The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19??, December 04, 1937, Page FOUR, Image 4

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    SOCIAL c* „ 4 , r CLUBS
AFFAIRS "d-C^-C-l-e-t-y" ORGANIZATIONS
Quack Dinner Dance
A Unique Affair
Th*> Quack club, one of the most
progressive clubs of the city, held
its most beautiful and successful
formal dinner dance on Monday
evening, November 22nd at the
Dreamland hall. The decorat;ons
were very unique. The lights wore
covered with shades of paper cur
cd to represent chrysanthemums.
The nut cups also were in the
shape of small chrysanthemums.
Yellow ard green was the color
echem? carried throughout the af
fair.
Forty cne couples dined and
danced to the music of the C;'y
Service orchestra. A del cious three
course turkey dinner was servnd;
between courses, the music com
mitheo presented a lovely musical
program. Members of the muse
interest group, directed by Mrs
Lucy Mno Stamps- Britt, sang a
~ rbi'eoji''nsrmgement of “Trees.”
Each girl carried a small tree,
though the courtesy of Neisners
which was veiy effective. The fol
lowing members participated in the
chorus: Mattie Sims, Bernice Mar
shall, Ixicy Mae Britt, first so
pranos; Dorothy Fry, Estelle Ro
bertson; second sopranos; Bertha
Crigbir, Thear's Taylor, LiUie
Rosa and Jo Ann Peterson, Altos.
Essie Porter, Estelle Robertson,
Thonris Taylor, Lucy Mae Britt,
Jonita Walker and Dorothy Beck,
did an original clown act in cos
turne directed by Dorothy Beck.
This act consisted of a guitar duet
by EritelBa Robertson and Essie
Porter. A trio by Thearis Taylor,
Estelle Rofbertson and Lucy Mae
Britt and a dance number, “The
Big Apple” by Zonita Walker and
Dorothy Beck. Mr. William Kyles,
a guest, song “The One Rose” and
“Indian Ijovo Call.”
The social comnvtitee of which
Mrs. Doris JVuhnsom is chairman
was responsible for this lovely so
eial function. Other members of
the committee are Mtottie Simms,
Wills Jakes, Sarah Bradley, M l
lw Bone, Clara Leonard, Ruth
Burleson, Estelle Robertson, Thoa
ria Taylor and Crete hen Badwin.
Mias fono Lewis is president of
this organization.
MODERN ART CLUB GIVES gide
Within the beautiful decorated
home of Mrs. Lydia Rogers, 2418
North Twenty-first street, the
Modem Art club entersined six of
its members whose birthdays fell
in the month of November, Min
day evening. Those so honored
were Mrs. W. L. Myers, Mrs. Lydia
Rogers, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Vassie
Harrold, Mrs. M. Sterling and Mrs.
H- L. Preston, all of whom were
pesented birthday tokens from the
cluftt.
Fifty guests enjoyed an evening
of bridge and Pokeno supported by
a tasty menu.
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LEGION AUXILLIARY
NO. 30, HONORED
The American Legion Auxiliary
No. 30 have been invited to attend
the district convention of the dis
trict organisation which convenes
this month at the Benson Ameri
can Legion hall.
The official representatives se
lected by the auxiliary and the
duties they shall perform are as
follows: Mrs. Lethia Bradley, will
mak« the Past President’s report;
Mrs. Lillian Wright- will lead the
convention in the allegance to the
flag, and Mrs. H. L. Preston, will
serve as a member of the resolu
tion committee.
©MAHANS CELEBRATE
18TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hicks cele
brated their 18th wedding anniver
sary November 18th at their home
2432 Blondo street.
A four course duck dinner was
served. The table was beautifully
decorated and covers were laid for
six. Those present at this affair
were Mr- and Mrs. Harry Leland,
Mrs. Lucille Wells. Mrs. B. Hill. A
special dinner program, which was
heard ever radio station WAAW
<d aa«| dedicated to the couple op
their 18th wedding anniversary.
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T%« Good Shephaid Charity club
sponsored a Free Thanksgiving
dinner at the home of the Presi
dent, Mr. Coleman Dangerfield
Approximately 87 people were ser~
’•4 aad 8 dinner* were sent out.
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bird’s head in thie center. RigV
A high1 treatment of ostrich
ips in three contrasting colors
fjower left: A (curving spray
of red and blurt numidi.
ST. JOHN IdTERARY CLUB
STUDIES THE BIBLE
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The St. John Literary club which
meets at tho Althouse Beauty
school each Monday evening, laun
hed out into a drive to delve into
tho mysteries of the Bible Monday
,-vening, lead by Mr. Edward Bruce
who holds certificates in Religious
Education. The lesson was discuss
ed Monday evening, were based on
three questions. Name the first
eleven books of the Old Testament;
What is religion and What is Chris
tianity? The last two questions
stimulated tho quartering of
opinions which indeed made the
class interesting. Visitors present
were Mr. J, Westbrook McPherson.
Mr. S. Edward Gilbert ami Miss
Vera Chandler, former Otnahan,
who is now secretary to the presi
dent of Virginia State college'. Miss
Chandler made a very inspirational
talk in which she sounde'd a key i
note in favor of the Nt'gro school,
quote: ‘‘A colored school is where a j
Negro can develop initiative, one |
of the> factors necessary to sue- j
cess.”
Mr. McPherson, who is the pre
sident; of the Omaha Council of the
National Negro Congress, gave
some very timely remarks in which
he urge'd the young people to catch
step withj the miliant and progres
siye program, now being carrie'd
on throughout the United States by
the Youth Division of the National
Negro Congress.
M'embers present were: Misses
Tamar O’Neal, Lucille Rucker,
Mary Ellen O’Neal, George Sledd
Laurence Parker. Frank O’Neal,
Edward Bruce, Rachel Covington,
reporter. Mrs. Christine Althouse,
sponsor.
ANNOUNCEMENT
To create a greater interest in
the Wednesday evening concerts
by the Omaha Concert band, at the
Urban League, opportunities will
be given to any musicians, singers,
or other performers, amateur or
otherwise to appear on these pro
-trams in the hope of encouraging
and discovering new musical talent.
Any person or groups interested
in appearing on these programs
please call Mr. George Bryant at
the Urban League.
There has been an increase in
the attendance and we are hoping
for an even greater one.
The programs start at 8 o’clock
promptly each Wednesday night,
'ome and hear them. The band will
play all requests. These eoncerts
are free.
Y. W C. A. Notes
105 Attend Boys and Girls Forum
Tbo Boys and Girls forum held |
on Sunday, November 28th at the
YWCA was interesting and very
worthwhile.
Mrs. Herbert Wiggins talked
with and to a group of 105 boys
and girls about the problems that
they are facing everyday.
The method of finding out their
problems were made known by the
uso of a question box into whic'i
each one present placed a question
pertaining to some everyday pro
blem with which they were con
fronted.
Miss Olive Willis, chairlady of
tho forum, presided. Foster Good
lett rendered a vocal solo.
The General Education Commi
tee met on November 30th and Mr
Pulum, executive secretary of tb
YWCA spoke to the group o
Convention Action.
Tho Ifobl y Group of the “Y’- wil
begin Saturday December 4th n
3 p. m. Girls who are interested in
developing their hobby or findin-*
one are invited to come.
The hobbies that are planned are
sewing, scrapbook making. Crochet
ing, knitting, music, -embroidery
cooking and dramates.
If the hobby that you are inter
ested in is not found in the abo\
list, contact Mrs. Crawford and she
will be glad to haw it included.
All girls from the age of 12
through 18 inclusive are invited to
participate
The executive board of the Col
ored O’d Folks Homo met at the
Home. Thursday evening, at 8 o’
clock. We wish to thank those who
helped out at the dinner that was
given, to make this affair a suc
cess.
Rev. Pruitt, pastor of Morning
Star Baptist church, with eighteen
others held services at the home
November. 14th. The executive
board of the Old Folks Home gave
a Sunday night supper for Mr.
Henry Black who has served on
the board for 22 years, and left
last Thursday for California, He
was presented with a token of ap
preciation and remembers nee.
.Parks Ice and Fuel
‘Reasonable Prices and Quick
Delivery Service’ is
Our Motto,
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make* twice as much money. Agents
that used to make $10 to $20 per
week will easily make up to $40 A
WEEK. Be a Lucky Heart Agent and
get this big money. Write quick for
guaranteed money-making proposi
tion. »nd BIG FREE SAMPLE CASH
FULL OF $9.00 WORTH of cos
metics, medicines, household neces
sities, curios. Write Lucky Heart Co.,
Dept112 g Memphis, Tennessee,
Around Town
BY MRS. VIOLA TURNER
MRS. P. H. JENKINS
LOVELY HOSTESS
Jenkins at 2506 Maple street was
The home of Mr. and Mrs. P. H.
tho scene of a lovely social affair,
when Mrs. Jenkins entertained fri
ends at a dinntr party Tuesday
evening, November 23rd. The
guest? included Mesdames Viola
Turner. Hattie Frown, Corine
Jones, Maggie Moore, Grace Flan
agan. Dora Alexander, Luvinnia
Rose, I.utisha Taylor. Ger rude
Ashby Simmons, Margaret Stew
art, Flora Rhodes Greer. Edith
Todd. Vassio Harrold, 'da Arti
nen, Addie Seals and Jess’e Vann.
MV and Mrs. Waiter Seals en
tertained the following gaos‘s at
■ Thanksgiving dinner Thursday.
November 28t-h: Mr. and M-.s. A.
T,. People and sons, Mr. ami Mrs.
John Wakefield and son. and Mr-.
Viola Turner.
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A ln”ely tea was given by the
members of the Welcome Circle a
the rcs'deree of Mrs. Buelah
Nleeb-y ‘1107 Corby, S’jnd y Nov
ember 28' h.
Thursday November 2Vh was
the birthday of Mrs. Ida Ar ison
Many friends called du'i ig the day 5
to congratulate her.
Mrs. Viola Turner was a visitor
in Council Bluffs Sunday, Nov.
28th, at the residence of her bro
ther and sister in laws, Mr. and
Mrs. Nathaniel Turner and Mr
and Ms. Jfohn Turner.
A cocktail par y was given by the
the Feliz Do e club in honor of
Mrs. Gbnevieve Bryant’s birthday
Sunday, November 28th, at the
homo of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. 940
No. Twenty seventh street.
Twenty guests were present and
the young ladies were in formal
attire. After having a lovely time
at the Wilson's, some of the gues’s
spent an enioyeb'e even;ng at the
Harl'm Night club. Mrs. Bryant
received many beautiful gifts.
Johnson Drug Co
Liquors. W’Ues and Beer
Prcscrip'ions
■ K 099H 1904 N 24th
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Remodeling,
Repairing
Cleaning and
Relining
Khkttoyalfurs
2411 Farnam St. AT 6543
Celebrate Silver
Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Ned Moore who re
side at 2922 Decatur street, cele
brated their silver wedding anni
versary at their beautiful and pa
latial home Monday evening. A
lovely white and silver wedding
cake graced the center of the ta
be along with tall silver tapers
held in silver candlesticks. Silver
and white, the color scheme was
carried throughout the house. Mr.
and Mrs- Moore were the recipents
of many lovely and useful gifts of
silver.
FORMER OMAHAN VISITS
Mr. j'ames V. Esters who spent
13 years in Omaha, leaving in 1931
is now visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will
iam Worker, 2825 No. 25th street.
Mr. Esters who was quite active
in the church and fraternal world
while in our city- is now residing
in Excelsor Sprngs. Mo., where he
has been employed by the manage
ment of the Excelsor Springs Golf
Club for the past seven years.
Mr. Esters stopped off in Kansas
City and Liberty Mo., enroute to
Omaha, where he visited numerous
friends. lie reports that Mrs. Sarah i
A- Botts, the wife of the late Rev. i
Pots, former pastor in our city, as |
doing well. Mrs. Bots also resides
in Excelsor Springs.
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Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Taylor,
3512 Burdette, entertained at a
family dinner Thanksgiving, given
in honor of their youngest daugh
ter, Miss Mildred Taylor, who left
for Los Angeles, Calif, where she
will reside. The other guests were
Mr. and Mrs. H. Kinney, Mrs- Alice ‘
Letcher, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman and 1
children, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond |
Davis and children, Miss. Taylor
received a beau'iful traveling bag
from her aunt, Mrs- Kinney. I
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Now patterns, nicely tnl- J
Ug-fb lored. Fall else. Pleated
books and 7-button fronts.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W- Baltimore
were hosts at a Thanksgiving din
ner, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Nealy Williams, 2810 Miami street.
Members of the immediate fam
ily were present. A very beautiful
and delicious dinner was served- !
Those present were: Mr. Z. 0. Bal- j
timore, Mr. and Mrs. T'lonias Bal
timore, Mr. and Mrs. Speese, Marie
Baltimore Hubbard. Vlr. and Mrs.
Williams, Robert Williams, Nealy
Wiliams, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wiliams
Baltimore, M. Baltimore and grand
children, Mildred and Josie Mae
Speeco
Thelma L. Jenkins, daughter of
Mrs. Lulu Jenkins, 979 North
Twenty-seventh street, entertained !
at a birthday pary given in her
honor, November 16th, at which
time she celebrated her sixteenth
birthday, at the residence of her
aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Kirby, 2203 Grant street- Fif y
guests were present.
Mrs. Lillie Smith, who was ill
at the Lutheran hospital, returned
to her home Thursday morning,
1702M> No. 24th street.
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Beautifully washed and returned just
damp enough to IRON.
Minimum bundle 48c
Shirts Finished in Any Family Bundle 8c
LAITNDERERS AND DRY CLEANERS
Edholm & Sherman
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■jc From little sister to big brother, every
member oi the family will welcome a
modem Electric Refrigerator for Christ*
mas. It saves food. It protects health. It
makes the preparation of appetizing
frozen delicacies easy and simple. Plan
to give one this Christmas. Something
practical . • . something Electrical wiB
bring comfort for years to come.
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