The monitor., 1928-08-03
A BIG EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION
to be held at
KRUG PARK September IL

KRUG PARK September II
We are hereby calling the public's atten-
ton to this big event We have heretofore,
no doubt, witnessed this day of celebration
in Omaha, but never before have we had it
in this wise.
There is a big effort being made by the
Committee to reach every organized group
of race people in and around Omaha, in
order that they may share in, or have a
chance to share in this affair. We are hop
ing to have every church group, every fra
ternal society and the business and profes-
sional men to participate in this celebration.
We have heard from many sources much
criticism about date for this celebration.
To that we have only this to say: In the
Slave States the dates differ; in Nebraska,
there is no fixed date for this occasion, for
this was not slave state. So, we use date
on which we can secure place that fur
nishes such recreation and amusements as
this day calls for, hence, the day and place
this year is
September 18th, at krug Park!
Another objection has been that it has
been single-handed effort That objection
this year is removed by reason of the fact
that all groups are being approached to take
part
Still another objection has been because
some have thought that the churches and
pastors should not have the dance pavilion
operating under church management. That
objection this time is removed, for the Krug
Park Amusement Co. had contracted with
Mr. John Smith for the dance pavilion last
March, SO the churches will have no hand in
the management of the hall.
Now let us all get together and have big
day of co-minging one with another and at
the same time celebrate in large way our
Race Freedom
The following named brethren have been
approached and have agreed to cooperate
with the plan. From Fraternities:
A. M. HAROLD REV D. MCQUEEN
c. G. M of U. K It's State G. M. of M. T. of AS
M. of u B.
Churches approached through pastors:
REV. E. H. HILSON REV A. H. HIGGs
Rev S.s %M a.p HALL Rev S'fs f B. Johnson
REV H'f MR. 5shf Side
Rev Sails JNo n ADAMS REV PsJs'9 w. e5 GARNER
Presiding Elder, Omaha Bethel A. NJ E.
REV j. H. JACKSON L. E. HAMLETT
Bethel M B. R e. si5 JNo H. GRA tsEfS Temple G.
St. Johns A. M. E.
DR.. Grant is in hearty accord with the
present plan of operation, but because Of so
much unjust criticism growing out OF last
years celebration, he does not care to have
any hand in the affair this year. think his
attitude in that respect is about the same as
ours WOulu Uc, IcIlCc we Woulu nave Clc
public to know that there is no hard feeling
between DR.. Grant and the Committee on
account of this celebration.
We hope this announcement will be clear
ly read and understood SO that everyone will
know that all groups can be benefited by
plans offered if they will take part. At this
writing the Committee has not been able to
see all of the churches and pastors neither
have we had time to see all Of the Fraternal
Societies, but we will see them before the
next issue comes out, SO as to let the public
know those participating in this grand af-
fair Watch for newspaper and circular an
nouncements later. Anyone wishing to take
part or to get further information call
L. E. HAMLET
Secretary of Committee