SENTENCE SERMONS SENTENCE SERMONS THE WAGES OF SIN:- A X T* fK T“X W t TC T THE WAGES OF SIN: 1. Are Seldom Affected by the AJL I I B I §» Are Certain, Even though Depression. £ ^ J They are Sometimes Slow. 2. Are Usually Paid on Install- 4. Are Most Unsatisfactory on ment Plan With Ray of Sunshine Pay Day ——— pa?e 4 _Omaha, Nebraska, Saturday, September 10, 1932_ Doings or Omaha Society o n LaDor Day 1 It! Miss Aibertine Johnson spent the week-end in Kansas City. a • • Miss Grace Adams—? left Sun day night for Chicago • • • Mis.se> Constance and Helen Singleton, left Friday to visit their father in Chicago. * • • .Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Elaine and i ’A. E. McGee motored to Lincoln j where they attended the State , fair. * * • Fishing Party Mr. and Mrs. Nat Hunter with 1 Mr and Mrs. Fred Garrett, Mes-j sers, Scott Elam, Chandler and Wheatley fishing and picnicking in a big way. * * # The Hawkins, Browns, and Hangars were found among the picnickers. * # # Messers Hutten, Crawford, Mc ioneer of Portland. Oregon. A. K. A. Delegate Visitors Miss Willa Pullam, popular Kansas City, Mo., school teacher and Miss Hortense Thompson, de signer of Brooklyn. N. Y., enroute home from Los Angeles, Calif., where they went as delegates to the National A. K. A. sorority, sfopped off here Thursday to vis it Mrs. James C. Jewell. 4 0 Miss ElainejL.jS mith 1 Wins Letter Contest Mrs. Robbie Turner Davis of Washington, I). ('., is spending her vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Turner, 2514 Corby Street. Mrs. Davis is a prominent social worker in Wash ington. Mr. Davis is expected to join her soon. House-warming Mrs. James C. Jewell invited about forty of the younger social set to a housewarming Sunday afternoon from 5 o'clock until 8 o'clock in honor of Mr. and Mrs. B. McCaw, who have lately begun housekeeping at 2305 North 29th St. A number of beautiful and useful presents were received by this popular young couple. Miss Melva McCaw, assisted the host ess. Fall Activities Begin at Northside YWCA. The first event opening the Fall Activities at the North Side Branch YWCA, will be a Member ship Dinner on Thursday, Sept ember 15th at the Branch. The dinner is being sponsored by the Committee of Management of which Mrs. Herbert Wiggins is Chairman and the Membership Committee of which Mrs. Minnie Dixon is Chairman. There will be a speaker and a special pro gram arranged by this Commit tee. The dinner will be served at 6:00 p. m. and the price is 35c per plate. Mrs. Dixon is chair man of the Committee arranging this membership event and every one is cordially invited. A very interesting schedule of classes has been arranged for the Fall. Among these there will be Opportunity School under the same arrangement as in former years. A class, or a series of lec tures, will be given on The Social Teachings of Jesus by Rev. J. H. Jackson, the pastor of Bethel Church; on Mental Health by Dr. Dishong, Nerve Specialist; and Negroes in the History of Omaha bv Mr. J. H. Kerns, Executive Sec retary of the Omaha Urban League. The Dramatic Group will work under the direction of Mr. Martin Chieoine of the Com munity Play House and the Pal ette Art Club will be led by Mr. J. Dillard Crawford. Vocation al classes for girls and women will be given under the Smith ITughes Act, these classes includ injr Cooking, Table-Setting, House hold Management, etc. All girls’ clubs at the “Y” will begin the second week in Sept ember. Prominent Civic Worker Buried Mrs. Mary Bolden, for many years a resident of Omaha, died Saturday evening. August 27th. Mrs. Bolden was born April 15, 1871. in Clarksville, Tenn. She was a member of Zion Church for •10 years and very active in Church and community life. Mrs. Bolden was a member of the Car ter Charity Club, Wide Awake Club and on the Membership Committee of the YWCA. She leaves her husband. Mr. Sterling Bolden, a son, two brothers and many relatives and friends. Carey’s Naborhood grocery Ifes purchased 40 acres of Melons at Columbus, Nebr., and expects to market 5000 Melons in Omaha and Kansas City before close of sea son. They have just received two truck loads and selling them cheap at Carey’s Grocery. ' -1ST PRIZE j LETTER CONTEST Hay of Sunshine, Omaha Guide. SNAP SHOTS OF A DAYS’ OBSERVATION Gradually growing louder as it approaches my office door, the ■strains of a good old Baptist hymn fall upon my ear. I do not look up from my desk. I know exact ly what to expect. It is the tune of the blind peanut vendor who daily makes his round down our street. Yes, that’s him alright— the tap of his cane cannot be mis taken. # # # A car comes to a grinding stop deliberately in front of the fire plug outside my door. There are only two men that I know who would commit this bold encroach ment on the Law. These two men climb out of the car and lumber up the street. Both are tall and heavy set. One audibly sucks a tooth pick which protrudes be tween a display of gold teeth. The other stalks along—the very epitome of a guardian of the law. They stop in front of the Barber Shop next door. I hear one of them drawl. •Tall the Wagon; Matthews" and instinctively Ii know that some poor unfortunate soul will spend a?i uncomfortable j night away from home. * * # A patter of feet, a chugging sound, and the shrill toot of a ten cent whistle and 1 know Easy Walking Tom is at my door. He comes in and stands for a minute with heels together and cap crossed on his breast in a formal military,, salute. After exchang ing a few puJfry remarks with me, he returns to his cart, solemn ly harnesses himself in, and with much panting, chugging and working tip of steam, he trots a long his way. * • • A terrific noise, comparable only to all of the furies of the in fernal regions being let loose in a small enclosure of tin. assails my ear. With great fear and trembl ing. I look up. A Model T Ford of the vintage of 1918 wheezes pitifully, quivers in every bolt, gives one last soulful pant and yields up the ghost in the middle of the street car track. A very stout gentleman squeezes out the one small door with a crank in his hand. He walks to the front of the car and begins to restore some spark of life to his ancient vehicle. At last he seems to have struck a responsive chord. The hack end gives a sudden lurch, cataclysms of shudders seize the whole chasis. the stout gentleman wipes his hrow and squeezes his bulk under the small steering wheel once more. With one grand concerted effort, the car begins to creep away amidst the discordant clang of a stalled Street Car and the scornful honkings of other automobiles that are showing their .deep contempt for their shabby brother. * * « The noon whistle begins to blow. Simultaneously bare leg ged girls in white aprons run out of the laundries. Men in overalls but no shirts carry milk bottles of coffee from the restaurant a cross the street. Everything in the air takes on an appearance of sudden bustle and industry. Even T begin to clear off my desk. It is time to do so—in short, 24th Street is eating lunch, and to the noble cause of seeking refresh ment, I let my task of making mental snap shots of my favorite street go until some later date. Elaine L. Smith. Industrial See'y., Omaha Urban League. —2ND PRIZE LETTER CONTEST 2911 N. 27th St. Omaha, Nebr., July 15, 1932 Dear Ray— Here goes another “slam” or should I say declaration of rights? As far back as 1 could remember there were movie theatres in North Omaha. Remember the old “Diamond”, alias the “Omar' alias the “Franklin.” Remem ber the “Alahambra” and that grand old barn the “Loyal.” All gone. From the mouldering wrecks of those old amusement houses there arose a magnificent building supported by its every loyal patrons, “dark Omaha.” The colored man, seeking a musement, chose this theatre. Of course we get our money’s worth, but in times of depression when men’s wages are being cut and very little can be spent for necessities and recreation, would not it be called gratitude for the manager of Omaha’s Little Har lem’s theatre to reduce the price of admittance from twenty-five cents and fifteen cents to twenty and ten cents? If that manager doesn’t desire to cut said rates, I would suggest that he employ colored to assist him in his busi ness. Or he may promote con tests to develope and find talent in this race. He may encourage them and influence other promot ers to give them a “break,” Just a suggestion to act on. now. I remain, D. Eugene Murray. 3RD PRIZE Omaha, Nebr., July 25th, 1932 Open Date, Ray of Sunshine, Omaha Guide Publ. C'o., Omaha, Nebr. Rav of Sunshine:— Little or nothing is said about the activities of the colored wo men of this City, yet they play an important part in the affairs of the community. No class of cit izens have felt the pressure in these days of industrial distress, more than Negro women. Unable to secure work, they have turned their minds to many pursuits, which have aided them ami at the same time been of ser :e - to the community. Mrs. Jennie Lewis, who taught a Co operative class of girls at the “Daily Vacation Bible School”, held at the Hillside Presbyterian and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, is installing in the minds of our children, the cooperative spirit. Mrs. Esther Dixon, better known as ‘‘Mother Dixon” and Mrs. Hiram Greenfield, are ordained ministers, who fill important places in our community life. Mrs. M. L. Rhone, in charge of the Woodson Cultural Center on the southside. that is diong a great work in helping to mold thp character of the young peo ple. Miss Rachel Thvlor, sec’y. of the YWCA., is doing much to bring about contact among our younger set which no doubt de velopes a racial consciousness that cannot be had in any other way. Mrs. D. W. Gooden, neigh borhood sec’v of the Urban League, and Miss Elaine Smith, Industrial sec’y. Mrs. Martha Taylor Smith, founder of the Col ored Old Folks Home, straggly for many years to establish a *?nrp,nfF=nn=ani5='nB=,nf^nrF,nn=n!F3nr^flfi:3nrr3fnr home where old folks could be cared for in comfort, at the least possible cost, without carrying the impression of charity. So zealous was her work that she attracted the attention of the Community Chest and the home is now a member of the Chest. Miss Evans, is the first colored woman to become a member of the Visiting Nurse Association. Mrs. Lucille Edwards for many years an active worker in the Catholic Church, which resulted in the building of a Catholic Church and School for Colored people. Mrs. Edwards is now employed by the Welfare Board having succeeded Miss Gertrude Lucas who accepted a position in the juvenile court, presided over by Judge Herbert Rhoades. Mrs. Grace Hutten is with the Assoc iated Charities, a very difficult position. Mrs. Hutten’s work carries her into the homes of our most destitute people and it rests upon her decision as to what as sistance is given. Many unfavor able comments, that have no justi fication, are made in regard to her work. Mrs. C. C. Johnson Lomax, was a charter member of the Ne gro Democratic Club, and was the first colored Democratic committeewoman in the State of Nebraska. Mrs. Cecilia Jewell, for many years active in Repub lican politics in this State, has been for many years Republican committee- woman from this county. Mrs. Helen Mahaiaimtt and Mrs. Eva Pinkett, leading eater esses of the city. The Morning Glory Tea Room, operated by the Councellor sisters, is a mecca for smart society when they dine out. The Councellor Sisters are the daughters of the late Lee Coun eellor, who For many years was with the Pullman Company. Mrs. Ardinia Watson President of the Carter Charity Club, a group of the most prominent women of the City, who’s activ ities touch every phase of the Negroes’ life in the community. Mrs. W. S. Metcalfe, is Vice-Presi dent, Mrs. Freddie Porter, Sec’y.. Mrs. Louise Deckard, Treas., and Mrs. Marie Stuart, reporter of this organization. Mrs. Florentine Pinkston, con ducts a Music Conservatory where she teaches vocal and piano mus ic. Mrs. Elsie Turner, beautic ian, who recently opened one of the most complete beauty parlors in the city. Mrs. Caroline Mau •>in our only photographer. Mrs. Marie Stuart who operates a. ‘Art and Gift Shop.’ Mrs. J. I). Lewis assistant Mortician at the Lewis Funeral Home. Mrs. Lenora Ray, Gertrude Shackelford, Hattie Barnett and J. W. Scott, are officers of the Nebraska Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, the Elks and Eastern Star Lodges. I he following group or women are active in the Co-operative Society Movement, Mrs. Loretta Bush. Bernice Peebles, Sarah Canty, Alice Smith, E. Cruater, Elsie Turner, Miss Lena Paul, Mrs. Jennie Lewris and Mrs. Marie Stuart. Yours very truly, Mrs. Marie Stuart, 2522 Lake St. 0-0 ..Read the..... 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