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The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
10 PERCENT OF USO CLUB
ATTENDANCE rs NEGROES

Ten percent of the daily attend
nee In USO clubs in the United
States is made up of Negroes in Ne
gro service clubs, and Is percent of
USO's group activities are for Ne
groes, according to the figures Of
USO operation in a recent month.
There are 81 USO operations es-
pecially for Negroes scattered thru
out the centennial United States, and
50 OF these are clubs set up in tho
new Federal Recreation buildings.
There are 40 members of the STATS
Of these clubs, numbering some of
the leading Negro Social workers
in the country.
The total attendance at group
activities in this month included
173.167 members Of the armed fore
es and 1850 war industry work
ers. The complete number of group
activities in the Negro clubs was
2,S4S in one month. 500 Of which
were in cooperation with camp CT
ficlals and community groups. Re-
ceiving USO information services
were 29,71s persons. while 1900
wereg iven counselling service, and
$500 were entertained by home
hospitality. Most Of the men, came
to the clubs mainly for recreatioual
and educational features.
Volunteers at the Negro clubs, in
oludlng leaders, ~hostesses, junior
hostesses. and other participants in
social activities, were 14.136, repre-
senting about seven percent of the
total Tor all USO. Negro leaders
hope mai as time goes on there
will be more volunteers to act as
leaders, h~ostesses, and other partic-
ipants in the activities in the Negro
clubs. Steps are being taken to
bring this about.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
NJ. l.. ENDRES.

Democratic candidate for Metro
politan Utilities Director. Mr..
Endres resident in Omaha 4 years.
He has reared a family. three sons
who were educated in Omaha
schools and one in the Nebraska
Medical College. He lives at 1925
North Sind Street.
Mr.. Endres has a successful poJit-
ical career. served as County
Treasurer from 1917 to 1928. served
as Sheriff from 1923 to 1927 serv-
ed as State Sheriff from 1881 to 1895
He was always right with the col
ored people appointing Dudley
Wright as the first colored man to
serve as Deputy County Sheriff.
He also was one of the first Demo
Gratis who organized the Colored
Democratic Club on gath st. He
surely deserves your Vote and Sup
port on Election Day.
Mr.. Endres has three sons who
are serving the government. 1.-TWO
i nthe military service and the third
with the Federal civil service.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
LILA A Turkey SEEKING
REELECTION
Sincerity yours,
Mrs. Hattie E. Adams

At the primary election next
Tuesday, August 18th. Allan A.
Turkey is seeking Reelection as Dir
ector of the Metropolitan Utilities
District. On that day each major
party will select a Director t o rep
resent it on this important Board,
and Mr. Turkey is a candidate on the
Republican ballot. The primary is
final election day for this office, so
everyone is urged to go to the polls
and vote.
Allan A. Turkey has served on the
District Board for many years. His
record is one of sound business
management. Mr.. Turkey, and other
members of the Board have kept
the District r of the political in
fluence which has proved so unfor-
tunate in publicly-owned utilities in
other cities.
Typical of the benefits of this
type of management is the record
of the water departments person
mel. This year the District lists
eighteen men, veterans of the water
| department, whose years of services
add up to more than five centuries.
Each has served the District since
the water plant was purchased in
1912 ..over 80 years. Besides this
outstanding personnel record. there
is a long list of other veterans in
both the gas and water departments
linen and women who have serv-
ed ten, fifteen years or more.
During the past thirty years there
have been only three general man
ayers. Selected by the Board Of
Directors, the first was Senator R.
B. Howell, who served from 1912 to
AVE-. lie ScSOAlu SOlOAc1 00OutI
Liesen who served until 1899, and
the third, Walter S. Byrne, is the
present general manager.
! Omahans have received, among
other benefits. eleven gas rate re-
auctions, eight of them having been
made during Mr.. Tukey's term of
office. All of the indebtness of the
water plant system has been paid
! off, the last outstanding 81, sos, 900
worth of water bonds having been
retired last December LIST. Omaha
has also enjoyed dependable gas and
water service and today the Dist
riots rates for home gas service are
the lowest for manufactured gas
anywhere in the United States.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
Get Acquainted with Your Candidates ~.* SGSSGSS

Of the teaching staff Of the Univers-
ity of Omaha.
A friend of the Schools. she knows
the public schools from viewpoint
of a teacher and a parent. Her
three sons all attended Omaha pub
lie schools. Two, now in the army.
graduated from Central High
School. One Richard Johnson, is
now a senior at Benson High school.
Laura M. Johnson, believes in
good management of public schools
economic expenditures; improved
text books; nor alertness to sub
versive influences; greater emphas-
is on patriotism and tolerance in A.
merican schools; the best education
available for all children.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
WHY KELSO MORGAN SHOULD
BE ELECTED COUNTY
ATTORNEY

Kelso Morgan should be nomin-
ated for County Attorney because:
He is the best qualified candidate
in the race. He has had the widest
experience as a lawyer. He is a
man Of character and integrity. He
has the required judicial tempera-
ment. He is an excellent trial law
yer. He will prosecute all violators
Of the law to the limits of the law.
but he will protect with equal abil-
ity and courage all persons who are
wrongfully brought before the bar.
He will be faced with many nitric
ate legal problems during his term
of office involving taxation and
other problems Of the administra-
ton of County Government. To
deal with them, Mr.. Morgan is the
best equipped man seking this Of
flee. No one capable of Intelligent
fair judgement. will venture any
other statement.
In the public interest, Mr.. Morg-
an should be nominated On the 18th
OF August. Intelligent, self-inter-
est requires it of the whole people
IN general and of the Colored pao-
pie, in particular.
BY H. J. PINKETT.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08

NINTH your crochet hool
W and a few balls Of mer-
cerized crochet cotton, you
can create smart accessory
sets simply and inexpensively
Distinctive accessories will
give a favorite costume a new
lease on life. Now that Amer
lean women are looking for
new ways and means to con-
serve and stretch their ward
robes, they are turning to
their needles with renewed in
terest. Many women who
have never before welded a
needle or crochet hook are
discovering the many lovely
fashion adornments which
they can make themselves.
For simple, clearly detailed
instructions on how to crochet
this charming summertime
version of the fashionable pill
box and these smart two-tone
gloves, send a stamped, self
addressed envelope to the
Needlework Department of
this PAPER. specifying design
No. o3C2.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
| |HEMHGI
n M RIGA

An empty expanse of prairieland
becomes a vast airplane engine
manufacturing plant . . where a
few months ago a factory engaged
IN the peaceful pursuit of hairpin
making, it is today turning out parts
Tor deadly guns . a betting COM
pany of yesterday is the producer
If tank parts today.
Industry is writing its most brill
liant chapter of achievement and
conversion since the dawn Of indus
rial America. Marvels of conver-
sion. production and speed are go
ing on under our eyes . . marvelS
too great to appreciate while they
are in the making. 1t will take the
perspective of years to gain a true
appreciation of the accomplish
ments.
Not many months ago the auto
mobile industry was geared to turn
put more than 1000, 600 motor ve-
1icles annually. In the greatest con-
version job of all time achieved
IN an unbelievably short period
It is now producing millions of arti-
cies of war ranging from small
parts to complete tanks. airplane
engines, howitzers, and other war
equipment.
Other plants. and in some cases
entire industries, have changed al
most overnight from peacetime pur-
suits to a~rsenals of war. New
plants, ~non-existent a few months
ago, have sprung up to add their
capacity to our rapidly expanding
production. And everywhere new
production records are being estab-
lishej, in many cases double and
treble the original figures.
Keep Pitching. America!
copyright 1912, by Albert J.. Bates.
La Crosse. Wisconsin,
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
A LETTER FROM JOHN ADAMS,

CAk.s
Fellow citizens,
1 am a candidate for reelection
to the State Legislature, 5th dis
trict. 1 have served this district
for four terms in the legislature
and I appreciate the confidence you
have shown in me and hope that l
merit the same. There are over
fifty laws on the statutes of Nebras-
ka that bear my name as i~ntroducer
or oo-introducer, such as the laws
making it possible for us to have a
housing project in Omaha, the law
removing certain determinations a.
gainst Negro witnesses in court, the
wage assignment law making it I'M
lawful for concerns to hold up a
mans wages on a wage assignment
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
A LETTER FOR
FRANK
Fellow Citizen:

Fellow Citizen:
Frank Burbridge is a candidate
for County Attorney. He has had
seventeen years Of experience as a
Lracticing lawyer in Omaha and is
a graduate Of Creighton Univers.
ity. He has calm judgement, poise,
and is in every sense a gentleman
land can be depended upon to carry
out the duties Of the office OF
County Attorney in an impartial
| maner without regard to race, creed
or color. The citizens of Omaha
need men like Frank Burbridge in
office.
Sincerity yours.
Mrs. Hattie e. Adams
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
MIKE ENDRES, NATURES
NOBLEMAN"

Good Old Mike Endres has filed
for nomination on the Board of the
Metropolitan Utilities District. Talk
abut Natures Nobleman" and you
speak of Mike Endres. He is as
fair and capable as he is honest.
AMI honesty has always been his re-
ligion. He has been all these
things to white men. and what IS
more remarkable in this country, ne
mas been all of them 10 colored pei
pic. as we'll
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
MIKE KRACHER WILL BE FAIR

Mr.. Mike Kracher, Democratic
Candidate for Sheriff, is the friend
of the common man. He has no
prejudice against people on account
Of race or religion or color.
His record while he was Adult
Probation and Parole officer for the
State of Nebraska, was one of fair
ness to all.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
C. K MARSHALL, CANDIDATE
FOR RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS

Born at Douglas, Nebraska, Dec.
Is. 1890. Graduated from Douglas
High school. Attended Nebraska
Wesleyan Uni. School of Business. =.
majored in Banking and Civil Law.
A Sat. Cashier Otoe County Natl
bank, Nebraska City. 4 years man.
aged Checker Cab Of Omaha. 4
years took active part in supervision
IN the Natl Bus and Truck survey
for the State of Nebraska.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08

Mr.. Wells says: Il stand whole.
h~eartedly for racial and Religious
freedom without any qualifications.
Many politicians speak of these
freedoms, but few practice them"
Mr.. Wells is a world war veteran
He was a reserve officer for q
years, 10 years a Major in the U
S. Reserves.
Mr.. Wells pledges a policy OF
fair representation to the colored
people, if nominated and elected.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08

There are one or two office hold
ers who have not as yet, e e the
light, but you may rest assured
that they know where c. c.. Gallo.
way stands on the pro-rata question.
Presented Platform on Negro
Problems at last National Republi-
can Convention, which was accept
ed complete.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
DR.. ~GLATFELTER IN RACE
FOR LIEUT-GOvERNOR

PROMINENT IN ORGANIZA-
TION OF LINCOLN HIGHWAY;
OFTEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Fired by the desire to do some
thing in the national emergency,
prevented from following his pro-
fession by being over As, DR.. H. E.
Glatfelter of Central City offered
his services to the state by filing
for the republican nomination for
lieutenant governor.
1t was As years ago that DR.. Glat-
felter came to Nebraska from the
east, just in time to vote for Will
liam Mckinley against William
Jennings Bryan. He has been a
prominent worker in the party all
these years, faithful to the cause.
In the formative period of this
part of Nebraska, DIR. Glatfelter
sacrificed his profession often in
the public interest. He was the
father of the Lincoln highway
through Nebraska. taking a lead
ing part in its organization. At
one time he engineered a national
convention of Lincoln highway rep
resentatives here at Central City.
His record of performance in the
public interest stands out.
To the office of lieutenant gov
ernor, his friends believe. the doc
tor would bring energy and enthus-
iasm. He can plan and execute.
While he does not contemplate an
active campaign over the state, the
doctor has many friends gained
while working on many projects
for the public good.
He issued the following statement
upon filing:
II volunteered to serve in the
Army Medical Corps. They replied:
THAT their age limit of As, at this
time, made it imperative to refuse
my offer to serve.
That it was just as patriotic for
the older men to keep the home fir
es burning, so that the young men
could be released to enter army
service"
I'm accordance with this, I am
filing as a candidate for the NOM
nation of Lieutenant Governor, on
the republican ticket. Your sup
port and election will release the
younger aspirants, as they may and
should serve our armed forces. My
record in a public spirited way. pi0-
neering in many projects, such as:
Good roads, water conservation and
pump irrigation, is well known over
the state. 1 am proud to have had
a part in bringing about those pro-
;ects that mean better things for
Nebraska"
"a pat of approval, on my back.
a vote for me would be welcome
appreciation. I will not campaign
travelling over the state. The rub
Der situation is such, it precludes
such means; neither do 1 approve
of spending money to gain favor.
Records should count.
your support is solicited on tao
basis of keeping the home fires
burning, in keeping with the Amer
lean way of life and the protection
and continuance of private, free en-
terprise, we do need a watch tow
err. If nominated and elected. the
unicameral will be just that-"a
watch tower"
Private enterprise made our ma
ton the greatest, wealthiest, strong
est and most powerful in the whole
world. 1t is the means to win this
war. We must and will win this
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08

Auuy, S4tCulu Dt hHOWu 70 every
colored voter; his father, the lata
Andrew Jensen, Omaha's first col
ored friend, taught Smith Coffee,
Omaha's first colored blacksmith,
his trade in his shop in 1869; later
establishing Mr.. Coffee in the black
smith business on Ponca Hill, just
north of Florence in 1875; other co..
ored folks who were taught the
blacksmith from Mr.. Jensen, Were.
Buck Ray, Thomas Wheeler, also
Buck" Jackson, who is today ON
aha's oldest blacksmith, and he is
able to continue at his work daily.
When Andy succeeded his father,
his brothers the late Albert Jensen,
and Emil Jensen, started Jensen
Laundry in 1916. and when Andy
sold out, he had 10 colored folks on
his payroll; proving, he is the friend
of the colored voters; and should re-
ceive every vote of the colored folks
in Douglas County; you will be
proud OF him, as your County Treas
urer. He is the only candidate.
running for Treasurer who had col
0red folks on his own individual
payroll, proving he is worthy Of
your continued support for Treas
hrer, on Tuesday, August 18th. Tell
your friends to vote for Andy; and
we shall have our proper patronage
in his office.
Andy say, Il am a candidate for
County Treasurer on the democratic
ticket. 1 filed for this office be-
cause 1 believe I can be of real SER
vice to the people of Douglas Coun-
ty."
/ was born in North Omaha, grad
uated from public schools, high
school. graduated from the Account
ing College, study and took a law
course at night school; 16 years of
experience in Active City and Coun-
" Administration; saved Douglas
County $50, 10000 placing together
the City and County election in 1888.
Andy was sponsor OF the let a
mile for soldiers, sailors and maril-
es, coming home on furlough. spon-
O OF the occupation taxes; spon-
sor of subway taxes; sponsor of the
erection of the Bancroft st. viaduct,
Nicholas St. viaduct, Locust St. via
duct; president of the West Dodge
Water District, past Finance Offic-
er of the Teachers-Parents Associa-
zion.
The office of the County Treasur-
er SHOULD be u for the benefit Of
ake taxpayers. 1t should be made
just as convenient for a man to pay
his taxes as 1t is for him to pay his
electric, grocery bill or his gas bill.
Owners Of motor vehicles should
not be forced to stand in line for
hours in order to get their car lic-
eHses.
L believe the bookkeeping and ac-
counting systems in the treasurer's
office should be modernized in keep
ing up with up-to-date methods.
II L am nominated, Andy states,
and elected County Treasurer, 1
shall see to it, that the office is 50
conducted that the citizens of Doug
las County viii get prompt, court
eous n accurate service at all tim
es-
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
CARL G. SWANSON
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE

ODLlOAN CANOlOAlE
FOR STATE TREASURER
Now serving as County Clerk Of
Hamilton County, having been re-
elected to the second term without
opposition.
A World War veteran, As years Of
age. Family includes. wife, son and
daughter.
QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE
Seventeen years banking ex.
perience in Aurora, and eight years
as County Clerk qualify him to ad-
minister the business of the State
Treasurer's office, in an Economical
and Efficient manner.
ASK the man who knows him"
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
LAURA Nj. JOHNSON
66S North seth Street,
CANDIDATE FOR SCHOOL

Laura M. johnson CMrs. Leslie
F.) is the wife of Douglas County
Assistance Director, Leslie F. John
son Born in Omaha, she attended
T.othrop School; graduated from
central High School. Bachelors
degree in 1917 from the University
of Michigan. Masters degree from
creighton University. Also Master
of arts degree from the University
OF Nebraska.
For the past IL years, a
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08

conflict and perpetuate civilization.
Yours for the American way Of
life.
HARVEY E. GLATFELTER."
Central City Nonpareil.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08

Worked with J. Harvey Kerns in
bringing about scores of reforms
now enjoyed by the colored popula-
ton.
Interviewed Gov. Bryan at the
governors mansion during the
darkest days Of the Depression and
pleaded for the opening up of some
sort of public works in order to fur
nish work for the many unemployed
Was called back to the bedside of
the ailing governor where the pub
lie works proposition was discussed
pro and con. During this confer
ence, the Gov. called Comm. Harry
Trustin and invited him to Lincoln;
the Dodge Super Highway was soon
put under construction.
*****
Appealed for Race attendants in
the Election office. There wasn't
they thought. any suitable desk 10
cations for such an undertaking.
Gov. Bryan interoeded. Mr.. Gallo
waywas given four applications.
When the election rush came again
there were three Race women work
ing in the office. Mrs. Florence
Terrell at the front counter, Miss
Childs in the filing Dept, and an
other young lady typist.
*****
For years it was known that Mr..
Galloway would never leave the
County Judges office without re-
peating the question why aren't
my people represented in this office?
Finally a candidate for that office
told him You can believe me, ii l
am elected I assure you that 1 will
run that Court and office fearlessiy
and give all taxpayers their just
dues, regardless Of race, creed or
color" He was elected and kept
his word.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08
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requiring a high degree of skill.
Headed Thomas z. Dewey Dele
CATION to Lincoln in 1889.
Helped to settle recreation and
swimming pool dispute with harm
ony prevailing and civil rights IN
tact.
The Omaha guide., 1942-08-08

Worked with j. Harvey Kerns in
bringing about scores of reforms
now enjoyed by the colored popula-
ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

IMAGINE! Intimates of 1t Comdr Edward
Il O'Hare the hero tell how troubled OIIare
was less than year ago.
whats worrying your" pal asked. ~
a "Oh," OHare said, tomorrow I take my big
test. Gotta prove I know how to land plane
And what at If you miss dodt they. give you
"No," OHare explained 1.-TWO pals of mine
missed II, and they were washed up"
In short, IL O'Hare got nervous and missed
the training carrer-he wouldn't have gone to
and saved a carrier. which he did, shooting
down six Jap planes in five minutes!
CALUTE: Some army officers were discussing
~ Carole Lombard the other SHUTDOWN and one
of them passed along the army's highest COM
pliment TO a woman:
"She n Gentleman"
MERCILESS TRUTH: Some of us were CAB
N1 bling about politicians, when the Huey Lorg
political scandal crashed them all into oblivion.
The people," said a veteran newspaperman,
expect politician to help himself with spoon.
But they resent IL when he uses shovel"
BROADWAY DEFINITIONS: Contact The
- same on Broadway as in Webster's Die
tionary: ITO touch"
Pal: The nearest thing to friend
Friend: The farthest thing from pal.
Gagwriter: Gag reader.
Clippings: What a ham actor never reads
but fully believes.
while he's still in the dough-
Yes-man: The chap in the same office who
gets the job you wanted.
Gin-Rummy: game TO make night club
patrons less bored with each other.
Cynic: A fellow who doesn't believe you even
when you're lying.
TWO GALS SEATED near the doorway at the
L Brown Derby the other night watched
slightly tired ex-movie queen enter. One of
them said:
"She used to be big star. What's she doing
now:"
'The best she cam meowed the other.
Ho, hum:
He loves me for my mind. he says,
MY intellect Just drives HIM WoOzy;
think of this each time see .
Him flirting Nth fluffy foozy'
Sis Wilmer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

I like long hair better and never could
understand why woman with beautiful hair
would have il cut short.
Gareth Hughes. Once an actor remembered
for his film performance in the title role of
Barrie's Sentimental Tommy
He is now Of the Cowley Fathers Monastery
OF ST. Mary and ST. John at Cambridge. Mass.
And is known as Brother David.
NAME of a Manhattan resident is Georgia
~ Alabama Florida. Mr. Florida. well-known
press agent of the yesteryear, explains his name
by the fact his fathers name was Joe Florida,
his mothers name was Georganna and that he
was born in a showboat tied up at Mobile, Ala.
Listen to Basil Rathbone, who has been writ
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

female for that called
You Says he:
The in mtui IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-05-12

boxer Garcia, who was criticized by another
sportswriter as "a $40 fighter"
"Yesh," said Garcia 81 got brother who Is
q SCI hghter-over In Bataan"
A DID SLOGANS: War Bonds Are Your Win
"A surance!
.IX1ARNER'S Charlie Enfield planning the ex-
" ploitation for Yankee Doodle Dandy the
George M. Cohan story, was glancing through
the program for the 10th annual "F'riars Frolic"
held on May 10, 1929.
In the program was half page ad stating:
Laurence Schwab and Frank Mandel are not
worried about talking pictures"