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Your Favorite Bands (BY MARILYN DAVIS) Nat (Lotsa Papa) Towles and his famous recording orchestra, after completing an eastern en gagement will play for a dance at the Dreamland Ballroom, Monday nite, March 3. The Towles aggre gation has just completed an en gagement at the World famed A pollo in New York, with the (King Cede Trio). o o o Noble Sissel has been one of A merica’s foremost bmdleaders and composers since the first World war. Noble Sissel obtained a Charter of Incorporation in Albany, New York, last week to open a talent a gency in New York State. o o o Nick LaTour: That’s the name of that young baritone singer whose captivating voice is winning the hearts of all listeners. Nickie hails from Montgomery.he has at tracted much attention since ar riving in New York. All of you Bobbie Sox fans. Louis Jordan will be off the stage for about two months. Just disas ter overtook Jordan.he was compelled to make a second rec ording of “Open the Door Richard’ for Decca because of some refer ences he made to Dusty Fletcher. Jordan achieved national fame from such tunes as “The Ration Blues”. ‘.‘I’m Gonna Move on the Outskirts of Town.” and “Stone Cold Dead in the Market” with El la Fitzgerald. He has planned no legal action against his wife, Fleec ie Jordan. o o o WHERE THEY ARE PLAYING... Lucky Millinder, February 21st, Wheeling, W Va., February 22nd, Beckley, W. Va. Cootie Williams and Ella Fitz gerald, February 21-27 Paradise Theatre, Detroit. Buddy Johnson, February 20th, Columbia, S. C„ February 21st, at Camp Lejeune, N. C. Illinois Jacquet, February 21st, Chicago, February 22nd, Flint, Michigan. STAGGERS TO STARDOM .or some critics may state it *ht}i$Tol9zayfi 3ED-To-BED | PAY I The only reason I get up out of bed each morning is to go to work for my employers. Therefore I have decided that my employers should-pay me from the time I step out of bed in the morning until I go back to bed at night. This is what I call my “bed to bed pay plan.” It’s like the “por tal to portal” idea, only more so. If I get up out of a nice warm bed, somebody ought to start pay ing me at that very moment. If I eat to gain strength to work, somebody ought to pay me for that. Gosh, maybe somebody ought to pay me even for sleeping, since that, too, makes me better able to work. ___ I as "Rags to "Richard” and from “Richard to “Riches.” For more than 25 years Dusty Fletcher play ed a chaplinesque drunk. After 2 decades of playing nearly every burlesque theatre, vaudeville pal ace, night club in the country, Richard still hasn’t gotten around to answering Dusty’s knock, al though fortune has. o o o Eckstine announces that he will disband his orchestra temporarily following completion of his cur rent bookings. The bronze bandleader with the golden voice will wax an Album of standards with the backing of a 36 piece orchestra. The Maestro’s first record will be his singing of “All Things Zoo Are!” Arrangements are being made by his personal manager Milton Eb bins. After completing a series of theatre and nitery engagements as a single, Eckstine will revamp the style of his orchestra. TIIK FOUR NOTES have juBt had their first Album released for Interna tional Records. ThiB voqal quartet is now appearing at the La Ruban Bleu where they are wowing the cash cus tomers in nitely. “a***-” and unquote t “I use the hunt-and-peck sys tem.”—Duke of Windsor, who’s thinking of typing his memoirs. ‘Some of the best athletes have flat feet.”—Gov. Driscoll, New Jer sey, ruling that cops can have them. “1 couldn’t stand his beard!”_ Mrs. Robert W. Light, Los Angeles actress, divorcing husband. “The hopes of a tax-ridden peo ple rest on the will of Congress to do the job.”—Pres. Earl Bunting, National Association of Manufac turers, on necessity for Federal economies. “The American system of free economy can and must be success ful-”—David Lawrence, columnist. - “Fur coats are no luxury in our state when it’s 30 below l”—Rep. Lemke, North Dakota. • For Fine Quality Printing _ CALL HA-0800 PERFE|C^ BROTHERLY | BEHAVIOR I 3 -BY CAPT. EARLE CONOVER I I --- \ Brotherly Behavior Have you a good imagination? Then give it a good testing by trying to picture what has actually been taking place throughout this “Brotherhood Week”, just ended. In countless communities there have been community-wide observances in the form of public assemblies, great mass meetings, with those of all three of America’s , major reli gious faiths and of the various colored races of mankind in at tendance. Jews have been sitting beside Gentiles, Catholics next to Protestants, Negroes alongside of their White brethren. In cities and outlying districts where others of the so-called color ed races live, they, too, have mingled freely fo/r more under standing. The interest of all groups to make better and happier rela tionships has caused many men and women, of greatly diver gent racial and religious backgrounds, to enjoy each other’s companionship, frequently eating “side by side” in one fel lowship. At most ot these assemblies speakers of the Frotestants, Ca olic, Jewish and Negro groups have joined together in united message of invitation to accept all others on the very same ba sis as they accept those of their own “kind” in a group. The call to brotherhood has been given in the movie “trail ers”, attached at the very end of the newsreels circulated throughout the length and breadth of our big country. Thus many millions have both heard and seen this needful invita tion. The radio stations of the Nation have cooperated closely by giving “spot announcements”, either with or without a spon sor. Commercial companies and comedians have beep glad| to be able to share a little of their time by an added message for this. The newspapers have printed ediitorials and cartoons, be sides innumerable news items relating to the many special events of the week’s celebration. Frequently a pledge of some sort was printed, with the request so “sign” it , at least mentally. Does anyone doubt that all of these media of education and invitation will do incalculable good? Not that all of the perplexing problems of prejudice and bigotry will be bo easil ended, of course, but that the seeds have sown for more “Jus tice, Amity, Understanding and Co-operation”, as defined by the purpose of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, which has sponsored the “week” for 14 years. (The writer will welcome any printed programs, or word about public meetings; and, also, stories of close cooperation between the several faiths and different races. .umuimuiimiimMmuMiimmiiiiMMMMMiiiiMinwMiMmimHniiniinnwMwmMMMWM11*1111*1*11 ihiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiii inim*ir**ii"i.i."**“* ... | HAWKINS Talking | THANKS to Mr. Buddy McCrea for the use of his boys in represent ing the Near Northside YMCA at Lincoln last Friday at the Boxing matches. TROUBLE SHOOTER At the weighing in ceremonies at the Auditorium in downtown Omaha for the Midwest Golden Gloves, the same trouble came a bout just like in Council Bluffs. .. not enough fighters for a good show. Again I was chosen as Trouble-Shooter, therefore Sam Williams, coached by Buddy Me African Youth Welcome Traveling Library Under the charge of blonde Miss E. J. Evans, British Council libr- i arian, a mobile library travels the Gold Coast, West Africa, bringing books and their store houses of light to what was once a part of the "Dark Continent.” A station wagon with a trailer, it has display shelves for 800 volumes, storage space for another 1,000 and is a post-war extension of a service, based on Accra, capital of the Brit ish colony, that sends boxes of books to, among other places, col leges, schools, community centers, and mines; Picture shows, top, Miss Evans helping in the choosing of books. Bottom, young men and boys choosing books, Miss Evans is on hand to help. (ANP) Crea, and James Gregory get an other chance for a Midwest titles .Gregory is being trained by the Old Trouble Shoter ‘Hawk’. ILL Alex McNack, did not make it for the Midwest trials because of illness McNack, City heavyweight champ, was the favorite to take the Midwest crown. AT 9 O’CLOCK Gregory climbed through the ropes of the City au ditorium to face Don Smith anoth er lightweight. The bill rang. Gregory started working Smith over with his left, hand, drawing blood at the same time- Twice in the first round Smith went down to take the count of nine before Gregory could finish him the bell rang. The second round started out I — __ — ——. . ■ mi—— | CROSSWORD PUZZLE j ACROSS 1 A pastry 4 Owned 7 Memory 8 Malt beverages 10 Grade 11 Inclines 13 Period of time 14 Chain of radio stations 15 Type measure 16 Bodies of water 17 Girl’s name 18 To rankle 20 Walk lamely 21 Bounder 22 Obese 23 Ravel 25 The ankle (anat.) 28 Royal Air Force (abbr.) 29 Body of water 30 Masurium (sym.) 31 Matters 33 Storage place 34 Short and thickset 35 Arab king dom, S. W. Asia 36 Dross of metal 37 Drench 38 Not wet 39 Conclude DOWN ; 1 Pineapple 2 Writing fluid 5 Editor (abbr.) 4 Stopa Solution In Next Issue. 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""" ~ " '*" —i like the first with Gregory still out in front.the fight in the bag .Gregory knocked Smith into the ropes with a bard left_they clinched_Smith backed up . Gregory leaped in missing with a hard right. At this point Lady Luck pointed her finger at a much battered Smith. Those who saw what happened say "it was a mil Clinic Assures Nigeria’s Babies Bonny The Infant Welfare Clinic, Niger ia, British West Africa is run by a woman doctor, a supervising nurse (both British) and fifteen African nursing assistants. As soon as a birth is registered, the mother’s home is visited and advice is given on diet, care and cleanliness. Fre quent visits to the Clinic are en couraged, individual care is given, and baby food, clothes and medic ines are provided wherever neces • _I I sary. i P. S. West African versions of triplets and twins. Top: The British doctor (unnam ed) greets mother and babies com ing for periodic inspection and ad vice. Bottom: Oyegade, Oyeyoyin and Oyebisi show various reactions to the camera, as they arrive with their mother for a checkup (ANP) lion to one shot, that short right hand never traveled over six inch es!” From where I stood I could not see what happened; This is what I saw. Gregory leaped in and missed with a hard right. They clinched.Smith backed up. _ Gregory went to the floor to take the count, thus losing the fight. Take my advice James_never get overconfident just because your man is about out on his feet. He has two hands also. The second and final night of Golden Gloves brought a few sur prises. It looked as if we would have four champions out of the deal. James Motely 188, Clarence Adams 160, Sam Williams 147, and Harold McDonald. McDonald’s sharp punching is the talk of the town.at 16 years old, he has fought the best in these parts and has defeated them. His coach, uddy McCrea has done a fine job. Here’s to a partnership that should last. McDonald and McCrea. Sam Williams lost a close fight in the Midwest finals, but that did not keep him from going to Chic ago Williams has a punch in both mitts and don’t be surprised at anything that happens. The time now_Tuesday, February 25 at noon. Williams fights tonight in Chicago.look for results next issue. Harold McDonald won his first fight in Chicago by decision. He lost his second by a very close margin. The decision could have been called both ways. Dixon Adams, Omaha also won one and lost one. In the pro world of fighting Beau Jack lost by a knockout to Tony Janiro. The Beau’s trick knee caved in under him in the fourth round. Beau Jack is known as the Million Dollar Baby of boxing. Doctors claim that they will have the Beau ready in 10 months or more. I WONDER? TEX BODDIE, Omaha's Heavy weight will meet Abel Cestac of Argentina at the Omaha City Aud itorium next Monday night March 3rd. If Tex is right the fight shouldn't go far. BILLY FOX, Philadelphia will fight Gus Lesnevich of Cliffside, N. J., for the light-heavyweight championship of the world. Here’s to you . Fox! PING PONG TOURNAMENT Have you signed up for the Ping Pong Tournament at the Near Northside YMCA ? Entries are coming in fast- The tournament is divided into three classes. The Grade Y, Junior and Senior. -by.... LEONARD HAWKINS, Jr. James E. Seay Fund Only three more weeks are left in order for you to bring or send your money contribution to the James E. Seay Fund. Let’s make it a little easier for this young widow, now with a child, to give irth to her expectant baby. Mail or bring your contribution to the ' James E. Seay Fund, care of The Omaha Guide, 2420 Grant Street, Omaha, Nebraska. HAVE. 1UU tuiummjltu iu THE JAMES E. SEAY FUND? Mail or bring your contribution to the James E. Seay Fund, Care of The Omaha Guide,2420 Grant Street, Omaha, Nebraska. James E. Seay, a veteran of three and one half years service in the Armed Forces, died, leaving a widow who will give birth to a second child in a few months. DON’T I)EU\Y. send contributions now. CONTRIBUTIONS TO DATE J. W. Headley 953 North 25th $ 5.00 Albert O. Jensen.• . . 25.00 C. C. Galloway 2420 Grant Street .30.00 Joseph Headley 2414 Binney Street.5.00 Circle Variety 528 North 33rd Street.. .5.00 Mrs. Dorothy J. Townsend 2807 Ohio Street.1.00 A Neighbor 5.00 Johnny Hester .25 Charles Jacobs .. .25 John Whitley . .50 Eddie Craig .25 Eddie Baugh .50 Joe Price ..25 H. Lamar . .20 Bob Avant . .25 Morris Hill .25 Lillian Jones. .25 Beatrice Thompson .25 James Gordon . 1.00 John Brown.25 James Griffin. .25 Dave Peterson .50 Cleveland Harris .50 Allie Rahn.*...... .25 Ralph Jackson . 15 A Friend . 1.00 A Friend. 25 A Friend . 1.00 A Friend..•..50 The Carter Charity Club . 10.00 Fire Station—Engine Co., No. 14 “B” Shift Warren Alston.. $1.00 A Friend. .50 A Friend . .50 Janies Thrower . ..... .50 R. Thomas ..25 Roy Glenn..50 Other Donors: Mr. & Mrs. C. Nicholson ..50 Albert Wright . .50 Levy Moore . .25 D. K. West.1.00 A. Burley. .50 R. Underwood . 25 Dan Neal .1.00 James Benson . .70 Zion Baptist Church .39.00 (Rev. F. C. Williams-Pastor) Nebraska Union Ushers & Usherettes .10.00 Alonzo Jackson . $1.00 Nick Barna.$1.00 Manuel Cook. .... $1.00 Harry Speece . $1.00 Employees of the Paxton Hotel W. E. Pride..15 Kenneth Moore ..25 Herbert Cave ..10 Timothy McNeil .50 John Logan ..25 Augusta Wood .50 Raymond Cooper. 25 James Price . Pleasent Green Baptist Church 27th & Franklin. 8.75 Omaha Concrete Stone Co. 4121 North 28th Ave. . 20.00 Devereaux Hardware & Notions 2416 Lake Street- 2.00 The Apostolic Church of Christ 2518 Cumings 2.70 (Elder Milton T. Wilson-Pastor)) Mrs. A. H. W atson 957 No. 25th St..5.00 Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. . 8.65 Jessie E. Cave 1330 Turner Blvd.5.00 Iroquois Lodge No. 92 I. B. P. O. E. of W. 25.00 Church of the Living God 2316 Ni. 255th St. (A. Washington-Pastor) Church of the Living God 2316 No. 25th St. 5.00 Mr. K. Hudson 983 No. 27th St.. 1.00 JVIt. Nebo Baptist Church. 1.00 Peoples Mission Interdenominatiin 1710 No. 26th St. (Rev. W m. L. Farmer-Pastor) Rev. & Mrs. Wm. L. Farmer.4.75 Mrs. Vera Moore . .(.1.00 Rev. J. C. Cooper. 50 Mrs. Delilah Cooper ..50 Mrs. Gibbs . .25 Mother Rebecca Martin.50 Mrs. Ruth Phillips . .10 Charles Gray . .10 Mr. Yancy Logan..25 Deacon Gene Gray . 25 Mrs. Sedressa Williams ..50 Mrs. Beulah Brown .25 Sunday School . .75 Mr. Theodore Brown ..25 Mrs. Macbride ..25 Mrs. Texanna Brown . .50 TOTAL 252.35 COMMUTATION HEARING FOR WILLIE FRANCIS TO BE HELD MARCH 10 Baton Rouge, La.,—Hearing on the petition to change the death sentence of Willie Francis to life imprisonment will be held here March 10 before the pardon board. Francis, concicted of murder and sentenced to .be executed last year, escaped death when the electric chair failed to function. The U.S. Supreme Court, b ya 5-4 decision, held that he must again go to the chair. All persons who wish to have the sentence commuted should write or telegraph Gover lor James Davis, State Capitol, Baton Rouge, La.
