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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
2
A short note presents a sequence of time and money amounts: One year, six months, and dollar figures such as 2.00 1.00 and a negative 20, followed by the number 05. The fragment hints at a financial or contractual term.
A collage of personals, prayers, and tributes lists names such as Bertie Mae Price, Rev. B. E. Edmondson, H. H. Partridge, Ellen Brown, Master Sergeant Harts M. Brown, Madam Mae Moody Harper, Alvena Reeves Fulton, Rev. O. M. Fulton, Anna May Boone, and various church groups. Mentions homecomings for Thanksgiving, a memorial for Belleash, a wedding reception, a church choir tour, a Christmas program, and charitable donations from Grace Episcopal Church and Stowe School. Also notes travel between Philadelphia Chicago Madisonville Crawford’s Old Men’s Home and Madison, Indiana, with a reference to a lengthy article by Mrs. Mildred Orr that could not be published.
Mrs. Mary Helen Roseberry marked her 21st birthday last week. Mrs. B. Nolan and Mrs. Vera Bush traveled to Atlanta to visit relatives and friends as the Silver Tone Singers tour nearby.
James Love of the ETO returns home with an H D to his wife and children. Sgt Walter Wilson after three years is also home. Pfc Alfred Bailey, now in the Aleutians, gladdens Lucille. Mrs Alma Lowman recuperates after illness. S Sgt Gentry Blackstone, China Burma veteran, with H D to Dorothy. Mrs Harriet Frazier dies and is buried. Catherine Anderson recovers and sends greetings from Pontiac. Mabel White at Wilberforce enjoys weekend at home. Beverly Marie, daughter of Flora George, is one month old. Freddie Lowman at 17 enlists in the Navy. Peggy Hollingsworth near a century, guest of daughter in Atlanta. Lt Estelle Smith on furlough visiting family. Seaman Deroy Williams on leave, mother and friends welcome.
A personal missive expresses admiration and restraint as the writer recalls the eighty year celebration and enconiums given by friends. The writer notes a visit to the National Bar Association, Cleveland, and offers welcome to the Mountain in Mahomet with open hospitality.
CIO President Philip Murray argues that high wartime purchasing power boosted jobs and incomes, while peace brings 35 billion dollars in lost national income and reduced consumption. He warns that cuts threaten employment, with Negro workers facing even lower wages absent FEPC protections.
The Jewish Thursday Knights of Cincinnati Ohio send the annual Christmas contribution to orphans hospitals and other local institutions. The notice extends season greetings from attorney B S Schwartz and asks recipients to share in the holiday cheer.
The South Central Association executive director John M Ragland writes editor Wendell Phillips Dabney congratulating him on turning 80. Ragland recalls past meetings and praises Dabney’s long, active career as he sends Christmas and New Year wishes.
Colu mbus Ohio December 6, 1945 editor Wendell Dabney writes to a friend praising the visit of Miss Vivian Greer hosted by Governor Lausche. The note describes beauty bringing blessing to both the bearer and observers and calls the trip pleasant and profitable. Madam Bowman joins in extending greetings.
Dr. Constance Warren, president emeritus of Sarah Lawrence College, visited Talladega College this week. Sarah Lawrence, at seventeen years old, is noted nationwide for experimental liberal education. Warren is keen on Talladega’s six member administrator, six faculty, and six student College Council which shapes campus policy. The council’s work has attracted publicity via the bulletin Practicing Democracy in the College from the U S Office of Education.
An old advertisement touts Carbonoel a medicated tar formula from Dow Drug Stores offering relief for itchy scalp with a seven day trial and money back guarantee. It promises powerful antiseptic action and full directions on the jar available at leading drug stores in Cincinnati for one dollar.
National Company advertises two colored dolls with hair moving eyes shoes and stockings in prices 4.98 and 6.59. C O D postage extra. Dealers and agents invited. Address 254 West 135th Street New York City.
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