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The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE TROJANS
Hello, Folksi

Hello, Folks!
Here we are again bringing you
something new, Interesting and intel
ligent. We are about to sponsor our
second inter club event, An Inter-club
Oratorical Contest! Your splendid
cooperation in our previous endeavor
makes US feel that you are in step
with forward movements of today.
All clubs are asked to enter a con-
testant in this Oratorical contest. The
participants might be a member of
the club or an outsider, representing
the club. In brief, here are a few
rules for the contest:
|. All grafton must be original.
Z. Each Grafton is limited to ten
minutes, approximately 1000 to 1900
words.
8. All entries must be in by March
29th at the office of the YWCA.
4. A copy of the grafton must be in
the office of the YWCA by April g..
when preliminaries will be held. No
one but contestants and judges will
be present at the YWCA at the pre-
liminaries.
The ~orations will be judged for COM
position and English, 40 per cent and
delivery 6 per cent. All o~rations must
be based on "The Negro. Possible
suggestions: Negro and Religion,
Negro and the New Deal, Race Prob
lens IN the community, The Negro and
his Leadership, The Negro and his
Achievements. The Negro and Society.
Judges of the contest will be an
nounced later, also other important
details.
Now, Folks, doesn't that sound in
teresting? We want to meet all our
trends again, especially those with
whom we supped at the banquet at
this Food for Thought" affair.
Well, we'll be SEEM va.
Here's a little reminder for the
benefit Of the Trojan girls who were
absent On Tuesday, March 10, bring
a Dutch Treat, and a gentleman
friend Tor husband). That night will
De social meetin' of dining and dane
hug.
Roberta Pharr. Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
JUNIOR SEWING CLUB

We girls in the vicinity of 28th and
Blonde Streets have organized a little
club which is called "The Junior Sew
ing Club. The girls range in age
from z to IS years. We meet every
Tuesday evening from 7 until $3.50
o'clock, and every Saturday afternoon
from 2 until 4.
The members are Viola Littlejohn,
Mary Jane Woods. Adell Phelps,
Floretha Phelps, Ruby Wright, Donna
Stringer, Estelle Littlejohn and Rose
Oglesby.
We are always glad to have visitors
at all times. We hope to make just
lots of pretty things with our needles.
We are now working on beaded pin
cushions. We had with US a visitor
this week, Mrs. Bernice Jones, 2120
N. 18th Street.
Viola Littlejohn, President
Donna Stringer, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
PICK LIP GLIB

The Pick Up Club of Pleasant Green
Church met at the home Of Mrs. Lolita
Keys. 2217 N. 25th Street, with a
wonderful attendance of twenty-five
present.
The prayer service was opened with
song by Deacon S. Pearl. After an
enjoyable covenant meeting, the
president, Mrs. NJ Mcintosh, took
charge of the meeting. The sick
committee reported a number of the
members i'll. Mrs. Agnes Hawkins,
who just had an operation is improv-
ing rapidly She will be able to come
home Thursday from the hospital.
The money raised by the club during
the month Of February was $32.52.
Mrs. Keys served a dainty luncheon.
We were very glad to have our
presidents husband, Mr.. Mcintosh
with US. All visitors are always well
come.
Our next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs, G. johnson, 1913 N. 9th
Street.
Mrs. M. Mcintosh, President
Rev. P. J. Price, Pastor
Mrs Anna Green, Reporter
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election Of officers was held. The
members were very grateful for the
splendid work done by the former
president, Mrs. Earl Wheeler, in or
g~anizing and sponsoring the auxiliary
during its first year. The officers
are Mrs. j. W. Dacus, president, Mrs.
Ollie Lewis, secretary, and Mrs. Saun-
ders, treasurer.
Mrs. Lewis, assisted Mrs. Saunders
with a surprise for the juvenile sec
ton. They were Earl Waldron, Jr.,
Barbara Jean Waldron, Darline Duff,
and L. j. Carey. We missed little
Millicent Wheeler, who was i'll on this
occasion.
After a very tasty luncheon, the
club adjourned to meet at the home
of Mrs. Carey.
Mrs. j. W. Dacus, President
Mrs. Ollie Lewis, Secretary
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE OMAHA COMMUNITY BIBLE
FORUM

The Omaha Community Bible For
UNI has been meeting for more than a
month, and We have been studying the
vision of st. Johns concerning the
seven Churches of Asia This was
thoroughly discussed, and those pres
ent were able to understand very
clearly.
Everyone is welcome to attend the
meetings and take part in the discus
slons OF present day topics and prob
lens of religion. 4
We feel that we rendered a service
OF Love last year in that we gave to
the needy, feeble and sick folks who
were not able to provide for them
selves.
We meet Thursday at 7:3O each
week, at 2012 N. 9th Street.
Elder W. l. Irving is the Teacher
and Supervisor.
Mrs. A. Gorum, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE GOLDEN E

The club met on Monday evening
at S:45 p. m. at 2427 Erskine Street,
with Mr.. Ernest Carter as host, and
Miss Amelia Thomas, presiding. After
the usual opening, a business meeting
was held. Suggestions were offered
for a financial effort in the near fut-
ure.
After a prolonged discussion, a car
nival was decided upon with a variety
Of booths to be conducted by the mem
bers of the club. 1t will be held at
the Salem Baptist Church Friday
night, March %, 1885.
Dues were collected and we ad-
journed to meet at the home of Mr..
Algie Lee Ridge, 2425 Caldwell st.
Miss Amelia Thomas, President
Miss Versie M. Thomas, Secretary
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE SALEM PREP ATHLETIC
CLUB


The Salem Prep Athletic Club Of
Salem Baptist Church, held its meet
ing at the home Of Mrs. Roosevelt
Johnson. The meeting was opened by
the president, Bertha Patterson. The
first part of the meeting was devoted
to business.
A st. Patr.ck's Tea will be given at
the home of Miss Juanita Yancy, Sun
day, March II. The club members
pledged their support to this event.
From all indications the tea will be a
gala affair.
New members are coming into the
club every week. We are indeed glad
to have them. Rev. Ford, Miss Car
ter and Miss Corbin became members
this week.
The bi-laws of the club we're
brought forward by Miss Georgia
Harris. They were deferred until next
meeting.
The Ping Pong committee gave a
bean guessing contest. The person
who guessed the correct or nearest to
the correct number received a three
layer pineapple cake. Miss Juanita
Yancy was the lucky person. The
correct number was 1872, and Miss
Yancy guessed 400.
The club is looking forward to some
interesting games by rival clubs in
the near future. Watch this paper
for dates.
Bertha Patterson, President
Ada Nicholson, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

was turned in by Mrs. King, 1898, for
the women, and Mr.. Milton turned in
$2.75 for the men. Each received a
prize.
Since there was no new business, the
meeting was. turned into a social
meeting, conducted by Mrs. A. Haw-
kins, who had a lovely program plan
ned. e.
: Rev. P. j. Price, pastor and some
visitors were present and were very
welcome.
Everyone enjoyed the repast. The
next meeting will be at the residence
Of Mrs. Lottie Key, 22'7 N. 25th
Street.
Mrs. NJ. Mcintosh, President
Anna Green, Reporter
P. j. Price, Pastor
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE HAPPY HOUR BRIDGE CLUB

Tie club met at the home Of Mrs.
Mary Banks, 4718 S. oath Street.
After a brief routine Of business, the
club assembled to play four changes of
bridge. The game was played very
speedy and each seemed to enjoy
each change.
After serving a very palatable re-
past, the hostess awarded the prizes,
which were won by Mr.. A. Phillips,
gents prize, and Miss Thearis Taylor,
who seems to be the Lady about Town
in winning prizes. Our guest for the
evening were Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Justus.
After a few encouraging remarks
By our president, the club adjourned
to meet the following Thursday.
Mr.. ]. E. Dorsey, President
Mary Banks, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE ABSIT INvIDIA CLUB

Mrs. Daisy Cater was hostess to
the club Thursday, March 7, at 221O
N. oath Street. Whist was the main
attraction of the evening. Miss Mary
Gaes won first prize, Mrs. Frances
Allen, second prize, and Mrs. Laura
Wagner, consolation.
After the meeting was adjourned,
the members of the club went to the
Midway Cafe, where a lovely dinner
was served.
Miss Mary Gates Will entertain the
club at the next meeting.
Anna B. Lovely, President
Mary Gates, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
The X. PI CLUB HOLDS


The X. Pr club held their initiation
Monday, February 25th. The initia-
ton consisted of plank walking, a
brand on the chest, as we'll as Several
love taps, given by various members
OF the club, and a few other minor
things. We are sorry to say that one
OF the candidates was unable to 90
through with the initiation, due to the
Tact that in his estimation, the initia-
ton was a little too severe.
The club enjoyed a Dutch Treat
following the initiation.
Plans are being made for a KPI
night early in April. Watch for fur
ther announcements concerning the
KPI Night.
H ellen Hodges, President
Louise Bryant, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
ENTIRE NOUS

The club met Thursday night at the
Y w G A at 8 o'clock. This club is
composed of high school graduates
and college girls. The club has plan
ned an interesting program for the
season, and you will hear more at an
early date.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
AMERICAN LEGION CONVENES
AT RALSTON

The District Convention of the
American Legion was held at Ralston,
Nebraska, on March a, 1885. Those
attending from Roosevelt Post No. 80,
including the Ladies' Auxiliary, were
Mr.. Coleman, Commander, Mr.. White,
Mesdames Wright, President Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary, Fields, Past Presi-
dent, London and Young.
They reported a grand trip, and the
best convention for some time.
Mrs. Denver Rich, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE EUREKA CLUB

The Eureka Club met at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. M. Payton, 2610 Blonde.
Bridge was played, with Mrs M. Sam
uelson and Mr. j. Phillips winning
first prizes and Mrs. B. Nowling and
Mr.. L. Johnson, winning consolation
prizes. A delicious supper was served.
MI. and Mrs. Phillips won one of
the prizes in the recent Contract
Tournament given by the Joyeux
Club.
An election Of officers was held.
The officers are w. Penn, president,
G. Penn, treasurer, B. Nowling, sec
Rotary.
B. johnson, Reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
l. p CLUR

The Delta Kappa Club met at the
home of Miss Ollie Williams, 1928
Lake Street, on March 8. The meet
ing was called to order by the presi-
dent. We read the minutes of the
last meeting and transacted business.
Then we went into our social period.
After a dainty repast was served, the
club was adjourned,
The next meeting will be at the
home of Miss Ella Wright, 2125 Ohio
Street. We would like more girls to
join our club
Thelma Page, President
Lucille D~everreaux, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE PICKUP CLUB

The club met at the home of Dollie
johnson, 2122 Clark Street. The
meeting was opened with a song by
Deacon S. Pearl, after which he read
the scripture lesson from the fifth
chapter of Revelations. The meeting
was then turned over to the president,
Mrs. M. Mcintosh.
The old business was the discussion
of the rallies. The highest amount
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE OCHO CLUB

The Ocho Club was entertained by.
Mrs. Booth, March 8, at 1712 N. 9th.
Street. All members were present,
and a lovely time was had by all.
After a dainty luncheon was served,
we played five changes of bridge.
Mrs. Mary Jones won first prize, and
Mrs. Billie Hunter won the consola-
ton The club adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Golden, 2217 Miami Street.
Mrs. Billie Hunter, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE SOCIAL CLUB

Mrs. J. Davis entertained the club
this week at her home, 2118 N. 29th
Street. The hostess served a delicious
two course luncheon. Covers were
laid for eight, and decorations were in
st. Patrick day colors.
All members were present, Mrs.
Galloway was a guest.
Mrs. Eva Phillips won the first
prize, and Mrs. Stella Sullivan won
the BOBBY.
Mrs. Matte Patton, President
MMrs. Washington, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE LADIES' FRIENDSHIP CLUB

Mrs. Ida Fountaine entertained the
club this week at her home, 2115
Clark Street. The regular meeting
was held after which bridge was play
ed. Mrs. Tresa Anderson won first
prize, and Mrs. Beulah Watts won the
BOBBY.
Mrs. Anderson read a very nice pa
per in appreciation Of the club. We
thought it was very nice
The hostess served a real st. Pat
rick Luncheon. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. Louise
Hill, 3119 Burdette Street.
Mrs. Ida Fountaine, President
Mrs. Minnie Burns, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
WE CLUB

The club met Monday, February rs,
at the home Of Mrs Villa Mae Jakes,
Pill N. 9th Street. This was an
ether of our very interesting social
meetings. The girls spent an enjoy
able evening playing bridge.
Mrs. Mildred Bryant, President
Mrs. Ida Bryant, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
PARAMOUNT EIGHT

Mrs. Alma Sessions was hostess to
the Paramount Eight on Saturday,
March s, 1885. After business was
transacted, dues were paid and mot
toes said.
A delightful buffet supper was
served by the hostess who carried out
st. Patrick's Day colors in the supper.
Mrs. A. Johnson, President
Mrs. E. Hayden, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY OF THE
POSTAL ALLIANCE

The Women's Auxiliary of the
Postal Alliance met at the home of
Mrs. Ollie Lewis, 2415 Blonde Street,
with Mrs. Saunders as hostess. This
was their regular meeting, and the
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
SOCIAL CHR

Mrs. Washington, TIA N. 18th, en-
~tertained the Social Club. The vice
president, Mrs. Charles Sullivan, pre-
sided. Bridge was played, and Mrs.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mrs. E. M. Harris, 2724 Maple St.,
entertained Mrs. c. c. Harper, wife
Of Nh. C. c. Harper, former pastor of
Zion Baptist Church at a 6 o'clock
dinner at her home, last week. Every
thing was very beautifully appointed
by the hostess. Those present were
Mrs G. G. Harper, guest of honor,
Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Harris,
hostess, and family.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
THE CHEERFUL BUILDERS CLUB

The Cheerful Builders Club of st.
Johns A. M. E. Church, met at the
home of Mrs. Sam Walker, 1927 St.,
Wednesday afternoon, March 6. The
meeting was presided over by the
president, Mrs. B. NJ. Waddles.
After the business was discussed,
the meeting was adjourned.
A delicious repast was served by
the hostess.
Mrs. B. M. Waddles, President
Mrs. Lee Walker, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Allan Gordon, Technical High School
baseball star, is all set for his last
season on the school nine. He will be
graduated in June of this year. Mr..
Gordon has had two previous success
full seasons on the team.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

A theatre party was composed last
Sunday by Ethel Brown, 2509 North
-26th St. Those in the party were
James Clayton, Ruth Wright, and
Fred Robson.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Levingson won first prize, Mrs. Eva
Phillips, BOBBY.
The hostess served a delightful
luncheon.
Matte Patton, President
Mrs. Washington, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16
SWEET SIXTEEN BRIDGE CLUB

SWEET SIXTEEN BRIDGE CLUB
The club met Saturday night, March
9th, at the home of Mr.. Hugh King,
2409 Lake Street. All members were
present, and a grand time was had by
all. After the meeting, bridge was
played. MI. w. A. Williams had high
score and Mr.. Ray Mosby had the
lowest t-i tt''
We had as visitors this week Mrs.
Wylda Powers, Mrs. Bertha Vanes,
Mrs. Jessie Hayes and Mr.. George
Hayes. The host served a very re-
freshing luncheon. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. Mary
Williams, 1924 Lake Street.
Miss Marguerite Harold, President
Mrs. Myrtle Stringer, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Harold j.. Lane, 1881 Decatur St,
celebrated his 25th birthday on March
18th. Mr.. Lane is employed by the
Ringle Drug Co.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Fate has been kind to the young
married couples Of Omaha during the
past three months. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vannis Shines have been blessed with
a boy, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Lawson, a
girl and Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Williams.
a boy.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mrs. Viola Whit, of Sedalia, Mo-,
will make her hame in Omaha, where
her sisters are residents of long stand
ing.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mr.. Fred S. Stanford, Of Los Ange-
les, California, spent a day in Omaha
last week at the home Of Mrs. j. Will
liam johnson, 35O8 Burdette Street.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

The Nightingale quartet, composed
Of Victor Shearron, Herbert McCaw,
Oliver Fraser, Sonny Clayton and Joe
Shearron, can be heard frequently
over radio station WAAW. The boys
are planning to do some big things
this summer.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Willard and Simon Levison, 2728
Burdette Street, are planning to take
an extended trip some time this sum
mer. They will more than likely go
east.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Jean Terrell, 25O2 N. oath Street,
raughter Of DR.. Price Terrell, and pro-
tege Of the we'll known Martin
Thomas, athletic director of the Ur-
ban League Community Center, has
proven her self the best little ping
pong PLAYER at the Center. She de-
feaed many boys in the Mixed tour
ney at the Center Building and went
to the third round Of the City tourna-
ment.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Miss Alice Hunter. 2414 B;nney
Street, who has been i'll for the past
week, is able to be up again.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mr.. Lawrence Martin, 2514 Decatur
Street, has gone into the garage bust
ness at oath and Franklin Streets.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Poetry is to be found nowhere
unless we carry it within US
Jowbert.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

DR.. Shokumbi's Laboratories, for
merly located at 2314 N. oath Street,
have now been moved to a new adj
dress, 1912 N. oath Street.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

The popular funeral director, W. l..
Myers, 2416 North 22nd Street, has
remodeled his funeral home. Com
pletely removing the south driveway
and adding another room.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mr.. Frank Powell, 1922 N. 25th
Street, has been ill for the past few
days.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mr.. Oscar D. Washington, Creigh-
tor student IS one of the nine Creigh-
ton speakers left in the annual Creigh-
ton oratorical contest. Not only is
MI. Washington a speaker, but is a
chemist as well. He is seeking m
10 ment as a teacher of chemistry
'fter he receives his degree from
Creighton in June of this year.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mrs. William PEBBLES, wife Of DR..
PEBBLES, 26O9 N. 25th' Street, says that
her social activities will be quiet for
a while.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

M. Joseph D. Lewis, 2310 North
oath Street. prominent North Omaha
Undertaken, has remodeled the en-
tire upper floor Of his funeral home.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

The Girls Basketball team Of Lin
coin, Nebraska, spent an enjoyable
weekend in Omaha They plaved
the Mid City Center Girls team Sat
urday.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

The Girls Basketball team Of Lin
coin, Nebraska, spent an enjoyable
weekend in Omaha. They plavad
the Mid City Center Girls team Sat
urday.
Mr.. William Bufkins, popular bar
Der of the Price and Killingsworth
barber shop, plans to leave the citv
again this summer.
Miss Tanner O'Neal, popular mem
Der Of st. Johns Church has been en-.
ployed by the FERA Offices for tn
past two years.
Julian Mcpherson, 1912 N. 28th St.
and student at the University of Oma-
ha, plans to do some travelling this
summer. Just where ne will % Il
not yet decided.
Thomas Love, 1910 N. 28th Street
who has been playing basketball out
Of the city, will return soon.
Mr.. Horton Servant of Chicago, who
has been visiting Mrs. Brown, 1883
Miami returned to his home in Chi
cago.
Mss Sarah Murdoch, 2918 T Street.
is i'll in the St. Joseph Hospital.
Haskell Lee, 1904 Miami Street.
plans to re-enter the prize ring again.
Mr.. Lee, as you will remember a few
years ago won II straight fights bv
knockouts.
The Hunter Brothers are again to
have a great kittenball team.
MI. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor, IT,, and
daughter, Helen Joan, returned To
their home in Portland, Oregon, a
short time ago. They have been Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, ST., for the
past two months. Mr.. and Mrs. Tay-
Tor live at 1859 Miami Street.
Mrs. z. W. White, Of 2411h Lake
Street, is doing very well at present.
She has been i'll for some time.
INa4aL - Al J4 IL ~-.
vice Orchestra at Zion Baptist Church.
22nd and Grant Streets.
Mr. Paul c.. Commers was host
to some friends at a surprise
birthday party for his wife, Mrs.
Viola Commers, last Monday
night at the home Of Mrs Eliza
beth Cole. Eight couples were in-
vited. "A very delightful luncheon
was served and a beautiful birth
day cake was decorated with vel
low and pink roses was the trium-
of the affair. Mrs. COmmers
was the recipient of some very
gifts. The guests were
entertained all evening at a very
fascinating game called "Pokina''
and a very lovely evening was
spent.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mr.. William Bufkins, popular bar
Der of the Price and Killingsworth
barber shop, plans to leave the citv
again this summer.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Miss Tanner O'Neal, popular mem
Der Of st. Johns Church has been em.
ployed by the FERA Offices for The
past two years.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Willie Mills, Of 1882 Maple Street,
is looking for something to do. He
says right now all is quiet.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mr.. Warren Webb, 1884 Binney,
manager of the Harlem Aces orches-
ira, is looking forward to a prosper
U season. He is quite a well known
musician about town.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

The FERA Offices Of the east side
have been moved during the past
week. All people living on Blonde and
Grace streets and all streets south
will go to the new offices at 1901
Cunning Streets, others living North of
said streets will go to 1929 North goth
Street.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

The Ross Drug Company, Mr.. T. G.
Ross proprietor, is closed for a short
time and will reopen at a new adj
dress, 2314 North oath Street, when
business gets better.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mrs. Herbert Clark, 1920 North 25th
Street, and Mrs. Billie Crawford,
2505 Maple Street, spent an enjoyable
afternoon at the Paramount Theatre
and had luncheon at the Brandeis
Cafeteria.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

James Lee, popular Omaha tennis
star, is looking forward to a great
and successful season.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Julian Mcpherson, 1912 N. 28th st.
and student at the University of 'Oma-
ha, plans to do some travelling this
summer. Just where ne will 90 Il
not yet decided.
The Omaha guide., 1935-03-16

Mrs. L. C. Dodds, 1928 Maple Street,
returned home from the st. Joseph
Hospital where she has been ill for the
past three weeks.