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PROBLEMS i ^humanity) Editor's Note:- Subnit your problens for publication to ABBE' WALLACE. In care of this newspaper. Give your full name, ad dress and birthdate. For a "private reply" send Abbe ' a stanped envelope and twenty-five cents for one of his new and Inspiring •LESSONS FOR HAPPIER LIVING." Your letter will be treated confidentially. Send 25 cents In coin, stamps or money order. Address your letter to: The ABBE* WALLACE Service, in care of. The Omaha Guide 2420 Grant St., Omaha, Nebraska “You can never hope to attain the realization of your dreams unless you, yourself, take steps and actually do something to make your dreams materialize’’. ABBE’ WALLACE *** M. M.—I am a farmer and a preacher. I didn't get to finish high school and have decided that I would like to take up my studies again and get a High School dip loma if possible but this is my problem. I have five young child ren and when I get my books down to study they make so much noise I don’t get much out of what I read. Sometimes I feel like just giving up, they worry me so. Ans: Ycu are quite right in wanting to further your education and should you be able to get a diploma it would mean a lot to you in your work. Instead of tak ing your study period at night, right at the time that the kiddies are clowning and cutting up the most, my suggestion is that you get up an hour earlier in the morn ing and study while the children sleep. Being a farmer, this should not be too hard. Children are only childm onece- At their ages, play is necessary for their growth and development. Be patient and un derstanding with them. *** M. T.—I have been married five years to a very fine man. We have a nice home, he is kind and gives me everything I want but for the past few months I have been very unhappy. On my vacation this summer I met a man that I feel sure can make me happier than I have ever been before. Unlike my husband, this man likes parties, dances, music, etc., and suddenly I find that I do also. In fact, we have everything in common. He is also married but says he will divorce his wife if I consent to marry him. Mr Wallace did I mar ry the wrong man? Please tell me what to do about all this. Ans: It could be that you mar ried the wrong man, but I doubt it. Continue to cultivate this out side friendship however, and there is a strong possibility that your husband will feel that he married the wrong woman. For a song, a dance and a few drinks, you are foolishly considering walking out on a good, kind husband and tak ing unto yourself one who has prov en by word and deed that he is just not the type to be faithful. Come down out of the clouds lady and get your feet on solid ground. Chuck this friend and stick by your tried and trusted mate. *** H. H.—This is your old friend Hazel. I am back in California a gain and I am writing for you to tell me how to start saving money. It just don’t seem as if I can save no money at all- Give me some advice. Go to work on a regular job there in California and be content for awhile. You will never save money jumping from place to place. You know, a rolling stone gathers no moss, Hazel. Travel ing and moving expense is eatmg up the greater portion of your earn ings. Until you settle down, it will continue so. I believe I have just the thing to help you in my new Happier Living Lesson No. FIVE —HOW TO GAIN AND HOLD MONEY. Send for it at your earl iest convenience. *** "Dear Abbe’—I love to WTite to you about my condition as you seem to know what is best for me. I am so proud of a man like you. My Guide is wonderful and after reading it my eyes are open to a lots of things that I did not dream of and I also feel better in mind I must, say before I end these words that you are very wonder ful. I remain your brother and friend.—A. G.” *** M. F.—My husband and I are buying 2 lots in Memphis and we have gotten hard up and find we cannot keep up the payments. My husband has paid for one of the lots and we asked if we could turn the other back in but find that we won’t be allowed to do that. Should we just let it go back? Ans: One lot is paid for. Hold on to it if you can. For that is the location of your future home. Your problem is to get shed of the second lot- I should not be too hard to get a buyer to take over your equity. Run an ad in the pa per—pass the word among your friends and associates. Let folks know you are offering a bargain and you will not have too much trouble disposing of this oblig ation. The people you are dealing with will be glad to handle the le gal transaction if you bring a cash customer around. *** Sgt. L.—I have two girls. One I have known* for some time, I met her while stationed in Massachu setts. She is a nice person and I was going to marry her when I rturned. But, now I have met an other girl through mall and her letter* are so touching, I am fall ing for her. The girl in Mass., doesn’t like to write and she is not romantic at all. Her letters are dry. The other girl sends me sweet poems, love notes and asks important questions about life. She is hard working and I would not mind having a girl like her Which must I choose? Ans: At ease, Sarge, slow down a little. You do not have to rush into a marriage with either girl. The girl in aMssachusetts has something on the ball you know or you wouldn’t have considered mar rying her in the first place. The other girl writes swell letters and seemingly is the answer to a Sar geant’s prayers but you can’t eat sweet poems and love notes. Mail order romances are risky business. Keep both friendships. Make it a point to meet this new girl and after you have known her person ally for six months, there will be no doubt in your mind as to which girl is the one you want for a life partner. MMMMHMnHIIIilUIIUdllHmilMmillMMIHMHMIinilUtMHIUMinttlllltllliiniMtlt-n'tdN Good Cold Weather Eating Cold weather brings hearty appetites! Try this easily made Baked Brown Bread and bubbling-hot baked beans for a delicious, satisfying meal. This tempting bread has all the moist tenderness and good old-fashioned flavor of steamed bi own bread, but bakes in less than half the time. It’s good hot or cold. Notice, too, it is easy on the “scarce" items—uses very little sugar and only lA cup Spry. The young folks will relish this treat when it is their turn to have “the crowd." That’s when you’ll come in fdr compliments, for this fine, wholesome. bread is ideal for hearty young appetites. Clip the recipe today! _ _ II ill I ! One mixing—one baking gives 2 loaves , ’• of Spicy Hot Brown Bread Baked Brown Bread 1H cups sifted flour H cup Spry 2t4 teaspoons soda 1 cup raisins U4 teaspoons salt 2 eggs, beaten cup sugar 2 cups sour milk 2 cups Graham flour cup molasses Sift flour, soda, salt, and sugar to gether. Add Graham flour and mix ■well Cut in shortening until mixture is like meal Add raisins and mix. Com bine eggs. :sour milk, and molasses. Turn liquids into dry ingredients and stir vicorously until all flour is dampened. Pour batter into two Sprycoated loaf pans, 8x6 inches. Bake in moderate oven (350°F.) 45-50 minutes. Or bake in K) x 10-inch pan at 350“F. 45-50 minutes. Variation. If desired, the brown bread can be steamed in three 1-pound cam or molds for 1 hours, sa— 1 ■ i i— I ««> FOLKS—HOMEY BAKED BEANS AND SPICY BROWN BREAD Here is our first release of the New Year and we do hope you’ll find space in your cook scrap book for it,—and by giving it a cooking good try. “Bubbling-hot” aBked Beans and fragrant, spicy Brown Bread can bring warmth and cheer to any cold, wintry night. The quick and easy recipe for Baked Brown Bread will be especially welcome to housewives as it does away with long, tedious steaming. Also the recipe is large enough to make two loaves at a time and everyone knows how popular Brown Bread sandwiches are in the lunch box! T " ’ ■ 1— .... ... - “Events and Happeningt of Social and Local Importance” □ | vSociabLocal News Just Call HA-0800 to publish your local news ir your Newspaper—The Greater Omaha GUIDE. hi >r~--•=-ii=====ii-===n- ■■■ ■ ==ll CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY AT PARENTS’ HOME In the home of her mother Mrs. Curtis of Abilene, Kansas, Miss Louise Nyles was married last Tuesday to Mr. James Myers of Omaha, Nebraska, who is the son of Mrs- Hattie Myers 4409 South 17th St. The marriage was p*r i-formed with beautiful (glowing candles. *** COMPLETES ARMY AAF TECHNICAL COURSE Curtis W. McGee, Pfc., son of Mr. Lee McGee of 923 North 27th St., Omaha, has completed his A AF Technical School course pre pared by the army. *** HOUSE GUEST Mrs. Billy Nelson, former Om ahan of Alliance, Nebraska, visit ed in Omaha during the week. Mrs. Nelson is the house guest of Mrs. Herbert Clark, 1425 North 24th street. Mrs. Nelosn is the mother of Miss Florentine Crawford, who, under the guidance of her aunt, Mrs. Flora Pinkston, well known and talented instructor in piano ana voice, has become an accom plished pianist. Florentine is a student at Central High School. Mrs. Nelson is well known in Om aha social circles .L .L CAMILLE G. DUNHAM OPENS MUSIC STUDIO The Music Studio of Miss Cam ille G. Dunham opened Monday, January 20, in the Northside Bran ch Building of the YWCA, Miss Dunham, is a graduate of Bennett College, where she was the class mate of Miss Doris Newland, pop lar Urban League secretary and former OPA. secretary. While at Bennett college, Miss Dunham was a member of the Banner School paper; President of the College Music Club; a member of the Sen ior Choir, and a pianist with the Bennett College orchestra. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, the young artist is pop ular among Omaha young social set. She has recently pledged the Omaha Chapter of AKA, and is a graduate student of Omaha’s lead > ing piano master, Cecil Berryman. *** SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE The Small Business Committee of the 1947 Douglas County Red Cross campaign will be headed by James Paxson, 705 Keeline build ing. Mr. Paxson served as a Red Cross Field Director in India dur ing World War II. Appointment was made by E. C. Schmidt, gener' al chairman. sjc sjc YOUNG CITIZENS’ FORUM The Young Citizens’ Forum met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert L- Myers, 2416 North 22nd St. Saturday evening, January 18th. The eyening was spent in discus sions and in socializing. Members present were: Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Carter, Mr. Saybert Hangar, Mr. and Mrs. Ryland E. Melford, Sr., and Mrs. Marcus Greer. jj; jl* AARON BROWN POST HOLDS JOINT MEETING WITH AUXILIARY Aaron Brown Legion Post No 190, and its Auxiliary, held a joint meeting Sunday, February 19th at Post headquarters, 5212 South 25th street. Post Commander is Irwin Jefferson. COUNTY JUVENILE WORKER ADDRESSES PARENTS Mrs. Gertrude Lucas, Juvenile Worker of Judge Rhoades Court, was the guest speaker Sunday ev ening, January 19, at Salem Bapt ist Church, Mrs. Lucas spoke to a group composed of parents and children. 5jc HOME ON FURLOUGH Pvt. George Battle, the son of Mr. and Mrs W. M. Battle of 2829 Decatur street, was home on fur lough for 24 days, but was called back so he only stayed three days. He had to report back for over seas duty, but it further reported that if his company didn’t leave before March, he would be able to come ack home to complete his furlough. He was given a going away party on his last day and all of his friends reported having had a grand time. *** MISS BARBARA EDWARDS JOINS GUIDE STAFF AS CO-EDITOR OF HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Miss Barbara Edwards, 2418 Binney Street, joined the staff of the Omaha Guide as Co-Editor of High School News. Miss Edwa#ds, senior student in Journalism at Central High school is a staff member of the Central , High Register, Central High School’s official student organ. Barbara is a member of the Fren ch and Latin Clubs of Central, and last semester, won a place on Cen tral’s honor roll. Two sisters, Tessie and Pauline, attend Fisk university and Talla dega college. Miss Barbara Edwards plans to study medicine and may matricu late in the fall at either Howard or Fisk universities. Miss Edwards’ parents ara Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Edwards. Mr. Edwards is a deal er in scrap iron. The family at tends Pilgrim Baptist Church. LOANS $10 TO $1,000 You can obtain a loan from us for almost any purpose and repay in small monthly payments. Salary loans on your signature only. We also make auto and furniture loans. We will gladly make you a small loan or a large one. Phone AT-2300, tell us what you need, then come in and pick up the money. Prompt Service COMMERCE LOAN COMPANY 1901 Fa mam St Ground Floor Corner. Larry Flinn, Manager. THE FRIDAY “16” BRIDGE CLUB The Friday “16” Bridge Club met at the home of Mr- Cheater Ben nett, 3011 Emmett St. Mr. Em mett Avant the president opened the meeting promptly at 8:00. Mr. Avant reported this the best meet ing in recent months. Mr. P. Ad kins, club member was reported ill. Guest of the evening were Sgt. essie Hudson, stationed at Chanute Field, 111. Eight hands of bridge were played with M. J. Phillips and E. A. Brookshire, winning high scores. The club will meet at the home of Mr- La Fall, 2508 Binney street. Mr. Emmett Avant, Pres., Wm. Penn, Reporter. *** CHEROKEE TEMPLE'S CAP AND GOWN CLUB The Cap and Gown Club of Cher okee Temple 223 met January 19, at the home of Dt. Helen Baker. Fifteen members were present. New officers elected were Dt. Anna Johnson, Recording Secret ary; Dt. Jessie Brooks, Treasurer; Trustees: Dt. Celeta Cribbs, Dt. Evelyn Dyer, Dt. Mary Criner; Es cort, Dt. Vivian Smith. Committees appointed for the Oratorical Contest were: Dt. Mary Criner, Dt. Millie Bone, Dt. Mary land Hickman, Dt. Grace Jordan. Pres. Dt. Benetta Cleveland, Sec. Dt Margery Clayton, Rept. Dt. Vivian Smith. 5f» jJ* COLLEGE WOMEN MEET The Omaha Branch of the Na tional Association of College Wo men met on Jan. 21, at 8 PM. at the home of Mrs. Anna Van Foote, with Mrs. Jewel Robinson as Co hostess. The Pres. Miss Booker called the meeting to order with the Lord's Prayer. The old busi ness was completed and new busi ness taken up. The Branch plans to have two representatives in Richmond, Va., at the National Conference in April As this was fun nite, Miss Jewel Miller and Miss Beneva Burney presented games, which was play ed and enjoyed. The hostesses served a very delicious luncheon. The meeting adjourned. Miss Gertrude Booker, Pres., Mrs. Jewel Robinson, Reporter. NAACP MEETING The regular monthly meeting of the local branch NAACP, was held on Sunday afternoon January 19, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. A very large crowd attended and the pastor extended a very friendly welcome. All new officers were installed and the next regular mon -thly meeting will be at the Urban League Sunday, February 16th. Send a stamped, self-?.ddressed envelope to this paper and receive com plete instructions on to ir*?'e this luncheon set at home. YNews NEAR NORTHSIDE BRANCH NEBRASKA HI-Y COUNCIL MEETING A special meeting of the Nebras ka Hi-Y Council is called for Sun day, February 2, 1947 at the Lin coln YMCA. Three representativ es from the Near Northside Bran ch YMCA., will attend this confer ence namely: Hopie Bronson, President of the Max-Yergan Hi-Y Club, Curtis Hunnigan, Mitchell Reeves. Mr. John R. Butler will also attend the meeting. TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN Mr. John R. Butler, Executive Secretary, of the Near Northside. Branch YMCA, has been appointed as chairman of the West Central Area Commission on Evaluation. The subject “Evaluation” is one of the eight Commissions to be dis cussed at the 8th North American Assembly on YMCA Boys’ Work to be held at Green Lake, Wisconsin, on May 4-9, 1947. Recommenda tions on this subject will be pres ented at the West Central Area A. B. W. S. meeting in connection % YWCA-LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNTAIONAL (This series of articles will deal with the YWCA as an insti tution in the community and as a source of inspiration to those who participate in its program. *** As we look over the organiz ations for human welfare in our communities and neighborhoods, there is one which has stood out and is still standing as a bulwark of the ideas and ideals for which we look toward. The Young Women’s Christian Association has kept the philoso phy of sharing with other peoples those things which make for a hap py and well rounded life. Within the purpose of this national and international organization are the things which women all over the world are seeking. If one is ask ed, what is the YWCA, we have only to recall its purpose of build ing “a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realiz ing in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians.” In doing this the women “seek to understand Jesus, to share his love for all peo pie, and to grow in the knowledge of oGd” This statement of pur pose carries with it all that YWCA stands for and all that it strives to be. The YWCA is an idea as much as it is an organization. It can not be seen anymore than a person in his entirety can be seen. You can describe a person’s physical appearance and notice how she talks and acts, but the real person you do not see. So it is with the YWCA. Sometimes you “scarcely recognize” an old friend whose looks have changed during the years, yet after a short time you know that she is the same person. The YWCA too, may change in out ward appearance, and sometimes you have to be very well acquaint ed indeed with its idea—or purpose —to recognize the YWCA in some of its guises. Yet its purpose is quite simple: it is to help girls and women to grow into fine personalities and to make a better society in which fullness of life shall be possible; it seeks a Christian way of living —both as its goal and as its meth od. at what is going on in the YWCA. Each group plans its own activities according to the needs and interests of its members. What a medley it seems in the tot al results. However, behind all this diversity is the oneness of pur pose. Another characteristic of the Y WCA is so fundamntal that it is frquntly called “The Association” It is an organization that believes that enrichment of life comes from assiciating with many different people. Part of its Christian phil osophy is that it is a cross-section of society. It wants to draw to it self women from all kinds of groups who can unite in its under lying purpose. By learning to un derstand the experiences of other groups, by knowing their prob lems, by being aware of their tra ditions and acquainted with their vocabulary, each widens her own horizon and stretches her under Standing. . .. The movement as a whole Is strengthened in so far as it includ es people from all races, colors and creeds, working for a common end. Taken together, they form a great cross-section of world society_ One YWCA in One World. NEGRO COUNCIL ASKS KOUNTZE GROUP PROBE An officer of the Omaha Coun cil of the National Negro Congress asked the City Council last Tues day for an investigation of the Kountze Park Improvement Asso ciation. Mrs. G. Anita Hayes, 2928 North 24th Street, President, asked that the Council stop activities of the Kountze group "in their efforts to institute a restrictive covenant and exclusion of all school child ren south of Binney street, and west of 24th street from attending Lothrop school.” The Council agreed to take the complaint under advisement. FIRST RACE MAN APPOINTED TO GRAND JURY IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA In 1941, Mr. Stratten was em ployed by the International com mittee of the YMCA, and was sent to the West Coast by them in 1942, to serve in the capacity of Regionl Superviser for the United Service Organizations, for the five West ern States; to do with the Super I vision of Negro personnel and ! operation of USO Clubs in those States. Nevember, 1945, Employed as Excutive Director of the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center All Negro Civic, business, fra ternal organizations and associa tions should send a letter of com mendation to Judge McWilliams, ohnson Drug Co. 2306 North 24th St. —FREE DELIVERY— WE 0998 cz ULE? LAKE SHOE SERVICE Now It The Time To Get Your Shoes RebuiltI Quality Material & Guaranteed Quality Work 2407 Lake Street “If Pays To Look WelT’ ' MAYO’S BARBER SHOP Ladies and Children’s Work A Specialty 2422 Lake Street 5 I I i ' i I_I wun me Area uouncu Meeting to be held in Wichita, Kansas, on February 22-23. BASKETBALL Don't fail to get your ticket ear ly for the basketball game between the Lincoln Urban League team and Near Northside "Y” team which is being played at the Cen tral YMCA., comer of 17th and Harney streets on Saturday Jan uary 25th at 7:30 p. m. Tickets are now on sale at the Northside YMCA., admission 25c. CRAFT CLASSES AND AIRPLANE BUILDING Thomas F. Scott, Boys Worker at the Near Northside Branch YM CA, is now instructor in the craft classes and airplane building at the Branch for boys and girls on every afternoon at 4:00 p. m- and on Saturdays at 11:00 a. m. m—mimi—iMHiinHiininyiiiirni i ii~|jiriinri-iiri rnniiri i- ^iminnuMHO Superior Court Judge, Who recom mended Mr. Stratten, first Negro in the history of San Francisco, to receive that honor. NEW PLANT HORMONE PREVENTS SPOILAGE OF STORED POTATOES New York, Jan. 22—A way has been found to save future potato crops from sprouting and “sweet ing* in storage, conditions which threaten spoilage of nearly 10 per cent of the 1946 crop, it was dis closed here today. “Agricultural college experi ments, conducted in cooperation with growers, indicate that plant hormone chemicals sprayed on tu bers as they go into storage will forestall the damage done by changing temperatures in sheds, barns, pits and warehouses,” said Harvey A. Baum, head of produce buying operations for A & P Food Stores whose potato purchases in the past-year have amounted to 15,463,000 bushels. The new treatment, entirely harmless to the food itself, is avail able to farmers in all major pota to-growing areas. It promises not only to prevent losses of market value which have always been particularly heavy in bumper years but also to effect a considerable saving for consumers, he said. Baum explained that temperat ures close to 40 degrees are con sidered Ideal for potato storage. Heat induces sprouting, while at temperatures near freezing for starch in potatoes begins to turn to sugar, producing an unsatisfac tory taste and texture. Constant inspection is necessary to prevent the movement of such potatoes in to consumer channels, he said. Scientists report that only one gram of th hormone (methyl ester of alpha maphthaleneacetic acid) costing less than two cents, is re quired to treat a bushel of potato es. For practical purposes, is it is usually mixed with some other material ' before * being applied. Shredded or confetti paper may be impregnated with a solution and then distributed over the pot atoes, carrots, beets or other root crops in storage A spray and dust have also been developed. The latter as well as the paper method are applied only to table stock and not to seed potatoes. While it is expected that the chemical will be widely used by growers in 1947, Baum said, con '•titiuiuiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiiMiiiMiuruwMiminmimiHmiMimiiiiimiiiiiiiumuiuutuuiui* | I I Watson’s = = § § School of UBcautv | I Culture I ENROLL NOWi Terms Can Be Arranged I 2511 North 22nd Street\ I — JA-3974 — sumece who want to store quanti ties of this year’s potatoes in their homes may apply the treatment themselves. More than 540,000 GI loans to talling $2,842,000,000 have to date been approved for World War n veterans, 487,000 of them for the purchase of homes, 44000 for busi nesses and 18,000 for farms. 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