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FOUR-A THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC L AYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA JUNE 26, 1943 Pictured above is the main building of St. Mary’s Hospital, Athens. Georgia, which has been operated by the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, since July 1938. New Addition, Athens Hospital Pictured above is a view of the new four-story addition to St. Mary's Hospital, Athens. Georgia. The new wing, known at St. Joseph's Hall was completed early in 1941 at a cost of $40,000. 'St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, Outstanding Asset of That City (Special to The Bulletin) ATHENS, Ga. — Next month. St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens will complete the fifth year of its op eration under the management of the Missionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. With every succeeding year. St. Mary's Hospital has proven itsell more and more of an asset to the community. All of its facilities have been used and have been gladly offered to the members of the armed forces, officers, sol diers and cadets, of the various military and naval establishments in Athens, though it has often seemed impossible for the hospital to meet the demands for its ser vices. 2.216 patients were admitted to St. Mary's during 1942; 1.952 white patients, and 264 colored patients. The total number of hospital days was 18,271. Of the 2,203 patients discharged. 1,891 left the hospital as “recovered.” 1.296 operations were performed during 1942. and 272 infants were born at the hospi tal during the year. Many volunteers have donated their blood to the Blood Bank established at St. Mary’s under the auspices of the American Red Cross. St. Mary’s Hospital was founded some thirty years ago by Dr. J. P. Procter and Dr. H. M. Fullilove, v ho were joint owners until the death of Dr. Procter some years aao. Upon the death of Dr. Procter. Dr. Fullilove became owner and operated the hospital until his death in 1935. It was then operated for about two years by the widow of Dr. Procter. In the fall of 1937 the Most Rev. Gerald P. O'Hara. Bishop of Savan- nah-Atlanta, and the Rev. Harold Barr, then pastor of St. Joseph's sition of the hospital by the Di- ccese of Savannali-Atlanta. At the invitation of Bishop O'Hara. ?v!issionary Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus came to Afhens to inaugurate their work of charity and mercy in Georgia, with Sister M. Columba, R. N., as suoerintendent. The hospital was formally dedi cated on July 10, 1938. Bishop O'Hara; the Most Rev. Emmet M. Walsh. Bishop of Charleston: the late Most Rev. Patrick Barry. Bishop of St. Augustine, and the Right Rev. Vincent Taylor. O. S. E.. Abbot-Ordinary of Belmont, participating in the ceremony. Increased demands upon the hospital made necessary the erect ion of a four-story addition last year, containing private and semi private rooms, wards for men and women patients, operating and de livery rooms, a laboratory, a mod ern kitchen and refrigeration plant. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS WON BY GRADUATES OF CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL ATLANTA, Ga.—Five members of the first graduating class of Christ the King High School won scholarships in the College En trance Examination Board achievement tests. Miss Carroll Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith, won the four-year scholarship at Rosemont College, Philadelphia, and her twin-sister. Miss Joan Smith, was awarded the scholarship to D’Youville College, Buffalo. N. Y. Miss Barbara Wil son. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norvell Wilson, also won a scholar ship to D’Youville College; Miss Roberta Albright, daughter of Mr. and Airs. L. A. Albright, was win ner' of the scholarship to Mary ville College, St. Louis, and Miss Patricia Gunning, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gunning, won the scholarship to Brescia Col lege. New Orleans. The first annual issued by the graduating class is called “The Scepter' . and is dedicated to the Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, Bishop of Savannah-Atlanta. One page is devoted as a memorial to Ernest G. Beaudry, whose inter est in the school meant a great deal to the students. CONFIRMATION AT LENOIR LENOIR, N. C.—The Most Rev. Eugene J. McGuinness, D. D., Bish op of Raleigh, administered the Sacrament of Confirmation at St- Francis of Assisi Church here on June 10, three adults and a num ber of children being confirmed. His Excellency was assisted by the Rev. Raymond Murphy, O. F. M-. of Asheville; the Rev. Ivo McElroy, O. F. M.. of Greenville. S. C.. and the Rev Ildefonse Gillogly, O. F. M., pastor of the parish here. Fol lowing the ceremony, breakfast was served the attending clergy, members of the Confirmation class, and their parents, at the parish hall. SPEAKS TO ROT ARIA NS The Rev. Ildefonse Gillogly, O. F. M.. pastor of St. Francis Assisi Church, Lenoir, was the principal speaker at the annual “Ladies Night” dinner of the Lenoir Ro tary Club. Father Ildefonse spoke on the vital role that Religion is playing in the war — at home as well as or: the battlefront. SACRED HEART P.-T. A. SAVANNAH, ELECTS OFFICERS SAVANNAH, Ga.—Mrs. J. B Williams was elected president of the Parent-Teacher Association of the Sacred Heart School at its annual meeting held on June 5. Other officers chosen were: Mrs. A. J. Schano, first vice-president; Mrs. W. G. Sasseen, second vice- president; Mrs. E- D. Dupont, re cording secretary; Mrs. J. F. Frewer,' corresponding secretary; Mrs. William E. Kavanaugh, treas urer The nominating committee was headed by Mrs. John C. Ryan. Mrs. H. C. Conneff, retiring president, submitted a report which showed splendid progress during the past school year, as did the reports of the chairmen of the various standing committees- Cochran Field Men at Macon NCCS Club MACON, Ga. — “Red, White and Khaki,” the Cochran Field Army variety show was presented at the USO-NCCS Club, under the di rection of Captain Wayne S. Schri- vener, special service officer at Cochran Field. A glee club, under the direction of Major A. L. Huff was heard in several selections. A comedy skit <.vas presented by Sgt. Norman Gardo and Pvt. David Resnikoff. Corporal Lloyd Rogers and Pvt. Robert Griffin performed daring stunts on roller-skates. Robert Paine did impersonation, and vocal numbers were introduced by Pvt. George Allen and Sgt. Leo Pres- ten. Instrumental numbers were rendered by Pvt. George Milton. Pvt. John Smith, Pvt. Joseph Hoff man, Sgt. Mike Silverman, and Sgt Frank Starinieri offered a magical act. Others entertainers were Pfc. Donald Draper and Pvt. Red Travis. The Cochran Field orchestra led by Cpl. Michael Mar chuk, played for the performance. A PROTEST against the film “Mission to Moscow" on the grounds that it is a “misuse of the most common medium of enter tainment in our country to spread propaganda on behalf of the athe istic, communistic minority in control of Russia” has been made by the New York Chapter, Knights of Columbus, to Warner Brothers, producers. MONSIGNOR FRANCIS J. HAAS, Dean of the School of So cial Science at the Catholic Uni versity of America, has agreed to serve as chairman of the Fair Em ployment Practice Committee. An outstanding Catholic educa tor and long recognized as an au thority on labor problems. Mon signor Haas was asked by Presi dent Roosevelt to take over the committee chairmanship. FEARS FOR THE SAFETY of the Most Rev. Thomas J. Wade, S. M„ Vicar Apostolic of the North Solomon Islands, who last was re ported to have eluded capture by Japanese troops by hiding out in the dense jungles of the islands, were abated with the receipt of a letter from the Rev. Terence P. Fmnegan, Army Chaplain, which stated that the Bishop was safe at the undisclosed South Pacific base where the c&aglaia is »u dutg. Junior Hostesses Give Dance at Savannah USO (Special to The Bulletin) SAVANNAH, Ga.—On June 10 the Junior Hostesses gave a sup per dance at the USO Club oper ated here by the National Cath olic Community Service, all ser vice men being invited to the sup per and dance. The committee in charge includ ed Miss Mary Lou Brady, Miss Virginia East and Miss Margaret Burnett, Miss Mary Cronk, Miss Shirley Clanton. Miss Ann Surren- c-y. Miss Martha Farris, Miss Kitty Hook. Miss Ann Sullivan, Miss Hattie Bell Hurst, Miss Meta Con- mere, Miss Dorothy Haupt, Miss Agnes Saunders. Miss Eleanor Mc Donald. Miss Mary Jo Von Wald- ner and Miss Frances Smith. Music for the dance given at the USO-NCCS Club on May 29 was by the newly organized Coast Guard Band. Mrs. T. J. Dowling was chairman of the refreshment com mittee, Mrs. William E. Hines was chairman of the chaperon commit tee; Mrs. G. J. Steiber and Mrs. Joseph O’Leary poured coffee, and Mrs. A. D. Bergen was at the piano for the assembly singing. A group of Junior Hostesses served the re freshments. Women's Division of NCCS Picnic at Savannah Beach (Special to The Bulletin) SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Wo men’s Division of the USO-Na- tional Catholic Community Service celebrated Jefferson Lavis’ birth day with a picnic for wives and sweethearts of men in the armed forces, at the USO-NCCS Club at Savannah Beach. An entertaining program was planned, ineluding a picnic lunch, swimming and bowling, with Mrs. Rita S. Aprea, directress of the club, acting as hostess. Members of the house committee of the Women's Division for the month of June were Mrs. James M. Ernest. Mrs. Harry C. Robin son. Mrs. Joseph E. Kelly, Jr., Mrs. Fred Von Kamp, Mrs. Arthur J. Kearney, Mrs. Milton H. East. Mrs. George J. Steiber. Mrs. Charles Holmes, Mrs. William Hernadez, Mrs. Joseph Fogarty, Miss Frances Morton. Miss Pauline Kenny, Miss Agnes Holligan. Miss Catherine Ray. Miss Lou Morris. Miss Johan na Daly,- Miss Mary Jane Fahey, Mrs. Christine Sullivan. ATLANTA BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB SPONSORS PICNIC ATLANTA. -Ga.. — New mem bers of the Atlanta Catholic Club of Business and Professional Women were special guests at a picnic supper given by the club at Piedmont Park on May 29. Mrs. Marguerite Pickel, Mrs. Rose Maddox and Miss Agnes Renkes were hostesses. All of the members are delight ed with attractive appearance of the club rooms since they were redecorated at the direction of Mrs. Margaret Madgwick, club president. Mrs. Lee Annis Simmons, Miss Ethel McGrath and Miss Marcel- line Vignaux were appointed a committee to select the subject for the essay contest for the graduating class of the Sacred Heart School. “Mother Seton” was the subject selected, and Miss Charlotte Tronslion was awarded the prize at the class day exercises of the school. WAR -SERVICE COUNCIL OPEN HOUSE IN ATLANTA ATLANTA, Ga. — On Sunday, May 30, the Immaculate Concept ion parish division of the Catho lic War Service Council held open house for the boys and girls in uniform at.the Knights of Colum bus Home. Mrs. II. T. Livingston and Mrs. E. W. Schier acted as hostesses and an informal musical program was piesented and re freshments were served. Servicemen and members of the WAACs and WAVEs gather each Sunday afternoon at the K. of C. Home where the broad verandas easy chairs and sofas, game tables, writing rooms, radios and library offer an inviting place to spend off-duty hours. Catholic School Pupils Win Essay Contest Awards AUGUSTA. Ga. —Students from Mount St. Joseph Academy and the Boys’ Catholic High School won highest honors in essays con tests for high school students in this area. _ Catherine Schweers and Mary Van Sant, both students at Mount St. Joseph’s, were awarded first and second honors in the essay contest sponsored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and Miss Van Sant in addition was awarded first prizes by the Georgia State Department Auxiliary Uni ted Spanish American War Veter ans, and from the Annie Wheeler Auxiliary here for her essay on The Influence of the Spanish American War on Our Latin Am erican Policies.” The second prize in this contest went to Esther Park, also a student at Mount St. Joseph’s. First Prize, locally for boys, went to Thomas Wheeler, and second prize to John Nevin, both' students at the Boys' Catholic High School. Miss Schweers is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noel Schweers; Miss Van Sant is the daughter of Mrs. Sarah Casey Van Sant; Miss Park is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Park; Thomas Wheeler is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis L. Wheeler, and John Nevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Nevin. Mount St. Joseph Academy is conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. the Boys’ Catholic High School, by the Marist Brothers. “ZERO”MSOTEL APPEARS AT ASHEVILLE CANTEEN ASHEVILLE, N. C., — Private “Zero” Mostel, noted comedian of stage and screen fame, appeared recently at the Laurentine Canteen operated here by the National Catholic Community Service, mem ber agency of the USO. The crowd at the canteen was reported to be the largest since it^had opened several weeks ago. Private Mostel is stationed at Camp Croft. With Miss Louise Collins, of the NCCS-USO unit in Spartanburg as week-end director, the program in cluded a minstrel show' presented by pupils of St. Joan of Arc School, produced by Mother Turner, and directed by Bernard Ferrey. Break fast snacks were served by Miss Helen McCann, president, and members "of the Children of Mary Sodality. An illustrated travelogue of Western North Carolina was presented by Gregory Schmidt, Private John A. Liammari, of Camp Croft, was heard in a piano recital. CRESCENT MARKET 3053 PEACHTREE ROAD ATLANTA. GA. BARFIELD'S FRUIT STAND Fancy Fresh Fruits at Ail Times 1111 Peachtree St., between 12th Sc 13th Sts.. Atlanta. Ga. SIXTH STREET PHARMAC1T Phone YE-47 *7-4748 843 Peachtree Atlanta, Ga. PHILLIP’S RESTAURANT 241 Mitchell St., S. W. Opposite Terminal Station Atlanta, Ga. Clow Gasteam Heating C*. 427 Peachtree St., N. E. Phone MA Atlanta, Ga. NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. Montpelier. Vermont HUGH C. DOBBINS. Gen. Mgr. 214-216 Grant Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. 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