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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
2
The Union editor W P Dabney lists subscription rates at two dollars for the Cincinnati paper, with office at 238 Hast Fourth Street. The note records the owner editor and rate details for readers and advertisers.
Mrs. Marilla Taylor Jackson of pioneer Taylor line was gathered to her fathers last week. Lizzie Hatfield Taylor Goines widow of John Taylor was too sick for the funeral. Ethel Horner Warren now in Chicago passed through en route to Alabama. Laura Troy celebrated Darwin’s Chicago visit with his father. Mabel Blackburn ill, not Carrie. Aurelia Parham Reese aided Easter services and her mother’s 75th birthday. Pearl Allen of Elmwood recovers after nursing her husband, then herself. Ada Jones returned from Louisville to see her husband’s sick sister. Maggie and Margaret Williams enjoyed a visit with Alma Belle Bryant.
Mrs. Inez L. Renfro expresses deep gratitude for public patronage of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Agency. She notes appreciation from the patrons and the many employees who benefit from the service throughout the year.
Mrs. Elizabeth Moore and the Widow Moore Club were guests as the Boosters Club held a Sunday afternoon event at Mrs. Maggie Brown’s residence with thirty eight covers. Hostesses included Mrs. Fletch Banks Mother Burns Mrs. Sales and Mrs. Randolph. Major Tinsley Adams hosted the Widow Moore Club as his guest Sunday. Mrs. E Masterson and Mrs. Anna Brown remain on the sick list.
Mrs Christella Oliver marked her birthday early Monday at night spots with John O Corporal James Powell of Camp Maxey Texas enjoyed twelve day furlough at home with his parents Private Archie Key sends greetings from Augusta Ga Our latest draftees include Lamar Dupree Eli Vickers John William Manuel Bill Parks Moses Walker Willie Simpson and John Wynn Boy Scouts Virgil Covington Alfred Howard Love Johnson Jr and Daniel Williams are registered Also Scouters Sanders Coleman and Chanile
A personal letter from Judge Bowman to Dabney, dated January 31, 1944 in Columbus Ohio, expressing frank views on The Union, the author’s stance against the status quo, and a boast of physical vigor and mental mediocrity. He mentions caring for his mother and culinary skill, ending with fraternal good wishes.
Robert Hill a 15-year-old freshman at Madonna High School of 742 W Fifth street won the silver jubilee oratorical contest for the Catholic Students Mission Crusade. He received a $100 war bond Sunday at the Netherland Plaza. Second prize went to Paul Husam 4707 Winona Terrace Madisonville a scholarship to the University of Dayton. Mary Beth Ritter 1285 McKeone Avenue won third prize a scholarship to Our Lady of Cincinnati College with fourth prize a Mt St Joseph College scholarship to Nancy Brockman 3754 Outlook Avenue.
The War Manpower Commission invites men and women to join the fishing sector. McNutt cites 1944 demands across armed forces and civilian uses at 5,300,000 pounds of fish products. Normal staffing is about 200,000. 64,000 additional workers are needed plus replacements for those entering military or munitions work.
Cincinnati has been chosen as one of several cities to survey Negro business practices and techniques. The study will collect insights from local business leaders on success and how Negro colleges with business programs can better support Black enterprise.
Fifty eight persons attended the Annual Easter Breakfast sponsored by the Defenders and Ninth Street Hi-Y Clubs. Reverend Council M Harris of the Colored Orphan's Home spoke, noted for his past appearances. Guests included Phioser Girl Re serves Club members, local officials, and armed forces representatives.
W. R. Hammond former Physical Director and Andrew Jones Defenders president acted as toastmaster at the gathering.
The 29th anniversary service of the Sons and Daughters of St. John church drew a large crowd. Rev J P Foote organized the club and received flowers from a friend, Mr W P Dabney. George Bossard Jr. sang Old Man River to applause, with Rev Foote praising his future. He is a local talent, and other musical numbers plus a luncheon followed. Rev P R Washington, pastor.
The Cincinnati Social Register Club of Chicago held a grand March meeting at Mrs. Mary Clark’s home with Mrs. Estelle Washington Buster as hostess. Chaplain Frank Starks led prayers, a fine dinner and games followed. Prizes went to Mrs. Rue and Mrs. Cora Tiller. officers listed include James Clark as president and Gertrude Hart as secretary. A book on Early Cincinnati Society is being prepared by Madam Anna Hayman Gibbs and the historian.
The annual meeting of the New Orphan Asylum for Colored Children will be held at the asylum on the last Monday in May. Polls open from 4 to 9 PM. All subscriptions must be in not later than April 15.
Mail orders for tickets accepted April 10 to 22 with seats allocated near designated locations. Prices: First Floor 1.65 to 1.35, Box Seats 2.00, Balcony 1.65 to 1.00. Include SASE and pay by check or money order to Mrs Ethel K Caliman, 1315 Burdette Ave Cincinnati Ohio.
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