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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Committeeman
Renamed To
NCCS Duties

WASHINGTON = NC) =
Archbishop Karl j Alter Of
Cincinnati, president of the
Board of Trustees of the Ma
tional Catholic Community
Service, announced the ap-
polntment of the presen t
members of the NCCS EXecut-
i've Committee TO another year
in office. with Michael T. Kel-
leher of Boston continuing as
chairman.
Established by the American
Bishops in 194O, NCCS is charged
with the responsibility of mobil-
izing citizens throughout the coun-
try to help meet the religious, vel
fare. educational and recreational
needs of military personnel and
others whose family life has been
thrown off kilter by the defense
program.
As a member agency of United
Service 0rganize tions fUS0b. Noes
workers manage or assist in the OPP
Grafton of about go US0 in the
United States and abroad FOR sery-
ice personnel and their families
The organization is also a partici-
pating agency of the United Com
munity Defense Services, serving
defease workers and their families
in over-crowded communities. In
addition, NCCS conducts independ-
ently-sponsored activities in ten
USO-type clubs in the Us. and
overseas and through its extensive
NCCS-Vt. Hospital Program as
sists in meeting the needs of pa
tients in 10 Veterans Administra-
tion hospitals throughout the
country.
Under the guidance of its exec
utive committee, it provided serv-
ices to over 100000 persons and
distributed more than half mil
lion religious articles during the
past ye1r.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Delegate Says
Nietnaln Needs
Agencies Help

NEW YORK INC "Tlle
rehabilitation of the refugees
who have fled from North
Vietnam cannot be done by
governments alone" /" DR.. Wang
Ly, Vietnam delegate to the
UNESCO Conference and per-
sonal envoy of Premier Ngo
Dinh Diem told a press con-
ference at the Harvard Club
here.
1T requires the imagination and
energies of the many international
and national voluntary agencies
and also the initiative of the re-
fugees themselves" he said.
He also took the occasion to ex-
tend heartfelt appreciation on be-
half of the people of Vietnam to
War Relief Services-National Ca
tholic Welfare Conference for the
comprehensive program this agen-
cy has carried on in the distribu-
tion # food. clothing. medicines
and other necessities TO those in
need. lie said that WRS-N.CW.C.
had contributed nearly 100000
of relief to his country in cash and
gifts in kind within the past three
years
"Any help in stabilizing the re-
fugee situation in South Vietnam, !"
he continued, SIS an important aid
in the balancing of q region threat
ened by insecurity and engulfment
from the north"
He also expressed the apprecia.
ton of the Vietnamese for the
work of the international Red
Cross.
According TO DR.: LY, the edu.
cation situation in viefnsm is
very bad. "ln Saigon alone" he
stated, 1900 pupils applied for
admitisnee to fhe primary
schools, but because of the lack
of proper facilities. only 1900
were accepted. There is one ca.
thclie primary and high school
in South vietnam."
He predicted that with the help
of WRS-N.C.W.C. and other vol
unteer agencies we are going to
lick the forces of chaos that are
threatening my country"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

The American Hierarchy. at its
annual November meeting in Wash
-ington. cited goddess materialism
as the worlds foremost danger and
a renewed faith in God as the
cure. The Bishops also established
December 26 as a day of prayer
and penance for the prosecuted of
the world.
Six members Of the Sacred Col
lege of Cardinals died during the
year. In August. Emile, one of the
world famous Dionne quintuplets.
died. Pope Plus X. "the Pope of
the Eucharist and the modern fa-
ther of the Confraternity of Chris
tian Doctrine, was raised TO Saint
hood in May. The following month,
Pope Plus raised five others to
Sainthood, bringing to 80 the num-
Der canonized by the Holy Father.
The 1854 Official Catholic Diree-
tory put at 31,648,424 the US.
Catholic population The US. SUI
preme Court early in the year rem
dered a decision that all but
wrecked censorship of motion pic
lures. In May it handed down its
momertous decision declaring rs-
cial segregation in the public
school system to be unconstitu-
tional.
Last Days of 1883 - AS the year
1853 headed toward history, His
Holiness Pope Plus XII in his 18th
annual Christmas Eve message TO
a fear-ridden world advocated the
continental union of Europe. and
warned against the false concep-
tion OF new materialism that
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Catholic World
Now Numbered
AT 423 Million

LONDON = NC1 = The total
Catholic population Of the world
is 423. 100000 according TO the
Catholic Directory for 1855, just
issued here.
The directory says the Catholic
population of England and Wales
increased by 91,700 in the last -
months. and that the total Cath
olic population for both areas is
now 3,03l 500.
Scotland is said to have Cath
olic population of 764.831, an In
crease of 1858 in the year, and
Ireland a Catholic population Of
2,812,574.
There are 61,S95,571 Catholics
in the English speaking world,
the directory says. This is a most
conservative estimate drawn up by
the Church authorities and based
on known churehgoers with per
manent homes.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

peace can be attained through
chronological progress.
JANUARY - The Us. Supreme
Court all but wrecked State movie
censorship by ruling bans by New
York censors against Ia Ronde"
and Ohio censors against M" over
stepped their authority
The Pope named: New York
Auxiliary Bishop Walter P. Kellen-
berg as Bishop Of Ogdensburg: ST.
Louis Auxiliary Bishop John p.
Cody as Coadjutor Bishop of St
Joseph with right of succession,
and Msgr. Joseph Annabring, Su-
perior. Wis, as Bishop of Superb
or. Bishop Raymond P. Hiliinger
of Rockford, Ill, was installed.
President Eisenhower headed a
congregation of dignitaries at a
Red Mass in the nations capital
The US. and world observsnces
Of the Chair Of Unity Octave were
reported the most extensive ever
held. The National Catholic Alma
nae published its 50th anniversary
issue. Ramon Magsayssy assumed
the Presidency of the Philippines.
Death claimed Charles E. (Gus)
Dorias, famed football player and
coach, and Thomas (. Braniff, 20.
Canadian afrlines head, killed
ed with II others in Shreveport,
La, plane crash. Archbishop Am
leto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolic
Delegate to the US, urged the
9Th annual Neurological Society
convention in Washington to seek
coutinued on Page 81
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in the basement. The generator
turns a bicycle wheel which in
turn operates Is wooden levers,
dipping succession of live wires
in assaline solution at precise in
tervals.
The recorded dialogue, syn
ehronized with the lighting sys-
tern, is the voice of Mrs. 6.
Franklin SeIleek. 9 next door
neighhor.
Responsible for the creative
work are Alfredo Ferronato and
Mario Serraglio, the artists, Eugene
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
NFCCS Plans
Scholarship
Aid Program

WASHINGTON, D. c. An
extensive scholarship aid pro-
gram conducted by the Nation
al Federation of Catholic Col
iege Students has been Off
cially announced here.
Designed to provide oppor-
tunities for Catholic higher
education to students from
areas lacking adequate Ca
tholic college facilities, the
present focus of the program will
be toward the Is dioceses in the
southern and southwestern parts of
the United States.
Announcement of the program
was made here by Msgr. Joseph E..
Schieder, director of the Youth
Department, National Cath II c
Welfare Conference. Original in
spiration and promotion for the
program came from Bishop James
A. McNuIty Of Paterson, Nj, who
is Episcopal moderator of the Fed
Grafton.
Candidates for aid will be chos-
en- from diocesan recommendations
hv the scholarship selection COM
mittee of the Federation. EllglbH-
itv also requires normal academic
ability. qualities of leadership and
intention to return TO the home
area.
The Federation explained that
"return to the home area meant
that scholarships were being
awarded to students with the un-
derstanding that at the completion
of their schooling, they will return
to their communities and "act in
the capacity of informed lay lead
ers."
Sixty.seven per cent of the Cath
olic. colleges in the country are
participating in the program by do
mating grants or otherwise helping,
the Federation said. This figure is
expected to increase in the near
future.
There are already ten students
on the program on trial basis.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Moral Implication
OF CO-Existence
Noted I'm Article

WASHINGTON = (NC) - The
question of peaceful co-existence
between the two great powers in
wolves both moral principles and
practical expediency, according to
.ather Francis J Connell CSSR.
dean of sacred theology at the
Catholic University here.
In an article in the January is
sue of Catholic Men," monthly
publication of the National Council
of Catholic Men, the noted theo-
logian says that co-existing with
the people of Russia is one thing
but with the Soviet. rulers it is
entirely different
I'VE may not accept an attitude
of peaceful co-existence towards
the leaders of the Soviet govern
ment, if by this we mean an atti-
tude of confidence and trust in
their assertions that they wish to
do us no harm" he states.
He stressed that the Soviet gov
ernment is actively hostile to the
spirit of American freedom and 0
our very existence as a nation.
The Soviet government, hss-
ed on afheisfie Communism. is
the most vicious enemy that the
United States has in the world
today he states.
Father Connell concludes the ar
ticle. which is entitled Peaceful
Co-Existence?p, by advising against
a preventive war.
War" he writes, is justifiable
only when otherwise our very ma
tional existence is IN peril
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Form OF Integration Was Seen
In Louisiana 100 Years AGO

ISLE BREVILLE, La, - (NC)-
The first church built entirely
with funds contributed by colored
people became integrated almost
100 year, ago, according to newly
published parish history of St.
Augustine's Church heae.
Father John j. Callahan c. S.
Sp., rector of the church, wrote
the pamphlet to commemorate the
125th anniversary of the blessing
of the first chapel in 1929.
He said that through the efforts
of the Metoyer family, the original
landowners, a chapel was built
some time before 1929 Among the
older families here, the belief is
that the chapel was built in 1903.
However. documentary proof is
lacking. What is known is that Fa-
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

pledged to attend Holy Hour
each month.
JAN. 8 - Ed Radebsugh. I'm
ion County farmer, donated 3.65
acre tract Of land near Marysville
to the Columbus Diocese for the
site Of new Our Lady Of Lourdes
Church, reetory and social ball,
JAN. ~ - DR.. James Parker Of
ST. Mary's parish. Delaware, was
installed as president of the Cath
olic Lsymen's Retreat League.
JAN. I7-Father John P. Byrne.
pastor Of St. MichseI's parish in
Worthington, turned the first show
Ell full OF earth at ceremonies for
mslly launching construction Of
new I0-classroom elem ntary
school
JAN. 10 - The first of series
of programs featuring activities In
diocesan schools was teIecast By
WBNS-Ty on its Touring the
Town = program
JAN. 10 - The history Of the
p religious communities in the
diocese and the story of their work
was compiled by the Diocesan
School Office and published In .
brochure. entitled Stars Shining
Forever"
JAN. 72-Plans for new eight
classroom Holy Name School in Co
lumbus were announced by Bishop
Ready The one-story brick struc-
tContiSued on Page q
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

An elaborate scene depict
ing the birth of Christ in a
manger in Bethlehem stable
comes brilliantly alive in a
crib now on display in Colum-
bus.
The unique work of art, be-
ing exhibited at the PINE.
Mission House, 324 E. North
Broadway, features II scenes
of religious significance.
The series of tableaux opens
with the creation of earth and a
scene from the Garden of Eden,
covers span of time to the first
Christmas Day, and flashes scenes
of pagan lands where missionaries
are acutely needed.
Built in three weeks by nine
industrious and artistic seninsri- :
ans, the crib also features the
music Of Tsehaikowski. Wagner
anu 2GnO0&It 1fl t1RW SG@0t Ght3F
and a I0-minute narration.
In succession, the lights bright
en- and fade away on three-dimen-
sional, hand-painted scenes, por-
traying the fall of Adam and Eve,
the vision of lily-the symbol of
Christ, the Annunciation, and the
Nativity the focal point of the
entire display,
Then unfolds the story of efforts
to carry the Gospel of Christ to
the world, and scenes are shown
of pagan peoples in India, Poland,
Japan, China and Africa, and of
American Indians in the Southwest.
The cIimactic tahleaux is
pietUre of the Madonna with
whose intercession the Gospel
will be spread to the world. The
narrator offers 10 the Blessed
Mother mission praYer OF
Thanksgiving.
Set up in the spacious front
room of the seminary, the crib
occupies approximately go square
feet, has 500 feet of wiring, max
ing possible Is changes in light
ing, and its scenery and caves are
made with about 200 feet of wrap
ping paper. There are more than
200 figures in the panorama.
The intricate electrical system
gets ifs power from generator
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31


The Holy Fathers eco word
message was transmitted to Italy
and the world by the Vatican Radio
at exactly noon. His voice was
quite good in view of his pnysical
relapse Of recent weeks. and The
manner of his delivery was remin-
iscent of earlier times With him
as be spoke were Msgr Angelo
Dell l'Acqua. Substitute Vatican Sec
retary of State for Ordinary Af-
fairs and Father Antonio Stefan
izzi, Sd, director of the Vatican
Radio
Early in his brief message. the
PonfiH revealed his uppernncst
thoughts by speaking Of the init
mate Joys OF Christmas "oh, II
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Marian Year, Pontiff's Illness
Church Highlights Of 1854
Other Features Include Diocesan Expansion Is
Canonization OF Plus X Top Local NeUs Story

The Columbus Diocese during 1854 embarked on the
most expansive building program its 86year-hisory
order TO keep pace with the spectacular growth the Church
This building program initiated by Bishop Ready ranks
the years outstanding achievement the diocese period
crowded with events which contributed TO the progress Of
the church
The extent of the building program brought to light
by Catholic Times survey which indicated that II projects
otaling approximately S3205000 either had reached the
architects drawing board in stage of con-
vfr11c
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

only .aan knew how 10 live euf
their whole lives in that afniox.
phsrs OF Joy. with those feelings
Of goodness and peace how
much sappier the earth would
be-" he exclaimed.
Pope Plus extended his gratitude
to the Catholic world for prayers
INCREASINGLY poured forth for Our
He assured that he
was thinking of "all our chiIdren
scattered throughout the world
and. indeed. Of the whole human
family .
The Pope included in his grees.
Continued on Page 81
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TO offend Catnolic. mofduty.
A front-psge editorial in the
Vatican City paper states that it
had long kept silent on the Argen-
tine developments. hoping to be-
lieve the governments assertion
that there is no conflict between
the Church and state, only be-
tween the state and few bad"
priests. But OsSerUdtore Romano
indicates that it could no longer
maintain silence in the face of the
divorce law steamrollered through
the Peronista congress and signed
by President Peron despite Church
pleas to the contrary.
This law represents in the pres
ent state of affairs the latest and
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

AT the start and the close of the Marian Year anxiety
gpped the world His Holiness Pope Plus XII taken
seriously i'll and confined to his ckbed Persons of all
faiths round the globe offered prayers for his recovery
All during the Marian Year throughout the Catholic
world up to its close December elaborate rallies and
congresses held in tribute to the Blessed Mother As
hghpont of the year Pope Plus October established
the Feast of the QueenShp of Mary be observed by the
universal Church annually Nav 81
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

GiuSani, electrical equipment: and
Harry Paleari, sound effects. They
were assisted by Sandy Garzarelli,
Julius Mariani, James White, Jo-
seph Savoie and Thomas Semet-
koskl.
They built the crib during their
free time, and during a three-week
period in which they also were
studying for examinations. All are
students at the Pontifical College
Josephinum.
This type OF elaborate crib.
. rarity in the United States. is
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Near Years Ere
Holy Hour Set

St. Joseph Cathedral will once
again be the scene of Holy Hour
ushering in the New Year. Services
will begin at II pm. tonight, Dec.
81. Father Bernard ]. McClory. as
sistant pastor of Cathedral parish.
will preach the sermon.
During the Holy Hour prayers
are offered in thanksgiving for
Gods blessings in the year passed.
and in petition for His help in the
coming .ear.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

Five new churches, five new
schools, four enlarged schools.
three remodeIed churches. two
parish halls, three new rectories
and an expanded rectory we're in
cluded in the extensive conStruc-
tion program
In addition. St. Anthony's Hos
pital in Columbus added Sl.O00.@
900 west wing which vill eventual
Iy accommodate 40 more patients,
and Good Samaritan Hospital in
GAINESVILLE launched a S3,500.000
project which will add an L" shsp-
ed addition to the present struc-
ture.
Necessity for such intensified
building was found in statistics
contained in the 1854 Official Cath
olic Directory. which noted that
Catholic population in the Diocese
climbed to l2l $50. a new all-time
record. This represents a gain Of
z 1893 Catholics in comparison with
the previous year
Population trends, moreover. in
dicate that this growth will con-
tinue steadily during the next de-
cade.
The following is a list OF other
highlightS throughout 1853.
JAN. 3-Some 800 young people
from the Central Deanery OF the
Diocese attended the first Holy
Hour of the Catholic Youth Ad0ra-
ton Society in ST. Joseph Cathe-
dfal Memhers of the rev gremp
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

quite common in Italy. the ns.
tive country Of the majority Of
the seminsrians. Seminarians
there often have intricate Nstivi-
ny scenes, and italian homes
place emphasis on display Of the
crib rather than the Christmas
tree.
In front of the Columbus semi.
nary, the students have erected
this lettered sign; Come In and
See Our Crib"
The invitation, good until 10 p.
M daily, extends through JAN IL
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31
Vatican Paper Charges
Peron With Oppression

VATICAN CITY NC The government of conStu.
onaly Catholic country has been accused of depressing
Catholicism by the Vatican City daily Osservaore Romano
The charge eveed at the Argentine regime OF PreSi
dent Juan Peron AT the time the paper accuses him
and the parliament he dominates of "a deliberate intention
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-12-31

Pope Plus XII, window private study
ths Vatican his blessing crowd $4,000 sssh
outside palace Ioudspesk the
the ains Pon the throns that he
illness his Shouts
of "vVs II Papa" greeted his apppesrance.
VATICAN CITY NC From his sickroom in the Vati-
Palace His Holiness Pope Plus XII broadcast greeting
and blessing Christmas Eve to the entire world but
especially sufferers He prayed that all would enjoy the
charm of Christmas and its pure Joy.
Forced forego his normal Christmas activities, the
Pope nevertheless appeared Christmas Day at the window
of his apartment bless crowd of welwshers who had
gathered in ST Peters Square cheer and greet him
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-11

Alabama, where they had been
called by the serious illness of his
father.
Fred Kline became a medical
patient at Memorial Hospital We'd
neSday.
Russell Damschroder, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Damschroder,
was guest of honor at birthday
party in his home last Wednesday
in honor of his 9th birthday.
Gene Nolan, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Lemke, recently was
named Soldier of the Month" at
Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Elementary teachers gave din
ner at Boyer's Restaurant, Lind
sey, last Thursday in honor Of
Mrs. Mabel Rozine and Mrs. Rose
Schultz, two grade-school teachers
who are retiring. They both re-
ceived a lovely gift in remem-
UIdIlCe VI lle OCSdSlOu.
Thirty-two members and four
visitors of the Woodville Club at
tended the Kiwanis Club meeting
last week.
DR. F. L. Votaw reported on the
tennis court project. He announc-
ed that black top court would
cost approximately S1,400 Direc-
tors recommended that the club
build this tennis court.
The Support of Churches" COM
mittee was granted permission to
play records urging people to at
tend church.
The Harris-Elmore Federation
of Women's Clubs is planning a
Tote and Poke" sale Saturday in
the Guthrie building. Proceeds
will go for community projects.
Mrs. Howard Kuhlman enter
tanned her neighborhood card club
last Thursday afternoon. Prizes
were won by Mrs. Clarence Kuhl-
man, Mrs. William Blausey and
Mrs. Norman Damschroder. Mrs
E. V. Anspach was guest and
other members present were Mrs.
Wilson Blausey, Mrs. Arthur
Flick, Mrs. Alvin Giesler, Mrs.
Otto Dry, Mrs. Donald Roberts,
Mrs. Adam Shaffer, Mrs. Calvin
Haar and Mrs. Gail Whitinger.
Mrs. Henry Ley was discharged
from Memorial Hospital Thursday
Mrs. Harold Rohloff was host
ess to 19 members of the Phila
thea class Thursday evening. Mrs
Mildred Smith had charge of en-
tertainment. Mrs. Glassen, who is
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-06-11

Donations will be gladly accepted
for this work
Mr.. and Mrs. William Streiffert
celebrated their 25th wedding an
nlversary on Sunday in their
home. Guests were their children:
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Magsig and
family; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Schmidlin and family; Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard James and family;
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwood Dunmeyer
and family; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Streiffert of Maumee and Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Streiffert. Mr.. and Mrs.
Magsig and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Strelffert came from Michigan
Saturday and Mr.. and Mrs. Mag
sig spent Saturday evening at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Otte of Genoa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kuhlman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Don Roberts,
Dorothy, Judy and Donnie, motor
ed to Van Vert Sunday to visit
the peony farm.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Need
leworkers held a farewell party
for Mrs. Glassen at the home of
Mrs. Ernest Giesler.
Mr. and Mrs. Ormand Kuhlman
left Wednesday for Washington.
ID. c. to attend the first class re-
union of his class of Duke Uni
versity.
Nineteen members attended the
recent meeting of the Needle
workers at the home Of MIS-. Fred
Tank. A delicious lunch was serv-
ed at the close of the meeting.
The next meeting will be June
25th at the home of Mrs. Harry
Trautman.
Carlos, 18-month old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Ramon Hernandez, en-
tered Memorial Hospital Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floro and family
have moved into their new home
on Ames st. They have been re-
siding with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chasteen.
Mrs. Martin Driftmeyer, Mrs.
William Haar, Mrs. Edward Kuhl-
man and Mrs. Lawrence Witty re-
Gently spent a day at Greenfield
Village in Dearborn.
Roger A. Riehm, son of Mrs.
Helen st, John, recently gradu-
ated from Purdue University with
Bachelor of Science Degree in
chemical engineering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Claburn
ahve returned from a trip to Boaz,