The Northwest enterprise. [volume], May 16, 1941, Page 2, Image 2

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THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE
ESTABLISHED 1920
Publhhed Every Friday by mam I. Robinson. mur-Fuififiér
Offlchl Puhllcotlom of the 1.33.0.3}. of W. In tho Northwest
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Office: 306 12th Avenue South. Phone CA. 9779, P. 0. Box 1873
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8. ’l‘. Momma. Auochte Editor and Adverts-In; Mun-go!-
Son’s Letter To Mother
Is A Heart Bowed Down
Dear Mom and Dad:
I want to tell you, mother, al
though I can’t be with you and
show you how much I love you and
appreciate everything you have
done for me, I am sorry for every
paixi I have caused you. I have
been wild and hard-headed and
though at tlmea I don't not right,
I love you so much and when I
get home I will try to make up
for every sorrow I have caused
you. _ ~
It is a. mighty fine thing for a
boy to have a mother like you and
1 am very proud to have you for
mine. God was very good to me
by putting me in the care of you.
You have been a great help to me
in this time of my trouble. Though
I can’t send you any gift, I will
say a. special prayer for you on
Sunday, to let God know that I
want him to help you bear the
cross you carry and guide and pro
tect you so I can come home to
your wonderful smile and love.
Tell Dad I mean this as much
for him as you; this I wrote for
you for "Mother's Day," so you
will know I haven’t forgotten you.
Both of you have been Wonder
ful. Words alone can never tell
how much I appreciate it and if I
should try from now on, I could
never repay you half for what
yuo have done for me.
I can’t write and tell you how
much I love both of you as I can't
.find words to express my feelings;
but I can and do pray for both
of you every night that God will
take care of you.
All my love and a Happy Mo
ther‘s Day. I hope to be with you
for the next if God so wllls it.
.. Your son
William Mgore, Jt.
SOCIALS D. M. J.
Miss Maxine Pitter was hostess
on Saturday evening, May 10, to
members and friends of the N. S.
U. W., University of Washington
college club. Guests of honor were
the Messrs Jlm Saunders of Wash
ington State College. Judson Hix
son, Jr. The congenial group of
college young people engaged in
dancing, discussions and eating,
passed an enjoyable evening.
A meeting was held at the home
of Mrs. Naomi Hyatt. Sunday
morning at nine o’clock, by Alpha
Omicorn chapter of ‘lnternational
House' the 1941 Jabberwock and
for the annual May day services
to be held at the Methodist church
Sunday, May 25. Mrs. Hyatt
served the members 0 the soror—
ity a delicious breakfast.
In honor of Mrs. Daphne Little
john, 8. Chinese dinner party was
given Thursday evening, May 14 at
the home of Miss Constance Pitter.
Mrs. Littlejohn left Friday morn
ing for Berkely, California, where
she and her husband will reside.
The ten young ladies present, old
schoolmates, enjoyed the evening
and the guest of honor was the
recipient of lovely and useful fare
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Drama Scholarship
Theodore Brown. a former Se
attleite. who is now residing in
Rockburow. Muss., was awarded
a. one thousand dollar bchoiarship
for Young Playwrites last week
from the Rockefeller Institute.
His wife is the Miss Alberta
Walker. formerly if this city.
‘ Friends in Seattle who remem
ber the brilliant work of Theodore
IBrowne in theater circles here, will
‘be happy to know that recently
he has been awarded the Drama
tists’ Guild Scholarship. a Rocke
feller scholarship for young play
wrights.
Mr. Browne also is distinguish
ing himself as an actor as evi
denced by the following article
that appeared in the Boston Guar
dian, April 26:
“The New England Repertory
Players made magic out of the old
O’Neill horror-thriller, “The Em
peror Jones" the other night at
their remodeled cozy little play
house, The Barn . . . Chief contri
butor to the hair-raising perform
ance was a “new" Emperor, mod
est and accomplished Theodore
Browne. Mrs. Browne. well known‘
outside Boston as the most pro
mising young playwright, author
of “Natural Man," now being re
hearsed for an opening May 30 in
New York by the American Thea
ter Players, and who has just re
ceived a Dramatist's Guild scho
larship, gave a sincere, gripping
delineation of the ex-porter. Bru
tus Jones.
“The role, one of the most diffi-‘
cult in the American Theater, calls
for intense concentration, physical
and mental strain, and taxes the
emotional strength of any actor at
tempting it. Mr. Browne cpably
and smoothly built the character
to its fantastic, tragic climax. The
supporting cast was excellent, out
standing in which were Robert
Foster as “Smithers” and Toni
Tucci as the witch doctor."
Mr. Browne, and his equally ta
lented wife, Mrs. Alberta Browne
both former Seattleites are now
living in Boston.
Emmett Hunt, retired 2nd lieu
tenant of U. S. Army and post se
nior vice commander and judge
advocate of Fox Valley American
Legion Post of Illinois, is visiting
his daughter, Cleo, in Seattle.
l O O
The Ladies Auxiliary of the B.
S. C. P. held their last meeting
at the home of Mrs. Emma Coi
lins. The next meeting will 'be
at the home of Mrs. Rebecca Hall.
0 I O Y
Local 493 guarantees all the peo
ple who attend the grand Lunce
ford Dance on the night of May
21, a thrilling, exciting and whole
some evening of musical entertain
ment. a
The members of Local 493 are
asking all hose who come to try to
get to the earlier show. This added
attraction is going to be a peppy
swing concert from 9 to 10
"In Your Hour of Sorrow”
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Churches
Grace: l'mbywrlnn Church
cl. Rlnhmmd Han-In. Pastor
The annual candle-lighting ser
vice last Sunday evening was very
impressive. in spite of the storm
many came to honor the memory
of mother. Next Sunday the pn
tor will preach from the subject.
"We Are Marching.”
Friday and Saturday, May 23rd
and 24th the annual bazaar will
be held at the church. Friday night
will be given over to the Talent
Quest. Saturday night. the Spell
ing Bee and ”Quiz Kids." Refresh
ments will be on sale each night.
A city~wide youth choir has been
organized and is being trained by
Miss Pauline White. They will
render the music for the Youth
Day, June Bth at Grace Church.
Mrs. Etta Hawkins Mrs. Sarah
Brown and Mrs. Thelma Fletcher
attended the meeting of the Pres
byaterial at the First Presbyterian
Church last week. The society
meets with Mrs. Sarah Brown next
Wednesday evening.
Mothers Honored
At Mount Zion
By Joe Staton
Mount Zion Baptist Church was
taxed to its capacity by eager
worshippers to hear the lovely and
beautifully arranged program by
its Pastor, Dr. F. W. Penick. The
music, under the new musical dir
ector, Miss Empress L. Krizer, was
superb. the tributes to mother
splendidly done and the sermon a
masterpiece never to be forgotten
by the hundreds who heard it.
Remember These Dates:
Spring Luncheon by the Mission
ary Society of Mount Zion. Guest
speaker, Mrs. George Webster,
president of the Women’s Council
of Washington. Thursday. May
22 at noon. Hurry! Tickets almost
gone.
Annual Memorial Service: Hon
oring among our dead members of
church who have passed during
the year, Friday, May 30th, 8 p. m.
All are invited.
Kentucky Harmony
Singers, A.M.E. Church
Sunday. May 18 we are closing
an effort to raise our conference
claims. At 3 p. m. we shall have
one of the best guest speakers in
the Northwest and excellent mu
sic renditions. The Kentucky Har
mony Singers featuring Mrs. Lou
ise Malone Braxton the noted bass
singing woman of America will
sing at the evening service. No
admission fee.
Somewhat
Expressive
o It would be a good idea if
the colored population of Seattle
did not become too tightly com
pressed. It has grown consider
ably during the last few years and
from all indications will continue
to grow. It is no secret that the
larger real estate companies are
trying to shove the undesirable
property at Negroes and refuse to
sell them other property because
they say that Negroes depreciate
the property. It is hard to break
down these restrictions in districts
already established. However, it is
possible for Negroes to establish
desirable residential districts in
the suburbs which will in the long
run prove much more worthwhile
than paying high rents to live
in ghettos.
0 Gilbert Baker, University of
Washington student has been pro
moted to a seargent in the Re
serve Officers Training Corps. His
position is indicated by three
stripes on the sleeve of his uni
form.
Next week, a news review.
Qwertyuiop
Chlkata Drug Co. At 12th and
Jackson St. A good place to have
your prescriptions filled all kinds
of drugs and sundries on sale.
Quick service is our motto.
First Baptist Church of Ken
nydale. Washington. Go ye into
all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature. Mark
18:15.
Rev. Judson Swancy, Pastor
and Evangelist, Douglas Annex
Apt. 24. an», Washington.
Residence phone, CA. 9960.
Grace Presbyterlnn Church,
Rev. John R. Harris, Pastor.
Sunday School In held at 9:45
a. m.; 11 a. m. Morning Wor
ship; 6 p.‘ m. Young People;
7:30 p. m. Evening Worship.
THE NORTHWEST ENTERPRISE
0n the other hand, the publication oi such articles as
above should and must play an important part in forming
public opinion and racial phllosophy for and among the Ne
gro people. Likewise, it should facilitate the development
of a greater spirit of lntergroup cooperativeness and action
among all minority groups. May we point out that In the
above article the Jewish population in America does not
escape the tongue lashing of the publishing group.
The result growing out of a careful analysis of the
above and similar publications should include at least the
creation of a greater consciousness of the need of certain.
fundamental needs in our philosophies of life.
There should be felt at once the need for an increase in
our racial solidarity along with the lines of thinking and
acting. This does not mean that all Negroes must think and
act alike in every respect, but that they should at least have
a common basis for thought and action if they expect to
agree on a common goal and common achievement of that
goal.
This increased solidarity of interracial thought and ac
tion would lead to an increased program and accomplishment
of interminority and interracial understanding and coopera
tion. Such a program would cause increased action in solv
ing the problems which are common to all minority groups.
These two increases should carry with them an increase
in the awareness of the dangers of isolation. It is unwise for
any minority group in a democatic process to feel sufficient
unto itself and isolate or segregate itself into a program of
self interest and self salvation.
Such a program only makes for a more compact target
for the shafts from the bows of the oppressing forces. This
increased awareness of the dangers of isolation of course,
carries with it the accompanying increase of appreciation
for a calmness of approach and a fundamental understanding
of the problems confronting us. To “fly off the handle” in
an uncertain, unplanned way about a misunderstood program
is seldom conducive to achieving the desired results or arriv
ing at the desired end.
Such publications as the above should prove to be the
motivating force necessary in the programs of minority
groups which would lead to the development of the art of
deeper thinking, the establishment of a greater sincerety
of action and unfolding of a thoroughness of execution which
would increase the possibilities of accomplishing the desired
ends a thousand fold.
In conclusion, it should be pointed out that, essential to
the achievement of the above mentioned ends, there must be
a definite program of avoiding the “crack-pot” groups which
tend toward the division of groups—majorities and minor
ities alike—on a basis of ideologies, political philosophies)
and social views.
This means only that one must of necessity carefully
analyse and scrutinize programs, publications and contentions
before coming to conclusions as to the merit or potential;
dangers of such activities in our present social order.
Veterans News
In honor of the visit of the Na
itional President, Mrs. Mabel C.
Tanner of Jefferson City, Mo., of
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mrs.
Helen 0. Baker, president of Lew
is Ford Auxiliary No. 289, accom
panied by Mrs. Katie Cathey, Jr.,
vice president and Miss Alberta
Baker, secretary, attended an all
day session at the Elks club, 4th
and Spring Sts._, Monday, May 12.
The president's banquet was held
also at the Elks club Monday even
ing. The following attended: Mes
dames Katey Cathey, Mildred Sla
ton, Helen Baker, Sgt. and Mrs.
W. _E. Vrooman and Miss Alberta
Baker. Mrs. Helen Baker was hos
tess for the president's banquet.
Hospital Day, May 11, 1941, at
American Lake saw the following
Sisters out to the celebration and
inspection of the hospital. Helen
0. Baker, president; Naomi Hy
att, Sr. vice president; Katey Ca
they, Jr. vice president; Pearl
Spencer, Chaplain and Alberta Ba
ker, secretary. Returning home,
the sisters visited Sister Augusta
Chenault, a patient at Steilacoom
State hospital. ‘
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Of interest to young and old
alike will be a symposium given
by the Womens’ Study Club, Sun
day. May 25 five o'clock p. m. at
the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA.
Hear the following questions
discussed by thinking youth of the
community.
What can Negroes do to see
that they are integrated into the
National Defense Program?
What is the Negro’s place in the
Defense Program?
What limitations have been im
posed upon Negroes in the Defense
Program because of color?
What Government agencies and
officials are responsible for the
present condition of the National
Defense affairs?
What is being done to better the
Negro’s opportunities for equality
of treatment and opportunity in
our democracy?
Those participating will be Mrs.
Lawrence Paiya, Interrogator;
Miss Mimi Deering. Miss Juanita
Alexander, Miss Janice Burton, Ar
thur Banks and James Johnston.
The public is cordially invited
to enjoy this conversational feast
Admission free.
CLUB NOTES
Wm. “Bill Matheson, hard hitting outfielder obtained
this season from Newark and who will see regular service
now that Edo Vanni is out of the lineup with a broken leg
sustained when sliding into base at San Diego recently.
There's a. tendency in some cir-
cles to wrap up the Pacific Coast
Baseball League pennant and hand
it to the fiery Gas House gang of
the Sacramento Solons, now that
Pepper Martin and his Sacs are
away to long lead.
But that's not the way little Ed
die Taylor views it.
“Los Angeles won nineteen
straight games two years ago and
thought it had the pennant sewed
up," said Taylor, “That’s a lot bet
ter than the Sacs have done, yet
the Angels finished in third place
The Coast Hotel. Mrs. Elbe
Smith, the pleasing hostess of this
popular hostelry announced today
that she had just completed re
novating and redecorating every
room. Patrons are particularly
pleased at the new reception and
their beautifully decorated home.
Mrs. Smith states that it is just
a home hotel and I just feel it is
a pleasure to look after your
guests as we do our family.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the many
friends of George W. French for
their interest and floral offerings.
We are very grateful to the Rev.
Judson Swancy for the kindly
words of love spoken at his rites
and to William Obey for his final
tribute to a departed comrade. The
lingering memories of the sweet
songs of Mrs. Emma R. Chainey
will live long in our hearts.
Chas. H. Baker and friends
Full Gospel Pentecostal Temple,
Bishop E. F. Morris. Pastor.
Services: Sunday school at 10
a. m.. morning service 11 a. m.,
YPCW at 7 p. m., evening service
at 8 p. m., Thursday service 8 p.
The church will serve a chicken
dinner Friday.
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FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1941
that season behind Seattle and San
Francisco."
That's the spirit of the Rainiers.
They have a brilliant, veteran
team that knows how to rate it
self over a five and a half month
season.
Every good team has one good
rush in its system, such as the one
that started the Salons on their
way. The Rainiers almost caught
the Angels in the 1938 pennant
race with a long winning streak,
but since then they’ve won pen
nants because of consistency.
Y. W. C. A. Notes
, Final plans for the annual meet
-1 ing of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch
lon May 22, were completed when
‘ the Membership Committee met at
Fthe branch last Tuesday. The Girl
‘Rcserve chorus will sing the
iLord's Prayer by Malotte and “If
lWith All Your Hearts” by Mendel
{ssohn Girls in the chorus are. Je
\Vel Wells, Claudine Norris, Jac
’queline Williams, Jean Shields.
Maxine Day, Lois Valley, Marion
EValley and Betty Ann Dean. Mrs.
lAugusta Shannon is director and
accompanist. The Reverend John
R. Harris will give the Invocation
and Mrs. L. B. Young, Chairman of
the committee of Management,
will preside. Mrs. Fredrosa A.
Blackwell, president of the Busi
ness and Industrial Girls' Club,
will give a resume of the year’s
activities. As the guest speaker,
the guest speaker, the Reverend
Rev. Newton E. Moats of the First
Methodist Church, is expected to
be at the Broadcasting station by
9 p. m. that evening, therefore the
public is asked to be at the af
fair by 8:45 for that is the time
the speaker is to begin.
The members of the Young Wo
me‘ns Christian Association who
are planning to attend the annual
dinner meeting at the central As
sociation Monday, May 19, will
have the privilege of hearing Miss
Gertrude Boyd Crane, professor of
psychology and philosophy of Pa
cific University, Ore., who will
speak on "What to do in the
Dark.” Jean Shields, Jewel Wells,
Marion and Lois Valley, will sing
on the program.
Hotel Atlas
The Atlas Hotel, though owned
and operated by Japanese has al
ways opened its doors to the pub
lic without regard to race or creed.
We always maintain a cosmopoli
tan atmosphere as shown by the
many colored patrond who make
their homes with us. The Atlas
welcomes you to share with you
the finest hostelry oh the Pacific
Coast, said Mr. Nakamura, the ge
nial host.