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SIXTEEN THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA JUNE 21, 1952 AT CELEBRATION OF K. OF C. GOLDEN JUBILEE IN ATLANTA—Pictured at the banquet com memorating the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Atlanta Council, No. 660, Knights of Co lumbus, are, left to right, Past State Deputy William J. McAlpin, who acted as toastmaster; the Most Reverend Francis E. Hyland, D. D., J. C. D., Auxiliary Bishop of Savannah-Atlanta, who presided; and the Honorary Joseph F. Lamb, Supreme Secretary of the K. of C., the guest speaker.—(United Press Photo by Jack Young). Fiftieth Anniversary Celebrated By Atlanta Council, K. of C. ATLANTA, Ga.—Atlanta Coun cil, No. 660, Knight of Columbus, which was granted it charter on May 25, 1902, celebrated its fiftieth anniversay May 24-26, the golden anniversary program including an Anniversary Mass, a major degree ceremonial, an open house party, a reception, a dance and a banquet. The golden anniversary program opened on the afternoon of May 24 with an open house party at the K. of C. Home, to which the pub lic was invited. In the evening there was a reception for members of the council, visiting members, their wives and guests, which was followed by a dance. Members of the council attended in a body a Mass celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Church on May 25 by Father F. M. Perry, S. M., who has long been active in K, of C. circles in Georgia, and who has more than once served as state chaplain. The sermon at the Mass was de Hvered by Monsignor P. J. O’Con nor, Director of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Concep tion at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C. In the course of his sermon, Monsignor O’Connor said; “We are gathered here this morning to of fer with the priest the Holy Sacri fice of the Mass in thanksgiving to Almighty God. This occasion marks a notable period in the his tory of Catholicism in Georgia. We are celebrating the 50th anniver sary of the establishment of the Atlanta Council of the Knights of Columbus. “It is a notable occasion because the members of this organization down through the years have stood forth in this community as stalwart defenders of their Faith and as personal examplars of the Catholic religion in a section of the land in which they are representative of a minority group. The Knights of Columbus have exemplified during the decades the cardinal principles of their Order, Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. “Fifty years is a long time in which to render service, but during these years it has been your privi lege as knights to be the strong right arm of Holy Church, .reflect ing her teachings, carrying her spirit of brotherhood to your fel- lowmen, showing forth in word and in deed the charity of Christ and exemplifying your love for God and for Country on many oc casions during these past years, the years of depression, the years of conflict, the years of war and strife, and especially during the uncertain and tragic years in which we now live.” Concluding his sermon, Monsig nor O’Connor said: “America needs men of faith, who believe in God and in Jesus Christ and who reflect that belief in their daily lives. America needs men of prayer, men of integrity, honest men, just men, men who are above reproach in their private lives and in their public service. The Knights of Columbus measure up to all that is demanded of true American citizens and faithful fel- lowers of Jesus Christ. “To the brothers of the Atlanta Council on this anniversary, I say God bless you for what you have done for Church, State and Nation, and may His blessing be always with you as you face the challenge in the years that are to come.” The first, second and third de grees were conferred on a large class of candidates that afternoon, and the convention program closed the next evening with an elaborate banquet at the Elks’ Home. The first and second degrees were conferred by Grand Knight Jack Langley, Deputy Grand Knight Dwight L. Hollowell, Warden Leon J. Butler, Chancel lor Michael F. Weidl, Jr., Financial Secretary Henry C. Taylor, and other officers of Atlanta Council, assisted by Past State Deputy Wil liam J. McAlpin, William Van Goidtsnoven, George Flynt, John McManus and Jack McGowan. Exemplification of the third de gree was under the direction of Past State Deputy Georgia Spenc er, of Birmingham, assisted by Past State Deputy Thomas J. Gil more, and Past District Deputy Lewis F. Gordon, of Atlanta. Pres ent at the ceremonial were Part State Deputy Coleman Dempsey, of Augusta; Past State Deputy John J. McCreary, Macon, and District Deputy Charles C. Ches ser, Augusta. Some four hundred members of the Knights of Columbus, with their wives and guests were in at tendance at the Anniversary Ban quet held at the Elks’ Club with the Most Reverend Francis E. Hy land, D. D., J. C. D., Auxiliary K. OF C. IN ATLANTA CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY—Pictured at the banquet held in connection with the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Atlanta Council, Knights of Columbus, are, left to right, standing, William J. Sullivan, faithful navigator of Archbishop Gerald P. O'Hara General Assembly, Fourth Degree K. of C.; Jack Langley, grand knight of Atlanta Council; seated, Mrs. Thomas J. Gilmore; Thomas J. Gilmore, a past grand knight of Atlanta Council and a past state deputy of the K of C. in Georgia.—(United Press Photo bv Jack Young). Bishop of Savannah-Atlanta, pre siding. The program opened with the assembly joining in singing the Na tional Anthem, after which the in vocation was offered by Father Perry. William J. McAlpin acted as toastmaster, and Grand Knight Jack Langley extended a welcome to the members and guests. The Historical Calvalcade, con tinuity for which was written by Lewis F. Gordon, assisted by John F. Ryan, was narrated by Dwight Hollowell, recalled incidents in the history of Atlanta Council and paid tribute to the members, living and dead, who had been prominent in the work of the Knights of Colum bus in Atlanta. The gathering was honored In having as a guest speaker, the Hon orable Joseph F. Lamb, Supreme Secretary of the Knights of Co lumbus, from New Haven, Conn., who delivered a masterful address on Columbianism. Special honor guests on the oc casion were Charles J. Gavan, Evelyn Harris, Robert R. Otis and E. W. Gillespie, four of the sur viving charter members of Atlan ta Council. It was J. Edward Mc Guire, another charter member, now liivng in Louisiana, was not able to attend the fiftieth anni versary celebration. Mr. Gavan gave an account of the founding of Atlanta Council and his recol lection of the activity of the coun cil in its early years. State Deputy John M. Brennan, of Savannah, extended congratula tions and best wishes to the of ficers and members of Atlanta Council on behalf of the Georgia State Council. Bishop Hyland concluded the program with a stirring patriotic address, after which he gave the Benediction. Listed as charter members of Atlanta Council are Bishop John Edward Gunn, S. M., D. D., Thomas F. Corrigan, J. F. Burke, R. W. Pollock, Peter F. Clarke, Robert R, Otis, Joseph M. Nealon, John M. Corrigan, Jack J. Spald ing, J. Carroll Payne, L. E. O’Keefe, John M. Graham, E. Van Goidtsnoven, D. F. Donahoe, O. M. Varley, Dan Carey, Michael A. Ershine, James R. Holliday, Evelyn Harris, Denis J. Hayes, C. J. Sul livan, John Morris, James Gil lespie, James G. Beggs, Joseph A. Wrigley, J. Edward McGuire, John T. Brennan, J. H. Daly, J. P. Ma honey, Richard A. Magill, C. J. Sheehan, Jack Hastings, M. J. Harper, J. M. Corrigan, J. J. Satzky, M. T, Lannigan, A. J. Cole man, A. C, Draughn, W. B. Chase, T. F. Purcell, E. T. Murphy, John Gardiner, J. T. Doonan, Anton Stazky, J. P. Driscoll, B. Vignaux, Jr., H. J. Lynch, John V. Ershine, Thomas W. McArthur, Edward J. McCool, J, R. Lilly, J. A. Donavan, Henry L. De Give, J. F. Lovette, E. W, Gillespie, J. A. Magill, J. Charles Gavan, Dan Bowden, Ed ward D. Murphy, H. T. Craft, John Kelley, Thomas M, Nealon, John L. Gatins, J. A. Cleary, A. S. Byers, J. A. Gatins, John T. Murphy, John N. Malone, J., N. Wallace, E. A. Massa. Grand Knights of Atlanta Coun cil, and the years in which they took office, have been: Peter F. Clarke, 1902; T. F. Corrigan, 1903; Thomas Nealon, 1905; James R. Holliday, 1906; L. E. O’Keefe, 1907; R. A. Magill, 1908; Daniel A. Farrell, 1909; M. C. Carroll, Jr., 1911; John M. Harri son, 1912; Dr. Joseph H. Hines, 1913; J. Edward Flint, 1915; Lew id D. Sharp, 1916; Winfield P. Jones, 1917; Joseph G. Callaghan, 1919; J. A. Lambert, 1921; M. C. Car- roll, Jr., 1922; Lewis D. Sharp, 1923; Andrew A. Baumstark, 1924; J. A. LaHatte, 1925; Clem L. Mc Gowan, 1927; Lewis F. Gordon, 1928; John J. Bradley, 1929; James A. Harvey, 1931; C. L. McGowan, 1932; Joseph I. Oberst, 1934; John J. Bradley, 1935; A. J. Crocy, 1937; Thomas J. Gilmore, 1938; James F. Davey, 1939; Brian F. O’Brien, 1940; William J. McAlpin, 1942; Henry C. Taylor, 1944; Thomas J. Griffin, 1946; F. G. Souto, 1947; William G. Coyle, 1948; Jack T. Langley, 1950. Present officers of Atlanta Council are Father F. Marion Perry, S. M., chaplain; Jack T. Langley, grand knight; Dwight L. Hollowell, deputy grand knight; Michael F, Wiedl, Jr., chancellor; James Giglio .recording secretary; Henry C, Taylor, financial secre tary; William Van Goidtsnoven, Baimiel J. BowSes Heods 4th Degree Assembly in Augusta AUGUSTA, Ga. — Daniel J. Bowles has been elected faithful navigator of Patrick Walsh As sembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, to succeed Paul R. Hayes. Other new officers of the assembly are Norbert E. Martel, faithful captain; C. V. Markwalter, Jr., faithful admiral; Richard Heslen, Jr., faithful pilot; John T. Chesser, faithful comptroller; Dr. Edward Bailey, faithful inner sentinel; Vincent Armartis, faith ful outer sentinel. treasurer; Stewart Walmer, lec turer; William J. McAlpin, adovo- cate; Leon J. Butler, warden; Jack McKinney, inside guard; William T. Jordon, Jr., Les Charbonnett, outside guards, • J. J. Keiley, Thomas J. Griffin, James J. Gal vin, trustees. Present officers of Archbishop Gerald P. O’Hara General As sembly, Fourth Degree, are Father Henry A. Schonhardt, faithful friar; William J. Sullivan, faithful navigator; Thomas J. Griffin, faithful captain; Thomas J. Gil more, faithful admiral; William T. Jordan, Jr., faithful pilot; William Van Goidtsnoven, faithful comp troller; L. C. Baughnon, faithful scribe; George T. Flynt, faithful purser; Edward W. Schanno, faith ful inner sentinel; George Baulter- man, faithful outer sentinel. CLOU Dr S FOOD STORE 1933 Peaehfree, N. E., Atlanta, Georgia HOTEL—RESTAURANT—I98ST1TUITIOBIAL EQUIPMENT Hotel-Restaurant Supply Co., Inc. 382 W. Peachtree St. Atlanta, Ga. Best Wishes Mr. and Mrs. Hisgh J. Schneider Atlanta, Georgia BROOKWOOD SERVICE "A Complete Service Station Service" 1820 Peachtree Road, N. W. Phone Elgin 1580 ATLANTA, GEORGIA WE THREW THE KEYS AWAY! 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