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SOCIAL Q _ _ • _ 4 _ r CLUBS AFFAIRS ORGANIZATIONS OrjdLtUm. JjLifLdlcL FRIDAY, DECEMBER, 20, 1935 Robert Nelson, Editor ‘‘MURDER IN THE GARDEN” 50 TO 1 FOR MUFSOLINI "Tor his attacks on Ethiopia, tii'iud'tig air raids, and the In Uuinc; of a Itcd Cross hosi - t. . ?v r.iior JlBStcVnt :s rf« <c rd 60 square miles of Em . *>e or ITiile Sekstie’a Ka-gdom > . j. ,. .y < r-.iarn r !e lie ’-uist I o io his highrcss, Hane Be usk*. The proposal _ !s 3> ’ 'rntly derigned to establish i,r -e at any price as long as It ’ gets the piece. ' a nrcpesed peace plan v 1 take from Ethiopia ap p,. mutely l.CO ,000 square rnii-c. Total area g:- en to Ethiopia would be less than 3, CO square mile. . ' o entail nation members of the league of Nations wijl now understand i lie full benefit and protection of League Mem bership. FEATURE STORY Martin Jones, producer of “Mulatto,” decided to write an n'ldit'omjl role into his play two weeks ago. He scoured Harlem for a capable actress to take the nart, and after a lenthv search located Olive Burgoyne. one of Harlem’s fairest, who had been aspiring for many years to an oppor tunity on Broadway. Mis fortune, however, had dogged the lady, and she had accepted a iob with the P.W.A. dramatic groups. Miss Burgoyne read the new part, and Mr. Jones offered her the long-nw; ited opportunity. T1 en er.mo the amazing news. Miss Burgoyne couldn’t accept, because the Relief Wci-Rera Th-atre was putting on a show, and wouldn’t release hor! It r -01118 now that Miss Oppor ^ tundy knocked at her door. POLITICS Politically, Harlem has hnd rr. ly lean years. This condi tion has to a great extent been the fault of the voters of the community. With the recent election of s Negro leader in the 21st d'strkl The Expected, The 1 WHITES HEAD LIST OF HARLEM THEATRE PROJECT The published list of the per se ie I for the new Federal Tin ,ure '-'oj'ccl for the aid of ni v-ly J'arlem actors shews that it is composed largely of whites. It would seem that am; group from which has < Paul llobeson, Will M Cook. Jesse Rhipp, S. H. T. ■ ley, Rose McClendon, Rosamond Johnson, Bert Williams, Ethel Waters, Florence Mills, Will Vodery, Aida Welker, and a boat of others who have played so lnr? e a part in the American theatre, there could be found members of our race who could adm ’ niste*- a nroject of this kind. We hope the Urban League will receive the right answer from the great white fathers. - K. O. FOR TW STFl'IN FETCHIT **' Without benefit of purse and audience, Stepin Fetchit scored a quick knockout over a white process server backstage at the Apollo Theatre, last Wednes day, according to a complaint which put him behind the bars for the night. Despite hie firsticuff victory. Fetchit was served with a legal paper, contents unknown. With ennuing threats of suit, the spoils may not go to the victor. Calm, indolent as when he is in character, Stepin Fetchit drawled his innocence. "Must a been a stage hand hit him,” he said. and the fight for Negro leader ship in the 19th, it would seem that Harlem’s ‘‘representation without taxation,” will be re moved. Coi>yrifjht, 1935, International Negro rret» j nevitable Happens “Slop the fight . . . “It’s murder" . . . Just as these words were uttered by fight fans in Madison Square C-.r den Friday night, Referee 1)- n ovan stepped in front of Joe Louis the Brown Bomber and prevented the killing of Paulino Uzeudun ... a technical knock out . . . the expected, the in evitable has happened. Referee Praises Brown Bomber The critics now agree that Referee Donovan stopped the fight at the right moment. After the fight the referee re marked, “I'll add my words of praise to Louis. He stopped a good man tonight in a way that stamps him as one of the greatest heavyweights we ever had. if not the greatest. You can’t take that away from him." $2,500 a Minute As his end for his victory, the Brown Bomber was paid $38,800 and he graciously do nated $6,800 to charity, leaving a net $32,000 or approximately $2,500 for each minute he spent in the ring. MUSIC Hall Johnson was guest of honor at a musical celebrating the 10th anniverr y of hi* successful leadership of choral groups last Tuesday night at Public School No. 136. Mr. Johnson directed a chorus of 150 voices, who sang several of his especially arranged spirituals. A W.P.A. band unit of 50 pieces under the direction of the well known Negro com poser, William H. I>awrence, was presented on the same program. Mr. Johnson left im mediately after the concert for Hollywood where he will direct his famous choir in the film version of “The Green Pastures.” „__ . . Mrs. Lena Dallas left Saturday for Chicago to visit her daughter, Margaret, a social service worker. Enroute home she will visit her girlhood home in Keokuk Iowa. Mrs. Augusta Stephens and nephew, Billy Peoples, celebrated their birthday together ,Sundny, Dee. 8th, at the home of Billy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Peo ples, 3011 Pinkney street. They served a turkey dinner with all Its trimmings. Covers were laid for 15 relatives. All were said to have had a delightful time. Mr. Avery Y.'ashington, 1714 N. 28th street was brought home Monday from the Lutheran hos pital where he had been confined for severnl days. lie fell on his door steps and broke several liga ments in his left hand. He is much better at this writing. Robert James, Jr., 2711 N. 20th street, left for Muskogee, Okln., where he is speeding the holi days with his relatives. Mrs. Ed Patton, 4010 Patrick avenue, is spending the holidays in Denver, Colorado, where she is visiting her sister, Mrs, Mamie Barnes. The Community Center girls’ basket ball team is a sensation. You should see them play. They have three teams, first, second and third. The players are as follows: Elisabeth Hunter, Ethel Hunter, Gladys Brown, Bernice Dorsey, Lorraine Irvin, Annie Harris, first team. Mary Scott, Daisy Cole, Althea Llghtner, Pauline Williams, Mildred Dorsey, Evelyn Dortch, Margaret Dortch, Elnora Smith, Gerry Fields. Watch for the opening of the. Omaha U. basket ball games. THE LADIES SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB Met with Mrs. Rhone. After business, five changes of bridge were played. Mrs. Moore, high score, and Mrs. Nowlin, booby. A delicious repast was served. Mrs. Sullivan, President. Mrs. Kincaid, Reporter. Mrs. Estolla Anderson and Mrs. J. A. Ward gave a family reunion dinner Christinas day at the resi dence of Mrs. Ward. 1230 S. 12th street. Mrs. Lucille James, daughter of Mrs. Mitchell, 2508 Parker street, is ill in a Fort Leavenworth, Kansas hospital. Mrs. B. S. Ennis, of 2715 N. 26 street and her grandson, Charles Dudly Hayes, returned recently from an extended vacation trip. They visited her son, Mr. William Gorfrey, of Louisville, Ky.. and al so spent a short while in St. Lou;s visiting friends. She spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Ennis’ brother, Dr. W. T. Richmon of Charmore, Oklahoma. LOYAL MATRON’S CLUB A pre-Christmas tea was given by the Ix>ynl Matrons Club of Cleaves Temple C. M R. church Sunday afternoon at the bom.? of Mrs. Bertha Bell, 26'!1 Binncv Street. The club colors or red and white were used both in tie/ora tions and service. The club wishes to think M'-sdamcs Charlotte Crawford. Robbie T. Davis, Mae Woods, Essie Porter, Louise Smith, Ruby Reese, Edgar Cam phor; Misses Mildred Turner and Hattie Breckcridge who served as hostesses also Mrs. Decker who assisted us in the kitchen. Mr. Bertha Bell, President. Mrs. Beatrice Gray, Reporter. LADIES FRIENDSHIP CLUB The Ladies Friendship Club met last Thursday at the home of Miss Buelah Watts. This being our Christmas meeting we divided the money from our Christmas Savings Club, after which we ex changed Christmas gifts in ac cordance with the custom of the season. After enjoying a pleas ant luncheon, we adjourned one of our most successful meetings of the year. Miss F. Morris, President. Miss Minnie Burns, Reporter. PRICILLA NEEDLE ART CLUB Pricllla Needle Art Club had their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. McVade, Dec. 12, 1935. All members were present. Each member exchanged Christmas presents. All had a delightful time. The hostess served a most delightful luncheon which was en joyed by all. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Raffty. Mrs. Raffty, President. Mrs. Washington, Reporter. THE FRIENDLY SIXTEEN BRIDGE CLUB The Friendly Sixteen Bridge Club met Monday, December 23rd at the beautiful homo of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Willis, 2025 Ohio street with Mr. T. R.| Turner as host. After the brief business session three changes of contract bridge were played with Mr. C. [master and M. G. Avant taking the prize. A delightful repast was served and enjoyed by all. The club will meet December 30th with Mr. A. Smith, 2H11 Miami street. M. G. Avant, President. PICK UP CLUB Mrs. B. Johnson entertained the J “Pick Up Club” with a red and green luncheon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harrold Batchman. Mrs. Elsie Waurice assisted. Mrs. Mamie McIntosh, Pres. Mrs. Bessie King, Sec’y. THE EUREKA CLUB The Eureka Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson as host and hostess. After a brief meeting, I five changes of bridge were played. Mr. and Mrs. Penn took high scores. Mr. Johnson took the booby. A lovely luncheon was served by the hostess. Everyone reported having spent a most en joyable evening. Mr. W. Ford, President. THE CRITIC CLUB Members of the organization met as usual, Friday night, at<j mid-city Urban League; however, tho regular routine of business was dispensed with in order for the forensic teams to prepare briefs for their debate, Thursday night, Dec. 2Gth at Zion Baptist church. Astonishing facts will be re vealed a"bout the question, re solved, ’’That Tlie Italian In vasion of Ethiopia Is Justifiable.” The advantages and disadvant ages of both sides from strategic points will be discussed. Young men with university training will defend both sides of the question. Programs by the Critic Club for the coming year warrants the at tention of the Negro population of Omaha for it’s revelation of talents and interest. Henry, L. Levels, Reporter. HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM THE WESTERN PAPER COMPANY Season’s Greetings to our Many Friends and Patrons H & M BUFFET JESSE HARDIN OLEO MORTIMER Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes To All ALFRED JONES 2811 Caldwell Street NEISNER’Sfc5ffMr HEADQUARTERS FOR BROWN SKIN DOLLS AND TOYS Merry Xmas and Happy New Year To All Our Patrons HARLEM BARBER SHOP 1614 North 24th Street “Anderson & Scotty’’ Christmas Greetings to my Colored Friends ROBERT SAMARDICK CHIEF OF POLICE We Bring You GREETINGS! Salutations and Hopes for a Prosperous New Year MASSUE LES JACQUES Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year JAMES CALLOWAY Merry Christmas To All LUCY STAMPS Holiday Greetings To My Many Friensd MILDRER A. TURNER 2624 North 27th Street Merry Xmas and Happy New Year To AM JAMES “Dot” HAWTHORNE Tennessee State ColleyAdmiration Building of Tennessee State College who wiU assis in enteraining the Delegates and Guests to t*a Silver Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha, Incorporated, in Nashv ill*. Tennessee, beginning this week (December 28-31). i