WHO WILL BE CROWNED AS "MISS OMAHA GUIDE?” Can You Pick A winner? Girls In Omaha Guide's Scholarship Subscription Contest Dorothy Lawson Dorothy Wat son off in a jump on their way to win the first prize in the Omaha Guide’s Scholarship Contest. The 1* two Dorothys are sponsored by Mrs. Marie Parker and assisted by ;heir friend, Mattie Station. BRYCIE DORRIS Miss Dorris is the daughter of Mrs. M. Nivens, 2511 Corby St She has been a Girl Reserve since the age of 10. She is a member of and a messenger of the Saint John AME. Church. Miss Dorris’ anibition is to become a Nurse. ****** ALMIRA KING Miss Almira King is also a member of Saint Benedict’s church and a former Girl Reserve, and was president of the Junior-Senior Girl Reserves Club she was the Treasurer of the Inter-Club Coun cil of the Central YWCA- and is a former member of the Junior Auxiliary of the Urban League. Miss King is the daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Giles, 1814 North ^th St- She is a member of the E.rtie Nous Club. Miss King is a grad uate of Technical High school. During her senior year at High school, she appeared in the Senior Play, “Stage Door”. In June of 1940, she was a Duchess in the Coronation Ball. At present Miss King is Girl Scout Instructor at the Urban League MARJORIE JOHNSON This young woman is one of the most typical American Girls in the U. S. She is quite “Air-minded'\ Her chief ambition is to pilot her own airplane. Miss Johnson is a sophomore at Technical high | school. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson, 2306 Seward Plaza. Her nterest are also dramatic. Her hobby is reading. Miss Johnson is the grand-daughter of Mrs. Edna Me Caw who was a graduate of Wil berforce University. ,The desire of Mrs. Edna McCaw to send Mrs. Andrew Johnson to that same uni versity will be realized in the fu ture attendance of Margery John son at Wilberforce university. Miss Johnson is the grand-daugh ter of the late S. T. R. Melvin Me Caw. ****** PORTIA TRULOVE Miss Trulove is a graduating Senior of Cental High school. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J- Trulove, 2864 Lake St. She C a .'ormer Girl Reserve. Mis? Trulove's ambition is to become a teacher of Foreign Languages. She is a member of St. John A ME Church. ( MISS ALICE SIMMONS Miss Alice Simmons, daughter of Mr- and Mrs. Allen Simmons, i Mr. Simmons is shipping clerk a* Super-Craft Garment Co., at 13th and F.iraam. Miss Simmons lives with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Gol die Davis at 2402 1-2 Patrick ave. She is 17 years of age and starts her Junior year at Central high school in September. She is also a member of the Optimist Club at 1 the YWC A. Her ambition is to become a stenographer. ****** " —————— WALTERINE WRIGHT A Girl Reserve of the Gross Eicks club. Miss Wright is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lewis, 2229 Ohio St. She is a member of the Red Cross and Mo tor Clubs during her school car eer. While a member of the Gross Eicks Club she served in the cap acities as treasurer and reporter. She is a member of Zion Baptist Church- Miss Wright’s ambition is to become a Costume Designer. She is planning to attend the Voc ational YWCA. School in New York. This School is an institu tion that is owned and operated 1 y Negro women. ****** JUANITA KING Was an HONOR STUDENT while attending South high school. Miss King is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence King 2816 Mi ami St. At the age of 13, she en tered South High school. While itc that school, Miss King was a 1 warded a musical scolarship to Piney Woods School in Mississip p:. During her attendance at that school, she became a member of the “International Sweethearts of Rhythm”, an all-girl band which originated from that school- As a member of this band she travel ed quite extensively. Miss King graduated from Technical High school on March 2, 1941. During her school career, Miss King serv ed in the capacities as Represent ative for the Library and the Red Cross. She was also chairman of the Scholarship committee and Home Room reporter. Miss King is a member of te Saint Benedict’s Church and a former member of the Girl Reserves Club of the YW :a. MARIAN LAWSON Miss Lawson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lawson, 2214 North 29th St- She will soon be a sophomore at Technical High school. Her interest is Vocational Miss Lawson is a member of the Church of God in Christ. ***** EMMALYN WASHINGTON Was the first young woman of color to have charge of a gill scout troop in Omaha, Nebr. Miss Washington is a graduate of North High school. She is the daughter of Mrs. Julia Washington, 2037 Florence Blvd. For two years she sang with the Syniphonette Trio She is a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and a mem ber of the King’s Daughters a Church club. At present she is working on The Worker’s Service Project. ****** MISS HELEN NORMA.L KING Miss Helen Normal King, daugh t er of Mrs. Eddie King, 2502 Lake Street. Miss King attends class j 10 B at St- Benedict High school Miss King is 16 yeais of age and will graduate in two years. Miss King’s ambition is to become com petent stenographer and engraver in the service of the government Miss King also sings in the choir at St. Benedict’s church. ***** — — ——A-i- . ,1 NONNICE WILLIAMS A recent convert and member of the Pilgrim Baptist Church. Miss Williams is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Williams, 2816 Blondo St. She is a graduating Senior of Technical High school. During her school career, she was a member of the Red i_,ross and Motor Clubs. Miss Williams is al so a member of the YWCA. Gross Eicks Club. Her chief ambition is to become a Social Worker. ****** LEONA EDWARDS An HONOR ROLL Student of Central. Miss Edwards is a grad uating Senior of Central. She is the daughter of Mrs. Bobbie Car ter 2919 Erskine St. At the YW CA. she is the president of the Gross Eicks’ club. Miss Edwards is a member of the Inter-Club Council, Jr., Chairman of the Car eer Conference which is particip ated in by many young women of the city. She is a member of the Zion Baptist Church. Her hobby is music and she is an assistant of Mrs. Flora Pinkston. Miss Ed wards’ ambitinos is to become a Nurse. ****** BERTHA DAVIS This young woman is one * f four Negro Baton twirlers in the Junior Band at Central High School. She is the daughter of Mrs L. Davis, 2530 Grant St. Miss Davis will soon be a Junior in High school where she is also a member of the Senior Glee club. She is a member of the Optimist Club of the YWCA. At the Zion Baptist Church, Miss Davis is the pianist for the Junior Church and serves in the capacity as a Secre tary. She is also the pianist for the BYPU. Miss Davis is the Treasurer of the Red Circle Girls, a Missionary Society. She is also Secretary of the Sub-Deb Club. Her ambition is to become a Con cert Pianist. She is a pupil of Mrs. Flora Pinkston. ****** HONOR STUDENT VINETA SWANCEY Miss Swancey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swancey, <’99 South 30th St. She is a grad uating Senior of Technical High school. During her school career. Miss Swancey was a member of the Girls’ Senior Glee club for 3 years. She is a member of Zion Baptist Church. She is active in Urban League clubs. Is Sergeant of Arms of the Girl Reserve C^ub o? the YWCA of which she has been a member for three years. She is a member of the Inter Club Council of the Central YWCA. For two years she was a member of the Girl Reserve's Glee club. At present she is an active mem ber of the Briggs Choral Ensem ble. Miss Swancey’s interest is musical. JESSIE KING An Honor Student of Tech High school. Miss King is a junior at Tech High. She has been on the Honor Roll, Hall Patrol, Speakers’ Bureau, and is a member of the Girl Reserve and the Terrible Eight Clubs. Miss King is six teen years of age, her birthday coming on that of Abraham Lin coln- Her hobbies are dancing singing, reading, cooking and sew ing. Miss King possesses a won derful personality, and is the typ ical American girl. Heh ambit ion is to become an expert cos metologist MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CH. Mrs. F. Burroughs, Reporter. Sunday was one of the greatest lays of rejoicing experienced for many years. As pastor Jones spoke of the subject “The King dom —Its Task and Reward, fol lowing the invitation for the re turn of the lost sheep, Mr. M. Burch, a police officer and a for mer member of Mt. Moriah came forward and renewed his member ship with the church, making a confession of his experience dur ing the years away from the church- He said that he was con vinced that you can’t beat God. It matters not in whatever direc tion, or course one may pursue. God will bring him down some day to the realization that, He is God and beside Him there is no other, and that he means to tell the world. The church shouted for joy. this man’s confession and Christ The whole city should have heard ian experience. Two weeks ago ex-police Thomas returned to the church, along with other old lilt. Moriahians who have been away for many years. Sunday, June 8th, 7-9:30 A. M A love breakfost will be given at the church. All are invited to attend.,At 11:00 A. M. a special memorial service, homing the dead of our church. Each member is asked to bring a vase of flowers to be arranged in the form of a cross. This promises to be a very impressive service. Special Ser mon by the pastor ond music ty the choir SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday school opend at 9:30 a. m. 11:00 o’clock services conducted by the pastor Rev. W. E. Fort. As usual every first Sunday the Ser vice was turned over to the con gregation and a very spiritual speaking meeting was enjoyed. The Financial Drive put on by the pastor was a very good success. You are always welcome at Salem —Come and worship with us. Rev. W. E .Fort, Pastor, L. A Hendersion, Reporter. Coronation Ball, Monday June 9, at Dreamland Crowning: at 10 p. m. | wwwwwwww LOANS'*™ We I