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v Page 4 PORTLAND INQUIRER PO R TLAN D INQUIRER Ralph H. Faulk, Editor Published Each Wednesday By Portland Inquirer Publishing Co. 2736 N. E. Rodney Ave.— Phone WEbster 7220— Portland, Oregon VANPORT OFFICE: 2410 N. Cottonwood, A p t 505—WE. 1534 BAGLEY DOWNS OFFICE: 145-F Wintler Dr., Vancouver, Wn. One Year by Mail ______________________________________ $5.00 Six Months by M a il_______________________ ______________$2-50 Personal, Club, Local and Church News must reach us Tuesday. Preceding Publication Date. APATHY Guest Editorial, Edna Stinsman Publicity Chairman, Portland League of Women Voters. Apathy can be an ugly word. It was the apathy of the German people which permitted Hitler to foist his unspeak able regime upon them. It was the apathy of humanity in general which allowed the murderous Nazi horde to overrun innocent neighboring countries and commit shameful atroci ties against helpless peoples. YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAG E RICHARD WINSLOW, Editor SCHOOL DAYS Well, kids its back to the old grit and grind of midnight lessons and early to rise business which all of us simply adore doing. (Am I kidding?) I’m really proud that so many colored kids are going back to school. For those of you who think that you’ll make more money if you don’t go to school and work will have to strike that idea out of your head now and jump onto some time at the educational institutions, so that you can straighten up and fly right, while its still your shin ing hour. (Are you hep?) Jeffer son Hi leads Portland in Negro en rollment, with Sabin second and Benson, Washington, and Franklin coming in far behind. Kats and Chicks finish your education, for remember: “ They can take your home, cars, and money away from you, but no one can take your education.” occasion, or in plain words, the joint was jumping and every body had a most fine time. There was plenty of food, drink, fine music and “ beutifful wemmem.” Those attending were Sam Wilkinson and Lorraine Taylor, Seth Hill and Constance Maney, George Davis and (am I kidding— who else but) Gertrude Williams, Johnny Minor Jr. and Rosely Thomas, Eugene Fuller and (guess who) Dolores Wilkinson, and your truly Richard E^ Winslow and Helen Mae Thom as. As I said before, everyone only had a fine time and Sam received many exquisite birthday presents. For instance a suit, ties, cigarette lighter and hair brush. We all wish you a happy birthday. “ Happy Birthday, Sammy.” SLINGING THE DIRT A certain crack was made recent ly at Jefferson High that it should be called Vanport High. This is not true, (or is it?) Now we are fighting to put down forever this menace to world peace and security. Rivulets of American blood run on the soil of many lands. W hy? Because we cherish our BROCK’S JUMP MOST FINE freedom and the freedom of others. This is our sacrifice The charming sisters gave one Why Sammy, don’t tell me that placed on the altar of freedom. It must not be placed there [ fine hop the other Saturday, which you’re going steady, (or almost). really jumped .Rose Marie, Ruby m vain. and Joy, the sisters, certainly make Shall we give our blood abroad while apathy at home robs fine hostesses also. The music was What certain young lady had us of the very freedom for which we are fighting? The an fine, the chick were fine, and the what certain band leader’s head swer should be eighty-eight million times “ N o” . food and drinks were only fine, so swimming. (Bradshaw’s the band 88,000,000— that is the number of qualified voters in the everyone had a grovvy gay ole leader but you’ll have to guess who time. There was a little accident she is.) United States. The pathetic truth is that only about 40,000,- when a certain party fell through 000 of them are expected to vote for freedom in November. the front steps of the Brock resi No, No, Seth we’re not your bud Are we to have 48,000,000 votes lost to apathy? dence. (The physicians and sur- dies anymore, you’ll just have to The registration campaign spearheaded by the League of geons say that there’s a chance of hang by your own neck, (ha ha ha his recovering.) All in all though hahahahahahaha). Women Voters has been an uphill fight against indifference. everyone had a fine time. In spite of that campaign, and in spite of the increased popu I For all of you who don’t attend lation ofMultnomah county, registrations are lagging. More HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMMY | Jeff Hi you’re really missing a September 17, and Mr. Sam Wil treat, for Mr. T. Wesly, certainly than 15,000 additional persons must register before the books kinson was one day closer to his has all of the chixs swooning when close on October 7 in order to equal the 1940 total. Uncle Sammy .(Are you hipo?) A he buggies to his classes. Preoccupation with war work is a good thing, but not even fine birthday party was given for Well, gang, that’s about all for that excuse is good enough for any qualified citizen who fails Sam at his home from 9 till around now, don’t forget to send me the to register and vote. We on the home front— Americans all— 2. It was a small, but really a gala latest dope, jive, and even news. can best serve our country by recording our convictions in the coming free election. And here, thank God, elections ARE Gasoline Industry M AIL YOUR free. THERE IS NO POLL T A X IN OREGON! Committee Backs SUBSCRIPTION N O W Every United States citizen of voting age who has lived O P A Program in the state at least six months has the privilege of voting Bethel Church, A. M. E. Strong support in all phases of merely by registering. N. McMillen and Larrabee the gasoline enforcement program Friday Night, Social Worship, 8 Old registrations must be renewed if they have lapsed was pledged the district Office of through failure to vote within the past two years or where Price Administration today by o’clock. Choir Rehearsal Thursday there has been a change of residence. Women whose names members of the gasoline industry Night, 8:30. Community M. B. Church have been changed through marriage should also renew their advisory committee at its second 845 Cottonwood St., Vanport City monthly meeting with OPA offi registration. Choral Club Rehearsal Tuesday The time and place for registration is room 145 county cials, Frederic F. Janney, district 10 a. m.— 12 noon. Thursday 10 a. OPA rationing executive, has an court house, Fifth and Salmon, from 8 A . M. to 8 P. M. every nounced. To save gasoline, and to m.— 12 a. m. Community Choir: Monday 10 a. m.— 12 noon d^y except Sunday up to and including October 7. prevent black market operations, A traveling registration booth will be stationed at N . E. the committee made special rec Russell Street and Union Avenue on Monday, October 2, ommendations on three issues: car Household of Ruth sharing, posting o f windshield from 10 A . M. to 8 P. M. On the following day, Tuesday, Golden W est 844, G.U.O.F. stickers, and inventory shortages Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesday 2:30 October 3, it will be at the corner of N. Mississippi Avenue of service stations. p. m.f 2504 Williams Ave., Mrs. and Shaver Street during the same hours. Josephine Morrison, M. N. G. Mrs. The committee recommended The conquered peoples of Europe have learned to their first that service stations establish Annabelle Harris, N. G. Sec. everlasting sorrow that eternal vigilance is, indeed, the price car registration depots on their Excelsior Lodge No. 23 of liberty. Americans must profit by their sad example. Fas own premises. Second, that the F. & A . M. cism is a disease that begins with the creeping paralysis of OPA in augurate a new sticker en Meets every 2nd and 4th Monday forcement campaign, and third, indifference. It must not get a foothold in America. Be vigil at 8:00 p. m. backed the OPA in its enforce ant. Register and vote! 2504 Williams Avenue ment policy pertaining to gasoline K. L. Culp, W. Master inventory shortages revealed at L. R. Blackburn, Secretary stations, particularly when taken Phone TRinity 1857 over by new management. W ILL YO U H ELP? ENTERPRISE CHAPTER Roth Keller, acting mileage en There is in Portland today a condition that never has No. 6, O. E. S. been known in the State of Oregon before. Every one knows forcement attorney, repeated the Meetings 1st Wednesday each rules governing proper posting of about the migration of the Negro to this area. It is no secret month 8:00 p. m. A, B and C stickers on car wind 2504 N. Williams Ave. that the Colored population of Multnomah county holds a shields. If a motorist has a B or ¿irs. Elise S. Reynolds, Secretary balance of power in potential votes. This condition has never C book, the highest sticker should existed before. But that Balance of Power will be of no value be displayed. Rationing regulations Billy Webb Lodge No.1050 to the Negroes unless we get the new people REGISTERED. require display of one sticker only, I. B. P. O. E. o f W . he emphasized, corresponding to Meets every 2nd and 4th Wed. Several times before and somewhere in this issue of the 8:30 p. m. the highest type of gasoline ration Portland Inquirer we have spoken on the lack of Unity among book held by the car operator. 2504 N. Williams Av. (Russell St.) W. L. Shine, Exalted Ruler our people. Many times it has been spoken of by people in Keller explained that when a new Edwin Phelps, Secretary their daily conversation. No doubt you have spoken of it your proprietor takes over a service sta self or at least thought of it. Here is your chance to do some tion, he assumes any inventory ga Enterprise Lodge No. 1 soline shortage the previous owner thing about it — F. & A . M. had, for a 90-day probationary pe Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday W IL L Y O U VOLUNTEER TO HELP GET THE N E W riod. The station will be brought 8:00 p. m. up to full capacity at the end of NEGROES REGISTERED? 2504 N. Williams Ave. that time if no further shortage is W. H. Bowers, W. Master James L. Wasson, Secretary It is your job, my job, everybody’s job, to help get these revealed other than normal shrink age, he pointed out. people registered before the time expires. Will you help? * Y .M .C .Ä . If you will volunteer your assistance, or the use of your car or willing to help in any way, please call W Ebster 7220. Say that you will help and give your name and address. PATRONIZE OUR AD VERTISERS 831 S. W. Sixth Avenue Y . W . C. A. 834 S. W. Broadway 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 Riev. 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. PHILIP’ S 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 l x -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 1205 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 Broadacres 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. in. Evangelistic Services Wednesday, Friday and Satur day, 8:00 p. m., Evening Wor ship.