* jjftij n^ H d££k Rfcl t ■ g m W^ jF jHr TF mT^l& §|* ■ Jl VX B ^y jfr P it Volume 1, Number 16 Lincoln 3, Nebraska January 24, 1947 The Hub of Harmony Chorus in Concert Julius Cowan, 59, Dies; ^ Lived Here 41 Years Funeral service for Julius Co wan, 59, who died suddenly Sat urday night was held Thursday, 2 o’clock at Umberger’s Funeral Chapel, Rev. R. E. Handy, offici ated and Mrs. Izetta Malone fur nished music. Mr. Cowan was born in Junc tion City, Kansas, and had lived for 41 years in Lincoln. He was a member of Cornhusker lodge No. 579, of the Elks. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Caraloyd Custer, of Leavenworth, Kansas. He is also survived by a half brother, Pvt. Jason J. Jackson, New Brunswick, N. J. ^ Mr. Cowan, who was born in Junction City, Kansas., the son of Mrs. Mary Jackson Cowan, had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dean, 1018 Rose Street for 25 years. He was employed by Jack Gore in the Sam Lawrence Hotel Bldg., for 35 years. He was married to Miss Mayme Coil of Lincoln in 1906, to this union was born a son, both of whom pre ceded him in death. —-u Joe Lewis Honored as One of Ten Young Men of Past Year CHICAGO—(ANP)— Heavy • weight Boxing Champion Joe Louis was one of ten young men honored here Wednesday night at the Morrison Hotel during the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet. The ten were selected by the Jaycees, an abbreviation of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, as the Nations outstanding young men of 1946. The banquet was held in the Terrace Casino. Only men between the ages of 21 and 31 years of age were selected by the eleven judges, who consider ed candidates in professional fields from sports to politics. Louis’ award was for “stimula ting goodwill and bringing to the boxing ring the respectability it • presently enjoys.” Awards of gold keys, scrools and the Distinguish ed Service award of the U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce were presented by Atty. Senden Waldo, Gainesville, Fla., national president. v ^ ^ ^ ^ United States has: 6% of population 70% of Automobiles 50% of Telephones 45% of Radios 34% of Railroads Uses: 56% of all silk produced 53% of all coffee 51% of all rubber It produces: 62% of all oil 53% of all corn 50% of all cotton 34% of all coal 32% of all copper 30% of all Iron No other Ism but Americanism can better the above standard. i lEi. 'Ife 'fe. 'life. Rev. R. L. Moody Attended National Youth Fellowship The National Youth Fellowship of the Church of God, met at Bir mingham, Ala., December 27th to 29th, 1946. Young people from 15 states were present at what is re ported to be the best Inspirational convention that has been held. This convention is held at this season each year. Although Rev. Moody was the lone Nebraskan, the Middlewest was well represented. Two train coaches left St. Louis on Christ mas night. These contained a whole chorus from the church at East St. Louis and delegates from Topeka, Kansas City and St. Louis There were also delegates from New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan. Rev. Moody, a native of Birm ingham, Ala. was delighted to attend. He was honored by being assigned as presiding chairman of each night’s session. After the convention, Rev. Moody spent some time visiting relatives and friends. He made a trip to Tuskegee to the Booker T. Washington monument. Dr. Geo. W. Carver Museum and the new Veteran’s Hospital. Rev. Moody gave generous praise to the sections which he visited for their admirable pro gress. / r 'y ▼ v v nr v