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SOCIAL Activities (by JULIA) j HA-0800 AT-2680 - MRS. T AY LOP RETURNS FROM EXTENSIVE VISITS Mrs. Joseph T. Taylor, of 2859 Mi ami St., has just re:urned from a trip in the East. Site was gone abr ut ten days. While away. Mrs. Taylor visited in Indianapolis. Indiana with frien's. In Colum1 us, Ohio, she attended thr Convention of tue Womens’ Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church. It was a very inspirational meeting with over 4.500 women in at tendance. Whi'e in Co'umbus. she vi sited with a very good friend, a former Omahan, Mrs. Mattie Kirtley. She was entertained at many lovely events. Among them dipn»- Parties. C'hew tasty gum laxative for SLUGGISH BOWELS • Headachy? Bilious? Miserable with constipation? Chew Feen-a-mint — candy-coated chewing gum laxative. Contains same medicine many doc Jors prescribe. Used by millions. Take Feen-a-mint at bed-time—exactly as directed. Next Morning feel like a McCILLS ic BAR & BLUE ROOM E. McGILL, Prop. 2423-25 NORTH 24TH ST. WINE, LIQUORS & CIGARS Blue Room Open 8 p. m. to 1 a. m. Open for Private Parties from 2 to 7pm —No Charges— VE SPEOALIZE IN MIXED DRINKS Free Delivery from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. JAckson Wll WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF Bonded Liquors REMARKABLE CLINIC Sate* it 'ZSKSezs’iL asr i«.nt - - drives, breakfasts and a reception. Mrs. Taylor also visited St. Louis for a few days. She was accompanied f-om Co'umbus by Mrs. Ethel Hoard Mrs. Corrine Thomas, Mrs. Lucille Holman and Miss Edna Jackson all of St. Louis. * * * LONG SCHOOL PTA NOTES Long school is now in the midst of a good citizenship drive. Each room mother gives a treat to her room for good citizenship such as a party or a hike. The treat is a surprise to the 1 youngsters. * * * Miss Azelea Galloway Married in Dallas Miss Azalea Galloway was married Monday, April 29, to Mr. Leo I. Wal ker in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Walker is the daughter of Mrs. Anna Grey of Dallas, a sister of Mr. Boyd V. Galloway of 2814 No. 28th St. in Omaha, and the neice of Mr. C. C. Galloway of the Omaha Guide. Mrs. Walker has taught school in Dallas for a number of years. Mr. Walker, who is a certified pub lic accountant, is vice-president of the Excelsior Life Insurance Company, one of the largest in the South. MEETING OF MERRY MAKERS l The meeting of the Merry Makers was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Franklin, 2214 Franklin Plaza. The meeting was called to order by the president and the purpose of the I r — ... ffmvmt# ) gossip about you ^ Gray, drab looking hair is an enemy of your charm and youth. It says to people—"She’s losing her beauty... She’s beginning to look old.’’ Stop this unfair talk—take a new lease on youthful looks— by giving your hair rich, natural looking color and beauty with Larieuse. 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Regarded as one of the best of the refresher, post-graduate clinics avail -able, the program this year was unusually brilliant. Among those seen in the front row, left to right, are Doctors Lucas, Chicago, Brewer, Columbus, Ga.; Walwyn, Tuskegee Link, Tennessee; Chenault, secretary; Dailey, Giles, Smith all Chicago; Dibble, Tuskegee; Howard, Mound Bayou, Johnson, Atlanta and Josey, Augusta, Ga. Club was given by the members. Min utes were read by the asst, sec’y and approved by members. Business was discussed and the meeting adjourned A game of “Truth or Consequences” was played with each member partici pating. Refreshments were served and a good time was had by all. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Devereaux, 1410 No. 23rd Plaza. We would like to see more members present at the next meeting if possible. Herman Franklin, pres. Elizabeth Gray, Asst, sec’y Jean Deverealr, rep. At the next regular meeting to be hij.d (Thursday May 16, installation of Long School’s new officers will be held. * * * The Room Mothers are planning to end the school year with a social ga thering to be held among themselves. The affair will be held at the YMCA on Thursday, May 16. May 6, 13 room mothers attended a lecture by Dr. Osborne at the Omaha University. * * * BOSTONIAN and PORTLAND OREGAN GUESTS HONORED AT COCKTAIL PARTY On last Tuesday evening five out of i town guest were entertained at a cock- j tail party given by Mr. and Mrs. E.' W. Killingsworth of 2617 Erskine St.' Guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Culbertson of Portland, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis also of Port land and Mrs. Lovejoy Crawford of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Crawford is a for mer Omahan. About thirty other guests were present. * * * MRS. FAUCETTS DAUGHTER VISITS Mrs. Pearl Wilson of Minneapolis, Minn, is visiting with her mother, Mrs Mary Faucett of 3231 Corby St. She has been in Omaha for two weeks and plans to remain here for about another week. * * * MRS. AMELIA LEWIS ILL Stricken suddenly after returning home from church last Sunday, Mrs. Amelia Lewis, 2513 Wirt has since been confined to her home, but at this time is recovering from her serious ill ness. PIANO RECITALS AT ZION Mr. Sylvester Stroud will be pre-1 sented in a piano recital by Zion Bap tist Church on Thursday evening May] 23, 1946 at 8:15. The recital will be given at the church at 22nd and Grant St. * * » OUT-OF-TOWN-GUESTS ENTERTAINED AT CLUB BREAKFAST The Modernistic Social Club enter tained Wednesday morning at 10:00 with a breakfast at the home of Mrs. George Fitzpatrick of 2509 Florence Blvd., Mrs. Julia Crawford of Boston Buy your Poultry at the| Nebraska Poultry I 2204 North 24th Street | Get the Best in Quality at the 8 Nebraska Produce- Lowest 8 Price. 8 You’ll cotfc with ease when you cook with elec tricity. It’s simple as A, B, C—just like turning on your kitchen light. No eternal pot-watching —you can have the afternoon off while your electric range automatically prepares dinner. And fast? You’ll be surprised! A flip of the switch, and food starts to cook in a matter of seconds. Electric cooking is thrifty, because there’s no waste heat. You get exactly the amount you need, and it goes into the food, where it be Longs. i ou save on toods, too, because they shrink less and go further. Food fail ures disappear, because electric cooking gives \ CERTAIN results, and you’ll save on cleaning and redecoration, because it’s per fectly dean. Plan To Make An ' ELECTRIC RANGE , the Heart of Your ALL ELECTRIC KITCHEN ; and Mrs. Pearl Wilson of Minneapolis Other guests were Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Lula Roundtree. The breakfast was a very lovely aff air. The table was decorated with spring flowers and candies. After break fast pictures were taken of the group in the backyard of the hostess. * » » NOTICE!! Don’t forget to come to the Benefit Concert at Tech High School auditor ium May 16, 8 pm., presenting Rosie L. Jones, contralto and dramatic read er, Lee Haney, soprano, and Robert Malone, accompanist. They all are Carnegie Hall artists of New York. Buy a ticket and send some chid to camp this summer. Tickets will be sold at ticket office, the night of concert. Mrs. G. Brooks, Chairman NAT TOWLES RETURNS Mr. Nat Towles is back, in Omaha with his family at 2626 No. 24th St., after being on tour for about 4 mon ths. While gone, Mr. Towles and his orchestra toured the East and the Sou th. Among the places they played to in the South were New Orleans at the Mardi Gras, Nashville, Birmingham, and most of the other principle cities. Among the thratres in which they play ed in the East were the Royal Thea tre in Baltimore, the Apollo in NY, the Howard in Washington, D. C. and the Paradise in Detroit. Mr. Towles is to be in Omaha for about three weeks 'before he returns to the East. * * * Miss Marjorie Jean King, daughter of Mrs. Margaret King, 2606 Decatur, was given a party on her 8th birthday Sunday May 5. The children had an enjoyable afternoon playing games. They also had a little program. Refresh ments were served afterwards. She re ceived many lovely gifts. * » • TIMEKEEPERS’ CLUB The Timekeepers’ Club of the YW CA of which Mrs. Geraldine Melford is president, had a dinner meeting on Wednesday evening, May I. The meet ing was held at the Cozy Grill. Mrs. Roberta McCloud, program chairman, was in charge of a very interesting and enjoyable program, and Mrs. Mel ba Sumlin had charge of the worship part of the evening. Little programs in the form of clocks in keeping with the Cluib name were very clever. A very inspirational and entertaining evening was enjoyed by all who attended. » 9 — THE EUREKA ART CLUB The Eureka Art Culb met Wednes day, May 1st, at the home of Mrs. Geo. Fitzpatrick, 2509 Florence Blvd. with the president, Mrs. Jessie Oglesby pre siding. Business was transacted and plans were made for the Federation to be held in Omaha in June. The meet ing ended with unfinished business and a call meeting was called by Mrs. Grey ehiirman of the Board of Trustees, which was held Tuesday, May 7, at the home of Mrs. Mae Jackson. 2219 Ohio St. The club members then spent 40 minutes on their art work. A lovely luncheon was served by the hostess. The next regular meeting wiff be held at the home of Mrs. Mayo, 2801 No. 24th St. Wednesday, May 15. * * »' A Mother’s Day tea by the Welcome Circle of Zion Baptist Church will be given Sunday afternoon, May 12. The • tf 3» will be held from 4 to 7 pm. at the home of Mrs. E. W. Killingsworth, 2617 Erskine St. Mrs. Cleo Riddle is in charge of the tea. VISITS OKLAHOMA Mr. ad Mrs. Alphonso Wesley, 2726 V jurdette took a week's vacation re cently, visiting their mother, grandmo ther and relatives in Oklahoma City, Langston, and Ida Belle, Oklahoma. Many parties were given in their honor. They were accompanied by Mrs. Ed ward Poindexter and Charles J. Mc Donald. * * * William Poindexter of Joliet. 111., is visiting his mother and relatives at 2208 Seward Plaza. * * * THE FRIENDLY SIXTEEN BRIDGE CLUB The Friendly 16 Bridge Club met Monday, May 6 at the home of Mr. C. Leffall. The president opened the meet ing for business at 8 pm. The Club had a few brief remarks from the pre sident then there was a round table discussion by all members present. Af ter this business session the Club play ed 16 hands of bridge with Mr. Penn and Mr. Chester Bennett winning the high score. Mr. E. Avant and Mrs. J. Gizzard, who have been on the sick list, fe now up and about. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. A. J. Leffall, 2877 Ma ple St., Monday, May 13 at 8 pm. Mr. Wm. Penn, Pres. E. A. Brookshire, rep. * * * MRS. THELMA HANCOCK Mrs. Thelma Hancock, 2402 INo. 27 Ave., has two daughters of school age. Miss Nadine who is 16 and a junor at Central High School and a young® dau ghter Miss Thelma, who attends Ho ward Kennedy. Mrs. Hancock is also active in community life taking i spe cial interest in the activities havhg to do w;ith children. Mrs. Hancock r the director of the Day Nursery a' the Fotenelle Apts, where she is doing a beautiful job with her staff of sssist ants in caring for small childrtn of working mothers. Mrs. Hancock is also an important figure in the Teen Can teen which is held on Friday nghts. She also gives her time to activitfes at the \ WCA and Urban League. Ii ad dition to taking care and trainitg of other children in the community She is also a member of- Zion Baptist where her children attend. * * * MRS. LEELLA SIMMONS Mrs. Leella Simmons of 2922 Grant ' St., is the mother of five children, Em ma 13, Barbara Jeane. 10. Esterlee, 8, Leela. 5, and Albin, 3. The four old est children attend Howard Kennedy School. Besides her own children, Mrs. Simmons has an adopted daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Clark, 2210 Seward Pla za, who in turn has four small dau ghters of her own and a step daughter Mrs. Alice Preston, 2322 Paul St., who has one son. Mrs. Simmons believes that the rais ing of her children has been a broad ening experience for her. Rearing chil dren of her own has given her a grand background for the wonderful job as president of the Howard Kennedy PTA Mrs. Simmons has served as the pre sident of the Howard Kennedy PTA for the past two years and has also been chairman of Health and the Youth Protection chairman. In the recent election held at H. K. school, Mrs. Simmons was elected as treasurer, and she also remains Health Chairman for another year. * * * Rodney Howard McKinney of Oak land, Calif., nephew of Miss Dorothy Watson, 2015 Grace St., Omaha, cele brated his 3rd birthday May T. We wish for baby Rodney many more such happy birthdays. BEAUTY STUDENTS AT LUNCH The North Side Beauty School gave a luncheon at Neal’s Cafe on May 7. Those present were Hazel Waihwright, instructor; Juanita Mosley; Bettie Cook; Doris Reynolds; Codasha Jam erson; Mrs. Ruthgale Gilliland; Ethel WcWhorter; Ethel Biddix. Gwendolyn Turney; Mary Alyce Chilton; Kamilla Mennoy; Rachel Cole; and Thomas W. Jackson. Soft candTe-light burned as the char ming waitresses served the ladies in white. Absent from the luncheon was Margaret King, Eunice Tapley. Buel lah Ellis, and Dorothy Townsend. MRS. DELLA SCOTT Mrs. Della Scott, 2118 No. 27th St„ is mother of seven children. Her two oldest children, Clare Belle 16, and Chester 15, attend Central High School and Betty Jeane 13, Florence May 12, James Allen 10, and Leo 8 all attend Long School. The baby, Leonard, is 2 years old. Mrs, Scott was recently elected pre sident of the Long School PTA for the coming year. Mrs. Scott and her chil dren attend Bethel AME Church, where she teaches Sunday School in the Be ginners Class. She also belongs to the Pastor’s Aid Club. * * * MRS. BEN WHITESIDE Mrs. Ben Whiteside, 3007 Ohio St., one of Omaha’s well known mothers, has three children. A daughter and two sons. Her daughter, Mrs. Susie Williams is the wife of Atty. Ray Williams and is a well known figure in Omaha’s social and community life. The Williams have a daughter Sandra Sue who is five years old and will be gin her first year at Howard Kennedy School in the fall. One of Mrs. White side’s sons is Mr. Kenneth Whiteside who works for the Union Pacific RR. Her other son Harrold, a veteran of World War II, is a charter member of the Amvets organization. Mrs. Whiteside is the Mother of the Church of God, 24th and Blondo, hav ing founded that church here in Oma ha. She was instrumental in the plan ning and completion of the beautiful church building which was recently finished. She is a Deaconess in that church and president of the Mission Circle. Jfc * a MRS. E. M. FORREST Mrs. E. M. Forrest, 2518 Lake St., is the mother of five children. Four girls and one boy. All four girls were graduates of Central High School. Son James is a student there at the pre sent time. He recently appeared on a well known local radio program. Miss Audrey Forrest, Mrs. Forrest’s young est daughter, is a student of Omaha University where she is majoring in Sociology. Three other daughters, all of them married are; Mrs. Elma Lloyd wife of Clinton Lloyd, who recently moved into her new home at 1706 Lake The Lloyds have a small daughter, Pa tricia Yvonne who is 4. Mrs. Ruth Dor sey who is married to Mr. Raymond Dorsey, who have a three-year-old son, Raymond, Jr. The other daughter Mrs. Faye Daniels in married to Pvt. James Daniels and has two children, Richard Earl, age 3, and Alesta, age 7 months. All of the Forrest girls are accom plished musicians. Miss Audrey For rest and Mrs. Lloyd being talented pianists and Mrs. Dorsey and Mrs. Dan iels accomplished singers. Besides her family interest, Mrs. Forrest is active in church work. * » * MRS. JIMMIE SEAY Mrs. Jimmie Seay, 2892 Maple St., is the mother of eight children and says she has enjoyed rearing every one of them. The oldest, James E. Seay, a former pilot-mechanic in the Army Air Forces, and now is printer for the Guide, is married to Mrs. Joy Seay, the former Joy Jordan, and they have a small daughter, Gwendolyn, age 4. The rest are girls who are respectively Mrs. Claudia Gant, mother of one son Larry, age 2, is receptionist at The Goldstein Chapman Store in Omaha; Mrs. Corrinne White, wife of Mr. Clyde White, 2212% Locust, is mother of a son, Ted Arthur, age 2; Mrs. Veola Dryver. wife of Cpl. Herman Dryver, a former student at Omaha University and an accomplished artist as well as singer and choir director of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, is the youngest married; Louise Seav, a junior at Tech High School and Ella Jean, a sopho more; Beverly Ann, of Howard Ken nedy, and Sharon Kaye, age 4 complete the family. Besides the rearing of her younger children, Mrs. Seay is active in the church. • • • Ttip Call'o" Ml Girls Club met at the home of Miss Helen Jean Gray on May 6th at 4 pm. Miss Gertrude Brown became a new member of the Club. A luncheon was served by the hostess after the business meeting. The nert meeting will be at the home of Miss Beverly Davis. Helen Jean Gray, pres. Dorotha Baltimore, rep. Young Women’s Club Elects Officers Last Sunday afternoon, the Young Women’s Friendly Literary Guild of Zion Baptist Church, met at the home of Mrs. Olive Davis, 2421 Ohio St. The meeting was called to order 'at 4:10 with the sponsor, Mrs. A. R. Hawkins, presiding. Following prayer new business was introduced and Mrs. Olive Davis read the constitution and explained the by-laws, also the purpose of this Club. This was unanimously accepted and special recommendation was given Mmes. Dorothy Greer, Eva Mae Davis and Olive Davis, the com mittee who drew up these laws. Next came election of officers and the following will serve for the en suing year: Olive Davis, pres; Thel ma Tucker, vice-pres; Eva Mae Davis, sec’y; Mildred Pierce, corresponding sec’y; and Pauline Williams, financial sec’y. Committee chairman were elected as follows: Isabelle Powell, sick; Mau rice Patterson, social; Evelyn Beck, membership; Dorothy Greer, program; and Zella Brauters, nominating Out of a desire to become better ac quainted, thereby encouraging a more friendly attitude toward one another, culmates the organizing of this Young Women’s Guild. Pastor F. C. Williams regretfully was unable to attend, having been called to another meeting. The Club will meet every second and fourth Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 o’clock, and hostess next week will be Mrs. Zella Brauters, 1414 No. 23rd Plaza. “Whatever we pretend, the fact re mains that e'ach of us should be each others friend”. Thelma S. Polk, rep. Alphonso Davis Post 1364 The Alphonso Davis Post No. 1364 Veterans of Foreign Wars will install its newly elected officers May 15. 1946. At the Masonic Hall 26 and Blondo SL This will be a gala affair, the public is cordially invited. There will be music and refresh ments. Don’t miss this affair. Remember the date May 15th pro gram starts 8 pm. Willis W. Gray, commander Fred Starms, adjutant GREAT LAKER DOUBLE QUARTETTE A great treat is in store for the mus ic lovers of Omaha on Monday even ing June 17th when the Great Lakes Double Quartette makes its initial ap pearance in our city under the direc tion of Prof. E. Wayman Hathcock. This Choir has the distinction of every member being a university graduate. They have stayed together while in the Navy and now through much sac rifice have decided to stay together in the post war period. These artist3 have been the guests on program of the Dept, of Interior at the presentation of Marian Anderson Mural, Washington, D. C., guests of the Cleveland Navy Day Celebration, or two years they were ALL TYPES AISD STYLES OF • Brick Siding — • Asbestos Siding • Roofing We have the Best Equipment and Most Experienced Workmen to Insulate Your Home. Our Prices are RIGHT. Omaha -PHONE- Council Bluffs KE-5482 2687 IOWA NEBRASKA INSULATION CO: -and TWIN CITY SIDING CO: R. M. Frasier, Manager. featured on the “Meet your Navy broad casts”. They have appeared on all ma jor networks and marry independent stations. Y News ! NEAR NORTHSIDE BRANCH i - i COL. GREENING SPEAKS I Despite the heavy showers Thursday, | May 2nd, a large audience listened to ! an inspiring talk given by CoL Ross Greening at the Near North Side YM CA.. CoL Greening, a former member of the original Tokyo Doolittle Raid ers, and Prisoner of War In Stalag Luft 1, related many of his experiences during the war, with emphasis placed upon the fact that “Tolerance and Ap pdreciation” for fellowo men would go a long way towards preventing World War ITT. Music for the evening was rendered by the Choral Ensemble “Im perialist” under the direction of Wal ter Biell.. As usual this Ensemble held the audience spellbound as they sang their selections. FATHER E. ]. FLANAGAN GUEST SPEAKER An enthusiastic crowd was on hand Sunday, May 5 at 3:30 pm. to hear Father E. J. Flannagan, founder and Director of Boys Town, bring a mes sage of hope and inspiration to the citizens of this community. Father E. J. Flannagan paid glowing tribute to many outstanding Negroes and the con tribution which they have made to so ciety. He also gave special praise to Kenny Morrison Mayor of Boys Town, an outstanding athlete and musician. The program was sponsored by the Community Employment Council' of which Welton Hogan is president. NEBRASKA YMCA STAFF MEET Monday, May 6th, the Nebraska YM CA staff meeting was held in Lincoln, Nebraska. Many interesting subjects were discussed such as: Roundtable Review- of YMCA; Plans for Spring and Summer Program; Review and Discussion of Association Goals for 1946 adopted by the Area' Council; Leader’s Club Training program and procedure; Young Mens’ Program and the Integration of Returned Service men. PHYSICAL FITNESS SHOT BTffr Bang! Bopp!..Fists flew thick and fast at the boxing event held at the “Y” on Wednesday evening, May 1st. Those from the ages of 6 to 60 enjoyed every moment of these thrilling bouts. It was quite a picture to see these lit tle youngsters exhibit their fistic abili ty. This event attracted a large crowd who enjoyed the evening’s entertain ment. The following are the results of the bouts: Roy Faulkner decisioned Manor Beas ley; Leonard Hudgens decisioned Os car Beasley; Lawrence Harding decis ioned Perry Ray; Alfred Allen draw Jimmie Williams; Herbert decisioned David Triplett; Louis Wilson decision ed Warren Wilson; Lawrence Jennings depi^IHed Hercules Sheppard: Ed ward Barris decisioned Sonny Ward; Kippy Triggs draw Leon Binns; Lee Graham decisioned Corny Roundtree; George Battles draw Harold McDon ald; Rolland Jakes decisioned Malvern Beeks; Sam Williams TKO Gerald Baugh; Doris Ann McGill..Rope Skip ping; Bobbie Battle and Buddy Mc Rae Timing exhibition. Winners of these bouts were award ed War Savings Stamps and a mem bership into the Near Northside branch YMCA. The Dollar Savings Stamps were contributed by Iroquois Lodge No. 92 IBPOE of W. Losers of the bouts were awarded a membership to the “Y”. Matchmakers were Leonard Hawkins and Buddy McRae. Tex Boddie. .Ref eree. This affair was sponsored by the Urban League, YMCA, Hillside Pres byterian Church, Woodson Center, City Recreation, and the YWCA. PTA To Install Officers Tuesday, May 14, at 2 pm., Howard Kennedy will hold its last regular meeting of the year. At this meeting new officers for next year will be in stalled. Afterwards the first meeting of the Summer Health Roundup will be held for pre-school children. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Grace Pin ckney and Mr. Warner of the School Health Service. Mr. Warner will be the speaker. They will bring with them a movie suitable for mothers of pre school children. The pre-school chil dren will be served and entertained in the Kindergarten room by the teacher Mrs. Lula Jones. Also the Boy Scout chapter will be presented to Howard Kennedy by one of the District Chairmen of the Cov ered Wagon Council. The PTA will serve refreshments af ter the meeting. F. & A.A.Y. Grand Matron of Masonic Shrine of Jericho of N. J. Stops Over in Omaha Mrs. Josephine Maxine Walker of HackensaTk, New Jersey, National Grand Matron of the F & AAY Mason Heroine of Jericho stopped off in Oma ha, after visiting the Conrts of Colorado She was the guest at the home of Mr. Robert A. Falls, N. D. D. G. M, 1302 No. 26th St. She ejoyed her short visit in our city and hopes to return in the near future. By H. W. Smith MOTHER'S DAY We find ourselfes on the eve of an other Mother’s Day. We should in a true and loving way pay a very earn est tribute to the one who at all times in our early lives cared for us when we could not move ourselves from one place to another; tribute to the one who looked into onr little faces with a smile and caressed us with a sweet kiss; tribute to the one who walked the floor with us at night when we were fretful with colic and in need of special care. May we never forget our very dear and loving mother and think of the mottoes that are framed on the wall: God Bless our Home. .Tn God We Trust..Kind Words and Welcome to AIT. .Love One Another. .What is Home Without a Mother? President Truman gave very quick and sharp replies to newspaper repor ters at the weeks press conference on Thursday, May 2. Mrs. Gonzales of Pomona, Calif, was riding in an auto which was struck by a train and 20 railway cars passed over her. Afterwards she was helped to her feet she told train men to call her home in Ontario and telT the folks she had lett the gas stove Darning. Willis Brown, aged 9 years, was hit ! and knocked unconscious on Friday, May 3. He was chasing a ball at I6th and Boyd Sts. Gov. Ellis Arnold of Georgia told Democratic leaders on May 2 that un der the old state law white primary in Georgia has gone and any man not willing to uphold the aw is not wor j thy of democratic citizenship . Two men were killed in a plane I crash May 2, near Grand Mount, la. The plane was flying at low altitude and crashed into a tree. The American Smeltering Co. Omaha has rejected the 18 and one-half cent wage increase for employees. Fifteen persons were killed in traff ic accidents in Nebraska in April ’46. US Navy has given up the search for men lost in the Pacific. US Sen. Wherry told a group of small business men in Chicago, if a plan was suggested, a trade associa tion might well take over such a job, it would formulate an intelligent plan to guide and control price relationship in such a way to eliminate government controls. Mrs. Virgiia J. Riley told Judge Sa bath in Chicago the second spanking from her husband called for a divorce and it was granted. A six year old boy was badly burn ed in the face and eyes. He was play ing near a trash pile and a bottle ex ploded and flying glass struck him in the face in Omaha. Heavyweight Champion Joe Louist weighs 224 lbs. and Billy Conn 195. 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