The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19??, March 06, 1937, 673rd EDITION, Image 1
Circulation More than 8 Time* Larger Than Any Colored Newsjaper Ever Published In I—I!- /JUSTICE/EQUALITY Nebraska i>t • t® ^lstsrle ■ ■■ . ■ g - —__ ■ ^ —= . ■■ ~--- ~ s®cl®ty Matter at Postoffice, Omaha, Nebraska- Omaha, Nebraska, Saturday, March 6, 1937 VOL. XIII-Numbcr 48 673rd EDITION Line*In, Nebraska......—- ■— -—- — Angered Over Relief Refusal Kills Three - V Involved in Shooting and Burglaries in Omaha Frank Bailey, 59-ye| r-old ex Omahan who claims to be a gospel worker, is being held on a first degree murder charge after run ning amuck in the Denver City Welfare Bureau, Monday and kill ing three employees and seriously wounding another. Those killed were: James Tun nell, county relief director, Oliver and Carl Dedio, clerks. Miss Ra mona Chambers another clerk was shot through the head. Bailey, who is identified as the Frank Bailey who was involved in shooting scrapes and burglaries in Omaha during the 20's, had been calling regularly at the Welfare Bureau demanding relief which was refused him on the claim that he was not a resident of Denver. He was seated with other relief applicants Monday in the WPA when fnmwR -came out. He followed Tunnell back into the in side office, closed the door and shouted: “You’re the guy I’m after Tunnell.” As Tunnell turned Bailey started firing. When Tunnell fell Bailey turned his fire on the clerks. Others sought protection behind desks and cabinets. The apparent demented reloaded his revolver but did not continue his slaughter. Instead, he walked back to the reception room and fired four shots through the window. He offered no resistence when arrested a few minutes ater two blocks from the relief station. He told his captors that he was “God’s voice on earth whicih made him a messiah.” In Omaha in 1924 Bailey was shot twice by Detective English who had gone to a north side ad dress to arrest Bailey who was accused by another man of steal ing his wife and keeping her cap tive against her will. Bailey took English by surprise and held him captive for a while. A half hour gun battle with police followed- In August 1929 Bailey was accused of killing William Washington and wounding Mrs. L. E. White. Poiced charged Bailey shot Wash ington from ambush, after steal ing Washington’s car. He was cap tured and later acquitted by a jury. The following report on this kill ing appeared in the August 31, 1929 edition of the Omaha Guide. Man Killed from Ambush Mr- William Washington and Mrs- Dua White, who lived at 2529 Decatur St., were shot Sunday morning, August 24th at 12:13 a. m- Mr Washington, who was a paint er by trade, had left his Ford car standing across the street in front of h$s home SatuMay evening. About 12: Sunday morning he no ticed some one pushing his car down the street in front of his home. He ran acros»Lnu Btreeu tw caught the thief and brought him back to his front porch at the point of a gun, holding his gun on the thief until his landlady, Mrs- Lula White could take a gun off the thief Then Mr. Washington ordered Mrs. White to call the police and while Mrs. White was calling the police department the thief begged Mr. Washington not to send him to jail, stating we both are colored and you ought to let me go; tell the police that I broke away from you. Mr. Washington refused his re quest. At this point the thief became frightened and began fighting for his freedom. The fight started on the front porch. In the tussle the thief got away and ran down De catur St. Mr. Washington and his landlady went out to get the car to put it in the garage. After they had put the car in the garage and started back to the house, a shot rang out and Mr. Washington fell mortally wounded. In a few seconds another shot felled Mrs. White. Mr Washington died At this writing Mrs. White reported to be get ting along nicely. Mr. Washington leaves a wife and five children, ranging in ages from 2 to 15 years, who live at 2800 Maple St. Mr. Washington was from Bruton, Ala. He was a World War veteran and saw service in France. He was one of the founders of Pilgrim Baptist church. His widow, Mrs. Julia Washing ton, is a hard working Christian woman, a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church. Frank Bailey has been arrested and is being held in connection with the murder. -n-.—. Radio Drama A dramatic rescue of three shipwijecked sailors on Lake Erie will be rc-onaeted in the new real life adventure story in the National Carbon Co. ser ies. This drama will go on the air over Sta,ti,on WOW., Om aha, Nebraska, on Friday, March 5, at 10:05 P.M. Bill Dye, of Cleveland, and two friends were rescued af ter clinging to their sailboat for three hours, during which tHmfe a furious wind battered their little craft and waves frequently broke over them. RETURNS Mrs. Joseph Louis Barrow Here she is, Mrs. Joe Louis Bar row, who reported a marvelous time under Bermuda’s sun-kissed skies It i3 reported that Mrs. Louis and her party were the recipients of many smart affairs while in Bermuda- Among the outstanding was the day spent with the popular Fox family. Marva declared she liked Bermuda. But dear old Chi cago is good enough for her. Former Omahan Joins Ministry Mi*. Erland Cooper, the son of Rev. and Mrs. Cooper, who was reared in Omaha and who has been touring the southland as manager of the “Loving Four” quartette for the past three years, preached his trial sermon at his home church, Pleasant Green, Sunday Feb. 14th at 8 p. m. The building was filled to its capacity. Mr. Cooper’s sub peet was “The Four Kinds of Hor rors.” His text was “who hath ears to hear, let him hear, Matt. 13-9. Ho beautifully illustrated the sower who went forth to sow, re ferring to many ministers of to day who sow various kinds of seed in various kinds of soil- The seed that fell by the wayside represent ed persons who took no heed to the gospel. The seed that fell in stoney places was those whose hearts were hardened and the words took no root but withered away. The seed that fell among thorns and were choked represented those who came in contact with an un desirable atmosphere and have no influence with their fellow man. The subject was beautifully dis cussed in every detail and was en joyed immensely by the entire con gregation. The following ministers formed the presbytery and decided unani mously to grant Mr. Cooper his li cense. They were Rev. J. H- Rey nolds, Rev. E. E. Wilhite, Rev. C. L. Union, Rev. Adams, Rev. D. A. Campbell, Rev E. Green and Rev R. Cooper. The young Rev. Cooper spent three days visiting relatives and friends in the city, then returned to St. Joseph, Mo., where the “Lov ing Four” quartette is rendering services at the various churches. Rev. Cooper’s many friends wish for him a very successful minis terial career. Final Rites Held For Elder Robinson Elder E. D. liobiusou of the Church of God iu Christ, 2318 N. 26th St., died Thursday, 23rd his residence, 2723 N. 28th Ave. after a prolonged illness. Eld. Robinson who was 83 years old at the time of his death was one of Omaha’s old est ministers in thte point of service, having pastored his church for 22 years. He was a native of Trenton, Tenn. Starting with a small but de devoted following in 1915 the elder soon built up a substan tial congregation and in 1920 the present church site on 26th St. was purchased, which is said to be frfee of all debts. During the summer months for many years revival services have been hjeld in the open air annex which always attracted large gatherings with many people standing on the outside. Funeral services were ' held Tuesday, March 2nd beginning at 10 a m. with about 500 mourners present: many of them from out of town. Elder Robinson leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. |T/izze Robinson; one sistler, HONOR STUDENT Miss Efthel Davis Miss Ethel Davis, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Davis, 5403 So. 24th St., is an honor grad uate of the March class of South high school. Miss Davis has made the national honor Society and re ceived many other honors during her high Bchool career, which she completed in three yars. Miss Da vis plans to matriculate at Ho ward university at Washington, D. C. next semester. — o— . CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH IN HOME i # T% three children of Mrs. Roselee Homes 1117 Monument St., Baltimore, Md. were burn ed to death in their home Feb. 25th. Word was received to this effect by Mrs. Lawrence Watson of Grant St. The cause of the fire was unknown. MRS. FANNY CONLEY, 2887 Ohio St. is confined to her bed. She would appreciate a visit from her many friends. Iowan to Speak Here Edward Bartow, Iowa City, la., immediate past president of the American Chemical society, has been added to the list of nationally known speakers who will address the Midwestern Conference |of Agricuture, Science and Industry, otherwise known as the “chemurgic conference,” in Omaha March 9, 10. Mrs. Mark Robinson of Chica go; one brother, John Robin son of Byerburg, T|tnn., one step-daughter; four grandchild rens and a host of friends. On the Sunday preceeding his death, Father Robinson called his church to his home. .When they had gathered he told them that this would be his last meet ing with them. He then gave a text. Genesis 1st chapter, “Let thjere be light’’ He told Rev. M.D. Chambers to take up the Cross and carry on from where he left off. Among the out of town mourn ers who were present to pay their last respect to the veteran churchman were: Bishop C.H. Mason, Memphis, Term.; Over seer W.D. Smith of Iowa; Over seer Chas Pleas,Kansas-.Mother E. Chambers of Wisconsin; Overseer V.M. Barker of West ern Missouri and Nebraska; Elder C.O. Brown of Kansas City; Bean Lillian Coffey and Bean C. Morris of Mississippi Elder C.G. Carter of Missouri Elder W. McGee of Chicago and TTarrold Young of Kansas City. ’ * Speaks at Center Mr. T. Arnold Hill of New York who was recently appointed to the State Board of Social Welfare of the state of New York and who has been for many years director of the bureau of Industrial Re lations for the National Urban Lea gue Community Center Board of Directors, was the guest speaker at a dinner meeting sponsored by the local branch, Friday evening. The master of ceremonies, Dr. H. Wiggins introduced Mr. Hill, who during the course of his speech related many interesting facts, am ong which he pointed out that the unemployed percentage of the race group in the urban localities was greater than that of any other group, stating that the percentage of Negroes unemployed was 39.5 per cent while that of the white was only 14.5 per cent. Ho also urged that Negro youth prepare themselves to take ad vantage of the various examina tions now being offered by the Ci vil Service Commission under the Social Security set up, emphasiz ing that this will serve as a dis tinct avenue to better economic conditions. In his closing remarks he con gratulated the various social or ganizations of Omaha for the won derful spirit of co-operation that was in evidence and asked of them to continue such a spirit in the carrying out of the National Vo cational Guidance of Youth pro gram by the National Urban Lea gue. .Following a rounji tabje dis cussion in which all present took a part on the theme of Vocational Guidance, Mr. B. E. Squires exe cutive secretary of the Urban Lea gue Community Center responded in behalf of the local branch to the address of Mr. Hill. Out of town guests present were were Mr. Millard Woods, executive secretary of the Lincoln, Nebr-, Urban League and Mr. Clyde Ma lone who is also connected with the Lincoln branch. ___ OMAHA BOAST OF A NEW BUSINESS Babe and Bud McCrae grad uates of the Birmingham South era Borbeeu|e Cooking School announce the opening of Bud and Babe Bottling "Works. These young men have oper ated a barbecue tavern in Wich ita, Kans. since their gradu ation and now come to us with a wealth of experience in the preparing of the Famous Babe and Bud Barbecue Sauce with the tastte that satisfies. Ac cording to testimonies coming from Wichita, this wonderful sauqe is delicious with steaks fish, eggs, cheese, chicken, and gravies. These wonderful cooks and sauce manufacturers an nounce that this sauce under the name of B and B may bte found in some of the leading grocery stores on the North side. __ Thev Leave Us Mother Luster of South Omaha lost her sister in death. Her sister, of Kansas City came to visit her and only lived two days after her trip here. Her remains will be shipped back to Kansas City for burial. Mr- and Mrs. Lewis Brown, of Sioux City, la., were called to the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Jackson, their mother. They returned to their home in Sioux City._ James Curry, 2322 No. 25nd St-, passed away at the Methodist hos pital on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7 o’clock. His remains are at the Myers Funeral Home. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Belle Curry; a de voted wife, Mrs. Blanche Curry; two brothers, Eugene and Roscoe and a sister in Milwaukee, Wis. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. R. Bates Dies From Infection .. ■■ — -- £1 _ young man heads flori DA'S LARGEST BUSINESS Jacksonville, Fla., (ANP)— James II. Lewis, youthful pre»i djent of Florida’s richest and most iiufluent/ial Negro busi no^s.The Afro-American Life Insurance Co., with' headquar ters in Jackson,villb, Florida., presided for the first time re cently over the annual meeting of directors and stockholders. MEMBERS OF ST. JOHN A.M.E. CHURRCH SURPRISE PASTOR WITH BIRTHDAY PARTY Rev. Adams was the recipient of a surprise birthday party Monday evening at tjie piaraonage, 2416 Binney. Rev. Adams efficient pas tor of St. John, found on his return home from church, a capacity house of members and friends who greet ed him with the familiar song of “Happy Birthday to You” which was followed with a shower of gifts and cards expressing to him many more happy and prosperous birthdays. The Guide joins Rev. Adams’ many friends and members in wishing for him many happy re turns. „ RITES HELD FOR IRVING GREEN - The funeral of Attorney Ir ving Green was held Monday, March 1st at 2:00 p.m. from the Myers Funeral Home; Rev. M. K. Curry, pastor of Zion Bapt. Church, officiating. Mr. Green graduated from th|q Law Department of one of the heading law schools of Omaha in 1935. He was ill for quite some time with heart trouble. The dee.eased leaves a wife to mourn his passing. SHE KEPT THE HOME FIRE BURNING Because she feared her hus band, George, would “kick her out and bring in another wom an,’’ Mrs. Margaret Columbus 27, set ftre to t*10 couple’s hou#e at 1616 No. 7th St., she told District Judge J. W. Yea ger Wednesday. Mrs. Columbus pleaded guilty to a charge of first de gree arson and was sentenced to two years in the state re formatory for women. OPEN LETTER Dr. G. B. Lennox, 2122 1-2 N. 24th St., Omaha, Nebraska,. My Dear Dr. Lennox: I a min receipt of your file relative to the mishandling of your accounts by the National Service, Painesville, Ohio. Your file is being referred to the Department today, and sanfle will be given further consideration. Sincerely yours, Post Office Inspector. Y. C. Batie Thig will verify the sta.tle" men^ made in this paper quite some time ago to thje effect that there had been a mistake in the handling of my accounts Active In Elks Lodge; Former Motorcycle Racer Ralph Bates, 2?133 Caldwell St., died Wednesday mdming from complications arising from teeth infection. He was BO years of age and had been confined to bed since Sunday. Mr. Bates was well known in Omaha having lived here since childhood. The deceased was chair man of the activities committee of Elks Lodge and formerly a motor cycle racing pilot of note having participated in races in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa. He is said to have been an expert me chanic and had been employed by Mr. Ford Hovcy for the last ten years as ohaffeur. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, Mrs. Beulah Bates; two brothers, Ray of Chicago and Thomas of Water loo, la.; several nieces and nephewa and a host of friends.. Davis Speaks for Tech High Graduating Class Four girls and one boy were named honor students in com* mencement exercises for the 84 members of the March grad uating class at Technical high school Wednesday morning in the school auditorium. Alfonso Davis and Miss Rif* kin gave commencement speech cs commemorating the 25th an niversary of the founding of Tech high. The invocation was pronounced by the Rev. Frank Hansen of Augustana Lutheran church, the Tech Choral club and individual singers presedted a musical program under the direction of Warren Watters. CORRECTION It was erroneously stated in the last week’s issue that Mrs- Mallard was elected vice president of the Old Folks’ Homo and that Dr. A. L. Hawkins was elected treasurer. We wish to correct that statement saying that Mr. Mallard is the vice president and Mrs. A. L. Haw kins is the treasurer. n ANGERED Ethel Waters Ethel Waters was angered at at tempts of a small group of Negro citizens to stop the special mid night show for Negroes which she arranged at the downtown Main Street Theater in Kansas City, February 24th.