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I’VE BEEN] I AROUND1 j New York i | By TED YATES 41 V tsUmU tkrenth the •/ tke IMDtPtMMtKT Ptm ItMflCM . * hr Ted Tout MAnMmi tkeem§kml Totted tut*. , Consider the Source ... ' HEADLINES, the news mag. has hit the newsstands . . . Billia Holiday, the song chirper, is back at the Onyx Clob. Her recent stint at the Ruban Blea went up In “smoke.” and it yea know this enter tainer like I do—need I mention her brand*? . . . Teddy WUsori' and Cosy Cole now with Benny Goodman . . Ida James clicking, at Cate * Society TJhe former vocalist with Erskine Hawkins' Ork was signed to appear for twelve weeks and came la billed ae Ipplr • $$j| an attraction extraordinary fresh from a successful j sutnu at me iTocaaero m 'tony wooc . . . Algeria ” Hunter, tbe chanty use of international fame, ‘doing her bit for tbe Fifth War Loan by selling bonds. . . Recommended radio stuff: Richard Huey'a s "Lenox Avenue" Jive via WMCA nightly . . Lucky V Miliinder and Orchestra with Judy Caret and Wy 2 nonie Harris, vocallsUMJam-paoked Loser's State last ** v/eek . . . Daigle Anderson, tbe milliner, bach after >» a sojourn in Washington, D.'C. . . . The town’s most ' uiotuoaeu meiuiew uoi«a ana now o« /H<fy Carol played a former business associate now serving in the tJ. S. Army very cheap!” . ..FLASH!, Rot Ottley, newspaperman and author. Elated to visit war theatres la* North Africa, Middle East and China for Liberty mag as an accredited eorraapoadent . . . The recant Influx of refugees from eastern France and Iuly has brought the esti mated number in Switzerland to well over *5,000 . . . The Andrew Bruno-Pearl King "on again and off again” romance la on agala , Louis Armstrong and Dorothy Dandridge spatted ta Republic Plea , “Atlantic City” . . . Junior Dean, erstwhile eengster, and Zeta Beale, A' ; the model, are tth-huh!! . . . Marc Moreland, former TTP News »yndl-“ cate prexy, now doing public relations . . . Count Basle In ‘hot water’ with Local 802 for recent recording dates sans aniue z commission . v. Eddie Durham's Ail-Girl Band (No pun. "Lipe” Hackett) is much j improved musical aggregation. Recent Canadian tour boosted oatflt’fl stock with reviewers. • • • v Lil Green, blues queen, end Luis RuaeclFs Bawd now on,tew billed as the Two Star Unit . . . Jimmy McHugh’s “I Must Have Th*l Man,” an old “Blarkbirds” favorite (Remember Adelaide Hall?) now beck with us—and, as popular as ever . . . The Three Choeolateers had, *GVA trouble at the B’way Strand. Unit with Cab CalloWay had pain eased when they ‘upped’ with dues . . . Cootie Williams and Band whamming ’em en tour . . . Famed Deep River Boys should straighten ■P and fly right with Ed Kirkeby, their manager. Outfit which was put bark on the big time by handler of the late Fats’ Waller have ,-oor way of showing their appreciation . . . “'Decision,” the play, to tour subway circuit . . . Opinion is that Canada Lee, the actor, is some times a good one and sometimes a bad performer. After all that nub fieity about his trek to the altar with Wini Johnson, his fans are won dering whether he will actually, wed the gal—Or is it just another one of those publicity stunts? For a guy slated to take unto himself a bride, Lee has been seen out in public too often with other femmes. Ofav ones, at that!! . . . “4 and 20yBlaekbirds” with Clarence Muse «s director, scheduled for opening in August . . . Pat Flowers, the sensational sepianist, appearing with Enric Madriguera and Band at the Earl Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa., tied the show up in knots last • week. This boy is really the season’s outstanding hit . . . Wynonie Harris, the blues singer, has given Lucky Millinder’s Band that punch • • • The boys in the Sonth Pacific, Italy, England and the various camps here have given this column a lift. All of us here at home ■ should remember it is always best to DO WRITE!! • • • Lena Horne in "Command Performanee” with Dinah Shore for over seas servicemen . . . Victor Records has released a memorial album tagged "Fats” Waller Favorites in honor of the late rotund piano wiz ard and comedian of the keyboard . . . Member* of 213 Pvt. Co., 381 Pt. Bn., A.P.O. 600, c/[o Postmaster, New York, N. Y-, have chosen Judy I Carol as Pin-Up Girl for their company . . . Sotto Voce:' Dolores Brown, i how’s about that pic for Sgt. Richard Gantt??? . . . The Northern j Baptist, a White Cross organization, to send thousands of kits and \ articles of clothing to the needy in Russia . . . The Lester B. Grangers party for the National Urban League Guild on Sunday (June 18) at i the Institute for International Democracy—a swelegant affair. "Tbaaks. for everything!” . . . Tkt Woekly flphsrye: If the rumor we hear abeut Ellen Tarry, author of Jamie Belle and Heaekiah Horton, and tb« former AMSTERDAM NEWS writer, being engaged to^a Sgt. Ran * dolph M. Patton is true—Ellen’s oewspap jr friends will be pretty - sore to think that she did not let them in on the news . . . Thf column Is now featured in the Youngitown. Ohio, BUCKEYE REVIEW r — --■ - -n~« COOTIE WfLLIAMS RODE TO FAME ON HIS TALENTED TRUMPET **** * - - —»- . •-» , I t Co^« WilliM* cam* up the"bwd^Myfami Mo&kAbi where he was bom July 24. 1904l* White not eicactly destitute* Cootie—at the tender age of 12-had no money to pay for lessons. But he found a happy solution. - There was a tailor in the town named Charlie Lipscomb, who in days gone by had been soms .tning of a trumpeter himself. T so, Cootie pressed pants for Lips-, comb in exchange for his first music Jesions. This arrangement was so suc cessful that not long after, as a mem .youngster. Cootie found himself in Flo-1 t.s, .aff trowpeter with the Eagle Eye., shields Orchestra. While still in the ..oath, Cootie organized his own band, came to few York and soon was . playing at the fRoselajid Ballroom. n»t ‘me Cootie or any of his boys had ever seen ^nd the rigors of the' Northern winter soon laid *nost of them low with colds. -As one by one they fell by the wayside, and only six were left, "the band was fired. And sub -•equently, all of its members, including Cootie, were uncerimcniously tossed out of their hotel rooms. * long, lean days fol lowed. * n One night. Cootie V_ * Strolled Into the Bandbox, a small Harlem night dub, and a rendezvous for musicians, wljo gathered there for “cutting'' sessions. (They call them “jam” sessions now.) There ~were a number of top-note hers there «hat night, including Bed Nichols, !Jabbt> Smith and the late Chick iWebb. Naturally, Cootie had hie trumpet with him, and wae invited to join in. He did. And, as his fellow musicians hfce to rocnlbtdday, "prao. («*c*Uy blew them out of the joint"., Chick Webb was eo enthusiastic that lie prevailed upon Cootie to am in and these began a fast I friendship 'which omnimted until Chick's untimely death a few years ago, ,vCt*K . ... - Duke Ellington, having hekrd of the prowess of the Alabama trum peter. tent out a can for Cootie. For twelve harmonious year*. Cootie was top trumpeter in the Bllingtoa Band.' Although hie aseoeietion wish ths Duke had beoa most happy. Cootie coaid not gat rid ef the-notion that he would succeed with a hand of his owu. , . „ So, encouraged and abetted by'Kh. ling ton himself, C-oe tie rounded his band, which from the time cf its opening engagement at Graad Ter raoe, ih Chicago, hat made history in maercal circles. la San Aotanto, Tex., Cootie discovered Eddie Vin son. who he believes is one of the greatest biuea singers of theta ah. • FOR GREATER COVERAGE—Advertise In THE GREATER OMAHA GUIDE DEATHS Mi«. Alma L. Wilson, 38, died at her home 1512 North 28th st, Mr3. Wilson had been a resident of Omaha three years and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Thomas Wilson, Omaha, mother, Mrs. Fannie Stalling, tww sisters, Mrs. Maybell Clark, of Sioux Falls, 8. D., Mrs. Lee Bel mor Oneal, Cincinnati Ohio, borther, Mr. John Stalling, St.i Louis, Mo. Funeral services were | held Friday afternoon from Zion Baptist Church with Rex. F. C. Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. J. H. Reynolds. Pall bearers were Mr. Andy Wright, Mr. James Scott, Mr. John Peoples, Mr. Ally Bedford, Mr. Samuel Paston, Mr. James ’Htompson, Mr. Chatlie Wilson, burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Vera Perrine Boss, 87, 2829 FYanklM st, died Saturday August 30th at a local hospital. Mrs. Floss had been a resident of Omaha twelve years and was a megnber of Zion Baptist Chu4ch and on the Usher Board, a mem ber of FTincess Ozel Chapter N.ll Order of the Eastern Star. She is < sWvived by her husband, Mr. 3- . bert Ross, Sr, daughter, Miss Er maltne Floss, two sons; Mr. Elbert Floss, Jr , Mr. Clarenee Ross, mother, Mrs. Myra Al^en, two sisters Mrs. Gonzeila Sapho, all ! ef Omaha, Mrs. Loree Clayt*-, | Atchison Kansas and other rela. tives. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Zion Baptist Church with Rev. F. C. | Williams officiating, assisted by Rev. J. H. Reynolds, Rev. D. A. Campbell. Princess Ozel Chapter j No 11 was in charge of the East ern Star rites with Mrs. Louise Adams, W. M; IRev. Charles Favosr, W. P. Honorary Pall j bearers were, Mr. R. Gorham, Mr IO, Johnson, Mr. R. Stevens, Mr. C. Thornton, Mr. C. Hopkins, Mr. J. Flail. Burial !was at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Ulis Anderson, 59. 2812 Se ward st, expired Wednesday September 3rd at a local hospital. Mr. Anderson had been a resident of this community twenty seven years and was a trusted employee of the Blackstdne Hotel. He is survived tty four cousins. Mrs. Grace Smith, Mrs. Cleo R. Carter, Miss Laura Felder, Mis* Louise Felded, all of Omaha. Funeral services were held Monday after noon from Thomas Mortuary with Ftev. H. St. Clair and Rev. J. H. Reynolds officiating. Pall bearers were, Mr. R. L. Hawkins, Mr. Charley Blackstone, Mr. N. C. 1 Williams, Mr. I. C. Nared Mr. F. j Austin, Mr. W. Lee, burial Forest Lawn. Mr. Mathew Brown, 60, 2640 Z st, died at the home of his sis ter Mrs. Stella Branch, Thursday September 4. Mr. Brown was a retired farmer and packing bouse employee. He is survived by his wife, Mrs> Alberta. Brown, Cald well Texas, daughter, Miss Gen eva Brown, three sons, Mathew Brown, Jr, sisters, Mrs. Stella Branch, of the above address, Mrs. Cro^roma Simms, Milwau kee, Wis, Msr. Annie Williams, Detroit Michigan and other rela tives. burial at Graceland Park Cemetery. Mr. Otis William Johnson ,70 was fcmnd dead in his home near 5th and Seward st„ Monday morning September 8. Mr. John, son had been in falling health for some time and had not been seen by his neighbors for several days before his death was discovered. Mr. Johnson lived alone and there are no known survivors. The body was removed to Thornes Mortuary Rev. H. St. Clair held committal services Monday afternoon at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Lawrence Palmer, 27, Fort Crook Nebraska, died Sunday September 7 at a local hospital. Mr. Palmer is survived by his mother, Mrs. May Johnson, Los , Ahgeles California, brother, Mr. R. R, Palmer. St. Louis, Mo. and other relatives. Tentatively fun eral services have been set for two o’clock Staurday afternoon from Thomaa Mprtuary with bur. ial at Forest Lawn. Mrs. Alice Mae Mitchell, 26. 930 North 27 st„ died Sunday afternoon September 7 at a local hospital. Mrs. Mitchell had been a resident of Omaha four years She Is survived by her husband. Mr. J. B. Mitchell, daughter, Cbarleafte, son John, Jr, mother, Mrs. Florida Jackson, and other | relatives. The body was forward j ed from Thomas Mortuary to Cedar Rapids Iowa for funeral services and burial. van’s Mmrm potential husbands maB9 HMiiaaa ia Uxa Client, tspe ft Am Mtaer. bwStf u* niee dowsfes by weevftg mgs. With their (snasg/tkey to* WdmUi gs.M seres. vhi*> they war-'ss j *** * , y,—l« at a ■laaee. m cwafcate s atrl'. worth. Society Notes Mfs Wliliam Perkins and daug hter Louise have Just returned from a week visit in Cheyenne Wyo„ with Mr. Perkins. They re ported having a lovely time. In a few days Mias Perkins leave the city to attend Wesleyan University where shg will con-1 tlnue her pre-nursing studies. Miss Perkins aEeata Phi Beta ■ Sdrority pledge, teaches Sunday School, sings* in th« choir of Im manuel Community Church wher* she is a member; will miss all her friends here in OnJ&ha. VISITOR FROM CHICAGO Mr and Mrs. I. S. McPherson liave had as their hoube guest at their home 1712 N. 28 st., the past [ week Mr. Ovaries McPherson of 4835 Caiument ave., Chicago, 111. Mr. C. McPherson is the brother of Mr. I. 8. McPhdhson vvfco is noted in th« civic and church life of Omaha, THANKS 8. 8. COMMITTEE Mrs. Maggie Smith President of the Inter-Sunday School Alii ance thanks all the committee men and the various chairmen of the Sunday School for their as. sistance in making the Annual Sifnday School picnie a success. The next meeting of the Aliance will he on Sunday September 14 at 3:30 p. m. at Bethel A. M. E. church. The Chiquita Club wishes to ex press to the public it’s sincere ap predation for the support given their breakfas at the Masonic HdU on September 7. The many favorable comments of the guests made us proud that ’ we had been of service. Mercedes Turner President, j Mary L. Harris Reporter JUDGE RENDERS GUILTY : VERDICT BEFORE DEFENSE I TAKES STAND CLIFSIDE PARK, N. J _ A sample of southern justice up north was given bp Recorder Val-, entine C, Franke in the trial of Lise Wertheimer, arrested for dis tricting leaflets protesting the ban on Negroes a Ralisades Pool. After the prosecution closed its case, Meyer Pesin, Workers De fense League lawyer, made a mo. tion to dismiss. Instead of merely granting or denying the motion, Recorder Franke pronounced Miss Wertheimer guilty. When Pesin pointed out that the defens# had j not yet been heard, Recorder i Franke admitted that he had I made a slip. But after hearing the defense, he handed down the ! same verdict and fined Miss Wer. theimer |10 and costs. The deci sion is being appealed. Trial of nine others, arrested under simi lar circumstances, war postponed until October 15. In addition Reoorder Franke made every effort to bar mention of the main issue of the case, racial discrimination at Palisades j p001 He refused to admit in evi dence the leaflet which Miss Wer theimer was distributing and at first refused to Adult ir evidence the picket sign slogan, 1 Palisades Pool Bars Negroes”. Throughout ' trial, Frank Borrell, police ; chief, althoi^h neither a prose cutor nor a witness, kept stomp. *ng across the platform, raising objections whenever the icbue of . raclal segregation at the pool ' came up. READ THE OMAHA GUIDE Real Estate Loans. Low Interest Rate. Promptly mad». ANY LOCATION IN OMAHA. Realty Mtge Co., 23445 Brandeis Tkaatdt F- ®. Watters Secretary ^-,,,,**t*f******».. How women and girts "**y get wanted relief ftOHt fwectroesl periodic pein mmm Cardsi Is a liquid medicine wWcb sassy women say twm tax*** rata* tram the mop. U*0 MOOT and nervous strata <* functional perkxBe tUntrns ***** tt may help; J^Ttaan like a tonic, it *®b14 stimulate appe <ttta m digestion,* thdl beta build wslst ~™ snee Jtar the "tism” te 1 days before BW, it should Oieve pain dlfo flyifuabtioiml ieeausel -dui If h hob* e glad "you dbL iRDUl e yWCA Notes YWCA NORTHSIDE AfNNUNCES FALL PROGRAM The Young Women’s Christian Association is proud to present to you the folowlng Program for thc Fall 1947: September 21—Fall Open House. The public is cordially invitefcl to meet the new members of the Btaff and to register for clubs and classes which will open the week Df September 21, providing enough registrations are in. Make yours early! CLASSES’: Sewing Mon. 9-12 Fee 51.00 — Miss Lena Paul Mon. 2-6 Fee 51.00 Mlap Lena Paul Wed. 7.10 Fee 5100 Lena Paul VNA Baby Cltnic-Tues. 9:00 None—Miss Qulnldn Slip Covers and Drapes—Tueg 7.10 p. m.—To b& announced later Hat and Bag—Thurs. 1:80-3:80—Fee 5B.S) — Mrs. Lucile Huff CLUBS: CLUBS Mothers’ Council 1 and 3-Tues Mrs. Lula . Bryant, President Discuss and devise plans to ment the needs of today's youth. Trojans—Tuea. 8:00 p.m. Miss Mary Harris, President Timekeepers-* Wed. 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Ruth Thomas, President Quacks—Fri. 8:00 p.m—Mrs. Lucile Gorden, President Business and Industrial clubs for women and girls. For further information concern, ing any of the above classes or clubs, please contact the YWCA office, WeBsfer 1539. COMMUNITY SERVICE. The building is available for use by community groups. For reser vation of a YWCA room for your club, church or group meeting, call the building. Meet you friends in the YWCA. Find out what it of fers and take advantage of same. Use it fully for your enjoyment. ITS YOUR YWCA! LONG SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Parents and friends are cordi ally invited to attend the Get Acquainted, meeting and garden exhibit of the Long School Parent. Teacher Association. The meeting will be held at 2:45 p. m. Thurs day September 18 at Long School. The young gardeners of the school will feature vegetables, friuits, canning and flowers in fhie garden exhibit. Eeverything presented is asked to be donated so it can be offered for sale; the proceeds will go to the Associa tion treasure. 1M m a Potato ' Om potato wWi eate ries or abotft too twenty-fifth of (ho amount at calorie# recommended for the average adult for dally con sumption. However, it ts essential that a balanced ration be utilized MCDONALD REPORTING —— Brown’s Aquarium 1721 Howard at., operated by Mr. Brown is ' every day making his business better in order that he might give the public the best in service Dqmestic and imported tropical fitfi along with his fancy selected gold fish are his speciality. Call at his store 1721 Howard st. At 2926 1st are, Co. Buyffs a { new business has been opened. The firm specializes in concert blocks for the house, buildings, eta; so when you are in need of such material call this firm. Give this firm a chance to allow you what it can do ia thg way of good service. The Rummage Store 726 West Broadway Co. Bluffs carries everything in the line of dry good' that any other stbrb in Nebraska > and Iowa. The store is ohuck full of items to sell to th, public. The owner and his wife are ready and willing to serve you with a smile when you enter. Their prices are right and their low prices will surprise you. See lines i first fdr anything (in the dry I goods line. The Fontenelle Upholatring Co. 1800 No. 20 at., do noe of the dri est jobs of Upholatring I have seen in a longtime some of the stuff they were working on look ed as though it could be made over. This firm according to the owner uses only skill workmen therefore they are able to put out expert work. Their slogan is Good workmanship and honesty to all. I Spellman the old reliable coal man 20th Izard st., Mr. Spellman well-known throughout the city for his honesty and square deal ing says “If you want to rest well at night, treat your customers right.'’ We carries a full line of coal any brand name you desire. Now is the time to fill your coal bin from Spellmans coal yard. Richman Auto Parts Co., has been in one location for 2<J years. 2748 West Broadway Co. Bluffs. He is not ashamed of his record for this firm has made many friends doing these many years of business. The firm has has al ways strive to create new friends, and it has found it a source of pleasure to see a statisfied cus tomer leave and come back to be served again. Sec Mr. Richard at Richard Auto Parts when in need of service, for your *hr. TWaty <Vlan and 6torage Co. 1845 No. 20th st. has trucks that will go any direction in the city desired. Mr. Tway vans can be seen at all times about the city of Omaha, for Mr. Tway ia always striving to please the public by seeing that his trucks are always ht the service of the public. He moves any and everything in your home with the greatest pf care and ease. Call «*wjsy any- j time. When in Co. Bluffs and in need of groceries step in at R^lka Grocery Store 3333 ave.A. Ha has a complete line of fine foods, and he «e willing at all times to give you the best in service. He sells you what you ask fbr at reason able prices. Ski as Radulatbr Service 1P19 Clark st., can regulate youi* radi- I ators and place them in tip top : shape at a reasonable price. They are experience in this line of work. Tfttere service is guranteed to satisfy. Stop in and tajc over your radiator troubles with them and save yourself a lot of grief. Mr. J.. D. Hines 3523 Q st. the old reliable tailor and cleaner in South Omaha guarantees all work that goes out of Ms well stocked shop. He has a lot of fine clothing for sale low-prices; come and com pare hlb prices with the rest. Fbj- quality merchandise see Mr. Hines before you buy. WORLD PREMIER BURBANK, Calif. _ Warner Bros, has Sept. 8 for the world i premiera at the New ^osk Strand of “Dagk Passage,” starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bib call. "Y” READY FOR BIG YBAR / w_ The official Opening of the Men’s Fall and Winter Physical Education schedule is set for Mon. day, Oct. 15, according to B. W. Anderson, Chairman of the Physl. cal Department Committee. Men's Gym clashes will be con ducted for young men, seniors, and business men at 12:15, 5:30 and 8:00 p. m. OtwfFiwi Ralr ciererVsrae introduced into the United States from Italy in 1518 KATE SfOTH WINS HONOR .✓Kate* Smith eenmai ala tine bar*., tom George Beverly Shea, aftetb* bad sung har favorite hymn, "Abate With Me,” on the poiolar^^Chib Time” radio program. ^Club Time, fOaturine favorite hymns.of famous •utonafities, is hoard every Tues day morning over the ABC net work. Y. Qualified* *j‘ j 0 Under the Law f i , Nebraska law is strict in the l qualifications demanded of an i applicant for a license to sell beer and operate a tavern. The j applicant must declare under i 1 oath that he meets all the re quirements. He is subject to a / public hearing ojijhis applica tion, where licensing officials and citizens may examine his fitness for the responsibility of a license. The strict requirements of the Nebraska law are all to the good and largely account for ^ the fact th.4t most Nebraska Beer retailers rate well as^citi- | zens and businessmen. The Nebraska Committee fully approves and supports Strict,requirements for licenses 1 —just as it supports all laws i and *ules of good conduct to keep beer retailing on the high est possible plane. NEBRASKA COMMITTEE United States Bruners 'i Foukdatitn Charles E. Sandall, State Dtreetof 710 Pirn Ktt’l Bask BMj., Liaaals It Pays to ADVERTISE in... THE OMAHA GUIDE i The Mid-City Community’s Most Widely Read Weekly Call us and have a live representative work out your advertising problem NfW! Continuous Advertising Brings Results _ _____ * And Our Rates Are Reasonable % The Omaha Guide Pub. Co. 2420 Grant Street HAmey 0800 - 0801