9» Scents 1ST xmas per EDITION CQPY_ /JUSTICE/EQUALITY HEW TO THE LINE\ • im Nebraska State Historical Social ..—- .— - - == J lnc oln, Nab r a 3k a OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1930 NUMBER 38 VOLUME IS ____ . —i —.. ■ - ■ - Wins Fight F1"".. 11 ■■■■ Melvin B. Johnson The progressive 30-year-old editor and half owner of The Newark Herald, who won his fight against Grand Jury dis crimination in Essex County. The fight ended when Shet> iff James McRell caused the se lection of Rev. Janies A. Gugh es of Orange, as a member of the grand jury. A jury commis sioner had explained that only “chance’’ had caused Negroes to be left off the panel. Mr. Johnson is a native of Rich mond, Va. and studied at Un ion University where he was an outstanding athlete and honor sfcident. He began his journalis tic career at Union as editor of the student paper and also pub lished a church paper. Carlton Goodlett Presented The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will present Mr. Carlton Goodlett on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p. m. at the Community Center. Mr. Good lett will apeak on the topic, “Negro Youth Faces Perplexing America.” Others who will appear on the pro gram will be Miss Edna Blair, Miss Christine Dixon and Mr. Lloyd Lee. It 8 exjpected that a large audience will be present The NAACP is in the middle of a membership drive. Dr. Jones, president, C. Davis secre tary. PRESENTS GIFT SERVICE Mt. Moriah Baptist church, 24th and Ohio Sts., F. P. Jones, pastor, presents its fifth annual WHITE GIFT SERVICE Sunday Dec. 20th at 8:16 p. m. Special music by the Lewis symiphony orchestra and a chorus of 40 voices directed by Rev. J. S. Williams. The public is cordially invited to share this treat of the season. You are advised to come early for a seat. APOLOGY FOR AN ERROR THAT WAS MADE I am very sorry there has been a mistake made by an ad justor, who I had looking after some accounts. He connected the wrong persons with some and sent statements without my consent to others. I do not want to press those who cannot meet their bills. I want to do unto you as I want you to do unto me—live and let live. Those who are lfiy debtors, come and see me, regardless of how your con science feels. I would appreciate it and will meet you half way and for the widows and the real old couples that have no means with which to pay their bills, bring me your statement, perhaps I will see what old Santa has at Christmas time for those who come. Those who are not working, not making sufficient money to take care of all your obligations, come also. Hop ing you will not overook thi3 and wishing you well. Yours truly, (Signed) Dr. G. B. Lennox Vernon Bean and Willard Levison Are Sentenced In the district court, Monday. Dec. 14th, Vernon Rean, 2730 Cald well St., and Wllard Levison, 2728 Burdette St., received deferred sentences on the charge of grand lar ceny when they plead guilty. On Nov. 26, 1936, Bean and Levi son concealed themselves in the show room where used cars are fixed in the office of Greenlease Lied Motor Oo., and when the place was closed, robbed a cash drawer of $120. Apprehension of Bean and the other tpersons connected with the Sandard Cleaners and Dyers plant robbery, 1445 So. 13th St., which took place Dec. 7th will end the series of robberies which had been taking place it >s thought. A glance over Bean’s confession showed him and others to be impli cated in below named robberies: Oct. 30th, Stop and Shop Market, 4015 No. 16th St., by Foch Allen, Joe Smith and Bean; Nov. 9th or 10th, Campus Inn, 501 No. 24th St., by Foch Allen and Bean; Nov. 3rd, Winn Cigar Store, 4008 Hamilton St., by Joe Smith and Bean; Thorn Grocery, 4010 Hamilton St., by Joe Smith and Bean; Nov. 14th Dia mond Beer Tavern, 2562 Cuming St., by Foch, Wm. Avant and Bean; N<>v. 18th, Rosen Liquor Store, 2311 Leavenworth St., by Willard Levison. Frank Terrall, Avant and Bean; Nov. 8th Kubvoy Tailors. 4622*So. 24th St. Bean stated that he and Foch Allen first started out making rob beries; later group was composed of Lyle “Soup” Lawson, 2509 No. 26h St., Elmer Williams, 2314 No. 21st St., Joe Smith, 2405 Blondo St„ Joe Allen, 2705 Hamilton St. and William “Hunky” Tapley, 2730 Caldwell St. (Terrel’s address was given as 1811 No. 25th St., while Foch Allen’s was given as 2705 Hamilton St.) In the district court Thursay afternoon, Dec. 17th, Bean was sen tenced to three years in the re formatory; Dqvison received a five year parole and must make restitu tion of $197.00 OVERDOSE OF ASPIRIN Monday, December 14, 1936 when Bessie Alexander, 2060 No. 19th St., went upstairs to the room of Gertrude Astroy, she found Miss Astroy lying on the bed bleeding from both wrists and unconscious. Dr. G. B. Lennox was called, Who cared for her. She suffered six puncture wounds on the right wrist, laceration of the left wrist and from the effect of an overdose of aspirin. OAR HITS PEDESTRIAN ON SIDEWALK Edith Johnson, 2211 Miami St., was struck by a car while stand ing at 24th and Paul Sts., Monday, Dec. 14th, suffering bruised right leg, hip and back. Standing on 24th and Paul Sts. talking with Thomas Seroy, Edith Johnson was struck by a Chevrolet coach driven by John Specht, 1701 Davenport St., who was going north on 24th St. This accident was large ly due to the fact that Specht’s car skidded on the slippery pavement, causing it to go over the curb on to the sidewalk. ‘ Tho injured was taken to the police station and treated. Specht, driver of the car was booked “Oper ating Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Li uors.” STRUCK BY CAR Edward Jones, 2425 Maple St., was struck by a dark colored sedan while crossing 24th street on the south side of Corby, driven by an unidentified driver, who failed t° stop. Mr. Jones suffered a possible fractured right leg and bruised left leg. He was taken to the Nich olas Senn hospital by officer, where his condition is reported as being good. m Twenty centuries ago a guiding star... a star of hope promising much to expectant mankind . . . led three Wise Men to a lowly stable in the little town of Bethlehem. Twenty centuries, and today, as a world pauses, humble and shot with a glowing spirit of happiness, your newspaper comes to you asking that it may continue in its chosen course . . . tireless and unfailing service to you and your community. It is our wish that this newspaper, dedicated to the provision of news, leadership, education, and the sponsorship of moral and civic idealism, be permitted to carry into your homes, not for this one time only, but for an entire lifetime, this same 11 .**-•«■ spirit of unselfish service to all. ■■■—\ •. . ’9Qg9» W« consider Christmas an institution successfully serving an inner need, an institution based on old, well founded precepts, as well adapted to the needs of today as it was twenty centuries ago, an institution capable of fulfilling an age-old requirement ; . . that of joy to mankind. It is our hope that from this day you will gain the full measure of joy. Merry Christmas! THE PUBLISHERS t&LI GIRL RESERVE NEWS Mr. Eugene Murray presented an hour’s entertainment to the Girl Reserves at he YWCA on Wednes day, Dec. 16th at 6:30 o’clock. The Three Bears and other characters performed. The Marionettes have been made by Mr. Murray and much effort and expense went into plan ning for this show. The Gross Eicks, Jr. and Sr. Girl Reserves made candy and ex changed gifts on Dec. 16th. A very useful book was presented to Mrs. Saybert Hanger as expression of thanks for her interest and service. The Gross Eicks als dressed dolls for the doll festival to be presented to the Christmas bureau. The Freshman Girl Reserves of the N«rthside YWCA invites you to their ceremonial opening the Christ mas season, Dec. 20th at 4 o’clock. This service will be directed by Miss Asilee Dotson, advisor. The Up-to-Date Grade School Girl Reserves will make candy fo: the Old Folk’s Home. Mrs. Goode will instruct the girls in candy mak ing at the school. Mrs. Ralph Adams will also present a Christmas play at the home. DROPS DEAD WHILE SHOVELING SNOW Mr. Robert Banks, 76, 2521 Mia Mi St., dropped dead Sat., Dec. 12th, while shoveling snow at the John Yeager residence, 6012 Web ster, where he was employed as yardman. Mr. Banks was formerly a re sident of Clarinda, la., coming to Omaha a number of years ago. One of the prettiest (parties of the Christmas season was given by the Charity club of the Urban Lea gue on last Thursday night when most of the elite danced to the swing music of Ted Adams’ orch estra. The party was somewhat uni que as it was necessary to pay one’s own admission with a toy. The aud itorium of the Comunity Center was artstically decorated with symbols of the Yuleti(!e,. On either side of the stage was a large screen drap ed in black with a silver ornament on each end one in the center with silver streamers extending from these. Directly in front of the cen ter screen was a huge stone fire place, from which hung stockings. Before the other screens were beau tifully trimmed trees. All the gifts were received and those giving them may rejoice in knowing that they have helped to make some child’s Christmas merry. The club takes this opportunity to thank those who responded so graciously. Any one desirous of helping us with our Christmas baskets may do so by calling Mrs. Jewell, WE 3217 or Mrs. Jones. JA 2887. Food, clothing or toys will be accepted and appre ciated. Mrs. Carrie Jewell, presid ent. Next meeting, Jan. 5, 1937. Yellow Cab Driver Robbed ElmerP.Miller, 315 No. 20th St., driver of a Yellow Cab was robbed of $2.00 by an unidentified Negro Friday, Dec. 11th. Asked to be taken o 25th Ave. and Michigan Ave., upon arriving there, Miler’s passenger pulled a gun and proceeded to rob him of! $2.00. i CHRISTMAS PROGRAM OF THE URBAN LEAGUE COMMUNITY CENTER Dec. 22nd—8 P. M. Unde John’s Christmas Story. .Written by B. E. Squires Rae Lee Jones Singing.Grade school students Carols.... N. Y. A. Choir Staged by Urban League Staff Drama.Madoline Sterling Miusic...Rae Lee Jones WPA Recreational Staff Dec. 23—8 P. M. A pantomine of Christmas Car ols . Grade School Students Under direction of Lucy Mae Stamps. Dec. 24—10 A. M. Tiny Tots Party Games, Pantomime and Nursery Rhymes Direction of Madoline Sterling Helen Singleton Oqlestine Smith Dec. 24—4 P. M. Grade School Party “The Meaning of Christmas”— Grade school students Direction of Madoline Sterling Games .. Refreshments Dec. 30—1-7 P. M. High School Matinee Dancing Supervised by WPA Recreational Staff TO SING CAROLS Tho Literary club of St. John AME church wall sing Christmas Carols on Christmas morning. They will make their rounds in a wagon. Little Theater Group Present “Sun Up” The Little Theater group present ed, "Sun Up" the first of a series of four plays, at the Urban Center <>n Thursday night Dec. 17th, to an appreciative nudfencc, The cast of “Sun Up” was com posed of some of Ontaha’s best known amateur player, namely: Lillian IVttiford as Ma Gagel. Susie Whitekide as Bmnui Todd.Gaitha Pegg as Russ, Eugene Murray as Pap T«dd, Ralph Adams as the stranger; Boyd V. Galloway as Jim Works, thi\ Sheriff, Richard Ia*wis as Bud, John Williams as the Prea cher. Some of those who assisted in the presentation of the play were Mr. Marion of the Federal Theater, Mrs. Gladys Pullum of the YWCA; Mr. B. B. Owan, Mr. Dillard Craw ford, Mr. B. E. Squires; R. Gordon and others. Title next play “Millionaire" will lie presented Dec. 30th. At a meeting <>f Iroquois Lodge No. 92, Wednesday nighi, eight candidates were initiated. Begin ning Jan. 1st, a six months inten sive membership drive will be con ducted for re.-instated an new members. Every eligible man will bo contacted and asked to join. It is hotiied to have between 300 and 400 members when the midwestern association of Elks convenes here next July. Lodgels and Temples the women’s division, will be repre sented from Iowa, Nebraska, Kan sas, Missouri, Oklahoma. Colorado, and Wyoming, between 3,000 and 4,000 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the Omaha Cham ber of Commcrdq has offered itij cooperatiuth high athlete was elected, Negro Mayor of Omaha, Monday, Dec. 14th by a margin of nearly two to one over his nearest opponent, R. C. Price, former pre sident of the NAACP. 16,43 votes were tabulated giving Owen Vtl, Price 441, J. C. Carey, 223 and John Dqnj. Horton, jr., 208. Owen who has been active in city and state politics for eight years and who is at present a de puty register of deeds,said his first objective would be to improve the material conditions of Omaha’s race population. "The are 15,000 of my people in Omaha,” the the mayor said, “about one-seventeenth of the population. I intend to try to ge* them one-seventeenth of the jobs in industry, business and politics and one seventeenth of the repre sentation.'* t Owen, sayis he entered politics because he was tired of having his 'people sold out by self-appointed leaders who worked mostly for their own personal benefit. He wants more recreational facilities for the colored district, a new YMCA and YWCA, possibly a hoted. He believ es Negroes should have one-seven teenth of the political jobs in the city since they make up that much of the population. He would like to see Negro teachers in the schools. Mayor Owen was married nine years ago to, Thelma King, they have two children, Shirley Jacque line, age 7 and Barbara Jean, age 5. They reside with Mr. Owen’s par ents, the Mr. and Mrs. W. N.. Owen, 2228 Ohio St. Johnny is the brother of Joe Owen registered pharmacist and employee of the Utilities Dist. Owen wll take part in no func tions in his present semi-official capacity of ‘Negro Mayor* until he is formally inaugurated by the Bacchanite club which sponsored the election. The inauguration probably will be held Jan. 1st at either a din ner or a ball. John Adams, jr. state represent ative, denied he and Owen had any understanding that Adams would step out next term to permit Owen to return to the legislature. He said he felt a newspaper story about Owen Tuesday implied such an understanding. IN THE RACE FOR NEGRO MAYOR From the five polling places, votes were as follows: Herman’s Market, 778 21th and Seward, 247 13th and Pacific, 101 28th and- Q, 285 27th nnd Lake, 120