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THE, * A n Voi. 96—No. *H ADVOCATE I n d tp tn d a n t IN T W O S E C T I O N S D c v o U d Pm pm r lo th « Io t« r« 9 t* « / th * P m o p le * P O R T L A N D , O R E G O N , SATURDAY, MARCH 22 , 19*0 S E C T IO N L P R IC E : S — fS SAY NEGRO UNEMPLOYMENT SITUATION GRAY COLORED BOYS SAVED FROM ELECTRIC CHAI URBAN LEAGUE LIVED A LIFE OF SERVICE LOCAL BRIEFS REPORTS LARGE TLAND’S NEWEST STORE NAA.C.P. All : IN LEGAL BAI M - f MRS WILLIEJAGNES VERNON NUMBER ESTIMATED AT 30,000 "The number of unemployed Ne groes ii not leu than 3 iO,OOU‘, accord ing to thr National Urban I.eagur of New York City whoic Department« of Industrial Relation« and Rnearch have reached thi« ritimate after care* fully analyzing figure« gathered from all »ection« of the country and tur- vcy» of iinrmployed people in «everal of thr principal citie« T Arnold Hill, who head« the Industrial l)epartment of the League, «tate« that "unemploy ment among Negroe* due to cause« other than inability to find work will nertainly total 330.000. exclusive of those employed in agriculture Thi« figure i« more apt to be understated than exagrrated considering the clung es that h air occurred since the last census and unemployment of various kinds due to causes other than failure to find employment." TO SING OVER RADIO UrL Id(|u Shirkty of ^ . . , , ' ted Tuesday in Portland enroute to Horn in New Orleans La.. of forme, Pa.adena, California. »lave parents. May 25, I960; Died j _ _ March 6, 1930 in Portland. Oregon,! age 69 Wa* married to the late Rev PI p a te P ay Y o u r S u b ic rip tio n Riley Vernon, former pastor of Zion A M E. church of Portland, Oregon It may be of interest to many Port and later evangelist Came to Port landers to learn that Emanuel Middle- Tiaa Advocate l o t * not nacaoaarily land August 1, 1994, when Portland ton, of Los Angeles, formerly of Port share in Kite Reid's views, got whetb- had very few colored people. Leaves land, will soon concertize the principal sr wa do or not. bar opinic tana, and logical and wall a brother, Rev. Joseph Graves of Am cities in Mexico. Mr. Middleton it a reading. It ia roar privilege aa wall aa ite, La., and also two sons, Milton young baritone of high aspiration* and ours to diangraa with Kita and aha New York, March 15—Tbri the invitee yoar opinion upon mb j Vernon, mail carrier of Seattle, and promise. she discount from time to time in Arkansas Survey, a colored * Everett Z T Vernon mail carrier of column. Little Rock, A rt, the N. A. , Portland, Oregon Tfer life wa» a life STAY OFF EASTER MONDAY learns that two young colore« p i sacrifice as early minister» drew The “wets" fired the first gun of Robert BeBIl and Grady Swain, once meager pay. She died penmie»» as did i NIGHT—PARTICULARS LATER! their campaign of shaping public opin sentenced to death foe the alleged mur her late husband and laid up no treas Mr*, ffenrietta Marshall. 464 Buf ion among the women for the repeal of der of a white boy, and for whom the ures here below She was on her way to the House of Prayer on May 26, falo street, returned home last Satur the prohibition amendment Wednes association helped finance two appeals 1929, when she stepped off a street car day from a visit to Mrs Lynch Brown, day night at the Public Library. It was on a third trial, have been sentenced at Eaat 12th and Grant, just two in Longview, Washington. She reports a very lady-like attempt—the usual to ten years in prison. stunt of society women “descending” Sentenced to death at their first trial blocks from |h ( place of worship and!* ' er* aPRy vl*1* to the masses. In this case, the masses in December, 19*7, the case was reversed was struck down by an automobile as In a recent local golf tournament. were mostly represented by men how by the State Supreme Court, and the she crossed the intersection. Her late Bob Wright won several golf balls ever, and Mrs. Casserly paid the men second trial resulted in a sentence to illness, labor pneumonia, which finally took her, came from her weakened and a club. Young Wright ia quite a very gracious compliment for being life imprisonment for Robert BelL The in the majority. The meeting was State Supreme Court again reversed the condition, due to thr accident. She a golf enthusiast. opened by a mere man, who needed decision and ordered a new trial. Ac told her son Everett Z T Vernon on Mrs Lula Randall is able to be out a cuple of cocktails to stir up enthusi cording to the Arkansas Survey: her bed of affliction, "1 would rather “Monday was spent in trying to secure this happen to me than one <Jf you.” after two months' confinement on ac asm. He certainly had a very feeble brand of that commodity and needed s jury. Only nine jurors were obtained, Great love! The thirteen year* of her count of illness. something to arouse some evidence 1 rather than carry the case over for life after the death of her late husband, of personal interest I noticed that another year, the lawyers compromised George Harper is employed at the were spent visiting the sick and afflic he had a hard time keeping awake the case. The defendants pleaded guilty ted. administering unto them whether popular Bradford's store on Washing during the lady’s oration. But I did and threw hemselvcs on the mercy of ton at Fourth white or black, regardless of religious not blame him as I had a quiet little the court Judge Davenport sentenced denominations. She had a very intim them to ten years in the penitentiary ” ate friendship with Mrs Octavia Will Miss Jerome Meridith is in receipt (Continued on Page 4) To procure the original conviction— iam» deceased wife of Mr Edgar Will of a letter from her aunt, Mrs. Jerome which was reversed—the boys were ter iams of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Meridith in Alaska stating that she rified and tortured with whippings, in She acted as a mother to Mr. Willi and her husband will be back to Port order to make them sign a “confession.” ams’ children and was such an inspira- land as soon as they are able to dis The tX A. A. C. P. teas interested alk'M to Mr. Williams that he asked pose of their business. in the case throughout, contributing the permission Ip let lira; body rest in an sura of $12 to toward the expense* of extra plot hy the side of his deceased Mrs. Frank Adams, 1006 East 14th the various appeals and trials, and «U0 wife. In her last few months Mr*. street X. is reported to be ill this for investigation. Vernon was cared for by Mrs. R. Dan week. iels, a members of the House of Pray Had a white attorney not intervened er. a very wonderful Christian woman in the case, and the X. A. A. C P. P le a te P ay Y our S u b sc rip tio n who acted as a Mother, sister and backed him up, it is likely that the two ^ ^ ^ " ^ ^ T u ^ 'o u r te t ^ '^ r c g o i T D a T lj ^ o u r n a l I daughter to her. As her late husband young colored boys would have been Mrs. William Deiz who was indis THE EASTERN OUTFITTING COMPANY'S New MilPon Dollar Build left a pathway for those coming after executed, charged with a murder, of U*. formally opened March 90. It ia located on the Southweat corner of | him, she also left a pathway of a life posed last week is out again to the which their attorney and the N. A. A. Tenth and Washington streets, directing accross from their former home. of love for the afflicted, the fatherless delight of her friends. C P. believe them innocent Inaert show« Joseph Shemanski. Proprietor. ' or motherless—ever ready to do good Another milestone in thr life of thr Eastern Outfitting Company and its that God might be glorified. head. Joseph Shemanski, has hern reached It is thr formal opening to the public of their magnificicnt new, million dollar, eight story retail store, March Addresses Students 20 , which occupies thr southesast corner of Tenth and Washington streets, in Portland, Oregon The Eastern Outlining family says in commenting on the store, "We built this building to help build a greater Portland. Its walls arc Rev. Daniel G. Hill J r, pastor of staunch and its steel is true Its facade delights the eye. Joseph Shemanski Bethel A M.E. Church, has been great Miss Juanita Johnson has written a and his associates in the Eastern Outfitting Company have, during their forty ly in demand for speaking before vari i short story, “Sacrifices” which has first year in Portland, invented more than one million dollars in the building ous groups. Last Wednesday at 3 ! been accepted for publication by the The fruits of that success which Portland has granted have now been rrplan'ed PM he addressed a race relations Master James McArthur, son of I Newspaper syndicate and will appear in thr soil of their origin.” group at a private home. The group Mr and Mis I A McArthur. SM in the columns of The Advocate's tea fast Thursday 9 P M to in P M. a twelve-piece orchestra under the direc East Broadway is appearing daily as was of the Central Methodist church lure section* soon. Miss Johnson is tion of Abe Bercovitz entertained the visitors Hrginnig this evening and last a model at the Meier & l-'rank Depart (white). On Thursday he filled a a sister of Miss Thelma Johnson, lo- ing a week the Eastern magnificient Spring Fashion Show will grace the stage ment store. Young McArthur, 6 years return engagement at Pacific College. j cal artist. Her story will be eagerly of the R-K-O theatre. Newberg, Oregon. Rev. Hill addressed is modeling correct attire for young read by her many Portland friends. Miss Gwendolyn Hooker, as Marie a group at the College several months The colored people of Portland, especially the readers of the Advocate, men his age. Wednesday he received 0 Duvall, the maid in “Betty” a three- ago and made such a favorable im take a peculiar pride in the opening of thi* magnificient store. Only the friend great applause as he “showed off” a act drama staged Friday night by the pression that immediate steps were CARD OF THANKS liest of business relations have existed between them a n d the Eastern for long pant suit and nifty walking cane Joymakers Club at Portland, Oregon. taken to get him to speak before the years. Joseph Shemanski, the genial proprietor, i( literally beloved by them I wish to thank all my friends for entire student body. This he did Thurs their expressions of sympathy, deeds of day. Mra Jesse Coles Grayson appear kindness, and for the lovely floral of ed on the same program with Rev. Make ferings during the illness and death of THE JOYMAKERS CLUB HilL She sang a group of Negro beloved wife. Presents spirituals and was well received. “BRIDE OF PASADENA“ THOMAS HOWARD A Musical Comedy Friday : : April 4 THANKSGIVING SERVICE HIBERNIA HALL ts 340 Russell Card of Thanks DEFENDANTS BELÌI TO BE » SHE WAS THE PRETTY M l IN BETTY* IKIN AT LOCAL FASHION PARADE Mr*. Grayson Mr» Jrsse Coin Griymn, contralto, will be ihr soloist ovrr radio station KXt„ on thr religious program of Itrtlirl A M K rhnrrh thi» Sunday from 2 is pm to 3 ..10 pin Mi»» Al- hrrla Mayo will accompany Mra, Gray- ton. Rev Mill will »peak. Thr program la»t Sunday rrcrtvrd an enthusiastic welcome from all re- port* Mi»» Violet Hooker, »oloiat, charnird radioland Mi»» Dorothy Morton wa> splendid in the rendition of a group of piano piece*. WOMAN SERVES AS “ FORELADY” LETTERS TO EDITOR March 10, 1930 CIRCUIT COURT OF OREGON Fourth Judicial Diatrict Dept. No. 6 ' Portland, Oregon My Dear Mr». Catinady: I have your letter of March 0, en closing thr clipping front some news paper dated February 29th entitled, “Woman Serves as ‘Forelady’ of Jury." I have caused to he checked thr jury lists in my court hack to the last of August of last year and have been unable to find Mrs. Bogle s name in the list. Certainly no incident happen ed in my court that carried the in ference conveyed by thia article. When a jury brings in a verdict it is cus- (Continued on Page 4) K. OF P. MEET Por Hand’s Own ON THE JURY Portland, Oregon, (A N P )— Much comment wai made here when Mr». Bonnie Bogle, local club woman, wa» named a» the head of the jury in Judge Evans court. The fact that a colored woman had hern named on the jury was haled a* unusual, hilt when the judge asked for the verdict from the "foreman and Mra. Bogie stepped forth to an nounce the verdict even the judge wa» astounded and stammered "I heg your pardon, forelady.” MISS JOHNSON'S STORY Will APPEAR IN THE ADVOCATE Mr and Mr*. C. H. Hinford, of 1492 Winona street are the proud owners of a very attractive dog who answers to the name of "Pal.” Recently, while working in the garden, Mr. Binford lost a cigar out of his vest pocket. After a search that to him seemed ages, Mr. Binford employed Mrs. Bin- ford to aid in the search for his “smoke." "Pal” sensing something was missing without invitation joined in the search. After digging away the loose dirt from around a plant, "Pal” looked at his mistress and barked. She came forward and beheld the lost cigar right tinder his paws. In the rejoicing that followed the find, "Pal" seemed to he the most enthusiastic by barking and leaping upon his master. The Binfords, Mr. or Rev. (for he is a minister) who observed his 79th birthday anniversary last November, and Mr*, who was 79 on the 20th of this month, are Happy and thankful, they say, to lie alive. They have noth ing hut words of praise for the Oregon Humane Society, thr organization that made it poasiblc for them to have "Pal." --------0-------- William Taylor and T. W. Allen front St. Vincent and Good Samaritan Hospitals, respectively, will be able to be at hdnte to their friends after next Monday. A U D I T O R I U M HAYES Your Shopping Headquarters MONDAY EVENING March 31, 8 : 3 « OTJock PRICES - If.lt, 12 S* • • 92.96 st ia. si.ss Box offer sale opens March 27, Sherman Clay and Co. West Park and Alder Streets. in the & JV4X tV A . ( £ » i T h i Q u a lity tows v S STOWS or Woar lamo , Ç mm R A S S M U S S E N & CO. □ P a in ts — ta rn is h Sunday evening at 9 o’clock the members of Syracuse Lodge. Kof P and the Court of Calanthe will hold their annual Thanksgiving services. A program in keeping with the occa sion »will be rendered. Mrs. Jesse Coles —Grayson will sing. G. M. Payne, Mrs. Sallie Stanfield and E. D. Cannady will speak. Garner Gray The Young People's Club of Mt son will preside. Wyatt Williams will read the proclamation. O. S. Thomas, Olivet Baptist Church Chancellor Commander Rev. W. R. will present Lovell will deliver the annual sermon. The public is invited. “A DREAM of QUEEN ESTHER” Store ROLAND Main KI mi r n r w Cirri» llalronr - . We wish to acknowledge with sin cere thanks, the kind expressions of sympathy from our many friends in the loss of our Mother, Mrs. Willie Agnes Vernon. Milton Vernon. E. Z. T. Vernon and Family. — D o o rs — Glass □ Store ami Office: 194 Second Street :: Portland, Oregon Paint Factory and Wholesale — 519 E. Irving Street ~ Miss Louise Lewis is home from the :: 340 Russell U. of O. to spend the spring vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. on MONDAY EVENING — March 2 L Lewis. Her father motored up with Mr. Freeman and brought her back. ADMISSION 50c: Tickets may be ob Miss Nellie Franklin drove down with tained from any member of the cast. them. [DOMINENT ATTORNEY LIKES TO READ II ADVOCATE Among The Advocate's regular read ers is Attorney John W. Kaste, with offices in the Failing building. Recently, when an Advocate representative called on him to collect another year’s sub scription to The Advocate from the dis tinguished lawyer, he voluntarily paid for two. He pointed to The Advocate lying on a table near-by, stating that he read it every week. He is greatly in terested in tha activities of the colored people and recently donated $400 to a local colored church. HIBERNIA HALL SINGLE GIRLS Answer this if you are single, send, us your name and address and re ceive a one-dollar coupon and valu able personal information—FREE! P. H. BODDIE, 1911 S street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Mrs. Anna R. Howard who died in Portland Sunday, March 16, was a resident of Portland for more than a half century, according to acquaint ances who knew her for many years. ¿úpman?Wcl|fi <&> Co. “ M e r c h a n d is e o f M e r it O n l y ”
