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The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Miss Cecile L. Walls, daughter of
Mr.. c. H. Walls, 1926 r street, has
Just completed her four-year term
in South high school. She was
graduated with high honors Being
the second colored student since
1887 1.-THE schools beginning) to
attend the National Honor Society
banquet, representing the Senior
Giee Club, holding office of some
branch in the club. And to. she has
had an excellent rating of Il" in
citizenship during the four years.
Miss Walls will not be idle
long because just after Christmas
she will start studying her books
again by taking a Post Graduate.
course at some high school here
in Omaha. She is expecting co en-
ter Fisk university in September
1888. For the first two years in
Fisk, she will study for a B. A.
degree, and for the last two she
will study for a M. A. degree.
She is very active in church
work, now holding office as state
president over the VIVA Girls owe,
Nebraska.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01
THE THRIFTY II

We %journeyed out to the home
of Mrs. Pearl Lee. 1928 So. 18th
street, Tuesday, December IA
Just to prove there are always a
faithful few, eight members were
present on time. After a few min
utes of business the host served a
very elaborate lunch which every
one enjoyed. Then right on with
our work as busy as bees. During
the time we discussed the topic
named by Mrs. Morrow How to
Treat Each Other Better Some
wonderful points were brought to
light.
w regret to hear of the illness
of Mrs. Morrow. We hope she will
be up and out with us next Tues
day. Everyone expressed them
selves as having had a very plea
SAINT afternoon.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

st. Louis, Dec. 30 (ANP)-Four
colored Jeanes teachers of South
cast Missouri were among the de
lgates at ending the educa 10 a
conference held here Monday at
the Statler hotel, the meeting be-
ing called to consider problems
affecting the $4,000 Negro popula-
ton of the seven counties COM
prising Southeast Missouri.
The Jeanes teachers present wer
Mesdames r. A. Crawford, Pemi-
cost County; c. H.. johnson, New
Madrid County; L. A. Meyers,
Scott County and Miss M. Petit
grew, Mississippi County. The
State Department of Education
was represented by E. r. Adams,
assistant state superintendent of
public education and r. L. Virgins,
supervisor of Negro schools. DR..
Arthur d. Wright and Miss North
cult, president and national super
visor, respectively of the Jeanes
Teachers, represented the John F.
Slater and Anna T. Jhanes Funds
of Washington d. C.
The conference was the culmina.
ton of the Memorial Day programs
held in each county in honor Of
Anna T. Jeanes, noted philanthro.
pist and educator who contributed
the original 81, 200, 900 to this fune
in 1908 and to the first Jeane,
teacher, Virginia E. Randolph. A,
a result, 5000 was contributed tc
the fund by Missouri. DR.. Wright
stated at hat time that Missouri.
was the first of the ID states with
Jeanes Teachers to make a 100 pc,
cent contribution 10 the fund.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01
LasfM in Snappy
NeW S Items


Rome, Dc. 30 (ANP)-An au
thentieafed report was current h-ra
this week that 100000 thal=rs have
ben coined in Brussels on order
of certain French interests. for
circulation in Ethiopia to compete
with Italian coins and currency.
It was said that because of the
present low price of silver, a large
profit can be made by using the
coins. The silver thaler, or Maria
Theresa dollar, is still held in great
favor by the Philippians who have
always been impressed by its ire
mendous, cartwheel size. 1t also
was limited in some quarters in
Rome that a move against Italy
may be behind the shipments.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

The Rhythm Six a bazzoca
band, played for the Loyal clubs
Christmas party, at the Fontenelle
pavilion Wednesday, December %.
A trio played their Hawaiian gui-
tars. Frank Brown tapped danced.
After the party each boy was
given a box of candy, apples, nuts
and oranges.
The Next night the boys played
at the st. James Orphanage party.
The following boys made the
trips: Charles Washington, direct
or; Booker Washington, piano;
Reuben Greene, drums; Richard
Gray, trumpet; Ralph Gray, clari-
net; Monrovia MurreIl, trombone;
and Frank Brown tap dancer.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Tha Omaha Guide takes this op-
portunity to extend its a%pprecia-
tion to the many talented must
cans who contributed their ser
ices to the Christmas Benefit
review held at the Elks Hall.
Miss Victoria Spivey who visited
Omaha over the holidays was wei
eomsd with loud acclaim by hordes
# musicians and dance loving
Omaha, who knew her with Lloyd
Hunters band, Miss Spivey rem
dered a beautiful numhzr which
was specially arranged for her by
Little Charley of Nat Towles or
ca stra. who played the Arrange
ment for her to sing. Miss Spivey
who has a contract with the Bruins
wick recording company, has long
been a recording artist and is now
an independent talent scout, oper-
ating in United States, Canada
and Mexico.
Mr.. Thomas Simms, master of
ceremonies at the Elite, did a
beautiful job tof presenting the
program and Mr.. William Kiles
sang tie One Rose to perfection.
Other acts presented were: Yep
and Ko-Ko-Mo, comedy team,
Clan nee and Clarence. dance team;
Wichita Slim, prince of snake hip;
Henrienne. girl of a thousand
songs; The Four Rockets of Rhy-
tim, radio artists; Frank Smith,
trick trumpeter; ANGLIA Allen.
torch singer, and Thelma Watts
dancer.
Those who missed this revue
missed a treat.
By the way, if you haven't
heard the Four Rockets of Rhythm.
they're sizzling hot.
Special mention should he made
of the silver toned voice of Mr..
Thomas Simms to whom we are
largely indebted for the program.
Due the slippery and incIement
weather, the show faiDed to be a
financial success, however a won.
derful spirit of cooperation was
shown by the many musicians and
entertainers thus assuring the
Guide management that the second
annual revue will undoubtedly be a
success.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01
QUACK CLUB

One of tn most beaut full Yuie-
tide Teas of the season was given
by the Quack club for their fri
ends Sunday afternoon, December
26 at the YWCA.
The room was beautifully decor.
ated. At the front of the room
was a manger and on each ma
was a labras each labras held six
white candles, standing diagonally
on each side were light girls in
white robes on the other side were
eight girls in black robes with
white collars.
As the guests walked in they
were handed a program on small
white candles. AT the end of the
beautiful ceremonial. the choir
kneelcd singing Silent Night" as
the candles were lit to friendship.
AS Mrs. Bernice Marshall, chair
man of the worship committee, res
ponsible for this affair, read tha
benediction. The choir arose and
marched out.
After the service, tea and cof-
fee was served by Mrs. Theor's
Taylor and Mrs. Ann Elmore. The
table "a beautifully decorated
with a small silver Christmas tree.
lit up with blue lights.
Villa Jakes. reporter and lone
Lewis, president.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Washington, d. C., Dec. 80
(ANPl-The United Government
Employees, represented by a dele
cation composed of President Ed
gar G. Brown, Andrew D. Wick
etts. Mrs. Effle Wicketts, Mrs.
Rhoda Jackson, Mrs. Ruth De
Lyons. and Mrs. Katie Oscar, last
Monday presented Speaker of the
House of Representatives, Hon.
William B. Bankhead, with an ar
tistic, handmade Crystal Tree"
as a token of appreciation for his
efforts ON behalf of the color-d
workers in Federal and district SIR
vice.
Others presented similar tokens
were Congressman Edward T..
Taylor, chairman of the House APP
ropriations Committee and Sena-
tor Elm7r Thomas, chairman of the
sub committee of the District of
Columbia appropriations commit
tee. Other Congressman and Con-
gresswonVen were presented ex-
pressions of appreciation for their
interest in the laundry workers of
the War Department and the Ma
tional Park Service.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Miss Betty Ellen Major of Ma
con, Mo-, has enrolled as a student
in the Althouse School of Beauty
Culture.
Miss Major is the daughter of
the late Ruth Perkins Major and
Harry Major, both of Macon, Mo.
is a graduate of Sumner high
school of ST. Louis, Mo-, also a
sophomore in Lincoln university,
Jefferson City, Nc.
We welcome Miss Major to
Omaha and feel that her coming
will be an asset to the social life
of 0maha's younger set.
Her address is 2422 No. 22nd
street.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

If you are tired of quiet even
ings at home, if you want to see
your friends and spend a pleasant
evening out, follow the crowd to
the Elite, commonly known as the
Blue ROOM oath and Lake and
let Mr.. Thomas Simms sing your
blues away.
Here you will find Mr.. Eugsne
McGill, Omaha's most congenial
host and manager, waiting with a
warm reception and an efficient
group of popular mattresses and
entertainers eager to make your
evening worthwhile.
Here is where "Skeezix," that
sweet little personality, can make
you fall for your favorite torch
songs all over again. Here is
where Omaha celebrities of our
leading entertaining aggregations
meet to stage those red hot ses-
sions that can SINCE your ears.
When you have enjoyed these
attractions in the light of the blue
end the congenfal king of cordial
ity bids you adieu, you will agree
that the Elite is Omaha's blue
Rendezvous"
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Pierce. jr.
1882 Parker street, honored Mrs
Bert Breckenridge. of White, Kas.
when they entertained at a dinner
and a small buffet supper Christ.
mas day. The guests present wera
Mr.. and Mrs. Othello Round.ree.
j.. Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Pierce and
Mr.. and Mrs. Alan Prest ge. AT M
dinner the time was spent in
playing cards and trucking.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph jefferson
entertained at a Christmas dinner
on Sunday December 26th. Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd Cloud and daugh-
ter, Miss MabDe Richardson, Mrs.
Clark, mother of Mrs. jefferson,
were guests. The dinner consisted
of three courses. The hostess saw
that all had a lovely time.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01
SOCIAL e. o4 CLUBS
AFFAIRS ~0-O-O"4-OVy> ORGANIZATIONS

Mrs. Flora Pinkston viii present
seven pupils in Piahoforte Concert
January ., 1898 at the Hillside
Presbyterian church at 3 O'Clock.
The last part of the program
viii be devoted to Negro compost
tieas. by Dett, Taylor and Bur
leigh.
A piano trio composed Of Flor
ence James, Alice Coleman and
Sylvester Stroud viii play. Others
on the program are Bertha Young,
Irene Harold, Marguerite Cade
and ACHE Mae Young.
A piano contest will he the last
on the pogram. The "Juba Dance
by Dett. All are invited.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

. Washington, n. c., Dec. 80
(ANP)-It was q blow to a large
number of workers who were look
ing forward to getting a break in
the Wage-Hour bill, with minimum
of forty cents an hour. It had been
believed hat TIN bill would pass.
Newspaper stories went the rounds
that it was favolably consider d
and had the backing of a lare
number of House m mbers. Blu
The vote told the tale.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

The Troians ire planning their
Fourth Annual Inter- Club Banquet
to be held Thursday, January 81,
at Pilgrim Baptist church. All clubs
who intend to take part must have
their reservations in at the YWCA
not later than January IT.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

The Feliz Doce club gave a
Dutch lunch, Sunday December 26
at the home of the president, Miss
La Verne McGaugh, 2519 Charles
street. Gifts were exchanged and
the evening was spent in singing
Xmas carols and playing old ia
shioned games.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

The 0ptimist celebrated the
Christmas season with a formal
dancing party at the YWCA. APP
p~roximately rs young people en-
ioyed the gala occasion.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Baskets were distributed to the
less fortunates by the Trojan and
Entire Nous clubs and fruit to the
Co.ored Old Peoples Home by the
0ptimist (Girl Reservesl and the
Qnack club.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

The Wannapago Girls gave a
Christmas party at the home of
tfeir sponsor, Miss Ethel Jones,
Tuesday evening, Dec mber 81.
Christmas carols, stories, games
and dancing furnished a very en-
joyable evening.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Mrs. A. G. Letcher of Lawrence,
kas., is visiting with her daughter
and son-in law Mr.. and Mrs. L. F.
Mitchell, jr. of 1112 So. Eighth
street.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

The Los Cantores Music club
will give their annual Yuletide
formal party at the home of their
sponsor, Miss Ethel Jones, Tues
day evening, Dec. 28th.
Refreshments will be served.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Jones wish
to announce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Amelia Thomas,
to Claude Mckinney, the grandson
of the late May Mckinney, April
7, 1887.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01
Activities

TIE Clfs mas Candlelight Yes
pcrs. sponsored by tn members
rf. t. 0aa# K lib. IVES indeed a
'utfn. imp essva sarvie There
were approximately 100 persons
.res n. TIE Manager scene and tn
candles burning depicted the birth
of Christ. Tea was served immedi-
rt Is following the vespers.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01

Members f the Quack club AID
members of the Boy AMI Girl For
UNI sang Christians caro's to the
aged and shut-ins on Christmas
eve.
The Omaha guide., 1938-01-01
MODERN SHOE REPAIR
1410 North "a Street

While having ysur shoes repaired
also do your Xmas shopping. We
have lets of valuable Novelties and
Xmas toys.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28

Company, which is a Philadelphia
concern, has to recognize the union
because they are carrying on other
contracts in Philadelphia and else
where on which nothing but union
men are employed. At the same
time they are under agreement
with the Town of Smyrna to en-
ploy home labor. There are no
unions in Smyrna or in other down.
state towns. The contractors thus
had placed at their door a problem.
The next day it is said, one of the
Smyrna men who joined the union
was laid off. The local men had
about completed the job they
were on and soon the steel work
ers, who must come from out of
town, will be on the job. These
steel men of necessity. will be
union men. The c. I. o. entering
into Smyrna has caused consider |
able feeling. In the meantime
Council is expecting the contrac-
tors to live up to their agreement
and employ, where possible, home
abor. |
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28
L. |. D. MAKES ITS ENTRY HERE
DEMANDING LABOR JOIN Union

The c. I. o. made its appear
ance in Smyrna Monday to protest
against the Steel Construction
Company for employing non-union
men on the job of building the new
hosiery mill for Berry Brothers of
Phoenixville, Pa, who are to move
their mandatory here. Town
Council, who are putting up the
building, had stipulated in their
contract that the Steel Construc-
tion Company employ, as far as
possible, Smyrna labor. The con-
tractors were living up to their
and had employed eight
or ten on the job. All was going
along well until Monday when rep
of the c. l. o. entered
the picture and demanded that the
ocal men either join the union or
get off the job. They asked Of
each Smyrna man the usual $1,000
fee besides the payment
If monthly dues. Two Of the local
men joined the union and paid
heir ten dollars but the others re-
fused. The Steel Construction
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28
HEADS WOMAN'S
COLLEGE U. OFD.
DR.. Marjory Colder Will Sue
ceed Dean Minifred Rob-
insOn on July 1st
is FROM WASHINGTON

The regional folk festival and
assembly program Of the Kent
County Adult Education Center
was presented Monday night in the
John Bassett Moore High School
auditorium before a large audi
ence. "A feature was the exhibi-
ton of work done by the county
adult education classes, represent
ing $50 men and women. The work
of the National Folk Festival As
sociation in preserving folk songs,
native legends was ex-
planned by Miss Sarah Gertrude
Knott, a director She invited Del
awareans to attend the National
Folk Festival in Washington in
June. Music was furnished by the
WPA concert orchestra under the
direction of Carl Elmer. DR.. H. v.
state superintendent of
public instruction, discussed THE
Legends and Superstitions of the
Delmarva Peninsula" The work
If adult education groups was ex-
planned by Miss Marguerite H.
Burnett, state supervisor. Mrs.
Florence Hastings was chairman. I
rhe program included: Breck's
Will square dancers led by William
Vinder Laird, Jr.; old songs and
lances by the Oak Hill Community
center; selections by the Pocopson
'oys led by Christian c. Sander
on; a group of Scotch songs by I,
frs. Elmer F. Cunningham, and /
he Guy Hastings barn dancers
rom Delmar. Glenn Gildersleeve. i
tate director of music, led trc
inging of Our Delaware" {
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28
GROW BETTER
CANNING CROPS
Tomato and Cucumber Grow
ers of Kent and Sussex At
tend Meeting at Houston
HEAR TALKS BY EXPERTS

In cooperation with some nation
ally known packers and fertilizer
manufactures, the Agricultural
Extension Service in Kent and
Sussex counties will conduct cost
of production records and demon
strations this year with a selected
number of tomato and cucumber
growers in an effort to increase the
yields per acre and improve the
quality of those canning crops.
For the purpose of explaining to
farmers down the state the de-
tailed cost of production, arrange
ments had been made by Kent
Agent r. E. Wilson, and George r.
Cobb, agronomist, for a dinner
which was held last
Thursday evening in the Fire
House in Houston. The dinner
was served by the ladies of the
Houston Century Club, and was
by forty men including
representatives of the local can
ling factory and the extension ser
nee of the University of Delaware.
n addition to those farmers who
we're invited as the guests of the
american Potash Institute. The
omato growers in Kent county
yho will cooperate in this project
1clude George c. Simpson, R. c.
'utler, r. L. Pearson and George u
harp of Houston; L. S. Creadick. G
dorsey Torbert and w. A. Hudson
FELTON,; Thomas NJ. Chambers I
Harrington; William C. Gray
nd Louis Kielbasa of Pennington, [
Continued on Page Five1
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28
CENTURY CLUB
HAS BIRTHDAY
Celebrated Friday Its 10th
Anniversary and Still
Going Strong
RENDER FINE PROGRAM

The Twentieth Century Club Of
Smyrna celebrated its 10th birth
day On Friday, April % with a
luncheon which was attended by
over one hundred members and
guests. It was a most delightful
affair, owing to the efforts Of the
president, Mrs. Joseph w. Ennis
and her capable committees. The
room was tastefully decorated with
spring flowers under the direction
Of Mrs Clifford Jones. Mrs. George
Robinson was chairman for the
luncheon, Mrs. Andrew Cole, tick
ets; seating arrangements, Mrs.
Grant Garis, and diningroom, Mrs.
Harry p. Jones. Grace was sung
by a double quartette. After
luncheon, the president greeted the
members and guests and then in
troduced the toastmistress, Mrs.
Theodore Ferguson who ia clever
original rhymes introduced the
speakers, Mrs. Louis Drexler, Mrs.
4ynford Outten, Mrs. Mulford Tay-
or, Mrs. Roock, DR.. DaIema Drap-
r and Mrs. Robert Lewis who all !
'esponded with words Of greeting.
The program had been arranged
~ Mrs. Russell, Mrs. George Mill 1
r, Mrs. Glenn King, Mrs. Theo-
lore Hynson and Miss Laura Bell. !,
The Holy City, a pantomine act
d by five white-robed young girls, |.
nd sung by Mrs. Theodore Hyn-
On, Miss Mary Hynson at the
iano, was followed by two num-
ers by the Club Choral, led by
lrs. Hynson, accompanist, Mrs.
ienry Webb. Photograph Rev ]
ries" or family album, read by :
irs. Glenn King and pictures pos
q by members of the club and '
leir friends, was given, Miss Hyn-
on at the piano. This concluded
delightful and well balanced en-
srtainment. On Friday, April 20, {
lere will be business, election of
ub and corporation officers.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28
FOLK FESTIVAL
ENJOYED HERE
National Director Tells of
Preservation of Native
Songs, Dances, Legends
LARGE CROWD ATTENDS

Announcement of the appoint
ment of DR.. Marjory Steuart Gold
er of the American University.
Washington, D. c., as dean of the
Women's College, University of
Delaware, to succeed Dean Wini-
fred ] Robinson, who retires in
June, was made Monday by DR..
Walter Hullihen, president of the
university. DR. Colder has been
registrar, assistant to the dean.
and secretary to the faculty of the
American University since the
death of her husband, DR.. Harold
Colder, who had been head Of the
English department there. She re-
ceived her undergraduate degree
from Northwestern University. her
degree from Columbia
University, and her degree Of doc
tor of philosophy in English at
Radcliffe. After her marriage, she
continued her research work with
her husband for a year in the Bod
elan Library, Oxford University, +
England, and in the British MI
scum. DR.. Colder is a native of
where her family has
ong resided. Her father, Alexan-
Ter Steuart, who died in 1924 was
member of the law firm Of +
Church and Church, Washington. I.
which is well known to many
members of the bar. She will take
Ip her new duties July l, which
viii give her an opportunity to get
cquainted with conditions by the l
lme college opens in September.
)ean Robinson has been dean since (
914. After her retirement in I
un she will live in Vermont. t
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28
ST. ANNE'S ANNIVERSARY
Old Episcopal Church Near Middle
town to Celebrate 233rd Year

tOWh 10 teIeDFdUe Z30rd 4 ear
Renovation of Old st. Anne's
Church near Mlddletown is under
way in preparation for the 233rd
anniversary celebration to be held
there Sunday, June 10. The an
cient church was in constant use
until 1872 when the town church
was built. Since that time it is
used only for special occasions and
summer services. Speakers as an
nounced by the Rev. P. L. Don
aghay, rector, will be the Rev.
Hugh Eglinton Montgomery, rec
tor of Good Shepherd Memorial
Church, Germantown, Pa, at the
services, and the Rev.
Pell II, headmaster of st.
Andrews School, at the afternoon
services. The local rector, Mr..
Donaghay, will assist in both ser
vices.
Smyrna times., 1938-04-28
TIME NEAR FOR.
DIAL PHONING
New Dial System Goes Into
Effect at s p. NJ. Morn
ing of May 18th
MAKING FINAL TESTS

The new dial telephone system
IN Smyrna will be placed in ser
vice Sunday, May 18th, at 8 a. m.
for subscribers in Smyrna and
vicinity, it was announced to-
day by G. Burton Sypherd, man
ager for the Diamond State
Telephone Company in this sec
tion of the state. A crew of
men have been busy for weeks in
stalling the new dial phones and
renewing service lines and other
changes to be ready when the shift
over from our present antiuuafed
system to the new The new up
to-date dial equipment has been in
stalled in its new building and is
practically ready. Prior to the in
PRODUCTION Of dial service, an oper-
ator will call Smyrna subscribers.
giving every telephone user an op-
portunity to become familiar with
the various tones which provide
signals to denote that the line is
eduy lot use, IndC the number you
call is being rung or the line called
is busy. The transfer to dial ser
vice will mark the completion Of
an extension program, represent
ng an expenditure of close to $40
300 for land, building and equip
nent. Engineers are at present
making final tests of the dial sys-
en-. Mr.. sypherd pointed out
hat telephone numbers viii be
hanged to meet requirements Of
he dial equipment. New numbers
will appear in a directory supple
nent which is being distributed
his week. All telephone users are
sked to consult the auxiliary
heet for correct numbers when
he new dial service becomes avail
ble A pamphlet containing de-
allied information on the use of
ial instruments has been distrio
ted to all subscribers.