SALUTE TO “NEGRO HEROES” _' 1 Combining their efforts the National Urban League—of the Delta Sigma Theta issued a booklet on the lives of outstan ding Negroes. These got toget her for this photo at the recent Delta Convention in St. Louis, Left to right, Mrs. Mary V. Valentine, Wilberforce, Ohio: Mr. Carroll Ellis, President of National News Co., Chicago; Miss Dorothy I Height, Grand President Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Mrs. Escobedo S. Posey, Chairman, Job Oppor tunities Project, Mr. Lester B. Granger, Executive Secretary, National Urban League, Miss Helene E. Biggers, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Lelia O. Scott, Wash ington, D. C.; Foreground, is Frankie “Sugar Chile Robin son. Lutisha F. Neeley Weds in Kansas City Mrs. Beulah Neely of 3107 Corby Street, Omaha Nebraska announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Lutisha Flor ence Neely to Mr. Herman Marion Stevens, son of Mr. David Stevens Sr., of 2316 No. 27th Street Omaha, Nebraska. The couple were married on August 28 in Kansas City, Mo. They were joined together by the Reverand John W. Wil liams, pastor of St. Stephens Baptist Church Kansas City, Missouri. M,r. and Mrs. Herman M. Stephens spent thir honey moon touring through Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. In Tulsa, Oklahoma they were entertained by Mrs. Lois Ad ams, Miss Bertha Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Mr. James R. McAlister a lifelong friend of the groom was the best man and Miss E Mary Davis was the matron of Honor. The groom better known ' j many as “Cowboy” Stevens, outstanding athelic at Tech Hi School and Lincoln University of Jefferson City, Missouri. The couple will reside at the present in Omaha, Nebraska. DELTA SIGMA THETA FORUM SPEAKERS Ir - - . . - - -- i One of the high lights of the recent St. Louis Delta Sigma Theta convention was the ros ier of prominent Forum speak ers, reading from left to right they were. Dr. Homer P. Rainey, Presi dent Stephens College, Mrs. Salie Alexander, Philadelphia Attorney, Mrs. Mary L. Beth une. President National Coun cil of Colored Women, Mrs. Lester B. Granger, Executive Secretary National Ur'ban Lea gue, Miss Dorothy I. Height, Grand President Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Mrs. Mary C. Wilson, Forum Chairman, and Mr. Shiv Shastri, Deputy Dir ector of Information for the Indian Embassy, Washington, D. C. and members of the East West Association. Shoe* of 1 -gmorrov Air conditioner shoes are now available for inde/trial footwear for workers who hai i athlete’s feet or blisters. The in*, to is made of fine plastic meshlikt* material. Every step pumps air into the shoes. An Austrian shoemt ker has announced electrically wanned shoes. *A small battery fits into a cavity in the heel and keeps the shoe constantly warm. Eighty-five per cent of all , the 20 million cattle hides consume^ annually in the United States art used in the manufacture of shoes. CAN BLACK-DRAUGHT HELP THAT HEADACHY FEELING? 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Back to Readin’ Writin’ and ’kithmetic School bells are again calling the youth of America back to their classrooms. We are re minded of the magnificent job our American educators are doing in helping to mold the characters and lives of our boys and girls. They are making a priceless contribution in the building of a better state and nation. In another field, too, education helps make Nebraska a better state. Progressive beer retailers are today more anxious than ever to operate their taverns in such a way that the public in terest will be protected. They are aided in this by the day to day educational program and inspection service of the Ne braska Division, U. S. Brewers Foundation. This organiza tion, through a complete pro gram of Self- Regulation, also 1 cooperates with public authori ties to eliminate bad operations. This educational program is one which has so proven its worth during 10 years of op eration in Nebraska that it has been adopted in a score of other states. NEBRASKA DIVISION n United States Brewers Foundation T10 First Natl Bank Bldg., Lincoln THE RUSSELL RYRONS ENTERTAIN ILLINOIS GUEST House guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Byron, 2817 Binney St. are Mrs. Byron mother, Mrs. Dora Worthing ton and her brother and sister in laws, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Worthington of Chicago, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. William Poe of Dawners Grove, 111. Prices Outstrip Output From 1915 to 1919, total U. S. farm Income rose 180 per cent but farm production went up only about 25 per cent. — — - Rivera of Milk Used More than 60 million quarts of fresh milk and cream now are be ing used dally by American con sumers. Old Temperature Teat By holding Incubator eggt in the eye, the ancient Egyptians and Asi atics determined the proper deeroa of heat for the eggs. Modern Girls More Carefree Thanks to 2-Way Help What to do for woman’s oldest problem, functional monthly pain? Many a girl and woman has found the answer in Cardui’s 2-way help. 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Closing out on these vacant lots at about one-half their actual value. TERMS: as low as $10.00 down and $5.oo per month. Many a family own their home and are independent today that got their start this way. Your credit is good if you own Real Estate, you and your children have a a better standing in your neighborhood, your chrildren are entitled to this advantage. THE FOLLOWING STREET NUMBERS WOULD BE THE LOCAT ION OF THESE LOTS IF THE SAME WERE IMPROVED. Two Lots, 3330 and 3334 Pratt Street, Paved Street, All taxes paid, size.... .50 X 128 feet each,.Price $3oo.oo each Two Lots, 3512 Erskine Street, Size 47 X 112 each, all taxes paidi . .-. Price $2oo.oo Each One Lot, 5820 North 39th Street, size 46 X 118 feet, all taxes- paid,. . Price $2oo.oo 3910 Hiembaugh Avenue, alley corner, size §4 X 130 feet, all taxes-paid. . Price $3oo.oo 2614 North 33rd Street, paved street, all taxes paid, size 60 X 100 feet, alley corner,. Price $3oo.oo 2215 North 20th St. Paved street, all taxes paid, size 40X140 feet. .Price $65o.oo 2708 Hamilton Street. Paved street, all taxes paid, size 60XU27- feet. .Price $25o.oo Five Lots: 1330 Ellison Ave. size 40X128 each, all taxes paid. .Price $2oo.oo each 1412 North 29th St. all taxes paid, size 44X100 feet, alley corner. Price $125.oo Three Lots:2930 Dupont Street, paved street, all taxes paid, size 50X125 feet each.Price $3oo.oo 5710 South 54th Street, all taxes paid, size 40X140 feet,.Price $2oo.oo 5804 South 52nd Street, all taxes pai,d, sizej 40X133 feet,.Price $2oo.oo Two Lots: 2512 Drexel Street, all taxes paid, size 40X128 each, Grapes and Orchard on lots, each.Price $2oo.oo Three Lots: Nerth-east corner of 26th and Polk Streets, size 4-2X125 feet, each.Price $25o.oo Seven Lots: South-east corner of 26th and Monroe Streets, paved street, size 40X125 feet each, all taxes paid, each.Price $45o.oo WALTER R. ZINK 803 Omaha Nat’l Bank Bldg. JA.C"? KE. 1863 p*1 ————IIMW— nuHHmrwilWllimMIHIWlHlHIHmHimUWIHIIHIHI.n.nlUHlniUlllllHllHlllllimMHIlmillHIIIIIllliUillllllllW.iMr In the W orld of Women Social Activities-Features WOMEN’S DAY AT ST. JOHN’S CLOSES WITH SOLEMN PAGEANT The annual Women’s Day celebration of the women of St. John's A. M. E. Church, which was held Sunday, the 5 distinguished itself from most celebrations by a serious pag eant entitled: “Women of the Bible.” Cast Of Characters The cast and the characters they protrayed, were: Mrs. Eva Elam, as Sarah; Mrs. Lil lian Vincent, as Rebeckah; Mrs. Luvenia Adams, as Jocha bed; Charles, as Aaron; Marie Taylor, as Miriam; Mrs. Anna Greer as a princess; Is maiden Betty, 2nd maiden, Peggy Un ion, 3rd maiden, Donna Lee Gray; Mrs. Mollie Dennis, Mar ian; Mrs. Hattie Adams, Debor ah; Mrs. Ilola England, Ada; Mrs. Zenobia Hickman, Naomi Mrs. Ada McDaniels, Orphah; Mrs. Addie Porter, Ruth; Mrs. Wilmoth Houston, Ester: Mrs. Venus Starms, Mary the Vir gin; Mrs. Chrisine Althouse, Widow of Nain; Mrs. Mary Faucett, Martha; Mrs. Cleota Reynolds, Dorcus; The narrators for the pag eant were: Mrs. Cloma Scott, Mrs. Gladys Ervin, and Mrs. Nannie Gaskin. Mrs. Maude Ray directed the cast, Mrs* Pearl Gibson, directed the mus ic, and Mrs. Otis Jamerson and Mrs. Ruth Downing, served as pianist and organist respective ly Others taking part in the pro gram were: Mrs. Ruth Down ing, Mrs. Ham and Mrs. B. J. Childress, who addressed the women on the subject of “The Women of the Bible”. The Reverand Marion, gave the ser mon at th morning service. Mrs. Anna M. Kennedy was general chairman of the day, while Mrs. Gussie McPherson was program chairman. COLORADO VISITORS RETURN HOME , M. Dewey Smith and Mr. Le roy Smith, Jr., both of Denver Colorado have retrned to their home, after having been week end and Labor Day guest of their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Othello Roundtree, of 220J Miami Street. LOS ANGELES VISITOR FETED Miss Ruth Williams of Los Angeles, California is visiting at the home of her parents, M. and Mrs. Andrew Williams, 2708 Erskine St. Miss Williams a former Omahan has been the recipient of many social affairs during her visit returns home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Justus and son and Mr. and Mrs. Bur ton Walker, Jr., returned home this week after visiting their parents in Macon, Georgia. En route home they visited friends in Chattanooga, Tennessee. WOT’S NEW IN RECORDS If I Had My Life to Live Over follows pretty much the “cow boy’s lament” type of song, with Wally Fowler handling the lyrics and aided both voc ally and instrumentally by the Georgia Clodhoppers. Wally vows that if he had his life to live over he’d spend it with his mon and dad. T for Texas again finds Merle Travis in fine fettle as he sings “T for Texas, T for Tennessee and T for Thelma, who made a wreck out of me.” Merle also does a spot of yodeling on this side, all of which merges as a Top Travis effort. Floatin’ is a medium tempo’d riff instrumental, with Bobby Sherwood and his Orchestra achieving a rich, “full” effect throughout. There are two not able solos on this side featur ing Bobby and his trumpt and the tenor saxophone of Herbie Jiaymer. Nature of Wool What Is wool? It is the hair tk fhe sheep, an animal fiber, a pro tein substance. It ranks topmost in Its field and its varied utilization in file wearing apparel industry is so rat as to assure its pre-eminence the manufacture of both smart and utility clothing, especially Where protection from cold is essen tial. There are substitutes for wool, one of the most successful being Lanital, an artificial fiber made In |ialy in 1936. Another Moduced in the United States in 1940, ja called 4ralac. Both substitutes are jnade from casein ° ■ ',,,ct of skimmed ■oil* ‘"S, MISS MARCIA DAVIS RETURNS HOME FROM CALIF. VACATION Miss Marcia Ann Davis, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Davis, 3212 Seward St. returned home this week from Los Angeles, California, where she has ben visiting for the past two months at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Davis. She was accompanied home by her aunt who will visit here for a few weeks. Evening Rite Joins Couple The lovely modernistic liv ingroom in the home of Mr. an Mrs. Irving Hayes of 2207 Burdette Street was the scene of the wedding Saturday eve ning, August 28th, 1948 of Mrs. Florence Parker Barnes and Mr. Fredhich Knight. The liv ing room and the dining room beautiful fresh flowrs. Only close friends attended the 8:30 ceremony performed by Reverand Z. W. Williams, pastor of the Morning Star Baptist Church. The bride wore a wo piece tailored six butoned light bri dge gabardine suit. The jacket was fashioned on large lines with painted revers and large artificial square pockets with buttoned flops, he skirt con sisted of four gares with slits o either side. A soft pastel pink blouse, with matching pink gloves, a small light grey suit hat with pink and blue plumms, black doeskin bag and shoes compl eted her costume. She wore a corsage of pink and white carnations. Mrs. Sima Wesley was the brides anly attendant. Her two piece slate grey, three button d suit featured a long jacket with a new detail in the should ers styling. The skirt was fine gared with slits in either side. A pastel blue blouse with a matching blue gloves, a crown less brown taffeta hat trimmed with blue and brown ribbons, brown kidd bag and gloves were her accessaries. She wore a corsage of blue and white carnations. Best man for the groom was Mr. Bernie Felton. A small reception was held at the home of Mrs. Mary Me Marris 2817 North 24th St. The wedding cake centered the table with double candle sticks on eihter side. A vase of fresh flowers graced each end of the table. Assisting at the rception were Mrs. Mary McHarris, Mrs. Jeanette Tryan and Mrs. Mamie McKenney. Many beautiful and useful gifts wer received. The couple will be at the home to their friends tempor arily at 2728 Burdette Street. Heart of Asparagus Asparagus Is grown In nearly all sections of the United States, but large industrial production is limit ed to a few localities. In 1945, in the nation, 126,258 acres were used for commercial growing of asparagus. About half of this acreage was lo cated in California. Principal areas of production in that state are Sac ramento, San Joaquin, San Fernan do and Imperial valleys. • -