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The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

and exhibitors to accept their full
responsibility for the moral and
social character of entertainment
shown in theaters.
During the last 20 years, the
Bishops on several occasions have
commended the Hollywood Pro-
duction Code based upon the Ten
Commandments and the tradition
al moral standards of Judeo-
Christian culture, and its admin
istration as a potentially effec-
tive means of maintaining NOR
ally wholesome screen.
In recent months, however,
there has been an increasing
tendency 10 disforf and evads
fhe principles and rules which
the Code processes 10 uphold.
1t is the announced purpose
of the crusade to seek a reactiva-
ton and a revitalization of the
aims and purposes of the Nation
al Legion of Decency. The cru
SADIE is intended to reach into ev-
cry parish in every archdiocese
and diocese of the country with
the aim of arousing the Catholic
people to vigorous protest over
the increase in Objectionable
films.
Bishop William A. Scully of
Albany, chairman of the Bishops
Committee on Motion Pictures,
emphasized to the Bishops meet
ing his deep concern and the urg=
ent need for revitalizing of
the National Legion of Decency
program.
Bishop SeulIy said that this
year the Legion had listed ths
largest pereentase Of objection
able films in ths Lesion's his
tory.
The Albany prelate cited two
recent and pertinent statements
of His Holiness Pope Plus XII
on motion pictures, in which the
Holy Father encouraged the pro-
duction and exhibition of films
which would act as wholesome
agent in spreading goodness and
truth and which would reflect the
rational nature of man and his
responsibility to His Creator.
In It's report on the moral
quality OF films produced dur.
ing ths last year in she United
States, the Bishops COMMITTEES
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said that 81, or approximately
29.s2 per cert were classified
as Al trneraIly vnobieefiensbIe
fer general pafrenase); ~, or
approximately 3s.27 percent a.
Ali tmorslly vnobieefionabis
for sdulfsl; while 81 or approx
ixmstely 33.45 per cent were
rated as D lmorsliy objection
able in part for alIl.
While taking cognizance OF the
many morally good pictures pro-
duced during the year, the COM
mittee noted with regret that the
number of morally offensive films
in the B category is an increase
of IL per cent over 1854.
The committee also reported
that four films produced in this
country during the last year
were classed as C (condemne6.
OF these four condemned films,
one bore the Seal of Approval OF
the Production Code Authority.
OF the 81 foreign films re-
viewed by fhe Legion, the re-
port said, II, or approximately
1905 per cent, were elsssed
Al; 10, or 34.62 per cent, ALI
TO or approximately 34.62 per
cent, 3; and four. or apprexi-
msteIy 7.67 per cent were con-
demned.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
40 Hours Set
At Cathedral

Bishop Ready will preside at
the Solemn Mass opening Forty
Hours Devotion at st. Joseph Ca
thedral at 11:00 a. m. Sunday,
Nov. 27.
Celebrant of the Mass will be
Monsignor Harry S. Connolly,
pastor of Cathedral parish. Fa-
thers Arthur Dimond and Patrick
Byrne, assistant pastors, will
serve as deacon and subdeacon,
respectively.
Father James Hanley, assist
ant pastor of st. Christopher par
ish, will preach the sermon. The
st. Charles Seminary choir viii
sing.
The Bishop will also preside ut
the Solemn Closing ceremonies
with procession and Benediction
of the Most Blessed Sacrament Ct
7:30 p. m, Tuesday.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

fetal Of S7,o33, 900. Original es-
simases Of the construction
costs amounted TO $4,000, 900
based on $500, 900 for the new
81. Vincent orphanass, and
$1,000, 900 for each OF fwo cen.
fraI high schools seeonmodas-
ing 200 pupils per building. Ap-
proximeteIy half Of the costs OF
the ehiIdren's home Is being
supplied by The parishes OUT
side Franklin County.
The present st. Vincent orph
anage was constructed in 1873
During the 80-year period it hal
cared for more than 5000 home
less children. The modern fire
proof building now under con
struction on the present site vii
face Kelton Ave. Two years will
be required to complete the new
structure, according to a timing
program which provides for grad
ual demolition of the old building
and moving into the new facility
Rapidly increasing enrolment
in the parish elementary schools
made expansion of present higf
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Modern Books
To Be Topic
OF TV Series

A series of programs featur-
ing reviews and discussion of
modern, we'll known books,
will be seen on WBNS-TV's
columbus Churches begin
ming Sunday, Nov. 27 at ZOO
pm.
Father Thomas Duffy, pro-
fessor at st. Charles Semin-
ary, will produce the five
week series and will serve as
moderator of the panel type pro-
grams which will be devoted to
a discussion of the ideas and NOR
al issues portrayed in the books
selected for review as they apply
to contemporary life.
Among the books to be select
ed and the issues to be discussed
are:
Bvdd sehulbers's Wafer
'front.'; she responsibility ot
the individual and the group
for economic and social JUS
rice.
Hermann Wouk's "The Caine
Mutiny"; the need for recogni-
ton of the principle of author.
jty and the evil consequences OF
the rejection of this principle.
Anne Morrow Lindberg's Gift
from the Sea-; the vocation and
role of women in the modern
world.
Alan Paton's "Cry the Belov-
ed Country" the moral basis OF
racial problems and its world
widoi implications.
Aroearina on the first pro-
gram with Father Duffy will be
three students from ST. Charles
Seminary.
Outlining plans for the pro.
grams, Father Duffy said:
.'The series will point up the
important role of literature In
our Christian civilization. The
problems that plague our times
have received perhaps their most
fruitful discussion in works of fic.
ton.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Safe Driving
Day Set In
Ohio Dec. /

Onlo VIII JOIN In the ma
tional observance of Safe
Driving Day Thursday, Dec.
l, Governor Frank j. Lausche
announced this week. The
campaign for careful driving
challenges the nations 72
million drivers to reach a
goal of no traffic accident
deaths in their home communi-
ties for "a hours.
The special day was initiated
by President Eisenhower's Com
mittee for Traffic Safety last
year in an attempt TO cut down
the tremendous death toll.
u. c. FeIty, state director Of
highway safety and eoordinaior
Of s-Day, said that 1882 per
sons died on Ohio streets and
highways lest year. He de-
elsred:
"S-Day 1855 is the time for ev-
cry driver in this state to prove
to himself that safe, sane driving
every day can lower that terrible
toll :"
In the nation, traffic accidents
killed $4,000 people last year, in.
jured somebody every Is seconds
and cost an estimated $4.4 billion
in medical bills, property loss
and other expense. In the past SO
years, traffic mishaps have killed
one million persons. But at the
present rate of increase, the next
million may die within 25 years.
Pope Plus recently took cog.
nizanee Of the traffic problem
in . statement citing she rising
foll and assaiIins drunken
driving. The Holy Father as
serted:
''It lis necessary to instill in
all drivers sense of their grave
duty to respect the lives of 9TH
ers. A salutary fear of immedi-
ate and adequate repressive
measures doubtlessly contributes
toward this end, but the police
alone cannot prevent perils Gre
ated by drivers who are not mas
ters over themselves because they
are carried away by passion for
speed, or intoxicated"
The recent address by His Holi-
ness has been printed in book
let-form and distributed to all af-
filiated organizations Of the Ma
tional Council of Catholic Women.
The booklet, "The Highway
Artery of Life" was sent out
with NCCW's December issue of
its Monthly Message.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Religious People
|Happiest, Gallup
Poll DisclOses

"The most religious people are
the happiest; and the more ire
ligious people are the most un-
happy"
This conclusion was reached by
poll-taker DR.. George Gallup, as
result of opinion surveys he
has conducted as director of the
American Institute of Public
Opinion at Princeton, NJ.
DR.. Gallup said that the polls
further show that the number of
atheists in this country are no
more than one to two per cent
and that in France the commun-
lists were the least happy group
of people.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

confirm a story in the Italian il
lustrated weekly, Oggi (Today).
The magazine reported that
Christ appeared at the Pope's
bedside on the night of Dec. 2,
1854, at the peak of the Pontiff's
illness when he was alone in his
room. The apparition came, it
said. while the Holy Father was
reciting the prayer Soul of
Christ, Sanctify Me"
The following is Oeei's account
of the vision:
when he came to the invoca-
tion, In the hour of my death,
call me- he saw beside his bed
the sweet figure of Jesus. At that
moment the Holy Father thought
that the Master had come to call
him to Himself and, serenely an
swering the call, continued the
prayer, And bid me come unto
Thee :
s'But Jesus had not come to
take him, but rather to comfort
him and, we think, to assure him
that his hour had not yet come.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

The current plea for funds TO
complete The new ST. Vincent
orphanase and . second CEN
traI high school has now netfed
spproxi m stely $2o5, 600 In
pledges and donations. This
amount includes SIS, 900 in cash
contributions.
Leaders of the drive reported
that an additional 1850 persons
answered the appeal. The mum.
Der who responded two weeks ago
was 3059. According tC drive Of
ficials the number of 6009 per.
sons who have responded to the
current campaign is slightly less
than half of the potential donors
Goal of the present special ap-
peal is to raise $500,00O by May
1, 1856. Each wage Garner in
Franklin County parishes is be
ing asked to contribute or pledge
payment of $50 to the fund by
that date. Ii every potential don
or responds on a fair-share basis
of giving, the building campaign
will be successfully realized.
The new contributions have
raised the building fund 10 Q
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

These facts were brought to the
attention of the American peo-
pie in a statement issued by the
c. rdinals Archbishops and Bish-
ops of the United States, sssemb-
lie, here for their Annual Gener-
al Meeting.
The members of the American
Hierarchy said they spoke "in
quiet confidence that the nation
al sense of justice will stand firm,
and that a cordial appreciation of
private and church related
schools, both for what they are
and for what they have done
for America will see to it that
they are preserved and upheld so
long as this is a nation Of free
men"
In a statement entitled s'The
Place of the Private and Church
Related Schools in American Ed
ucation, the Bishops said:
LET This be fully understood:
priysts and ehuSeh resssea
schools in Ameries exist not
b, svffersnee but by righf. The
right is implicit in fhe whole
concept Of American freedom
and immunity from sofaIissrisn
oppression and In the eonssifv-
tionsi framework Of our Fed
ersI Government and Of me
several states. Under attack N
hss been rendered explicit by
the decision Of the Supreme
Court Of she United States in
the celebrated Oregon SehocI
Case. Thus far. happily, fhs
right of fhe parent 10 eduesfe
the child has not been success.
fully challenged in any Amer
lean court. The country agrees
that This right is basic 10 the
definition Of freedom"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Bishop Ready
lis Renamed to
NCWC Board

, WASHINGTON - Bishop
Ready has been reassigned
as Episcopal Chairman of the
Department of immigration,
on the Administrative Board,
National Catholic Welfare
Conference.
The announcement was con-
tanned in the report this week
that Archbishop Francis P. Ke-
ough Of Baltimore has been elect
ed chairman of the Administra-
tive Board of the NCWC. The
election took place at the Annual
General meeting of the u. S.
Hierarchy at Catholic u.
Archbishop Patrick o'Eeyle
Of Washington has been named
vice chairman Of the board and
Episcopal Chairman Of the
NcWc Department OF Social
Action. Archbishop Leo Binx Of
Dubuque, is., comes 10 ths
board for the first time and
is Episcopal Chairman OF the
Youth Department.
other members of the Admin
istrative Board now include:
Archbishop Joseph E. Ritter oi
st. Louis, secretary of the board;
Archbishop John F. O'Hara,
csc. of Philadelphia, treasurer
of the board; Archbishop Rich.
ard J. Cushing of Boston, Episco-
pal Chairman of the Department
of Lay Organizations; Bishop
Matthew F. Brady of Manchester,
NH, Episcopal Chairman of the
Department of Education: Bishop
Emmet M. Walsh of Youngstown,
o., Episcopal Chairman of the
Legal Department, and Bishop
Thomas K. German of Dallas
Fort Worth, Episcopal Chairman
of the Press Department.
Bishop John K. Mussio of Steu-
benville, O., has been elected TO
the Episcopal Committee on Mo-
tion Pictures.
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station WMRN, Tuesday, Nov. %
ut TOO pm.
Meanwhile, the initial phase OF
the drive is moving ahead with
announcement of several business
gifts this week.
The Marion Federal Servings
and Loan Association present.
ed the fund a Gift Of 5000.
Last week, the Fahey Banking
Company contributed 5000 TO
the drive, bringing the total
gifts 10 date 10 $1,000 from fhe
Financial Institutions Commit
Zee under the ehsirmanship Of
Russell Luke.
In addition, Charles Dunn has
announced a gift of $1,000 from
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

the Marion Council No. 671,
Knights of Columbus.
The advance Gift phase, un-
der fhe MemorisI ehairnnanship
of Francis Huber and general
ehairmsnship OF Doctor Daniel
Murphy, hes already realized
$376,Io0 toward their minimum
goal Of $500, 1000.
Father William J. Spickerman,
pastor of st. Mary parish, has an.
nounced that campaign workers
will begin solicitation of all par
ishioners who did not participate
in the advance gifts phase, on
Tuesday evening, Nov. 29.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

The Bishops called it "a pure.
ly Incidental factor" that these
private and church related
schools serve a minority in Amer.
lea. They said sit is plainly un-
realistic thinking to discount
their Importance on that score"
Indeed" the statement added,
''it is unrealistic to belittIe in any
way the schools in which more
than five million young Ameri-
cans are currently receiving their
education.
It is not without significance,
the Bishops also pointed out,
''that the private and church
related schools were the first in
the field of American education" "
ssss>sssssssssassssss>
The full tsxf OF the Bishops
Statement, THE Place Of me
Private ard chUreh-R eisted
Seheefs In American EdUea-
tion," Is carried on Page z Of
This weeks issue OF the Times.
sasssssssss>ssss>esseSs
For nearly two centuries, dur
ing our Colonial and early nation
al periods" they recalled, these
schools occupied that field
alone
"As Catholics" the statement
asserted, sour memory is stirred
BY the recollection of the valiant
efforts of our religious founders
in this country to provide, out Of
their slender resources. for the
educational needs of their peo-
pie"
The rise and vigorous expan-
Continued on Page -
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first Sunday of Advent, Bishop
Ready called attention to its two
fold significance.
The bishop noted that the of
ferings have become a tradi
tional Christmas gift to His Hol
mess for worldwide charities
Bishop Ready declared.
with concern Of our own
immediate families and friends
as fhe Feast OF the Nativity sr-
breaches, certainly we can find
within fhe scope OF our sener-
osity the neglected little ones
of Christ who turn TO His Vicar
on earth for help in their dire
need
The collection, he continued
also assists in the administration
and maintenance of the Catholic
University of America, where
many priests, sisters and laymer
in their diocese have been train
ed. Bishop Ready added:
we shall continue 10 look
among The graduates Of the Ca
tholie University for The kind
Of responsible, moral leader
ship necessary for fhe full
growth Of our national Iife."
In the letter to the pastors
Bishop Ready urged that the col
lection be sent promptly to The
Chancery so that it can be for
warded to the Holy Father in
time for Christmas.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Rome Asked to Establish
Feast of Christ, Teacher

WORCESTER, Mass. - NC) -
Catholic public school teachers
in the Diocese of Worcester have
petitiuned the Holy See to estab-
lish a liturgical feast to be known
as the Feast of Christ the Divine
Teacher.
The action followed the annual
Mass offered here for members
of the Guild of the Holy Spirit,
a diocesan organization embrac-
ing Catholic men and women who
teach in public schools in the
Worcester diocese.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

THE Holy Father is absolute
W sure that he saw Jesus. n
was not dream. lie was fully
awake end lucid st the time.
''The following day, when it
seemed that there was no more
hope and when newspapers all
over the world had already come
out with predictions of an immi-
nent catastrophe, the patient be-
gan to improve in such an unex-
pected fashion that it seemed
miraculous to many.
This event was confided by
the Holy Father to very few per-
sons, whom he asked not to di-
vulge it AS matter of fact the
secret has been kept until now
and only an affectionste indiscre-
tion by one of the people who
knew about it has enabled us to
learn and tell about this wonder
full event, which will undoubtedly
deeply move Catholics all over
the world"
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Students Should Share
In Welfare Benefits

WASHINGTON - NC) - Private and church-related
schools in the United States have full right to be consider.
ed and dealt with components of the American educa.
tonal system"
The students of these schools have the right to bene-
TIT from those measures grants aids which manifest
designed for the health safety and welfare of American
youth. Irrespective Of the school attended,
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Bishop to Open Drive
For School in Marion

MARION - The Marion Catholic High School Building
Fund Campaign will be officially opened by Bishop Ready
In ceremonies to take place in St Mary church. Monday at
800 pm.
The Bishops address to parishioners, campaign work
and friends of the parish will be rebroadcast radio
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

as an increase of Objectionable
material on the screen. This trend
stems from an increasing reluct-
ance on the part of producers
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25

school accommodations neces.
sary. Catholic grade school en-.
rollment totals this year are three
times the 1910 school population.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Privately Supported Schools
Exist in US. by Right, Not by
Sufferance, Bishops Declare
Rome Office Confirms Report
Pontiff Saw Vision of Jesus

+ VATICAN CITY - QNC) - The Vatican has confirmed
report saying that His Holiness Pope Plus XII revealed to
intimate friends that he had appation of Christ during
his grave illness in December last year
The confirmation came in statement issued by the
Vatican Press Office said it had been authorized" to
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
US. Bishops Approve Plans
For Drive on Indecent Films


a ttheiran
buwa against what recognized
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Sundays Collection Benefits
Pontiff, Catholic University

The annual collection in behalf of the Holy Father and
the Catholic University of America will be taken up in all
churches and chapes of the Columbus Diocese Sunday.
In announcing the collection scheduled annually on the
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-11-25
Donations Reach $2O5,OOO
AS Campaign Continues for
New Orphanage, High School


pledges
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1955-11-25

use Out Conveniently Loy-Away Plan
Second Floor - Reody To Wear Dept
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21
NICOLE PATROLLINC

he was preparing to sue me for insult and
defamation"
Gillian informed him.
Certainly. But why?"
''Blackmail."
1t was evident Monsieur le Due had
already thought of this, with some indig-
nation. If there was any Matchmaking to
be done on his side of the street, no doubt
he felt he had priority rights to do it.
He said with certain nobility, "A young
girl should not think Of such things"
NIcoLE appeared at this moment. She was
running. She was very pretty girl with
a gamin haircut. and jaded old gentlemen
in trilby hats turned to watch her passage
with the appreciation of connoisseurs. She
stopped to give cookie to rug-peddler's
camel and then hurried up to the terrace
of the cafe and told Monsieur le DUO that
the owner Of the painting had called and
said she would come to the shop at three
that afternoon.
I'VE shall prepare reception" Mon
sieur le DUO said crisply, flashing the saber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21
NO OBJECTION TO Popping UP
PROFIT OUT OF 1T

twenty times that much for painting. AS
sensible businessman intended TO dis
regard the instructed price. Of course. But
someone has informed Pierre Vincent, who
is at the moment in Cannes organizing an
exposition Of his work at the Palais. that
l am offering the painting at that figure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-08-21

in the sun. II will notify Lady Maggie and
Monsieur Vincent. You wait at the corner
and watch for her; and if by any chance
she does not come into the shop, follow
her on your bicycle"
'Om, mon cOmn0Hdlnf," Nicole said.
went around to the shop at four O'Clock
to find out what had happened. Nothing
had happened. Lady Maggie and Pierre
Vincent were on hand, waiting. The famous
painter was youngish man with shock
Of sheepdog hair. He wore espadrilIes and
corduroy trousers, and a sweater was tied
by its sleeves around his neck. Monsieur
le DUO introduced me, as an American
indhsfriei. Lady Maggie smiled and Pierre
Vincent looked out from under his hair.
They were sitting side by side on phony
Empire sofa. The silence rose like dough
and filled the room.
AT FoUR-THIRTY Monsieur le DUO said,
''She is not coming. Well, them
well then. what?" Pierre Vincent de-
manded.
There is nothing left but to put this in
the hands of the police Monsieur le Due
said.
Lady Maggie was startled. She said,
How banal. Whatever for?''
why, l am being victimized,' . Monsieur
le DUO said.
Pierre Vincent Sprang to his feet You're
being victimized? I'm being panied! My
prices are debased, my time is wasted, and
am forced to spend two hours in unweI-
come company. and you say you are being
Wctimized!'
II am your servant" Monsieur le DUO
said haughtily.
my dear monsieur, l did not mean your
company was unwelcome." Pierre Vincent
explained. Il was referring to a certain
lady
Lady Maggie put a jeweled hand on my
arm and whispered merrily, do you notice
how his feet stick out? We used to call
him jolly Hockey Sticks"
From whom have been constantly
escaping for nine years" Pierre Vincent
continued.
THE peasant temperament is forever
suet pudding" Lady Maggie observed to
me. Don't you agreed"
Il hold her responsible, by setting an
irresponsible example to the young girl in
her charge, for this entire tragic situation -