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SOCIAL S « « + CLUBS AFFAIRS ^O-0-C-l-©-a,-y ^ ORGANIZATIONS I Mrs, Bessie Mullen, 2615 Ham iltoTi, is ill. Mrs. Ethel Good, 2427 Charle is on the sidk list. Mrs. Jewell Bryant, 2810 Char les St., is on the sick list. Mrs. Percy Mae Hoyle, living ir the Walker apartments on 22n< street, is very ill. * Mrs. Elinor Haynes, 2859 Corby St., who has been ill for several months remains the same, Mrs. S. A. Simmons, 2522 Char les is greatly improved after hav ing been overcome by gas. Mr. James Edmonds, 2212 Clark St., who has been ill for some time, is now able to be up and around. Mrs. Calhoun, 2424 Maple St., entertained the Texas Centennial singers at a luncheon on Monday. Miss Violet White, of Denver, Colo., arrived Sunday for a visit with her sister, Mrs. L. L. McVay, 2868 Corby St. Mrs, Evelyn Dodson, from Okla homa City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hodge, 2628 Charles street. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Banks, 2616 Burdette street are the proud par ents of a 7 Ms pound boy. Mother and son are doing nicely. The Pokeno Club extended their courtesies to the house guests of Mrs. McDaniels with a theatre par ty on Saturday ‘afternoon. Mrs. Mintha Brown entertained at a 10:00 o’clock breakfast on Friday morning at her home in honor of the house guests of Mrs. Fred McDaniels. Mr. Wayman Booth has return ed from visiting his mother in Dennison, Tex. He left his two sons there to make their home with their grandmother. Mrs. C. L. Lindsey, of Colorado Springs, Colo., left Thursday, Sept. 10, for her home ‘after a two weeks’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. Net tie McDonald, 2517 Franklin St. R. C. Knights, N. 1). Knights were called to Perry, Okla. on Sat urday evening on account of the sudden death of their sister, Miss Gladys Knights. They will be gone for one week. A Committee from Lincoln, na mely Rev. O. J. Burckhardt, Mrs. Trago McWilliams, Mrs. Rosa Arl an, Mrs. A. F. Chatman and Mr. O’Neal, were in the city to consult the Federated clubs in regard to opening the Federated property in Lincoln for an old folks home. On October 8 the Harvest Home Benefit Dinner for the Colored Old Folks Home will bo held at the Masonic Hall from four until eight p. m. Price twenty- five cents Reservations for clubs, private parties and individuals will be tak en at WE 6021 and WE 1769. Get your reservations early. The Metropolitan Busy Bee club met Tuesday, Sep. 8th, at he re sidence of Mrs. Grizzard, 2012 Grant St. Mrs. Kellogg was host ess for the evening. The meeting was opened with devotions, busi ness was transacted annd delight ful refreshments were served my the hostess. Mrs. Dorene Holliday and Mi's. Marjetta Dawson entertained with a 5:00 o’clock bridge dinner at the beautiful home of Mrs. Holliday in honor of Mrs. Hazel Flournoy, Miss Martin, Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Charleston. After a delicious din ner three tables of bridge were played. The guests received lovely guest prizes. The Ladies’ Household club held its annual picnic at Elmwood park on Labor Day, Sept. 7th. Those present were Mr and Mrs. King and grandson; Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Moms and family, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Payton and family, Rev. and Mrs. Crowder, Mrs. Rob bins and sister and Mrs. Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa.,and grandson. Thomas Hayes, sister of Mrs. R Thomas, president of the dub, was also there. An elaborate dinner wai served. The husbands present ex pressed their appreciation by giv ing a cash donation to the dub. O Rev. P. J. Price's condition i . reported as being very poor, ' Eugene Rice has entered his firs year at Technical high echool. Curtis Brown entered his firs year at Technical high school. Mrs. Ella J)<ran, 2516 Hamiltoi 1 street is sick in the Nicholas Seni , hospital. Mr. Will MeKinzoy, 2827 Sewarc street, is out of the hospital and ii recovering. I little John McClain, small Ror of Mrs. Sadie McClain, 2608 Ham i ilton street, has boon very ill for 1 some time. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Saddler , entertained the house guests ol I Mrs. Fred Mcl.'aniels with a dinner at the Midway Cafe. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, 2H10 Charles St. have gone to Los ; Angeles, Calif., to live for the win er. They will visit their daughter, Mrs. Jean Bradford. Mrs. Minnie Bridgewater of South L'akota, has returned home after a ten day visit with her mo ther, Mrs. Lizzie Givens, 2726 Se ward St. Mrs. Nueton Hayes who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. S. A. Simmons, 2632 Charles street has returned to her home in Dallas. Texas. Mrs. Beatrice I .aster and daugh ter, Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Richard I/Ogan 'and Mr. Harry Payne mo tored to Lincoln Sunday to visit Mrs. Norah Beck. Mr. and Mrs. Booker Oliver and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Ford from Oklahoma City, Okla., are visiting in our city. They are stopping at 2623 Seward St. Mrs. Florence Branch entertain ed guests from Co'ffeyville, Kan., with a delicious dinner on Satur day evening with cock bails pro ceeding the dinner at the home of Mrs. Mayme Thomas. Mr*. Virginia McGee, 2626 Sew ard street, and company, Mr. Hol ly, Mr. and Mrs. Curry Stewart •and son, ami Erwin Underwood motored to Lincoln on Sunday. They report a lovely time. Misses Alvida and Anibena Dan iels stopped at the home of Mrs. Ida B. Sears, 2612 Parker St., on their way to Kansas, their home, after visiting in Souix City. Mrs. Sears is the aunt of the Misses Daniels. Monday night will mark the end of the engagement of the Loving Four quartette, which quartette has been rendering a program at Paradise church for some time. They report a wonderful success, boh spiritually and financially. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN If any one fears that there is danger of the I. D. Peoples Mis sion falling we wish to say that this matter was cleared up in the city council chamber on Sept. 10th. here is no danger, so continue to attend our services. Mr. and Mrs. Will Koss and tlieir two daughters, formerly of Omaha but vho have been living in Momllton, Arkansas, have returned to the city to live. They will live at the home of Mrs. Johnson, 1716 N 27tli St., Mr. Ross’s sister. — A delegation from Omaha went to Lincoln Friday to meet members of the Davis club on business ol the Federated Clubfc home, said delegation includeU, Mrs^ Vers Graham of the Modem Priscill* club; Mrs. Mae Jackson of the Eu reka Art club; Mrs. Luvetta Bush of the So. Omaha Civic Women’s club; Mrs. Leoma Gray, chairmar of the board; also Mrs. Olive Jack son who visited Mrs. Walretti Young while in Lincoln. | Big Bus excursion to Lincoln | for the purpose of attending I the annual AME conference. =J Leave Oct. 11th at 8 a. m. and |j returning in the evening. Fare I reasonable. For information I call WA 1817. s Harlem Play Girls To Play Dream I land Sept. 25 - The Harlem Play Girls, an all women orchestra has been engaged to 'play a dance at Dreamland Fri 1 day, Sept. 26th. This organization 1 is under the direction of Edie Crump. This orchestra has achiev ed considerable popularity through out the entire west, central and southern states. The Harlem Play Girls consist af 14 versatile girl musicians, the only race organiza tion of the kind touring the Unit ed Sates. They are now returning I from a west coast tour by way of j Salt Lake City, Denver, Omaha, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Chi cago. Rev. Foster Goodlett, 2726 Bin ^ ney, is on the sick list. 1 Mis. Mury Jones, 1513 N. 28th St., who has been ill is recovering. MisH Catherine Gibbon, 2420 i Caldwell street, is on the sick list. Certificates are given for the completion of each course—regis tration free. ■Mrs. Norman visited the Dallas Centennial. Bnnoute to Omaha, stop was made in Seminole, Okla. Mr. Hums Scott, 2885 Miami, left Monday night for Chicago where he will spend his vacation. The Apostolic Faith has opened its mission at 1709 No. 24th St. Siister Ann Slaughter is the leader. Literary classes (in South Oma ha) held Mondays 7 to 9 p. m. at the Woodson center, 30th and R Sts. Mrs. Lavida Ervin, 2859 Wirt gave a breakfast Sunday morning in honor of the Texas Centennial singers. Conversational English on Fri days, 10 to 12 a. m. and also on Fridays, 7 to 9 p. m. at the YWCA. 22nd and Grant Sts. Mrs. Marie Stuart, 1705 No. 24th ■St., is improved. Mr. Stuart has an art store which is a credit to the community. Mrs. Bernetta Cleveland gave a break cast Saturday morning in h"ncr of Mrs. Hazel Flournoy, Miss Katherine Martin( Mns. Clurleston ami Mrs. Britton, all of Coffeyville, Kansas. The younger set of Clair church is amazingly interested in amuse ments that help to strengthen them i physically as well as mentally. Friday night, Sept. 18th is Fun Night on the church lawn. Lots of wit and humor is to bo displayed. On Sunday evening at 0:00 o’clock here will be a debate subject, re- j solved that, machinery is a hinder- 1 anee rather than an asset to hu manity.” Debaters are wanted. Come and enter the contest. Pastor, Rev. Gonwell, is able to resume his work again. His sermons on last Sunday were interesting as ever. £tC INCEjtfgS _ i SEND COUPON KEYSTONE LABORATORIES Dept. BO K-8 Memphis, Tenneetic 8^nd me at once the free MagIcTncense, 3 Murprlse presents and big money making (igents proposition Name—____— St ree t_____ City-Stats_ JOHNSON DRUG CO. We Fill Relief Prescriptions WE. 0998 .. 1904 N. 24th St AMERICAN WIENER SHOP 2509 N. 24th, Street. BEST CHILI AND BEST RED HOTS IN THE WEST ALL KINDS of SANDWICHES gWWWWtfWAWAVW |i COFFEE JOHN’S i J 111 So. 14th St. J ■ | Biggest 10c Meals In City «| J Everybody Welcome !■ WJWWUWVWVWWWM [enters OMAHA UNIVERSITY mm wawit MISS ETHEL TERRELL Miss Ethel Terrell entered Oma | he Municipal University on Sept. 14th to study Social Science. Miss Terrell plans to study three years in Omaha Uni. and then take her I last year in Northwestern univer sity. Miss Terrell is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Price Terrell. As we go to press, word comes to our office th-at Rev. P. J. Price,, pastor of Pleasant Green Raptist lehurch, passed away Wednesday morning at the County hospital, after 'a brief illness. Associated Club Entertains The Associated Club board en tertained Presiding Elder Rev. Rurbridge, of Atchison, Kas„ Mon day, Sept. 7, at the home of Mrs. Alice Seals, 2(>02 Parker St., who is president. Present were some twenty-six persons. A lovely five course dinner was served and en joyed. Two young ladies saw that each diners wants was satisfied. During the evening, an extreme ly interesting and instructive les son an the Prodigal Son was taught by Mr. L. C. Crawford, Bible tea cher of Mt. Nebo Baptist church. FORMER OMAHAN GREATLY IMPRESSED WITH CITY IMPROVEMENTS WHILE VISITING HERE Mrs. Rena Rivers, of Peoria, 111., spent en days here visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Rev. C. E. McGee, 2521 Blondo street. Mrs. Rivera is a former Omahun, having lived here 22 years ago. She was greatly surprised over the great improvement and the progress that Omaha has made. After quite a sight-seeing and shopping tour, she returned to her home last Thurs-J day evening, having enjoyed herj stay so greatly that she plans to return for the Christmas holidays. I --. I J. B. SIMPSON Exclusive Tailors mmmmmjl Now offer the season’s new fall fabrics, tailored the way you like them. Smartest, pat terns. latest styles. Call C. II. Davis, The S'mpson Man. WE 2335 THE MAIN EVENT CIGAR STORE Greet Your Friends at “TIIE Main Event Cigar Store." Telephone Service, Candies and Soft Drinks 2416 Lake St. JA 0044 Mrs. J. Gaston, 2911 Seward St., is indisposed. Mr. J. P. Bruce, Albright, return ed home after a three months’ vi sit in Texarkana, Fort Worth and Cass County, Tex*as. Mr. Jordan W. Wrainwright, 3032 Emmet St., was called to the south at the death of his father. While there he will visit other re- ! latives. Mrs. Lucy Tinisely of Manfield,: Ohio is visiting in the home of Mrs. j Clarence Davis, 1612 N. 26th St. She expects to return to her home about Sept. 20, 'Hie Mitzie Girls Club gave a very lovely breakfast Sunday ‘at the home of Mrs. Bessie Peoples in honor of Mrs. Hazel Flournoy, Miss Martin, Mrs. Britton and Mrs. Charleston, of Kansas. Mrs. Flournoy is a former member of the Mitzie Club. Miss Katherine Martin, Mrs. Hazel Henry Flournoy, Mrs. Eva Martin Charleston and Mrs. Ada Brittan, all of Coffeyville Kans., left Tuesday morning for home after spending a week visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDaniels. They were the recip ients of many social courtesies during their stay in the city. Mrs. M. W. Lindsey of Colorado! Springs is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Cleo McDonald, 2517 Frank lin street. Mrs. Robbie Turner entertained the Pokeno Club with a one o’ clock luncheon on Wednesday. The honored guests were Miss Martin and Mrs. Floumey of Coffeyville Kansas, and Miss Lillian Jackson of Alabama, guest of Mrs. Wal dron. » - - — I APPRENTICE WANTED GROW GLOSS BEAUTY SHOP Booth on commission ELESE TURNER 2512 N. 24th AT 3036 Duffy Pharmacy We. OG09 24th and LAKE STREETS PRESCRIPTIONS Free Delivery Stop and Shop At HERMAN’S I MARKET ! ' 1 1 , HERMAN FRIEDLANDEP i : Proprietor I i j 24th and Lake Street WEbster 5444 I i ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■• RITZ GARDEN! i 5 \ Beer on Tap and in Bottles. % ^ Your Patronage Appreciated ■; (Bartenders: Day .John Riley; Night, Geo. McGee \ DIRECT WIRE ON ALL SPORTING EVENTS j* 24th and Grant Streets HA 4634 V.V.V.'.'.V.V.'.V.V.V.V.'.V.V.'.'.’.'.V.V.V.V.V.V.'.'.V.'.'j FREE—TO WOMEN THE SECRET OF LIFE — HEALTH — BEAUTY Your Copy Of NATURAL HEALTH AND RADIANT BEAUTY By Michael Brant, Food Authority and Psychologist Will be mailed to you absolutely FREE. Send a 3c Stamp for mailing and address— VITALIFE INCORPORATED HILL HOTEL BUILDINGOMAHA. NEBRASKA Mrs. Cora Jackson. 2616 Grant St. is very ill in the hosipital. Mr. Randall Roberts, 1711 N. 28th St. has recovered and is able to return to his work. Mra. Dorothy Jackson of Sioux City, la., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lucille King, 2927 Franklin St Mr. G. B. Moore, 2431 Mamilton St., has recovered from a fractur ed knee received on June 27th form a falling cake of ice. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hicks ofj Des Moines, la., were the week end | guests of their brother and sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hicks, 2814 Seward St. Miss Alice Smart, who has been visiting her uncle, Mr. Leroy Rob bins, and other relatives for the past two months, returned to St. Reedus Academy, St. Louis, Mo. Miss Cleota LaBell and Mr. Har old Robbins, of Milwaukee, Wis., spent a week visiting Mr. LeRoy Robbins and other relatives. Miss LaBell is an outstanding beautician in Milwaukee. Mr. Rob bins, brother of Mr. LeRoy Rob bins, is a musician of note At pre sent he is arranging music for the various Milwaukee orchestras. IMPERIAL CAFE 1 Vollie Saunders, Mgr. Open under new management, j Good food and service with a smile. Open from 6 a.m. to 6 ^ p.m. 106 S. 14th Street. SPARKS VAN TRANSFER Local and Long Distance Moving Furniture and Piano Moving. 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