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The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW

The old year IS ending. Events OF moment have
occurred in City, State and Nation and on the In
ternational scene.
The most important local news centers around
the youth who have gone forth to war. Nearly every
home has offered a sacrifice upon THE AWFUL
ALTAR" Many will come back once again to pursue
the arts of peace; others will sleep their last long
sleep in hallowed graves in the far places of eatrh.
And the mothers and fathers who have given their
sons and daughters to the god of war, pray fervently
that the scOurge of war will soon pass from the earth.
Not less important than the war itself has been
the work OF men and women to maintain it. And
amidst all the trials which beset the colored people
Of America, one fact is clear: that whereas the col.
ored population of the country, 104 per cent of the
men and women in the armed services come from this
group. Omaha and Douglas county have given their
full quota of them.
Locally, an outstanding accomplishment has been
the payment of debts which have for long hung over
many of the churches of the community and the fin
ishing Of unfinished church buildings. Notable in
this have been Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Pleas
ant Green Baptist Church, Pilgrim Baptist Church
and st. Johns A. M. E. Church and the Mother"
Church established by Mother Robinson of the
Holiness Sect.
In war work colored people have made fine prog
ress. Of the $1,000 workers at the Martin Bomber
Plant here more than 1000 are colored men and
women. Many OF them are doing highly skilled
work and are receiving the highest rates Of pay. And
they are getting on" with their fellow workers and
each other.
O.. P. A. has set the finest example in employ
ment locally. Selections here have been made on a
basis of merit, without regard as to race, creed or
color. Indeed, two of the most important secretarial
posts held during the year were held by Misses
Doris Newland and Mildred Green. 1t is good to
be able to say, also, that their fellow workers at all
times treated them with courtesy and respect.
The most provocative happening Of the year has
been the movement to have the City Of Omaha ac-
cure Nebraska Power Company. The pro and con
arguments have been banded back and forth. Now
the whole subject is awaiting Judicial action. Final
ly, the people will decide what they want, which this
newspaper hopes will be to leave the power com
pany IN It's present hands and under present man
agement.
In politics, the second Inauguration Of Governor
Dwight Griswold and the seating of Senator Wherry
and Congressman Buffet, were outstanding. Added
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
THE OMAHA
GUIDE as a medium Of
Advertising


of us all alike, let the consciousness Of thy pres
ence be in our hearts this Christmas Day.
Help US to carry into our daily lives the knowledge
that all men, whatever be their speech, their
color or their creed, are Thy sons and our broth
ers. Make us to understand that only as we
have love for our fellow men can we properly
keep the day which no man can keep alone.
Give to us the gifts of patience, kindness and for
bearance toward our fellow men. Open our
hearts to understanding and our spirit to JUS
tice for all.
In the unity Of common faith in Thy universal Fa-
therhood and in Thy holy law of love, we ask
this, in the name Of Him in whose honor we
keep Christmas Amen.
Ruth Taylor.
J. E. Davidson, president of the Nebraska Power
company, was authorized today to make the follow
ing statement for H. l.. Aller, president Of the Amer
lean Power & Light company:
My attention has been called to Mayor Buffers
testimony on Monday, December 20, 1913, in the pro
ceedings before Judge Dineen, wherein the Mayor
states that Peoples Power Commissioner Ashby re-
ported progress in negotiations with me concerning
the sale of Nebraska Power company to the Peoples
Power Commission.
The Mayors testimony is in conflict with the
sworn statement of the Peoples Power Commission
in its intervention application last week to the Sc
curities and Exchange Commission, wherein the
Peoples Power Commission stated that it had at
tempted to open negotiations for the purchase Of
the properties of Nebraska Power company, but
had been informed that they are not for sale and that
in all probability the Peoples Power Commission
would institute condemnation proceedings.
Mr.. Ashby called on me on December 9th, at
which time / again informed him that American
Power & Light Company has not desired and does
not now desire to sell its interest in Nebraska Power
Company, and that it has never been ordered by any
authority to sell Nebraska Power Company. Amer
lean Power & Light Company is not negotiating
with the Peoples Power Commission, nor with any
one else for the sale Of Nebraska Power Company.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

short program will be given. At
ter the feature Of the program
prizes in the form of Christmas
presents will be given the ten
lucky service men.
At $50, the Christmas formal
dance will be held, music will be
furnished by one of the local or
chestras, and the hall will be
beautifully decorated for this oc-
casion, and a good time will be
had by those who attend.
Invitations may be secured at
the North oath Street USO Club.
Girls Service Organization
Form-January 3, 1914
Registration for membership in
the Girls Service Organization will
begin. This organization is SINH
lar to the Junior USO hostess, and
is a part of the National USO or
ganization.
All girls who wish to attend the
social affairs given by the club are
ask to join.
The standards for the Girls Ser
vice Organization, are as follows:
/. Girls must be Is to 80 years
of age to become members Of the
GIRLS SERVICE ORGANIZA-
TON.
2. They must not leave the place
Of entertainment before closing
time unless absolutely necessary.
3. They must have a realiza-
ton Of their duties and Of need Of
assuming the initiative.
A. They must not monopolize
one person all evening but try to
introduce him to as many girls as
possible.
5. They should cooperate fully
with the program Of the event.
6. Girls not observing these reg
ulations, are subject to having
their cards withdrawn.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Meet earthly to
Star in Egyptian Plav

That mischievous little rogue,
Charlie Mccarthy, will be sorely
tried by the guiles of an Egyptian
temptress in Charles r. Rogers
forthcoming "Song Of the Open
Road" The scene of allurement
viii take place in a no less appro-
place than the interior of
an ancient pyramid. The Tempt
ress, a statuesque brunette named
Lorraine D. Wood, will make hel
screen debut opposite charmin!
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Mr.. Othar H. Vaughn Dies

49, OA
Mr.. Othar H. Vaughn, age AZ,
died at his home 2311 Nc. 9th
Street, Thursday, December 10th,
after a brief illness. Mr.. Vaughn
was a faithful employee Of The
Eaton Metal Products Corpora
ton and was held in high esteem
by his employers. He was a mem
Der Of the Paradise Baptist church
and sang in the choir. Mr.. Vaughn
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Viola
Vaughn, daughter, Carmen Jean,
of Omaha, step son, j. W. Burn
EFT. Atkinson, Kansas, seven
brothers, Willie, Hopkinville, Ken
lucky, Charley, Hutchinson, Kans.,
Roscoe and Harry of Omaha, Cpl.
Theodore, United States Army,
George, Nebraska City, Robert,
Chicago, Ill; three sisters, Mrs.
Cora Martin, Kansas City, Mis-
souri,, Mrs. Annabelle Wilson,
Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Hattie
Brown, st. Joseph, Mo-, and other
relatives. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon from
Thomas Funeral Home with the
Rev. G. Adams officiating. The
body was forwarded to the family
home Atchison, Kansas, for ser
vices and burial Wednesday after
noon.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
GOLFERS Racial Peace Prescription

""u" l. OOOO 1COC11 pb1Ou
The following is quota from the recent state
ment on the essentials Of a good peace, by the ad-
nlnistrative board Of the Notional Catholic Wei
fare Conference, voice Of the Roman Catholic HER
archy in the United States.
In the Providence Of God, there are arnonf
us millions Of fellow citizens Of the Negro race.
We owe to these fellow citizens, who have
contributed SO largely to the development of om
country, and for whose welfare history imposes on
US a special obligation Of justice, to see that they
rave IN fact the rights which are given to them in
our Constitution.
This means not only political equality but al
so 1alr economic and educational opportunities. a
just share IN public welfare projects, good housing
without exploitation, and a full chonce for the Soc
lal advancement Of their race.
When given their rights in fact as well as in
law, they will prize with us our national heritage
ana not lend ear to agitators whose real objective
Is not to improve but to destroy our way Of living.
That seems to us to state the entire NEGRO
questlon as 1t faces Americans today, and to state
It IN the fewest possible wrds.o We do not see how
II could be improved upon; or how all Of us could
90 ourselves a bigger single favor than to take that
statement to heart and strive to put it into practice
oil over the United States.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

hey overlook the fact that Great
Britain was the first nation to aboI-
lsh slavery and to make slave trad
ing a criminal offense. Ask the
Negroes who live in what was
German East Africa under whose
rule they would prefer to live. Ask
our own Negro soldiers - officers
and men alike - what treatment
they have received in England. AS
Tor our own United States
where else do Negroes as well as
Whites enjoy a greater opportunity
for individual progress based Oh
their w merits? There have been
mistakes - plenty of them and
bad ones but they can be and
are being corrected under a demo-
cratic form Of government, and as
rapidly as the people learn tt
facts.
Who is your friend? The On
who doles out charity, or the Oh
who acts with justice. expecting OF
you as much as he himself will
give, demanding that you Be a.
aware Of your responsibility as he
is Of his own.
A friend is one "who ~entersains
a respect for another, who has a
strong regard for his welfare
who expects you to stand On vonr
feet like a man, who acknowledges
the sancity and freedom of the in
dividual. Who is your friend?
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

Charlie.
Miss Wood arrived in Hollywood
Via an engagement as songstress
at the Riobamba in New York,
and a part in the stage musical
yours for Fun" In Rogers film
musical, she joins a cast directed
by S. Sylvan Simon, and featur-
ing Charlie and Edgar Bergen, W.
c. Fields, Bonita Granville, Rose
Hobart, Reginald Denny, Regis
Toomey, Sammy Kaye and his or
chestra, Chuck Faulkner and his
band, and Nick and Steve Condos
United Artists will release the
picture.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

Christmas Party for Servicemen
The Junior and Senior hostess
of the North oath Street USO Club
are making plans for the follow
ing activities for the service men
for Christmas day, at the Dream
land Hall, at 4: 90 p. m.
A Christmas party will be held
with the singing Of Christmas
carols and Christmas music. and a
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Returns to Camp

10 lamp 1896 -----------
1t. and Mrs. Everett Jones who
have been visiting at the home Of
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jones of 2314 No. 18th St., for the
past two weeks have returned to
Camp Breckenridge, KY, where
he is now station last Tuesday.
Mrs. Jones will remain here until
after the holidays. Mrs. Jones Of
Baltimore, Md, will then return
to Kentucky, where she will join
her husband. 1t. and Mrs. Jones
were married in Baltimore, Md,
last March l, 1913. Mrs. Jones is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
olas Johnson of Baltimore, Nd.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
LOCAL NOTES
Gives Formal Dinner Party.

Mrs. Maybre Johns, 2219 Frank
lin Plaza gave a formal dinner
party in honor of her husband,
Pvt. First Glass Johns, stationed
at Fort Belfior, Virginia, at which
twelve were present. Later in the
evening she and her entire dinner
party visited the Lounge where
a special table had been reserved.
Those in her party were, Mrs.
Pauline Hawkins, Pvt. Albert Sey-.
man, PFC Mark Mayes, Mrs.
Helen White, Mrs. lone Fellows,
Corporal L. c. Jackson, Miss Mary
Lee Jacobs, Pvt. Earl r. Thomas,
Eunice Meadows, Pvt. F. g. VIII
liams. PFC. Johns is here on a
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

Redecorated - - --
The detective Jenkins, 25O6
Maple, have had the entire second
floor Of their home redecorated.
Mrs. jenkins when last seer was
preparing to put up holiday dec
orations in their nicely furnished
basement where they will do much
Of the entertaining Of expected
visitors during the Christmas
week.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Surprise Party

surprise rarity --------- ----------- --
When Mrs. Alice Singleton came
home from work Monday, Decem-
Der 18th, the house was dark. But
she hadn't more than entered it
before it became much brighter.
For during her absence her hus-
band and brother had arranged a
surprise party for her. And from
them she received many beautiful
birthday gifts. Mr.. Singleton is a
member of the Mysterious Five
Quartet of Salem Baptist Church.
The Singletons live at 2517 Frank
lin.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Two With Flu

Mrs. Maggie Roundtree, 1918
No. 26th Street, and her daughter
Hazel are confined to their beds
with the flu. 1t was reported that
Mrs. Roundtree has been in bed
for some time and her daughter
was just recently confined to her
bed.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Home Again

Legionnaire Frank Austin, as
sistant Post Publicity Officer, is
home again from the Veterans
Hospital where he has been for
several weeks. He states he is
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Future Home

Future Home --- --- ----
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Lee Green
and their two children, have ar
rived here from Sunflower, Miss
issippi with intentions Of making
Omaha their future home. Mr..
Green is the son of Mrs. Choctaw.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

New Son -- ---
Mrs. Dora Choctaw, 1924 No.
9th Street, is the proud mother Of
another son. Both are doing well.
Mrs. Choctaw is a member of Sa-
lem Baptist Church.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
thirteen day furlough.

thirteen day furlough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling Jones,
2523 No. oath Street, are both
down with the Flu. Sunday even
ing however, an improvement in
their conditions was reported.
Mrs. Rosalie Brown, formerly Of
Rosalie Cafe, is now a waitress
at the Weinner Shop.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

Brown who resides at 21O3 Miami
Street. He was a student of Teck
High school before entering the
arm service.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
FREE CATALOGUE
The ART Of GOSPEL
SINGING TAUGHT BY
THELMA S. POLK
DIRECTOR ZION BAPTIST
CHURCH CHORUS

Thelma s. Polk, teacher Of Cos
pei Music. has been chosen Pianist
Director for the Gospel Chorus al
Zion Baptist Church.
Mrs. Polk. a native OF Chicago,
comes to Omaha very much pre-
pared in this line of work having
served in Union Baptist and q
number of other prominent church
es in her home town.
OPENS STUDIO
The Rev. S. K. Nichols, uncle of
this fine young woman. has opened
for her a studio at 2424 Erskine
street, where she will teach GOSPEL
Singing exclusively. For inform
alton CALL JA-3229.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
Failing Health

After many years Of rendering
such service Mrs. Mary Smith,
2432 Decatur Street, has been
forced to give up taking care Of
children because Of failing health.
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25

Donald Moore, SIM, nc has
returned to the United States
after spending nine months over
seas. He is visiting his mother
and step-father, Mr.. and Mrs. T..
The Omaha guide., 1943-12-25
RedecOrated

feeling some better.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
.NEGRO STRIKES"

The workers in two departments Of the Rouge
plant of the Ford Motor Company went on strike last
week and because most of the workers who walked
out were Negroes, the strikes assumed racial sig
nificance The union contended that the strikers
were all new employees without factory or union
experience and that they segregated because Of
their color. The company ntimates that the strikes
were melted by irresponsible jitterbugs The union
asks the company to integrate the workers and dis
tribute the new employees among the older and more
experienced workers. The company is content to
issue only public blast.
1t is extremely significant that all Of the So
called NEGRO wildcat strikes in the local war
plants have arisen in departments in which the
Negro workers are jim-crowed and isolated because
of their color Rather than integrate the workers,
the companies insist in most in creating sep
arate racial gangs in the factory. They claim that
this procedure eliminates trouble yet the facts
veal that wherever workers are so segregated, the
separate groups invariably pit themselves against
each other and violence follows the slightest provo
cations. To the normal problem of general worker
relations the companies add the second problem of
racial relations.
Why then do the companies persist in creating
setting in which violence between the races is
promoted? Here we must face an ugly fact. The
record reveals that many companies deliberately seek
to divide the workers in order to destroy united
front in the unions AS long as workers stick to-
gether, management must play fair in the matter
of wages hours and working conditions This divi-
sve technique used to forestall the unonizaton
Of the auto industry and it is being used in some
quarters today in order to weaken the unions now
established The record speaks for itself. It takes
long time for leopard to change it's spots and
say it never does We, however, are still hopeful.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
BY AUDREY BOULDING
JOY DAMNED AGAIN
ON EASTER DAY

At very early dawn at Berea
Methodist church in Highland Park
Bereans were quietly seated in the
Holy Chapel awaiting to hear the
first musical note that would open
the cantata. "The Road to Calvary"
by F. Leslie Calver, and presented
by the Berea choral choir, directed
by George Hoagland Jr., with Mrs.
Wilhelmina Loving at the piano.
The quiet voice Of Mr.. Hoagland
told the impressive story OF the
last supper Of our Lord with his
disciples. over radio mike in
stalled for the occasion.
On the altar stood the Crucifix,
in the center of tall burning can
dies. Beautifully potted plants and
white baskets OF Easter lilies dec
grated the front OF the altar, giving
a glorious setting for the choir.
The Road to Calvary" is one OF
the prettiest musical compositions
written. 1t was given full justice
by the Choral choir. The sacred and
dramatic story Of our Lords suffer-
ing and humiliation. from the Last
Supper table to the cross, were
richly told in song by the choir.
From the sound of the first musi-
cal note telling the story of the
Last Supper, "The Mount Of Olives"
Betrayed and Forsaken." "The Az
ony," Our Lords Wrestling Alone
weary for human love. with drops
OF blood falling like rain. The
agony" a duet. was sung with sc
much expression there was almost
breathless silence in the audi
ence. Before Plate" 'The Mob:
Demand" and Degraded" were
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

OF being mentioned adversely in
Khan circles. Kalsey asks the
question: How free is man who
cannot 60 where other men 60 or
work where other men work be-
cause he is Of different color?" He
predicts tfor the North the hatred
Of the South with the continued in
flux of Southern whites bringing
the idea of white supremacy He
also points out the tacit discrimina-
ton in the North against Negroes.
He concludes by saying this is the
power of custom over law, but fears
he is too much of lower case
democrat to agree with il. This type
OF commentating will be the answer
to better understanding. The Negro
has failed because his problems
have been minimized and for the
most part ignored by the white
press. There is nothing that helps
a man reach the right answer in a
problem like knowing both sides Of
il.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
Me-,1 h,s
Negro

the world today - Is the spirit
militant $3.50. Passivity in Negroes
or any other group lighting its way
up. Is no longer q virtue 1890. The
world about us is grasping. pushing,
and fighting ...... Begging and
pleading have little meaning today
...... Mankind has only listening
ear for pressure, force and power.
If Negroes are to get on in this
world in which we live today they
to, must master the philosophy OF
the world about them ...... They
too must develop force and power.
Good nature, kindliness, the friend
ly spirit and the like. should not
be forgotten - but they should be
removed from the immediate fore
ground Of our dealings with those
who attempt to hold US back 800.
Too long there has been yielding
attitude on our part - too little
have we shown the spirit OF mill
fancy ...... And this attitude has
been the cause Of greater and
greater encroachment upon our
citizenship rights - our rights as
human beings
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
Navy Promises More
News On Race Sailors

WASHINGTON (ANP)-Special
instructions were given to navy de-
partment public relations men TO
see that adequate coverage" is
given TO the activities and perform
ance OF Negroes in the service. il
was learned Thursday following the
close Of the three-day conference of
district men Of the departments bu-
reau of public relations.
Some IS officers gathered here
from all parts OF the United States,
Puerto Rico and Hawaii to discuss
with Capt. Leland T. Lovette, di-
rector OF public relations. the poll
cies that are to guide men in their
work.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

THE SPIRIT WHICH WILL WIN
respect rights, honor and praise, in
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
EX-wATCH RERAIRMAN
CHECKS FLYIN6INSTRUMENTS

PERRIN FIELD, Texas.-Every
time an aviation cadet or flying
instructor. caught Unexpectedly in
bad weather and hazardous flying
conditions, returns safely to this
Army Air Forces Basic Flying
school, Slas B. Wright. civilian
of lois North Music street, Sher-
man, Texas, knows he has helped
save a life and a plane for Uncle
Sam. For he works on the instru-
ments which guide these planes
home in safety.