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The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

The chairman of the U. S. Election
Subcommittee stated a group is trying
studying assertion that prizes were of
fered in a Get Out the Vote campaign
in Missouri were many.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
HAWKINS Talking
LOSES BANTAM TITLE

Harold Dade lost the bantam
weight title back to Manuel Ortiz
in California last week. Dade
threw more punches than Ortiz
did, out Ortiz carried more power.
1t was a close bout throughout. A
third meeting is underway.
A CLOSE BOUT .-
Last week in New York. Tom
my Bell lost a close middleweight
bout to Jake Lamatta. Bell kinda
stepped out of his class for this
one.
BODDIE HAS NEW TRAINER
so THEY SAY
I hear that Tex Boddie has q
new trainer being in the person Of
MI. Paul Jefferson. Jefferson him
self has a stable of a few promis-
ing fighters, chiefly Harley Floyd
a hard hitting weller. Good luck
Pail.
BREAKS 40 RECORD
In Chicago the other Gay Herb
McKenly of Illinois broke the AM
erican indoor $40 yard dash rec
ord for the second time in eight
days. His time for the quarter
mile was :47.9. He ran the first
220 in a breathtaking :22.7 and
finished 20 yards in front of his
nearest opponent. McKenly did
his running in a pair IF borrowed
shoes. His were stolen from his
locker the day before.
900
Y PHYSICAL DIRECTORS
HOLD A MEETING
Last Friday the Physical Direc-
tors of the Near Northside YMCA
held a meeting. Marty Thomas,
Chairman. Travis Dixon, Athletic
Director, Bill Tapley. Secretary,
DR.. D. w. Gooden, Medical Advis-
or, and myself (Hawk) Boxing
Coach. We discussed past happen
ings of the Y in the field of sports.
Soccer softball, boxing and So
forth. Mr. Dixon brought forth
plans for this spring including a
spring Soccer League. DR.. Gooden
asked about the subject of Inter
racial feelings and happenings in
the past activities Of the Y in the
various sports. The replies were
very heartening.
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JOCkEYING FOR POSITION
Larry Watson Omaha's threat
for the ~lightheavy title is jockey
ing for position up the ladder Of
success. Watson will fight a main
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

plimented the entire group and present
ed the Instructor Mrs. Beatrice Morgan
with a very generous free will offering.
They will appear in Missouri Valley
at several churches this Spring. Plans
are complete for a radio addition over
Station WOW.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

Chairman Reece of the Republican
National Committee agreed with U. S.
Senator Baldwin of Connecticut that
the people back home are very impat-
lent for action of Congress on import
ant issues and hopes for party unity
and team work.
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News
NEAR BRANCH
SPRING is r
CnET RAII

SPRING is HERE
SOFT BALL
Softballers and fans looked in
quiringly into the ~" front office
about $3.50 P. M. Friday night at
the group assembled and convers-
ing eagerly. Yes the group in
cluded Commissioners: Bill Tapley
Soft Ball, Travis Dixon, Basketball
and Baseball, Leonard Hawkins.
Boxing, Marty Thomas, chairman.
The commissioners reviewed de-
partment activities and then came
discussed tentative plans for the
coming outdoor spring and sum-
mer activities for the following:
Six team senior Softball League
Four team Sunday Hardball Lea
que.
Six team Junior Softball League
Six or eight team Cray Soft
ball League,
Improvement for Burdette Field.
Application for the use of Fon-
tenelle Field,
Organization meeting March 26,
at the Urban League 500 p. m.
Get out the gloves and spikes
softballers, it won't be long now.
SPRING SOCCER
City Recreation director Travis
Dixon announced a new innovation
for city soccer enthusiasts. A
Spring City Recreation Soccer
League will open play Sunday
March Both at Elmwood park.
Near Northside "Y' defending
champions, Metz runnerup and
Brown Park. Team players, man
ayers or sponsors interested in
joining the league contact Direc-
tor Dixon at the Near Northside
Branch YMCA.
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ALL'As For AL,ee

Most party-liners deserve "honors' for their
thoughtful consideration Of others who may
use the line. And becanse-due to shortages
three out of four telephones are party lines,
courteous regard for co-users is mighty i'm
portant. .
We are working hard to speed the day when
enough equipment and lines can be obtained
to provide exactly the kind of telephone
service that everyone wants. Until then,
your friendly cooperation will be greatly
appreciated.
NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

The U. S. Armed Service Committee
decided against removal of the Select
i've Service records from local draft
board on March ID.
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entries won prizes. Fred Jackson
and Edward Anderson received
prizes for their entries while Ker-
NIT Anderson received the door
prize.
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HIGHLY ENTERTAINED
The Week
BY H. w. SMITH

A New Mexico ranchman carries his
own stock brand oil a ring on one Of
his fingers.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

June Brewster McAfee actress wife Of
a Las Vegas gambler. was arrested for
drunk driving in Los Angeles. Califor-
MIA on March 18th. She is out on bond
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
PING PONG TOURNEY
RED HOT

The fur flew in the ~" open
Ladder Tourney last week. Theo-
tus Allen successfully beat chaI-
lengers to ursurp his first place
spot for the second week. Leon
ard Hawkins in third spot met tar
tars in Lorenzo Beene and Nathan
iel Station both repulsed Hawks
bids for End and 3rd place. Lor-
EMO Beene flick shot artist flashed
past Pollard, Clifton, Hawkins and
Station to take over second spot.
Theodore Johnson passed Curren
and Pollard to take over 5th place
as LaRue Cater crowded into 9Th.
Osley Station leads Juniors Law
son and King lose their spot on
the ladder.
Station took over first by crowd
ing post former No. / Lawson and
No. 2 Deny King. Little IL year
old Herman Anderson beat off sew
eral challenegrs as Jackson, Pat
terson and Hicks tried to move
past the slamming, leaping Ander-
Son
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American educator speaking in Hon.
olulu on March II urged increased u.
s. leadership.
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TO CALF.

4 OAos
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TO CALF.
Mrs. Darlene Craig, charming
| daughter of Mrs. Geraldine Craig,
and part owner of the Cozy Grill,
has left for California for an ex-
tended visit. She will visit many
cities having friends scattered all
over the state. Amid friends, flow
ers, candy and books, she was bid
! ed a cheerful farewell and a happy
return.
***
FUN MITE" FOR STUDENTS
Spring Sprint spells fun" for all O.
! maha High School students Saturday.
March 22nd from $50 to IL 80 p. m. at
the YWCA.. 18th and St. Mary's Ave.
The Fun Mite Council have planned
the evenings entertainment featuring
dancing to the Technical High Dance
Band, ping pong, shuttle board, and
basketball in the GYM, also q snack bar
and floor show. All high school stud
ents are welcome. Admission at the
door is forty cents.
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THANKS
Mrs. Mary Faucet, 1921 Corhy
Street, who is i'll at the st. Gather
ines hospital is taking this privil-
eye to thank the many friends for
the beautiful flowers and cards.
***
HOWARD-kENNEDY TEA
One of the lovely affairs Of the
week was a st. Patrick Tea given
by the Howard Kennedy PTA. pre-
sided ove by Mrs. Lena Dallas and
Mrs. Mary Frazier. A beautiful
table was highlighted by a center
piece of pastel sweet peas in a Nor
ton centerpiece. The st. Patrick
theme was carried out in their re-
freshments, which consisted Of
coffee, open-faced sandwiches, ice
box cookies and nuts. I
DR.. Aaron Mcmillan, M. D. Mis-
sionary from Angola, West Africa,
gave a wonderful lecture on Health
The officers elected for the year
are: Pres, Mrs. Helen Curry. Vice
Pres, Mrs. Nola Turner, Sec. Mrs.
Elsie Embrey, Treas, Mrs. L. c.
Simmons.
**%
GIRL SCOUT TROOP. 81
The Girl Scouts Troop No. 81,
met at the home of Mrs. C1eone,
Murrel at 4 o'clock. We opened
with the pledge and Girl Scouts
Together. The meeting closed
with taps.
Pres, Betty King,
Leader. Cleone Murrell.
Reporter, Florence Bridges.
MRS. GILES VISITS
ILL SISTER
, Mrs. Hilda Austin who just re-
turned home from a seven weeks
confinement in the hospital, was
very happy to have her sister,
Mrs. Willie Giles of Detroit. Mich.
visiting with her for the past two
weeks. Mrs. Giles left for home
by plane on Tuesday, March IL.
XXX
THANkS-ALL
l wish to extend thanks and an
probation to the friends and rel
atives for the acts of kindness Civ
en- to me in flowers, cards and let
tiers during my seven weeks con-
finement in the hospital.
Mrs. Hilda Austin.
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HIGHLY ENTERTAINED
Mrs. Willie Giles of Detroit.
Michigan, was highly entertained
by a party given by her brother-in
law and sister Mr.. and Mrs. H. l..
Cribs, 1926 Binney ST., on Mon
day night March 10, 1947. A de-
licious repast was served and an
enjoyable evening was well spent.
Guest were: Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bal
timore, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Edmonds.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Pitts, Mrs. Rose
MCGEE, Mrs. B. Wright, Mr.. M.
Hayes, Mr.. T. Oliver and Mr.. L.
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kELLOM GRAY

MELLON GRAY
Gray boys at Kellom School en-
joyed two short movies titled
Teamwork" and "As Boyhood Isl
shown by John r. Butler, Execu-
tive Secretary of the Branch. at
their last meeting at $50 D. m. on
Friday, March 14th. After the
movie the boys and leaders went
to the gym and the playfield where
the Kellom Cray basketball team
received a few basketball pointers
from Mr. Mike Laadman, Omaha
University's leading player and
top scorer. The boys have high
hopes that the pointers they receiv
ed will help them climb out of the
basement position in the Cray
BASKETBALL League. Thirteen mem
bers were present at the meeting
and all promised to be at the gam
es of the future.
HOBBY SHOW
Two thousand persons attended
the annual Hobby Show at the O.
maha YMCA this past weekend.
Prizes were awarded to Is of the
outstanding entrants at an even
ing program concluding the two
day shown, From the Near North
Side Branch Craft Shop two of the
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22
SPRING VACATION

Several interesting activities are
being planned for the youngsters
by the Branch for the coming
spring vacation. Watch this col
umn so that you may get in on
these events.
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

A holdup man was wounded by his
own bullet in San Francisco. 1.-The bull
let struck the wall and bounced hack
and struck the robber in the leg. He
was arrested on March 18th.
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X x X
GIRL 0 o 81

The Girl Scouts Troop No. 81,
met at the home of Mrs. Cleone
Murrel at 4 o'clock. We opened
with the pledge and Girl Scouts
Together The meeting closed
with taps.
Pres, Betty King,
Leader, Cleone Murrell,
Reporter, Florence Bridges.
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Y PHYSICAL DIRECTORS
HOLD A MEETING

JOCkEYING FOR POSITION
Larry Watson Omaha's threat
for the lightheavy title is jockey
ing for position up the ladder Of
success. Watson will fight a main
The Omaha guide., 1947-03-22

Mrs Darlene Craig, charming
daughter of Mrs. Geraldine Craig,
and part wne of the Cozy Grill,
has left for California for an ex-
tended visit. She will visit many
cities having friends scattered all
over the state. Amid friends, flow
ers, candy and books, she vas bid
ed a cheerful farewell and a happy
return.
The Valley settler., 1947-12-12
BREAKS /. LEG

Mrs. Gertrude Kenser Is taking B forced vacation from her. duties As Fiscal Aren't for the Nv F .C. A, fractured leg. Mrs. Kenser was hurryinr to work last Saturday morn hno when her foot; vent throuch sheet Of ice, caus inc. her to, fall. She suffered three frac lures, in the left leg be tween the knee and the ankle. Xravs were taken at the local hospital and the bones were. set the same da v. Mrs. Kenser Is progress- ing very we Il. ,
The Valley settler., 1947-12-12
CfLEBRATE,> ANNf VfRSARY

Nr. and Mrs. wv. Beck were very
 happily surpri sed on Wednesday eve- hing of this week by the employees and the tr families, who cal led on
 them to help them ce elebrate their
 Wedding Anniversary. Those
 present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hem mer, Mir. and Mrs. Mervtn Bowman ,Mr. and Mrs. Les Ray, MT. and Mrs. Paul Ak R-stad, and Mr. md Mrs. Everett Yolan. =. .s+:..: .:E:. :. ''i.'f The evening. was spent in visiting and playing. Ptnoch1e. , :"'r %: ': beauti full set; of dishes was. pre- SC nted, to Mir. and Mrss Beck from co-workers of Mr.. Beck in the Trad ing Post. ~~. ..,.zt:...> :.. -
The Valley settler., 1947-12-12
Rf7URN FROM CHICAGO

who had the prtvtleee. of attending the Nat iona l 4-H Congress in Chicago this year, returned to the Va Hey
 this week from a very event full and pleasa nt trip. They were two of the three winners in Nati ona1 Awards 4-H Contests sent from Alaska. This wa the first year that these contests have been extended to Ala ska.
The Valley settler., 1947-12-12
STORY ACCfpf0 BY WYE, WISDOM

Neo1a Sandvik, eleven-vear old haurhter of rr. and Mrs. C A. Sa and Ftk, has had the pleasure of seeing one of her, stories in print in a ha ti onal lv-known chi ldren's ma eazi ne l, }'Wee Tisdom" Neo1a Wri ites s one very Interesting stories for a girl her age. They show much ina ginati ion, and her subject material is organ- ized in quite an; adult manner. We hope to hear of another one soon.
The Valley settler., 1947-12-12
orr TO
'COEDOVA

Wri ght : 8 Basket Bail Girls Team is off to Cordova this week t o meet the Girls team there. They wi II leave by pla ne on Friday of this week
 nd are. expected back :Sunda y. Mrs. Ethel Lyons, Manager, will accompany them. r t ....:
The Valley settler., 1947-12-12

December l2, 1947
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
Disabled Vets
Read This

Disabled Nebraska World War
II veterans who may be eligible
for an automobile or other con-
veyance at government expense
but who have not yet made appli-
cation, should do so before June 1
to assure consideration of their
requests, Ashley Westmoreland,
Manager of the Veterans Admin
istration Lincoln Regional Office,
said today.
Under the law, veterans of
World War II who are entitled to
compensation for the loss, or loss
of use, of one or both legs at or
above the ankle from war-service
disability are declared eligible for
conveyances provided they meet
state licensing requirements.
This congressional act," West
moreland explained, lis scheduled
to expire on June 80 and applica-
tions must be completed by that
time to be considered. To be on
the safe side. veterans interested
should submit their applications
to the v. A. by June l."
During the past nine months,
lat Nebraska World War II vet
Grams have made application for
conveyances and 102 of these
have been certified by the v. A.
as eligible, Westmoreland said
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
Senators Warned To
Shun False

preparation for the Department of
Labor.
In a sharply worded telegram to
Senator Styles Bridges (R., NH,
Chairman of the Deficiency Sub
committee considering appropria-
ton for the School Lunch Pro-
gram, Perry wrote &c. The Con-
gress would be pennywise and
pound foolish to economic at the
expense of the Nations children"
In another telegram to Senator
William F. Knowland (R., Calif.) J.,
Chairman of the Senate Approp-
ration Subcommittee considering
transportation for the Depart
ment of Labor, the NAACP said,
1--WE hope that the Senate will
shun the follies of false economies
in which the House INDUCED when
it considered the appropriation for
the Department of Labor, United
States Employment Service, the
only Federal agency making a
large scale effort to utilize the
services of minorities in industry,
was practically wiped out. The
Bureau of Labor Statistics which
furnishes information, vitality nee
essary to workers and industry
alike. on the cost of living en-
ployment, and wages and hours
has been seriously crippled. We
urge you to restore the funds nee
essary to enable these agencies to
render important services to the
American people"
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
FLAG THAT FLEW OVER
SENATE DURING DIAMOND
JUBILEE OF ARBOR DAY

Senator Hugh Butler, (R.-Neb.)
announced today plans for the
presentation to Arbor Lodge, Neb.
City, Nebraska, of the American
flag which was flying over the
United States Senate on April 10,
1947. On that date, the Diamond
Jubilee of Arbor Day was cell
ebrated by the Federal Congress
with the planting Of amemorial
oak in front of the Senate Cham
Der on the Capitol Grounds in
Washington, D. c.
Members of the Nebraska del
egation in Congress sponsored
this celebration on the seventy
fifth anniversary of the original
Arbor Day, established in 1872
at the instigation of j. Sterling
Morton of Nebraska City, who
later became Secretary of Agri-
culture under President Grover
Cleveland. Since it's establish
ment in Nebraska. the celebration
of the event had spread rapidly
to all the forty-eight states and to
many forgein countries.
Arbon Lodge, now o state park
at Nebraska City, is the old home
place of the distinguished founder
of Arbor Day, during the period
when he was a crusading Nebr-
aska pioneer editor.
Senator Butler explained that
the flag he will present is worn
from it's daily exposure in use as
the flag of the Senate, but is still
in condition for display inside the
Lodge. 1t is now being cleaned,
in preparation for the presenta-
ton. which will be made through
j. Hyde Sweet, publisher of the
Nebraska City News Press.
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03

in your Gods program here on
earth. What other program could
n invest so little and get SO
much out of them, a investment
in your Father and Sons Jesus
Christ Kingdom here on earth?
Let's not put off tomorrow what
can be done today. Place your
membership with any Trustees or
or the Pastor of the church today,
for it is needed in order that st.
Johns may continue to fly its
christian banner as it moves for
ward in its program for a bigger,
better. greater st. Johns in Oma-
ha for our children, I'LL commun.
ity, and our God.
P. S.-The 1880, 40 and rs and
what so ever you can give club
is also open for membership.
Mothers send your children to
Sunday y school every Sunday
morning at $50 a. m. Attend u
Morning Services at 7:3O p. m.
Visitors and friends are always
welcome at st. Johns the friendly
church at 22nd and Willis Ave.
Come and worship with us won't
YOU?
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
FOR VET
NAACP ASKS CLEMENCY

New York, N. Y. Apr9th-The
legal staff of the NAACP today
submitted a petition for clemency
to the War Department in behalf
Of James Young, former army
Private, now serving a life term
at hard labor for alleged rape Of
a native girl in the Philippines.
Young was convicted by an army
court in the Pacific Theater of
Operations on September Is. 1915
The petition pointed out that
many errors Of law had been com
mittedat the trial; that hearsay
testimony was admitted; that all
elements in the alleged crime had
not been established, and that
many damaging leading questions
had been permitted by the court
The petition further stated that
the witnesses testifying against
Young were contradictions of the
fact.
The petition urged that clemen-
cy be granted Young by permit
Continued on page p
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colonial students VINO complete
their studies in Britain. The tea
cheers, in order to widen their
knowledge of British schools and
teaching methods, visit various.
grades Of schools to observe and
teach twice weekly. Senior pos
itions such as headmasters, super
visors are open to them on return
to their WI countries. Or the p
900 colonial students in Britain at
the present time, 700 are there as
the result of scholarships.
In the picture Mr.. Anquandah
tells q story five year olds at
the Marlborough Infants school,
Isleworth, Middlesex, as part of
his special course in infant-junior
work.
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
One For Cornhusker Golfer in CD.
CORNHUSkER GOLFER MADE
A HOLE IN ONE

- nOL6 TN ONE
Believe it or not, Milton Wilson,
the former president Of the Corn
huskerS, made a hole-in- one at
the Dodge Park Golf Course in
Council Bluffs, Ia. His foursome
consisted of three other members
of the Cornhuskers Golf Club. Bill
Davis, Herb Toole and Byrl Cald-
well, The hole in one was made
on the unlucky hole, No. Is, 1t
was a beautiful shot from the tee.
It fell about two feet from the
cup and rolled right in, Bill Davis
vas also in there pitching with
Tolle, and Caldwell Davis made
an unusual approach shot OF No.
16, He held out a 25 foot approach
shot from the green. 1t was a very
fine pitch shot.
The Cornhusker Golf Club has
joined the downtown Y. M. G. A.
Golf league. The league has about
IS or So teams.
This will be the first time that
a colored team has competed in
a league. The league will open
the season with a field day Wed.
at the Indian Hills Golf Course.
The tournament will follow the
next day, which will last all the
summer all the matches will be
played at the Indian Hill Course.
A lot of trophies will be given to
the winning teams. The golfers
that are representing the Corn
huskers are as follows: Lonnie
Thomas, HEIR Toole, John Sims,
Byrl Caldwell, Joe Mosely, and
the hole. in champion Milt-
on Wilson.
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
HUSBANDS MAY BE RESPON-
SIBLE FOR CHlLDLESS MAR
RACES

Chicago-"Approxima tely one
out of every five marriages is a
childless one, and about n in
twelve produce only one child. In
such cases the responsibility is
about evenly divided between the
husband and wife. With proper
treatment, probability a third of
them could be corrected" Such is
the picture of a childleSs marri-
ages as presented in the May is
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03

sue of HOME CIRCUIT, The
Magazine For Bronze Women.
The old notion that the wife
alone was responsible for childless
marriages has now been exploded,
and the available evidence indie
ates that Their are various condi-
tons in the male which may be
responsible for infertility. Blocked
ducts, clash of blood types, dis
ease, dead sperms. ETC., are men
toned among the causes which
may contribute to this condition.
Fortunately. however, medical
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
Omaha Boy with
Admiral Byrd

James w. Jones, Jr., stewards
mate, first class, USN, son of Mrs
James G. Jones of 1882 Maple St.,
Omaha, Nebraska. who is serving
aboard the aircraft carrier USS
Philippine Sea, has been made a
charter member in the Order of
the Penguin, an order created by
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd es-
Continued on page p
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WdSIllIlSIOl, u. ", Apr S-Wd dr.
ming the Senate to ''shun the fol
lies of false economies" Leslie
Perry of the Washington Bureau,
urged members of the
Senate Appropriations Committee
to make a deficiency appropria-
ton of $23 million for the current
school lunch program and to re-
stor the 1870 cut in the approp-
ration for the Department of
Labor.
Current funds for the school
lunch program, which serves near
ly 5 million children throughout
the United States, are practically
exhausted. Schools in California,
Illinois, New York, and North
Carolina are especially hard hit
and may have to either close the
lunch program or seriously curtail
it.
Operating funds for the Depart
ment of Labor also took a deep
slash from the House. USES had
its request of $61a million reduced
to 5000, 600. Its Bureau of Labor
Statistics which collects and anal
Yves data on cost of living, indust-
rial accidents, employment and
wagsees had it's appropriation re-
duced 500.
subcommittee Of the Senate
Appropriations Committee began
holding hearings this week on the
School Lunch Proram deficiency
appropriation and the regular ap-
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03

The Century Club needs your
membership today. Membebrs of
st. Johns? Why not enlist in this
worthy organization for a worthy
aus now? Let not he or she who
is able fail to heed this urgent
christian call. A membership in
the Century Club is your insur-
ance of a worthwhile investment
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03

science can come to the aid of
many couples who find themselv-
es childless. Followed according to
directions, a simple fever therme-
ter may be the answer in numer-
Gus cases, according to the article.
The Omaha guide., 1947-05-03
Southern University Beauties

Southern University Beauties
picture at the right
Enjoying a hest hour at South
ern university, Baton Rouge, La.
left to right are Noveta Allen,
Minden, La, Victoria Boutte, Bat
on Roughe, Verna Stevens, New
Orleans and Margaret Saxon of
New Roads. La.