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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA NEWS NOTES _H. M. FUNCHES, EDITOR MEMBERS OF FLETCHER HENDERSON BAND PASS THROUGH CITY Messrs. Hilton Jefferson, Elmer Williams, Leon Bersy and IT "race Henderson,brother of Fletcher Hen derson; all members of the Fletcher Henderson band passed through the city Sun. April 24 enroute to Sioux City where an engagement was to bn filled. While in the city they dined at the Little Savoy. The boys filled an engagement in Omaha at the , Ctiermont Ballroom Monday, April 26th. Mr. and Mrs- Duke Turner were hosts at an impromptu gathering in their home Sunday night. An ev ening of enjoyment was spent, as is the case whenever one visits in this home. LISTEN, FOLKS'. I am certain each of you from time to time has something of in terest to Guide readers. Why not help us by sending copy of su°b news to the George Lewis restaur ant where it will be picked up- Re memfcter the fellow who boosts is much larger than the one who knocks! Yours, The Editor Visiting in the John Turner home Sunday was Mra. Violet? Turner of Omaha WORKMEN’S ASSOCIATION The Workmen’s Protective As»’n. will meet Wednesday, May 12th at the Little D*na HalL Join their ranks at once. Mr. Lawrence Neely has returned to the city looking as if he had put on pound* since last seen here Mm Ida Giles returned to her hom« from Omaha the past Satur day. Some has suggested that Mrs. Giles move to Omaha and visit Council Bluffs friends—it is be lieved that they would see her more SPENDS NIGHT AT CHIEFTAIN Did you know that a certain young mjan spent the past Satur day night at Hotol Chieftain? No, he wasn’t on the job. United Cab Co. < i ( ; Fully Insured Lowest Rates We appreciate your Patronage 718 W. Broadway Phone 3434 Mrs. Emma Turner was an Omaha visitor Saturday. Mr. Willie Stodher has returned to the city from Ft. Huachuca, Ari zona. CAR IS STOLEN The Model A Ford of Mr- Win. Baker was stolen Sunday night while parked in front of Buster Means’ residence. Police were fur nished with description of the car etc,, with the hope that the car will soon be recovered. Mr. Baker left ignition keys in the car and went into the home »>f Mr. Fred Means, jr- without lock ing the car door as was his cuBtom. Mr- Ely Bell continues to im prove at his home. Mr. and Mrs- Wm Shaffer ex pect to leave this week for Little Rock, Arkansas whore they will visit a sister of Mr. Shaffer who is ill Mr. Luther White of O’Neal, Ne braska is visiting his mother, Mrs. Emma Crocker and other relatives Mr. Philip Jackssn, of Fulton Mo. is in the city visiting his bro ther, Mr- Joshua Jackson. Mr. and Mrs- S. E.. Gilbert, Ern est Caldwell and Mr- Wtn. Davis, all of Omaha and Mr. Wm. Brown of Sioux City "Vsre among the out of town guests attending the Clev. erdttes Barnyard FVolie Tuesday evening Mrs. Fannie Harris was the din ner guest of Mrs. Shelton Pearl on Sunday, April 26th CLEVERETTES BARNYARD FROLIC HUGE SUCCESS And did they frolic at the Barn yard Frolic—yeh, man! Some seventy-ft vie persons attend ed the Cleverettes Barnyard Frolic Tuesday night at Eagle Hall. Music was furnished by Sam Brctwn and his Syncopating Five of Omaha. During intermission, a floor show was given by Mr. Sam Brown, mas ter ctf rhythm and tap. Unique indeed was the minature farmjyai/d in the center of the ball room. There was to be seen Iowa's famous corn. The Cleverettes and husbands wore dressed as farmer ettes and farmers all in keeping with the Bara yard Frolic. At the close of the frolic, an after party was held at the Little Savoy. Rev. J. H- Patten, D.. D.. Modera tor of the Western District of Iowa Nebraska, South Dakota Baptist Association was at Tabernacle Baptist church Tuesday night, BEflimjfROmfiilEE ■■■HRHMHMMHIHfeaBHiilH_^ The Larieuse Beauty Foundation was established by the Godefroy Manufacturing Company to study methods of preserving women's natural beauty, t and to make the results of this research available to the public. CLOTHES CAN M\KE YOU LOOK TALL Olt SHOUT Now that spring is here and sum mer is jusi around Hie corner, wo men everywhere are studying <lie fashion notes to make sure that their new sutnmei clothes will con form to the very latest, up to-the minute styles. Bui the wise shopper thinks of something more than style. She also asks herself, "Is this particu lar style becoming to me? Is it suited to my type of figure?" Girls who are shorter or taller than the average must be pnriicu larly careful. If you are consider ably under the average height, you will not look your best in a dress that emphnsizes your shortness, no matter how stylish the dress may be. Choosing Your Oress An old, reliable rule to follow is this: Siiort girls should wear cloth lng with up-and-down lines, either In the cut of the garment or tin de sign of the goods, while tall girls should wear ensembles which em phasize the crosswise lines. To get some iden on how Impor tant this rule is, draw two ovals, shaped like eggs standing on end, on two different pieces of paper. Then draw half a dozen up-and-down lines through ons of them, and draw cross-wise lines across the other. The oral with the vertical lines will look slender, and the one witb the horizontal lines will seem shorter and wider. In exnctly the same way, crosswise stripes will make you look shorter sad wider; up-and down stripes will make you look taller and more slender. The short girl will look taller If she wears s braid or curls on top Of her bead. Her hats should hare narrow brims, or none nt nil nml any (outlier or trimming on the bill should he in an up mid down direc tion. If you are shorter than the av erage, wear a nml idling ensemble,— that is. wear a skirt that matches your sweater or blouse, or Is nearly tlie same color. Of course, puffy sleeves and any fullness or flare in the skirt will have the wrong effect. A good posture, with the hack straight, the head erect, and the shoulders thrown hack, will have a very great effect In making n short girl look taller and more graceful. It you are short and are inclined to have rounded shoulders and back, learn to sit erect, and take some sort of exercise to improve your posture. Rules for Tall Girls For the tall girl, the rules are just the opposite. Wide-brimmed hats will help make her look shorter; her hair should be worn close to the head on top, and can he waved out ward at the sides. Two-color en sembles, such as a dark skirt and a light-colored sweater or blouse, will etnphnslze the horizontal line at the waist and decrease her height. Full ness In the skirt or sleeves will have the same effect. Many tall girls unconsciously try to make themselves smaller by de veloping a drooping posture, with a rounded back and sagging ghoul lera. This Is a grave mistake, be cause It gives an awkward or sloppy mpresslon that only makes matters "torse. An ereet posture will make four walk and your actions mors [raceful, sad other persoae will be eas apt ts nstlee year bstgbt. April 27th completing plans for the Third Annual Session of the Wo men’s Home and Foreign Mission at Beulah Baptist church, May 12th and 13th. On Mav 11th there will be a Pro Convention program of the Third annual session of tho Western Dis trict of the Iowa, Nebraska and south Dakota Baptist Association WOMEN’S HOME AND FOREIGN MISSION TO CONVENE AT BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH On Tuesday evening, May 11th thetV; will be a Pre- Convent ion program at Beulah Baptist church consisting of musical and parade This marks the beginning of the tkneo day meeting of ttie Baptist Association (Western District) at Beulah church. Tho Women’s District Homo Mis sion Convention convenes Wednes day, May 12th. On Thursday, May 13th will be tho general session. Mrs. C- H.. Warden, of Sioux Falla, South Da kota is president of the Home Mis sion Convention and Mrs. Gertrude Brooks, Shenandoah, la. is secre tary. This Convention promises to be the greatest session in the history of the Baptist. Many speakers of national and state prominence will bo heard duo to the splendid influ ence of Rev. J. H. Patten, Vice Moderator of the National Councils and Moderate^ otf the Western District. The slogan is “West Must Lead." Council Bluffs, Omaha and cither Nebraska friends are invited to at tend this convention. Clubs 20th CENTURY CIVIC AND ART The 20th Oentury Civic and Art club met at the home of Mi®. Nel lie Burks on Thursday, April 22nd with the president, Mrs. Lilli* Mills presiding. Thirteen members and one visitor. Miss Virginia Ke vins, present. Plans w«r* completed for a musical Thursday, May 6th. A delightful repast was served by the hostess. The meeting ad journed to meet May 12th at the him of Mrs. G- Carbine, 716 So.. 17th street. All members are asked to be present at this meeting— business of importance. Our Churches CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 1618 Avenue B Elder A. D. Carter, Pastor Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Mrs. G. Mina, Supt. Services at noon. YPWW at 6:30 p.m., Mr. Gamble Duncan president. General services at 8:00 p. m. Weekly services on Tuesday and Friday nights at 7:30 o’clock. --o Mrs. H- L. McCrorey Wife of tine president of John son 0. Smith university who is a candidate for the school board in tho city elections of Charlotte N C. Mrs. McOnorey is a prominent leader in Negro education and was urged to run at the request of the Negro Citizens’ League. 01937 yrnmnonfl maw hem | j Mrs. Mahammitt’s School of Cookery 2116 No. 25th St. WE 4129 LAMB CHOPS WITH ORANGES Trim the fat from thick chops and dip eadh one in melted butter. Oil broiler well and hroil the chope eight minutes. Turn the chops, place a slice of orange on each and broil eight minutes longer. Sprinkle gen erously with salt and paprika and serve very hot, garnish with sliced orange*. • ~ CHBBSK SOUFFLE 3 egg* 1 cup milk 1 1-2 cup" soft bread crumbs 1 T. melW butter 3-4 cup grated oh«eae Salt and pepper Separate eggs—beat yolks and add warm milk- Pour over bread CTuhVbH and aheese. Fold in whites stiffly beaten. Pour in hakihg dish set in pan of hot water- Bake in moderat\e ov'en for about 25 min utes. PORCUPINE SALAD 12 halves of Pears 4 Fkgs. cream cheese 1 teaspoon onion juice 1-2 teaspoon salt Dasih Cayenne pepper 1 c/up almonds 2 heads lettuce 1 lemon Mash cheese. Season with cay enne. Salt and onion juice. Squeeze lemon juice over para and let stand a few minutes. Drain pears before putting on lemon juice. When ready (ill pears with cheese. Shred let tuce- Pla'te pears with cheese side down and split almonds and stick in pears to look like porcupines and cover with French dressing. CARMEL STItUDDLE 1-2 cup butter 1-2 cuP brown sugar. 1 cup flour 1-4 cup white sugar 1-4 cup water 1 t. of lemon juice Cinnamon and apples Csream butter and sugar. Work flour in. Peel apples and place in a bowl. Make syrup of white su gar and water. Pour over apples Sprfnkle pastry over and bake un til apples are clone- Serve with whipped cream or ice creac ECONOMY TAILOR Chas. M. Simmons, Prop. 1812 N. 24th St. WE. 6370 MM MM Sentenced to 20 years on the chain gang— fer asking for justice! ANGELO HERNDON t«Ua hit m atwy.lb* Imm4> IMa TEUE «mn* •» mMm MtlUM-kiUiMHfaqaiiv LstNeUvk! m I IAMEOM HOU5X. 20 E Wt M.WX. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS GHOST WHITING Means WE Write and YOU Get the Credit Letters, social and business; popular speeches and talks for Teachers, Ministers, Civic, Bus iness and Lod^e leaders; ar ticles for publication. Your own work rewritten, revised, or criticised. Write us your needs and send 6 cents stamps fr more details. C. N. S. BUREAU 141 West 125th St., New York City IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL MAYO’S BARBER SHOP La diet' and Children’s Work A Specialty. 2422 Lake Street. >osmetic Company Enjoy* Rapid Five Year Rise Mr. Alex C% Brent Jr. Five years ago the Cuban Cos metic company qonsisted of Mr. and Mrs. ttrcnt; a kitchen table; stove and a few kitchen utensils. DuriJig tiho past) five years his con cern has grown rapidly and this week they are moving their labor atory and office into larger quar ters again so as to take care of tho increase in business. Under the able direction of it* president); Mr. Alex C. Brent, jr. the company has obtained over throe thousand agents throughout the country Thesto agonta are making money beciuise the quality and merit of the Cuban Cosmetic company’s pro duct* in surcs a large repeat busi ness. Mr. Brent in a recent interview stated that a large percentage of the agenta connected with the com pany wcrfc obtained through the advertising columns of the Omaha Guide- Mrs. Vivian Brent is aecre tary of the Cuban Cosmetic com pany and has ably assisted her husband in tftte progress of the company. The Cuban Cosmetic company is owned and operated exclusively by colored people. Slyter Ice A Coal Co Me extra charges on half tans of coal. 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