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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA MARCH 23, 1935
Savannah Youth Dies
in Auto Accident
Chas. D. Gleason Was 1935
Graduate of Benedictine
School
(Special to The Bulletin)
SAVANNAH, Ga — Charles David
Gleason, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J.
Gleason, widely known residents of
Savannah, died early in March of
injuries sustained when an automo
bile in which he was riding left the
road and crashed into a tree; blind
ing lights from a passing car are
blamed for the accident. He was nine
teen years old, and the son of Depu
ty Sheriff E. J. Gleason of City
Court. He was graduated from Bene
dictine School in June, where he was
a leader in sports and first lieuten
ant in the cadet corps. Surviving are
his parents, his sister. Miss Ann M.
Gleason, West Virginia; three broth
ers, Brother Francis Anthony of the
Marist Brothers, New York. Edward
J. Gleason, Jr„ and Walter Gleason,
and several uncles and aunts. The
funeral was held from the Cathedral
with a Requiem Mass; interment was
in Cathedral Cemtery-
TIMOTHY H. BRANDON
DIES IN SAVANNAH
Timothy H. Brandon, for many
years a leading confectioner in Sa
vannah. died here in February at the
age of 81. Mr. Brandon was born in
Tiffin, O.. and had lived in Savan
nah since 1875; he learned the candy
manufacturing business in New
York as a boy. He was one of the
first persons in Savanah to sell ice
cream. He is survived by his niece,
Mrs. W. L. Kilroy, Savannah, and
by a number of other nieces and
nephews. The funeral was held from
the Cathedral with a Requiem Mass;
interment was in Cathedral Ceme
tery.
FUNERAL IN SAVANNAH
OF MISS LUCILLE KOBIDER
The funeral of Miss Lucille Robi-
der. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Robider, who died hi New York, was
held from the Church of the Blessed
Sacrament here with a Requiem
Mass; interement was in Cathedral
Cemetery. Mis Robider was bom in
Savannah and had res’ded in New
York with her parents for the past
few years. Surviving also are two
sisters, Mrs George C. Tucker. New
York, and Mrs. M. J. Egan. Savan
nah, who were with her at the time
of her death.
FUNERAL OF LEO
LASLNSKY. SAVANNAH
The Rt. Rev. Jos. D. Mitchell, V. G..
pastor cf St. Patrick's Church, offi
ciated at the funeral of Leo Lasin-
sky, which was held from the home
of his n ; ece, Mrs. G. F. M. Mertins.
with services at St- Patrick's. Inter
ment was in Bonaventuve Cemetery.
j. t. McLaughlin of
SAVANNAH PARISH DIES
J. Thomas McLaughlin, a member
of Cathedral parish, died early in
March after a short illness. Mr. Mc
Laughlin was born in Savannah 60
years ago; in his earlier days he was
for some years a member of the Sa
vannah police department. Surviving
are his son, R. A. McLaughlin, his
daughter, Mrs. James P. Laffin. and
several nieces and nephews. The
funeral was held from the Cathedral
with interment in Cathedral Ceme
tery.
E. A. Hayes, Augusta
Legionnaire, Dies
Was Recently Comander of
American Legion Post
AUGUSTA, Ga—Edward A- Hayes,
immediate past commander of the
Louis LeGarde Battey Post of the
American Legion, died here March 10;
he was taken ill suddenly and died a
few hours later.
Mr. Hayes was born in Augusta 52
years ago; his father was a veteran
of the War Between the States, and
widely known. During the World
War Mr. Hayes served overseas with
the 90th Division, 344th Field Artil
lery, as lieutenant; he also served
on the Mexican Border with Troop
K of the Richmond Huzzars. For
many years and at the time of his
death he was connected with Armour
and Company. Members of the Le
gion. Troop K and of the Last Man’s
Club, of which he was a former pres
ident, attended the funeral, which
was held from Sacred Heart Church,
the Rev. Michael Cronin. S. J-, of
ficiating. Interment was in Magnolia
Cemetery-
Surviving Mr. Hayes are his wife,
Mrs. Sarah Armstrong Hayes, one son,
Charles Hayes; two daughters, the
Misses Sarah and Elizabeth Hayes;
and a brother, George H. Hayes, the
latter of Atlanta.
C. T. Calnan, Leader
in Brunswick, Dies
Was Former President of C.
L. A. Branch There
(Special to The Bulletin)
BRUNSWICK, Ga.—C T. Calnan,
one of the most widely known Cath
olic laymen in Southeast Georgia, and
a former president of the Brunswick
branch of the Catholic Laymen’s As
sociation, died here early in March
after a short illness. Mr. Calnan
suffered a stroke at his home in
Brunswick, and his death Sallowed
several days later. Mr. Calnan was
68 years old and one of the oldest
men in point of service with the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. He was
always active in parish affairs in
Brunswick and in Diocesan move
ments as well.
The funeral was held from the
Church of St Francis Xavier. Bruns
wick, the Rev. James T- Reilly. S. M..
pastor, officiating, assisted by the lo
cal clergy. Surviving Mr. Calnan are
his wife, two sons. James J Calnan
and C T. Calnan; two daughters,
Miss Bridget Calnan and Mrs. J. R-
Burns of Brunswick, and a broth
er, R. E. Calnan, Houston. Texas.
GEORGIA STATE COUNCIL
KNIP-HTS OF COLUMBUS
Louis C. Kunze. Columbus. State Deputy
A. A. Baumstark. Atlanta, Past State Deputy
Jos. I. Oberst. Atlanta. State Secretary
Janies F. Glass. Savannah, State Advocate
Jos. F. O'Brien. Brunswick. State Treasurer
John T. Buckley. Augusta. State Warden
Rev. Thomas A. Brennan. Albany. State Chaplain
MRS. EMMA LaHATTE OF
ATLANTA PARISH DIES
ATLANTA COUNCIL
No. 660
J. I. Oberst
1431 Beecher St.. S. W.
Geo. T. Flynt. Financial Secretary
1356 Lanier Boulevard
Charges R. Cannon Recordct
1206 Peachtree. N E
Meets Every Monday 8 n. m. at
I2(W Pea-*-*ree. N E
Bn'iness Meeting First and
Third Mondays.
SAVANNAH COUNCIL
No. 631
Wm. T. Walsh. Grand Knight
J B. McDonald
Financial Secretary.
E. F. McCabe. R. S.
Meets Second and Fourth
Wednesday. 8 P M.
3 West Liberty Street
Savannah. Ga.
Bishop Gross Council
No. 1019
LOUIS C. KUNZE
Grand Knight
JOS. J. SPANO
Financial Secretary.
Meets First and Third Wednes
day, 8:00 P. M„ 802 Broadway,
Catholic Club Building
COLUMBUS, GA
Patrick Walsh Council
No. 677
JAMES B. MULHERIN
Grand Knlglit.
R. S. Heslin. Financial Secretary
New Club Home—Handball-
Showers—Radio.
Visiting Brothers Welcome.
1012 Greene St. Augusta. Ga.
Macon Council, No. 925
John E. Harrison, Grand
Knight
Martin J. Callagan, Financial
Secretary.
Meets the First and
Third Monday, 8:15 p. m.
at Knights of Columbus
Hall.
Mulberry St.. Macon. Ga.
Henry Thomas Ross
Council No. 1939
JAMES M. JONES
Grand Knight
JOS. F. O’BRIEN, Jr.
Recording Secretary.
G. CECIL JONES
Financial Secretary
Meets Second and Fourth
Tuesdays at Knights of
Columbus Hall.
BRUNSWICK, GA.
Was Leader in Activities of
Immaculate Conception
Church
(Special to The Bulletin)
ATLANTA, Ga. — Mrs. Emma
Elizabeth LaHatte, for many years
president of the Altar Society and
of the Missionary Society of . the
Church of the Immaculate Coftcep-
tion, and one of the most widely-
known Catholic women in Atlanta,
died here last week, after an ex
tended illness. Mrs. LaHatte was
the wife of the late Charles O. La
Hatte, for many years and at the
time of his death, president of the
James LaHatte Printing Company;
connected with The Augusta Chron
icle and The Augusta Herald.
Mrs. LaHatte was the former Miss
Emma Elizabeth Galvin, of Nash
ville, Tenn., where she was born 68
years ago. During the World War
she was a leader in Red Cross and
other activities. Surviving her are
seven daughters. Miss Lucille La-
Hatt, Miss Maribell LaHatte and
Miss Mildred LaHatte, Mrs. E. S.
Parks, Mrs. E. L. Credille and Mrs.
James R. Krenson. Atlanta, and
Mrs. John X. Mulvey, Cincinnati,
O.. and three sons, Charles G. La
Hatte and J. Thornton LaHatte, At
lanta, and James A. LaHatte, Detroit.
The funeral was held from the
Church of the Immaculate Concep
tion with a Requiem Mass; inter
ment was in Atlanta.
Walter J. Garity of
Macon Parish Dies
(Special to The Bulletin)
MACON, Ga. — Walter J. Garity,
one of the most widely known rail
road men in Georgia, died here re
cently after an extended illness
which became serious a week before
the end came.
Mr- Garity was born in Macon May
6, 1859, and was one of the oldest
members of St. Joseph’s parish, of
which he was a life-long member. He
was elucated at the local parochial
school, St. Stanislaus' College and
St. Charles’ College in Maryland. He
was associated with the Southern
Railroad for forty years until his re
tirement five years ago.
Surviving Mr. Garity are his wid
ow. the former Miss Mary McKay;
his daughter, Mrs. Regis Lomax; two
grandchildren; his niece. Miss Mary
Engles, all of Macon; and a nephew,
W. N Engles, Washington, D. C. The
funeral was held from St. Joseph’s
Church, the Rev. F. J Clarkson. S. J.,
officiating; interment was in River
side Cemetery.
JOHN W. TRACY OF
MACON PARISH DIES
John W. Tracy, a widely known
member of St. Joseph’s parish, died
here after an illness of two years.
Mr. Tracy was bom in Macon Oeo-
ber 14, 1867, and was a life-long resi-
den of the city. Surviving are his wid
ow. Mrs. Mattie Leary Tracy, and his
s'ster, Mrs. C A, Harris, Macon- The
funeral was held from St. Joseph's
Church, the Rev. F. J. Clarkson. S. J.,
officiating. Interment was in River
side Cemetery.
Richard V.Dougherty
Is Dead in Atlanta
Was Well Known Manu
facturer There for Many'
Years
Provincial of Marist
Brothers in Savannah
Brother Henry Charles For
merly Principal There
SAVANNAH, Ga.—The Very Rev.
Brother Henry Charles of Pough
keepsie, N. Y., provincial of the
Marist School here, was a visitor in
Savannah early in March, making an
inspection of the school. Brother
Henry Charles remained in Savan
nah several days.
CHARLES P. ADAMS
DIES IN NEW YORK
■ Charles Patrick Adams, a star in
the old City Baseball League, of a de
cade or more ago, and formerly sec
retary of tl-j receiver of the Central
of Georgia Railroad, died in -New
York in February. Mr. Adams had
lived in Savannah all of his life until
he went to New York a few years
ago. Surviving are his mother, Mrs.
O. S. Abrams, Savannah; two broth
ers, Orville C. Abrams, Atlanta, and
T. T. Abrams, Detroit, and his sister,
Mrs. Georgia A. Lysaught, New
York. The funeral was held from the
Cathedral here, with interment in
Cathedral Cemetery.
b. l. McDonald of
SAVANNAH PARISH DIES
Bernard L. McDonald, for many
years connected with the city health
department and one of the most
popular of city officials, died recent
ly after a short illness; he _ would
have completed, forty years with the
city health department this month.
Mr. McDonald was born at Clifton,
Galway, Ireland, March 5, 1858, and
came to Savannah when a young
man. Surviving Mr. McDonald are
his four sons, Alex F. McDonald,
Robert D. McDonald, Wimmial M.
McDonald, Savannah, and Bernard
B. McDonald, Mission Beach, Cal.;
two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Boyle
and Mrs. Frances M. Purdy, Savan
nah; a brother and a sister in Ire
land, two grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. The funeral was
held from the Cathedral with inter
ment in Bonaventure Cemetery. The
Mayor of Savannah headed the hon
orary pallbearers; the flag at City
Hall was at half mast the day of the
funeral.
FUNERAL IN SAVANNAH
OF EUGENE M. BRYAN
The funeral of Eugene M. Bryan,
a member of Cathedral parish, was
held from the Cathedral, with inter
ment in Cathedral Cemetery. Mr.
Bryan was a native of Savannah,
where he was born 49 years ago; he
died after a short illness. Surviving
are his wife, Mrs. Frances Bryan,
and three cousins, Miss Catherine
Quinan. William J. Quinan and Ed
ward C. Quinan.
MARCH MEETING OF
SACRED HEART P.-T. A.
The second grade pupils of Sacred
Heart School entertained the March
meeting of the Sacred Heart P.-T. A.
Ninety mothers were present; the
second grade received the award for
having the largest number of mothers
present. Father Boniface expressed
his gratitude and that of the Sisters
for the magnificent cooperation given
in the presentation of the recent
eminently successful play for the
school.
Edward J, Rice of
Augusta Parish Dies
Was Formerly a Member of
City Council There
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Edward J. Rice,
a native of Augusta, where he was
born 72 years agp, and a former mem
ber of city council, died March 10
after an extended illness. Mr. Rice
was a member of a pioneer Augusta
family; he was councilman from the
Second Ward for three terms, and for
many years was in the coal, wood and
building supply business.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s
parish, from which his funeral was
held, the Rev. Jeremiah O’Hara of
ficiating. Interment was in Magnolia
Cemetery. Surviving are his wife,
who was Miss Elizabeth Moran of
Charleston; his daughter, Miss Ce-
cile Rice, Charleston; his brother, P.
J. Ricd,. Augusta; and three sisters.
Mrs. M. J. Downey, Mrs. Margaret
Conlin and Mrs. Elizabeth Ward, of
Augusta.
Prater-Higgins
Members of Widely Known
Atlanta Families Are
Wedded
(Special to The Bulletin)
ATLANTA. Ga—Miss Elsie Prater,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pra
ter, and Kenton Higgins, son of Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Higgins, were united
in marriage in a Pre-Lenten cere
mony, the Rev Edward P. McGrath,
S.M., pastor Sacred Heart Church, of
ficiating. Miss Barbara Prater was
maid of honor and Mrs. Robert Tyre
Jones, Jr., Canton, Ga., matron of
honor; Charles Connally of New York
was best man. The marriage united
two prominent Georgia families.
After the reception Mr. and Mrs.
Higgins left on their wedding trip
to the East, where they attended the
marriage of the best man at their
wedding, Mr. Connally, to Miss Mary
Webb at South Orange, N. J.. Mr.
Higgins acting as best man. On their
return they will live in Atlanta.
AUGUSTA ALTAR SOCIETY
At St. Mary’s Elects Mrs,
George Pickett President
AUGUSTA. Ga.—Mrs. George Pic
kett was elected president of the Al
tar Society of St. Mary’s-On-The-
Hill at the annual election meeting
held March 4. Mrs. M. J. Hallahan
was elected vice-president. Mrs. Bur
pee secretary, Mrs. F. X. Mulherin
treasurer. Mrs. E. J. Doris, who was
the first president of the Altar So
ciety a decade and a half ago, and
who has been active in the society
continuously since, was honored by
being named president emerita.
Leading Athens Firms
(Special to The Bulletin)
ATLANTA, Ga. — Richard
V. Dougherty, for many years a
prominent Atlanta manufacturer,
died early in March after a short
illness. Mr. Dougherty was a mem
ber of St. Anthony’s Church, from
which his funeral was held with a
Requiem Mass. Interment was in
West View Cemetery. Surviving are
his sister, Miss Elizabeth Dougher
ty; four brothers, T. F. Dougherty
and S. P. Dougherty, Atlanta; J. G.
Dougherty, Milton, Mass., and James
P. Dougherty. Hazard, Ky.. and his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie Dougherty.
Atlanta.
MRS. ANNIE F. FELTON
OF ATLANTA PARISH DIES
Mrs. Annie L. Felton, a resident
of Atlanta for 57 years, and one of
the oldest members of Immaculate
Conception Church, died In Febru
ary at the age of 85. Mrs. Felton
was a native of Austria, and the
widow of J. J. Felton. Surviving
are three sons, J. A. Felton and C,
F. Felton, Atlanta, and F. E. Felton,
Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. R- D.
Vandergriss, Mrs. G. C. Roper and
Mrs. W. H. Dunn, Atlanta, 27
grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. The funeral was held
from the Church of the Immaculate
Conception with a Requiem Mass,
the Rev. H. E. Phillips officiating.
Interment was in Greenwood Ceme
tery.
FUNERAL IN ATLANTA OF
J, J. SULLIVAN, SR.
The funeral of J. J. Sullivan, Sr.,
widely known in railroad circles, was
held from Sacred Heart Church
March 4, with a Requiem Mass, the
Rev. Edward P. McGrath, S. M„ of
ficiating; interment was in West
iVew Cemetery. Mr. Sullivan, who
was 71 years old, was for many years
master mechanic of the Nashville
ii St, Louis Railroad,
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