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TWO THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA NOVEMBER 13, 1954, “WHERE ARE ‘ THE ATLANTA DELEGATES?" Yes — where are the Atlanta four delegates were present from delegates? This was no superficial question. It was a question being asked of every parish in Atlanta, and of every Catholic organiza tion in Atlanta. It was being ask ed by one who had every right to ask this question. Where was the question asked? It was being asked in Augusta, Georgia, only one hundred and eighty miles from Atlanta. Who was asking the question? It was asked by a man who had traveled over three thousand miles to be present in Augusta. It was being asked by one who is known over the whole of Ameirca and of Europe, and also in many other countries for his remarkable abilities and also for the great work he has accomp lished for Christianity and for humanity. It was asked by the spiritual superior of every Catho lic priest and layman of the Dio cese of Savannah-Atlanta. It was asked by none other then His Ex-' cellencv. Archbishop Gerald P. O’ Hara, D. D.. J. U. D.. Apostolic Delegate for the Holy See in En gland, and Bishop of Savannah- Atlanta. On what occasion was the ques tion asked? It was asked on the occasion of the Thirty-ninth An nual Convention of the Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia. It was asked before over two hundred delegates from all over the State of Georgia. And why was the question asked? It was asked because only Atlanta. Our Lady of the As sumption parish in the little town of Chamblee, just outside Atlanta had three delegates. St. John’s at Hapeville had five. St. Thomas More in Decatur had ten or more. But Atlanta, — Atlanta with'the* four large parishes of Christ the King; Sacred Heart; Immaculate Conception and St. Anthony’s had only a total of four delegates. Three delegates froth the City of Atlanta. Let us quote the Archbishop’s words; “Where are the delegates from Atlanta? We have delegates here from, all over Georgia, but where are the delegates from the great City of Atlanta?” He also stated he was glad to give praise when it was due, but that he would be remiss in his duty, if he did not note the absence of atten dance from Atlanta, and fellow Catholics, it was said with no un certain emphasis. Atlanta Catholics should be well ashamed of their representa tion at the Catholic Laymen’s of Georgia Convention on October the 30th and 31st in Augusta, Georgia. Every parish is due to have two delegates’ at the Annual Conven tions. who are appointed by the parish pastor. Every Catholic or ganization is due to have one delegate. Alternates should also be appointed, and everyone is welcome. There are thirty or more Catho- THOS. F. RYBERT PRINTING CO. .RULING AND BINDING 550 Forrest Road, N. E. EM-4727 Atlanta. Ga. BASS DRUG STORE MOTOR DELIVERY 2237 Peachtree Road — ELqin 3756-7 — Atlanta, Ga. FORGET TRAFFIC WORRIES — TAKE A TAXI! 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There were four delegates from Atlanta at Augusta. Wake up! You Atlanta Catho lics! The Catholic Laymen’s Associa tion of Georgia is hot a dying - or ganization. It is vital Catholic Action organization. The most im portant in the diocese. It has the one hundred per cent approval of His Excellency, Archbishop O’ Hara. The Association needs more young people. This point was stressed at all the meetings, and, thank heaven, the young folks who were present were inspired with determination to act and work for the Catholic Laymen’s Association. And this, my dear; Catholic friends does not excuse the middle aged and older ,motile. Every Catholic adult from six teen years on up is eligible for membership, whether they are na tive Georgians, have been in Georgia for a number of years, or who have arrived only recently. We wish that every Catholic in Atlanta could have heard the re ports at the meetings, could have heard the talks of the brilliant Richard Reid, Louis Budenz and our beloved Archbishop O’Hara in Augusta on the Feast of Christ the King — If they had — they would now be membefs of the Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia. Augusta, the headquarters of the Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia, gave the Convention a brilliant array of speakers and. a kind hospitality. State president •J. P. Meyer, Executive Secretary John Markwalter and Branch prsident Buckley of Augusta and their assistants deserve a vote of thanks. Next vear the Annual Conven tion will be held in Columbus, Georgia. Columbus has one of the most active branches of the As sociation in the State. They are planning right now to give the delegates a great treat. J. P. Mey er of Columbus was re-elected State president for the coming year. He is an excellent officer. So — now is the time for At lanta to activate her dormant branches. Now -— not next year—* is the time for the presidents of the parish branches, working in cooperation with their pastors, to put some life in their organiza tions. They need some vitamens. and, they need them now. Wake up Atlanta! T. J. O’Keefe, Mrs. Harold Edge Services Are Held ATLANTA, Ga. — Funeral ser vices for Mrs. Harold F. Edge were held October 28th from the Cathedral of Christ the King. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Vincent Callahan. Washington. D. C.; two sons, H. F. Edge Jr. and William B. Edge, At lanta; a brother. Paul Bacon. San Carlos, California, a sister. Mrs. Mills Gay, in Germany, and a granddaughter, Susan Edge. C. J. Hohenschutz Funeral Services ATLANTA. Ga. — Funeral ser vices for Charles Joseph Hohen schutz were held October 28th from the Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Father John Einmerth offi ciating. 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