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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1934
Page
2
A native of Ohio from a family noted in civic and industrial movements passed away after illness. He had early interest in public and political affairs and is mourned by many friends. He leaves two brothers and other relatives.
The Ninth Street Y M C A in Cincinnati offers an auto driving class with the slogan Better and Safer Driving. Endorsed by the National Safety Council and run with city Safety Department cooperation, the course covers traffic regulations auto control and care of the auto with instruction by Glenn Hines. Any person of high school age and above may enroll, with classes Thursday evenings at 7 30.
The article defends the integrity of the West End YWCA and its supporters while disputing rumors about the organization. It notes Miss Bowles, brought in to resolve a delicate situation, reportedly being asked to stay by those in control.
The obituary-like bio chronicles Miss Bowles as the first employed Black YWCA secretary in the United States. She established women’s work in New York City’s 137th Branch, then led casework at Associated Charities in Columbus, Ohio, and later directed national work for colored women until 1932. Roosevelt personally funded YWCA programs. She resigned during a national board reorganization and later led YWCA work in Cincinnati, validating the movement’s impact on Black women and girls.
Mr Robert Freeman is appointed to issue license tags and will be at Turnell's Ninth and Mound daily 12 to 5 p m and at the Y from 6 to 9 p m to furnish tags. Citizens are advised to obtain their tags from him.
Naefach's Pharmacy at Wehrman and Gilbert markets Xmas dressing and window displays along with tasteful holiday goods at bargain prices. Discriminating buyers are urged to call before making other purchases.
A letter from Dabney criticizes the Republican caucus for excluding Black clerks and laments the party’s stance on Negro voters. Chester K. Gillespie signs the missive, arguing the G O P neglects colored interests and urging Democrats to win Black support with Lincoln as a more logical symbol.
The Eureka Male Republican Club of West College Hill met at Betts and Northern Avenues with a large crowd. President Elias Thomas was praised for efforts toward better homes streets and conditions with support from executive M B Stewart and club members.
An unusually large crowd attended the Baptist Ministers Conference at Calvary Baptist Church on Monday. M Moore D D of Southern Baptist Church gave a Sunday School lecture on The Sanctity of the Home and Its Constituents, with James E Stuart director of Hamilton County Welfare offering corroboration. Stuart preceded Rev Moore and discussed the Negro and Relief, topics well received by the gathering. Principal speaker next week is announced as Rev J H Jackson of Hillcrest.
The National Baptist Convention board in Louisville adopted a seven point economic program as a working guide for the church. President L. K. Williams presented the plan during the meeting.
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