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r*ot1 _ 1 -1. - * c*, I Circulation ___ More than 8 Times Larger f 11 ■7 CENTS Than Any O^Uvod ^ Newspaper Elver ^ _ H lLIV “In __ COPY -- HEW TO THE LINE\ - --^ , NUMBER 46 Entered as Second Class Matter at Postoffice, Omaha, Nebraska- OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1937 670th EDI I ION OMAHA INAUGURATES FIRST RACE MAYOR Omaha Youth Brutally Beaten In New Orleans WILLIAM PEEBLES IN SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER ATTACK BY LOUISIANA POLICEMEN Beaten for Attacking His Assailant New Orleans, Da., Feb. 10 (ANP)--Fighting back because of brutal handling on the part of police, William Peebles of Omaha,Nebr., university freshman here, sustained a broken skull amd other head injuries, with all the “charges'in the book” lodged againt him. Young Peebles, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Peeples of Oma ha, attended a high school graduation party Sunday night. To 0 Race Relation Sunday Observed Fifteen years ago an organi zation known as the Federal Council of Churches iaiaugura,t ed a special interracial feature herald as Race Relation Sun day, subsequently on the second Sunday of Febrauary of each year, throughout this country of ours, churches, YMCA, YWC A and other religious and so cial organizations have sponsor ed programs designed to stress that great Christian principle, the, Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. In many of our cities mayors have issued proclamations call ing for an observance of inter racial week beginning February 14th. The churches have arranged interracial pulpit exchanges and special radio messages will be expounded through the ether carrying messages that God has no favorites. Christ's eye saw all men as brethem. To aid the churches in their programs for this observance the department of race relations has published special literature prepared for various depart ments of the church. Included in this material are opinion tests for young people and wo men’s groups; also latest data on minority groups all of which is especially helpful for educa tional work in race relations throughout the year. DR. SOLOMON TO HOLD FREE OLINIC AT CENTERS Dr. W. W. Solomon announ ced the opening of a free clinic at the northside community cen ter and the Woodson Center on the south side for vaccinations and inoculations in the preven tion of small pox and diphtheria The clinic will be held on al ternate Saturdays at 9 a. m. The first clinic will be held on Febr. 13tli at the Urban Center and continuing e\terv other week and at Woodson Center on Febr. 20th and continuing evjery other week. The City Health Department is furnish ing the material and the Visit ing Nurses will send the people to be treated. The clinic is open to the public, according to Dr. Solomon. -ward o chock cue pany was interrupted by policemen seek ing a light Negro who had al legedly stolen a gallon of w.ne from a nearby liquor store. The students promptly “faded,’' but Peebles was cornered off after running outside. In a scuffle to got aw ay the policemen’s bat fell off and was confiscated by the students. Angered, he call ed for a, patrol. It is claimed that as it arrived Peebles was bit on the head with a gun by a white bystander, whereupon he promptly jumped on his as sailant, hut was beaten into un consciousness by the police. Peebles was taken to Charity hosp'ital in a serious condition, where he is under guard char ged with assault and battery and other serious charges. Po werful Negro organizations are working to squash the far-fet ched accusations made against him. .-. WIVES AND FRIENDS OF NORTHSIDE JOLLY 20 ENTERTAIN The home Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Greer, 3331 Emmet street was the scene of the season's feature entertainments given by the wives and friends of the Norths'ide Jolly 20 club on Mon day, February 8th. At 12 o’clock the 40 persons present servjed with a, tuirkey (dinner with all the trimings. The ban quet table, with a center piece of pink roses with pink candles at either end, extended from the living room into the dining room of the host and hostess. During the evening Mr. John Fields, president of the Jolly 20 club, voiced the sentiment of the club when he commended the ladies for their untiring ef fort to make the evening en joyable. BROADCASTING CHOIR The Rev. J. S. Williams Broadcasting Choir which is heard over station WAAW each Sunday afternoon at 3:30, will be presented at St. John A ME church Sunday evening, Febr. 21st at 7:30 p. m., by Mrs. R. A. Adams. The general public is cordially invited to be present and enjoy an evening of real singing ) Mrs. Gant Injured In Auto Accident Mrs. Elmer Gant, 2220 Willis Ave., was reported injured in an accident on Friday morning at 28th and Lake Sts., when two cars went into a side swipe. Mrs. Gant suffered a sprained ankle, and minor body bruises. The river of the colliding cars w'ere George German and the husband of Mrs. Gant, Elmer Gant. Mrs. was released to re turn to her home after receiv ing medical atnen'tion at ’the Nicholas Senn hospital. Well Known Lincoln Nebr. Man Passes Lincoln, Nebr., Feb. 1st Lincoln was both shocked and grieved by tbe death of Alfred ToWnsel Ray, who died Mon day, Jan. 25th, notwithstand ing that he had been ill for the past 2 yearn with a disease that baffled all medical science. He was for weeks under the best of doctors at the hospital gen eral, but they eventually dee'd ed that they could render him no further aid in the way of a cure, henc-e hiis parents Mr. and Mrs. John Ray sent him to the university hospital of Om aha where they hoped to get results in his case, but after remaining there for many weeks, the doctors there, like the doctors here decided that they were not able to under stand the case or give relief to the suffering of the lad. He was brot to his home where he received every possible com fort on6 could have on the part of his mother, father, wife and other relatives and friends. Al fred was 23 years old at the time of his death. He married two years previous to his death but because of his illness the contemplated happiness of his married life was shut off. The funeral was held at Quinn Char pel AME church of which ltev. J. C. Bell is the pastor. Rev. Burckhardt was chosen by the parents and seconded by Rev. Bell by virtue of the fact that Rev. Burckhardt has preached the funerals of all the members of the family for the past 30 years, othwithstanding it was a very cold, disagreeable day, but the church was filled with those of both races. Alfred was one of the finest young men that grew up in Lincoln and was loved by both white and colored citizens. His death was our loss and Heaven’s gain. HOSPITAL PATIENTS RECEIVE GIFT OF ORANGES The Sunday school of Rltom 312 of the Douglas County hospital wishes to thank the Missionary Sltciety of the Mt. Ne.bo Baptist church f°r the gift of three (3) dozen oranges which were distri buted among the needy patients. Wo wish especially to thank Mrs Bradshaw and Mrs- Billingsley fr/r bringing us the oranges in such a storm. Green Wins State Checker Tourney ..._ 9 Mr. Leslie E. Green, 1518 No. 19th Street, graduate of the ‘31 class from Central high school won the Nebraska State Check er championship in a tourna ment held at lloldrige, Nebr., Febr. 1-5 under the sponsorship of the Nebraska, Checker Ass’n. Tliis is the third consecutive time that Green has won the tournament and in so doing he come into permanent possession of the imposing gold medal given each year to the victor. The meet was held at the Phelps County Court House be fore large gatherings of towns people and visitors. Green who was the only colored entrant had as his opponent in the fin als, Mark Nelson, City checker Champion of Lincoln, Nebr. In winning the tournament, Green also set a new state re cord by not losing a single game out of 56 contests. Open LETTERS To the Editor of the Omaha Guide Dear Editor: Please permit this little bit of complimentary news to appear in your paper. I have lived in Omaha sinco 1928 and have been a con stant reader of your paper. But not unjtJl Mrs Edna Mitchell was added your staff of workers that so many people are subscribing to it. So we say congratulation to Mrs. Mitchell and the Omaha Guide, Yours for continued success Rev. N. C Cannon, Pastor Trinity Bapt. Mrs. C. M Maupin, Prop, of Maupin Studio Mr. E M. Jacobberger City Hall Omaha, Nebraska Dear Sir: Knowing that you are a human itarian and that you have been very favorable to all regardless of races, creed, or religion, I am appealing to the justice of court, rogardless of any denomination, speaking for those who have been as fair as any other race and who have sup ported all county and city enter prises according to the law and yet haven’t any form of employment with those they support. It is impossible for any town or county or state to succeed if the golden rule Is not applied to all We are in need and want a d°ct°r from our group on the county hos pital staff Other states and large cities have doctors of our group serving in such capacities and we too want what we are helping to pay for. We cannot appreciate that which is not. Life Is like a watch with three indicators of time mov ing remorsefully- The second hand flies rapidly and soon, concludes its round- The minute hand goes slowly. It moves invisibly to our eyes. We ore interested in your mo ve for all who support the county The old can only tell the young about the importance of today and tho foolishness of waiting for any tomorrow or mourning for any yesterday. We ask each other how conditions will be nestt spivng, next fall, or next year. Past time or fu ture time has nothing to do with — our present day success' Today is the thing which counts. We are only seeking that which rightfully belongs to us and we ask you, as a fair minded person, to do what is right. We only ask you to rem ember the Golden Rule which ap plies to us all. Waiting for your reply, I remain Respectively, Dt. G B. Lennox I News In Brief | Mrs. Genoa Wallingford, who formerly lived, at 2525 Erskine St., Omaha, now of Atchison, Kas., is visiting former friends in the city. Mrs. Wallingford will be in the city until Thurs day, Febr. 18th. She is the house guest of Mr. C C. Galloway, 2420 Grant. She can be reach ed by calling WE 1517. She s better known in this city as Mrs. Genoa Gosby. Mrs. Georgia Coatls, 1623 No. 33rd street, 1s convalescing from an attack of the influenza. George Leroy I? at ties, the son of Mr. and Mrs, W- M Battles, 2739 Caldwell street, has gone to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. OlHe Lewis, 2416 Blondo street. Mrs. Lewis is the aunt of George. Mr- Eugene Thomas of 2718 Bln ney St., is confined to his bed and has been for several weeks Mother Roberson of 28th Ave, is getting along nicely at this writing We, are proud to say that Father Roberson feels much better to©. It won’t bo long until he will be out with 'us to church again. We, the members of your church, wish for you a speedy recovery. Mrs. Ida Bryant and her three children were luncheon guests of Mrs. Booker Sims and little daughter, Regina Mym, 2621 Erskine on Jan. 30th. Mr. Lawrence Smith, a high school student, is ill with the flu He greatly missed by his classmates His address is 2716 No. 28th Ave. and he would appreciate a call from hts friends Robert Lewis Jones, the little son of Mrs. N. Jones, of 2467 B‘nney St. Is confined to his bed. Miss Sylvia Meehan is visit ing her brother-in-law Mr Horace Taylor of 2915 No. 25th street Mrs. Anderson, 2716 No. 28th Avo., is ill at her home. Church members, pleas© take notice. The Crusaders dub of he Me tropolitan church met at the usual our at the parsonage. We were very happy to have Mrs Woody, Mrs. Dora Combs, Mrs. Orduna join our dub. Making a total of 12 members. Wo were also very happy to have so many visitors- The club is pro gressing nicely under the deligent leadership of our president, Mrs. Vamer We invite you to come and visit us at our next meeting and help us put over this program for God. CIVIC MINDED OMAHANS SHOW MUCH ENTHUSIASM AT MOMENTOUS OCCASION 350 See Owen Inaugurated; Council Named Approximately .‘150 black Americans cheered the inaugura tion of Omaha's first race mayor, the Hon. John Owen, ex-state representative of Nebraska. This momentous occlasiion, spon sored by the Bacchamite club, marks an epoch in the history of the Negro in Omaha Following a delicious turkey dinner served by the Zion Baptist Church Senior Choir, tile master of ceremonies Ralph Adams, gave a Dru-r description^ on Ithe purpose of this worthwhile movement and subsequently read a telegrnm coming from the sick room of the president of the Bac chantte club, Mr. Adrian Stamps in which he extended congratula tions to the mayor elect and to (the John Owen club also voicing his regret for his inability to ’bo ptresent due to Ill ness. Mr. FareU the vice president of the organization, waft introduced by the mjtster of ceremonies who read the constitution of the organ zation and administered the oath of office upon his honor, the first race mayor of Omaha, Johnny Owen who In the course of his Inaugural address urged the Negroes of Oma to awuken from jtheir state of le thargy, line up as a solid unit be hind a constructive community wide program for furthering the progress of the race. Among the major community problems point ed out by Mr- Owen were: unem ployment, juvenlledeliquency; lack of public welfare; recreational acll jties, the need of adequate training facilities for those In search of av ailable jobs and full cooptration of all exJftt mg orgarjfzntionjp which are essential to the progress of the community- The first official act of the mayor wlas exercised a* he closed his address by calling upon Rev, Curry to offer prayer for the speedy reco't-ry °f the young dy namic president of the Bacchanite club, Mr. Adrian Stamps. After which Mrs, Irene Morton thrilled the audience with a beautiful vocal solo, entitled “I Love A Lite's Cottage-” After adjournment many took the opportunity to personally Californian Visits Friends in City Miss Amanda Burdette, Los Angeles, (LIif., is visiting in the eity on her return from the Convocation of the Church of God'in Christ, which conven ed in Memphis, Term. Enroute to Omaha, Miss Burdette visit ed St. Joseph, Mo She was a vi sitor at t he Omaha Guide of fice on Tuesday Feb. 9th, to get her with Mrs. C. Bates, 2218 No. 28th St., and while here reports enjoying herself immensely as many social af fairs have been given in her honor. As there is no snow in Los Angeles, Miss Burdette finds it a novelty here. “My favorite sport are sleigh riding and eating suow ice cream,’’ said Miss Burdette. She is the house guest of Mrs. B. A. Buff krins and will be in the city for the month of February. PINKETT TO SPEAK ON NEGRO HISTORY Negro History Week obser vance will be held at the AME Zion Church 2302 Grace street, February 14th at 3 o’clock. Subject, “The Value of the Observance of the Negro His tory Week.’' Principle speaker, II. J. Pinkett. Other speakers, Rev. Mrs. G. M. Howell, pastor of AME Zion church; Mrs. E. Mitchell of the Omaha Guide; A. C. Oglesby, siec’y of Omaha Brandi of National Negro Con gress. congratulate the mayor and to pledge their support to his program. Owen, announced the following members of the Iinaha Negro coun cil: Charles F. Davis, M- L. Harris, 0. C- Calloway, Dr. Wesley Jones Rev. M. K- Curry, Herb Richardson Miss Faith Patterson, Adrian Stamps Louis Carpenter, Solon Bell; James C. Jewell Mrs- Lil lian Wright and JHishua Henderson. The last two named are South Oma ha representatives. Alternates: E Farrell and Rev. Victor E. Holly, Miss Ruth Lewis will be secretary to the mayor PASSES AWAY Mrs Lee Lewis, wife of Mr. Lee Lewis, 2611 Parker street passed away at 4 o’clock Monday, Febr. 8. She eaves to mourn her loss one sister who is in Dallas, Tex. No funeral arrangements as yet have been made The body is at the Myers Funeral H'>me.
