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SOCIAL C . _ • - a, - CLUBS AFFAIRS ''O'O'C" 1-G"I‘Y^ ORGANIZATIONS - --- ----------------- - - - - - - - ■■»-.»—«.. —»-» ENTERTAINS FOR SISTER Mrs Annie Bell Woodridge, 2608 Charles Street, entertained at her home the afternoon of Jjanuary 8th, from two to four. Present were Mesdames R. Ross, D. Alex ander and Jeremiah Williams. A delightful repast was enjoyed. Miss Gladys Roberson, of Chi cago, 111., was the guest of Mrs. Ethel Jackson and Mrs. Coorene Jones of Omaha. Mrs. Roberson friends during her stay—she de parted Thursday morning. Misses Geraldine and Velma Rose entertained twenty-five guests at a tea at their home Sunday af ternoon. Assisting the hostesses were Misses Nadyne Clark and Lorraine Fletcher. Other guests wore: the Misses Louise Fletcher destine Smith, Lorene Lewis, Ju lia Williacuts, Mable Lorgmeyer, Christine Dixon, Ruth Williams, Dorothy Scott, Idelia Ynncey, Margaret and Mary Ellen Dicker Ison, Gertrude McCaw, Mesdames Ceola Davis, Madeline Harrold, Lillian Dorsey, Eva Mae Dixon, Olive Davis nd Helen Taylor. Out of-town guests were Misses EEd diesteen Seals and Jeanne Spinks, Council Bluffs, Jowa, Miss Lois Martin, Oakland, California, and Mrs. Kathryn Wilson Jones, of Oakland, Calif. Mrs. P J. Henderson gave her husband a surprise birthday din ner Monday evening, Jan 6th, at I her appartment, 0860 Harney St. j Dinner was served at 8:00 p. m. j'lTie table was beautifully decor ated, a color scheme of pink and green being carried out Guests were Mrs. Grace Henry, Mrs. Ad Henry, Mr and Mrs. Robert Ham monds and Mr. and Mrs. John Cartwright. Everyone enjoyed himself very much Crush-Resistant Velvet Good News By CHERIE NICHOLAS ———M—iMUri im Mum ■! ii i i i in i jtarn ■■ [■—him —Min nm mi n m ii IN VIEWING the current fashion picture It appears as If velvet Is about to “run awuy with the mode.” Not that velvet Is news to any of us, for women who keep pace with fashion have become so thoroughly and enthusiastically vel vet-conscious by this time, they go about town, they dine, they dance, they even sleep In velvet. However, comes some news that Is news, exciting news, news that Is Joy radiating. It's crush resist ant velvet, with the emphasis on crush-resistant. In the way of good news, what could be better? Now, pleuse do not jump at the conclusion that the new crush-re sistant velvet is absolutely non crushnble. No such claim Is made by members of the Velvet Guild who are sponsoring It, hut they do say that Its resistance far exceeds any endeavor lti that direction up to date, thus bespeaking a greater, more dependable serviceability for this new type of velvet. Anyway It’s a comfortable thought to know that there’s velvet to he laid that is definitely more resistant to crush ing than any velvet heretofore known. Speaking of the overwhelming predominance of velvet In the pres ent mode, some style lenders go so far as to declare that this Is the most Important season from n fashion angle that velvet has ever known. From accessories of all kinds through the entire gamut of clothes goes velvet on the fall and winter program. For daytime wear the vogue for velvet suits and coats,*fur-trimmed or otherwise. Is established. For afternoon, for formal and Informal evening wear there are luxurious, beautiful novelties as well as superb plain weaves In velvet. The heavy classic Lyon velvet Is an excellent medium for gowns of pomp alse. Besides the well-woven yarn-dyed cost nine velvets, Interesting varia tions hnve been devised with mix tures of metnl and cellophane threads which answer the call for glitter this season. Crinkled velvets which look as If shirred are also much in evidence. Then, too, deli cately woven transparent velvets hold their own. This type shirs and pleats beautifully. A smart new note la the use of velvet with tweeds and woolens. Tweed skirts with velvet blouse, tweeds with velvet belts, collars, cuffs-and scarfs. Tweed coats de-| tailed with velvet are all featured ! fashions, ns are also the new "llets, waistcoats and complete cape Un- j lngs of velvet ns used with colorful woolens and tweeds. The costumes of the trio of fash- j humbles here pictured are made of the new crush-raslstnnt velvet- A slight touch of the military Is ex- j pressed In the red tape and but tons of the black velvet street dross centered In the Illustration. It Is topped with a self-velvet soldiers’ hat with gold cord. To the right In the group Is a black velvet dinner dress with full three-quarter sleeves of silver and multi-color embroidery In a Chinese design. The evening hnt has a net crown and a velvet visor. ' Cross fo* lavishly trims a smart •mlt of crush-rer.lstant velvet as shown to the left. The jacket is belted and the shirt Is the new cock tall length. The blouse is gun-metal lame. Velvet gloves, bag and beret complete the costume. © Western Newnpnpor Union, Negro Hall Of Life And Culture At The Texas Exik>sition Dallas, Tex., Jan. J1—(ANT) —The $50,000 Negro Hall of Life and Culture at the Texas Centennial Exposition which opens in Dallas June 6 is being constructed by the United States government. The Expo sition, which celebrates the one hundredth anniversary of Tex as independence, is the first World’s Fair to recognize the achievements of the Negro Race by devoting an important sec tion for their been f it. The building will have 14,000 square feet of floor space. It will contain spacious halls in which exhibitions of Negro art, music, sculpture and education will be staged. There will be an open air forum and stage in the L shaped court which will accomodate 1,500 people. Huge light pylons of modernistic de sign will bathe the structure in an ever changing glow of color at night. A heroic statute sym bolic of the progress of the Ne gro will stand before its por tals. Leaders of Negro thought in the United States will lecture i nthis forum during the ex position period. Collection of Negro exhibits will soon cob mence for installation in the buliding which will be complet ed about May 1. The building was designed by George L. Dahl. Centennial architect and its style is the Classic-Modern. The sum of $50,000 has been al located by the Texas Centen-j nial Commission for the gather in gand transportation of Ne gro exhibits. HOLIDAY VISITORS Mrs Johnnie Penniek of Nava sota, Texas,isvisiting with her sis ter, Mrs. /Jma Moore, of 2711 Wirt Street. Mr. Thcsseus Stand'fere also visited his mother, Mrs. Moore, over the holidays Mr. Standifere recently joined the navy and has been stationted at Norfolk, Va. Ho is a graduate of Tech High School. ANNIV F.RS ARY PARTY A SUCCESS The anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Lartison qiven at their .residence, ,|281(5 Hamilton was a huge success. It was an oc casion that will be long remember ed by the couple as well as the many participants. Thanks are to be extended to Turner, Mrs. Mrs. Vann, Mrs. Lee Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Louis Ar tison, Jr., and Mrs Howard Arti son, for the thoughtfulness and helpfulness of all concerned. PROMINEENT MATRONS ENTERTAIN FRIENDS Mrs Chas Rranch and Mrs Ed gar Lee entertained a large group of ifrionds at the Masonic Hal with an informal dancing party last week. Several out-of-town visitors were guests of the even ing. A "special prepared punch’’ by two well known Omaha bar men won the approval of all. The “smartly dressed" female overshadowed the “well groom ed” male. Yet gaiety, hilarity, mirth and laughter filled the air. I’he hour of parting came and the murmur of “such an enjoyable evening was expresed by all. “How about another one, Mes James Branch and Lee? Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dixon enter tained Mrs. Dixon's very lovely sister, Miss Rosemary White, of Kansas City, at a party given at their apartment Sat, evening, Jan. 1th. Delicious cocktails and sand wiches were served Competition seemed rather heavy among the boys as to who was holding first place in the attention of the hon arary guest. Around midnite everyone began to sing the week’s top-notsh song, ‘The Music Goes ‘Round and Round” and departed declaring themselves guilty of having had a very enjoyable evening. The guests included: the Misses Ethel Cole, Juanita Cole, Chris tine Dixon, Marjorie Edwards, Lorene Lewis, Muriel Longmeyer, and Eva Mae Stewart; the Messrs. Harrold Biddiex, W. Fletcher, Herbert Garner, Carlton Goodlett Roy Gordon, Frank A. Jackson, Julian McPherson, Eugene Skin Williams and Clemmist Williams. KAY HUDSON REFUSES TO BECOME PRESIDENT Mr. Kay Hudson has been ask ed by members of various clubs and organizations, especially the Negro Dramatic Club, to be their president, he having served that club so faithfully from 1927 to 1931. Mr. Hudson smilingly refused saying that policemen and firemen are not allowed to take an active part in politics. We can vote and will vole for whomever we think best this year. Miss Nadine Powell, 1722 N. 25th St. entertained the Modern Hour Club of the Zion Sunday School on Tuesday evening. Re freshments were served. The next noting will be at the home of the president, Mrs. Gene Wright. — NEWCOMER—Afine eight and one-half pound baby girl was bom on New Year Day to Mr. and Mrs. F. L Hogan, 1722 N. 27th St The baby has been the recip ient of many beautiful gifts. The mother and baby are doing fine. C\ltLOS MENDIRTA resigned as president of Cuba because of a fierce quarrel In the government over procedure for the election of a constitutional president. Men dleta had held the office for two years. Secretary of Stnte Rarnet took over the office and reappointed all members of the cabinet, and preparations for the election went ahead. SOLAR TOWER Inspired by the achievements of an amateur astronomer, the sixth solar tower of its type-in the world is rapidly being completed near Lake Angelus, Mich. Its construction wns planned and is being com pleted under the direction of Robert R. McMath, Detroit engineer and amateur astronomer, whose success In making moving pictures of cy clonic disturbances on the sun has made him world famous in the astronomic field. Rising 55 feet above the ground and extending 34 feet below to a six-inch diffraction grating, the silver-domed solar tow er is expected to be the finest and most successful In the world. S & : -.*3 V AGRICULTURE IN 1935 YIELDS 232 MILLION RETURN IS 50 MILLION OVER LAST YEAR—PROSPERITY IN OTHER BUSINESSES PENSION PLANS ARE NEAR 18 Million For Schools — Urban Men Teachers Get Salary In crease, Says Report Lincoln—Nebraska's farm income from ail sources, for 1935 was $282, 000,000, topping the 1934 income by $50,000,000, A. 10. Anderson, state and federal agricultural statistic ian, revealed recently. The income figure included revenue from sale of crops, livestock and its products and AAA benefits. Anderson said income from live stock sales and its products aggre gated $177,0,00000 compared to $173,000,000 last year. The value of the state’s crops this year was previously announced at $157,809, 009. the highest since 1930. As evidence of Nebraska's busi ness recovery, Anderson cited the following: Repayment by farmers of all but $3,175,000 of the $27,800,000 of loans made by the Regional Agricultural Corp. since It was inaugurated. Repayment by banks, trust and insurance companies of $25,000,000 of the $36,000,000 in loans made them by the RFC. Land sales nearly doubled over the previous year. Increase in implement sales of between 400 and 500 per cent re ported by midwestern dealers. Automobile sales in Nebraska In creased 116 per cent in 1935 over 1933. Sale of commercial cars in Ne braska increased 153 per cent in 1935 over 1933. Increase of 30 per cent in theater patronage between 1933 and 1935. Gain of 30 per cent in typewriter sales. Increase of 29 per cent in hotel room occupancy. Gain of 26 per cent in railroad passenger revenue. Gain of 53 per cent in bank clear ings. Pension Plans Approval Near Lincoln—Iowa and Nebraska ex pected the government's final ap proval the first of the year of their old age pension plans. Both state programs come up for action by the social security board following un official approval of board aides. Nebraska also has a plan for blind pensions and care for dependent j children on which the federal agency is expected to pass at the I same time. That state estimated more than $650,000 of. federal funds would be required during the first quarter of 1936 to match Nebras ka’s expenditures on the three phase program. Federal funds to match old ago state pension grants are not yet available, but congress is expected to appropriate the money soon after convening. Meanwhile, states to be eligible for federal grants must obtain approval at least by Jan. 1 of their state plans. 18 Million For Schools Lincoln — Charles W. Taylor, state superintendent of public In struction, reported recently Nebras ka's public schools spent $18,343,169 , during the 1734-35 school year, 61 which $14,'565,149 was raised'by tax atlon. In his annual report to the gov ernor, Taylor said the schools spent $599,574 more last year than they did during the 1933-34 school year, but $2,422,231 less than In 1932-33. Expenditures 10 years ago totaled $26,541,121. Taylor made the following com parisons of the average annual sal ary paid school teachers: City 34-35 33-34 32-33 25-26 Men ....$1,483 $1,023 $1,309 $1,977 Women 697 903 1,120 1,325 Rural Men_ 473 472 698 797 Women 462 455 590 797 His report showed the average annual salary paid the 1,518 men teaching in city and village schools decreased $514 in the last nine years, while the average salary paid the 6,037 women teaching in urban schools has decreased $368 in the same period. In rural schools tho salary cuts have been more drastic, Taylor's report showed. The 375 men teach lng in rural schools last year drew an average salary of $473, while the 364 men who taught during the 1925-26 school year received an average salary of $797. Taylor said 312,358 of the 415,834 children of school age in the state were enrolled in schools last year. Tho average daily altendanco was 275,308 students. Pledges To Keep Men Busy Lincoln — D. F. Felton, state works progress administration chief, recently assured Nebraskans every effort would be made to pre vent staff cuts and reduced appro priations from harming the big job drive. Felton said with A, D. Morrell, slate project engineer, on the Job in Omaha as acting district 1 administrator, he felt “saro there will be no trouble in District 2," and that other districts also would cooperate in keel in'; WPA employ merit at the hlhgest possible level VOGUE EOT VELVETS CAPTIVATES YOUTH The vogue of velvet is not con fined to dresses and millinery for grown-nps, but Is also quite the rage in the realm of Juveniles and young children’s clothes. Little boys and girls from two years old have their velvet suits and dresses and the medieval Inspiration which characterised the haute couture this season Is just as noticeable in children's clothes. These little velvet dresses in transparent bright rnyon velvet, as well us in dull short-piled qualities, show high waistlines after the old fashioned Italian styles, with hon eyccunh work and large stiff col lai etlcs in Venetian lice or in 1 heavy rayon guipure, inspired by I the Florentine school. White Velvet Is Used to Take Place of Lingerie White velvet, silk, cotton or ribbed, often takes the place of white lingerie, pique or linen, for white touches on dark frocks, par ticularly bUck. At Mouna Kator za’s there is a charming collar to wear with a round-necked black frock. It Is made of three rows of white velvet petals, narrow and pointed, mounted on chiffon, and worn flat around the Deck at the base of the throat. At Judith Ilar bier’s (famous for her artificial flowers and neckwear) there are several new Ideas In white velvet. One U a round collar with a mass of white petals, rose - petals, in front; another is made of white ribbed velvet, a round collar with a turnover triangle in front stitched in arabesques of silver thread. New Winter Coat* Some stunning new winter coats feature black or wine red wool wrapped smoothly around the fig ure. They are held to a straight slender line by big fro* fastenings or crushed leather belts six inches i wide and are topped by high col lars of silver fox or nutria rising j almost to the ears. First DufTer—How’s your game of golf these days? Second Duffer—Oh, fine—!t could be better and It couldn’t be worse. Some Consolation "What do you think of our two , candidates for mayor?" "Well, I’m glad only one can be elected.”—Houston Post Looking for « Degree Visitor—“What Is the professor’s research work?’’ His Wife—“It con sists principally of hunting for his spectacles." HOUSEHOLD CLUB The Ladies’Household Club held its first anniversary meeting on Monday, Dec. 30th, at the resi dence of the president, Mrs. R Thomas, 3115 Burdette St., with the following program: Instrumental Solo Mrs. R Blackston Reading Mrs. Lee Hill Song—“We Are Pressing On” Club Talk—"Loyalty” Mrs C. H. Payton Paper—“Goodwill” Mrs J. D. Foster Echoes coming from Mr. R Thomas and Mr. Randall Black ston were wonderful. They told us just what the club meant to them. A five course luncheon was served, covers having been laid for fourteen. The house was deco rated with the club colors—blue and white, with a center piece of orange and white. All went away declaring Mra. Thomast o bo an ideal hostess. The sick are Mrs. F. Thomas, Mrs. King and Mrs. Morris We hope for them a speedy recovery. THE FRIENDLY SIXTEEN BRIDGE CLUB The Club met Jan. 6, at the cx>zy apartment of Mr. Sam Weed 2431 Grant, with Mr. G. Weed aa host After a brief business meet ing there were three changes at contract bridge played with Mr. Cliball and Sir. G. Avant as win ners. The Club will meet Monday Jan. 13 th with Mr. Sam Weed, 2434 Grant A very lovely repast was ser ved. M. G. Avant, Pres. R F Adams, Rep. THE LAD7ES SOCIAL BRIDGE CLUB The Ladies Social Bridge Club met with Mrs. Sullivan on Jan. 2, 1936. First prize was won by Mrs Kinkaid, booby by Mrs He ary. Everyone enjoyed the dance at the Masonic ball Dec. 28th, which was attended by many couples. Mrs. Sullivan, Pres. Mrs. Kincaid, Reporter THE CRITIC CLUB Hi'mry L. Levels, Correspondent Gloom and Sorrow veiled sev eral members of the club in their last weekly meting held at the Ur ban League Center. The cause— Mr. Henry Robert Thomas, presi dent o The Critic Club, was de parting for the University of Min nesota “without a word of warn ing.” Mr. Thomaswil 1 do gradu ate work in English literature. Members of the club escorted Mr Thomas to thed epot. Many re grets were spoken, howetver, he finally left in the midst of three cheers. We believe that Omaha in parts shall feel the loss of this talented young man. Mr. Roy Gor don, viceprcsident of the club is to succeed him. Another vice pres ident will be elected at the next meting. Mr. Bernard Squires acted as master of ceremonies in the club’s recent debate. The judges were Attorney Bryant: Editor Horton and Mr. Carey. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the neigh bors and friends for the sym pathy shown in the death of our wife and mother, Mrs. Pauline Harbin Smith and for the beau tiful floral offering. George Smith, Husband. Willette Bates Georgia Warner Preston and Johnnie ^ Harbin, Children, /