Circulation More than 8 Times Larger dLI^TTS Than Any Oofc*«d * J “ ^ K Newspaper Elver H £ HrflV Published In g V^PV Nebraska y,l" 1"" --, V>v-f£ I L__-/JUSTICE/EQUALITY HEW TO THE TINEA— -— —1" w. Entered as Second Class Matter at Postoffice, Omaha, Nebraska- OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1937 VOL. XIII—Number 46 671st LU11ION DAVIS IS TECHNICAL HIGH COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER FOR MARCH GRADUATES For the first time in the annals of the Omaha Technical high school, a Negro youth has been chosen as a boy’s representative commencement speaker. This is indeed a single honor that has fallen upon the shoulders of a true American youth. Mr. Alphonso Davis has, throughout his high school i --————— — career, maintained au except tional high record, Upon the interviewing o font; in author ity at Technic- ' al High School Mr. Porter, his every word was one of high p|raide for this young man. *!Phonso Davis During this interview, 1 was informed that Mr. Davis was above the average in his intel ligence, clerical aptitude, sup perior in his scholastic stand ing, ranking among the first 25 percent of the school,, and last, but not least, he ranks excellent in citizenship. Mr. Davis has proven himself quite versatile in that he stepped in to the extra curricular activ ities and there has made an ex cellent record. Mr. Davis has served as president of the Max Yergan club, achieved a certif icate in the boy scout move ment of the wmrld, he is a mem ber of his high school track team, choral club, and the Web ster Debate Club. He is also very active in the Youth For um which meets every Sunday at the YWCA, and the Douglas Debate Club. Mr .Davis made a wonderful record as a, stud ent and as a citizen of Omaha. It is indeed advisable that oth er youth of Omaha strive to make the record that has been made by this young man. Such a record will inevitably lead to crowning success. Mr. Da vis contemplates entering col lege next fall to continue his education. Girl Reserve News On Sunday, February 21st, at 4 o’clock, the boy amd girl forum committee will sponsor the second boy and girl forum which will be in the form of ft Vesper service. We are inviting all high school boys and girls. Special emphasis will he placed on the development of the Ne gro. _ On Tuesday, Feb. 23rd, the Gross Eieks, junior and senior high school club will hold a joint meeting with Technical high school Girl Reserves. A program will be developed by the Northsidie ‘Y’ Girl Reserves and Technical high school. Re freshments will be served. The operetat “Paints and Patches,’’ with Miss Estelle Robertson as director, will be presented in the Central YWCA auditorium on March 12th. This is the way in whch we hope to secure funds to send the Girl Reserves to summer conferences and camps. MEN PREFER GIRLS WHO HAVE CLEAR COMPLESIONS It takes a lovely skin, girls, to win men’s hearts. To bleach skin lighter and clearer depend on FAN TAN BLEACH CREAM. Only 50c at druggist9 or by mail from the FAN TAN CO- Dept 22GD, 212 S. Franklin, Chicago, 111. Firemen Save Two From Burning Home Firemen William I.aJwler and Matthew Donnermeyer rescued Mr. and Mm, Theoman Smith, when flame® trapped them on the roof of their hojne 1512 No, 26th St-, Friday The fireman carried the Smiths dwn a ladder. Another fire man, William Williams, was severe ly burned on the left hand assisting in the rescue Music Club Broadcast On W OW Big Success The rendition of the Los Can tores Music club over station WOW for Negro History Week a para mount success. One of the most outstanding per formances in social or cultural act ivities for the past week or weeks was that given by the “I/>s Can tores” music club in commemora tion of Negro History Week- This program was broadcast last Tues day night over radio station WOW and was the first radio l'endition for Negro History given by an Oma ha group this year. The following numbers appeared on the program Tho Negro National Anthem, was the theme song and was followed by “The Aframerican Hymn,” by Win- C. Handy, rendered by the choius, A very momentous and in spiring speech, “The New Negro,” was given by Mr. Delmer Burris, the president of the club- “A Morning Invitation,” by G. A. Vea zie, was sung by the chorus- ‘^The Prayer Perfect, ,by Sftenson was rendered by William Davis, soloist. “Joshua Fit’ the Battle of Jericho,” by H. Gaul was sung by the chorus. The officials of the radio station were very pleased at the program and gave a hearty invitation for the clUlb’s re-appearance for an other rendition. Outside comments were very enthusastic and encour aging. Great credit Is due Miss Ethel Jones, the sponsor of the, for her patience and skill in bring ing out t.he best that is In the dub The dub will give aprogram at Zion Baptist church, Febr, 21st, at three o’clock- Everyone is invited. FAN TAN BLEACH CREAM IS HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED Thousand of women use genuine FAN TAN BLEACH CREAM to make their skin light, bright, clear and lovely and to keep it always beautiful- Get the BOc double sizt FAN TAN BLEACH CREAM, from yo*u druggist or direct from tihe FAN TAN CO., Dept- 21-GD, 212 S Franklin, Chicago, 111. Lake School Student Dead Earl Shelt/n, age 6, of 2520 Grant St-, a student of the Lake grade school died in a local hospit al Febr 13th. He was the son of Ade Sheltopt of Philadelphia who was unable to attend the funeral He also leaves t« mourn Ids loss an uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs- Char les Shelton and a brother and sis ter, James and Anna Laura Shel ton. His funeral will be he'd from the Myers Funeral home Monday. Convalescent Mrs. Ruth Emmons, 2226 Bur ette St, who suffered a broken leg. ou Christmas night and later con- | tracted pneumonia after having the; leg reset at a local hospital is re covering nicely- A birthday shower was given in her honor on Febr. To Conduct Electric Cookery Club - Feb. 25th Miss Alice War'd, director of the Home Service Department of the Nebraska Power Com pany, and Mrs. Dell Shaw Lew iis, are shown working in the new Home Service Kitchen au ditorium where, next Thursday an electric cookery demonstra lion will be held for the benefit of Colored homemakers. The Nebraska Power Comp any will conduct an Electric Cookery Club demonstration for the benefit of Colored home makers on Thursday, February' 25th, it was announced Wed nesday. Miss Alice Ward, director of the Home Service Department said the demonstration would be established as a. regular monthly feature if the response to the first meeting is good. All homemakers are invited to attend the meeting in the beautiful new Home Service Kitchen Auditorium in the Nebraska. Power Company. Re member, it’s next Thursday, at 2 p. m. A complete program of elec tric cookery, and a special dem onstration designed to fit the needs of the average family, wil be conducted by Miss Ward with the assistance of Mrs. Dell Shaw Lewis. There is no ad mission charge. The demonstration will in clude the entire planning and preparation of a meal, from the compilation of a menu to the fnial disposal of waste and the washing of dishes, Miss Ward said. Surface cooking, oven cooking, and the thrifty table cooker will be included in the program. This demonstration is being given as a special effort to ac quaint a larger number of Col ored homemakers with the ad vantages and economies effect ed through the use of modern electrical appliances and is not intended to interfere with the attendance of anyone to the regular demonstration. BOYS! GIRLS Create a Spirit of Oooper ation by joining the “GUID ITE CLUB” Watch for full | particulars in next week’s edition of The Omaha Guide 16th 'by friende- She would 'greatly appreciate her acquaintanc es calling on her as the days of confinement seem long and lonely, Betty Mae Davis Is Student Editor Betty Mae Davis, a high school honor student for two years and the daughter of Atty and Mrs. Charles F. Davis, 2852 Binney of St., has been selected by her instructor in journalism as editor of the edi torial page of the North Star, the student publication of North High school. Betty Mae has made a com mendable record a,t North and is well liked by both students and instructors. She is a mem her of some of the schools out standing organizations such as “The Council of 100’’ “The Red Cross Service and several others. The young Miss Davis is also an active member of St. Phillips Church and the North side YWCA. Upon gradua tion she will be eligible to membership ’in the National Honor Roll Society. RETURNS HOME Mrs. Linie Miller, who has been visiting in Fremont has returned to Kansas City due to ji illness of her sister. * hews In Brief The St. John’s Literary So ciety held its meeting Monday night at the home of sponsor, Mrs. Althouse. We truly thank all those who attended our Chili Supper and helped to make it a tremendous success. Miss Evelyn Luckey gave a re view of “ The Life of Paul Robe son,’’ by Eslanda Goode Robe son. A discussion was held on the book. Next week a book re view will be given by Miss Ada Lee Walker. MADE HER SKIN LIGHTER AND MUCH MORE BEAUTIFUL —— AH »ha did tl lighten dark skin and bleach away freckles was to spread iJn FAN TAN BLEACH ING CREAM. It did the work. Get tfho double size 60c FAN TAN from your druggist or direct frlm the FAN TAN (X)., Depjt. 20 GD, 212 S. Franklin, Chicago, 111 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are both ill. Mr. Johnson was tak en to the hospital with lock jaw some time ago. On his re turn home his wife was taken to the hospital. She is still in the hospital at this writing. The mother of Mrs. Johnson, on hearing of this came from the south to assist them in what ever way she could. She found them in a destitute condition, with no food, lights, coal or bed covers. Various clubs, churches, organizations, friends and uei ghbors have responded gener ously to their needs. Others who wish to aid this trio may do so by getting in touch with Mrs. Austin, 2628 Charles St. “Tiny’’ Mayberry, 920 No. 25th St. gave a birthday party at Jim Bell's Harlem. She re delved many telegramia amid greetings from friends. A lovely birthday cake was presented her by “Little Ther esa.’’ Two tables were decorated for the occasion. Among the guests were Mr. and Fred For rest, Mr. Percy Walker and Mr. Geo. Vann, solos in honor of this occasion. Mrs- Lulu Jenkins, 979 No. 27th St haa been on the sick list. Her mother Mrs. Alice Aerie and her yojung daughter, Thelma, have just recovered fom a cold. We are glad to have them out again. Mrs Tate 1201 No. 27th St., and family, are suffering with a severe cold. Martha Patterson, 2634 Hamilton St- fell off the street car and in jured her spinal cord. Mrs. N. A Perkins, 981 No. 27th street, has recovered from the flu and is able to bo out again. Mrs Anna Ross, 2006 No. 24th St. Who has been paralyzed for 2 years was presented with a hospit al bed from the Visiting Nurse*’ LOUIS WINS K. C. FIGHT BY KNOCKOUT IN 4TH ROUND PREPARES FOR TITLE BOUT Kansas City, Feb. 18tb—Spec ini to Omaha Guide— , .Toe Louis, the Detroit Bomber n,nd the idol of fight fans from const to coast, Wednesday night inj Kansas City, again proved his ability as the foremost fighter of the world in his decisive 4-round knockout victory over Natie Drown who in 1985 was able to go 10 rounds with this devastator of the ring G Chicago Branch of ‘Heaven’ Opens Chicago, F<-b 14—The curious fofund out Saturday what all that shouting was niwut in a three story brownutone ^o^ho in the heart of the Negro quarter. Father 'Divine, shepherd <s Sister Dove, “thank you father.” Little Theater .. Starts New Play - Omaha devotees of legiti mate stage plays spent an en joyable evening last Thursday viewing the “ Millionaire,’’ a three act play given by the Lit tle Theater Players at the Ur ban Center. The interpretations given by the twelve players in the east j received many favorable com meij/t Atom