In Memoriam -Miss Delilah L. Beasley By LENA M. WYSINGER When the last rites were said at the bier of the late Delilah L. Beas-: ley, according to the ritualistic serv- | ices of St. Francis De Sales Catholic | Church, Twenty-second and Grove Streets, memory in the hearts of her associates lived on and will live throughout the ages, AS WAS exi pressed at a special memorial demonstration under the sponsorship of the Oakland Council of Church Women and various other organizalions, local and national, in the activities of which Miss Beasley found joy and through which she bent her efforts during her entire life the furtherance of the uplift of humanity. The First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Oakland, the Rev. Daniel G. Hill, pastor, was selected as the place, and a large number of persons from various inter-racial groups assembled, at which time the many beautiful and interesting activities of Miss Beasley were Littingly portrayed dorien words, music and song. It is the case that upon such occasions the time is spent in delivering • extravagant eulogies of the deceased and inreading complimentary resolutions. However, while the services were limited and by no means lengthy, the meeting had nobler aims which were readily grasped when the ushers, composed of the Delilah L. Beasley Club, whose motto is D--Deeds F.-Ever L--Lasting T -In L--Lending A--A H--Hand L--Let's B-Be E--Ever -Alert S-Serving -Lovingly E.-Every Y--Year put into the hands present a mimeographed challenge of the Grace D. Spencer, occasion, which "My "In "Miss Delilah "Every life casts life plus others move the world, pledge my life to of brotherhood derstanding of each person card, the united task by Mrs. chairman of the was as follows: Pledge Memoriam L. Beasley its shadow, my makes a power to I, therefore, the living world and mutual un• belween the races." Mrs. Sadie Huggins and Miss TalMiss Ruth Dean was nt the organ; ma Bronks, and I. Tracy of the Attucks Club rendered vocal solos. HISTORICAL. SKETCHES Mrs. Chlora Hayes Sledge. pastpresident of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, said in parl: "Ohio. with its cultural and educational background. has. given to L15 a woman who will take her -place in the history of useful lives: * a woman who played a great part on life's stage of action in the person of the late Delliah L. Beasley, author and writer, who was a Dative of Cincinnati. Ohio." Mrs. Sledge further stated that Miss Beasley manifested her literary gift at the age of 12. yeurs, having become :I staff member of the Cleveland Gazelle. At the age of 15 years she conducted a column in the Sunday issue of the Cincinnati Enquirer under the caption, "Mosaics." She Jater studied journalism in a publishing plant in the same city under the direction of the publisher of the Colored Calholie Tribune. After the death of her parents. they having died nine months apart. she went to Chicago, look a posiLion in work and learn massage; her desire was In. become A nurse, which accomplishment was perfected A few years later. Finally she came 10 California to nurse n patient. at which time she became. interested in the pioneer Negro ol California and wAS inspired to write A book under the title, "Negro Trail Blazers of Californin;" her greatest effort and contribution to the literary world. This work, completed in 1919, has been recognized by foreign, home and state libraries and much comment stressed, its Clansman value. attitude during the exposition in San Francisco led her to request The Oakland Tribune to publish articles of outstanding Negro visitors and their ments. Finally she was employed as a specinl feature writer of The Tribune, covering "Activities Among Negroes." which proved an asset for better race relations. MRS. ALLEN SPEAKS As A member of the Alameda County League of Colored Women Voters, Mrs. Bertha M. Allen. president, spoke of Miss Beasley as vicepresident nf the league for many years and chairman of government and legislalion: of the unstinted support given cach and every phase of the work of women voters of member of the Lengue of California. She was an honorary Association of Northern California: she afterward became a member of the World Court and League for Peace and Frecdom. She carried on her programs of international and inter-racial interests in the University of California and many outstanding churches of the community, always receiving hearty applause, The National Association for Advancement of Colored People was represented by the Rev. D. R. Wallace, rector of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, who spoke successful efforts of Miss Beasley when Assemblymen Knowland Oakland and Roberts of Los An| geles introduced the anti-lynching bill into the Legislature, which passed both houses prove a lasting benefit •to a race and to a nation. Miss Beasley was an aid to the northern California branch of the N. A. A. C. P. in exhibiting the art of the Harmon Foundation the first year: 1931 - organized- the various groups : to supervise the doughnut aid doughnut at is by of | segreNegroes it a at T. of president; Encland Harmon exhibit in the Oakland Arl Gallery and was successful through donations to place on the walls of. the art gallery in Oakland Auditorium one of Eugene Burk's paintings. Mrs. Terca Piltman, state president of the California Federated Women's Clubs, told of Miss Beasley's work in national and state activities. She WAS An honorary member of both groups and AS A member pl the news' staff of the national organization contributed much in the way of biographies of the "Who is Who" among the Negro | women in Calitornia, She was also named national historian. As a social worker, Beasley MRS. ARTIEDA HEARD. was a member of the Public Welfare League of Alameda County, of which Mrs. Helen S. Articda is executive secretary, who reviewed the excellent assistance Miss Beasley had rendered to the various depariments of the Welfare League. Mrs. Artieda made mention of Miss Beasley's attitude and expression, *Others first, sell last." Her special feature column from The Tribune clipped and filed, preserved for reference and gencral information in the office of the Public Welfare League. Mesdames Spencer and Artieda expressed the desire that Miss Beasley's articles be placed in book form for future reference, Mrs. Bertha Salvage resolutions from the Women's Progressive Club, a federated club of the state and national body. Mrs. G. Inman of the U. N. I. A., a Garvey movement, spoke of Miss Beasley's contribution in behalf of Africa. Mrs. J. J. Butler, Oakland Council of Church Women, gave a glowing tribute to the deceased and, the Rev. D. R. Wallace, she expressed the desire that the column once furnished by Miss Beasley be continued in the future. Miss Beasley was chairman of international relations for the Oakland Council of Church Women. Tributes were read from the following:' Walter White, executive secretary, National Association for Advancement of Colored People. Joseph R. Knowland, publisher of The Oakland Tribune. The Rev. George F. Haynes, execulive secretary, race relations department of Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. Mrs. Malvone Graham of the California League of Women Voters. STAR SIGNALS RY - - OCTAVINE. Far persons who believe that hOmER Resting is raided by the planets, this Sally horoscome le hr noted astrologer. Interests, In It antines to Information of of apecial interest to persons the destenkted 'OCTOBER 14 This is A gloomy looking Sunday. It would be well to sleep late this morning. It is not. day to have company, or to be the guest of anyone else. Do not quarrel with your lover in the evening. Everyone is apt to insist that their own viewpoint is the only 'correct one. BIRTHDATE You should be able to see below the surface of things, Try to advance your financial interests from January 18, through February 4, 1935. Danger January 27, through February 4, 1935, Socially favorable October 22, 1934. It is not advisable to sign papers or contracts from January 6 through January 8, 1935. San Jose to Study New Ordinances SAN JOSE. Oct. 13.-Two new city ordinances proposed by City Manager C. B. Goodwin will be given to the City Council for consideration immediately, it was learned here today. One proposed new ordinance will, if passed, fix salaries of city traffic officers at $180 per month, with $35 per month for purchase, maintenance and fueling their own motorcycles and automobiles. At present. traffic officers receive $185 per month and $25 for upkeep of motorcycles. The other proposed ordinance would create the office of deputy city license collector at a salary of $125 per month. Napa Kiwanis Club Picks New Officers NAPA, Oct. 13. Members of Napa Kiwanis Club were headed by a new staff of officers today, with Foster Roper, local pharmacy owner, in the president's position. Roper succeeded Fred W. Jackie. Other new officers are: Thomas Camp, vice-president; Frank Trubody, treasurer, James Gillies, secrelary, Walter J. Whelan, George Linton, A. G. Prouty, C. B. Brooks, Jack Murdock, William McAdams and A. V. Smith. directors. Girls' Club to Give Spanish Program A Spanish program will be presented at the outing to be held by the Theta Rho Girls Club No. 2, I. 0. O. F. at Durant Park this afternoon. Esther Kaliscke, Kathleen Addison, Ruth - Priestly, Lillian Schoenfeld and Ida Crecilius will be in charge of the program. Marion Coffec will have charge of the fortune tellers and Dortha Ater and Marjorie Smith will conduct the refreshments. Lodge Will Honor Supreme President A luncheon honoring Mrs. Dawn Webster, supreme president of the American Order, Daughlers of St. George, will be held at the Lake Merritt Hotel next Wednesday, Mrs. Webster is her official visit to the Eastbay lodges. She will inspect. Golden Gale Lodge No. 78. Wednesday evening. Floor work will, be exemplified by officers and drill tcam,
