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It 13 is a busy place on Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. The
advanced drama class is deep into rehear
sals for "Our Hearts Were Young and
Gay which opens for Jefferson audiences
December 2nd and 3rd at 8:00 p.m.
The play begins aboard a ship enroute
to Paris. Two girls, Emily Kimbrough
and Cornelia Skinner, played by Brenda
Bullis and Debbie Shapiro are making
their first trip abroad.
EUGENE AT NIGHT
I made an impromptu visit to Eugene week end before last with Earnie Warren to
watch his son play in the high school semi final football game between Sunset and
Churchh.il Also to attend the annual “Civil War" between the Ducks and the Beavers
tne following day.
It also afforded me with the chance to checkout Eugene and the night life of the
second largest city in Oregon. Having lived in a college town prior to being
transferred to Portland (Berkeley and Oakland), I am generally familiar with the
living and life styles college towns offer. This marked my first visit to Eugene. I was
particularly interested in checkingout the night life, as well as establishing new
relationships. Eugene is supposed to be more liberal in comparison to Portland, from
what I ve been told. But frankly, I didn't notice any obvious changes of life styles or
personalities in comparison to Portland.
h «r the working class, life appears to be middle and upper class. Of course I am only
going by the people that I met, and the hill top neighborhoods they live in. Students
and would-be students live in student housing or apartments surrounding the campus.
There are low income families in any town you visit, but it was conspicuously missed
as I traveled around. I had a very nice time, and the following are some of the places I
visited.
Some of the predicaments these girls
encounter while traveling include inter
cepting a stowaway, catching the
measles, and meeting a number of dif
ferent characters. All of this provides
great laughs for the audience. Once in
Paris, Cornelia and Emily meet a famous
French actress and find themselves in
volved in other various situations.
The YMCA Project Move Youth Cen
•er in North Portland announces the
>pening of a Junior Drama Club to
nclude programs in music, drama, voice,
irt and dance for anyone seven years of
tge and older.
BRIAN'S
If you enjoy the laid back atmosphere, then Brian’s is the place for you. It’s situated
downstairs, dining and wining with decor to match.
ASIAN GARDENS
Disco and live music is what the Asian Gardens will give you seven days a week. The
food isn't bad either.
RODEWAY INN
If you want to take that certain guy or gal out for one of the very best meals in town,
you couldn't possibly miss at the Rodeway Inn - their noted for it.
POO'S
Both Earnie Warren and Joe Wade know the owner of this establishment. Needless
to say we were the last ones to leave. Excellent live music and the food is good.
■ BEV’S
Fireplace, lounge chairs, mellow live music and food is what Bev's is all about. If you
want to get away from it all. go to Bev’s.
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My visit to Eugene wouldn't have been nearly as nice as it was if it hadn't been for
the warm considerate hospitality shown by Nate Redditt and Judy and Joe Wade.
Once again thanks for opening up your hearts and homes. I would also like to thank
Earnie Warren for allowing me to go down with him. Sorry about the double losses
at football - there's next year Earnie Jr.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
K .mblic fundraiser for Evie Crowell, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for
Representative for District 16. will be held at St. Andrews Community Center on N.E.
8th and Alberta December 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
On Monday, December 5th, there will be a Planning Commission hearing on
downzoning vacant Dekum (ourt ,ira,>erties. Fine Arts Building. Concordia College,
2811 N.E. Holman, at 7:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, December 20th. there will be a Metro.ralitan Human Relations
< ommission Meeting. In Room 321, City Hall, at 12:30 p.m.
On December 10th there will be a Comprehensive Plan Workshop for Laurelhurst.
Montavilla, Mt. Tabor and South Tabor. Held at the Montavilla Community Center,
(’rafts Room. 8219 N.E. Glisan from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Charles Dicken's classic A Christmas Carol will be presented by the Portland
Conservatory Theatre, featuring professional guest artist Warner Shook as Scrooge.
"A Christmas Carol will be open Friday. December 9th at 7:00 p.m., performance is
repeated at 7:00 p.m. on December 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd. and 24th, and at 3:30 p.m. on
December 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th and 24th, Reservations and ticket information are
available through the Reed College theatre box office. 771-4105.
The next class in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will be on December 7th and
14th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Providence Hospital. St. Vincent Hospital will also
offer a course on Thursday, December 8th, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. These classes are
taught by the hospital personnel in cooperation with the Oregon Heart Association,
with the goal of decreasing the death rate due to heart attacks and stroke.
Preregistration is required. For more information or to register for the class, call the
CPR Life Line at 243-2277, 9:00 a.m. to noon, weekdays.
The Albina Branch Library, 3605 N.E. 15th Avenue, will show the film, "J.T.” on
Saturday, December 17th at 2:00 p.m.
The feature length movie, “Pippi
Ixmgstocking," is scheduled for Friday. December 30th at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Call the Library at 287 7147 for information.
The North Portland Branch Library, 512 N. Killingsworth Street, will have a tree
decorating party on Thursday, December 22nd at 2:00 p.m. A special mystery guest
will be present at the party. The film "J.T.” will be shown at the North Portland
Branch on Friday, December 23rd at 2:30 p.m. Both programs are free. Call the
Library at 284-5622 for information.
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What's been happening to the first
Black Miss Universe since she was
crowned in July?
“I’ve been learning to cope with life in a
gold fish bowl," says 24-year-old Miss
Universe, Janelle Commissiong, with a
twinkle in her eye.
In addition to the normally hectic
schedule one might expect of a Miss
Universe, the ex-Miss Trinidad finds
there is tremendous public interest in the
fact that she is the first Black person to
win the coveted title in its 25-year
existence.
“We always knew Black was beautiful.
Now the world knows it too," she
comments.
The bulk of her time is spent travelling
and giving public appearances. "I speak
before groups all around the world.
Often 1 am asked to attend receptions for
charities or civic groups. And of course
there are interviews with the media and
meetings with people in the fashion and
beauty business,” she adds.
Believes in Basics
Somehow through it all, Janelle still
manages to keep her sense of humor and
her looks. How does she do It?
"Attitude is important," she says. “I
just try to be myself.
As for my
appearance, I don’t have any special
routine. The most important thing about
looking good is to begin with the basics:
good skin, healthy hair, body tone. Plenty
of rest and a balanced diet are essential
too. Beyond the basics, well, I do use
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just use what works for me.”
Despite lavish lunches and dinners,
Miss Universe does not have a weight
problem -- at least not yet. In fact, she
avoids the scale completely. “I can tell if
I'm putting on weight by the fit of my
clothes. If they're too snug, I cut down on
what I eat,” says Janelle.
Besides being the first Black to win the
title, Janelle is also at 5’5” the shortest
Miss Universe and the first with short
hair. More than a beautiful face and
figure, her naturalness and charm make
her a truly beautiful person inside and
out.
Lived in New York
Although she was born in Trinidad and
won the Miss Universe title as Miss
Trinidad, Janelle spent over half her life
living in New York City. She attended
Erasmus High School in Brooklyn and is a
graduate of The Fashion Institute of
Technology in Manhattan. In fact, she is
considering establishing her own bouti
que, possibly in Trinidad, after her reign
is over.
Does she have any advice for young
Black women who might be considering a
career in modeling or fashion?
“I don't have any ready-made advice.
Persistence is important, but at the same
time you must be yourself. When you
have people judging you, they can see
through any phoniness. If I were phony
in the Miss Universe contest, how would I
handle it for a year? I won being me, and
people can never criticize you for that!"
New libray holds open house
An Open House will be held at the
Albina Branch of the Multnomah County
Library on Saturday, December 3rd,
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in celebration of
the branch’s third month of service in its
new location, 3605 N.E. 15th Avenue.
Highlights of the Open House will
include Forrest Jenkins' presentation of
selected scenes from his current musical
about Martin Luther King, Jr., choral
music by two Grant High School groups
directed by Mrs. Janet Howland, bagpipe
music, and a display of photographs of
recent programs held at the new church.
Everyone is invited to attend the Open
House. For additional information, call
the Albina Branch Library at 287-7147.
Vancouver NAACP shows talent
On Friday, December 2nd, 7:30 p.m.,
the Vancouver Branch of NAACP will
hold its culminating activity which will
officially end its Fall Membership Cam
paign. Reports of teams will be made and
winner announced. Mike Jones, Presl
dent of the Youth Council and Bobby
Davis, Chairman of the Membership
Committee will talk about the importance
of NAACP Memberships. The meeting
will be held at Clark College, Foster Hall.
In addition, there will be a talent show
featuring music, singing and instrumen
tai; dancing, belly dancing, Hawaiian
dancing and jazz; poetry. The public is
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The whole show is costumed in the
period of the twenties and a number of
books were consulted in order to keep the
costumes as realistic as possible. "I love
the costumes." smiles Julie Levak who
plays an English girl in the show," She
continued, “All the costumes suit the
characters well. They're ail eyecatch
ing.”
"Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” is
the first dramatic production this year.
Future plans for the drama department
include lecture demonstrations and ulti
mately the musical in early spring. A
small cut of the play was presented at the
Open House and the cast seems to feel
positive about the production.
The play promises to be a light hearted
show with plenty of laughter involved. “I
think we'll pull it off well," beamed Mark
Feves, another member of the cast.
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yet renewed their NAACP memberships
are urged to do so; others are invited to
join and do your share to eliminate
discrimination in this country.
Mrs. Ida Jones and Mrs. Bertha Baugh
are co-chairpersons of the Membership
Campaign. Mrs. Jean Lacey is Branch
President.
‘ Forrest Jenkins, Director of the YMCA
‘roject Move Center, reports that the
Jrogram will work directly with young
people to put on a major dramatic
production each quarter at Portland area
schools. A professional staff of instruc
tors and many volunteers are working to
expand the program's effectiveness into
the community. The City of Portland has
supplied major funding for the program
through CETA VI special project grant.
Classes will be offered in Northeast
area schools, churches and other com
munity facilities.
Instructors include
Aszemar Glenn, assistant director of the
Oregon Boys' Choir, in Voice; Laura
Christmas Bazaars
You won’t need a map to find unique
and beautiful "treasures" for gifts or
collections at the YWCA Treasure Shop’s
“Pre-Christmas Sale” scheduled for De
cember 6th through the 9th from 11:00
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the lobby of the
Downtown YWCA, 1111 S.W. 10th Ave
nue.
Antique china, cut glass, silver, jewel
ry and collectibles will be among the
items on sale.
A similar sale last year was so success
ful, according to Mrs. Willard F. Hollen
bach, chairperson of the YWCA Treasure
Shop Committee, that it was decided to
make it an annual event.
Mrs. Hollenbach said that although
some things in the shop were donated,
most were sold on a consignment basis.
Located in the lobby of the Downtown
YWCA for the last thirteen years, the
shop is staffed entirely by volunteers.
Proceeds from the sale will be used for
various projects sponsored by the Trea
sure Shop Committee at the YWCA.
Start your holiday shopping early at
Holiday on the Hill, December 2nd and
3rd. at the OMSI, Western Forestry
Center and Zoo gift shops.
Special
activities include entertainment, free re
freshments, free parking, free gift wrap
ping and free admission at all gift shops.
The hours are Friday, December 2nd,
from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00
p.m., and on Saturday, December 3rd,
from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
At the OMSI Store:
• Santa Claus
• “The Star of Bethlehem” in Kendall
Planetarium
• Lelooska family craft demonstra
tions and doll display
• Entertaining, educational and scien
tific games, kits and books
At the Elephant's Trunk:
• Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
• Instrumental and choral music by
local school groups
• Bake sale
• Animal toys, books, imported Christ
mas ornaments, pottery
At the Enchanted Forest Store:
• The Cinnamon Bear on Friday and
Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
• Yule log in front of the Center
• Music in the Great Hall
• Wooden toys, tree ornaments, bowls,
plates and candleholders
The Mount Olivet Baptist Church is
sponsoring its Annual All Church Bazaar
on Saturday, December 3, 1977 from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Lower
Auditorium of the church corner N.E.
First and Schuyler Streets.
There will be many useful items for
both “buyer" and “buyer's" friends.
Baked goods will also be available,
recipes and all sorts of good useful things.
While you shop, the Searchlight Circle
will have dinners available for you to eat
at the church or take out. The public is
invited to attend.
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Council founder
All over the United States on Sunday,
December 4, 1977, the National Council of
Negro Women will be celebrating the
Annual Founder's Day Tea honoring its
founder, Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune
1875 1955. The Portland Section will join
in the celebration by holding its local
Founder's Day Tea at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John L. Ivory, 2749 N.E. 33rd
Avenue from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
A memorial was erected in honor and
memory of Mrs. Bethune on July 25, 1974
in Lincoln Park. Washington, D.C. All
friends who believe in and would like to
know more about this distinguished edu
cator. humanitarian and churchwoman
are invited to join in this celebration. A
program is planned for 4:00 p.m. Dona
tions.
Stilwell, who has studied at the Alvin
Ailey School of Dance in New York, in
Dance; Randy Malstrom, with a Master’s
Degree in Music and currently a member
of the Portland Symphony, in Music;
Rosemary Allen, with degrees in Theatre
Management and Journalism, in Drama;
and Roger Reid, professional actor and
Portland State Instructor, in Drama.
Goals of the program include: advanc
ing educational opportunities for children
in all income areas as a means of
increasing a sense of identity and pride;
aiding those with physical and emotional
handicaps; creating new careers in the
field of education for professional artists,
inspiring student interest in art oriented
careers; affecting curriculum construe
tion and building greater understanding
between all people.
For more information on the Junior
Drama Club, call the YMCA North
Project Move Center at 287-2523.
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