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LOCAL NEWS ATTEND RECEPJTION AT STATE CAPITOL. Mr. Roy White and Mrs. Sara Walker attended the reception giv en Thursday, March 8, at the State Capitol by Governor and Mrs. Dwight Griswold, honoring Gover nor and Mrs. Robert D. Blue, Iowa; Governor and Mrs. Andrew- Scho eppel, Kansas; Governor and Mrs. John C. Vivian, Colorado; Hon. and Mrs. Herbert Brownell, Jr., of New York. PASTORS' WIVES COUNCIL The Interdenominational Pastor's Wives Council met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Adams at 2622 North 24th street, Wednesday, March 7th €ScratchinsH„ For quick relief from itching caused by eczema, athlete's foot, scabies, pimples and other itching conditions, use pure, cooling, medicated, liquid D. D. D. PRESCRIPTION. A doctor’s formula. Greaseless and stainless. Soothes, comforts and quickly calms intense itching. 35c trial bottle proves i t, or money back. Don't suffer. Ask your druggist today for D. D. D. PRESCRIPTION. 24th and Lake Sts. PRESCRIPTIONS P’roe n»*!irory«« WE. 0609 DUFFY pharmacy Wise Americans Now Fight COUGHS or Bronchial Irritations Dne to Colds —With Buckley's "Canadiol" Almost Instantly you get the surprise of your life — coughing spasm eases — right - away it loosens up thick choking phlegm— opens up clogged bronchial tubes—makes breathing easier. There’s real economy in Buckley’s all medication—no syrup. Half to one tea spoonful will convince the most skeptical. Get Buckley’s ’’CANADIOL” the cough mixture that’s entirely different—more ef fective—faster in action—take It for more restful sleep tonight. Druggists everywhere. REAL SHOE MAN FONTENELLE SHOE REPAIR ( ASH & CARRY CLEANER 1410 North 24th St. —CARL CKIVERA— at 1:00 pm. A very nice lunch was served by the Hostess, and the ten present enjoyed it very much. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Dora Askerneese at 2122 North 26th street, on Wednesday, March 21, at 1:00 pm. All Pastor’s Wives are welcome. It was voted by the Council to have the wonderful paper on “Should Pastor’s Wives Visit A lone?”, given by Mrs. Clara Wil liams, printed, so that we hope it might benefit someone as it did the wives of the Council. (See this article elsewhere in this paper) LEWIS WHITE, OMAHA BOY ADVANCED TO PFC. Roswell Army Airfield, Roswell, N. M.,—Included on a recent prom otion list at this Army Air Forces Training Command station is that of Lewis White, former Omaha boy, who advanced to the grade of Private First Class. Prior to join ing the Army he was employed as a headwaiter in an Omaha down town hotel. DINNER PARTY A dinner party was given in hon or of Corporal C. Davis, former employee of the Simpson Co., at the beautiful home of Rev. and Mrs Allen, 2702 Decatur street Thurs day, March 8, 1945. Other guests attending were Col. Gordon Nicholas of the United States army, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Meilan of New York City, also the brother and sister-in-law of Rev. Allen, Miss Erma Mosley, Mrs. Al ma Scoggins and daughter, Mary Session. A very lovely dinner was served by the hostess, Mrs. Earl Allen. Everyone had a most enjoyable evening. FIRST MISSION' OF fiOIISEST LIGHT. We are still thanking and prais ing the Lord for His goodness to the children of men. Services Sun day was very, very good. Our pas tor's subject Sunday morning was found in Matt. 5-16 "Let Tour Light So Shine Before Men that They May See Your Good, which is in Heaven.” Sunday night the text “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me.” You are always welcome at the First Mission of Godsent Light. Services Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 8 pm. Every Sunday morn ing 12 to 1:30 pm. Sunday evening 6 to 7 pm. Divine Union. Readings Daily by appointment, 2734 Blondo Prophet Hess, Pastor. LENTEN BOOK REVIEW-TEA On Sunday, March 25, 1945 at 5 pm. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. West, 2916 Decatur street, the Choir of St. Philip's Episcopal Church will present a Lenten Book Review Tea. Mrs. Beatrice Hoel Farrell in a dramatic review of Irving Stonefs (“Immortal Wife/’ This biographical novel is the dynamic story of Jessie Benton Fremont and her explorer husband John Charles Fremont. All the <M> DRINKING IT CAN BE DONE Thousands have learned from me how I broke the whiskey spell. If alco hol is rotting your Home, Health and Happiness, let me tell you the way to end the curse of Drink. Get the answer to sour problem, write NEWTON, Dept. CPl, P- O. Box 861. Hollywood California New & Used Furniture Complete Line—Paint Hardware We Buy, Sell and Trade IDEAL FURNITURE MART 2511-13 North 24th— 24th & Lake —WEbster 2224— “Everything For The Home" LLX Barber Shoo 2045 NORTH 24th STREET “This is the Home of Corn Fix” WE HAVE SEVERAL VACANCIES IN( OUR LAUNDRY FOR EITHER EXPER-j IENCED OR INEXPERIENCED WOMEN. GET IN TOUCH WITH MR. SHERMAN AT THE LAUNDRY OR CALL WE-6055. EDHOLM&SHERMAN 2401 NORTH 24th STREET -PHONE WEbster 6055 PIMPLES— BLACKHEADS] EXTERNALLY J CAUSE0°O« Palmer’s “SKIN SUCCESS” Soap is a special soap contain ing the same costly medication as 104 years proved Palmer’s ' SKIN SUCCESS” Ointment. Amazingly quick results may come to many skins, afflicted with pimples, blackheads, itching of eczema, and blemishes externally caused that need the scientific hygienic action of Palmer’s “SKIN SUCCESS” Soap. Help your clear lovely skin by letting the rich FOAMY MEDICATION of “SKIN SUCCESS” on for just » minute. 25f. Also use Palmer’s “SKIN SUCCESS” Ointment 25<, at toilet counters everywhere or from E. T. Browne Drug Company, Inc., 127 Water Street, New York 5, N, Y. major events of 19th century Am erican history are highlighted in "Immortal Wife”, but the portray-! al of the Fremont marriage is the supreme achievement of this un forgettable book. Mrs. Farrell is associated with the Omaha Community Playhouse as a director and actress having appeared there recently in Lillian Kellman's "The Little Foxes”. She has done book reviewing in Om aha for several years. Tea 4:00 pra. to 6:00 pm. Book Review 5:00 pm. The public is invited. PACKED IIOlSE APPLAUDED DRAMA Gl'II.D’S PLAYS Thursday and Friday March 8, 9, a packed house gave vent to their approval of the splendid perform ance turned in by Miss Addle Hall supported by Dick Lewis, Mrs. Rob ert Myers, Harvey Carter and Miss Geraldine McKim in "Dinner for Two,” along with Robert Myers supported by two newcomers to the Drama Guide stage, Miss Earnes tine McKim and Duward Crooms, in “The Whittier.” These two ex cellent plays under the able direc tion of Mr. Rjland Melford will go down alongside of some of the past creditable plays and perform ances of the Drama Guild's produc tions. -—" --- OMAHA BOY HELPS HALL RECORD LOAD SUPPLIES An Air Service Command Sta tioned in England—Private First Class Waymon Porter, son of Dan zy Porter, 1G North 22nd street, Omaha, Nebraska, helped haul a record load of more than one mil lion tons of bombs, ammunition and supplies for the invasion Air Forces during 1944, He is serving in the Combat Support Wing, the Air Service Command’s crack trucking organ ization, whose trucks traveled more than 30 million miles during I the past year over narrow British highways through fog and storms I hauling men and material to carry on the air war against the Nazis. ST. PATRICK’S DAY TEA AT YWCA. Sunday afternoon, March 18th, from 4 to 6 pm. the House Comm ittee of the YWCA will have a Musical Tea for the benefit of the “Y”. Tea will be served by Club members and the House Committee An offering of 15c will be accept ed. The public is cordially invit ed. Mrs. Anna M. Kennedy, Chairman Elizabeth Jordan, Branch Exec. RED CROSS FREE MOVIE AT AOHTHSIDE YWCA. A free movie showing RED CROSS ACTIVITIES both overseas and at home will be shown at the , Northside YWCA. Wednesday even ing, March 21st at 8 pm. We are certain that this movie will inter est everyone who has a relative in the service. The public is cordial ly invited. Elizabeth Jordan, Branch Exec. BIRTHDAY Mr. Thesus Standifer celebrated his birthday Tuesday, March 13th. i His mother. Mrs. William Triplett cf 2709 Wirt street, baked him a lovely looking and delicious cake and topped it off with home-made ice cream—the kind he likes. He was the recipient of many useful presents. CONFINED Mr. Calvin Ferguson of 2203 Nor th 29th street has been confined to his home for six days. He says he is very weak and must stay inside for a few days and take it easy. Dr. A. L. Hawkins is the attending physician and Doc will certainly pull him through. TWO HEALTHY CHILDREN Mr. and Mrs. Dorothy Sampson, who reside at 2638 Blondo seem to be doing well. They have another daughter by the name of Jeannette They are two healthy looking child ren. Their father works at the packing plant and doing nicely, while mother takes care of the children. RECEIVES DRAFT CARD Mr. Tommothy McNeil, 2422 Cald well street, well known and has 1 many friends, just received his draft card classed 1-A, but has not had his examination as yet, but he Climax TAILORS 1837 North 24th St. Avoid the Easter Rush-have your Dry Cleaning done early. 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We carry a full line of all ov er wigs, braids and curls- Write RENA HART HAIR MODES 2131 7th Ave., New York, 27, NY. is expecting anything to happen at j any time. His mother, Mrs. Mc Neil enjoys staying home with the children. She has to use the strap sometimes. CORPORAL LOUS HILL Corporal Louis Hill visited with i his parents at 3117 Corby street for several days during the month of February and had a lovely time. There was a party given in his hon -or while he was here. He return ed to Fort Huachuca, Ariz. IN ST. CATHERINE HOSPITAL Mrs. Grace Saunders of 2234 O hio street is now in St. Catherine Hospital for a general check up of an ailment which will be later de termined by her physician, Dr. A. L. Hawkins. We hope for her a speedy recovery. WORD FROM HLBBY Mrs. Ida Willis, 2025 Ohio receiv ed a letter from her husband, Mr. Cletus Willis who is stationed somewhere in the Pacific. Her re port is that he is doing well as one could expect. Mrs. Willis is as busy as a hen with a chick. She is quite a business lady. THANKS GLIDE FOR PAPER Mr. Reuben Blackburn who is stationed somewhere in France wishes to give many thanks to the Guide for sending him the paper. He reads it with much enjoyment and pleasure. Mr. Reuben is now a S-Sgt and greetings to all that wish to learn anything about him. Sl'FFERS FROM ARTHRITIS Mr. Sam Ellis, 2530 Maple street has been suffering with arthritis for three or four weeks. Mr. Ellis was called to Mexico, Texas on ac couht of his brother's death and while there taken with a severe, attack of rheumatism. Mr. Ellis) is walking with a cane. IS DAY Fl'RLOl'GH orporal Robert A. Gordon, now stationed at Galveston, Texas, is in our city on an 18 day furlough af ter which he will return to Galves ton, Texas to Camp. He finished in the 9th grade in Pine Bluff, Ark. VISITS PRATT, KANSAS Mrs. Craig Morris visited in Pratt, Kansas last week. She vis ited her grandparents and friends. She reported (having an enjoyable time. / HAPPY TO BE HERE Mr. J. E. Gilreath of 2506 Decat ur street, has been working in the freezing department of the Armour Packing plant for 9 months, after coming here from Arkansas. He has a family of 11 children, 7 in the home, 3 of whom are now in school. Mr. Gilreath says he is happy to be in our city and wishes to meet the people and form ac quaintances and cooperate with the churches and schools and serve his community. NEW BEDFORD HOME OWNER Mrs. Irene Lillard of Poplar Bluff, Mo., came to our city, one year ago from Ohio after residing there one year. She is expecting to make Omaha her home. She ad mires the city so much and hopes to meet many people and make many friends. They are expecting to live in their new home which is being erected in the Bedford Park Addition. ON ROAD TO RECOVERY Mr. John Anderson, 2522 Wirt St. has been confined to his home with an ailment which kept him home1 for five weeks, but is up and on the' road to recovery and hopes to be out soon. W’e hope for him a speedy recovery. Mr. Anderson has a nice home on Wirt and otherwise is living comfortably. REVIVAL GOING ON A great revival is now going on at the Church of God in Christ. 1710 North 25th street, conducted by Evangelist I. Battle and Evan gelist W. E. Rushing of Chicago, Illinois. All are invited to attend this great spiritual feast—the sick are being healed, souls are being saved. Services begin nightly at 8 pm. Jesus never fails. EXPECTING GUEST Mrs. Bonnie Crawford, 2502 De catur street is expecting' her moth er-in-law to arrive from Alt. Clem mon, Michigan, in the near future to visit relatives who are now ill in the Methodist hospital. She will stop over here on her way to Washington and her stay will he indefinite. NARROW ESCAPE Air. Cecil Leroy Smith, proprietor of the Loganette Lunch room, 1426 North 24th street, has Just receiv ed a letter from Bremerton, Wash ington, from his brother Edgar W. Smith, who has been in the South Pacific for two years. He had a narrow escape from the sinking of a convoy in the South Pacific. He was one of the survivors who were returned to the United States for 15 days. While in the states, he will attend the funeral of his young er brother. Air. Edgar W. Smith has a wife and four children, two boys and two girls, all of whom re side in Los Ar.geles, Calif. I ' One Best Home Way To 6UIIDUP m moo To Get More Strength If you suffer from Simple Anemia You girls and women who suffer from simple anemia or who lose so much during monthly periods that you are pale, feel tired, weak, “dragged out” — this may be due to low blood-iron. So try Lydia E. Pink ham's tablets at once! Pinkham’s Tablets are one of the greatest blood-iron tonics you can buy to help build up red blood to give more strength and energy-in such cases. Taken as directed — Pinkham’s Tablets are one of the very best home ways to get precious iron into the blood. Just try Lydia Pinkham’s Tablets for 30 days - then see if you, too, don’t remarkably benefit. Follow label directions. Lydia E. Pinkham’s TA6ICTS ChatterBox BY DORIS McGILL Hi Kids! Here’s some hot news so don’t kick unless the shoe fits.... .A certain group of boys should bring up their social standard if they want certain girls to assoc iate with them. . Play hard Von Richard—your days are numbered (by Uncle Sam Wonder why certain boys pick on other boys from out of the city (are they the jealous type?) Have you picked up on J. P. new laugh? Her tongue hangs out and her arms up in the air like a duck getting ready to swim. Who was caught standing on 24th and Grant last March the 3d? Could it have been (RBM)? Ruben Pierce will soon be leav ing for Uncle Sam—Good luck! Clyde Frampton (sailor) was home on leave looking great. Buster why do you let girls bite you? Tee hee! The party on the hill was a good deal among those having a good time were Louise Seay, Mary Cur ren, Imogene Perry and others. There's a new day a'eoming for the Jodies! ha! ha! (30th and Ohio) What certain cat started coming to Thurs. nite club meeting.is it because of NW? I. H. everyone is saying you went to the dance last Sat. and didn't get one dance was it be cause of your shoes or BM? Frank C. you had better fly rite or else! (you know what .1 mean?) ALL EARS Have you noticed anything new about BC. and BS.? (I haven’t!) WHAT HAPPENED i DD. got him a job (believe It or not). Who did I see lookin’ in J & J last evening? (Did you find it?) Doesn’t LG. know a wise man never makes the same mistake MACEDONIA SPIRITl AL Church 1201 North 24th street We are thankful to God for His blessing upon us throughout the week. Service were high. We are grateful for our leader. Metropol itan Spiritual Ministerial Alliance met here Sunday afternoon and we feasted on the word—coming from our Pdesident, Rev. R. W. Johnson. Sunday night services was very high with Sister Ervin from Pitts burgh, Pa., at the piano, Rev. Green brought the message from the 3rd chapter Ex-subject “Be Close in your right mind.” All are welcome to attend our services. Rev. Mother Green, Pastor, Hazel Taylor, Reporter. back to school Miss Ruby C. Pickens, 809 North 24th street has been very ill for several weeks. We are glad to say that she is able to return back to school now. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. Ferwilda Artison, 2302 Chari es street, celebrated her ??? birth day Tuesday night by having a grand party at her home. A de licious repast along with the lovely cake, was served to all the ladies present, and all left in the wee hours of the morning saying that they wish she had a birthday every day. MAKES HOME WITH MRS. BERTHA PICKENS Mrs. Lula Moss, 1210% North 24th street, a member of the Saint Benedict Church, is now making her home with Mrs. Bertha Pickens and 809 North 25th street. AT-9679. MARRIED IN FLORIDA Miss Sarah Grennsberry who formerly resided at Greenwood, Florida was married in Greenwood Florida to Mr. John Coleman of O maha. Mr. and Mrs. Coleman are now residing at 2808 Miami street, and their many friends wish for them a long and happy life. Our reporter says that he did not know that such beautiful girls lived in Florida. Mr. Coleman says that he was reflecting while riding across the country whether it was worth while. However, when he reached Florida and saw his bride-to-be, he felt that it was more than worth while to travel the 1700 miles to bring one of Florida’s young, well thought of citizens back, to be a citizen of Omaha. AUXILIARY of roosevtlt post NO. :»i—AMERICAN LEGION The Auxiliary of Roosevelt Post No. 30 held its regular meeting in the Legion Club rooms, March 8th with a large number attending . Mrs. Anna Mary Kennedy, Mrs. Dora Smith, Mrs. Jessie Covington, were reported sick—we wish for them a speedy recovery and hope to see them out real soon. Child’s Welfare Dinner South Omaha serves Child’s Wel fare dinner, April 16, at 6:30. Res ervations 65c. Ladies of Roosevelt Post please get reservations to your secretary at once. Mrs. Eva Milsap, President, Pearl Thomas, Reporter. twice? Arthur Haden is home on a nice leave looking nice in his navy out fit. Mop—Mop—Mop—Don’t forget club meeting every Thursday nite Title Tomorrow's World. (Come one, come all). What is the matter with LMC. He is off the streets now. What is JW. doing for herself? .is it because of Bobby V troubl ing her. Correction! All girls, CH. has found him a new branch to rest on. IT LEAKED OL'T THAT— AB. isgeting married soon! (Is that true)? Best wishes. JEP. has found a new friend!— Will she keep him (or EJ get him? Helen M. is holding to her man, bring him out North, so I can meet him! How is suit case and Question Mark, getting along.? I Wonder if BR is putting GC. down for MF? (Good deal). How is Ruth C coming with MA? When was the last time EJ had a date-? (don’t take to heart). How is Ruth Booker taking it since ED. left? (cheer up Ruthie!) Is JSC trying to make a hit with her old flame? (I wonder?) Dam—has changed (have you no ticed ?) I only heard that Billy Williams had a girl friend (nice deal). At last Margaret Fasion has got ten her education? ha! ha! Lois (Perman) is back looking very fine. The Bobcats, left Sunday. What was left went to Jean’s house, for the party. The Juniors have 9 bond—thanks to Von Richard—This O’Friend. What little girl has her eyes on Harry Lewis? (Is it MW?) Who was the cute Cat dressed fine at JP party? Could it have been Jimmy M. Did you know that LB has lately been seen talking to VR?—is there any intimate friendship there? Pistol Packin’ Mama RM. has not been blowing her top lately_ has WC. turned away. BO better known as Mr. Central has been stepping out on a new flirtation.has his old flame died out? Why is LP mad at DR?_Is it because of MC? What is between DL and AT (It couldn't be friendship!) Who was DP. with Sunday? Was it ‘EJ? Where has MR been hiding her self? I see WM. W. is back in circula tion.I thought there was a man shortage but I see AD has two on hand! OI It PATRIOTIC DUTY Why does the boys on the North side get mad at the girls when they go to the USO. After all boys we are doing our part! (aren't we? That’s all this week, SIGNIN’ OFF— CHATTERBOX RANDOLPH SAYS NEGROES SHOULD SUPPORT JOHN L. LEWIS FIGHT FOR WAGE INCREASE New York, NY., March 12_The fight of the miners for an increase pay under the leadership of John L. Lewis deserves the cooperation and support of not only Ngroe workers hut the Negro people as a whole. The basic reason why their strug gle should be backed by Negroes is that it is a fight not only for the miners but for all of the American workers of which Negroes are a part. If the program of John L. Lewis prevails to any measureable extent it will strengthen the forc es of organized labor throughout the nation and give labor the mor al resources in terms of faith and courage to withstand the sasaults of the anti-labor forces of reaction that will confront the workers in the postwar world, observed Ran dolph in the International Head quarters of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. Another reason why Negroes should stand by the miners' fight is that there are probably one hun dred thousand Negroes in the min ers union and they have equality Lunch Room (At Myetis' Tavern) 2229 LAKE STREET (Under New Managementi Lillian Anderson and Louise Finney, Proprietors "Prompt, Courteous Service’ New Location James E. Richeson ® FLORIST @ —“Jimmy’s Flower Shop”— 4702 N. 30th KE-8845 MONDAY, MARCH 19TH 1_ of opportunity not only to join and pay dues but also to enjoy the bene fits and rights of membership and to serve in the capacity of leaders. Negro miners are quick to advise any inquirer of the fact tnat John ( L. Lewis, the able, courageous and aggressive leader will not tolerate any form of discrimination based upon race or color, concluded Mr. Randolph. PLAN AHEAD TO THE DAYS OF PEACE Your thoughts, when peace comes, will center more and more around your home—its convenience, its livability. And the hub of the modern home is the kitchen. Chances are that you — like everyone else — will want to go All-Electric after the war. You’ll want the tireless energy of electricity to take over every possible task. Your kitchen-to-come will be a reality sooner if you plan for it now. You’ll be ready to have a kitchen such as this beautiful, convenient model . . . • One of the series of miniature model, all-electric kitchens on display in the Nebraska Power Company “electric shop,” 17th and Harney. These models were designed by architects, engineers, and home economists to help you plan your kitchen of the future. ...and when Peace Conies Your kitchen will be the kind of time-and-step-sav ing room in which it will be a pleas ure to work and live. But planning a new kitchen isn’t like buying a new hat—a kitchen is a long-term invest ment. So notv is the time to start your planning. 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