My Yiddishe Momme tribute to a remarkable mother
An editor notes and presents Edward M. Platt's reminiscence of his mother Ma, praised for practical wisdom, cheerful grit, and fearless courage. Ma cared for eight children and fourteen grandchildren, balanced work and charity, and died at 83 after a life of love, travel, and devotion to education and family.
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Edward M. Platt
Edward
Joseph Platt
Matthew Platt
Sidney Platt
Hme
Ode
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Italian Catholic Federation and The Centennial in Forest Park
The June 21 1956 centennial event saw Chief of Police Joseph Cortino initiate a star studded program featuring Jimmy Durante Tony Bennett Lew Breeze and Rocky Marciano. Over 5000 tickets were sold and more than 10 000 people enjoyed the celebration with community church support and a plaque donated by Mayor William Meyer to the Italian Catholic Federation 96.
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Forest Park
Joseph Cortino
Jimmy Durante
Tony Bennett
Lew Breeze
Rocky Marciana
the Review
Claude Walker
William Meyer
John T. Wagoner
St. Bernardine’s
Erwin Paul
St. John’s
Italian Catholic Federation
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