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In the Worid of Women Social Activities-Features niM »»»wwminmiimniniiin«>iMmMWin»»H»n>Hiiniwiiimiiiiiii'iiiiiniwwimtiwHt iwMiiiiniuiiiiitiniiPitr'HmiiiiiiiiiiinttniiiHniniMmmniinii«mwniw>> EDISON-ALSTON REVEALEL The marriage of Miss Hen rietta Elizabeth Edson, daugh ter of Mrs. Willie Corrie Ed son and Charles Walter Alston have chosen their wedding date. They will be married Oct. 10th, at 4 p. m. at the Edson home. Only relatives and their close friends will attend. A reception will be held af ter the ceremony at the North Side YWCA. Kansas Delegate Guest of Mrs. McTassel Guests at the home of Mrs. Henry McTassel, 2802 No. 25 are Mrs. Hester Onlev. neice of Mrs. McTossel and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hudson, all of Salina Kansas. Mrs. Hudson is a delgate to the National Recreation Congress. Celebrates Fifth Birthday with Gala Party About 49 guests helped little Simone Levinson celebrate her 5th birthday last Sunday after noon.' Everyone enjoyed themselves with the balloons, horns, games, candy and the delicious ice cream and cake. Guests were : Catherine Qu nstall, Duane Quarles, Robt & Merrilyn Von Foate, James Harris, Austin and Edward Harrold, Evelyn Doris, Marcia Davis, Dione Gaskin, Phyllis Jean Masly, Tommy and Bil ly Riggs, CharlesSullivan, Jr., Marjorie Willis. Shirley Bry on, Dora Alma and Rita Jon es, Shirley Brodley, Jo Ella Hiaynes, Jane Collins, Janet Ruth Thomas, Richard Lamp kins, Frances Mitchell, Ronald Crowley, Mary Evalyn Good jvin. Simone received many beau tiful gfts. She is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Smon Lev inson. MRS. DORSEY ENTER TAINS ARKANSAS GUEST Mrs. Heloise Lonsdown of Fourdice, Arkansas is visit* ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dorsey. Miss Brown Enters N. C. College Miss Delores Brown, 16 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Brown of Akron, enter ed Bennett College in Greens oorb, N. Carolina, this semest er. Miss Brown formerly at tended Howard Kennedy sch ool and Central High School in Omaha. She graduated from Central High in Akron in June. Her father, Mr. Raymond Brown formerly was the Ex ecutive Secretary of the Urban League here. Mrs. Faison Ends Ohio Visit Mrs. Apolla Faison and son Tommy have returned to the city after visiting Mrs. Faisons sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Webb of Dayton, Ohio. Mrs. Faison’s father, Mr. Thomas Rucker ac companied her on the trip and at the present is visiting in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs Glover Honor ed at Surprise Mr. Jess. E. Glover, 654 No. Saddle Creek Road honored his wife, Ida at a surprise party last Sunday afternoon. The oc casion was Mrs. Glovers birth day. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Rose, Miss Gertrude Rucker and Mrs. A Faison and son. Everyone reported having a wonderful time. Dorsevs Entertain Michigan Guest Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dorsey, 2432 Parker were Mrs. Edward Jen kins, Mr. James Martin and Mr. William Michael who mo tored here from Detroit. Nation's Food Bin The average family in the U. S. spends nearly 20 per cent of its in rtogie oh food. . - „ BETHROTHAL > Paula Watson, pianist and song stylist whose rendition of “A Little Bird Told Me” is sweeping the nation, is ac claimed by critics for its hil arious andhappy effect which is needed to break the tension and nervous stain of today. Making waterproof ume Waterproof glue having good ad hesive qualities can be made by soaking ordinary glue In water un til It swells, then draining. Put the glue In a glue pot and add an equal amount of linseed oil, cook this mixture slowly until the mix ture is a jellylike mass. It will spread easily if heated before be inff UKPd. -- Waiters Column The Railroad boys are Ser ving the cars on wheels with a smile. The Blackstone Hotel wait ers are going good at all times. Waiters at the Omaha Club are topping the service at all angles. Fontenelle Hotel waiters are on the front line on Service. The waiters at the O. A. C. are on the improve at all times. Paxton Hotel waiters are on the up and go with a smile at all timse. Th Waiters at the Legion Club are streamlining the ser-i ' vice to all members and their friends. The waiters at the White Horse Inn and the Regis Ho tel are quick stepping up on their service. Indians Popped Corn Popcorn was raised by the Indi ans long before Columbus arrived in the Western hemisphere. It became an important commercial crop about 1880. Formerly it was sup posed that the popping of corn was caused by the volatilization of oil in the grain. The explosion is due simply to the formation of steam within the grain when it is heated —neither air nor volatile oil, experts say, is concerned in the process Popcorn with a louder “pop” has been developed. Lemonade for Mongols A favorite beverage of the Mon gol emperors was lemonade. A high ranking official was appointed to prepare the drink, which was be lieved to have curative powers. i! DO’S and DONT’S: Let us not be confused by a belief that one occupation is superior to another. Progress depends upon the combined efforts of our people whether they are trained for trades or professions. mis is the mYWAYthatUGHmSSm while it CIGARSexternally cause! BIGMISHIS ['I'--.'-iL . B B B B _^BB^B' jflfflW! ffffl !j ll SUittlUUIUUill Wash First With Dr. FRED Palmer's SKIN Delight SOAP Truly a skin beauty soap. 25c at drug stores. If s amazing how easy skin may be bleached lighter and brighter while externally caused pimples and rough, harsh skin are smoothed away! Just spread on DR. FRED PALMER’S SKIN WHITENER Ointment . . . leave on all night... let it work while you sleep. Full directions with package . . . Caution—use only as directed. See results in 7 days’ trial (sometimes overnight) or return what’s left for money back. 25c or 50c sizes at drug stores. FREE TRIAL, sand JOe for packing, postage ta Dr. FRED Palmer’s, Box 264, Dept W, Atlanta, Ca. r 1 Here’s one of the greatest iron tonics you can buy to BUILD VP RED BLOOD toGET MORE STRENGTH if you have SIMPLE ANEMIA , You girls and women who suffer so from simple anemia ; that you’re pale, weak, ‘dragged out’ — did you ever stop to think this condition may be due to lack of blood iron? Then do try Lydia E. Pinkham’s TABLETS. Pinkham’s Tablets are one i of the very best home ways to l help build up red blood to get more strength and energy— I in such cases. Without a doubt they are one of the i greatest blood-iron tonics you / ; can buy today. See if you, too, / ! don’t remarkably benefit! / Pinkham’s Tablets are also L». a very pleasant stomachic tonic! All drugstores. V8C Lydia E. Pinkham’s TABiCTS^ T. ROOSEVELT NO. 30, LEGION POST NEWS Post Plans for Entertainment of Soldiers Inaugurates New Policy The House Committee of Roosevelt Post met Sunday at temoon September 26th and because of the increase in the Negro personnel at Offett Air Field and public demand, announced the Post Lounge will be open on Friday even ings, Saturday, Sunday, Mat inee and Sunday night. A fine entertaining band with enter tainment will be a feature of each night’s program. All Le gionaires, Auxiliary and their guest are cordially invited to use the Legion Lounge for their parties. 1 Commander Prestige stated, “That because of the increase of Negro Soldiers coming into the Communty on week ends, it was the duty and responsi bility of the Legion to provide clean and wholesome entertain ment for them”. He directed the House Committee to study and plan means to provide the best entertainment possible for these boys in unitorm. The Pqsij House Committee will entertain with a Grand’ Party for the Negro personnel and officers sometime in the near future. It is the responsibil ity of the Legion and the Business Men on North 24th Street to make these boys feel we are interested and are wel come in the Commnuity. The members of the House .committee are: Edward R. Turner, chairman, William Theodus Glass; Fred Harris; Raymond Maklin; Albert Wrght attended the House commttee meeting Command er Prestidge attended as chair man Ex-Officio. A report of the Building * Committee shows a definite increase in the revenue of the Post. LADIES AUXILIARY ■ PLEDGE 100 PER CENT Support to Anniversary Program The chairman of the Anni versary Committee, Edward Turner and Commander Pres tidge met with the Ladies Aux iliary, Tuesday, September 2i The general program was out lined by the Chairman of the Anniversary Committee. Mrs. Pearl Brufnmell, President of the Ladies Auxiliary pledged the wholhearted support of the Auxiliary and immediately called a meeting of a special ' program committee to make plans for ther “Day” October 28th. The Ladies Auxiliary have extended ail invitaton to Mrs. Mary Prince member of I the State Board of control to be their principal speaker. Frank Payne, MembW of Post Eexecutive Committee Re ceives Laudits From House Committee Chairman Frank Payne, member of the Post executive committee and in attendance at Legion bar came in for high praises from William Pierson, vice chair man of bar committee and members of the house commit te for his efficient and genial manner in handling the Leg ionnaires and guests at flhe Legion. Genial Frank Payne is winning many friends fo the Legion and cordially in vites his many friends to drop in and see him. Frank stated, “he and other Legionnairs will not be sat isfied until the Legion Lounge is open seven nights a week.’’ Membership In Legion On Steady increase. The chairman of the mem bership committee announces that the membership drive is progressing according to plans. The Legionnaires are urged to renew their dues without de lay, as the membership com mittee has pledged a ceftan number of memberships each month until 500 members are obtained, and then the Post will start on the second 500 members. Pay your dues now at Legion office, or communi cate with William Pierson, chairman of membership. Pay your dues in the Legion and your wife’s dues in the Auxil iary, and be identified with the Leegion anniversary celebra tion October 27, 28 and 29. The next regular meeting of Post will be held at Legion Lounge, October 4th at 8:30 p.m. All members are urged by the Commander to be present as the final drafts of the an niversary program will b^ sub mitted for approval. (Continued from page 1) On the Political Horizon for This Week Negro newspapers have pleg ged to back President Truman in the election drive.” South Carolina $1,000 The progressive Democratic Party of South Carolina has just sent a check of $1,000 to national headquarters for use in the campaign to re-elect President Truman. Their quota is $100,000. ____________ • REPUBLICAN CARAVAN Senator Wherry will con tinue his state campaign with the Republican Carvan on Mon. October 4, when a tour of the Third Congressional District will begin. Congressman Karl Stefan, state officials and Re publican Party official;* also will make the trip. The first meeting will be at Ashland. Night meetings have been ar ranged for Fremont on Octo i WOMEN AND GIRLS SAY j “THANKS” FOR 2-WAY HELP What to do for woman’s oldest problem, functional monthly pain? 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Joseph Wishart, the acting chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, has asked all Republicans in the Third District to help in every way to make the tour a suc cess. I join in that request as State Chairman of the Wherry for U. S. Senator Committee and urge all Senator Wherry’s friends to take an active part in arrangements for the var ious meetings.” he said. Republican Caravan The Caravan Arrival Sched ule : Monday, Oct. 4—Ashland, 7:45 a.m.; Wahoo, 9:45 a.m.; Bi'aiixard,! 1:15a.m.; Schuyler, 12:30p.m.; Dodge, 2:45 p.m.; Scribner, 4:00 p.m.; Fremont, 6:30 p. m. Tuesday, Oct. 5—Tekamah, 8:00 a.m.; W'est Point, 11:00 ?.m.; Columbus, 6:30 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 6—Osceola 8:00 p. m.; Fullerton, 10:15 a. m.; Genoa, 11:30 a. m.; Albion, 12:30 p. m.; Elgin, 2:30 p.m.; Neligh, 3:00 p.)n.; Medow Grove, 5:30 p. m.; Norfolk, 6: 15 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 7—Pierce, 8: 00 a. m.; Plainview, 10:00 a.m.; Creighton, 11:15 a. m.; Bloom field, 12:30 p. m.; Hartington, 2:30 p. m.; Coleridge, 4:45 p. m.; Laurel, 5:15 p.m.; Wayne, 6:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8—Ponca, 8:00 a. m.; Dakota City, 10:00 a. m. South Sioux City, 10:45 a.m.; Winnebago, 2:00 p.m.; Wait hill, 2:30 p. m.; Pender,3:30 p. m.; Lyons, 4:45 p. m. Oakland, 5:45 p. m. NOW Pretty Girl KEEPS SKIN LIGHT. KISSABLE .."inriMnniirnriT ^ ■—i TO—i Dr. FRED Palmer's SKIN WHITENER Skin, too dark, unsightly? Try Dr. FRED Palmer’s Skin Whitener tonight. Caution: use as directed. Lightens skin, acts on externally caused pimpUs and blemishes. 25c and 50c at drug stores. Satisfactory results or money back. FREE TRIAL Send 10c for postage, handling to Dr. FRED Palmer’s. Dept. H, Box 264, Atlanta, Ga. ASTHMA Don’t let coughing, wheezing, recurring at tacks of Bronchial Asthma ruin sleep and energy without trying MENDACO, which works thru the blood to reach bronchial tubes and lungs. Usually helps nature quickly remove thick, sticky mucus. Thus alleviates coughing and aids freer breathing and better sleep. Get MENDACO from druggist. Satis faction or money back guaranteed. CHECKED in a J/fif if -or Mane/ Back For quick relief from itching caused by eczema, athlete’s foot, scabies, pimples and other itching conditions, use pure, cooling, medicated, liquid D. D. D. PRESCRIPTION. A doctor’s formula Greaseless and stainless. Soothes, comforts and quickly calms intense itching. 35c trial bottle provesit, or money back. Don’t suffer. Ask youi druggist today for D. O. D. PRESCRIPTION. New York— Henry Wal lace, Progressive Party candi date for President, will depart from LaGuardia Field a! 8:00 a. m. tomorrow on his initial Campaign tour. Mr. Wallace, members of his staff and 13 traveling newsmen will cover more than 8500 miles as they travel by Standard Air lines DC-3 and keep most of his daily speaking engage ments in 15 states. -- Bacteria In Cleaning Experiments have revealed that at least 297 times as many infective bacteria are stirred up by sweeping with a dry broom as are released with a vacuum cleaner—that a car pet sweeper stirs up 19 times a> many bacteria as the vacuum de vice. Backache For quick comforting help for Backache. Rheumatic Pains, Getting Up Nights, strong cloudy urine. Irritating passages, Leg Pains, circles under eyes, and swollen ankles, due to non-organlc and non-gystemic Kidney and Bladder troubles, try Cyttex. Quick, complete satisfaction or money back guaranteed. Ask your druggist for Cyttex today. y0M can REST* • assured that you'll sleep like a child . . . completely relaxed in comfortable Coach seat, or roomy Pullman accommodation when you go by Union Pacific. Rolling swiftly, smoothly over the cushioned roadbed, every moment of your journey will be delightfully restful and, to top it off, you'll enjoy dining-car meals perfectly prepared, skillfully served. For a full measure of travel pleasure — go by train —by Union Pacific. CITY TICKET OFFICES 1614 Farnam Street or Comer 15th & Dodge Street* or *ee any Local Travel Agent. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD ^iniBiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiii^ ■ VISIT ■ 1 THE SALVATION ARMY | STORES ■ , i . for . if M' igClothing, Shoes, Furniture, Di$bfes,g mNew Store C. Bluffs Dow^own! = 1604-06 N. 24th 741 W. Broadway "09 N. 13th §|| I FOR PICK-UPS 1 1 CALL == JAckson 4135 ■iilllllllllM Why not become a Home Owner? START TODAY! 35 LOTS TO PICK FROM! $10.00 Down & $5.00 per Month will put you on the road to own your long wanted home. CALL JA. 0152. TODAY While picking is good The following bargains won’t last long You’il have to hurry! 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 paid . . 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 84 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 60X127 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, size! 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 i Three Lots: North-east corner of 26th and Polk Streets, size 42X125 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.0152 KE. 1863
