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The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

/ II need a boy to ride my pony to
to the races this afternoon. You
look about the type. If you win
I'll give you five dollars, come in
second, three dollars, third, one
dollar. The race starts. in an hour.
I have my ponies in number s.
I'll look for you in about thirty
minutes" the gentleman said as he
walked away.
I wanted to shout out that / had
never ridden a pony in race. /
was about to run after the man
and tell him that I couldn't do. 1t.
when Bob poked fun at me, "why
you changing colors? Scared?"
Whose scared ?r I replied. build
ing up my courage at the same
time. you just watch the race
this afternoon and you'll see for
yourself. I may not win, but I'll
ride. I might win at that if the
pony Is fast"
I started toward the barn before
the thirty minutes had passed. I
wanted to take a look at the pony.
I'd show them e thing or two about
riding ponies.
Here already" the man said.
looking down at me as I slowly
walked into the barn.
I'm ready" I remarked.
Take a look at her. She'll win
if she gets a good ride" he said.
"I1l do my best" I answered
truthfully.
Later after I had looked enough
to satisfy myself that I could ride
her come what may, the gentleman
picked me up and gently seated me
on top of the pony's back.
IF the quarter mile gate is open
watch her. She'll go for it every
time" the man said.
90. K" / said.
We were at the starting line.
They didn't have gates in those
days. The trainer or owner just
held the horse or pony until they
were all Strengthened out. The
starter would then yell "GOm and
they were off.
One thing good about it. my
pony was gentle. She just stood
there waiting for the signal. 1
wasn't feeling sc well. All of
those people yelling, and those
prancing ponies bucking and break
ing.
GO" the starter yelled.
I thought that the pony had
jumped out from under me. but af-
ter being bumped into by another
pony, I realized I was still holding
on.
I did not have time to think a.
bout the gate. My pony was head
ing for the gate. I pulled at the
reins. but to no avail. The gate
was open and through the gate the
| pony went. How we ever got
through the gate I do not know
Parked cars everywhere. People
scampering to and fro, trying to
get out of the way.
Finally the pony stopped and
jumped off, shaking so much that
I fell to the ground. My legs just
wouldn't support my body.
Someone helped me up. I still
couldn't stand very well. The mar
who owned the pony came up an6
started to wipe the tears away
that We're slowly forming in my
eyes
you did your best" he said
Take this and have some fun
handing me a five dollar bill ant
patting me O. my back
I didn't even stop to thank him
/ was so nervous and excited tina
I Just clutched the bill and started
running for the midway.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
"Epents and Happenings of Social and Local Importance
lSOcidl>LOcal NeqvS
just Call HAIO8OO to publish your local news TX your
Newspaper-The Greater Omaha GUIDE
Miss Marie Susan Madison
Marries Mr.. Victor Metoyer, Jr.

ENTERTAINED RoYALLY
During Mrs. Billy Nelson OF Al
lance, Nebraska, visit in Omaha
last week she entertained extens-
lively byrthe following persons:
Mrs. Myrtle Joymer, Mrs. Sylves
ter Waites, Mrs. Wave Shaw Madi-
son, Mrs. Frank Moore Mrs. Eve
lyn Woodland, Mrs. Lucille Avant,
| Mrs. Flora Pinkston, 2101 Locust
Mrs. Nelson plans to return to
Omaha in June for the graduation
yof her daughter, Miss F~1erezftine
Crawford, a senior at Central high
school.
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JOINS GUIDE STAFF
CIRCULATION DEPT
Mr.. Major A. Reevers, 2912 Nor
tn 26th street, has joined the staff
of the Omaha Guide as an account
ant in the office of Mr.. Melford,
manager, Circulation and News De
partmentS.
Mr.. Reevers, who is also engag-
ed as a Realtor, is a graduate OF
the Kansas State Teachers Col
lege, Pittsburg, Kansas, and has
studied law at the University of
Kansas. Mr.. Reevers posses a
Masters Degree in Education and
as a former school principal.
During the war Mr.. Reevers was
stationed at the Lincoln Army Air
base, as a Civilian Instructor Of
Aircraft. MI. Reevers is married
and has four children.
***
MRS. BLANCHLEE WRIGHT
JOINS GUIDE STAFF
Mrs. Blanchlee Wright, 1906 N.
28th street, joined the Guides fast
developing staff as Social Editor.
Mrs. Wright, who a switchboard
operator and stenographer in the
office of the Clerk of the District
Court. is a former President of the
Quack Club and is well known to
many Omahans. A graduate of
the Kansas City, Kansas School
System, Mrs. Wright is a talented
Vocalist and Dramatist, having
been presented in many of the
community's musical affairs. She
is a member of Cleaves Temple
Church.
Writing under the by-line This
WEEK WITH WOMEN, Mrs.
Wright's columns shall cover the
complete social life Of our comm
unity. All inquiries and news of a
social value should be addressed
to Mrs. rights attention.
In its expanded program, The
Omaha Guide attempts to offer to
it's many readers, the fine news
service they. desire. Call the
Guide and your important events
will have complete, courteous,
coverage including pictorial serv-
ice. fAkaEy
RECENT GUESTS
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Smith, Chicago,
Illinois, were the recent guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Talbert, lib North
23rd street.
Mr.. Smith. an employee Of Good
year Tire company, is enroute to
Los Angeles, California, where he
will resume his job with the Good
year company.
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U. OF KANSAS PLANTATION
SINGERS" SING AT TECH
Friday, January 31-The Plant
alton Singers from the University
of Kansas, were at Tech High.
They sang folk songs, popular sell
ections. Mr.. Charles w. Douglas,
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, was pianist.
The five did a splendid job at
Technical High School. They sang
the following "Swanee River"
First Wife Is The Best" and II
Love You For Sentimental Reas-
ons."
This program was introduced by
DR.. Carl F. Hansen, principal.
They dedicated a number to him.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
GUEST SPEAKER

GUEST SPEAKER
Mrs. Aneita Hayes, President of
the local Council of National Ne
gro Congress, will be guest speak
er at the meeting of the Ideal I'm
provement Club, February 18th at
9 p. m. at the Masonic Hall, 26th
and Blonde.
Many problems that are of init
ial Importance to our community.
will be discussed.
The public is cordially invited to
attend this meeting.
A. R. Goodlett, Pres.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
HON ON LEAVE

Home on a Is day leave from the
Marine Corps, Private James l..
Ware, 1928 Hamilton. Private
Ware is a graduate of Technical
High School, class of 1915, and he
is stationed at Eugene, North Car
DINA, where he is studying Radar
and Psychology. Private Ware is
al active sports enthusiasts and is
a member of Cleaves Temple
Church.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

You need no sugar for these dainty
Valentine Jelly Tarts. It's tender,
aaky pastry for the attractive
hearts, and strawberry jam Tor any
other red jam or jelly) for the fill
ing. Here's a sweet treat for your
Valentine.
Follow the tested Spry recipe and
Bee how easy it is to get light, deli
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
GAM & ROOM
TOURNAM ENTS

The Pit Pat of ping pong balls
served back and forth across the
table brought a host of spectators
to the building when a set of doubl
es were played by four exceptional
players in the city namely: Marty
Thomas, Donald Butler, Clifton
Gordon, and Virgil Mitchell, on
last Tuesday afternoon. A close
score of 6 to S in favor of Marty,
and Clifton proved that all the
players are good. If you want to
join these interest game room tour
naments drop in at the "Y" any
afternoon.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
AIRPLANE AND A
CT

All types Of airplanes are being
built at the craft classes at the "
If your boy is interested in the art
of making airplanes have him en-
roll in one of these classes conduct
ed daily at the ~"
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

ANH1 N NxN A0NzY
TRAFFIC SAFETY

Thoughtless minds are useless
scrap. Such brains" often scat
tered in the vehicle wreckage. are
never salvage. Mind your ma
chine and it will serve like docile
Dobbin.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
EARNING IT
THE HARD WAY!

Many, many years ago. when I
was just a lad, and thought of
playing hockey from school just to
20 fishing. but never had enough
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
VALENTINE JELLY TARTS

Mix 2 cups sifted ALL-PURPosE FLOUR
AND "a teaspoon SALT.
MEASURE out u cup sPRY.
Step l for Tenderness-cut in about
q of the Spry with pastry blender or
2 knives until as fine as meal.
Step 2 for Eakiness-cut in remain
ing Spry to size Of large peas.
SPRINKLE 4 tablespoons cold WATER
over different parts Of mixture. MIX
thoroughly with fork until all particles
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

cate pastry that fairly melts in your
mouth. Pastry made with this pure,
all-vegetable shortening is SO d.
gestible children can eat all they
want.
Clip the recipe now and make
these Jelly Tarts for all your Valen-
tines even the six-year-olds will
love you for your sweet thoughts.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

cling together and form a ball of dough.
Roll dough Is inch thick and cut into
heart shapes. In u Of hearts, cut
smaller hearts and remove centers.
Prick hearts that have not had centers
removed.
Bake in very hot oven 45Oo F.) $40
minutes. Cool.
Put plain and cut-out hearts together
with red jam or jelly.
Makes about 2 dozen.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

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The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08
Y News
NEAR BRANCH

The Committee of Management
Of the Near Northside Branch YM
CA will meet Thursday February
9Th, ats7:30 p. m. at the Northside
Branch YWCA. Miss Mamie Day.
is, Field Secretary for National
YWCA will meet with the group
to discuss YMCA-YWCA program.
The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

READ THE cKEATER eUipE.-
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER FRIDAY?

After Friday the Juneau longshoremen may as ~sil g1ve up In their attempt force the steamship operators 10 become part Of conspiracy 10 avoid . Feds-zl law The full force of the Taft-Hartley -s-.o~ Ac1 becomes effective at that time
 aceo-o=g to yeS-srdsys news reports, all CIO 1u1zz --zy nave ioush sirae qualifying under the E-- sz,s zL international and local officers must z.- .2-nz s=s4-zzg thai they are communists, 1-. ss e .1s-z z<l have tough time proving they E-s
 -zs -ss-a, Q. .1s Juneau longxhore strike has .e=- --y a 5-c- much U vll against the members .c -s 3-c and cause considerable hardship for the -sss1s--s oe me community.
 ElE zlz c: this union seems to be to strike back a Ire Co1g-essnsn who passed this legislation hy a1.t1ng The public in the eye
 II should be remembered that il the will Of the people that legislation curbing the damaging acts O. unions be passed. If necessary. the people will demand legislation that is
 No reputable and fair union has anything to fear under the Taft t-Hartley Act. Only the communists, labor rackeers and the other bandits need rembe in their boots
 Labor practices that un- American, damaging to the public and to other workers prohibited under the Act.
 After Friday the longshoremen may change their tune for after that date there nothing to prevent the steamship operators from hiring all of the long shoremen they wish, regardless of whether they be- long union not. There is nothing, if the CIO longshoremen don't want to work, to keep ar AFL union, any other union from organizing ongshore gang and working the boats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20

Britain cannot expect any appreciabe help from She draw the International Bank in an emer- gency, for quarter billion dollars And she also has
 of gold bullion and dollar exchange of about S2500 900 000-which it would be foolish to use up entirely.
 This dilemma largely is problem of bridging the gap between exhaustion of the dollar loan last year and possible help to be afforded under the Marshall formula. The which Britain draw in that period of unpredictable duration might be suf- ficient. But that would not solve the problem It merely would stave off the reckoning for another period of time.
 It probably is the vague realization of this fact which is giving rise to many rumors of political upset The most persistent of them has it that Prime Minister Atee will invite the Conservatives to join a coalition cabinet to deal with the emergency There is little to put faith in such for the Laborites have large majority in Commons, never have been seriously in danger questions of fidence. and have reason to think the bulk of Britons have switched from their pro-Labore atti- tude of e45. when the latest elections took place
 Another rumor seems credible-that drastic cuts will be made in Great Britains armed forces which stand at about 300 900 men This would help the budget problem materially, but that is secondary matter. It would help in the main problem the dollar shortage-only it released to in dustry permitting production and it reduced military commitments overseas All in all, it must be admitted that the way of this baffng dilemma is not in sight yet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
20 YEARS AGO TIT fME EMPIRE
AUGUST 20, 1927

question that day Alaska will have great pup declared R. S who returned to town a visit Canal The organization which nevprnt manufacturers or North the work consists of keeping in touch With the capital required for the establishment industry MT Kellogg emphasized would blossom here overnight Tt will not gradual development he 
 Angeles visited with Mrs J. F. Mullen port Evans round trip
 
 completed annual inspection of the accompanied by Mrs Bradley.
 A Labo Day scheduled by the Moose
 the Alameda from Kechi several days previously cann tender and had o City Alhorp.
 and children arrivals the vicinity combined pleasure and business trip.
 Weatha High :lov-5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
How Much Was Saved
Washington PoSt)

Washington Post
 In another week the experts of the Bureau of the Budget will be ready with revised estimates of receipts and expenditures. Meantime the public has been bombarded with or less parte state ments-designed chiefly for political effect-of what has been saved by the pruning activities of the Eigh teth Congress. Estimates of the prospective surplus for the current fiscal year likewise range from a negligible figure to an impressive number of billions
 At this juncture 1t is impossible for the most impartial of experts offer reliable estimates of total expenditures. For the amount and timing of for egn relief outlays in connection with the Marshall Plan and other obligations remain wrapped in ob- scurity All that can be said with certainty is that these outlays will probably be substantial, though good part of them may be spread over a period of years T. would be unfair. however to judge the ef ficacy of the Eghtieth Congress budgat-cuttng pro- gram by offsetting against bona fide savings the unanticipated outlays already voted likely to be inncurred for foreign relief
 Representative Taber that 27 billion dollars in direct appropriations have been cut from the l948 budget estimates. That figure should be the most reliable of the of the economy drive But it. too, is unsatisfactory. for not all the reduc tons n the nature of bona fide savings For in- stance item of 800 million dollars included rep resenting reduction in the amount requested for tax refunds If that sum proves inadequate, deficiency appropriations will have to be voted In any event saving is involved in cutting the allowance Thus the billion dollars that the House and the Az billion dollars that the Senate set the goal of their budget
 
 .han billion dollars by disallowng that dubi- item.
 i But MT Taber claims that another 4425 million dollars has been saved by rescisson of funds that would otherwise have been spent Large savings in his opinion have also been effected by the rescisson of appropriations amounting to 27 billion dollars that would otherwise have been available for obligation. However, MT Taber admits that he does not know whether the in question would have been spent. So-caled recoveres of funds such returned by Government agencies that have been held re- volvng funds likewise listed among the savings for which MT Taber takes credit. It all adds up to quite respectable total if accepts the premises of the chairman of the House Appropriations Com mttee
 i We do not doubt that MT Taber's ardor for eco- nomy has had certain restraining effect on Gov spending by agencies in possession of excess funds But, the whole, the economy showing tends to bear claims that the President and his advisers l had done thorough job of budget pairing before MT i Taber began his operations
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the District Court for the Terri
 tory of Alaska, Division Number
 One, at Juneau
 Bank of Wrangell. g corporation,
 Plaintiff, vs Alaska Asiatic Lum-
 Der Mills, Inc, corporation, De-
 fendant
 In pusuance to an Order made by the Hon. Geo w. Folta, Judge of the above entitled Court, all persons, firms and corporations having claims or demands against the de- fendant Alaska Asiatic Lumber Mills, Inc corporation, doing busi- ness at Wrangell, Alaska, are re- ouired, on or before the 20th day of September 1947, under penalty of thereafter having said claims or de- mands disallowed in the discretion of the Court, to file the same with i Otto F. Ohlson, Receiver herein. Said claims or demands shall be supported by affidavits and shall | set out the amount and nature of any security or lien held by claim ant or to which claimant is entitled and also any claim to preference in payment from the assets in the hands of the Receiver or the earn ings therefrom in priority to the attachment lien of plaintiff, the Bank of Wrangell, or to any other creditors of defendant.
 I Dated the 20sh day of Aug. 1947
 OTTO F. OHLSON, | Receiver. First publication, Aug. 20, 1947.
 Last nllhlicafinn Sent IF 1 lQ47
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20

the chamber before I return
 In Government circles in Buenos Aires the glamorous "Presidenta'S" word is law. So, dutitully, the wheels were set in motion to bounce Sammartino.
 This seemed certain as the Per- onists constitute two-thirds of the chamber, exactly the number need ed to expel a member But strange ly, two majority members de- veloped a mysterious illness and failed to show up. Even more strangely, two other PeronistS bluntly announced they would not vote for the expulsion motion. This defiance ended any hope of axing the irreverent Sammar- tino.
 In an effort to put the best face possible on the embarrassing sit uation, Dr. Guardo personally moved the tabling of the expul- sion resolution. But, as so often happens to intermediates Guardo got no thanks from the frustrated Evita She furiously accused him of failing" her, and sent word she would settle with him when she got lack.
 That revenge is now in the works. Dr. GuardO is one of the advisers of the Argentine delegation to the Rio Conference. Evita notified Peron that she also wanted a place on the delegation as a counsellor There is no question she will get it, thus making her Guardo's su- perior and in a position to make life very unhappy for him.
 Hell hath no fury
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
Britain's New Crisis
Cincinnati Enquirer


 In cloud of rumors most of them probably un- founded the British Government is moving into a period of crisis It is more serious crisis than that Of last winter which resulted from floods, blz zards and coal shortage, because the of atng it more obscure and difficult
 The basic trouble is continued surplus of inn ports which has drained away most of Britans supply of dollars This has been made worse by the partial restoration of the pound sterling free converbiity with other currences. In some measure, the present trouble stems from last winters disasters since they had good deal to do with the slump in export trade
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
HOT TIME IN RIG

There are going to be a lot oi other things settled at the Rio Conference in addition to the fate of an-American unity. One is a red-hot vendetta seething in the curvacious bosom of Dona Maria Eva DuaIte de Peron, ornamental and ambitious wife of Argentina s semi-dictator President.
 "Evi.a," as Sonora Peron is wid- ely known, is bent on using the Conference to settle score with Dr. Ricardo Guardo, President of the Argentine Chamber of Depu- ties This is the behind-the-scen story of the reason for the lady's fury:
 Shortly after Evitas arrival in Spain, on the first lap of her re- cent, much-publicized European tour, opposition Deputy Ernesto Sammartino rose in the chamber and proposed a new law. Under it's terms, wives and relatives of Government officials would be barred from accepting decorations from foreign countries.
 The target of the bill was ob- vious. Evita had just been decor ated by Spanish Dictator Franco with the Grand Cross of Isabella the Catholic amid much pomp and hoopla.
 Sammartino's till threw the chamber into an uproar. Peronists and the small but solidly united opposition screamed insults and invectives at one another and a number came to flows. The net result of the stormy session was three duels and a curt order to Dr Guardo from Eyita in Madrid to have Sammartino removed from
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
NO HURRY


 Adm. William D. Leahy friend and personal Chief of Staff to Presidents Roosevelt and Truman, is a patient man. In his 72 years he has seen many wars come and go, and personally participated in three. But former Chinese For eign Minister T. V. Soong gave Leahy what he considers his best lesson in patience.
 Leahy and Soong were discussing concessions to Russia in connec- ton with the Manchurian Rail- way, which, before the war, was jointly owned by Russia and China
 If you don't give in to the Russians" Leahy said, they pro- bably will grab all of Manchuria and you will get nothing"
 Soong pursed his lips for mo- ment and then said quietly: We can't yield as a matter of prin- ciple. If the Russians take Man. churia. we'll get it back sooner or later. They won't be able to keep it long
 How soon would you expect to get it back?" asked Leahy.
 "Oh. it wouldn't be too long, perhaps 500 years"
 Leahy looked sharply at Soong But he was dead serious.
 To the Chinese" Soong ob- served, 800 years is a short time. ' tcoPYRIcHT, 1947. BELL SYNDICATE. INc)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
Daily Lessons in English Sy. L. GORDON

 there gravel walk Say Between EVERY TWO ROWS of trees a walk" OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Ceramic Pronounce seram-k  OFTEN MISSPEILED: Eyelet three Els SYNONYMS: Calmly, graceful, shapely, wen-formed a i yours
  PARADOX belief received opinion  lecual will be credulity
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20

Government in Germany, Governor Matt Szymczak of the Federal Reserve Board was decorated by the Belgian Government with the diamond-studded Order of the Crown. However, the law bars a Federal Reserve Director from ac- cepting jewelry, so SZymczak has turned the valuable decoration over to the. U. s. Treasury MT. and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
MODERN ETIQUETTE g SoRrprA LEE

Is it all right to ondle while the table? A. No; object the
  O. Is it for girl to thank for dance? A. No; is the who thanking.
 permissible to rest feet the cushion of the travelling a A. No; later will be sitting that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-20
MERRY-GO-ROUND

President Truman keeps daily diary, which he started the first day he entered the White House Former Mayor Fiorello La- GuaIdia has returend from the hospital, where he underwent serious operation; and is convales- ting at his home Louis Sach- ar, New York textile manufacturer and close friend of the late Wen dell Willkie, is slated for an inn portant economic advisory post in the Truman Administration
 Tn appreciation of his outstand- ing work in the US. Military