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t I « JESUP FIRST COMMUNION—First Communicants at St. Joseph’s, Jesup, are pictured with Sister Regina Tracy. The children are left to right: John Banner, George Thur mond, Jimmy Ussery, Donald Ratigan, Susane DuForis and Paula Hickey.—(Wayne County Press Photo) Honor For Miss Dillon SAVANNAH — Kathleen Ann Dillon, Dental Hygiene student at West Liberty State College, West Liberty, West Virginia has been enrolled in Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hy giene Honor Society. Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dillon will receive her diploma in exercises to be held at West Liberty on June 3. A graduate of St. Vincent’s Ac ademy, she attended Armstrong before going to West Liberty. This past year she was a candidate for Homecoming Queen, Vice-President of New man Club and President of Io ta Psi Alpha Sorority. AUGUSTA Member National Selected Morticians By Invitation Established 1837 Platt’s Funeral Home 721 Crawford Avenue AUGUSTA, GEORGIA E. P. Grealish, Sr. Pauline F. Peuffier John B. Murray Co. REALTORS Real Estate — General Insurance - Loans — 122 EIGHTH STREET PHONE 722-6673 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Howard Lumber Company J. W. CARSON W. B. BADGER "One Board or a Train Load” 1900 Milledgeville Road Augusta, Georgia PHONE PA. 2-0451 COURT DECISION- (Continued from Page 1) conversely, that some Negroes are intellectually superior to some Whites. Actually, educational testing has shown no great distinction in innate ability. In Nashville, results indicat ed a definite and significant score in favor of the Whites over the Negroes; in Chicago, less significant score in favor of Whites over Negroes; and in New York, no significant score of Whites over Negroes. A similar test, given in Los Angeles showed Negroes to be slightly higher in ability than the other three tests had shown. Furthermore, Army tests have shown that northern Negroes score higher than White Geor gians. If both groups were attend ing the same school system would it be unfair, then, to se gregate the White student be cause of actual inferior ability? According to Judge Scarlett’s decision it would be fair. He stated: "theclassification of children on the basis of co herent groups having distin guishable educability capabili ties is such a reasonable clas sification’’ (within the meaning of the equal protection clause of the Constitution). Is it fair to Negroes of Chat ham County "having distingui shable educability capabilities to be segregated from White students of similar abilities? If I.Q. is the determining fac tor, why not segregate accord ing to I. Q. ? The fair thing to do, under the ruling in question would be to have three school systems— School A for bright students; School B for the average student and School C for below average students. Then all children will be educated according to their ability. In actual practice, what can be deduced from the tests al luded to by the experts testi fying at the trial is not the native intellectual superiority of white students, but the know ledge that environmental dif ferences play an evident role in the educational ability of students. When loose comparisons are made, it can be shown, no doubt, that marked differences do oc cur. But most psychologists will agree that these differen ces can be attributed to factors otheir than innate racial dif ferences in mental ability. A strange factor in the Chat ham case is the statement of the white intervenors that “on a college level, voluntary inte gration might be an advantage to both the White and the Negro students.” Let us, for a moment, consid er a freshman class in college as grade thirteen, and assume that voluntary integration in this grade is advantageous to both groups. If it is, why start at this level? If integration is advantageous in this grade, why not in the twelfth or the ele venth? Will the psychological injury which witnesses for the inter venors expect affect one grade and not another? Is this psycho logical injury something like measles which normally affects children but rarely those in their late teens? Is there really such a great difference between a senior in high school and a freshman in college that the latter can benefit and the for mer be injured by integration? Given equality of opportunity Negroes are intellectually equal to any other group. Unfortunate ly, that equality is not available today. Too many Negroes find their environment too great a handi cap in the race for education. Some day this handicap will be removed and the opportunity for progress equalized. The Scar lett decision has postponed that day, but not indefinitely. Friendly Service At All Times . . . “YOUR HOMETOWN BANK" NORTH AUGUSTA BANKING COMPANY 518 Georgia Avenue NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. MEMBER OF F. D. I. C. Drive-In Banking From West Ave. •ri ; )00, ASTRONAUT- (Continued from Page 1) of St. Gregory’s Abbey, Shaw nee, said in his telegram: “The priests and Brothers of St. Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee, will offer their prayers for the suc cess of your mission and di vine protection of your space ship throughout your journey.” Two Catholic chaplains at Patrick Air Force Base, near the Cape Canaveral launching site, offered prayers for as tronaut Cooper during their Masses on the morning of his flight. The prayers were offered, as it is customary before a space flight, by Father (Maj.) Howard Lesch, C.SS.P., and Father (Capt.) John J. Castellani, a priest of the Hartford, Conn., diocese. Maj. Cooper, the fourth Am erican to make an orbital flight, sped around the earth about 22 times in some 34 hours, at times attaining a speed of nearly 18,000 miles per hour. The 36-year-old astronaut, a Methodist, had attended ser vices in the First Christian Church at Cocoa Beach, Fla., on Sunday, May 12, three days before his flight. He stated once that he does not think religion is merely something to revert to in times of crisis. "Religion is important in all the things we do,” he said. "But I don’t think a man needs to fall back on his faith any more or less in this space pro ject than in any other under taking.” One reason his capsule was named Faith 7, Maj. Cooper said, was that it‘‘expressed his belief in God and country.” The ”7” also stood for the original seven U.S. astronauts. Maj. Cooper is married to the former Trudy Olson of Seat tle. They live in Taylor Lake Village, about 25 miles from Houston, Tex., and have two daughters—Camala, 14, and Janita, 13. God’s lip There Too! Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper’s mother was asked last week if she had worried years ago when her son spent so much time piloting a Plane. , r _ ( „. , ' vtsrfT f “I worried about it, yes,” she replied,“But I once ask ed that question of another mother who had three boys who flying. She said, ‘Don’t you know that God’s up there the same as on the ground?’ and she went on knitting. I have always tried to remem ber that.” Jottings By BARBARA C. JENCKS (Continued from Page 4) morrow, I would not invest the money or go in search of a mink or suburban home. How would I spend it? For the most part, I'd spend it on things I could not see, touch. Naturally, I’d enjoy this money most if I had done something worthwhile for someone else with it. Each has his own dreams of charity giv ing. There are several people whom I know who a gift of $100 or so would mean every thing. I’d pay my own debts off and then enjoy the delicious feeling of independence. I'd be able to take a day off without a prick of conscience or qualms about a boss’ reaction. Work and a purpose is good for us mortalsl But I’d be able to stop more and enjoy this world which claims us—the sea, sun, sand. I’d be able to write something that would not wrap Friday’s fish ... a novel perhaps. The sense of straining and scrimp ing would not blind me nor would the bills facing me cause the sun to go in momentarily. Most people’s circumstances dictate the way income must be spent even a Sweepstakes winner with a family must spend the pre cious prize money on unroman tic things of life—bread, milk, children’s shoes, electric bills, carpeting, etc. I am being fore ver called "unrealistic” and ”a dreamer”. Thus my ficti tious fortune if spent for tan gibles would be spent for fresh cut roses, beautifully bound volumes of poetry, records of Mozart and Nat King Cole, too . . . things that go beyone mat ter) # * * FOR MOST OF us, the dream of winning the Sweepstakes or falling heir to sizeable sums remains only a dream and our days are spent going on thrift campaigns which never last. But as far as going into debt, it is all worthwhile if it is the right kind of debt. People take mortgages on homes; they have budget programs for paying for cars and television sets and fur niture. There are other things that you cannot see or touch which are worth falling into debt from my point of view. One thing is travel. You cannot wear 4t or touch it or see it but the memories of trips abroad are among life’s choicest treasur ed. I found it so. When I did squander money it was always for those intangibles ... a long distance telephone call to a friend far away; a ticket to a symphony or opera; a train trip to see someone. Yet a trip to Europe is worth going into debt. It was ten years ago this week that I m^de my first trip to Europe. The memories are as clear as if it were last week or yesterday . . . and one of the bonuses of the trip was that it was shared with my best friend. I will never forget my first glimpse of the coast of Ireland veiled and green, a little unworldly; the candlelight pro cession at Lourdes; the au dience in St Peter's with the late Holy Father; Paris’ Eiffel Tower view on a sunny sum mer day. These memories you cannot buy at any store or wear like a fur coat or drive around in like a new car but they are yours to take out and live over anytime you choose and no one can take them from you—no foreclosures, age does not des troy the pleasure associated. They have investment firms where. people go to be advised how and where to invest money, so if you have any dreams you want to invest, these are my go- broke-rate thoughts on how to squander them. Obituaries Leo F. Colen AUGUSTA—Funeral serv ices for Leo F. (Buster) Colen were conducted at 9 May 15 at St. Patrick's Church by Rev. Father Joseph J. Murphy. Survivors include his Mother, Mrs. Lillian Colen, North Au gusta; and a sister, Mrs. W. M. Black, North Augusta. Anna Maria VonSchlichten ALBANY—Anna Maria Von Schlichten, twenty month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold VonSchlichten, died May 6. In addition to her parents she is survived by two brothers, Richard and Stephen VonSch lichten, a sister, Christina, and several aunts and uncles. Robert E. McTigue ALBANY—Mr. - Robert E. McTigue died May 1st. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Toby Ivey, 2 sisters, Mrs, Katie McDougal of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Nell Kendrick of Monroe, La., two brothers, Joe McTigue of Albany, Harry McTigue of Lou- THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB of Savannah installed new officers at their meeting Sunday, May 12th. Shown above are 1. tor. Mrs. Mary Bignault, Treasurer; Miss Margaret Murden, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Rudolph Heitman, President; Mrs. F. B. Elmore, Jr., 3rd Vice President; and Mrs. Bernard Taylor,Corresponding Secretary. Not present when photo was taken were Mrs. Leon Blackburn, 1st Vice President; Miss Regina Lytgen, 2nd Vice President; and Executive Board members, Mrs. John Buckley, Mrs. E. Cafiero, Mrs. Eugene Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Edna McDonough, and Mrs. A. J. Schano. Criticizes U. S. Approach To L. A. Problems BOGOTA, Columbia, (NC)~ A priest-editor criticized the U. S. approach to Latin Ameri ca’s problems and called for a removal of barriers in order to “reach an understanding which will satisfy both Ameri cas.” Father Mario Revollo-Bra- vo, editor of the Bogota Catholic newspaper El Catolicismo, said in an editorial (May 9): "Now is the time to leave aside what separates us and join forces in an effective continent wide plan, especially for us who, regardless of barriers of lan guage and technique, are bro thers in the same Christian Faith and have the same res ponsibility within the Church.” OUR LADY Or THE HILLS CAMP A Catholic camp lor boys and girls agos 7 lo 14. 200 acres, 37 buildiags is the Blue Ridge Mountains. Largo modern pool, mountain lake, with all camping activities guided by trained counselors. Ideal accommodations for visiting par ents. Camp provides pick-up service to or from nearest rail, air, bus terminal. A camp for youngsters lo grow... spirit ually, healthfully. For literature, write: Father Charles McLaughlin OUR LADY Or THE HILLS CAMP HENDERSONVILLE, NORM CAROLINA The Southern Cross, May 25, 1963—PAGE 5 LAKELAND FIRST COMMUNION—First Communicants of Queen of Peace Parish, Lakeland, are pictured with their pastor the Rev. John J. Murphy, O.M.I. isville, Ky., and two grandsons. He was a member of St. Te resa’s Church. Mrs. Elliott SAVANNAH—Funeral serv ices for Mrs. Elliott were held May 20 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rev. Lawrence A. Lucree officiating. Surviving are her husband, John J. Elliott of Jacksonville; a brother, Henry J. Bubee; two nieces; and a nephew. Teens Against Smut SAN ANTONIO, Tex., (NC)— A petition protesting the sale of magazines bearing obscene photographs was brought before the City Council by 11 girls from St. Teresa's Academy. The petition contained 12,318 names, those of academy students and nearby residents. Cleaner's and Launderers Fur Storage and Rug Cleaning 232 Roosevelt Ave. Lake Parr Shopping Center 1107 N. Slappey HE 2-0575 LITTLE PILES SAWDUST IN YOUR HOME MAY MEAN X POWDER POST BEETLES THE TRAGEDY OF THE MISSIONS The Holy Father's Mission Aid for the Oriental Churdi In a recent magazine article, Father Nicholas Maestrini, for mer Director of the Catholic Truth Society of Hong Kong, describes the dismaying difficulties of the missionaries. The average mis sion diocese receives S12,000 yearly help from Rome. With this altogether inadequate sum of money, overworked £r* PI ! Tm priests, brothers and Sisters are try- ing bravely to bring the faith to mil lions, even billions of people who do not know Christ. He writes: "Innumer able lives and sacrifices of mission aries have been almost wasted be cause they have been deprived of the necessary tools to do their job” . . . An appeal from Mother Margaret, Superior General of the Daughters of Mary in Trivandrum, In dia, vividly pictures some mission hardships. She writes: “At present a small room, 20 by 30 feet, is used for services. It can hold only 20 persons. There are 48 Sisters in the Novitiate. Next year the number will be over 55. Since there is no parish church nearby the people are coming to our chapel for Holy Mass and the other Sacraments. It is extremely necessary to have a chapel built” ... A moderately-sized one with a wing large enough to accommodate the neighboring faithful will cost $3,000 to build. Will you be generous in helping these Sisters and faithful to have the essentials to carry on their work? Send your help now. Thank you. A CHILD LOVES THE CHURCH Jo Ann H. of Los Angeles, writes: “I have now been a Catho lic for seven months. I had no religion until I became a Catholic on May 3, 1962. I am eleven and love the Church. I think It is wonderful. I have started a little collection for the mission. This is the first time I have sent .money so the more I save the more I will be able to send you. I would like to write to a priest or Sister or even more so you. Love” ... Of course, we replied, thanking her and deeply moved by her wonderful enthusiasm for the faith . . . Would you like to help too with, a prayer and a $1 a month to one of our clubs, such as: DAMIEN LEPER CLUB (cares for lepers) ORPHAN’S BREAD (feeds orphans); PALACE OF GOLD (provides for aged) BA- SILLIANS (supports mission schools); MONICA GUILD (fur nishes chalices, altars, etc., for mission chapels). FATHER’S DAY IS COMING. On June 16, Sunday, Dad comes into his own. In your exuberance over Mother, don’t for get Father. He too would like to be remembered. What nicer way than to have a missionary say a Mass for his intention? Or enroll him as a MEMBER of our association ($1 a year; $20 for a lifetime). Then he will participate in the graces of the Masses of 15,000 missionaries. Other suggestions are a FOOD PACKAGE for a Palestine Refugee family, costing $1C, a STRINGLESS GIFT to be used where most needed. Or per haps a MEMORIAL GIFT to a mission chapel. NEAR EAST COUNTRIES RICH WITH VOCATIONS Yes, but money is needed for the education of seminarians and Sisters. We have many names of ones needing help,, such 4s EMANUELE YOUSEF BO.II and SALIM ABBU ATTISA, Chaldean students in Baghdad, Iraq and SISTER MAJELLA and SISTER GILBERT of the Sisters of the Destitute, Alwaye, India. Will you adopt one of these? Dear Monsignor: I enclose $ of the $300 needed to educate a Sister or $ of the $600 needed for the training of a seminarian. I’ll send $ monthly or $ once a year. I will pray for him or her. Name Street City Zone A State East OlissionsjM) FRANCIS CARDINAL SPILLMAN, Presides! litgr. Joseph T. Ryee, Ustl Sec*y Seed eO ceaetMteoffees tei CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIATION 480 Lexington Avo. of 46th St. New York 17 r N. Y.