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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1927
Page
2
Preston News Service reports on Lincoln News Service and A G P News Service as a brief note. Multiple agencies are referenced, noting syndicated items across regional outlets with concise updates on local events and officials.
A Gary editorial critiques white officials for surrendering to a school integration dispute. It recalls a history of segregation in Gary, noting a former black principal who advocated separate schooling and asking why white resistance fostered Jim Crow in the North. The piece condemns segregation as harmful.
Miss Kathryn Hunter and friends spent the day with her grandmother Mrs Graham in Indianapolis. Mrs Dora Troy, formerly of the city, now of Philadelphia, visits Mrs Ida Harding. A Buick was given to Mrs A Willis for her birthday by her daughter Gladys. Mrs Jay W Wilkins hosted a charming country party. Mrs Carrie B Meeks of Chicago returns after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Chas Woodford. Supt Decatur of McCall Industrial School plans a brief vacation for relief. Little William’s overfeeding affects his health and voice.
Mme A Walker Taylor, the only Black member of the National Designers League of America, will teach a five day course in dress making and designing at West End starting Monday October 17. Five dollars total. Sponsored by Membership Committee. Call YWCA for details.
Calvary M E Church at Seventh and Smith Streets lists service times for Sunday School Junior Church Moving Service Epworth League and Evening Service with minister D De Witt TI. Church of the Living God at 525 Carlisle Avenue invites attendees to hear Archbishop M Ross on Bible doctrine with Friday Missionary League, Sunday meetings, and services at 11:00 A M 6:30 P M.
Mr and Mrs Isaiah Ewing visited Lexington to see her ill brother Mr Wm Robinson. In Dabney Building club rooms a dozen attendees gathered Friday night for a celebration honoring Mr Wm Robinson, a Keith headliner, with doctors and businessmen present. The guest was described as a sure storyteller.
Chicago editor W. P Dabney thanks Phil for Cincinnati's Colored Citizens book. He praises the work as a gem for Black literature and social economic progress, recalls Oberlin days, and lauds the guitar talents that marked their youth.
The excerpt describes a reader’s vivid response to a book and its inspirational impact across generations in Cincinnati. It notes J. B. Stradford as a former Oberlin colleague who faced a race riot in Oklahoma, losing substantial property, and mentions his plans to open a large Indianapolis hotel. It also references Stradford’s cultured family and his son C. Francis Stradford, a prominent Chicago lawyer.
Memorial note recalls PARA LEE FOSTER who died October 4 1924 with sentiment from Nell. Other items report Mrs V Thomas improving and various local social notes including travel plans, illness and church activities across Hopkins Street Omaha Berea Higginsport Madisonville and Ward 81.
A notary sworn statement from W P Dabney lists The Union owner and managers, address of publisher, editor and business manager, with ownership details and lack of bondholders. Also includes a local society note about a dinner anecdote by Bill Robinson and a committee appointing doctors to provide information, plus a social visit from Indianapolis to Mrs Anna B Worthy.
DeLuxe Pharmacy promotes a refined shop experience with toilet articles candies and drugs. The pharmacist W L Mangrum, a Pennsylvania graduate, offers extensive medical laboratory and pharmaceutical expertise. The store features a pleasant refreshment room serving hot drinks and light lunches with music, and a strict policy against disorderly conduct. Phone Canal 5193.
Mrs Watts calls on Mrs Tipps. Helen Hiles, a leading young woman writer, is praised for her work and future promise. Fannie Collins, a music teacher, recovered from a nervous attack and resumed duties. Dowel and Logan couples visited Chicago. Katie Roberts and Lena Bell vacationing in Chicago. A 1927 Washington letter to Dabney commends Cincinnati's Colored Citizens. Elaine White named new matron of the Catholic Girls Home with an extended feature planned.
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