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HELP THE POOR CALL— THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA JAckson 2290 15th & Chicago ANNOUNCEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP We do hereby declare, exercise, and announce the fact of our in tention to form and perform a par tnership using as our medium and business the TOP HATTER CAFE located at— 2414 NORTH 24th Street Omaha, Nebraska. This is in compliance with the Nebraska State law. William L. Davis, Mr. Delmar Burris, Co-Mgr. Dewey Matthews, Co-Mgr. Albert Johnson, Co-Mgr. WANT MONEY LUCK FAST7 THE MASTER PRAYER has helped thousands and I think it will help you too no matter what your hard luck it; unlucky in Numbers, Games, Races, Love, 111 Health, Business. Thousands swear the Master Prayer brings Good Fortune and Protection from Evil. Almost all Christian peoples have faith in the Tremendous, Mighty, Never Failing Power of the Master Pray er. 44 Symbols of the Master Pray er are inscribed everlastingly on a beautiful 14k Gold Plate Heart, a Permanent Charm only for those who have Bad Luck. Write me to day enclosing $1.00 and I will send you the Master Prayer Charm at once so you may change your luck. Tell me your birthdate and T will also send you y0ur alleged lucky days and numbers FREE D. LEX, 126 Lexington Avenue, New York, N. Y. SOCIAL NOTES OMAHANS ATTEND HELLENIC CONFAB OKLA. CITY APRIL 3-4-5 The eZta Phi Beta Sorority, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The opening and welcome sess ion was held at the Avery Chapel Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Prof. Bert Vaughn acted as master of ceremonies Mr. Ri jcgo Dunjee delivered the welcome for the Ne gro Chamber of Couin *rcr Musical renditions by Jean Ben son, eZta Phi Befa chapter, Dal las T xas; Sidney U. Dawson dr, Kippa Alpha Psi Kansas Univers ity, Mo., and Ethel 3. tv is.» Lin coln University, Jefferson City, Mo ■\ddrv??es Were g 'en by Mrs F.. uua* ita Tate, Southwestern Re Director; sub*tit«‘;d fi,r Miss Blanche Thompson, Grand Basileus, Zeta Phi Beta, Chicago; Mr. Carl R. Johnson, Grand Pok march, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kansas City and Miss Elsie Austin Grand President, Delta Sigma Th-ra, Washington, D. C. During the rendition 0f the fra ternal Medley, members of the various organizations represented in the council, stood when their fraternity or sorortiy’s song was played. It was a very inspiring scene. Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity were hosts ‘o the Pan Hellenic Confer ence at an jnformla dance Friday night, at Slaughter Hall. The dance was one of the outstanding social affairs of the conference Each organization held its off icial meeting Saturday. Zetas Buffet Dinner Saturday evening 6:30. Kappa Banquet 6:30. Zeta, Delta and Kappa Ball at Hall of Mirrors in the Municipal auditorium, Sunday April 5, 1942. Zetas Pledge Service Commun ity Center 9:30. 11:00 Joint Worship Service, at Calvary Balptist Church. Six Omahans attended regional Belma Mahan Hawkins, Gertrude Lucas Craig, Ruth Burieson Tuck er, Ethel Davis, Carrie Harrison Jewell, Aislee Dotson Turner. THE RALPH BATES MARCHING CLUB Number 367 IBPOE. 0f W. Omaha, Nebraska Held a regular meeting, and Leonard Norris’ name was placed on the scroll of chartered mem bers. Many thanks to the public and the well wishers of the Marching Club. With many activities com ing for this summer. Amos Tho mas, Pres., Harold Roach, Secy, Otis Wright, Reporter. TOWNSEND CLUB NO. 11 Our Townsend Club No. 11 met at the Urban League Center 2213 Lake St., Monday night eight p. m. as usual with a good nufnber pres ent. We were really glad to see so many of our members begin ning to show so much interest in the club organization. Now that the spring season is here we hope that more of them will come out and be with us every Monday night for we certainly miss you when you are absent. Mother Slaughter is one of our members who hasn’t been able to be with us during the winter. We was real ly glad to see her out with us last Monday night. Rev. Mother Slau ghter is a very able speaker, both FREE CALL and DELIVERY — DOWN TOWN DISTRICT “20 YEARS IN BUSINESS” LOUIS PALMER the Hatter % COMPLETE ONE STOP SHOP HATS^LEANED AND REBLOCKED CJQC Suits or Plain Dresses Cleaned & Pressed SPECIAL—Invisible Halfsole-Ladies’ Leather or Composition Heels. JAckson 9390 414 South 17th Street spiritually and intellectually. Mrs. B. B. Hawkins also outlin ed to us the Immediate use we could make of the Townsend plan at these critical times. The Town send plan retires aged, gives youth jobs. The Town&end plan as originated by Dr. Francis E. Townsend and written into House Roll 1036 Now under study of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives is a program for Economic stability. A way to accomplish the distribu tion of the good things 0f life to all Americans. A means for a voiding some of the destructive ness of war. The plan proposes substantial retirement pay to all citizens who reach the age of 00. Your membership fee in a Town send Club is only 25c per year. Come and join us, help us to put the plan over. We need your help We hope that all members and friends will be present Monday night. What we hope ever to do with ease, We must learn first to do with diligence- For a full com pletion of our hopes it is neCpss ary to coordinate political and sec ial forces with our economic and scientific means. It can be done now if our legislators have the right attitude and spirit. We are always glad to have our visitors with us and you are al ways welcome. L. W. McDonald, I President; J. W. Dallas, First vice I 2nd President; Marley Westbrooks ' 2nd vice President; Mrs. Edith Harrison, Secretary; Mrs. B. B. Hawkins, Treasurer. MRS. STORY ENTERTAINS PASTORS’ WIVES With a Pre-Easter party in the dining hall of Cleaves Temple CME. Church, Mrs. Lottie P Story entertained the Interdenom inational Pastors’ Wives Council at the regular meeting Wednesday afternoon, April 1. The program with Easter as the central theme, included: devotions by Mrs. Mary Reynolds, chaplain; piano soios, Mrs. Thelma Stams; vocal solos by Mrs. Oda L. Mosely, Mrs. Ruth J Hubbard, and Mrs. Hazel Reynolds poem, Mrs. Isabel T. Ridley; short; talk, “Holy Wednesday”, Mrs. Hat -tie Adams; roll call, “Easter”. An Easter dinner was then serv ed to the members who were seat ed around the table which held a beautiful centerpiece of spring flowers. Mrs. Clara Williams, President. COUPLE ENTERTAINED AT BUFFET LUNCHEON Mrs. Belzora Collins of 2622 1-2 Erskine St„ was hostess at an Easter Egg Hunt and Buffet luncheon Sunday April 5th, honor ing her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Valder James Rat liff, who recently returned from Brooklyn, New York, where they spent the past two and a half years. The guest arrived at three o’ clock and an outdoor easter egg hunt enlivened the occasion and whetted the appetites of everyone for the buffet luncheon that was prepared and served in Mrs. Col lins’ own inimitable style. After the hunt prizes were a warded to Mrs. Robert Hammonds and Mrs. Selma Clark who tied in finding the most eggs. Mrs. Clark, then made the announcement and read the marriage license of the Ratliffs which stated that Misa Estella Robertson and Mr. Vaider James Ratliff were married at Papillion, Nebraska, February 20, 1937. She further announced that although Mr. and Mrs. Ratliff had been married for five years, they were unable to pnjoy their honey moon until nearly three years later when they went to New York. They returned to Omaha because of the illness of Mr. Ratliff’s mo ther, Mrs. F. E. North, who is ;n the hospital awaiting an operation. One of the most delicious menus of all times was enjoyed by the -15 guest who attended. Those who assisted Mrs. Collins in service were Mpsdamps: Selma Clark, Es sie Porter, Gladys Gordon, Rose Ellis, Emma Knight, Josephine Brown, Dorothy North and Anne Mary Kennedy. Other friends who have enter tained the Ratliffs since their ar rival are Mr. and Mrs. George Poi ter, Mrs. Lucy Mae Britt, Mr. F. E. North, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hammonds, Mrs Viola Tum( i Mrs. Dorene Holiday and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore North. ARE YOB AS “PEPPY” AS YOB BSEB TO BE? Or are you slipping—lade pep. rigor, tin easily—feel worn out. Perhaps you need more Iron and thiamin (vitamin Bl) ta make you feel pepped up like Vgolng places and doing things." Try this for 2 weeks. Take Dr. Thomas' Formula 158. It supplies Iron and thiamin (vitamin Bl) In ACTIVE doses—also contains calcium glycerophosphate, often needed after 40. It's the formula of M. C. Thomas, M. D.. well known New York DOCTOR. You don'I risk a penny—It's sold on a money back guarantee! Start getting more out of life TODAY—with Dr. Thomas' Formula 158. Bend *1.00. GLENN PRODUCTS CO.. DEPT. L. 100 OBSERVER HIGHWAY. HOBOKEN, N. J. TRIANGLE CLUB The Triangle Club met at the home of Sister Jack’s 2615 North 24th Street on Tuesday March 31, 1942. Song and prayer by Si3ter Maude Mickies. Then the meet ing was opened up for business. The Club w!l lhave a Blind seance on Thursday April 16, 1942 by Rev Emmett Allen at the Mt. Calvary Community Church. Sister Williams, Pres'dent, Sis ter F. Thompson, Reporter. CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD CWFF. 2316 North 25th Street Rev. M. L. Steele, Pastor Anita Porter, Reporter Sunday school.9:30 a.m. Morning worship .11 a. m. Bible Study .6:00 p. rn. Evening Service. 8:00 p. rn. Prayer Service ..Wed. 7:30 p. in, Choir Rehearsal . .Thurs. 8 p. m, The Sunday school was well at tended and had a wonderful les son, which was enjoyed by all. Instead of morning worship We were favored with a wonderful Easter program sponsored by the Sunday School and choir, after which all was surprised with a lovely party at the home of Elder and Mrs.. M, L, Steele, All en joyed themselves very much-. Evening sermon was preached by the Pastor from I Corn 15:55, subject "O Death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy vict ory.” The spirit ran high and the Lord blessed us with a new member. Our Chief Bishop O. V. Hal] will be in the city Sunday the I2ch. Come out and hear him. Mrs. Charles L. Williams, dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Delroy Moore, 2858 Burdette St., arrived in Omaha from Minneapolis, Minn to celebrate little Miss Lauretta Mae Moore’s first birthday. She will remain in the city for a few days visiting her parents and friends. Mr. John Hamilton, grandson of Mrs. Belzora Collins 2622 1-2 Erskine St., spent Easter Sunday in Sioux City, Iowa, visiting his mother, Mrs. Lucille Hamilton. Mss Lauretta Mae Moore, baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delroy Moore, 2858 Burdette, celebrated I her first birthday April 3, 1942. She received many lovely gifts from friends and relatives. Omaha Guide, April 7, 1942 Dear Editor: SUBJECT: Suffering of the Colored People. Charity National Defense Pro gram Organization will render out. The public is accordingly in vited to come out and help rend er t out. The chairman of the organization has an idea it is the .Low Wage scales paid for labor specially to the colored peop’e in various places. Just those who are interested in the civic, comm ercial and industrial welfare of the colored people are invited to talk on the subject Sunday April 12, 1942 and also to select more officers. The meeting will be at Interdenominational Peoples Mis sion Church 1708-10 North 26th Street. V. Bailey, Chairman. WANTED: DANCERS. SINGERS MUSICIANS, ETC. Chappie Willet, Artist Enterprises Booking: Agency 156 West 44th StrPet, N. Y. BRyant 9-6046 April 6, 1942 Omaha Guide: 2420 Grant St. Omaha, Nebraska. Hear Sir: I have the opportunity of plac ing eighty (80) professional and amateur acts in jobs for 28 weeks straight work on the road. These jobs arP guaranteed for that leng th of time and are open to dance> s singers, comedians, chorus girls, novelty acts and musicians. If you should know of any pgo ple who would be interested, please bave them contact me immediate ly. If you should know of any units, who might be stranded in your community, please have them contact me also. Sincerely yours, Chappie Willet. Rev. C. Adams pastor of Para dise Baptist Church 1813 North 23rd St., and the members have made many nice improvements on the Church and are making many efforts more, and continuing to make visitors and friends welcome to all the services. Now please look in on us at an early date a3 we are trying to improve on God’s woik. / WAITERS’ COLUMN (BY H. W. SMITH) WE. 6458 The weather on Easter Sunday was very cold and the beautiful display of the very lovely costum es that always can been seen ar ound on the parade were covered with winter coats. We all will see them on the first warm Sun day -n the nPar future as we have a number of swell fashion plates, and the very lovely costumes that the ladies and gents appear in are very pleasing to look at. The Omaha Club waiters are out in front at all times and the i Quick step they make in giving i modern service is on the improve I ail the time _ The Cottonwood Room at the Riackstone with the fine Crew of waiters giving quick, modern ser vice and being very pleasant t0 the guest and their many friends in a very fine way is up to the minute at all times. The Omaha Guide is always a headliner with the news and al ways one hundred percent f0r Colored race as the very wide px i perience of the editor enables him to use the efforts that bring good results. Are you a subscriber if not why not? This wrriter had the pleasure of shaking hands with the two top men of the Paxton Hotel on Eas |ter Sunday. Mr. Maurice Corbert j and Mr. Jerry Simpson and it was ! a very frienly fellowship as we | are always delighted to know that the crew of waiters are cooperat ing with them in a very fine way of giving modern service. Now let’s all give them a hand. Mr. Simon Harrold, the music ian headwaiter, who is always ready to make a friendly visit to the sick, invited yours truly to spend a few moments with Capt. ! Eurns on Easter Sunday, and it was indeed a pleasure to meet a first class private Mr. ShiJer Bart dail, who is stationed at Fort War ren, Wyoming in charge of th,» Postoffice and we were delighted to learn from him so many item3 of military life, and to our surprise Mr. Harrold’s beautiful daughter, Miss Irene also appeared 0n the scene with a lovely personality and friendly smile. And oh 3ay, it was a very pleasant afternoon visit with Capt. Burns. He was all smiles even though he was ill. The Fontenelle Hotel waiters are up to the minute on service and as the Adsell Club on Monday TEL, WE. 2022 We believe the larg;r percentage of our pe->p‘ i will select a moderately priced funeral and we have our services priced accord ingly. Thomas FUNERAL HOME 2022 LAKE ST. Omaha, Nebr. GROSS JEWELRY & LOAN CO. | formerly at.24th and Erskine St. Q NEW LOCATION 514 N. 16™ ST. PhoneJA-4635jj nights is out until in the fall c 1942, the extra men will look a other places on Monday. Mr. Ja.net> Kob: rson, bettc known as streamline at one time from the Sunflower state and als a Comhusker and also lived o. the coast, in the dining car s rvjc of the largest railroads jn the U. S and very often at the Chamber of Commerce was spreading propa ganda at the Athletic club Wen nesday eve t&nnijldise .(**' says... "Conserve to preserve Democracyl” C • mmmmmm—■- • J v WHEN clothes go to the cleaner, tell him what caused the spots and stains—if you know. 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