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The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
Wedding Set
For August ~

"
Miss Rose Shirley Davis and
A/1C Milton Johnson's wedding
will be solemnized on August 20,
9 Am. at st. Benedict's Church
with the Reverend Father Char
les Kerr officiating.
Miss Davis is the daughter OF
Mr. John C. Davis of 1911 North
25th Street while Airman john
sons parents are Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Green of DANA, Florida.
The reception will be held at
st Benedict's Church from 8 Pm.
to 5 PM.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
Camera Club
Visits Near
North Side YMCA

|
State Senator John Adams, pre-
scented a copy of a state bill to
Nh. James Lee, president of the
Vacation Camera Club Of Wash
ington d. c. on Monday, August
Is.
The 80 membered party spent
the day in Omaha touring the in
teresting sites. They were on
their way to Denver, Colorado, 1t
was learned.
Before leaving Omaha, they
were guests at the Near North
side YMCA. 1t was there that
the Senator Adams made the pre-
sentation.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19

To Take Place
Aug. 20 ~

For the second year in a row,
the Douglas County Chapter of
the American Red Cross and
WOW-TV of Omaha have joined
forces in a drive for blood.
A special televised bloodmobile
operation will be presented Fri
day and Saturday, August 26 and
27, to observe the stations sixth
anniversary, it was announced by
The Very Rev. Carl M. Reinert,
S. j., Red Cross Blood Program
chairman. He said:
"Last years TV b%loodathon was
very successful. We hope again
to be able to show the television
audience how easy it is to give
blood, and how this blood is be-
ing used. We also hope to get
many new donors"
Equipment will be moved from
the Red Cross Blood Center to
the WOW-TV studios at $500
Farnam Street. A special telc-
vision program from 7:30 to 3
Thursday night, August Is, will
kick off the event. On Friday
and Saturday, blood donations
will be taken at the studios from
8 am. to 7 pm.
Last year, a total Of GAL pints
Of blood was collected as the sta
ton observed its fifth anniver-
sary. WOW-TV began regular
daily te~lecasting on August 90,
1949.
Persons wishing to join in the
the "life-giving" anniversary can
make appointments to donate
blood by calling the Douglas
County Chapter Of Red Cross, AT
lantic 2723, between 8 and 5
daily. In addition, night calls
for appointments will be taken
from 8 to IL pm. Monday, Aug
ust %, through Friday, August
.26.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
VIM. N. Boson

MI. William M. Began, 81 years,
2615 Parker Street. passed away
Saturday August 9th at a local
hospital. Mr.. Began had been a
resident of Omaha thirty eight
years and was a retired employee
of Armour and Company. There
are no known survivors. Funeral
services we're held Thursday morn
ing August 18th from Thomas
Mortuary with the Rev. j. C.
Wade officiating. Pail bearers,
Mr.. Charles Wilson, Lewis w.
Grant, A. G. Barnette, J.. Frank
lin, S. Jaskson. R. A. Thomas.
Burial was at Mount Hope Gem
etery.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
Amoros Is off
The Cripple List

|
Brooklyn, n Y.-Sandy Amor
as came off the Brooklyn Dod-
gers crippled list, but he still
won't be used for a while to be
sure he's okay. For Sandy is
wearing a corset-support' and
though he a play, New York has
been plagued with torrents OF
rain leaving the field in a muddy
state. So Manager Aston says
this: "T'd kinda like to get him In
there for a game or two and see
how he reacts. But if the field is
muddy, l won't play him or Rob-
inson. Before his back acted up,
Sandy was Brooklyn's leading
left fielder.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
NAIA Cage
Tourney Set
Dec. $3.50

The first NAIA "Tip-Off" Bias
ketball Tournament to be held in
Omaha's new seven-million dol
lar Municipal Auditorium will be
staged December %, 90 and 80
with Creighton University and
the University of Omaha as two
of the eight competing teams.
That announcement was made
last week by AL Duer, Executive
Secretary of the NAIA (National
Association of intercollegiate
Athletics), at a dinner meeting Of
the sponsoring organization, the
Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The annual December tourna-
ment, initiated some 10 years
ago, had been a Kansas City, Mis-
souri,, fixture until the NAIA de-
cision to move the championship
this year to Nebraska's No. l
City. The associations 32-team
March championship, begun in
1888, will remain in Kansas City.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
Moys Cannot Ploy
Winter Baseball

New York,-The new ruling a.
gainst players of experience play
ing Latin American baseball =
unless they are natives of those
countries : may be a blessing in
disguise for Willie Mays, who
spent all Of his winter playing
ball.
Many blame Willie's "under
par playing this year to his
winter ball activities. The new
ruling as signed by Commissioner
Ford Prick and the Latin League
means that n o American player
of two years or more in the major
leagues can participate below the
border.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
Horace Sherwood

Funeral services for Horace
Sherwood, age "a years, of 287O
Miami St., were held Thursday
August 4, 1866 at ppm. from the
st. John A. NJ. E. Church with
Rev. S. H. Lewis officiating as
sisted by Rev E. F. Ridley. In
terment was at Mt. Hope Gem
etery.
Iroquois Lodge No.92, I.B.P.O.E.
Of w. had charge of Elk rites
and served as Pallbearers.
Myers Brothers Funeral Service
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JACKIE HAS LASS
AGAINST GIANTS

Brooklyn N. Y.@ackie may be
aging but the records show he
still has class when it comes to
the N. Y. Giants He's batting
.349 against them this year.
The Omaha guide., 1955-08-19
DODGERS WHIP THEM ALL

Brooklyn, N. Y Brooklyn
has picked on no one in particu-
lar this season unless you want
to name the Philadelphia Phillies
in this class The Dodgers have
beaten New York 9 games to 6;
Chicago II games to 6; Cincinnati
II games to 5; Milwaukee IL
games to 6! Pittsburgh 10 games
to 6; st. Louis II games to 5. But
with Philadelphia = it's II games
to 9
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-09-23
loree Audience
Hears Barbara Ann
Webb In Recital

A large and appreciative aud
fence heard barbara Ann Webb.
soprano. In recital at Pilgrim Bap-
tiat Church on Friday evening.
September 10. when the Young
women's Choral group presented
her In recital.
Miss Webb sang Scariatti's 20
Cessate u, Piagarmi" as her OPP
ening number She was accom-.
panied by Mrs, Eva White-Hutvrl
and sang a variety OF numbers in
several different languages, She
was particularly impressive "a
abe sang an aria from the Amer.
can Folk Opera, "Porgy and
hess" Miss Webb Travelled ex.
tensiveiy both In this country and
abroad win the cast OF "Porgy
and Bess"
Vol Lo sapete" by MaScagni.
an aria from "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana was also very knowingly done
Miss webb's last group OF num-
berS included John Paync's ar.
rRnEement Of the ''Crucifixion'
and a number OF sptrituals.
Director OF the Young women's
Choral Group Is Mrs Louella Tay-
Tor Pianist II Miss Marcclla
Sayics who was presented scholar
ship aid frrm the proceeds
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RFTUFsDA BAPTIST

Last Sunday. Bethesda Baptist
church held one Of its great Rally
Days II was the greatest demon
stration Of Christian witnessing
and stewardship ever performed
by the present congregation,
which has pledged itself. under its
new leadership, TO promote the
Kingdom OF God through the ex-
ercise OF their hand and minds In
the ministry OF love. TO do God :
good pleasure among their fellow
men. and 10 honor Jesus Christ
with their Substance, their De-
votiors. and their Service.
Church Rally Sunday proved 10
be q monumental historical event
In the life OF the church. With an
overflow seating capacity the
church was filled. there was little
standing room left for those who
arrived later during the morning
service.
Both chotrs. the Senior Gospel
Chorus. and the more youthful
Musicettes, were we'll prepared
for the occasion, under the direc-
ton % Mrs. bessie Gresham. Their
performance both a. individual
groups and leading the CongreEa-
ton into It's morning hymns was
excellent
The Rally headed by Co-chair-
men Deacon willard J. Merrill
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funeral Rites Hsid For
MRS. 10 Sfello Johnson

Funeral services for Mrs. 10
stella Johnson. nav Rondo Az.
were held on Thursday Septer,
Der - At , y. m, at the Brooks
Funeral Home, with Dr. Floyd
Massey Jr. pastor Of Pilgrim Rap
tist Church officiating
Mrs Johnson. q NATIVE OF Kill
darr. Tex. had lived In st Paul
since i9li. She had been in IN
health for the past three years and
auccumbed at Ancker hospital on
Tuesday. September 20 Mrs
Johnson was q member OF Pilgrim
Baptist church
Surviving Mrs Johnson are her
daughters. Mrs Ruby Jones and
Mrs Carrie Williams Of ST. Paul:
a brother, sherman Harper sr
nephew sherman Harper Jr.:
nlsc~s Mrs, Lorraine Carriger and
Miss verE,n Harper She Ia also
survived by four grandchildren
and other relatives
Burial was in Eimhurst GENE
terry Brooks Funeral Home WAS in
charge 81 the service
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BORDER METHODIST

BE ye doors Of the word, and
not hearers only. deceiving your
own selves" We as Americans
have the opportunity to gain an
education In any field we choose.
Perhaps that II why America u
the greatest country Of all. but
are we educated In Christi God
has given US the way TO everlast-
ing life, but have we accepted his
gift? Go TO church and start your
education by learning from your
minister who In educated for
Christ.
The Ground OF q Certain Rich
Man" was the subject Of Rev.
Charles Sections morning message
taken from the 18th chapter Of
Luke. His message was most edu-
cational, portraying a true pic
ture of us money hungry humans.
who think OF nothing but laying
up treasures for our selfish selves;
living for today and forgetting
Christ Is this a picture Of your i
hope not.
Love thy neighbor as thy self.
Those who are sick. shut-in and
afflicted need your help. Can we
be humble and help?
Visitors were Shelly Jones.
Henry Thompson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Thomas. Visitors are
always welcome.
Next Sunday, September rs,
Mrs. Downs Rhythmic Choir Will
present the Lords Prayer In sym
bolic movement hArmonized with
musical score. The way TO encour-
age youth for Christ Is 10 support
them. The program Is at 8 p. m.
The District Conference win be
at Richfield Church. Friday.
October 9th. This will be a day of
enjoyment.
Look forward TO Women's Day
September %, at 4 p. nj. Come and
Learn about your church. For re-
servations call, PL. 1928.
Four hundred men OF Christ as
sembled TO praise His Holy name.
The Laymen's Retreat at From
tenac was an enjoyable weekend.
Outstanding Christian speakers
were there To educate the laymen
In the way OF Christ. Speakers
were DR.. Paul Lewis. Minneapolis
District Superintendent, DR.. Paul
Holmer, professor Of philosophy,
University OF Minnesota, Rev. Phil
Hinerman OF Park Avenue Metho-
dist church, Minneapolis. and Tom
Spradiing OF st. Louis. Mo. A
memorial was established for Mr..
J. Fristad, Minneapolis lay leader
who recently passed away,
In closing do you agree? IF
you must publish someone's faults.
publish your own" Harry Da-
Wis. reporter
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william Trent Dies

William w, tBud) Trent, 90.
a26 Washington Az =. died In
Minneapolis General hospital on
Monday. September 10,
Mr., Trent, u native OF Omaha.
Neb,. had been a resident Of Min
nrapolis for moro than 10 years,
lie was a veteran OF World War I
and had at one time been a mem
Der Of Johnny Baker Post No 2ei
of the American Legion.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, September ~. at 2 p.
m At tho Woodland Funeral
Chapel. with Rev. Worth l., Bar
bour pastor 81 bethesda baptist
church officiating.
There are no known survivors,
Burial was at ~. Smelling Ma
tional cemetery with Woodland
Funeral Home in charge Of the
vice.
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ZION BAPTIST

Sunday. September IS, was the
Usher Boards Homecoming Day.
Rev, II. w. Bolts Jr, was speaker
for the morning service. Taking
for his subject. The Badge OF
Service" scripture taken from
Ezekiel. 9th chapter. Rev. Bolts
said we are wearing n badge, we
must empty ourselves for the
cause OF Christ. He further stated
that we should say as David OF
old. Il would rather be door
keeper In the house OF my God.
than dwell in the tents OF wicked
ness" Everyone who heard this
wonderful message was greatly
benefited.
The Gospel Chorus, Young Peo-
pies choirs and Usher Board
members provided the music I'M
der the direction OF Mr.. Ralph
Primm. Mr. Worthy Turner and
Miss Rose Marshall of Chicago
were guest soloists.
Miss Norma billiard united with
the church. candidate for baptism
and Crawford Jones on Christian
Chmaxing the day was the most
interesting program presented at
the evening hour. Little Miss
Sharon Bolts was guest soloist.
Miss Doris Eddy was guest speak.
er. She chose for her ubject.-
Children"
Visitors for the day were Rufus
Thompson, st Louis. Mo; Mrs
Humphrey, Flint. Mich: Mrs Ada
y. Ryan, Denver. Colo: Mrs. Ada
seymour, Des Moines. Ia: Miss
Rose Marshall. Chicago, M: CUf.
Ton Cunningham. Astoria Temple
James Small, Miss Alice C1srk
Minneapolis. and Clifford Bourhar
Philadelphia. Pa
Mrs. Cynthia westbrooks wa.
mistress Of ceremonies for Home
coming Day. Mrs. Sarah Vaughn
was general chairman and Mrs
mary Watson Is president OF the
Usher Board. ''
Rev. II. w. Bolts Sr.. and Nrs
Bolts returned home from the Ma.
uona Baptist CONVENTION las,
week, Rev. Bolts Is slightly IN,
disposed. He spoke briefly Al IN.
evening service Other sick ana
shut-tns are little Steven Petit.
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and Trustee Harry Jones. Jr., was
highly successful With approx
mately only three weeks Of per-
sonal contact in the home Of reg
lAr members these two men
spearheaded other officers and or
CARNATIONS Of the church to raise
enough money 70 hquidate out
standing bills Of the church in the
community. At the close of the
Day the Church treasurer deposit
ed One Thousand 81. 0o0) dollars
in the bank in the name Of the
church. II was a job Well Done. "
A part OF the Rally was a brief
recognition period at which time
the city's mayor. Eric G. Hoyer.
spoke words OF commentator and
encouragement to the officers.
Mayor Hoyer was introduced by
Shelton Granger Of the Minneapo-
LIS Urban League. Both men ex-
pressed a growing interest in the
present and future work OF the
Church. Following the officers
individual reports, Cecil Newman
also spoke.
The pastor. DIR. Worth l. Bar
bour, delivered the morning mas
sage on the subject, Jesus and
The Idea Of Faith" The text was
Matthew 1920. DR.. Barbour
stated that without Love. Prayer,
and Faith, there Is no great
church. Faith in God Is a source Of
Power TO have a great church.
Received as member by
Christian Experience was Miss
Essie Wells.
Visitors were Mr.. and Mrs.
Brisco, Canada: Mrs. Zenolia
Tullis. Seattle, Washington; Nan
ME Fulgham, Kansas City, Mo-:
Mr.. Carl Shelton, Columbus, o.;
Mt and Mrs. +. H. Bradley and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Brown of
Minneapolis. We are hopeful that
visitors will print their names on
the register so that we may be
sure OF the correct spelling.
The evening service was a men,
orial. The Prince Hall Masons and
the Eastern Star Chapters held a
Joint Memorial service. A prayer
full tribute was made to those of
their organizations who have de-
parted from their ranks and files.
Mrs. Fern Helm Of the Eastern
Stars was mistress OF ceremonies
and music was rendered by the
Bethesda Senior Choir. DR.. Bar
bour delivered the Memorial ser
mon. He admonished the organi-
cations To remain faithful in their
duties and keep God in their pro-
gram, for those, whom they pay
tribute to memorially, held GER
tain beliefs. traditions and prac-
tees. These contributed largely 10
the effective founding and making
OF the organizations. Those who
follow them must and should walk
in the same religious paths and by
80 doing pay the highest tribute
possible.
Mrs. Anna Moody, Mr.. Ralph
Jones and Mrs. Irene Brown re-
main III but are improving greatly
at their homes.
On a whole there Is a growing
interest in the work of the "Ev-
ery-member Canvassing" program
and many have expressed
the desire TO do more for the sup
port and advancement OF our new
Sarah Benson, church
reporter.
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family involved throughout the
period Of emergency.
According 10 Granger. the pat
tern 81 disturbance In the last II
cases similar TO that OF Mrs.
Owens. has been the same.
II In usually two or three vocif-
ero,is people who bring the prob
lem 10 tho surface Most OF the
people In the neighborhood voice
no objections and react decently.
The main goal In 10 prompt the
quiet neighborH 10 voice their sup
port Of the new family In the
nslghborhood.
This. toEsther with the six
point program. restores the sit
uation % normal.
II Ia through the Community
Chest that agencies such ~ the
Minneapolis Urban League are
able 10 help with problems Of
this kind, The Minneapolis Urban
League, from an approximate bud
yet Of t22, 900 IL supported by the
Community Chest for $40. 900.
Outside contributions amount To
about $4,000.
A Rcd Feather Agency
Tho Urban League. along with
90 other Red Feather agencies.
served more than zoo. 900 people In
Hennepin County last year.
what does this add up 10 In
terms Of individual cases.
A staggering list OF individual
problems solved. babies cared for.
homeless waits loved. unmarried
mothers served. family troubles
solved. misguided youths set right
constructive care for the aged and
a myriad OF health cases rehabil.
tated.
Tho "60.In-one" package appeal
Of Community Chest means exact
iy that there would be 90 addition
nj appeals for funds made In this
area without q Red Feather drive
Therefore. Community Chest
should. In and must be supported
with q vigor by business. labor
and individuals throughout the
County,
Tho over all Hennepln County
goal for 1864 Is S2.sI2, 900. tho &C.
onomic Of which II tho greatest
benefit To the greatest number Of
people. More than any other fund
raising vehicle. Community Chest
agencies help solve the health.
welfare and youth problems OF the
entire community
Tho Community Chest drive
starts October \ and continues
through october 20.
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PILGRIM REST BAPTIST

Brethren, IL n man be overtak-
en- in a fault. We which are spirit
ual restore such a one In the spirit
Of meekness, considering myself
lest thou also be tempted" Gal.
81.
Rev. Joseph jackson and con-
gregation made a quick trip TO
saltwater prison Sunday morning.
September IS Accompanying
them were the Seven Wonders
Of Friendship Baptist hurch, Rev,
l.. c. Harris, pastor and the
Friendly Five" the Royal Jubil-
GERS" the "Jubbeletts," and the
Senior and Junior choirs OF Pill
grim Rest.
We are happy to report that the
chaplain, officers and inmates
were impressed with the gospel In
music and songs We returned in
time for Sunday School The
spirit was high rs Pastor Jack
son delivered wonderful ser
mon, Everyone enjoyed 1t very
much.
We were glad 10 know that
Mother Armstrong Is on the i'm
proving list.
The Mission Circle will meet In
the home OF Mrs. Moore on Satur-
day evening September "a, at 1880
p. m. All are welcome TO attend
The Senior Choir will meet at
the church on Friday evening at
3 p. m. Mrs. Bradley is asking the
cooperation o: he members
Sing aloud unto God our
strength. make a joyful noise unto
the God Of Jacob" PSa. sl:l.
Rev. Jackson and the IAymen
gave a wonderful report on the
Sector Project program held at
the Midway YMCA.
The pastor Is asking all mem
bers 10 cooperate in this project.
The next meeting will be on Mon
day. September %. at $50 p. m.
Dinner will b. served At Si25 per
plate Mrs, Hattie NJ. Bradley.
reporter,
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Rev. Nelson Pryor. Interim
Poster ~ So. Jones A.M.F.

Rev. Nelson Pryor. presiding
elder % tire 81. Paul District 81
the ANE Ccnfsrvnce is ss,inG a.
pastor % ST James ANfE church
pending . new appointment BY the
Rishcp 20 succeed Rev y =
Jcnes VINO has ben trNnsfrrr~t
10 the chicago e,ruservnce
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Jock Dodson Dies

Services for Jack DOdson. 81. Of
t2i Hennepin Az. who died In
Minneapolis General Hospital on
September 10 were held AZ ? p.
M "Wednesday September 81, At
the Woodland Funeral Chapel. Rev.
Claude Moore of the Union city
Mission officiated.
BoTn In Bowling Green. Ky,
Mr.. Dodson had lived In Mime
apolis Tor 10 years.
There are no known survivors
Burial was In Rosedale Gene
terry with Woodland Funeral Home
IN charge oT arrangements
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear
husband and uncle, George w.
Dozier, who passed away one
year ago, September 20, 1854.
God called him home, II was His
will.
But in our hearts we love
him STILL
His memory is as dear today
AS in the hour he passed away.
We often sit and think Of him
When we are all alone:
For memory is the only thing
That grief can call its own
Sadly missed by wife, Mrs. Car
RE Dozier, Duluth. and niece,
Mrs. Evelyn Smallwood, Wash
ingtnn, d. G.
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DE restoretb your soul Ok ussh'p together THE ssE4

ford. who underwent surgery At
Mt. Sinai and master Keith Par
ker who is also patient at MI
Sinai hospital Let US remember To
send cards and pray for all Of our
sick and shut-ins.
Zion extends sympathy TO Mr..
and Mrs. George Joiner in the loss
of Mr.. Joiners mother and to Mr..
and Mrs. Elwood Henderson in the
loss of Mr.. Henderson's sister.
You are always welcome at
Zion. Mrs. Cynthia Westbrooks,
reporter,
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MID-kNI0HIERS oPENEp
cluB ROOMS SEPT. 10

The Mid,knighters held the
grand opening of their new club
roous located at $50 Dale 81 on
Friday evening. September 10
The ciubrcoms are not open to
the public but arr exclusively for
members and their friends
An open house Ia planned Tor
later date
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EDITH SIZER LICENSED
REAL ESTATE BROKER

Chicago. HL-Mrs. Edith Sizer
has been licensed as a real estate
broker in Chicago. Mrs. Sizer,
formerly Of Minneapolis, has her
office at e252 so. Parkway. Suite
2l2, and will handle all types of
real estate buying and selling.
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CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to thank our many
friends in the Twin Cities for their
many, many gestures Of friendship
on our behalf.
II has certainly been heart
warming to find that we have
such lovely, true friends. We will
always cherish the many gifts,
other gestures Of friendship and
hold a good thought for the Twin
Cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. James G.. Kirk
and daughter Beverly. 335 18th
Av., Seattle Wash, co Charles
Mathis.