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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, April 16, 1960 Savannah Site Of Twenty-First D.C.C.W. Convention Apr. 30-May 1 (Continued from Page 1) Concluding the week end ac tivities, a luncheon will be held on Sunday, when Miss Flannery O’Connor, noted author of Mil- ledgeviile, Georgia, will be the speaker. Mrs. Norman I. Boatwright, of Augusta, is Diocesan Council President and will preside at all sessions. Mrs. Mark Theissen, President of the National Council of Cath olic Women will be a special guest at the Banquet on Satur day evening. Principal speaker at the Sat urday banquet, Monsignor Mc- msgr. McDonough Donough, was born in Philadel phia in 1914 and attended Paro chial and Catholic High Schools there. In 1931 he entered St. Charles Seminary, Overbook, to study for the Priesthood and was or dained in 1940 by the late Card inal Dennis J. Dougherty. From 1940 to 1948, Msgr. McDonough had parochial and teaching as signments in Allentown, Chester and Philadelphia, Pa. and in the latter year, was appointed by Cardinal Dougherty to the Pon tifical Society for the Propaga tion of the Faith as Assistant Director and in 1953 was named Director of the Society by Card inal John F. O’Hara. In this Same year, Msgr. McDonough was appointed to serve on the VERY REV. JOHN D. TOOMEY National Board of the Society under the Chairmanship of Bish op Fulton J. Sheen, National Di rector. Msgr. McDonough directed the presentation of VISTARAMA, International Mission Exposition MRS. N. I. BOATWRIGHT in Philadelphia’s Convention Center from October 17 to the 14th, 1956. It is estimated that the Exhibit was visited by more than Ms million people during its Lay Committees (Continued from Page 1) ter C. Corish; hospitality com mittee chairman, Mr. John M. Brennan; co-chairman, Mr. Ar thur T. Fleming; hospitality committee (Womens Religious), Miss Johanna Daly; co-chair man, Mrs. J. W. Dressel. Fourth Degree Assembly chairman, Mrs. James J. John son; co-chairman, Mr. Nicholas T. Stafford; Benedictine Cadets chairman, Captain John Cowley, Jr.; Usher committee, Mr. Tho mas J. Corcoran; co-chairman, Joseph Ruiz and civic chair man, Mr. Henry Brennan. eight days. In January of 1959, Msgr. Mc Donough was named Domestic Prelate by Pope John XXIII with the title of Right Reverend Monsignor. The Pontifical So ciety for the Propogation of the Faith is an international organi zation. It has a responsibility to support and further the work of the Church in 702 areas of the World Overseas and in some 50 Dioceses in the United States. Miss Flannery O’Connor, not ed author, book reviewer, and native of Savannah, will be the luncheon speaker at the Twen ty-first annual convention of the Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Miss O’Connor’s latest book, published by Farrar, Strauss & Cudahy, is “The Violent Bear It Away,” has been very favorably received by literary critics. The author is the only daugh- MIS3 FLANNERY O'CONNOR ter of Edward F. and Regina O’ Connor. She attended Peabody High School and Georgia State College for Women in Milledge- ville, near where she now lives on a farm. After receiving her bishop McDonough B.A. from GSCW, she went to the State University of Iowa where she studied creative writ ing under Paul Engle, taking a master of fine arts degree in 1947. “A Circle in the Fire,” one of Miss O’Connor’s short stories, won second prize in 1955 in the annual O. Henry awards, and MRS. M. A. THEISSEN again in 1957 her short story, “Greenleaf,” received an O. Henry award. Among other hon ors which have been bestowed upon this young writer is a Ford Foundation fellowship in creat ive writing in 1959. Mrs. Mark A. Theissen, presi dent of the National Council of Catholic Women, is a graduate of La Salle Academy, Coving ton, Kentucky, received her A.B. degree from the College of the Sacred Heart, Clifton, Cin cinnati, Ohio, and her B.S. in Education from the University of Cincinnati, and did graduate work at Xavier University, also in Cincinnati. The National president was a member of the NCCW Board of Directors from 1956-58 before her election to the president’s office in 1958. Among other of fices presently held by the pres ident are Honorary Life Mem ber of the Cincinnati Catholic Women’s Association, Board Member of the Xavier Universi ty Honors Course Committee, MIDST MY MEMOIRS' (By C. Y. Ceer) As I was browsing through my collection of odds and ends which I have managed to store away during the past few months, I ran across some inter esting and unusual items. This assortment was interesting be cause the articles were souve nirs of past enjoyable events; unusual because the same things can probably be found in scrapbooks and other varia tions of conglomeration-contain ers owned by active C.Y.C. members. The first object which at tracted my attention was a can dy wrapper, dating back to Sep tember. This had been saved from the candy sale sponsored by the St. Mary’s C.Y.C. in Sa vannah. The sale was quite a success. My mind lingering on the thought of food, I recalled the cake sale which the St. James C.Y.C. had in the same month. It seems that this netted about $65.00 for the members. Rather dry and shiveled, the next item was a piece of holly, symbolizing the Christmas sea son. I recalled the baskets of food which were prepared by the members of St. Mary’s C.Y.C. for needy families, and the carols sung by a cold but happy St. James C.Y.C. The outdoor Nativity scene adorning the grounds at S.J. was also a product of teen-ager labor by the C.Y.C. members. Mission night at St. James was remembered as I came across the announcement- of the program for the month of No vember. A movie was shown by a former African missionary to the members, and a lively dis cussion followed the film. Resting underneath this docu ment, I discovered a bulletin announcing the Miss C.Y.C. con test held by St. Mary’s. This contest was quite an affair, con sisting of, among other things, a talent contest and coronation! The last article I fell upon was a Kerouac poem, reminding me of a Beatnik party and dance sponsored by the St. James C.Y.C. A good time was had by all on that fun-filled February night. Hearing the gentle strains of my mother’s voice calling me from below, I returned this col lection to its resting place. Nev er will I part with it, for you never can tell what I might gather on future occasions to add to it. # i4 ; (Ed. note — all C.Y.C. news should be sent to C. Y. Ceer 506 Lee Blvd. Savannah, Ga. for publication.) First Public Concert For Glee Club AUGUSTA — Most Reverend Thomas J. McDonough, D.D., J.C.D., present in Augusta on his Confirmation tour, attended the first public performance of the Aquinas Glee Club and Cho ral Group. The Glee Club is composed of girls from the junior and senior classes. The Choral Group con sists of girls from the freshman and sophomore classes. Both groups are under the direction of Sister Mary John, C.S.J. The program, “On Wings of Song,” consisted of choral ar rangements of classical and sac red music, folk tunes, and pop ular songs of present day com posers. The pianists who accom panied the groups were Edith Reed and Nina Tantillo. The program was presented on March 27, at the Lawton B. Ev ans School auditorium. and Life Board Member of the Cincinnati Charity Ball. She also holds the following civic offices: Secretary of the Covington Pub lic Library Board, member of the Needlework Guild Commit tee, member of the Community Chest Board, Red Cross repre sentative for Cincinnati Catho lic Women’s Association and Advisory Committee of the Ce rebral Palsy Committee. Some of the past offices held by Mrs. Theissen are member of the Red Cross Board, Girl Scout Board, chairman volun teers USO, president La Salette Academy Alumnae, Board Mem ber Alumnae of the Sacred Heart College and a number of others. Savannah D.C.C.i. Elects Officers HUNTER AFB, GA., (SAC)— The Savannah Deanery, Dio cesan Council o fCatholic Wom en, met recently at Hunter Air Force Base, guests of Our Lady of the Air Society. Prior to the meeting, members and guests attended a dialogue Mass at the Base Chapel, conducted by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. T, James Mc Namara, P.A., V.F. Miss Stella Akins, Chief Judge of the Savannah Munici pal Court, was guest speaker at the luncheon meeting held at the Skyline Service Club on the base. Miss Akin’s subject was, “Women in Legislation.” Following Miss Akin’s address, Mrs. Edmund Anderson, Our Lady of the Air President, and Chaplain (Capt.) Harold W. Kuhns, senio'r base chaplain, welcomed the group to the base. Principal items of business, for the meeting were the annual election and installation of officers. The following officers were elected and installed: Mrs. Ed win Mulligan, Nativity parish,, president; Mrs. John Kourke, St. James parish, first vice- president; Mrs. Fred Doyle, Blessed Sacrament parish, sec ond vice-president; Mrs. Harry Miller, St. Joseph’s parish, Way- cross, Georgia, third vice-presi dent; Mrs. Cecile Fitzpatrick, Cathedral parish, corresponding secretary; Mrs. John Ganem, Nativity parish, treasurer. The Very Reverend John D. Toomey, diocesan spiritual moderator, performed the installations. A brief appreciation was giv en by Bishop McDonough who also offered the closing prayer. A new affiliate sodality from Fort Stewart was officially wel comed by Mrs. Arnold J. Sey- den, outgoing Deanery Presi dent. Columbus Laymen Hear Fr. O’Connor COLUMBUS — Principal speaker for the Columbus Lay men’s Association at their annu al supper at the K. of C. Hall in Columbus, Ga,, on March 27 was Fr. David O’Connor, M.S.Ss.T., of Holy Trinity. The topic of Father’s address was “A Catho lic View of Judaism.” After presenting some signifi cant facts in the history, beliefs, and present status of the Jewish people, Father David spoke on the unceasing persecution of this people through the ages. “Our faith teaches us to be tolerant, but before tolerance must come understanding,” he said. “We are spiritual Semites because our faith embraces the entire Old Testament. Since our faith is the flowering of Judah- ism, we above all should be tol erant, sympathetic, and prayer ful towards them in their suf fering.” Concluding, the priest from Holy Trinity paid tribute to the Jewish people by saying: “They are a witness to the special in tervention of Almighty God in the affairs of men since their very origin was the result not of certain geographical, political, or biological factors, but of a direct call from God to Abraham to leave his own country and people to become the Father of a mighty race, a royal line, whose geneology would include the Son of God Himself.” Irish History Contest Winners SAVANNAH—Announcement is made by the Ladies Auxiliary A.O.H. of State awards in the Irish History Essay Contest. For grammar grades—first prize was won by Joan Harper, of Nativity of Our Lord School, Savannah. Willa Mae Foster of St. Anthony’s School, Atlanta, gets second prize, and Patricia Reid, of St. Joseph’s School, Waycross is third winner. The subject for this group was : — “Why I Want to Visit Ireland.” The awards in the High School group all go to Columbus, Ga. Pacelli High School. The title fop these students was—“The Significance of Daniel O’Con nell.” All State winners are eligible in the National Competition which will publish awards in May at the close of the school year. It’s usually money that’s talk ing when circumstances alter cases. BLESSED SACRAMENT is the new basketball champs of the Parochial League, Savan nah. They are, front row, left to right: 'Paul Tilton, Mike Sheppard, Bill Morrisey, Tommy Doug las, Donald Thompson, Tony Allita, and Tommy Stevens. Back row: Frank Barragan, manager, Father George James, Jim McNamara, Mike Brady, Bruce Barragan, Toby Browne, Floyd Tu- ten. Charles Jackson, Joe Brennan and coach Leon Behr. —v (Savannah Morning News) Hits Jailing Of Bishop Walsh DALLAS, Tex., (NC) — The executive director of the Great er Dallas Protestant Council of Churches has assailed the im prisonment of Bishop James E. Walsh, M.M., by China. Dr. Luther Holcomb said in a statement that the jailing of Bishop Walsh, last American Catholic missioner in mainland China, is “renewed evidence of the fact that communism stands in fear of dynamic faith and religious freedom and is there fore determined to stamp out the last vestige of religious liberty.” Bishop Walsh, a native of Cumberland, Md., was sentenced on March 18 to 20 years in prison by the Chinese Red for “plotting to overthrow the new China.” Si Joseph’s mtar a Bosary Society WAYCROriS — The St. Jos eph’s Altar & Rosary Society held their regular monthly meeting at the St. Joseph’s Aca BLESSED SACRAMENT'S GIRLS are the new basketball champions in the Parochial League, Savannah. They are, front, row, left to right: Susan Griffin, Kathleen Powers, Rose Ellen Rovolis, Ellen Ulivo, Sandra Koscuik, Connie O’Neil, and Sally Blitch. Second row, left to right: Catherine Koncul, Sharon Robertson, Mary Orsini, Patty Foley, Rosemary Harmon and Margaret Mary Ledlie, Third row: Father. Edward Frank, Susan Stevens, Meg Grevemburg, Sandra Riggs, Patty Little and Joy Gugel. — (Photo Savannah Morning News.) COUPLE MARKS 71ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (By Lois Crafton) (Dublin Courier Herald) DUBLIN—An attractive Col lege Park woman, who as a girl of 13 in 1889, lengthened her dress and pushed her hair on top her head so she would look cider on her wedding day, re cently with her husband at the Veteran’s Administration Cen ter, celebrated their 71st wed- - ding anniversary. Under the sponsorship of the American Legion Post No. 50 of College Park, assisted by per sonnel of the V.A. Center, the local Veteran’s Service office, local American Legion members and others, a dinner party was held in a conference room of the V.A. for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Conway on their 71st wedding anniversary. Mr. Conway, who is blind, is 93 and his wife is 84. With Father Robert Brennan of the Immaculate Conception Church of Dublin the couple re newed their marriage vows, after which Rev. Brennan blessed their marriage. Mr. Conway, a retired Army sergeant, told the group that his seventy-one years of marriage has been like an evening in the spring. He thanked everyone for the party and he especially ex pressed appreciation to Howard Harris, of College Park, for looking after him and his wife for many years, advising them financially and helping them when they are ill. Mr. Harris, who was present, is the brother of Dr. Pierce Harris, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Atlanta. Also speaking briefly were Dr. W. L. Dozer, Chief of Profes sional Services of the V.A. Cen ter and Hugh C. Conley, com mander of American Legion Post No. 50 of College Park. Among the one’s present was Mrs. Beulah Hunt, Dublin nurse, who nursed Mr. Conway in Col lege Park some years ago. Mrs. Conway was lovely in an aqua print dress and her corsage was of camellias and carnations, centered with a purple-throated orchid. She wore a gold necklace her husband gave her when they were stationed in Satka, Alaska in 1912. Mr. Conway, a native of Baltimore, met his wife when he came to work in Atlanta as a telegrapher for the Southern Railroad. She then lived about five miles from Smyrna. ■ He re tired from the Army after serv ing for 30 years in various posts around the world. He has been a patient at the Dublin V.A. Center for about five years. Mr. Conway was working as a radio operator in Ft. McPherson when the Japs hit Honolula. Active in planning the party was James O. Ogburn and his personnel in the Veteran’s Serv ice office. The decorations of the eve ning were planned and pre pared by Mrs. Hugh Perry, who works as a Grey Lady at the Hospital. Recollection Dey ALBANY — A Day of Recol lection was held at St. Teresa’s Church in Albany, Georgia, on Sunday, April 3rd, for the Ca tholic youth of the Columbus deanery. The religious exercises were conducted by Father Frederick G. Kirchner, O.F.M., from the Franciscan Friary in Thomasville, Georgia. demy cafetorium. Special guests present were Mrs. A. J. Shano and Mrs. Ed. Mulligan, both of Savannah. After a brief business meet ing in which the Society dis cussed their fund raising project for the St.. Mary’s Home Guild and plans for the April rum mage sale, Mrs. Shano gave an informal talk on the N.C.C.W. —how it started, when and why, how parish organizations are connected with it. Mrs. Shano introduced Mrs. Mulligan who gave special em phasis to the Foreign Relief Program and the St. Mary’s Home .Guild. Each member of the Society was requested to join the St. Mary’s Home Guild, and applications for membership were distributed. wmm m V '■■■■■■■ A ■■■ * % y % * ft 1 •) MEMBERS OF THE FIRST COMMUNION CLASS of St. James Church, Savannah, are pictured with their pastor, the Very Rev. John D. Toomey. The group which received their First Communion on two different dates totaled more than 90. — (Carol! Burke Photos)