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Friday. March 1. 1946 PORTLAND INQUIRER Pag* Six miHMffmng;iiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiuiiimyuiiii>iHuuiiiiiiiimiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiniiiuiiiiiiiiiiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Society News By Ann M orm on and Halana Scarda Mrs. William Graves, 139 N. McMillen St., was the proud re cipient of a hand painted cock tail set for six. The gift was from her daughter, Miss Blanche Graves, who is a senior at Ben nett college in North Carolina. Misses Inez and Ruby Freeman of Longview, Wash., were in town Saturday evening to hear the concert by Paul Robeson. The young ladies are sisters of Mr. Oliver E. Smith. Rev. Hamilton T. Boswell, Pastor of Bowen Memorial M. E. church was guest speaker last Sunday morning at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. and Mrs. Hamilton Bos well and their two little daugh ters, Jerrie Lynn and Eleanor, have been house guests for a fort night whh Mrs. Boswell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gragg. Although they were here on bus iness, several social courtesies were extended them. They de parted for Los Angeles, Calif., Friday evening. Entertainments and Religious Activties Mrs. Lucille Wilson was hostess Rev. N. C. Austin arrived last Monday evening for the Bethelite Club. Mrs. Wilson was home last Friday from Washing assisted in caring for her guest ton D. C. where he spent ten days in the interest of the F. E. by her mother, Mrs. L. Polk. P. C. Bill. He was sent from Portland by various organiza RECEPTION tions here. Saturday evening, follow ir & his concert, Mr. Paul Robeson, DeNorval Unthank Jr., 16, was was honored guest at a reception elected “ Boy Representative” on held at Portland’s International the student council and repre home. The Portland Inter-racial sents the school on the inter-city choir sang. About two-hundred Junior Red Cross council. Un guests were there to greet Mr. thank will graduate in June. Robeson. Paul Robeson spoke praise of Mrs. Ruth Leftridge of 52 N. E. such work *as International Sacramento, was the hostess House and Inter-racial groups Wednesday evening for the A. M. working together, and said, “Our E. club meeting. A fter the busi soldiers fight for freedom was ness session dainty refreshments not in vain.” were served by the hostess. The reception committee was Mrs. W. Smith, of Gresham, Ore., Friday evening at the home chairman; Mrs. Roy Gage, Miss of Mr. and Mrs. Little, a group Mable Downs, Miss Ruth Haef- of teen agers celebrated Valen ner, Mrs. Mary Duncan, who tine’s day with a dancing party. presided at the tea table, Mrs. The decorations were in the V al Stanley Chin, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh entine colors of red and white. Sheehan, Mr. George Thomas, Hostesses were Misses Gladys Robert Hungerford, John Eckert Baker, Ruby Brock, Ellen Woods and H. D. Willets. Others of the and Dorothy Hilliard. group seen there, were Dr. and Mrs. D. N. Unthank, Mrs. George "V IS ITO R S " Thomas, Mrs. Joe Reed, Mr. and Rev. and Mrs. Hamilton Bos Mrs. L. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Smith, Mr. Samuel G. W hit w ell and two young daughters ney of Vanport City, Oregon; of Los Angeles, Cal., are spend and Mr. Mark Smith of Van ing two weeks visiting the city. Mrs. Boswell was the former couver, Wash. Miss Eleanor Gragg. While here The Loyal Knights club met they were house guests of Mrs. at the home o f Mr. B. E. Ran Roy Gragg. dolph last Tuesday evening. A DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION FOR THE SCALP Tha hair roots are in the scalp. The condition of your hair does often depend heavily on the natu ral health of your scalp. Years ago, Dr. Carnot invented a medi cated tar formuln called Carbonocl which is mixed with Sulphur, Re sorcin and Balsam of Peru. 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Whitney the purpose of getting informa Mr. L. C. Ellison of Vanport, tion for a new program for his representative of the Portland Sunday school of which he is N.A.A.C.P., received an award of i superintendent. While the Van- honor at the regular monthly port Community Sunday school meeting on Sunday evening, Feb. is also in a process of improve 17, at the Williams avenue U.S.O. ment with its new superintend for having brought in more new ent, Mr. Baugh complimented George Thomas, race relations applications than . any other them for their outline of Sunday director o f the Portland council member in Portland area. Mr. school work. of churches, was one of the Ellison was very proud of his A large crowd was present ai speakers at a goodwill banquet award as he brought the good Sunday school. The lesson was given by Vanport interracial news to the church Sunday night. reviewed by Rev. M. M. Burns, council at the George C. Marshall He is very active in doing things assistant pastor. school in Vanport. Rev. Ennis for the betterment of the com A large crowd was also pres Whaley acted as master of cere munity. He is manager of the ent at the regular 11:30 church monies. The guests were enter Harmonizing Five Quartet and service of the Vanport community tained by singing. Among the clerk of the Vanport Community church and heard a wonderful guests were Rev. and Mrs. Ham Church. sermon by the pastor, P.ev. B. T. ilton Boswell of Los Angeles, Mr. Ellison further stated “ that Carey. Subject of text, “ L ife ’s Calif. the young people of Vanport who Highway.” have been attending youth meet A solo was sung by Mrs. Mattie ings for the past few Sundays Alexander, title “ Drop your net W IFE HONORS M ATE in Portland for the purpose of and follow me.” On Sunday evening, February organizing a N.A.A.C.P. Youth Members and friends of the 17, at 8:00 p. m., guests arrived Council have been making a fine Vanport Community church were at the home of Mr. and Mrs. U. record for themselves by their sorry to learn of the news that H. Leverett, 40 N. E. Fremont, splendid work.” We also have Miss Pauline Wiggs, who has for the purpose of celebrating a further information that almost been pianist for the church for surprise birthday party for Mr. half of those attending or have quite some time, left on short Leverett. joined are from Vanport. Indica nqtice Saturday evening, Feb. The dining room was beauti-1 tions are that the youth organi 18th, for New York City, due to fully decorated with a display zation w ill make good as all those a serious accident to her nephew of pink azaleas. attending seem to be very much in New York. Miss Alice Hayden A fter being taken on a wild interested. acted as pianist last Sunday. The chase by a party of three, Mr. The following telegram was church is now looking for a new Leverett finally ended up at sent to Washington, D. C., on pianist. Miss Hayden who is a home. To his surprise, the recre Thursday night, to Mrs. Anna soloist, said “ she couldn’t be the ation room in the basement was Arnold Hedgeman, Executive regular pianist for the church.” filled with guests. Those present at the 6:30 ser Secretary of National Council for Games of cards, checkers and a permanent F.E.P.C. 930 F.St., vices witnessed a Tom Thumb poker were enjoyed by all. N. W. Washington 4, D. C. “ Dear wedding sponsored by the usher A buffet supper was served Mrs. Hedgman: Please accept board with Mrs. Davis as master and the honoree received many our compliments for the wonder of ceremonies. The preacher that beautiful and useful gifts. ful fight you put up for a perm performed the ceremonies was Guests present were: Mr. and anent F.E.P.C. with the assist little Charles Mack seven years Mrs. A. Jones Jr., Mr. and Mrs. ance of your colleagues. We are old. Incidentally, he forgot his George Canola, Mr. and Mrs. W. with you all the way. Call on us Bible and book o f ceremonies, D. Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Carl when you need help. Should you when the audience laughed he Powell, Mrs. J. Spencer, Mrs. O. cqme, to the west coast stop in turned to them and said “That Glover, Miss Lucille Barns, Miss and see us.” Signed, The Vanport isn’t funny.” Charles declares Robert Turner, Mrs. A. A. Askey, Community Church, Rev. B. T. that he is a preacher and is often Miss Hannah Davis, Mr. V. L. Carey, pastor. The Vanport Com seen sitting in the pulpit with Bush and J. D. Grisby. munity Sunday School, Samuel his legs crossed sometimes tak Each guest acclaimed Mrs. L e v G. Whitney, Supt, ing the pastor’s chair who usu- erett as being a most congenial Mr. Theado Baugh was special ally lets him keep his seat, hostess, except Miss Rosalind guest at the Vanport Community More than a score of Sunday Leverett who tried to stay awake Sunday School on last Sundayschool workers were present at long enough to see daddy cut the j cake, but was ushered to bed, owing to the wee hours of thé morning. Funeral rites were held Thurs day at 2:30 p. m. at M iller and Tracy Chapel for Mrs. Cecil May Williams, w ife of Mr. Charles Williams. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor and sister of Mr. Arthur Harris all of Portland. Interment in Rose City cemetery. Vanport News Cinnamon Raisin Bread Chaplain M. A. Low e was a pleasant visitor over the week end, and was guest speaker Sun day morning at Bethel A. M. E. (HONOR STUDENT NAMED church. BOY REPRESENTATIVE) Chaylain Lowe has served nineteen months in the South Pacific theater. 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C h o ic e o f f i v e l a r g e b e a u t i fu l l y c o lo r e d sto n e s , ru b y red , d e e p b lu e s a p p h ire , e m e r a ld g r e e n , a m t h y s t , o r g o ld e n y e llo w . T h e a p p r o p r ia t e g i f t f o r a n y m an. S p e c ify s iz e a n d c o lo r w h en o r d e r in g . S end m o n e y o r d e r o r p a y p o s tm a n on a r r iv a l. O ; e w e e k m o n e y -b a c k g u a r a n tee . W e p a y t a x e s a n d m a ilin g c h a rg e e . L 'ep t. P I- 3 8 LOMO N O V E LTY C O M PA N Y 11W . 42nd St-. Re-«. T o r k 18, W. T . the teachers meeting last Tues day night and had a very inter esting study and discussion on the coming Sunday’s lesson. It was the largest crowd yet to at tend. One member was taking in church at the meeting in the per son of Mrs. Johnnie Mae White. Mrs. White also joined the usher board. Rev. Hopkins, who was form erly assistant pastor and left Vanport for the east recently to stay, came back a few days ago and was present at teachers meeting. He is welcomed back by his many friends. Rev. Hopkins, like others who left Vanport and Portland proper to return to their old homes, soon began to see that they like the “ City of Roses” best and made ¡.heir return trip. Suirely there must be something alluring about the “ City of Roses.” The Hormonizing Five quartet also rendered a few numbers at the ushers program last Sunday night and a solo by Mrs. Jimmie Woods, title “ Holy Spirit.” A poem by Mrs. Ellis, “The Un known Soldier.” BARGAINS IN HOMES Frank L. McGuire “ America’s Largest Home Seller ’ 328 S. W. Washington A T 7171 F R A N K L. McGUIRE— 6-room, 2 bedroom home. C l o s e to school and bus. Corner lot. Priced at only $2950. Call J. D. Morris, A T 7171. Ask for D-156. • F R A N K L. McGUIRE— A good buy! 2 flats, four rooms each. Good income. Nice looking, 50x 100 lot. Easy terms, close to bus service. Call J. D. Morris, A T 7171, ask for F-61. F R A N K L. McGUIRE— Very neat! 4 rooms up, 3 room apt. in basement on 50x100 lot. Extra 50x100 lot across the street is inculded. Very reasonably priced. Close to bus lines, stores, schools, and church. Call J. D. Morris, A T 7171, ask for D-196. DeNorval Unthank Jr., 16, was elected “ Boy Representative” on the student council and repre sent the school on the inter-city Junior Red Cross council. Un thank w ill graduate in June. Mrs. Carolyn Williams of Se attle, Wash., is spending a few U. S. Army. days here visiting her parents, Sgt. Wayne Newson has just Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sheppard and returned from the European her sisters, Mrs. Jane Carr front. He spent two years in ac Nancy Sheppard. tive combat. Sgt. Newson is the son of Mrs. Ruth Newson of Miss Helena Searcie returned 1632 N. W. Pettigrove and grand home after spending a forth night son of Mrs. Sadie Baker and is visiting friends in Seattle, Wash. also cousin of Mrs. Ella Smith and Mrs. Hazel Johnson. ILLN E SS AND FUNERALS Mr. Jack Spencer of 221 N. E. Mrs. Louise Boyd is in the Wasco Street is back from Aus tralia. He is in the Merchant Emanuel hospital. Mr. Ted Freeman was able to Marines. leave the hospital and is now at home. HHiiiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiitmimiiiiHiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiHmiinti RECIPIES F R A N K L. McGUIRE— Home an wheels. 1 room trailer, stove, bed and built-ins. Only $125.00. Call J. D. Morris, A T 7171. Ask for H-123. F R A N K L. McGUIRE— 5 room, 2 bedroom home. Full cement basement. Close to school and bus. Quick possession. Only $2950. For more information call J. D. Morris. A T 7171. The tantalizing aroma o f bread baking puts the whole family in a dither! They iust can’t w ait until it’s out of the oven — specially when It’s Cinnamon Raisin Bread, so fragrant with cinnamon, au chock-full of plump, iuicy raisins, and sweetened with molasses. Wonderful toasted or plain, Cin namon Raisin Bread is star of every meal and a favorite with lunchboxers. Cinnamon Raisin Bread 2 cake« compressed M cup molasses yeast 2 teaspoons % cup lukewarm cinnamon water \ cup raisins 1 teaspoon sugar 2 cups scalded milk cup Spry 6 ^ cups sifted all tablespoon aalt purpose flour Crumble yeast into cup. Add luke warm water and sugar and set in a warm place until it becomes light and spongy (about 15 minutes). Combine Spry, salt, molasses, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and raisins in large bowl. Add scalded milk. Stir until Spry is melted and cool un til lukewarm. Add yeast mixture. Add flour gradually, mixing veiy thoroughly until a stiff dough is formed. Knead dough on floured board until smooth. Place in bowl rubbed with Spry. Brush dough with Spry, cover, and let rise in warm place until double in bulk (about 2 hours). » Divide dough into 2 parts. Roll into 2 rectangles, 7 x 15 inches and inch thick. Sprinkle each rectangle with % teaspoon cinnamon. Roll like a jelly roll and seal edges. Place in Spry-coated bread pans (8H x 5% inches). Have sealed edge on bottom o f pan. Let rise un til double in bulk (about 1 hour). Bake in hot oven (425°F.) 15 min utes, then reduce heat to moder ately hot oven (375°F.) and bake 80-35 minutes longer. Remove from pans and brush crusts with Spry. Makes 2 loaves. • F R A N K L. M cGUIRE—Comfort able, 6 room, 3 bedroom fur nished homes; convenient loca tion. Nice lot. V ery neat and clean. Only $4000. Call AT. 7171, ask for J. D. Morris, ask for E-157. F R A N K L. M cG U II E— Beautiful 7 room, 3 bedroom home, part ly furnished, double plumbing; fuel furnace. Good location. J. D. Morris, A T 7171, ask for C- 206. F R A N K L. McGUIRE— « room, 3 bedroom home, quick posession. 2 blocks to bus, schools, close to stores. Call J. D. Morris, A T 7171, ask for C-200. F R A N K L. McGUIRE— 8 room home, all hardwood floors dwn; basement; furnace. On bus, close to stores, school. Easy terms. Competely furnished. J. D. Morris, A T 7171, ask for C-97.