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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
2
Large gathering planned in Wilberforce with educational experts from the state department of education Ohio State University and University of Cincinnati among others. Social committee prepares for the annual teachers prom to be held in Beacon Gymnasium.
Mrs Eunice Crooms of Cincinnati thanks Kentucky Central Life and Accident Insurance for prompt full payment of her claim and recommends the company for protection from sickness accident and death.
Sixty students from four states and ten colleges attended a YWCA conference at Arkansas A and M College. Faced with dining options, the group chose to hold meals off campus in Little Rock to preserve inter racial principles, moving the conference forty three miles by bus and car.
An event at Wheatley Y W C A over three days included meals arranged by Philander Smith College with planned gatherings and activities for attendees.
City Council speaker inaugurates the annual N A A C P membership push marking the organization 25th anniversary. Berry notes anti lynching work Supreme Court cases on segregation and mob dominated trials, local gains against oppression, campaign funds to support ongoing programs. Drive runs two weeks through May 13 with co chairs Miss Bilsie Austin and W N Lovelace and a report meeting at Ninth Street Y M C A with Judge Thus Darby speaking Monday.
The Knoxville College Alumnae Association leads a diverse coalition as the NAACP efforts to recruit 1000 members by May 13 gain pace. Co chairs W N Lovelace and Elsie Austin note many civic and religious groups are represented and urge immediate canvassing. The first report meeting was held at the Ninth Street Y. M. C. A. Monday night.
Efforts continue to secure favorable action on the Wagner Costigan Anti lynch bill in Congress. Membership campaign meetings are scheduled at the Ninth Street Y M C A on Monday Wednesday and Friday, ending with a mass meeting Sunday May 13.
A Mother's Day program will be held Sunday May 13 in the auditorium of the Ninth Street Y M C A. The event is sponsored by the Ninth Street Y M C A in cooperation with the West End Y M C A.
The NAACP seeks intensified calls to Senators and President Roosevelt to push the anti lynching measure before Congress adjourns. A Gavagan resolution asks President Roosevelt to urge Germany to protect Jewish and Catholic minorities, condemning cruelty as immoral. Catholic parishes nationwide mobilize support for the Costigan Wagner bill with a Baltimore clergy lead, readings set for April 29.
One of the season’s outstanding social events, a Moonlight Boatride Excursion, will be hosted by the Citizens' Recreation Council on Tuesday May 15 1934. The Washington steamer from Pittsburgh, capacity 3000, with first class dance orchestra, will provide luxury and facilities for an auspicious event. Proceeds fund shelter and gymnasium for Fourth Street Playground children. goal is 2100 dollars. tickets 50 cents in advance, 75 cents aboard.
President and Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt hosted 319 members of his Harvard class of 1904 on a Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock. Among accompanying family members were several named African American educators and their spouses, including William R Valentine and Dorothy V Berryman, T C Williams, Carrington Davis and Mrs Davis, G Henry Murray and Mrs Murray, G David Houston and Mrs Houston with their daughters Dorothy and Ethel.
The Fifth Session of the Central Western Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met last week at Scott M. E. Church in Denver. Bishop Matthew W. Clair of Covington Kentucky presided and read the appointments on Sunday night.
Des Moines reports Ralph Metcalfe, Jimmie LaValle, and Willis Ward competing at Drake Relays and earning praise beyond color lines. Metcalfe won the 100 yard dash, anchored Marquette in the 440 relay, autographs and photos abounding. Ward earned a strong ovation after high hurdles performance as Michigan’s versatile star joined the meet roster.
Reports relay wholesale dismissal of all Negro dining car waiters on Nickel Plate Chesapeake & Ohio and Erie railroads. St Louis Urban League investigates, noting dining cars discontinued and Pullman parlor lounge cars staffed by Filipino personnel.
Mrs Helen Hiles of the Ohio Emergency School will take children and adult beginners in piano music at her home 1110 Chapel Street Woolburn.
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