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About The Omaha guide. (Omaha, Neb.) 1927-19?? | View Entire Issue (Aug. 8, 1942)
Get Acquainted with Your Candidates... «L K. MARSHALL, CANDIDATE FOR RAILWAY COMMISSIONER Born at Douglas, Nebraska, Dec. 15, 1890. Graduated from Douglas High school. Attended Nebraska Wesleyan Uni. School of Business . majored in Banking and Civil Law. A Sat. Cashier Otoe County Nat'] bank, Nebraska City. 4 years man aged Checker Cab of Omaha. 4 years took active part in supervision in the Nat’l Bus and Truck survey for the State Of Nebraska. "ANDY” JENSEN DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER Andy, should be known to every colored voter; his father, the latgj Andrew Jensen, Omaha's first col ored friend, taught Smith Coffee, Omaha’s first colored blacksmith, his trade jn his shop in 1869; later establishing Mr. Coffee in the black smith business on Ponca JJill, just north of Florence in 1875; other col ored folks who were taught the blacksmith from Mr. Jensen, were Buck Ray, Thomas Wheeler, also "Buck” Jackson, who is today Om aha’s oldest blacksmith, and he is able to continue at his work daily. When Andy succeeded his father, his brothers the late Albert Jensen, and Emil Jensen, started Jensen; Baundry in, 1916. and when Andy sold out, he had 10 colored folks on Jiis payroll; proving, he is the friend of the colored voters; and should re ceive every vote of the colored folks in Douglas County; you will be proud Of him, as your County Treas urer. He is the only candidate running for Treasurer who had col ored folks on his own individual payroll, proving he is worthy of your continued support for Treas urer, on Tuesday, August 11th. Tell your friends to vote for Andy; and we shall have our proper patronage in his office. Andy say, “I am a candidate for County Treasurer on the democratic ticket. I filed for this office be cause I believe I can be of real ser vice to the people of Douglas Coun-, ly.” I was born in North Omaha, grad uated from public schools, high schotd, graduated from the Account ing College, study and took a law course at night school; 16 years of experience in Active City and Coun ty Administration; saved Douglas County $50,000.00 placing together the City and County election in 1933. Andy was sponsor of the let a xni]e for soldiers, sailors and marin es, coming home on furlough, spon sor of the occupation taxes; spon sor of subway taxes; sponsor of the erection of the Bancroft St. viaduct, Nicholas St. viaduct, Locust St. via duct; president of the West Dodge Water District, past Finance Offic er of the Teachers-Parents Associa tion. The office of the County Treasur er should be run for the benefit of the taxpayers. It should be made Just as convenient for a man to pay his taxes as it is for him to pay Ms electric, grocery bill or his gas bill. Owners of motor vehicles should not be forced to stand in line for hours in order to get their car lic enses. I believe the bookkeeping and ac counting systems in the treasurer's office should be modernized in keep ing up wjth up-to-date methods. If I am nominated, Andy states, and elected County Treasurer, I shall see to it, that the office is so conducted that the citizens of Doug las County will get prompt, court eous and accurate service at all tim es. IJVITRA M. JOHNSON 668 North 59th Street, CANDIDATE FOR SCHOOL BOARD Laura M. Johnson (Mrs. Leslie F.) is the wife of Douglas County Assistance Director, Leslie F. John son. Born in Omaha, she attended Lothrop School; graduated from Central High School. Bachelor's degree in 1917 from the University Of Michigan. Master’s degree from Creighton University. Also Master of arts degree from the University Of Nebraska. For the past 17 years a member of the teaching staff of the Univers ity of Omaha. A friend of the Schools, she knows the public schools from viewpoint of a teacher and a parent. Her three sons all attended Omaha pub lic schools. Two. now in the army, graduated from Central High School- One Richard Johnson, is now a senior at Benson High school. Laura M. Johnson, believes in good management of public schools economic expenditures; improved text books; more alertness to sub versive influences; greater emphas is on patriotism and tolerance in A merican schools; the best education available for all children. M. L. ENDRES. .. Democratic candidate for Metro politan Utilities Director. Mr. Endres resident in Omaha 4 years. He has reared a family, three sons who were educated in Omaha schools and one in the Nebraska Medical College. He lives at 1626 North 52nd Street. Mr. Endres has a succesful polit ical career.... served as County Treasurer from 1917 to 1923..served as Sheriff from 1923 to 1927, serv ed as State Sheriff from 1931 to 1935 He was always right with the col ored people appointing Dudley Wright as the first colored man to serve as Deputy County Sheriff. He also was one of the first Demo crats who organized the Colored Democratic Club on 24th St. He surely deserves your Vote and Sup port on Election Day. Mr. Endres has three sons who are serving the government... .two i nthe military service and the third with the Federal civil service. DR. GLATFELTER IN RACE FOR LIEIT-GOVERNOR PROMINENT IN ORGANIZA TION OF LINCOLN HIGHWAY; OFTEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE Fired by the desire to do some thing in the national emergency, prevented from following his pro fession by being over 45, Dr. H. E. Glatfelter of Central City offered his services to the state by filing for the republican nomination for lieutenant governor. It was 45 years ago that Dr. Glat felter came to Nebraska from the east, just in time to vote for Wil liam McKinley against William Jennings Bryan. He has been a prominent worker in the party all these years, faithful to the cause. In the formative period of this part of Nebraska, Dr. Glatfelter sacrificed his profession often in the public interest. He was the father of the Lincoln highway through Nebraska, taking a lead ing part in its organization. At one time he engineered a national convention of Lincoln highway rep resentatives here at Central City. His record of performance in the public interest stands out. To the office of lieutenant gov ernor, his friends believe, the doc tor would bring energy and enthus iasm. He can plan and execute. Whle he does not contemplate an active campaign over the state, the doctor has many friends gained while working on many projects for the public good. He issued the following statement upon filing: “I volunteered to serve in the Army Medical Corps. They replied: “That their age limit of 45, at this time, made it imperative to refuse my offer to serve. That it was just as( patriotic for the older men to keep the home fir es burning, so that the young men could be released to enter army service.” > ‘‘In accordance with this, I am filing as a candidate for the nom ination of Lieutenant Governor, on the republican ticket. Your sup port and election will release the younger aspirants, as they may and should serve our armed forces. My record in a public spirited way, pio neering in many projects, such as: Good roads, water conservation arid pump irrigation, is well known over the state. I am proud to have had a part in bringing about those pro jects that mean better things for Nebraska.” “A pat of approval, on my back. . a vote for me would be welcome appreciation. I will not campaign travelling over the state. The rub ber situation is such, it precludes such means; neither do I approve of spending money to gain favor. Records should count. “Your support is solicited on the basis of keeping the home fires burning, in keeping with the Amer ican way of life and the protection and continuance of private, free en terprise. we do need a “watch tow er”. If nominated and elected, the unicameral will be just that—“a watch tower.” “Private enterprise made our na tion the greatest, wealthiest, strong est and most powerful in the whole world. It is the means to win this war. We must and will win this onflict and perpetuate civilization. Tours for the American way of life. 'HARVEY E. GLATFELTER." —Central City Nonpareil. CARL G. SWANSON REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOR STATE TREASURER Now serving as County Clerk of Hamilton County, having been re elected to the second term without opposition. A World War veteran, 48 years of age. Family includes, wife, son and daughter. QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE ....Seventeen years banking ex perience in Aurora, and eight years as County Clerk qualify him to ad minister the business of the Stats Treasurer’s office, in an Economical and Efficient manner. “Ask the man who knows him” FRANK L. BURBRIDGE, REPUBLICAN, A 20-YEAR RESIDENT OF OMAHA .. has announced his candi dacy for the office of County At torney. Mr. Burbridge has held no previous political offices. His sev enteen years of law practice, here in Omaha, his background, training and qualifications fit him well for the office to which he aspires. He was born and brought up on a farm in Logan, Iowa; was graduated from Creighton University, as were also his four brothers; three Of them from the law college. Artnur is former County Attorney of Bloom field, Nebraska; Carl has be^n County Attorney of Harrison Coun ty, Iowa for the past six years, and Gail is now with the F. B. I. Mr. Burbridge’s brother, Capt. Glenn Burbridge was graduated from Creighton University Medical school and is now in the medical corps at Fort Benning. Georgia. Another brother, Edwin, is a farmer at Log an, Iowa. Mr. Burbridge is affiliated with, religious, civic, charitable and frat ernal organizations of the city of Omaha, where he is buying his home. His willingness to lend his time and services without reservat ion has made him a valuable asset not only to these special groups, but to the whole community. He is held in esteem by his associates of the bar and bench for his honest legal practices. His capabilities aic well recognized by all who have had occasion to engage his services, or seek his help. The primaries, August 11, will pre sent to the voters of Douglas County an opportunity to elect a candidate for the important office of County Attorney; the office to which all other offices of the Coun ty Commission must look for guid ance. and to which the people who are paying the bills have a right to look to have their interests regard, ed. The selection of Mr. Burbridge as that candidate will make possible in November the election of a County Attorney well fitted to ad minister the duties of this office honestly, intelligently and efficient* ly. A SAVING OF $150,000 THIS YEAR Savings to Omaha gas customers because of the 1940 increase in gas heat value will run more than $150, 000 this year, according to Dr. Wil lard H. Quigley, candidate for re elc-ction as a democrat to the Met ropolitan Utilities District board of Directors in the August 11' primary election. Reviewing other major accomp lishments of the gas and water de partments. Dr. Quigley cited em ployment of a full time bacteriol ogist at the water works to safe guard the purity of Omaha’s water supply and increasing in odorizing material in the city gas as a public safety measure. The entire bonded debt of the wa ter department was paid off in Dec ember of 1941, leaving the water plant free from bonded indebtness. Dr. Quigley is seeking re-election as a democratic member. One demo cratic member and one republican member of the six-man board are elected at the primary elections each two years. A LETTER FROM JOHN ADAMS, JR., Fellow citizens, I am a candidate for reelection to the State Legislature, 5th dis trict. I have served this district for four terms in the legislature and I appreciate the confidence you have shown in me and hope that I merit the same. There are over fifty laws on the statutes Of Nebras ka that bear my name as intro-’ucer or ro-introducer. such as the laws making it possible for us to have a housing project in Omaha, the law removing certain discriminations a gainst Negro witnesses in court, the wage assignment law making it un lawful for concerns to hold up a man’s wages on a wage assignment t unless his wife has also signed the . assignment, the social Security laws, the law making it against ibe policy of the State for a union to discriminate on account of race, creed or color and many others. I have served on all of the important committees in the Legislature and have a great deal of experience in legislation. By reason of this ._-x perience I am better qualified to serve you at the next session of the Legislature. I am a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Arts and Science and College of Law and I have been a practicing lawyer in this state since 1929. As long as I have been in the leg islature. no one has ever controlled my vote. I always voted the way 1 thought was for the best interest of my Race and the citizens of this state, regardless of the consequenc es and the threats and pressure us ed to make me vote otherwise. No one shall ever controll my vote, be it a corporation, newspaper or pri vate citizen. I shall always vote 'or the best interest of the people of this state. The people of my district seem satisfied with my record for they continue to re-elect me and with a larger majority each time. This is no time to change. During this e mergency we need men in office with experience, and men that are net afraid to stand up under pres sure. Thanking you in advance lor your vote on August 11th, Sincerely yours, JOHN ADAMS, Jr. A LETTER FOR FRANK BURBRIDGE Fellow Citizen: Frank Burbridge is a candidate for County Attorney. He has had 1 seventeen years of experience as a practicing lawyer in Omaha and is a graduate of Creighton Univers ity. He has calm judgement, poise, and is in every sense a gentleman1 and can be depended upon to carry out the duties of the office of | County Attorney in an impartial maner without regard to race, creed Or color. The citizens Of Omaha need men like Frank Burbridge in office. Sincerly yours, Mrs. Hattie E. Adams ALLAN A TUKEY SEEKING REELECTION At the primary election next Tuesday, August 11th, Allan A. Tukey is seeking re-election as Dir ector of the Metropolitan Utilities District. On that day each major party will select a Director to rep resent it on this important Board, and Mr. Tukey is a candidate on tne Republican ballot. The primary is final election day for this office, so everyone is urged to go to the polls and vote. Allan A. Tukey has served on the. district Board for many years. His record is one of sound business management. Mr. Tukey, and other members of the Board have kept the District free of the political in fluence which has proved so unfor tunate in publicly-owned utilities in other cities. Typical of the benefits of this type of management is the record of the water department’s person nel. This year the District lists eighteen men, veterans of the water department, whose years of service add up to more than five centuries. J Each has served the District since the water plant was purchased in 1912 _ _. .over 30 years. Besides this outstanding personnel record, there is a long list Of other veterans in both the gas and water departments _men and women who have serv ed ten, fifteen years or more. During the past thirty years there have been only three general man agers. Selected by the Board of Directors, the first was Senator B. B. Howell, who served from 1912 to 1922. The second Colonel Theodore Liesen who served until 1939, and the third, Walter S. Byrne, is the present general manager. Omahans have received, among other benefits, eleven gas rate re ductions, eight of them having been made during Mr. Tukey’s term of office. All of the indebtness of the water plant system has been Daid Off, the last outstanding $2,668,000 worth of water bonds having been retired last December 1st. Omaha has also enjoyed dependable gas and water service and today the Dist rict’s rates for home gas service are the lowest for manufactured gas anywhere in the United States. MIKE KRACHER WILL BE FAIR Mr. Mike Kracher, Democratic Candidate for Sheriff, is the friend of the common man. He has no prejudice against people on account of race or religion or color. His record while he was Adult Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Nebraska, was one of fair ness to all. MR. LEE WELLS PLEDGES FAIRNESS TO ALL MR. LEE WELLS Mr. Wells says: “I stand whole heartedly for racial and Religious freedom without any qualifications. Many politicians speak of these freedoms, but few practice them”. Mr. Wells is a world war veteran. He was a reserve officer for 22 years, 10 years a Major in the U. S. Reserves. Mr. Wells pledges a policy of fair representation to the colored people, if nominated and elected. MIKE ENDRES, “NA TORE'S NOBLEMAN” Good Old Mike Endres has filed for nomination on the Board of the Metropolitan Utilities District. Talk abut “Nature’s Nobleman” and you speak of Mike Endres. He is as fair and capable as he is honest, and honesty has always been his re ligion. He has been all these things to white man, and what is more remarkable in this country, n» iias been all of them to colored peo ple, ns well WHY KELSO MORGAN SHOULD BE ELECTED COUNTY ATTORNEY Kelso Morgan should be nomin ated for County Attorney because: He is the best qualified candidate In the race. He has had the widest experience as a lawyer. He is a man of character and integrity. Hc has the required judicial tempera ment. He is an excellent trial law yer. He will prosecute all violators fcf the law to the limits of the law. but he will protect with equal abil ity and courage all persons who arc wrongfully brought before the bar. He will be faced with many intric ate legal problems during his term of office involving taxation and other problems of the administra tion of County Government. To deal with them. Mr. Morgan is the best equipped man seking this of fice. No one capable 0f intelligent fair judgement, will venture any other statement. In the public interest. Mr. Morg an should be nominated on the 11th of August. Intelligent, self-inter est requires it 0f the whole people in general and of the Colored peo ple, in particular. —By H. J. PINKETT. 10 PERCENT OF USO CLUB ATTENDANCE IS NEGROES Ten percent of the daily attend ance in USO clubs in the United States is made up of Negroes in Ne gro service clubs, and 15 percent of USO’s group activities are for Ne groes, according t0 the figures of LSO operation in a recent month. There are 81 USO operations es pecially for Negroes scattered thru out the eontental United States, and S3 of these are clubs set up in the new Federal Recreation buildings. There are 140 members of the staffs of these clubs, numbering some Of the leading Negro Social workers in the country. The total attendance at group activities in this month included 173,167 members Of the armed forc es and 14,650 war industry work ers. The complete number of group activities in the Negro clubs was 2,348 in one month. 866 of which were in cooperation with camp of ficials and community groups. Re ceiving USO information services were 29,719 persons, while 4,900 wereg iven counselling service, and 2,900 were entertained by home hospitality. Most of the men, came to the clubs mainly for recreational and educational features. Volunteers at the Negro clubs, jn oluding leaders, hostesses, junior hostesses, and other participants in social activities, were 14,136, repre senting about seven percent of th total for all USO. Negro leaders ho;>! nat as time goes on there will be more volunteers to act as leaders, hostesses, and other partic ipants in the activities in the Negro clubs. Steps are being taken to bring this about. Conservation begins at home ——--■——- ( Crochet Smart Summer Accessories WITH your crochet hook and a few balls of mer cerized crochet cotton, you can create smart accessory sets simply and inexpensively. Distinctive accessories will give a favorite costume a new lease on life. Now that Amer ican women are looking for new ways and means to con serve and stretch their ward robes, they are turning to their needles with renewed in terest. Many women who have never before wielded a needle or crochet hook are discovering the many lovely fashion adornments which they can make themselves. For simple, clearly detailed instructions on how to crochet r this charming summertime version of the fashionable pill box and these smart two-tone gloves, send a stamped, self- I addressed envelope to the jjj Needlework Department of | this paper, specifying design < No. C3C2. I It Would Take Pages (Continued from page 5) requiring a high degree of skill. ***** Headed Thomas E. Dewey Dele-, gation to Lincoln in 1939. Helped to settle recreation and swimming pool dispute with harm ony prevailing and civil rights in tact. ***** Worked with J. Harvey Kerns in bringing about scores of reforms now enjoyed by the colored popula tion. ***** Interviewed Gov. Bryan at the governor’s mansion during the darkest days of the Depression and pleaded for the opening up of some sort of public works in order to fur nish work for the many unemployed ! Was called back to the bedside Of the ailing governor where the pub lic works proposition was discussed pro and con During this confer ence, the Gov. called Comm. Harry Trustin and invited him to Lincoln; the Dodge Super Highway was soon put under construction. Appealed for Race attendants in the Election office. There wasn't they thought, any suitable desk lo cations for such an undertaking. Gov.Bryan interceded. Mr. Gallo waywas given four applications. When the election rush came again there were three Race women work ing in the office. Mrs. Florence Terrell at the front counter, Miss Childs in the filing Dept., and an other young lady typist. ***** For years it was known that Mr. Galloway would never leave tha County Judge’s office without re-1 peating the question “Why aren t my people represented in this office? , Finally a candidate for that office told him “You can believe me. if I am elected I assure you that I will run that Court and office fearlessly and give all taxpayers their just dues, regardless of race, creed or color.” He was elected and kept his word. ***** “There are one or two office hold ers who have not as yet, seen the light, but you may rest assured that they know where C; C. Gallo way stands on the pro-rata question. Presented Platform on “Negro, Problems at last National Republi can Convention, which was accept ed complete. .*■"' .1 1 11 By Albert J. Bates An empty expanse of prairieland Becomes a vast airplane engine manufacturing plant . . .. where a few months ago a factory engaged ui the peaceful pursuit of hairpin making, it is today turning out parts tor deadly guns . a belting com pany of yesterday is the producer if tank parts, today. Industry is writing its most bril liant chapter of achievement and conversion since the dawn of indus .rial America* Marvels of conver sion, production and speed are go ing on under our eyes * * * marvels too great to appreciate while they ire in the making. It will take the perspective of years to gain a true appreciation of the accomplish ments. Not many months ago the auto mobile industry was geared to turn jut more than 4,000,000 motor ve licles annually. In the greatest con version job of all time . .. achieved in an unbelievably short period . . . it is now producing millions of arti cles of war ranging from small parts to complete tanks, airplane engines, howitzers, and other war equipment. Other plants, and in some cases entire industries, have changed al most overnight from peacetime pur suits to arsenals of war. New plants, non-existent a few months ago, have sprung up to add their capacity to our rapidly expanding production. And everywhere new production records are being estab lished, in many cases double and treble tile original figures. Keep Pitching, America! tCcpyrijht 1942, by Albert J. Bate*.. La Crosse. Wisconsin! ) AMERICAN WOMEN TAKE TO THEIR NEEDLES TO FREE MATERIALS AND MACHINERY FOR THE WAR EFFORT In times like these, we want more than ever to keep bright and cheer ful, look our prettiest and maintain the charm and dignity of our homes. 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