TRADE WEEK TO MARCH 5TH t 0 0 —0 0 0 0— —0 0 0 O— 0 0 0 0 • 0 0 0 0 ' Read The Only Paper of Its The Omaha Guide Kind West of the Every Week Missouri River i VOL. VII.— Omaha, Nebraska, Saturday, March 4, 1933. Number Two—. -- -, . — —- - — — - aimiT* - ■. ;/i ■■ ■■ 1 ■ ■ ■ . -_i~- - — ■ - - . — :rr-—.. T"„ — W. -.— S. .—.. .I 1 as. -.-.-.. 1 — 1 I.-...I I ■ "" " "* 1 BE> ■»- .-■ - - - •> i 'FUl? uin rrrv / vuiurvrTv $ Tune In ——-* jj “DIGESTING | wFhe NEWS" f 0 t v” $ BROADCAST!.! \ ! Every Week from this Column J By CLIFFORD C. WCHELL ? PAID IN FI LL • * * Were I to set a charge on the humble service that I have attempted to render through this column since its inception nearly three years ago I would consider the bill “paid in f_H" after reading the editorial, pre sumably by “Book” Lawton, in the kalis a > W op, of 1 peka, issue of February !*th. reading a® follows: a • * “No. 396«7” “Somewhere within the broad ex-1 pan?'.. tW fcWbnMItate* of - Amor-.j ica a brilliant mind, a regenerated 'Oul; af vering to the No. “306ln - bids toia tint* and a1waits the hour when “r” shall roll hack like a SCI II; thf prison bars that restrain his freedom until the full measure of justice Is meted out; and societv bas collect*.' : ;:s lull debt. “He pays! He pays! He pays! The strpied or gray uniforms are symbols of an institution that crucifies hum an souls to avenge the illusions of society: that it is a moral force, cap able of meting out justice to those who transgress its civil and moral nw. “Were I to name the most brilliant literary men of my group, the No. "90687”, would stand beside those of DuBois. Pickens, Simmons. Hughes, and Wilkins. And were I obliged to chcx«e from the whole field; the one ■whose star shines the more brilliant from amid the greater number of shackles that retard each in his sphere, 1 would seek the solitude of the grim gray walls of-prison, to pin upon the breast of “30667”, a star of hope; the gratitude of a race. “Uncomplainingly, he languishes behind steel and stone and writes beautifully oi me nexxer iiuiigo ^ life, like a great “General”; directing a battle on many fronts, he conducts a system of information so stupend ous, as to affect the readers of more than half a hundred (colored) news papers in the United States. When 1 see So. “30667V column alongside that of my own. sharing with mine the same pages; it is, with a feeling of doubtful equity of what falls from mv pen, that I appreciate the honor. “Surely the kind hand of provi dence. searching over the universe for those who suffer fate; will touch the hem of his garments, and cause to fade; the cruel stripes, the stigma of a prison slave that rideth swiftly as the winds, to scatter its filth and its brand; even before his going. “The law of reciprocity! Is it not dead? Arise and loose the shackles society has been paid! Give to him the reward of your bargain, as he has given to you. Hear his knocking at your door, which echoes the ears of twelve millions of colored Americans ? By his advice and gentle kindness un der reversed conditions, he has light ened the yoke about their necks and lighted the darker avenues of their lives, and awaits at the fork of the roads to lead them through green pas tures watered and grown in the flick ering shadows pf a gloomy prison— by the ray and hope of one that has lived not alone for himself; hut for them and their God—which is his al to. “It has been my pleasure to ex change with No. “30667”, compli ments and acknowledgement to each, for his writings. It is my further pleasure to unsheath the sword in his name, as he has for the millions of us. To scale the heights of society; higher to the impregnable wall, w'hich like an iceberg, stands haughtily in contempt of those who are beating back. “In closing, may I admonish that we all shall take up the gauge of battle; our cry shall be; “Liberty for No, 30667!” Let it be in unison; that it? volume will be like the peal of mighty thunder; which will rock the foundation of society, eo echo through the halls of justice and expend its force in the dark archives of “Jack son Prison”—when the victory shall have been won.” * * * And for such an expression, from a comparative stranger, gladly do I mark the bill for my humble service, j -Paid In Full. PINK PAJAMAS??? _ BISONR DEFEAT VA. UNIONS TN WASHINGTON Washington, DC., Febi.,— Without the services of ’’Showboat” Ware, Hiiward’s star forward, the Bison •sasketball team defeated Virginia Union here last Wednesday night by a . ore of 33-27. Re; !. Howard guard, scored an^ easy basRH in the first few nainffftte. r;er which neither team saemed able. . get together until Lee, Union iOT- L ward, dropped one through fh< hoop> r m mid-court to tie the score. A double foul was called on Wff-'f In.ms and Walker, both scoring to :>e for the last time and at three all. I The Bison offensive came to life , when Carter took a long, hard pass and scored a basket from deep right,! followed by another in rapid succes ion from the left side of the court. Then Parker caught a sleeper and scored a double decker from under the basket to give Howard a six point lead as Union took time out. Upon resuming play, after Carter had boosted the Bison lead by two more points, Davenport, Union guard got his only field goal of the game which Reid erased by two points from the foul line. “The ■ Legislature” (by O. J. BURCKHARDT) The Legislature assembled Monday afternoon at 2 p. m. with plenty of blood in their eyes. The senate had sent the Newbaur Bill No. 306 deal ing with car licenses to the house with the majority of the senators ap proving it. But the house at once consigned it to that long sleep from which a few bills ever recover. This action on the part of the house brought letters and telegrams and representatives from the various parts of the State to protest against the loss of their chances to run a car for Three Dollars per year. There was administrative pressure brought against the Newhaur Bill. The house has a substitute Bill gotten out by the Road Gommittee known as House Roll No. 195, that was accepted by the senate after a large number of amendments were added. The Bill was advanced to the third reading. This Bill deals with all forms and styles of motor vehicles, pleasure cars not weighing over 2600 pounds. $2.00; weighing 3800. $5.00, and all cars weighing more than 3800 will be $8.00. For cars carrying more than seven passengers, the fee remains, $25.00 the same as now. The Bill has been amended by the senate and provides that the registra tion fee on commercial trucks shall be based upon the load to be hauled! at the following rates: 1 ton, $8.00; ! I1* tons, $12.00; 2 tons, $15.00; 2 1-2 tons. $25.00 ; 3 tons, $45.00 ; 4 tons, $60.00 ; 4H tons, $75.00; 5 tons, $90.. OO. For farm and local trucks, the fees are l^z tons or less for $4.00 and for each additional ton, $4.00. By standing vote, the committee af the whole advance this bill to the third reading and in all probability it will become a law. MANY NOTABLES ATTEND MEMORIAL SERVICES Memorial Services for the late Rev. J. A. Williams were held Sunday af ternoon at St. Philips Episcopal Church. Bishop Shayler was in charge of the services. The speakers for the afternoon were Mr. John Hed elund, Mayor Metcalfe, Rev. Wil liams of Zion Baptist Church and Bishop Shayler. His life was eulog ized as a citizen, a Christian and fa ther to all mankind. TO GIVE AWAY PRIZES AT NEGRO TRADE WEEK GATHERING Twenty-five speeches at various Churches Sunday morning, March 5th. will mark the entrance of Ne gro Trade W'eek being sponsored by the Housewive’s League, colored merchants and business men. On Monday night, March 6th, at 8:00 p. m. at the Dreamland Hall, the Busi ness and Professional Men’s League will hold a big mass meeting at which tisaoir free - nvszes ■•'will-bcr'snvflta aw^fei^Lyrdpvp’ambers he given to public. the door. Stwit ’SpsPws' will be given by Sfesfe*?. J; SSyCarey and Milton John son -and Mrs. D. W. Gooden. Music will be furnished by the Melody Boys Quartet, and The Housewives’ League Quartette. Prizes to be given were listed as follows: % ton of Coal. 10 lbs. Sugar, 1 bag of flour, 1 bas ket of groceries, 1 bu. of Potatoes and a 5 lb. chicken. a. it. Adams, president oi tne Housewive’s League, stated. “There are 94 Negro business establishments in Omaha employing 234 Negroes. Negroes spend $4,000,000 annually in Omaha. If the Negro stores secured the amount of Negro business which is being spent daily with other groups not employing Negroes, we would have more than 500 Negroes employ ed in Negro businesses in Omaha. The Omaha Housewive’s League and Business and Professional Men’s League, recognizing this fact, is pro moting a Negro Trade Week. We are urging: every loyal Negro citizen to begin now to invest his money in building bigger and better Negro businesses in Omaha. The winner of the Window Display Exhibit will be presented at this meeting. Dr. A. L. Hawkins, presi dent of the Business and Professional mens' league will preside. Negro business establishments will feature a special Window Display Exhibit beginning Friday, March 3rd. All Negro business establish ments have been urged to participate in the exhibit. Judges will be: Mrs. I. S. McPherson, Mr. J. D. Crawford, and Mr. A. R. Goodlett. They will se lect the most commendable window. The owner will be presented at the Mass Meeting on Monday night. The following committees have charge of planning the week’s activ ities: Miss Rachel Taylor. Chairman, Negro Trade Week; Speaker’s Com mittee, Mr. J. C. Carey, Mr. L. L. Hayden, Mr. A. R. Goodlett. and Mr. J. H. Kerns; Advertising, Messrs. Boyd Galloway, J. C. Carey, Atty. H. L. Pinkett and Mrs. Bertha Bell; Public Mass Meeting. Messrs. J. H. Kerns. A. R. Adams. J. C. Carey, Drs. A. L. Hawkins, Milton Johnson and Mrs. Bertha Bell; Window Dis play Exhibit, Mr. J. D. Lewis; Busi ness and Professional Men’s League, Dr. A. L. Hawkins, Judges, Mr. A. R. Goodlett. Finance, J. H. Kerns. J. C. Carey and Jasper Holmes. ANNOUNCEMENT The Middleton Ice and Coal Comp, any will open under new management March 5th. 2122 North 26th St. Dr. Lennox On the Job • January 28, 1933. Federal Home Loan Bank Board Mr. William E. Murray, Secretary to the Board Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Murray: I appreciate the communications I had with you some time ago in ref erence to the Federal Home Loan Bank Bill. After Speaker Gamer had worked hard to put over this bill for the bene fit of the masses, who are the great est sufferers during these times, from my investigations I find but very few .have been fortunate to obtain same. Eligible according to regulations and statements, but from some other source they are denied. Through a great deal of procedur es. with many communications on the end I received the information this loan could not be obtained in the State of Nebraska. The state as a whole was greatly stimulated to the extent, thinking they would be suc cessful in saving their entire life’s labor up until the present time, their homes. It is extremely difficult for prop erty owners whose homes are under-: going liquidation to secure loans of any kind. A ntimber of forelosUres are being brought about w-hen a small loan would help to tide them over, and for which I thought the Federal Home Loan Bank Act was provided. It seems the larger concerns that are more greatly fortified are given many small concerns that keep these most consideration, but it is the i , larger businesses going, and they should be considered, realizing it is not in your power to change or modi fy this bill. If the property owners of Nebras ka had received the information in the beginning that they could not se cure this loan, a great deal of ef forts and time spent along these lines, trying to accomplish what it seems was impossible, would have been jeopardized. It seems the Federal Home Loan Bank Bill has been util ized by larger corporations, and the masses left with no consideration. I continued time after time to make investigations, not from the stand point of securing same for myself, as I can secure a los\ here if it is nec essary, but for the benefit of others j who had the securities, and tried to ! obtain loans here from different as sociations. but were not successful. I was desirous of finding out if j this loan could or could not be ob tained, and if I had received the direct information in the beginning as I re ceived a few days ago from Mr. Chas. A. Myers, Director of Field and Ser vice. of the bank located in Topeka, it would have jeopardized a great deal of time and expense. I suppose it takes a part of all of this to make a life. Thanking you very much for all in formation given. I am Respectfully yours. Dr. G. B. Lennox, President, Working Men’s Commissioners, 2124 North 24th St. Federal Home Loan Bank Board W ashington February 9, 1933 Dr. G. B. Lennox, President. Working Men's Commissioners, 2122 North 24th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. / , My Dear Dr. Lennox: Re: Loans Your letter of January 28th, with reference to loans, has been received. The situation which you cite is one over which we have no control. The | institutions otherwise eligible have been prohibited by existing State laws from becoming members of this system. I understand a bill was in troduced in your State Legislature i to enable these institutions to join but that it has not passed. This being the case, you can readily appreciate that it is difficult for the Topeka Bank to fully carry out in your State the purpose for which it was intend ed. Sincerely yours, William E. Murray, Secretary to the Board. » Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka Topeka, Kansas. February 9, 1933. G. B. Lennox. 2527 Patrick Ave., Omaha, Nebraska. Dear Sir: In order to make sufficient mort gage money available to the people of Nebraska, there has been introduc ed in both Houses of the Nebraska Legislature a bill which would enable the building and loan associations to secure mortgage money for distribu tion from the Home Loan Bank Sys tem. Your loan application indicates that there is a need of mortgage money in your State. A telegram or letter from you to your Senator or Representative will do much to impress him with the im portance of passing the Home Loan Bank Bill. If you will let him know that you want this bill passed, he will be better able to make up his mind when voting. This matter is now entirely in the hands of the people of Nebraska and immediate action on your part is needed if money is to come into your State through the Home Loan Bank System. Yours Very truly, C. A. Sterling. Executive Vice-President. THE BUSINESS AND PROFES SIONAL MEN’S LEAGUE The Business and Professional Men’s League met at the Urban League with representatives of the Housewives’ League. The Mass Meeting to be held at Dreamland Hail, Monday, March 6th, occupies most of the meeting’s at tention. Seven large prizes will be given to those holding tickets which are free. A prize will also be given to the business man having the best decorated window display in his busi ness. The Negro grocers met at the home of Mr. Adams, the president, 1313 N. 26th St., and decided to more slashing reductions in their prices even listing numerous articles below cost in order that the full meaning of bargain week may be carried out. The Friday meeting will be held at the YWCA. The wives of the business and professional men are in vited. MISS LUCILLE GRAY RECEIVES APPOINTMENT Miss Lucille Gray, graduate of the Omaha University, has been appoint ed as a social worker with the Sal vation Army. Miss Gray received her A. B. from the University last June and won hon ors in her social research work. RABBI GOLDSTEIN SPEAKS AT Y Rabbi David A. Goldstein gave a traveloque of his visit to the Holy land last Sunday afternoon at the YWCA. Musical numbers were given by Mr. Jess Hutten TO PRESENT A CANTATA The Imperial Choir of which Mr. Scott is president and the S. A. Botts Club, whose president is Mrs. Ander son. will present “The Nazarena”, a cantata at Zion Baptist Church, Thursday evening, March 16th at 8 P. m. Soloist, Mr. Percy Baugh, “The Nazarena”. Mrs. Venus Starms; Ruth Mrs. Lorraine Shoemaker; Widow, Mr. Allison; John, Mr. Russel Taylor, .James, Mr. James Owens; Priest, a chorus of fifty voices. Mrs, Hattian Madison is the director. The admis sion fee is 25c. STEADFASTNESS by R. A. ADAMS (The Literary Service Bureau) Though other stars inglorious fall, Forsake the firmament of truth, Still your high place maintain, for sooth. Shining amid earth’s dismal pall. Though others from the right should stray, From rectitude should turn aside, Do you still in the path abide, Pursuing still the “narrow way.” Though other hearts may harder grow, Their wells of sympathy run dry. Speak to yourself and say, “Must I See that my well shall constant flow.” Because, Ipt it be fully known, Whatever others say, or do, Whatever course they may pursue. One answers for himself, alone. RELIGION Religion is not just cant, For pious hypocrites to chant, Their lives unrighteous to conceal. But deeds which virtues true reveal. Religion is not ju