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About The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19?? | View Entire Issue (March 27, 1937)
More than 8 Tint** Larger Than Any 0>l«w«d News) a per Ever Published In ' _/JUSTICE/ EQUALITY HEW TO THE L1NE\ * _ _ ^I—- ■ ■ ■ JH ___ - --- *^****^—B—^ 77777 „ 77777777 M..W .■ o-l.. N.h~l,- Oumh., _8ATTODAY, MARCH «, 1937_*>»• * Wo. 60_«7< Edition_ KILLS BROTHER IN QUARREL FAMILY ARGUMENT ENDS IN FATAL SHOOTING; KILLER IS HELD WITHOUT BOND John Campbell, 36 years old, 2622 Decatur street was bound over to district court on a first degree murder charge Tuesday in connection with the fatal shooting of hi* brother William*. Saturday afternoon at tihe latter’s home, 2636 Patrick avenue. Campbell was ordered held without bond. The shooting climaxed a quarrel in the living room of William’s home shortly after 6 > m. Saturday in which the slain man is said to have remonstrated with his brother for excessive drinking and not support ing hM'eltf William’s wife told police she entered the room just before the -shooting took place, quoted her husband a* telling his brother to “get whatever stuff you have here and get out; I’m tired of having you come here and abuse me eviery time you get drunk.” John, ehe said, then shot his bro ther and fled Later, the brother was arrested and confessed the killing according to Deputy Attoney Oscar Doerr -o Marriage Announced Mr. and Mrs- L. V. Gray announce tihe marriage ,of theiir daughter, Mendel Lucille to Rev. Frederick B- Clay, of Independence, Mo-, on April 8th, at their home, 2209 Mi ami street. Mias Grao* is well known in the field of social work, having gradu ated from Omaha Municipal uni. \ Miss Mendel Lucille Gray versity in June 1932. She was em ployed ns a social worker for Sal vation Army for more than 3 years As a matter of fact she is the only racq worker ever employed by that organization. She is now Neighbor hood secretary of the Urban Lea gue Community Center, which pos ition she has filled very capably since the illness of Mrs. Mabel Ray Avant. Miss Gray is quite a favor ite and very popular in church cir cles. Rev. Clay is a graduate of Rush college, Holly Springs, Miss-, and holds degrees from Gammon Theo logical Seminary in Atlanta, Ga and Boston university. He is a member of the summer school fac j ully at Philander Smith Minister ial Training school in Little Rock, Arkansas, He i3 a member of Ome, ga Psi Phi paternity, and is now pastoring White Oak M- E- church ill Independence, Mo. Everyone is wishing for this young couple every posssible suc cess and happiness. THE OMAHA GUIDE By Mrs. S. Stephenson I casually picked up a /sheet of paper on which was printed the words—"The only paper of its kind in the state of Nebraska—Read by all of Nebraska’s colored peo ple and many other interested in the activities of the Negro—A pa er that serves 30,000 readers.” A" usual I immediately became inter ested, I wanted to see the plant of such a paper that could print so boldly such a sheet This paper would have to have a very good equipment with which to print satis factorily the news to entertain so largo a ciroulation- I decided to make a visit to this plant. In go ing there I was courteously receiv ed by the circulation manager who asked me of my million. I re lated what I wanted and received a stisfetory reply- At this time Mr. C- C.- Galloway, the acting Manager enterer, Mr. |S- Edward Gilbert in troduced him- He asked Mr. Gil bert to ®how me through, I was de lighted. First, I was shown the stock room which seemed to be well i stocked with supplies. Then came tho print shop and to my very great surprise, the machinery is wonderful. I began to point out various machines asking what this or that was used for. It was ex plained to me by the very efficient gentleman- He began by naming each—first a very large Babcock; Flat Bed, two revolution press, four job presses, one cast molder, two mergenthader linotype hiv chime* and one metal steel *aw. A complete coimjp^siting equipment, came next, one Chandler and Price cutter, one proof press, six news paper stones and six type racks. This equipment to my mind i» won derful as the cost and installment reaches far into thousands of dol lars We as race can do nothing else but show appreciation for such an enterprise by one of our ra<’e- It takes ideas of a higher type to have the desire the desire to put news such as this paper offers in our reach. I have long since learn that the path of success is the path of common sense- This enterprise has expressed this in every way, by a first class equipment and the aid of an efficient staff. Namely: Editor Boyd V. Galloway; Circula tion Manager, Mr. S- Edward Gil bert, Advertising Manager, Mrs. Mildred Gilbert; Adv., Miss Ola Mae Sheppard: Shop Foreman, Mr. Paul Ramett; Linotypist, Mr. Ed ward Lane; Charles Wake, Press man; Proof Reader, Miss H- M Punches (part time); Miss D. Ruck er, iScc’y.; Representatives, Mrs. L. Harrington, Mrs. E. Mitchell, Mrs. C. E- Reynolds, Mr. .John Smith, Mrs. Marion Quinn, and James Seay, office boy. My job printing done by the Guide was clearly and neatly printed and promptly deliv ered- An invitation was extented me to visit when the machinery was in action. I sincerely hope soon to avail myself of this opportunity. -o The LadieB Social Bridge club met with Mrs. Eva Rhone. SeYcn mem bers were present- A delicious luncheon, erved by the hostess High -score was won by Mrs. L. J. Cunnigham BOOKER T. WASHINGTON The founder of Tuiskegee Institute whose memory will be honored by the House of Representa tives on his birthday anniversary, Monday, April 5th. Congressman Arthur W. Mitchell has been granted thirty minutes to speakea on the life of Washington. - _ » URBAN , LEAGUE .The Urban League Community Center is sponsoring a summer damp for boys, 12 to 10 years in clusive, to be held the third week in August. In order to assist boys to earn tjheir camp fee, a plan has been worked out whereby boys make small weekly payments from now until the camp period. Further plane have been made with various persons in the community, where a boy may earn his ten of fifteen cents per week for his camp fee If you have some work that a boy may do to earn his camp fee, please call WEbster 5020 The classes are all making re markable progress. With the com ing of spring, there seems to be an increased desire for many class es offered at the Urban League Community Center. The adult tap class on Monday evenings is prov ing to he quite popular- A class rer cently for those in reducing is held iuonaay aicernoon front 3:30 to 6:30. The knitting classes are still holding their own- All the ladies will be wearing sweaters, scarfs, ete- A tie may be expected any time. Phc Junior |.njl Senior teams will begin in a tournament of ping pong on Monday and will continue throughout the week. Any person in eitiher of these teams, wjll be eligible for the tournament. -o-• ' Mrs. (|jrier/j Hull, 'Sfpokane, Washington, tho sister of Mrs. Sadie Cumings, is ill. Mrs. Hall is from one of the pioneer families of Omaha and we hope for her speedy recovery. Downtown Store Employs Race Clerk Mr. Travis Dixon Adhering to their purpose of do ing nil they can to better the econo mical condition of the Negro of Oma ha„ the Honorable Negro Mayor, Johnny Owen, and his council an the confirmation of the appoint ment of Mr- Travis Dixon, as clerk and salesman for the Hayden Bros. Department store. Mr. Dixon is to work in the household appliance and furniture department. This ap pointment was made possible through an intelligent appeal on the part of he Mayor and his Coun cil, inducing the management of Hayden Bro-. to bike a commend, able stand for fairness. Mr. Dixon is a graduate of Tech nicul high school and completed three years of college work at Oma ha university. Aside from the forestated educational qualifica tions, Mr..Dixon has had previous experience in the selling of house hold appliances, having been em ployed by'the Electric Housekeep ing Inc. -o Mr. Charley Curry, 2518 Maple street, who rceived a broken grm from a fall two weeks ago is get ting along nicely. OMAHA ICE AND COLD PROMISE NEGRO AGENT The Omaha Icq and Cold Stor age Go. has promised Mayor Owen and his Council that on the first of April, they will exhibit fair play by employing a Nfegro to take care of a route in that section of the city where Negroes are largely lo cated. Again we shall be challenged to show our appreciation. Fellow citizens, let us not be caught in a state of lethargy, but rather let in get upon our toas and take ad vantage of this wave of fairness. Let us get solidly behind our duly elected mayor and his council whom the majority endorsed by vote last December; let us prove to the world that we aire capable of being good followers, and stand willing to back any individual or individuals who show a desire to do good, as is now being shown by the Mayor and his Council. Omaha, Nebr. Mar. 19, 1937 Omaha, Guide Dear Sir; Wo wish to thank you and your wonderful business we have enjoyed from our ad in your paper. Wo tan safely say our business has increased fifty per cent and in our appreciation, therefore we are cutting our prices in deliveries within thirty (30) blocks from 16th and Nicholas. Super iSouthom Coal, $2 60 for one half ton. Super Southern Coal $1.90 for 500 lota, for the re^t of the coal season. We realize most of on v ill be purchasing coal , in small amount*’. We also have semi and other kinds of coal in small amounts at ton prices, and also package cSke I remain. Yn-. -• p- t.f Tom Bossy LEGISLATORS TO HONOR FOUNDER OF TUSKEGEE FIRST TRIBUTE OF ITS KIND Bishop N. Williams To Visit Omaha Soon Bi«hop Noah W William* will deliver the Easter Sunday morning sermon at iSt. John A.ME church service beginning at 10:45 Bishop William*, who ranks am ong the mpst scholarly mw of our race, has traveled extensively through Africa and the Holy land. In his recent trip through the Holy land, where he viewed the surround ings of Christ's boyhood days, Bishop Williams filmed hi* findings and will give us the opportunity to taka a mental trip through the Holy land on Monday evening fol lowing Easter at the church, aside from the picture* of the Holy land he also will show picture* of the various school operated by the A M- E- church. The showing of these picture* will bo accompanied by a very interesting travelogue On Monday, at 1:00 p. m-, the pastor of St- John A ME church, Rev. R. A. Adams, with the assist ance of his member*, will honor the Bishop at a luncheon in the beautiful dining room of the YWCA Tho memibers of the, Ministerial Alliance, their wives, the, pres® and their wives are cordially invited a^ the guest of theSt. John Church to attend this luncheon honoring Biislhop Williams -o Mrs. Katherine Trater, 2642 Bin ney street, ent^rtajfned Tt^sjlay, March 9th in honor of Mis* Gladys Roberson of Chicago, Mi»» Robersorr is visiting her cousin, Mias Ethel Jackson. The gu«t list included Miss Corine Jones, Miss Goldie Herbert, Miss Ethel Jackson, Mrs. McFall, Miss Ella Jacobs and Mrs. Smith of Portend, Oregon. Miss Roberson left for her home on Mar. 20 -o 400 SWING FANS JAM TUB DREAMLAND TO HEAR THE KING AND QUEEN OP SWING More than 400 dyed in the wool swing bands in their jam session corner of the Dreamland Hall here Monday night to hear Omaha’s own swing bans in their jam session featuring Red Perking' and his Dixie Ramblers, Anna Mae Win burn and her Cotton Club Boys, Simon Harrold and his Synco High Hatters and Ted Adams ’ Swing band -o As we go to press, word comes to us that Mr. Ben Love, of the Love apartments passed away at 5:30 p. m. Friday, Marsh 20th.. Washington, March 27 (ANP)— for tjhe first time in the history of the country, the Congress of tl.e United States will officially honor a distinguished colored American, when, on Monday, April 5th, the life and work of the late great Booker T- Washington, famed edu cator and founder of Tuskegee in titute, will be extolled in an addr» a to be delivered by Arthur W. Mit chell, representative from tthe First Congressional District, Chicago, Members of the Houae of Repre sentatives on March lith, consent ed unanimously to Mr- Mitchell’ request to memorialize the edu cator on April 5th, Dr. Washing ton's birthday i -o-— Labor Leader \ Visits in Omaha m — _ _ . k. .X. Mr. Raymond E- Jackson Mr. Raymond E- Jtw kson, a na tional representative of the Am erican Federation of Musicians war* in town Sunday and Monday in the interest of the union. The national body is conducting a good will tour of the states, meeting all locajs in the hope of providing ways and means to better the econ omic status of the race musicians Mr. Jackson stated upon being in terviewed, that he hoped, during his sojourn here, to revitalize the union in Omaha, and that he would confer with the local body, in an effosrt to hiring about better econ omical conditions for members of the Leal 658 A. F. of M. Mr- Jackson, aside from being high up in the labor circle, is also Paster Grand Master of the New York State Masonic Order, special representative for Imperial Poten tate, John H. Murphy, jr, of Balti I more, Md., who is the editor of the Afro-Ain) ‘ri'an iWeekly, pub lished in the nation’s capitol. Be cause of this high standing in the mystic order of Shrine, he tended a reception by Zaha Temple No- 52, A- E.A. O. N.. M- S.., following a council deliberation Sunday after noon at the Masonic Temple, 26th and Blondo streets- Many out of town visitors were on hand to greet this illustrious visitor. -o Civil Service Examination Tho Omaha Urban League and Community Center announces the holding of an unassembled Civil Service Examination for the posi tion of Social Scien’e Analyst. Sal aries ranging from $2,000 to $5,600 yearly. Age limit 20 to 53. This opporunjty is open to all Negro •Social Workers, Sociolgists, Econ omists and Research persons. Clos ing date for filing application, April 19th. Any one wishing fur ther information may receive same by visiting or calling the Urban League.
