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ACTIVITIES AMONGBY Ot-LILAH L BEASLEY«hWhfllH* FT**''The Candle Lighting Service of* ermore with jellies, ctearettesjandt during the past week by the deathsthe Linden Branch Y.- W. C. - A. was held lsat Sunday afternoon in First‘A. M, B. Chtfrch. The program consisted of musical numbers and addresses. Miss Thelma Brown, a student at the University of California, spoke on “A Challenge to the Torch.” The address of welcome to new members was made by Mrs. Iva Gray. Mrs. Gray told of the struggles of. the organization, and its rapid growth during the past three years. A solo was sung by Miss Margaret Johnson, “Ava Maria, accompanied by Owen Troy, violinist, and Miss .Maxine Blackburn at the piano. Mrs. Ho-, mer T. Miller, vice-president of national Y. W. C. A. spoke on Miss Mabte Cratty's Idea for the National Y. \Y\ C. A. and related the sincere work and thought given to the organization by this late national official, who died in New York City, just before the convening of the national convention last April in Sacramento, California.The large choir of Girl Reserve members gave the audience a sense of value to the race, of the organization. It will interest the reader to know that under the leadership of Miss Ruth Moore, this organization now stands second to none in the. west and the equal of any in the United States. She is, with ...the hearty co-operation of her committee of management and other committees, working to achieve the goal of 1000 members. Most encouraging was the presence of all her committees on Sunday, participating in the service. Miss Moore, as the Linden Branch Y. \V. C. A. executive secretary, has demon* strated the value of efficiency and careful preparation through correct training.The choir contest, held last Sunday in North Oakland Baptist church, was well attended. This is to create a spirit of co-operation among the church choirs of the bay It is held every fifth Sunday. The banner was won Sunday by the choir of Beth Eden Baptist church. All the choirs of the city now «re robed in black and white surplices.WAR MOTHERS RECEPTION Maria. Baldwin Chapter of American War Mothers enteVtained with a. reception and tea. last Friday afternoon. delegations from the various chapters of War Mothers around San Francisco bay district. It was a revelation to the writer, when attending the tea. of this body of splendid women, that there were present os representatives from War Mothers chanters from 1 all over Northern California.The writer addressed the assembly »nd told something of the many honors won on the battle-fields of France by Negro soldiers, many of whom had died in the line of duty, hoping that through their death, the color line of discrimination might be wiped out. Mrs. iletiie K Tilghman, during: the drafting of soldiers to serve in the World War. personally collected the names* of all colored boys who were drafted and presented them to the X. A, A, C. i\, who tendered them a reception of Good Will, when they entrained from this city. Her efforts to be of service were recog. ni;:ed during the recent state convention of California War Mothers, j when she served a« parliamentarian ! for the sessions.I The Maria Baldwin Chapter of American War Mothers'Is preparing to make its annual visit to Liv*other things of cheer for the World War disabled veterans thene.The rally h^ld' by St. Augustine's Episcopal church last Sunday was well attended. The Kev. Father W. T. Cleghorn, of Saint Phillip's Episcopal church of Los Angeles, spoke, at both morning and evening services. The Men’s club furnished the musical program for the evening services. W. Ricks and Marcus Hall, members of this club sang solos. The Oakland convocation for the Episcopal- churches will be held in Saint Peter’s Episcopal church, Fcockridge/ November 14, at which time Mrs. Anna Martin and committee will serve dinner The parochial chapter of Saint jof two outstanding club women. Thevdeath of Mrs. Camiie Chon-Jones, occurred in her home in Chicago, 111. Many will recall her visit to Oakland during the National Association of Colored Women's biennial two years ago. She was contributing editor for the Associated Negro Press and secretary , of the publicity flepartment of the National Association of Colored Women’s clubs. She organized the Louisiana club of Chicago and was one of the most indefatibable workers in the Gaudeamus club, and the Friendly Big Sisters. She leaves a daughter,' two brothers and son-in-law, besides her distinguished father to mourn her passing.On Monday night in San Jose,Agustine church- will hold its an-I Mrs. D. W. Boyer, one of the for-contestfriendlyseveralcities.nual bazaar November 21 and in the parish hall. Father David R. Wallace will address the Sacramento branch. N. A. A, C. P.. November S, to assist the organization in their membership drive.BAPTIST CHURCH RALLYNew Hope Baptist church held a rally all.day Suhday, the object of which was to raise funds to complete the new edifice. The members are at present holding meetings in Carpenter's hall. Their pastor, Itev. J. E. M oore, states he is , very well pleased with the spirit I of co-operation . of his congrega- ) tion. The women of the church, under the leadership of Mrs. C. E. Logwood, recently gave the drama “The Cross Roads Meeting House” in the*Parish hall of St. Augustine church.mer state presidents of the California Federation of Colored Women’s clubs, died after a lingering illness. She was one of the pioneers in club work in this state, and was a member of the board of several Oakland clubs. She leaves, besides her husband, two daughters and a son.The Art and Industrial club will-present the Etude Musical club in the musical production of “The Bachelor's Dream” on November 1 i in the auditorium of the Berke-the direction and training of Mrs. ley High school. It will be under Lincolnia M organ, chorister of First A. M. E. church. This club is making every effort to acquire a club house of its own.The Alameda County League of Colored Women Voters, and the San Francisco League of Colored Women Voters, will hold a. joint dinner November 14 in Linden Branch Y. W. C. A.Market Street Seven Day Adventist church is closing the special services in the Seventh and Cypress tabernacle on Sunday night. The Rev, J. E. Johnson, of San Diego, will preach on that date using as a subject “What the Bible Says About the Colored Man.” The special musical program will begin at 7:30, when songs composed by Kev, Awn Troy and Rev. Johnson will be sung. There will be special solos by Marcus Hall and Miss Margaret Johnson of Oakland.DEATHS Friends in California, and especially in Oakland have been shockedWHAT OURBABY SAIDTELL THE TRIBUNE YOUR. CHILDS BRIGHTSAVING AND GET A DOLLARMy father had charged the radio battery the night before and the next morning while he was connecting Jt to the set my little brother said. “Did you rewind the battery last night?” —M. D.S.—--, ,Yuba Sutter Relief Fund Is TotaledMARYSVILLE, Nov. 3.—Yuba and Sutter counties together raised a total of §1S66.30 for the relief of sufferers in* the Florida hurricane disaster, final reports compiled by Arthur Gluckman of the 1 uba-Sutter 'Red Cross relief fund committee. 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Oakland Tribune
Oakland, California, US
Sun, Nov 04, 1928
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