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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PO RTLAN D INQUIRER Ralph H. Faulk, Editor , Published Each Wednesday By Y. T. L. 315 Astoria, Sept. 1, 1944. Dear Sir: Enclosed is my check for a year’s subscription. The crew and I find your paper most interesting, short ly we will have some very interest ing news for you. Thanking you, I remain C. H. Brown, Bm. 1-c. BURTON HOMES NOT TO BE CLOSED It is reliably reported that the Federal Project Burton Homes is 2736 N. E. Rodney Ave.— Phone WEbster 7220— Portland, Oregon not to be evacuated after all. About VANPORT OFFICE: 2410 N. Cottonwood, A p t 505— WE. 1534 two months ago, the residents of BAGLEY DOWNS OFFICE: 145-F Wintler Dr., Vancouver, Wn. this project received notice that One Year by Mail _____ _____________________ __________ _$5.00 they would have to move because Six Months by Mail _____ . _______________________________ $2-50 the Federal Government was to Personal, Club, Local and Church News must reach us Tuesday. take over this part of Washington Preceding Publication Date. HOUSEHOLD FUELS TO BE It was understood that the houses SCARCE were to be transported to some The Solid Fuels Administration other area to be uspd in the re for War this week made four pre habilitation of soldiers returned winter suggestions to civilians on from overseas. Now it seems that Surprising as it may seem, there are people who even in fuel saving as it reiterated a warn the extensive recruiting of the ing that all household fuels are ex Kaiser Company, Inc. to increase this modern age want to know, why they should register. The pected to b e ^ a r c e this winter. the number of workers in their answer can be summed up in a few words, but surely if they The recommendations made to yards have necessitated a change do not already know, then it may take a lot more words and offset coal, oil, and gas shortages in the original plans. With thou and to assure adequately-heated sands of new workers coming into yet they will not know. homes are as follows: the area, the housing shortage is To begin with, the only way to gain any real advance 1. Place orders with fuel dealer subject to become more critical anil ment for yourself and your race, is to have some say in your today; accept the kind and quanti the need for more housing here will government. Take part in helping to elect those who are will ty of coal, oil, or other fuel he can make it imperative that as much ing to help you if they are elected. Then there is the always supply now; cooperate with his de housing as possible be kept avail livery problems, which undoubtedly able. present fact that if you do not take some part in elections, will become worse as the weather Many of the tenants of Burton you have no right to complain about the kind of treatment gets colder. Homes had already moved out, that you receive from those in power. You have no right to 2. Delay starting the furnace as some are planning to return, others say, “ Look what they did to this Negro or that Negro, or to long as possible. Manage on chilly do not want to go to the trouble of us as a race” if you have done nothing to prevent it. You can mornings to do without heat unless moving again. There are at present there are very young children, old j many units available for any one do something about anything that occurs that is not to your persons, or invalids in the home. I who desires to move into this area, own good if you register and vote. It certainly does not re Much fuel is wasted by letting a quire a lot of intelligence to see that. fire bum while midday sun warms the house. There have been many complaints by the older residents 3. Check over heating equipment, and questions by the newer residents as to why there are no if this has not already been done, Negroes in the city government, why are there no Negro po so that it will work with highest licemen, Negro school teadhers. The answer is if you want efficiency; be sure that all parts i are clean and in good repair; in- | these things, prove that you want them by REGISTERING) stall one of the heat controls now and VOTING. available from most dealers and There have been complaints about segregation and dis hardware stores. 4. Heat-seal the home before cold ' crimination, signs about catering to “ White trade only” , dis weather arrives. Weatherstrip crimination in jobs, refusal to permit Negros to take part in doors and windows, caulk cracks, j this, visit that and a host of other very common complaints. insulate attic floors and walls, re- I What have you gained by your talk or your complaints, A B pair roof. Arrange to close off SOLUTELY NOTHING. You will never gain anything until rooms and other space you do not intend to heat this winter. you, and you and all your friends have REGISTERED. This is for your own good, the good of future generations, your Renewal of ‘A ’ Rations to children, your friends’ and relatives’ children, why is it you TINY BRADSHAW be Handled by Mail cannot see the need for taking part in your government? Is it ATTRACTION FORMERLY AN A streamlined plan for handling NOUNCED not clear to you that all the teachings and practices of the AS CANCELLED! renewal of “ A ” gasoline rations by NOW SCHEDULED. South are taking hold right here in Portland and vicinity? mail was announced today by Mc- Tiny Bradshaw and his (Jersey Can you not look a little farther ahead and see that unless Dannell Brown, district director, Bounce) Orchestra who follows something is done about it, conditions are going to get a Office of Price Administration. Sweethearts o f Rhythm to Me- j whole lot worse? Now is the time to do something about it. Present “ A ” ration expires on Sep Elroy’s Ballroom Monday, Sept. tember 21. The something to do is get out and register. 18, 1944. Motorists can obtain their renew A presentation of S. Duke. You lazy-bones who have registered and are sitting back al forms at local service stations taking it easy because you think you have done your part, and garages, except for workers in Bill— I met my girl on the street, let me tell you, that it is still part of your job to see that industries which have plant trans last night, and she never spoke to everybody you know and some of those you don’t know get portation committees. They will get me. their forms from the committees Will— What did you do ? out and get registered. Appoint yourself a committee of one and return them to the committees Bill— I never let on I heard her. and ask all your neighbors if they are REGISTERED. instead of to the local OPA boards, Brown explained. Household of Ruth While visiting in one of the projects, several people told All other motorists should get me that they were already registered in the state which they their renewal blanks now, fill them Golden W est 844, G.U.O.F. 2nd and 4th Tuesday 2:30 came from. That does not mean a thing here. YOU MUST BE out properly, and mail the form to Meetings p. m., 2504 Williams Ave., Mrs. REGISTERED IN OREGON IN ORDER TO VOTE IN ORE their own local OPA board, accom Josephine Morrison, M. N. G. Mrs. panied by the signed back cover Annabelle Harris, N. G. Sec. GON. of the present “ A ” back, and the Excelsior Lodge No. 23 W e are still holding classes in Registration, but if you tire inspection record. If the back F. & A . M. still need help, the PORTLAND INQUIRER has an organiza cover has been lost or destroyed Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday tion ready and willing to help you when you want help. Call the applicant must be able to prove at 8:00 p. m. to the satisfaction of the board 2604 Williams Avenue W Ebster 7220 or 1534. that the car is actually in use and K. L. Culp, W. Master L. R. Blackburn, Secretary that no other application has been Phone TRinity 1857 made for a basic “ A ” ration. Applicants temporarily away E N TE R P R ISE C H A P TE R There is in Portland today a condition that never has from their permanent residence No. 6, O. E. S. Meetings 1st Wednesday each been known in the State of Oregon before. Every one knows may apply at any local board but month 8:00 p. m. about the migration of the Negro to this area. It is no secret are urged to mail the renewal 2504 N. Williams Ave. blanks to their home boards instead that the Colored population o f Multnomah county holds a so their records will be complete. Mrs. Elise S. Reynolds, Secretary balance of power in potential votes. This condition has never Do not telephone or call in per existed before. But that Balance of Power will be o f no value son at local boards. Brown request Billy Webb Lodge No.1050 I. B. P. 0 . E. o f W . to the Negroes unless we get the new peonle REGISTERED. ed, as no “ A ” books will be handed Meets every 2nd and 4th Wed. out over the counter. Applications 8:30 p. m. Several times before and somewhere in this issue of the will be acted on promptly in the 2504 N. Williams Av. (Russell St.) Portland Inquirer we have spoken on the lack of Unity among order received so new coupons can W L. Shine, Exalted Ruler our people. Many times it has been spoken o f by people in. be mailed to each applicant before Edwin Phelps, Secretary their daily conversation. No doubt you have spoken of it your the September 22 validity date. Portland Inquirer Publishing Co. j W h y Should I Register? W ILL Y O U H ELP? self or at least thought o f it. Here is your chance to do some thing about it — W ILL YOU VOLUNTEER TO HELP GET THE NEW NEGROES REGISTERED? It is your job, my job, everybody’s job, to help get these people registered before the time expires. Will you help? If you will volunteer your assistance, or the use of your car or willing to help in any way, please call WEbster 7220. Say that you will help and give your name and address. Enterprise Lodge No. 1 The Chanticleer Bridge Club re F. & A . M. sumed its activities September 5th Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday at the home of Mrs. Abbie Cantrell 8:00 p. m. 2504 N. Williams Ave. with a beautiful breakfast with all W. H. Bowers, W. Muster the trimmings. James L. Wasson, Secretary Bridge prizes were awarded, Mrs. Jesse Flowers won first prize; Mrs. 831 S. W. Sixth Avenue Irene Braggs, president of tha club won second prize. Mrs. Blanche Y . W . C. A. Holliday is secretary of the club. 834 S. W. Broadway Y.M.C.A. CHURCH DIRECTORY CATHOLIC CHAPEL OF THE LITTLE FLOWER Inter-racial 21 N. E. Broadway Rev. Jerome M. Schmitz, Chapl. Miss Doris Reynolds, Catechist SERVICES: Sunday, Mass and Sermon: 9 o’clock A. M. Wednesday, Novena Devotions: 8 o’clock P. M. MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Rlev. J. J. Clow N. E. First Ave. and Schuyler Portland, Ore. ORDER OF SERVICES: 9:45 a. m. Sunday School Mrs. Marie Smith, Supt. 11:00 a. m. Morning Worship 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. Felowshilp conducted by Lenworth Miner 8:00 p. m. Evening Worship BETHEL CHURCH, A. M. E. N. McMillen and Larrabee Portland, Oregon ST. PHILIPS CHURCH Episcopal Vicar L. O. Stone N. E. Knott and Rodney Portland, Oregon 7:45 a. m. Communion Service 10:00 a. m. Church School 11:00 a. m. Morning Prayer Thursday 9:00 a. m. Commun ion Service. COMMUNITY M. B. CHURCH Rev. H. C. Cheatham, Pastor 845 Cottonwood Street Vanport City, 17, Oregon AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH Rev. J F. Smith 2007 N. Williams Ave. Portland, Oregon PEOPLE’S COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH N. E. 74th and Glisan St. Rev. R. E. Donaldson, Minister SERVICES: Sunday School 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship 11 a. m. B. Y. P. U. Meeting 7:00 p. m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1206 Hathaway Drive Burton Homes Vancouver, Wash. Rev. J. W. Brown, Pastor All Nations Church of God in Christ Elder James S. Lomax, Pastor. Multnomah and Williams Ave. ORDER OF SERVICES Tuesday and Thursday: Evan gelistic Services 7:45. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting at 7:45. Sunday: Sunday School 10:00, Morning Service 11:45, Y. P. W. W. 6:30. Evening Service 8:00. Williams Ave. Church of God in Christ Elder Claud L. Lampkin, Pastor 2504 N. Williams Ave. ORDER OF SERVICES Monday and Friday: Evange- listical Services 7:30. Wednes day: Bible Band 8:00. Sunday: Sunday School 10:00, Morning Service 11:30. Y. P. W. W. 6:30. Evening Services 7:45. COME ONE! COME ALL! Mrs. Lampkin, Reporter. UNITED CHURCH MINISTRY Force and Broailacres Vanport City ' Sunday School: 9:45 A.M Worship: 11:00 A.M. Worship: 8:00 P.M. Inter-Denominational Services Rev. Leslie Denton, Minister CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Rev. B. M. McSwain, Pastor. 1207 S. W. Front Ave. Portland, Oregon SERVICES: Morning Worship 12 noon. Evening Worship 8 p. m. Every Tuesday and Friday evening 8 p. m. Radio Broadcast every Sun day morning at 8 a. m. over KWJJ. HOUSE OF PRAYER 2205 S. E 10th Ave. SERVICES 8:00 a. m. Radio Broadcast 10:30 a. m. Sunday School 12:00 Noon Morning Worship 6:3 Op. m. Young People’s Meet. 8:00 p. m. Evangelistic Services Wednesday, Friday and Satur day, 8:00 p. m., Evening Wor ship.___________