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About The voice. (Lincoln, Nebraska) 1946-195? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 15, 1946)
Teen Age Chatter Reporter; Dotty Greene K Teen Age Chatter Reporting Dotty Green Thought Of The Week Cruelty: Cruelty and fear shake hands together .. Balzac Betty White of Omaha, Nebr., is spending a few months with her sister Casatina (Casey) White. Harold Taylor was in Lincoln Sunday, visiting an old friend. What about that L. W. . . ? / Tuesday Evening, November 12th, Whittier Junior High School had open house and par ents and friends were invited to visit their childrens classes and get acquainted with the teachers. The program was from 7:30-8:10 p.m. The band played Military Escort, Anchors Aweigh, and • Loyalty. Loretta Me Williams #as on the program. Winifred Winston played the piano. Lor etta McWilliams, Delores Bowen, Winifred Winston, and Lester White sang in the Mixed Glee Club. nonaid Edmonds is in Lincoln visiting his cousin Billie Mosby, Ronald is planning to enroll in the University next semester. Geraldine Nettles is planning a trip to Omaha to celebrate her birthday. Jumbled Names otodryh mlnode nodlad otbst noai dmaas loenn vaisd w* ?bli sybmo Lavenda Hill had a birthday party Sunday evening, among the guest attending were Susie M. Whitehall, Ralph Wilson, Haz el Wilson, Albert Bowen, Betty Wilson, Richard Holcomb, Lois Hatcher and many others “They all had a nice time” Starting Monday, November 18, the Lincoln high kids will have 45 minutes for lunch period. They will have things fixed so they will have time for movies, playing games etc. Open House was held at Lin > -coin High School, Wednesday, November 13. Each room had a display of its work. Parents and friends were invited to attend. -If you teen-agers would give me some questions, I would have the question of the week. (So Remember) Bye now, Dotty l Dark Merit —l -1 by Kathryne Favors For your Negro History Scrapbook Last Week: The Position of the African King during the time of slavery in the United States. Interesting African Institutions The Sacrifice We have heard much about the manner in which the African people worshiped. Among certain of the Africans, it was customary to offer up human beings as a sacrifice. Most of the victims offered up were criminals who were often kept for execution in connections with religious rites. This sacrifice of the criminals is said to have had a deterrent effect upon those witnessing the ordeal. Interesting Customs Socialism is in full sway in many parts of Africa. The clan or tribe is made up of many families all related to each other. All of the males of the same blood dwell together, and bring their wives to live with their kindred rather than separ ate on marrying. The head of the village is the oldest man of the group. There is wonderful cooperation among the villagers. Brotherhood and economic equal ity is the underlying principle ex isting in the clan. Everyone that is able must work for the salva tion of the entire tribe. There is a great deal of sharing. None are rich and none are poor. Capi talism, as we know it, does not exist. Methods of Instruction In some parts of Africa, this type of in struction that was carried on be fore slavery still exists today. Most of the education then was carried on in a very informal basis. The school for boys was taught by a very fatherly old man, and the school for girls was taught by a very matronly wo man. Physiology and Hygiene with special reference to father hood and motherhood was taught to each boy and girl. All boys were desirous of the honor of be coming a father one day. All girls looked forward to a happy motherhood. The African boy began his education about the same time that our offspring start to kindergarten. He is re quired to look after the family kids, goats, and to make obser vation in agricultural methods. Later, he must tend to larger ani mals, and finally to herd cattle. He undergoes circumcism. At the same age, the girls study the various domestic and household duties such as pounding the corn and providing the family with water. They continue this type of practical training until they become housewives. Marriage The children are well prepared for marriage by the time they are of marriage age. (It might be well for us here Hi America to train our boys and girls for the responsibilites of marriage and lessen the divorce rate.) The marriage ceremony consists mainly of dancing. The marriages are arranged by the parents. Choosing a mate is not left up to the child. The groom must give a number of cows, sheep, or cattle to the family of the girl he is to marry. In talk ing to an African friend of mine in Tennessee, he said that this custom still existed in the tribe of which he was a member. They say this is not purchasing a wife, but instead, is establishing good will. Next Week African religion A thought for the week Let us learn to appreciate the beauty in our people. Our people are a garden of beautiful colors. Remember that wherever we go, we are representing our race. A neat, clean appearance, a clean soul, and a radiating personality should be- our code of honor everyday. -o Births Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Bradford have announced the birth of a baby girl, Andrea Kathleen, born Sunday, November 10. 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