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ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. £. D. Johnson. The tenth anniversary of the pastor and church, was held on the 7th day of May. Services continued throughout the, week, and everyone reported a wonder ful time, rejoicing and thanking the Lord for his goodness. As usual, there was a large attend ance at Sunday school, morning and evening service. The Eager to Work Missionary Society, is spreading and doing remarkable work. The ladies have formed two circles, namely the Ruth and Rebecca. The ladies are doing their best to make each circle the better. There will be a kid’s party Monday night at the church spon sored by Mrs. Madeline Henry. Mrs. Harold King, reporter. ST. LUKE’S BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. C. Crowder, pastor. Sunday School, 9:30. Morning Service, 11:00 B. Y. P. U. 6:30 Evening Service 8:00 Sunday school was opened at 9:30 by the Superintendent. A nice attendance was present, and a wonderful lesson was enjoyed j by those present. j Morning service was conducted by the pas.or. The subject for j the morning was, “The Passion ate Savior.” It was beautifully outlined. Sunday aflernoon was a very projnising day for St. Luke s. Rev. J. P. Price, pastor of Pleasant Green Church and his congrega tion were our guests. The church was filled to its capacity. B. Y. P. U. was opened at 6:30 by the president. The lesson was educational as well as interesting. The subject was. “The Invincible Good AY ill of Jesus.” The Bible drill badge is still in the hands of Miss Luciile Renfrow. Evenng service was conducted by the pastor. The subject for the evening was: “He is Coming. ” Everyone is welcome to St. Lukes Alexzenia Johnson, reporter. The pastors’ aid of the Metro politan church, are sponsoring a slab town convention play at the church in the near future. Any one wishes to take part in the play, see Mrs Yarner at 2422 Era- j kine, or call iYE-3964. Mrs. Varner, president. ST. JOHN S A. M. E. CHURCH “The Friendly Church.” Rev. L. P. Bryant, pastor. The services at St. John 6 last Sunday was very impressive. It is to be regretted very much that Bishop Gregg could not stay over for Sunday, as was expected, but due to other urgent business and the illness of Mrs. Gregg, he had to leave Friday night after the banquet. Sunday was another day when the voung people took charge of the Sunday school. They are do ing very well in the line of teach ing. The Sunday school will be pleased to see the young people grow up to become full- activ e Teacners. Rev. Bryant preached a very strong sermon Sunday morning and the choir had it's regular 4th Sunday night all request program at the time for regular sen ice Sunday night. Those who were not present Friday night to hear Bishop J. M. Gregg, missed a fine treat. The banquet was a very nice affair, but not as well attended as the one held previously fofr the Bishop. ... The ehureh wishes to take this opportunity to express their sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. W hite in the pasing of their son, John Lowe. It was very touching to see so many young people who -were such close associates of this young man. Let us hope that they will take the matter serious and give it much consideration for the benefit of their own lives for which they may be called to rend er into the hands of God at a moments notice. WESTERN DISTRICT OF THE IOWA-NEBRASKA-SOUTH DAKOTA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Mrs Estella Watters, popular club woman of the Pleasant Green Baptist church, has returned from Sioux City Iowa', where she at tended the Mission Convention. Mrs. Watters is Treasury. Those accompanying Mrs. \\ atters to Sioux City, were Rev. P. J- Price, pastor who is vice-moderator of 1 the associtaion, Mrs. Ida Auston, Rev. W. E. Fort and Mrs. Lattie Keyes. All report a very nice time while in this city. ST. BENEDICT’S NOTES St. Benedict ’s ehurch was filled to the capacity Sunday afternoon, when more than 300 people gath er ,o witness the annual cere mony of the crowning of the “Queen of May.’’ The entire pro gram was one of beauty and solemnity. The altar was deco rated with a bank of lovely cut flowers and ferns, in a color eombimaion of pink and wrhite, with the same predominating color adorning the altar of The1 Blessed Virgin Mary. A beauti- j ful and impressive sermon was preached by the pastor, Father Pruess. Twelve ahar boys led the | procession of over one hundred children dressed in gleaming white with wreathes and veils, as 'they marched from the assemble; room in the school building to the church. Much credit is due the faithful and patient efforts of ' the teachers, under the compet j ent direction of the principal,! ; Sister Mary Edith. At the nine o’clock mass last ' Sunday morning 18 children re ceived their first Holy Comrnu-1 nion. As the procession of litLle children entered the Sanctuary, the majoritv of the congregation was moved to tears at the deep piety and sincerety of the little ! ones, as they received their God for the first time. A beautiful decorated table with an excellent breakfast was the surprise that awaited the little group follow ing mass, with the gracious pres ence of .heir pastor, as the guest of honor. Each child received a beautiful gift from the sister, or a rosary and a medal. The service was sponsored by the Altar Society. Preparations are underway for the annual picnic for the parish and school children and their friends at Elmwood Park, Mon day June 3. METROPOLITAN SPIRITUAL Rev. R. W. Johnson Sunday school opened at its usual time, the fire was burning! all day. Rev. Johnson preached from St. Luke, 13th chapter, 31st verse. 'ine Truelite Gospel Singers rendered a beauiiful musical program Friday night, each cap tain represented a different state. Mrs. Peoples represented the st.ae of Texas, her home state. She received a beautiful electric i make-up mirror as the prize. Ev eryone was pleased to think that Texas was able to win the prize. Mrs. Peoples, who has been ill from injuries sustained in an accident, is doing very nicely. MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT SALEM A quartette program is being sponsored by the Omaha City B. Y. P. U. and will be held at the Salem Baptist Church, 22nd and Seward Streets, on Tuesday, June 4th starting at 8 p. m. This pro gram will feature the following quartettes: Zion's Harmony Four, Gateway Quartette; Salem’s My stery Four; Mt. Nebo’s Truelite Gospel Singers, Camden, Arkan sas’s Loving Four, Pilgrim and Bethel's Jubilee numbers and special redentions by Mrs. Irene Morton, of Zion, and Thomas Jones, Baritone. Admission Free. Mr. William Cooper, president.) Miss Emily Williams, secretary. Proverbs and Parables By A. B. Mann (For The Literary Service Bureau) GIVING Vs. RECEIVING This quotation is from the writings of the Apostle Paul and the verse runs “It is more blessed to give than to re ceive-”A modem rendering is “There is more happiness in giving than in receiving. ” A little retrospection will convince that more happiness has come from giving than from receiving. Selfish, self-serving, miserly persons may doubt the truth of this aphorism but there are thousands who will testi fy to its truth. Even a casual study of human his tory and of the world’s benefactors will demonstrate that those who have made the largest and mcst benefi cial contributions to human progress and human happiness have been those who were constantly giving. For the most part, they were poor as to ma terial things, but in service, in sympa thy, in love, in comfort to the dis tressed and relief to the needy, they were unstinting givers- And a pole of such contributors would bring the acknowledgement that their chief hap , piness came from giving rather than I from receiving. WEEKLY SHORT SERMON By Dr. A. G. Bearer (For the Literary Service Bureau) A FORMULA FOR PEACE Text:—Of the increase of his gov ernment and peace there shall be no end.—Isaiah 9:6. By the Jews this text was misun rerstood. They had in mind an earth ly government; a temporal, political government, while the prophecy re fers to the spiritual dominion of the Christ. The text gives us the only means by which peace can be attained. Note the'connection—“The increase of his government and peace,” meant that the progress of peace is to be coextensive with the increase of His government HIS GOVERNMENT emphasizes good will which will mean the elimi nation of malevolence, hatred, malice, racial and national bitterness, and of their affiliates and concatenates which produce war HIS GOVERNMENT stands for human brotherhood which is tersely i set forth in the motto, “God our j Father, Christ our Redeemer and Man our Brother.” This recognition of universal father hood and its concomitant principle, universal human brotherhood will do much to bring about peace. HIS GOVERNMENT is founded on LOVE, the “greatest thing in the world,” and love inspires men to deal fairly, honestly and generously with their fellows. It postulates interde pendence and reciprocal helpfulness. HrS GOVERNMENT minimizes the material, the coveting of which and striving for which are responsible for antagonisms and conflicts, and it ex alts the things of the Spirit, such as inspire self-sacrifice in the interest of others. THE INCREASE OF HIS GOV ERNMENT means the increase of these principles which alone can sup plant and eliminate those which are responsible for war- Therefore, the increase of peace is dependent upon the increase of the government, the in fluence, the dominance of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Expert Clock Mechanic New York. May 30—ANP— The most unusual job a colored clock maker has had fell into Peter L. Huffstead’s lap the other day. He was sent a chronometer from an official at the New York University for repairing. How this man had heard of Huffstead is a mystery, but he sent his chronometer valued at $250, up to Harlem to have the master clock mechanic overhaul it and put in in shape. Huffstead says even after the job is complete, he will have to hold the thing for two weeks to see that it keeps good time. Used on a yacht, the chronometer remains at a level no matter how the boat pitches or rocks. Burned to Death in Playing Prank Philadelphia, Miss., May 30 (ANP) —Ben Wheeler was burned to death here last Monday as the sequel to a prank indulged in by a friend. Wheel er was working on the air filter of an automobile on a raised platform when he fell down a ladder into the pit below. He dropped a bucket of gasoline in his hands and saturated his clothing- One of the other work men lighted a match and threatened to throw it on Wheeler, just to fright en him. Although the match was not thrown, the gasoline ignited from a distance of several feet, Wheeler’s clothing caught fire and before he could be rescued he was dead. Call Trade and Fair Exhibit Big Success Atlantic City, N. J,., May 30 (By Mary J. Washington for ANP)—The third annual affair of this type, the trade exhibit conducted by the Atlan tic City Northside Board of Trade, was called a successful event here after it was concluded last week. The trade and fair exhibit was conducted for the purpose of further stimulating a gen eral interest among Negroes of At lantic City toward businesses operated by members of the race. Major R. R. Wrighta, William A. Dart, presi dent of the board of trade, C. M. Cain, S. Coles, Drs. L. D- Wright, A. Williams, S. A. Williamson, Wil liam J. Simpson, John P. Freeman and Dr. J. Hurlong Scott took an active part in the exhibit. — Announce Drama School New York, May 30, (ANP)—The Negro Players’ Guild of Princeton, N. J., announce that plans for the es tablishment of a Summer Theatre and Training School have been drawn up and organization is now going for ward under the general direction of Ann C. Hardy and Wilson Williams. An Acting Company will present from five to nine plays including some of Negro life. Students will play minor parts in these productions whenever they are qualified. The Summer Theatre and Training School are the first steps in the organ ization of what is hoped will be a per manent producing Group for Negro Plays in New York City. A Plea For Universal Peace By R- A. Adams (For The Literary Service Bureau) On each Memorial Day, Tis well that we should pay On debt of honor, due Our heroes, loyal, true, Who died to make it sure This nation shall endure. And honor let us give To those who yet may live, And who fought, side by side, With those who fighting died, All willing thus to fight For Justice, Truth, and Right. But let us, here and now, Renew our solemn vow, That cruel wars shall cease And come the reign of peace, Then, those in battle slain Shall not have died in vain. Gershwin at NewT York “Y” New York, May 30.—ANP— During the past Music Week cele bration at the 135th Street Y. M. C. A. notables in that field were thick all over the place. How ever, two outstanding artists were recognized in the hurly burly, Monday night, George Gershwin attended the program of African Music held in the Little Theater, while on Friday night, Mime. Lil ian Evanti was the guest at the symphony concert. This symphony, directed by Dean Dixon is one of the wonders of the city. Composed of forty members, white and colored, male and female, it has elicited more than favorable comment wherever it has played. New Book Praised Highly NEW BOOK PRAISED HIGHLY New York, May 27, (ANP)—The Loyola Educational Digest, Catholic publication specializing in abstracts of current educational literature, gave high praise to Horace Miann Bond’s “Education of the Negro in the Amer ican Social Order”, in a recent review. The reviewer statd that “Here we have the work of a real scholar. The his tory, the present status, and the prob lems of Negro education in the Unit ed States are presented with a wealth nf detail which is admirable. We find too, a thing most rare in scientific ■presentations—a certain undercurrent of feeling that makes itself felt with out being obtrusive and which enhan ces rather than mars the technical as pects of the work. The chapters on the capacity and achievement of Ne gro children are admirably done and show* familiarity with the latest liter ature on the subject. All in all, this is an outstanding work”. Colorado Governor Names Delegates Denver, Colo., May 30.—ANP— Governor Ed. Johnson in giving consideration to the program of ‘.he California Pacific Interna tional Exposition wdiieh opens on May 29 in San Diego, has named a group of representative citizens to be present on National Negro Day which has been Bet aside by the officials of the Exposition and at which time colored citizens from all parts of the country will join in a huge celebration which has been planned for. The delegates named are: Dr. J. S. Cobb and Mr. Sam McClure of Pueblo. Mr. Chas. Hayden and Rev. L. H. Smith of Colorado Springs and Lieut. E. W. Mann, Rev. R. S. Brown, Mr. Maceo A. Rutherford and Mr. Dritz Cansler of Denver. Virgin Islanders Demand Higher Pay St. Croix, May 27, (ANP)—Labor trouble developed on the docks here last week. At the West Indian Com pany dock, the coal trimmers demand ed more money. They received it. The Longshoremen did likewise and secured a raise. Prior to this the coal carriers became discontented and ware given an additional half cent per basket of coal- The West Indian Company increased its landing charges 25 per cent Memorial to Our Warriors By Selma Gordon. The bugle called some years ago, Our land of freedom heard. To the Western Front our boys did go, There many warriors stirred. They fought on foreign battle fields, Amid the shot and shell. So to keep this country safe and free, There many warriors fell. The bugle sounded. . .Armistice! The noise of war did cease, Alas! when the battle’s strife was o'er, Some warriors slept in peace. Today their graves are strewn with flowers, By loved ones who do mourn. But poppies shelter in Flanders Field, Where warriors brave were borne. Birth Rate Low in Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, May SO.(ANP)— The number of deaths among Negroes in Cincinnati during 1934, according to Dr. Owen C. Fisk, acting commission er of health, was 1,137, and the num ber of births only 888. White births exceeded White deaths in the same proportion that Negro deaths exceed ed Negro births. UP GOES THE COST OF GOVERNMENT * 4 A DOWN GOES THE COST OF ELECTRICITY A 4 Yet . . . GOVERNMENT PROPOSES TO TAKE OVER YOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE -—^—/attention~ to t&ecost of government, j"7 While electric rates were being decreased 39 J t/ j per cent, government costs were increasing t!\ i 500 per cent. While the electric bill for the J (o i average family was $33.48 last year, the|wJ cost of federal, state and local governments 1 tuf J was $700 per family. "It is interesting io a!| * note that tne cost of electricity is constantly / [ doming down while the costs of government I are constantly going up. The cost of govern-' r A \ ment thisj»ear will be $1,000 per family. 1st* —From an Editorial in the Red Oak, la., EXPRESS, April 4, 1935 A A strange situation is presented by this editorial from an Iowa newspaper. The cost of conducting the business of Gov ernment has increased 500% since 1913. Over the same period, the cost of electricity to the homes of the nation, under private operation, has decreased 39%. In other words, while the average cost per family of governmental spending has grown to the staggering total of $58.33 a month, the cost of your electric service has decreased until it amounts to only a few cents a day. Yet, under the terms of the Wheeler-Raybum bill now pending in Congress, it is proposed to destroy utility holding companies, deprive operating companies like the Nebraska Power Company of their invaluable services, and substitute Government supervision, control and, in effect, management of your electric service. The situation is strange because, while cost* of government have increased year by year, the Nebraska Power Company has been en abled to improve its service and decrease its rates steadily since 1917 largely through the p.id of its holding company. Our customers have saved many hundreds of thousands of dollars through rate reductions brought about by this aid. Will the Government furnish this kind of aid and service under the Wheeler-Rayburn bill? No. The bill not only provides no substitute for these services—it offers nothing but rigid regulation for the operating company. Is Government qualified to run the utility bus iness? Look again at the figures above. The people of this community have nothing to gain from such a bill, and everything to lose! t Nebraska Power Company You can help to defeat the Wheeler‘Rayburn bill. Write to your senators ans representatives in Washington, and tell them you are oppcted to U. dot Usm
