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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
MAY 25, 1940
St. Mary’s Hospital at Athens
Si. Mary’s Hospital, at Athens, acquired by the Most Rev. Gerald P. O'Hara, Bishop of Savannah-Atlanta,
and conducted by Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, which approaches the second anniversary of its
establishment with a splendid record of achievement.
SISTERS CONDUCTING
HOSPITAL AT ATHENS
Several Thousand Patients
Received at St. Joseph’s
Infirmary Since It Opened
Two Years Ago
Rev. T.J. Maher, S.J.,
Says Funeral Mass
Officiates at Last Rites for
Michael J. Maher, His
Father
(Special to Tlie Bulletin)
AHTENS, Ga.—On July 10, 1938, St.
Mary’s Hospital was opened, and
~ ilnce that time there has not been a
day in which the institution has not
more than proved its worth to Athens
end the surrounding territory.
Under the very capable direction
of members of the Order of the Mis
sionary Sisters of the Most Sacred
Heart of Jesus, this modern and well-
equipped hospital has received several
thousand patients, not only from
Athens, but from nearby towns and
counties as well. Creed, color, or
condition of life were never consid
ered. All were welcomed and treat
ed with equal care and kindness. A
substantial percentage of the patients
were afforded hospitalization with
out cost.
Since the hospital was opened, a
f dwelling occupying ground adjoining
the hospital was purchased, and after
being completely renovated and fur
nished was established as a home for
the nurses attached to the infirmary.
Another building is maintained for
the care of colored patients.
Members of the Clarke County
Medical Association have shown great
interest in the infirmary since it was
first proposed, and havp rendered
valuable aid in its successful opera
tion.
To aid the Sisters in conducting the
hospital there is an active Ladies’
Auxiliary, headed by Mrs. T. H. Mc-
Hatton. There is also a colored aux
iliary sponsored by a former patient,
a teacher in one of the colored schools
of Oconee County.
In addition to their work in the
i “hospital the Sisters conduct a Sunday
School for the instruction of chil-
' then.
B. Since the hospital was opened,
* ‘ about two years ^ago, it has reaped
a generous measure of Success, due
to the untiring and devoted efforts of
the Sisters, and also greatly to the
enthusiastic support and splendid co
operation which it has received from
the medical profession and the people
of Athens.
In fact, the problem now confront
ing St. Joseph's Infirmary is that of
providing accommodations for the
many patients desiring admission, and
the question of expansion appears to
be rapidly approaching.
Sister M. Columbia, M. S. C.. is
the Supe ier. Other nuns and nurses
artist in caring for the patients.
Tire order of the Missionary Sis
ters of the Most Sacred Heart of
Jesus was founded forty years ago,
for work in the mission fields. The
Provincial Mother House is located
in Bernliarts. near Reading. Pa., and
-the Mother House is in Hiltrun, Ger
many. The order has about 409 mem-
btis in the United States, engaged in
teaching in parochial schools, con
ducting hospitals, children’s hora»s,
and homes for the aged.
JOHN J. COOPER
' .JiAI, IN SAVANNAH
AVANNAH, Ga.—Funeral services
John J. Cooper, whose death took
ce May 8, were held from St. Pat
's Church.
r. Cooper, a retired salesman, was
tive of Philadelphia, but had
of his life in Savannah,
immediate survivors.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Funeral service
for Michael 0. Maher, whose death
took place in Savannah. May 12. were
held from the Sacred Heart Church
here, the Mass of Requiem being said
by the Rev. Thomas J. Maher, S. J-,
of New Orleans, a son of the deceas
ed.
Mr. Maher was born in Augusta,
September 18, 1866, the son of Michael
Maher and Mrs. Rebecca Millet Ma
her. He was for many years connect
ed with the accounting department
of the firm of Hallahan and Costello,
plumbing contractors.
His wife, the former Miss Cather
ine Gallagher, died several years
ago. He is survived by two daugh
ters, Mrs. Fred Kuenker, of Augus
ta, and Mrs. R. M- Barbin, of Semi
nole, Texas; two sons, Father Maher,
who is professor of public speaking
at Loyola Univ ersity; An
thony J. Maher, of Augusta; two
sisters, Mrs. Ella Cashin and Miss
Mary Maher, both of Augusta.
Father Maher reached Savannah in
time to administer the last rites to
his father.
LUCIUS A. FARRELL
DIES IN AUGUSTA
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Funeral services
for Mr. Lucius A. Farrell. 59 years of
age, who died at his residence, May
5, were held from St. Patrick's
Church, the Rev. Leo M. Keenan of
ficiating.
Mr. Farrell was a native of Colum
bia, S. C., the son of William and
Mrs. Elizabeth Osborn Farrell. He
had made his home in Augusta for
45 years and was locomotive inspec
tor for the Georgia and Florida Rail
road.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Annie Singleton Farrell; a daughter,
Miss Ann Rita Farrell; two sons, John
G. Farrell, of Jackson, Miss., and
Phillip Farrell, of Commerce, Ga.
SULUVAN-HOFFMEYER |
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CHARLESTON, S. C.,—The marri
age of Miss Margaret Hoffmeyer,
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.
William Hoffmeyer, io Mr. Joseph J.
Sullivan. Jr., of Charleston, was per
formed by the Rev. William A. Tobin,
at the home of the bride's brother,
Mr. Frank Dudley Hoffmeyer, of
Florence.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Elizabeth Hoffmeyer, of
Florence, as maid of honor, and Mr.
James J. Worsham, of Charleston, act
ed as best man.
Mr. Sullivan is the son of Mrs.
Joseph J. Sullivan and the late Mr.
Sullivan, and is connected with the
Superior Laundry in Charleston.
Catholic Youth
Council in Sumter
SUMTER. S. C.—St Anne's Catho
lic Youth Council, organized here is
the first club for Catholic girls in
Sumter and the surrounding territory
for many years.
The following officers have been
elected for this year: President Miss
Mary Jennings; Vice president and
treasurer, Miss Elizabeth Smith; Sec
retary, Miss Rita Matthews: Publi
city chairman, Miss Louise Epperson.
Miss Virginia Persighin has been
elected to serve with these officers as
a Steering committee for the club.
St. Anne’s C. Y. O. feels very for
tunate in having The Rev. C. Law
rence Sheedy, former State Director
of the Youth Movement, as its Mode
rator, and under his direction the
club has made splendid progress. .
The club is very wide in its scope,
having as its objects, “To form a
closer union among the young ladies
of St. Anne’s Church and Parish and
to further the Cultural, Spiritual and
Social Life of its members.”
As a means of furthering the
Spiritual Life, Sodality of the Blessed
Virgin Mary has been formed. On
March 15th a reception was held, with
an impressive ceremonial, in St.
Anne’s Church with Father Sheedy
presiding, assisted by Rev. John P.
Clancy, pastor. The first Communion
breakfast for any Catholic Girls’
youth organization ever held in Sum
ter, was held on May 12th, 1940 in
the private dining room of Julian’s
Coffee Shop.
To further the Cultural life of the
members, it is planned to have edu
cational and interesting pictures
shown at some of the regular meet
ings and have a guest speaker at
several of the meetings.
The social part of the outlined pro
gram includes entertainment for the
boys of the parish as well as the
members.
A Choir has been formed for the
purpose of singing during Masses in
Sumter as well as other churches in
the Missions. The first church to be
visited will be St. John’s Church,
Bishopville, South Carolina on Sun
day. Mav 26th.
CHARLESTON PARISH
YOUTH COUNCIL MEETS
CHARLESTON, S. C.—At a re
organization meeting of the Catholic
Youth Council of St. Mary’s parish,
held at the home of Miss Vida Ken
nedy, the following new officers were
elected: Miss Angela Duffy, presi
dent; Mrs- Gene Sorenson Walton,
vice-president; Miss Elziabeth Ken
nedy, treasurer; and Miss .Marie
Ferri, secretary. The Rev- William
Doyle is the spiritual director of the
group.
ST- PATRICK’S PARISH
YOUTH COUNCIL 3IEETS
CHARLESTON, S. C. — At a meet
ing of the Catholic Youth Council of
St. Patrick’s Parish, sponsored by
Miss Margaret Bailey, Miss Cathe
rine Harrington spoke on what the
group could do to assist for the mis
sions in - South Carolina. Two new
members. Miss Hazel Dawson and
Miss Millrose Sullivan, were pre
sent.
CHARLESTON COUPLE OBSERVE
55TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
CHARLESTON, S. C. — Mr. and
Mrs .J. W. Wallace, Sr., celebrated
their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary
May 4.
The Rev. J. Alexis Westberry, pas
tor of St. Joseph’s Church, administer
ed Holy Communion at the bedside
of Mr. Wallace who has been con
fined to bed for the past three years.
MISS ELIZABETH BEYTAGH
EECOMES AIR LINE HOSTESS
SAVANNAH, Ga. Miss Elizabeth
Frances Beytagh, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William J. Beytagh, graduated
with honors April 26, as an air hostess
with the American Air Line's Train
ing School.
A graduate of St. Vincent's Acad
emy and St. Joseph’s Hospital School
of Nursing, Miss Beytagh is the first
Savannah nurse to be selected by a
major air transport line.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, in an ad
dress delivered before the American
Scientific Congress, declared that
events in Europe had left the Ameri
cans as the guardians of Christian
civilization-
BENSON’S BAKERY
WHOLESALE and RETAIL
LARGE VARIETY OF BREADS, ROLLS AND CAKES
PHONE 2211 ' ATHENS, GA.
CLIMAX HOSIERY MILL
Makers of Men’s High Grade Hosiery
Mercerized Looper Clips in All Colors for Rug Making
and Other Fancy Work for Sale at Retail
Apply at the Office on Oconee Street
Athens, Georgia
Phone 594
FRANK T. WHITE
DIES IN BALTIMORE
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Frank T. White,
of 1522 Johns Road, died in a Balti
more infirmary May 18, following an
illness of four months.
Mr. White was a native of Augusta,
the son of William White and Mrs.
Mary McCann White. He was general
freight agent for the C. C. & O. Rail
road, and a member of the parish of
St. Patrick's Church, from which
church funeral services were held.
He was a member of the Spartanburg
Council, Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Adelaide White; a daughter, Mrs. Har
old Parker, of Atlanta; a grandson,
Harold White Parker, of Atlanta; and
sister, Mrs. Joseph H. Sheron, of
Augusta, and other relatives.
MRS. L. R. REGISTER
CLANMED BY DEATH
SAVANNAH. Ga.—Mrs. Mary Ga
lina Register, wife of L. R. Register,
was buried from the Blessed Sacra
ment Church.
A native of Savannah. Mrs. Register
is survived by her husband, a son,
Joseph A. Register, and seven grand
children.
THE REV. ANDREW GREEN. O. S
B.. of St. Benedicts Abbey, Atchison,
Kansas, will be honored in a cele
bration of the fiftieth anniversary of
his ordination to the priesthood. May
23. - t —
Best Wishes
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