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Our Choice for President
in 1928 is
WALTER W. HEAD
of Nebraska
An Astute. Able, Clear
headed Business
Man
A TREMENDOUS SPECTACLE
Whatever may be one’s opin
ion of the Roman Catholic
church, it must be admitted that
the great Eucharistic Congress
which was held in Chicago last
week was the most stupendous
religious gathering that not only
America, but possibly the entire
world, has ever seen. It was not
only a marvelous and moving re
ligious spectacle but an undis
putable demonstration of the
power, devotion, faith and unity
of the great historic Latin com
munion. From all parts of the
world came pilgrims to Chicago
to bear witness to their faith.
High and low, rich and poor,
men and women of all colors and
nationalities, learned and un
learned, all sorts and conditions
of men, recognizing in each
other, the children of the same
loving Heavenly Father, knelt at
the one Altar, to worship the
one Ever-Living Saviour of men,
who, according to their faith is
verily and truly present upon the
altar after the words of conse
cration are pronounced over the
elements of bread and wine. This
tenet of the Catholic faith, belief
in the localized Presence of
Christ, unequivocally taught and
unquestionably accepted by its
adherents, accounts for the de
votion of Roman Catholics to
their religion and explains and
interprets the Eucharistic Con
gress. It is to bear witness to
Christ’s presence in the Holy
Eucharist, Mass or Holy Com
munion, that these congresses
are held. The gathering of over
a million of people in Chicago
for this avowed purpose, the
honoring of Christ the Saviour
of men, was unquestionably a
tremendous and profound reli
gious demonstration which,
.simply humanly considered, can
not help leaving its impress up
on the nation. Admittedly,
there were features in this great
gathering which do not appeal
to millions of Americans; much
that they will criticize; much
that they will honestly disap
prove of; but, aside from any
ulterior motives which may be
ascribed to its protagonists,
even the most biased, we believe,
will admit that as a demonstra
tion of religious faith and an ac
knowledgement of the Kingship
of Jesus Christ, which all Chris
tions hold, and a much-needed
protest against the materialistic
tendencies of the day, the Eu
charistic Congress ought to have
a far-reaching and most helpful
influence upon the religious life
of America.
AN IMPORTANT GATHERING
It is rather .ignificant that
paralleling and following the |
great religious gathering in Chi-1
cago which demonstrated the |
unity of humanity and the
brotherhood of man, there was
another conference aiming at
putting into effective practice in
these United States of America
the very principles for which
Christianity stands. That was
the Seventeenth Annual Con
ference of the National Associa
tion for the Advancement of
Colored People. Thoughtful men
and women of both races from
all sections of this country were
there taking counsel together as
to how best remove the discrimi
nation practised against the col
ored American whose right to
quiet possession of his home is
being called into question and
his citizenship rights flagrantly
and unblushingly denied. Both
gatherings have this in common
—the exaltation of rightoeus
iness. The N.A.A.C.P. in fighting
‘ for justice and right for Colored
Americans is striving to exalt
righteousness in America with
out which she will perish as have
other nations. Segregation, Jim
Crowism, disfranchisement, mob
violence and other evils against
which the. N.A.A.C.P. is com
pelled to fight are diametrically
and fundamentally opposed to
the tenets of Christianity and
when righteousness is exalted
these evils must give way. But
until then the battle must rage.
A MILLION FOR DEFENSE
Justice costs money in Amer
ica. This has been proven again
and again. For this reason it is
gratifying to note that a cam
paign for $1,000,000 for the de
fense of our people' and the ob
taining of our constitutional
rights has been launched by the
National Association for the Ad
vancement of Colored People. It
is onlv by a liberal use of money
for publicity, propaganda and le
gal action, legitimately used,
that segregation and Jim-Crow
ism and disfranchisement can be
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eliminated. If one-tenth of the
money spent by our people in ex
i cursions and various conventions
for one season were to lie placed
in such a fund, we would have
not a million but millions for de
fense. Of course, this million
dollar defense fund will be raised
because our people are awaken
ing to the consciousness of the
fact that it takes money to win
even moral victories.
RACE PUBLICATIONS.
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Our peopue are learning more
every year to appreciate the
need of strong, fearless, sane,
well-edited race publications.
Every community where our
people exist in large numbers
should support such a publica
tion. It is an imperative need.
The better such papers are pa
tronized and supported the
larger and better they can be
made.
Yes, it’s tlie good old summer
time; but don’t forget that Win
ter is not many moons away.
Make hay while the sun shines.
LINCOLN NEWS NOTES.
The Negro Civic ami Improvement
league met in Masonic hall last Mon
day night and elected for the ensuing
year: President, E. T. McWiliams; vice
president, Robert Johnson: secretary,
W. A. Johnson; treasurer, M. E. Wil
liams; assistant secretary, C. R. John
son: chaplain, Ross; sergeant at arms,
Frank Burden.
Carl Chrisman passed away June
21 at his home, after several weeks of
serious illness.
The Nebraska State Federation of
i Colored Womens’ club- convened heyn
1 in Mount Zion Baptist church Tues
day and Wednesday of last week.
There was a large representation of
women from Omaha, Beatrice and
Lincoln. Officers were elected for the
ensuing year Wednesday afternoon.
: The session closed Wednesday night
1 with a program. Chief Justice Mor
i risey was the principal speaker. His
address on “Law and Citizenship” was
j well taken. The presentation of the
$50 donated by the Elks to the Feder
ation by Mrs. Rosa Adair accorded ap
plause. The following were elected
! for the coming year; Mrs. Ada
I Holmes, president; Mrs. Minnie Scott,
vice president; Mrs. Camille Webster,
1 second vice president; Mrs. Rhieva
Harrold, secretary; Mrs. Edna Parks,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Mof
fett, state treasurer; Mrs. Daisy Gor
don, home treasurer; Mrs. G. Shackle
ford, state organizer; Mrs. K. Robin
i son, chaplain; Mrs. Lenora Gray, econ
omics; Mrs. Belle Collins, music; Mrs.
Jennie Johnson, child welfare; Mrs.
Fanny Young, home; Mrs. J. McGov
: ern, ways and means; Mrs. Laura
1 Johnson, chairman executive commit
! tee.
Dr. W. F. Botts and wife were
among the delegation from Omaha at
the federation.
Rev. M. C. Knight was confined to
his home with sickness last week.
The annual Fourth of July picnic by
j Mount Zion Bantist church will he
held in F street park Monday, July 5.
Rev. J. B. Smith filled the pulpit
for Rev. M. C. Knight at the A. M. E.
church Sunday, Rev. Knight being in
disposed.
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COl'NCIL HI.I FFS NOTES
Mrs. Erma Jones was called to Fort
i Dodge by the death of her father, Mr.
William Blackburn, on June 18th. She
■ returned home on the 24th.
Mr. Lester Blackburn is visiting his
mother and sister *
M rs. E. H. Madison went to Fort Dodge
| to attend the funeral of Mr. William
| Blackburn on the 22nd of June.
Sunday. June 27th was the quarterly
meeting. A wonderful sermon was preach
ed at .1 p. m.
Rev. \fr. Manley of fillinois was with
us Sunday. He is a former pastor.
The stewardess of Bethel A. M. E.
church will give a concert and dinner on
July 5lh. All are invited.
Mrs. Eva Bess attended the convention
of the Grand Chapter of O. E. S. at Water
| loo last week.
She also visited Des Moines and at
j tended a banquet given by Mrs. McLean.
Several prominent doctors and lawyers
: were present. A round table was formed
i and helping the Negro was discussed by
all.
Three lodges held their meetings in the
same building at the same time.
Rev. W. F. Holts preached the Thanks
giving sermon last Sunday afternoon for
i he Masons at the Tabernacle Baptist
church. It was an inspirational sermon
lo all who heard it as well as the Masons
and Eastern Stars. This week is Jubilee
\V»ek at the Tabernacle Baptist church.
Monday night will be Sunday School
i night. Tuesday night will be Paint clubs’
night.
Wednesday night the pastor’s aid clubs
will meet and Rev. C. A. Moore will
prajich the sermon. This will be special
rally night.
Thursday night the Promotion clubs.
Plantation concert will 1m* given.
Friday night Mission circles night.—
Rev. Mr. Mitchell, the boy evangelist, of
Omaha, will preach the sermon. Sunday
will he Rally Day. Men will give $3.00
Women will give $2.00.
The l nion Mission will hold their meet
ing at the Beulah Baptist church Sunday
afternoon. Rev. Jackson will preach the
sermon.
Mrs. D. M. Nixon was operated on la*o
Monday. She is reported doing fine
Mrs. Alary Hill is improving nicely.
Monday, July 5. will Ik* a big barbecue
on the new' barbecue pit built in the yard
of the church by Mr. O. J. Caldwell.
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