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TEN J'HE BULLETIN OF HIE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA FEBRUARY 23, 1948 Mrs. John F. Canty Dies in Savannah SAVANNAH, Ga.—Funeral ser vices for Mrs. Elizabeth Fitzgerald Canty, who died January 20, were held at the Sacred Heart Chrueli. Mrs. Canty was the widow of the late John F- Canty, Sr., for mer city alderman for almost a decade. Born in County Kerry, Ireland, Mrs. Canty came to America with Iter parents when she was eighteen years old. After spending a year in Elizabeth, N. J., she moved to Savannah, where a few years later she married Mr. Canty, of this city. Mrs. Canty is survived by three daughters one of whom is Sister Mary Bride, R. S. M., director of St. Joseph's Hospital here. An other daughter, Mrs. Edward A. Brennan lives here, and the third daughter is Mrs. Frank Nesbitt, of New Orleans. Five sons also sur vive, among them, Thomas J. Canty, of Savannah, master of the Desoto Province of the Fourth De gree Knights of Columbus. The other sons are John F. Canty, Wil liam I- Canty, Robert Reid Canty and Joseph A. Canty, all of Savan nah. A sister,' Miss Margaret Fitz gerald, of Savannah; five grand children and a number of nieces and nephews also arc among the surviving relatives. THEODORE POMAR DIES IN FLORIDA ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.—Funeral services for Theodore V. Pomar were held at the Cathedral of St. Augustine, Father John W. Love officiating. Mr. Pomar, a native and lifelong resident of St. Augustine, was a retired comptroller of the Florida East Coast Railroad, and had serv ed as a city commissioner. He was president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Cathedral parish. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. G. W. Winningham, St. Augustine; a foster-daughter, Mrs. Anita Frank, St. Petersburg; a son, T. A. Pomar, St. Petersburg; four grandchildren, Mrs. Celeste Geoghan, New York, Mrs. George Craig, Mrs. Samuel Hodnett and George W. Winningham, Jr., St. Augustine, and two great-grand children. MRS. WILLIE UNDERWOOD FUNERAL IN COLUMBUS COLUMBUS, Ga.—Father Her man J. Deimcl, pastor of the Church of the Holy Family, offici ated at funeral services held here for Mrs. Willie Underwood, who died in Atlanta on February 5. Mrs. Underwood is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. C. Mize, Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Alice Hunt, Tampa, Fla. MRS. GEORGE E. MUNDEE FUNERAL IN JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—Funeral services for Mrs. Anita Rogero Mundee, widow of George E. Mun- dec, former public official in Jacksonville, who died January 14, in Seattle, where she had made her home since the death of her husband, were held at the Im maculate Conception Church here, Father James J. Meehan, officiat ing. Mrs. Mundee is survived by two sons, Ernest M. Mundee, Chicago, and C. Roy Mundee, Richmond, Va., former Master of the Fourth Degree K. of C., in Florida; two daughters, Mrs. Howard S. Coch ran, Seattle, and Mrs. James W. Akerman, Springfield, 111.; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Potter, Jack sonville and Mrs. J. W. Rossitter, Eau Gallic, and five grandchildren. JOHN JOSEPH MURPHY FUNERAL IN SAVANNAH SAVANNAH, Ga.—Funeral ser vices for John Joseph Murphy, who died January 19. were held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Mr. Murphy is survived by two sons, Capt. C. J. Murphy, of the Savannah Fire Department, and Lawrence J. Murphy, Pensacola. Fla.; a brother. Lawrence Murphy, of Ireland, and a sister, Miss Mary Ann Murphy, Ireland. A native of Ireland, Mr. Mur phy had made his home in Savan nah since 1913. SEABRON J. GRIFFITH FUNERAL IN SAVANNAH SAVANNAH. Ga.—Funeral ser vices for Seabron J. Griffith, who was drowned 'while on a fishing, trip off Wilmington Island, were held January 20 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Born in Savannah, April 20, 1920. Mr. Griffith joined the Na tional Guard in 1939, and went in to active sendee with the local unit a year and a half later. He went overesas in February, 1944, and served in the Normandy, Northern Europe, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. j He was awarded the Bronze. Star, Meritorious Service Unit In signia. Good Conduct Medal, Vic- toiy Medal, and other decorations. Since his discharge from the Army, in 1945, Mr. Griffith has been employed as a trainman by the Seaboard Airline Railway. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Seabron S. Griffith; a sister, Mrs. David M. O’Brien; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ilardec; a niece, Miss Marie Griffith O’Brien, a nephew, David M. O’Brien, Jr., a number of aunts and uncles and other relatives. ADOLF H. TRAGSAILER DIES IN CHARLESTON CHARLESTON. S. C—Funeral services for Adolf Herman Trag- sailer, chief baker at the Francis Marion Hotel, who died January 18, were held at St. Mary’s Church Father J. W. Carmody officiating. LOUIS J. BURMESTER DIES IN CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, S. C.—Funeral services for Louis J. Burmoster, who died February 17, were held at St. Joseph’s Church. Mr. Burmester was born in Charleston, the son of William Burmester and Mrs. Anna Mehr- tens Burmester, both of Germany. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anne Dawson Burmester; two sons, Louis Burmester, of Sulli van’s Island, and Lawrence Bur mester, Charleston; three daugh ters, Mrs. John F. McLaughlin, Mrs. A. K. Colby and Mrs. John Cook; a sister. Mrs. Sophie Lee; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. JOHN F. LIGHTFOOT DIES IN CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, S. C.—Funeral services for John Francis Light- foot, retired bookshop owner, who died February 2, were held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Monsignor James J. May, V. G., officiating. Mr. Lightfoot is survived by bis wife and several nieces and nephews. MRS. JACOB INABINETT DIES IN CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, S. C.—Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Helen Ina- binett, wife of Jacob D. Inabinett, of Yonge’s Island, who died Jan uary 18, were held at St. Mary’s Church, Yonge’s Island, Father Joseph Murphy officiating. Mrs. Inabinett was born i i Charleston, July 8, 1085, the daughter of Frederick G. Siebert and Mrs. Marie Adalie Rosis Sie bert. She is survived by her husband; five sons, Alton A. Inabinett, Boulters C. Inabinett, Siebert A. Inabinett. Ryan G. Inabinett and Jacob D. Inabinett, all of Yonge’s Island; two sisters, Mrs. Leah E. Ravenel and Mrs. Lina M. Ryan, both of Charleston, and eight grandchildren. MRS. C. B. ARNOLD DIES IN MACON MACON, Ga.—Funeral services for Mrs. Libby Frances Jenkins Arnold, wife of C. B. Arnold, who died February 1, were held at St. Joseph’s Church, Father Robert T. Bryant, S. J., officiating. Mrs. Arnold is survived by her husband; a daughter, Mrs. B. F. Davis, Jr., of Ann Arbor, Mich.; three sons, C. B. Arnold, Jr., Mor ris C. Arnold, and Robert E. Arnold. Macon; three lsters, Mrs. Elizabeth Patat, Macon, Mrs. V. E. Davis, Macon, and Mrs. C. H. Wheal craft. Mansfield, Ohio, and three grandchildren. Pastor in Sumter FATHER CLANCY '1’he Rev. John P. Clancy, Pastor of St. Arne’s Church, Sumter, S. C. Assistant Pastor St. Anne’s, Sumter FATHER BAYARD The Rev. Nicholas R. Bayard, Assistant Pastor of St. Anne’s Church, Sumter, S- C. ATLANTA PARISH H. N. S. INSTALLS OFFICERS ATLANTA, Ga.—J. F. Glan- dorff, president; H. L. Peterson, vice-president; James Giglio, secre tary; Mott Bottchen, treasurer, and M. C. Masters, sergeant-at- arms, new officers of the Holy Name Society of the Immaculate Conception Church, were installed at the January meeting. LENTEN SERMONS AT ST. JOSEPH’S, ^lACON MACON, Ga.—Father Thomas F. Mulerone, S. J., of St. Mary’s College, Kansas, is delivering a scries of special sermons at the evening services at St. Joseph’s Church here during the Lenten season. Washington’s Birthday Observed by Fourth Degree K. of C. in Charleston Honorable Michael J. Mans field, Member of Congress from Montana, Father J. Lawrence McLaughlin, Speak at Annual Patriotic Banqu et CHARLESTON, S. C.—In a stir ring address delivered at the an nual Washington’s Birthday ban quet, held at the Francis Marion Hotel on February 21, under the auspices of Bishop P. N. Lynch Assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus, the Honorable Mi chael J. Mansfield, Member of Congress from Montana, respond ed to the toast “The Day We Cele brate.” Father J. Lawrence McLaugh lin, pastor of Stella Marls Church, Moultrieville, and chaplain of P. N. Lynch, K. of C., responded to the toast: "The Church and the Order.” Governor J. Strom Thurmond Father Michael J. Cronin Marks Jubilee as Jesuit MIAMI, Fla.—Father Michael J. Cronin, S. J.," of St. Mary of the Missions and St; Francis Xavier Church here, observed his golden jubilee as a member of the So ciety of Jesus on January 10. Father Cronin was honored at a formal banquet at which Mon signor William Barry, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church, Miami Beach, was the principal speaker, at a reception and at a tea. One of three brothers who are members of the Society of Jesus, Father Cronin served for a num ber of years at Spring Hill Col lege, Mobile, and at the Jesuit High School, New Orleans. He has been stationed in Miami for the last twenty years. His brother, Father John A. Cronin, S. J., is now stationed at Spring Hill, and another brother, Father Patrick Cronin, S. J., at the Jesuit High School in New Orleans. DR. MAGUIRE HEADS BISHOP ENGLAND ALUMNI CHARLESTON, S. C.—Dr. Daniel L. Maguire has been elect ed president of the Alumni Asso ciation* of Bishop England High School for 1948, other officers named being MrS. Stella R. Sot- tile, vice-president; Bartley Rid- dock, treasurer, and Miss Jean Roempke, secretary. of South Carolina, who had ac cepted an invitation to attend the banquet, and to respond to the toast: “The State of South Caro lina,” \vas unable to appear on the program, having been called to Washington for a conference with leaders of the Democratic Party. Representative Mansfield, the guest speaker, joined the United States Navy in 1917, at the age of 10111400)1, and serving for the dur ation of World War I. He is serv ing his third term as a Member of Congress, and his sixth year as a member of the important Con- gression.nl Committee of Foreign Affairs. Bishop Emmet M. Walsh of Charleston, who was not able to attend the bah^lict, due to his absence from the city on Dio cesan business, granted a special dispensation from fast and absti nence to all Catholics attending the banquet. Because February 22 fell on Sunday this year, the Washington’s Birthday banquet, and the dance which followed, were held on the evening before. Steam Heated Garages Villa Maria Comfortable Rooms for Overnight Guests U. S. Highway No. 15 330 North Main SUMTER, S. C. . Best Wishes The Capitol Department Store SUMTER, S. C. Style—Quality—Economy H. C. BLAND MOTOR CO. MERCURY Office Phone 168 LINCOLN Night Phone 289 Day Phone 814 SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA i Fort Roofing & Sheet Metal Works i J. M. Roofing, Heating & Insulation Shop: 11 E. Hampton Avenue Telephone No. 1074 SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA SOUTHERN COATING AND CHEMICAL COMPANY Manufacturers of Paints, Varnishes and Lacquers SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA