion. There's
clue number Bonnie grew up with the famous soap
the world-Ivory, famous for purity and mldness
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on February Is. Special guests of
the ceremonies will be the Ambas-
sador Of Cuba, Guillermo Belt, and
his staff and it is expected that one
of the aides Of the President will
be there as his representative. The
principal speaker will be John Lewis
Smith, past commander in chief Of
the United Spanish War Veterans.
VFW Auxiliaries.
Donations for the bake sale spon-
sored by Frances Dove, ways and
means chairman, on January 81 at
Sears, Roebuck Wisconsin avenue
store are being received. She is re-
questing homemade cookies, cakes,
pies, bread. rolls, candy, baked beans
and potato salad, as we'll as volun-
teer statesmen. Leave donations at
the Gold Chevron Club on Friday or
util Saturday at am.
An evening of games will be held
at Mount Alto Hospital in the rec
reation Hall on Thursday, sponsored
by Equality Walter Reed Auxiliary
The next hunt of Hornet Circle
No. /, Military Order of Lady Bugs,
will be Tuesday at 935 G place NV
Grace Fields, lady gold bug. will pre-
side.
Plans are under way for a coffee
hour in honor of Mrs. Dorothy
Mann, national president Of the La
dies Auxiliary, on February %, at
1888 I street NV, from S to
pm. Department auxiliary meeting
will follow.
Meetings this week: Monday.
Front Line Unit, Washington Loan
g. Trust Building, room 418. Tues
day. Pentagon Unit. 1921 K street
NV,
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twist, the opening shot could very
well be a closeup of the sign on
the door. ).
Any one of several openings could
be used-just so the audience gets
to know from the start what to ex-
pect. But If you lead off with a
scene of some one sitting in an uni
Identified Office your audience will
at once be impatient to know what
sort of an Office it is, etc. So get
started on the right foot and make
sure that the story Is self-explana-
tory as it goes along
Detail Is Important.
Once the audience has become
aware of the general theme of the
picture, they will become interested
in details. At the baseball diamond,
assuming that the establishing shot
was effective, the shift of interest
will be toward the players and what
they are doing. Therefore you
should move in for closer shot
not closeup yet-but close enough
to satisfy the onlookers as to the
players and their actions. This can
be simply described as "long
shot" In situation like this the
next step would be medium shot,
perhaps of the batter and catcher,
which would bring your characters
close enough to the camera to show
them off in full detail. If your CEN
ter of interest is the batter, move
in for a three-quarter length shot
as he swings at the ball. Now you
are really getting in close, but your
audience will still want to see the
batters reactions at first hand. So
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the next step is to fill the frame
with his head for the closeup. Don't
be timid about this-really fill the
screen, framing from the top of the
head to point just under the
collar line. If care is taken to avoid
parallax errors, this should be q
most effective shot.
At this point you should move
back for another long shot to re-
gain the proper perspective of the
story as whole and repeat the
cycle again, however, covering va
rious other points of interest, so
that a unified story may be cut
from the exposed film. It cannot
be too strongly emphasized that a
picture whose scenes are all shot
from the same distance and same
angle will be dull, seldom informa-
tive and almost totally lacking in
merit.
Do not forget for a moment that
once you have aroused interest in
your subject the audience wants to
know everything about it. Satisfy
this interest by constantly moving
in and out with the camera with as
many changes of angle as possible.
Observation-Disclosures shot, long
shot, medium shot, closeup and re-
establish. Under some circum-
stances there will be a variation to
this procedure, but it Is basically
sound and will improve your work
considerably and make editing easy.
Evening star., 1948-01-25
By Alexander J. Wedderburn
Curator OF Photography
The Smj,hsonion institution

A rambling, pointless movie that
starts nowhere and ends In the same
place had better be left unmade.
Every picture, whether planned in
advance or shot on the spur Of the
moment, must have a central theme
or plot to keep alive audience in
terest. Without this, the whole thing
will fall as fiat as yesterdays omelet.
Hand-in-hand with plot should be
a skillful mechanical presentation OF
the sequences that go into the make
up of an interesting movie. One of
these requisites alone viii not save
the picture. Both must be present.
Once you have decided on the
theme or plot of your film, get of to
good start with an idea that will
be perfectly clear and understand
able to the audience. Then carry
through with each succeeding scene
in such a way that there will be no
break in the continuity Of the story.
This, of course, applies to the final
editing of the finished picture. It
is by no means necessary to shoot
in sequence in the camera. This Is
particularly true when certain scenes
that will appear in different parts
of the picture are made in the same
location.
If, for instance, you plan to show
one of your characters going into a
house and, later in the film he will
be shown coming out of the same
door, don't move your whole setup
into the house for interior shots and
then out again. Do all the shooting
around given location at one time,
whenever possible, and take care of
the continuity in editing the film.
Repeats Are Disrupting.
BY the same token, don't go back
over the same ground again in the
finished picture. This is disrupting
to the audience. If the baby toddles
down the walk in one scene, let him
60 from there to some other line
Of action. Because you can't decide
which of two identical scenes is the
best and you feel they are too cute
to throw away, this is no excuse for
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Camera Angles. !.

splicing them into the same him.
This is one of the most veXing prob
lens faced by the cameraman. But
1t Is far better to throw out super
fiuous scene than to use it and be
sorry. If you exercise reasonable
care and make a few "dry runs"
before shooting a scene, it will not
be long before you will be able to
eliminate retakes to large degree.
The first and most important rule
that should be strictly applied to
every picture is the one of audience
orientation. Sad, but true, the peo-
pie to whom you show your movies
have no way. of knowing what it Is
all about, unless the film tells plainly
at the very beginning. You can
spend the evening giving running
lecture as the film is being shown,
but 1t will be lot easier for all
concerned If the picture tells its own
story. The acid test of any motion
picture Is to run it without sound or
titles. II it is understandable to the
other person, the job has been well
done. If 1t appears to be a series
of unrelated scenes, meaningless
without an explanation, something
Is basically wrong.
Orient In the First Scene.
Get your audience oriented. Do
1t in the very first scene and don't
rely on titles to fill In for that
which should actually be pictured
on the screen. Orientation is usu-
ally accomplished with what is
known to the profession as an es->
tablishing shot. AS the name i'm
plies, this shot at once establishes
in the minds of the audience the
locale and at the same time serves
as explanation of the scenes that
follow.
A typical shot of this kind that
might be made at a big league base
ball game would include a large
portion of the playing field and the
stands This scene, covering very
large area, would let the audience
know at once that they were at
the game. If the opening shot were
a closeup of the ball being gripped
by a hand, it might indicate any
thing from demonstration on how
to hold baseball to a sandlot af-
fair.
1t should be noted that an ex-
treme long shot is not always neces-
sary to establish. For instance,
your story might have to do with
an experience in a dentists chair.
In this case you could open the
story with a shot of the patient
entering a door that prominently
displayed the dentists sign. To save
footage or give the film a different
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Plain Backgrounds

Plain backgrounds should always
be used in portraiture. This holds
particularly true in head and shoul-
der portraits. A window shade,
sheet or blanket can be held behind
the subject or pinned to the wall.
However, be sure that no wrinkles
are visible in the background.
Either keep it far enough away
from the subject as to throw 1t out
of focus or have some one iiggle the
cloth enough to blur the back
ground during the time of exposure.
Evening star., 1948-01-25
Gold Chevron Club.
VFW Department,
Plans Oyster Roast

The annual oyster roast Of the
Gold Chevron Club of the District
Of Columbia Department, Veterans
of Foreign Wars, will be held at
its headquarters. 1919 K street, from
2 to 6 pm. on February 8.
Tickets may be obtained at the
club or contact Manager Charles M.
Holsclaw, Metropolitan 1888, for
reservations,
The District of Columbia VFW
Honor Guard is making an earnest
bid for recognition as the National
Honor Guard of the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars. Regular monthly
drills are now being held at the
National Guard Armory.
Commander in Chief Ray Bran
naman has appointed committee
of three to inspect the guard with
the view to recommending them for
the national honor to the National
Council of Administration at its next
session. The members of the in
specting board are: Omar B. Ketch-
um, national legislative chairman;
Edward K. Inman, past department
commander, and the Rev. Merritt F.
Williams, national chaplain.
The guard will have charge of the
ceremonial of the massing of the
colors at the Americanism rally to|
be held in the auditorium OF the
Department of Commerce on Feb
ruary 4. They will also have active
participation in the Washington
Birthday celebration, in the wreath
laying at the generals tomb and
in the parade to follow on Febru-
ary az.
On Tuesday at the Mayfower
Hotel members of the department
will hold silver anniversary dinner
in honor of Robert B. Handy, quar-
termaster general of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, and member OF
Equality-Walte Reed Post.
Mr.. Handy has held this high
office continuously for 26 years.
Commander in Chief Ray Bran
naman and many of the members
of his staff will be present.
Tickets may be obtained by con-
tacting Charles M. Amber at de-
partment headquarters, 1919 K
street NV, or Quartermaster Ed
ward T. Spedden at the same ad-
dress.
The Cross of Malta Association,
Inc, made up of the members OF
Government Printing Post, will hold
a washington Birthday ball in the
Arcadia Ballroom, Fourteenth street
and Park road, on february ~.
There will be dancing from 8 to !
o'clock. The affair will be informal,
and refreshments will be available.
Tickets may be obtained at the Gold
Chevron Club.
Comdr. Albert NJ Armstrong and
the members of his staff have been
invited by Comdr. Vincent B. Oster-
man and his staff of the USWV toI
attend their ceremonies to be held
for the commemoration of the ami
versary of the sinking of the Maine
in the United Brethren Church,
North Capitol and r streets NV
Evening star., 1948-01-25
Taffee Prints
To Be Shown
AtSnithsonian

The work OF DR.. Sidney S. Jaffe,
one of Washington outstanding
amateur pictorialists, will be fea-
tured as the Smithsonian Institu-
tion's one-man exhibit Of contefn-
|porary photography for the month
LOT February.
DR.. Jaffe, whose home is the
scene Of much of the portrait activ-
|ity of the National Photographic
Society. is known. both locally and
nationally, for his skill in character
Interpretation through the photo
graphic medium. His ability to
capture the fieeting quality of indi-
|vidual personality on film may be
attributed to his mastery of lighting
and composition, plus a skillful
handling OF the subject and keen
understanding of the techniques Of
developing and printing.
The excellent plastic qualities
seen In a Jaffe portrait are seldom
seen elsewhere-even in the profess
sional studios. His work will easily
stand comparison with that of the
master portraitist, William Morten-
sen of California. He is equally
competent in his handling of both
men and women, his portraits rang
ing from the ethereal qualities of
high-key lighting to the more dra-
matte appeal of low-key register.
Not satisfied with specialization
in portrait photography, DR.. Jaffe
has produced some of the finest
landscapes and still life pictures
seen in local and national salons.
The accompanying illustration was
made locally. and there are many
others made in both this country
and abroad included in the show.
The Jaffe exhibit, located in the
northwest gallery of the Arts and
Industries Building, Ninth street at
Jefferson drive SW., will be open
to the public Sundays and week
days from 9 am. to 4:30 pm.
Evening star., 1948-01-25
Exposure Remedies

Overexposure and underexposure
can be remedied to some extent
through either reduction or inten-
sification as the case may require.
These processes are not cure-alls
and will not make a perfect mega
tive from a poor one. They will
help in saving an important mega
tive that has been spoiled by poor
exposure or development.
Evening star., 1948-01-25
One.Man Exhibit

A one-man exhibit of the photo
graphs Of Clarence Laughlin of New
Orleans is being shown at the
Phillips Memorial Gallery, 1900
Twenty first street NV.
Evening star., 1948-07-22
The Chef SAYS

cover the pot. Steam over low heat
for 20 minutes or so, until the CLAIMS
open up. Remove the CLAIMS from
their shells, cut them up and mix
them with tomato sauce. Pour
over spaghetti and serve. And don't
forget to drink the clam juice first!
Another italian clam dish calls
for the herb oregano, which you can
find at any good shop that sells fresh
or dried herbs.
Scrub and rinse two dozen clans
as before. Put them in kettle
with y cup of water and steam
until the shells open. Take the
fclams out of the shells.
In a saucepan put about 4 table
spoons of olive oil and in it just
brown 2 cloves of garlic, chopped.
Then add cups of tomatoes, u tea
spoon dried oregano and a bit Of
minced parsley. Season to taste
with salt and pepper. Cook slowly,
stirring often, for 20 minutes. Then
add the whole steamed CLAIMS, heat
the CLAIMS through and serve the
works on toasted Italian bread. This
makes a very good luncheon or
supper dish. I recommend with it
a vinaigrette Of cold cooked leeks.
Evening star., 1948-07-22
By Violet Faulkner
Food Editor.

It's . problem, isn't 1t, to know
what to serve your family these hot,
sultry days7 Everybody's appetite
seems to get q little on the "finicky''
side when one humid day follows
another. For one thing forget all
about those rich heavy desserts; you
can 20 back to them next winter
when the wealth of summer fruits
are only q memory.
Honeydews and cantaloupe are In
their prime now; they're wonder
fully versatile, and can serve q
three-fold purpose In menu PLAN
ming. Use them to start OF the
meal, for salad, or for dessert. Re-
gardless Of just what position they
take in your meal don't forget lit
tie wedge Of lemon or lime to 60
over the top. Personally I prefer
lime, the tangy, flavor seems to
bring out ell the delightful goodness
of the chilled melon. Lines are
rather q neglected member Of the
citrus family and why that should be
don't know. The big Persian lines
have an unusually fine flavor,
they're seedless, packed full Of juice
and are an excellent substitute for
lemons. At this time Of year when
lemons tend to increase in price
you'll flnd lines are q good buy.
Use them just as you would lemons
to dress up a dull salad, to squeeze
over seafood, In cool, refreshing
drinks or in pies and sherbets.
It is really pleasure to use toma-
toes these days. When think Of the
pale, tasteless ones we get during
tho winter I wonder how we ever use
them at all. Now they are such a
beautiful deep red color and SO full
Of good tomato flavor you want
them for every meal. Not quite time
yet to buy them for canning but it
won't be long.
Summer squash, both the italian
and yellow varieties are good values
this week. Onions continue to be
Evening star., 1948-07-22

Usually when we think of clans,
we think of New England or Long
Island cookery. But the Italians
have several ways of preparing these
luscious shellfish that are both a
change and a new adventure in good
eating.
One involves using steamed CLAIMS
on spaghetti-quite change from
the familiar spaghetti dishes one is
forever encountering. incidentally
speaking of spaghetti, I still have
some of those leaflets with recipes
for using various Italian pasta ii
| you would like to have one. Just
drop me line in care of The Even
ing Star, inclosing steamped, self
addressed envelope and I'll mail
you one0
Scrub 2 dozen clans with good
stiff brush and rinse them well in
running water to be sure all sand is
removed. Put a couple of cloves of
garlic, a tablespoon or more OF
minced parsley and tablespoons OF
good olive oil in a pot. Let heat for
three minutes and then add u cup
Of water. Season with salt and
pepper. Then put the clans in and
Evening star., 1948-07-22
Report to the Housewife

very cheap; so are celery, carrots
and cabbage. When you want q lit
tie something different try slicing
onions with squash; saute until Just
tender, then add q bit Of cream
just before you take it from the fire
Great quantities OF lettuce are
coming in from California; eggplant
from the Carolinas and Jersey; and
cucumbers Of all sizes, the price
depending on the grade and
quality. Some new cauliflower show
ing up, 1t looks very nice and white
but the price Is rather high. Beets
and corn are both good quality; In
fact corn Is very good and Is begin
ming to come down in price.
We are getting green peas now
from the West, Washington and
Colorado; this new crop Is . con-
siderable improvement over what
has. been in the market. Last year
when I was on the West Coast I
member flying over acres and acres
Of peas around Walla Walla, WASH
ington. They were the most beau
tiful shade Of green you could
imagine.
Now then, with all this array of
fresh green vegetables to choose
from I hope you have q jar Of fresh
mayonnaise on hand to 60 with
them. II you like hollandaise with
broccoli or string beans here's q
dandy short cut. Stir q third of a
cup of milk into three-fourths Of q
cup Of mayonnaise. Cook it over
hot water for 5 or 6 minutes, stirring
constantly all the while. Add a
dash Of salt and pepper, q table
spoon of lime or lemon juice, a tea
spoon Of the grated rind, and some
chopped ripe olives and pimiento
Serve this sauce over freshly cooked
green beans the next time you want
to impress some visiting home folks,
And just try sauteing shrimp in a
few tablespoons of mayonnaise; it's
cinch to do, and good, too
+ X \ 4
HERE AND THERE: How often
do you read the descriptive label on
the packaged food you buy? Gro
Gerry manufacturers have been con-