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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1923)
| Local 'an^pVrsonaTHappenlngs " .. I WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS Webster 4243 1-____-R_E.s_i° x__12°_4_ i_ E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Truat building, Jackson 3841 or Har ney 2166. Louis IjaCour left Tuesday for Lin coln where he will enter the Univer sity of Nebraska. s Miss Leona Brown who has been spending the summer here with her aunt left Sunday for Lawrence, Kans., to resume her studies in the Kansas University. Mrs. Elizabeth Buford having sold her borne, 3510 Blondo street, lias moved to 2618 Binney street, where she will reside temporarily with her sister, Mrs. Bert Johnson. She ex pects to build soon. Mrs. William Rogers has gone to Moberly to visit her parents. Upon her return she will go to Chicago to reside. Her husband has secured a posi tion there in the postal service. The Nay Bros., Harry and Hurl, formerly with the Georgia Minstrels, but now known as the Nay Brothers Troubadors are in the city visiting their sister, Mrs. C. J. Phelps, 2433 Franklin street. Mr. B. Brewer, 3010 V street. South Side, is reported as quite ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. S. C. Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. PhelpB, 2433 Franklin Btreet, returned home this week from a trip with her brothers, Harry and Hurl Nay, to Winner and Fairfax, 8. D. Mrs. Delbert V. Gordon and her in fant daughter have left the Methodist hospital and are now at the family res idence, 2863 Miami street. "Mother” Howard, as she is affec tionately called, entertained at a de lightful luncheon at her home, 2429 Maple street, Wednesday afternoon complimentary to Mrs. Elmira Owens of DuQuoln, 111. Covers were laid for ten. Miss Hazel Campbell of Kansas City, Mo., is the house guest of Mrs. B. Phoenix, 1412 North Twentysixth street She will remain in the city in definitely. Mr. II. G. Johnson of Mobile, Ala., has Joined his wife and baby who have been in the city several months. Mrs. Johnson was one of the vacational teachers at Pilgrim Baptist church. They are contemplating making Oma ha their home. Rev. A. B. Lennox of Detroit, Tex., moderator of the North East Texas Baptist association, and his son-in law, Rev. J. H. Herrington of Kauf inann, Tex., enroute home from the National Baptist convention In Ixis An geles. spent Friday night and Satur day here, visiting IJr. G. B. Lennox, who is the son of the former. Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Metcalfe who motored over to Kansas City to attend the Methodist conference, accompanied by Mrs. Hanger, Mrs. Anna Burton and Mrs. Robinette returned Monday and report a pleasant time. Mrs. J. W. Pinkston entertained at breakfast Saturday morning at the residence of her mother, Mrs. John Crawford, 2505 Maple street; the Rev. A. H. Lennox of Detroit, Tex.; the Rev. J. H. Herrington of Kaufmann, Tex., and Rev. Robert W. Bagnall of Now York. A previous engagement prevented the presence of Father Wil liams who was also invited. The Rev. Z. K. McGee, pastor of Pleasant Green Baptist church, re turned Saturday from Los Angeles where he attended the National Bap tist convention. He was accompanied by the Rev. Dr. E. L. Twine of Jack son, Miss., who is his guest and will preach for him Sunday. Dr. Twine has a great reputation as a pulpit ora tor. George W. Gamble of Minneapolis, Minn., brother of Mrs. John Albert Williams, was an Omaha visitor Thursday. It was his first visit here in eleven years and he was astonished at the marvelous growth of the city. Rev. M. H. Wilkinson, state mission ary for Colored Baptists, attended the National Baptist Convention in Los Angeles. Cal,, and will visit Sap Fran cisco, Pasadena, Cal.; Halt Base City, Ptah, and Denver, Colo., before his return. Mrs. W. G. Haynes, 2859 Corby street, entertained at a delightful re ception from 3 to 8 Wednesday after noon complimentary to her mother, Mrs. Belle Pulpress of Pittsburg, Pa. The Helpers’ Club gave a dinner Wednesday afternoon and evening at the North End “Y”. It was some dinner, but unfortunately the almost torrential downpour of rain kept many away. Mrs. W. 8. Metcalfe is presi dent and Mrs. A. D. James, secretary of this praiseworthy club. PLBAflR PAY YOU* SUBSCRIP TTON WHEN THH COLLBCTOI CALLS. J .. |._ LINCOLN PERSONALS The N. A. A. C. held a rousing I meeting in the A. M. E. Church on Monday night, Sept. 17, the occasion being a visit by Mr. Robt. W. Bagnall of New York, director of the local branches of the association. Mrs. Gertrude Haynes, president of the lo cal branch, presiding, who called the meeting to order. The program com mittee, Mrs. A. C. Stanley, came for ward and took charge. Rev. G. W. Carter of Newman M. E. Church of fered invocation. The N. A. A. C. P. hymn was sung by the audience and a vocal solo rendered by Miss Opal Ashford, after which Mrs. Haynes made a few remarks, and in turn, in troduced Mr. P. L. Moore, who after making a brief but forcible talk, pre sented the speaker of the evening, Mr. Bagnall, who, after extending cordial greetings to the president, staff of officers, and the people of Lincoln, launched hurriedly on to his message, which, he gave in a most ef fective manner, narrating the good work the association had done, ano were doing, toward the advancement of our groups in all parts of this country, especially effective in parts where disturbances have arisen. Hence, it is strange more of our group are not interested In the asso ciation. Mr. Bagnall gave a number of deplorable incidents, which had been heaped upon the black man without a cause. All these things, we know, are true, but yet you find the majority of our folks unconcerned. Mr. Bagnall is a fine speaker, We would like to hear him again. Quite a number responded to $10, $5, $3, $2 and $1.50 memberships in the asso ciation. A banquet was given in the dining hall. Most of the fair sized audience went down and enjoyed the palatial eatables — manna, orange punch, chicken paddies, green peas, mashed potatoes, hot biscuits and butter, coffee, salad, ice cream and cake. This event should be long re membered and the association grow1 under it. Mrs. W. L. Todd entertained the Progressive Twelve Club at her home last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Gladys Hill returned to her home in Kansas City, Mo., last Wed nesday after spending some weeks with her father, Itev. H. W. Botts and children, here. Thomas Tibbets of St. Joseph, Mo., has returned here for school. Fd. Croft returned from the east Monday. Miss Florence Grant spent Monday with her aunt, Mrs. Sadie Cummins, at Omaha. Mrs. Izetta Malone returned home from Kansas City, Kansas, Monday after attending unnual conference there last week. Mrs. Malone an nounces that Rev. M. C. Knight has l»een reappointed to serve Lincoln an other ye^j. Mr. Jeltz of Chicago,* son of Mr. and Mrs. John Jeltz, is visiting his mother here. Mr. Guy Wiley entertained the Utopian Art Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Mosley last Thurs day night. Quite a crowd of members were in attendance, and the meeting proved a profitable one. Word comes from Los Angeles, California, this week that Rev. H. W. Botts will be home for the fifth Sun day, Sept. .loth. Covenant and prayer services were carried out at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday. Sunday School and B. Y.- P. U. had their meetings. Rev. O. F. Adair preached at night. Crowd fairly good. Mrs. Helen Owens entertained the Mission at her home on University avenue last Tuesday night. 10. P. Graves Is able to be out again after some illness. Rev. T. J. Porter conducted services ut the A. M. E. Church last Sunday in absence of the pastor at conference. The Sumlay School and Aid Societies had services As usuul. Rev. G. W. Carter held his services as usual at the Newman M. E. church last Sunday. Members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church are busy arranging to cele brate their pastor’s third anniversary as pastor of the Church. Wait* of Light In Mavlaa. Only about 1 per cent of the light produced In the motion-picture pro , Jector actually reaches the screen ANTI-LYNCH BILL SLATED FOR FIRST SESSION OF NEW CONGRESS 1 Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 21.—Speak ' ing before the National Association • for Advancement of Colored people > who recently held a race relation; conference here, Representative L. C Dyer, of the eighth distriact, Mis ■ souri district, said he would reintro t duce his federal anti-lynching bin oi I the first day of the new congress. NORTH END BRANCH 22nd and (Jrant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive See’y To (he Girls and Women of Omaha! Every girl and every women of Oma ha, every active or inactive member of the Young Women’s Christian As sociation, is especially urged to at tend a “Get Together Meeting” to be held Thursday, September 27t, at 8:1B p. m. at the North Side Branch, Twen ty-second and Grant streets. An in teresting and instructive program as to the real value and absolute neces sity for the Young Women’s Christian Association to this community, has been arranged. Rev. John Albert Wil liams and Mrs. Carrie Ada Campbell, the General Secretary of the Central Branch of the Y. W. C. A., will be the speakers of the evening; excellent musical renditions by some of the best local talent. Come! Let your presence indicate your interest, then enjoy a delightful social hour aftewards. A cordial in vitation is also extended to the men. Play to Be Given On Monday, October 1st, at 8:15 p. m., the play "A Garden of Flowers” will be presented by the Garden Club at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., Twenty-second and Grant streets. Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt, chairman, and members of this particular club are certainly sparing no pains In making this a very beautiful and artistic af fair. Read more about it next week, but remember the date. Admission 25 cents. September Vesper Service The fourth Sunday of every month has been set apart for the monthly Vesper Service to be held at the North Side Branch, Y. W. C. A., Twenty-sec ond and Grant streets. It is the aim and purpose of the Religious Educa tion Committee, of which Mrs. H. R. Bell as chairman, to make these meet ings both educational and inspiration al. Come, hear the program Sunday, September 23rd at 4 p. m. Social hour from 5 to 6 p. m. Girl Reserves! Friend girl, are YCHT a Girl Re serve? Any girl between twelve and eighteen, whether in grade school or high school, business or Industry, may become a member of the Girl Reserves. Girl Reserves are everywhere, in ci ties, towns and open country; they! share good times with one another, but best of all they find life—abundant life. Come to the “Y” and join today! Educational Classes Classes in Health Education, Reli gious Education and General Educa tion will open Monday evening, Octo ber 8th. Registration begins Monday, October 1st. The fall term will be for ten weeks. The tuition and schedule will be announced next week. Don’t fail to take advantage of these educa tional opportunities! Tha First Epitaphs. The custom of Inscribing epitaphs among Christians dates from the Third century B. C. It was copied from an ancient Egyptian custom of hanging around the neck of a body a tablet Inscribed. “May He Serve Osiris.” Australia’s Plague of Rabbits. It Is estimated there are now In Australia SO.imhuhhukxi rabbits, all descended from u few pairs of cotton tails brought from America about sev enty yeurs ago. Not That? 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