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{Special to The Bulletin)
ATLANTA, Ga —Miss Mary J.
Ryan, who came to Atlanta in 1875
from her native Chester, S. C., to
open a millinery shop, died here early
in November at the age of Si. Miss
Ryan’s father was killed at the Battle
of Richmond, fighting for the Con
federacy. Opening up the millinery
shop in 1875 with a partner, she
acquired it herself in 1881 and con
ducted it until 1914. Miss Ryan was
a devoted member of Immaculate
Conception Church, from which her
funeral was held, tire Rev, Joseph R.
Smith, pastor, officiating. Surviving
Miss Ryan are her sister, Mrs. G. P.
Gomez; two nieces, Mrs. Joseph W.
Rafferty, and Mrs. E. A. Kearney, and
her nephew. J. R. Gomez, of At
lanta.
(Special to The Bulletin)
COLUMBUS, Ga. — On the occa
sion of the diamond jubilee of the
coming of the Sisters of Mercy to
Columbus, the following resolutions
were forwarded to them:
“Upon this happy anniversary, we,
the members of file Lizzie Ruther
ford Chapter, United Daughters of
the Confederacy, and the Ladies' Me
morial Association of Columbus, are
filled with eager felicitations to ex
press to you Sisters of Mercy our
joyous congratulations.
“We further desire to praise your
faithful adherence to a cause that
means much to our glorious home
land. Your belief in our own fair
city lias inspired you to constructive
service, and so today, that its golden
fruit, the harvest-time of your labor
and love is ripened, it but discloses
the fulfillment of a life-long dream.
“May the red roses we send you
intimate through their beauty and
fragrance our valuation of your con
tribution to the betterment of our
Southland, and may the golden
strings of Memory’s harp ever echo
with the wise counsel, the sublime
faith, and the enduring spirit of this
band of loyal women whom we de
light to designate as the Crusaders
of the Florence Nightingales of the
Noble Confederacy.”
CAB LE
(Special to The Bulletin)
COLUMBIA, S. C.—At the October
meeting of St. Peter’s Junior Sodality,
Miss Margaret Browne, president
presiding, the resignation of Miss Ag
nes Bond as secretary was accepted
with regret Miss Pauline Moody was
elected to fill the office.
Miss Billie Parker, chairman of Our
Lady’s Committee, recounted the
"Visitation of the Blessed Virgin to
Her Cousin Elizabeth”. October being
the month of the Rosary the Sodality
formed a living Rosary for the re
maining days.
Miss Betty Reynolds, a member of
the Catholic Truth Committee, gave a
talk, using one of the Beatitudes,
“Blessed are the poor in spirit for they
shall have the kingdom of Heaven,” as
her theme.
Miss Helen Partin, treasurer, gave a
report on the financial success of the
Penny Party which the Junior Sodal
ity sponsored. Miss- Partin was in
charge of the Penny Party and its suc
cess was largely due to her efforts. It
was something new for Columbians,
and they thoroughly enjoyed it.
Father Sheedy talked about file
Penny Party, and then plans were
made for a debate which is scheduled
for tiie next monthly meeting.
James N. Maher Dies
at Niagara Falls,N.Y.
Was Father of Frank and
Richard Maher of Columbia
ELMIRA, N. Y.—James N. Maher,
father of Frank W. Maher and Rich
ard Maher, of Columbia, S. C.. the
latter state depu.y of the South Caro
lina Knights oi Columbus, died at
St. Mary’s Hospital, Niagara Falls. N.
Y., November 7, after being stricken
the previous day.. Mr. Maher was
64 years old, and was preparing to
retire on his sixty-fifth birthday,
January 3. Mr. Maher’s sons in Co
lumbia left for their father’s bed
side by plane but he passed away be
fore they arrived. The funeral was
held from St. Patrick’s Church.
Elmira, with a Requiem Mass, the
Rev. Father Maiachy, O. F. M., of
Philadelphia officiating; Father
Maiachy spent some time at St
Peter's in Columbia last year. Father
Maiachy was assisted by Father
O’Brien, paslo'- of St. Patrick’s, ana 1
by Father Albert McAvoy, formerly
of Columbia. Interment was in St
Peter’s and Paul’s Cemetery. Sur-
vivingg Mr. Maher in addition to
Frank W. and Ricnard Maher are his
wife, two other sons, Edward and
Robert Maher, of Niagara Falls and
several brothers and sisters.
Robert E. Hastings
Is Dead in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga.-Robert E. Hast
ings Sr., retired Atlanta business man,
died here last week at the age of 51.
Mr. Hastings was bom in Augusta
and for many years was connected
with the Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Co as secretary to the
president. More recently he was
secretary of a leading cotton firm.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter.
Mrs. James C. Baughman ; two sons,
and a sister, of Atlanta and his broth
er, Richard W. Hastings, of Rome,
Ga. The funeral was held from
Sacred Heart Church, with a Requiem
Mass, interment was in Oakland
Cemetery.
Jacksonville Parish
Organizes Dads* Club
JACKSONVILLE. Fla.—J, H. Cop-
pedge, has been elected president of
the newly organized Dad’s Club of
St. Paul’s parish. J T Monahan is
vice-president. R. A. Hollahan secre
tary, Asa Brodeur treasurer, and
Jludge Francis Warren, Alien Keegan,
J. H. Ross, Harold Colee and George
Coyle members of the board of direc
tors. The Rt. Rev Msgr. D. A. Lyons,
pastor, outlined the purpose of the
organization, wnich will promote par
ticularly the scout and athletic pro
gram.
JAMES F. MEAD, retired executive
of the Atlantic Coasi Line Railroad,
had honorary membership in the
Knights of Columbus conferred on
him at a recent meeting. Mr. Mead,
bom in Aiken S. C. came to Jack
sonville while quite qoung. He was
general freight agent and assistant
division agent ior the Atlantic Coast
Line before h : s retirement. He is a
charter member of the Knights of Co
lumbus here, and became a fourth
degree member in Augusta, Ga., in
1904.
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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
NOVEMBER 27, 1937
ST. ANTHONY’S GUILD
In Atlanta Parish Elects Mas. T. W.
Dealy President
ATLANTA, Ga.—Mrs. T. W. Dealy
was elected president ot St Anthony’s
Guild at a recent meeting. Mrs.
Marie Brisbane was named vice-
president, Mrs. J. W. Masseling secre
tary and Mrs. I L Oberst, treasurer.
The recent mission at St Anthony’s,
given by the Rev. Wm. J. Lonergan,
S. M„ of the Marist Fathers at the
Catholic University, was splendidly
successful.
Dorrs
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Miss Mary Ryan Dies
Started in Millinery Business
in Atlanta in 1875
Death in Atlanta
of John D. Ferari
was a native of St. Louis and had
lived m Atlanta 30 years. He was
connected with the American Optical
Company for 26 yearn. He was a
member of the Church of the Imma
culate Conception, from which his
funeral was held, with a -Requiem
Mass. Surviving Mr. Ferari are bis
wife, a son. and ls@ father, David
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