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a?fa!rs Ttic *S-o-oie-ty ^ World organizations St. Cecelia Guild of St Phillips Tea Deacon Episcopal church con sisting of ihe members of the choir gave a Bingo and Chinese Checker Contest honoring their Prie»t, Father Stam’s birthday. The birthday party was a huge success’both financially and so cially. Most of the prizes were won by four members of the GET RID OF SHINE I Why not have a lovely, lighter com plexion? Why not try this easy way to improve coarse, dark, oily skin? Buy a package of Nadinola Bleaching Cream. Each night smooth it gently on your face. No rubbing, no massaging. While you tleep, Nadinola speeds up the natural process of exfoliation—gently bleaches your skin to a lighter shade. In a short time, you begin to see wonderful improvement. Your complexion grows lighter, smoother, softer. Soon you have what every woman wants, what men ad mire ... a lighter, lovelier complexion! Yon Can’t l ost — Money Back Guarantee You don’t risk a cent. Every jar of Nadi nola brings you full instructions and a positive money-back guarantee. Give your complexion the help of this famous treatment cream. Get Nadinola today. But be sure it’s genuine Nadinola. Don’t trust your loveliness to any un known substitute. At all drug stores 50c, large money-saving sixe $1.00. McOu-w family. Mrs. Mdva McCaw Stuart anil Gertrude McCaw won more prizes at Bingo than anyone dse. Gertrude McCaw also held ho lucky number for the cake that was raffled away. Mrs. Russel Bryan of 2817 Bin ney St., won the prize for the be.it Oh nose Checker player. Other Bingo prizes were won by M«d ■mes A (B. McCaw, S. C. Hanger, Carrie Jewell. Herbert Clark, Wm. G. Haynes, J ,D. Crawford, Mrytle Hayes ami Mr George Watson. Vfary Hattie Wiggins won door prize. Mr. S. C. Hanger, president; Mrs Ray Lee Jones, directoress. -nOn I Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gray, of 2124 Ijake St., were hosts ft the JMF Bridge Club. Prizes were won by Mr D. V. Gordon, Mrs. Earl Wheeler and the booby, Mrs. Frank Blackwell. The club celebra I ted Mr. Gordon's birthday by pre senting him with Valentines and the hostess presented him with a mrthday cake in tne shape of a heart. Mr. Gordon’s birthday was on Fob. 14th St. Valentines day. PM) 13—The Alaho Social club j held their closing prc-lenten party for members only* at the home of Mr. and Mrs Jasper Biown of Maimi St. Bingo, Po-Ke-No, Bride and Chinese checkors were the entertainments for the evening. Madames Jasper Brown, William Ray, Edna Jackson were in charge of social affairs. Mrs. William Roy, chairman. It being the date of Mrs. Jeanette Farmer’s birth ' day she was presented witk a large birthday cake decorated ‘with per fectly formed pink roses. Lucky numbers were drawn for prizes by ^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mr. i iitiil Mrs Thomas Scott and l)r. j A. L. Hawkins. Mr. S. C. Hanger President; .Robert Jackson, secre taty, Mr. Jaspor Brown, treasurer, Tho annual Meet’ng of the Ur ban League Community Center, NOW! A FULL-SIZED MODERN ELECTRIC RANGE . , — — - nnnnmifi»fyiftn*vtvyv*ivf' for only $995Installed! For a limited time only, a sensational price reduction brings you cm Electric Range, in stalled in your kitchen! Think oi it... magic Electric Cookery lor as little as that—on a Frigidaire, Hotpoint. Westinghouse, Kelvin ator. General Electric or Norge Electric Range. See the dealer who carries the one you want. ^ Ask lor a ires demonstration! See ior your self why Electric Cookery is better! Take advantage of this sensational offer NOW * . . Choose your Electric Range before this offer closes! ’ Cheap Electricity SERVES and SAVES! Sgsl cl£oWc (DsualsuU OR NEBRASKA POWER COMPANY was held Tuesday Feb. 14, at the Center. Reports were road and ap proved The names of board mem bers elec ted were rear!. At the end of the business reports a play in pantomine was presented by girls and boys from the different groups in club weilt at the Center. The play wan writ en by B. B. Squires, executive secretary of the Urban League and directed by Eugene Murray, supervisor of Recreation. Tho play depicted the Negro in his progress from his entering the U. S. as a slave to the present day. The success he has accomplish in all phaseo of culture and what that culture has added to the suc cess of the progress that has made tho U. S. one of the ouStanding countries in the world Mr. Squires oroedcasted the stoi-y as the cast gave an outstanding realistic per formance in pantamine. Musical numberH sung by the group were “Water Boy" and "Steal Away to Jesus.” Miss Edrose Willis, accom panist at the piano. The play end ed with actors and audience sing ing Negro Anthem "Life Every voice and Bing.” An exhibit of Art and Hand work made by the classes under rhe efficient leadership of Mr. E E. Murray was presented at the end of trie play. A large apprecia tive audience was present. Remember the Sunday Forum, Clair Chapel ME Church, 22nd and Miami streets, Sunday May 7th at 3:30 P. M. Mothers Council of the YWCA in charge < f the pro gram. Bud Harris of New York CHy, enroute to Ix>s Angeles ,Cal., stap led over Tuesday night for a brief visit with Mrs. Myr.le Washing ton, 2324 N. 22nd St. Mr Haris wil] open a theatre for p. five week engagement in Ixvs Angeles. Mrs. Margaret Cruder and Mrs. Lulu Smith of Denver, Colo., are visiting in the city. They are house guests (f Mr. and Mrs. 0. Round tree. -aOa —. Mrs. M M. Conway of Chicago, III., i« visiting Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Hawkins. Mrs. Conway is the sis ter of Mrs. Hawkins. - 0O0—• Avoca Mason made a trip to EmporioB, Kansas, Thursday with the Aquipella choir of Central high school He reports a wonder ful trip --0O0—- — • Mrs. Willis Reid of P. rtland. Ore., In the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. McVay. Mrs. Reid is State President of Women's Federated clubs of Ore. S-io came to at.end the Spring Musical at Tech High school, spon t; ired by Mr L. L. McVay. ,--—-0O0--— * Mrs. L. L. McVay entertained 18 at a luncheon Tuesday May 2nd, honoring Mrs. Willis Reid of Port land, Ore. Mrs. Margaret Cruder and Mrs. Lulu Smith <tf Denver, Colo.^ were among the out of town guest present. --—0O0———• Mrs Joseph Taylor entertained eight at breakfast Monday. May 1st, in honor of Mrs. Willis Reid. Mrs. Cruder and Mrs. Smith were among the guest. -ovjo-— TO PRESENT PAGEANT SUNDAY. MAY SEVENTH The Hillside Presbyterian church of which Rev. J*»n S. Williams ifi pastor will present the young peoples organization of the Pil grim Baptist church in a pageant entitled “The Seeker” <n May 7th Sunday afternoon, at 4 o’clock. This pageant will be augmented h(/ a choru? of young singers of which Mrs. M L. Di* ci is ad visor and Miss Christine Dixon, or ganist. Miss Dixon is directing the pageant. Miss Hortense Harper ir, president of this group. The cast conds's of: The prologue, Miss Grover Mar shall, Spirit of Age, Mrs Vida Jowers Spirit of Youth. Mies Hat tie Crump, Spirit of Beauty, Vel ma Thomas, Spirit of Wealth Margaret I> rich, Spirit of Know ledge, Elnora Smi h. Spirit of Bro of Church, Mrs. Annabelle Thonup therhood, Louise Downing, Spirb Gray. Tho congregation will receive a fellowship through the lighting of tfteir candles from the Spirit of tho Church. -o0o-— Mrs. Whlmath Houston, who underwent a serious operation at the Lutheran hospital some days ago, is convalescing. Rev. R. A. Adams, pastor of St. John’s AME Church wh« has been critically ill at the personage on Binney .street is reported much im proved. -0O0 We are pleased to reps rt an improvement in the condition of Mr. Allen Jones of 2517 Ohio St. who has been very ill. -0O0 Miss Jennie Hieronymous. who c-me on from New Y+M< with the Carl Grays, when they came to attend the premiere < / “Union Pacific,” is enjoy'ng a pleasant visit her sisters and brothers at the Hieronyomus home on North j To Our LIBERAL CREDIT PLAN And ice mean just that1 This is the easiest, friendliest, quickest credit plan in town. Tou can purchase one tire or a full set of the new Goodrich Silvertowns with the amazing new Life-Saver tread and pay for them as you ride—on your own terms. NO RED TAPE We mean ihit, too! We han dle all of our own accounts and 9 out of every 10 people complete their purchases and our easy credit requirements in less than 10 minutes. No waiting around either we In stall or deliver your purchase at once. QUICK SERVICE. Goodrich Silvertown Stores 20th & DOUGLAS STS. 2406 L ST. DOWNTOWN STORE SOUTH OMAHA Open Evenings and Sundays 28th avenue Mrs. Dana Murphy, of 2204 Ohio St., is contemplating a trip to Toledo, Ohio, in the near future to visit her sister. -0O0 R. L. Lewis of the Lewis Ser vice Station at 24th and Grant St., wa« called to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Georgia MeCaskey Mdt>ile, Ala. Mr. Lewis returned t4 his business leaving his sister much improved. Then three months later he was called back to attend her funeral. Mr*. JlrCaskey passed on April 16. Mr. Lewis returned to Omaha Sunday April 30. -—OUO— Mrs Mary Toles motored to Red Oak Iowa Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Gamel of Pilgrim Baptist Church. Rev. Camel, preached ‘.fee even ing sermon at ClaJvary Baptist Church, of which Rev. Goldsmith is pastor. Mrs Toles visited with the Chappells and the Jones family and also enjoyed a lovely dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Davis. -0O0—■—>— Card* received here by friends of Henry W. Black, who with his wife, is attending the Fair in San Francisco California, tells of his early return here to remain in definitely. * * * MRS RUTH WHEELER'S MOTHER DIES Mrs Ruth Wheeler, wife of Earl Wheeler, was called to her former '■>omc in St. L\ nis, Mo., by the leath of her mother, Mrs. Anna Minor who passed away there Monday after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Wheeler was accom panied by her children. Her nep hew, Minor Williams, who has been here attending Creighton U. left to attend the funeral also. * * * Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Jessica Wright the “INS" held a delightful card party in the Good Government! headquarters at 24th and Grant Streets, Monday after noon, May 1. A large number of ladies attended Beautiful prizes wrere given. * * ♦ Rev. A. B. Lennox, father of Dr. G. B. Lennox arrived from his homo in Texas more than a week ago tt* accompany his wife who has been spending the winter here with Dr. Lennox and his family. They left Saturday. MANLESS WEDDING AT PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH Mrs Clara Dacus, is chairman of the Ever I»yal Club which will give a MANLESS Wedding at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 25th and Hamilton Streets Monday night, May 9th to whiich the public is cordially invited. * * * The Colored Policemen and Fire man’s Wives Club, gave a May Breakfast at the Logan Fontenelle Home, Recreational Room Thurs day tmrning May 4, from 9 A. M. til 1 p. m. Mrs Lucille Gus tin is president. A large numbei attended this lovely affair. * * * ATTENTION! A leader is wanted in South Omaha to organize a branch of tho Low-waged income and Unem ployed workers under the affilia tion of the Notional Negro Con gress. Low-Waged Income and Unem pltyed Workers Comm. 2721 Charles St. -oOo-• CORONATION TO BE JUNE 5th The Ninth Annual Coronation Pageant! under the auspices of St. Phillip’s Rpnscppal Church, will be given June 5th at the Dream land Ballroom. Mrs. Cecilia W. Jewell who has so successfully managed tho past four Coronation will again head the Coronation You’ve Tried the Rest—Now Try tho Best— THE SQUARE DEAL POULTRY MARKET Which Is Sanitary and Clean Stock Squabs, Rabbits and see All kinds of Fat Hens Springer Stags and Fresh Eggs —DELIVERY 2520 CUMING ST. WE. 4277 kY.VYAY.'.VAY.'.Y.V.'i’.V; (^mmittee. She will be ably as- ] sisted as Co-chairman by Mrs. J. Dillard Crawford. A meeting of tho Coronation committee was held Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Anna Logan 2609 No. 22nd St. Any young woman, seventeen years or more who is a member of any <lf the city’s graduating clashes, is eligible to participate in the affair. Call Mrs. Crawford for information. Web. 1539 or Web. 4729. -oOo-• ENDORSE “OUTS” The Low-Waged Income and Unemployed Workers an affiliate of the Nat’I NegiVt Congress in a meeting held Ma^_2 1837 North 24!, fa Street endorsed the seven “OUTS.. Various candidates were present and spoke Mrs. Loretta Bush. President; Mrs. F. Watson, Secretary; Virgil Bailey, chairman committee, 2721 Charles St. * * * Hiawatha Chapter OES gave a beautifully appointed May Break fast Monday morning at the Fon tenelle Homeis Recreational room. It was largely attended. Mrs. V. Wheatley is the matron of the chapter. * * * The funeral of Mrs. Gussie Nel son of the south side, which was held at Zion Baptist, Monday af ternoon, was largely attended. -oOo I MODERN ART CLUB The Modern Art Club, met Mon day night, Hay 1st with Mrs. Charles McF^U as hostess. The meeting was calif ai to order by tho President. Order of business— Minutes, roll call, reports from committees. We were very sorry that Mrs. Harrold didn’t feel well and was excused to go home bef. re the club adjourned. We wish to thank Mrs W. R. Rogeirs for mak ing and donating two hundred tic kets for the Gypsy Costume Tea. The club was the recipient of re cipes from Mrs. Charles Harrold. Mrs. Dr A. L Hawkins and Mrs. W. R. Rogers If yii u haven’t a ticket for the Gypsy costume Tea, by all means get one. Members present were: Mrs. Vida .lowers, Mrs. W. R. Rogers. Mrs. W L. Myers. Mrs. Cozy Nicholson. Mrs. R. C-. Price, Mrs. D .L. Riddle, Mrs. H. L. Preston, and Jasper Cole. The hostess served a lovely re post. Mrs. Cozv Nicholson, presi dent; Mrs. R. C. Price, reporter. --o^o “Interracial Review” Now In New Home New York, May 4 (C)—The In terracial Review, published by the Oathodic Interracial Council of New Y s;k, George K. Hu);,ton, editor is now in its new home, 20 Vesey Street, lower Manhattan, having been moved from 220 W. 42nd street in midtown. The new location is “back of Old St Peter’s on Barclay street,” the Review chronicles in its current issue. ‘“St. Peter’s” says the Review, “is the mother of Catholicism in New Yodk city having celebrated its sesqui-cen£ennial anniversary in November. 1935. It enjoys a unique position in the story of race relations in the U. S. For 66 years until July 2, 1853, Pierre Toussairvt, saintly Catholic Negro and confidential adviser of New York’s fashion leaders of his day, worshiped at that church. He oc cupied Pew NVi 25.” HEAD THE GUIDE i Thrifty Service 6 lbs. for 48c 7c EACH ADDITIONAL LB. “6Vte ON WEDS.” ALL FLAT WORK BEAUTIFULLY IRONED. BATH TOWELS FLUFFY DRIED. WEARING APPEARED RETURNED DAMP READY TO IRON. WE GUARANTEE COLORED CLOTHES NOT TO FADE. SHIRTS FINISHED IN THIS SERVICE FOR 10c*EACH IF DESIRED. 20% DISCOUNT CASH AND CARRY Emerson-Saratoga Southwest Corner 24th and Erskine Sts. 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Other symptoms of kidney and bladder weaknesses may be scant, burning or smarting passage—backache— leg cramps —puffy eyes. Get the original GOLD MEDAL. i Try. , Herman’s ML^r- -~****r * -- Market First HERMAN FRIEDLANDER , PROPRIETOR 24th Lake SL] WE. 5444