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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
Serrli-ClaSSicS
Will be Heard
This Sunday

In its final appearance of the
season this Sunday, August 81, In
Volunteer Park. tre Seattle Summer
Symphony Orchestra will concen-
trate on semi-classical music, rang
ing from Johann Strauss to George
Gershwin and Richard Rodgers.
Volunteer audiences have indi-
Gated strong preference for semi
classical music In their replies TO
questionnaires distributed at con-
certs, and this performance is be-
Ing given In direct response to
that preference, according to Gus
tave Stern, conductor.
Featured vocal soloists at Sunday s
concert will be Sylvia Woolfson, So
prano, and David Herald, baritone,
In selections from "Porgy and
Bess' by George Gershwin. This is
the second consecutive appearance
as soloists with Summer Symphony
for Miss Woolfson and Herald. Last
they appeared on the con-
cert from French and Italian COM
posers, singing selections from Car
men,.
Orchestral selections on Sun
days program win include selec-
tons from The Merry Wives Of
Windsor" by Otta Nicolai, "The
Bartered Bride" by Bedrick Sun
tana, "Orpheus In the Underworld"
and THE Tales Of Hoffman" by
Jacques UrfenDaan, -ine ha,e
Danube" by Johann Strauss,
three Bears" by Eric Coates and
"Oklahoma!" by Richard Rodgers.
The Volunteer concert series will
conclude a week from Sunday. Aug
ust 20. with the presentation Of The
Merry Widow" by Franz Lehar. The
Merry Widow" will mark the last
appearance this year Of the So
voice Seattle Summer Opera Com
pany. Frank Kinkaid will narrate
the story and action for the light
opera as in urevious opera concerts.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
QUEEN TERRI AND ATTENDANTS
INVITE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
TO JOIN in NISEI WEEK FESTIVAL

of six attendants invited the city
Of Los Angeles to participate in the
week-long festivities of the ninth
annual Nisei Week starting Mon
day and ending with an irresistible
"ondo" parade on Saturday and
Sunday. Aug. 20 and II.
Last midnight Saturday befora
l.4OO persons damned at the Riviera
Country Club ballroom. Terri Ho-
koda of the Downtown L. A. JACL
chapter was selected to preside as
queen OF the 1919 Festival out of
six other aspirants.
At noon Monday, Mayor Fletcher
Bowron accepted an official invita-
ton from the queen and her entour-
DISQUALIFICATION
l935-Mrs. Sho limo (Alice wata-
mabel.
ls3e-Mrs. Tom Abe (Renko Oya-
NAL.
1937-Mrs. Joe Yoshimura Clara
Suski).
193S-Mrs. George Kawaichi MAR
garet Nishikawa).
1939-Mrs. Charles Suyeishi (Shi-
xuko Narahara).
1940-Mrs. Kiyo YamatO (Shizue
KobayashD.
1941-Miss Reiko Inouye.
1949-Miss Terri Hokoda.
1856? -?
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
Nisei
Calendar
September

1-Pre-Labor Day skating party
sponsored by Rissho YBA from 1890
pm. to 1890 am. at Rollerland.
3-W.S.C.S. of the Japanese Me-
thodist Church to present a carni-
val from 5 pm. to 1880 pm. In its
hall.
4-Lotus yBA to sponsor its an
nual bazaar In the Buddhist audi
forum.
dance at Palladium ballroom
sponsored by Western Giants.
17-"County Fair" to be spon-
sored BY Japanese Presbyterian
Church
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
MAYOR DEVIN'SSTAND ON HOUSING
FOR u. PROPS EARNS PLAUDITS

Frank 8. Bayley, Jr. vice president
Of the Civic Unity Committee, tiii
week released . letter applauding the
courageous stand" taken by Mayor
william r. Devin. University official,
and civic leaders In regard 10 tht
recent housing problem Of two Uni
versity Of Washington professors
one a Japanese American and the
other a Chinese.
In the letter. Bayley also cited
its experience in receiving calls from
property owners In all parts Of the
city with offers to sell and rent.
Accompanying the open letter was
an editorial published by the Univer-
sity District Herald on Aug. 4. The
editorial follows:
FOR FAIR PLAY
Concerned about the reputation
for fair play in our community, and
for the good name of the University,
the Herald presents herewith a state
ment by Mayor William Devin who,
we feel, expresses the feelings of an
overwhelming majority of our resi-
dents:
las Mayor Of your city, am
deeply concerned about this incident
of discrimination where two distin-
guished professors from our Uni
versity are being denied their right
to purchase suitable housing in ac-
cordance with their positions be-
cause of unwarranted fears giving
rise to racial discrimination. I re-
greet that some citizens OF our city
have permitted their prejudices to
cloud their democratic thinking 10
this extent.
The people Of our town have a
deep sense Of fair play, Of recogni-
ton of the rights Of others. But be-
yond that natural pride in human
decency. here We have clear-cut
example Of how discrimination can
rob our city Of two valuable citizens
Both these men are outstanding
scholars. contributing daily TO the
wealth Of our community, instruct
ing young men and women SO that
we may better understand the people
Of the Far East and the world. Sc
attic will grow and prosper as these
avenues of understanding are OPEN
ed. Let's not let a handful Of petty
prejudices close these doors to US
permanently"
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17

age on the city hall steps before an
admiring throng to officially open
Nisei Week.
The queen and her court today
Wednesday. will select the King and
Queen Of the Baby Show at Mary
knoll hall. 220 South Hewitt Street
Newsreel cameras are expected to
grind to record this event.
Saturday and Sunday are the
climax-days Of Nisei Week when
thousands mill into Lat Toxic to
witness colorful Japanese tradi-
tion-the outdoor street dance OF
the "ondo". Approximately 800 girls
Tin kimone win parade UP and down
East First and San Pedro Streets
The "ondo" starts at 7:30 pm. both
days.
Closing ceremonies with the Ma
yor present on the grandstand at
119 North Central Avenue conclude
unique and diverting Nisei fiesta
next Sunday. Aug. 81.
Special demonstrations for the
public In Japanese flower arrange
ment and tea ceremony have been
scheduled by the Nisei Week Festi-
val Committee.
Flower arrangement talks will be
made Saturday. Aug. 20. between
2:30 and pm. at the Kow Nan
Low, los North San Pedro Street.
The origin Of the tea ceremony and
a demonstration is set for Sunday,
Aug. 81, same time and place.
Proceeds of the Nisei Week Festi-
val being held in LII Toxic this week
and concluding this Sunday. Aug.
81, with gigantic "ondo" parade
will be turned into the newly es-
tablished LII Toxic Community
Center Fund.
No details of the community cen
ter have been issued, but it has been
the dream of many in the area.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
OrientalS Win
Voting Rights

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. i7-Can-
adian citizens of Asitaic extraction
have been granted the municipal
franchise following the approval by
provincial legislature Of an amend
ment to victoria's municipal act. 1t
was recently announced by the city
clerk.
The registration of Oriental voters
for the municipal election will COM
mence either in September or Oct
ober.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
I Crown Thee
Nisei Queen

LOS ANGELES, Calf. Aug. II
Especial to Northwest Tines II
crown thee, Terri Hokoda, queen of
the Nisei Week Festival for 1919"
These often-said magic words pro-
nounced by Miss Reiko Inouye. the
last Nisei Week Festival queen of
Continued on Page Four
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
Daylight Savirs
Ends Oct. |

Daylight saving in Seattle will end
on Saturday, Oct. l..
King County and cities and towns
in the Pacific Northwest which went
on daylight time also will return to
standard time at 1901 o'clock in the
morning, Oct. /.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
School Meeting
Planned Aug. %

The sixty-eight persons who ap-
piled for entrance to the Japanese
Language School. which will reopen
soon. and others who are interested
in studying the japanese language,
are urged to attend a meeting called
for 8 pm. Monday, Aug 20, in the
dining room Of the Seattle Buddhist
temple.
Attendance of both Applicants
and their parents, is requested.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1949-08-17
BY HARRY HONDA
Public Relations, Nisei Week

LOS ANGELES, Calf, Aug. IT
Especial to Northwest Tines =
Queen Terri Hokoda and her court
Evening star., 1949-12-18

Lisner Auditorium and the Lisner
Library at the George Washington
University, as we'll as in wing
at the Home for Incurables. The
Lisner Home is exactly what its
name implies-a home and not a
formalized institution for women
no longer able to cope with lifes
emergencies. There are no re-
strictions as to creed or sect.
From the day the doors opened
in February, nine years ago, it's
activities for those who make 1t
their home have been set up as
an adventure in living. It's lovely
chintz-hung drawing room and
various sunny sitting rooms set
the keynote of the gracious,
normal life which prevails.
There's Going to Be Party.
This Christmas, for instance.
the accent of the Lisner Homes
Yuletide party next Saturday from
4 to 6 o'clock is to be on youth.
Guests of honor are to be the
neighborhood youngsters from 4
to IL who are the charges Of its
exceedingly popular group OF
"baby sitters." So much in de-
mand is this activity with the
Lisner Homes various members,
their calendars are almost as
crowded as those of q debutante.
The sitter" engagements are
filling them for every available
free moment on through January.
Friday. Saturday and Sunday eve
nings the homes spacious drive
way is crowded with cars driving
up to take "the sitters" to and
from the various neighborhood
houses.
Just now there is an appeal to
have the age limit for this excit-
ing Christmas party lowered to
at least two years, with many
requests for brief showings of the
babies in arms so that all of the
homes members may briefly
share In the pleasure 1.-The sitters"
have with their particular charges.
Self -Sacrcifing Activities.
To express their gratitude for
their own blessings members OF
the home are adopting" family
here in their midst. sending pack
ages abroad, dressing dolls for the
Salvation Army, making surgical
dressings for Gallinger Hospital
and contributing to Goodwill In
dustries as part of their Christ
mas sharing plan.
The Lisner Homes choice Of a
director is noteworthy. She is
charming, youthful Mrs. c. Cole
ridge Ertz, who, with her hus-
band, staff member Of the
Reconstruction Finance Corp.
and their 12-year = old son
Stephen, make their home there
in an apartment specially de-
signed. Thus, family life is fur
ther emphasized.
Esmee Barrett ErtZ, who was
born in England and is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Moul--
ton Barrett, is the great-great-
grandniece of Elizabeth Barrett
Browning. She has been with the
Lisner Home since it was a-build-
ing. To her present post as direc-
tor, she brings the background of
her service as its secretary and
assistant director, in addition to
unusual cultural and professional
experiences which give her broad
outlook on life.
Educated in France and Italy,
she studied at Reading Univer-
Evening star., 1949-12-18
1916 PACKARD
S505

A real bargain for a mechanic, shop
or dealer. Nice clean black 6-cyl.
4-dr. sedan: looks like $1,000 car,
but we will sell it for $685. because
it needs some motor work. Can
finance for $145 down. 44s New
York ave. NV is
Evening star., 1949-12-18
By Jessie Font Evons

sity, violin and piano at Royal
Academy Of Music, did volunteer
nurses aide work in tuberculosis
hospital near London and served
as secretary to Lady Noel Buxton
member of the House Of Com
mons and wife of a member OF the
House of Lords.
AS we sat over cup OF tea In
the book lined sitting room of he1
family's quarters with its lovely
treasures brought from hel
mothers home in England, she
told me: II approach the whole
concept of my position with great
humility. I am learning from each
and every member OF our family
daily. for their experience In life
has been greater than mine, and
they have much to teach me-"
Always ready to listen to in
dividual troubles and problems
however small they may be, Mrs
Ertz' policy is to try to let the
home manage it's "own affairs
insofar as is possible, with the
individual welfare and happiness
of each member and employe q
major concern all the time. She
welcomes constructive criticism OF
the homes management and
helpful suggestions from its mem
bers as to it's betterment.
Emphasis comes first on what
the individual can contribute to
the whole group. with the feeling
that she who enters this non
sectarian home is not closing a
door on her former life but rather
gaining new usefulness to con-
tinue what she most enjoyed In
it, plus the feeling Of financial and
health security which is now
hers" she stressed. "A feeling OF
belonging is essential"
Medical Aid Provided.
Every member while physically
able is asked to help in carrying
out the homes activities. Routine
checkups are given periodically
and there is a medical staff con-
sisting Of two registered nurses
and one practical nurse who work
with the home physician in keep
ing complete medical records. The
infirmary has six beds, q treat
ment room and clinic.
Members are encouraged to ex-
press themselves through theil
individual talents. Those who
have been in Office work help out
in this department over the week
ends. Members skilled in needle
craft assume responsibility fol
mending. Artistic temperaments
are given scope in caring fo1
plants and flower arrangements
weaving table linen and painting
place mats. Retired professional
nurses assist on clinic and dental
trips, and in the feeding Of pa
tients during rush hours In the
inflrmary.
An up-to-date library is main
tanned and a poets corner" The
home subscribes to many maya
zines, including Vogue. Harper's
Bazaar and other fashion maya
zines which are always first of
the stands and out the longest
Informal dressmaking and fashion
shows are a never ending delight
and so are the millinery sessions
Vacations are encouraged and
each member goes and comes as
she pleases.
Concerts, lectures and movies
are presented at intervals with
members encouraged to invite
outside friends. A well-lit bulletin
Evening star., 1949-12-18

board is always Of current interest.
Hospitality can be graciously re-
paid at two big receptions, F'ebru-
ary %, the homes opening day,
and on October 5, Mr.. Lisner's
birthday. Members are also en-
couraged to invite their friends to
a meal when space at the tables
permits. Seating arrangements in
the dining room are changed
every three weeks to avoid bore
dom and to stimulate fresh view
points in conversation.
Maintained and operated solely
on the Lisner endowment fund
the home is unusual in that there
is no entrance fee. Members upon
entering transfer their remaining
funds, If any, into what is known
as the community fund" This
fund with an augmentation was
established for the purpose of pay
ing to the women small sum
monthly for spending money"
In this way each person is on an
equal financial footing.
Applications are not mailed out.
A personal interview with the di-
rector is necessary before a per-
son may be considered, with the
need of the individual rather than
chronological order on the waiting
list having primary consideration.
The list is kept up to date by
constant inquiry into existing cir
cumstances. Whenever possible
help is given in directing those
considered ineligible to other
agencies.
10 on the Resident Staff.
With q resident staff Of 10, the
home is capable Of caring for So
persons, each Of whom has a
strictly private room. Many of
the rooms have connecting baths.
Those which do not are equipped
with hot and cold running water.
There is a self-operating elevator
to all floors.
Long tenure with the staff is
the rule, just as 1t Is with the
homes members. Miss Dorothy
Rupert, the head nurse; Henry
Beckett, the engineer in charge
of maintenance and repairs, and
Mrs. Linnea Lind, the house.
keeper, like Mrs. Ertz have all
ben with the home since it was
opened.
Mrs. Ertz' job is q 24-hour job
"and a hard but satisfying one, "
she admits. But with a sense of
humor it is most rewarding," she
declares. "One Of my hopes for
Evening star., 1949-12-18
Lsner Home Sers to Play Hosts to Babies at Yue Party

the future is q completely
equipped small hospital annex on
a part of the homes acreage. This
would improve our facilities for
the care of our sick and very
aged, and thereby make addi-
tional space available for a larger
membership as a part Of the full
fillment of the civic responsibility
which Laura and Abraham Lisner
had in mind when they so gener-
ously endowed it,"
Evening star., 1949-12-18
Law Libruriuns Elect
Mrs. Notz President

Mrs. Rebecca Notz, legal analyst
of the Legislative Reference Serv-
ice, Library of Congress, has been
elected president Of the Law Ii
brarians' Society of Washington, It
was announced yesterday.
Other newly elected officers Of
the society are: Miss Lois G.
Moore, vice president: Miss Flea
nor Stewart, secretary; Mrs. Ella
c. Thomas, treasurer, and Miss
Elizabeth Finlay, new member Of
the board of directors.
Evening star., 1949-12-18

wAsH.'s OLDEST FORD DEALER.
lila Vermont Ave. NV, MA. $3.50
Evening star., 1949-12-18

of eight acres,
Is a shining ex-
ample of un-
selfish thought
fulness for
others.
The no m e
was founded
through the
generosity Of
two public
spirited citi-
ZenS, Laura
and Abraham
LiSner. Their
memory lives
On olsn in the
Evening star., 1949-12-18

This season glorifies the spirit
of giving to make others happier.
And the Lisner Home, at 5425
Western avenue in a wooded tract
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-16

Bob McLain was program chair
man for the evening.
Visiting ROtarians were Ted Da-
wilson and Charlie Richman, of
the Brooklyn. n. y, Club.
Members of the Harrington
Agency Of the General Baking Com
pany were given a turkey dinner
Thursday evening, December 8,
in honor Of their winning the cham
DiOnship in the Keystone League
baseball contest with members of
other General Baking Company
Agencies.
A. w. West, general manager Of
the General Baking Company; l.
c. Russell, plant manager; William
Gallagher, assistant manager, and
3. HOrney, sales manager, all OF
Philadelphia, we're present and
commended the winners.
There were entertainers from
Maryland.
Each Bond salesman and fore
man was presented with a Schaffel
pen and pencil set.
st. stephens Episcopal Church
. Fleming Street
Sunday, December Is
Fourth Sunday in Advent
/ 9:15 a. m.-MOrning Prayer anC
/ Sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-16
FELTON,

The second graders are working
on their play the Christmas Fairy"
to be presented Friday morning,
December %, during the elemen-
tary schools Christmas program
In the auditorium. The play to be
presented by the third and fourth
grades is entitled, "A visit From
Santa Claus. These plays will be
followed by a tableau presentation
by the fifth and sixth grade chill
dren.
Throughout all Of the elementary
grades, the pupils are making many
elaborate Christmas decorations
for the halls, classTOoms and bulle-
tin board displays in anticipation
Of their Christmas parties that they
viii hold in their own rooms after
the morning program.
The Junior and senior High sch
ool program will be presented on
Thursday evening, December %, at
500 p. m. for parents and friends
and again on Friday afternoon for
the High school. This program Is
under the direction and supervis-
ion of Mr.. Vernon Meier, CONNER
cial teacher.
The program is developed around
the Bible story of Christmas anC
includes dialogue and musicals
numbers. There will be solos, Choir
al singing and instrumental music
Pupils from the ninth and tentl
grades will be participating.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-16


The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Mrs. Lii
lian Camper, president; Mrs. Della
Harrington, vice president: Mrs.
Naomi Tatman, secretary; Mrs.
Florence Grier, assistant secretary;
Mrs. Bessie Wheeler, treasurer; !;
Mrs. Emma Denny. assistant trea-
surer
A Christmas party was followed
with games and group singing.
Prizes we're won by Mrs. Pearl Cain,
Mrs. Mary Cooper, Mrs. George
Jacobs, Mrs. Edith Shockley and
Mrs. Lillian Wheeler won the door
prize.
The American and British zones
Of Germany have shown remark
able recovery. The condition Of the
Russian zone is unknown.
This opinion was expressed at
Tuesda nights meeting, December
S, Of the Harrington Rotary Club
by Major Charles Smith, general
foreman of Electrical Locomotive
Shops, Wilmington. Only recently
Major Smith returned from a visit
to Germany.
He was in the war area some
thing like three years during the
hostilities, spearheading the rail-
way efforts of the allies. One day
among the ruins, he determined tC
return for a visit after the war
The recent visit was the result oi
/ that determination.
He praised the cooperation of the
Germans which he described as one
hundred per cent. The Germans, il
seems, have the highest regard fol
the Americans and the English
but are shy on admiration for the
French,
The natives are anxious to know
4 Americas attitude If the Russian
invade Western Germany. Will tn
United States give immediate as
sistance or wait till the Russian
have seized the country and the
J attempt to recapture it?
J Good shoes are cheap in Germ
> any, and the same may be said 70
watches, clocks, etc. Food is vel
> high and outrageous prices ar
asked for the poorest Of clOthin
: The shOddiest suit sells for at lea
500.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-16
HARRINGTON

Mrs. Norman Brown and Mrs.
Leonard Taylor spent Thursday in
Wilmington
Mr.. and Mrs. William Parker enc
tertained to dinner Sunday Mr.. and
MRS. Alvin Gadow of Denton, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Minner and chill
dren. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Taylor
and children, Mr.. and MRS. Benz
iamin Hughes and children, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Tucker Of Feder-
alsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Par
ker Of Greenwood, Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Warren and Miss Lulu
Mills Of Burrsyille, Mr. and Mrs.
Brown Smith and Mrs. Cora Park
er.
Miss Mary Reiina Bundy, age u
years, died at the home Of her nep-
hew and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Dearman. on the GreenwoOd-Hick-
man Road, Saturday after an ill-
ness Of about two weeks
She was born in jamestown, N,
c., the daughter Of the late Shubal
and Mary Alexander Bundy, but
moved to this community from
Statesville, N. c., % years ago and
resided with her sister and bro
ther-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. William
"A. Dearman, who live adjoining
farms to their son.
Funeral services were held al
Todd's Chapel Methodist Church
near Greenwood, Tuesday after
noon. at 2 o'clock, in charge of the
pastor, Rev. Alden S. Hopkins.
Interment was made in TOdd's
Chapel Cemetery. She is survived
bv two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Wal
ters, Concord, N. c., and Mrs. w
A. Dearman, Greenwood.
Motion Pictures" was the sub
iect Of the day when the Harring
ton New Century Club held it
meeting Tuesday afternoon, De
cember s.
]. c. Messner, Superintendent o
Harrington Special School District
showed two very interesting and in
structive pictures: island Of Cyp
rus" and Bunny Rabbit" The com
mittee in charge Of the program wa
Mrs. George Vapaa, Mrs. L. 7
Jones, Mrs. George TOppin, Mrs
]. c.. Messner, Mrs. r. w. Van
and Mrs. Charles Jerread
Definite plans we're made 70
sending Christmas boxes for flv
children at Delaware Colony. Mrs
o. T. Roberts is in charge Of thi
work.
Donations were made to the Ar
ti-Tuberculosis Society for Christ
mas Seals and to the Christina
fund Of Harrington.