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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1943
Page
2
A brief union related notice listing W P Dabney owner and editor at 238 East Fourth Street Cincinnati Ohio with six months at two dollars and one dollar fee or charge.
The Trustees of Crawford's Old Men's Home acknowledge numerous tributes of fruit provisions and groceries from Grace Episcopal Church and Douglass Night School. President David Jones of Bennett College announces the forthcoming marriage of Frances Estelle Jones to Charlies Douglass Bonner on December 18. Cincinnati sends congratulations. Additionally, Edith Roberts, sister of Nadine Roberts Waters, has recovered from illness. Commencement of the Red Cross Home Nursing Class at Grace Presbyterian Church Chicago drew praise for Mrs. Anna Hart Gibbs. Edna Harris, wife of a local attorney, now serves as an official of the OPA in Union Trust Building. Next Thursday hosts the Kappa Alpha Psi annual banquet at the Manse, with notes on members and families in attendance. Secretary Tucker of the Y Club travels to Columbus on business. Arnold B. Walker reports a rabbit hunt with a single rabbit seen. Birthday Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Coffey featured a delightful evening. Hon. Charles Payne supplied information and the book Life of Douglass, referencing Harriet Beecher Stowe and funding for Negro schools. Attorney Tom Norris, a famed jurist and early colored justice of the peace in West Virginia, is noted as accidentally killed in Dayton years ago.
Mrs Laura Sanders Johnson died Thursday and her funeral was conducted by Rev C L Howard at Philips Metropolitan CME Church Monday afternoon. The Casualties were royally entertained last Tuesday evening by Mrs Vivian Bonner. Troop 325 marches on.
In a conference with Arthur Shubert of Emery Indus, George Rice was told back pay shift differential will be paid during Christmas week. Nathan Stallworth remains on the sick list. The Church of the Living God marks Rev Carter’s sixth anniversary as pastor with Elder Ball conducting. Sympathy to Mrs Lacey Ivory for the loss of a fur coat three diamond rings and $200 in cash with a reward offered for any returned items.
The Boosters Club of the G U O of OF entertained at the Washington Terrace Hotel with 38 guests. Widows and Widowers, Maids and Bachelors Club met at Mrs M Brown's residence. George Taller and Syndicate Club guests were hosted two Sundays ago. O'Bryanville B N Club was entertained by Mrs Fishback and others with 32 guests. Mrs Baggie Bacon of Hillsboro, Ohio visits relatives.
The World’s Fellowship Xmas Carnival on December 10 aims to raise the branch quota. Everything salable will be sold. Miss Marian Ritchie in charge. Miss Nellie Ligg on runs the bakery booth. For details contact Miss Dorothy Gillam.
A dated exchange from Columbus Ohio November 17 1943 features Judge Jos E Bowman and the writer praising a friend’s visit and a library, with playful literary allusions and witty quips about aging wit and guest etiquette. The letter ends with a pledge to dine together again.
President David D Jones announces a main address by Mrs. J. D. Bragg of the Woman's Division of Christian Service. The observance will feature roll calls reporting progress in the current endowment campaign. Each graduate is urged to contribute a $25 war bond toward the goal.
The Times Star profiles Tuskegee Airmen pilots as they fly P-40s over Africa and Europe. Capt Charles B Hail notes many want regular Army commissions postwar to pursue combat and possibly commercial flying. Stories recount encounters with German forces and vivid piloting anecdotes.
Samuel Barrett of 1639 W 18th Street Oakland California writes a book titled That Demonstrates the Necessity of Unity Among Us and Warns that without nationwide organization colored citizens face a second slavery or death. The book A Plea for Unity and Cooperation costs one dollar and is available while supplies last.
Russell A. Shields a colored janitor at First National Bank received a gold 17 jeweled wrist watch and a $100 United States savings bond from bank directors and staff. Alton Hale, the bank president, praised Shields for honesty loyalty courtesy faithfulness and dependability and wished him health and happiness for more years of service. The presentation occurred after hours in the directors room on the eve of Shields 58th birthday.
The Fifth Service Command of the Armed Services reports the 3540th Unit of the Army Specialized Training program will begin at Wilberforce University in Columbus Ohio on December 1. One hundred fifty trainees arrive between December 1 and 5 with instruction in college subjects starting December 13. Trainees will be housed in Wilberforce Military Post area.
A Columbus interdenominational ministerial alliance invites Reverend A C Sumpter and Mrs Sumpter to a formal banquet at Shiloh Baptist Church on Friday evening December 17 1943. Arrangements to be finalized after the next regular meeting.
Greensboro N C Bennett College marks its seventy first anniversary with activities planned for Tuesday December 14 honoring the school's founding and legacy of educational service.
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