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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1937-11-01
LETTER OF CONCENTRATION

Hon. T. ]. Huddleston Founder & Custodian of
The Afro-American Sons Daughters and
Dr. [. 7. Miller, President,
Yazoo City, Miss
Dear Sirs and brothers.
have been made exceeding happy to know that you
esteemed me worthy of sending copy of the AfroAm-
ercan Courier containing the account of your annual
Twelfth report and the informing addresses both of the
Custodian Hon. T. j. Huddleston, and the President
Dr. L. T. Miller.
1t is seldom that one read such clearly set out
concreey stated they have been in the issue of
the paper sent me.
1t is we'll enough to theorize what is going to do
what he likes to do for the but here we have
actual facts sighted clearly that one from the
"show me state of Missouri" can be convinced.
The businesske management of these two men
worthy of place in the galaxy of the immortal This
is no borrowed money upon which the Order must pay
the other race mammoth interests but it is the care
full honest and businesske investment which has brought
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1937-11-01
CUSTODIAN'S LETTER

December marks the DEAD LINE for all members
who have not paid their Hospital tax of Soc r. s. are
hereby notified do their best to get all members TO pay
their tax with the December assessment and not TO ac-
cent the December unless the Extra lax Oh
soc is paid This is final. feel that all members nave
had sufficient time to comply with the laws of the Grand
T odoe and all who have not complied their names
will automatically be dropped from the financial roll
of the Afro American Sons Daughters.
T. j. HUDDLESTON Custodian
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1937-11-01

The public is cordially invited to all of the exercises
Each organization asked represent with
and each individual asked enroll with at least 81 90
All who pledged TO give money for bricks lime and 9TH
er material are requested to ray this day
BUILDING COMMITTEE
j. W. Gayden, A. A. Cesey, T. J.. Huddeston w
P Whitfield P. E. Frisby ]. j. Bell, G. R. Sessions
and w. NJ Walton
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1937-11-01

j. T. BROWN, Editor Sunday School Pub Board
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
CONCERT AT
HARLEM YMCA

New York, Jan. 16 (By Carl
Diton for A~NP)-Pending a
greater musical responsibility
in the community on the part
of the local musical declarations
the West 135th Street YMCA,
has been filling the long-felt
need the past three years by
staging an artistic New Year
concert. For this third event Char
lotte Wallace hurry, mezzo-sopr-
ano, and at one time participant in
the grand operas deep River" and
emperor jones' and the Shirley
Graham musical play "Tom-Tom,"
and Clyde Barrie, favorite Negro
baritone of the Columbia Broadcast
ing system were presented.
Despite the fact that a mezzo-
soprano and a baritone in joint re-
cital present at once a peculiar
combination, the concert was a
most successful one. Mr.. Barrie
made the first appearance with
"Hear me, we winds and waves" by
Handel; PurceIl's Sylvia" "The
Bid" by Schubert and Brahms 40
Liebiche Wangen" in which he dis
played a rich and resonant, nicely
placed voice, a rather indistinct die
ton and some very abbreviated
phrasing except in the cadences.
Mrs. hurry followed with "Dido's
Lament" by Purcell, Sibelius' "The
Tryst," the lovely "Du Dist so jung"
by Wolff, concluding the group with
r. Strauss "Caeeilie." The mezzo
sang very artistically throughout
with very commendable diction,
although in places a triffle off
pitch, so that the large audience
forced an encore, the exceedingly
well done "Habenera" from Bizet's
Carmen"
The concert took place in the
auditorium of Harriet Beecher
Stowe Junior high school and rails
ed some standard of quality on
the first day Of the New Year that
viii be most worthy to emulation
throughout the year.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
Start Drive For
North Side YMCA

1t had been long rumored in our
community that a plan to begin a
Colored branch of the YMCA was
being formulated. 1t is now known
definitely that such steps have been
taken, A graduate of one of our
local high schools has been in close
contact with our downtown YMCA
has made several contacts with the
executives of both local and na-
tional YHfCA boards, and from
them found cry fhvorhvle opin-
ions and counsel regarding such a
step.
In an interview with Mr.. J. T.
Maxwell, Mr.. Davis gained the fol
lowing information; that any effort
of the North 0mnlsa Negro to
create a drive for a ny" would be
helped as much as possible by the
downtown Y, but, however, finan-
cial aid would, be at present, vir-
tually impossible, as they n how
ever, recovering from a financial
depression. However, they will aid
in furnishing speakers of influence
and devote a measure of their time
in seeing that such a drive will go
over as successfully as possible
Knowing that the "Y" has been 50
very interested in our own Max
Yeargan Hi-Y and has done SO
much to psraetuate it that We
mightlater become interested in
creating a complete YMCA for the
Northside, we cannot remain idle
when we can really attempt and
even put over such a project.
A prospective tentative committee
has already been contacted on the
plan and soon reports of the drive
will be widely circulated in the
community.
The support of everyone is vital
ly necessary to put over such an
enormous project. Let us all work
together and finish successfully.
By MI. Davis
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
Contract For
Muny University

First action to set In motion
Municipal ~university's building pro-
gram on the new West Dodge cam
nus site was taken last week by
regents with the awarding of the
contract for grading and excava-
ton to Peter Kiewits' Sons Co.
The Kiewit firms bid, Id cents
cubic yard, for an estimated to-
tai of $4,000.
President Haynes, after a con-
ference with PWA authorities, an
nounced that because Of the heavy
snow and inclement weather,
COMMUNICATING ceremonies and
the moving of machinery TO the site
are temporarily postponed but that
the awarding Of the grading con-
tract will be considered sufficient
for meeting the governments Jan.
18th deadline.
Also announced by regents was
the selection Of Hare and Hare of
Kansas City as the consulting land
scape architects to assist the Laten-
ser firm which is handling the uni
versity building program.
The board accepted the bid of the
Omaha National Bank on the
judgment recently confessed by the
city in favor Of the university. The
bank offered $51 900, the face value
of the judgment, plus five hundred
dollars premium, and permits the
board to hold the judgment accrued
interest until July LIST.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
s FIRED FROM
PROJECT JOBS
| N ATLANTA
White Workers Re-
place COlOred on White
Collar Jobs; Ask Aid

Atlanta, Jan. 16 (ANP)-Be-
cause the owners of the build
ing to which the Southeastern
Area Stastical office, WPA pro-
ject, recently moved do not per-
nit Negroes to hold jobs on the
premisesei above that of janitor,
eight colored project workers
have been dropped from the
pay roll and the places taken by
whites.
Notice of their release was sent
to the employees announcing their
jobs would end Dec. oath. No fur
Their work has been provided them
and heads of the project said they
"regret" this action Colored citi-
zens Of Atlanta have sent strong
protests to federal officials in Wash
ington, among them Benjamin ]
Davis, political loader, who has
written directly to President Roose.
velt.
The eight workers who were re
leased when the project moved
from its old quarters to new of
fees in the Witt building are Jer-
ONE White, George Finley, Canutt
Richardson, Phillip Brickler, Miss
Lettie R. Williams, Mrs. Lillian
Cooper, Mrs. Tkslies Nolan ant
Miss Elizabeth Johnson. Employ.
ed on this WPA project are SOC
persons. Now that these eight work
ers have been replaced, no Negro
CONTINUED on Page Five
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
MOTHER LUCY DAVIS DIES

Mother Lucy Davis one Of Nebr-
aska's old pioneers, passed to her
reward Sunday morning at L "a
m. at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. B. Davis, where she has made
her home for years. Mother Davis
was a charter member Of the Col
orsd Women's Federation Of the
State Of Nebraska and the home
at 1916 Vine ST., was named in her
honor. She was an unusual bright
old lady to have come up through
the slavery period. She made for
herself very substantial, friends out
Of them who knew her best. Her
death is our loss, but heavens gain
She was, as near as we could learn
about 95 or 81 years old. Rev. c.
II. Nicks of the Baptist church will
have charge of the funeral.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
w. o. w National
Officers HOnOred

The Inauguration of Gov. e. d
Rivers in Atlanta, Georgia, Janu'
ary 18th, carried with 1t high hon
ors for two national officers of the
Woodman of the World Life In
surance Assn.
DeEmmett Bradshaw. national
president, and DR.. Herbert B. Ken
nedv. assistant medical director ot
the association, were installed as
Lieutenant olonels and formed a
part of the staff of the governor
at the inaugural ball.
The appointment of Mr.. Brad
shaw, who is held IN high esteem
throughout the nation, represented
sincere gesture of respect on the
mart of Gov. Rivers, who is him
self a members of the national
committee on legislation Of the
Woodman of the World, it is said
DR.. Kennedy's appointment came
as a fitting climax to his colorful
career in fraternal work in Georg-
Ia.
A third Woodman, Fl. c. Fabian.
state manager of Georgia, was
also appointed a member Of the
governors staff.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
Texas Congressman
Favor Anti-Lynching
Legislation

Washington, Jan. 16 amp
Support for a federal anti-lynching
law came from an unexpected sour
ce last week when Congressman
Maury Maverick, Texas Democrat
who said his great-great-great
grandfather was Col. Charles Lynch
and responsible for lynch law, de-
clared he favored federal legislation
to punish mobs.
al think it's time that the south,
as well as the north condemn lynch
ing, not only by speeches but by
laws" he said. Last year there was
less lynching than at any time in
the history of the United States, but
all of it was in the SOUTH"
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
City of Tuskegee
to be Improved

Tuskegee Ala. Jan. 16 (ANP)
Visitors to Tuskegee institute will
soon find an improved neighboring
town, according to announcements
made last week by officials of the
city of Tuskegee that 100000 will
be spent on improvements in the
next six years.
The city, which depesds to a
large extent on the institution for
its existence, will spend $4,000
on the waterworks system, $3.50
600 on street improvements, $685.
GOO on the sewage system and the
rest on other projects. Part Of the
money will be furnished by the
federal government.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
A. B. Majors New
School Board Member


Members Of the Omaha board Of
education last week appointed A.
ID. Majors, former board member,
to succeed Alvin E. Johnson, re-
signer, as a member of the board
Of regents of the Omaha university.
Mr.. Majors has two daughter,
attending the university at the pre-
sent time. Betty Majors, '37 and
Mary Edith Majors, 40.
During January of last year he
was elected to the school board to
fill a vacancy caused by the death
Of Clarence V. Warfield, but he
WIS not reelected in November.
AS a new member of the board of
regents, he hopes that the future
of the university may be most sue
cessful.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16

A movement has been inau-
grrated, sponsored by the
Colored Elks of Omaha, which,
If successful, when completed
would install a fully equipped,
up-to-date gym ON the lower
floor of the building located at
2420 Lake St, known Us the
Elks Building, according to Mr..
M. L. Harris, Exalted Ruler of the
Elks.
He said that at their last regu-
lar meeting, Wed. Jan. 9th, they
voted TO convert the above portion
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
WILL IN 1887

l VIII ne a bigger and better hui
man being in 1887 than in any year
that has gone. / will drop the past,
remembering it only as a valuable
path through which l have walked
into the new. l. will take up the work
of each one of my days as a per
sonal interest and enthusiasm. l
will live but one day at a time. |
will make each day an improve
ment over each proceed ing day. ]
will play the game of life at
all hours with a warm heart and
a cool head. | will smile when
feel like frowning. | will be pa
tent when | am tempted to scold.
will keep glad for | know it is con-
tagious. l will grasp at joy as
though it were a thing to draw
in as / draw in my breath, and j
will breathe it out likewise as ]
breathe out air that it may become
a part of the atmosphere of the
world. l win be loyal to myself,
my ideals, my purpose and do what
ever work ] put my brain and hand
to do. / will be faithful to my du-
ties, careful in every detail to
which I put my energies, I will
boast-not knock. I will do-not
pretend. l will get things done. l
will be fair at all times because
the compensation returned in con-
tenment and in conscience is great
est. I will do right because it is
right. I will drink defeat, if it
comes, as good medicine. l will
sweat by courageous effort, deter
mined to win at all times. l
will be careful of my time, con-
siderate Of my health, jealous of my
honor. l will help to make this new
year of 1887 the greatest and best
of all my years, and I will contin-
ually be thankful for life and oppor-
tunity, and seek to shape my infu-
ence so that it shall enter into the
very eternity of things. I will trust
God and wait and strive to enter
Gods Kingdom when my work on
earth is done.
Given by the spirit control
through Rev. G. A. Harrington,
Spiritual Missionary
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
GEORGE HIBBLER WELL
KNOWN IN OMAHA CIVIC
AND HURCH CIRCLESDIES

Saturday night, Jan. 9th. He had
been in III health for two years.
Mr.. Hfbbler who was born in Miss
lssippi had lived in Omaha for 81
years. His funeral will from the
Mt. Moriah Baptist church Thurs
day Jan. 18th. Mr. Hibbler was at
one time state representative, serv-
ing out the unexpired term of DR..
Mcmillan, medical missionary to
West Africa. He Is survived by his
wife, TIME; a daughter, Viola Brad
ford, a grand daughter Elice Wright
of Omaha and two sister of st. Lou
is. Nc.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
WASHINGTON
OFFICIALS AT
NEGRO MEET
Seek to Discover What
the Negro Youth of
America Needs

Washington, d. c., Jan. 16
(By Edward Lawson for ANP)
Officially welcomed to the ca
pitol by Mrs. Franklin Delano
Roosevelt, wife of the President,
delegates to the National Con-
ference on Problems of Negro
es and Negro Youth convened in
the auditorium building of the
the Department of Labor here
Wednesday for what promises to
be a history making three-day ses-
sion.
Called to Washington by Mrs
Mary McLeod-Bethune director of
the Department of Negro Affairs Of
the National Youth Administration,
the thirty-fve prominent men and
women consultants gathered in one
of Secretary Perkins most luxur-
ious conference rooms and applaud
ed vigorously as the gracious First
Lady warned that education alone
would not solve the problems Ell
Their of the Negro nor Of Negro
Youth, but that a firm foundation
must be laid by first improving his
housing opportunities, his health
conditions, his recreational facil-
ties, and his opportunity for en-
ployment and economic security.
Continued on Page 4)
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
REQUESTS FUNDS
TO EQUIP GYMNASIUM
IN ELK'S CLUE BUILDING

Of the building Into a gym and re-
c~reational center II the city COM
missioners If they have the power)
person or persons or other agen-
cies would appropriate, give or do
nate the money necessary to pro-
perly install showers equipment,
lockers and defray the expense OF
light, heat, water and ~janitor SER
vice.
MI. Harris said that the city COM
missloners have already been asked
to set aside funds for this worth
while project, final disposition Of
the case will come before the Coun-
ell on Monday, Jan. 18th at 1000
a. m.
This project, He said was high
ly endorsed by such personages as
mr. oql 10 seppoqH lIeqIsH e5pnf
venile court; Judge j. w. Yeager,
presiding judge of the district
court; Judge Perry Wheeler Of the
Municipal Court; DIR. Sullinger of
Omaha university, as we'll as Rev.
Banks, president of the ministerial
alliance; Mrs. Gertrude Lucas and
Mr.. Gibson of the Juvenile court
and many others.
Those who have made an ex-
haustive study of the cause and
effects of juvenile delinquency agree
that it is largely caused by a lack
Continued on Page q
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
R CUT

While drinking at their home on
1920 R St.. Kathryn Terrell and
husband, Jerome Terrell got into
an argument which resulted in
Mrs. Terrell receiving a laceration
of the abdomen. Mrs. Terrell then
left the house and was later found
by Mrs. Walter Whiteside, who no.
titled the South Side police station.
Mrs. Ferell was treated at the po-
lice station and then taken to the
Nicholas Sem hospital. Terrell
was arrested at 272O R St., and
booked for Investigation at the
South Side station.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
SLED COLLIDES WITH
DELIVER u

The sled on which Urias Smith,
age Is, 2736 Parker St, was rid
ing collided with the Blazer Grocery
truck at 9th and Parker st. in
te%rsection. David Butler, 2716 Char
les St, was was driving the truck
took Urias home, where he was at
tended by DIR. Fellman. Mr.. Smith
requested that no arrests be made.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
C. A. HAWKINS FOUND
ON U. P. RIGHT OF WAY

Mr.. C. A. Hawkins, sheep but
cher of Armour Packing plant, was
found dead with a broken neck on
the U. P. right away Friday, Jan.
9Th. The conductor on the train
which had hit Mr.. Hawkins notified
the South Side Police that a man
had been struck. Coroner Japp pro-
nounced Hawkins dead.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
ROSEMARY A HITS
JOSEPH HILL WITH PIPE

In the midst of an argument
Rosemary Clark struck Joseph
Hill with a piece Of gas pipe, used
for a poker, bruising his hip and
cutting his scalp, Sunday, Jan.
10th. She was arrested and booked
for investigation. Hill was taken
to the Nicholas Sem hospital. Upon
recovery, he will be taken to the
police station and booked as COM
planning witness.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
SLIPS ON ICE

Leroy Barnes, 1929 So. 9th,
slipped when going up the steps
Of his home when he and his wife
were returning home, suffering a
broken index finger.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
Found In Watchman's ShaDty

John Mack, 1905 Grace St., was
taken to the police station in the
ambulance, Jan. 10th when he was
found in a chilled condition in the
watchman's shanty of the Chicago,
St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha
Railroad, at 18th and Grace SITS.
Mr.. Mack had gone for a stroll.
Upon returning to his home, ex-
hausted and in a chilled condition
he stopped in the watchman's shan
ty, where he was later found.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16

The Pick Up club met on the
fourth Sunday at 800 p. m. The
years work was ended with a won
derful program by the choir. Mrs.
J. D. Lewis was n of the guest
speakers. She brought to us a won
derful message which was enjoyed
by all. The rally sponsored by
Mrs. I. NJ. Oliver was was a Won
derful success. The amount raised
was $25.65.
The president wishes to thank
each and every one for his hearty
support during the past year.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16

BULLETINS

New York, Jan. 16 (C)-Al-
Ian Motion, son of DR.. r. R. Motion.
is said to have smashed n marble
tlesk piece In the lobby of the
Broadway Central Hotel (whlte)
in Greenwich Village during Christ
mas week in an argument with his
wife, Helen Sissle Motion. which
cost him $500
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16

Mr.. George W. Hibbler, age Sc,
we'll known in Omaha's church and
civic circles and for 10 years an
employee of the Western Paper Co.,
died at Ks home, 2125 Ohio ST.,
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
Fl. Benning, Ca. Jam. 1e fol

Lieutenant B. o. Davis, jr., and
Mrs. Davis are domiciled here In a
two-story house on McIvy avenue,
while the young officer is on duty
with Company + Of the 24th In
fantry.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
New York, Jan. 1e CO.

Russell Waller has been promoted
ia Assistant Manager of the 150th
Street Branch of the Dunbar Ma
ional bank. Robert p Braddicks is
manager.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
New York, Jan. 16 lCl-

Franklin o. Nichols has been NAM
ed resident manager of the Harlem
River Houses, the new Federal pro-
ject which will be ready for oc-
cupaney by July 1st, Mr.. Nichol-
as, native of Philadelphia, has liv
ed in New York for 16 years. H
is a graduate of Temple university
The project will house STA families
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16
New York, Jan. 16 (0)-The

case of Father Divine was refer
red by Supreme Court Justice Rose
man to Referee Joseph I Green for
a hearing Monday.
The Omaha guide., 1937-01-16

The meeting of the Nebraska
Voters League will be postponed
until Jan. 10Th, due to the epidemic.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-09-03

but Hercule Poirot, he was one move
ahead. He had to think fast, and to
whisper quickly in Mademoiselle's ear
when the lights went down. She is very
quick and clever, Mademoiselle Pauline,
she played her part well. Mademoiselle,
will you be SO kind as to show us that
you are not dead after ALP"
Pauline sat up. She gave an unsteady
laugh.
Resurrection of Pauline" she said.
Misunderstanding"
"TonyL'
MY sweet"
Angel"
Barton Russell gasped.
Il don't understand .."
Il will help you to understand, Mr..
Barton Russell. Your plan has mis-
carried"
MY plan?"
yes, your plan. Who was the only
mar who had an alibi during the
darkness? The man who left the table
you, Mr.. Barton Russell! But you
returned to it under cover of darkness,
circling around it, with a champagne
bottle, filling up glasses, putting cya-
hide in Pauline's glass and dropping
pocket as you bent over him to remove
a glass.
"Oh. yes; it was easy to play the
part of a waiter in darkness when the
attention of everyone is elsewhere.
That was the real reason for your
party tonight. The safest place to
commit a murder is in the middle of
a crowd" i.
What the why the hell should
I want to kill Pauline?"
money. Your wife left you guardian
to her sister. You mentioned that fact
tonight. Pauline is 81. At 81, or on
her marriage, you would have to render
an account of your stewardship. I sug-
gest that you could not do that. You
have speculated with it.
II do not know, Mr.. Barton Russell,
whether you killed your wife in the
same way, but I do know that tonight
you have been guilty of attempted
murder. It rests with Miss Pauline
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-09-03

whether. you are prosecuted for that.
:"No," said Pauline. ""He. can get out
I don't want a scandal"
You had better 60 quickly, Mr..
Barton Russell and I advise you to be
careful in the future. 49, =.
|: Barton Russell got up, his face work.
asTo hell with you, you interfering
little Belgian jackanapes."
He strobe out angri1y.
Pauline sighed.
m. Poirot, you've been wonderful"
you Mademoiselle, you have been
champagne. to act the dead body so
Ugh" she shivered, you give me
the creepS."
He said gently.
1T was you who telephoned me, was
"Why?"
IT don't know. I was worried and
frightened without knowing why I was
frightened. Barton told me he was hav-
ing this party to commemorate Iris
death. I realized he had some scheme
on-but he wouldn't tell me what it
was. He looked $3.50 queer and so
excited that I felt something terrible
might happen-only of course I never
dreamed that he meant toto get rid
Of me-"
And so, Mademoiselle?"
IT'D heard people talking about you.
I thought if I could only get you here
perhaps it would stop anything hap
pening. I thought that being IA
foreigner-if I rang up and pretended
to be in danger and-and made it
sound mysterious"
you thought the melodrama, it
would attract me? That is what puzzled
me. The message itself-definitely it
was what you call 'bogus-it did not
ring true. But the fear in the voice
that was real. Then I came-and you
denied very categorically having sent
me a message"
II had to. Besides I didn't want you
to know it was me-"
"Ah, but I was fairly sure of that!
Not at first. But I soon realized that
the only two people who could know
about the yellow irises on the table
were you o. MI. Barton Russell"
Pauline nodded.
IT heard him ordering them to be