25 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
1
The column lists Warrant dates for Corinthian Lodge No. 1 on January 16 1848 True American Lodge No. 2 on March 18 1848 and St John’s Lodge No. 3 on May 20 1848 all under the F and A M banner.
Henry Weatherford a longtime Mason and post office worker died in Danville Kentucky on Thursday June 16 1921. He was buried from Bethel Baptist Church Walnut Hills and had served as Past Master of Corinthian Lodge No 1 F and A M and as vice president of the Ideal Masonic Mutual Benefit Association. Five hundred Masons met in Youngstown for a big smoker in the Masonic Building Fund drive raising over 5200 in cash with pledges reaching further totals and a follow up smoker planned for June 27 to complete the fund for a new hall.
The report lists principal officers for the coming year in Simon Commandery No 1 Knights Templar. Sir John W. Thomas is Em Com and Sir Chas A Farmer serves as Generalis simo.
The Cincinnati District Missionary Convention at Calvary Baptist Church June 11 12 closed the most successful session in district history. Mrs Nannie Banks presided with Mrs Mattie Mealy as secretary. Ohio Women's Baptist State Convention president Mrs Sarah Johnson announced a new 21000 building at the Missionary Farm in Dayton. Reports show 900 visits to the sick 800 homes visited 1000 prayers 500 conversions 400 hospital visits 100 City Infirmary and Juvenile Court contacts 300 garments given 200 Sunday school additions and 249.42 raised. Next meeting at Second Baptist Church Middletown Rev B W Clark. A.m. speech by Mrs Belle S Chandler urges leaders to avoid excess harmony and pursue essential objectives.
The list includes university graduates M. Rhodes, Glen Walker, Jancis Leslie, Itie Feger, Harris, Maud Ragan and high school graduates Georgia Beasley, Ella Gienn avie Taylor, Ilen Robinson Beatrice Hill, Mary Besa, DeHart Hubbard.
Thousands of Negroes saved money during the war and kept funds in savings banks. Since the wartime mood eased, withdrawals declined and deposits grew, with several millions held in these accounts.
The many supporters of Mr. Spencer, a business man, ex service member, and member of a prominent church and race organization, campaign to back his Republican primary bid for Council in Ward One.
The High Priestess Mamie King Bacon was suspended after disputes over leadership roles and a sinking fund. Deputies Emma Quarles and Harry S Jacobs acted under orders, while Chief Grand Mentor C R Hubbard announced the suspension on June 4. The affair echoes prior lodge troubles in Cincinnati.
A loud disturbing message accuses certain colored people of prejudice and ignorance as the source of daily conflict. The polemic frames a struggle over social attitudes and calls for scrutiny of public behavior and respect across communities.
A church gathering praises a strong sermon despite skepticism and hints that future visits from I C G leaders Mentor Sir Jordan and Sir Hubbard could change perceptions. The congregation waits for upcoming appearances, hoping for clarity about what lies ahead.
A local editorial denounces mob violence after two police confrontations with Black men last week. It condemns vigilantism, warns of escalating danger to colored residents, and asserts immunity from arrest fuels brutality, urging lawful handling by authorities.
Tuesday night banquet drew many locals to praise a brilliant young man's athletic and scholastic record. A committee proposed forming an organization to aid Hubbard and other worthy youths through college. Dr Beaman presided with eloquence. Stewart's pictures at Allen Temple attracted a large audience and enhanced the event.
A Paris Grand Ball drew 5000 artists and society figures who dressed minimally, prompting concerns that imitation by people of color would invite harsh criticism and drawing debate on fashion norms and social propriety.
A Julia A. Rice Club event invites the public to a Friday June 24 gathering at Mrs Taylor’s residence 1342 Lincoln Avenue. The drawing features one hundred pockets each containing a prize of 10 cents.
Real estate in Harlem's 135th street district shows rising stability as John E. Nail of Nail & Parkes notes that about 90 percent of district property is now owned by colored people. He credits the rise of Black buyers with stabilizing conditions and inspiring others to own property.
A nine story structure to house the Negro banking firm Brown & Stevens of Philadelphia will be erected at 335 2341 West Fifty ninth street between Columbus Circle and Columbus Avenue. A new company formed by Katz and Levy with J. D. Brokaw as president will carry the project. The site is 100 by 100 feet, currently four five story tenements.
Tulsa grand jury returned twenty four more indictments on June 18, swelling totals to 52. The new list reportedly includes whites charged with looting and arson, challenging impressions that only African Americans participated in the riot.
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