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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1923
Page
2
The Union proclaims its mission to foster unity among readers, urging loyalty and communal effort. It notes the publication’s role in disseminating news, strengthening morals, and supporting political and civic progress for the community.
Mr James Moore of Melbourne Street has returned from Winston Salem North Carolina. Mr William Buckner visits from Detroit with grandchildren Edith and Johnnie. Mr and Mrs Morris Simpson hosted an elaborate New Year dinner for Mrs B Glenn and several friends.
The Orphan Asylum Board of Trustees thanks St Andrews Episcopal Church Mt Auburn Presbyterian Church and others for Christmas gifts and carols. Santa Claus distributed gifts at Cincinnati Lodge of Elks. Cash Xmas contributions totaled 227.82. Notices call for free short personal ads and paid long ones. Several locals travel or visit, and Mrs Emma Mosely dies. Will Todd hospitalized for operation.
At Park Street M E Church a revival closed with about forty choir members. Eighteen joined last Sunday, the largest in six years, and many others prayed. Park Street Church bought a new West End site, trustees to announce soon.
Adapted from Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow tale the play features Ichabod Crane wooing Katrina Van Tassel while rival Brown Bones schemes. A mob and a headless rider spark a dramatic finale shown Friday Saturday and Sunday at the Pekin Theatre this week.
The NAACP held its January 2 1923 annual meeting in New York City. A new board member, Herbert K Stockton of Haight Smith Griffin and Deming, was elected. Delegates from several states discussed anti segregation efforts and opposition to the Ku Klux Klan. Rabbi Stephen Wise condemned Klan violence and urged continued onslaught against oppression, with James Weldon Johnson outlining the fight for the Dyer Anti-Lynching bill and renewed activism.
In a simple town Pop Groat heads a department store while his wife recalls ginghams of youth. Mab Groat loves clerk Seth Smith and the snobbish clan resists. Pop defends frugality as the family pressures intensify and the clerk proves his merit.
A remembrances program titled Remembrance arrives at the Pekin Theatre for three-day showings Monday January 15 Tuesday January 16 and Wednesday January 17. The event lists dates and venue details for current and former performers.
A speech condemns lynching and calls for justice through law while urging unity among all Americans. Mrs Mary B Talbert announces funds from the Anti-Lynching Crusaders will go to the NAACP. Details include donations, programs, and forthcoming talks and events by Girls clubs and YWCA groups.
Floyd Johnson 35 of Warren alleges he was robbed of $23 after visiting 546 Carlisle Avenue. Patrolmen Dudach and Donovan arrested three women, Mattie Foster 22 Carrie Williams 23 and Ethel Brown 29, on charges of disorderly conduct following the complaint. The report notes a provocative view of the suspects and the impact on white men.
The Blue Triangle Branch YWCA offers a training program for leaders of Girls' Clubs with sessions on January 19 28 26 27 February 1 2 led by Miss Mary Moxecer on adolescent psychology and ways to foster healthy Christian womanhood. Demonstrations accompany many lectures and there is no fee open to all interested in girls and club work Registrations accepted by office mail phone or in person until January 19.
A letter supplements prior communication about Fort Benning Georgia detailing alleged abuse of the 24th infantry colored troops. It cites Colonel Nicklin remarks about insults by whites, segregation on their athletic field, promotion of a compliant colored private after a white soldier beat him, and the beating of Sergeant Caesar Slade during arrest with conflicting court martial testimony.
The Lincoln Theatre shows a weekly program headlined by Buck Jones in Riding with Death and a Fox special A Girn Paradise. Other features include The Gambling Den comedy, One Clear Call drama, a Franklin Farnum Western, Kidd serial, and Fighting Streak Tom Mix adventure with vaudeville nights and matinees each week.
A Grand Reception was hosted by Mrs. Wm. Ryder and Mrs. R. Lowry for Carmel Baptist Church officials. Bro. Johnson led a benefit for Parents Sunday. Mr. Gorge Wm. Smith and Miss Gertrude Gasaway wed on Saturday. Several local residents are ill or traveling, including Mrs. D. Jarrett and Mrs. Gertarde Rice.
Mrs M E Patten listed in PORO SYSTEM. contact phone South 7379. Address 314 Chestnut Street Newport Kentucky.
An advertisement seeks agents to handle Reeder's Hair Restorer with claims of nonedrful and speedy results. The notice specifies contact at Wood burn 6452 and 2703 Alms Place Walnut Hills for franchise or distribution opportunities.
An old classified style ad promises delivery anywhere for 2.50 and urges buyers to drop postal or phone for a call. The note claims ownership of the building and no rent, with contact from K. Ebersole P79. Co., 3710 Lueders Ave. Cincinnati.
Advertising note offers one thousand cards printed for two dollars sixty delivered anywhere with no extra charges. Mentions samples available quickly and no rent due. Provides address and phone for K Ebersole Fire? Co in Cincinnati.
Advertising for printing services lists business cards 1000 for 2.50 with various wordings. Offers letterheads envelopes bill heads invitations announcements and church printing. Includes entertainment tickets and sample calls with agents, plus contact at 4tage 683 and 118 Leeders Ave Cincinnati Ohio.
Mary White Ovington writes that Black soldiers at Camp Benning face insults from white soldiers and civilians and risk punishment for defending themselves. She notes confinement and pay forfeiture penalties issued as examples and calls for immediate remedies to secure dignity and safety for Colored servicemen.
Middle aged woman seeks room to rent in Walnut Hills. Furnished or unfurnished option. Good locality. Call Welbin 4 36 Y.
Two nicely furnished rooms available for men. Call West 1145-Y for details. Evening calls welcomed.
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