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— iH^nl&||7 ^-"- ' BMyMBMW I Local and Personal Happenings « I I we print the news while it is news Webster 42431 I A D D R E S S B OX 1 204 • • •" J K. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peters Treat building, Jackson 3841 or Har | nay 2166. Nat Hunter left last Saturday night for Chicago to attend the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite Masons. Mrs. John Adams and daughter, Edith, arrived in the city Saturday morning from Boulder, Colo., to re side permanently, Mr. Adams and his sons having preceded them a few months ago. "Dentlo,” the tooth paste you ought to use.—Adv. ELECTRIC REPAIRING, RADIO in stalling, repairing and making. Cheapest and best workmanship. All work guaranteed. W. M. Holts, 2607 Indiana avenue. WEbster 7062. Mrs. J. F. Smith of 2711 Blondo street expects to leave early next week by auto for Kansas City, Kans., where she will visit relatives and friends for about ten days and look after the grave of her parents on memorial day. Dr. W. W. Peebles and family, ac companied by Miss Anna E. Logan motored over to Sioux City, la., Sun day, where they were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Dobson. They stopped en route at Missouri Valley to call on Mr. and Mrs. William Mat thews. FOR RENT—Furnished room in a strictly modem home, 2430 Lake Street. Web. 1888. 4-18-24 “A Nautical Knot”—Brandeis the atre, May 28.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Collier, for mer residents of Omaha, who have been making their home in Oakland, Cal., for several years have decided to relocate here. They have purchas ed a cozy and attractive home at 3007 North Thirtieth tareet. Mr. W. L. Myers has returned from a trip to his old home, Hannibal, Mo., where he went to take his mother who has been making her home here with him and his family for the past year. Have you bought your ticket for the tw'o-act operetta, “A Nautical Knot” or “The Belle of Barnstapoole” to be given at the Brandeis Theatre, Wed nesday night, May 28th?—Adv. “A Nautical Knot”—Brandeis the atre, May 28.—Adv. Watch for the date of the big com ing attraction at Dreamland Hall.— Adv. Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Dobson and son j of Sioux City, la., and Mtb. William A. Matthews and daughter, Geraldine, of Missouri Valley, la., will attend “A Nautical Knot" at Brandeis theatre,’ | May 28, and will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Peebles. Pay your social debts by inviting your friends to attend the May Break fast to be given next Thursday morn ing, May 22 from 11 to 1 at the resi dence of Mrs. J. E. Brown. 2883 Miami street and Mrs. Austen W. Serrant, 2866 Corby street by the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.—Adv. _ “A Nautical Knot”—Brandeis the atre, May 28.—Adv. Lee’s Novelty Singing Orchestra, di rect from Kansas City, Mo., at Dream land Hall, Decoration Day, May 30.— Adv. The Dames Club will be entertained at the residence of Mrs. James G. Jew ell, 2911 I,ake street, Wednesday, May 21. The hostesses, will be Mesdames Jewell, A. G. Edwards and W. H. Rob inson. Watch for the date of the big com ing attraction at Dreamland Hall.— Adv. !_ —-- ■■ ■ -- ... ■ Mrs. W. H. Robinson has returned from a delightful three months’ trip to the Pacific Coast. She spent sev eral weeks visiting friends in I-os Angeles and Oakland, Cal., Portland and Seattle, Wash., and other western points. Tree’s Novelty Singing Orchestra, di rect from Kansas City, Mo., at Dream land Hall, Decoration Day, May 30.— Adv. Mrs. Ross Moten, 2712 Ohio street, who underwent a very serious opera tion at the Swedish Mission Hospital, March 24, is convalescing at the home of Mrs. Geo. W. Hibbler, 2886 Ohio street. Watch for the date of the big com ing attraction at Dreamland Hall.— Adv. Mrs. C. B. Parks of 2426% Bake street, accompanied by her daughter, Sydney, left Thursday night to spend the summer with relatives in Kansas City, Mo. and Tulsa, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Shipman accom panied by Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Cowan, left by auto last week for Aberdeen, So. Dak., where Mr. Shipman will look after a grading contract. I-ce’s Novelty Singing Orchestra, di rect from Kansas City, Mo., at Dream land Hall, Decoration Day, May 30.— Adv. The Apex Sport club opened their season with a dancing party at Han scom Park pavilion, Thursday night. Watch for the date of the big com ing attraction at Dreamland Hall.— Adv. See "The Awakening of Spring” a beautiful spectacle, presented by thirty small children representing spring flowers at Brandeis Theatre, May 28, In connection with the two-act oper etta, "A Nautical Knot.”—Adv. Mrs. Jeff Smith and children have returned from an extended visit with relatives in Chicago. Mr. William Walker and his daugh ter, Ireta have returned from a pleas ant visit with relatives at St. Louis, Mo. Mr. George Watson has been called to Dallas, Tex., by the serious illness of his sister, Mrs. Mary Strawter, a well-known and highly-respected resi dent of that city. George Andrew, Jr., six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Ixtve, 2432 Grant street, who has been seriously ill with measles and threatened com plications, is rapidly improving. I>eonard E. Britt, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Britt and “Bill” son of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Peebles, are members of the TiOthrop school orchestra which will play at the opening and close of the school exhibit at Brandeis store, next week. FOR RENT—Room in modem home to desirable couple. Web. 6031. 5-9-24 “The Pilgimage of Christiana” a drama, is to be presented at the Masonic Hall, Twenty-fourth and Parker streets, Thursday, May 22, 1924, under auspices of Omaha Chap ter No. 6, O. E. S. Admission 25 cents.—Adv. FOR RENT—Room. Single lady pre ferred. Phone Web. 5355 after 5 p. m. 5-9-24 OFFICIAL NOTICE U. B. F.’s and S. M. T.’s, pleas take notice! The annual Thanksgiving services will be held at St. John’s A. M. church, rwenty-second and Willis avenue, Sunday afternoon, May 18, at 2:30 n’clock. Brothers meet at U. B. F.( nail, 2426 Grant street, at 1:30 o’clock; dsters at church at 1:30. M. C. SANDS, District Deputy. —Adv. MARY HEDDY WIGGINS * STILL LEADING ALL HER COMPETITORS Three PrizBe Will be Awarded Babies Receiving Largest Number of Votes to Help Association Cause STANDING OF CONTESTANTS Mary Heddy Wiggins increases her lead over her nearest competitor, Charles Stanton to 365, their votes being 935 and 580, respectively. A new contestant, Edna Bernice Taylor has been entered with 20 votes. Watch her vote jump next week. There are some real surprises in store in the next two weeks. The standing of the contestants is as follows: Mary Heddy Wiggins, age 3.935 Richard Stanton, age 3.580 Charlotte Hicks, age 3.205 Lulu Divers, age 2.100 Nonice May Williams, 5 months.. 66 Edna Bernice Taylor, age 3%. 20 Lillian Austin, age 3...... 0 May, Jefferson, age 1. 0 Lena Paez, age 2. 0 George Bullock, age 2. 0 Cecil Walls, age 2. 0 The people on the South Side who have two entrants, Lillian Austin and May Jefferson, say their babies are going to win and that their report next week will be a genuine surprise. We shall see. It is not too late to enter your favorite baby. Votes are 5c each. Will Mary Heddy Wiggins increase her lead next week or will some other baby jump to first place Work for your favorite and watch de velopments. For information phone Mrs. John Albert Williams, chairman, Webster 4243. CLEAVES TEMPLE TO START DRIVE MAY 19th Cleaves Temple Drive will start Monday, May 19th, closing June 1st. Mayor Dahlman has given the church the last two weeks in May for a spe cial drive. One hundred workers will solicit the city in an effort to raise $12,000, wearing badges “Cleaves Temple Drive”, May 19th to June 1st. A day nursery is included in the church’s program. The drive has the indorsement of the mayor of th^ city, Dr. Cissel of the Methodist Area of Iowa and Ne braska, Dr. J. E. Wagoner of the First M. E. Church, Business Men’s Associ ation and many other prominent or ganizations. The leading newspapers I are lending editorial support to the , Church’s social service program. ‘ BATTLING SIKI \ RECOVERING FROM ' AUTO ACCIDENT "Battling” Siki, who was carded to v appear at the City Auditorium last Ij! Wednesday night was injured Tues- X day afternoon, when the automobile y in which he was riding and driven by & Jim Bell collided with a truck at i 22nd and Nicholas. His shoulder was y sprained and two ribs fractured. He *|< is being carefully nursed at the Lord X Lister hospital where he is improving. J It is reported that he will be out of •{• the ring for several weeks. .j! - I OFFICIAL NOTICE X OF THE OBSERVANCE X OF FOUNDER’S DAY - I To the Temples and Chambers of X the Mosaic Templars of America: Your attention is hereby called to and you are notified to attend the 4 Founders Day observance and pro gram, Thursday, May 22, 1924, at 8 p. m. at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Twenty-fourth and Franklin street. All loyal Mosaics are requested to be present and help us celebrate this oc casion. This date has been set apart by the National Head to celebrate the forty odd years of the organization. The public is cordially invited to at- f tend this great meeting. A special f program will be rendered by some of the best talent of the Mosaics. D. M. McQUEEN, State G. M. MRS. GEORGIA L. BORDERS, State Scribe. KANSAS CITY ORCHESTRA TO PLAY AT DREAMLAND George E. Lee’s Novelty Singing Orchestra, direct from Kansas City, Mo., carrying both lady and gentle men soloists and playing fourteen different instruments, has been en gaged for a special Decoration Day attraction at Dreamland Hall, May 30. This aggregation of artists is said to be one of the best Jazz bands in the country and is in great demand by several large companies for the mak ing of classy records. A great treat is in store for the people of Omaha. REPRESENTS HEIRS OF ELLEN WHEELER Attorney Amos P. Scruggs has re turned from Great Bend, Kans., where he represented the heirs of the late Ellen Wheeler, whose estate is valued at $50,000, and was able through hard work to save them a large sum of money which otherwise would have been lost. WINS MEDAL IN MUSIC CONTEST I.eeta Lewis, fourteen year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. 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