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[NEVAUS—In renewing, five the name just as it appears on the label unless it be incorrect, in which case please call our attention to mistake: and always give the full address to which your paper has been sent. CHANGE OF ADDRESS—In ordering a change of address, always give both old and new addresses. If the paper does not reach you rt gularly, please notify us at once. ADVERTISING RATES—Given upon application. REMITTANCES Send payment by postal or express money order, cash in registered letter, bank cheek or stamps. 4 iUl£ ADDRESS—Send all communications to The Omaha Guide Pn ■! jj.iT Company, Incorporated, 2418-20 Grant St., Omaha, Nebr. | ♦ EDITORIALS! ♦ [ d=_ . - . ' STONES ACROSS THE ROAI) Life is the meeting place of obstacles. As you travel along the roads of life, you find little stones, which you ."hove aside, small stones, you kick out of your way, but t he big stones require strength, therefore the tres passer becomes puzzled. It is when the road is blocked you reveal your inner self. It is the big stones in our paths which are the test of character and determination, but it is the little stones that are most perplexing. ry to appreciate the little things in life. Sometim es the small pleasures in life are most enjoyable. Do not become discouraged because the errands of life call for short and hard performances. To supply the needs of life, requires much effort. Be able to stand a shock without fainting. Make the best of life for it is rich and good. Some times we stumble and even fall, but we must go on, if the stone is too heavy, remove it, if you can’t remove it,—go around it. Federal Home Loan Bill (Continued from last week The Treasury is authorized to prepare such forms thereof as shall be suitable and approved by the board, which shall be held in the Treasury subject to delivery, upon order of the board. The engraved plates, dies, and bed pieces executed in connection therewith shall remain in the custody of the Secretary of the Treasury. The board shall reimburse the Secretary of the Treasury for any expense incurred in the preparation, custody, and de livery of such stock, debentures, and bonds. SEC. 24. (a) Any organization organized under the laws of any State and subject to inspection and regu lation under the banking or similar laws of such State shall be eligible to become a member under this Act if— (1) It is organized solely for the purpose of supply ing credit to its members; (21 its membership (A) is confined exclusively to building and loan associations, savings and loan associa tions, cooperative banks, and homestead associations; or (B) is confined exclusively to savings banks; and (3) of the institutions to which its membership is confined which are organized within the State, its mem bership includes a majority of institutions, In all re spects. but subject to such additional rules and regula tions as the board may provide, any such organization shall be a member for the purposes of this Act. SEC. 25. Each Federal Home Loan Bank shall have succession until dissolved by the board under this Act or by further Act of Congress. SEC. 26. Whenever the board finds that the ef ficient and economical accomplishment of the purposes of thi> Act will be aided by such action, and in accordance with such rules, regulations and orders as the board may prescribe, any Federal Home Loan Bank may be liquid ated or reorganized, and its stock paid off and retired in whole or in part in connection therewith after paying or making provision for the payment of its liabilities. In the case of any such liquidation or reorganization, any other Federal Home Loan Bank may, with the approval of the board, acquire assets of any such liquidated or re organized bank and assume liabilities thereof, in wiiole or in part. SEC. 27. Any institution (45), organized under any ]av. of the United States, including the laws relating to the District of Columbia, shall be author- (to be Cont.) i nrist lempie, 26th and Burdette Sts, O. J. Burckhardt, Pastor, Mrs. Verda Gordon, Reporter. Sunday was an earnest day with us at the Temple, both services were af fective night and morning. The pas. tor preached at 11 a. m. on the things that comes out of the heart. He held that the human heart was the only instrument through which the devil can work, to tear down the kingdom of Jesus Christ. He put the virus of Sin in the heart of Adam and Eve.— Jer. Says 17-9-“Says the heart is desperately wicked." That means that all unregenerated hearts are wicked. Elder J. W. Goodwin brought us a rich practical message at 8 p. m. We had a fine Sunday School and a well attended BYPU. with several strange young men. Sister Jones gave an interesting talk on mission work. The choir was sure of themselves in the evening. You should hear our choir sing. You will always find a happy welcome at Christ Temple. We are always pleased to see our old friends around. We were glad to have Mr. Joseph Lewis and Mrs. Wil son to worship with us and express themselves as having enjoyed the services. Salem Baptist Church, 22nd and Seward Sts., Rev. F. S. Goodlett, acting pastor, Mr. Wm, Cooper, Reporter. The Revival meeting ended Sunday night with a baptizing. Rev. W. C. Simmons proved to be a powerful minister and evangelist. Rev. Sim mons brought two powerful sermons, 11 a. m. subject “Love”, 1st Sam. 18 1. 8 p. m. subject “The Christian Lawsuit”—Matt.. 5 and 25. We were blessed with wonderful weather. Mt, Moriah Baptist Church 24th and Ohio Sts., Rev. F P. Jones, Pastor Thos. Baltimore, Sec’y. The beautiful sunshine brought many happy faces out to worship Sunday. The spirit of the service ran high all day. S. S. was largely at_ tended with Supt. and Teachers on the job. The school enjoyed two short addresses from Mr. Nathan Goldstine, and Miss Mary Kemp. Mr. H. L. Anderson, Pres, of the State Sunday School Con. was present and gave some very encouraging remarks which were appreciated by all. At 11:00 a. m. preaching by the pastor, Subject the “Wells of Salvation.” The Spirit was indeed manifested throughout the church. BYPU. at 6:30 p. m. True and Tried Group presented a Missionary Program. At 8:00 P. M. Rev. E. Henderson of At chinson, Kansas preached a wonder ful sermon, subject “Witnesses”. A large number of visitors worshiped throughout the day. We thank God for the successful Thanksgiving Day Service. The pas tor preached from the Subj. “The Blessings of Thoughtfulness.” A turkey dinner was served, beginning at 1:00 p. m. A large number enjoy ed this delicious dinner. If you en joy an old time church service in the new and enlightened way, come to Mt. Moriah. You will find a cordial welcome. We are looking forward to the biggest Christmas service ever had and we want you to be a part of it. Watch for future announcements. Zion Baptist Church 2215 Grant St. Rev. C. C. Harper, Pastor, Revf J. R. Young, Ass’t. Irving W. Greene, Reporter Sunday School, 9:30 a. n»„ H. L, Anderson, Supt. Sunday morning service was brought by A. C. Henderson of Atch inson, Kansas. Hymnals rendered by the Junior Choir. Mrs. M. Whaten. conductress. BYPU. will be conduct, ed by group No. 1 assisted by the Junior group of which William Tay. lor is President. Evening services were preached by Rev. J. R. Young, Gen. 7:1 “Come then and thy house into the ark.” Rev. C. F, Williams rendered prayer. Mission Choir ren. dered hymnals. The Imperial Choir and Ushers and Usherettes Musical and Style Review was a great success. Music render, ed by Simon Harrold’ Orchestra. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all Thanksgiving Day here at Zion. Af ter a wonderful sermon preached by Rev. J. R. Young, dinner was served, one of the tastiest turkey dinners ev er prepared for Thanksgiving. Com mittee was Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. Hattie Brown, Mrs. Morgan and oth ers. The most joyful event of the day was when the Sunday School and the BYPU. had a joint social recre ation hour of which games were played and refreshments served. Visitors for Sunday were Pearl Hall of Chicago, Dorothy Payne of New York, Mrs. E. A. Henderson of Atchinson, Kansas, Miss Gertrude Wilson of Atchinson, Kansas and Del. la Sems of Kansas City, Mo. Bethel Baptist Church Rev. J, H. Jackson, Pastor. On last Sunday morning at 11 o’ clock, our pastor brought to us a mesage of hope and thought. “My Soul is Among Lions.” Sunday evening closed the Novem ber month of “Home Emphasis and Practical Religion.” We feel very grateful to the many fine men and women who have helped to make this an outstanding month. The final addresses were heard last Sunday night. Mrs. J. H. Kerns spoke to the young people, ana tney appreciaieu it greatly. Her subject was, “The Challenge of Modern Youth.” Our pastor spoke as a final close to the discussions that we have so immensely enjoyed during the month of November on the subject, “When Honeymoon Goes Down.” It was a fitting close, foi he entire month has been spent discussing family re lations. The pastor convinced those who heard him that there is a very definite relation between the moon of the solar system and the honey, moon of our married life. The moon of the solar system is enrapturing, enchanting, soft and beautiful, but as beautiful as it is, it can not remain full forever. As soon as it is full it begins to wane and gradually we have dark nights again,” and the pastor continued by saying, “The same is true with the honeymoon of married life.” He also clearly pointed out to his hearers the beauty of married life from a psychological, sociologic al and moral viewpoint, and assured the audience that this beauty can re main if the right method is used to survive the night after the moon has gone down. The pastor closed by advising the married people to use another light after the moon has be come full and gone down. There is the light of Tolerance, the light of Forgiveness and the light of under standing that we should keep near by to guide us over the dark, cold night.” Mrs. Julia Killings and Miss Ethel Hughes gave very beautiful solos. A host of visitors and friends wit nessed the entire event. o — | EDITORIAL IN BRIEF | o - The Democrats carried the country on the 8th but we suppose the bank ers will have to continue to carry it during the balance of the year. Business Pilot. The World’ greatest optimist has been discovered. A fellow in Virgin ia is trying to reopen a minature golf course. (Greenville Piedmont.) Pity the poor bootleggers and speakeasies, their illegal and profit able business is to be legalized and have all the profit taxed out of it. —Dunbar Weekly. Book I IRevtew “RESPECTIVELY SUBMITTED” by Harold G. Aron (Georgie Press, East River, Conn.) • * • More than any volume on Econom ics that I have yet received, “Respect, fully Submitted”, written by an in. ternationally recognized successful New York Attorney, describes and analyzes our present day economics ailments. • » * This book, undoubtedly, was writ ten between November 1931 and Feb ruary 1932, and in Fight of certain happenings during the year 1932, particularly the various propagand ized panaceas that were so widely spread during the recent political campaign, makes the reader respect and give additional credence to the theories of Mr. Aron. It is not hard to believe, and be come convinced, that “Respectfully I Submitted” is one of those rare mas terpieces that will grow more valu. able as time passes. The book has to be read and reread to be thorough ly appreciated. The thoughts are so analyzed and expressed that we won der why our present day economic evils persist in exiting when there is | such a simple solution for all the ail I ments. • * * Negroes will appreciate the book, because the author specifically stres ses a system of simple justice that does not recognize race, color, class ; or creed. and at the same time allows a porportionate reward, not on terms of general equality, but on terms of equal ability. Every reader who is interested in the readjusting of our present day economic ailments, suf ferings and inequalities should read, “Respectfully Submitted.” * * * —Clifford C. Mitchell o -—— o PRISONS AND PRISONERS by Clifford C. Mitchell o -— o There is an old latin proverb which, translated, reads: “***He who decides a case without hearing the other side, though he decide justly, cannot be considered just.***” • * • No one who has not actually lived in prison aAd amongst prisoners can understand just how applicable the above maxim is. Prisoners can best appreciate the thought, perhaps, be_ cause they feel, in a great many cases that they have been denied the op portunity to present the “other side.” Almost without exception there is an “other side” to the case of every prisoner in almost every prison, And, perhaps, it’s because the "other side” is not known that causes crime to in crease and our prisons fill to over flowing. Surely, there is a way of present ing this “other side” to society and in such a manner that no one can take offense? It is a subject that society should be deeply interested in. And, in my opinion, one of the most im pressive ways to present this “other side” is in the wide distribution of mediums, such as School News, wherein is contained the thoughts, description by words and drawings, and actual presentation of facts which constitute the other side”. There are many facts in the lives of many prisoners, and for many dif_ ferent causes and reasons, that are not (ffsclosed in their full and true light until after the prisoner has serv ed many years. Even then sometim. es these facts cannot be properly brought to the attention of the prop er officials because the prisoner lacks ability to express himself; lack of funds to engage others to present the facts for him. or lack of influence that will cause the facts in his case to be heard ahead of an automatic, ally set date sometime in the remote future. (And this writer wishes to make it plain that he is not thinking of him self He has had opportunities and it is his own misfortune if he did not make the best of them.) It is only a prisoner who, through daily association with other prisoners and in intimate contact with them during their unguarded mental mo. ments, can readily know when his fel low-prisoner has reached the turning point” in his life. Those of us who have arrived at the exact stage in their lives that for the balance of their days they would make excellent citizens anywhere—if they only had some way of presenting their “other side” to society. Not only is the above statement true but there are many of us who would be willing to wager a part of our “time”, if by so doing we could help the other fellow get a “break” when we know and are so satisfied that he is deserving of one—anc would make good. I do not know how far the editor will permit me to go on this subject but, if permitted, I would bring much happiness to myself even if I thought I could be useful in presenting the “other side” for many others less for tunate than myself. Christmas 0reettng Cards latest design «itt foui 01 amc | &ujfcaCe3... The Omaha Guide for Job Printing READ THE OMAHA GUIDE 5< meekly plan