SOCIAL O _ • _ 4. CLUBS AFFAIRS ^O-O-Cl-et-y^ ORGANIZATIONS "" " ...Omaha Nebraska Saturday March 3,1934 ^. . Page Three =— - ■ • ^ & ' ■' 1 ft ., - ' WH Tag—Club News THE OMAHA WAITER’S ASSN The Omaha’s Waiter’s Association met at the Omaha Urban League, Monday night February 26th at 10 o'clock p- m., under the leadership of Mr. Harris- Mr- Harris is the Field Representative of the Association, and he presided in the absence of the President,, whose wife is. seriously ill.. The meeting was well attended More than a score of business was taken care of- The Association will meet again on Monday, March 12th at the Omaha Urban League at 10 o'clock p. m- Every member is asked to be present. J. Corbett, president Mr. Harris, Field Representative Mr. Hopie Bronson, Secrtary tell you this week, but next week Don’t miss our news. Are you cour ious to know what we *re planning to do? Well, you will have to wait. Remember, we’ll be seeing you soon Amelia Thomas, president Mildred Bronson, acting reporter THE LES PERRETTS BIDE CLUB The Les Perretts Bridge Club was entertained by its secretary, Mrs Olive Jackson Davis at her home, 22 l'J Ohio Street Wednesday, Feb served by the hostess- The remaining ruary 21st. A delicious luncheon w^as time was spent in playing bridge. Mrs- Geneva Garland won first prize, Mrs- Sallie Henderson, booby. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs- Eva Mae Dixon. The club is preparing for a St- Patrick’s Tea for March 18th at 2866 Binney Street Announcement will be made later Mrs. Florence Thomas, president Eva Mae Dotson, secretary THE LA MODE CLUB The La Mode Gils met Monday, February 26th at the home of the president. Miss Irene Harold. The meeting was called to order- by the sponsor Mrs. Harold. Miss Bernice Averett the Chaplain read the twenty third Psalms for the scripture read ing- The club was led in a song and the Lord’s Prayer by Miss Ada Walk er. Tbe meeting was turned over to bfae president- The roll was called by the secretary, Miss Ceola Nelson. The old business was discussed by the members- There was no new busi ness- After the adjournment the girls were served refreshments and allow ed to socialize until seven thirty. Irene Harold, president Leona Davis, reporter THE YOUNG PEOPLE’S PRO GRESSIVE CLUB Well l'olks, this is the first time that you have heard anything about er from this club- But from this week on, this club is going to give you some real news. The club held its regular weekly meeting. Monday night, February 26th at 8 o'clock at Salem Baptist Church- After a short meeting, the club preceeded with the study and practice for a play which they plan to put on in the near fu ture and is it going to be a Play! Boy, Oh Boy if you miss it you will regret it for the rest of your life Watch our club news for the date of this most fascinating play- Well folks, I guess that is about all I can - - -- THE RHYTHM CLUB The Rhythm Cub held its first business meeting at the home of Miss Bernice Givens, 3008 Miami Street, on the 23rd of February. The officers of the club are as follows: Miss Dorothy Beck, president; Miss Stenola Williams, vice-president; Miss Yelda Shannon, secretary; Miss Lulu Green, treasurer; Mrs. Dorace Bouden, reporter; Mr. Clifton Jones, seargant-at-arms- This club is com posed of a group of twenty-five dan [ cers, singers and musicians, who in 1 the near future are going to surprise : Omaha with a first class show pre senting home town talent, only Mr. j Gilford King is the sponsor of the show- This promises to be one of <*ir most interesting clubs in Omaha More news about the show will ba given later. Miss Dorothy Beck, president Miss Dorace Bouden, reporter MODERN PRISCILLA ART AND STUDY CLUB Owing to a slight misunderstand ing as to the location of the previous meeting; several members were un able to attend- However, those who wrere present at the home of the President, last Tuesday evening, re ported a splendid business meeting, and an excellent social feature. Mrs. Graham proves a very thoughtful and ever ready hostess, when unexpect edly called upon to entertain the club- A delicious repast was served The next meeting, February 27th will be at the home of Mrs- Marie Wright, 2422 Erskine Street, and the following Tuesday, March 6th, the club meets with Mrs- Christine Al-j thouse, 2407 North 22nd Street. Vera Graham, president Madoine Sterling, reporter NEW LOW PRICES ON Laundry DRY CLEAN ING ED HOLM & SHERMAN^ WE 6055 Watch Laundry Owners’ Association Advertise ment in Daily Papers. THE QUAC CLUB The Quack Club held an interracial meeting, Friday night, with some of the visiting nurses of the association A lovely dinner was served at first; then Mrs. Rhone, who is head resid ent of the Woodson Center, intro duced Rev. H- J- Helm, Pastor of St. John’s Evangelical Church, who was the guest speaker. Rev. Helm was substituting for Mr. Carl Selene, from Omaha’s Interracial committee and he gave a very fine talk on “Am I Bound By Tradition?” Mrs- Rhone their proceeded to bring out points Youthful Strength; Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, the world-known authority on SeT y and Director of the Institute for Sexual Science of Berlin, Gr 7, created TITUS-PEARLS to help the millions of men and women who have lost or are msmg their vital phvsical power. In his 35 years of practice and research, however, he realized that the weakening of man’s glands was also responsible for other troubles: High blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, physical exhaustion after work or exercise, dizziness, depression, neurasthenia, etc. . . xr All these troubles can be removed with Titus-Pearls. Numerous cases were treated by Dr. Hirschfeld in his Berlin Institute. L. S. (State Official; 60 years old. married) complained of phvsical exhaustion, dizziness and tremors. Was easily tired. Mental power dull and slow moving. Physical powers had been incomplete for previous 5 years Blood pressure too hign. Given 2 Titus-Pearls 3 times a dav 2 weeks later the medical report on this man was:— general health better, more vigor; dizziness much less and returning of power. Treatment continued and 2 weeks later L. S. reported again, this time to say that all weariness and exhaustion had gone; he felt fresh and buoyant. His blood pressure had fallen, and at 60 -ears of age he had regained the physical power and virility that had known in the prime of his life. , _ n i Start regaining vour vouthfulness now. To-day! In 2 weeks time you will be aware of the new, virile force within you. Send $5.00 (cash registered or money-order) for 2 weeks treatment. C. U. U. Orders accepted. Write for Booklet. Gentleman: Please forward to the following address.Boxes Tn avoid mistakes please fill out the following coupon: TEUTONIA IMPORT & EXPORT SERVICE CO , DPT. 13884 211 Fourth Avenue, New York City, N. Y. Titus-Pearls, for which I enclose $ . My name is. City..... My address is.. State.. .. • ^ ■_ 1 ct discussion, and Miss Taylor, Mrs Helm and several of the Quack members and visiting nurses voiced their thoughts on the subject. The meeting proved very, very interest ing, and brought out several points that heretofore may not have been clearly understood. YOUNG ART GREETERS The Young Art Greeters gave a Washington’s Tea, Thursday, Feb ruary 22, 1934, at the home of the sponsor, Mrs- Hill, 2909 North 26th Street- This club is a group of girls are organized to create a more intell ectual, spiritual and sociably spirit among the girls of today and to morrow. The tea was the _ second meeting of the girls. Their meetings will be every' Thursday, at Mrs. Hill Say, if you had been there last Thursday, you would have had a good time- The girls menu was Candy, Nuts, Ham Sandwiches Shell roni Salad, Cake and Tea- If you had stepped in and said, “Table for Two.” The head waitress would have com forted you, and in less than ten min utes a cute waitress would have been at your service- We take great plea sure in telling you that Mr- and Mrs Harry Leland, honorary guests, pre sided with us- Good day until next week. Myrte Thomas, president SECRETES DECEM The Secretus Decern held their us ual meeting, Friday, at the home of Mr- Howard Swain, 2420 Binney Street- Business was transacted in the usual manner. After the meeting everyone was served a delightful re past, consisting of Candy, Nuts Pot tage Ham Sandwiches Cookies and Cocoa. I presume everyone enjoyed themselves, because I did. The next meeting will be at the home of Ed win Riggs, 2887 Corby Street- The subject will be, shall we or shall we not unite Paul Johnson with the De cerns- So long Columbus. Edwin Riggs, president Robert Hill, acting reporter THE LA MODE CLUB The La Mode Club met at the home of the vice-president, Iantha Hall Mrs. Charles Harrold was accepted as the sponsor- The meeting was spent in discussing a party which will be given March 2nd at the home of Lillian Carter, 2520 North 25th Street and will be 10c- After the meeting a delightful luncheon was served by the hostess Irene Harrold, president Leona Davis, reporter THE GOLD DIGGERS The Gold-Diggers held their regu lar weekly meeting at the home of Miss Elma Forest, 2531 Decatur, Thursday afternoon, February 22nd at 4 o'clock p- m. Nirte members were present, 3 new members w'ere taken in- The new members were: Miss Clara Anderson, Miss Edna Sullivan and Miss Helen Perkins- The By Law Committee, made their report and the club songs were handed out to each member- Plans were discuss ed as to the uniforms of the club members. The meeting was adjourn ed, at 6 o’clock- The Gold-Diggers held a call meeting, Monday after noon, February 26th at the home of the President, Miss Mildred Bronson, 2514 Decatur Street- Business of im portance was discussed- The club motto was chosen and also the oath The president gave the club their pledge with which the club is to open and close their meetings. She also stated that if each member would live up to pledge that this club would be the model club of Omaha- Plans were made for a Jitney to be given on the ninth of March- The member selling the most tickets over 10 is to j received a prize. The next meeting j will be held at the home of Miss Su-; sie Hall, 2420 Charles Mildred Bronson, president Amelia Thomas, reporter THE MID-CITY LIBRARY RE CEIVES NEW MATEIAL How do you spend your leisure time? Why not spend it by reading. You can secure your books at the Mid-City Community Center Library, 2213 Lake Street- Why not take ad vantage of the Library in your own Community by doing so you will be | NEW HOME WASHING SERVICE \ 4 ibs. 48c 3 l-2c for each additional pound Shirts finished out of this service for 8c each EMERSON LAUNDRY And Zoric Dry Cleaners. Call Web. 1029 able to save time and also money. For the pass few months the Lib rary has not been a be to supply the reading public, but through some re cent additions we have been able to put many new books in circulation. The Mid-City Library is located on the second floor of the Mid-City Community Center Building- The Library is open every' day from 2-5 p. m- evenings from 7-9 p- m- Satur days from 12-5 and evenings 7-9 Send your children in on Saturdays and let them enjoy' themselves by reading a clean, wholesome book One book maybe taken home from .the Library and kept 10 days, if af ter ten days you have not finished reading you can have it renewed at the Library. Books maybe obtained by register ing at the Library with, Mrs- Evelyn Singleton, Librarian or Miss Hallye Johnson assistant. Donations of books will be greatly appreciated. Some interesting books for adults “Walls of Partition”. by Barclay “Sincerity . by John Erskine “Th*re is Confusion . . by Jessie Fauset Mystery Books: “Green Murder Case” “House of Terror” “The Chinese Parrot” “Mystery at Spanish Hacienda” Children’s Books: “A series of Tom Swift books . . by Victor Appleton “Tom Brown series .: . by Thomas Hughes “The Henty Series “The Girls Scout Pioneers . . by Lillian Gairs Understood Betsy . . by Dorothy Canfield Autobiographies: “The Life of George Washington “The Life of Benjamin Franklin Theodore Roosevelt The boy and Man' We have also a number of good re ference books, Negro papers books and magazines, which are read only in the Library, including the daily newspapers Mrs. Evelyn Singleton, Librarian MID-CITY COMMUNITY CENTER AND OMAHA URBAN LEAGUE “AMATEUR NIGHT” at the Mid City Community Center, Friday March 2nd., 8 o'clock- Come oh time and bring a friend for a real treat “OLD FASHIONED DANCE” night will be as usual on Thursday, March 1st- at 8 o'clock. Mid-City Community Center under the direct ion of Miss Mary Cusack Due to the storm on Saturday, February 24th which prevented some of the main characters in “Everyday Gold” from appearing in the play will be repeated for the public at a later time-—Watch for the dates Woodson Center News C'luh Activities—Negro History Week All of the clubs at Woodson Cent er participated in Negro History Week Programs and are looking for ward to the observance of Negro Health Week, which comes the first week in April- Our Senior High School Club was fortunate in having Mrs- Gooden, neighborhood worker of the Urban League Community Center speak to the members on the ‘Negro Youth’s Responsibility to His Community, as part of the Club’s Negro History Week Program Senior High School Club: South High School will graduate five boys and girls in its March 1934 class, all of whom are members of the Senior High School Club- With Commencement but two weeks away —the following graduates are busy making plans:—Chauncey Mitchell, Charles Alston, Vivian Foxall Otho West and George Wright. Highland Health Club: Is composed of a talented group of grade school girls from Highland School. Their purpoqp is to do some thing for the Center and for the com munity- Miss Mildred Holman is the leader of this club and Little Miss Mary Stewart is the President CWS Activities. Articles on display at the city aud itorium and Y- M- C- during the CWTS ! exhibits February 19-24, received very' fine recognition- The boys and girls in these classes at Woodson Center are turning out constructive and practical handwork- Willie Chan cey, one of our Senior boys had two pieces of household furniture, which received much praise and Joe Anders another one of our Senior boys had work which received favorable com ments- The work of Clarence Harris and Samuel Rhone two of the Junior boys, same age received favorable comments also- Boys of Woodson Center (CWS) Chral classes, sang at the auditorium Monday evening du ring the general CWS program. New Staff Members: M iss Mildred Holman, is one of i our new' volunteers- Miss Holman is j quite a versatile young woman and with her talents, she will be able to render much valuable service to the community. She will be the leader of the Highland Club Miss Maudess Jackson, College graduate of Tuskegee and with pre paration for work with groups, will be able to assist in a fine way with our club work. She will be the leader of our Junior High School Club Miss Claudell Agee, South High School graduate and faithful volun teer at Woodson Center for several years, is now a member of the staff Miss Agee is prepared for GYM and other recreational group work, hav ing taken all of the courses offered by the City Recreational Department, those by the P- T. A- and CWS- Miss Agee will assist with the office work, and with Junior boy and girl activi ties. Miss Dorothy Taylor, graduate of the Connecticut State Teacher’s Col lege, with four year’s experience in the League Center (a Settlement House of Hartford Connecticut); as Director of girl's clubs—-and with ex perience in summer activities with girls and younger boy’s will fill the vacancy in our staff left by Miss Catherine Williams and Mrs- Grayce Adams Bradford. Miss Taylor will also assist with the general musical program of the House- Her work will be chiefly with the general activities of girls Y. W. C. A. ADDS1 NEW MEMBER SHIP TO BOARD The following associate members1 were elected for a term of one year to serve on the Committee of Man agement of the Northside Y. W. C A- Mesdames Issac Bailey, Herbert Wiggins, Earl Wheeler Mable John son; Kate Wilson; Edithe Gray; Le roy Porter and Miss Louise Scott. ‘Y’ Launches Membership Campaign Members of the Committee of Management and of the Membership Committee have pledged themselves to help in an intensive three weeks membership campaign for the North Side Y- W- C- A- Mrs. Victoria Turn er and Mrs. Lucy Charlotte Crawford have been selected as captains. The following women will serve as work ers: Mesdames John Albert Williams, Jessica Wright, Minnie Dixon, Wal ter Seals Milton Wilson William Ev ans C- B- Wilkes, Florence Johnson, Frank Gray, Thelma Hancock, Her bert Wiggins, T- H. Goodwin, H- L Anderson H- J Pinkett, Bertha Bell, Pearl Wakefield; Jamie Norman Maggie Smith Vera Graham Z- E Snowden, J. W- Dacus and Miss Jennie Robinson ested and believing in the work of It is hoped that all persons inter-1 the Young Women’s Christian Asso-; ciation will take out a membership or renew their membership at this time. The fee is $1-00 for member ships and is open to any girl or wom an believing in the purpose of the Association which is: To associate young worpen in personal loyalty to! Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; to promote growth in Christian char acter and service thru physical, so cial, mental and spiritual training; and to become a social force for the extension of the Kingdom of God ‘Y’ Executive to Speak Here Soon Miss Ruth Marie Brown, Executive Secretary of tfie Blue Triangle Branch Y. W- C- A- of Des Moines, Iowa will be the guest speaker at the opening meeting of the Membership Drive on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the North Side “Y-” Mem bers of the Hospitality Committee will pour tea- The Public is cordially invited. Girl Reserves to Present Operetta The Walrus and the Carpenter, an operetta taken from the book, Alice in Wonderland will be presented un der the direction of Mrs. Alice Wil son and Miss Grayce Dorsey at the I Zion Baptist Church on Friday even ing March 9 at 8 o'clock. Members of the Up to Date grade school club Miss Evelyn Lucky, president and Miss Maudest Jackson, sponsor are presenting this lovely play- Mrs Wilson is directing the music and Miss Dorsey the Dramatics- The Pub lic is cordially invited to witness this performance. Admission is free. A silver offering will be taken. NEGRO HISTORY WEEK OliSkRVED AT THE NGRTHSIDE Y. W. C. A. Every day was Negro History Day in the Y. W. C- A- last week: The Semper Fidelis Freshman Club open ed the activities with a lovely Vesper Service presenting the members of their club in a program of Negro Songs and talks concerning outstand ing race individuals. Two of the most significant meetings were held by the Trojan and Quack Clubs presenting teams from the City Interracial Com mittee- The speakers and discussion leaders were: Miss Delite Hollitt, Mrs- Lucy Charlotte Crawford. Rev. A- J- Helm and Mrs. M: L: Rhone On Tuesday of this week, representa tives from the high schools of the city will be the guests of the Athle tic Gym high school club at tea- The Robins under the sponsorship of Mrs. Doreene Holliday enjoyed the Afri can Myths by Carter Woodson which were read to them at their regular Saturday morning cub meeting Girl Reserve Department Organizes Two New Clubs Miss Margaret Dickerson, is spon soring a large goup of teen-age girls organized at Mt. Nebo Church on Emmet Street two weeks ago. The club was organized at the suggestion of the principal of Howard Kennedy School. Following a request of a school girl at Kellom fifteen girls were organized into a grade school club with Miss Lorraine Fletcher as sponsor. This club meets at the Y W. C. A. Betty Davis was made the presi dent of the Branch Grade School Council organized this past month Miss Dorothy Gatus is the secretary. The group will meet monthly to dis cuss club problems and to plan major activities for the clubs. “Y” Dramatic Players Rehearse The following cast has been chosen for the annual production by the “Y” Dramatic Players. In the play No “Count Boy, by Paul Greene, Kath erine Williams, Gertrude Shackle ford, Eugene Murray and Henry Tho mas will be seen- Granny Maumee, by Ridgley Torrence will feature Mrs. Madolene Sterling, Mrs- Mabel Ray, Fanny Lue Levison, and Tamer O’Neal- Mr- Laurence Forsythe, mem ber of the Hart Jenks Playes of the Community Play House is directing the players. Girl Reserves to Present Operetta The Walrus and the Capenter, a operetta taken from the book, Alice in Wonderland will be presented un der the direction of Mrs- Alice Wil son and Miss Grayee Dorsey at the Zion Baptist Church on Friday even ing March 2 at 8 o’clock- Members of the Up to Date grade school club, Miss Evelyn Lucky, president and Miss Maudest Jackson sponsor are presenting this lovely play- Mrs Wilson is directing the music and Miss Dorsey the Dramatics. The Pub lic is cordially invited to witness this performance. Admission is FREE- A silver offering will be taken It “Y” Membership Campaign Mrs. Victoria Turner and Mrs Lucy Charlotte Crawford have been selected as captains for the “Y” Membership campaign which will open the first Sunday in March with a Membership Tea at the Northside “Y” A large workers’ meeting will be held on Monday the 26th at which time plans will be outlined for work ers submitted. It is hoped that all persons interested and believing in the work of the Young Women’s Christian Association will make an effort to take out a membership or to renew memberships. The fee is $1.00 (one dollar) and membership is opened to any girl or woman who be lieves in the purpose of the Young Women’s Christian Association. The purpose is: To associate young wom en in personal loyalty to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; to promote growth in Christian character and service thru physical, social, mental and spiritual training; and to become a social force for the extension of the Kingdom of God. Personals Miss Caroline Lewis of Clarinda, Iowa, while in the city of Omaha, for the ‘Y’ girls Reserve Conference, which was held at the Central Y. W C. A. Branch, Friday afternoon, all day Saturday and Sunday morning made her residence at the home of Miss Vonceil Anderson, 2914 Lake Street Mr. A. F. Allen and nephew, Mr. M- G- Allen just returned from Okla homa, Texas. They stopped with Mrs Louise Johnson, both declared having an enjoyable time. While in Tyler, Texas, they stopped at Rev. A. F Trimble a cousin of Mr. A. F. Allen’s Their wonderful hospitality shall be long remembered. Mrs- Daisy L- Gater has returned from Des Moines, Iowa where she visited with her son and grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gater of 1057 Park Street- She had a very en joyable trip. ANNOUNCEMENT Elmer E- Thomas, Sr. is now teach ing the International Sunday School Lessons by Radio over station WAAW, Omaha Grain Exchange ev ery Sunday morning from 8:15 to 8:45 o'clock. His teaching is design ed in part for the help and instruct ion of teachers who have neither the time nor the facilities to make care ful preparation of their lessons These lessons have also geen found to be of great interest to all Bible scholars. Sunday, February 18 and thereafter, he will have a question period following the radio program. Everybody is invited to attend this class in person at the WAAW Studio in the Grain Exchange Building The class will be dismissed before 9 o’ clock, giving ample time to get to your own Sunday School. 1 Hereafter on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock Mr. Thomas will also speak over the same station on the subject, “Keep Nebraska Dry” and allied subjects relating to Prohibition and to the spiritual and political re awakening of our people. Mrs- Petrola Jackson 25th and Gra nt st- passed away Wed. evening At 5:30 p. m- at the University Hospital Funeral service are Saturday morn ing from St- Benedict Church. Her mother Mrs.Hardy Pittmon of Minne apolis, Minn, is here for the funerel. She leaves to mourn her loss her hus band, a son and a baby daughter who was born at her death- She was pres ident of the Society of St. Benedicts LINCOLN NEWS Last week Mrs. Jule Kelley enter tained the Junior Choir at her home Friday evening, February 23rd. Spon sors Mrs- C. A- Long and Mrs. B Bell. The Home Talent Ministrel spon sored by Mrs. Wm Page, Friday night was largely atiended and the audience was well pleased and hoped that it will be repeated in the near future. Mr. Water Tol?, who was called to Yazoo, Mississippi to the bedside of his mother, wrote back saying nis mother is improving. His many friends wish her a speedy recovery. The churches were nicely attended Sunday regardless of the weather. The Missionary Convention, that convened here, Friday February 23rd was nicey attended njostly by the Omaha Delegation which we were I glad to have present. We regret that financial conditions, caused the community to drop three of the colored officials and also six white, from the white C- C Anyone having any news (’all L 7859. C- R. Johnson, reporter. Coal Fresh from Cars CRYSTAL LUMP $7.25 Hot. 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