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‘A Free College Education’ The U.S. Navy Department an nounced recently that the fifth nation-wide competitive examina tion for its College Training Pro gram has been scheduled for De cember 9, 1950. Successful can didates will be given a four-year college education (at the Univer sity or College of their choice) at government expense, and will be commissioned as officers of the Navy (or Marine Corps, if de sired) upon graduation. The program is open to male citizens of the United States be tween the ages of 17 and 21, and quotas have been assigned to each state and territory on the basis of its high school population. Those who are successful in pass ing the aptitude test will be inter viewed and given physical exami nations; then, if they are found in all respects qualified, their names will be submitted to state and territorial selection committees composed of prominent citizens and naval officers. The Navy ex pects to enter about 1,600 students into the program commencing with the fall term of college, 1951. The students selected by these competitive examinations will be assigned to the 52 Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units which are located in various uni versities and colleges in the United States. If accepted by the college, they will be appointed Midship men, U.S.N.R., and will have their tuition, books, and normal fees paid for by the Government. In addition, they will receive pay at the rate of $50 a month for the four-year period. Upon gradua tion they may be commissioned as officers in the Regular Navy or Marine Corps and be required to serve on active duty for two years. At the end of this time they may apply for retention in the Regular Navy or Marine Corps, or trans fer to the Reserve and return to civilian life. Application blanks are available in the office of your local high school Principal or from the Pro fessor of Naval Science, Univer sity of Nebraska, Lincoln 8, Ne braska. It is emphasized that all appli cations must be received by the Naval Examining Section, Educa tional Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, by November 18, 1950, and that under no circum stances will any application be considered if received after that date. Citizens Tell 50 Years of Progress l ° Pictured above is a group of Lincoln’s oldest citizens who gath ered Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, 1310 A street to trace the growth of the city and the progress of the Negro during the past 50 years. The Miller sisters, left to right are Mrs. Julius H. Miller and Mrs. Lillian Miller both of 2251 So. 8th. Mrs. Lillian Miller takes pride in being the second Negro girl to be graduated from Lincoln high school in the year 1900. Standing left to right are John Johnson whose parents came into possession of the home more than 70 years ago. Thomas Estes, who came to Lincoln in the ’80’s and the Rev. Trago McWilliams, sr., assistant pastor of Christ Temple church. Negro History of Lincoln 1900-1950 Some employment held by Ne groes in Lincoln during the past half century are listed here. Police: Tom Carviham, H. M. Williams, George Flippins, Nels Taylor, Jef Stepney, Nim Ross, William Doods, Dave Nichols, Monroe Williams, Frank Burden, Gus Washington and Jerome Easley. Special Police: Andrew Baylis. Penitentiary Guards: Paul Moore. Turn Key at County Jail: Penelton Murry, Harry Johnson and Paul Moore. Constable: Wil liam Malory. Street Commisisoner: Bud Linsey. Laundries: James Trusty, John Cooley and Son Bizer. Blacksmith: Wyley Loyd, Mr. Washington and Henry Gor den (horse shoes). Grocery Stores: Jack Johnson, Colley & Malone and L. B. Thomas. Restaurants: Sam Westerfield, John Galbeath and I. B. Colley, Guss Stanley, —Photo by Rose Manor Studio. Wyley & Burks, Anna Ray, H. B. Denton, Walter Rife. Hotel: Sa voy, Bud Linsey proprietor. Tail ors: Albert Watkins, Shorty Bur roughs, Young, Robinson and Mo Field. Skating Rink: Madison Banks. Plasterers: H. M. Williams, Frank Malone, William Fields, Muckelroy, Smith Brothers, Nels Taylor, Mr. Lucas, Mr. McKinley Tarpley and Mr. Charles Bradley. Plumbers: Mr. Harris. Excavat ing: Mr. Dave Robinson and Mr. Clemons. Postal Carriers: Mr. Benning, William Harding, A. Johnson, Ray Pool Gene Edwards. Ed Craft and Ernest Cruder. U. S. Custom Collecter: L. L. Linsey. Attorneys at Law: William John son, Clint Ross and Lawson. Bank Clerks: I. B. Smith. Doctors: Dr. Flippins, sr., Dr. Longdon and Dr. A. B. Moss. Dentist: Dr. Cecil Thomas and Dr. Ernest Graves. Barber Shops: F. Polk and Ted Emery. Coal companies: Clerk, Columbus Lee and yard master, Fred Forbes. Insurance: Trago McWilliams. Newspapers: William Kemp (Editor), Trago McWil liams (Editor) and Melvin L. Shakespeare (Editor). Photog raphy: John Johnson and George Randol. Photography Assistants: Miss L. Adams, Earl McWilliams, Anita Taylor, Margaret Williams, and Sarah Walker. Artists: Mrs. Anna Burckhardt. Undertaker: Wendell Thomas. Nebraska U. Football: George Flippin, William Johnson, Bob Taylor, Clint Ross, John Johnson and Tom Carodine. Furrier: Horace Colley. Nursing Home; Carver. We have just briefly touched the different phases of employ ment but time and space will not allow us to name more, but this is enough to see that we have progressed in 50 years but, need less to say there is yet much to be done. Now And Then By Rev. Trago T. McWilliams. Sr. There have been many changes in the living conditions among Ne groes in the past fifty years, here in Lincoln. In view of the fact that our pop ulation has increased greatly in these years it is indeed interesting to note some of these changes. In the early days when we were few in numbers some of the pres ent day prejudice and segregation did not exist. Our leading hotels employed Negro chefs and cooks, head waiters and crews were colored. Soda dispensors in the better drug stores, and the better barber shops were owned and operated by Ne groes. For 28 years thru both repub lican and democratic administra tions of the state government, one of Lincoln’s outstanding Negro citizens served as butler in the Governor’s Mansion. The custo dian at the State Capitol for more than 30 years was a Nebraska born Negro. Janitors served in the building for many years. Efficient police officers in both the city and county have served with credit to themselves and the Race. A Negro business man and man ager of one of our leading hotels became a National Republican Committeeman. Thrilling indeed were the days when Branches of the N.A.A.C.P. and the Urban League were es tablished here. In the fields of Art two Negroes have become nationally known. In the fraternal and religious world, Lincoln Negroes have been rugged pioneers. Altho Lincoln’s Negro popula tion has increased greatly, and with it has come that competition with other races for employment and housing, we believe that dis crimination will gradually de crease here. We believe Education and Christianity will soon make for a practical democracy in the Nation, and in Lincoln will bring about such good old days as when a Negro Was Captain of a Univer sity of Nebraska football team. We are happy indeed for our •Voice” in Lincoln and trust that in an early issue will be published the names and dates of the out standing Negroes mentioned in this article. Amputee to Sing At Baptist Church Mrs. Gertrude Chappie Brooks, Omaha soprano, an amputee, will be presented in a concert at Mt. Zion Baptist church, 12th and F streets, on Sunday, October 15th at 4 p. m. and 8 p. m. Mrs. Brooks has been giving wheel chair concerts for almost three years, in most of the Omaha churches, in Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. She is pianist-director of the senior choir of Pleasant Green church and a member of the W.C.T.U. council of church women. Mrs. Christine Allen will ac company Mrs. Brooks. I__J Just bring us your favorite snapshot negative, and we’ll make up as many cards as you need. Prompt service. EASTMAN KODAK ► STORES, INC. For Quality 1221 (^Street _ Phone^ 2-7216 Save This Newspaper Of Negro Achievement It's a Great Record Refer To It Often. Congratulations on Progress and Achievements for 50 years • » ' I The Continental National Bank of Lincoln "Your Friendly Bank" Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 1100 0 St. Phone 2-6681 BEAL'S GROCERY Freeh Fruits & Vegetables Meats 2101 B TeL 2*6933 l___