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SOCIAL Activities ha-0800 BY JULIA AT*2680 RETURNS FROM VACATION Ur; Corrine McDaniels, 2211 Miami St., returned August 14th from a vacation trip to Coffeeville Kansas and Kansas City. • • • MISS AMETTE MILLER Of Lincoln. Nebraska was the ne.1 of Mrs. Ametta Ashby Sim mons at 2228 Willis Avenue. • • • MR. ARTHUR RONE Of 2232 Willis Ave.. is spending his vacation at home Mr. Rone i? an employee of the Omaha Post Office • • • NEW CITIZENS Mr. and Mrs. S. R Jackson, for merly of Newton. Kansas, moved to Omaha several months ago. Mr Jackson is a railway mail clerk, runs on the Omaha - Colorado Spring Lane. The Ja"kaons live at 2230 Willir Avenue Their daughter. Nadenc Jackson is a recent graduate of Howard University and is now working in New York City as a dentist's assistant • • • MR. AND MRS. G. W. JACKSON Of Los Amreles have been visit ing- at the home of Mr. and Mrs law Flowers 2306 Grant St. The Jactoons like Omaha so well they plan to make their home here • QUILTING— WHY WASTE TIME Quilting by tend, when It can be done so much mater. Quicker and Cheaper by Machine For Prices call Omaha Quilling Shop 2.>06 Dodge Si.. J 4-5556 HEADQUARTERS ; • Pen ami Pencil Sets • Stationery. Paper (.lip*, • Rook*, anti a Complete Line of Classroom Supplies < J “SEE US FIRST’ Brains Stationery !; Co. 1415 Harney JA. 4766 Johnson-Kellogg Wedding A beautiful wedding ceremony was held Sunday, August 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ro., West. The bride was Alice John son, the neice of Mr. and Mrs. West and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Johnson. The bride’3 mother and two brother from 'iouisiana, attended the wedding. Margaret Williams was the bride's ; matron. The bridesmaids were Eva ! Wibly. Therea Reed, and Bertha Mae Bastin. The groom was Mr. Kermit Kel logg. The best man was Fred Mc mley and attendants were M. L. Reed. Theodore Johnson, Frank Wilkerson and Jack West. In the above picture is groom Kermit Kellogg and bride Mrs. Alice Kellogg. * * * MRS. LORENE JACKSON And her 9 year old son of Du luth. Minn., have been spending the summer at the home of their uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Jackson, 2230 Willis Ave. 9 9 9 MISS ETHEL JONES And her nephew, Wm. Reed Jr., of Denver. Colo, will visit Miss Jones' brother. A1 Jones and his family 2209 Miami on the 25th of August Miss Jones will be rem embered as a former music instr uctpr of Omaha. • • • LOSES PART OF FINGER IN ACCIDENT Walter Kennedy. 2318 No. 22nd St. lost a joint of his right finger when a 55 gallon drum of wax dropped on it while working at Fort Crook. Mr. Kennedy is at Husbands! Wives! Want new Pep and Vim? TTiou»jtOvl* oi couplet are weti. worn-out. ex hausted s..iely because body lacks Iron. For new run. vitality, try Ostrex Tonic Tablets. Contains Iron you. too may need for pep also supplies »itafli.u bi Oct 3^c introductory sue now only 29c. At all drug stores everywhere—in , Omaha, at WALGREEN’S and i SMITH STORES. "OH-DRAT IT/" Don't overload your wiring system. When you build or modernixe provide ADEQUATE WIRING. Niit ASKA-IOWA ELECTRICAL COUNCIL | DA-MTE Service * We Are Ready! ARE YOU? Ql ICk SERVICE o.v. • Furnaces • Stokers • Guttering • Heating friendly, CAPABLE SERVICE Heating Troubles Are Our Meat" PHONE- DAY JA-6133 PHONE-NITE KE-8301 I 2221 CUMING home recuperating from his acci ient. He is employed by the army. | * * » TO SPEND VACATION !N MINNEAPOLIS Mrs. Elmer Gant 2220 Willis Avenue left Sunday for a two week vacation at Minneapolis, Minn., at the home of her father, Thomas Mims. * * # ELDER ROWE VISITS CITY Elder Thomas M. Rowe of New York City, who recently held a I revival at Sharon 7th day Ad ventist church, 2760 Lake St., is visiting in the city. » * * RETURNS FROM VACATION Mr. and Mrs. Goldie Davis, 2215 Miami, report having had a very fine vacation trip to Kansas City, Kansas where they visited Mrs. Davis’ sister, Miss Asilee Dotson. Miss Dotson is a labratory tech nician in Douglas hospital there. * * • MR. AND MRS. OSCAR OLIVER Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Oliver, 2105 Miami St., have as their guests their mothers Mrs. Edna Robinson of Duncan, Okla., and Mrs. T. C. Oliver of St. Paul, Minn. The occasion is the birth of a son to the Junior Olivers on August 2nd. Both mother and son are do ing well. • • • RETURNS TO OMAHA James Sweet of New York City served part of his army enlistment at Ft. Crook, Nebr. After spend ing 38 months in the TEO, he re turned here to work for the Par sons Construction Company. Mr. Sweet lives at the Willis hotel, at 22nd and Willis Avenue. TO ENTER CREIGHTON PREP Harry Harrison will enter Crei ghton Prep this fall. He is the son of Mrs. Gladys Harrison, 2106 Ohio Street. * # • VISITORS OF MRS. JOHNSON Mrs. Lyndell White and her grandchildren, Lorraine and Teddy Johnson of Leavenworth, Kansas, "’•e visiting at the home of Mrs. M. Johnson, 2218 Willis Avenue. * * * MR. CHARLES COLEMAN HOME Mr. Charles Coleman prominent Legioneer and political figure, has been ill for the past year in the Veterans’ hospital in Lincoln, Ne braska and for the past two weeks at the Lutheran hospital in Oma ha. Mr. Coleman is gradually re gaining his health at his home at 2208 Ohio St. • » » MRS. GLADYS HARRISON RETURNS FROM VACATION After spending two weeks at the home of her paren-fs Mr. and Mrs H. B. Coates in Alton, 111., Mrs. Gladys Harrison returned August 8 to her home at 2106 Ohio St. * * * MARY T. HAMLER OF N. Y. C. Mary Hamler formerly of Oma ha and member of Zion Baptist ' church, died in New York City on August 6th. Mrs. Hamler and her sister Bessie Jones of Los Ange les and her daughter, Sally, were due here last Saturday to visit Mr. Towles. Mrs. Hamler leaves one son, Merdeth Hamler, former ly of Omaha. * * m MRS. ROSE HINTON Of 2424 Patrick Avenue, receiv ed word last week that her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Cole of Kansas City, Mo., were the proud parents of a 9 lb. baby girl. Mr. Cole is a form er Tech High student and spent two years in the Merchant Mar ines. * * H Mr. and Mrs. Baker also have as their house guests, Mrs. Wal ker Graves and daughter of Kan sas City, Mo. * * * CHICAGO VISITOR Mrs. Jessie Sims of Chicaeo left Friday evening after spending 1 week with her sister and brother- i in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Under- I wood, 2539 Burdette St., and her neice Mrs. Dorothy Mackey, 2814 No. 25th St. Mrs. Sims was also honored with a luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ellis of 2412 Evans St. * » * VISITS IN ST. PAUL Mrs. Grace Binford, 2221 Ohio St. will leave today to spend 3 weeks in St. Paul, Minn, visiting Mrs. Bessie Moore. * * * TO MAKE HOME IN OMAHA Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Wilson of St. Louis, 111., arrived in Omaha Aug ust 14th to make their home here. [ They have two children, Gloria Jean and Deotis. They are stop ping temporarily at 2013 Ohio St., the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Becker. , * * * MRS. J. C. JOHNSON. TOPEKA was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Diamond, 2714 Grant. * * * MRS. BIRDIE WIGGINS IS OMAHA VISITOR Mrs. Birdie Wiggins, native Om ahan and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Othella Rountree, who has been residing in Chcago for many years, is again in the city visiting with her brothers, Othello Rountree. Jr., 2203 Miami and Percy Rountree, 2320 No. 27th St. Mrs. Wiggins expects to be in Om aha about three weeks. She has been royally entertained by friends and relatives and many other- e vents in her honor are being plan ned. * * » MRS. LULA SMITH Of Denver, formerly Lulu Roun tree of Omaha, is a visitor in the city accompanied by her 5 child ren; Leroy. Delois Marie, Donald and Ronald (twins) and Sherry -'sow I McGILL’S * 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— WE SPECIALIZE IN MIXED DRINKS Free Delivery from 8 a.ra. to 1 a.m. JAckton 9411 WE CARRY A EULL LIVE Of Bonded Liqnora Mr. and Mrs. Baker Entertain Prominent Okla. Family Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Luster and Son, James Earl » Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Luster, pro prietors of the Sun Ray Cosmetics Company and the Lyons Beauty Shop, 316 N. Central St., Oklaho ma City, are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Baker of 2220 Grace St The Lusters are accom panied by their 12-year-old son, James Earl, who is a 7th grader in the Oklahoma City Public schools. Before arriving in Omaha the Lusters motored to Colorado Springs and Denver, Colo. After a 10-day stay in Omaha, they plan to visit Kansas City and Tulsa before returning home. The Okla homans said they are planning to enlarge the national distribution of their well-known Sun Ray products as soon as restrictions are lifted on essential chemicals. Mr. Luster was 1st Sgt. in che army for two years. * • • Mae. Her husband Leroy Smith, is proprietor of a Record Shop in Denver. * * * CLEMENCE WILLIAMS Of Los Angeles, Calif., husband of the former Miss Katherine Rountree, is also visiting in the ci ty. Mrs. Williams is expected in Omaha in a few days. * * * VISITS PARENTS Mrs. J. Phillips of Sious Falls. So. Dakota is visiting her parents Rev. and Mrs. H. W. Fitch of Omaha this week. * * * SIOUX CITY VISITOR Mrs. Irving Kitchen of Sioux City, la., is visiting her sister Mrs Reartice Richardson. 2104 Grant St., and her brother Mr. W. R. Richardson, 1708 No. 27th St., for several days. * * * PASTOR AND MEMBERS TO ATTEND BAPT. CONVENTION Rev. F. C. Williams, pastor and several members of Zion Baptist church, will attend the Nat’l Bap tist Convention at Atlanta, Ga., which will begin the 1st of Sept. After the convention. Rev. Wil liams will vacation in Dayton, O.. and Durham, N. C., where he will visit relatives. * * * TO VISIT TEXAS Mrs. Jessie Hilton, Mrs. Viola Turner, Mrs. Hattie Brown will leave the first of Sept, for a mon ths sojourn in Dallas and San Antonio Texas and Mexico. * * * Mrs. F. C. Williams and daugh ter Marie and Coleta are visiting in Leavenworth, Kansas for sev eral days. * * * ON SICK LIST James Lapsey, Jr., seven, is con fined to his home at 2415 No. 22 St., suffering from pneumonia. * » * TO VISIT CHICAGO Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Wales, of 2306 No. 21st St., are planning a six month trip to Chicago. They will leave Sept. 6th. * * * WINS BABY CONTEST Little Miss Caroline Pitts, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pitts, 2723% Binney St., won a baby contest sponsored by No. 2 Boa^d of Cleaves Temple C M E church. Congratulations are in or der to Caroline and her parents. * * * NEW YORK VISITOR Mr. Foch P. Allen, manager of Allen Artists Co., of New York City, N. Y., was in the city for a few days visiting relatives and friends. * * * VISITING IN TEXAS J. W. Milsau and Lonnie Hou ston are vacationing in Dallas and Greenville, Texas. * * * PRE-MED COLLEGE CLUB Any Pre-Med college student in terested in joining the Omaha Ne gro Pre-Med Club are asked to attend organization meeting Aug. 31st, 8 pm. at the home of Jack West, 2617 Blondo. Jack West, pres. Robt. Young, vice-pres. * * * FORMER OMAHAN NOW MERCHANT MARINE VISITS RELATIVES HERE Merchant Marine. John Hardy, former Omahan, son of the late Mr MilsaD and Mrs Milsap who re sides at 3015 Corby St., was a vi sitor in Omaha this week. Before coming to Omaha he visited with his cousin. Mrs. Celestine Smith Mansion of St. Louis, Mo., who is the daughter of Mr. John Smith of Omaha. Mr. Hardy who has a rating of 2nd Steward in the Mer chant Marine, now resides in Port land, Oregon. H esays he plans to continue his enlistment in the Mer chant Marine as he likes this type of work. He is a member of the Maritime Union of the CIO and says the relationship between the personnel of the crews is excellent with no discrimination being prac tised against any one because of race, color or creed. He has visi ted all ports of the Pacific ocean, including Japan, South America, Canada, China and numerous other places. * * * • O. E. S. NEWS — MRS. MAGGIE B. RANSOM. PAST GRAND MATRON LEAVES FOR KENTUCKY Mrs. Maggie B. Ransom, Past Grand Matron of Amaranthus Grand Chapter OES Nebraska Ju risdiction and one of the charter members of this jurisdiction, left j Thursday evening: for Chicago. 111. Mrs. Ransom will visit relatives. and friends in Chicago and then go to Bardstown, Kv her former home to visit her sisters. Mrs. Bir die Hamilton, Mrs. Mary L. Rice and other relatives. Mrs. Ransom will have an indefinite stay. Many i Jr. McCaws Return from Eastern Visit Janice and Joan McCaw, on Lawn of the Late President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Estate Misses Janice and Joan McCaw, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. McCaw, 2806 Ohio St., returned Saturday, August 19th fom a 7 week vacation trip in which they visited their aunt. Miss Bernice McCaw, and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Isiah J. Jackson and family in Chicago; Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Po stels in Detroit; aunts Mrs. Mel va Stewart and Mrs. John C. Thompson of New York City. They reported having a very en joyable trip. During the time they were in New York they visited in West Point, Newberg and Hyde Park where they took pictures of the late Presidents’ home and grave. They also spent a few days in Washington, D. C. and Mt. Ver non, N. Y. * * * social courtesies were given in her honor by her numerous friends. Mrs. Ransom has not only been active in fraternal work, she is a staunch member and faithful wor ker of St. John’s AME church and an ardent worker and supporter of the Colored Old Folks Home. Her many friends wish her a plea sant trip and that she will soon be back among us. MRS. CLOMA H. SCOTT. WORTHY GRAND MATRON, DELEGATE TO CONVENTION Mrs. Cloma Hastings Scott, Wor thy Grand Matron of Amaranthus Grand Chapter Order of the East ern Star, Nebraska Jurisdiction for the past three years was elec ted to represent the Grand Chap ter of Nebraska at the 46th an nual convention of Grand Masters? Grand Matrons, Royal Arch Ma sons, Knights of Templar, Heroines of Jericho and other members of the masonic body througout the United States in a six-day session August 18-23 in Philadelphia, Pa. The Shriners Competive Drill and Imperial Potentate Ball the evening of Auarust 21 was an ela borate affair. The Knights of Tern plar held their annual parade field day and reception August 22 with delegates from 39 states in atten dance. Feature of the Eastern Star Con ference and one of the best attend ed and one of the highlights of the convention was the exemplifi cation of two degrees by a select team of members of the OES and a pageant entitles ‘Lifted Cross.’ Mrs. Soott will visit in New York and Chicago before return ing home 6ome time in Sept. ALPHA OMEGA CLUB HAS DUTCH TREAT By Frank Wilkerson It looked like Thanksgiving at Miss Hattie Beck’s house last Sat urday night as the gang victori ously took over her beautifully lighted lawn and made themselves at home and ending up having oodles of fun and full stomachs. Her long sturdy tables were con gested with all kinds of food and soft drinks. People are usually quiet when they eat except a little talking but the noise we had was from eating. The cooking of potatoe chips, the crunch of pop com, the rattle of ice in cold punch and the march ing around the table trying to de cide just what to sink one’s teeth into was a problem, even the old wise men would have a tough time working. But we began eating un til we could hold no more. At any rate we did have lots of fun. And we thank Miss Beck who is a member of the club for invi ting us to have the Dutch Treat at her home. Jean Rudd, you throw’ too strai ght. Did you know that you hit me on my big nose with a grape? RETURNS TO CALIFORNIA Mrs. Marietta Ow’ens who with her children has been visiting in Omaha for the past six weeks re turned to her home in Vallejo, California. On Friday August 16, Mrs. Owens the former Marietta Sanford, visited at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. T. J. Sanford. RECEPTION GIVEN FOR FLETCHERS A reception for Mr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher of 2722 Binney St., was given on Sunday August 18 from 7 until 9 at their residence. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher were married on the 27th of June. The Binney Street Art Club was in charge of the affair. Mr. Flet cher’s wother was a charter mem ber of the club. Mrs. Fletcher, the former Kath erine Clark of Washington, D. C. and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Toomer of Berkley, Calif., received her guests in a beautifu lly designed floral print gown. It featured a very chic split skirt. The house was beautifully de corated with flowers throughout and the centerpiece was a lovely bouquet of cut flowers flanked by tall tapers. The wedding cake was sent to the bride from her family in California. Guests were served from an all crystal service, fruited ice cream punch, and cake. Candy and nuts were served in individual nut cups. Lovely formals seen at the rec eption included Mrs. Gertrude Craig in white net; Mrs. Roberta Bailey in black net; Mrs. Mattie Childs in white net with an em broidered bodice; Mrs. Mayme Ma son in black and white net and Mrs. Florence Branch in rose col ored crepe. Nearly one hundred guests at tended the reception and the re cently married couple received many lovely and useful gifts. Members of the Binney Street Art Club included Mesdames Sa die Bly; Berta Arnold; Martha Jefferson; Gladys Ervin; Gussie McPherson; Addie Seals; Viola McFall; Mayme Mason; Roberta Bailey; Gertrude Craig: Florence Branch and Mattie Childs. Out of town guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher who attended the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Ru fus Thompson and daughter Ed die Lou of St. Joseph, Mo. ENTERTAINS GUESTS AT BREAKFAST On August 17, a breakfast was given by Mrs. J. S. Sloan and Miss Jessie Mayweather, 2428 Decatur St for Mrs. T. C. Oliver of St. Paul, Minn.. Mr. and Mrs. Love Joy Crawford, Boston, Mass and Miss Velma Temple of Chicago. A beautiful center piece of snap dragons, sweet peas, and dalhias, decorated the table. The tasty and delicious breakfast was enjoyed by all. RUDD BROTHERS HOME Robert and Russell Rudd, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Russell N. Rudd, 2885 Ohio, are home bringing the children of the family together for the first time in 5 years. Robert is a musician in Califor nia, and has served in the Cana dian and US armies during the war. Russell is employed by the Canadian Government Research Laboratory, and served in the RAF during the war as a navigator. He will be in the city several weeks. The other members of the family here are Jean, honor sociology student at Omaha U., and Billy. * * * DINNER PARTIES Hostesses of two lovely dinner parties this past week were Mrs. Mae Jackson and her daughter, Mrs. Olive Davis of 2219 Ohio St. Sunday, August IS. The ladies hon YNews \EAR ISORTHSIDE BRANCH RETURN ENGAGEMENT OF GREAT LAKES SINGERS Word was receved this week from Prof. Wayman Hathcock, director of the Great Lakes Sin gers of his anticipated return en gagement of the singers on Wed nesday. Sept. 4. This will be great news to the many persons who did not have the opportunity to hear the singers and especially ■vhen they learn that Booker Wash ington, local pianist and vocalist has joined the group as accom panist and singer. Hathcock states that with the addition of Wash ington the content of their program has improved. Don’t forget the date.. Wednesday, Sept. 4th. SETTING UP CONFERENCE TO BE HELD I The staff setting-up conference of the Omaha YMCA will be held Saturday, August 24th at the Coun cil Bluffs YMCA. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the programs in the various branches and to gear them into the commu nity life. Tom Soott and John R. Butler will represent the Near Northside Branch. ored their house guests Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Jackson of Minnea polis, Minn., and Mrs". Nan White hall of Fremont, Nebr. Covers were laid for 20 guests. Monday August 19 at five o’clock the hostesses honored their guest Mrs. Palmer Jackson and Mrs. Bertie Wiggins of Chicago and I Mrs. Lulu Smith of Denver, who are the guests of Mrs. Lulu Roun tree. At this event covers were laid for forty guests. Other out-of town guests included Mrs. Madge Jones of Atchison, Kan., Mrs. Sara Aris, of Chicago, Mrs. Sara Thomp son of Los Angeles Mrs. Connie Ware of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Walker of Chicago. VISITING Kl LLI NGSWORTHi A house guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Killingsworth of 2617 Ers kine St. as Mr. Killingsworth’s sister Mrs. Carrie K. Ford of Par is Texas. Mrs. Ford who was en route to her home, had been at tending the Woodman Convention which convened in Denver last week. Mrs. Ford, secretary of the Woodman Camp in Paris was a de legate to the convention. She ar rived in Omaha Sunday, August 18 for a few days visit at the home of the Killingsworths. Mrs. Ford was an honored guest at a party on Tuesday evening August 20 at her sister's home. Mrs. Joseph Tay lor was co-hostess. * * * ARKANSAS VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Everette Dam of Little Rock. Ark., are in Omaha visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman of 2808 Miami St. The counle arrived in Omaha for a visit about two weeks ago and expect to leave for their home this week. Mrs. Darn will be re membered as the former Jobnette Coleman of Omaha. At present is studying law in a Little Rock University. CHICAGO VISITOR Miss Kathryn Galloway Kenner, daughter of Mrs. Alice M. Kenner of Chicago is spending her two weeks vacation as guest of Dr. and Mrs. Terrell of 2025 Lake St Ka thryn who is in the 7th grade in the Chicago schools, is having an enjoyable time visiting with rela tives and friends and getting ac quainted with other youngsters who are planning to enter high school after next year. Tuesday of this week with her s^ter Jo Anne brothers Boyd Jr. and Chas. Gallo way, 3rd generation, father Boyd Galloway Sr., and Mrs. Julia Gal loway, she attended a picnic at Carter Lake Park. Kathryn also has been entertain ed by her uncle C. C. Galloway. Other events are being planned. PRACTICAL AND PRETTY COTTON SEERSUCKER Colette Classics Brunch coats and dresses .cool and fresh. perfect for countless tubbings and wearings. Plaids, stripes, or floral designs handsomely tail ored. 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