The Omaha guide., 1948-08-28
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PUBLICLY your Editor
Mr.. c. c. Galloway
Subject "You Can't Keen Good Man Down.

NV dear Friends and readers Of the Omaha Guide:
1t is pleasure for to tell you little story about
man who believe has tried to do for the citizens Tor
community than any other person in Omaha
This gentleman who is good naured and has no dscri-
in his heart against any creed color or regon
and because he also member of minority group and
has experienced seeing many OF his race being
spite of the fact that he could build homes in richer comm
unites and make a handsome profit.
The gentleman talking about is Hiram d. Dee and
all have the highest and utmost admiration tor his
ability and his kind dsre to cooperate with those hat need
cooperation Unfortunately it takes enormous capital to
that kind Of program that Mr. Dee has started The
cooperation that he has expected and which promised was
Forthcoming and he there fore continued with the build
ing OF homes people until his capitol ran out and he was
forced to stop temporarily order that he may reoganze
and find better way helping people with housing that
is urgently needed IN our community
Sgan let me repeat that Mr. Dee just well
his time to the building Of homes ohr communities where
the valuation greater and the possibilities of making
fit much better Yet this gentleman continues with steady
effort to plan complete job that he has started Bedford
park which community the pride and glory OF our people
in Omaha.
pleasure drive past Writ Street, and what has hap
pened and accomplished to date
AS of fact these homes considered excellent
quality and design by F. H. a. all Realtors Builders and
Mortgages and Bankers.
Each and every home that built by Mr. Dee to date
could be eso by his purchasers for two to four thousand
dollars then paid for Some have already been resod
at big profit
It is well known that Mr.. Dee is the first in the
city of Omaha who has made possible for coored people
buy home and let all give credit where credit is
due.
Many Of US well that he has tried to do for
our people Omaha than any other that you could
possibly name and believe it is duty to recognize with
favor and appreciation the that he has been practically
in the effort trying provide necessary housing for
this mid-city section.
Realizing the necessity of homes and the lack of capt
al which among many of people who not make
substantial payment which is the difference between
selling price Mr. Dee has decided to take
advise to build rental housing.
plans the making and arrangements for mort
cages will be completed and every thing goes well con-
struction will That between Writ and Spen-
and 70 additional housing units Spencer between 10Th
Ave. and 18th Street.
If in the future it be well for
you make application Mr. Dee office and select the kind
of arrangements which would be best suit your needs
Apartments with living kchenee bath with
bedrooms will be available
Mr. Hiram d Lee friend Of and you will find it
pleasure do business with him. He will do the best he
for you all times but remember he also expects you
do the best youcan
You can't keep good down. and in behalf of the
community | congratulate Mr.. Hiram d. Dee for
his sincere continued effort trying provide hous
for community.
c. c. Galloway Publisher of the Omaha Guide