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The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01
VAUDEVILLE ILL STAGED


In Congress a few days ago the
committee on appropriations saw fit
To slash from the budget President
Roosevelt submitted, the fund neces-
sary to continue the Federal Musicians
project.
1t is unfortunate that the beginning
of an attempt to balance the National
Budget had to include, among the first
the musicians. They had established
themselves in the communities and
were proving worthy of their hire.
Their performances before various
groups, publicly and gratis, served as
an inspiration and their absence will
be regretted.
Aside from providing employment
for many, it helped many musicians to
develop, serving as stepping stones to
higher attainments. Let us hope that
the dissolution of that department will
not ~disillusion the musicians. Let us
hope that the benefits they have receiv-
ed thus far, will enable them to go on,
ION their own" Above all, let us hope
they will not join in with the ill-timed
vaudeville that can be seen on twenty
fourth street daily.
We have groups of youngsters con-
gregated on various corners that de-
light in Glowing for passerbys.
They not only block the side walk, but
some times forcing pedestrians to take
to the streets but their language is
ridiculous to say the least. Respect for
ladies seems to have no place in their
mind. Their clowning in itself may be
entertaining to some of the passersbys
of the opposite race, but some of our
own race more likely to remark What
fools we mortals be-" No other group
on any other street in Omaha puts on
this sort of vaudeville acts.
And lastly, let us hope u youth
will not misinterpret the above COM
ments, because We don't want you to
get the impression that we don't ap-
prove of humor. For we recognize both
humor and play as being some of the
good characteristics of our people and
we hope to ever retain it. But let's try
to make it clean and timely.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01
LOVE AND WAR

Are the poets the true seers? Has
anyone with clearer vision ever bless
ed this forlorne planet? For instance,
in Tennyson one comes upon these lines
in the epilogue of his Charge of the
Light Brigade"
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
CONGRESS-

Senators Wheeler and Truman have
introduced a bill in Congress designed
to aid in clarifying one of the most
vital issues of today-the transporta-
ton problem.
The bill contains a number of rec
concentrations of the Presidents Com
mittee, of Six, which were made a com
prehensive report on the problem some
months ago. The motives underlying
it were expressed by Senators Wheeler
and Truman in a statement, which said
in part: 'This bill does not concern it
self solely with the railroad problem
but rather with the whole field of
transportation which it treats as a
unit. The Interstate Commerce Com
mission is given jurisdiction over
transportation by common carriers, by
railroads, by water vehicles, by express
by pipeline, as well as sleeping car COM
panies, and, for rate making purposes
only transportation by air.
"This proposed measure seek only
to place the regulation of other forms
of transportation on the same basis as
the regulation extended to railroads. If
regulating railroads is proper, then
other forms of transportation which
compete with them should likewise be
regulated in identical ways and terms.
Regulation of all c~arrirs should be
done in such a manner as to insure the
nation a sound and adequate transpor-
tation system and to preserve for the
public the advantages of each form of
transportation"
About a fortnight earlier, Repre-
sentative Lea introduced a railway
omnibus bill in teh House, which is
based primarily on the Committee of
SKIS recommendations.
Summing up, each branch of Con-
gress has been offered legislation that
will go a long way toward establishing
a sound, fair and equitable national
transportation policy. The proposed
legislation, at least so far as its main
points are concerned, has been given
support of railway management rail-
way labor, economists, commentators
and newspapers generally. Congress
abs a cance to take constructive action
has a chance to take constructive ac-
ton that will benefit all sections of the
country and help our nation regain its
economic balance. r
s.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01
"And who loves war for Wars
own sake
Is fool, or crazed, or worse"

W oStA
Is fool, or crazed, or worse"
How many really great quotations
are there in our language from writ
ers writing of war? Barlett's lists nc
fewer than sixty-six items of war in
its large index, while peace has sixty
five there. But not all is lost; for
whereas hate is down to sixteen, love
scars to 348.
It is a battling condition. If poets
are true interpretations of life, we love
at least twenty times more than We
hate, but are at war more than we are
at peace. Perhaps it is that war never
stopped man loving, and that some
times he has gone to wan in the name
of love. One might, as Tennyson de-
claims, even love war-and there has
never been any dearth of those who
were "fools, crazed, or worse" to do it
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01
EDITORIALS
REHlBHITATE JOBS

Along with having been an ex-
~ceptionally good field for a variety of
jobs at lucrative wages, this country
has, as a whole, experienced prosperity
but, not unlike other countries, it has
had its dull times and depressions,
none Of which, however, have equalled
the one from which we have for Sc
long been trying to emerge.
We have had all sorts of causes
advanced, some blaming it on various
countries, while others blame it on n
party or another, be it Democrat or
Republican. This newspaper can more
conscientiously agree with those who
lean toward attributing it to the Ma
chine Age. But whatever the
may or may not be, We think the more
essential thing to do is for each and
every one to set about to do his or her
share, restoring prosperity.
The question might well be asked,
GLOW can this be done?" The primary
requisite, naturally, is the desire and
will to succeed. Then follows, of course
the task of rebuilding the morale OF
labor, be it organized or not, and
strengthening the confidence of capt.
tai. In attempting to answer the ques-
ton "How can this be done?" one al
most always these days begin at the
top of the ladder. That is to say, that
business or capital should open their
purse strings such as to start factories
humming, producing commodities of
all sorts, thereby giving jobs to the
unemployed. We must first consider the
fact that there must be a demand for
the commodities or, at least a demand
is in the offering. And that is where
we encounter one of u main obsta-
cles. Of course it is logical to reason
that one cannot buy unless he
and that nee given employment, one
will be in position to purchase those
commodities, hence capital can do its
share by starting a few wheels spinn-
ing. It is not capitals problem alone,
the little fellow can play an important
part too.
Considering that the first obstacle is
usually the largest to hurdle in ordi-
nary instances, even though it may be
the smaller, we find it doubly taxing
when we have to face the fact that
the primary obstacle is likewise the
paramount one. 1t requires courage for
n to make up his mind to tackle such
a monster" and to succeed, it calls for
stamina and patience, for determine
ton and the will to do-in other words
it requires sacrifices lin many ways.
SO the question is, Are you willing to
pay the price for the rehabilitation of
jobs? Because jobs, in the final analy-
sis, do mean a return to prosperity.
That is the one thing upon which we
all agree. After agreeing on that
question we hit a deterrent, an un-
pleasant one. We can't agree ON the
wages one should receive. Yes, we can
agree on that too, but, while Labor
contends for the scale of pay it thinks
reasonable, Capital contends that con-
ditions do not warrant them paying
that scale, hence we have what con-
stituteS an economic deadlock.
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but mostly it serves u own people.
One that is, needless to say, a minority.
Since we are serving a minority, we
feel it our duty to attempt to guide you
in doing the things that will better
serve to strengthen you in particular
and the community as a whole.
We have heretofore counselled
with you in the power of your vote, the
necessity of cooperation and solidarity,
so we need not dwell on that extern
sively; but we have not discussed with
you the more mental or domestic side
of u people. It may sound trivial or
down right foolish, but, as we have
said, anyone must make a sacrifice be-
fore he or she can be independent.
A large percentage of us, Just like
other groups, are dependent upon aid
from some agency or another, content
to sit idly by and let the rest of the
world support us. No democracy a
survive always under such a program.
Many citizens lose their identity, for
felt their self respect and become what
we term dependently independent
yes, we could go farther and effer a
more "scorching' constructive criti-
cism by saying we have our share of
parasites.
All of this has been said in order
to get to say one thing that you, as !
said, may think trivial or foolish or
idle talk.
One would be surprised to learn
how many jobs can be had these days
but, or course, at a small pay@too
small we agree; but if you have that
desire we spoke of; if you have that
courage and determination; the sta
nina and patience and will to do, you
will accept some of those trivial pay
ing jobs, sacrificing the difference in
them and the assistance" you get and
again become independent in a more
honorable way. When accepting a job
that pays less money for more work,
one benefits from the regular hours,
longer though they may be; from the
fresh morning air and sunshine, the
meals and room IN the job in many
instances and many other things too
numerous to mention.
The machinery that has been used
in homes by owners for years can well
be used by you as a servant, and if
ones work is satisfactory, in almost
every case your wages will be increas-
ed from time to time.
Many wealthy people for a long
time have been without servants, al
though they could we'll afford them.
One of our problems is to SELL" our-
selves to those people; convince them
they need servants and that we would
be of invaluable service to them, and
once on the job, continue to convince
them that by our service we are worth
more as time passes. In that way, and
that way only, can we hope to have the
wealthy become servant conscious. We
repeat that there is a satisfaction to
be had from earning a small wage that
far surpases the one to be had from
feeling that Il am not responsible for
conditions, hence the world yves me a
living" After all, there is something in
that old proverb that it is "better to
serve than to be served"
We do not advocate our people as
a whole looking for mental or domestic
work alone and, likewise, we cannot
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01

If he is reconciled to the members
of an alien race, he is broadminded or
they are good customers. I
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01

He: | suppose your parents mar
ried life has been a happy one?
She: Yes, indeed. Father has v
spoken a hasty word to mother.
He: How is that?
She: He shutters.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-01

"Do you think there is any money
in horse racing?"
"All mine ST." 5
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17

JESSE HAINES TAKES OVER
COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE
Sets Precedent in Appointing Two
Negro Deputies to O fficial Staff

three other appointees to the Audi
tors office
Jones Is 26 years Of age, a native
Of Dayton, has lived here all of his
life, graduate of Roosevelt High
School and Wilberforce University,
and recently left the job of con
stable i'll Judge krehbiel's court to
fill the position he now holds. His
background makes him particularly
fitted for the work now before him.
Without doubt he should reflect
the race with credit. He resides
with his wife Mt Sod Kiimer st.
Nickerson Is 34 years Of age, WAS
born III Columbus, Ohio and came to
Dayton IN 1880 After completing
his schooling he worked years with
the Buckeye Steel Casting Co. as a
laboratory apprentice and with the
Dnrlfon company as IA chemist until
his appointment. He Is married and
has one child, Edgar Jr. and lives at
6I3 nennison Ave. lie also is well
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17
SPAULDING EMPHASIZES CO.
OPERATION AND REVIVAL
OF COFEDENCE IN SELVES

(From the Washington Tribunel
WASHINGTON-The colored race
will suffer more from government
regulation than the white race, Sem
ator Robert A. Taft, Republican Of
Ohio, warned in his Charter Day
dinner address at Howard Univers-
ity, Thursday evening Of last week,
marking the 72nd anniversary Of the
school
NAs matter of fact he said,
the whole movement toward gov
ern1nent regulation and regimenta-
tion is more of threat to the color
ed race than it is to the rest of the
nation"
Pointing out the present trend OF
government regulation Senator Taft
continued.
If the government ultimately
comes to tbs point Of fixing ali
wages, hours, prices, and practices;
If it comes to the point Of telling
every man in what industry he shall
woiA, and what type OF job he shall
enjoy, there is real danger that
the colored people will get the worst
jobs in the worst industries.
'.Under anything resembling regi-
mentation, minorities are not likely
to do the regimenting, or have much
to say about where they shall be
fitted into the social picture Z
And SO, the colored people, more
than anyone else are interested IN
government policies which will slim
ulate private industry" he contin-
ued, "and stimulate the creation OF
more jobs and more prosperity
Race Could Co Forward
If jobs in private industry are
provided, he declared, the education
by Howard University and many
other institutions will show to color
ed leaders the means by which they
can 60 forward" !"
Alluding to the Marian Anderson
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17
ROLAND HAYES
CALLED MASTER
SINGING ARTIST

In magazine of world wide cir
culation among art and music lovers
James Weldon Johnson last year
shortly before his death declared
that Roland Hayes the celebrated
tenor, is an inspired singer of spiri-
tuals and fittingly deserves the titie
of mater Of song
Mr.. Hayes has been engaged by
the Gem City Concert bureau to ap-
pear in concert at Memorial Hall
in Dayton, Thursday night, May IL.
Included on the program of songs
which Mr.. Hayes will sing here are
number Of spirtuals which thous-
ands throughout the world have
heard him sing.
"Spirituals, said Mr.. Johnson.
"are not concert material for the
mediocre soloist. Through the
genius and supreme artistry of Ro-
land Hayes these songs undertake,
may We say, TRANSPORTATION. He
takes them high above the earth ano
sheds over them shimmering silver
Of moonlight and flashes of the suns
gold; and we are transported as he
sings. Mr.. Hayes, Notwithstanding
all his artistry, sings these songs
with tears in his cheeks
Tickets for the Hayes concert
will go on sale Tuesday at Wur
litzer's Music store, Ludlow street
the Fifth Street X. W. G. A., ant
Far Hills Pharmacy, 24fl Far Hills
avenue in Oakwood. Prices of tickets
are 1926, Sf.7o, $1.13, So and s.
cents. Reservations for tickets car
be made by telephone or mail.
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tor officially changed hands, passing
from sixteen year Democfat.c
reign in which no representation for
Negro voters was eyinced, into the
hands Of a new but optomistic Re
publican regime which already has
borne the fruits of Negro represen-
tation.
That an important milestone had
been reached in regard TO the local
Republican policy OF justifiable re-
presentation for Negroes, was made
certain by the mixture and interest
of the crowded and beautifully
nower-bedecked courtroom Of which
a large portion was made up Of the
leaders Of West Side citizenry Of
both the Democratic and Republican
parties.
E. Frank Jones and Edgar A..
Nickerson both well known and pop.
ular among members of the race
were sworn in as clerk deputies
along with approximately twenty
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
MORE HARMFUL TO COLORED
RACE, TAFT SAYSAT HOWARD
At University Charter Day Dinner Address
AS He Compliments Race on Progress

incident, the speaker advised his 500
coiored listeners that they will al
ways have to fight against certain
narrow preiudices, "such as that
which seems to have excluded Mar
ian Anderson from proper audi
torium Of the city Of Washington, 3
and has excluded them from employ
ment in various industries.
Taking a mild slap at government
relief subsidies, (which no govern
ment relief has ever poured out so
generously Senator Taft contend
ed that the solution for economic
depression is mot government as
sistance or the passing of laws
After many years Of relief work,
he contended, millions Of men are
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17
FELLOWSHIP
| HOUR SUNDAY
AT THE YWCA

Sunday afternoon at four o'clock
the Industrial committee will conduct
fellowship hour for the public and
members. The fellowship meetings
of the committee have met with wide
response and are increasingly be-
coming popular with those who like
the vesper type of service.
Tremendous interest is being shown
by many young girls Of the city IN
lContinusd on Page Eighty
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17
WORLD WAR
Y E 7 ER AN
APPOINTED

COLUMBUS - George w. Page,
prominent in Columbus Negro civic
life, was appointed branch man.
ager Of the Mt. Vernon Avenue
State Liquor Store in Columbus, this
week, by Jacob B. Taylor, State
Liquor Director, under John w.
Bricker.
Mr.. Page, who is al, was en-
ployed as clerk in the City Audi
tors Office at the time his appoint
ment was announced. He served in
the auditors office three years. His
new position will pay $3.50 per
month.
He is unmarried and lives with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henry Page, 1912 King avenue. His
father is a retired landscape artist.
A Columbus resident for %
years, Mr.. Page takes an active in
terest i'm affairs of his community.
He received his educational training
at West Virginia State college and
Wilberforce university.
He served 18 months in the
United States Army during the
World War and for the past two
years has been post commander of
Charles Blose Post No. 157 of the
American Legion.
Mr.. Page is 32nd degree Ma
son, member Of the Negro Elks
Lodge, YMCA, Methodist Episcopal
church, Buckeye Republican club,
Capitol City Republican club and
War Veterans Republican club.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17
DUNBAR HEAD
TO ADDRESS
FORUM MEETING

The place Of the American Negro
in American history will be discussed
BY Prof. r. G. McFarlane, principal
Of Dunbar high school, in forum
meeting at the Mt Pisgah Baptist
church, Diamond and Irwin streets,
Sunday at four p. N. The meeting
is being sponsored by the forum
council Of the WPA Opportunity
school.
An increase in the enrolment Of
the WPA Oppol tunity school is ex-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17

,pected to be made during the last
week in March when any adult may
register for all classes and as usual
without charge.
WPA teachers are now making
plass to give examinations to stu
dents on the wprk Of this term. The
experiment which the WPA Oppor-
tunity school is making by giving
examination to adults is being wide
III watched throughout adult educa-
tion centers in this rart Of the
country. Heretofore adult students
have not taken examinations.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dyer has been
named to the position Of office secre-
tary in the Office of the school,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17

WILBERFORCE - Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority announce the pre-
sentation of their annual Jabber-
wock on the evening of March Oath
at Wilberforce University.
Keen competition and anticipation
have already been demonstrated on
the campus and by friends in the
surrounding communities Of xenia,
Cedarville, Yellow Springs, Spring
field, Dayton and Columbus. This
will be gala occasion not to be
missed, and d grand opportunity to
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17

Third row:
Doris Weaver, Eleanor Davis,
Charlie McGinnis, vice president;
Halle G. Brows; Maude Nickens,
financial secretary; Edna Woodson,
chaplain; and Selma Lane, recording
secretary. Sorors not in the picture
are: Lillian Jones, Lucille Ginns,
Grace Woodson and Emma Shy.
Sorors Weaver and Johns are CO.
Chairmen of the nineteen thirty mine
Jabberwock.
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r. Jones +. Nickerson
able - do his Job with credit.
The Montgomery County Repub-
iican Committee through the leader
ship of Chairman Daniel G. Brewer
~ 70 be congratulated for the fore
tight and fairness shown on their
part, which with the honest and
open-mindedness Of Auditor Jesse
Haines WAS responsible for bringing
the change about. The colored peo
pie Of Dayton are glad to see that
their vote has been respected, and
look forward to several repetitions
Of this policy with county Offices in
the future.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17
BY BILL DAVIDSON

DAYTON. Ohio. March 16--In a
brief, solemn, and impressive cere-
mony presided over BY Judge Lester
l.. Cecil in his court Saturday morn
ing, past. the office of County Audi
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-17

still unemployed; and although I'VE
must be grateful for the govern
ment action, tiding men and women
over the emergency of the de-
Continued on page p
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meet sew and old friends.
Members of the Delta Sigma Chap
ter from left to right are, front row:
Soror Mary Frances Valentine,
Lena Johns, sergeant Alarms; Thel-
ma Birch; and Irene ford, Journalist.
Middle row:
Ann Leslie, corresponding secre-
tary; Bernice Hughes, treasurer;
Alice Brickler; Faye Green, presi-
dent; Constance Hunter; Nina Car
rol and Jaunita Anderson.
Evening star., 1939-11-19
BY GAYLE TALBOT,

COLUMBIA, Mo, Nov. l8.-The
flghting Missouri Tigers removed
Oklahoma from the list of the Ma
tion's undefeated teams and estab-
lished themselves as prime bowl"
material with surprising 7-to-6
victory over the defending Blk Six
champions before $4,000 in Memorial
Stadium today.
The victory, virtually assuring the
Tigers the Big Six crown was
scored on the recovery of a blocked
punt in the third period of a bruis-
ing contest Bob orr, tow-headed
Tiger end. stepped over the Okla
homa goal line after catching the
ball that had bounced 30 feet in the
air. Ronald King. a reserve back
and outstanding player on the field
for the day, place-kicked the de-
Gliding point.
Oklahoma, scrapping back fiercely,
drove II yards for it's touchdown in
the final period and twice again
threatened to pull the game out Of
the fire. But missed placement
try for extra point by Dick Favor
proved fatal to their national cham
pionship aspirations.
Christman in Shadow.
Paul Christman, Missouris all
America candidate, was just an
other ballplayer in this game. He
spent much Of the muddy afternoon
sitting on the seat of his pants.
But while the Sooners were busy
hamstringing the glamour boy they
were taking beating from his less
famous teammates.
MisSouri'S vaunted aerial attack
was very minor factor in the upset
victory. With Christman bottled, the
Tigers gained only 80 yards by the
pass route, while Oklahoma was
picking up II through the air, in
cluding l5-yard toss for it's score.
The Tigers sprang a deceptive
running game to pile up 157 yards
on the ground to Oklahomas l48.
Bob Seymour and Beryl Clark, the
Sooner's ball-carrying aces, never
could sustain a march through the
inspired Missouri defense and seven
of the Sooners' IL first downs were
manufactured by a second string
backfield. Missouri gained seven
first downs.
Kings Punting Big Factor.
While he completed number of
piddling passes. Christman's best