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RECEIVE CERTIFICATES—The 7th Grade of Cathedral Day School in Savannah, Georgia was awarded Junior First Aid Certificates by Reverend John Cuddy, Superintendent of Schools, upon the completion of a fifteen hour course in First Aid. They are shown above with Father Cuddy and their instructor, Sister Marie Carolyn, R.S.M. FT. GORDON — The tradi tional celebration of the Feast of Corpus Christi is going to be accomplished this year at Fort Gordon on the main parade ground at 1730 Hrs. (5:30 p. m.) on Sunday, 31 May. The words Corpus Christi mean Body of Christ. The feast day is the Sol emn commemoration of the in stitution of the Holy Eucharist, which actually took place on Holy Thursday. Since Holy Thursday comes in the middle of Holy Week which time re calls the death of Our Blessed Saviour, the Church has set aside the Thursday after Pente cost as the day the Solemn. Com memoration of the anniversary of the institution of the Holy Eucharist. In the United States the Feast of Corpus Christi is not a Holy day of Obligation. There fore Church authorities allow the solemn celebration of the feast on the Sunday following the day. On this day Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament may be giv en three times. Therefore three altars will be erected on the main parade ground at Fort Gordon sponsored by Catholics of the three commands, namely; the Garrison, Signal and Mili tary Police. Color guards rep resenting each of these com mands will form the back ground for the three altars. Since this is also the time for May Processions, a statue of the Blessed Mother will be carried in the procession and immedi ately after the Corpus Christi ceremonies, the traditional May Queen crowning will take place. Between the Corpus Christi cel ebration and the May celebra tion the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel Joseph Bourke of St. Mary’s on the Hill will deliver a eulogy to Our Blessed Mother. During these ceremonies all attending will join in singing hymns to Our Lord in the Blessed Sacra ment and to His Holy Mother. This religious procession will have a section for families, that is parents with their children; personnel in civilian clothes; uniformed personnel; little girls carrying flowers walking before the statue of our Blessed Mo ther; Sisters from the city; lit tle boys in cassocks and surplic es; 4th Degree Knights of Col umbus; Brothers and Priests from the city; and Subdeacon, Deacon and Celebrant with the Columbus C.Y.C. Observe Youth Adoration Day COLUMBUS—On Pentecost Sunday, the C. Y. C. of Holy Family parish assisted at High Mass opening National Youth Adoration Day. The Mass was offered for the intensions of His Excellency, The Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, Archbishop- bishop of the Diocese. Celebrant was the Rev. John F. X. Fallon. Exposition of the Blessed Sac rament was held during the day, ending with rosary and Bene diction of the Most Blessed Sac rament at 5:30 in the evening. Following the services at the Church, the group attended a supper at which the winners of the C. Y. C. Essay Contest were announced. Winners were: first place, Lois Jean Ficker, second place, Mary Lynn Murray, Third place, Bill Doucet. Blessed Sacrament. To ascertain the number of boys and girls who will be in the procession, parents are ask ed to report the boys of their family who will attend either to Mrs. Prank Morano at RE. 6-4431 or Mrs. A. H. Von Plins- ky at P'ort Gordon Ext. 3-0121 and the number of girls to Mrs. John Pasteil at Ext. 7260 or Mrs. A. 41. Sprague at Ext. 8-0132. These children should be at least kindergarten age to high school. The number is necessary so that bouquets and. cassocks may be provided. Off-post personnel are en couraged to cooperate in this public demonstration of Catho lic Faith. Invite your friends. They may march in the procession with you or occupy the reviewing stand and the bleachers nearby. BOOKSHOP QUARTERLY MEETING SAVANNAH—The Quarterly meeting of the Board of Direc tors of the Notre Dame Book Shop of Savannah, Inc., was held Wednesday night, May 20, at the Book Shop’s West Liberty Street location. Roy Anderson, vice-president, presided in the absence of President Plugh Grady. Proposed revision of the by laws of the corporation was read by Mrs. William C. Broder- rick and discussed by the board. The revision will be voted on at the August meeting of the Board of Directors. A report on the current drive for new members of the Book Shop was made by the treasurer, Mrs. prank Winders. Response to letters soliciting membership has been gratifying, and even greater response is anticipated. Membership in the Book Shop includes membership in the Lending Library. Mrs. James W. Howe, co- chairman of the Book Shop, an nounced that the Shop has in stock imports of all kinds, as well as other items suitable for graduation and wedding gifts. Two members of the board are retiring because their terms of office in the organizations they represent are expiring. They are Mrs. Owen Porter, president of the Savannah Deanery, D. C. C. W., and Julian Hallagan, grand knight, Knights of Columbus. Appreciation was expressed for the excellent serv ice given by Mrs. Porter and Mr. Halligan. Two new members of the board were welcomed; Mrs. W. H. MacKrell and Mrs. Julian Halligan, who were elected at the Shop’s annual meeting. To Represent Aquinas High AUGUSTA — Mary Ander son, Anne Smith, and Paige Mannelly will represent the Aquinas High School Girl’s So dality at the Summer School of Catholic Action to be held at Our Lady of the Hills Camp, Plendersonville, North Carolina. The dates for the SSCA are June 5th through 12th. The theme this year is “Thinking with the Church.” Among the speakers will be the Rev. Wil liam B. Faherty, S.J., National Director of Youth Sodalities. Ray Dwornik Re-elected At Albany ALBANY—Mr. Ray Dwornik was re-elected president of the St. Teresa’s Parent-Teacher Association at the May meeting, held in the school auditorium. Other officers are vice-president, Mrs. Frank Jones; secretary, Mrs. Edwin Drueke; treasurer, Mr. Ralph Will and historian, Mrs. Aaron Duke. Father Marvin LeFrois pre sented a crucifix to Mr. Dwor nik, as a token of appreciation from the parents for the presi dent’s outstanding leadership. Mr. Dwornik thanked Father Le Frois, the faculty, officers, chairmen and members for their whole hearted co-operation, during the past year. Sister Miriam commended the PTA members for their interest in the school, and announced that kindergarten graduation will be held on May 22 and grammar school graduation will be held on May 31. Mrs. Ernest Fudge, chairman for the school picnic, invited everyone to attend the picnic on June 2, at Radium Springs. Father Wilfred Krieger, Cath olic Chaplain at Moody Air Force Base, in Valdosta, was guest speaker and showed slides of Marian Shrines during his talk. Cathedral Home And School Association SAVANNAH—The past presi dents of the Cathedral Home and School Assn., were honored at the monthly meeting held in the school auditorium. Corsages were presented and Msgr. T. James McNamara thanked them for their interest. The members of the grad uating class entertained with a program of Stephen Foster songs, with Miss Diane Tegerson speaking briefly on the life of Mr. Foster. LeRoy Babin made the farewell address to the par ents on behalf of the graduates. Lt. Robert Funk awarded the trophy to Gary Palmatier as the outstanding patrol boy in the student body and the merit award was presented to Michael Remion. A certificate was also awarded by the Girl Scouts of America to the Cathedral Troup in appreciation of their contri butions to scouting. Tifton Altar Society Names New Officers TIFTON—Mrs. Mart Whitham was elected president of the Altar Society of Our Divine Saviour Catholic Church at the regular meeting in the home of Mrs. H. C. Nichols. Serving with Mrs. Whitham will be Mrs. J. Armand Lloyd, secretai-y and Mrs. George Bow en, treasurer. Mrs. George Drex- ler was appointed cancer pad chairman; Mrs. Donald Robin son, scrap book chairman; Mrs. Lloyd, publicity; Mrs. H. C. Nichols, chairman of Christmas cards. The nominating committee was composed of Mrs. J. E. Ross, Mrs. George Summer and Mrs. Alvin Davis. Father Frede rick opened the meeting with a prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and thanked the ladies for their cooperation during the year. Mrs. Ross, retiring president, was given a standing vote of appreciation for her outstanding work during the year. Mrs. A. W. Abbot was intro duced as a new member. Mr. and Mrs. Abbot have recently moved to Tifton from New Jer sey. After the meeting Mrs. Nic hols served delicious refresh ments. The society disbanded for the summer with the next meeting to be held in Septem ber. At a recent meeting the Holy Name Society was organized for the men of the parish. Father Frederick is spiritual advisor and the officers are Jerry Keo- hane, president, and J. Armand Lloyd, secretary. The society meets on the first Wednesday night. Miss Peuffier President Sacred Heart P. C, C.W. AUGUSTA—Miss Pauline Peuffier was installed as presi dent of the Sacred Heart Parish Council of Catholic Women at the annual meeting held in Mercy Hall. Other officers are Mrs. Er nest Dinkins, vice president, Mrs. James Hegerty, secretary, and Miss Frances Casey, treas urer. Mrs. Dan J. O’Connor, par liamentarian, conducted the im pressive installation ceremonies. The Rev. J. E. O’Donohoe, S. J., presented Miss Della Kearney, retiring president, with a silver medal of “Our Lady of Good Counsel.” The gift was inscribed with the dates of Miss Kearney’s term of office. Miss Peuffier announced that sewing sessions for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Free Cancer Home, in Atlanta, would be held every fourth Tuesday eve ning, during the summer months, in Mercy Hall. Miss Elizabeth Donnelly, par ish International R e 1 a t i o n s’ chairman, reminded members to utilize the time spent at each red traffic light, to recite a prayer for peace and the con version of Russia. Mrs. Sarah C. Van Sant, Civil Defense chairman, urged mem bers t,o read civil defense infor mation published in the local newspapers. Mrs. C. M. Pelonero, delegate to the Diocesan Convention of Catholic Women, gave a report of this annual gathering. A social hour was held after the business session. The serv ing table was covered with a white damask cloth centered with an arrangement of laven der delphinium in a crystal bowl. A crystal punch bowl completed the appointments. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. Hegerty, Mrs. Pelon ero. Mrs. Harry Shurley, Mrs. J. O. Bennett and Mrs. Gardner Byrd. SODALISTS ENTERTAIN MOTHERS AUGUSTA — On Saturday morning, May 9th, the Sodalist of Aquinas High School gather ed with their mothers in the school Chapel to participate in a Missa Recitata offered by Fa ther Ralph E. Seikel. Following the Mass the girls entertained their mothers with a pre-Mother’s Day Communion breakfast. Anita Harris, Prefect, pre sented a gift to Mrs. E. J. Mc Mahon in appreciation for the time and effort she has given the Sodality. Mrs. McMahon has prepared Communion break fasts one Saturday each month during the school year. The results of the recent elec tion of officers for 1959-1960 were announced. The new lead ers are: Prefect, Mary Ander son; Vice-Prefect, Anne Smith; Secretary, Paige Mannelly, and Treasurer, Cherie Carpenter. Father Seikel then addressed those present on the value of the Sodality. Fathher said that living’ the Sodality way of life, which is at times difficult, is a means of combating the grow ing tendency towards mediocri ty. Father urged the girls not to forget they are Sodalists during the summer months and sug gested that they make private novenas to Saint Maria Goretti from July 1st to her feast day July 9th. Youth Award For Sally McMahon AUGUSTA—Sally McMahon has been named outstanding Council member of the year by the Youth Council of St- Mary’s- on-the-Hill. A citation was given at an honor night banquet held Sunday May 12th. CHURCHES ARE MY BEAT a feature column by Edith Bell Love which appears daily in THE AUGUSTA HERALD has the following to say concerning the award: The citation read: “The youth of today are the leaders of to morrow. We have within our Council many outstanding indi viduals ... Our ‘most out standing member’ is a person who has demonstrated the char acteristics of genuine leader ship.” Charactistics were set out as: Conscientious attitude to wards religious duties; coopera tion in any task assigned to her; congeniality, tact and poise; faithfulness to every activity. In addition to the citation, Sally was presented with a string of sterling silver Rosary beads. Guests of honor at the ban quet were Msgr. Daniel J. Bourke, V. F. and members of the CYC, who are this year’s graduates. Msgr. Bourke, who is this year celebrating his silver jubi lee as a priest, was presented with a check. Each graduate was also presented an appro priate gift. Lawrence J. Ward, Jr,, served as toastmaster of the banquet, which was attended by approxi mately 100 persons. After the banquet, guests were entertained by Chaplain Janies Lenk of Ft. Gordon with slides taken during his trip to Asia. Sally is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J, McMahon of 1133 Glenn Avenue. If bad lucks drives a > man to drink, prosperity probably would ruin him entirely. The man who is his own best friend usually has to be blind to a good many faults. The fellow who is willing to admit that he doesn’t know it all is in a position to learn CATHEDRAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO OUR LADY—On Sunday afternoon, May 10th, the Clergy, children and parishioners of the Cathedral joined in a procession to lionoi Our Lady. Left to right: Edward Roy, Chris Schreck, Tommy Stacy, Bon nie Sue Hosti, Rev. Herbert J. Wellmeier, Assistant Rector of Cathedral. PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, May SO, 1959 Catholic Women Meet At Valdosta VALDOSTA—The final meet- . ing of the year of the Catholic J Women’s Club was held at the Georgia Power Company audi torium. Following the group re citation of the Holy Rosary, led by Father T. H. Payne, the final business, meeting of the year was held, with Mrs. T. S. : ? Dvorak, president, presiding. A report on the Diocesan Deanery meeting, including the resolutions passed recently in Macon were read by Miss Helen Pollard. In the absence of Mrs. • Elmore Thrash, Mrs. William Retterbush reported on Monsig nor Fitzgerald’s talk on indecent-’ literature, on its havoc on the t spiritual lives, particularly of growing children. Delegates were urged to make every effort to rid all news stands of this type of literature. The club was praised? for its persevering efforts at the local USO in the past, and Mrs. Edith Whiteside appealed for the same continued interest. Mrs. Johnnie Johnson spoke on the plans of the local Mental Health Clinic that will soon begin its work. Mrs. Dvorak stated that all the eight circles had fulfilled their obligations one-hundred per cent in the past year. She also asked for members to affiliate with the St. Mary’s Home Guild in Savannah. The home provides shelter for over fifty girls. Student At Holy Family Fifth In State Spelling Contest Supper Meeting For Savannah Catholic Women Championship. On April 10th she won the Third West District Spelling Bee in Americus, defeating thirteen other regional contestants. This contest at Americus was both written and oral. In this area the National Spelling Bee is sponsored by the Atlanta Journal in cooperation with the State Department of Education and the Georgia Edu cation Association. The Spelling Bee is an educational competi tion. It is designed to help boys and girls improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, and develop correct English usage. Mary Alice is the daughter of Colonel and Mrs. R. W. Ma- bee, 503 Wichersham Avenue, Ft. Benning, Georgia. Dunstan Augusta Grand Knight AUGUSTA—Bernard S. Dun stan has been named Grand Knight of Patrick Walsh Coun cil 677. Elected to serve with Dunstan were Richard Craig, deputy grand knight; David Kelsch, Chancellor; Jack Markwalter, advocate; Rickman Ferris, treas urer; Ralph Kuhl, warden; Cliff Herzberg, inside guard; Bill Sumner, outside guard, Joseph Gigandet, recording secretary and Noel Schweers, Sr., finan cial secretary. Noel Schweers, Jr., was elec ted a trustee. FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI CELEBRATION AT FT, GORDON SAVANNA H—The annual supper meeting of the Catholic Woman’s Club was held at the Manger Hotel. The folloyung officers’ were elected for the coming year; Mrs. A., J. Schano, president; Mrs. John E. Buckley, first vice president; Mrs. Rudolf Heit- mann, second vice president; Miss Margaret Murden, third vice-president; Mrs. G. H. Big- nault, Jr., treasurer; Miss Regina Lytjen, recording secretary, and Mrs. J. B. Williams, correspond’ ing secretary. Mrs. Joseph E. Kelly, Sr., the retiring president, was made honorary president, and Mrs. E. Cafiero was made a life mem ber of the club. The Rev. Nor- bert McGowan is the chaplain. , Mrs. Kelly was presented a gift in recognition of her work as president of the club. COLUMBUS—Mary Alice Mabee, a seventh grader, at Holy Family School, Columbus, Georgia, staffed by the Sisters of Mercy, took fifth place in the finals, held in Atlanta. Early in March, Mary Alice defeated nine other school mates in order to win the Holy Family School championship. She then defeated thirty-eight other students from the Musco gee County schools and on March 17 th became the Musco gee County Champion. For her victory in the County, she was awarded a twenty-five dollar “E” Savings Bond and the right to compete for the District State spelling Marlon McElroy Represents Diocese MACON—M a r i o n McElroy, president of the St. Peter Claver CYO, Macon Georgia, Fourth Annual Bazaar Planned For St. Joseph’s July 3rd, 4th PLAN CHURCH BAZAAR—Pictured planning for the fourth annual St. Joseph’s Church Bazaar to be held on the church grounds July 3rd and 4th are (1. to r.) Major Adley D. Smith, president of St. Joseph's Men’s Club, Rev. Nicholas Quinlan, pastor, and Major James A. Sisson, (rtd.), General bazaar chairman. AUGUSTA—The Rev. Nicho las Quinlan, pastor of Saint Jos eph’s Church, located at High way 1 and Lumpkin Road, has announced that the Fourth An nual Church bazaar will be held July 3rd and 4th on the church grounds. Major James A. Sisson, (RtD.) general bazaar chairman reveals that a fish fry and barbecue will highlight this years event. The fish fry will be held Friday, July 3rd, from five until eight o’clock. The barbecue will be served both afternoon and eve ning on July 4th. Prizes will be awarded at ten o’clock on the evening of July, 4th. This year the grand prize will be $500.00. Second prize will be $250.00, with third prize being $150.00. All money de rived from the bazaar will go into the Church building fund. The bazaar will present many opportunities for the relaxation and entertainment of adults and children alike. All activities will stress the “Carnival Theme” offering a varied selection ,of fun-producing games of skill, booths and Punky’s ponies for the children and young adults. Serving with Major Sisson are: General Bazaar co-chair men, Major Edward Munson, Mrs. Stephen Szemcsak; pub licity committee chairman, Wal ter Golosky; Finance committee chairman, Lt. R. Wood; pur-' chasing and Property committee chairman, Frank Birak; con struction committee chairman, Lt. Col. (RtD) Joseph Kapral ticket committee chairman, J ohn Halleran, co-chairman, Mrs. William Anthony, barbecue committee chairman, Lt. Col. Bart Smith; co-chairman fish fry, Kermit Falk, co-chairman barbecue, Capt. Richard Melan- son; traffic and security com mittee chairman, Walter Mc Ginnis. The more circuitous route a story travels the better it seems to get. MARION McELROY represented the Savannah Diocese at the recent National Oratorical Contest held in Washington, D. C. Many com mendations and much praise were bestowed on Miss Mc Elroy w h i 1 e in Washing ton. Miss McElroy, who has been an Honor Student since the seventh grade, is now a Junior at P. G. Appling Senior High School. She takes an active interest in all school activities and is at present a member of the Girl Scouts, Science Club, Chorus Group, and Delta Tri-Hi-Y, an honorary group for these achieving and maintaining high averages.