Portland State University PDXScholar

Portland Observer Historic Black Newspapers of Portland

5-5-1939 -May 5, 1939

Follow this and additional works at: https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/portlandobserver Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y

Recommended Citation "Portland Observer-May 5, 1939" (1939). Portland Observer. 2. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/portlandobserver/2

This Book is brought to you for free and open access. It has been accepted for inclusion in Portland Observer by an authorized administrator of PDXScholar. Please contact us if we can make this document more accessible: [email protected]. i otto G. Rutherford 833 Ne. Shaver st. Portland, Ore. 97212

The West's Observer News Up-to-the-Minute The Portland Observer Is The Negro Weekly Latest News AN INSIGHT ON THE NEWS

Volume I 5 Cents Per Copy PORTLAND, OREGON, MAY 5, 1939 Number 20 . Sh OREGON u. HEAD Heads Contest DR. UNTHANK T eaC h er Cl alffiS e SAYS SEGREGATION DELIVERS LECTURE Bockmen Set Pace NEcEssARY Is Misunderstood Dr. DeNorval Unthank deliver­ In Anti... Bias Fight 0,------ed last Sunday morning to an aud­ was a communist and then quali­ Portland, May 1.-In reply to 0 Portland, May 1.-Harry M. ience at Bethel, Church, the second fied it by stating that it might be letter written by Attorney Harlow San Francisco, May 4.--(Vern Kenin, attorney at law, has recent­ lecture in his series on Negro propaganda, is a rather subtle way L. Lenon for the Portland branch ly submitted to the NAACP, Smith for CNA).-Union labor, of endoctrinating impressionable Health Movement. Portland Branch, a letter from of the NAACP, to investigate the at least in one very powerful union, boys and girls with prejudice." His talk was centered around Edgar H. Whitney, assistant su­ present practice of segregation to­ will not have permanent vigilance the following statements: committees against religious and perintendent of public schools, and ward Negro women ~dents at a report from H. M. Sherwood, Heads Fraternity the University of Oregon, Donald "Out of Booker T. Washing­ racial bigotry. principal of Arleta School, con­ M. Erb, President, says that ton's vision grew the first health This most modern cerning the complaint raised by the "There is no refusal of requests improvement for Negroes, 25 years ,. NAACP, relative to malicious that Negro girls be assigned rooms Mrs. Ila. Fuller, who has been ago, and it has continued to con­ ' statements supposed to have been i nour dormatories." However, he prominent in many organizations tribute to better health for his for a. number of years is lending her made by Miss Fawcett, eighth says that Negro girls are advised aid as chairman in the presenting people. Booker T. shall not have grade teacher in the Arleta school, against taking up resider~~e in the of the King and Queen contest. lived in vain. His interest in better about the DAR and its refusing girls' dormatories because they a:- - With Mrs. Fuller's popularity and health for the unfortunate and ~bility, the affair is sure to be a to permit Marian Anderson to so constructed t hat t here are n I success. neglected Negro must not go un­ convention. sing in its hall recently. single or double rooms but only heeded. Let us answer back to .\1r. Whitney questioned Mr. suites which accommodate groups him over the space of time and By unanimous vote, and after Sherwood because of the NAACP of tLree or fours. So gar, there LOCAL CHEFS say: 'Booker T, we heard you call discussion all favorable to it, the complaint. Mr. Sherwood in turn have been no white girls willing to 25 years ago and we are trying to convention passed a resolution con­ asked an explanation of Miss include colored girls in their suites. HELP FEED CROWD answer it. More hospitals have demning acts of religious bigotry and racial discrimination and af­ Fawcett. She replied as follo-ws: For a number of years the Ne­ been provided, doctors and nurses HON. ROBERTS. ABBOTT firming that "the organized labor "As the daughter of a man who gro girls have been unable to se- PORTLAND, May 2-Among are sent afield and health educa­ Chicago Editor and Publisher, movement must take a greater part gave four of the best years of his cure accommodations in the dorm­ the 'Squad of distinguished chefs tion is being taught. Tuberculosis, who built one of the largest week­ in the active fight against these life suffering much, who was twice atories on Oregon University cam­ and second cooks that were select- the arch enemy of young men and ly newspapers in the world, re­ anti-democratic elements." The severely wounded and who carried pus. ed to take care of the feeding of women, is being controlled in a gardless of race, is rapidly regain­ the huge crowd which attended most encouraging manner. Vener­ resolution goes on to place the un­ a bullet to his grave for the cause However, all other colleges in ing his health, to the great joy of NON. L. E. LIGHTNER the premier of the motion picture, eal disease, syphylis and gonorrhea ion on record against all racial and of freedom for the colored race in the state permit Negro women stu­ his thousands of friends through­ Supreme Commander of the "Union Pacific," in Omaha, Neb., are discussed without embarrass­ religious persecution of any kind. this country, I find it impossible to dents as well as men, to use any out the country. Building his American Woodmen, with head­ last week, were Maloy and W al- ment and definite control meas­ It calls on all local units of the understand ho wanything I have facilities of the college that are newspaper from his "vest pocket" quarters in Denver, Colorado, who ter Davis, representatives from the ures are being projected. Small­ ILvVU to "set up permanent com­ ever said in my classroom or else­ open to students of other national- during the past 33 years, Mr. Ab­ reports the income of the organi­ Portland Commissary. pox and typhoid fever are seldom mittees within their locals, the where could possibly have been ities. bott is all the more esteemed be- zation last year was above $500,- purpose and responsibility of which misinterpreted as has been repre­ These young men were instru- heard of and children's diseases cause he is a practical printer who 000, and that claims were paid of Plans are being laid to make an will be to keep check of, investigate sented in this charge against me by mental in setting a new world's are yielding to better child care had the courage and imagination nearly $250,000. The annual re­ appeal to the State Board of Edu- and continuously combat all forms the cc>lc:ired people's society for the record for mass feeding. More and the control of diseases which to make good in a big way. His port shows protection in force of cation to rectify this condition. and instances of discrimination rromotion of the Negro race. than 3,000 people were fed in 16 formerly saddened homes. With re­ place in history is secured because $17,391,000, with ample reserve Since this is a state institution, sup­ against any individual or group of "The complaint made against minutes flat at the Colosseum in newed efforts, we are determined with he put above the 100 per cent margin of ported by taxpayers, Negroes are individuals because of religion or me is based upon a gross--possibly Omaha. to carry on that the generation for Negro journalism definitely in the solvency. Operating for 38 years as entitled to any and all privileges af­ race." a malicious misrepresentation of The Davis brothers are relative- which we are responsible, shall realm of "big business." His paper a legal reserve fraternal insurance forded at this school. The convention also voted a fur­ facts. ly new residents of Portland, hav- have abundant health and hap­ circulates throughout the civilize association, the Woodmen head of­ her resolution, making even clear­ After my 8B class Tiad studied ing resided here for about six piness. As you have given us the world. fie~ is noted for courteous treat- :t.tlVtJ. .. '"J L er its feding un rhe,matter of dis­ tilt> pel itiral rer,n<:trurti"n at the ~ ~ ..· ~ ,OR. PJCJ{ENS SP~A 1\:S . L-~. T: .. ~ ld.~ ~ ~~eit;uu c:H~ti• at · ~ ~ ivn., ~~::; y;.;t.t. ~a~ :au~J tl1e veil close of the Civil war, I assigned ment and prompt and full settle- wealth of experience in their pro- of ignorance and superstitiOn, we crimination against 1'\egro workers , for a lesson some topics to show ment of claim's. It is one of the AT W. VIRGINIA STATE fession. They list among their for- shall lift the veil from a diseased CATHOLICS SPONSO especially, and rebuking those lab- major business enterprises of the the progress of the Negroes made mer places of employment numer- and sickly race." or leaders and unions who "seek Negro group in America. in the short time since their eman­ Dr. William Pickens, famous ous hotels, cafeterias, throughout These talks, which are highly SOCIAL CENTER to segregate the Negro worker" cipation. Appreciative reports were Negro lecturer and orator, who is the middle west, and also the Rock encouraging, were delivered to into Jim Crow locals or reduce given on the contribution to society LES JEUNES MODISTES the field secretary for the National Island and Missouri Pacific rail- Portland's Negro citizenry in the While there are thirty-two him to a lower status of member­ of such men as Booker T. Wash­ Association for the Advancement Iroad companies. hope that they too, may aid their Catholic Churches in Portland, all ship. ington, Roland Hayes, Paul Robe­ HEALTH WEEK of Colored People, New York Officials of the Portland Com- family doctor and neighborhood in with wide-open doors to welcome son, Richard B. Harrison, James City, was the speaker for the Sun- missary stated that these men were the inspirational fight for better the faithful of whatever national­ Negro Union Weldon Johnson and Paul L. Without a doubt the 25th an- day evening services at the West sd!ected to represent this commis- health for the Negro. ity or race there may be, there Head to Tour Dunbar. niversary of National Negro Virginia State College, 7 :00 P. sary because of their wide ex- Moving pictures on health were has not been any church which "Just at the clos eof these dis- Health Week was a successful ob­ M., on Sunday, April 16. perience and their unfailing ef- shown at Bethel Church and an- has made special appeal to our Chicago, May 4.-( CNA) .- cussions a pupil ttid that she had servance in Portland this year. In Dr. Pickens has traveled exten- ficiency. other talk on Health Movement colored brethren. For this I Henry Johnson, Negro assistant di- read in the newspaper that Marian addition to the usual program of sively in Europe and has made lee- was delivered April 30, 8 P. M at reason the St. Vincent de rector of the Packinghouse Work- Anderson was not allowed to sing speeches and movies, two "Well ture tours in England, Scotland, Mrs. Cora Calvin Passes St. Philip's Church. . I Paul Society has undertaken to ers Organizing Committee, this in the DAR hall in Washington, Baby" clinics were held. Germany, Poland, Russia, and I sponsor the Blessed Martin Social week departed for a nation-wide D. C. Another girl stated that These clinics were sponsored by Austria. On his last trip to Eu- Ozan, Ark.--( C)-Mrs. Cora Catholics Sign Fed'eral Center and reading room, with the tour to prepare P\VOC locals out- she also read about it. Then I Les J eunes Modistes in co-opera­ rope he visited Spain and made Calvin, second wife of Joseph E. Anti-Lynching Petition hope that here the colored people side of Chicago for an intensive asked that the article had not tion with Dr. D. N. Nnthank. first hand observations of the Calvin, father of Floyd J. Cal- shall find a place where they may campaign to secure a national con- stated the reason for the refusal The first clinic was held at the Spanish revolution. Dr. Pickens vin, New York: journalist, died At the regular quarterly meet- meet one another, enjoy a social tract with Armour and Company. was that the hall had previously Doctor's office and the following has a refreshing store of informa- suddenly Monday afternoon, April ing of the Society of St. Vincent atmosphere amid surroundings to I Don Harris, director of the union, been rented for that night for some babies were examined: William, tion concerning the European 17. The funeral was held at Clow de Paul, held April 23, every one their liking, with those of the same left at the same time on a similar other entertainment. I had been Phyllis, and James Tolson; James crisis, and the subject of his talk on Thursday. Mr. Calvin lost his of the seventy men present signed religious conviction and sympathy. tour. Said Johnson: so informed by a local DAR mem- Arceneaux, Sonja Brooks, Mar­ was based upon some phase of the first wife, Mrs. Hattie M. Calvin, the petition to Congress urging · A series of social and religious "Mr. Harris and I will tour all her. I said that the newspaper jorie and Stanley Franklin, David European question. Music will be mother of Floyd J. Calvin and W. the adoption of the Federal Anti- activities will be offered which of the major packing centers in­ article could give the impression Bushnell, William McClendon rendered by the acappella choir. T. Calvin of Chicago, in 1933. lynching law. we hope will find wide interest. eluding East St. Louis, St. Paul, It will be our attempt to notify Omaha and St. Joseph, Mo., to ad- that there was race prejudice on Jr., Rachelle Dawson, Ann \Vii­ every Catholic colored person in dress local union meetings and con­ the art of the Daughters of the Iiams, Delores and Roland Harris, Portland as they occur. To make fer with the strategy committees. American Revolution to cause the Charles Patterson Jr., William this possible, we are anxious to To the last detail, we will com­ dusal, but that that was not the utherford, Edward Watson have the names of all those who plete arrangements to bring pres­ ~ase. And I did say that I had Lawrence Randolph, Fredricka have been baptized in the Catholic sure of the organized Armour heard that Miss Anderson was a vVright, l\1arianne Fuller, Ronald Faith,-if they go to church now workers upon the management in communist, but that there is so vVebb, Joan and Joseph Crane Jr. or not does not matter,-we will order to secure our request that a much propaganda that we cannot A :~coitc clinic was held at also be happy to receive the names national agreement be negotiated believe all that we read and hear. Shiloh Baptist Church in Manta­ That \vas not a reason given for villa to accommodate mothers in of those who are interested in immediately." the refusal and I didn't 'spend that district. They were especially finding out about the Catholic Most of the Negro and white some time,' only a very short time, grateful as it is difficult for most ! church. We have already the I workers in the Ar~our plants are · names of thirty-seven Catholics members of the umon. in thus answering the remarks of of them to come downtown. James those two pupils. Henderson, Elinor and David :nd interested parties. IM . A d "As soon as I learned that one Davis, Benjamin and Virgil John­ . I As many as possible should at- Pr~~~d n erson girl in the class had gone home and son, Danialle, Donna Lee, and Leo tend the Sunday Lectures and ' misinterpreted what had been said, Griffith Jr., La Verne Burgess, Study Club at 3 :00 each Sun- Birmingham, Ala. - (C) - I carefully went over with the Roy, Edith and Merita Bagley, day afternoon. Prominent priests 1 The Birmingham Age-Herald on class what had taken place to learn J Alphonzo Reese, Clarence, N eta will be invited to speak at these Tuesday, April 4, carried an edi­ \vhether anyone else had received and Blanche \Vilson were examin­ gatherings. torial on Marian Anderson en­ a wrong impression. No one else ed. titled "Voice of Humanity," in had done so; each understood per- Dr. Unthank donated his serv­ Mississippi Has Highest which it said in part: ''It seemed fectly that no criticism was made ices both days and was assisted by Murder Rate as she sang in Birmingham that of anyone, and was amazed at any members of the club. At each the voice of Marian Anderson was misunderstanding. clinic certificates of examil1'ation Aberdeen, Miss - (C)-Mis­ the voice of all humanity. Hu­ "I think my long years of faith- were given the babies. sissippi has the highest murder rate manity in all its sorrmvs, terrors ful, conscientious service in teach-~ Many mothers attending the of any state in the world, accord-· and conflicts. Humanity in ali it~ ing American principals will testi- Montavilla clinic expressed the de­ ing to L. J. Folse of the State longings, dreams and di,appoint· fy in my behalf." I sire to have them held regularly. Planning Commission. The state ments. Humanity in its trageJy. Mr. Kenin replie dto Mr. Whit- I Nothing definite has been decided, leads the nation in homicides. Humanity in its triumphs. But, ney that he thought Miss Fawcett's but it is probable that in the future Holding William Tolson is Mrs. Odessa Freeman, Chmonan of club. llJrs. A. S. Franklin smiles as about 500 a year in a population of most of all, itumanity in its indis- statement "that Marian Anderson more clinics will be held. Mrs. Muriel Alberti tickles toes of Marjorie Franklin. __ Courtesy The Oregon Journal. 2,000,000. soluble kinship and solidarity." I .. \

THE PORTLAND OBS6:RVER Pap2

voluminous letters are the "Souls lCompany, who wrote me as fol- A whole book could be written 'Bought and Paid For' !City Hall Topics Nitwits." I lows: "Kindly accept my hearty on hand-shaking. I of The Portland Observer proposed ordi- The moral of all this is: If you To you unfortunates who were j And Other Views i!< * •· * Iendorsement of your Friday of each week at Portland, Oregon. attend the entertainment PUblished CREATE YOUR OWN JOB nance giving water users half rate want to get on in the world, and unable to ! consumption dur- make friends, shake hands right­ For," please WILLIAM H. McCLENDON, Editor and Publisher. She is a brave soul. Rather than for excess water of "Bought and Paid by go on relief, Mrs. Ida Ellner, ing the summer months. The shake hands warmlr, shake hands try to picture the pla) by reading Editorial Offlce- 1504 N. Williams Avenue firmly, and shake hands as though 0949. 2903 S. E. First Avenue, prefers maintenance of grene lawns should these few lines. Port.land. Oregon. Phone EAst Ralph C. to retain her independence. Mrs. be encouraged at all times and par- you were really glad to meet the Under the capable directorship to P. 0. Box 3728 Clyde All news and editorial matter should be addressed Ellner is past 65 years of age, and ticularly when many tourists are party whose hand you hold in of Mrs. "Aunt Lula" Gragg, a City being unable to get outside work, expected." Very truly yours, yours. cast of six illustrated ambitious CommiHioner she decided to create her own posi- Charles C. Newcastle. talents before an appreciative aud­ IS THIS A REASON? tion. She wants to sell neckties Thank you, Doctor Newcastle. MEETING NOTICES ience, April 21, in the chap"l of ! ' from place to place and thinks the . . . . : Bethel Church. to Ml'. Harlow F. Lenon writ- : SU!\I.MER WATER RATE LESTER W. HUMPHREYS In a letter addressed I employees of factories will be good I BLESSED M A R T I 1\ SO- ~ For those of you who under- Anderson, who re- W. ten by Donald M. Erb, president of the University of 1 Dr. D. 0. prospects. She asked Commissioner Talking of vacations, Lester CIAL CENTER. ! stand something of dramatic act- . · · f h•b•t ; sides at 2225 N. E. 38th Avenue, Riley for a free license until the i Humphreys, Assistant to Mayor Lecture and Study Club. lead­ I - i d h H d ing, Jack Holsclaw, handsome Oregon relative to the atrocious practice o pro I c· 11 1ast w e - ' . . , i ca 11 e at t e tty a end of this year. Chief Inspector Carson, told me, "There ain't no Every Sunday at 8:00 P. M. ing man, would have stolen your nesday to express his appreciation ing Negro women students from residmg m the wo- ! Joseph H. Hutchinson, reported such animal!" Each time he goes 21 N. E. Broadway. show. At all times he played his • • • * at the University the following quo- ! at my proposal that the \Vater Bu- that Mrs. Ellner was entitled to aw:ty on a vacation he is hauled of cool and intelli- men's dormitories 1 • • l part in a style I reau g1ve a speeta summer rate. the ?;rind. Lester said the The Voters' Benefit Association d · · h · h . · t ame· d : . . all the encouragement the Coun- back to . gent 1gmty, w IC was never t a twn IS con 1 He wanted to know tf 1t had al- was holds tts regular meetings on the d y ld h • • • . cil can give her. So on Thursday, only vacation he ever secured . ovcr-acte . ou wou ave ex- 1 gone into effect. I told him d h" f h "In sp1te of the fact that, as an mstltutwn, we wel- ready the Council approved this recom- the time he hid away in the cellar fmt and third Mondeys of each pecte not mg more rom t e star, have to be ap- days of h M" D . J . I h come students of ability and character regardless of I that it would first mendation. Her example ts of his M;'he. He had three mont . • • • • 1ss ons amtson, t 1an w at Dr. I . . . proved by the City Council. in creating bliss before he was discovered and are not as 1A d . f t d worthy of emulation, All lodges and associations are) she always gives you, a grand per­ race, color, sex or economic conditions,. . we• • • • I n erson 1s a 1over o na ure, an dragged back to work again. On your own job. invited to publish notices of their formance. And for those of you yet able to break down the preJUdiCe whiCh mdiVIdual wants to make his lawn the most several other occasions he made * * • * regular meetings. Just send a post who enjoy humorous portra}:al J for ! beautiful in the neighborhood. The desperiate trials but failed. He students may have. The usual practice has been BICYCLE LICENSE card with the name of the or- those actors who make your stdes t to ther in I proposed water rate reduction was always lassoed and taken back · 1 · d •t · 0 anyone who uses more The question as to whether or ganization and its regular meet- ache from results of hearty laugh­ the gir s In our ormi aries group ge : means that to the job. should be licensed has 0. Box. tcr, those actors we've im- threes or fours voluntarily and sign up for suites. Un- I water this summer than last sum­ not bicycles ...... ing night to our P. come up again. Mrs. !\1innie L. personated by Miss Gwendolyn mer, will get it for one-half price TOOK AN OATH til groups of white girls are willing to include colored Owens, 2733 N. E. 57th Avenue The Voter's Benefit Association Hooker and Mr. Robert Price. The last time he went away he girls in their number, we are up against a problem for Ifor the ~verage that ~ usfedJ this wrote the Council on Thursday will start its annual membership But for those of you who are sin­ 1 year dunng the mont s o une, raised his right hand to heaven and that the plan of licensing bicycles drive on May 15. Watch the Ob­ cerely impressed with drama and is no solution." IJuly , August and September. swore that this time he would fin- which thery! is very successful in the other server for further notices. comedy, you would have been well before he returned. an edu- • * • ish his vacation and highly entertained by For a man to occupy a position as leader of 1 cities. She suggested a fee of 25c pleased t' d HALF PRICE "Without telling his wife, his moth­ . l . . . .h . I bill last to 50c a year. Mrs. Owens be­ the whole cast: Doris Jamieson, catwna mstitutiOn t at pract1ces segrega lOll an ln other words, if your er or brother his destination, he SPOT NEWS lieves that license plates should be leading lady; Jack Holsclaw, lead­ toward one sex of one particular group ' year was $10.00, and this year you sneaked off on a fishing trip to Charlotte, N. C. - (C) discrimination issued as this would help to re­ ing man; Robert Price, Gwen use $5.00 ~ddit.ional during the Paulina Lake. "Gee!" Lester annual Ministers' In­ of people, and gives his support to these practices be- cover stolen bicycles and she be­ The eighth Hooker, Ila Fuller and Bobby . •t d summer penod, tt means that you thought, "the world is good! Here at Johnson C. . d" h t f 1 f h dd" · also that rear reflectory stitute will be held Reynolds who made a fine sup­ cause h e 1 fee s t h at preJu 1ce on t e par o a Imi e ld $ 50 ttlona1 lieves no one • • 1wou pay 2. or t e a I am on a fishing smack and Smith University May 2-5. as a porting cast. The total light, and head light would make number of students cannot be overcome, IS mdeed a I water instead of $5.00. knows where I am." He rejoiced the extension program of bicycle riding safe.r at night time. part of The play, a fast moving one, due time his inadequa- \ of. your. bill would be $12.50. This too soon. Presently he heard the the Theological Seminary of the mere shell of an educator. In * dealt ,.,·ith the marriage of a poor oppor- * * * chug, chug of a motor boat and cies will result in his removal It is not expedient to '"'ll gin the people an ENERGETIC CLUBS University. working girl and a millionaire Itunity to beautify their lawns at up came a State Trooper and ask­ . . . . . someone "' * bachelor. Complications such as a people of Oregon Will permit very little additional expense. I£ Instead of waiting for "You are Mr. Lester Humph­ beheve that the wh1te ed: Evansville, Ind.- (C) - · The wife trying to deal with an in­ , we are go­ else to provide a waiting room at could an administration that shares the beliefs of Mr. Erb i the Council approves reys, are you not?" Lester Association of Colored toxicated husband, who when 1 the corner of S. E. 88th Avenue National of their inJ:?: to try it for ~his year and if it not deny the fact. The State Women, Inc., Mrs. Sallie W. to handle the training and higher education and S. E. Yamhill Street, the overcome by liquor, insulted hi; tl h 1 · th t t f 0 works out, we wtll probably make Copper told Less he was wanted Stewart, executive secretary, has ch 1·l..:~ t•ren. N o t ano 1er sc oo m e s a e o regan . Montavilla and Base Line Com­ wife with degrading statements . t It a permanent summer rate. urgently at his stamping ground announced a Penny Drive for Sat­ t of thIS sor . • • • • munity Clubs asked the City telling her that he had Juught and a dh eres o a program at the City Hall. Humphreys to aid the work of them urday, May 27, paid for her and in other wurds Council if they would allow , loud and long. In Mr. Erb's attempt to offer a reason for this dis-~ CLEAN UP swore deep the association. with to use a City Lot to erect this • • • • she was his property to do he merely submitted an excuse. How long The Clleakn Uhp Cca.mpaHignllshosuld * * the first and crimination • . not over oo t e tty a . ev- structure. Mr. N. M. Bowen, LOCATED BY RADIO * * as he chose, made Washington - (C) - A reso­ taxpayers of Oregon gomg to permit eral years ago the WPA (or some 11010 S. E. Base Line Road Pres­ second acts. The would-be happy are the Negro Les got through cussing, lution passed by the United Gov­ body), gave the out­ After marriage broke up with a separa­ this excuse to bar them from receiving the benefits of other federal ident of the Montavilla Com­ he demanded: "How did you find ernment Employes on the Marian tion. The wife returned to her old what is justly theirs under the law? How long will the side of the building a part-way munity Club, wrote that the two me?" The officer explained that Anderson concert at the Lincoln her of tbP In­ org:mizatiJW< ';s,;.ow.d :1 ouml' th" job of 10 dollars a week and white pev}Jle ui Ort:gon continue to let their child1·en scrubh.ing;. L. R. Keefer the licertse number of his car an·d Memorial said it "•iet a new land- full responsibility for erecting and sister and brothern-in-law returned be educated at the hands of people who believe that I ternatwnal Pressure Cleaner~, N: his description had been sent out mark in America~t culture and a shelter. to cheap housekeeping. prejudice is a necessary evil? / W. 29th Ave~ue, and N1cola1 maintaining such over the state by police radio. That democracy." 1 on the Mayor But after many trials, such as Street, was callmg * * • II! was all there was to it. Lester was * * * • ! and Commissioners with a view of PUBLIC SPIRIT losing jobs and dressing and eat­ hauled back to the grind again. Tampa, Fla.- (C) -C. L. Riley recommend- He is still scheming on how to get ing poorl} , the play ended with a MORTAL WOUND interesting them in having the Commissioner Townes, secretary of the National . I ed that this should be done and a two weeks' breathing spell so that reconciliation with the husband building given a good cleaning Negro Insurance Asso~iation, 214 of race prejudice are so securely think it would be a fine idea. With have an opportunity to and wife and, of course, decent The ramparts City Attorney Latourette was in- he might E. Clay street, has issued a bul­ thousands of visitors coming here structed on Thursday to draw up get acquainted with himself. When living and a job for the ambitious built in this country that few persons there arc who letin which says the active work Fair, the a lease for which the reasonable people talk of vacations and the brother-in-law and his wife. would dare on open assault. But it remained for a wo- from the San Francisco of committees of the association charge of $1.00 a year will be good times they expect to have, These young people should be man to step out and inflict a mortal wound on the City Hall, with a spic and span forecasts the most profitable con­ cancellation in Lester looks upon them in wistful complimented on producing such a monster within-Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt took the cleaning, would be a thing of made, subject to vention in the history of the or­ to me that case a buyer appears on the scene. despair. heavy drama within six weeks' dare. beauty indeed. It seems ganization at Los Angeles, Calif., this organi- Here's hoping that Les will be time. Clean Up Week, like charity, I wish to compliment J ulr 12-14. of the should begin at home. zation upon their display of pub- more successful next time. In discreetly re.::;igning from the Daughters * * * * it so flagrantly insult- * * * * lie spirit, as a waiting room would • • • • New York-(C)-"America," American Revolution, because Birmingham, Ala. - (C) - 53 Park BREVITY serve as a shelter and be a neces- SHAKING HANDS national Catholic weekly, ed all decent-minded people in its brutal refusal to al- Superintendent C. B. Glenn of the It has dawned upon me that Place, carries an article on "The in Constitution Hall, ~~· H~bart Heywood, McKay sar} convenience to the passengers has low Marian Anderson ·to sing Birmingham Public Schooh 1\'"egro Spirituals as Hymns of a been smugly Bmldm.g, 15 ~ man ?f few words. of the Mt. Tabor street car lines. people do not realize the import- Washington, many of those who have I designated Sunday, May 7, as A. People," by Theophilus Lewis, m d He believes In brevttv. Mr. Hev- My congratulations to these or- ance of shaking hands properly. · h · · d" d · "11 d 'vrote the Co~ncil that h. e H. Parker Day, honoring Prof. camp ! acent m t en· preJU Ice views WI stop an ,.,.00 Mainy have never learned the art. its issue of April 22. • ' ganizations! A. H. Parker, principal of Indus­ risking public censure or pub- " ·ould exchange his lot in Glen- * * * * The right kind of handshake can consider, now, before trial High School, who has serv­ Stay off date May 19. 0. F. C. wood Park for a City owned lot Russell L. Stephens, 1933 N. E. do a person a world of good, while lie rebuke for their attitude. Even the hidebound ed in the public school S}'Stern here \V. C. dance, Italian Hall.-Adv. in Fulton Park. There was no Columbia Blvd., Oscar A. Long, the wrong kind can do them harm. members of the D. A. R. must be-if they have any for fifty years. wind- 1228 N. E. Russett St., the Ore- Rev. Sam Jones, the famous self-respect left-a little sick of their position, now waste of words, nor any long * * The letter contained gon Humane Society, and a num- evangelist, once said he disliked "' * that the spotlight of worlrl. publicity has been focused ed arguments. Jacksonville, Fla. -- (C) -­ words. Billy Adams, ber of other property owners peti- shaking· hands with a man who on them. less than fifty Editor Porcher L. Taylor, of the Treasurer, said it was "jake" tioned Mayor Carson and Fire stuck out his hand like a "dead City Florida Tattler, 614 Broad street, oc- with him if Mr. Heywood will Chief Grenfell for a fire alarm Ifish." This is a lot of hoss-sense. To Mrs. Roosevelt, who has on more than one who is director of the Negro di­ pay the difference of $185.00 taxes box. It was referred to Commis- People who shake hands that way casion shown that ~he is truly a great woman, we of- vision, School Boy Safety Patrol, for the exchange. Mr. Heywood sioner Riley who said that they arouse resentment. fer our weak words of thanks and praise. For an act is conducting a campaign to raise This was all there was to should have it. The Council on • • • • so magnanimous she can hardly be thanked; and for agreed. transportation expenses for the it W ·d "E 1 'f b e- HOT BRICK that we so · * * * * ednesday sat : ar , ' you Unit to visit Wa~hington, an act so distinctly symbolical of the spirit Others shake hands as though Patrol VERBAL BARRAGE lieve it, so be. it.;'~· • D. C., in May. devoutly wish to be that of America, praise is futile. your h

THE PORTLAND OBSE~VER

lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltllll 1 !IINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII'IIIIIlltllllllllfllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll This affair was indeed a pace-set- ~ Pric.e and his five guests, Misses The He took a dip of snuff for dessert ! Big Benny has just been bust­ ter for all events of a social nature Jessie Flowers, La Vonne and -Go Redwood! ing the avenue wide open with his Buick coupe. that may follow in its way. It Doris Jamieson and the Messrs. 1 * • • • newly acquired Robert Pierce and Jack Holsclaw Shady Corner Frank "Dodge City"· Britton * TOPICS suc­ * * * TOWN was one of the most unusually By THE SHADOW seems to be the llfllllllllllllfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJIItiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII\1111111111111111 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111Illlllllt were very gay. The fifteen min­ has taken up lassoing for recre- Vera Marie cessful events in many a season and EuNts MoTT utes of hot jitterbug music was en­ ation. topic of all the boys. Better take will long be remembered as a pleas- EDITORS' NoTE: No longer will joyed by Miss Bobbie Ellis and it easy Vera. T om Alberti is a sey, they were guests of theW. E. ant occasion by its numerous con­ the readers of this paper have to * * • • Beginning the social whirl of her partner, Edison Gordley, Mr. Foster, please don't let the pretty nice kid, but you don't seem Booker's, former Portlander, Mr. genial attendants--especially, the wonder if this column is to remain Portland society this week was en­ Horace Duke, James McArthur whole brick house fall on you. One to know it. (T om you had better James Churchman of Newark, warm welcome extended to each in this paper. The omission of the acted by young sepias, Miss Betty and Alphonso Scruggs who proved brick should be enough for a man turn on your alarm clock and New Jersey, who is the leading individual upon his or her arrival column last w~k:: served primarily Rutherford, daughter of the Gene he could bear the name of Jitter­ of your intelligence. wake up.) of that city, was hosts by the lovable "Pop" McElroy. In medium by which the staff Cardens. Gust, Miss Lois Mae undertaker bug No. I. Mrs. Mercedes Hardy as a • * * * * Morton. 9n Sunday, Betty was to the couple on a sightseeing trip. order that the absentees may draw h df h k b · · could determine whether or not * * * the jitter­ . . . a t e 1uc y num er wmmng Bobby, it looks like you will Katherine T urner, hostess to a theater party and din­ Many courtesies were extended af\ 1magmary picture of what took h d . h' h this portion of the paper was really queen, has all the boys l ook­ t e oor pnze w IC was a 1ove 1 y have to be a charter member of bug ner afterward complimenting the them outstanding though, was the place and for the purpose of re- h M d M B enjoyed by the readers. Complaints but twice. . . 1eat er purse. r. an rs. ar- Portland's new Women's B oxing ing her way, not once little Misses Lois Mae Morton visit with Mr. and Mrs. Soloman mmdmg the attendants of a glor- I h d · h · bl relative to the omission of the . . . no a SIX guests at t e1r ta e. Association. * * * * Woods of Omaha, parents to Port­ expenence, a bnef summary of Th W S d h d bl f column in the last issue has def­ and Constance Jean Maney. wus. . . . e . traw ers a a ta e or I know one little fellow by the event IS given here. land's Henry Woods. this exceptiOnal initely proven that the majority of * * * * name of Bruce L ocke who doesn't * * * * ten. Other guests were Mr. and What is the chef at the Ballot has * * The George Scotts entertained its readers look forward to its know any better, and if he Mr. Charles I van J atterson Mrs. Robert Catlett, Mr. James Box saying when he does so much seem to Mr. Gene Carden, popular citi­ their guests Madames Barbara appearance each 'veek. been suffering from an injured Shamrock who entertained five talking? doesn't hurry and get some sense zen of the Rose City, has just re­ Merriman, Ruby Hardin and * * * friends, Miss Ruth Hardin of Los The contents of the column will in his head, it m ight get there turned from a pleasure trip south Waldo Bogle. Mrs. Scott wore continue to be the same as in the * * * * some other way. (It might be back. Angeles who, while in Portland, It looked for a while as if the as far as California, and Reno, blue lace, while Mrs. Marriman past. Statements and passages will painful, but they tell me that ex­ Miss Julia Blanchard, a senior is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ballot Box was a "Closed" cor­ Nevada. He was very impressed was gowned in a green satin glit­ be of a humorous nature principal­ of Linfield College, was a week­ Odee Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. poration. perience is the best teacher.) at the night illumination of the tering with sequins and Mrs. Har­ end guest in the city last Friday. Sterling Williams, Mr. H. Cham­ ly concerned with jests, criticisms R ichard J ohnson seems to be World's Fair. He visited old his­ din wore black marquisette. At and an occasional compliment. * * * * doing very well these days. ( H ow bers, Mrs. Geneva Logan, who Ethel! We always thought you * * * toric towns of California where the next table were four young Anything of a libelous nature will about it, R ichard.) Messers. James Braggs, Eugene was charming in flowered chiffon, voted a straight Republican ticket, the old pioneers of 1848 and '49 men, Richard Johnson, Earle Wil­ remain unprinted. Carr, Berrie Tinsley and Joe Mrs. Bera Kirk, Mrs. Edna Kit­ or maybe you're registered Pro­ * * * * worked in the mining towns. liams, Robert Arnold and Vernon . Crane motored to Horseshoe Lake rell, Mrs. Lulu Lee and her lovely The writing and censoring of this gressive. Stay off date May 19. 0. F. C Gene was houseguest of Bob McAlister, all representatives of C. dance, Italian H all.-Adv. Friday where the party engaged in daughter, Miss Barbara Hubbard, column is not handled by any * • W. Robinson, Los Angeles, a n d Esquire. Edith Ballard wore a staff, * * \Continued on Page 4) their favorite summer sport, fish­ Mrs. Johnny Mae Taylor, Mr. member of the newspaper Who was that I heard singing commented that Los Angeles was flowered crepe while her escort, ing. Mr. Braggs caught the crop­ John Galishaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ir­ but rather by a group of impartial " Lonesome, That's All" since just like Portland when he met Sidney Pierce beamed admiring RUTH COLEMAN pies. However, it was loads of fun ving Donnelly, Mr. Prentice Price, individuals who have opportunities Bertha left town ? up with so many of his former glances. The charming Mrs. Ol­ SEWING SHOPPE for the four to be fishing com­ l\1r. Henry Strawder, Miss Gene­ to see and hear many things that Portland friends who entertained den in a black satin, entertained this • • * DRESSMAKING- TAILORING panions. vieve Lundy and Mr. James An­ are suitable for publication in this young man very royally. He with her husband, Charles, at a Vivian are you getting tired of Remodeling and Repa.irtn&' derson of Seattle, and Mr. Ernest space. Men and Children Apparel * * * * motored down and his trip extend­ table for five. At a table for six Portland or is it the people? The \Vomens Auxiliary met at Parks, manager of the Colored This column should by no A Specialt y ed 16 days. the F. Harris' were entertained • 9521 the home of Mrs. Mary L. Car­ Merchants Softball team. means be considered indicative or * • • TRinity * * * * and Mesdames Harris, Denton Say, Benny, did you ever hear 1408 N. Larrabee Avenue ter Friday, April 21, 1939 for a "Pop" McElroy deserves thanks representative of the editorial Mr. and Mrs. Orval Denton and Oliver all looked lovely in Dorothy tell the story about the EAst 1059 Pot Luck dinner. The ladies spent for allowing the dance to continue policy of the Portland Observer. entertained at their home last their order of white crepe, red sat­ duck hunter? Ask: her she'll be a delightful evening playing games until 1 :30, and confidentially, late * ... Rosecliff-Quaker Corp. week in honor of their first an- in and blue crepe. The Royal * * glad to tell you, in fact, I don't and Whist. Mrs. William Davis arrivals almost caused him heart Flowers for Madame ; but not "The La.test in Spring Fashions" . · f h Ch" niversary. The home was beauti- Hatters were hosts at a table for see how she missed telling it fo r won f1rst pnze or t e mese . . failure, but as time wore on, and the right one. A well known Bar­ Shirts - Ties - Underwear - Hose 'd Ell" t fully decorated w1th spnng 30. Interesting were the black the last two weeks. ch eck ers an d M rs. D av1 10 more guests arrived, he declared tender sent a tall slim lady some Rueben Sullivan Asa Brock . M Ed 1 flowers. Those present were Mr. candlebras with the tall white can­ t h e b oo b y. I n WhISt, rs. - . J about 12 midnight that it was the Easter lilies ..• We saw them in * * * * . f' · d M Bernard Shelton and Miss uan- dles, the tablepiece triplets of red Bobbie A., I'm almost sure Novelties Soda Fountain ward s S1mms ust pnze an rs. . . best crowd he had seen in many another lady's room. Boy you can't ita Johnson, Mr. W1lham Brown, roses and pink carnations, the you can get a job as a special o f­ T a lbert Allen boo b y. . seasons. make up that way. Broadwill Pharmacy * .,. * . and Mrs. Jamce Blakey and Mr. dainty place cards, and, of course, ficer and select your own district. "Highest QuaJity Drugs Members of the Cosmopolitan and Mrs. Monroe Williams. Mr. the numerous bottles of liquid * * * * All you have to do is to state your at the Lowest Ptices" The "Junior Mites," connected Business Club are Stanton Duke, If you've ever been around the and Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Julia which made gayer this occasion. experience, and the job will be a Broad way and Williams TR. 7421 with the Bethel Missionary So­ Harry Hardy, Oceola Henry, John Medley Hotel don't forget to say Shelton, Mrs. Ollie Organ, Miss Honored guests were the Misses cinch. ciety, were,,.the proud and capable Minor, Vernon Gaskin, Earl El- hello to l\1r. H. Lewis, "Anybody COURTEOUS S ERVICE AT Fleuretta Tipton, Mr. Howard Helene and Jeanette Strawder in hosts t:~ a silver tea Sunday, at kins, Arthur Harris. that gets anything on me is a good * * * * Briggs. The evening was spent afternoon sophistication, Miss An­ Why is it that the people who Bird's Service Station t&Jr'ome of Mrs. Loomis Harris. Pictures for national pictorial guy"-;-Shadow. playing cards and dancing. na Belle Shelton gowned in black laugh the loudest at other people Corner Weidler a.n d Wllllams * * * * * * * * and white net, Misses Ruby Kirk, magazines were taken by Mr. * * * * in this column, cry the loudest "th Say: Mrs. Ruby Wright and WALTER REYNOLDS, Manager The Annual Bishop's Cruise of Les J uenes M o d"1s t es t me WI blue taffeta, and Vivienne Jones, Wasson who is a well known when they see their own names · D M d Elizabeth Carden we take your the Portland Episcopal Diocese, IM rs. M l e vm awson on ay. lovely in white and maroon tule photographer on the Pacific coast. here? 1412 N. Williams EAst 40.:,:13~---""""i given at the lovely home of M R . v · ~ d ht \ dar':'! Membersaiid Gue•ts was . rs. f'rmce r l!Jr .an" ang f'r with yPllow <;atin h~d::ground. E"­ • • • • I have f-r-i-e-d • Irs. Thelma Unthank:. Tulips,. and M Lrs. . B t ms u:x on and son nice Mott gowned in black net Quote, "I shall Terry Duncan is not due any The Fraternal Hall Grill . . "Delicious meals Sei:'Ved from daffodills, and lilacs were arus- of Seattle were guests. over baby blue crepe, Inez Foster, Club Notes c-h-i-c-k-e-n diced carrots, and h h f h ' 8 a to , t ree c eers or avmg a Job and r • m. 1 a.. m. tically placed around the home, peas, asparagus, shrimp cocktail, * * white crepe; Madames Irene By ETHEL JACKSON liking it. What he has coming is a '\\-'E CATER TO PRIVATE PARTIES bed for * * eat. You making a delightful flo·wer The "\Villiams Avenue Y. W. Duke, Ruth vVilson, Daisy War­ and all good things to " locomotive," and a good one from N. J . B an ks, Manager the fifty charming flower buds. know just like Frank Britton and C. A. was well represented during rick, Ruby Lay and Janice Blake­ Les J eunes Modistes have been the cats. The Baiiot Box Cafe Out of these rose buds three ladies ly all very attractive in their crepes Bill McClendon. Girl Reserve Week this year. For busy carrying out their program * * * * 1508 N. W illiams in winning the EAst 1059 were outstanding the first time a group attended the and satins. The Edward Cald­ for National Negro Health Ob­ * * * * And, not only that, but let's all first three prizes in whist, Mes­ "Flash Edwards is slowing Southern P it-Cooked Dad and Daughter banquet held wells entertained Mesdames Beat­ servance. Over 20 babies were ex- give the same for Edison Gordley. BAR-B-CUE James Bragg, Eva Page and dames at Reed College. Some of the girls nee Reed, Mary Carter and amined at these first "Well Baby" down for stop signs now-Does You know he is working too, and We Deliver A. G. Garrett, Prop. Macroni casserole deluxe, Blake. sang on the program. Jeanette Messrs. Henson and son, Kenneth. clinic held at Dr. Unthank's of­ anybody know why?" boy does he look different w hen he hot rolls, tea, fruit salad and cake Donald, Katherine Turner, Isla Mrs. Caldwell was charming in fice. Each baby received a cer- * * * * knows where it is coming from. I Fo~ your next fuiaJ, sha~poo, me.mcure, etc., make an a,ppamtment were enjoyed by all. Mrs. Thelma semi-formal lace while her guests tificate of examination. Eunis Mott says she would like Berry and Ila Fuller sang in the * * * * i at Flowers, chairman of the cruise, wore flowered crepe and brown to be called Eunis and not Girl Reserve choir at the church * * * • The C. B. C . doesn't need an The Inez Beauty Shoppe had as her committee women, Mes­ lace. There was Roy Lee Spicer Eunice hereafter. services held Sunday evening at Thursday, April 27, a clinic advertising manager. All mem- 1739 N. VANCOUVER dames Katherine Bogle, Else at a table for ten. Trinity Church. A number of who entertained will be held at Shiloh Baptist * * * * hers seem to have been born with TRinity 0510 and Ide Maney, Maude Banks Williams Avenue girls turned out The host was handsome in a black church. April 28, motion picture Jessie "Tweet s Flowers says McClendon. Members of the Gordon was al-right as a friend what most advertising men wish li For the Latest in in the procession. pin stripe. The A. G. Garretts dealing with tuberculosis and so­ they had. Guild acted as dispatchers. * * * * entertained at a table for four. cial diseases will be shown at but not as a boy-friend-wonder * * * * SWING RECORDS why ? John Foster, you don't have * * * * Mrs. Muriel Alberti is playing Miss Ethel Jackson was charming Bethel A. M. E. church. Another week has gone and I The Madrona Music Shop anything to do with the sudden The Lee Grigsbys, Chrystalee in Portland's Civic Theatre pro­ in black and white satin. Miss Mrs. Melvin Dawson will be with i t has gone many opportu:1i- 1616 N. WILLIAMS Mrs. Al­ the club Monday. change of heart or do you ? Dorothy G arrett, Manager Maxwells, Jenidora Grayson, Bob duction "Brother Rat." Vera Marie Keys, daughter of Mr. hostess to ties. Let's hope that when oppor- produc­ Robinson, and many other former berti also played in their and Mrs. G. N. Blake, sang in her * * * * * * * * tunity came your way, you were It With Club I wonder just how many hours Portlandites "who are now_ resid-1 tion "'You Can't Take own entertaining style "The Mas­ The Chanticleer Bridge not sleeping, but emulating us­ ing Los Angeles, send greetmgs to you." of the day does Pearl Grant know # querade Is Over," and she was met Monday with Mrs. Blanche very much awake. When thinking of that Portland friends through Gene * * * * given an appreciative applause. Holiday as hostess. Mrs. Abby what she is doing, it is a very few new or used car Carden, recent visitor of Los An­ The Trianon High School Girl Earl Elkins, the songbird of the Contretl was guest. Prizes were as far as we can see. * • • • Everything got pretty quiet remember _geles. Reserves are presenting "Yam Cosmopolitans sent dancers into a win by Mrs. Cantrell and Mrs. * * * * is slip- along the avenue. It seems that • * * Nacrifa," Friday evening, May 5, romantic mood when he crooned :Elia Morton. It looks like Aunt Lulu Chelle Katael * that since Easter has come and gone, Misse ~ Bernice Williams, Ila in order to raise funds for Camp Charles Olden's song was so well ping. . . They tell me life has once again become peace­ Fuller, nez Foster and Jessie and Scholarships. liked that he sang three choruses The Culture Club met last Bought and Paid For" was really ful and tranquil (almost civil) but Logan Oldsmobile Co. Eunis 1Uott Messrs. Wirt Mor- M" E T h · and the crowd of approximately Wednesday. Mrs. Francis Fuller sad ... What do you think? It ' . Iss rna anner, w o IS here and there a few casual hap· 1005 S. E. GRAND AVE. k" Th D 11 0 ton, John Foster, Carl De1z, AI- wor mg at e a es, regan, 422 begged for more. The James was hostess. Delegates and alter­ * * * * Phone EAst 4164 Looks like Piller Rock is out for penings have not missed the watch· fred Caldwell and R. B. W estly Iwas m· p ort1 an d t h'Is wee k . e Sh Braggs' table was for 15 guests nates were elected to renresent the Kid Russ and Jitter-bug Elsa is in. ful eye of the "Shadow." were among the hundreds of young IWI . 11 go to T acoma t o VIS!· "t h er who were all royally entertained club at the annual con'vention in · t h I guess you know what you are people who enjoyed the Christian fami . 1y be f ore t re urmng o er There were the Isadore ManeyS;. June. Delegates are Mrs. Ruth Skating party at the k doing Britt. Endeavor wor. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Martin, the Flowers and Mrs. Thelma Un­ r::::;::-~~:~-·r ~~-FURNITURE Mrs. Zep­ Oaks, last Friday night. Mr. "Highpockets" Bryson and Crosswhites, R. /4\*ells, Mr. and thank. Alternates are * * * * i WAX PRODUCTS ~ L .. o .. A .. N .. s and ha Baker and Mrs. Christine El­ Bobbie has found her a new * * * * Mrs. Thelma Woods were quietly Mrs. Ralph Flowers and Mr. Wax Wood Sealers PaJnt& I The Clarence E. lveys of Tib- married in Vancouver last week. Mrs. Banks. Mrs. Braggs wore kins. Romeo. Looks like it is the real $50-to-$300 Luck Bagley. RETAIL AND WHOLESALE 1 betts Street, have just returned • * * * black lace, Mrs. Maney was thing at last. Good I Portland Loan Co. from a business trip, combined Mr. George Rencher is ill in gowned in the new gypsy stripe, The Oregon Federation of * * * * PAULSEN & ROLES Too bad that our great play­ i 306 Dek:um Building with pleasure. Mr. Ivey, the the Multnomah Hospital. He is Mrs. Banks black crepe, Mrs. Colored Women's Clubs annual of the Red wright and director can only use Third and W ashington fourth vice president able to see his friends. Crosswhite white lace, and Mrs. dance seems this year to be excit­ Caps, represented the Portland Martin, a white crochet gown. At ing more interest this year than the same two females for the lead­ MUrdoo:~~N11::::. Union I Phone ATwater 6691 Red Caps' * * * * all of her productions. Frank E Rolea Portland, Oregon 1 Eatabllshed aince 1910 and Seattle locals at the Mrs. Vivian Martindale of Holman Crawford's table of 24 usual. The reason is the very close ing roles in ,_,_,.~,_,_.,_, __ ,_,_,_,J I S-161 C. F. MOONE Y, Mar. convention in Chicago. Vancouver, B. C., is the house- were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Car- race between the tiny contestants You should see us Aunt Lulu­ 1 Many social courtesies were ex- guest of her sister, Mrs. Ethel den, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gay­ in the King and Queen contest. We know a lot of kids who are tended the Iveys on their trip east. Jackson. Mrs. Martindale plans to ton of Seattle, Mrs. Helen Brown The eight candidates, every one a just lots better. They were house guests of the stay in this city until Friday, also of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. king and queen in the hearts of * • * * ARBITMAN'S sister, Miss Nannie Maude Ivey where many pleasant affairs have Stephen Wright, Mrs. Ethel Jack- their friends, are about the lovliest A big time club man should be­ of New York, also house guest of been arranged for her. son, Miss Katherine Franklin, Mr. group of royalty ever assembled have himself. His own club broth­ Mew York Outfitting Co. the Rev. Jesse J. McNeil, pastor • • • • and Mrs. Harry Hardy and many in Portland. It is already known ers got disgusted with him when · 1021 8. W. WASHINGTON STREET of Model Chapel, New York City. For£ the few unfortunates who others. The "Frat" table includ- that the winners e~f the contest he took Fred Graham's chair at Will Dress You Up for Spring They were out of town guests at found it impossible to be present ed Misses Marjorie Anthony, Ber­ will be a feature in the Junior the Portland Hotel last week. Full Line of Ladies and Mens the Adelphi Bowling Club's an- at the fifth annual Cosmopolitan nice Williams, Mary Ellen Dun­ Rose Festival parcr:le, and every * • * * nual spring formel given at New Business Cl.ub dance which was can, Jessie Mott, Josephine Dancy adult with a vestige' o £civic pride "Big Tree" carried his nose bag READY-TO-WEAR York's Manhattan Odd Fellows held at Cole McElroy's Spanish and Ila Fuller, all represented the should attend the CQrf!nation of over to Buddy Boy's placed it on Arrange Your Own Terms temple. In Princetown, New Jer- ballroom, let us offer our regrets. picture of sophistication. Robert "Our" Majesties. the counter and began to scarf.