AFFAIRS The 'S-o-c-ie-t-y' World ORGANIZATIONS PROMINENT VISITOR VISITS OMAHA Miss Gold Mitchell formerly having lived in Omaha attendr ing Omaha University and work ing at Woodson Center was the guest of her sister Mrs. J. C. Parker last Thursday enroute to Norfork Virginia, where she has been for the past year executive aec’y of the Colored Branch of the YWCA. Miss Mitchell was enthu siastic over t.he National Social Agencies Convention to which she was a delegate in Settle. Wash. She also visited relatives and friends in Le* Angeles. Miss Mitchell speaks highly of our race group in Norfork as of a high standard religiously and morally. Accompanied by her sister Mrs. •T. C. Parker, she left on the Challenger Thursday night. They visited their sister in Chicago for a day reaching their destination Sunday July 10th. The committ<*e for the Old Folks’* ,Picnio, which is! to be held during the last week in July met last Monday evening to mako plans for the. picnic. Mrs. Murray is in charge of the Neighborhood department which ■ponaors this affair annually. »w*w.yx.iw BILL’S LOAN BANK CONFIDENTIAL I/OANS —Reasonable .Rates— Clothing, Furnishings, Shoes and Dry Goods for Men, Women and Children. 1804 North 24th SL NOTICE the Bill Board and Neon Signs in the Windows WAVAWWAWAWAV, MODERN SHOE REPA,IJt —1410 North 24th St_ Hunting Roots SPECIAL— $1 50 while they last Agency for 9c Cleaners & Laundry WEhster 1008 AWAW.V.V.V.V.WV.SV i PROUD PARENTS On Friday morning, July 1 a | fino bouncing baby boy was born | to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Patten of 2709 Maple St. Mother and son are now home from the hos pital and are getting along nicely Mrs. Patten will be remember ed formerly as Miss Hallye John son. On Monday evening, July 11, —shortly after d’nner—and after a hurried rush to the hospital, a fine baby boy was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cook of 2291 Copby St. At this time mo ther and son are getting along fine. i -0 Doris Ware, popular Juvenile player of the “The Little Thea tre" is spending 2 weeks vacation with hr aunt, Mrs. Bonita Laurs In Kansas, City1 Mo. Andrew T. Reed assisted in the production of the University of Omaha's summer dramatic class given In the New Auditoriuc the past week. - COAST FOR ITS' FLAVOR AMU PURITY. | daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren (Brooks, pioneer citizen of Omaha. One daughter Frances Brooks, Francis Shaw formerly of Omaha was at her bedside when she passed away., She leaves a host of friends i nthis city to mourn thpir loss. •-0““— M RS. EDITH REESE CELEBRATES 80th BIRTHDAY Mrs- Edith Reese, 2806 Ohio St. who a month ago recovered from a five-month illness, celebrated her eightieah birthday at her homo July, 12, Mrs. Reese is ini good health. She is the widow of Thomas Reeso with whom she moved to Omaha in 1807. She is the mother of the late Mrs. Edna McCaw and the grandmother of Eugene, Percy, Bernice, Arthur, Herbert and Gertrude McCaw, and Mrs. Edith Johnson, Mrs. Melva Stuart Mrs. Theadore Gatewood and the great grandmother of Marjorie, Euginia, Norman .1. Johnson, Joan. Janis, land Melvin Arthur McCaw and Theadore Gatewood, Jr. FAREWELL IJlNNER PARTY Mrs. Thos Rucker was hos tess to a farewell dinner at her homo for Mrs. J, C. Parker, Thursday afternoon. Her sister -uoq 3uubi{s Pl°0 S8!W ors. A most delicious dinner was served, guests going from the Rucker home to depot. Mrs. J. C. Parker is o grateful to the hoBtp of friends who were so loyal and helpful to her and the many courtesies extended, since Dasaing of Mr. Parker. Mrs. Parker n!j:irly 16 years married life has been spent in Omaha. Endeared her to all who knew her the Parkers will for ever he missed. MRS. J. C. PARKER GOES TO NORFORK, VA, TO JJVE Mrs. J. C. Parker has sold her househol'd goods, will bent her home 112-N-43r<| Ave. aod left last Thursday diuly 7th. Acom paning her sister Miss Gold Mitchell Whe is executive sec’y of the YWCA in/ Norfork Virgi nia. Mrs. Pinker will make her homo in Norfork V«i. with her sister. After tho death of Mr. d. C. Parker, Miss Mitchell at once photfled Mrs. Parker she must como to her. Miss Mitchell came thru Omaha for a day enroute Seattle where she was a dolgate to the National Social agencies Convention. The many friends of Mrs. Parker regret to have her leave Omaha. BREAKFAST GUESTS OF MRS. HIRAM R GREENFIELD At t) O’elfck break first last Thursday morning honoring Mrs. J. C. Parker and her sister. Miss Gold Mitchell of Norfork Virgi nia. Mrs.. Hiram deo with a very palatable three course breakfast. Covins "were laid for six beside the guests cf honor and hostess included Mrs. A. L. Hawkins, Mrs . Herbert Wiggiru and Mrs. Thos. Rucker. Arl enjoyed the affair THRIFTY TWELVE ART CU R Mrs. Viola Oliver 3018 North St. was hostess to the Thrifty Twelve Art Club Tue. July 5th. with the vice pres. Mrs. A. L. Morrow presiding. Every one agreed to meet from 9 to 12 during hot weather. Tho hostess served a lovely luncheon. After which Mrs. Lu birda Arnold was given her beau tiful birthday pieces- Mrs. Arnold seemed quite elated after receiv ing so many pretty pieces. Wo are happy to report that president is much improved at this writing. A pleasant time was had by all. The Thrifty Twelve Art Club Met Tues. June 28 at the beauti ful home of Mrs. Beatrice Mosely 2S32 Jefferson street- All mem bers were present except the Pres. Mrs. O. T. Whitlow, who is home from a local hospital, and well on the road to recovery. After tho usual routine of busi ness discussion the hostess served a nice lunch which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Naomi Henderson was tho recipent of many beautiful birthday present. Mrs. Henderson stated she was very happy to receive tho lovely gifts The Club was happy to have Mrs. Carter visit us. CLARINDA t!OWA SOCIETY NEWS I Mr. Virgil Stewart of Red Oak is visiting with his sisters, Mrs. Ceilla Board and Mrs. Celesta. Wiggins. Sergeant Hurd of Junction City, Kansas who has been visit ing in the Lewis Home for a few days left early Saturday morning for his home. Tho Baker family had a reu nion at the Baker farm Monday July 4th. Around 30 attended. Junior Wiggins of Red 0;ak, la. is visiting with his parents, Mrs- Celesta Wiggins. Word was received from Har old Nash n.ud John jr. Rennet, that they will be in the Fort Pes Monies a the CCC Camps, until some time in August. Mr. Gerald Keene visited in l^rinda Sunday with his fri ends. A party wa* given at the home Thurs. night in honor of Sergeant Hurd of Junction City Kens. A nice time was had and lovely refreshments were served. The Nash family held a picnic at the park uly 4th. A nice num Ike CHAMPION Beer and Lunch 2047 No. 24th JA 4777 “Beer All Kinds of Bottle Beer ALWAYS ICE COLD Drink a lx>ttle of your fa'orite P» er along wktt. your home cooked meals Beer and Sandwiches * t Delivered Quick Service Call JA 4777 Emerson-Saratoga LAUNDRY Announces— — — Here’s Good News for North Omaha’s thrifty homemakers. You can now save 20% on all laundry and dry cleaning by using Emerson - Saratoga’s convenient Drive in Courteous Service plus Savings Equal to Receiving Every fifth bundle without charge. You'll like Our Quick Cash aitd Carry Service Southwest Corner 24th and Erskine Sts. J ber was present. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beard and family moved Last week in to the home with Mr. Beard's sister on East Garfiell St. GOSPEL SINGERS ENTER TAINED Mr. and Mrs. C. P- Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Williams of 2875 Wirt St., entertained “The Soul Stirrers'’ Gospel Singers of Hooston, Texas, with a dinner party Sunday, Junday 10th, 1933 Covers were laid for nine. RACE WPA. ACTORS IN HAR LEM NOT DROPPED FROM ROLLS New York, July 14, (C) —A tatement from the Federal Theatre has cleared up rumors that Negro actors were being "li quidated” in the organization, following announcement of clos ing the Lafayette WPA theatre in Harlem on June 28. George Kondolf, director of the project for New York, says the Lafayette has been closed “for purposes of economy and efficiency”, but that “th most varied and interesting program ever contemplatd for the Federal Theatre’s Negro person nel” is in the making. “Haiti”, the Harlem WPA play, reopens at the 63rd Street Music Hall on Broadway, on July 11. ^ REPjRESENTATTVES WANTED To contach prospects for Ameri-! ca’s most significant Negro book, NEGROES AND THE LAW, by Fitzhugh Lee Styles, A. B., LL. B. The book sells itself. Liberal commisions, $200 cash prizes. Write Larrgstcn Sales Co., Phil adelphia, Pa- Students and others here is a chance to earn liberal commissions and win $100 first prize. " Calvin’s Digest (continued from page 7) cause it is the Negro intellegent sia that is remiss in its duty of supporting th literary efforts of the groep. Negro literature is to day where the Negro Perss ucsd to be. Educatd Negroes used to brass about their failure to read the Negro Press. 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