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/MCA Note Des Moines Iowa Hill Top neasured a tennis team Sunday from the Omaha Near Northside Branch Y. M. C. A. 3-1 at Dewey Park. There were 33 games play ed during the match. Duward ! Crooms scored the only Omaha win. He erased Allen Ashby 7-9. 6-2, 6-3. Results Chet Williams, 1 Des Moines. * defeated James Lee 6- 1, 6-1; Bill Ashby, Des Moines, defeated Roscoe Mitchell 6-1. 6-0 VTilliamson, Bill Ashby, Des Moines, defeated Ralph Adams Lee 6-2, 6-1. Six matches were played in the K-’ar Northside YMCA Tennis Tournament. All resulted in straight-set wins Results: H. H. Schauland defeated El wood Fletcher 6-2, 6-4 Nathaiel Fitz defeated Wesley Ross 6-3, j 7- 5, James Lee defeated Law rence Wilkerson. 6-2, 6-1; Elwood Fletcher defeated Eddie Gilmer, i 1-2. 8-6; Roscoe Mitchell Earl graves defeated Frank Wilkerson 1-2 8-6. Survivors and Matches n Singles: Duward Crooms, vs Harry Rutledge; H. H. Schau land vs. James Lee. Roscoe Mit- J chell vs Nathaniel Fitz. Doubles; Lawrence Wilkerson and Nat haniel Fitz vs. Roscoe Mitchell Earl Graves. COMMUNITY NIGHT PROGRAMS ENJOYED BY LARGE CROWD Approximately 300 preaona were in attendance at the first Com munity Night Program at Corby Playground on Friday night Aug. 1. The Community Band under the direction of Geprge Bryant intertained the crowd with some Itirring marching numbers, then 'ollowed movies, composed of nrtoons, and sports shorts, and .‘ommunity singing The com munity singing was led by Ad Fe Foxall Hinton assisted by the Senombrie Choral Group which is directed by Mrs. Hinton. The program this week will start at 7:30 p. m. with Juke Box selec tions, movies and community sing.Programs have been arrang ed for the entire family. CAMP Only 20 more days remain be fore many happy youngsters will le^ve for the Omaha Period at Camp Strader, Crete, Nebraska It is expected that over 50 boys It is expected that over 50 boys will be in attendance at this period. This Week BY H. W. SMITH The hot weather ha3 been In power for a week in Nebraska. The sensational case in Califir nia of human slavery ended. Miss Jones received 6 thousand dollars and Judge Weinberger suspended the 3 year prison sentence of Mrs. Ingalls. In view of it being a Federal charge, it is not known if the U. S. Gov ernment will act. A nine year old boy was injur ed when he got off a street car at 16th and Clark st., from the rear and ran into an auto on Sunday, August 3. The Denver and Rio Grand R. R. B.idge over the Royal Groge at Cannon City. Colorado was de murged by fire on Sunday, Aug. 3. All rail traffic was blocked over the bridge. It was believed to have started from a picnic at the west end of the bridge. Omaha police arrested two boys aged 16 and 22 years of age for robbery and high-jacking at Un ion. Nebr. The arrest was made on August 3. A South Omaha burgular broke in a cafe through a rear window Saturday, night, Aug. 2, drank two chocolate milks, and srang up 20 cents on the cash /■register. Two men were injured when a Chicago and Northwestern engine hit an auto in Council Bluffs, August. 3. ^ /K man and wife and family of (five from Butte Montana were robbed of 2 hundred dollars in ‘Chicago on Sunday. August 3. •Strangers befriended them and (presented them with 2 hundred dollars San Francisco, Calif, had a double celebration on Sunday, Aug. 3; they observed twin oc casions—Arbor Day and Army Day with a show and regetta and open house celebration. This writer sketched over the il years stowaway letters by Rob. »rt T. Lincoln, son of former President Lincoln. As usual, they were very interesting, being pub lished by the Chicago-Herald American. There were quite a number of items of President Lin coln’s activities and home life, as he was at all times very con siderate. mrn Fire Ttl For many years deaths in the United States due to fire have been Aueratfinff a rcuiixd 1A AAA • The above group photo shows part of the N. A. A. C. P Solici tors at the Est-West Annual Baseball Classic played last Sun day at Comiskey Park. This is the second year Dr. J. B. Martin and the officials of the Negra American and National Baseball Leaguees have given the Chicago Branch NAACP the priviledge of making such solicitations to aid in its continued fight for civil right for all Negroes. Mrs. Beatrice Hughes Steele, Secretary, Chicago Branch NAACP and Mrs. Cora Patton were incharge with the help of the following: Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson Mrs. Carrie Roberson, Mrs. Lcenoma Coleman. Mrs. Josie V. Dowell, Mrs. Pearl Cartman Mrs. Laura Webster, Mrs. Clara Robinson. Mrs. Marietta Morgan, Mrs. Mary Ann Parker, Miss Pauling Wal lace, Mrs. Anna Bowman, Miss Mattie Kelly Mrs. Lucille Harris. Mrs. Mildred Allen Givens. Mrs Ametta Cogwell, Mrs. Mae 3cott Goodwin, Mrs. Georgia Allen. Mrs. Katy Days, Miss Sarah Till man, Mrs. Artimere Ham, Mrs. Agnes Jackson, Mrs. Maude Craig, Miss Ioa Grandison. Mrs. Dortch, Bessie Hughes Brydie. The above mentioned Super visors were ably assisted by : Jul ianne Gunther, Clara Johnson, Cammie McGray, Annette Clavier Bernice Williams, Hazel Ramsey Fannie Williams, Annette Foster, ! Marie Ramsey, Freddig Gamble, Blanche Cecil, Corine Summers, Pepper Taylor Inez Woston, Aueline Armant, Marceline Davis Vernon Oliver, Ethel McCann, Juanita McEwing, Amerilus Al- f len, Levonia Haynes, Geraldine Haynes, Sarah Bearden Ora Lee Wilbert, Victoria Clarke, Pearl Allen Clark, Hazel Larfgemon, | Henrietta Davis, Laura Jackscn, Alice Lewis, Marie Jackson | Bertha Kahoe Eloise Rollins, Ea- j tella Jackson, Mabel Burris, Gwendolyn Heard, Alice Mc Whorter Agatha Pierce, Wilhel mina Martin, Evelyn Davis, Mary Louise Delaney, Wanda Cook. Gary Gunther, Viola Young. Ersa Tolbert, Florence Martinez Leora Greer, Rose Mary Whicham, Eloise Lee Anna Gregory, Jessie I Brown Cherrie Robinson, Shirley Carter, Louise Langenour, Rita Dixon, Carolyn Combs Iris Gun ther, CharMayme Smith, Ella Cooke, Gwendolyn Sellers Alice Michell, Katherine Kent, Louise Taylor, Naomi Roland, Pauline Frederick, Blanche Edwards Mary Abernathy Picola Smith, LaDonna Barry, Emily Jackson, Edna McCoy, Kathryn Marie Mc Lean, Margaret Brandon, Luven ia Beaver Mary H. Pharr, Lela Shelby Mari« Baker, Alma Ellis Leila Terry, Sallie Baker, Alta Rucker Dorothy Tram el, Bernice Miller, Marie Catholic, Alma Jeter, Ruth Hurley, Willie Ken nedy, Ivy Price Patricia Skes Fannie Lawrence, Cornelia York, Ora Lee Allen, Gloria Cartman Near Northside Community Night Elaborate Affair i Children and adults alike , participating in large numbers at; the Corby Park 24 & Corby, j spent an enjoyable evening at the j Community Night Program, Fri day, the first day of August. It will get bigger and better com mented the General Chairman, John R. Butler, “Y" Executive Secretary. Highlighting the activities on last Friday was Community Sining, the Band Concert and Movies. The Community Band under the sponsorship of the Musicians Union No. 558 and directed by Mr. George Bryant rendered an enjoyable hour of Concert Music much to the de light of the crowd. Community singing was another hit on the nights program. Mrs. Addie Foxall Hinton who directed this phrase of the evening’s entertainment will return with a special guest artist for the next occassion. Mrs. Marjorie Ware, recreation leader in the Omaha Department of Recreation is program Chair man for Community Night pro grams. Planning and working closely with her is the entire Committee consisting of twelve ] leading citizens. Mrs. Ware, I highly impressed with the first night’s program promised that outstanding entertainment and n#ore entertainers would be pre sented at future Friday night programs, for the communities’ enjoyment. Movies will continue to be a regular feature it was also learned. Keep your Friday nights open all during August, it was urged, i There will be fun and enjoyment for all at the Corby Park. 24th and Corby. The Waiters Column BY H. W. SMITH Capt. Isiah Jonea is enjoying a very hot vacation at his place of business on North 24th st. Mr. Geo. Dean finished up the 101 heat Sunday in his shirt sleeves. Mr. Ed Lee, Mrs. Corine Mc Daniels. and H. W. Smith had a friendly chat on North 24th st. Capt. Bill Sonea is going over the top in the real estate busi ness. Take a one year subscription to the Omaha Guide and be a good spoke in the wheel. American Legion waiters are topping the service with a smile. Capt. Earl Jones of the Omaha Club entertained some friends in a Northside business place. Mr. Geo. Lipton was very busy with a dish of ice cream in John [ son's Drug Store one afternoon this week. Blackstone Hotel waiters are very much on the job a tall times. Omaha Club waiters with Mr. Harry Frazier are on the good service end and are doing good. Waiters Key Club is going the RECEIVES HIGHEST AWARD AT AVON SALES MEETING Mrs. Richard Taylor, wife of Mr. R. Taylor 2615 Binney st., operator of the Lux Barber 3hop received her eighth Guard, on Monday August 4, 1947 at the Avon Weekly Sales Meeting at the Y. W. C. A. She was bestrow this honor af ter she had made her eight num eral representing over $8000 worth of sales (net) of Avon pro ducts. She became a member of the Court of Honor quite some time ago when she reached her $1000 net sales volume and from there she has continued to in creas her sales of Avon products to the point where she has now her eighth Guard representing $8,000.00 in sales. Mrs. Taylor has been a contin ous employee of Avon company for about 6 years, coming to the company November 24, 1941. Mrs. H. Paulson is the super visor for the Avo’i product? in this area and she £. n, w,th Mrs. Taylor co-worke's a re proud of the work of Mrs. Taylor. They wish for Mrs. Taylor the best of luck in the future as sales repre sentative of the Avon Company. IDEAL IMPROVEMENT CLUB On Wednesday, August 13 the Ideal Improvement Club will hold their regular meeting at the Masonic Hall, 26 and Blondo st., at which time Mr. Milton Ko necky, chairman of the American Veterans Committee will speak | on the Restrictive Convenant, that is gaining momentum in Omaha, daily. The Ideal Improvement Club has joined with the Ameri can Veterans Committee and other worthy organizations in sending out letters to the citizen and property owner who is in terested in the American way of life and in protecting your pro perty and civil rights are urged to be present. The By-Laws of the Ideal Improvement Club will be presented for revision as well as the election of officers held at this meting. Please come out and bring a friend with you. VISITORS FROM DES MOINES Miss Marretta Tilman cousin ot Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones 2427 Ohio st., of the city spent several hours with her cousins Sunday August 3. She resides in Des Monies Iowa but she promises to return tc Omaha and spend a longer time in the near future. Her coming was a complete surprise but a pleasant one. limit on serving all patrons. Mr. J. C. Donley, the stream lined front door serviceman at the OAC is finishing his two weeks vacation. The managers of the OAC are entertaining the employees on Sunday, August 10, at the beau tiful home of Mr. J. C. Algeir Sr. MCDONALD REPORTING Shainholtz Drug Cd., 20 and Missouri ave., prescription speci alist, has been in the same lo cation many years, serving the public with the very best Honesty and fair dealing has always been his motto. He has always tried to sell his goods at a living price. He also carries a line of ice cream, cigars and candy—any thing found in a first-class drug store. Stop in and see him any time. Call MA 0309. Mr. Y. H. Clark, 918 Famam st., well prepared to take care of your house troubles such as siding, insulation and roll roofing. All work guaranteed. Call him anytime. AT 5060. F. Kopecky Bakery, 2401 Q st., everyone knows where it is,, be cause if you stop in there and buy some of those nice bakery goods you will sure look for her place when you are hungry. Nice courteous service to all and the very best bakery goods of all kinds. Call and be convinced and you will be sure to call again. Thanks for your past pat ronage. Call again. Geist Market, 1917 Missouri av. % a real nice grocery everything is spic and span and when you enter you meet a nice courteous gentlemen ready to serve you with a smile. See him first. Mr. Lewis McVea, 3852 Ca3S st., born and reared in Omaha and has been an employee of the Omaha National Bank since he was 13. He is now Asst. Cashier and has served in many other positions since he began with the bank. There is not a man in the state of Nebraska or the city of Omaha that is really liked and admired as much as Mr. Mc Vea.He is absolutely honest and true to his trust, a credit to the city and the institution in which he is now employed. Some years ago, Mr. McVea's father moved to California. On reaching California he became sick, stayed there a few days, and then attempting to come back to Omaha. He overtaken by death in Council Bluffs, his son, Lewis, remained with the bank. Mrs. McVea passed about 15 months ago. This left two sons, Lewis and Cliff, who is now in California. Two nice young men, well-prepared to face this world of many obstacles and trials. We wish we had more McVeas in the city of Omaha. Mr. Leonard Dilla, 929 Douglas st., asks his friends and the public to see him when in need of oil or car repairs. His business is located on thg corner and you can’t help but see it. When in trouble with your car, see him. Thanks. Mr. Walter Kiehn, 6315 R. ave., has been in the same location many years. You would be sur prised to see such a store in Al bright, a full store that carries everything one could wish—a nice sanitary place to behold. Mr. Kiehn is a fine man to deal with and to talk with. Fair deal to all. regardless. Thanks for your past patronage. Call again, again. When you want your house built and by a man who believes in a square deal to all, see Mr. Ted Metcalf, the old reliable. He has made many friends by his methods of fair dealing and hon esty to all. He is formerly Lt. Gov. of Nebr., admired by all. Give him a call. Always ready to serve you. Thanks. Don’t forget the Short Radio, 2007 Ames ave. The same young man is there that I called your attention to sometime ago. He’s better prepared to repair your radio and to give you the very best of service. If you don’t feel like driving to his place, call him and he will pick your radio up and repair it and return same to you. Call KEN 0961 anytime. Thanks. Miss Marie Todd, daughter of Rev. A. M. Todd of Sedalia, Mo., is visiting in the home of Mrs. H. C. Smith, 1920 North 25th st. Mrs. Lovely Jackson, of Youngs town. Ohio, has spent five weeks visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry And erson, 2612 Patrick ave. She re turned home Saturday morning. She thanks the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson who help ed to make her visit a pleasant one. DEATHS ! Mrs. Jennie Gibson age 70 years died July 30, residence 2045 N. 19 st. Mrs. Gibson has been resi dence of Omaha thirty years, and a member of Zion Baptist Church She is surived by two daughters 'Mrs. Lula Reid, San Diego, Calif. Mrs. Elizabeth Gorhm, Omaha, Nebr., grand son Mr. Charles Bowden, six great grand children and other relatives. Funeral ser vices were held two o'clock Mon day afternoon from Zion Baptist Church, with Rev. F. C. Will iams officiating assisted by Rev. F. J. Bryant. Pallbearers were Messers H T. Swain. Robert C. Davis, Lovely Liteljohn, A. Ous ley, Seth Anderson, Penny Clark. Burial at Prespect Hill Cemetary. Mr. Lewis V. Gray, 66 years 2524 Patrick ave., died Saturday August 2, at a local hospital. Mr. Gray had been employed at Swift Packing Company for a number of years and retired in 1946. In 1923 he united with the former Grove Methodist Church which i now Clair Methodist Church. At the time of his demise he was a member of Clair Methodist Church, president of the choir, treasurer of the Trustee Board, general Church treasure unit leader and custodian of the Church member Methodist Men’s club and other civic organiza tions. He is surrived by his wife Mrs. Tenola Gray, Omaha, dau ghter Mrs. Lucil Clay, Gary, Ind. six sisters Mrs. Mayne Hedge, Miss Ella Gray, Keokuk, Iowa, Mrs. Eva Rakln Flint, Michigan, Mrs. Mary Walls, Carsicana, Tex. Mrs. Myra Hickman, Chicago, HI. Mrs. Debora Smith, Clarksville, Texas, Four brothers Mr. Arch Boham, Texas, Mr. Henry Gray, Bagwell. Texas Mr. Walter Gray, Oakland, Calif. Mr. Finis Gray, Omaha Nebr., two grand daugt ers son in law Rev. Fredick B. Clay, Gary, Ind. and other relat ives. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from Clair ■ Chapel Methodist Church. Rev. C. ! C. Reynolds Officiating assisted by Rev. J. E. Wade, Rev. Mar ion Jones and local pastors. Bur ial was in the family plot Forest Lawn Cemetary. Mrs. Elizabeth Stone age 57 years, 2735 Seward st., died Fri day August 1, at a local hospital after an extended illiness. Mrs. Stone had been a residence of Omaha, thrity years and was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Chur ch. She; was survived by an Aunt Mrs. Fannie McDowell. Omaha sister in law and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tues day afternoon from Pilgrim Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Favors officiating assisted by Rev. F. S. Goodlet, Rev. J H Reynolds , Rev. J. W. Rodgers. Pallbearers Messers John L. Bledsaw, Tom Jones, Brown, Celb McDonald Macfee, Joe Allen. jpmW# at their own Acquest A GROUP OF GIPIS AT CITY MISSION WAS GIVEN PERMISSION TO SHARE IN SUPERVISED WOODWORKING OASSK. *fSON, MIN£> if t HCUP^ YOU MAKE VOUR_^ J v—-yCHOtCC ? ^ - ilj. Ilh ONE LEADS TO DELINQUENCY, _ COSTLY BURDENS TO THE CITY. \lh WO FEATHER AV9MJE MADE L possible TwRoocft SERVICES V Or YOUR COMMUNITY CHEST «7 LEADS TO HAPPINESS. AT LEAST THREE "STORES HW/K STOCKlD A\OftE HEAVILY VXTM^flOeBY CRAFT SUPPLIES USED IN RED FEATMER TOUTM PRQ&ftAMS. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetary, with arrangements by Thomas Mortuary. MARRIAGE LICENSES James E. Pounds, 2202 N. 21 30 Violet L. Curtis, 2202 N. 21, 19 Daughter Beula L. McKay, im Jurisdiction, made her official visit to the Zoha Court No. 52, perial Commandress of the Im perial Court Daughters of Isis of North and South America and Daughters of Isis of Omaha. Thursday night, July 31, 1947. She was welcome with a dinner at the home of Noble and Daugh - ter Richard Turner. Following the business meeting, she was presented with a 1 ovely gift from the Daughters by Daughter Cloma Scott, and then the Dau ghters said goodbye to her with a tea at the home of Noble and Daughter Edward Bulford. The Zoha Court is sending as its delegates to the Imperial Court which convenes from Aug ust 17-21 inclusive in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Dt. Mary Tur ner, Illustrious Commandress; j Dt. Pearl Starks, First Lieuten ant Commandress; and Dt. Louise Dungued, Treasurer. PRE-CONVENTION PROGRAM Phe-convention program of the New Era State Convention, Aug ust 11, 1947—7:30 p. m.—Pilgrim Baptist Church, 25 and Hamilton Prelude—Piano and Organ; Neg ro National Anthem; Prayer by Rev. N. L. St. Clair; Chaut—Lord’ s Prayer by Parks Choirs and congregation; Solo—Lord's Pary er—Malotte—by Mr. Paul Brig gs; Choir—Morning Star; Mrs. Bernice Davis; Choir-Bethel Baptist; Trio—Mrs. Andrews, Silent, Washington; Choir—Mt Moriah; Address by Rev. John Favors; Choir—Salem; Offering; Choir—Mt. Nebo; Solo by Mr. Mallory; Choif—Pilgrim; Solo by Mrs. M. C. Williams; Choir—Zion. Rev. M. C. Williams. Pres, of State Convention Mrs. Cora Haynes, Pres, of Weinous Dept. Program comraittee t Mrs. M. L. Dixon ffOO& MBTZ tflAVOR (fV*/<a J \ 1 * r It Pays to ADVERTISE in... 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