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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (April 17, 1925)
■ ^ I Local acJ Personal Happenings g * | we print the news while it is news ^ Webster 4243 j I ADDRESS BOX 1204 I BfcBMMMmiiiHiyusiiiiMjaiMin—iimwh ■■■—————■—wmh—I E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 PeUra Truat building, Jackson 8841 or Har ney 1188. Miss Lucile Bivins who spent her Easter vacation here with her mother returned to Lincoln Sunday night to resume her studies at the State university. W. P. Wade left Thursday for Kansas City and Excelsior Springs, Mo. Before returning to Omaha he will visit relatives at Atchison, Kans. He expects to be gone for ten days. Mr. S. H. Dorsey who from overwork has had a nervous breakdown shows mark ed improvement and hopes are entertained for his speedy and complete recovery. Mrs. John Johnson Griffin, formerly of Omaha, but now of Chicago, spent nine days here as the guest of relatives and friends. She reports a very enjoyable time spent here. Mrs. Griffin is a stu dent of the McCarrie school for dentists' assistants while Mr. Griffin attends the Superior Sign school of Chicago. Diamonds and jewelry loans, quick service, safe and reliable. Diamond Loan Co. N. W. comer 16th and Chi cago. — Adv. The Candidate group of the Girls' Friendly Society of St. Philip's church enjoyed an egg hunt and party at the rectory Monthly afternoon. Four girls tied for first prize, each finding four eggs, and Jiatl to draw straws for a decision. Ellen Richardson got the first prize and Mar garet Dickerson the second. Miss Corinne Ferguson of Lincoln spent Easter in Omaha as the guest of Miss Margaret Murray. Mrs. W. H. Robinson after a week’s illness with la grippe is able to be out again. Count Wilkinson, editor of the New Era, has been serving on the jury; so has Mr. William G. Haynes. The Easter Ball given last Monday night at Dreamland Hall brought out a record breaking attendance and a delightful ev ening was enjoyed by all present. The next big attraction at Dreamland will be April 27 when a fifteen-piece orchestra will furnish the music. The employment situation is re ported as very favorable for the month of March by the Colored Com mercial Club. t t v x | You Have Longed For It— | ! Now Here It Is ! ♦!♦ ❖ ❖ New, strictly modern homes at a price and on terms ♦*♦ X you can afford to pay; in the best part of the city X A A X X | A few completed, more in course of con- | | struction. Will show you through at your | | convenience. X v X | Let me design, build and finance a NEW | I HOME for you. | f X | John T. McDonald, Sr. | X Architect and Builder X v V f 3809 Camden Ave. Telephone KE. 5634 V ❖ V i X X “.Better Built Homes for Less” X X f ♦♦♦ ♦> A very elaborate style show featuring many handsome gowns designed and made by John A. Smith was given at St. John’s A. M. E. church last Monday night be fore a crowded house. Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Smith are re modeling their home at 2916 North Twen ty-eighth street. The Merry Matrons club were enter tained Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. W'. A. Adams, 2515 Blondo street. Mes dames Adams and L. E. Britt were the hostesses. Mr. Aaron Shackelford, graduate pharmacist from the University of Nebraska, is now employed in the prescription department of the Peo ples Drug Store. The younger high school girls of the city have organized, under the guidance of Mrs. G. W. Macklin and Miss Louise Guy, the Nachehelo club, which, it is said, is the name of the local branch of National Campfire girls. The club meets Saturdays at the home of Mrs. G. W. Macklin, 2209 N. 26th street. A group of six of the older high school girls have organized a Guar dian club. It has as its work social and physical betterment among the school groups. Attorney H. J. Pinkett and Mr. Ray L. Williams, commissioner at the Col ored Commercial Club, were elected on the publicity committee of the Community Chest at a recent meeting. NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Street* BDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec’y HEALTH WEEK Sunday, April 19, 4 p. m.—Health lecture by Dr. A. G. Edwards; social hour from 6 to 6 p. m. Monday, April 20, 8:15 p. m.— Health movies and “Gym” and “Jer ry”, a health skit. Everybody wel come. | Admission free. Thursday, April 23—Special health demonstration for those attending dinner. Sponsored by Health Educa tion Committee of Y. W. C. A., 22nd and Grant. Both men and women welcome. Mrs. Sadie Divers, chair man of Health Committee. The Committee on Management met in its regular monthly meeting, April 8, at 2 p. m., at the Y. W. C. A., 22nd and Grant. On account of the illness of the chairman, Mrs. Estella Craig, the vice chairman, Mrs. Eva Pinkett, had charge of the meeting. Devo tional services were led by Mrs. Se nora Wilkinson. Theme of the devo tional was the Crucifixion and Resur rection of Christ. The meeting was very Interesting. Reports from the various committees were read; among the most favorable reports was that of the Garden club. This being the first report of the season from the club, a very interesting report was made by the branch secretary, Miss Stratton. The next meeting will be May 13, at 2 p. m. at the Y. W. C. A., 22nd and Grant. PINKSTON CHORAL CLUB GIVES FIRST CONCERT The Pinkston Choral Club which was rccantly organized by Mrs. Florentine F. Pinkston to encourage musical study and chiral work among the young people of the city, the membership being open to all who are willing to avail themselves of the advantages offered, gave its first con -cert at Zion Baptist Church last Tuesday night for the l>enefit of Zion Baptist Church and B. Y. P. U. An appreciative audience greeteil the club and was repaid by an excellent pro gram which included the folowing num bers: Song—“A Brown Bird Singin”, Wood, by Gerald Adams; Song—“All for You', Brown, by Inez Battles; Quartette—“Ship o’Dreams”, Herbert Frances; Men’s Chorus "When Father Rode the Goat”, Scott; Mixed Quartette—“Moon Dream Shore”, Lockart, by Melva McCaw, Ernestine Sin gleton, Weldon Solomon and John Pegg; Song—“Will o’ the Wisp”, Gilbert Spross, by Joe Dorsey: Song—“Big Bass Viol”, Mohannon, by John Pegg and Men s Chorus; Song—“I Would Hold You in My Arms", Wallace, by O. C. Winn; Quar ‘tette—“All Alone”, Berlin; Song—“For This", DeKoven, by Weldon Solomon; Men’s Chorus—“The Big Brown Bear”, Mana-Zucca; Song—“The laird Is My Light”, Allilsen, by John Pegg; Men's Chorus—“Care Flies from the Lad That Is Merry”, Moffat; Song—“The World Is W’aiting for the Sunrise”, Seitz, by Jesse [Hutton; Quartette—“Gypsy Life”, Scott; Chorus of Mixed Voices—“The Little Old Garden”, Hewitt; Chorus of Women's Voices—“Sylvia”, Speaks. The members of the club are: Sopranos— Thelma Shipman, Inez Battles, Melva Me Caw. Bernice Fowler, Grace Adams, Thel ■# ma Norris. Zora Hill, Ethel Harris, Grace ■Dorsey, Dorcus Jones; Altos—Madeline Shipman, Odessa Banks, Modest Jackson, Ernestine Singleton, Nathalie Brown, Alice Hunter, Alma Williams, Ernestine Lan caster, Cecilia Starks; Tenors—Weldon Solomon, Arthur McCaw, Gerald Adams, John Simms, Thos. Phillips, O. C. Winn, James Lewis; Baritones and Basses—Jesse Hutten, Oliver White, John Pegg, Dillard Crawford, Joe Dorsey, Bert Fowler. Flor entine F. Pinkston, Edna M. Stratton, di rectresses; Frances D. Gordon, accompan ist The State of Oregon is at last tak ing final steps to clean up her statutes relative to slave and free Negroes. Mr. Stephen E. Hall, of St. Paul, is the colored member of the Mayor’s advisory committee. rBEAUTIFUL HAIR For Every Woman CaipUta BMUtf Citm vMI DipiWaM mmd D^tm. THE AJtROWAT *421 ImMmmm Atwm C%kmmm», ZWt. 2 •.Vm'm'mWmVmVmVm'mWWVmVmVmVmV' I1 FREE! FREE!! | This coupon is good for X 25c up to May 1, 1925, ap- ¥ pied on a 50c Jar of Robinson’s •{• SKINWHITENER X and Freckle Remover Liberty Drug Co. J 1904 No. 24th St. WE. 0386 X X“X“X~X“X“X**X~X~X<*X~X**X~X" USED CARS bought, sold and exchanged. Used part* for all make* of cara. AMERICAN AUTO PARTS COMPANY 1011-1013 No. 18th Street BREAMLMB CAFE Opens Sundsiy, March 29, in the Jewell Illdg., 24th and Grant Sts. —SERVING— Ice cream, candies, soft = drinks, sodas, and home cooked meats. 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I have a number of bargains • ; in homes, 6, 6 and 7 rooms, well ; ' located; am able to sell at $260 ] ’ and up; balance monthly like ' ' rent Here Are Some Bargains: ; 6 rooms, modem, paved street ' near car line, $2^560; $260 ! cash; balance $27.60 per mo. ! 6 rooms, modem, garage for 1 two cars, south front, paved ■ street, $3,760; $800 cash, bal ance $30 per month. ‘ E. M. DAVIS REAL ESTATE We. 6178 1702 North 26th St I La. f. * 4 4 4 4 4 i 4 4 4 i 4 1 4 4 I 4 * I 4 1 !4 ■ ' 4 i 14 ' ! 4 i 14 • 14 I 4 4 4 I 4 ' 4 ' 4 1 I 4 ' 4 ' 4 * ' 4 t I 4 ' 4 » 14 * 14 i 14 * i4 » 4 > i4 * 4 > I 4 i- %f I » 4 > j 4 | 4 |i 4 t / 'v* |4 | 4 i 4 i ! 4 jr I * I 4 4 4 * I 4 1 4 i I 4 > ------.... IIIIIHIllJIIIIIIIIHHIIIIIlWHilimillllllllllllllllll Do You Take a Race Paper? S Subscribe Now for 1 The Monitor ( $2.00 a Year | 55 ? f A X | EPISCOPAL | I Church of St. Philip the Deacon | X 21st near Paul Y X . X A Rev. John Albert Williams, Rector X f X SUNDAY SERVICES % X 7:30 a. m. 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