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SOflAI *0 • a CLUBS AFFAIRS 'VT>-0-C“l-e-t-y> ORGANIZATIONS Mr*. Eva McFalls, 1913 Charles St., is indisposed. Miss Trilletta Stone spent Thanks giving in Columbus, Nebr. Mrs. Mary Montgomery, 2531 Lake St., who has been ill, is great ly improved. Mrs. Anna Thomas was the din ner guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Makins, 2201 Grant St., on Thurs day, Nov. 26th. Miss Ethel Jones, 2811 Caldwell Sc. whci has been seriously ill, has now recovered. She will resume her classes in music this week. Mrs. Ada Gardner, 2210 N». 26th St., will leave Dee. 10th on a trip bo Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Her visit will be an indifinite one. Mr. Clemmie Detail, of Marshall, Tex., is the hmuse guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lefall, 2874 Rinney. He will be in the city for some two or three months. Rev. D. W. Bass, pastor of Cleaves’ Temple, has returned from a trip to Kansas and Oklahoma. In Coffyville, Kas., Rev. Bass con ducted a revival at the CME church. Mrs. Margaret Tinkshell, of Cheyenne, Wyo., is expected Dec. 18th ta visit her uncle, Mr. Frank Gardner, 2210 No. 26th St„ and other Omaha relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Myers had as dinner guests Thanksgiving, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Rnuhlar, Mrs. Geo. Althouse, Mrs. Ro-bt. Irving, of Louisiana, Mo., Miss Myrtle Cal houn and Mrs. M. Hooper. Mrs. Bell Riley, of Ix>s Angeles, Calif., who has been the house guest of Mrs. Ge». Cooper, Council Bluffs, la., left Thursday fir her home. While in this vicinity, Mrs. Riley was extensively entertained by Omaha friends. Mrs. Emma Pruitt returned to the city Nov. 20th frmi Chicago. Mrs. Pruitt is the mother of Mes darnes Ollie S'ntit n and Blandena Rose. On Thank sgiving Day, Mrs. Rose B. Griffin ami her daughters, Pat sy and Eva Jean, 2511-5 Ave., Council Bulffe, In., were the gues's of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McCarthy, 3006 Lindsey Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Pnsil Vann and little daughter Audrey left Thurs day night for their home in Sijux Falls, South Dak a. They were ac orn panied by Mr, and Mrs. Chns. Warden, wh<> like the Vanns, spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs, Thoe. Vann. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Greenfield Entertain Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Greenfield entertained Thursday at a Thnuke giving dinner. Present beside the host and hostess were Mrs. Blan dena Rose, Mrs. Della Wynne and daughter, Rirrwena, and Miss Will ett* Embry. These were later join ed by other guests in an enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Entertain Mr. am! Mi's. Rnss Farmer were guests at a luncheon given by Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Douglas, 2612 Pa trick Ave., Thursday honoring Miss Frances Austin, of Topeka, Has. Present also was Mr. Udell Rea gins. Junior Choir Entertains The Junior Choir of Cleaves Temple was entertained Tuesday night at the church f"r the excell ent work done the past Sunday. Members of the choir wish tr thunk the following named per sons for donations: Mrs. Melvir Freeman, Mrs. Lee Stallworth, Mrs Anna Thomas, Mrs. Bertha Bell Mrs. Sarah Carter, Mrs. L. Butlei and Mr. Geo, Baker. Epworth League Contest The Epworth League of Cleave’s Temple has on a contest in an at tempt to find a new song to be usee by the Epyorth League in future services. Contestants are asked tc write the words only. The words will be set to music later. Prize is being offered to the one whe writes suitable words. Mr. and Mrs. Harris Entertain Mr. and Mrs. C. Harris, 2424 Cald well, entertained at dinner Thurs day, Nov. 26th, honoring Mrs. Ma deline Nash, <rf Topeka, Kas. Guest list included the guest of honor, Mrs. Wm. Rose, Mr, Leon Ray and son, Hubert. Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Farmer Entertain For Guests Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Farmer, 2611 Patrick Ave., entertained at a lun cheon Saturday, honoring Miss Frances Austin, of Topeka, Kas. Guest list included the hnmoree, Misses Phyllis Love, Pauline P'ar mer, Bernice Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Farmer, Mrs. I,aura Wagner Messrs H. Wagner and Udell Rea gins. Mrs. Jessie Vann and Mr. Billie Robinson Eentertain Mrs. Jessie Vann and brother, Mr. Billie Robinson entertained in formally a few of their friends at a birthday party Saturday, Nov. 21st in celebration of their birth days. NOTICE: Mrs. Edna Mitchell, collector for the Omaha Guide Pub. Co. wishes to announce to the subscribers that although she has not fully covered tho territory she is doing it ns quickly as possible. Don’t get tired of waiting because she will be there sooner or later. Mrs. llunui Williams of Emporia, Kas., spent the week-end visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Speese, 2712 Erskine street. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Daley, of Topeka, Kas., were the guests of Mr, and Ms. Herbert Mayberry 2304 No. 25th St., for the Thanks giving holidays. Mrs. Daley is the . inter of Mr. Mayberry. Miss Doro thy Harris of Lincoln was also a "'hangsgtving guest in the May berry home. The Good Shepherd Charity club whs organized "n March 14, 1935 with five members. The club, not quite two years old, now has a ■ember hip 1 f 26. It also has a junior department of 21 children. Iho lord’s blessing rest upon this "lirb bemuse it is dedicated to Him. I he Good Sheperd Charity club pays a sH< benefit of $2.00 per "■eek. Meetings are held on the second and last Wednesday of each month. A keen interest is being marii ^w'ed by the contes ants in the Hoye Chest, sponsored by the Ia di.'s Auxiliary of the postal Alli ance. It is being talked of f 'om every angle. It is the chief topic of conversation at the dinner table, at the shops and on the streets. Tho peak of this interest will be reached in about two more weeks. A card party, a breakfast and sip ping ten is the orde • of the day. among the folks about town to push across their favorite candidate. It is a type of contest that Omaha has never witnessed before in that the money raised will be used to pay tuition is some college o be select ed at a later date by the auxiliary. The tuition awarded will be de termined by the student calling the highest average throughout their high school years. On Nov. 2fith the first quarterly conference of the conference year of St. John AME church convened. The Presiding Elder, W. . It. I.ewis, presided. A song, “A Charge to Keep I Have,” and prayer by Rev. R. A. Adams and scripture read ing constituted *he opening ser vices. Motion prevailed to elect M. E. it ebb secretary and Rev. Oliver Butler as reporter. The var ious clubs and auxiliaries made their quarterly reports. The con ference was delayed for a brief memorial service for three mem bers of the church who died during the quarter. Those members were: Sister Burrell, Brother Green Lu cas and Brother A. J. Austin. Vi sitors present were: Rev. Phillips, pastor of Bethel AME church and H. Piggue, pastor of the AME church of Fremont. Remarks by Both of these visitors were appre ciated. The presiding elder gave a few words of encouragement and exaltation and the season closed with a motion of thanks to the pre siding elder. Benediction by Rev. Oliver Butler. NOTED SOCIAL WORKER ‘ GOES NATIVE" MiSS THYRA J. EDWARDS .Miss Tlivra Edwards, noted (diieago social worker, who re mais d abroad after conducting a party on an Europe; n tour, is shown here in an attractive costume worn by the nutiv.s of {'•/. ' e' The cap is of ne dlepoint, all hand-made. The gown is of hand-woven taffeta lined with red cotton calico, and has all colors of the rainbow. Miss Oilie Redd, 2232 Willis Ave. is ill. Miss Pamona Ranks of Lincoln, Nebr., spent the Thanksgiving holi days with Mrs. L. Crawford. Miss Gladys Pullum was the rin ner guest of Mrs. .Jennie Scott, Miami street, Thanksgiving. Mrs. Lizzie Payne, 2525 Charles St., was the dinner guest of her blither, Mr. Charles Wilson on 3 hanksgiving Day. Mr. and Mrs. John Barber and sons, 28(!5 Ohio St, were the dinner .. of Mr, and Mrs. 0. C. Page. VS 1 a rick Ave., on Thanksgiv ! ing. M'-thet* Rosa Jones will have' have cha *ge of the services at the Spiritual Temple No. 6 beginning Dec. 6th, for one week. - —— — —- ■ ■ Daughter Edna Mitchell has char ge of the services at the Spiritual Temple No. (5 and Elder Palm is conducting the revival services all week beginning on Nov. 29th. A Jnanksgiving dinner was giv en by Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Novell, 2(513 Hamilton street, in honor of M *. and Mrs. J. W. Porter, Mrs. Lucille Allen and Mr. Victory Gib son. J'he home was beautifully de corated with fall colors. The table was graced with a twelve pound turkey and everything to go with if. Four courses were served. A1 good time was reported by all. ’lie Nebraska League ”f Women! [Voters met at the residence of Mrs. Busch, 2211 No, 22nd street. The j members congregated together to discuss social and civic problems. After much discussion they came to a conclusion that Omaha Negroe need a league to resume order of ways and means of retaining to our i daily affairs. Laws and by-laws were presented by this committee which were readily approved and adopted. The social security act; the I leading of the pauper’s laws were! also discussed and explained by! our president, Mrs. Busch. She pro-1 ceeded to cheek our present cm- j ployment. Mrs. Vera Graham and! Mrs. Busch and Miss Mildred John son, a committee presented the finding of our executive board which consists of Mr. R. C. Price, Mr. John Adams, jr., and Mr. B. E. Squires. Mrs. Vera Graham gave a few timely remarks. Restoration of a child nursery was also men tioned. The members tendered the hostess a vote of thanks. The club meets at the home of Mrs. Bland, 2909 No. 28h street. Visitors are welcome. FLETCHER HENDERSON AND BAND DRAW ENORMOUS CROWD Well, the famed band leader, Fletcher I lenders' n and his fourt en priest have ("me an;l gone. T<> ny their appearance Monday, Nov, n: t'i w o •> success is t" put it only nihil;,. This dance was the largest no Piermlrnd PHI has had his ehrht hundred persons n in attendan c, A mong tho-e attending were persons from Sioux City, Des Moines, Ames and Red Oak, la., and Lincoln, Nebr., re hundred <>r more white per ■■ from this city, white down town musicians are really—it seem ed that everyone was there. bo dr.nce was a colorful affair. Omaha waits wi'h abated breath for the return of Fletcher Hender son and his famous band. CAREY BOOSTERS HOT.D MEETING A. meeting in Price’s Barber shop of the candidates for mayor ended in a confusion, with no definite ; Ians worked out by which the el ection could be held. The candid ates could not agree <>n the (Killing places. Johnny Owens, leading another faction, held for a polling place in Thulls Drug store and the remov al of the polling place from Willa’s Beauty Parlaur to Friedlander’s Grocery. M Carey objected to this stating he could see no advantage in moving the polling plate from the beauty shoppe. Mr. Carey al so sought to have the So. Omaha Ince moved t» the Harris Grocery on the grounds that it is civic pride tha his campaign is seeking to bring to the attentii n of the people but he was unse< essful. Johnson Drug Co. "<■ Fill Relief Prescription* WE. 0998 .. 1904 N- 24th St Lake St. Coal Co. 2520 Lake Phon« AT 2575 Quality cannot be substituted Prompt delivery Service Thomas Robinson, prop. ECONOMY REALTY SHOP 1809 N. 24 ST. WE 4240 9:00 A.M. to 6 P.M. First Class Work At Cut-Rate Prices. Lillian Cunningham _Bessie Wilson CAREY FOR MAYOR By Ollie Lewis, Campaign Manager We et aturday night at The Omaha Guide where the Carey for Mayor headquarters has been set up, and drew up he following: Platform More and better jobs for Negroes. Employment in every wholesale house in Omaha. Empolyrnent in such Federal agencies as the Farm Credit Administration, Home Own ers Loan Corporation, Federal Land Bank and all other Federal agencies that are designed to allevi ate relief. Teachers in the public schools. Civic Improvement A Northside branch Public Li brary. Enlargement of the North Side YWCA to include dormitory facilities and gymnasium accomo dations, and enlargement of the Woodson Center to include a child nursery for working mothers. Bet ter street car service during rush hours, especially during the winter season. sanitation Our streets must be properly re paired, cleaned and lighted. Our sewers must be washed regularly facilitate sanitation, 1 h:s platform was subscribe-J to 100 per <ent by Mr. J. C. Carey and you can depend - n him to tarry >u' his pledge, Le'-auso he is a - inn with a keen intellect, ener getic experienced anti capable and on® who has the interest of the Negro at heart. I am presen’ing him to the public as one who is l est prepared to serve you as our first Negro mayor of Omaha. If "c.u like our plutfoim, if y u be lieve as we do, make yourself a e mmit.tee of one, vote and work fr the election of J. C. Carey. Miss Fiances Austin, of Topeka, lias., left the city Sunday, N tv. 20th, for her hme. While in the city. Miss Austin was the house guest of Mrs. W. M. Douglas, 2012 Patrick Ave. Miss Thelma Sullivan, of Inde pedeiK-e, Mo., and Mr. J. C. Ellis , of Kansas City, Kas., were the h"uso ga-ests of Mr. and Mrs. I. S. McPherson, 1712 N-p 2Kth street for Thanksgiving. Miss Sullivan is the niece of Mrs. Edna Mitchell and is a teacher in the Seventh grade in the public schools of In dependence, Mo. CLARENCE WILLIAMS SINGS FOR FARLEY New York, Dec. 2 (C)—Clarence Williams, Broadway song writer and publishei-, was praised by Ed die Dowling, chairman of entertain ment of the Democratic National Committe, for his singing at Jim Farley beefsteak dinner at the Biltmore hotel just before election, where he warbled “Chizzlin’ Sam” composed especially for the presi dent. $985 CASH will buy Good 5 room house on corner lot. AH in fine condition—2539 Decatur McFarland & Kennedy, Inc Realtors J.\ 2100 636 World-Herald Bldg i .1M- ..I—. ....in.—.— North 24th Street SHOE HOSPITAL Your worn shoes are formed to your feet. Retain iheir comfort and get more service and ap pearance by having them pro perly rebuilt. j Shoes are never old until they can no longer be rebuilt We Call For and Deliver 1807 No. 24th St. WE 4240 WOULD YOU BE FREE Poverty-Sickness- Unhappiness ? 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