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Circulation ^ ’ll More than 8 Times Larger r CENTS Than Any Ool<xr«d Tll?n News) a per Ew I | LK Published In pAHV ,.1T1 ... _ /JUSTICE/EQUALITY HtW 10 THE L1NE\ - \c Kearask. State HiaterUal Saeiety Lineel*, Hekraska ...._ Altered as Second Class Matte. a* Postoffice, Omaha, Nebraska- Omaha, Klburia, , APRIL S, 1987 VoL X Ko. 60 674 Edition Nebraska Vetoes Child Labor, Amendment Vote 35 to 7 By a vote of 35 to 7 Tuesday moning, the State Legislature turn ed thumb3 down on the bill which would have added Nebraska’s name to the 28 state3 favoring the Na ional Child Labor Amendment. The bill which was introduced by Sena tor John Adams, jr., of Omaha, was up without a record vote on Good Friday, this action drew criticism from several sources, and result' «*J in the subsequent rehearing of the bill. During his absence Monday Sena tor John Adams, Senate was decor ated with a huge bouquet sent by the Lincoln Central Labor Union. “Sent for the children of America who are unable to speak for them selves,” an accompanying card said. The following is the full text of the letter sent by the Omaha Labor union to senators which viewed with a degree of indignation by some of the opponents of the mea sure ...... ....■ • Sir: March 29, 1937 Good Friday 1937 has, by the act of the most cowardly group of men ever elected to represent the people of Nebraska, been turned into Black Friday instead, by their vote on the Child Labor Enabling Resolution. If you voted against this resolu tion you participated in the dirtiest day’s work ever done in the Ne braska State Legislature. That is saying a good deal, but let it stand Organized Lalbor of this nation, along with other great groups of whioh you are aware, made it per fectly plain to you that we intend that child slavery shall be out lawed in America, and we intend to cooperate with all of these groups to make good our purpose. Couldn’t you imagine the thou sands upon thousands of wretched, half starved children in the great sweat shops of the east and south appealing to you with tears in their eyes, to participate in their libera tion from slavery ? Can’t you now hear their cry of despair since the word has been flashed to the world that Nebraska —Nebraska with the most magni ficent capitol building in all the land—Nebraska with the most un derstanding, most friendly and most charitable people in all the world —Nebraska the state with the re putation of caring for and fighting for the under-privileged—that Ne baska has failed these little ones ? Are you proud to fie part of that group of men that gave these little ones another kick down into the utter depths of despair? By your failure to request and to see that your vote was properly recorded, you have placed yourself squarely on reocord to us as op posed to this great humanitarian measure and unless we receive from you over your signature at once a reply that you voted for the amendment, and will use your best efforts to call it up again and pass it with a record vote, we shall never rest until we have de feated you for any public position of trust to which you may in the future aspire. Organized Labor has long been tolerant of the studied rebuffs that have been administered to it this session, but here and now we make this simple statement, we shall join with any and all liberal and en lightened groups in seeing that the Child Labor Amendment is passed by Nebraska, and we shall uste our money and influence through Red Perkins and His Orchestra Pack ‘Em In at Harlem Club Nightly, lovers of good music and clean entertainment find their way to Jim Bell’s Harlem night club where they are entertained by Red Perkins and his Dixie Ram blers, wonderfully supported by a fast and syncopating floor show. As a newspaper correspondent, snooping as it were, seeking news while it is news I found several la- j dies and tiheir bosomed gentlemen j at the Harlem Night club awaiting the hour when the one and only Red Perkins would appear and ; .. :: . •; ...... ;• Red Perkins subsequently raise his baton in sig nal for the beginning of an even ing of swing music, played by 13 men who comprise Red Perkins’ deluxe swing band, varying as is human nature, yet certain limi tation hold true of all. They are real musicians. By their work at the Harlem night it has been prov en that Perkin®, dhose each one of them with care, forever mindful of the job before them. In doing so, he has selected a grand group of musicians, one that is well able to continue paaking them in. They are Lewis Evans, Robert Cansler, Sam Greevious, trombone section; Will Osborn, Robert Hall, Syives ter Freals, trumpet section. Les lie Cansler, James Alexander, Clarence Gray, reed section; Eu gene Freals, Dick Hart and John nie Redd, rhythm section Assisting Mr. Perkins in the role of direc tress is that lovely girl, with a “million dollar smile, Dorothy Bell. —-o fashion show to be Held In So. Omaha The Fashion Show held annual ly at Allen Capel A. M. E. church m South Omaha, under the direc tion of Mrs. Ida Riddles, will be held this year on April 2nd at 8:00 p. m. Several young ladies and men will model the latest in style creations for this year Not only will sports, eyeing, street, and afternoon designs to be modeled, but an elaborate program is being arranged. Miss Addie Foxall is director of music and Rev. D. C. Stephenson is the pastor. All ex press their confidence that with the cast they have to support them i pleasant evening is in store for ill who attend. iut the entire state to help retire from public life those who opposed it in 1937. We are awaiting your reply. Yours very truly, Omaha Central Labor Union Mace M. Bown, President Ernest A. Bowermon, Sec’y Thief Thwarted In . Second Attempt to . Rob Drug Store Solomon Woods, 24, of 2323 No. 27th Ave., was taken to the Nich olas Senn hospital early Monday morning, suffering from a head in jury after heing felled by a blow from a police riot gun when he is alleged to have tried to breakaway from police who had answered a burglary call to the Robbins Drug t store, 2306 No- 24th street. Woods, police said, leaped out of the front window and ran across a vacant lot into the arms of Pa trolman Alex M. Grent to fall twisted away from Grant to fall from a blow from Patrolman Fred J. Stevens’ riot gun. The butt of the gun was broken off. Police were ealled by Mrs. Willa Johnson, 2308 North 24h street, w'ho said she> heard glass tinkle at the rear of the drug store. Mr. Robbins, manager of the store said that about $15 00 was missing from the cash drawer, half i of which was recovered. Soloman is said to have been out on parole after breaking in this same store several months ago. Two back win dows and one front window were broken in the robbery which occur red about 3 a- m. Files $25,000 Damage Suit Against Police Sgt. Harry Buford According to her attorney, W. B. Bryant, Mrs. Maud Turner Wal ton of 2118 North 28th street, has filed a suit against Harry Buford, poli°e sergeant, for $25,000 dam ages because of the alleged shoot ing and injuries suffered by her sen, Wardell Turner on Dec. 17, 1936. Sergeant Buford is a veteran of the Omaha Police Force, having served twice in capacity of lieuten ant. Attorney Bryant said that the action was filed March 18th in the district court. --—o Offers Praise Omaha, Nebraska March 27, 1937 The Omaha Guide, Omaha, Nebraska, Gentlemen: I am one of those that have fol lowed up The Omaha Guide’s pro gressive growth since the start, and feel it my duty at this the 10th anniversary, to bring my hum ble, but sincere congratulations to The Guide. The Guide is filling a very much needed human mission, and to this day, it is the only dependable col ored paper in this state. It can be said that The Guide shuns political “piggly wigglys.” It is a meeting ground for the many and diverse activities among the people; is en lightening and educating. The Guide gives advice and inspires hope. The progress made in this last tecade is a marvel. A big consci ous heart crowns its eminence, readings! like Kelly Millers letter, for example) a*re rich in ideas and <ound. In all, I heartily congratulate rhe Guide, on this its 10th Anni versary. May Continued progress ind success always1 be the shining <tars. Yours (Signed) N. Johnson To Observe Army Day In Omaha A free public mas« meeting in I he Municipal Auditorium will cli rrmx a day of colorful ceremonies on Tuesday, Aijf il 6th, marking Omaha’s observance of Army Day and the twentieth declaration of War. On the auditorium program will be three bands, the crack drill squad from North high school, commun ity singing of patriotic songs, and -ihort speeches by Colonel Clyde R. Abraham, commanding officer of the 17th It- S Infantry at Ft. Crook, Governor R. L. Codhran and Mayor Dan B. Butler. Edward K McDermott, chairman of the Cham ber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, will preside. Th« program will often with a concert by the 17th U. S- Infantry band. Other bands on the program are the Creighton university and North high school R. 0. T- C. bands. Thirteen army and navy reserve planes will come to Omaha to as sist in the local celebration. Land ing at Municipal Airport in the morning, they will give training drills during the afternoon, fea turing formation flights and sim ulated bombing attacks. At noon, the visiting pilots will be guests at the Tribe of Yessir luncheon in the Omaha Chamber of Commerce dining room. The local observance of Army Day is under the direction of the Military Order of the World War, with Leo J. Crosby as general chairman- Co operating organiza tions are: The American Legion, Veterans of Foeign Wars, Spanish War Veterans,'-Disabled War Vet erans, Offices association and the 40 and 8. -o Dr. Adams Performs Wedding Ceremony In the presence of the immedi ate family and a host of friends, Miss Violet Lytton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 0- F.. White of Den ver, Colorado and Earl Neucomb, son of Mr- and Mrs. W. J . Neucomb of Dies Moines, Iowa, were wed Sunday afternoon. The nuptials were solemnized at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. L- L. McVay, 28G8 Oorby street, Omaha, with Dr. R- A. Adams officiating The bride wore a sheer navy blue dress, navy blue gabardine shoes and carried a bouquet of pink ros es and sweet peas. Mrs. Harvey Crater, who was bridesmaid, was gowned in a navy blue crepe dress; blue gabardine shoes. Mr. Harvey Carter was best man Following the ceremony the bride’s sister served a tasty lun cheon to the bridal party and 150 friends. A low bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas graced the table The young couple left Monday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. for Des Moines where the groom is an em ployee of the Standard Oil com pany Mr- and Mrs. Earl Neucomb an nounce that they will be at homie at 1016 16th street, Des Moines, Iowa. .. NOTICE! .. All Junior Choir Directors are urged to meet Miss Ethel Jones, general director of the Guidite Club May Day Festival Monday evening April 5th at 8:15 p- m. at YWCA. All churches are| urged to send in the names of those who are to contest for the honor of being named Queen to repre sent their respective churches at the mammouth May Day Festival Sunday May 16th at at 3:00 p. m., to Unclei Gil, Omaha Guide. Read the Guidite Page found in this paper for further information. -o Mr. Albert Bell, formerly an H and M. empoyee, is very sick in, a local hospital. Kappas Prepare For Guide Right Week, April 16 to 25 Kappa Alpha Psi, national Ne gro graduate and collegiate fratern ity is organizing its program for the 1937 Guide Right concentra tion period during the we*>k of April 16 25th. The Alpha Eta Chap ter. local unit of this fraternity, under the supervision of Jess C. Hutton, poleimarch and Ralph W Adams chairman of the Guide Right activities, plans to make this years effort particularly be tneficial to all interested high school and college youths of the nace in Nebraska. Guide Right Movement is a year round effort devoted to vocational guidance, and calculated to awaken the students’ interest in the matter of choosing a field in which to invest his life. It gives him certain inspirational and directional aid toward selecting his pursuit for livelihood- The “week” ia simply a concentration period wherein thought and seri ous reflection is encourgod in wei ghing one organization against an other. General “follow up’’ pro gram i« pursued the balance of the year, inwnich the student*1 act ivities are observed and vocations and tendencies noted. All members of the fraternity will be assigned supervision of various branches of organizational interviews and "fol low up” work. Experts in voca tional guidance will be present at the several mass meetings inter view sessions, and stags. Enter tainments and socialization will have their part in the week’s act vities. Rej^isiration periods will be arranged to merit the convenience of the students. Royal Rhythm Club Present ‘In Dixie Land The Royal Rhythm Boys club presented a play "In Dixie Ixand” to parents and friends at the home of the sponsor Miss Jones, 2811 Caldwell, last Wednesday evening, March 17th- The oast included Johnny Owen, Clinton Lloyd, Her man Frartklin, James Calhoun, A1 vin Allen, Joe Crosley, Wesley Hudson, Leonard Wells, Willie Wise Melvin Key, John Fountain, Robert Potts, Frank Lloyd, Eugene Har risom, and Percy Hudson. ■ Many View Guide Office and Plant Between three and six o’clock Sunday afternoon many of Oma ha’s citizens passed throught the plant of The Omaha Guide and practically to a person expressed surprise upon finding out that here in Omaha there actually existed a newspaper plant that could turn out a paper in toto, for the Negro race with a plant valued at $28, 000. So elated over what they act ually saw were they, that many paid their $200 for a year’s sub scription before leaving the plant. The personnel of the plant, ser ved <*ake and tea to all who were present. The management of The Omaha uuida promises that from time to timo open house will be held in order that the general public may have a chance to view the plant and learn for themselves that here in Omaha is to be found the most complete all Negro operated paper enterprise west of the Mississippi river, a paper that serves 30,000 readers. -—o OUT-OF-TOWN GUESTS WHO VISITED THE OMAHA GUIDE OFFICE SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Simplon, Sioux City, Iowa. Miss Alice Simpson, Sioux City, Iowa. Miss Bithel Davis, Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Viola Gieson, Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Neucomb, Des Moines, Iowa. Bishop Williams Honored at Luncheon Most Reverend Noah W. Will innm, presiding Prelate over the 5th Episcopal District of the A. M E. church was the guest of hon or at a luncheon Monday after noon in the spacious auditorium of \ the YWCA, sponsored by Re.v, U.1 A- Adams, pastor of the St. John A. M E church, assisted by mem bers of Uh*' church. The auditoriumi which was con-j McLaughlin Expected to Aid Anti-Lynching Legislation On March 27th, Dr. Wesley Jones, president of the Omaha Branch of the NAACP, received a telegram from Walter White, secretary, urg —----i l)r. Wesley Jones ing him to contact Charles P. Mc Laughlin, i,H<» ry C. U-icftfiy, and Harry B. Coffee, Nebraska Con-' gres«men, in the interest of the' Gavagan Petition to discharge the] Rules Committee and to bring the Anti Lynching Bill to the floor of the House of Representatives for a record vote- Dr. Jones said Thurs day that he had receiyed reply from j Congressman MejLaughlin stating that he would do all he could to as sist the movement. Iyateat press dispatches state that the 218 sign atures of Congressmen necessary to force a vote on the Anti-Lynch ing bill have been obtained and that the bill will be brought before the House within a few days. -o .Successful business. Man Passes Mr. Ben Love, 2713 Grant St-, passed away Friday, March 26th, at 5:30 p. nv The funeral of this successful business man was held at the Christ Temple Holiness church, 26th and Burdette St., Wed nesday afternoon at 2:30 with the pastor officiating. Mr. Love leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. Ollie Love, of Omaha; a mother, Mrs. Julia Williams and father, Mr. Dave Love, both of Hobert, Okla; a sister, Mrs, Mary Enzy of Davis, Okla-; a brother Mr. Sam Love, of Omaha and other relatives and a host of friends. Miss Hallie Johnson To Take Marital Vows Wedding bells will ring April 25rth at the home of Mi's- Hallie Johnson, 3020 Pinkney St., The bride, Mi«s Hallie Johnson, is well known in the church and social life of this city. The groom, Mr- Herbert Patton, is the son of a pioneer family of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Patton of 28th and Franklin Sts The Wedding ceremony, which will take place on Sunday eve., the 26th of April, at 6 p. m-, will bo performed by Reverend Rey— nolds of Pleasant Green Baptist Church. vcrt>od into a dining room, was ar tistically arranged- The tables hav ing been placed in such a manner as to portray a Roman cross, cover ed with imUnjfndaite whitp table cloths, bedecked with four Cande labra. A large bouquet of red roses, interspersed by snap Dragons, fern* and yellow, fragrant Jonquills, graced the center of the table. As one sat at this beautifully arrang ed table gazing out the window, which was embellished with flower printed curtains, there was to be hold the falling of a pure white snow adding to the already grace ful setting, indicative of the pass ing season in which the world com memorated, the erucification of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ Following the serving of a very delightful luncheon, Rev. R. A Adams announced that the pro gram would b« impromptu, urging all to be ready to respond if called upon. Among those who spoke on assigned subjects were: Rev. M. K Curry, Rev . A- Phillips, Father V. E. Holly, Mrs. F- P.. Jones. Mrs. Gladys Pullum, Mrs. E. Wadron, L. L- McVay, John B. Horton, S Edward Gilbert and Mrs. T. R. Houston, a mu ruber of the Federa tion of Church Women’s Club. The blessing was offered by Rev. F. B. Biyiks, Reading of one of his own p't'om*' by Rev. O. G. Butler, vocal solo* Try Mrs. Pearf Gibson and Rev. S. Rhone, a<com(panied by Miss Otis Jamerson- Dr. Fred Jordan, dean of Western University School nf Divinity, gave a brief resume of the work now being carried on at the school, after which the hon ored guest of the occasion was in tl-o<i*J'eu, Wtio iii itirti gar,. a Very inspiring talk, pointing out that church had pioneered the way for tho Negro, not only, in the field of religion, but in fields of profession, business ami education. Bishop Will iams congratulated the wonderful spirit of cooperation that was in evidence /between tihp press and churches of Omaha. --o— POST EASTER DANCE A SUCCESS 1 he I’ost Easter dance spon sored by the Dreamland Club was well attended and for hours well dressed ladies and men danced to the swing music of “The Harlan Leonard's, K. C. Rockets." Everyone was well 'pleased with the sweet music of this Kansas City orchestra. Style Review Given The Style Review given by St John church at the Urban League on Thursday night, March 18th, proved to b« quit© an event. Styles starting from the “gay nineties” on down to the present day were presented by the younger members of St. John church. Correct styles for babies and small children were also featured at the review. “Rose in the Bud,” a vocal solo, was ren dered by Mrs- Gretehen Baldwin. Mrs. Carrie Carter, in her own uni que way, recited ‘The Yalleir Gown” This was well received by the aud ience. This "review, given before a very appreciative audience, was sponsored by Mrs. Hazel Waldren. -o Mr. Jnmfes, Bailey,j|r. a young Barber shop proprietor of (Sioux City, la., is now located with Price and Killingsworth Barber shop lo cated on 24 Sh and Lake street. Mr- Bailey comes to Omaha with a wealth of experience, having op erated a barber shop in Sioux City for several years- He is a high stahool graduate and an ardent ( church worker.
