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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (March 19, 1926)
-■-J ™ ™ J ^ Jg •! V—Jin.. ..._-; — I '1 IUM.IC -I.W „LS. mLZ L . JJ. .J , .i V.. ————— I __LWK ™ ™ ™ mk ™ F1H *1^ ffK ^ lgJi ^ KM *7M ™ »EgJKMlflU|i5 I Local and Personal Happenings » 1 1 WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS ^ Webster 4243 I 1 ADDRESS BOX 1204 hL,__________m Ed. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Pe ter* Tru*t Building, JAckson 3841 or HAmoy 2166. Mrs. Maggie Rutherford, who died at her residence, 1814 North Twenty seventh street, March 3, was buried from Jones and Company's ('hapel Friday March 12, with interment at Forest I,awn. The Rev. W. F. Botts officiated. Chester, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, 1114 South Eighth street, who died Murch 8, was buried from the family residence Thursday, March 11, in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Mrs. Sarah Watkins of Huntsville, Missouri, was called here by the ill ness and death of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Tolson. Mr. and Mrs. Collen Davis enter tained at luncheon Tuesday at their home, 2432 Franklin street, in honor of Rev. J. M. Glen of Lexington, Mo. Covers were laid for six. Mrs. Fannie Tomlin of Des Moines, Iowa, is in the city, being called here by the death of her sister, Mrs. Clara Tolson. She will remain a week or so with another sister, Mrs. Dollie John son, 2132 North Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. Lucille Evans Carter died March 8, at 1909 Izard street, follow ing a brief illness. The deceased was 79 years of age and had been a resident of Omaha for over 30 years. The funeral was held Wednesday from Zion Baptist church, the Rev. Mr. Botts officiating. The interment was at Forest Lawn. Mrs. Carter is survived by four daughters and one grandchild. Mrs. Betty Vincent of 2621 Grant street died in a local hospital Wednes day. Rev. John Albert Williams, pastor of the church of St. Philip the Deacon, who has been conducting a mission at St. Cyprian’s church in Detroit, Mich., is expected home Sunday morning. The Women's Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon held their regular meeting last Thursday at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Canty 2409 Blondo street. Mrs. Mary C. Terrell of Wash ington, D. C., will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, 2211 Ohio street, during her stay in Omaha. She will arrive Monday afternoon. Mrs. William H. Robinson returned home from Kansas City, Mo., Satur day morning. Mesdames Lottie Wade, Minnie Brown and J. C. Jones were called to Atchison, Kansas, on Monday by the death of their sister and aunt, Mrs. Marie Peterson. The Interest cli/o of Zion Baptist church will give a banquet Thursday evening, March 25, at the church. An excellent program w.d be rendered. It will be the greatest program of the season.—W. D. Taylor, president. The Negro Women’s Christian As sociation wishes to thank the Bethel A. M. E. church for the donation of $4.00 for the home. MRS. H. J. KINNEY ENTERTAIN! WITH BIRTHDAY ( ELEBRATIOb On Friday evening, March 12, the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kinney was a scene of beauty with its flora! decorations and lights. The occasion was the birthday anniversary of Mr. H. J. Kinney. The following guests were seated at the bountifully laden table:' Drs. J. H. Hutton and J. A. Singleton, the Itev.s. P. M. Harris and j O. J. Rurckhardt, Messrs. C. C. Dud | ley, Charley Wakefield, John Mc j Corkle and W. M. Carter. After the dinner the company enjoyed a very delightful discussion of topics of in terest and importance to the race. Mr. Kinney received a number of splendid gifts as tokens of apprecia tion from his friends. Mrs. Kinney who was assisted by Mrs. Duncan proved a very charming hostess. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT POST Theodore Roosevelt Post, No. 3 of the American Legion is in the midst of its membership drive. The period from March 17 to 24 is set for re newal of memberships of old members. From March 17 to 31 is for the ad dition of new and old members. Mem bership dues may be paid at the C. C. C. rooms, 1B24 North 24th street, or at the barber shop of Killingsworth and Price, 2416 North 24th street. Quota for the post this year is 118 members. The post plans to double the quota. N. A. A. C. P. Under the arrangement of Mr. M. L. Hunter, vice-president, a committee composed of the Rev. Messrs. Taylor and Harris, Messrs. H. W. Black, W. N. McAllister and M. L. Hunter held. an instructive and inspiration meeting in the Bethel Baptist church, South-; side, Sunday afternoon. After opening remarks by Mr. M. i L. Hunter, who presided, and a short address by Mr. W. N. McAllister, setting forth the work and aim of the Grievance committee of which he is chairman, the Rev. Russel Taylor delivered an address on “The Meaning and Purpose of the N. A. A. C. P.” The address was enthusiastically ap plauded and called forth much favor able comment. jc wt w* wf w* w* m we we we we w* wi wi So enthused was the pastor and people that they extended an invita tion for the committee to return on the fourth Sunday, at which time a still larger gathering is assured. Next Sunday at 4.00 p. m. the branch will hold its regular forum at Pleasant Green Baptist church 22nd and Paul streets. The topic for general discussion is “Some Mean by Which our Industrial and Econom ic Conditions May be Improved.” The discussion will be opened by the Rev. Russel Taylor. Many of the best thinkers of the community will parti cipate therein. Come out and lend your aid in striving to help the situa tion. Y. W. C. A. NEWS The committee of management met in a regular monthly meeting at the north side branch Wednesday evening March 10th at 8:00 p. m. Business of importance was transacted and ex cellent reports were made by all tne committees, the Finance committee reporting three-fourths of its quote for 1926. A class in health education for girls between the ages of 5 and 12 years will be conducted under the direction of Mrs. J. C. Parker every Thursday at 4:00 p. m. The lecture course on the "History of the Negro,” given by Mr. H. J Pinkett, every Friday night at 8:10 p. m. is very interesting and helpful. The next lecture will foe March 19th on "Contributions of Ancient Negro Peoples,” on March 26th at 8:00 p. m “Africa up to the Thirteenth Century.” The public is cordially invited to at tend all the lectures. Admission is free.—Mrs. A. A. Foster. Miss McCarthy, physical director and Miss Griffith, principal of the Howard Kennedy school took the bas ket ball team of their school to a i show followed by dinner at the Y. M. C. 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