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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1922
Page
2
The Union under W P Dabney at 420 McAllister Street outlines its aims to promote loyalty pride and unity. It details subscription rates of 1 year 1.50 six months 0.30 and monthly 0.15 with single copies at 5 cents and urges collective effort spiritually materially mentally morally and politically. The Seneca quotation reinforces the ethic of reciprocity.
The Zion Industrial Club will host an entertainment at 620 West 8th St on August 28. Refreshments provided. Mrs. M. Blackburn presides and Rev. P. W. Edison serves as pastor. All invited to enjoy the event.
Rev P J Blackburn has returned from vacation visiting Toledo Detroit Chicago and Milwaukee. Quarterly Meeting next Sunday. Rev L H Hughes of Covington will preach at 3 o clock. Bro R G Murdock preached in the pastor's absence. Dollar Money appeals to those who have not paid as the Annual Conference is seven weeks away.
Personal notices report Mrs Emma Allred returning to Dayton after seven weeks in Cincinnati while guests visit from Detroit and Nebraska. Local events include Bible Students meeting with speaker C J Jackson and a Knights of Honor funeral at Allen Temple. Several travel updates mention Toledo Paris Paris Kenya and Akron.
Milford page records homecomings and visits in Kentucky with names such as Mrs Lillie Brown Mrs N Bates and Miss Pearl Christian. It notes illnesses visits and travel including Mrs Porter Woolridge Miss Florence Hunter and Rev Wilbur Page plus an obituary for Martha A Fortson with thanks to E H Habig and Fas. Charlies Williams and Francis M Russell depart on vacation with Boston reception from Shuffle Along Company.
Miss Garnette E. Saunders hosted a beautiful Sunday party with forty three guests. Mrs. Taylor Lightfoot visits relatives in Washington D C and Virginia while Mrs. Clarence M. Leonard returns from time with her husband in the camps. Miss Marie J. Bishop visits Richmond as Mr. Chas H. Payne and wife travel to West Virginia for vacation of hunting fishing and socializing. The Saturday Night Club entertained by Mr and Mrs Fred H. Hamilton with Miss Alma E. Johnson of Baltimore as out of town guest. Miss E B Brown of Covington reelected Grand Secretary of the S M T s and Juveniles of Kentucky at Shelbyville.
Mrs George Fletcher and Miss Laura Ross of Melbourne Terrace traveled Saturday to Lynchburg Virginia for the wedding of Miss Ross.
Mrs Allie McBride thanks her mother Pilgrim Baptist Church choir and friends of Antioch for a birthday surprise on August 28. She praises the beautiful presents received and extends thanks to those who helped.
The Laurel Embroidery Club hosted a rainbow lawn party at Mrs. M. Alice Prosser’s residence. Attendees admired the decorative displays and the beautiful costumes worn by the ladies. Mrs. Prosser is spending the week in Middletown.
Mrs. James Phillip announces the marriage of her sister Miss Inez Pullen to Mr. James W. McHenry. They reside at 904 West Seventh Street where he has bought and furnished a home.
Mr. W. S. Martin spent last week in Cleveland, Ohio, attending the Grand Lodge of TU. B. F. & S. M. T. He was guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Frazier, formerly of this city.
Friends report Mrs. W. S. Martin, confined to her Auburn home since last March, is improving. Mrs. Owens, who fell ill Saturday, is now much better. Mrs. Sini Still returns from a Kentucky hill vacation and is greeting old friends.
Sister Clotilda and Sister Gertrude, noted prominent Black Catholics of Baltimore, are visiting St Ann Church and relatives in this city. Father Richter speaks highly of them.
Mr Thorne Cuthbert now of Chicago was a guest of his mother and sister here last week, sharing time with family and returning to his new home.
Miss Alma Hatfield with her sister Miss Marjorie entertained the younger set at a dance last night, creating a lively social gathering.
Prof Charleston and his wife from Columbus visit. Mrs Warren Thomas of Price Hill entertains her niece Miss Katherine Smith of Cleveland.
Miss Marie Colley will attend the Boston Conservatory this fall. The update confirms her enrollment at the noted music program for the upcoming season. The notice highlights her intention to pursue formal training in vocal performance at the Boston Conservatory.
Mrs Grace Gates has recovered and is back at The Hotel Sterling working the switchboard, resuming duties after illness.
Professor Alf Quarles, famed pianist, has returned from a brief visit to Chicago. He appears in robust health and prosperity after being royally entertained in the Windy City by Misses Anna Fagin Edith Woods Hallie Spurlin and other former residents of this city.
Sunday and Monday present Sky High with Tom Mix in a Grand Canyon of Arizona escapade. Monday shows Vanishing Trail the final chapter of the great serial. Tuesday and Wednesday feature Loves Redemption with Norma Talmadge amid island fires. Thursday and Friday offer My Lady Friend a New York comedy. Saturday and Sunday showcase Behind the Mask with Dorothy Dalton and a Paramount Special. Saturday also screens The Hope Diamond Mystery the age’s most wonderful serial.
Champion Jack Dempsey continued training in Michigan City August 17 despite rumors of canceling his Labor Day bout. He sparred two rounds each with Jack Thompson and Jack Taylor, both connected to upcoming bouts with Harry Wills and Sam Langford respectively. Also present were Panama Joe Gans and Kid Norfolk, expected to join today for workouts at Brennan's headquarters.
The piece notes how Black boxers train with white fighters for high profile bouts but face strict terms when seeking equal championship opportunities. It condemns the imposed deals that boxers must accept to be seen as equals, while recalling a changing era and a belief in a higher justice guiding human outcomes.
Mrs Martha A Fortson aged 75 died after a stroke while entering the Union Gas and Electric Co office last week. She had been in perfect health prior to the incident.
Furnished or unfurnished rooms available in Norwood. Call Avon 5265 for details on modern conveniences and pricing.
A lady seeks two unfurnished rooms with modern conveniences and asks interested landlords to call Woodburn 2222-1 after 6 PM.
Five room house on a 40 by 140 foot lot offered on good terms for a quick sale. Apply at 5308 Whetsel Ave Madisonville.
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