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THE WEEKLY REVIEW Published Weekly 1031 N Street Trago T. McWilliams Editor and Publisher Millard Woods ....... Associate Editor Jennie Edwards.Associate Editor Loretta Swanigan—Associate Editor Guy Wiley Circulation Manager Subsrciption Price 50e per Annnra Advertising Rates Display, per inch . 35® Contract, per inch .25c Locals, per line .f'6® Phones DO190 B2084 BUGS L9677 THE WEEKLY REVIEW IS INDEPENDENT The Weekly Review is absolutely inde|M‘ndent of any political organi zation. There is no jiolitical “boss” or “machine” that dictates the pol icies or program of this paper. It is edited and managed by u group of colored citizens whose sole aim is to help in making living conditions for Negroes in Lincoln and Nebraska better. The Weekly Review will support men and issues looking toward the advancement of the Race. We pledge our supjmrt to every laudable under taking, to every activity coordinat iny in uplifting and upbuilding our group. The problem of the humblest m the community is the problem of The Review. ' One of the chief aims of the Weekly Review is to help in the es tablishment of a local branch of the Urban League. The National Or ganization has worked wonders in bringing about more compatible re let rons between the races. There is dire need of a branch of the League in Lincoln. Regardless of the flat tery we have received about the high moral standard of our ciitlzenry the ~j.~frct ri‘mftins that Negroes here re ’twive less recognition from an em ployment standpoint than (to Ne groes in any city of like imputation. It has often been said that the rea son for this situation is our lack of organization. If this is true we should now have high hopes, because we are more thoroughly organized at present than at any time in the past thirty years. Our chief reason for this feeling of optimism is in our strategic po sition thru registration Ias« fall. Those votes, in the coming spring election, with the large field of pros pective candidates, rightly placed will undoubtedly mean an important factor. For the first time in several decades the program for Negroes in Lincoln is of such vital importance that it completely overshadows all petty differences in our midst. An other reason for this optimistic feel ing is the utter lack of any attempt at self aggrandizement. The pro gram in its entirety is now tor ( a united and wholesouled effort to bet ter the living conditions of our group, and to this • program the ^ eeklq Review has unreservedly pledged its support. HI Y TEAM DRUBS THE VARSITY RUMS Launching a fast and furious at tack from the starting whistle, Coach Arnold Walkers’ Hi Y quin tet set a pace that the Varsity Rums w-cre unable to overcome. The Hi Y team is a group of all star high school nnd ex-high school players that are playing under the auspices of the Y JI C A. The Var sity Rum squad is composed largely of University of Nebraska men. There were no individual stars, each man apparently doing his best that his team might win. The final score was 18 to 16. The starting lineups: Hi Y Varsity Rums Roseoe Beck ..f.Ralph Adams Aaron Knowles..,.f.. .Howard Hatter Myron Stithe .c....Lonnie Thomas Dwight Stithe.g.J. R. LiHard Bob Dorsey.g.McCoy Referee, Arnold Walker; time keeper, Francis Thomas I THE COLORED MAN'S DESIRE Lincoln has among its population broad ami liberal hearted men, who are earnestly anxious for the Negro to acquire the fullest and most coin prehensive ideas oi citizenship, and who lend their aid to assist in his material advancement, but the point wc endeavor to stress is that the av erage white man does not under stand the Negro ns a man. They do not contemplate him with regard to moral and |K>rsonal worth, hut with regard to the dnrker side of life, as illustrated by the vicious and crim inal elements of his race. There are those who are worthless In every race—the loafing, nomadic young class that drifts to crimes caused by idleness, or evil associations. There are no palliating circumstances, no mitigation of conditions that will even to the slightest degree excuse this worthless class. If the self respecting man of color received the same favorable consideration that the self-resjweting white man re wives, conditions would be mater ially changed. The masses of the white popula tion are not the broad and liberal people that are often found in in dividuals. There does exist in the North ns well as the South a good deal of senseless prejudice against the Negro and the sooner the man of intelligence and worth Is appre ciated as such, the sooner will a per fect era of good fellowship and man liness he predominant clerm ts of our citizenship. The white man does good for himself and posterity when lie helps build up to higher civiliza tion the Negro, along with alien ele ments of population, which come from foreign lands and which are so easily and so quickly assimilated into the body politic. Without ask ing for or not even desiring^ inter course of social nature, the cultured and self-respecting colored man de sires friendly neighbor relations and cooperation of the helpful friendly kind that he might better his own social and industrial conditions. ONE OUTLOOK Among our people the most hope ful sign of the time's is the healthy condition of our educational work. Various reports show that the lead ing schools, conducted by our group, are reported as having good attend ance and doing sufficient work in preparing young men and women for the duties and resjwnsibilities of life. As long as we are able to keep the younger people with the idea that it is necessary for them to be (•quipped better than ever before, in this “technocratic world,” our out Ax>k for future achievement and competition will be comparable with that of our contemporaries. It will not be long before thous ands of young men and women will be thrown upon their own resohrees after graduating from various schools. Considering the present ec onomic crisis, what openings will there be for them? A very few of the graduating class will be placed in jmsitions that they have equipped themselves for. This very fact alone should make all of us strive to keep the doors of our schools ajar, so that additional work can be taken by those that will not receive positions. February 17, 1933, a surprise par ty was given in honor of William Clinch at his home, 882 No. 16th. The evening was spent in cards and dancing. Those present were: Doris Jones, Margret Ixe, Helen Williams, Elizabeth McWilliams, JoMary Shel ton, Delila Mae Fleming and sister, Hazel Smith, Phvslys Smith, Lynell Perry, Gertrude Buenner, Mrs. Wil liam Clinch, Monroe Williams Jr., Robert Lee, Hershel Burden, Sher wood Venerable, Horanee Venerable, William Butcher, Arthur McWil liams, John McWilliams Jr., Buster Jennings, Sammy Nevels, Fred Nev els, Francis Thomas, 7dward Ham mond, W illiarn Clinch and hosts. Sandwiches and punch were served. The evening was enjoyed very much by everyone. Coryell 70 Better, Cleaner, Cheaper A SOCIAL CHAT WITH LORETTA * ‘ Perchance in Heaven one day to me Some precious saint may come and say! “All hail, beloved, but for thee My soul to death had been a prey;” Ah, then, what blessing in the thot, One soul to glory to have brot.” Lincoln citizens were indeed sur prised to learn of the marriage of Miss Constance B. Singleton to Mr. John Adams, both of Omaha. Mr. Adams is one of the outstanding lawyers of Omaha and is prominent in both social and civic affairs of that eity. He is a graduate of the Nebraska State University and for two years practiced law in this city, where he was a member of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, and one of the leaders of the young social set. -Miss Singleton and Mr. Adams were secretly married Sept. 3, 3931, in Omaha by the Rev, Charles Bready of the First Methodist Church at his home. Beside the minister and his family there was no one else present at the marriage. The Review joins Mr. and Mrs. Adams’ many friends in this city in wishing them a long, happy and successful mar ried life. Mr. Curd Curtice, brother of Frederick Curtice the musician, is very siek at the home of his brother, Mr. F. Curtice, 2235 S street. Mrs. Martin of Nebraska City was a week end guest of her daughlctr and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swanigan. Mrs. Dorothy Dean was confined to her bed with a severe cold for a few days this week. Mrs. Raymond Holcomb wh has been very sick at his home i/> re ported better. We were indeed sorry to learn of the serious illness of Mrs. fistelle Craig, prominent social and lodge worker of Omaha. Mrs. Craig is well known in Lincoln where she has been a frequent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cicero Johnson. We do truly hope that Mrs. Craig will get better and soon be out again, for: “In the Lord Jehovah trusting, ever lasting strength have we; lie (Himself our Sun,, our Glory, Everlasting light shall be; Everlasting life is ours, purchased by the life laid down; And our heads oft bowed and weary, everlasting joy shall crown. The Home Benevolent Charity Club met last Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Craft, with the president, Mrs. Win. Woods presiding. A nice number of mem bers were present. The committee on the Valentine Party reported it a success. A check of $27.50 w as presented by Mrs. Woods. This sum represented half of the donation of fifty-five dollars given this organiza tion and the Presbyterian Bible In stitute by he dramatic department of the University of Nebraska, for the kind cooperation of these organ izations in helping make “Porgy,” one of the recent productions of the University Players a success. Miss Alice Howell is the director of the dramatic department of the univer sity. Mr. .T. Harvey Kerns, the execu tive secretary of the Omaha Urban League was a Lincoln visitor Tues day. Mr. Kerns returned to Omaha Wednesday morning. He was the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. R, Johnson, (>48 So. 20th street. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huston were Omaha visitors Sunday. Mr. Burt Newton spent Sunday in Beatrice. To our many patrons of the Amer ican Cafe, we wish to announce that Mrs. Hightower and Mrs. Wiley will have charge of the Cafe at 223 No. 9th street after Feb. 21, 1933. We assure you first class service with the best of food. We are fully equipped to take care of your par ties so bring them on. On Thursdays of each week spec ial Chicken Dinners will be served for 25c with all the trimmings. Wo extend a hardy welcome to all to make this your home when hun gry and we’re sure you’ll be filled. Try our Home Made Pies, fresh every day. Thanking you THE AMERICAN CAFE Rube M. Neely Save Money TRAVEL BY BUS Fairway System Lowest Fares to All Cities EAST AND WEST On Comfortable Coaches BONDED AND INSURED - SAMPLE FARES Omaha ...$1.25 one way $2.25 round trip lies Moines.... 3.75 Chicago ...„.. 7.25 One Washington, D. C.18.00 Way New York . 18.00 Only Denver . 7.00 BUS DEPOT, Central Hotel. Phone B 4224 VINE STREET PHARMACY We carry a full line of Drugs, also Oigtai*rs,* Cigarettes. Sodas and Candy. An up to date prescription department by a Registered Pharmacist. l>elivery service to fill parts of the city. Your patronage appreciated. W. F. 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Miss Dorothy Lilian!, a teacher in Kansas City, Mo., was the week end guest of Mrs. Sarah Walker. Miss Lillard is the sister of J. R. Lilian!, a student in the University of Ne braska. A group of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Finnly to meet and entertain Miss Lillard during her short visit in Lincoln. Mrs. \\ alteretta Young was assist ant hostess.