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SOCIAL CLUBS AFFAIRS ORGANIZATIONS Social B. CALDWELL HAS BIRTHDAY B. Caldwell was the recipient «) a special number dedicated in hon or of his birthday S.nday evening at the Harlem night club played by Red Perkins and his orchestra — —o HAPPY* BIRTHDAY On II i .• J> lay afttei nooti, I \ b 18th, Mrs. Zella Broadus was the recipient of a very deliglitful sur prise birthday party given by her son, Shuler Barksdale, at her re sidence, 2412 Ib'skine street. Am ong these present were Mrs, Gladys Pullum, scretnry of the Northside brnnch of the Y, W. C. A.; Mrs, G. Stamps. Mrs. C. Bates; Mrs. E. Mo Goy and Minn Amanda Burdette of Los Angeles, Calif., who was the house guest of Mrs. Bates. Gen eral topics of current events were discussed and also topics relative to the work of the Y. W. C. A. Af ter this, a very delicious luncheon W’* served, The guests departed wishing Mrs. Broadus many more happy birthdays and declaring Mr. Barksdale a very gallant host. j -o Little Daniel Raney ctdebrated his 9th birthday on Feb. 24th. —-o CHLPVlftATES 55th BIRTHDAY Mr. J. W. King celebrated his fifty-fifth birthday Sunday, Feb. 28th at his home, 1636 No, 21st street. Tbose present on thi" hap py occasion to help Mr. King com memorate his birthday were Mr. Albert Clayton, Mrs. J. King, Mr. Wm. Perkins and Mr. George New house -o SURPRISE PARTY GIVEN REV. J. H. REYNOLDS A delightful surprise party was ■J1 111 1 " " H. J. B. Grocery Full line of Fre»h Fruits and Vegetables Open Sundays and Evenings MODERATE PRICES 3116 North 24th St. “We Employ Three Colored Men” Call ATLANTIC 3322 and Ur sure •( a SAFE TRIP LOW COST No charge for extra passengers Bonded Drivers Fully Insured Car* THOS. J. CASEY President and General Manager WAAWJVAV.VAWAV.^ GERTRUDE’S LITTLE HUT We specialize in nothing but Bar-B-Q. Once you try it you will always buy. Drop in and see us some time. 24TH and BLONDO LION COAL CO. 22ND and NICHOLAS STS. WE. 2605 We Specialize on Quality Coal PROMPT DELIVER * ‘Call The Lion First’ | given Rev. J. H. Reynolds, recent ly called pastor of Pleasant Greet | tvp»isi, church, Saturday, Feb. 21 at the home of Mrs. Milton, 1901 ! ‘»"o. 28th St. Rev. Reynolds was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Niue dol ! * rs v.-ps received by him also. Visiting ministers Joinihg in thi celebration were Rev G. E. Whitt tt«-v Wilhite, Rev. Green and Rev j Ford, The party was soon-wed by th# I 'Villing Workers club and Pastor'i Aid of Pleasant Green .—... Mt'. Willie Howard celebrated his lorthday Monday night, March l»t. A host of friends joined him in hi* celebration. CAREY’S ENTERTAIN M.'. and Mrs. J. C. Carey were hosts at a party Saturday night, Feb 27th, honoring their house guest, Mi** Lind*ay of Joplin, Mo. —--o___ Mrs Adeline Rryant, 2432 Par ker St., who recently gave birth to a two pound baby in a local hos pital, ha« returned to her home. Both mother and baby are doing fine. The baby now weighs five pounds -o A chicken dinner was given Sat urday, Feb. 27th at the home of Mrs. Walter Bassett, 1803'/6 No. 21th St, under the auspices of the St. John Baptist church --o It ia reported that Mis* Essie Taylor and Mr. Lester Carter, of Omaha will marry Saturday, Mar. 6th nt 8:00 p. m. Rev. Nabiet of Atlanta, Ga.., was guest speaker at Zion Baptist church on Monday, Feb. 22nd Rev. Nabiet is president of the Baptist Theological Seminary at Nashville, Tenn. Rev. Nabiet enroute to the regional meeting which was held in St- Louis, Mo. -o_ Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marion, 2036 No. 19th St., are the proud parents of a new daughter b"rn to them on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m Mother and baby are doing nicely - —-o Miss Ida Rowland, graduate stu dent of the University of Omaha, was initiated into the Alpha Kappa Delta sorbrity. The Alpha Kappa Delta is a national honor soror ity. Miss Rowland will receive her Master’s degree this year -o CELEBRATES 24th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Rev. and Mrs. N. C. Cannon, 2634 Seward St., celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary Feb. 24th. Rev. Cannon busy at his re search work and Mrs. Cannon, a masseuse, going about her work. They boast of the fact that they have neveFbeen separated WANTED TO BUY 100.000 Pounds Brass, Cop per, Lead and Aluminum 20.000 Batteries 50.000 Auto Radiators Are We Buying? You Bet! If It‘s Auto Parts You Want It Will Pay You To See Us First. We Are Here To Serve You. 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Cannon is paHor of the Trin i it.y Ropti«t church and correspond 'n*; Hirrfary of the New Era Bap t Convention, office at Maupin Studio, 1839 No. 24th St. «— 0— ■ —■ ■■■ ■ THIS STORK CAME Pom to Mr. and Mrs. James | Sullivan 2909 Parker St., an eight, and three-fourths pound baby girl, ; unday February 28th at 11:15 p rr Dr. Rudolph Rix was the at tending ph'ician- The mother and by are doing fine -o Visiting & Visitors Mrs. D. L. Yaney, 2518 Binney S .. is expecting her sister Mrs. Idelia Dodd of Coffeyville, Kas., to ’•'sit her for Faster, -o Mr. nnd Mrs. Bruce Napier, 221G No. 27th avenue, spent the week of Feb. 22nd in Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Napier has been ill since her re turn home. While In Detroit, they visited Mrs. Napier’s sister, Mrs. Iligbee, Mr«. Sametta Moore, her niece; and A. T. Nelson, her ne phew, who all formerly of Omaha. A very pleasant trip was reported. --o Mrs- Rudd of Toronto, Canada was a visitor at Zion Church on Sunday, Feb. 28th. -o Mr. and Mrs. Walter Seals and Mrs, Edith Todd, motored to Kan sas City, Mo., for the week end. They will return Monday morn ing. -o The Imperial Choir of Zion Bap tist church gave an afternoon shower at Zion church on Sunday Feb- 28ht. It was quite a success. -o Rev. Curry, pastor of Zion Bap-! tint church returned Saturday from St. Iiouis, Mo., where he attended the regional meeting of the Nation al Baptist Convention. -o Mr. Joe Milton, 1908 No. 28th St, has returned from the Kansas Vocational School to resume his studies at Central high. He will live with his mother. -o Mrs. Jo»ie liollowell, 1928 No. 26th St-, is visiting friends in Den ver. -o Rev. and Mrs. Brown are among the newcomers to our city from the flood area- Wc welcome them.l We extend our sympathy to Rev. and Mrs. Bro\ | in the h'ss of their two children in the flood This couple ^re mlakiHg their home at 2510 Seward St. -o Mrs. Rheta Walker, Minnesota, who has been visiting her mother Mrs. O. Walker, 3120 Maple St-, for the past week, has returned t'1 her home. -o--—■ LADIES AUXILIARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SPONSORS TEA PARTY The Ladies Auxiliary of the Am erican Legion Post No. 30, spon sored a tea at the home cf Mrs. Lillian Williams, 2G22 No. 25th St., Monday evening March 1st. A very interesting program was rendered, with Mrs. Bosh, district president, white, making the principle talk. The affair presented an inter racial setting in that there were 10 guests present from the sister auxiliary. After the program was concluded a very delightful re pa«s was served by the hostess, Mrs. Lillian Williams consisting of o river loaf sandwich, displaying the very attractive color scheme of pink, green and white. Devil’s Food cake, hot bun» and cflffee.1 This wos followed by the partici pation on the part of all in a guess ing contest with Mrs. Janie But ler 2630 No. 13th St., won fir«t prize which was an angel food cake. The second prize, that of a sand wich loaf was won by Mr. Maurice Hudspeth. 58 were present. Mrs. Aletha |15radleyj, president; M*rs. Bessie Preston Sec’y. - — o--— AAA Coal Company JA. 2159 Special Cash Prise— Freeh Off the Oars. Deep mined Super Southern COAL Ton $7.50 Half ton 3.75 500 lbs. 2.05 Clubs __ Mr«. Kin?, 2216 Clark St, will , entertain the choir nt her home i '’'\tur.lay evening:. She auk* that i .Mends meet with them, aa an en joyable evenin? ij anticipated. '1 he Welcome Circle met at the 1 re Hence of Mrs. David Brow'n, j2?I8 Ohio street on Thursday, Feb. 25th. Mrs. Adelie Seal’, is p resident. ----A_ TWO NEW CLUBS Two now clubs were organized nt Zion Baptist church during the past month, namely the Rhuebinetts rnd Busy Bee clubs. Each club has a wide-awake person for president. Mrs. Clemmie Reynolds is president of the Busy Bee club and Annie May Johnson is president of the Rhuebinetts. Watch these clubs grow. -o The Critic Club Invites The Critic club invites the gen eral public to join with them in a very pertinent question Sunday af ternoon March 7th at 3:30 p. m at which time the club will debate the question “Resolved that mixed schools are more beneficial in the. education of Negro youth than are seporate schools.” The program will be held at the Urban League Community Center 2213 Lake St. -o— The Zion Baptist Improvement Club met at the residence of Mrs. E«sie Myers, 2316 No. 22nd St. on Tuesday evening, Feb. 23rd to re port on the program and dinner which was held at the Zion church Sunday Feb. 21st. -o A lovely program was rendered at Zion Baptist church Sunday Feb 21st by the Los Cantores club, un der the direction of Miss Ethel Jones. -o The Junior Auxiliary of the Ur ban League Center met Monday, March 1st, at 7 p. m. Business was transacted for the month of Mar ch. Mr. Bernard E. Squires will bo guest speaker of the month Tho meeting was adjourned by saying our motto. -o The adult classes in handiwork, such as knitting, crocheting, etc. and tap dancing are steadily im proving. Classes in handiwork are open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, tap dancing classes art Monday evening 7-9 p. m. and Tuesday afSemoon 'and evening. Persons interested in exexrcise for reducing will find this to be an ex cellent method.. New students are always welcome. -—n__ CRUSADERS CLUB The Crusaders club of the Metro politan church met at the parson age at the usual hour. After busi ness \va-' transacted, visitors were welcomed. Visiting were Mrs. T. M. Letcher, Mrs. Woody, Mrs. M Livingston, Miss M. Redd, Mrs. Wilson. Visitors are always wel come. Many interesting plans were made for the near future. We are very happy over our club's progress and hope you will continue to pray for our success. Don’t forget our special service Sunday, March 14th, at 3:00 p. m. at the church. Come and see what we have in store for you. There will be a Heaven and Hell entertainment at th parsonage Saturday March 13th for the bene fit of the club. Everyone is wel come. -v/— ■ ■ » WILLING WORKERS CLUB The Willing Workers club met Thursday at the home of its pre sident, Mi-s. Gertrude Mayberry, 2422 Erskine St. The meeting opened with sing ing followed by scripture reading. After the business of the club had been attended to, the president and members welcomed the return of Mrs. Sue Gordon, who has been at the sickbed of her mother and Mrs. Thelma Graham. The club is planning great things for the church. After the meeting, a delightful luncheon was served by Siaters Sprigcins and Alma Whitting --o_ Tho Autumn Leaf club of Plea sant Green church held a Patriotic Luncheon on Feb. 22nd at the home of Mrs. MoClinton, 2619 Hamilton St. The president, Mrs. Estella Wat ters, who was beautifully gowned in a British tan dinner gown, ar ranged this beautiful affair. The decorations were carried out in patriotic colors. A program in keep ing with the occasion was render ed which proved to be a very in teresting event. Miss Hallie John son ga'e a very interesting bio graphy of George Washington After the program, luncheon waf served. About 50 members anr ihicnc'i* Were present. Th presi dent wishes to thank each one foi : his copration, especially the girls who represented the colors. Miss ! Bessie Lee Taylor won 1st prize Miss Hazel Carrel, second and Miss i Franes Alford, third. Everyone was reluctant to leave and express ed enjoyment at this beautiful af fair. Visitors are always welcome, -o SACRIFICE CLUB The Sacrifice club of the Bethel A. M E. Church gave a Martha Washington Tea on Sunday evening of Feb. 21st. The tea which was well attended was a success. Costumed as Martha and George were Jas. McRae and John Virgil Rjussell. A number of the guests were dress ed in evening gowns. Mrs. McKin ney and Mrs. Brown acted as host esses. The guests received small paper hatchets of red or blue. -o The Willing Workers club i» sponsoring a “Cat Fish Dinner’’ at 2422 Erskine street on March 13th. There will be a ticket to Hell. This entertainment Is sponsored by Mrs. E. Johnson and Mrs. O. Forrest at the parsonage. On March 14th, the Crusaders club will close the drive at 3:30 p. m- Rev. Green from the Church of God will deliver a sermon. We in vite you to come to church and hear these programs. _ ^ Sick List Mr. Eugene Bell and Miss Bell, 2823 No. 31st Ave., are getting getting along fine after an attack of the flu. Melvin Walker, son of Mrs. Ollie Walker, 3120 Maple St., has been removed from the hospital. He is improving nicely. ---o Mrs. Adeline Moore who is ill in a local hospital, is slowly im proving. _—_o Tho little infant of Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Tate, 2921 No. 21st St., who has been ill with pneumonia is getting along nicely. He celebrat ed his first birthday on the 26th of January. Little Charles Coston, son of Mr. and Mr«. W. J. Coston, 2717 No. 28th Ave., has been ill but is fully recovered. -o Mrs. Lizzie Kennel, 2414 Indiana Ave., is reported on the sick list. -o Mr. C. H. Shelton, 2520 Grant St-, is ill in bed with influenza. At this writing he is resting nicely. -o Miss Marjorie Ross, member of the Girl Reserves club of the North side Y. W. C- A., is ill. -o Mr. Burnell Johnson has been ill for quite some time. We wish for him a speedy recovery. -o Mrs. Mary Hayes, 2637 Frank lin St. is ill. - n . — . Mrs. Minnie Nelson, South Oma ha, is attending her sick daughter, Mrs. Wise, 2727 Franklin St. -o Littlo Freddie Wesley, 2726 Burdette St., has had the pneumon ia but is quite improved at this time --o Mrs. Ethel Morrow, 2638 Hamil ton St., is improving after a seri ous illness. Mrs. Mprrow wants the continued prayers of the people. -o-— Mrs. J. Graham, 3007-30 St., is very ill at this writing. We wish her a speedy recovery. -o-— Mrs. A. Calloway, 2201 No. 27th Ave., suffered a fractured knee in a fall while at work the past Fri day. She is under a physician’s care at present. Mrs. Calloway’s daughter, Nor ma is also on the sick list. -o Mr. A1 Harper i» very ill at 816 Pacific St. He would appreciate having his friends call. -o-— Mrs. Mary Alice of 2627 Charles St-, is on the sick list. -o Mr. Foster McClinton, 2619 Ham ilton St., has recovered from recent illness. Mr. Chas. Oliver, 2419 Parker St., ! is ill. -o-_ Mrs. Alice Landrum, 2428 Se ward St., who has been ill for some time, is now up and happy again. -o Mrs. Majorie LaMay, 2417 Se ward street is ill. -o Mr. M. C. Sands, 2122 No. 25th is confined t'i his home. — --o Mother Harper is greatly improv ed at her home on 2213 Grace St. She would be delighted to see her many friends. -o Miss Evelyn Gant, of 2621 »,6 Lake St., is confined to bed with tonsilitis. She hopes to be able to return to school the coming week. -o Mr. Lawrenc© Carter is improv ing after an illness of two years. He hopes to be able to go to work very soon. Mr. Carter is at the old address, 2623 */& Lake St. — -o-— Mrs. Amna Green, 2213 Clark St., is very ill. She asks your pray ers. -o Mrs. Bell, 2216 No. 26th St., who has been very ill, is improving. ■ ■ ■ O'" ■ ■ The many friends of Mrs. G. E. White, who has been confined in a local hospital for some time, will be glad to know she is making splendiid improvement. -o Mr. Phillip Robinson, jr-, 2008 No. 27th street, was taken sudden ly ill. He is confined to his bed. We hope he will be able to be out soon. His friends wish for him a speedy recovery. —--o Mrs. Mahammitt’s School of Cookery 2110 No. 25th St. Phone WE 4129 Crab Au Gratin 2 cups crab meat 1 cup soft bread crumbs Vs teaspoon salt One-fourth teaspoon paprika One fourth teaspoon celery salt 1 tablespoon chopped parsley One third teaspoon dry mustard One-third teaspoon cayenne %cup butter, melted 1 cup milk. Vi pound sliced swisg cheese Vs cup sherry wine Mix all ingredients but wine and cheese and place in shells. Bake for 20 minutes in moderate oven. Take out, pour a little wine over each shell place a slice of cheese over each one, run under flame and brown cheese. Serve at once. Hawaiian Cabbage Salad 1 1 lb. head cabbage 2 c. diced pineapple % c- shredded almonds Vs c. shredded cocoanut One-fourth t. cayenne 1 c. celery 1 pimento 6 stuffed olives It. salt Shred cabbage, mix pineapple, almonds, celery, nuts. Season with salt and cayenne. Keep very cold until time to serve, then mix in cream dressing and serve on let tuce. Sprinkle with cocoanut and decorate with strips of pimento and sliced olives. Food for the Gods 1 pound English walnuts Vs pound dates 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon of rolled cracker crumbs 2 teaspoons baking powder 6 eggs beaten light Cut dates fine, chop nuts, add cracker crumbs, mix with sugar Add baking powder, and last the six whites of egg stiff. Bake in moderate oven a half hour. Serve with whipped cream. Carl Nigro Shoe Repairing Best Material Expert Workmanship Service 311* North 24th Street OLE’S Battery Station Specialized Auto Repair Service by expert Workmen Call or See Mr. Jorgensen 3014 No. 24th S t. JA 9999 ' 1I"T WOODSON CENTER NEWS Woodson Center celebrated Ne gro History Week with a very ap propriate Negro History Forum last Sunday at five o'clock. Th program was as follows; Commun ity singing, Negro anthem. 15 min utes discussion of Current events. Reading by Miss Anna M. Miller. Girls cimral led by Mrs. R. Jones sang *,Let Us Cheer the Weary Thaveller,” with Miss Willis as pianist- Short talk by Miss Margaret Burgess on ‘Norm Wo men History.” Instrumcn • ’ duett by Misses Ruth Norman and Evelyn Chue. The address of the evening was delivered by Mr. Milt<n Johnson, who spoke on: “C.rvirtunities for Negro Youth in Business and Pro fession.” This was followed by a 10 minute discussion led by Miss Althea Franklin and a piano solo was rendered by Miss Addie Fox all. -o-• FOR SALE & RENT APT*. TO RENT SHANKLINS APARTMENTS 2314 No. 21st Street $4 00 $4 25 and $5 25$ SHANKLIN AGENCY 1711 Ouming Street RABE’S BUFFEY BEER LIQUOR SOFT DRINKS DANCING 2425 N. 24thJA 9195 Magazines -ALL KIN i>S ■ (RITZ SHOE REPAIR SHOP) 2033 North 24th St ^iTeals^thousands^^ Sores, Pellagra, Syp;hilli», Bad Blood, Gonorrhea, Bad Skin, Gas tric Stomach, Indigestion. Nervous ness, Run Down Nature and Kid ney Complaint. Guaranteed Treat ment, $1.75 Postpaid- Send $1.00 with C- O. D.’s C. A. 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