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LINCOLN, NEBR., NEWS NOTES CHURCH NEWS Under the'pastorate of Rev. J. C. Bell, Quinn Chapel AME church has taken on new life. There are more people in attendance at the services than there have been for yteiars. Rev. Bell and his wife are putting their hearts into the work of the church, besides that, Rev. Bell is taking an active part in the civic work of the community. It is not an easy thng to restore the con fidence of a people back to an in stitution that has been badily ab used by predecessors. Anybody can txxar down a building bait it takes a real carpenter to rebuild it. So it is with a church. Rev. C. H. Nick, pastor of Zion Baptist church has been in a finan cial drive which has cost him a good deal of time and effort. He is having a good attendance these days. Both Rev. Nick and his wife are helping to build up the commun ity morally and spiritually. With Rev. Nick at Mt. Zion and Rev. Bell at Quinn Chapel we are ex pecting great things to take place in the chiureh world of Lincoln. Rev. James Sullivan, Rev. Trago McWilliams and Mr. Joe Ganshorn accompanied Rev. O. J. Burckhardt to Omaha where they spent the day at the new Christ Temple, a day that will be long remembered by all in attendance. They were the dinner guests Of Mr. and. Mrs. Will Jones, 2524 Burdette St. Rev. J. P. Sullivan was the speaker of the occasion. The Urban League is having its anniversary program Wednesday evening. They have guite a program The league is holding its own in good shape. ' --.. I FALSTAFF TO PURCHASE NEW ORLEANS BREWING y PLANT *' - Negotiations have been completed for the purchase by Falstaff Brew ing Corporation of the National | Brewery of New Orleans, La. The agreement provided for acq|uisition by the Falstaff Brewing Corpora tion of the entire outstanding issue of preform! and common stock of the NttUortfil BfeWtery. The purchase was made without the issuance of any additional of preferred or com mon stock. Falstaff will take over the 'opera tions of the New Orleans plant on Jan. 1, 1937, and will begin immed iately to brew Falstaff Beer in New Orleans. Falstaff Beter will be made available to the New Or leans market on or about Jan. 1st by shipments from the St. Louis plant. It is expected that the first Fal staff beer brewed in the New Or leans plant will be ready for re lease to the trade, on or about May 1st. Plans will immediately be drawn for additions to the bottling and storage facilities. The New Orleans acquisition will provide the company with additional facilities to service the southern markets which have heretofore been supplied from the St Louis and Omaha plants, and will also enable the company to open up new distribution outlets in he far south. RECENT MARRIAGE LICENSE James W. Wilson, 22, 940 No. 27 St. and Isadora E. Carter, 21, 2732 Charles St. Mr. Harold Roach, of Oakland, Calif., was a visitor in the office of the Omaha Guide, Thursday, Dec. 17th. Mr. Roach s a former resident of Omaha. He states that foe the past six months, he has betn making his home in Oakland. f ^ • I LOUIS MARKET 1524 No. 24th St AT 6606 The Elite Cigar Store Direct Wire On All Sports Events i i Ladies Especially Invited Fred Myers, Mgr HA 4225 2314 N. 24th St MiSS LEONORA E. JONES VISIliNG IN OMAHA Mss Leonora Ezell Jones of Chic ago, arrived in the city Tuesday, Dec. 16th, for a two weeks’ visit. Miss Jones is the fiancee of Mr. John Benjamin Horton, jr., editor of the Omaha Chronicle, rumor has it. While in the city she will be the guest of Mrs. M. F. Singleton, 2867 Corby St.. Many social affairs have been planned for this visitor. LOYAL MATRONS TO GIVE SWANK AFFAIR A Pre-Christmas Tea, the smart est of the holiday season, is being given by the I^J;(Ul Miatrons of Cleaves’ Temple CME church, Sun day, Dec. 20th, at the home of Mrs. Ludie Thomas, 2802 Ohio St. It will be strictly formal, featuring eight hostesses and nuany other formalities. The color scheme will be green, white and rose. SIX BOYS SENTENCED FOR BURGLARIZING STANDARD1 CLEANERS & DYERS PLANT Having confessed to taking part in thq burglary of the Standard Cleaners and Dyers plant, 1445 So. 13th St., Monday Dec. 7th, the fol lowing sentiences were given Thursday afafnoon in the district court: Foch Allen, 2 to 4 years in reformatory; JUe Allen, 1 tp 3 years in reformatory: Franji Terrell, 8] ytetars in tl.^ ' rt^fcnfr^itOryi; Wm. T^pley, 2*9 4 years in this reforma tory: Lyle Lawson, 1 to 3 years in the reformatory and Joe Smith 4 y^ars jn their penitent iary. ■> l Mit. OWENS ELECTED NEGRO , MAYOR OF OMAHA -- By OIHe Lewi* ‘After mixing and working with people at the polls last Monday, the staff of J. C. Carey, headed by Ollie Lewis, considered among themselves at 6:66 p. m., the election of John-j me Owens, who was by far the mosti' potprular man in the race for Negro j' Mayor. Out of a total of 1643 votes Mr. Owens received almost half, or T71 votes which was indeed a land slide. This great iprestege bestowed, upon Mr. Owens by the people car-1 ries with it a great responsibility ^ to the community. No one, I ahl Bure doubts Mr. Owens’ ability and couT ago to sh<>ul(?er mid measure up to this great task. Those who worked for Mr. Carey supported him be eouse they believed that he was the best qualified man for the honor, The people, however, thought other wise, so we yield to the will of the peoplo and pledge to Mr. Owens our ‘undivided cooperation for more and better jobs for our people, better Pqcreational facilities for our com munity and better educational and cultural advantages for the Negro. Mr. Carey takes this opportunity to thank his many friends for thteir loyal suport. - I ,! Mrs. Eva Dixon of 2009 No. 25th St. is confined to her bed. She is looking forward to a visit from her nany friends. r Wishing' My Friends and PATRONS A MERRY CHRISTMAS COLTON'S DRY GOODS 2503 No. 24th JA 5757 GREETINGS— Ak-Sar-Ben Junk Co 1508 Webster St. AT 3976 Seasons Greetings Omaha Crockery Co 1116 Harney St. AT 4842 Does that doll need repair ing and repainting? Why not have it painted a beau tiful broTdJn like its little mistress. D. Eugene Murray DOLL SANITARIUM 2911 No. 29th St. WE 4210 Reasonable Rates OMAHA CITY NEWS NOTES Mr. Jess Whitely, 3028 Burdette, t is able to be out again after being ill. Mrs. Hartfield, 2019 No. 21st St. left Tuesday, Dec. 15th for New Orleans. From New Orleans, Mrs. Hartfield will go to Bognlusa, La., and from there she will return to Omaha on the 20th of January. Mrs. Glenna Morrison Howell arrived in the city last week after completing a series of revival meet ings held in Des Moines and Perry, la. She has been the house guest of her college school mate, Mrs. Lillie Thompson, 1914 No. 27th, Mrs. M. D»dd, 3028 Burdette St., is slowly recovering from injuries received Sept. 16th in an auto ac cident. She was confined to the At lantic hospital in Atlantic, la. Mrs. Joesph S'esu't, of Minnea polis, Minn., wh<> was called to the city to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Edna McCaw, return ed. to Minneapolis Monday prepara tory to moving to Chicago where Mr. Stuart will be stationed. The Wide-Awake club of Zion Baptist church met Friday, Dec. 11th, at the home of Mrs. Mahalia Jackson. 2219 Ohio St., at which time there was election of officers. The next meeting will be Jan. 8th at the home of Mrs. C. H. Jen kins, 2506 Maple St. YOU CAN GET Appetizing barbecue, delicious fried chicken, just-right chili and heavenly tamales at Mason’s, 2024 Burt St. A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Dr. A. C. Stokes Wishing My Friends and PATRONS A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR ONE HORSE GROCERY 2851 Grant St. WE 0567 The ROSELAND and TIVOLI THEATERS REPAIRS FOR ALT, FURNACES Estimates Cheerfully Given New Furnaces Installed John F. Merwald 4116 No. 24th St. KE 2300 "" Mrs. Willa Davidson is ill in the County hospital. Mrs. Nina Cox remains ill in the St Joseph hospital. Miss Ruth Jones. Omahan, who is a teacher in the pubic schools of Atchison, Kas., will spend the holi days in the city. The church rooms owned by the Omaha All Nation’s Pentecostal church located at 2302 Grace St., has been rented to Mrs. Rev. Glen ns. Morrison Howell of Kansas City, Mo. for an indefinite period. Mrs. Howell will establish an AME Zi«>n Mission. Miss Hiram R. Green field, who has been ill for quite somo time, thereby unable to carry on her church work there for the present, rented to Mrs. Rev. Howell for hr Christian work until future developments of Mrs. Greenfield’s health which is improving to the de 1 ipht of her many well wishers and friends. Chas. Ederer FLORIST Everything in Flowers 2904 Bristol WE 1795 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS and BEST WISHES from Paxton-Mitchell Co. 2614 Market St. HA 5623 Pattern Shop, Foundries and Machine Works. BUT wmm LAKE SHOE SERVICE 2407 LAKE STREET YOUR OWN BEST WISHES FOR A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Rizzuto Bros. CONTRACTORS 215 South 13th St. JONES & THOMAS LIQUOR STORE 1612 North 24th Street JA 1189 A Merry Christmas A Happy New Year We thank you for your past patronage and would be pleased to serve you in the future. All grades of Coal at Lowest Prices THE MID-WEST COAL COMPANY 1017 North 23rd Street JAckson 0115 Mrs. Josie Wyatt, 2722 No. 30th St., is seriously ill. Mrs. Otto Mason, 2022 Burt St., is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Jackson, 1629 No. 28th St, who has been ill for several weeks, remains the same. Little Elnora Jones, 2811 Cald well St., has been home from school the l*ist week beaeuse of a severe cold. Miss Ruth N. King, of Lincoln, Nebr., will vsit in Omaha and Law rence, Kas., during the Christmas holidays, Miss King is a case reader in the State Assistance Department at Lincoln. RECENT DEATHS Mrs. Josie Wyatt, 2722 No. 30th Mr. Jas. W. llrowder, 2037J/j No. 21st St. County Hospital. Mrs. Minnie Beasley, 2823 No. 24th St. is leaving on Friday Dec. 18th f< r Mississippi. She has been attending her sick daughter since September. Her thrte grand child ren will accompany her. Ritz Beauty Shop HOLIDAY SPECIAL AT 7122 2401 Patrick St. Everyone likes attractive hands sc let Hattie Johnson give >’"u a free manicure with every shampoo and press. BEST WI«H^s FOP A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year from Belzer’s Market 1624 No. 24th St. WE 1411 Seasons Greetings OMAHA PAPER STOCK CO 18th and Marcy Sts. JA 0159 Mrs. Vera Harris, 2537 Burdette St., has returned to the city after visiting in Tuscaloosa. Ala. Mr. Geo. Althouse, who was in an automobile collison several days ago, is still unable to return to his Pullman duties. Mrs. Sarah Carter, 26th and Erskine Sts., suffered a light stroke on Sutnday, Dec. 13th. Her condition is reported as being slightly improved. njinnjt rtimi* Mrs. N. P. Patton, Prop. The Patton Hotel 1014 So. 11th St. AT 2752 plWII.HI!HIM Maafln HERZBERGS’ Women’s Apparel 1519 Douglas St. AT 3845 HARRY BROWN COAL AND ICE PACKAGE FUEL BOth & Grace St. WE 1560 iV.VV.V.W.V.V «V* V „ V.Y ;i COFFEE JOHN’S i > 111 So. 14th St. 5 I; Biggest 10c Meals In City I; £ Everybody Welcome jf .'.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.* CENTRAL MARKET •/* i.in ■ ■ • | 1608 Harney ATlantic 8720 ☆ ! - , , , , T ■ T , -| , T T - -.... »<«’• Merry Christmas and a Happy. Prosperous New Year It is time again to express tihese friendly words of good cheer to our many loyal customers. We hope you will enjoy a pleasant holiday season and we extend these greetings to you in a spirit of deep appreciation for your patronage. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hall PROGRESSIVE TAILORS 2120 North 24th Street _____ ’ Gigantic Price Reducing Sale Astounding Values Offered That San’t Be Duplicated I Turkeys, 25c Geese, 20c Ducks, 22c English Walnuts . 13c Swans Down Flour --—. 35c Butter _ 31c Eggs, Poultry Fresh . 32c Cranberry ...—... O1- 25c Pumpkin .—.-No. 2V2 can 10c Poultry Seasoning ..-.—. 10c Pecans, paper shell —.---- 29c Chickens __—-—.. Sweet Yellow Yams —. 3c Candy ...... 2 lbs 25c Xmas Special Ice Cream Qt. 40c pt. 25c Corn Fed Baby Ribs ..—...2 lbs 25c Steaks --- 25c Fish, Buffalo - lb- 1®° Oranges, large --— doz. 39c Delicous Apples .— Cigarettes ......_ 14c 2 for 25c Milk, any brand .Qt' 1®C Hot Sauce --1®C ' Dill or Sweet Pickles .—---—- 10° Peanuts, Salted _ lb. 15o Jello _ 6 for 25c | Ladies hose, gloves and silk undies — GOLDSEAL DAIRY PRODUCTS Sweet Milk-qt. 10c Cream-V2 10° Whipping- Oream V2 pt. 10c Butter Milk - qt. 7c ASK FOE— ■ HORACEK & SONS PRODUCTS Ask Your Grocer For— WONDER I5READ (Slo-Baked) The Best In Fruits From Gilinsky Fruit Co. Compliments of * * j Merchants Wholesale Grocery Co. llth and Jofles ASK FOR ALAMITO DAIRY PRODUCTS PIONEER DAIRY Butter-Nut COFFEE ... lb. 35c Carey’s Naborhood Store Open Evenings WEbster 6089 Free Delivery