South Carolina interracial marriage case shocks nation
The NAACP reports a tense case in Aiken where Arthur Munday, accused of posing as white after marrying a Black woman, faces threats from white locals in Windsor and White Pond. Munday was arrested, released on bond, and warned not to return, with laws penalizing miscegenation up to ten years and heavy fines. The case highlights racial tension surrounding interracial marriage in the region.
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New York
Aiken
South
Carlina
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Fifth Avenue
Windsor
White Pond
Arthur Munday
Munday
Uberty
Alpha Phi Alpha Convention to Meet in Richmond
The nineteenth annual Alpha Phi Alpha convention will convene in Richmond next week hosted by Gamma Chapter of Virginia Union University at Luke Hall. Public session opens Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church with Dr Channing Tobii as key speaker and Raymond Cannon presiding at sessions. A grand prom at the Coliseum and multiple social events follow as about 400 delegates from 60 chapters attend. Prof Robert Daniel chairs the local committee with Rayford Logan, William Spurlock, and Wiley Hall assisting.
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Richmond
Gamma Chapter
Virginia Union University
Colleges and Universities of America
Robert P. Daniel
Rayford W. Logan
William H. Spurlock
Wiley A Hall
Planetary advertisers and local merchants feature in old ads
A fragmented historical page highlights local merchants Adams and Broad Streets and Wasi at 203 South Second Street, advertising reliable furniture and household goods. It praises Weisberger for low prices and a broad display while noting the Bethlehem sisterhood and Willis the tailor. The piece frames community trust in long standing business and charity efforts, with a tease of continued content on page 8.
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He* Sinner
Antil
Adams
Broad Streets
Wasi
Richmond
Saniel Weisberger
Weisberger
Brook Avenue
Noted Evangelist to Preach at Second Baptist Church
Rev Dr W H Skipwith renowned evangelist arrives to preach Sunday at Second Baptist Church delivering a Christmas message titled The First Gospel. A morning service and an evening concert are planned with Skipwith singing during the latter hour.
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Skinwith
Second Baptist Church
W. H. Skipwith
Skipwith
Ofr
Rev W H Stokes Preaches At Ebenezer Church Sermon
Rev W H Stokes of Virginia Union University delivered a brief sermon from Matter 24 14 at Ebenezer Baptist Church last Sunday. He praised the Law Department and noted progress at the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia, while discussions of a medical department continued.
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Ebenezer Baptist Church
Lev W. H. Stokes
Law Department
Virginia Union Uuly Urity
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Stokes
F. Carter
Centat
Ant
Miller twenty fifth wedding reception in South Richmond
Mr and Mrs Juning L Miller request the honor of your presence at their twenty fifth wedding reception on Monday December 27 1926 at their residence 12 Benet Twentieth Street South Richmond Va from to Friends invited No cards
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Juning L. Miller
Bnet Twentieth Street
South
Richmond
Behadshaw Mabrey announces engagement of Laura Mabrey
Genery Mabrey announces the approaching marriage of his daughter Laura Mabrey to James Bradshaw on Saturday January 8 1927 at 730 PM at 2907 Sid Street Richmond Virginia Miss Eather Ransome of 1507 Decath Street Southside will spend Christmas holidays visiting relatives and friends in Crowe Virginia
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Genery Mabrey
Laura
James Bradshaw
Sid Street
Richmond
Eather V. Ransome
Decath Street
Southside
Crowe
Vermont Union Graduates Pass State Bar
Eighty four candidates for admittance to the bar were successful in the latest list by M. B Watts secretary to the State Board of Bar Examiners. Sixty one failed. Exam held Tuesday and Wednesday in the House of Delegates hall. Notable graduates include C. R Wurcett and three Virginia Union University law school alumni Leslie F Byrd Joseph St J Gilgin and S W Robinson Jr. Mrs.
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M. B Watts
State Board of Bar Examiners
House of Delegates
Mniahad
C. R Wurcett
Piitsylvania
Warren
Annie Mooring Fallwell
Parmvile
Mise
Clare T. Willsoty
Livingstone Heights
Whitey
Bertha L. Dougls
Norfolk
Roy J. Osborne
Max Meadows
Law School of
Virginia Union University
Leslie
In Memoriam for Alice Edwards Moore and Georgiana Robinson
A family memorial notes the death of Alice V Edwards Moore on August 14 1920 and Georgiana Robinson on December 22 1922. The inscription is signed by Father Mother and Husband with a prayer that all is well and faith in God.
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Alice V. Edwards Moore
Georgiana Robinson
Odd Fellows Anniversary Observance at Mt Zion Church
The forty seventh anniversary of Henrico Lodeo 1894 G U O of O is set for Sunday January 2 1927 at 3 PM at Sixth Mt Zion Baptist Church corner of St John and Duval Streets Richmond. Attendees include Past Grand Masters Council and subordinate judges with invitations to be present. Committees listed and an excellent program promised.
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Henrico Lodeo
G. UO
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
St. John and
Duval Streets
Richmond
M. V.p
H. Tyler
G. Mt
W. Th. Canile Batko
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Muller
Hoty Nicurt
Ns.c
Aimalaght
Greek Letter Fraternity
Tn Jooking
Charles G. Jurgen
Edward Stewart
South Second Street
Gwon
the Improved Order Shepherds and Daughters OF Bethlehem
THE
Whisbhrger Company
the Browns
Earth
Heav
Willis
WH. Stokes
WD. Jones
Hethe Lad
Weisherger
Welohercer Company
Ites
Lillie Byrd
Newport Pers. Va
Armstrong High Orchestra
Armsrong
Armstrong High School Orchestra
Phila M. White
Armstrong High School Glee
F T. L. Nixon
Walter T White
Heldelhers
Atrs. White
Armairing
A. Rindeny
W. W. Townsend
Behadshaw
Mabrey
Vt. Union
State Bar
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