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Centerville Queen Named For Holy Ghost Festival
Madelyn Furtado of Centerville is chosen queen of the ninth annual Holy Ghost Festival to be held May 24. Maids of honor are Sybil Botelho and Isabel Ferry. attendants include Yerame Martin Ethel Frances Olive Silva and Marie White. The event draws over 150000 Portuguese residents of California, via California Royal Michaelense Benevolent Association officials. The celebration, rooted in Queen Elizabeth's drought relief, emphasizes religious thanksgiving and unity. The Decoto gathering May 16 17 is the year’s first festival event with plans for a large turnout and welcoming all visitors.
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Centerville
Diss Madelyn Furtado
Sybil Botelho
Isabel Ferry
Misses Yerame Martin
Ethel Frances
Olive Silva
Marie Wiute
California
Alfred Sousa
Ueasurer
Royal Machaelense Autonomic Benevoent Association
A. R. Mattos
Oakland
International Organization
Sousa
Elizabeth
Iberian Peninsula
Queen Elizabeth
Ani
Jusbon
Globe
Decoto
Catherine