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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Quality
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BROTHERLY |
BEHAVIOR I
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CAPT. EARLE CONOVER
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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.
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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
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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
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2 Writing fluid
5 Editor (abbr.)
4 Stopa
Solution In Next Issue.
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5 Below
(naut.)
6 Falls, as sedi
ment
7 River (Fr.)
9 Part of blood
10 Ridge of sand
in water
11 Scorch
12 Straw beehive
14 Require
16 Remain
19 Temporary
platform for
workmen
20 Rendered fat
of hogs
No. 34
22 Winnows
23 Friar’s title
(poss.)
24 Floats
25 Member of
Conservative
party (Eng.
politics)
26 Eskimo boat
27 Subsided
29 Little pig
32 Jewish month
33 Nail
35 Electrified
particle
37 Compass
point (abbr.)
Answer to Puzzle
Number 33
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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
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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.
