Local social notes span clubs visits. Derby guests noted
Mrs Lulu Livingston and Mrs Sue T Johnson host Ladies Improvement Club meeting. Mrs W A Hawk returns from Lexington after funeral. Cragman recital week commented. Jennie Carter given birthday party by children. Clinton King able to be out again. Ten special coaches of colored people arrive in Louisville for the Derby from Chicago. Next week to publish sketch of LEW HENRY life. Sam Davis of Covington remains on sick list. Mrs Robert Duke back in city. Lizzie Buckner attended Derby in Louisville. Percy Johnson of Covington remains ill. Jennie Carter entertained for Katherine Carter's marriage. Optimist Club to meet at Mound Street Church Sunday. Bible Students to meet at YWCA auditorium Sunday May 22 at 3:30 pm. No services at Knights of Honor Hall until 5:30 pm. Bereaved Scroggins family thanks for condolences and flowers. special thanks to Rev Wilbur Page and undertaker F D McCoy & Co. John A Scroggins obituary notes his Gaines High School graduation and longtime Union Baptist Church deaconry. Cc. L MAXBERRY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Bible Students
W. Ninth Street
Knights of Honor Hall
Birthday Party Honors Thirteenth Birthday at Barr Street
Miss Anna B. James hosted at 710 Barr Street a birthday party for her granddaughter Miss Marearite Steales in celebration of her thirteenth birthday with fifteen guests. Mrs. M. D. Gafford has been called to Nashville for an operation on her daughter Mrs Emma P. Brown. United Daughters met at Mrs Willis's residence Thursday evening. Mrs. Gibson on Ninth Street entertained guests including Mrs R Willis Mrs Johnson Mrs Taylor and Mrs Yates for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. James
Barr Street
Marearite Steales
M. D. Gafford
Nashville, Tenn
Emma P. Brown
United Daughters
Willis
In Loving Remembrance of Our Baby Gertrude Arrington
A short memorial note honors Gertrude Arrington born November 12 1916 and died May 18 1920, with the family’s expression of miss, and mentions her as the child of Mrs. E L Thomas. A separate anecdote notes a local doctor driving quickly and a light exchange about pep and ginger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Arrington
Surprise party honors Mrs Emery on 64th birthday
An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Mrs Charles Emery on Dunbar Place for a surprise party celebrating her May 12 birthday turning 64. Many beautiful presents were received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Emery
Dunbar Place
Subscriptions Drive Sparks Local Debate Over Payment
The Union garners subscribers from distant California as locals debate value and payment. Some residents refuse to subscribe yet borrow the paper, while others rack up bills and offer excuses to dodge payment. The item likens it to petty newspaper larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Perry Parker to Speak at Allen Temple Sunday Night
Perry Parker returns from a grand tour and will address Allen Temple Sunday night. He is noted as an eloquent speaker in railroad service and a prominent race man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Parker
Allen Temple
Mystic Shring Services Delight with Singers and Readings
Sunday features at Mystic Shring included a male quartet and female quartet, and the reading of Little Beulah James. St. John Church concert drew praise for Miss Robinson Jones the New York prima donna. Prof. Quarles was praised as accompanist while Dr. Nelson offered advice at the K. of P. sermon in Emery auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah James
St. John Church
Robinson Jones
New York
Prof. Quarles
Nelson
K. of P
Emery Auditorium
Bill Against Lynching Moves Toward House Vote
Washington May 12. The Dyer bill to eliminate lynching and protect equal laws is expected before the House soon after subcommittee review. It aligns with President Harding’s wishes and would shield persons charged in US courts from mob bias. Penalties include fines up to 10060 and up to ten years for those who interfere with court duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Complete Judiciary Committee
Dyer
House
Harding
Congress
United States
Local man fined after Carlisle pawnshop shooting
Joseph Huston, 23, colored of 11 Kenyon Avenue, was fined $500 and costs by Judge Yeatman after being arrested in the excitement following a Saturday night shooting of a Negro in a Carlisle and Central pawnshop. Huston was found armed with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Huston
Kenyon Avenue
Carlisle and
Central Avenues
Yeatman
Huston
Sunday School Mass Meeting at Pilgrim Baptist Church
The Sunday School mass meeting at Pilgrim Baptist Church on May 15 drew a large audience of 15 superintendents and 125 Sunday School workers with 3 schools absent. The New Unity Sacred Band led by J L Boozer inspired the crowd, echoing praise from the Antioch Sunday School Congress about ongoing progress and front-line work. L E Brown presided, with Mrs Josephir Graves serving as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Baptist Church
New Unity Sacred Band
J. L. Boozer
Antioch
L. E. Brown
Josephir
Graves
First Week End Field Conference For Colored High School Girls
The first week end Field Conference for colored high school girls will be held May 20 to 22 in the Blue Triangle Branch of the YWCA. Delegates will come from six Ohio cities and Wheeling, West Virginia. Saturday sessions are open to members of the high school club only, but all high school girls may attend the vesper service Sunday at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Triangle
Young Women's Christian Association
Ohio
Wheeling
W. Vz
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ER. W. Smith
W. Court St
Park
Ellis Brothers
Modern Ambulance Service
Phone West
T. J. Banks
Hotel Sterling
Lulu Livingston
Sue T. Johnson
Ladies’ Improvement Club
W. A. Hawk
Lexington, Ky
William Jones
Cragman
Jennie Carter
Mr. Clinton King
Wm. Gunn
Louisville
Chicago
Lew Henry
Lyceum
Lincoln Theatres
Sam Davis
Covington, Ky
Robert Duke
Lizzie Buckner
Nee Vaughn
Percy Johnson
Wehrman Avenue
Miss Katherine Carter
Optimist
Mound Street Church
Ella Scroggins
John A. Scroggins
Wilbur Page
F. D. McCoy & Co
Old Gaines High School
Union Baptist Church
Cc. L. Maxberry
In Memorizim
E. L. Thomas
Dr. Ross
DeWey Portlock
Salt Lake City
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Washington Terrace
Portjock
Horace Sudduth
6Th Street
Phant Main
Fifth Street
Central Avenue
Jessie Williams
Concord Street
Phone West 2140
W. Copeland
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Howard Pharmacy
L. J. Young
Gushurst Brothers
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J. T. Conyard
Edward H. Habig
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