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' -eora ska -eciaty ^bmska- OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, ltT37 6G6th EDITION
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NEGRO YOUTH CONCLAVE
TO BE HELD IN RICHMOND,
VIRGINIA FEBRUARY 12
400 Young People Expected from Southern
States to Attend Parleys; Many Speakers
Washington, I). C., Jan. 30—Naition'ally-known leaders
from every sphere of Negro life are listed among the speakers
for the forthcoming Southern Negro Youth Conference! sched
uled in Richmond, Va., Feb., 12-14.
This information was contained in a “ tentative conference
pregram1' released this week by the Youth Section of the Na
tional NegroCongress, 717 Florida Ave., Washington, D. C.,
which is sponsoring the conference.'
More than 400 delegates are ex
pected at the conference More
han 30 have already been elected
In Florida and 26 delegates are re
ported from Alabama.
List of Speakers
Heading the list of speakers are:
Dr. Mordeeai W Johnson, president
of Howard university, Washington,
D. C-; Max Yergan, secretary of
South African Work of the Inter
notional Committee of the YMCA,
Angelo Herndon, internationally
known Youth leader; Edward E
Strong, chairman of the Youth De
partment of the Congress; A- Phil
lip Randolph, president of the Con
gress and of the Brotherhood of
Seeping Car Porters.
Others include: Mary McLeod
Bethune, Director of Negro Affairs,
National Youth Administration; E
Frankllin Frazker, professor of
Sociology at Howard university.
The conference, which has at
tracted wide attention all over
he country, will be attended by
400 Negro youth from all parts of
the Sototh.
RADIO THIEVES BUSY
Sunday night thieves broke into
' Lewis’ Oil Station, 24th and Grant
Streets and took his radio. With
the help of detectives Mr. Lewis
later found his radio in a pawn
shop on 24fih Straet, and will be
able to get it back within a few
days. According to Mr. Lewis, the
only regret he hafi in losing his
radio is that he will be unable to
listen to Foster May, the “Man on
the Street.”
OMAHA URBAN LEAGUE
CHARITY CLUB
The Charity club of the Omaha
Urban League met Tuesday, Jan
19th, at the Urban Center. The fol
lowing officers were elected:
Mrs. Florence Terrell, president;
Mrs- Carrie Jewell, vice president;
Mrs. lone Hanger, secretary; Mrs.
Alberta Jones, treasurer and Mrs
B- E. Squires, reporter..
The next meeting will be held
February 2nd, at the Urban Cen
ter.
BOOK LOVERS CLUB MEET
The Book Lovers club met Thurs
day, Jan. 28th at the YWCA.
Mrs. B E.. Squires reviewed
the book “Wake and Remember,”
by James Gray, due to the illness
of Mrs. Lois Gordon, who was to
have made the review.
Mrs- F.. H- Dorsey gave a review
of the author’s life.
Criticism and discussion on the
book was led by Mrs. John A. Wil
liams.
The next meeting of the club will
be Febr. 18th, at which time Mrs.
Gadys Pubum will review the book
“Days of Wrath,” by Andre Mal
rau. Mrs. Lois Blackwell will re
view the author’s life. Mrs. Thelma
Hancock will lead the discussion.
Mrs- Littlejohn is very ill in a
local hospital.
“Sacrifice To Allah”
Ends at Rim of Boil
ing Kettle
Detroit, Jan. 30 (ANP)—The Mo
tor City, heavily infested by voo
doo cubs and the scene in recent
years of several disturbances, came
near being the site of another
strange ritual Tuesday when a
husband sought to make his wife
and 11 year old daughter a ‘ sacri
fice to Allah” in a 20 gallon pot of
boiling water.
The wife reported to police that
her mate, VervjJ McQueen, 33, had
chosen Tuesday as the day of sac
rifice when she and her daughter
were to have been killed at a cult
ceremony. Detectives ruched to the
residence and there arrested Mc
Queen as he tended to the boiling
water, unaware that his wife had
left home.
McQueen, who calls himself Ver
an AU, because he is a “servant of
Allah,” may be charged with threat
ening to kill. The wife and daugh
ter are to be kept in hiding until
there is no longer reasonable fear
of reprisals from other cult mem
bers, police said.
Back in 1932, a decapitated Ne
gro was found on a crude altar in
a Negro house. His killer, Robert
Harris, who claimed to be “King
of Islam,” was arrested, found in
sane and sent to an asylum.
Two years later, In 1934, police re
ceived protests that an alarming
number of colored children were
dropping out of school and entering
“Universities of Islam” establish
ed by the cult. After 19 leaders
were arrested, angry cultlsts mar
ched on the Central Police station
and engaged in a roit bringing in
jures to 13 police and scores of
cult members.
ST. PAUL AMEZ SCHOOL
CHILDREN TO BE GIVEN
LUNCH
AH school children attending St.
Paul AMEZ Sunday school, whose
parents are unable to provide a
lunch for them, will be given a free
lunch at noon day during the school
week*
The slogan of St. Paul AMEZ
Zion church is to “Get Under Some
Corner of the Lead Now and Lift
The sister of Mrs. Bell, 2205 No.
23rd Street, from Memphis, Tenn.,
who has been visiting here has left
for home
Mr- Harrison Fountain, 2416 In
diana Ave., passed away in a local
hospital an Jan- 24th. He leaves
to mourn his loss a wife, Martha
J. Fountain. The body is at the
Lewis Mortuary.
Bernice Nelson, 2218 No. 29th
street, has recovered from her ill
ness and returned to her work. She
wishes to thank her friends for
their kindness.
Mr. and Mrs .E. Cmter, 2631
Grant street are both ill at this
writing.
The Bacchanite Club Seeks to Disfranchise
the Negroes of Omaha
By Olli© Lewis
In tlio pre-election campaign for tlie* election of the Negro
Mayor of Omajia, each candidate pledged himself, iif elected
to use his influence and prestige to promote hotter economic
conditions for the people of our community, hy seeking em
ployment for our group in such placets as the Omaha Public
Utilitnes (Omaha gas and water works), in tax supported in
stitutions, such as the Fprm Credit Administration, Home
Owners Loan Corporation, Federal Land Bank, the Omaha
Public Schools, in such private corporations as Hie Nebraska
Power Co, the Telephone Co. and Paxton and Gallagher whole
sale grocery, and all other places that we are compelled to sup
port because of our economic and social connection, and yet we
have but little or no representation in the way of employment.
There were several candidates in the race namely: J. C.
Carey, J. B. Ilorton, jr., R„ C_ Pri'/ce and Johnny Owen- Haw
ing received 771 votes out o^ 1643 votes cast, Mr. Owen was
elected by the people, mind you, (not by the Bacchanite Club),
to carry out this program. To start with he is shackled by the
undemocratic schemers of the Bacchanite club. Who ever heard
of a C/Jindidhte being elected by a free and democratic commun
ity (local, state or national) and then denied the right to ap
point his aides or council to carry out bin’ pledged platform?
For so saysMr.Farrell, vice preideut of the Bacchanite club:
“A candidate for the council must have an official, letter from
the Bacchanite club.’’
The election of a civic leader for our community has great
possibilities if the proper machinery is set into action, and
directed by unselfish motives over a period of years, much
good is bound to accrue to our people by reason of having
such a leader. When a group of ambitious and selfish men set
themselves up to nullify the wishes of a free people as ex
pressed in the ballot box I claim this to be an undisputed case
of disfranchisement. So states the by-laws of the ambitious
Bacchanite club. “A majority vote of the Council shall govern
except as otherwise provided.’’
This is just another way of saying that a majority vote
of vote of the council shall govern except where such a, vote
conflicts with the wishes of the Bacchanite club.
The members of the Bacchanite club will find out if they
have not already learned that it will be pretty hard to arrogate
to themselves the veto power over an accredited and duly elect
ed representative of the people. And if the Blacchalnite club
members presist in trying to prosscrible the activity of a free
people, the people will initiate another movement to carry out
this worthwhile aind noble purpose.
Notes F rom F remont, Nebr.
Mrs. Irma Brannon was In Oma
ha Thursday on business. Miss
Brannon is associated with Mrs.
Eage in the interior decorating
busness
Mr. Donald Herndon entertained
at the Dodge County Annual Farm
Bureau Program held at Midland
college. Mr. Herndon is an enter
tainer of note and fills many en
gagements in the city.
A chivarl party was given re
cently to honor Mr. and Mrs. John
Dixon. Mrs.. Dixon was the former
Miss Leona Campor of Beatrice,
Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Dixon are mak
ing their home in Fremont at the
present time.
St. James A. M. E. Church
Rev. H. D. Piggue, pastor of
Sf.. James AME church was ac
companied by Rev. O- Butler of
Omaha when he motored to Fre
mont last Friday evening to hold
his official board meeting- Sunday
school opened at the usual hour
with Miss Brannon in charge.
Morning worship at 11 a. m
Wtlh the pastor, Rev. Piggue, in
charge. A forceful gospel message
was delivered. His text was taken
from Matt. 22:4, “Behold, I have
prepared my dinner; mine oxen and
mine fatlings are kWed, and all
things are ready, come unto the
marriage"
Sunday was our quarterly meet
ing day and the afternoon service
was conducted by i Rev. D. C
Stevenson of Omha in the absence
of our presiding elder, W. C. B.
Lewis, who was sick and unable to
be with us. He was assisted by
Rev. Oliver Butler. Rev.. A- Phil
lips of Bethel, Omaha, delivered a
stirring message which was enjoy
ed by all. His text was found in
II Corinthians, 13:6, "Examine
yourselves whether you be in the
faith, prove your own selves know
that Jesus Christ is in you except
you be reprobates. Rev. Oliver de
livered the evening sermon. We
aro thankful to have closed a very
successful quarter.
Beginning Febrauary 7-14 in
honor of Richard Allen, the founder
of the African Methodist Episcopal
church, we are planning a very In
teresting program- Special ser
mons and lecturers will be given
on the life of Richard Alien and
the history of our church, which
was founded in 1787 by Richard
Allen ono hundred and fifty years
ago. If you want to learn something
about an organization, organized
by the Negro, strictly suported by
the Negro, whose superior officers
are Negroes, we extend to you an
invitation to come and bo with us
during this series of programs,
gven in honor of the Founder of
this great body
'Kte CjoHored Old Folks; Home
Ass’n wishes to thank those who
donated the home during the holi
days.
Junior Cultutre Girts clv^b and
Rythm Boys club, Miss Ethel Jones
sponsor, one fruit cake, candy, nuts
bananas, apples.
YWCA GW RJpsdrvea, 1»X of
candy.
Mrs- I Buford, 1 package pim
ento cheese, celery, apples, oranges,
sweet potatoes, lettuce, bananas.
Benson West school, one box of
candy.
Just We Social and Charity club,
one bushel of Jonathan apples
Mrs. A- Wdson and son, Cunnl
gan, a radio for Mrs. George’s
ro'tm as she is unable to get out
of her room
Mrs. Dr. Nettie Fredericks for
caring for Mrs. George’s feet,
news gratis.
Omaha Guide for printing our
A very interesting board meeting
was held at the center Thursday
evening- New members added to
the board present were Mrs. Lucy
Williams, Mrs. Glenn Deckard. The
year report was read by the trea
surer, Mrs. F- Johnson, which was
very interesting.
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MARRS IS NAMED HEAD
OF BOY SCOUT DISTRICT
Members of the South district
Boy Scout’s Council held the an
nual election of officers nt the
South Omaha American legion Iln'l
'.eat Friday night. H. H.. Marrs,
South high school prindlH-l, was
named district chairman and Con
rad Schoeselcr, Charles Leon, and
Charles Stewart vice chairmen.
Kelph E. Ewing la district commis
sioner. Plans were made at the
meeting for the district parllcipai"n
n the anniversary week of Seout
ng which will be observed Febr
uary 7th to the 13th. The Sou'h
Patriot also plana the formation of
> press club. The establishment of
Scout training and a membership
drive.
Mr. Charles Stewart, 2115 Madi
son street, South Omaha, Is the
[Irst of our race who has ever been
the board and he was appoint
ed vice chairman- Troop 83 has 45
boys- John Wakefield Is chairman.
ELITE CIGAR STORE
Mr. F. McGHl, we'I known Oma
ha business man, has taken over
the complete management of the
Elte Cigar Store at 24th and Willis
Ave., which has a direct wire on
all sporting events. Mr. McGH re
ports an encouraging business and
urges all his friends to pay him a
visit.
REV. MRS. HOWELL
PLAYING IMPORTANT
ROLE IN COMMUNITY
P»v, Mrs. Glenna M- Howell
pastor of St. Paul AMEZ church,
Is playing an important part In
the social welfare of the community.
Re.v, Howell came to the city,
Dec. 9 fmm Missouri. Since Dec.
20th, she had conducted services at
St. Paul church, visited the sick
of the ommunity and made herseilf
a true nieghbor and citizen.
Under such leadership, St. Paul
AMEZ church should go far.
Mrs. Bostic, 2518 Decatur St.,
has been very 111. She would like
to receive calls from her friends
Mrs. Buffkins, 2506 Burdette St.,
who has been 111 in a local hospit
al, returned to her home.
RACE MEMBERS SUFFER
AS FLOOD WATERS DRIVE
THEM TO HOUSE TOPS
Race Hatred In South; Segregated in All
Branches of Rescue Work Along Rivers
With die death toll having reached 105 and more than half
a million persons homeless, America’s greatest flood continued
to sweey through Ohio and Kentucky as the populace waited
for help. The Ohio river, fed by rain} and snow is creeping
farther and farther over .areas that have never before been
flooded. ' '■*> [
Almost the entire populations of Louisville, Ky., and Ciii
Roberta Pharr and
R. T, Me C!oud
Married Jan. 14
Mr. and Mrs. I. Pharr wish tc
announce »he nvwrlagte of their
daughter, Roberta J- Pharr, to
Rever T. McCloud of Omaha. The
marriage vows were taken on Thurs
day, January 14th at the home of
the bride, with Rev. C. E. Steven
son officiating.
The bride’s wedding was of white
satin, made In a very simple style,
with an elbow length veil. She car
ried white roses. The maid of honor,
Miss Ella Mao Mills, was dressed
in a gown of bn,by blue taffeta,
trimmed in pink. She wore, a cor
sage of talisman roses. Sandford
Thomas was best man- The newly
weds are at home t0 their many
friends at 2735 Seward St.
SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN
FOR WILFORD TOOLEY
Mr. and Mrs. C. W- Porter, 2217
Ohio St., gave a surprise party
Saturday for W Ilford Tooley, who'
Is visiting his aun, Mrs. Allen Saw
and cousin, Jimmies Hall. Mr. Tool
ey will leave Wednesday for his
home in Covington, Tenn-, to re
sume his studies.
Autumn Leaf Club
Holds Weekly Meet
The Autumn Leaf dub of Plea
sant Green Baptist church held its
weekly meeting at 2217 No. 26th
St. on Monday, Jan. 17th. The club
decided to have a patriotic lunch
eon on February 22nd at the home
cf Mrs. McClinton, 2619 Hamilton
St. As this was our guest night,
there was not much business tran
acted. Rev. D.. Nicholson, pastor of'
Second Baptist church, ClajintJa,
la., was guest speaker. His subj
ect was, “The Seven Most Import
ant Things that Cause Us To Fall
in Life” Many interesting things
were emphasized by the Rev. Nlch
dson and everyone enjoyed his
speech. Rev. and Mrs. C. L.. Union
became members of the club.. Other
visitors were Mr. and Mrs. H Tal
bert and Rev. Caldwell. Thirty
eight members and visitors were
present. A delghtful repast was
served by the president. This club
is progressing nicely under the
leadership of its very efficient pre
sident and promises to be one cf the
most outstanding clubs of the church
Visitors are always welcome.
The Omaha City BYPU will hold
its annual meeting at Salem Bapt
ist church, 28th and Decatur Sts.
c<n Sunday, Jan- 31s at 6:30 p. m.
at which time the officers for 1937
will be elected The president Mr.
William Cooper, who has served for
fiv© years reports amazing progress
and 1936 a very successful work
with the yciing people’s activities
ani cordially invites all to be pre
sent- He wishes to evpress his ap
preciation to the many faithful and
loyal co-workers. Last, but net
least, he wishes to thank the Omaha
Guide for its generous publicity.
innati, Ohio, faced immont danger
from fire and disease as the Amer
ican Red Cross struggled to get
food supplies to the flood victims.
Cincinnati, Ohio—This city is a
swirling Venice and three-fourths
of Its population faced imminent
danger of dsease and fires.
Flood-ravaged Cincinnati supply
of drinking water has already be
come polluted—even that which is
being rationed out for drinking and
cooking. Every effort Is being made
to halt what threatens to be an
epidemic of flu, pneumonia and ty
phoid- - '
Eight Are Dead
Eight persons are known to be
dead. Three of this number are
members of the Race. They were
unidentified- Only food stores, drug
stores and eating places operated as
the river rose to an unprecedented
mark of the 80-foot crest predicted
officially for Friday.
Property damage has already
been estimated at seven million dol
lars and 26| square miles were un
der water.
Electric power was barely suf
ficient for hospitals and police com
munication
The city council in special session
lata Monday offered the emer
gency powers on the City Manager
C. A. Dykstra, while 65,000 home
less crowed church, movie houses
and relief agencies
Louisville, Ky—The ugly specter
of race hatred has reared its head
above the amgry waters in the flood
area, and this .week finds thousands
of our people, who were washed
from their homes by the waters of
the mighty Ohio river themselves
Its victims.
Jim crow tactics are being used
in the manner of housing the re
fugees and in many cases, the mo
tor patrol boats are actually refus
ing to pick up members of he race,
leaving them to die in he flood.
In refugee camps, hundreds of
our people are huddled together
like cattle and it is safe to say
that before the flood waters have re
ceded, many of them will have died
as result of either exposures, the flu,
pneumonia or typhoid.
There is no sign of life in Louis
ville. All electric power has been
drowned out and virtually all
means of communications closed
The city’s 330,000 residents, two
thirds of them, have been driven
from heir homes by the rising wa
ters of the mighty Ohio river.
There is no gas and most of the
homes are without heat and food.
Drinking water is running low and
a warning has been issued to boll
all water to prevent the contract
ing of typhoid- Hundreds are In the
hospitals. The “Colored” ward of
the City hospital is overcrowded
and R has been necessary to add
more beds in another Jim Crow
section of the hospital.
Refuse to Aid Race
The radio patrol boats, which are
manned by both police and volun
teers, a'l but Ignore race refugees
and in many cases it is necessary
to make four or five calls before
the people are rescued