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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1942
Page
2
W P Dabney owner and editor at 238 East Fourth Street CincinnatiOhio is identified in a brief notice from the Union newspaper outlining his role and address for correspondence.
A patriot poem frames the Fourth of July flag theme as Bertie May Price notes the flag’s enduring symbol. Greater, grander than ever, the Orphan Asylum fete on August 1 is described as a long-standing classic. Chairman Paghe, trustees and ladies managers prepare for a large crowd.
A week long national gathering of A M E Church bishops at Allen Temple featured elaborate programs. Rev Dr Sumpter, longtime pastor, greeted old members and extended blessings while presenting his $2 yearly subscription to the Union to aid religious work in Columbus.
Judge Bowman of Columbus and Grand Master C R Richardson of Richmond spent a weekend with Wendell P. Dabney at the Union office. They enjoyed a feast of conversation on business, politics and Masonry, with fine dining and socializing noted as epicurean pleasure persists. Vivian White hosted a Civic Social club event with a successful baby contest won by Marsha Ann Watts and Ronald Brown. Samuel Gladden visited old friends. Jewell Jett and Hiram Barbour sick, improving. Madam Connelly improving with Bishops' Council arrival at Allen Temple where her husband is a pillar. unlike Samson, he won't tear down the church.
Mr and Mrs Hannibal Hull entertain bishops at home. Mrs Margaret Wilson of Maysville visits Mrs Martin Davis. Miss Louise Boyd resumes social rounds after hospital operation. Union ads seek women and girls for contact work. Paul Coffey hosts Vagabonds Club at his residence. Laura Turner and Laura Lammie Nichols mentioned. Mrs Paxton of Hillsboro recalls New Richmond days while praising the Union. Orphan Asylum ceremony unites Ruth Boner and Elmer Cave with Rev Councill M Harris presiding. Tommie Harris noted as pianist and matchmaker among alumni families.
A wartime July 4th reflection features a prayer for the President of the United States written by Dr. Stelzle shortly before his death, as noted by Ruth Taylor. The piece frames the holiday with solemn import and national sentiment.
A dated prayer asks divine guidance for the President amid war fears and global conflict. The plea seeks strength wisdom and protection from selfish motives, urging adherence to Gods will and a pursuit of peace and unity among nations.
The Triggs of Washington DC marked Col and Mrs Joseph M Trigg’s fiftieth wedding anniversary on Monday June 29. Friends sent congratulations and compliments to the couple and their family. Joe Trigg once served as a leading Tennessee political figure before a successful business career in the nation’s capital.
The National Negro Congress denounces the Dies Committee after a 341 to 46 House vote to extend its life by ten months and approve a $100000 appropriation. Backed by poll tax Southerners and apologists, the action prompts an urgent nationwide campaign against fascist forces and Klan-tinged activities. The measure advances to the House Accounts Committee for next steps.
A one day school under the Non-Partisan Council on Public Affairs of the A K A Sorority was conducted at Brown Chapel on Saturday. Topics included The War and Your Pocketbook and Negro Man Power in the War, presented by Ernestine Shaffer and Harold Snell. Phi Delta Kappa and Iota Phi Lambda sororities aided, along with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sponsors Club and Brown Chapel members, in organizing the program led by Mayme Johnson and Mattie D Jackson.
Scribes thank Booker Johnson Scoutmaster Cobb and others for cooperation in the War Bond Campaign. Local notes report residents moving, visits, illnesses, club meetings, graduates, and a funeral for Mrs Mallie Neblett last week. Names include Roger Mason Carrie Davis Janie Shaw Marian Payne Lovell Williams Pinkney Price Betty Ree Billingsly Lavina Green and Priscilla Walker. Riverside ball club leads its league. Medical incidents include Little Nugent Walker scalding incident.
Mrs. Mamie Ellen Trotter died aged over seventy and funeral services were held at her residence on Melrose Avenue Walnut Hills with Rev J T Douglas and other clergy delivering tributes. Her son Harry Trotter and his family expressed gratitude for the support and sympathy shown by friends and lodges.
Wide open is the gate. Come before too late. The two week revival at Zion M E Church Walnut Hills features Rev P B Young as pastor and evangelists Rev Bertha Smith and Rev Catherine Wheeler from Pennsylvania. Sinners are urged to seek salvation during the feast of the spirit.
In Philadelphia on June 24 1942 a letter discusses aging, memory loss, and mood changes. It cites a prominent man approaching eighty who remains active yet irritable, and suggests retirement from work and rest as cures. The writer urges a brighter life view, relaxation, and spiritual focus.
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