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The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
Soap Box
Racers 70
Vie Sunday

The results Of hard work, high
hopes and a fair share of good
luck will be known this weekend
when at least rs enthusiastic and
determined boys roll their racers
away from the starting line in the
annual Soap Box Derby.
Jim Rosenquist, publicity chair
man for the Jaycee-sponsored
event, said the Derby will begin
officially Saturday when the
boys cars are inspected, numbers
are assigned, uniforms issued,
trial runs made and other details
given attention.
Sunday, actual running of the
separate heats will begin at 1890
Am. The keen competition will
continue throughout the day with
the final heat-naming the Oma-
ha champion-at about three
o'clock in the afternoon.
The public is invited to attend
the races during the day, MI. Ros-
enquist said. Bleachers and re
freshments will be available along
the racing route on South 10th
Street, just east of Municipal
Stadium.
Colonel William L. Gray, COM
mander of Offutt Air Force Base,
will serve as honorary starter for
the Soap Box Derby. 1t. Ed Gin
chard, Douglas County Sheriff's
office, and Sgt. Ronald Seger,
head of the Omaha Police Depart
ment's Youth Activities Bureau,
will serve as honorary officials.
The entrants, from Omaha and
the surrounding area and sponsor
ed by some thirty business firms,
will be competing for top prizes.
The winner Of the Omaha race
will be entitled to an all-expense
trip for himself and his parents
to Akron, Ohio, in August to COM
pete in the All-American Soap
Box Derby. Sponsored by Chew
rolet, the national event offers a
grand award Of a 4-year scholar
ship to the college of the winners
choice.
Last year a big crowd was on
hand to watch the 81 entrants"
Mr.. Rosenquist said. "This year,
with more boys competing, we ex-
pect more people and are making
adequate arrangements. We want
a crowd out, SO we urge everyone
to come to cheer their favorite
racer"
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22

Miss Barbara Jean Waldror
and Mr.. William j. Coffey, Jr.
were married, Saturday, July 16,
at 6 PM. in st. Johns A.M.E.
Church with the Rev. c. A. Will
liams Of Kansas City, assisted by
the Rev. S. H. Lewis, pronoun-
cling the VOWS.
The bride is the daughter Of
Mr.. Earl L. Waldron, ST.. of 2423
Maple Street and Mrs. Eva Coo
per Of 1903 9Th Avenue, Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Coffey,
Sr. Of 1908 7th Avenue, Council
Bluffs, are the parents of the
bridegroom.
The Drlde was gowned in white
nylon net tElle over satin. The
waist was white lace which for
med two panels down the front of
the dress, and trailing was a two
yard train. The bodice had a
square neckline.
Mrs. Cooper, mother of the
bride was gowned in duskv pink
crystallette taffeta trimmed in
rhinestone buttons. On her
head was a dusty pink hat beaded
in rhinestones.
The mother of the bridegroom
wore a silk beige crepe gown
trimmed with rhinestone buttons.
She had a beaded rhinestone hat
matching the gown.
Six bridesmaids wore white
organdy over satin. Mrs. Flor
entine Williams of Florida was
matron of honor. Other maids
included, Miss Janice McCaw,
Mrs. William Williams, Miss Mil
licent Wheeler, Miss Juanita Han
ged, and Miss Marlene Watson
of st. Louis, Mo.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
Mrs. Davis, AZ

Mrs. Mary Belle Davis, age At
years, of 2908 Erskine ST., ex-
pired Wednesday morning July
10, at a local hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of
Omaha and was an active mem
Der of Sharon Seventh Day Ad-
ventist Church.
She is survived by her husband
Raymond; 8 daughters, Norma
and Evelyn Davis and Mrs. Dolea
Fullwood; 2 sons, Raymond Jr
and Donald Davis; father, Rich
ard Taylor, all of Omaha; 2 sis
tiers, Mrs. Claudia Coleman, Oma-
ha and Mrs. Mildred Walker, St.
Paul, Mimi, brother, Richard
Taylor, Jr., Omaha; cousin, Mrs.
Gwendolyn Jones, Chicago, Ill.
and other relatives.
Funeral services were held
Monday July 18, 1855 at 2 PM.
from the Sharon Seventh Day
Adventist Church with Elder G.
H. Taylor officiating assisted by
Rev. F. C. Williams and Elder J.
L. Butler Of Topeka, Kansas.
Pallbearers were Messrs. J. S.
Pipes, J. F. Upcher, R. Mitchell,
M. Mosley, A. M. Mosley and N.
Scarbroug. Interment was in
the family plot at Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
Myers Brothers Funeral Ser
vice.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
Legion TO
Install Next
11+h

Theodore Roosevelt Post No
80, American Legion looks for
ward to the installation Of its Of
ficers for the ensuing fiscal year
On August IL, the event will
occur. All legionaires and aux
iliary members are urged to be
present.
New members and veterans
continue to come into the Legion,
and a great year ahead is the
fond hope Of officers, executive
boarHand members of both bod
les.
The Post served at the last
service of Mrs. Edward Turner,
widow of one of the deceased
"old guards" Of the Legion.
Remember the sick pay them
a visit. 1t is still reported that
one Of our faithful stalwarts is
is confined to the Veterans Hos
pital and is getting along fairly
well. No other sick member has
been brought to the attention of
this columnist.
Keep in mind the installation
of officers and be sure and be
present.
Every aim and sworn obliga-
ton of the American Legion is
our prime objective and we know
that in doing this we will ever
keep our sacred promise to our
God, our fellowman, and our
country.
J. L. Taylor Commander
Burns Scott - Adjutant
~ TT T n-l n
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
Jenkins Is
Head Of
Brokerage

Philip M. Jenkins, president
Of the newly formed Special Mar
kets, Inc, 90 Liberty Street, last
week became the first Negro to-
head his own brokerage firm I'm
the Wall Street area.
Mr.. Jenkins, who has been liz.
the investment business for four
years, announces that the newly
formed investment house is a
Negro-owned corporation with q
mixed board of directors and a.
mixed staff.
Special Markets, Inc.," says
Mr.. Jenkins, ais an important
economic first" The officers afT
the new corporation, each or
whom is a stakeholder, are John
!. Patterson, Jr., formerly = re
gistered representative Of First
Investors Corp, vice-presidentS
Earle w. Fisher, formerly with
Baruch Brothers and Co. secre-
tary; and Naudin J. Oswell, man.
ager Of the Queensbridge Houses
second largest public housing de-
velopment in the world, treasurer
"In addition, Special Markets.
Inc. plans to participate in the
development of the rich foreign
market" Mr.. Jenkins said. I'm
discussing the world situation Ike
stated that with the recent er-
onomic STRINGS in Asia and AZ
RIGA there are definite advauE
ages in introducing a Negro bro
kerage house at this time,D
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
VIRGINIA CITY
SIDESTEPS ~INTEGRATION

Negroes in a strongly worded
petition to the Alexandria School
Board tried to get the board to
integrate the school system in
time for next year. The board
stated that it was kindly re-
ceived" but thought that it would
uphold the policy as set by Gov
ernor Stanley and the State
Board of Education which points
out that ''hasty action would re-
suit in serious damage to the
public school system"
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22

granted an "open charter" by the
Nebraska State Banking Com
mission.
Dues for operating the club were
one dollar up to last Sunday but
from now on would be set at $500,
he said.
Other &C Club officers include:
Mr.. Ralph Adams, vice-president,
Miss Martha Mason, secretary, and
Mr.. John T. Davis, treasurer.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
crossIey Twins
Die At Birth

Marva and Myra Crossley, in
FAINT twins of Mr.. and Mrs. Ear
nest A. Crossley of 1902 Bristol
ST., expired Tuesday July IL,
1866 at a local hospital. Com
initial was at Graceland Park
Cemetery Friday July Is, 1855.
Myers Brothers Funeral Ser
vice.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Broom
field, former Omahans, are ex-
pected to arrive here for a two
weeks stay, to be enjoyed with
friends and relatives.
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&C Members
Consider
Credit Union

Mr.. Harold A. Mason, President
of the Centralized Commonwealth
Civic Club presided over the meet
ing held Sunday afternoon at the
Near Northside YMCA.
Discussion centered around
how a closer u~nification of the
4C's Club and the 4C's Credit
Union could be effected.
1t was learned that in order for
an individual to become a borrow
er in the credit union, first that
individual had to belong to the
4C's Club.
In other words, any paid up
member of the club could have
his or her name considered and
acted upon to become a member
of the credit union. If the exam
lining board ruled ~favorably, then
the individual could purchase
five dollar shares.
Set Up 1920 Years
Some eighteen to twenty years
ago the charter for the 4C's was
drawn up ito promote the general
welfare Of the community"
Also, to create a thrift program
in the community.
AS the National Association for
Colored People and the Urban
League made inroads into the
community, members appeared to
somewhat relax certain activities
in order to prevent duplication of
duties.
The basic revival of the club
was due to the credit union. Ap-
parently, during the war years
community members made and
had more money and SHE'D away
from borrowing.
U. L. Used To Control
For awhile the Urban League
took over the responsibility of
running the credit union but
stopped when the activity was
reckoned to be outside of u. L.
territory.
Next, the club again took over
the credit union.
Mr.. Mason compared the credit
union with the national govern
ments departments. The NAACP
was the War Department; the Ma
tional U. L. the State Department;
and the 4C's the Treasury De-
partment.
Specifically, the credit union
was the depository where mem
bers could get the necessary fl
nances to aid and abet their per-
sonal promotions for their COM
munity and etc.
Credit Union advantages
For instance, credit union mem
bers could combine their debts
and make n payment which
would be easier than trying to
spread a pay check over several
bills.
They could borrow money pay
ing an interest of one percent on
the unpaid balance.
Furthermore, they could get
automobile loans and insurance
at a lower rate.
Last of all, they could get saw
ing insurance on their loans.
Mr.. Mason stated that the credit
union was probably the only one
of its kind in that it had been
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
Bread sticks

Soups and salads viii have extra
flavor II you serve poppy-seed-
cheese bread sticks.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22

Stairway Tip
Keep steps and stairways In good
repair ut an times.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
"a PIT GUIDE
OMAHA BRIEFS

Mrs. Florence Terrell, is Wis
lting her son, DR.. P. N. Terrell.
in Los Angeles. Mrs. Terrell, X
was learned, made the trip to at
tend her sons wedding. Mrs Ter
rell will be in L. A. for abauE
a month.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22

Second Smallest
Delaware n the second smallest
state In the Union.
The Omaha guide., 1955-07-22
Wnen Z Ur-y

Wncn De6x cry
Deer are supposed to shed tearm
The drops, however, which fan
from their eyes are oily secretionE-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15
Lions-4Qers In
victory-Hungry
Match Sunday

on AZ attempts and 81 compile
tons, q team record
San Francisco brings one Of the
leagues most powerful clubs .
and a team that the experts tab
bed as the team to beat in '55
for NIL honors.'
Coach Red Strader has been
hampered by the old bugaboo
injuries TO key personnel Fl. but
the return to duty Of Hugh Noel
benny against the Bears indicates
the 49ers will be rolling when
they hit Detroit.
The Forty-niner backfield,
nicknamed the Fabulous Four
some" lists Y. A. Title at quar-
terback. John Henry Johnson al
left halfback, Joe Perry al full
back and Hugh McElhenny al
right halfback.
The quartet forms one OF the
finest backiield combinations in
the NIL, leading the league in
cushing last year, while Perry
topped the league in rushing for
the second straight seasons.
In the ten games played be-
tween the teams the West Coast
club has taken six decisions. The
two teams split in "a, Detroit
winning 48-7 here in Detroit,
while the 49ers triumphed 1881
in the first meeting on the coast.
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John Carroll
Tests Tortors

John Carroll University, led by
six returning lettermen, will be
out to duplicate last years Is 10
0 win over Wayne University,
when the Tartars and Blue
Streaks meet Saturday at pm
at Tartar Field.
Coach Herb Eisele boasts q
squad of IS as he enters his
nine year az Head Coach at
John Carroll.
Halfbacks Mike Torreili and
Joe Smaltz are the leading ground
gamers and both are experienced
veterans. Tackles Lee Collins and
Morris Patarini are also back a:
are ends Don Mack and Ler
Volbert.
While John Carroll rolled up
418 yards to Wayne's 1913 last
year, the Tartars were able "a
stay in the game because the
Blue Streaks lost the ball seven
times on fumbles.
Coach Herb Smith and his staff
felt that Wayne played one of lis
best games last year despite the
loss. 1--WE hit hard when il
counted" he pointed out.
Wayne will play return game
with John Carroll in Cleveland,
Nov. 10.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15

A pair of preseason West
ern Conference choices, the
San Francisco 49ers and the
Detroit Lions, meet Sunday
afternoon at 2 pm. in Briggs
Stadium with both teams
desperately needing a victory,
Coach Buddy Parker's Detroit
Lions. winless in three outings.
must come up with a victory
or face early elimination from
the NIL Western Division
championship race.
The 49ers salvaged a victory
over the Chicago Bears, 20-l9 last
Sunday to bring a ID record into
the game.
Concentrate on offense
Satisfied with a play Of his
defensive unit against the Los
Angeles Rams, Coach Buddy Par
ker has indicated he will concen-
trate on bolstering the oflense for
the 49ers.
The Lions were able TO gain
only 80 yards rushing against the
Rams, while collecting 300 yards
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15
Md. State to Test
AT Aggies Away

GREENSBORO NJ C.-Maryland State College of Princess
occupies the favored role they meet the AIT College
ggeS in the atters homecoming celebration slated for Me-
Ctad horn nt,Irda,,
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Pitched
With nal
|Naptown

Ted Richardson and jim
Proctor, leading pitchers with
indianapolis of the Negro
American League, have been
obtained by the Detroit Tigers
minor league system, accord
ing TO John J. Mcliale. farm
director. This makes eight tan
PLAYERS in the system.
Neither has been assigned to
a Tiger farm club. but will re.
port TO Tigertown next spring.
Left handler Richardson was
mainstay of the indianapolis staff
this season with a p and three
record including Is shutouts. In
1854 with indianapolis he won
eight and lost three. The 2l-yesr
old Orlando, Florida hurler lists
as his outstanding performance
three victories over Jackie Robin
sons All-Stars in post season
play.
Richardson also helped the 81
Joseph Auscos win both the 1854
and 1855 National Semi Pro
Tournament at Wichita with i'm
portant victories. He is five feet
eight inches tall and weighs 100
pounds.
Proctor IS a 2o-Year old right
handler who won is and lost
seven for Indianapolis this sea-
son. He attends Maryland State
College. and in 1854 before
signing with indianapolis. won
four games and lost none. and
pitched a no-hiffer.
With a semi-pro club in Mil
ford, Delaware, he won IL and
lost one, with another no-hitter.
He graduated from Douglas High
School in Brandywine. Maryland
Proctor is six-footer and
weighs 1865 pounds. This season
in exhibition competition he
hurled a no-hitter against the
Class D Fayetteville club of the
Carolina League, tanning II. and
a one-hitter against a Battle
Greek semi-pro team.
Both of the new prospects were
watched by Tiger scouts during
1854 and 1855 seasons.
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second victory OF the season.
The Lincoln Tigers recovered
four of Cenfrsl's fumbles. all Of
which either cut off the Ma
raudsrs' drives at crucial mo-
menfs or set up L. U. scores.
Halfback Richard Woods was
the individual star Of the game.
The 145-pound freshman carried
net rushing yards. Woods, from
the ball Is times TO rack up 100
Memphis, Tenn. has tailed 100
net rushing yards for the season.
The Tigers opened the scoring
in the first session when Ben
Mercer rushed six yards into pay
dirt. The extra point attempt was
blocked. The 60 Lincoln lead
held until Henry McGhee blocked
a kick in the Central end zone
for a safety and two points.
The Marauder offensive, slug
gish in the first session, began to
roll after the second kickoff. Don
Carter, after a long rally, finally
scored from the two yard line for
Central. At the intermission, the
Tigers held Central sc.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15
W0RL D'S CHAMPION MAT
TITLE AT STAKE HERE
Rocco Seeks
to Dethrone
Lou These

The wrestling match for which
fans have been clamoring for
half decade!
That is the world heavy
weight championship duel be-
tween Lou Thesz. the magnifi-
cent tiflsholder. and Anfonino
Rocca. his sensational challen-
ger. at the Olympia Wednesday
night. October 18th.
This set-to is a natural il ever
there was one. These has held
the world title since l948. He is
one of the finest grapplers of any
era, superbly endowed athlete
who does not suffer by COMPARE
son with any of the great mat
men OF the past.
He has consolidated his claim
to the championship by the sim
pie process Of whipping challen-
gers and other claimants when
ever they will get into the ring
with him. Schooled in the great
traditions Of the sport, he Is a
champion with prestige and dig
nifty and enormous skill.
The only mat man TO rival
him in the postwar years is
Rocca. the flying Italian from
the Argentine. Rocca held the
championship of all South Ameri-
ca when he invaded the United
States five years ago. He has
continued his brilliant victories
against all Corners.
Like ThesE. Roccs is such an
amazingly proficient wrestler
that he needs no gimmicks 10
enhance his drawing power at
the box office. He scorns the
gaudy hisforionies of so many
Of his contemporaries.
All he does is to wrestle. but
he does that so we'll that he is
one of the biggest box office
magnets in any sport today.
Rocca has been so busy full
filling a multitude Of engage
ments throughout the u. S. and
Canada - with occasional forays
back into South America-that
he hasn't been greatly concerned
with fact that THESE is still the
world champion.
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TIGERS sign , MORE TAN PLAYERS TO FARM
"Teen-Aser in Big League Baseball
from Youth Section Of c. S. Monifor)
BY MARGERY MILLER WELLEs

Sandy Kovfax, strong young pitcher for the Brooklyn
Dodgers has Of considerable size When late last
year. the Dodgers signed him for $4,000 including $4,000 in
salary he knew he had become that controversial commodity
. bonus baby"
n anxious to show everybody that worth
the money they gave almost threw my of in training
last spring. he admits rvevIy had lot TO learn and
still have plenty But least I've settled down little and
taking somewhat easier But basesIy guess still feel
the ! want the Dodser management and the other
Dodser players TO be glad I'm their team"
So far all hands with the best interests Of the Dodgers
heart positively delighted Ssndys about efforts 10
become fuedged Dodger have made friends Of everybody
club which long has been short good young pitchers
kovfax didn't have to take his sudden elevation 70 the
majors quite such responsibility Under the current bonus
rule the Dodgers keep him through the 1855 and 1856
There be minor league intervals for Sandy
that time This Of takes the Of the off
Sandy for him stay in the majors with pay; and
under the circumstances another fellow might be tempted TO
relax But Sand dearest dream TO that he's in the
majors merit and not teehnicaty.
This Brooklyn boy who is Just 10, had bids from the
Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Braves before he joined
the Dodgers There also fryout with the New York
Giants which he like recall But Of this affen
spoiled him made him less grateful for the fact that
Dodgers did give him chance 10 succeed in the borough
where he grew up.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15

being a song-and- dance man and
high living he says, People seem
to think that if had a second
chance I'd hang on to more money
and make wiser investments.
Maybe so. but it's easy to
look back and say he did this or
that wrong after everything has
happened. But even though l can
see where made mistakes !
often say TO myself; Joe, you
didn't do too badly"
When writing about being
free with his money Joe says.
Il figure I wasn't wrong shar.
ing with my friends. II wasn't
that I was a soft touch. II was
just that l enjoyed having them
around. believe that If things
had been the other way around.
my friends would have done the
same for me-"
Joe reveals that he has four
incomes which make the chances
slim that he will ever he down
and out. The incomes are $4,000
as boxing director for the Inter-
national Boxing Commission; he
earns two per cent Of the gross
at the Moulin Rouge in Las
Vegas; he is a partner in the Joe
Louis Milk Co. in Chicago; and
he is vice-president OF a Detroit
insurance company.
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Lincoln NO. Postes
Central State, IS to &

JEFFERSON CITY Mo-A surprising Lincoln University
MOI stopped the punderng Central State Marauders
last week in Xenia Ohio 1856 in Lncons third game and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15


The Marylanders have taken
Ill three of their contests
ssainst the Aggies in winning
once IN Greensboro and twice
N a row in the Norfolk Wal
FISH Bowl Classic.
The little giant killers" from
me Eastern Shore are in the
naolt Of winning in Boosting Ga
WINS, one-tie and just 5 losses
uurlng the last eight seasons.
Head Coach Vernon skip"
.M'cCaln, considered one Of the
Top mentors in football today.
mas welded together an outstand-
Ins team again this season. His
Fam has licked three-opponents
sready this year.
his main scoring threats hinge
On Johnny Samples and Stanley
zones, both all-conference half
JACKS and fine quarterback in
andy Dement,.
The Asgies is in a far better
position 10 meef the Mary
'anders on even terms than at
snY time during the past three
encounters.
Bill Bell has the finest array Of
'unnIng backs ever to don the
,ollege colors in Frank rabbit"
.ohnson. Lawrence Payne and
kT.nur Worthy. halfbacks and j..
smith, one-time all conference
|'ullba-k star.
The team has recently unveiled
mud threat in the passing de-
ppaF'ment in freshman Donald
boone, who in his first year OF
.olege ball has just about
'nnched the post.
Inc "underdog" Aggie aggre-
ss'lon has demonstrated in win
lng two in a row. that an upset
"uiu be in the making,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15

All Chrysler sales records were
smashed during the first nine
months of 1855 when more Chry-
sler and Imperial automobiles
we're delivered to customers than
IN any other nine-month period
IN the 3l-year-history of Chry-
sler Division, reports E. M.
Braden, general sales manager,
chrysler Division, Chrysler Corp.
Chrysler dealers delivered 1872
lij ears between January and
september 80 of this year--up
|SOS per cent over the 1908 cars
Pold IN the same period of 1854.
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JOBS TO $500 MONTHLY

Foreign & U.S.A. All trades. Fare
paid IL hired. No employment
fees. Free information. Write
Dept. o0F, National Employ.
meat Inform. Serv.. 1920 Broad
Newark. N. j.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-10-15
Joe Louis Wouldn't Alter
Life E Except Divorce

CHICAGO.-Joe Louis, remi-
niscing over his ring career in
the November Ebony, says. I'D
do the same thing all over again
without changing any part of my
past life"
There would be no changes
in his life. says Joe. no changes.
that is. except he would not
divorce his ex-wife. Marva. who
is now married 70 a Chicago
physician.
Joe, writing for the 10th ami
versary issue of Ebony, states
that his divorce is the one thing
he will always regret.
AS for his bad investments,
spending lavishly on his friends,