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The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
HIT IN THE "POckETBOOk

Government acquisition Of the
electric light and power industry
Is beginning to hit out citizens
where they feel it most-in the
p~ocketbook. And the result IS that
a great many dosy dreams OF the
blessings that are supposed TO
cme from socianzed power are
being rudely exploded.
In the state of Tennessee 0
instance, a government agency the
Tennessee Valley Authority, has
taken over all the major private
power properties. These properties
were taxed to the hiit when IN
private hands, and AIDE now prac-
t~icallv tax free. AS a consequence
IT is estimated that the state gov
eminent alone will lose S1,08o,Ooo
a wear in tax revenue; it's NUM-
cinalities will lose $1,027,34S;
counties and scheel districts win
lose S727, 794; and a total Of S670,-
953 more in miscellaneous taxes
the utilities used to pay Will also
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
SHOT IN THE ARM

1t is reported that government
economics view the immediate
business future with optimism
largely because the Treasury's
monthly deficits are increasing.
One wonders just how much lon
ger these "shots in the arm" tao
tics will meet with any success.
1t may temporarily invigorate in
dustry, IL pour out money without
worrying where more money Is
coming from to meet the deficit.
But it certainly doesn't build a
sound foundation, for a nation to
keep on piling up debt for future
generations to pay.
Some day, We'll learn that the on
w honest and permanent prosperi-
tv must come from productive, ex-
banding industry under a stable
government which makes both
ends meet. Let's hope we don't
learn that too late.
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06

l earnestly request citizens of
Omaha, women and men, to vote
in the city election on Tuesday,
May 9th.
I sincerely urge that each citi-
zen vote, whether or not he is
supporting my candidacy for City
Commissioner. If | am elected,
would much prefer to be placed in
,ffice by a MAJORITY of our
citizens, rather than by a minority
of those entitled to vote.
There are so many important is
sues in this campaign that every
citizen is vitality affected by the
outcome of the election. The re-
suits on May 9th will determine
whether Omaha will have for the
next three years its present old
style and unsatisfactory city gov
eminent, or a wide-awake and pro-
gressive city administration. 1t is
generally conceded that an over
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06

be lost by various units of the
Tennessee government. That. adds
up to more than $500, 000-which
IskBdxvl eqa 3sql IepuoM on sal
as uhe saying goes, "isn't hayl"
who see dollars added to his tax
statement in order to cut a few
cents from his light bill, is becom-
ing disillusioned.
Crossing the continent, a SINH
lar siuuat1 N threatens in the Paci-
fic Northwest where public owner
ship advocates are making a great
cry in an attempt to persuade
the voters TO approve publicly
owned power districts to distribute
electricity from Grand Coulee and
Bonneville dams to supplant the
private utilities. In a recent year
the major utilities in Washington
and Oregon paid $5,700,000 to
state and local governments, plus
1000, 900 TO the federal govern
ment, and In some counties utility
taxes amount to nearly half of all
county tax revenue. Both of these
state face severe budget Difficult
ties and as msfre than % per cent
of their area already consist of
tax-free Indian reservations and
national parks, the loss of utility
tax revenu would be a blow. And
that may explain why Northwest
taxpayers, in general seem to be
locking on the public ownership
proposals wish cod and critical
eyes,
The simple way out, of course,
is for public ownership projects
to pay taxes on precisely The same
basis as private utilities and to
willingly submit TO the same kind
of regulation, accounting practices,
etc. But, in every Instances, this
prIposal has been fought tooth an
nail by those who are so eager
to ~socialize the electric industry.
Can it be that the Socialists pri-
d.
vatelv realize that If their projects
are nut on a fair comparative basis
with private industry, the public
will really see hsw empty are the
windy promises they make oil
"cheap %power?'
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
MOTHERS COUNCIL

The Mothers Council spent an
enjoyable evening on Monday at
Fire Departmention station Num-
her Q at 10Th and Harvey.
Many features were shown
namely the Rescue Squad ambu-
lance, Iron Lung, and Fire trucks
Mr. Marchetti, a fireman. DEM
onstrated the different parts oil
the Rescue Ambulance, which Is
equal to a hospital, because II
contains all kinds of medicine
MANY devices used in ailments
from a minor to a major operation
The Iron Lung was DEM nstrated
by Mr.. Thilliands.
Those who accompanied the
counselor Mrs Crawford and Mrs
heterogeneous, the instructor on
health, were Mesdames, Kincaid
Chue, Manley, Gillian. Fry, Doris
Lett, Ross, Burke, M. Robinson
BRYANT, Hoist, V Robinson, Clarke
Combs. Norman and Bailey of 184s
North 81 street, who is a ne"
member and Miss M. Hayden.
Many thanks to Mesdames Dor
ris. Burke. Bailey, Fry and Robin
son for the use of their cars.
Next Monday is the date OF
the party for the Council.
Mrs. Crawl md would like to
have every Mother present.
The Mothers Council will have
charge of the Forum Sunday al
Clair Chapel ME- Church 22nd
Miami st. May 7. at $3.50 of which
Rev. G. D. Hancock is pastor.
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
BETTER JOBS IN IVA
DEMANDED BY CITIZENS

Memphis Tenn. May 1-Remov-
al of discrimination by the Federal
government in the running cf IVA
and the opening of jobs to any
persons who can qualify, regard
less of color is the demand of Ne
gro citizens throughout the valley.
Roy wilkins, assistant secretary
of the NAACP who spoke here
following a hurried inspection of
the Muscle Shoals development of
the IVA at Wilson and Wheeler
dams, said persons in the area ac-
cused the federal government of
imptging more segregation and
discrimination in jobs than had
ever been known in the valley be-
fore the IVA was built.
''There are colored men in the
area who have been machinists
helpers for more than thirty years
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06

hauling of every department in
the city hall is necessary for the
benefit of all our citizens.
I ask you to vote on the issue
of continuing a fumbling and neg
ligept ADMINISTRATION or placing in
city hall commissioner who will
spend cheir lime working for Oma-
has progress and prosperity.
Thanks for the friendly support
given me in the primary election.
I would like to have your help
in the final election May 9th, but
I ask you to vote, whether you
r against me or far me. Please
help to make our next city adj
ministration a choice of a MAJOR
ITY of our citizens.
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
NAACP OPPOSES STATE
CONTROL OF ART PROJECTS

New Work, May Am appeal
was issued today by the NAACP
to all Americans especially Ne
groes to oppose cuts by Congress
of appropriations for the Federal
arts projects. 1t is aimed particu-
larly at the white collar" pro-
iects which will localize them in
the states and vest control in
state authorities. The NAACP
pointed out that this would seri-
ously cripple, particularly in
southern states. the already small
opportunity given Negroes and
particularly Negro writer's The
association also called attention
to the considerable amount of ma
terial in various art fields which
has been gathered by Negro writ
r and the considerable number
of contributions made in the fields
of music and the theatre. 1t point
ed particularly to the number of
books written, the vast amount of
material about Negro life and
Negro contributions ao American
culture which has been gathered
and published, and to the Negro
theatre as represented in the
Swing Mikado," Macbeth" and
in the creation Of art oenters like
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06

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$4,000 Organized Negro
Workers In Harlem

New Work, May A (C)-There
are now $4,000 organized Negro
workers in Harlem, it is estimated
bv Frank r. Crosswaith, chairman
of the Negro Labor Committee,
312 West 124th street. Mr.. Cross
waith's committee was established
in 1885 ito organize and guide
Negro workers into bona-fide
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
SOUTHERN GROUP TO FIGHT
HEALTH Determinations

Birmingham, Ala. May g. A
d%,ntinuing campaign against dis
ordinations in public health pro-
grams, and for the Improvement
of the health of colored people
was pledged in the resolutions
adopted here April % at the clos
ing session of the fourth Southern
Regional Conference of branches
Of the NAACP. Branches in Ga,
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi
and Tennessee were represented at
the meeting.
The health resolution urged that
state and federal funds for health
work be allotted justly in pro-
portk y to the health needs of the
Negro, that Negro doctors dentists
nurses and social workers be EN-
ployed on the staffs of public
health bureaus and departments,
and that Negro advisory commit
ties be named by state and federal
health agencies to assist with the
Negro work The resolution also
urged safeguards in the new
Presidents health program outlin-
ed in the recently-introduced Wag-
ner bill.
Branches and teachers were
urged in another resolution to
cooperate in pushing test cases
in the courts 10 secure equal
teachers salaries and to correct
other inequalities in public edu-
ca hon. The resolution did not
mention it, but there was consid-
ering talk in the city of the pos
sibility of some Negro student APP
plying for admission to the Uni
versity of Alabama for advanced
or professional training.
In a vigorously worded resolu-
ton the conference urged NE
groes 10 demand the free right to
vote in primaries as well as
elections, the right to serve on
grand and petit %juries, the right
to be free from police brutality,
and the right to have equal ac-
commodations on the common car
riers of the nation" Continued
support to the campaign for a
federal anti-lynching law was
pledged.
A pledge to support labor legis-
lation for the betterment of the
working class and a suggestion
that eolored people give prefer
ence to those merchants who en-
ploy Negroes were contained IN
other resolutions.
The closing meeting in the
Masonic Temple was addressed
by A. T. Walden, and Luther
Bdookes, of Atlanta, Ca; the prin-
cipal of the high school in Mobile
Alabama. and Roy wilkins, as
sistant secretary and editor of the
Crisis. from the national office
in New York. Bishop B. G Shaw,
spoke briefly urging Birmingham
| citizens to support the NAACP
by taking out membership.
The keynote address of the con-
ference was delivered by DIR. E.
w. Tagart, former president OF
the Birmingham branch and now
a national director of the NAACP.
Panel discussions on education,
labor relations, problems of youth
constitutional rights, religion and
economics, and race relations
made up the program on April ~.
J. L. LeFlore of Mobile and DR..
G. A. Mcpherson of Birmingham
were reelected chairman and sec
rotary respectively. S. L. Belle Is
President of the Birmingham
! branch.
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06

Mr. wilkins said, yet the IVA
comes in and refuses TO hire Me-
groes as machinist helpers on the
Reuse that the area would MT
stand for such jobs to be held by
Negroes"
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
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The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
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GIRL RESERVE NEWS
The Semper Fidelis Girl Reserve
Club ia planning its election for
the coming year. The nominating
committee which cousist of the
following members: Maggie john
son. Evelyn Chue, Eloise Tramp
ton and Dorothy Rpps will meet
Monday May 9Th prior to club
meeting.
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the one in Harlem.

the one in Harlem.
Interested persons should write
their senator's and congressman
urging opposition to any bill de-
signed to curtail the federal arts
projects or to vest consrol of them
in the several states.
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
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The gu PUP of boys and girls in
~terested in Occupations and plans
for the future made a tour
through the WOW offices and
General Offices of the Insurance
Buildings. Their next trip will be
Wednesday, May 3rd at which
time they will visit the Barmettler
Baking Company. The tours are
under the supervisors of Mrs.
Bobbie Davis.
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06

trade unions and to establish the
solidarity of Negro and white
workers" =
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06

Inter Club will meet at North
side Branch Saturday, May Oh
at 1890 A. NJ.
The Omaha guide., 1939-05-06
Classified Telephone Directory
Automobiles

SHAMES BODY BUILDERS
1906 Cunning Street :.
Cars In very good condition-good
rubber. like new.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-14

The Singles Club announces the return of several
MEMBERS from sumner vacations. Miss Toni Colletti,
from Minnesota and trip to the New York World,s
Fair. Miss Lois Wilson, the new assistant kinder
garten teacher, accompanied Miss Colletti here.
from New York, and Sid Henes and Marjorie Ketcham
vacaHoned in Connecticut. Cecil Pend1and varied
the routine by going to North Carolina.
Elections were held August Z, and the new Of
hcers are: President, Isaac H. Kendall; Vce-Pres-
idet David Humphrey; Secretary, Marjorie Ketcham;
Treasurer, Herbert Fisher; Sergeant-at-azns, Cecil
Pendant.
The Club anticipates busy and interesting win
ter.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-14
BALANCING THE BUDGET
by
B. Maryn

B. Maryn
Our country today is suffering from psy-
cholog; the in the street, the in the
hone with no interest in the European conflict is
nevertheless affected definitely by its accompany
ing economic evils even though their country remains
neutral.
The first manifestation of this evil is of
course, "war profiteering". Already prices of
certain commodities have jumped: sugar, coffee,
flour, shortening and pork. Prices Of canned
goods it is predicted will also rise.
In the case OF sugar, it is reported, it is the
consumers themselves who responsible, the rise
in price being due to the boarding OF sugar.
Whether justified not, artificial natural,
many commodities will go up. Others Will become
unavailable. Imports from Europe because Of the
will be reduced, prices will therefore be high
It is therefore, urgent and necessary that the
average Mr.. and Hrs. Consumer face the problem and
see what be done about balancing their budget
in the face Of rising food prices.
Americans, in the low-income groups, as
many Europeans have observed waste more food than
the average European has to subsist Nor is
the average American housewife ingenious enough
to prepare meals using inexpensive products and
by products that her European cousin makes much
of. One of the first steps, therefore, might
we'll be for Mrs. Consumer to become familiar with
menus, recipes and the of foods and food
by products not commonly sufficiently used
which would maintain an adequate diet without an in
in expenditure.
watch this column for suggestions
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-14
CORRECTION

In reporting last week that the Greenbe1t Theater
had been netting profit Of 800 per week since
July the CooPEFAToR unfortunately mgnif1ed the
profit which has been 500 per month. The notable
fact Is that the tn eater has been making a dear
profit every week this period as contrasted with
previous losses.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-14

Miss Agnes Lang Of Helensbr gh, Scotland is Wis
iting her niece, Mrs. jack Martone and Mr.. Martne
at 13-0 Ridge Road. Miss Lang expects to remain in
Greenbeat until Spring, when she Will return to
Scotland. She Is much impressed wi tn beauty Of
its residents. Miss Agnes Smirk, sister of Mrs.
Martone, also formerly from Scotland, has returned
to New York after three weeks here. news strikes
hone here, as Miss Smirk and Mrs. Martone have two
brothers who will in the British Army.
Mrs. P. j. Carroll and daughter Constance have
just returned to Grenbelt, after spending several
weeks in New York City.
Evening star., 1939-09-18
By the Way
Beth Blaine

The Foxcatcher Steepecase Saturday
afternoon attracted of
Warrenton Middleburg and Washington.
Among the Wasfingonians
rett who sat with Mr. and Mrs
they spent the end Ethel
summer at Northeast IIarbo Me-
checked
washington IN debutane
and looked smart
Garne Alex Hagner Mr. and Mrs
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Walach, group Warrenton
friends Wallace
Reeves Eleanor Lanahan pale yellow
matching hat and Mrs Jonson
color.
After the
place Long Crandon Baltimore Long
tuy situated in the rolling Maryland
old family Mrs.
TACT well such outstanding
devoted entire article methods
Elkridge
whose wife Washington
visit her Mrs Walter Edge Mrs Williams
Mr. and Mrs Dewitt
Washington
where they saw much OF Mary and Jasper Du Bose
Baltimore attractive
always feel there nearly social
Baltimore and could think
Maryland friends to of Capital parties
that quite recovered from
her illness
with streamlned figure Betty living
that they have completely given Pines
rarely leave their fd for Washington York
AND
Mrs Emory Sands arrived today visit George Garrett
Evening star., 1939-09-18
Eleanor Golden
Is Married to
MIR. F. G.. Brooke

The wedding of Miss Eleanor
Golden, daughter of Mrs. Frank
Golden of 1901 Sixteenth street, to
Mr.. Francis C. Brooke took place
Saturday at the home Of the brides
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence F. Burton, on Con-
necticut avenue.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Mrs. Burton, and Mr.. Brooke
had his brother, Mr.. Richard
Brooke, as best man.
Mrs. Brooke, a native of Nevada,
where her father, the late Frank
Golden, was prominent citizen, at
tended preparatory schools in Bos-
ton and is graduate of Smith
College, in Massachusetts.
Mr. Brooke was born in North
Dakota and is the son of Mrs.
James V. Brooke of this city. He
was graduated from the University
of North Dakota and also from
Georgetown Law College,
Evening star., 1939-09-18
Suburban Social Notes
MIR. and Mrs. w. S. Lawson
Return From Vacation

part of the week from trip to New
York. She will be accompanied by
Miss Isabel Bonsteel of Yonkers
N. Y, who will spend the weel. as
her house guest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H. Jones of
Cherrydale, Va, will sail on the City
of Washington tonight for Norfolk
on the first lap of their Journey to
Coronado Beach, Fla, where they
expect to make their future home
At Norfolk they will continue the
trip by motor. While in Florida Mr.
and Mrs. Jones will visit the former s
mother, Mrs. Susan Jones, at Day.
tona Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones are long g-time
residents of Arlington County. Mrs.
Jones, widely known as Mrs. Jane
Jones, has been an active worker
in the Clarendon Baptist Church
and was for many years teacher of
the Sadie Bowen Bible Glass.
They have rented their place on
Twenty first street TO DR.. Nell w.
Bartoam of Washington.
The Misses Audrey and Dorothy
Kemp, daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Samuel Kemp of North Adams
street, Arlington, Va, have left for
Williamsburg, Va, where they will
enroll this year at William and Mary
College. The young women are
transferring from George Washing
ton University. Miss Audrey Kemp
will be junior at William and Mary,
while her sister will be a sophomore.
Evening star., 1939-09-18
Engagement Is Told
OF Miss Williams
And Mr.. Traynham

An engagement of much in
terest is that of Miss Marthena
Harrison Williams to Mr.. Frank
Franklin Traynham, I'd. The an
nouncement was made yesterday
at a cocktail party given by Mrs.
Marthena Harrison Williams,
mother of the bride elect, and
came as surprise to many of the
close friends of the popular
couple. The guests had been in
vited to party in honor of Mrs.
John L. De Vine, jr., of Minot,
S. Oak, sister of the prospective
bride.
Miss Williams attended South
ern Junior College at Buena
Vista, Va, and George Washing
ton University. She is the grand
daughter of Mrs. Russell B.
Harrison and great-grand-
daughter of President Benjamin
Harrison. Her father is Mr..
Harry A. Williams, jr,, of Miami
Beach, Fla. Miss Williams is a
member of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Sorority.
Mr.. Traynham is the son of
Mrs. Mildred R. Traynham of this
city and Mr.. Paul Franklin
Traynham of Greenville, S. C.
He attended George Washington
University and is now with the
Department of Agriculture.
Evening star., 1939-09-18
Catherine Dargan
Is Entertained

Miss Katherine Lloyd was hostess
yesterday at a cocktail party for
Miss Catherine Dargan, whose we'd
ing to DR.. z. Bernard Lloyd, brother
of the hostess, will take place Oc-
tober 7. The party was held at
240O Sixteenth street, where the
hostess was assisted by Miss Ruth
Pacini, Miss Alice Casey, Miss Marie
Herbert and Miss Alice Pearl.
Mrs. Edward Johnson and Miss
Alice Mennehan were hostesses at
a luncheon and shower Saturday at
the Wardman Park Hotel for Miss
Dargan.
Evening star., 1939-09-18

(See WEDDINGS, Page BAD
Evening star., 1939-09-18
Miss Doris Fister
Is Engaged to
MIR. Strickler

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell G. Fister
OF Arlington, Va, announce the
engagement and approaching
marriage of Mr.. listers sister,
Miss Doris Bernice Fister, to Mr..
Charles R. Strickler, son of Mr.
and Mrs. w. l.. Strickler, also of
Arlington.
The wedding will take place
Saturday afternoon. September
30, in the garden of Mr.. and Mrs
listers home at 4639 North Sew
enteenth street.
The brlde-elect has chosen as
her maid of honor and only at
tendant Miss Mary Louise In
body, while 1t Richard D. Strick-
Ter, U. S. M. c., will be best man
for his brother.
Miss Fister is the daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN
r. Fister of Plano, III. She was
educated in the public schools
OF Plano and Chicago, and last
year was a student at Strayer's
College, Washington.