PORTLAND INQUIRER SOCIETY DOIN’ S Mrs. Ruth English and Miss Helen Searcie were the luncheon guests of Mrs. Fletcher Saturday, 26 th. Mrs. Fletcher is the top lead ing woman at a White bag factory. Her husband is a patrolman. Mrs. English has been visiting her husband in Sun Francisco. En- route home she was royally enter tained by Mrs. Ida McBride in Ber keley, Calif., and her two sisters in Oakland. * * * Mrs. James Bishop is scheduled to leave this week end to visit her husband in Klamath Falls. He is a Steward 1/c in the Navy. * • * Mrs. Davidson left with relatives today for an extended vacation trip to Oakland, Calif., accompany ing her was little Phyllis Toson, a daughter of Belle Dunn. * • • Miss Lena Hillsman is now visit ing friends in the gay city of San Francisco, Calif * * * “ Sinclair & Leroy” Colored en tertainers, are thrilling the nite club crowds at the Cloud Room. They will be here two weeks. Their MRS. AM ERICA M EETS TH E W A R This is another red letter week for Mrs. America. Red stamps E-5 F-5, and G-5 in war ration book four became valid September 3. They are worth ten points each for the purchase of meats, fats, and cheese, and, as usual, are good in definitely. * * RATIONING CALENDER Clip and keep for handy reference. next stop will be Vancouver, Wn., Processed Foods: at the Palomor Club. Book 4— Blue stamps A8 through « • * F5 valid indefinitely. Bobby Diez and wife were enter Meat, Butter, Fats and Cheeses: tained by Mrs. Reynolds at the Book 4— Red stamps A8 through Fraternity Hall. At the cocktail D5 valid indefinitely. party, Mrs. Reynolds announced the Sugar: Book 4. engagement of her son (Bobby) to Sugar stamps 30-31-32 valid in a Seattle girl. definitely' for 5 pounds each. * * * Sugar stamp 33 valid Sept. 1 for A fine time was had by all at 5 pounds. Mrs. Myrtle Barnes Saturday nite, Sugar stamp 40 valid through September 2, where the young so Feb. 28, 1945 for 5 pounds home cial set entertained. Dancing and canning only. cocktails were enjoyed by the For more canning sugar apply lo crowd. The best part of the even cal OPA board. ing was the tag dance. Shoes: Loose Stamps invalid. * * * Book 3— Airplane stamps 1 and 2 Among the popular visitors of valid indefinitely. the city is Miss Melba Johnson. Gasoline Coupons: She has been assisting Mr. Ken Not valid unless endorsed. neth F. Smith at the U S. 0. “ A ” No. 12 valid through Sept. * * * 21, 3 gallons each. Apply by mail The two Davies brothers, Walter for renewal. and Malloy left for a two-weeks Fuel Oil: vacation Sunday, September 3rd., Period 4-5 coupons valid through They are going to Kansas City, Mo. | September 30. New period 1 cou to see their mother. pons valid now. * * * Tire Inspection Records: Mrs. Seymour was the honored Must be presented for gasoline guest at a reception given by Dr. applications. and Mrs. Unthank at their home Stoves: Tuesday, September 5th. Apply at local OPA board for purchase certificates. unfailing masculine favorite—suc- Wood, Coal, Sawdust: sulent beef stew. Made from point- ORDER NOW! Don’t risk short free utility beef, simmered long age next winter. and slowly with small onions, a Price Control: few potatoes and carrots in the Report overcharges to price clerk meat juices — there isn’t a surer at local OPA board. highway to his heart. And the fact Rent Control: that utility grade beef is from 12 Petitions now being received in to 20 cents a pound less than other grades is a powerful persuader to all area rent offices under “ pecu liar circumstances” amendment. the budget-wise. * Do you wear .scars from skirm ishes with stubborn oyster shells? (She sells sea shells, etc.) Then you’ll welcome news that the fish and wildlife service has been con ducting experiments in oyster opening. They believe it is possible that the family oyster opener may soon be able to drop a tablet in water that covers the oysters and in five minutes find them open. This method calls for getting the bivalves ‘drunk” on carbonated wa ter so that their muscles relax and the shells open readily. U B E R T Y SHIP I f 88 L™n" e, Boy,l|"’ " r a " ‘* “ rs- N A M E D FOR NEGRO The 361st Liberty Ship to be launched at the Bethlehem-Fair- field Shipyard in Baltimore, Md., was the SS Edward A. Savoy, nam ed for the Negro who spent 64 years in government service, and was chief messenger to 22 Secre taries of State. The launching took place on July 19, the Maritime Commission announced this week. Mrs. Edward Savoy Morgan, daughter of the man for whom the * • * ship was named, was the sponsor. How many dagwood sandwich She resides at 503 24th Street, makers are there in your family? Washington, D. C. If midnight snacks are the order Prior to the launching, a delight of the day in your house, the an ful luncheon was given the spon nouncement that Swiss cheese soring party and friends at the prices are to be lowered by several York Hotel in Baltimore. D. B. cents a pound all over the nation Purnell, leader in the Labor De will be greeted with glad acclaim. partment o f the shipyard, acted as * * * host for the Bethlehem-Fairfield Remember, Mrs. America, only Company. At the luncheon mes- families processing fruit for sale ages in praise for the useful career are eligible for extra rations of of the late Mr. Savoy were read sugar up to 250 pounds per family and his life extolled by relatives unit, OPA emphasizes, thereby and friends. spiking the rumor that anyone rpay He was bom in Washington and get extra sugar merely for the ask attended Howard University. In ing. 1869 he became page boy to Secre Housewives will be happy to tary of State Hamilton Fish, start know that the 20 points per pound ing a career of service which ex originally listed on the September tended over a period o f 64 years. point charts for creamery butter President Woodrow Wilson, on fhas been dropped to the customary recommendation of William Jen 16 points due to the quick action nings Bryan, elévated Savov to the of OPA when late information re rank and salary of clerk His work vealed an increased quantity avail- was largely confidential and he abel to civilians. If your grocer’s numbered among his contacts many point chart still lists 20 points for distinguished and famous person creamery butter,it’s just because he ages. When he retired in 1933, he hasn’t had time to make the cor was called to the White House by rection — anil the real value is 16 President Roosevelt and thanked points. for “ faithful and unique service to * * * the Government and people of the Have your youngsters balked on United States.” eating their Sunday night bowl of Following the launching, Mrs. bread and milk? Maybe it’s be cause the bread has iacked that old Morgan was presented with a dia remembered flavor. If so, your mond and ruby-studded wrist watch coaxing can cease because War on behalf of the shipyard as a me Food Administration says our mento of the occasion. Among members of the Savoy bread will soon return to pre-war family to witness the launching standards of both taste and quality with the addition of higher milk were: Mrs. Smith Savoy Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Morgan, content. * • * Dr. and Mrs. Sevellon D. Savoy, When nothing hits the spot and Miss Ruth Edwina Savoy, Mrs Ra the dinners you cook for Mr. Amer chel S. Wines, Lieut. A. Lawrence ica fail to bring forth the satis Savoy, Mrs. Edna R. Rogers, Miss fied purr you used to hear, try that Gail Rogers, Mrs. Nettie D. Wave, uel Jackson, Mrs. Marie E. Pevova, Mrs. Ida S. Taylor, A. Keiger Sa voy and Mr. and Mrs. D. . Purnell. Other Liberty Ships named for distinguished Negro Americans have been the SS. Booker T. Wash ington, George Washington Carver, John Merrick, Robert L.Vann, Paul Laurence Dunbar, James Weldon Johnson, John Hope, John H. Mur phy, Toussaint L’Ouverture, Fred erick Douglas, Robert S. Abbott, Harriet Tubman, Bert Williams. COLORED MERCHANTS LEAVE FOR TOUR Herbert Lewis and his Colored Merchants Softball Team left for an extended tour of twenty days, this week. It will be a very nice trip for all the boys, and especially some of them, who never have been any farther than the west coast. Their schedule is as follows: I’VE BEEN AROUND New York By TED YATES K tU s ttd » M t h ih t h *» 'h . I N D I P I N D I N T M H J U P r i C t . 4* W , n 4 * ,* Si., V .„ K ..4 19. fc. V. fro m a Reporter's Typewriter , . . Physically handicapped veterans of the present war constitute a group of productive, capable workers at a number of nearby defense plants . . Despite predicted competition from planes and automobiles, U. S. railroads hope to attract a large share of postwar passenger traffic with faster service and lower rates after the war . . . Many big U. S. corporations already have building contracts from “ occupied” countries. They await only the armistice to put their plans for recon struction and economic expansion to work . . . Belgium plans not only to mend war damage but to build “ better nation” , and already the Belgian Commission has tackled the problem of relief, property re storation—and, with the help of international cooperation, hopes for postwar commerce . . . National Urban League for Social Service Among Negroes is still seeking men and women with training and experience in various fields of social work to fill positions which are available in Urban League affiliates and in other social work agencies throughout the country . . . NAACP cites service of Phila press stories which were unanimous in their denunciation of the recent “ Race” strike by PTC workers who bolted against the upgrading of eight Negroes . . J. Lester Kaufman new chief publicist at Republic Pics . . . Ninety-two percent of Negroes serving in U. S. Army are In labor battalions . . . “ After You’re Gone,” the popular tune of the early Twenties, revived in the film “ Atlantic City” , a Republic musical comedy smash hit. Ork leader Eddie Durham seeking talented beauties for his new band. Aspirants are requested t., forward a typewritten letter to me stating their age, height and weight; giving their experience. And don’t forget to enclose a most recent photograph. Act at once . . . GOOD READING: Celia Dale’s “The Least of These” (The Macmillan Company) . . . Sotto Voce: LeRoy Collins: We’ve heard from reliable source that you’ve made a pretty mess of things for Negro newspaper men over at Columbia Television. For a guy with such marvelous con tacts you should remember that a lotta noise is just a lot of noisel . . . For at least ten years we have been warned often that there are forces active in this country bent on upsetting U. S. policies and set to perform the ill deeds here in America that they succeeded in doing in the occupied countries. The countless stoppages, strikes, fires ana subversive acts point to espionage. Negroes who have been the target in many instances for such un-American acts have been the subject of these Nazi agents to muddle up an already turbid situation. German agents are not interested in attacking Negroes but, the acts of these spys have now turned to Race hatred to cover their deeds, for they know too well that the determination to keep the Negro in his place is, for the most part, shared by all Whites.. . . Leander L. Boykin new dean of students at Hampton Institute . . . Earle Warren, of Count Basie’s Orchestra, soon to lead his own ork . . . It’s 9-pound boy at the Odell-Eila Johnsons. She’s the vocalist in Buddy Johnson’s Band . . . Cozy Cote’s drumming featured in Walt Disney’s technicolor car toon “52nd Street” . . . Horace Henderson, the former bandleader, is now associated with Lena Horne as arranger and music director . . . Powell Lindsey, man-about-town of New Haven, Richmond, Atlanta and Pittsburgh, wed Geri Towles (Pittsburgh-Chicago socialite) on Friday, Aug. 19 . . . Allied soldiers are now linguist “sharks”, accord ing to a War Dept, bulletin which states our boys learn to speak, then write foreign languages almost in less time to “take over” Oc cupied Lands. i Consider the Source: Emphasis on police techniques for preventing riots and improving relations between different racial, religious and national groups is stressed in a report— “ The Police and Minority Groups.” issued by the International City Managers Association. 1313 E. 60th St.. Chicago (37) Illinois Thought you would like to know Highlights: Sgt. Joe Louis and his wife, marvelous Marva, will reconcile when they meet in Chicago next month . . . Lt. Rose Lillian Elliott, of Philadelphia, and Lt. J»mes Hathaway Robinson, Jr., U. S. Army, tied that knot in Yuba City, Calif., a fortnight ago . . . Farreli’s Kozy Tavern No. 1 in formal opening last Wednesday nite . . . Recom mended: Lovely Lola Hayes, the internationally known mezzo-soprano, Tuesday nights via W NYC. 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