The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-09-22

In response Mrs. b. HaSS1laIl, Allk1ll
stated that I'VE want to thank you fol
what has been done to make this an
outstanding affair We now know
the meaning of Northern hospitality
Mrs. Fleming also extended few
words of welcome and thanked all local
people and organizations for their as
sistance in making the affair success
The Ely string quartette, under the
direction of Frank Di Nino, played dur
ing the banquet, which was in charge
of the Women's Catholic Order OF
Foresters A Boy Scout instrumental
trio, composed of Anton Perushek, Louis
Senta, and John Fink, accompanied by
Mrs. Charles Merhar, Jr., on the piano,
presented several selections. Commu-
nifty singing was led by Miss Mary HUI
tar, with Mrs Merhar providing the
accompaniment. Two hundred and six
persons were present.
The meeting opened at 1000 o'clock
Monday morning with solem high
mass at st. Anthony'S church in which
the Rev. Mihelcic was the celebrant;
the Rev. Willard Spehn, deacon; the
Rev S. KuraS of Eveleth, Sub-deacon;
the Rev. John Jershe of Tower, master
of ceremonies.
The Rev. Michael Popesh, a former
Ely young man but now of Chisholm,
delivered the sermon at the mass. He
spoke on a Program of Catholic Ac-
ton in the Home He emphasized
religious education and entertainment
and the need of unity within the home.
He spoke of the duty of parents in
carrying out the program Of Catholic
action and briefly discussed the prob
lem of mixed marriages.
Father Glenn, who is director of the
history of the Childrens division OF
the bureau and urged lodges, organiza-
lions and councils to support the bu-
reau. Mother Patricia, superior Of the
Mary Magdalene home in Superior,
outlined the activities of the home and
expressed her appreciation to all those
who had given their support to the
work The business meeting occupied
the greater part of the afternoon.
The choir, under the direction of
Miss Mary Hutar sang the Proper of
the Mass" by Tozla; Mass in Honor
of ST. Peter" by j. Gruber; "Panis An
gelecies" by Caesar Frank-"Praise Ye
most beautifully decorated by Miss HUI
tar, who besides being in charge of the
music also was the decorator.
After mass the official registration of
the delegates and others took place at
the Community Center by Mrs. Joseph
Kovach, Mrs. Peter Hutar, Mrs. Joseph
Scufsa and Mrs. Thomas Carey. Fol-
lowing the registration the board meet
ings were held. Mrs. Fleming presided
with Mrs. Ethel Van Buskirk of Eve
leth as recording secretary.
Reports were made by the several
delegates on the activities being car
rid out throughout the dioceses of the
district with emphasis on the theme Of
the gathering Catholic Charities"
At noon a luncheon was served the
visiting priests at which the following
were present and who also participated
in the doings of the meeting in its sew
eral phases: The Rev. Joseph A.
Hughes, Duluth; the Rev. John Jershe,
Tower; the Rev. S. Kuras, Eveleth; the
Rev. James Chisholm, Chisholm; the
Rev. O'Connell, Mountain IRON; the
Rev. j. Schweiger, Gilbert; the Rev.
Strobietto, Hibbing, the Rev. c. A.
CiSlewicZ Virginia; the Rev. Johannes,
Grand Marais; the Rev. Spain, Coler-
aine; the Rev. Hennebry, Grand Rap
ids; the Rev. Scott, Hill City; the Rev.
Walsh, Virginia; the Rev. Pirnat, Eve
leth; the Rev. Durkin, Kelly Lake; the
Rev Glenn, Duluth; the Rev. Popesh,
Hibbing and the Revs. Mihelcic and
Spehn of this city.
At 100 the business meeting was
called. Speakers for this meeting were
the Rev. Lawrence Glenn and Mother
Patricia, Duluth.
Tuesday morning at 6 o'clock mass,
communion was administered to the
conclave at st. Anthony's churh fol-
lowing with breakfast was served at
Vertins Cafe The Rev. Spehn made
a short address at the breakfast.
Sectional meetings occupied the at
tention until noon on Tuesday when
the meeting adjourned. Sectional
meetings were presided over by Mrs.
j. j. Mccain of Gilbert which dis
cussed Extension of Religious Educa-
ton; Mrs. John Shield of Biwabik on
Literature and Libraries; Mrs. Jas.
A Chisholm, Duluth, on ''The Press"
and Mrs. Forest Jones, Virginia on
Study Clubs"
Out of town registrations were noted
as follows:
Chisholm-Mrs. Barbara Krause, Mrs
Barbara Hanley, Mrs. John. Schweiger,
Mrs. Paul Tramontin, Mrs. L. j. Schem-