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. A A A ....— 9 ;; This Is Your Newspaper <• • j; What you are doing is news. * • ]; Please Phone Your News To •' j; HA 0800 -I ;; or send it to 'I <; THE OMAHA GUIDE Jt 2420 Grant St. ;i V6r29~NorTl Friday^Y^, 1955 = _ Ed Barron, Trombonist Ed Barron, blues artist and trombonist, who is creating a sen sation on the East Coast with his unique arrangements, seems head ed for national fame. A blues jshouter, Barron’s records have be come favorites with disc jockeys in New York and New Jersey. He is planning a tour of West Coast night spots this summer where he will play his trombone, hot and sweet, and sing his blues in the stronghold of the capital of jazz. —(ANP) 4-C Members Consider Credit Union Mr. Harold A. Mason, President of the Centralized Commonwealth Civic Club presided over the meet ing held Sunday afternoon at the Near Northside YMCA. Discussion centered around how a closer unification of the 4-C’s Club and the 4-C’s Credit Union could be effected. It was learned that in order for an individual to become a borrow er in the credit union, first that individual had to belong to the 4-C’s Club. In other words, any paid up member of the club could have his or her name considered and acted upon to become a member of the credit union. If the exam ining board ruled favorably, then the individual could purchase five dollar shares. Set Up 18-20 Years Some eighteen to twenty years ago the charter for the 4-C’s was drawn up “to promote the general welfare of the community.” Also, to create a thrift program in the community. As the National Association for Colored People and the Urban League made inroads into the community, members appeared to somewhat relax certain activities in order to prevent duplication of duties. The basic revival of the club was due to the credit union. Ap parently, during the war years community members made and had more money and shied away from borrowing. U. L. Used To Control For awhile the Urban League took over the responsibility of running the credit union but stopped when the activity was reckoned to be outside of U. L. territory. Next, the club again took over the credit union. Mr. Mason compared the credit union with the national govern ments departments. The NAACP was the War Department; the Na tional U. L. the State Department; and the 4-C’s the Treasury De partment. Specifically, the credit union was the depository where mem bers could get the necessary fi nances to aid and abet their per sonal promotions for their com munity and etc. Credit Union Advantages For instance, credit union mem bers could combine their debts and make one payment which would be easier than trying to spread a pay check over several bills. They could borrow money pay ing an interest of one percent on the unpaid balance. Furthermore, they could get automobile loans and insurance at a lower rate. Last of all, they could get sav ing insurance on their loans. Mr. Mason stated that the credit union was probably the only one of its kind in that it had been Mrs. Della James Mrs. Della James, aged 60 years, of 2234 Lake St., expired Monday July 11, 1955 at her i home. She was an Omaha resident 1 year. She is survived by two sons, Andrew Thomas, Los Angeles, California, and James Allen, Og den, Utah; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fannie Jones, Weleetha, Okla homa; and Mrs. Vera Lee McGee, Omaha, 2 grandchildren, Aundra Leigh Thomas, Newark, N. J. and Edith Mae Jones, Omaha. Her remains were forwarded to the Spiller Funeral Home We leetha, Okla. Myers Brothers Funeral Ser vice. Dr. James Hart Gets Seton Hall Dean Position Dr. James A. Hart has resigned from the Creighton University faculty, according to the Very Rev. Carl M. Reinert, S. J., Uni versity president. Dr. Hart has accepted a posi tion as dean of the Seton Hall University School of Business Arministration, South Orange, N. J. He has been associate pro fessor of economics and acting head of the department since joining the Creighton faculty in 1946. He is also current presi dent of the Metropolitan Council of Holy Name Societies of Oma ha. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Hart is an alumnus of Fordam University. New York, where he received a bachelor of science, a master of arts and a doctor of philosophy degree. After com pleting work on his doctorate he remained on the Fordam Graduate School staff for two years before serving as an officer in the Navy during World War II. Before resuming his studies at Georgetown University Dr. Hart was employed as an economist with the Department of Labor. He received an LLB in 1946. He is a partner in the law firm of Hart and Burke. Dr. Hart was a candidate for United States Representative from the Second Nebraska Dis trict in 1952 and 1954. No plans have been made to name a successor to Dr. Hart, according to Dean Floyd E. Walsh of the Creighton College of Commerce. ,-■ granted an “open charter” by the Nebraska State Banking Com mission. Dues for operating the club were one dollar up to last Sunday but from now on would be set at $3.00, he said. I Other 4-C Club officers include: Mr. Ralph Adams, vice-president, Miss Martha Mason, secretary, and Mr. John T. Davis, treasurer. Second Smallest Delaware la the second smallest state In the Union. Creighton Picnic Is Next Sunday Special tribute will be paid Creighton graduates of 1905 and 1930 at the ninth annual Alumni Picnic Monday, July 25, at Peony Park. Honor certificates will be presented to those alumni cele brating their silver and golden jubilees. Attendance is expected to ex ceed the 1,500 of last yar, occord ipg to Robert T. Reilly, alumni secretary. He said he based his judgment on advance registra tions that have come through his office. Opening event for the celebra tion is a golf tournament schedul ed for 2 P. M. at Indian Hills Golf .Club. Children’s supervised Igames start at 3 P. M. Starlight dancing for adults and motion pictures for children will highlight the evening pro gram. Door prizes valued at | more than $500. will be distribut ed during intermission of the dance. Sponsors of the picnic are the members of the Creighton Alumni Association with arrangements under the direction of the Alumni Council. YWCA Seeks Hostesses Military Hostesses Ort^aha girls, elghteen-years old and older, are invited to join the YWCA Military Hostess group by being at the Central YWCA Monday, July 25, at 8:30 P. M. The hostesses attend dances, picnics, and parties at Offutt Air Force Base. “We have had many special events during July including Swim Parties, Wiener Roasts and Roller Skating Parties,” said Eliner Van Steenburg, Young Adult Director. “More are planned for August,” she continued. Hostesses pay one dollar yearly dues and a two-dollar yearly YWCA membership. Ebony Tells Story Of Mississippian The militant Negroes of Miss issippi who make up the New Fighting South, are featured in the August EBONY. In their fight for full citizenship this need breed of Negro refuses to be silenced by terror, brutality or even threats of death, says the magazine. EBONY features the recent Regional Council meeting in Mound Bayou, Miss., wThere more than 13,000 Negroes jammed into the small town to reaffirm their cause. Also covered in the arti cle is the outdoor funeral of Rev. George T. Lee, Baptist minister who was murdered a fewT days later in nearby Belzoni, Miss., when he refused to remove his name from the local voting list. Seven Negro leaders of Miss issippi also have been marked for death by whites in the area and they told EBONY that they are not running away. “We’re not afraid,” said Dr. T. R. M. Howard of Mound Bay ou. “Some of the rest of us may join Reverend Lee, but we will join him as courageous warriors— not as cringing cowards!” “We’re under the gun,” says Belzoni grocer Gus Courts, “but I mean to stand up —regardless.” “I’m not backing up,” says Dt. Clinton Battle, Indianola physi cian. When asked if Negroes are a fraid in Mississippi, state NAACP secretary Medgar Evers of Jack son replied, “You don’t have time to be afraid.” The militant Negroes are not running to the northern cities for better education for their child ren, or where their vote can be counted. They intend to fight for their rights on their home ground. There is a growing clamour at the South’s front door, says EBONY. Bread Sticks Soups and salads will have extra flavor If you serva poppy-seed theese bread sticks. "..lctron-Cof,ee ^scrturdaV US Miss Barbara Jean Waldron and Mr. William J. Coffey, Jr. were married, Saturday, July 16, at 6 P.M. in St. John’s A.M.E. Church with the Rev. C. A. Wil liams of Kansas City, assisted by the Rev. S. H. Lewis, pronoun cing the vows. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Earl L. Waldron, Sr. of 2423 Maple Street and Mrs. Eva Coo per of 1803 8th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Coffey, Sr. of 1808 7th Avenue, Council Bluffs, are the parents of the bridegroom. The Dnue was gowned in white nylon net tulle over satin. The waist was white lace which for med two panels down the front of the dress, and trailing was a two yard train. The bodice had a square neckline. Mrs. Cooper, mother of the bride was gowned in duskv pink crystallette taffeta trimmed in rhinestone buttons. On her head was a dusty pink hat beaded in rhinestones. The mother of the bridegroom wore a silk beige crepe gown trimmed with rhinestone buttons. She had a beaded rhinestone hat matching the gown. Six bridesmaids wore white organdy over satin. Mrs. Flor entine Williams of Florida was matron of honor. Other maids included, Miss Janice McCaw, Mrs. William Williams, Miss Mil licent Wheeler, Miss Juanita Han ged, and Miss Marlene Watson of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Woodrow Coffey, brother 1 of the bridegroom, was the best man. While Mr. John Hall, Mr. Samuel Lee, Mr. Jon' Rich, Mr. Earl L. Waldron, Jr. Mr. Clarence Barbee, all attired in white coats, served as ushers. Little Miss Betty Stires, niece of the bride was flower girl. For the occasion, St. John's was roped off with white braided ribbons, with white candelabra on every third deck. White mums, gardenias and snap dragons helped adorn the alter. Solos were rendered hy Three Soloists, Miss Patsy Lee who sang “I Love Thee;” the formei Miss Nona Mae Robinson, sang “Because” and Mrs. Pearl Gib son, sang the “Lord’s Prayer.” Organ music was played by Mrs. Alyce Wilson. Afterwards, all gathered in the church parlor for the reception. At on" end of the white table cloth v.as a huge brides cake and at the other a grooms cake. Both of the newly wedded are continuing their education at Iowa University. He is seeking a Master’s degree in pharmacology wThile she is working on a Doc tor of Philosophy in Sociology. The latters undergraduate work included an B. A. from Univer-! sity of Nebraska and a Master’s from Fisk University. The officiating Pastor, the Rev. C. Williams, is the grandfather of the bride and was formerly the Pastor of St. John’s A.M.E. church here in Omaha. NCNW Leaders On Capitol Steps Washington. D. C. — Standing on the steps of the nation’s cap itol are two prominent workers with the National Council of Neg ro Women and Mrs. Frances P Bolton, effective Republican con gressman from Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Emma T. Humphries, left, headed ticket sales for the recent William Warfield-Leontyne Price concert held at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre. Mrs. Bolton in th< i >• center bought the first tickets. On the right is Mrs. Maomah W. Maise, executive director of the NCNW. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Broom field, former Omahans, are ex pected to arrive here for a two ■weeks stay, to be enjoyed with friends and relatives. ,. Corp., Mrs. Fields At Pike's Peak Corp. and Mrs. Vernon Fields and daughter of Omaha are living in the Pike’s Peak Region. They are listed among the personnel living at Fort Carson and ENT Airforce Base. Mr. and Mrs. William Round tree and daughter of Omaha vis ited Monday and Tuesday with her father, Allison Hanna and family and her mother, Mrs. Elmer Jones and family of Atchison, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mosby have returned from a visit with their mother, Mrs. Lettie Hayes of Salisbury, Missouri. Miss Ophelia Scott of Triplett, Missouri is visiting her brother, Mr. Harold Benson and his family. Mr. and Mrs. John Pennington, who recently adopted a baby boy and named him John Jr., were re cent visitors in Atchison, Kansas. They spent the Fourth in Leaven worth, Kansas as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tolin. Legion To Install Next August 11th Theodore Roosevelt Post No. 30, American Legion looks for ward to the installation of its of ficers for the ensuing fiscal year. On August 11, the event will occur. All legionaires and aux iliary members are urged to be present. New members and veterans continue to come into the Legion, and a great year ahead is the fond hope of officers, executive boardpand members of both bod ies. The Post served at the last service of Mrs. Edward Turner, widow of one of the deceased “old guards” of the Legion. Remember the sick— pay them a visit. It is still reported that one of our faithful stalwarts is is confined to the Veterans Hos pital and is getting along fairly well. No other sick member has been brought to the attention of this columnist. Keep in mind the installation of officers and be sure and be present. Every aim and sworn obliga tion of the American Legion is our prime objective and we know that in doing this we will ever keep our sacred promise to our God, our fellowman, and our country. J. L. Taylor —Commander Burns Scott — Adjutant N. H. iComans —Publicity 0. Mrs. Davis, 47 Mrs. Mary Belle Davis, age 47 years, of 2908 Erskine St., ex pired Wednesday morning July 13, at a local hospital. She was a life-long resident of Omaha and was an active mem ber of Sharon Seventh Day Ad ventist Church. She is survived by her husband, Raymond; 3 daughters, Norma and Evelyn Davis and Mrs. Dolea Fullwood; 2 sons, Raymond Jr. and Donald Davis; father, Rich ard Taylor, all of Omaha; 2 sis ters, Mrs. Claudia Coleman, Oma ha and Mrs. Mildred Walker, St. Paul, Minn., brother, Richard Taylor, Jr., Omaha; cousin, Mrs. Gwendolyn Jones, Chicago, 111. and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday July 18, 1955 at 2 P.M. from the Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church with Elder G. H. Taylor officiating assisted by Rev. F. C. Williams and Elder J. L. Butler of Topeka, Kansas. Pallbearers were Messrs. J. S. Pipes, J. F. Upcher, R. Mitchel, M. Mosley, A. M. Mosley and N. Scarbroug. Interment was in the family plot at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Myers Brothers Funeral Ser vice. Crossley Twins Die At Birth Marva and Myra Crossley, in fant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Ear nest A. Crossley of 2602 Bristol St., expired Tuesday July 12, 1955 at a local hospital. Com mittal was at Graceland Park Cemetery Friday July 15, 1955. Myers Brothers Funeral Ser vice. Dr. Robert Johnson, IBPOE Leader Lists The Requisites For Full Equality Of Negroes i —— VIRGINIA CITY SIDESTEPS INTEGRATION NegToes in a strongly worded petition to the Alexandria School Board tried to get the board to integrate the school system in time for next year. The board stated that it was “kindly re ceived” but thought that it would uphold the policy as set by Gov ernor Stanley and the State Board of Education which points out that “hasty action would re sult in serious damage to the public school system.” Soap Box Racers To Vie Sunday The results of hard work, high hopes and a fair share of good luck will be known this weekend when at least 75 enthusiastic and determined boys roll their racers away from the starting line in the annual Soap Box De*by. Jim Rosenquist, publicity chair man for the Jaycee-sponsored event, said the Derby will begin officially Saturday when the boys’ cars are inspected, numbers are assigned, uniforms issued, trial runs made and other details given attention. Sunday, actual running of the separate heats will begin at 10:30 A.M. The keen competition will, continue throughout the day with the final heat—naming the Oma ha champion—at about three o’clock in the afternoon. The public is invited to attend the races during the day, Mr. Ros enquist said. Bleachers and re freshments will be available along the racing route on South 10th Street, just east of Municipal Stadium. Colonel William L. Gray, com mander of Offutt Air Force Base, will serve as honorary starter for the Soap Box Derby. Lt. Ed Clin chard, Douglas County Sheriff’s office, and Sgt. Ronald Seger, head of the Omaha Police Depart ment’s Youth Activities Bureau, will serve as honorary officials. The entrants, from Omaha and the surrounding area and sponsor' ed by some thirty business firms, will be competing for top prizes. The winner of the Omaha race will be entitled to an all-expense trip for himself and his parents to Akron, Ohio, in August to com pete in the All-American Soap Box Derby. Sponsored by Chev rolet, the national event offers a grand award of a 4-year scholar ship to the college of the winner’s choice. “Last year a big crowd was on hand to watch the 62 entrants,” Mr. Rosenquist said. “This year, with more boys competing, we ex pect more people and are making adequate arrangements. We want a crowd out, so we urge everyone to come to cheer their favorite racer.” C. H. Hall Dies Mr. C. H. Hall, age 73 years, of 1202 No. 24th St., expired Wed nesday afternoon July 13, 1955 after an extended illness. G. H., as his friends knew him. was well known for many years as an expressman. He was an Omaha resident 36 years and leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife. Nancy Hall, of Omaha; 4 brothers, Lonnie of Berkley, Calif., Charles and Lyn wood of Omaha, and Jack of Den ison, Texas; sister, Mrs. Bernice Ruffin of Chicago, 111., 10 neph ews; 8 nieces, and a host of cou sins. Funeral services were held Saturday July 16, 1955 at 10 A.M. from the Myers Brothers Funeral Chapel with Rev. W. A. Fowler officiating assisted by Rev. A. Ralph Davis. Interment was at Mt Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. Wil liam Walker, Robert Harris, De Witt Smart, Green Bradley, Roy Chaney and Herman Smith. Myers Brothers Funeral Ser vice. Stairway 1'ip Keep steps and stairways in good repair at all times. Desegregation of Public schools, socialization of medicine and complete integration of National Guard Units are prime requisites to the establishment of full j equality in the United States of America. This was declared last week by Dr. Robert H. John son, Grand Exalted Ruler, Im J proved Benevolent i Protective J Order Elks of the World. Dr. Johnson is spokesman for the more than 750,000 Elks, the world’s largest Negro fraternal j organization. “Desegregation of Public Schools”, Dr. Johnson said “should not be a long drawn-out process. It is important for America to make a speedy change over. “Long delays will only bring about greater tension in a much overdue act of justice. The Inv proved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World has for many years supported the fundamental principles of free education, and it has worked <tf~ fectively when delays in de^ segregation were not permitted’';. Dr. John continued. “The fallacy of the Salk Vaccine program was* perhaps, improper controls on distribution and production. This factor is a strong argument f«w the socialization of medicine. A high percentage of the American population is still without med ical care, and the congress should! act to increase the health poten tial of the country and provide1 equal medical care for all citi zens.” Turning his attention to the Congressmen Powell amendment and the National Guard issue, the Grand Exalted Ruler declared* “Men who are compelled fight for freedom in the world should be granted equality at home. Some states have inte grated their National Guartf Units and a study by the Elks'" Department of, Civil Liberties shows that the morale of inte grated units is high, the groups are more efficient and the east of maintaining these units have been cut, in some instances as much as fifty percent.” Jenkins Is Head Of Brokerage Philip M. Jenkins, president of the newly formed Special Mar kets, Inc., 92 Liberty Street, last week became the first NegTo to* head his own brokerage firm in the Wall Street area. Mr. Jenkins, who has been in. the investment business for four years, announces that the newly formed investment house is a Negro-owned corporation with st mixed board of directors and a. mixed staff. “Special Markets, Inc.,” says. Mr. Jenkins, “is an important economic first.” The officers aC the new corporation, each of" whom is a stockholder, are: Johns T. Patterson, Jr., formerly a- re gistered representative of First Investors Corp., vice-president^ Earle W. Fisher, formerly with; Baruch Brothers and Co., secre tary; and Naudin J. Oswell, man ager of the Queensbridge Houses-, second largest public housing de velopment in the world, treasurer. “In addition, Special Market*, Inc. plans to participate in the development of the rich foreign market,” Mr. Jenkins said, flm discussing the world situation fe stated that “with the recent ec onomic stirrings in Asia and. Af rica there are definite advant ages in introducing a Negro hm kerage house at this time."’ 24 PT GUIDE OMAHA BRIEFS Mrs. Florence Terrell, fs vis iting her son, Dr. P. M. Terrell, in Los Angeles. Mrs. Terrell, it was learned, made the trip to at tend her son’s wedding. Mrs. Ter rell will be in L. A. for abocK a month. • mien uew vry Deer are supposed to shed tears. The drops, however, which faE. from their eyes are oily secretion*.^