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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 26, 1973)
Portland/O bserver Voice of the NAACP President, N A A C P M E M B E R S H IP D R IV E IN ON Last Sunday, April 15, 1973, the local branch held its “Annual Kick-Off Mem bership Drive". As part of the program we took this opportunity to honor our past Presidents from before 1947 to Thomas Vickers. We contacted the churches in the community, the news media (TV. radio and newspapers), talked to neighbors a n d friends, and still we couldn't get a full house. I realize there were sever al things going on that day, but the lark of attendenre and interest indicated to me “loud and dear" where we as Black people plare our prior ities. If we were preaching hate or causing confusion in the community we would have had a “standing room only" affair. Why is it that we seemingly only respond to “tragedy and confusion'*? The past Presidents of the NAACP are men and women who have given much to making thia community, city and state what they are today, and to honor them and no one seems to care ia truly sad and a need for real concern. The NAACP is 64 years old, and has been in this city since September 1, 1914. fighting for the cause of freedom. Each of the Presi dents since that time has worked hard in trying to mats thia community a ; lace to be prowl of. And I for one, think they have done a good job. Black people n Portland owe all that b'ay have to the Instead ol Banker's Hours 10 4 gn hitJdvt hl 9 pm wr up .»I H .im RwlUod S W Mh A SV h I . m h i • S W M b A Alder • S I Hlb A M o rm o n Bvavrrlut« 12O24SW ( AnytMi R<ur1 C rn h s m Gresham M all Shi>pp*” K( enter 1 V Pige 7 Washington pen Allen Temple hosts Missionary (Continued from page I) by Ellie Caeeoa, Portland Branch Thursday, April 26, 1973 ¡¡1 1 r J NAACP, and I for one, can remember when things were much worse for Blacks than they are today. I ran recall when we weren’t treated like human beings. I can recall when we couldn't get a job. no matter how qualified we were. I ran recall when we couldn't live for the most part any place except from Williams Avenue down to the waterfront across to Russell Street land for the most part this was after the Vanport flood in 1946). I can recall when we couldn't eat downtown ex cept in the hack of "Jolly Joans". 1 ran recall when we had to sit in the balcony of the theaters downtown, not to mention the one on Union Avenue at Russell Street. You see, if you ^can re member these things, then you will know what the NAACP and the Urban Ix-ague have done and are still doing. For we are not yet free much remains to be done. There is more I could say, but I won't except to say "study your NAACP history, know the farts and support an organization t h a t has opened doors for all of us, and with your help, will keep on doing so." Get your membership in today and take time to say thank you" to those past Presidents who gave much in making it possible for us to enjoy what we do today. Walla had reached a point where the brothers were forced to take a stand to protect their rights and dig nity as human beings. At first the brothers of BPFU were continually har rassed and confined to soli tary; but they would not yield to intimidation, so the prison administration sane lioned the organization. Even now, in spite of the regulatory control of the pri son administration, the BPFU has been able to establish Black Drama classes, Swahili classes and workshops in the Arts, Crats and Music. The BPFU is also politi cally inolved in the universal improvement of Black people and the building of "Nation Hood" for Blacks throughout the world; however, the main thrust of the BPFU can be found in its purpose snd The Missionary Zone Meet goals which are: “To strive ing of the Oregon Washing for the fair and equal treat ton Utah District of the CME ment of all Black prisoners; Church will be held at Allen to educate Black prisoners to Temple CME Church. Sun the socio/political and eco day, April 29th at 4 p.m. nomic needs of their Black St. Mark CME Church in rommunites; to «ducate Black Eugene, Oregon with Allen communities to the socio/ Temple Church comprise political and economic needs Zone number 1. of Black prisoners; to remold the image of Black prisoners." The theme for the Zone From within the walls of meeting program is "Faith". this institution there is is Guest speaker for the oc sued a desperate cry, "Unite casion will be Mrs. Josephine and stand together . , . Love Brown, Citizen Action Chair is the reason". man for Church Women Next week, the conclusion United of Portland and the of this three part article: State of Oregon. "Your Help Is Needed" by Other participants on the Rosemary Allen. Joe Me program will be Mrs. Pearlie Henry and Charles Tatum. Mae W ashington. Tax plan The program will be eon eluded with a rededication Candlelight Service led by Mrs Sarah L. Strayhand. Program chairman. The public is cordially invited to attend. Sunday. April 29th. at 4 p.m.. Allen Temple CME Church. H av e y o u r B irth d a y Party Free 1 Special music for the pro gram will be furnished by the Missionary Chorus of Dry Cleaning Only homeowners for the last de cade. I urge all Portland voters to study the tax proposal, and to use the Voters' Pam phlet to figure out their own tax savings. When they do, I am sure they will find it in their own best interest, as well as in the interests of the state of Oregon, to vote yes on the tax measure on May 1." $2.50 per load Ella Poole celebrates her Birthday with John Poole and friends SAVE YOUR CLAIM TICKETS! 10 cleaning and pressing claim tickets good fo r I 81b. load of cleaning and pressing. BUDGET DRY CLEANERS 7220 N. Fessenden 286-2296 Art Center at Geneva’s 4 2 2 8 N . W illia m s Starts Thursday. (Continued from page I) was in the sum of $40,000. The Center, barely oper ating, is seeking emergency funds to pay back taxes and to simply continue immediate operations. "We are ready to implement programs." ex plained Earl Debnam. But the funds for implementation are just not there. Culture is an intricate and necessary part in all com Allen Temple Church under the direction of Mrs. Trula Kendricks with Mrs. Kather ine I^irnberth accompanist at the piano. SPECIAL! (Continued from page I) businessmen, more renters and more senior citizens than any other tax program that has been proposed to Oregon voters. "Opponents of the measure hope to confuse voters into voting no." McCoy said. "What they are really en dorsing is a perpetuation of Oregon's present unfair tax system, which is responsible for the property lax revolt which has gripped Oregon District President of the Missionary Society; Mrs. I-emuel McKin nie, wife of Presiding Elder McKinnie; Mrs. H a rrie t Brown, Youth, giving her personal testimony of her experience with God at the Oregon girls club religious retreat; Mrs. Alzena DeDele veaux; Mrs. Lizzie Sheppard; Mrs. Jessie Hill; Mrs. Eddie Mae Rollins; Mrs. Jessie L. Manus and Mrs. Mattie S. Lawson, missionary Zone Leader; Reverend and Mrs. T.L. Strayhand will present slides of the Passion Play held at Oberamagau, Ger many. munities. The Albina A rt Center shows the potential of serving as a cultural base for a community that has too long been without! Earl Debnam. directing the center by faith, is dependent on YOU! He put it this way: "Alone we rannol do any thing, together there is no limit.” 15%off all our sneakers. 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