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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1922
Page
2
The Union editorial condemns Jim Crowism and segregation in 19th century Cincinnati. It calls for loyalty and communal effort across spiritual, moral, and political life, warning that mixed schools and neighborhood clustering threaten racial harmony and imply eventual segregation.
There is no discrimination shown at Jane Street Auto School. Night classes start at 7 30 PM with courses in Drafting Driving and Mechanics. Manager W Hales advertises contact via West 1310 L. 744 Barr Street.
Mr. Chas. Dixon sustained three broken ribs while riding. Miss Phillips of Pendry Ave is convalescent. Mrs. Armando Johnson is building a new home on Oak Street in Wyoming, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis hosted several guests from Cincinnati and Covington Sunday.
Miss Aida Crayman of Payton and Mrs Mayme Greene Brown share a weekend visit at Gordon Hotel. A dinner honors Rev H W Webb and Rev James Wilson with Mrs Birdie Cross. Mable Page Bedenhaugh hosts a birthday surprise for her husband. Irene Edwards travels from Chicago to care for a sick sister in Loveland. Minnie Moore dies at General Hospital after a guest stay with the Porters. Harvey Rossiter and John Lewis report family health concerns. Community notes cover illness, deaths, and social visits across Loveland and nearby areas.
In Jackson Mississippi on May 2 attorneys for Frances Birkhead, a stenographer, said they may file a new suit against Governor Lee Russell, her former employer, after dismissal of a $100,000 damage petition that the court ruled lacked jurisdiction since Russell’s home is in Oxford, not Jackson. Dr J F Pennington testified that an examination corroborated her charges and Gray was arrested this afternoon.
At a Leysian Mission meeting in London Lord DeWar said profiteering had spread since the war. He cited Sudan where a wife’s price rose from four spearheads to eight and cattle prices rose from four cows to seven, illustrating widening exploitation.
The remark notes a shift where certain items are now easy to obtain yet costly to maintain, a situation likened to automobiles.
The home of first run features presents a week of new faces and popular dramas. May 14 shows Invisible Fear with Anita Stewart and two leads, May 15 Appearance a Cosmopolitan production, May 16 17 Old Buddy Christy Comedy, May 16 18 Tomble David with Richard Barthlemes, Virginia Feud, May 19 20 Guilty Conscience Viagraph Special, May 19 20 Winners of the West serial No 4, May 21 After Your Own Heart with Tom Mix, and May 22 Vanishing Trails serial No 1 with Franklyn Farnum.
Rental notice lists a 45 room frame bunga unit with hot and cold water at 3266 Gaff Avenue. Contact H N Conway at Avon 3940 X for $45.00 per month rent. Tenant name not stated.
A call to compile a brief history and directory of Cincinnati's colored lodges churches and business leaders. It seeks photos and narratives to honor forebears and to educate future generations, promising affordable pricing and urging prompt participation through The Union for details.
Mrs. C. N. Reider hosted a day surprise party. Mr. Charlie Murray is ill with rheumatism. A divorce rumor about Mrs. Emily Murray is false. Mrs. Grace Smith has eight children. her youngest died in December. Mrs. Anna Coleman of Washington Kentucky and Florene Henson of Hamilton Ohio were guests of E. O. Coleman Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. M. Alice Prosser hosted the Lauvel Embroidery Club on Thursday May 4. Mr. and Mrs. A. Prosser visited Mrs. M. Alice Prosser Sunday. Mrs. Huey of Madisonville travels to Detroit for an eye specialist operation. Mrs. Lula Lewis visits Detroit to be near her sister, Mrs. Huey.
The Negro leaders of Methodist Episcopal Church will gather from across the country at Central Avenue Church in Atlanta for a May 10 14 conference. It is the first such gathering in the denomination’s history and seen as a major step in developing Negro leadership for the church’s 250000 members.
Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago urged the New York East Methodist conference that modern youth chase cheap thrills at resorts while churchgoing elders courted in church. L F Bower of Chicago blamed high living costs on sin and warned 65,000 girls are lost yearly to commercialized trafficking, a problem laymen could end in 12 months.
A speaker urges Colored ministers to focus on lax living among youth, warning that today’s youth are tomorrow’s parents and leaders. The remarks emphasize moral guidance and community responsibility to shape the next generation.
Judge Robert S. Marx of Superior Court discharged a six man five woman jury for the good of the public service after it failed to reach a verdict in a trial that had lasted more than a week. It was the second consecutive case in which a jury failed to agree.
Report cites complications after women join juries with prominent citizens objecting as their wives reportedly sleep in jury rooms with men. The piece notes nineteen people attended a birth related event as context to rising tensions surrounding juror gender integration.
Judge Stanley Roettinger presided as Adam Hetzel, 50, of 1709 Pleasant Street, was found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary for attacking his 22 year old stepdaughter Theresa Klink. Hetzel had previously served time in 1918 for an attack and was released after three years.
Reverend P J Blackburn will direct thoughts for Mother's Day next Sunday with special music by the choir. The Brown Chapel A.S.E. Church announces the observance led by Pastor Blackburn and a musical program to honor mothers.
The Grand Rally report notes many members have paid in full. Miss Mabel Hall and Mr Howard Williams were elected to represent Brown Chapel Sunday School at the Institute in July at Sabina. Mr F A B Hall is Vice President and Miss Reseda Berrey is Corresponding Secretary.
Senator William E Borah of Idaho challenged the American occupation of Haiti in a May 1 Carnegie Hall speech before 3500 listeners. He said U S marines invaded the black republic and kept it in military subjection for five years chiefly to serve New York bankers.
In Winchester Kentucky Mabel Gray age 11 appeared before County Attorney H H Moore and secured two warrants for the arrest of her father Sylvester Gray a 4% farmer at Ford Clark County. She said she had been mistreated Sunday night while her mother was away from home, and the child was accompanied to the police station by a likely guardian.
The So-ReLit Club met at Mrs Eureka Harrison's Monday. Miss Pearl Christian succeeds Mrs bucile Brown as President.
The Bloomington Illinois Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People helped avert extradition of a Black man to Mississippi where he faced likely lynching. Community leaders coordinated legal and advocacy efforts to halt removal and protect the individual from mob violence.
Visit Madam Reeder's hair parlor and be convinced of the nonediful and speedy results of her newly discovered hair restorer. Agents wanted to handle Reeder's Hair Restorer. Braid and switches made of combings. Phone Wood burn 6452. 3708 Alms Pinca.
Printed, any wording for $2.25 delivered anywhere with no extra charges. Sample pages available, drop postal or phone and an agent will call. Owns their building with no rent, K. Ebersole PTG. Co. lists Ridge 592 8710 and Smeders Ave Cincinnati.
A brief notice states a special promotion offering no rent payment requirement for a fixed amount of $1.85. It appears as a simple transactional lead or classified offer without further conditions or dates. The item emphasizes the low upfront cost and immediate access.
Printing done cheap advertising card offers 1000 business cards for 2.25 with steady prices on letterheads envelopes bill heads and edgers. Includes society printing wedding invitations announcements and party programs. Church printing specialty. Entertainment tickets 2.26 per 100. Call Ridge 592 and an agent will deliver samples. KK. L. Ebersole 3718 Lueders Ave Cincinnati U
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