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Ci MI Tt. AND INQIMB.MI 4 f Nurses Home For Tuskegee PORTLAND INQUIRER Ralph H Fsulk. Brft'ti'r P ii N« i * m I K *rh * By Portland Inquirer Publishing Co. N. R RWee> A n -TWar WW»t#r ' Ml- -Part I ami. tinryew VANPORT OFFICE 2410 V Cottor.wood. Apt 50.V \k K l.**34 BAGLKY DOWNS OFFTCE: 1*5-F WinUer Dr., Vanoou^r. Wn (M f i« a r Irr Mai: 5 :. Maaalw In Mail j : , Personal. Huh. latrai and Church New* must reach us Tuesdax f*mr<iinp Publication l'aie YO U R VOTE I \n silo!ment of $248.820 fnr the construction of n Nurse* Home »nd I ramme facilities st Tuskeree Institute, Ala . x* a* included in Federai VA «xrk* Tjnds totaling near- l> $3.000.000 allctod this week for trainine, child care and recreation facilities in ear-industry center» and areas near military establish ment*. The allotments were ma.ie by Rami Snwder, Assistant Federal Works Administrator, following Presidential approval. Grants and loans amountine to $2,184.581 n-ere made for the con struction of 20 nurses’ homes at hospitals in 16 states to provide livtne an*! trainine quarters for an aggrrgat.* of 1,445 student nurses The hospital* have been certified by the t l S. Cadet Nurse Corps for student-nurse training The total »oat of the projects is 13,174,528, of which the applicants are to fur- \ 11 "» YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE K.UHAKI) WlNftLDW, Kditor IBIS YOUNGER GKNRATION PR IN U PIK ’S EXPLANATION Y ou no doubt remember my ar ticle about "after school dancea" at Jefferson 111, well, the students have decided to stop all the confu sion and ill-feeling by simply not going to them At an explanation to what happened this article ap peared in the "Jeffersonian”, the school paper; POK-KKNK) PARTY For those of you who are quick on the first xliime, I would rec ommend a brisk esine of “ Pok- Keno" as administered by Misses Kilby and Joy Brink. I,«st Sunday P M several of the youneer Port* 'a " '1 * ° l together for one of these occasions, which turned out to lie quite profitable for a certain young man whose name yours truly will not disclose st the present. I wish to commend the Brocks on at least being original, for Aeldom is their a card party or the likea of it; always so it seems it has to lie a jump or hop, there should be mom originality such as ths Brock's Pok-Keno party. Kveryon# enjoyed himself—at least so it seemed MITTKRBt GGING * "Several students, by way of the In the comme election « f*r as mo>t people xeem to know, Jeffersonian box, ami the well- there is only one prr*on to he elected. All that the average known grapevine,’ have criticised man «an ts to know is— who are you for? Usually he mnuts the request that couples do not jit terbug at school dances. v»hat presidential candidate are you come to \ote for. Hut. This request is not an attempt let us for the moment forget the men who are running for to prohibit student, from taking part in the dancea All Portland the Presidency and take a look at s>me of the other people public schools permit only those on the ballot. SHOES dances at their school function, It was at a shoe show she saw For instance, there are two United States Senators to he which have been named suitable by shoes soled. Since she saw shoes the American Association of Mas elected. There are two State Senator* to he elected, thirteen soled at the shoe show she showed ters of Dancing. Jitterbugging is shoes saw soled at the shoe show. “tate representative* to he cho'-en. several judges, a county X1.03**.!* 4 <. The larger allot- not on the list of suitable dances. ment* were: Since she showed shoes she saw There are many reasons why jit assessor. assorted county commissioners and other state and soled at the shoe show she sold St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, countv officials to he elected hv the vote of the people. Hut Mo., $516,360; Tuskegee Institute, terbugging is not suitable for high the shoes she showed that she saw school dances. For one thing, only every one seem s to have forgotten that there is anything ■ *--**>20; Warren A » andler Hos- a few couples jitterbugging could soled at the shoe show.—A .N. Me- laik. , . pital, Savannah, Ga , $157,950; St. hut a presidential election going on. Patrick*. Hospital, Missoula, Mont., easily make it impossible for the rest of the couples to dance be ILLNESS It is of utmost importance to the Negro to know who is $163,617 and Emanuel Hospital, cause o f the greater amount of Portland, Ore., $149,850 Y’ our reporter is sorry to report floor space jitterbugging steps re interested in their welfare locally. It should Ire of just as The I»s Angeles, Calif., Child that due to illness Mrs. Elizabeth much interest to the Negro to know who among vi.e candi* Can* Service received a Federal quire. Also some of the jitterbug Carden has been confined to her ging steps are more movement L s* 11 dates think the vole of the Colored man worthy of his atten contribution of $641,412 to help than is considered lady and gentle- ^on,e f° r a couple of weeks but pay the operating cost of war nur she is doing somewhat better now. tion. There are thivse among the candidates who are not in series and <hild care centers. Pre men-like for young people The first moment that jitterbug Mrs. Carden is one of the moat terested in bringing their name before the Negroes of this viously the applicant was givér ging is accepted by the National active members of our fair society city and county. It may mean that their conscience will not U,100,9H. In frederal funds. Dancing association it will be per so natcherally we all wish her a speedy recovery. ‘‘GET WELL permit these people to ask for the vote of people whom they 1 *ie. Massillon Hospital mitted at Jeff dances. Until then, r r Association was allotted an addi- students are asked to confine their SOON.” have done nothing to assist. It may mean, as in the case of tional $ 100.000 toward the cost of dancing to other steps.” that Democratic nominee for the state legislature, that they constructing and equipping a 40- --------- DRAMATIC CLUB NEWS . .. m Md anrstl' homo The DecatuS- The Bethel A M. E. dramatic hold the Negroes in such contempt that they feel they would (I „ } , nd Mju.on County Hospital GET-TOGETHER AT G E K llE ’S I^ast Saturday night Miss Ger- 1 club had its first meeting for ths l»e stooping U h » low if they asked for the Colored vote. Or it Association was given $30,768 to- trude Williams had a small li’l get- new season at Bethel Church last may mean as in the case off the National Democratic I*arty wartl thf con*truction ‘ ° 8t* oi * to-gether at her home on Ganten- Friday and for those of you who ; nurses' home. didn’t attend you missed a great that they do not think they even need your vote. Whatever __________________ bein. When I say small group I treat. The truth of the matter is the ca.se, if they do not make a bid for your vote, then you Chance to Live Promised by Dewey mean small group, for only three that refreshments were served and be too proud to give them your vote. (Continued from page 1) couples attended, Miss Ellen Wooda, all those present enjoyed a regu Governor Dewey has promised a Miss Constance Maney, Miss Ger- lar social hour or two. (Even you, The relative merits of Mr. Dewey or Mr. Roosevelt will complete over-hauling of the exist- trude Williams, Mr. George Davis, Seth). All of you members who be either hampered or aided by the men your vote send to didn’t attend please try to be pres ing confused and complicated tax Mr Charles Gragg esq. and yours congress. Your immediate welfare in your city, county and ent and on time at the next and laws and creation of a basic law truly. Some fine refreshments were all of the following meetings. Big state will be governed by the men your vote put in the state which will remain simple and gen- served, but of course some of the things are being planned for the legislature, the county offices and your city government. orally stable. In his Tuesday night smarties had to be hojs and ask future so if you don’t wish to be Once more the Republican nominees are committed to a speech, Governor Dewey demon- for seven or eight course meals. left out of them be sure to attend program in your county and your state that will be for the strated again his remarkable grasp As the saying goes, “ IT’S NOT the meetings. best interest to the Negroes. No Republican candidate has of the many problems that confront THE QUANTITY, BUT THE found it necessary to use the story of a Negro and a W ater the nation, and at the same time | QUALITY THAT COUNTS,” so melon to illustrate a point. No Republican candidate has found outlined his program for solving natcherly everyone had a gay ole it necessary to insult the Negroes present at any gathering them. i time at Gertie’s. in order to show his contempt for the Negro in general. They nave shown that they respect a person for his ability and have invited him to meet and confer with the people who When one is driving around on Peck, is much improved and able hold the highest position in the ranks of the Republican a Saturday night, they never k'now to be home from the hospital. He Party. Pictures from all over the country prove this. SHOW what they might run into. These expects to return to work soon. US ONE PICTURE OF ROOSEVELT OR TRUMAN W ITH people thought they might take in A GROUP OF NEGROES. These are among the things that the dance that is usually held every Mrs. Lula Herbert was given a Saturday night at the Recreation surprise party last week by her prove who is who in the life of the Negro. Hall at Bagley Downs in Vancou Daughter Elks. She was presented ver, Wash., but instead they ran in with a beautiful set of dishes as a to a private birthday party. Mrs. gift from the Temple. The party Fret! rick Dunn entertaining her was given at the home of Mrs. husband, Fredrick Dunn who was John Evans. There were twelve celebrating his birthday. They were guests, all Daughter Elks. The gathered around a piano, Mr. Dunn evening was spent in playing cards playing and the guests singing old after which a delicious repast was familiar songs. When their voices served. Everyone had a grand time. needed a little resting, then they exercised their feet with a little Mrs. Henrietta Marshall who hps dancing. They had a long table in been ill is improving nicely now. the center of the room covered with a beautiful tablecolth and napkins, Her Daughter Elks and many but we had to leave before the re friends wish her a speedy recovery. freshments were served. In fact we MARTIN T. were uninvited guests who just Mrs. Lula Harris of 4056 N. walked in thinking we were in the Williams Ave., was host at a love dance room. Among the guests in ly luncheon on last Tuesday. Her vited were Mr. and Mrs. Fred honored guest was Mrs. Lewis, Johnson, Mr| and Mrs. Brewer, Mr. mother of Mrs. Hepburn. Her other and Mrs. Comfort, Mr. and Mrs. guests were Mrs. Hepburn, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Melissa Jones, Mr. Hopkins, Mrs. A. L. Randolph. A B. T. White and Eddie Kruss. Mr. very delicious menu was served and Mrs. Dunn live at 1304 A and everyone had a lovely time. Whipple St., Bagley Downs. Mr. Dunn is a welder on the day shift Mrs. A. L. Randolph entertained Efficient. Progressive in the Vancouver Shipyard. the Fellowship Club of Mt. Olive! Type Baptist Church at her home last We are very pleased to hear that Monday night. Mrs. F. Fletcher ia VOTE X 68 Mr. Peck, husband of Mrs. Letha president, Mrs. H. Cross, secretary. Paid Adv. SOCIETY DOIN’S Re-Elect The Savoy Pit ATT Sheriff WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR BAR New and Modern 313 S. Main Street, Vancouver, Washington