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Of the many letters already received from racial leaders the country over, the opinion is unanimous that TOPS is a wonderful personal tonic. In it, every colored nmn and woman, how ever humble, will find living proof that the chances for success are open to whoever has the character to work for It. "I am much pleased with this mag azine,” says a noted colored educator, “and believe it will be a great inspire-' tion to thousands fortunate enough to receive copies of the magazine.” From a famous racial novelist comes the news that “people are fighting over copies out this way." A colored poet, beloved by millions of Americans, writes to say, that “there Is a great need for just such a publication.” From a movie actor who took Hollywood by storm, comes the sincere compliment, “I want to be the first to congratulate you.” I Every mail brings the same kind of tribute. Illustrated with many intimate photographs never before published, i TOPS records the “fame-and-fortune” j stories of such personalities as: Dr. G. ! W. Carver, Father Divine, Duke Ellington, Joe Louis, Maxine Sullivan, Countee Cullen, Walter White, Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, Bill Robin- j son, Ethel Waters, Ama Bontemps, j E. Simms Campbell and many others. ' From beginning to end, TOPS is crammed with the heroic tales of mod ern colored celebrities who made good with all the odds against them. How they wrung fame and wealth out of their struggles, the disappointments they conquered, the triumphs they won, [ their secrets of success, their personal lives—all these unfold before you in | word and picture as you read through TOPS. It is a magaane that will fas cinate and inspire your whole family. Copies can be had at your newsstand now. TWO LOUIES PLAYED HOT LICKS’ WHILE CHICAGO’S COASTERS MADE MERRY r\ Chicago, Dec. 9—Louis Arm strong, king of trumpet players, plus Luis Russell and Midge Wil liams, grand ringing personality lent pow?rf i' rhythmic athmos phere to the frantic search for “Ferdinand the Bull,” who was on location at the gay artist’ and Mo dels ball Friday night, December 2, in the Drake Hotel. The Gold Coast room, the origin al set for Artists and Models, was the utmost in modern design for the show- that was given by leading theatrical and night clug talent ei tracted from (I'.iicTagtoland’s, his trionic horizon. Armstrong with hig great swing b^nd and Louis Russel shared no breaths in out playing Ozzie Nelson, a tango band and a string outfit that played Viennese waltzes only. Most ev eryone at this ball, which is re ported to have run into the enor mous cost of $30,000 were costum ed. Armstrong and his swinging mates played their bands ‘neath costumes that ranged from the pre sent time far back into the 18th Century “Great Waltz” attire. TRANSFORMED FIRST FLOOR Tranforniation of all the public rooms on the first floor of the Drake except the Lantern room and the International club took place and were used on that night. J After completion early F'iday! morning, these rooms had been conveted into fouteen movje sets. i All of Chicago’s younger set from the Northside millionaire class and regular Gold Coast resi dents were present at this gala af- j fair which proved to be a gigantic scoring event for Luis Russel, his | orchestra, Louis Armstrong and j Midge Williams, with Sonny Woods; supplying ample vocal choruses. -—oOu WW.V.'.V.'.V.V.V.V.WA Duffy Pharmacy We. 0609 24th and LAKE STREETS PRESCRIPTIONS Free Delivery w.v.v.w.v/j'rtv. /.v/.y DUKE ELLINGTON, * MIDGE WILLIAMS ROBBED IN KANS. CITY Kan;-a8 City, Mo.. Dec. 15 (by Preston Mayes Jr. for ANP) — Duke Ellington and Midge Wil liams were robbed while playing dance engagements here recently. The famous orchestra leader suffered a loss of both clothing and personal belongings. Howev er, the thieves overlooked his opera tho result of 10 years work and valued at $10,000, whick had been placed in an envelope. The man uscript was mailed immediately afterwards to New York, for safe keeping. Miss Williams, who sings with Louis Armstrong’s band which ap peared at the same amusement spot but on a different date, was robbed of $17 she had left in her dressing room. RANDOL INCORPORATES PICTURE COMPANY Los Angeles, Dec. 15 (By Freddie Buford for ANP) —The distinc tion of becoming the first colored motion picture company to be in corporated and issue securities un der the strigent laws of the state of California ,was given the George Randol productions, last week, ; when George Randol, president of • the new company, was informed i that the last hurdle had been clear- ' ed, After studying the purposes and I principles of the company and the , ability and experience of the per- i sonell, the department of invest-1 ment of the division of corpora tions granted the newly founded j corporation a permit .This is the ! first time that colored motion com- j pany has ever been given a permit. to engage in the sale of its stock, although numerous groups have at temped to enter this kind of fi nancing. “Wo have a broad program for i the colored people of America,” by Randol said. ‘It is our desire to place the larger portion of the money earned back in the pockets of the Negro investors and at the Effective May 1st: 20 Cent Discount on Laundry & Dry Cleaning Cash and Carry Ediiolm and Sherman Launderers & Dry Cleaners I WE 6055 : j samo time develop technieans, wri ters directors and other workers as well as employ the varied ta lents of the members of our race in all divisions of the motion pic ture industry. “There are more than 600 thea ters in this country which cater mainly to colored people for sup port. Statistics show that we can realize a profit of $60,000 for a picture that costs $15,000 to make. Wo think this money should be re turned to the pockets of people who spend it for their entertain ment.” -oOo— DUKE ELLINGON VS JIMMY LUNCEFORD Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 15—An nouncement last week that Duke Ellington and Jimmy Lunceford, bands of a different types would meet here in a battle of music December 26 was perhaps as much a surprise to the leaders of the public. According to information received from both parties, the bands were signed without either knowing or careing to know what was going on. The story, according to insiders, runs as follows. Each year Jimmy Lunceford plays this ball with some other band sliced in. This year, a Broadway band, white was slated to play opposite Jimmy, but because of previous bookings, or something else, was force! to with draw. Settles on Duke Thus with the time fast ap proaching and the necessity of getting out the billing, the manage ment started searching for another orchestra. No one knew if Duke would be available for that date or not, but it so happens he was, so the contracts were signed. The dance committee knowing the spot it was in, was willing to go the limit to get Duke, so the almost prohibitive price proved no barriers. They had to have a good “name” band, and Duke offered that ,so the Duke was signed. Whether either Lunceford or Duke would have accepted the date as a battle, no one knows. Jimmy r.sys he didn't and Joes not care, while Duke, out of the city, 'has ma le no comment. Sp'fi It’s On There was a rumor earlier in the week that Duke would ask can cellation of the engagement for reasons unknown, but the manage ment of the hall, scouts that idea. “We have signed Duke and we ac cepted his terms, not he ours, so the engagement stands.” ■-o—— DUKE ELLINGTON SIGNED TO LEAD COLORED REVUE New York City—Duke Ellington and his orchestra have been sign ed to headline an all-colored re vue at the Brooklyn Strand Thea tre for an entire week beginning tomorrow (Friday.) Ellington who is rated among the kingpins of modern Americnn music will return to this city early Friday morning from a Hinder land tour which has covored sev eral of the large cities throughout the East and West. In most cases Ellington, who is still a great fa vorite among both colored and white dance and theatre goers throughout the country, added an other successful tour to a list that has been steadily growing for more than ten years. Tho great composer-maestro’s pending engagement at the Strand Brooklyn’s top-flight vaudeville theatre is the first for a big house adopted a straight vaude-picture policy early this season. His fling thero is to be followed by several others .making the city of church es another outlet for colored talent of all varieties. While in New York, Ellington will confer with several well-known producers in an endeavor to get his opera of the Negro for its 1939 debut on Broadway. Should the pending; negotiations go through, several of the best known stars of the race will bg offered featured roles with star billing. —■—.—oOo-—■ Patronize Our Advertisers_ Nation To Hear Broadcast of Negro Contributions To American Life Sunday —- ■ • u JULES BLEDSOE TO SING j “American,, All—Immigrants AH"! programs sponsored by U. S. Office of Education Aim to Increase Interracial Understanding The stirring story of how mil lions of racial and immigrant groups helped in the founding of American civilization is now being dramatized in a series of exciting Sunday afternoon radio programs titled “Americans All—Immigrants All." Sponsored by the U. S. Of fice of Education, Department of Interior, with the cooperation of the Service Bureau for Initercul tural Education, 106 Waverly PI., New York, next Sunday’s (Dec. 18th) broadcast will be on the “The Negro in the United States” and will dramatize the epic role of the Negro in American social, cultural and economic life. Jules Bledsoe to Sing Jules Bledsoe, eminent Ameri-1 can-born Negro baritone who was the first to introduce Jerome Kern’s “Ole ’Man River," and gain ed wide acclaim on the European and American concert stage, will sing to the nationwide audience. Beginning with the entry of Ne gro slaves one year before the landing of the Pilgrims, Sunday’s broadcast will trace the role of the American Negro in the exploxa tion and colonization of the conti nent, his share in the War for Independence, the Civil and World Wars, his profound love for mu sic, as well as contributions in li terature and art. This sweeping resume of Negro participation in American life will mention among other outstanding leaders, the bril liant career of James Weldon John son and the amazing discoveries of George Washington Carver. Nationwide Audience The broadcast will be carried over 79 stations of Columbia Broadcasting System and will reach an estimated audience of 6,500,000 listeners throughout the nation. Listen in Sunday after noon (2 P. M. EST; 1 P. M. MT; 11 A. M. PT.) to the stirring dra ma of the American Negro. Readers of the Omaha Guide, are also urged to tune in not only to next Sunday’s program, but to those which dramatize the work of other cultural groups. For ac cording to sociologist, only through this means of broadened education can one learn to appreciate the role of a neighbor group in Ameri can life. MARIAN ANDERSON SOARS TO GREAT HEIGHTS AT CAR NEGIE HALL New York, Dec. 16 (By Carl R. Diton for AN P)—With an artistry that surely must be nearing its peak Marian Anderson, who nows and rightfully enjoys an enviable international reputation as a cele brated singer, appeared before her customary throng at her annual first Carnegie concert Tuesday night in a remarkable artistic pro gram fo English, Italian and Ger man and French opulence. The contralto has grown amaz-1 ingly in vocal stature. Finished phrasing that was only in occa sional evidence but a few years ago now premeates an entire pro gram. The opening recitative and aria —Purcell’s “When I Am Laid in Earth,” with its heavy demand up on breath control, was superbly sung, although we wished the basso ostinato of the accompaniment had been a little stronger. Then follow ed Vervacini’t "Pastoral,” deliver ed with a quality of delicacy hardly capable of other than a saprano. And then Carissimi’s “A Bruno Vestiti.” Miss Anderson further exhibited her art in a Bach group: "Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, gagen,” Du Bist Bei iMr,” and “Zu Reinen Wasser.” In the first of these the piano ac companied was enhanced with an aboo obbligato played by Engelbert Brenner. In the last of these, Mr. Brenner, whose playing was most artitsic, performed on the oboe d' amore, a softer member of the oboe family and one better con trasted in the mater of timbre with Miss Andersotn’s rich and velvety organ. Then followed a Schubert group, “An Den Mond,” "Der Doppel gaender” (here was a memorable interpretation,) “Auf dem Waaser zu Singen,” and “Gruppe aus dem Tartarus.” Granville Hantock’s “Evening Song” and “The Simurgh” combin et His Harves Pass,” and ‘ De Gospel Train” by H. T. Burleigh, "Tramp ing'’ by Edward Boatner, and “Did n’t My Ix>rd Deliver Daniel” by Laurence Brown made up the spi ritual list. Her customary and inimitable encores, Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” included two Finnish folk-songs by her accompanist, “Dere’s No Hidin’ Place Down Here,” “Cornin’ Thru the Rye” and “Cuckoo.” Kosti Vehanen’g accompaniments were of his usual standard. Miss | Anderson returns to Carnegie Jan. 1 sixth. M A SS ACHES ETTS SO LON FILES BILL PROHIBITING RACE SLANDER Boston, Dec. 16 (ANP)—Declar ing that Massachusetts’ citizen* should clean house at home baforw condemning persecution of minori” ty groups, State Senator Thomas M. Burke, prominent Bostonian, last Tuesday filed a bill prohibit; tho slandering or libeling of any race. The bill would also bar writing* and pictures intended to impeach tho “Honesty of Patriotism of aagr race." AV.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.Wrt CHOPSUEY American and Chinese Di-her I King Yuen Cafe .. ! 2010*8 N. 24th St. Jackson 85T4 I pen Iron. ' n in. onlil 3 » r W.V.V.W.V.V. .V.V.VAVl RHEUMATISM j RELIEVE PAIN IN FEW MIHWfES To relieve the torturing pain of Rhedm* I tiam, Neuritis, Neuralgia or Lumbago.. In a few minutes, get the Doctor’s (amula I NURITO. Dependable—no opiates, no nar rotka. Does the work quickly-—must lelkom ! worst pain, to your satisfaction in * fe-sr minutes or money back *t Druggists. Don-* | suffer. Use NURITO on this guarantee today -_ ’ — - To the Customers of the Nebraska Power Company \ __ -f ★ A FRANK STATEMENT OF OUR POSITION # There has been anxiety expressed concerning the iuture of electric service In Omaha. It is apparent, however, that it is the general sentiment that no change Is desired, and that the Nebraska Power Company should continue to serve the people of this city. Naturally we are complimented by this general endorsement of our Company's policies. It is proof to us that the public is appreciative of good, courteous electric service, at ever decreasing prices. We have been doing business with the people of Omaha for many years. We desire to assure them that we want to continue serving them as we have in the past. Hasty conclusions, and most assuredly hasty action, may defeat the very aim desired, and for that reason we wish to present to the people of Omaha, these tacts: I- / The property of the Nebraska Power Company is not for sale. * Its owners have no desire to sell—despite all rumors to the contrary. o Neither the Company nor its majority stockholder has ever had. and does not now have, any offer for the purchase of its property. i o The Company and its majority stockholder promised the city, in writing, last June, that if either should get an offer to purchase, no sale would be made, until 90 days' notice has been given the city of an intention to consider such offer. nAt the request of the Mayor, because a question has been raised as to vhether our promises were legally binding, we and our majority stockholder have executed a contract. I am confident the City Attorney will agree that this contract completely and , legally binds us to our promise. t The City Attorney, however, has stated that he cannot advise the city council that the 90 days notice period given in our promise, and now confirmed by contract, is sufficient to protect the city i * against the sale of our property to a public power district, and • 1 " that this provision should be revised. , i Under the contract we signed, it was our opinion that the property of the Company could not be sold against the wishes of the people of Omaha. However, if a solution satisfactory to the City Attorney . can be worked out, I assure the people of Omaha that it will be x done, *■ “ --- - • .»• 4 J. E. DAVIDSON, President NEBRASKA POWER COMPANY