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                    <text>ELEVENTH ANNUAL

s ~ ~dt

OF THE

Portuguese-American Civic League
OF MASSACHUSETTS

MUSIC BY SEARS ORCHESTRA
CRYSTAL BALLROOM

Shawsheen Village, Andover, Mass.

Saturday Evening, April 28, 1956

�DEDICATION
My dear Friends:
I am happy to have the opportunity to convey to the
members and friends of the Portuguese-American Civic League
of Massachusetts my best wishes for the success of this year's
efforts in raising the Scholarship Fund. I am glad, of course,
that Ronald Sears, a Lawrence boy, was one of those honored
with scholarship aid last year. But my real pleasure comes from
reasons much deeper than that.
Those who know the history of America realize that our
country's greatness has been built upon the contributions of
people who immigrated here from many lands. They brought
from the old countries the virtues of thrift, honesty, industry,
and ambition. Through the universal opportunity of American
education they made advancement for their children and for
themselves and brought greatness to America.
The Portuguese-Americans have had their share in all this.
They are honored by all for their attainments in America.
Keep up this good work! I know no better way to do it than to
encourage the young to go on to college and higher education.
The scholarships you give are a great incentive to that end.
In this work I wish you success. It will reflect glory on your old
country, and it will aid in the building of this beloved land in
which all of us have a vital share.

JAMES F. HENNESSEY
Superintendent of Schools
Lawrence, Mass.

�PORTUGUESE-AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

MRS. ANNA BORGES

Supreme President

--•-SUPREME OFFICERS 1955-1956
President ............ . .......................... Mrs . Anna Borges, Fall River
First Vice -President .............. ........ Mr . John Martin, New Bedford
Second Vice-President ................ Mrs . Emma Ferreira, Somerse t
Third Vice-Preside nt .. Mr. Manuel Demattos, Rehoboth-Seekonk
Treasurer ............................. ... Mr. Joviano G . Joaquin , Lawrence
Recording Secretary ................ Miss Yvonne Corvello, Plymouth
Corresponding Secretary .... Miss Georgina Antones, Fall River
Chaplain .. .. .................... .. .. .. .......... Mr . Anthony Morris, Swansea
Immediate Past President .... Miss Mary L. Orcutt, New Bedford
Door Guard .............................. Mr. Manuel Oliveira, Dartmouth

page on e

�COMMITTEES
BALL COMMITTEE
Honorary Chairman
.. ........ ..........
Mrs. Anna Borges, Fall River
Chairman ... ... ....
Joseph Picanso, Lawrence
Co-Chairman .. ... .. ..
Mrs. Gloria Enus, Lawrence
Recording Secretary .....
Mrs. Dorothy Reitano, Lawrence
Correspondin g Secretary
Mrs. Clarice Tardugno, Lawrence
Treasurer ............ ...
Manuel D. Sousa, Lawrence
Chairman Hall and Orchestra ....................... .... ..... .. Michael Silva, Lawrence
Co-Chairman .. ..... ....... ........... .... .... ... .... .............. ..... . Joseph Carvallo, Fall River
Program Book Chairman .......... , ... .... ... ......... ........ Mrs. Helen Sears, Lawrence
Co-Chairman ..... ..... ..... ... ................... ... ...... .... Miss Albertina Santos, Westport
Chairman Award Book
........ .... .. ... ..
Manuel Azevedo, Lawrence
Co-Chairman ....
.. ... .. ...... . ............. ... ... ....
Mrs. Olive Perry, Fall River
Chairman Tickets .. ... .. ........... ... ... .. , ....... ... ... ..... .. .. ..... Alvaro Gaiolas, Lawrence
Co-Chairman ..... ...
..... .. .. ... ... .. . ... ... Miss Adeline Cardoza, Lawrence
Decoration ... .... ...... .... ... . ..... ........ ..
Manuel Oliveira, Dartmouth
Grand Marshal . ... ... .. . .... ....
.... Jeffrey Vasconcelos, Lawrence
Grand Marshal ... .. ............
Octave Sariva, Cambridge
Chairman Reception and Ushers ..
.... . Mrs. Mildred Sousa, Lawrence
Co-Chairman ............ .. ...
Miss Mary Louise Orcutt , New Bedford

RECEPTION COMMITTEE
Mr. and Mrs. George Morgado
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mello
Mr. and Mrs. Georg e Agrella
Mrs. Mary Rose Picanso
Mrs. Mary Cabral
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Me ll o
Miss Bertha E. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbe rt DeMattos
Mr. Jose ph Carvalho
Mrs. G e rtrude Costa

GENERAL COMMITTEE
Fred Couto
Anthony Enus
Leno Mendaca
John Silva
Theresa Campisi
Virginia Longo
Alice Azevedo
Joseph Olivera
Manuel Crawley
Mary Lacerda
Natalie Joaquin
Ruth Holway
Frank Simonds
Mary DeMattos
Frank Mello
Irene Dias
Frank Rico
Florence Silva
Helen Silva
Isabelle Vasconcelos

Martin F. Camacho
George Silva
Ida Martin
Mary Keating
Mary Martin
Manuel Borges
Anibal Sousa
John J. Thomas
Louise S. Orcutt
Bertha Johnson
Charles Frates
Jacintha Tavares
Joseph Correa
William Mello
Mary Crawley
Peggy Youngman
John Rocha
Mabel Costa
Charles Caldeira

JUNIOR HOSTESSES
Miss Ann Marie Olivera

page two

Miss Mary Pacheco

�Compliments of -

A FRIEND

S. REITANO &amp; SON
INSURANCE -

BONDS

REAL ESTATE -

NOT ARY PUBLIC
Telephone 31410 -

31676
Lawrence, Mass.

263 Essex Street

MANZI AUTO SALES
DODGE CARS &amp; TRUCKS
SALES &amp; SERVICE
"Right in the Heart of Town"
Telephone 5035 24 3-24 7 Methuen Street

25281 -

25282
Lawrence, Mass.
page three

�COMPLIMENTS OF -

MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME
MARY E. MAHONEY, Director

ESTABLISHED 1862

--·-182 HAMPSHIRE STREET

LA WREN CE, MASSACHUSETTS

page four

�SUCCESS TO P. A. C . L.

LIGHT OF THE WORLD
PORTUGUESE MUTUAL SOCIETY, Inc.
2 SARATOGA STREET
FOUNDED IN LAWRENCE, MASS. 1915

--•-Manuel Sousa .......... ........ ...... ... ....... ............ ........... .... ..... President
Anthony S. Silva .......................... .......................... Vice-President
Alvaro S. Gaiolas ............................. ........ ... .... ..... ........... Secretary
Cyriaco A . Sousa ...... ................................... ............. ..... . Treasurer
Manuel F. Sousa .... .. ... ... ............................. ......... ...... ....... Receiver
DIRECTORS
Antonio M. Sousa
Antonio Sousa
Financial Secretary
........................
John Joaquin ..... ........ .... ... ......
of Ceremonies
Master
...
Jose Joaquin, Sr . ........ ...... ..... ...... ....... .......
Inside Guard
..
.....
Eurico Cunha ... .................. ........... ....... .. .... ...... ..
AUDITORS
Cyriaco A. Sousa

Alvaro S. Gaiolas

--•-SICK BENEFITS $180.00 PER YEAR
SICK BENEFITS PAID TO DATE $45,128.00
CASH IN SAVINGS BANKS $14,345.37

JOIN NOW
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE UNTIL DECEMBER, 1956
SPECIAL ENTRY FEES FOR ALL AGES

page five

�TO THANK YOU, LAWRENCE, AND WISH YOU SUCCESS

ANNA &amp; MARY BORGES
FALL RIVER, MASS.

Compliments of -

Representative

MANUEL C. FARIA
589 SOUTH MAIN STREET
FALL RIVER. MASS.

Compliments of -

FALL RIVER LADIES' COUNCIL
AND THE

FALL RIVER MEN'S COUNCIL
page six

�MANUEL T. OLIVEIRA FUNERAL HOME
FOUR SPACIOUS PARLORS -

AIR CONDITIONED

LADY EMBALMER
Telephone 2-4768
215 Columbia Street

Fall River, Mass.

Best Wishes -

MISS KATHLEEN 0. PERRY
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
Member of the Fall River Ladies' Council
"May the Spirit Never Die"

Compliments of -

The Great Atlantic &amp; Pacific Tea Co.
NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

Compliments of -

JOHN SIMPSON, Inc.
GENERAL CONTRACTING
91 State Avenue

No. Tiverton, R. I.
page seven

�TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
We are proud of you and want to wish you luck and much
success in whatever Jield you follow:
GIRLS

BOYS

194'7
Miss Barbara Brown
Falmouth, Mass.
Boston University

Mr. Frank Pimental
Fall River, Mass.
West Point

1948
Miss Amelia LeConte
Acushnet, Mass.
Bridgewater Teachers College

Mr. David DeLaura
Fall River, Mass.
Holy Cross

1949
Mr. Edward Pina
New Bedford, Mass.
University of Massachusetts

Miss Janet Chaves
New Bedford, Mass.
University of Massachusetts

1950
Mr. Roy Soeiro
Cambridge, Mass.
Harvard University

Miss Mary Theresa Silvia
So. Dartmouth, Mass.
Salve Regina College

1951
Miss Margaret Travers
New Bedford, Mass.
Bridgewater Teachers College

Mr. Norman Araujo
New Bedford, Mass.
Harvard University

SPECIAL AWARD TO
Miss Kathleen Perry
Somerset, Mass.
University of Massachusetts

1952
No awards made in 1952.

We awarded lour in 1953.

1953
Miss Regina Ventura
So. Dartmouth, Mass.
Wheaton College

Mr. David Soeiro
Cambridge, Mass.
Harvard University

Miss Madeline Travers
New Bedford, Mass.
Bates College

Mr. Robert O'Brien
New Bedford, Mass.
Carnegie Tech

1954
Miss Carol Perry
Medford, Mass.
Jackson College

Mr. Antone F. Souza
Fall River, Mass.
Boston University

1955
Miss Mary Bettencourt
New Bedford, Mass.
Regis College

page eight

Mr. Ronald Sears
Lawrence, Mass.
Northeastern University

�LADIES' COUNCIL

-·New Bedford
Portuguese-American Civic League

-·MEN'S COUNCIL

page nine

�BEST WISHES FROM -

Frank &amp; Dom's Bargain Center
"DOM" GERMANA, Proprietor
AND
MARY (REIS) GERMANA

NO FINANCE CHARGE

CONSISTENT SAVINGS ON NATIONALLY KNOWN

Electrical Appliances &amp; Television
OPEN UNTIL 9:00 O'CLOCK

TELEPHONE 80751

34 FRANKLIN STREET

CORNER COMMON STREET

LAWRENCE, MASS.

page ten

�SUCCESS TO

11th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHI P BALL

Attorney Michael A" Flanagan
406 BAY STATE BUILDING
LA WREN CE, MASS.

page eleven

�Compliments of -

Cambridge No. I Men's Council
AND

Somerville Ladies' Council
P. A. C. L.
"MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE"

Compliments of -

WESTPORT COUNCIL

Compliments of -

T. ELIAS FUEL COMPANY
TELEPHONE 3-5231

406 Sherman Street
page twelve

Fall River, Mass.

�COMPLIMENTS OF -

DOLCE'S

Catering Service &amp; Restaurant
We Cater for All Occasions

TELEPHONE 35321

CREGG BUILDING

336 COMMON STREET

LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS

page thirteen

�WITH OUR BEST WISHES

--·-Supreme President ............. ........... .. Mrs. Anna Borges, Fall River
First Vice-President ............... ....... Mr. John Martin, New Bedford
Second Vice-President ............. ... Mrs. Emma Ferreira, Somerset
Third Vice-President .. Mr. Manuel Demattos , Rehoboth-Seekonk
Recording Secretary ................ Miss Yvonne Corvello, Plymouth
Corresponding Se cretary .... Miss Georgina Antones, Fall River
Chaplain ....... ................................. Mr. Anthony Morris, Swansea
Immediate Past President .... Miss Mary L. Orcutt, New Bedford
Door Guard ..................... .. ...... . Mr. Manuel Oliveira, Dartmouth
Scholarship Secretary ....... ...................... .... ... Mr. Octave Sariva

--•-"MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE"
page fourtee n

�HYDER'S BEAUTY SALON
SPECIALIZING IN

ALL LINES OF BEAUTY CULTURE
TELEPHONE 25734

NEW LOCATION

LAWRENCE, MASS.

333A PARK STREET

BEST WISHES

REHOBOTH-SEEKONK COUNCIL
"MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE"

page fifteen

�Welc

to

11th J

Scholar~
LAWRENCE LADIES' COUNCIL
MRS. GLORIA ENUS -

PRESIDENT

�~ome

l

l

·t he

\.nnual

;hip Ball
LAWRENCE MEN'S COUNCIL
MR. JOSEPH OLIVERA -

PRESIDENT

�Compliments of -

LOWELL COUNCIL
"BEST WISHES"

Best Wishes -

HOLIHAN BROS.
BREWERS

ESTABLISHED 1867

LA WREN CE , MASSACHUSETTS

p a g e e ighteen

�ROSE BUD FLOWERS
A. Tomaselli, Proprietor
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Telephone Shop 38705 85 Lawrence Street

Residence 22702
Lawrence, Mass.

Compliments of -

MUTUAL SAVINGS BANKS OF LAWRENCE
BROADWAY SAVINGS BANK
COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK
ESSEX SAVINGS BANK
LAWRENCE SAVINGS BANK

J. Masuk, Proprietor
LATEST CREATIONS IN FLORAL DESIGNING
Telephone 36522
25 3 Broadway
Lawrence, Mass.
Compliments of -

PLYMOUTH LADIES' &amp; MEN'S COUNCILS
MRS . MARY CRAWLEY, President
GEORGE MORGARDO, President

page nineteen

�Compliments of -

NEW BEDFORD COMB WORKS, Inc.
REAR 85 PURCHASE STREET

NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

Best Wishes -

DARTMOUTH COUNCIL
P. A. C. L.

"'MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE"

page twenty

�Compliments of -

BISHOP'S RESTAURANT

Compliments of -

SOMERSET COUNCIL
P. A. C. L.
"THE FRIENDLY COUNCIL"
Mr. Victor Soares, President
Compliments of -

JACKSON LUMBER. CO., Inc.
TELEPHONE 4141
10-12 Jackson Street

Lawrence, Mass.

DON'S AUTO SALES &amp; SERVICE
GENERAL REPAIRING
USED CARS AT LOW PRICES
Bought &amp; Sold
Telephone 31482 444 Riverside Drive

Residence 22143
Lawrence, Mass.
page twenty-one

�CITY MIRROR &amp; GLASS CO., Inc.
Louis Mello, Treasurer
GLASSTILE BATHROOMS &amp; KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
Mirrors -

Auto Glass-· Store Fronts -

Overhead Doors

Telephone Lawrence 22857
Telephone Lowell GL 25976
Lowell, Mass.

Business: 8 Cabot Street

COLOMBO PRINTING CO.
BUSINESS &amp; SOCIAL
Telephone 29186
Lawrence, Mass.

107 Haverhill St., cor. East Haverhill

•
•
•
•
•

CUSTOM MADE
Draperies
Slip C ove rs
Window Shades
Traverse Rods
Aluminum Windows

INTERIOR DECORATORS
Telephone 4557
195 Winthrop Ave ., Lawrence, Mass.
On the Den Rock Road
Compliments of -

FINDEISEN'S FARMS
METHUEN, MASS.

page twenty-two

�Compliments of -

A FRIEND

SALEM CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
DR. S. J. PAPPALARDO, Director
Telephone Lawrence 24737
So. Broadway -

Route 28

Salem, N. H.

Compliments of -

LAWRENCE KIST BEVERAGE CO., Inc.
80 CAMBRIDGE STREET
METHUEN, MASS.

TILO ROOFING CO.
Joseph Sylvia, Manager
TELEPHONE 27070
387 Water Street

Lawrence, Mass.
page twenty-three

�Compliments of -

NEW BEDFORD LADIEiS COUNCIL
STATE DIRECTORS
Bertha E. Johnson -

Louise S. Orcutt

F.A Y &amp; DRISCOLL, Tole.
Distributors of
GENERAL TIRES &amp; GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
Telephone 33131

576 Haverhill Street

Lawrence, Mass.

Compliments of -

ALUERLM.A.N NICHOLAS J. CALLAHAN
COMMISSIONER OF ENGINEERING

Compliments of -

AGUS'TIUS MEANS
GOVERNOR'S COUNCILLOR

Compliments of -

.A:LBEIRT S. PRE1VITE,
STATE SENATOR

ALBERJT E. S1CHLOT!T, Inc.
FUEL OIL -

BURNER SERVICE

YOUR GOODYEAR DEALER
Telephone 22161 3 J4 South Broadway
page twenty-four

31127
Lawrence, Mass.

�Compliments of -

TElOTONIO AZEVEDO'S BARBE'R S1HOP
NEW LOCATION
142 Hampshire Street

Lawrence, Mass.

Compliments of -

SQUARE DEAL FURN[TiU1RE CO.
TELEPHONE 24059
102 South Union Street

Lawrence, Mass.

Compliments of -

SE:ARS BROTHERS

Compliments of -

BARON'S TIEiLEiVISION SERVICE
TELEPHONE 36125
Lawrence, Mass.

133 South Union Street
Compliments of -

STAT'E DIRECTORS OF LAWRENCE
MILLY &amp; MANNY
MARY &amp; JOE

Compliments of -

DIGHTON P.A. C. L.

page twenty-five

�WHITE'S
FAMILY DINING AT THE NARROWS
CHOICE FOODS -

COCKTAIL LOUNGE

Fall River, Mass.

ALMEIDA &amp; CABRAL, Inc.
PORTUGUESE BRAND SAUSAGES
Telephone Kirkland 7-6630
15 6 Fifth Street

East Cambridge, Mass.

Compliments of -

JUS:T A FRIEND

Compliments of -

LIBERTY OIL COMPANY
WATER STREET

LAWRENCE, MASS.

Compliments of -

HARRlET:T'S SHOPPE
LA WREN CE, MASS.

489 BROADWAY

WHITE ROSE LAUNllRY
PROMPT SERVICE
Telephone 21875 46 Osgood Street
page twenty-six

34221
Methuen, Mass.

�Compliments of -

JAKE'S WH]TE WAY DINE:R
LA WREN CE, MASS.

34 PARKER STREET

Compliments of -

MISS M. AURORA SY:I,VIA
PRESIDENT OF P. A. C. L. OF RHODE ISLAND

F ACTO!RJY OU'N..ET
J. V. Ippolito, Proprietor
FURNITURE
Telephone 25873
Lawrence, Mass.

303 Market Street

Compliments of -

PRESIDENT &amp; MRS. MANUEIL TAV ARE1S
OF

DARJT!MOU'TIH COUNCIL
MODEIRN RADIO &amp; T. V. SEIR VICE
Joseph Costa and Andrew Pica, Proprietors
EXPERT REPAIR WORK ON ALL MAKES Sales &amp; Service 18 White Street

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Telephone 5876
Lawrence, Mass.

" THE FAMILY DEPARTMENT STORE
OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY"
Locally Owned
Locally Operated
page twenty-seven

�STORKLINE FURNIT:U1RlE CORPORAT'I ON
OF MASSACHUSEmT,'S
TELEPHONE 25294
1 Broadway

Lawrence, Mass.

Compliments of -

POST OFFICE DIINEIR
594 ½ ESSEX STREET

LA WREN CE, MASS.

Compliments of -

NAR.RAGANSE,T T SA.LEIS CO., Inc.

Compliments of -

JOSEPH J . ALVINO

LUIGI'S REiS '.VAURANT
Louis Laudani, Proprietor
"WHERE YOU TASTE THE DIFFERENCE"
Telephone 9181
Car. Newbury &amp; Methuen Streets

Lawrence, Mass.

PURITY BEAUT,Y SALON
ORIGINATORS OF "RELY AND CONTOUR"' CUT
Air Conditioned
Telephone 6552
355 Common Street
page twenty-eight

Lawrence, Mass.

�Compliments of -

DRUMMOND PlMNlTII NG CO.
TELEPHONE 2-0521
56-58 Cohannet Street

Taunton, Mass.

Best Wishes -

SELE!C'TMAN "BILL" BE:N,EIRDE1S
DIGHTON, MASS.

S1:LVA FUNERAL HOiME, Inc.
Manuel B. Silva -

Dorothy S. King

William R. Silva -

Leo King
ST. MARY'S SQUARE

80 BROADWAY
Compliments of -

T!AUNTON FLOWEIR SiTUDIO
FLORAL DESIGNS FOR EVERY OCCASION
Taunton, Mass.

44 Johnson Street
Compliments of -

FRANK R. PEIRO IN1SURAN1CE AGENCY
50 WEST WEIR STREET

TAUNTON, MASS.

Best Wishes -

TAUNTON LAD'.IE1S' C0UNCI:L
MRS . IRENE L. DIAS , President

page twenty-nine

�BOOSTERS
LAWRENCE
MR. and MRS. FRED COUTO
MR. and MRS. ANTHONY ENUS

MR. and MRS. JOSEPH SEARS

MR. and MRS . JOSEPH JOAQUIN
MR. and MRS. ALVARO GAIOLAS
MR. and MRS. JEFFERY VASCONCELOS
MR. and MRS. JOHN SILVA
MR. JOHN D. JOAQUIN
MR. and MRS. MANUEL AZEVEDO
MR. and MRS. MANUEL ALFFONSO
MR. and MRS. JOSEPH OLIVERA

MR. and MRS . RAYMOND SILVA
MR. and MRS . LENO MENDACA
MR. and MRS. ROLAND TARDUGNO
MR. and MRS. CHARLES PINTO
MR. and MRS. JOSEPH SILVA

MR. and MRS. DOMENIC REITANO

MR. and MRS. MANUEL JOAQUIN

MR. and MRS. CAESAR SIMOES
MR. and MRS. CLARENCE ANDREWS

MR. and MRS. ARTHUR S. FALCON
MR. and MRS. 0 . J. CAMPISI

MR. and MRS. EDWARD HOEGAN
MR. and MRS. VIRGINIO AMARAL

MR. and MRS. JOHN J. SEARS

MR. and MRS. MICHAEL SILVA

CAPPY and ESTELLE SAAB
MISS EVA OLIVERA

MISS JENNIE OLIVERA
MARGIE and EDDIE JOAQUIN
MRS. ROSE COSTA and DAUGHTER

LAURA and TONY LIMA
EZILDA and ALFRED SILVA

MRS. BEATRICE COUTO and FAMILY
MRS. FRANCIS SILVA

MANUEL and PALMEDA SOUSA

MR. and MRS. BARTOLOMEU REIS

LAWRENCE CO-OPERATIVE BANK

A FRIEND
MR. and MRS. CHARLES CALDEIRA
MISS ADELINE CARDOZA
MR. and MRS. AMICK CABRAL
MR. and MRS. JOSEPH AMARAL

PLYMOUTH
YVONNE and EDDIE

MR. and MRS. GEORGE MORGADO
MR. and MRS. MANUEL J. CRAWLEY

WESTPORT
MISS MARY L. MEDERIOS
MR. and MRS . JOSEPH ROZINHA
MR. and MRS. MANUEL SOUZA

page thirty

MR. and MRS. JOSEPH R. COST A
MRS . ALBERTINA SANTOS
MR. and MRS. GEORGE MEDERIOS

�BOOSTERS
SOMERSET
MR. and MRS. MANUEL ROSA

DARTMOUTH
MR. and MRS . RAYMOND COMBRA
MR. and MRS . GEORGE FONTES

MR. and MRS . MOXIE FERNANDES
MR. and MRS . RICHARD FRAGA

MR. and MRS. ERNEST MARTIN
MR. and MRS . ALFRED MOTTA
MR. and MRS . MANUEL TAVARES

MR. and MRS . LEO MELLO
MR. and MRS . FRANK OLIVEIRA

MR. and MRS . SIMMONS VIVEIROS

TAUNTON
SENATOR and MRS. JOHN F. PARKER
REPRESENTATIVE and MRS. FRANK G . RICO

FALL RIVER
MR. and MRS . THOMAS BROW N
DAMMIT BORGES
DR. and MRS . JOSEPH CARVALHO
DR. and MRS . JOHN M. GARV ALHO
PAST SUPREME PRESIDENT JOHN C . FONSECA, JR.
STATE SENATOR MARYL. FONSECA
MR. and MRS . JOSEPH GARV ALHO
MR. and MRS . TOBIAS M. FURTADO

MR. and MRS . ERNEST CASTRO
MR. and MRS. MANUEL HILARIO

SCHOOL COMMITTEEWOMAN MARY ALVES HARRINGTON
MR. WILLIAM HARRINGTON
MR. and MRS. JOSEPH PERRY

MR. and MRS. CAROL NUNES
MR. and MRS . CHARLES SOUZA

MR. and MRS . FRANK B. SOUZA

MRS . ELVIRA LAMOTHE and MR. FRANK DUTRA
MRS . MARY MARTIN and ANTONE " JIMMY " SOUZA
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                    <text>�-•The world today is filled With men and women who are groping
for identity -

looking for some distinction that will set them apart from,

though not necessari ly above, the great conglomerate mass. The Portu guese in America and Americans of Portuguese extraction are fortunate
in this respect. They belong to a group that is not too large and that
has not lost its outlines -

and that furthermore, enjoys a noble tradition.

The Portuguese are renowned for 1heir adventuous courage, for their
willingness to work hard and their ability to work well, for their politeness and their friendliness, for their devoutness of spirit and their
gaiety of heart.
The Portuguese have roots that go deep into the centuries. This
is their pride and strength . Like a great tree with the sources of its
life below the earh, they flourish in fair weather and they are not
shaken by the storm,
But the branches of the tree wither when they are cut off from
the main trunk. This is something the descendants of Portugal in America remember when they give their membership and support to the
clubs, organizations and causes that keep

their

Portuguese identity

alive and, by that fact, make them better Americans as w 'e ll.
May the Spirit Never Die.

-•-

�WELCOME
As host to the 30th annual convention of the Portuguese-American Civic League of Massachusetts, we, of
the "Lawrence" Ladies' and Men 's councils, bid all of you
attending this convention, "Welcome," to the friendliest
city in the United States.
We take great pride in being affili ated with the state
league, because it is this type of an Non-Partisan Civic
organization participating in all civic affairs of the community, state, and nation, that is instrumental in keeping
us a free people.
We are proud of the honors bestowed upon us and
the committee has labored diligently in laying out a program so that your stay here may be a pleasant, enjoyable
and memorable one, and last but not least, ...
May the Spirit Never Die.
General Convention Committee
Michael Silva, Chairman
Mrs. Irene Bonacorsi, Co-chairman

�SUPREME PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
On behalf of the Portuguese-American Civic League of Massachusetts, I am extending my sincere appreciation to the Lawrence
Council for being host to our 30th annual conven tion .
I sincerely thank the directors and members for
ance at meetings and the wonderful interest they have
out the year. With this continued interest, I am sure
grow and advance beyond our highest expectations,
educationally.

the fine attendshown throughthe league will
both civic and

It has been a pleasure and an invaluable experience to have
served as your supreme president.
"MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE."
Supreme President,
MANUEL W. DeMATTOS

�WITH OUR BEST WISHES
MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE
SUPREME OFFICERS
COUNCIL
Supreme President, Mr. Manuel De Mattos
and Mrs. De Mattos _________________ Rehoboth-Seekonk
l st Vice-President, Mrs. 01 ive Perry
and Mr. Perry ______ __ ________________ _ ____ Fall River
2nd Vice-President, Mr. Manuel Tavares
and Mrs. Tavares ---- -- -- -- ---------------- Dartmouth
3rd Vice-President, Mrs . Florence, Correia
and Mr . Correia ______ __ __ ___ ______ Cambridge-Somerville
Recording Secretary, Mrs . Lucy R. Mello
and Mr. Mello ________ __ ___________________ Peabody
Treasurer, Mr. Joseph Lopes
and Mrs. Lopes ______ __ __ __ _____________ New Bedford
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Caroline Mello
and Mr. Mello _____ _ __ __ ____________ Rehoboth-Seekonk
Scholarship Secretary, Mrs. Alzira De Mattos
and Mr. De Mattos ------ -- -- -- -------------- Swansea
Chaplain, Mr. Manuel Crawley
and Past President, Mrs. Crawley ____ _ ___ __ ____ Plymouth
Door Guard, Mr. Antone Jose
and Mrs. Jose ------------------------ ----- Freetown
Resolution Chairman, Mr. Joseph Picanso
and Mrs. Picanso ---- -- -- - ------------------ Lawrence
Publicity, Mrs. Rita Rozinha
and Mr. Rozinha

Westport

�BEST WISHES
FROM

John J. Buckley
MAYOR OF LAWRENCE
"The Portuguese-American Civic League demonstrated the ideals, the practices and all the elements
which makes for true Americanism.
It is only by the constant reiteration of the truth
as we Americans conceive the truth to be, that we shall
be able to maintain and advance those admirable qual ities of citizenship in keeping with the inherent dignity
of man."

�LA WREN CE, MASS.
The history of our city begins in 1845, when the Essex Company
began building the great stone dam across the Merrimack River to make
water power. At the same time the Mills were also being constructed
along the banks of the river. This community near the dam grew rapidly
as people came in great numbers and from various places to work in
the building of these projects. The advancement of this community m,a de
it different from the quiet neighboring towns of Andover and Methuen
and for this reason the Legislature of Massachusetts on April 17, 1847
passed a law incorporating this certain territory into a town and named
it "Lawrence." It received its nanie in honor of Abbott Lawrence, who
at that time was president of the Essex Company and who had invested
mpst of his personal fortune in building the dam and canals which made
Lawrence the industrial place it is today.
The textile mills have always been the backbone of our cities indu,stry. Even before the city was named some of the mills were in operation . Lawrence has always stood high in the manufacturing of fine worsted cloth and for this it is noted all over the world . Lawrence has many
industries as well as individual enterprises - the Champion International
Paper Company now known as the Oxford Paper Company makes some
of the world's finest coated paper; a number of firms make shoes; several
make clothing out of cloth produced here; one makes plastic and rubber
articles which are shipped all over the world and many smaller firms
make things that are necessary and useful in every part of life.
School and education have also played an important role in making Lawrence the thriving community she is today. At one tim~, only
five one-room schools were within our cities boundaries - while today
we have 22 public schools educating our children to become great leaders for the future .
Progress has given Lawrence good schools, modern stores, smprt
dress shops, new roads and splendid churches and yet the fu,t ure holds
more as new industries are still moving into our fair city. Yes, Lawrence
has traveled far - through a great past to a rich present and with the
amlbition and integrity of our children today to a prosperous and promising future.

�A Summary of the Portuguese Colony of Lawrence and the Ladies' and
Men's Councils of the Portuguese-American Civic League of Mass.
The Portugu,ese colony in Lawrence is as old as the City. Andrew Mideros, a Portuguese barber, was already established in
a barber shop at the corner of Lawrence and Common Streets
and lived with his family at 1 Bradford Street in 1853, when this
six year old town received its charter as a city.
Mr. John B. Sears, known as the father of the Lawrence Councils, organized the local Men's Council in 1930 with headquarters
on Corrimon Street. A year later, in 1931, the Ladies' Council was
successfully organized.
Mr. Sears' and Mr. Gaiolas' advice, experience and active participation in organizational work have been invaluable in promoting friendship, education, unity and social welfare amongst our
people. As a non-partisan civic association, our main activities
include taking part in all civic affairs of the community, state and
nation and promoting interest in American naturalization.
The league is proud of its scholarship fuind which is supported
through per capita fees and the annual ball. Four scholarships are awarded annually through a competitive examination.
The Ladies' and Men's Councils take great pride in their welfare
board which consists of ten members, appointed annually by the presidents. The purpose of thi s board is to aid the needy, guide and advise
the nevv&lt; comers to our country from Portugal and its Island s, and, in
general, to help any one in any way possible.
In 1948 a blood bank was organized which is available to all
mlerribers and their families. The names, blood type, and telephone
numbers of the donors are posted in the club halls.
The local councils are proud of its Junior Girls baton and drill
teams and the Junior Boys Drum Corps they have had throughout the
years. They have progressed rapidly under the supervision of Herman
Espinola, chairman, assisted by iMrs. Flora Silva, Mrs. Theresa Campisi,
Thomas Sousa, and Manuel Sousa.
Mr . Manuel Sears was elected the first president of the Lawirence
N'(en's Council in 1931, followed by Clarence Andrews, 1932; Fred Couto,
1933-1934; Jeffrey Vasconcelos, 1935-1936; Manuel Sousa, 1937; Manuel Sears, 1938; Joseph Olivera, 1939-1940; Alvaro Gaiolas, 1941; John
Rosa, 1942; Fred Couto, 1943-1947; Manuel D. Sousa, 1948-1949; Joviano G. Joaquim, 1950-1951; Jeffrey Vasconc;elos, 1952-1953; John D.
Joaquim, 1954; Alvaro Gaiolas, 1955; Joseph Olivera, 1956; Alvaro
Gaiolas, 1957; and Michael Silva, 1958-1960.
Mrs. Jessie Espinola was the first president elected in the Ladies'
Council in 1932. She a lso served in 1933-1934, fol lowed by Mrs. Elsie
Foley, 1935-1936; Mrs. Jessie Espinola, 1937; Mrs. Ezilda (Cardoza) Silva,
1938-1939; Mrs . Millicent Silva, 1940; Mrs . Ezilda (Cunha) Lynch, 19411942; Mrs . Gilda Mendonsa, 1943-1945; Mrs. Helen Sears, 1946-1947;
Mrs . Mary Rose Cabral, 1948-1949; Mrs. Mildred Sousa, 1950-1953;
Mrs . Isabel Vasconcelos, 1953-1954; Mrs. Gloria Enus, 1955-1956; Mrs .
Alice Azvedo, 1957; Mrs. Irene Bonacorsi, 1958-1959; and Mrs. Mary
Rose Picanso, 1960.
We are proud to be affiliated with the Portuguese-American Civic
League of Massachusetts, and, "MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE."

�P. A. C. A. HALL
2 Saratoga Street -

Lawrence, Mass.

Through the efforts of Mr. Alvaro S. Gaiol as, then p resident of
the Men's Council in 194 l, and one of the staunch supporters of the civic
organization, the present headquarters at 2 Saratoga Street was purchased from the United Spanish War Veterans. Throu g h his untiring
efforts this bu'ilding is still one of t'he nicer clubs in Lawrence. We have
a bar in the basement floor, two meeting halls, kitch en and office on
the first floor. A pleasant ballroom on the second f loor . It has t ruly been
a community center for the Portuguese Colon y in Lawrence, and many
a pleasant memory is conf ined within its wal Is fo r the past 19 years .

�STS. PETER AND STS. PAUL
Very Rev. Father Edward J. Carney, Pastor

Our Church, SS Peter &amp; Paul, had its beginning back in 1905,
when it was organized by the Late Very Rev. James T. O'Reilly, O.S.A. ,
then pastor of Saint Mary's parish . It was due to the increasing population of Portuguese residents here that Father O'Reilly realized th e ne cessity of a church and priest to minister our needs.
Our people attended services in the old Saint Mary's Church ,
which is now the site of Saint Mary's Auditorium from 1905 to 1907
while SS Peter &amp; Paul Church was under construction .
The cornerstone of the new edifice was laid Septemper 30, 1906
by the Late William Cardinal O'Connell and on August 4, 1907 our
church was dedicated.
The first pastor of our church was Rev. Paul Despouy, who remf!ined as pastor for about eight years. During his pastorate he built
the parish house next to the church. As the years gradually passed, we
had a total of thirteen pastors and then on September 8, 1956, Father
Mccusker, who is still in charge was assigned as priest in charge of our
little church.
The first couple married after the church was organized in 1905,
were Anthony E. Mendonca and Ann Perpetua; and the first boy and
girl baptized were Charles Pereira and Mary Motta.
The first couple married after the church was dedicated in 1907,
were John Cardoso and Jacinta Sousa. The first boy and girl ba ptized
were Frank Rodrigues and Olive Damas.

�A Message from
REV. JAMES J. McCUSKER, O.S.A.
Priest in Charge
Sts. Peter &amp; Paul Church, Lawrence, Mass.
It gives me great pleasure to extend a sincere greeting and a
cordial welcome to the delegates to the thirtieth annual Convention of
the Portuguese-Am erican Civic League of Massachusetts. I am sure that
they, their families and friends will be m.o st gratified and happy that
they have chosen Lawrence, "the friendly City of the Merrimack Valley"
as the site of the Convention of 1960.
In these days of so much unrest, so much social upheaval and
internal discord, it is indeed most refreshing and wholesome to know
that there are socities and organizations such as the P.A.C.L. who are
united by the bond of Christian charity and pledged to the task of
assisting their fellowman in the tim'e of need .
I assure the delegates that it will be rn y earnest prayer in the
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on September 4 that their society may advance and grow in numbers, in strength and unity of their high purpose of existence.
Again I wish you welcome, "May the Spirit Never Die," and
may God bless you all.

�It is with great pride that we welcome to Lawrence the
Portuguese .A mbassador and his family, to the United
States.

We sincerely hope that his brief stay in our fair city will
be a pleasant one.

�{/1t-•~u I-Je~r7, tJe v'\l.,,_v~Ator
We would like to pause in this convention to pay horn.age to
Prince Henry, in honor of the 500th Anniversary conim·e morating his
death in 1460.
Prince Henry could be called the m·an who unlocked the door
to the wide field of ocean study. It is not often realized the importance
that he played in the progress and development of the world. He served
as an ,inspiration to others with his great maritim e discoveries and was
chiefly responsible for the linking of the unknow"n world to the known
world in the 15th and 16th centuries. Among many of his great missions
was the rediscovery and colonization of Madeira in 1416 and the Azores
in 1427. Expeditions grew in im:petus the following years and even after
his death the Far East and the entire coast of Brazil had been reached
and explored.
From his great inspiration many Portuguese navigators, such
as Magel Ian, helped other countries in their expeditions. It is to these
great seamen, Vasco da Gama, Cabral, Dias, and many others, that we
owe our vast progress in ocean navigation - the development of the
great sailing. vessels of today, the discovery of the importance of nautical charts and methods of navigational direction end coast line study.
It was recently stated by Professor Garrett Mattingly, a Pulitzer
Prize author, that the modern world did not begin with Columbus, but
actually began with the e&lt;Jrlier voyages of Prince Henry.
Henry was also responsible for the originating· of the caravel a three-masted sailing vessel without which the far-reaching expeditions
of that time would not have been accomplished . Because of his desire
to explore further, he needed a ship which would be able to cope with
the sea and wind much more effectively than the vessels of his time.
But the caravel 's importance and popularity only lasted 50 years.
It was found that a much heavier vessel of about 400 tons was needed
to carry heavy cargo and to be able to cope with the ruggedness of the
sea. This was called the nau and was used in Vasco da Gama's voy•a ge
to India in 1497.
The Portuguese Navy will celebrate this anniversary commemoration by paying homage to Prince Henry and the other great sean,en
of Portugal.
Celebrations have already been initiated in the United States
with a Te Deum in the Church of the Five Wounds in San Jose, California.
In New Bedford, Massachusetts, masses in 4 churches began
the commemoration on March 27.
We can sum( up the greatness of this man in the Words of George
E. Solosky, famed news columnist:
"Henry the Navigator was a scientist rather than a politician.
His services to mankind were greatest in the fields of navigation and
astronomy. Unlike most rulers and politicians, what he builded can
never be forgotten or destroyed."

�GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FROM

MAYOR JOHN M. ARRUDA
FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS
Past President of the Fall River Men's Council
Present Vice President of the Fall River Men's Council

�BEST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS

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Aid. Vincent P. Foley
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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY

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�SUCCESS TO THE P. A. C. L. OF LAWRENCE ON THEIR
30TH ANNUAL CONVENTION . . .

ALDERMAN GERALD GUILMETTE
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND CHARITIES

BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION

ALDERMAN JOHN J. FALLON
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PARKS

�FELICITATIONS ON THE 30TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
of the
Portuguese American Civic League of Massachusetts
"May Your Spirit Never Die"

NICHOLAS J. CALLAHAN
Director of Engineering

COMPLIMENTS OF

THOMAS J. LANE
7th Congressional District
Massachusetts

�BEST WISHES
Secretary of State

Joseph D. Ward
FOR GOVERNOR
COMPLIMENTS OF .

Atty. Joseph A. Miragliotta
CANDIDATE FOR

FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE
A Qualified Candidate Willing To Serve The Public

�With The Best Wishes of
CONGRESSMAN JOHN W. McCORMACK
12th Congressional District
Massachusetts

BEST WISHES FR!OM .

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REP. FRANK S. GILES
MINORITY LEADER

House of Representatives
State of Massachusetts

BEST WISHES
For A Progressive Convention

ATTORNEY MARTIN T. CAMACHO

-•Law Offices at Pemberton Square, Boston
Inman Square, Cambridge

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Funeral Homes Available at No Charge To You

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This home is dedicated to the memory of those who in Eternal Sleep
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2 Women's Lounges

Complete Privacy
We consider it an obligation 1o keep the funeral cost
within the limits a family can afford

PITOCCHELLI BROS. INC.
Fun e ral Directors
Telephone: fv\.Urdock 2-1334

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The Bay View Food Products, Inc.
Distributors of
STRIETMANN COOKIES AND CRACKERS
Telephone MUrdock 2-1080

26 Annis Street
Methuen, Mass.

Mail Address
Box 834, Lawrence

MR. MANUEL MENDOSA
District Sale Supervisor

A GOOD BANK FOR YOU
• SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
• CHECK CREDIT
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• CHARGE PLAN
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�Best Wishes
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Sam Desell, Vice Pres.

JEFFSON, INC.
GENERAL TRUCKING
I.C.C. Motor Carrier &amp; D. P. U. Rights

Contracting - Landscaping
Sand - Loam - Gravel - Hot Top
Jeffrey J. Vasconcelos, Treas
Jeffrey Vasconcelos, Clerk - M.gr.
Telephones: MUrdock 2-8781 - Glenview 2-5863
Lawrence, Massachusetts

Best Wishes for a Successful Convention

BISHOP'S
Fine Foods

Choice Liquors

Specializing in Oriental Dishes
283 Oak St.
Lawrence, Mass.

Telephone
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PORTUGUESE-AMER ICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

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PORTUGUESE-AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

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PO RTUGU ESE-AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
O F M A SSACHUSETTS

SUCCESS TO THE .

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OF MASSACHUSETTS
ON THEIR 30TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
"MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE"

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REHOBOTH - SEEKONK COUNCIL
Mr. Manuel Silva, Jr., President
PORTUGUESE AMER ICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

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"The Friendly Council"
PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

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PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

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PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

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Fine Food - Modest Prices
Chef and Prop. -

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TELEPHONE

TEXTILE AVENUE

GL 2-8351

LOWELL, MASS

Compliments of -

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-•We Service What We Sell

�MAC'S MEN'S AND BOYS' SHOP ·
"Modern Formal Rental Service"
TEL. MU 2-8382

l 39-14 l ESSEX STREET

LAWRENCE, MASS.

COMPLIMENTS OF . . .

GEL T'S SUPER MARKET
Frozen Foods - Meats - Provisions
TEL. TW 8-2652
5 . SO. BROADWAY

SALEM DEPOT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

GREETINGS TO OUR CONVENTION DELEGATES, MEMBERS &amp; FRIENDS
FROM

VICE PRESIDENT &amp; MRS. ARTHUR JOAQUIN
Lawrence Men's Council
P.A. C. L.

BEST WISHES .

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General Repair of TV, Radios &amp; Appliances
Tony Savastano, Prop

Tel. MU 3-7378

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Lawrence, Mass.

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�Portuguese-American Civic League of Massachusetts
LA WREN CE COUNCIL
Thirtieth Annual Convention - Nineteen Hundred and Sixty

September 3rd - September 4th - September 5th
Official Program of Activities
CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS
P.A.C.A. Hall, 2 Saratoga Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts
CONVENTION BALL
Freedman's Banquet Hall, Broadwa y , Lawrence, Massachusetts
CONVENTION BANQUET
Freedman's Banquet Hall, Broadway, Lawrence, Massachusetts
BUSINESS SESSION
P.A.C.A. Hall, 2 Sara toga Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Saturday, September 3rd
REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES
2:00 P.M. to 5 :00 P.M . at P.A .C.A. Hall
7 :30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M . at Convention Ball
CONVENTION BALL
8 :00 P.M. to 12 :00 P.M . - Gra nd March at l 0 :00 P.M .
Open house will be held after the ball at the Club Headquarters,
2 Saratoga Street, Lawrence, Mass.

Sunday, September 4th
REG ISTRATION OF DELEGATES
l 0:00 A..M. to 2 :00 P.M. at P.A .C.A. Hall
5:00 P . M. to 7:00 P.M . at Banquet Hall
MASS FOR DELEGATES
l 0 :00 A.M. at SS Peter &amp; Paul's Church
Chestnut Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts
PARADE
Parade begins at l :00 P.M,. and it will start at P.A .C.A. Hall
Units will assen1ble at P.A.C.A. Hall at 12:00 Noon
BANQUET
6:00 P.M . at Freedman's Banquet Hal l
Invocation by Rev . John McCusker, O.S.A.
Open house will be held after the banquet at P.A .C.A. Hall

Monday, September 5th
BUSINESS SESSION
Bus iness Session will begin at 9 :00 A .M . at P.A.C.A. Hall
2 Saratoga Street, Lawrence, Mass.
DRAWING OF RAFFLE
Drawing of raffle will take place immediately after Business Session

�COMPLIMENTS OF . . .

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Coal, Coke - Range &amp; Fuel Oils
Heating Equipment - Mason Supplies
Air Conditioning
Tel. GL 4-7857
1012 GORHAM STREET

LOWELL, MASS.

WARCHOT MUSIC SHOP
Music Instruments of Every Description
Conn Band Instruments - Jannsen Pianos
Expert Repairs
TEL. MU 3-1875
376 COMMON STREET

LAWRENCE, MASS.

COMPLIMENTS OF . . .

JOHN J. GAIL - WORKSHOP
Furniture Refinished, Repaired, Redecorated
FRENCH PROVINCIAL FINISHES -- ORNAMENTAL GOLD LEAFING
ANTIQUE GLAZING 47 OSGOOD ST.

EBONY FIN'ISHING

MU 3-6702

METHUEN, MASS.

MASTERS TELEVISION &amp; APPLIANCE CO.

G. E. Refrigerators, Washers, Ranges &amp; Radios
"Fine Furniture - Reasonable Prices"
"Over 40 Yea rs of Dependable Service is Your Guarantee of Satisfaction"
291 BROADWAY

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TEL. MU 2-8 367

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LAWRENCE, MASS.

�COMPLIMENTS OF . . .

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JIM &amp; JOE NASSER, Props.

Floor Refinishing

Floors Sanded

Sanding Machines For Rent
Expert Installation of

Rugs - Asphalt Tile - Rubber Tile - Wall Tile
159 BROADWAY -

TEL. MU 3-7342

LAWRENCE, MASS.

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BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION

H. B. BYORS
PLUMBING &amp; HEATING CONTRACTORS
Industrial
Commercial
Domestic
Plumbing &amp; Heating Installations of Every Description
TEL. NE l - 1516-1-0460

19 HIGHLAND TERRACE

MARBLEHEAD, MASS.

�STATE CONVENTION 1960
LAWRENCE COUNCIL

OFFICERS
GENERAL CHAIRMAN
Mr . Michael Silva
CONVENTION SECRETARY
Mrs. Mary Rose Picanso
CONVENTION TREASURER
Mr. Thomas Sousa
PROGRAM CHAIRMAN
Mr. Herman Espinola

CO-CHAIRMAN
Mrs . Irene •Bonacor'si
ASSIST ANT SECRETARY
Miss Adeline Cardoza
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Mr . John Joaquim
CO-CHAIRMAN
Mr . Fred Bonacorsi

COMMITTEE

Mr. Alvaro Gaiolas
Mr . Arthur Joaquin
Mr. Michael Silva
Mr. Charles Cordoza
Mrs. Louise Joaquin
RAFFLE CHAIRMAN
Mr. Raymond Silva

Mr. Raymond Silva
Mrs . Eileen Curry
Mr . Jeffrey Vasconcelos
Mrs . Flora Silva
Mrs. Helen Silva
C0°CHAIRMAN
Mrs . Flora Silva
COMMITTEE

Mr. Fred Bonacorsi
BANQUET CHAIRMAN
Mr. Joseph Picanso

Mr. Amick Cabral
CO-CHAIRMAN
Mr . H. Saab
COMMITTEE

Mr . John Silva
Mrs. Therese Campisi
Mrs. Isabel Vasconcelos
Mrs. Mary Cabral
BALL CHAIRMAN
CO-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Charles Cardoza
Mrs . Rose Cardoza
HOUSING CHAIRMAN
CO-CHAIRMAN
Mr . Jeffrey Vasconcellos
Mr. Manuel Sousa
PUBLICITY CHAIRMEN
Mr . Fred Couto
Mr. Joseph Lima
ENTERTAINMENT CHAIRMAN
CO-CHAIRMAN
Mr . Ted Azevedo
Mr. Manuel Joaquin
COMMITTEE

Mr. Michael Halinsky
Mrs . Felicia Halinsky
Mr. Joseph Amaral
Mrs . Mary Amaral
Mrs. Helen Silva
Mrs . Flora Silva
Mr. Joseph Lynch
Mrs. Ezilda Lynch
Mr. Amick Cabral .
Mr. Fred Bonacorsi
CREDENTIAL CHAIRMAN
Miss Adeline Cardoza

Mr. Edward Joaquin
Mr. John Silva
Mr. Alex Silva
Mr. Charles Caldeira
Mr. Victor Silva
Mr. Louis Silva
Mr . Edward Hoegan
Mrs. Candida Hoegan
Mr. Ronald Silva
Mr. John Joaquim
CO-CHAIRMAN
Miss Eva Olivira

COMMITTEE

Mrs . Virg inia Lon g o
Mrs. Florence Joaquin
Mrs . Beatrice Coutu
Mrs. Mary Cabral
RECEPTION CHAIRMAN
Mrs . Mildred Sousa
PARADE CHAIRMAN
CO-CHAIRMAN
Mrs . Ezilda Silva
Mr. Domenic Longo
COMMITTEE

Mrs. Helen Silva
Mrs . Mary Cabral

Mrs. Mary Amaral
Mrs . Aldina Pacheco

�BEST WISHES

DARTMOUTH COUNCIL
"May The Spirit Never Die"
COMPLIMENTS Of THE MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COUNCIL

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Tavares

Mr. and Mrs. Emidio Raposa

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Oliveira

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Mello

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Santos

Mr. and Mrs. Antone Perry

Mr. and Mrs. William Martin

Miss Beverly Perry

Mr. and Mrs. Antone Barboza

Miss Olivia DeMello

Mr. and Mrs, Raymond Cambra

Miss Joan Sam'on

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Piva

Mr. Donald Mello

�FRO~

LAWRENCE MEN'S A
PRESIDENT
Michael Silva

VICE PRESIDENT
Arthur Joaquin

SECRETARY
Thomas Sousa

TREASURER
John Joaquim

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Charles Cardoza
John Silva
Raymond Silva
Frank Silva
Edwin Azevedo

BUILDING TRUSTEES
Manuel Joaquin
Fred Couto
Leno Mendaca
Edward R. Joaquin
Alvaro Gaiolas

RECEIVER
Ronald Silva

PURCHASING AGENT
Manuel D. Sousa

INSIDE GUARD
Anthony Enus, Jr.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Louis Silva

BAR TENDER
Manuel Coelho

STATE DIRECTORS
Raymond Silva
Jeffrey Vasconcelos

�[THE

~D LADl~S' COUNCILS
PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

Mary Rose Picanso

Helen Silva

TREASURER
Helen Sears

SECRETARY
Mary Anderson

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Beatrice Couto

PUBLICITY AGENT
Irene Simoes

INSIDE GUARD
Candida Hoegan
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

SUNSHINE LADY
Julia Andrews

Flora Silva
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE DIRECTORS

Julia Andrews

Mary Rose Picanso

Virginia Longo

Flora Silva

Rose Cardoza

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GREETINGS FROM .

NEW BEDFORD MEN'S COUNCIL
PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

COMPLIMENTS OF .

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PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

BEST WISHES .

WESTPORT COUNCIL
PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGU E
O F MASSACHUSETTS

.COMPLIMENTS OF THE .

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PLYMOUTH COUNCIL
Manuel Vaz, President
PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

�JOSEF
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LAWRENCE, MASS.

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Private Parties - Wedding Receptions - Banquets
Dancing and Entertainment
280 MERRIMACK ST., METHUEN

TELS. MU 2-2751 - 9-9548

Bridal Consultants

Jewelers

MODERNE SHOPPE
"The House of Brides"

Bridal Gowns Shown By Appointment
- Open Evenings 125 MERRIMACK ST., METHUEN, MASS.

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TEL. MU 3-1111

�GREETINGS FROM .

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MAROUN BROS., INC.
WHOLESALE GROCERS
Telephone MU 6-6548
75 Manchester St.

Lawrence, Mass.

Flowe rs for any occasion

Res. : MU 3-9921

IDEAL POUL TRY MART
HOT BARBECUE CHICKENS
CUT UP POULTRY -

STRICTLY FRESH EGGS
Lawrence , Mass.

109 Lawrence St.

BEST WISHES .

JOHN'S FLOWER SHOP

LUIGI'S RESTAURANT
Louis Laudani, .Prop .

Telephone

Telephone

MU 7-7314

Res. : MU 6-6634

228 Hampshire St.

Lawrence, Mass i

"Where you taste the difference"
AT NEWBURY &amp; METHUEN STREETS
Lawrence, Mass.

Tel . MU 9-9181

COM PLIMENTS OF .

COMPLIMENTS OF .

ALBERT E. SCHLOTT

MARUM'S RETAIL STORE

INCORPORATED
"Your Goodyear Tire Dealer"

MEN 'S

Lawrence, Mass.

COMPLLMENTS OF .

CHILDREN'S

HOSIERY

Telephone MU 3-7137
314 So. Broadway

WOMEN 'S

15 Union St.

Lawrence, Mass.

C0MPLLMENTS OF .

KAISER BARBER SHOP
Corner Jackson &amp; Berkeley Streets
Lawrence, M,ass.

DR. JOSEPH F. GURRY

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GLASSTILE BATHROOMS

KITCHEN SPECIALISTS

CITY MIRROR AND GLASS CO., INC.
Louis Mello, Treas .
MIRRORS RESILVERED
174 Water Street
Lawrence, M,ass.

465 Merrimac Street
Lowell, Mass.
Telephone

Telephone

GL 2-5976

MU 2-2857
MU 2-5976

MIRRORS -

AUTO GLASS -

STORE FRONTS -

OVERHEAD DOORS

BEST WISHES FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION

JOHN A. VOLPE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS

Malden, Massachuse1ts

�BEST WISHES .

ESSEX EXPRESS, INC.
TRUCKS COVERING ALL POINTS
255 Erving Ave .

Telephone

La w rence, Mass.

MU 7-7888

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LAWRENCE BEVERAGE CO., INC.
80 Cambridge St.

Telephone

Methuen, Mass.

MU 3-1510

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FLORAL DESIGNS - POTTED PLANTS - CUT FLOWERS

ROSE BUD FLOWERS
" Flowers Telegraphed Everywhere"

Telephone MU 3-8705

85 Lawrence Street, corner Elm Street

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JACKSON SHOE STORE
WHERE PRICES SELL AND QUALITY TELLS
SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
94 Jackson Street

Lawrence, Mass.

�COMPLIMENTS OF .

SWANSEA COUNCIL
PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

President

President

~adies Branch

Men's Council No. 1

Mrs. Natalie Joaquin

Joseph Miarks

CAMBRIDGE AND SOMERVILLE COUNCIL

Holy Ghost Committee

Executive Board

Michael Nardone

Joseph F. Mello

Flora Silva

Raymond Silva
BEST WISHES

STATE DIRECTORS
OF LAWRENCE COUNCIL Mary Rose Picanso

1959 - 1960
Jeffrey Vasconcelos

�COMPLIMENTS OF . . .

A FRIEND

Best Wishes for a Successful Convention

TAUNTON MEN'S COUNCIL
Francis S. Crovello, President

PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC L~AGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

BEST WISHES FROM ,

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•

TAUNTON LADIES COUNCIL
PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS

�Call MU 7-7178 and

FINDEISEN'S FARMS, INC.

Will Service You With
TOP QUALITY MILK
You Will Be Another of Our Satisfied Customers
Methuen, Mass.

155 Lowell St.
COMPLIMENTS OF . . .

LAWRENCE AWNING CO.
COMMERCIAL CANVAS WORK

Divi si on of

PETE'S AUTO TOP
130 JACKSON ST. -

TEL. MU 2-2453 -

LAWRENCE, MASS.

FOR THE HOUSE OF YOUR DREAMS, CONSULT . . .

LOUIS MARION &amp; SON
General Contractors &amp; Builders
Industrial - , Res idential
LEANDER MARION
BUSINESS OFFICE
100 TEXTILE AVENUE

12 , MARTIN ST., LOWELL, MASS.
TELEPHONES
. TELS. GL 9-9121 - 3-7611

�Compliments of . ..

WELCOME

PETTORUTO'S MARKET

FORD'S TAVERN
Edmund Costa, Prop.

Quality Meats &amp; Provisions

320 COMMON STREET

LAWRENCE, MASS.

122 ELM ST.

SOBIL'S DEPT. STORE

LAWRENCE, MASS.

Comp lirrients of . . .

Shoes and Clothing For the

JOHN D. JOAQUIM

Entire Family

Treasurer

132

LAWRENCE
LOWELL,

STREET

Plumbing &amp; Heating

24 FOSTER ST.

MU 2-1394
-

P. A. C. L.

MASS.

WILLIAM HA YES &amp; SON

TEL.

Lawrence Men's Council

LOWELL, MASS.

JOHNNY'S SHELL STATION

Compl iments of . . .

Miss Delia Cunha
Mrs. Manuel Cunha
"May The Spirit Never Die"

BEST WISHES. . .

AL'S DINER

AAA Towing
301
BROADWAY -

SALEM, DEPOT, N . H.

SOUTH

BROADWAY

LAWRENCE,

MASS.

�PAST SUPREME PRESIDENTS
PORTUGUESE-AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
OF MASSACHUSETTS
Mr. Jov iano Joaquin
Cambridge, Mass.
1951 -1953

Mr. Charles Frates
New Bedford, Mass.

Miss May Louise Orcutt
New Bedford, Mass.

1945-1947

1953-1955

:Atty. Joseph F. Francis
Fairhaven, Mass.

Mrs . Anna Borges
Fall River, Mass.

1935-1936

1955-1956

Mrs. Mary Crawley
Plymouth, Mass.
1951

These are a few of the Past Supreme Presidents
who have served in the best interests of the PortugueseAmerican Civic League of Massachusetts. They have proved in countless ways that the spirit truly never dies.

�THE P.A.C.A. JUNIOR LEAGUE of LAWRENCE
Extends a hearty welcome to all the councils

P.A.C.A. Drum and Bugle Corps
DRUMS

CHAIRMAN

Raymond Foley, Captain
Joseph Foley
Norman Tardugno
Edward Joaquim.,
Robert Rietano
Joseph Rietano
Michael Assaff
Gerald Fitzgerald

Herman Espinola
CO-CHAIRMEN
Manuel Sousa
Thomas Sousa

INSTRUCTOR

Kenneth Pica
Richard Lima

Edward Grigoli

Jerry JoaqU'inJ
John Bradish

DRUM MAJOR
John Silva

BUGLES
Manuel Sousa, Captain
Dennis Fitzgerald
Richard DeSimone
Ronald Simoes
Stephen Sousa
Raymond Champy
Stephen Espinola
John Joaquin
Joseph Joaquin
George Pacheco
Joseph DiPaolo
Lenny Ricite
Robert Sambataro
Donald DeFransisco
Kenneth Haggar
Richard Sarastano

P. A. C. A. Drill Team
DIRECTORS
Flora Silva -

Theresa Campisi

Janice Costa, Leader

Karen Tardugno

Noreen Pacheco

Janice Silva

Maureen Bettencourt

Cheryl Silva

Shirley Simbes

June Lynch

Noreen Bonacorsi

Donna Oliviera

Joyce Silva

Carol Espinola

Charlene Tarkesian

Donna DeFransisco

Patricia Silva

Paula Lynch

Marie Espinola

Shiela Mattos

�COMPLIMENTS OF

.

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FIRESIDE INN MOTEL
Route 28

Salem, New Hampshire

-•COCKTAIL LOUNGE - COFFEE SHOPPE - DINING ROOM
SALEM'S LARGEST MOTEL
42 MODERN UNITS
FREE TELEVISION·
AIR CONDITIONED UNITS
3 Miles North of Lawrence

l / 4 Mile from Rockingham Race Track
Commercial Rates Available
Sidney Goodrich
Manager

Telephone
TW 8-2600 - 8-7966

�NEW ENGLAND'S MOST MODERN HALL
Available for:
Weddings
Banquets
Showers
Special Occasions

-•MERRIMACK VALLEY'S OLDEST CATERERS

98 Broadway

Reservations

Lawrence, Mass.

MU3-2lll

�SUCCESS TO THE P.A.C.L. CONVENTION
May The Spirit Never Die
The Doctor

Success to the P.A. C. L. on Their 30th Annual Convention
ATTY. VICTOR L. HATEM
Lawrence, Mass.

30 l Essex Street

Telephone MU 3-6763

BEST WISHES

CHARLES FRATES
County Commissioner of Bristol County
PAST SUPREME PRESIDENT
NEW BEDFORD, MASS.

McAULIFFE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME

l 37 Lawrence Street

Lawrence, Mass.

Tel. MU 2-8458

�S. REITANO &amp; SON INSURANCE AGENCY

Insurance of All Kinds -

Real Estate

-•LAWRENCE, MASS.

263 ESSEX STREET

TELEPHONES MU 3- 1410 -

MU 3-167 6

ROBERTO CONSTRUCTION CO.
General Contractors

Domestic -

Industrial -

Commercial

Concrete Forms A Specialty
460 MAIN STREET

WAKEFIELD, MASS.

TELEPHONE Crystal 9-3920

�EYLES ELECTRIC COMPANY
Electrical Contractors - Consulting Engineering
Factory Maintenance
659 RIVER STREET
TEL

FITCHBURG, MASS.

FITCH BURG DI 2-1040 -

LUNENBURG JU 2-4756

A Live Wire Outfit

MONROE COMPANY OF LYNN
Plumbing and Heating Supplies
165 CO/ilMERCIAL STREET

LYNN, MASS.

TEL. LYNN 2-1736

STANDARD HARDWARE CO., Inc.
Plumbing, Heating &amp; Electrical Supplies
Everything in the Line of Hardware
257 SUiv\MER STREET

LYNN , MASS.
TEL. LYNN 2-1402

MORRIS &amp; SON CONSTRUCTION CO.
General Contractors &amp; Engineers
219 CENTRAL STREET

LOWELL, MASS.
TEL. GL 4-7876

�COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND

IMPERIAL WEDDING SERVICES
Complete Wedding Arrangements
Catering For All Occasions
MU 3-8040

201 LAWRENCE STREET
CEASAR£ SIMOES, Prop.

FRANCESCO'S MARKET
Meats, Groceries, Provisions
90B LAWRENCE STREET
FREE DELIVERY

LAWRENCE, MASS.
TEL. MU 3-6622

J. A. LEONE &amp; SONS OIL CO.
Hi Test 303 - The Premium Red Fuel Oil
LAWRENCE, MASS.

'296 BROADWAY
TEL. MU 7-7101

-

NITES, SUN . &amp; HOL. MU 7-7101

�TILO ROOFING COMPANY, Inc.
Manufacturers &amp; Applicators of AAA Siding &amp; Roofing
TELEPHONE MU 3-6921
387 WATER STRE.ET

LAWRENCE, MASS.

P. A. C. L. Welcome, May Your Good Works
Benefit Future Generations
STORKLINE OF MASS., Inc.

M. J. Enus, Mgr.

WORLD'S LARGEST .MFG'R. OF JUVENILE FURNITU'RE

MARBLE MOTOR COMPANY
"Your Authorized Cadillac Dealer in Methuen"

Cadillac - Olds Sales and Service
LAFAYETTE SQUARE

HAVERHILL, MASS.

LOU IS J. MARCELLO &amp; SONS
Wholesale Provisions
TELEPHONE MU 8-7477
304 BROADWAY

METHUEN, MASS.

�BEST WISHES

CARPETS BY

Mohawk, Alexander Smith, Gulistan, Firth
· BEST WI SHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION

PERDIS ROOFING &amp; SIDING CO .
. Siding &amp; Roofing Repairs Our Specialty
PLANT: 9 ARTHUR STREET, METHUEN
BRANCH OFFICE -

-

TEL. MU 2-8577

2 OAKLAND AVE., METHU!EN

Best Wishes to The P. A. C..L.
E. CUNHA CONSTRUCTION. CO.
300 Locust Street
Danvers, Mass.

TAYLOR-JULEY ELECTRONICS DEVICES
Box 97

Beverly, Mass.

�SQUARE DEAL FURNITURE COMPANY
"Cash"

Everything to Furnish Your Home

TEL. MiU 2-4059

JOHN ENUS - FRED TOSCANO, Props.
102 SOUTH UNION STREET

"Credit"

SOUTH LAWRENCE, MASS.

DOLCE'S
Restaurant and Catering Service
Specializing in
WEDDINGS - RECEPTIONS - TESTIMONIALS
TEL. MU 3-5321
LAWRENCE, MASS.

CREGG BLDG.

DANNY MILLS
Clothes of Distinction
TEL. GL 3-2814
161 CENTRAL STREET

LOWELL, MASS.

GREETINGS FROM. . .

FAY &amp; DRISCOLL, Inc.
Distributors of

General Tires and Batteries
Vulcanizing, Retreading, Recapping
TEL. MU 3-31 31
576 HAVERHILL STREET

LAWRENCE, MASS.

�Sales and Service

Telephone MU 5-5876

MODERN RADIO &amp; TV SERVICE
EXPERT REPAIR WORK ON ALL MAKES
Joseph Costa, Manager
La w rence, Mass.

18 White Street

ALICE NEWTON FRANZ

SCHOOL OF DANCING
BALLROOM 50 l Broadway
Lawrence, fl/\ass.

Adult and Children 's Classes in
BALLET - TAP - BATON - ACROBATICS
Private or Group Instructions
Bus. Phone: MU 6-6483
Res. Phone: MU 2-9362

.

,BEST WISHES TO THE .

•

PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
ON THEIR 30TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Compliments of

PURITY BEAUTY SALON
MU 6-6552

355 Common Street

Lawrence, Mass.

CQMPLIMENTS OF . . .

SEARS BROTHERS

30 Ohio Avenue

Lawrence, Mass.

�LAWRENCE RECREATION CENTER

52 Bowling Lanes

-

7 Billiard Tables

Snack Bar
Sundays &amp; Holidays

Open Daily

9 a. m. to 11 p. m.

l p. m. to 11 p m.

LAWRENCE, MASS.

9 HAMPSHIRE STREET
TELEPHONE MU 3-0392

TREAT HARDWARE CORPORATION

Power Tools - Tools For All Trades
Sports Goods
Paint, Wallpaper and Accessories

LAWRENCE, MASS.

582 ESSEX STREET

TELEPHONE MU 5-5115

�ROYAL FEAST POTATO CHIP CO.
WE MAKE OUR OWN POTATO CHIPS
Fresh Daily - Wholesale &amp; Retail
Factory Office and Retail Store
Methuen, M:ass.

MU 3-0961

79 Lowell Blvd.

GUARANTEED FLOWERS

A COMPLETE GIFT LINE

SAUNDRA JEANNINE
ARTISTRY IN FLOWERS
Mary H. Troisi, Prop. - E. ~I Troisi
MU 6-6612

27 Jackson Stre.et

CONGRATULATIONS FROM .

Lawrence, Mass.

.

THE FIVE FLATS
Thomas Sousa

Residence

Manager

51 Ames Street

GREETINGS FROM .

.

Telephone
MU 8-7727

.

THE NEW

CHICKERING CLUB
l 140 Osgood Street

No. Andover, Mass.

�SLOMBO OIL CO.
Emil M. Slombo - Carl Geisler, Props.
RANGE -

FUEL -

POW1:R BURNERS

24 Hour Power Burner Service
Lawrence, Mass.

102-104 Marston Street

Tel. MU 3-6333

Jeffrey Vasconcelos &amp; Al Gaiolas, Props.

LAWRENCE CANVAS COMPAN:Y
ALL TYPES OF CANVAS AND AWNING
MANUFACTURING AND REPAIRING
'N._ATERPROOF BOAT AND TRUCK COVERS
137½ Valley Street

Lawrence, Mass.

COMPLIMENTS OF .

.

PICA'S SERVICE STATION
GAS - OIL - LUBE AND REPAIRS
40 White Street

Telephone

Lawrence, Mass.

MU 9°9512

BEST WISHES .

.

.

NORTH ANDOVER SUPPLY
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PLUMBING SUPPLIES
Eljer Fixtures - Utica Boilers
Complete Line of Brass Goods
555 Chickering Road
Large
Telephone
North Andover
Parking Area
MJJ 3-8993

�BOOSTERS
LAWRENCE COUNCIL

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Falcon
Mrs. Beatrice Couto
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tarkesian
Mrs. Eileen Curry
Mr. and Mrs . John Silva
Mc and Mrs. Charles Caldeira
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Bart Reis
Mr . and Mrs. Cappy Saab
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel B. Joaquin
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Joaquin
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mello
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bonacorsi
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hoegen
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Rosa
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel D. Sousa, Jr.
Mr . and Mrs. Arthur B. Joaquin
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Azevedo
Mr . and Mrs . Don Longo
Mr. and Mrs. Don Rietano
Mr. and Mrs. George Pacheco
El Iiott's Stores
Mr . and Mrs. Anthony Espinola
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Silva, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Borges
Mr. and Mrs . Manuel Mendonsa
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Silva
Mr. Victor E. Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Lynch
Mt. and Mrs. Jose Joaquin
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Silva
Mr . and Mrs Leo Corneau
Mr . and Mrs. Alec Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Tardugno
Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Armand DeSimone
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McHugh
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sousa
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Mbtto
Mr. and Mrs . Frank Bettencourt
Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Cabral
Mr . Ronald J. Sears
Mr . and Mrs. Charles Silva, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Sears
Mr. Herman Espinola
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joaquin
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Coehlo
Mr . and Mrs. Michael Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Thomras Sousa
Miss Adaline Cardoza
Miss Eva Olivera
Mr . and Mrs . Gerald Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Caflipisi
Mr. and Mrs . Daniel Lima
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Enus, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Amick Cabral
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Couto
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel D. Sousa, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Amaral
Mr. and Mrs. Eurico Cunha
Mr. and Mrs. J. Vasconcelos, Jr.
Mrs. Lillian Defrancisco
Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Olivera
Mr. and Mrs . Lino Mendaca
Mr. and Mrs . Alvaro Gaiolas
Mr. and Mrs. Cyriaco Sousa
Mr. and Mrs. Titonio Azevedo
Mr. and Mrs Michael Halsinky
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Vasconcelos
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cardoza
M,r. and Mrs. Louis Silva
Mr. Enzileno Espinola
Mr. Joseph R. Silva
Mr. John B. Sears
Miss Carol Joaquin
Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Reis
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lima
Mr. and Mrs. Dom Germana
Mrs. Rose Cabral
Mr. and Mrs . Marion Mattos
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cravino
Mr. and Mrs. James Cabral
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J . Sears
Mrs. Mary J. Mello

�BOOSTERS
KIDDIES KORNOR
Stephen Espinola
Marie Espinola
Donna Curry
Noreen Bonacorsi
Sheree Lee Joaquin
Donna Marie Azevedo
Gale Ann Azevedo
Eleanor Silva
Joyce Sil va
Marie Eleanor Enus
Paula Lynch

June Lynch
Keith Silva
Marl e ne Cabral
Donna Defranc isco
Dona Id Defrancisco
Marion L. Borges
Beverly J. Borges
Mary Mattos
Shelia Mattos
Rosemary Picanso

BOOSTERS
CAMBRIDGE
Mrs. Joseph Andre w s
Mr . and Mrs . Duarte Araufo
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Resendes
Mr . and Mrs . Leo Andrews
Mr. and Mrs . John Delgado
Mr . and Mrs . Manuel Mattos

Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.

and Mrs . Manuel Camara
Octave Saraiva
and Mrs . Joseph Lima
and MJrs . James Mettalo
Anthony Monte
and Mrs. Luis Batist da Camara

STOUGTON
"Stormy" Correia
RHODE ISLAND
Helena A. Sylvia
FREETOWN BERKELEY
Mr . and Mrs . Charles Lyons
Mr. and Mrs Antone I. Jose'
LOWELL
Mr . and Mrs . Joseph P. Costa
Mr . and Mrs . Joseph Piexhote
Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Humphrey
Mr . and Mrs. Danie l Costa
PEABODY
Mr. and Mrs . James Bettencourt
Miss Rose L. Aguira
FALL RIVER
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Rob illard
Mr . and Mrs. Manuel Rego
Mr. Manuel Tavares
Mr. Hannibal Costa
Mr. and Mrs. John Lindo
Miss Gina Antunes
Miss Susanne Silveira
Mr . and Mrs. James King
Mr. Ray Gomes
Mr. Gerald Santos
Mr. Frank Dutra
PLYMOUTH
Mr . and Mrs . M,a nuel Vaz
Mr. and Mrs . Alfred Cross
Mrs . Mary Youngman

�COMPLIMENTS OF .

.

.

COMPLIMENTS OF .

.

.

PAGES SANDWICH CO.
JUDITH ANN CORREIA

SANDWICHES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Tel. MU 2-9808
91 Jackson Street

MU 2-9107
Methuen, Mass.

The committee wishes to thank the business and
professional men, the member councils of the Portuguese
American Civic League of Massachusetts and above all
the members of the Lawrence Council, who, through hard
work and tireless effort, have made this book possible.
We also urge our members and friends to give
consideration to our generous merchants, whom, financially, helped make this convention a great success.
Thank you,
HERMAN ESPINOLA
"May The Spirit Never Die"

COMPLIMENTS OF . . .

FRED DAHER
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERERS
GENERAL REPAIRING
"Service and Quality"
Telephone
Bus. MU 2-3040
325 Elrr1 Street
Lawrence, Mass.
Res. M,U 2-4455

COMPLIMENTS OF . . .
SALES

24-HOUR SERVICE

NARDONE &amp; SONS
RANGE AND FUH OILS
Philip Nardone

Telephones
MU 2-4 l 00 - 2-8968

�FUNERAL

HOME

No Charge for use of Modern Air Conditioned Chapels

in Haverhill and Lawrence

-

Lawrence Chapel -

- Haverhill Chapel -

160 Garden Street

7 Bartlett Street

MUrdock 5-5379

DRake 3-3252

�J . T . GRELLE PRINTING CO.

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45thAnnu al
CONVEN TION

OCTOBER 11, 12, 13, 1975

Ramada Inn
Salem, N.H.

�Past Supreme Presidents
Elected President
1931-1933
1933-1935
1935
1935-1937
1937-1939
1939-1941
1941-1943
1943-1945
1945-1947
1947-1950
1950-1951
1951
1951-1953
1953-1955
1955-1956
1956-1958
1958-1960
1960-1961
1961-1963
1963-1965
1965-1967
1967-1969
1969-1971
1971-1973

Mr. William G. Andrew*
Mr. John R. Machado*
Mrs. Ethel M. DeSouza*
Completed deceased President's term
Mr. Joseph F. Francis*
Mr. Joseph F . Luz
Mr . Albert M. Gonsalves*
Mr. Anthony B. Sears*
Mr. Charles A. Perry
Mr. Charles A. Frates*
Mr. John C. Fonseca, Jr.*
Mr. Joseph P. Dupont
Mrs. Mary A . Crawley
Completed resigned President's term
Mr. Joviano G. Joaquim
Miss Mary Louise Orcutt
Mrs. Anna Borges
Mr. John F. Martins
Mr. Manuel DeMattos
Mrs. Olive V. Perry*
Mr. Michael Silva
Mrs. Florence Correia
Mrs. Lucy R . Mello
Mr. Hannibal F. Costa
Atty. Bernard R. Silva, Jr.
Mrs. Evelyn E . Gonsalves
Mr. Charles N. Serpa
Chairman Pro-Tern at First Convention
held in Cambridge in 1931.

Council
Cambridge #1
Fall River Men
Somerville-Cambri9ge Ladies
New Bedford Men
Peabody
Fairhaven
New Bedford Men
Taunton Men
New Bedford Men
Fall River Men
New Bedford Men
Plymouth Ladies
Lawrence Men
New Bedford Ladies
Fall River Ladies
New Bedford Men
Rehoboth - Seekonk
Fall River Ladies
Lawrence Men
Somerville-Cambridge Ladies
Peabody
Fall River Men
Cambridge #1
Somerville-Cambridge Ladies
New Bedford

WELCOME ...
As host to the 45th annual convention of the Portuguese-American Civic League of Massachusetts, we, of the "Lawrence" Ladies' and Men's councils, bid all of you attending this
convention, "Welcome," to the friendliest city in the United States.
We take great pride in being affiliated with the state league,
because it is this type of an Non-Partisan Civic organization participating in all civic affairs of the community, state, and nation, that is
instrumental in keeping us a free people.
We are proud of the honors bestowed upon us and the committee
has labored diligently in laying out a program so that your stay here
may be a pleasant , enjoyable and memorable one, and last but not
least, ...
May the Spirit Never Die .

General Convention Committee
* Deceased

Michael Silva, Chairman
Mary Rodrick , Co-Chairlady

�Portuguese American Civic League of Massachusetts

Forty-Fifth Annual Convention

Greetings and Best Wishes

OCTOBER 11, 12, 13, 1975
Hosted by Lawrence Ladies and Mens Councils

Program of Activities
CONVENTION HEADQUARTERS
Ramada Inn, Rte. 93, Exit 2, Salem, N .H.

Annual Ball
ST. MARY'S HALL, 300 HAVERHILL ST., LAWRENCE

Jeffrey and Isabel Vasconcelos
State Directors

Banquet and Dance
Ramadalnn
Salem, N.H.
Business Session
Ramadalnn
Salem, N.H.
SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 1975
Registration 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ramada Inn
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at St. Marys Hall
Convention Ball 8:00 p.m. to 12 m.

Jeffson, Inc.
General - Trucking
Sam Desell, Vice Pres.

Jeffrey J. Vasconcelos, Treas.
Amick Cabral, Clerk

Grand March at 10:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCT. 12, 1975
Registration 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Ramada Inn

Mass for Convention Delegates and Guests
10:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church Chestnut St., Lawrence

Banquet
6:00 p.m. at Ramada Inn
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1975

Business Session
9:00 a.m. at Ramada Inn

�Portuguese-Amer ican Civic League
Supreme President's Message
of Massachusetts

SUPREME OFFICERS - 1974 - 1975

President ........... . ......... Mr. Lionel J. Souza and Mrs. Souza
Vice-Pres. Dist. #1 . ....... . ....... . . . .. .. . . .. Miss Rose L. Aguiar
Vice-Pres. Dist. #2 . . . . . . . .. .. . Mr. Joseph Gagnon and Mrs. Gagnon
Vice-Pres. Dist. #3 .......... . Mr . Manuel Tavares and Mrs. Tavares
Recording S ecretary .. . ... .. . . Mrs . Alice P. Harrop and Mr. Harrop
Treasurer .. . .. .. . ............ Mr. James Keough and Mrs. Keough
Past President . .. .. ... Mrs . Evelyn E. Gonsalves and Mr. Gonsalves
Corresponding Secretary ... . .. . Mr. Joseph S. Lopes and Mrs . Lopes
Schol,arship Secretary .. .. ...... .. . . . .. .. .. . Mrs. Albertina Santos
Chaplain ... . .. ......... . ..................... Mrs . Laura Fedele
Sergeant-At-Arms .. . . . . .. .. Mr. Anthony Rodrick and Mrs. Rodrick
Historian . .... . . . ... . . . . . ... . . . .. . *Mrs. Mary Joseph* (Deceased)
Resolutions Chairman . .. .. .. .... Mr . Francis E . Silva and Mrs. Silva
Public Rel,ations Chairlady . .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . . ..... Mrs . Laura Paiva
PAST SUPREME PRESIDENTS
Mrs. Anna Borges and Mr . Borges
Mrs. Florence Correia and Mr. Correia
Mr. Hannibal F. Costa and Mrs . Costa
Mrs. Mary Crawley and Mr. Crawley
Mr . Manuel DeMattos and Mrs. DeMattos
Mr. Joviano G. Joaquim
Mr. Joseph F. Luz and Mrs. Luz
Mr . John F. Martins and Mrs. Martins
Mrs. Lucy R. Mello and Mr. Mello
Miss Mary Louise Orcutt
Mr. Charles Perry and Mrs. Perry
Atty. Bernard R. Silva, Jr. and Mrs. Silva
Mr. Michael Silva and Mrs. Silva

As we of the Portuguese American Civic League of Massachusetts once again assemble in this our (45th) annual convention, it is
fitting that during our stay at the Convention city, we look upon the
past achievements of our League in the sincere desire to allowing the
past to guide us in the future. Let us ever be mindful of the full and
untiring efforts of our predecessors throughout the years.
Many years ago, the "stepping stone" was set into place, and
every year thereafter we were fortunate to have unselfish leadership
to guide us to a high degree of determination and respect.
We have the same hopes and aspirations as they had, We want a
better life, a secure future, and a world in which peace and brotherhood are truly a reality, rather than hope and expectation.
We the League, fully realize our potential for the future. We
must first recognize the many improvements the League has made in
recent years. Let us be assured that the best educational services are
geared to where it is most needed, with speed and efficiency.
In behalf of the Supreme Officers and myself, our sincere thanks
to the Lawrence Ladies and Men's Council for hosting our 45th annual
Convention, and our appreciation to all who have assisted in the
success of this Gala affair. May this holiday weekend bring you Fun
and happiness. My heartfelt thanks to all my Supreme Officers, who
served with me during the past two years, with your cooperation we
were able to move forward. To the State Directors, Officers,
members, and friends of the local Councils, many thanks for your
kindness.
I shall cherish the Memory of it all.

(May the Spirit Never Die)

Lionel J. Souza, Supreme President

�CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
45thAnnual Convention Committee
HOSTED BY LA WREN CE COUNCILS
OCTOBER 11, 12, 13, 1975

Honorary Chairman
Supreme President Lionel J. Souza
General Chairman
Mr. Michael Silva, Chairman
Ms. Mary Rodrick, Co-Chairl,ady
Convention Secretary
Mr. Jeffrey Vasconcelos
Assisted by Miss Rosemary Picanso
Convention Treasurers
Mr. John D. Joaquim
Assisted by Ms. Mary R. Picanso
Program
Jeffrey Vasconcelos, Chairman Ms. Isabel Vasconcelos, Co-Chairl,ady
Ms. Flora Silva
Mr. Anthony Rodrick
Ms. Julia Andrews
Ms. Mary R. Picanso
Prizes
Mr . Raymond Silva, Chairman
Mr. Anthony Rodrick, Co-Chairman
Mr . John Silva
Ms. Flora Silva
Banquet
Ms. Irene Bonacorsi, Chairl,ady
Ms. Rose Cardoza, Co-Chairl,ady
Ms. Julia Andrews
Ms. Flora Silva
Ms. Josephine Silva
Ms. Olive Rosa
Ms . Mary Picanso
Ms . Mary Mello
Ms. Isabel Vasconcelos
Miss Rosemary Picanso
Housing
Mr. Joseph Picanso, Chairman
Ms. Julia Andrews, Co-Chairl,ady
Ball
Mr. Charles Cardoza, Chairman
Ms. Flora Silva, Co-Chairl,ady
Mr. John D. Joaquim
Ms. Rose Cardoza
Ms. Josephine Silva
Registration
Miss Rosemary A. Picanso, Chairl,ady
Ms. Olive Rosa
Charlene Lemieux
Ms. Julia Andrews
Lwison Committee
All Supreme Officers and State Directors

PORTUGUESE AMERICAN CIVIC
LEAGUE OF MASSACHUSETTS
ONTHEIR
45th ANNUAL CONVENTION!

John J. Buckley
Mayor

of
Lawrence

�InMemorium

MAYOR NICHOLAS MA VROULES OF PEABODY
Unopposed for Fifth Term

RETIRED CHIEF OF POLICY, PEABODY

JOHNf. LUZ
Retired - May 1, 1974

Died - August 12, 1975

Member of the Peabody Council, and brother of
Past Supreme President Joseph F. Luz
Missed by his loving wife and family:
"We shall meet, but we shall miss Him,
There will be that vacant chair.
We shall linger to caress Him,
When we breathe our evening prayer. "

"Best Wishes and Congratulations to the
Portuguese-American Civic League of Mass.
on their 45th Annual Convention."
Mayor and Mrs. Nicholas Mavroules,
Members of the Peabody Council

�Our Best Wishes
Best Wishes

Taunton Mens Council

ALDERMAN AND MRS. JOSEPH P.
MARKEY
DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

President ....... . .. ......................... ..... David Gallego
Vice -President . ....... . . ..... . ......... .. ...... . Robert Ferreira
Treasurer . . .. . ............. . ........ . ..... ... ... James Furtado
Receiver ........ .. . . . . ............... . ... . . .. . . .... Mario Silva
Corresponding Secretary ...... . .. .. . ............. Leonard Wilson

City of Lawrence

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairman, Joseph Correira
James Ferreira
David Pimental
Anthony Almeida

Mario Silva
Richard Almeida
Joseph Charves
Sylvano Farias
DOOR GUARDS

Antone DeMoura

Gilbert DeMello

Best Wishes

Portuguese American
Holy Ghost Fraternity
Jose Andrade, President
Kathleen Rocha, Vice Pres.
Beatrice Talachuck, Secretary
Jennie Vasconcellos, Fin. Sec.
Joviano Joaquim, Treasurer

MANAGERS
Joseph 'Red' Farinha

James J. Keough
STATE DIRECTORS

Mario Silva

Gilbert DeMello

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Edoino Azevedo
Aldina Pacheco
George Pacheco
Dorothy Sarcione

Michael Silva
Ronald Silva
Ceasar Simoes
Mildred Sousa
Jeffrey Vasconcelos

�r

In Appreciation and Thanks to
the P .A.C.L. of Massachusetts

Best Wishes from

from

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

Miss Carol DeFrancesc o
LAWRENCE

MICHAEL J. EARLY
Coach and Carriage
RAMADA INN, SALEM, N.H.

Candidate for

Exit 2 off Rte. 93

ALDERMAN OF HEALTH AND CHARITIES

Open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Compliments of
Compliments of

Light Ship Cocktail Lounge
FARLEY AND CROSS CO.

Proprietor
ANTHONY R. SILVA

Lawrence, Mass.

118 So. Union St.

Canvas and Aluminum
Awnings
Wedding Tents and
Canopies

TEL. (603) 893-8525

S&amp;D
Plumbing and Heating

385 WATER ST.
LA WREN CE, MASS.

24 Hour Emergency Service
Sewer Rooter Service

683-2365

STEPHEN ESPINOLA

10 Millville Street
Salem, N.H. 03079

�Congratulations from

Representative

Light of the World
Mutual Benefit Society
WILFRED FRITZ BEAUCHESNE
FOUNDED IN LA WREN CE, MASS. 1915

24th ESSEX DISTRICT

President

Michael Silva

Recording Secretary

Leno Mendaca

Financial Secretary

Cyriaco Sousa

Treasurer

Jeffrey Vasconcelos

Receiver

John D. Joaquim

Best of Luck on your 45th Convention

THOMAS J. BURKE
Register of Deeds
Directors
Manuel Coelho
Joseph Joaquim

Jose Joaquim
John Silva
NORTHERN DISTRICT
ESSEX COUNTY

Andover, No. Andover, Lawrence, Methuen

�P.A.C.L.
Compliments of the

R~HOBOTH AND SEEKONK
Somerset Council

COUNCIL

Best Wishes
Success and Best Wishes

Fall River Council

Plymouth Council

�BEST WISHES

Dartmouth Council
MAY THE SPIRIT NEVER DIE!

, Compliments

of

LOWELL COUNCIL
Best Wishes for a

Successful Convention

Peabody Council

�Best Wishes
My Best Wishes for a Successful Convention

Atty. and Mrs. Victor Hatem

ATTY. ARTHUR M. KHOURY

Represen tative
Compliments
of

23rd ESSEX DISTRIC T

ATTY. AND MRS.

Ignatius R.J. Piscitello

�BEST WISHES

Best Wishes From

ALDERMAN AND MRS.

Compliments of

Mutual Savings Banks of Lawrence

ALFRED A. DONOVAN
Community Savings Bank
Essex Broadway Savings Bank
Director of Public Safety

Lawrence Savings Bank

�Compliments of
In Memory of

Ricky S. Dutra
DARTMOUTH COUNCIL

a

iner~s
InMemoryof

QOIPWTIUrnIP~

Antonio and Manuel Espinola

InMemoryof
Lawrence, Mass.

551 Common Street

Alvaro and Constance Gaiolas

Success and Best Wish es
Compliments of

P APPY'S BAKERY, INC.
71 Common Street
Lawrence, Mass.

Portuguese Soccer Team
LA WREN CE, MASS .

�Compliments of ...

Portuguese American Club
59 CHARLES STREET
LOWELL, MASS.

Presidente
Larry Estacio
1st. V. Pres.
John Cardoza

2nd. V. Pres.
Joseph Espinola

Secretario
Manuel Freitas, Jr.

Tesoureiro
Carlos Ramos

Recebedor
Mike Cordeiro

Manager
Joe Cordeiro
Joseph A. Binette, Proprietor

Diretores
Duarte Bettencourt
Manuel Rocha
Manuel Santos

Telephone 688-7931

110 ESSEX STREET

LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS

�MECHANICALS
Moss. Reg. No. 8640

Best Wishes
4 Gail Rd.

Tel. (603) 898-7502

Plumltint • Heatint • Coolint • Sprinliler
Solem, N.H. 03079
Box S69

Herman Espinola

Cambridge No. 1

Compliments of

House of Monique-Boutique Shop

Men's Council

Salem Plaza - Salem, N .H. Tel. 893-3950

Compliments of

AND

Somerville-Cambridge
Ladies Council

A Friend

�Best Wishes . . .

The Ramada Inn

CITY

Salem, New Hampshire

Mirror and Glass Co., Inc.
WELCOME S

Louis Mello - Treasurer
Helen Sears - Clerk

?lti,z,,z,a,z,4 - rluto (Jta44

P.A.C.L.

and St6,z,e 7't0nt4

45th Annual Convention
Telephone 452-5976

90 Lincoln St.

Lowell, Mass.

�L C O
FRO

THE

LAWRENCE MEN'S AN LADIES' COUNCILS
President
Michael Silva

Vice President
Anselm Leal

President
Mary Rodrick

Vice President
Flora Silva

Secretary
Jeffrey Vasconcelos

Treasurer
John D. Joaquim

Treasurer
Mary R. Picanso

Secretary
Shirley Amore

Board of Directors
Charles Cardoza
Joseph Picanso
John Silva
Joseph Olivera

Building Trustees
Cyriaco Sousa
Leno Mendaca
Joseph Joaquim
Mariano Mottas

Financial Secretary
Irene Simoes

Publicity Agent
Shirley Amore

Inside Guard
Angelina Simoes

Sunshine Lady
Isabel Vasconcelos

Receiver
Anthony Rodrick

Purchasing Agent
John D. Joaquim

Mistress of Ceremonies
and Chaplain
Mary Mello

Board of Directors
Gloria Jacinto
Isabel Vasconcelos
Irene Bonocorsi

Inside Guard
Manuel Amaral
State Directors
Jeffrey Vasconcelos and John D. Joaquim

State Directors
Isabel Vasconcelos and Mary Rodrick

�Best Wishes

Domenic Reitano
Fl,ashguard Fire and Burgl,ar Al,arms
Success and Best Wishes
Tel. 688-3341

Lawrence, Mass.

Compliments of

GEl\TRV
343 Essex St.

Lawrence, Mass.

Best of Luck on your 45th Convention

S.J. MALLEN &amp; SON

KATHERIN E M. DONOVAN
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Insurance

Essex County

Compliments of

De Monaco Caterers
Tel. 688-6831

477 Essex Street

Lawrence, Mass. 01840
Tel: 688-0131 - 682-3411

�Lucia M. Gagnon
Save the Children Federation Chairman
Compliments of

Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kellan, M.D.
Compliments
of

SEARS BROS,

Best Wishes
Best Wishesfrom

PROVINCETOWN COUNCIL

Gibson Motor
and
Machine Service, Inc.

CREDIT

Tel. 682-4059

Square Deal Furniture
Est . 1945
Furniture of Distinction

16 Broadway Ave.

Lawrence, Mass.

91 SOUTH UNION ST.
SO. LA WREN CE, MASS. 01843

J. ENUS

�Corey's
Arco Service Station

Free Estimates

Complete One Stop Service
Cor. Lawrence and Maple Sts.
Lawrence, Mass . 01841

Fully Insured

Tel. 687-9337

Telephone 683-1060

NewEnglandRug Co.

JOE DUNCAN

Sales - Cleaning - Instal/,ation

ERNEST D. ABISALIH

2 Osgood Street
Methuen,Mass.01844

Hill's Photo Service

Vinyl and Aluminum Siding

WHOLESALE PHOTOFINISHING AND SUPPLIES
ROBERT HILL
Tel. 682-3837

105 LAWRENCE STREET
LA WREN CE, MASS. 01841

Merrimack
Co-operative
Bank "Yours 1o Share"
264 Essex Street, L.awrence
Free Parking at rear of bank

Telephone 685-4393

46 Clifton Road
Methuen, Mass.

Phone 685-7709

�Success and Best Wishes

Supreme President and
Mrs. Lionel J. Souza

THE GOLD KEY
Featuring Famous Names in

A Most Successful Convention

Vice Pres. Joseph and Mrs. Elvira Gagnon
DISTRICT II

Applwnces
G.E.
Hotpoint
Glenwood
Caloric
Magic Chef
Sylvania
Zenith
Panasonic

Furniture
Keller
Lea
Schweigen
Brentwood
Bassett
Dunhill
Stoneyville

Gift Shop
Jewelry
China
Longine
Crystal
Bulova
Mirrors
Seiko
Clocks
Imported Gold
Silver
and Diamonds

Best Wishes
The Gold Key Unlocks the Door to Value

Taunton Ladies Council
284 Essex St.

Lawrence 686-4411

Compliments of

Westport Council

Open Daily: 9:30 - 5:30, Tue. and Fri. 9 - 9

�In Memory of

In Memory

Senhorina J. Espinol,a

Mariano and Maria Mattos

In Memory of

In Memory of

Mary Piexhote Espinola

Mary T. Andrews

In Memory of

In Memory of

Domenic Giose

Police Chief John F. Luz
Peabody, Mass.

In Memory of

Mr. and Mrs. James Olivera

In Memory of

Arthur and Mary Rose Teixeira

In Memory of

Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Cabral

In Memory of

Alfred Silva

Manuel S. Rosa
and
Augusto P. Damaso

In Memory of

In Memory of

Martin Cardoza

Freeman Felix, Sr.
Helen Felix
Anthony J. Felix

In Memory of

In Memory of

Manuel D. Sousa

�In Memory of

In Memory of

Clarence Andrews

Rev. Charles Saudade
Former Pastor of Portuguese Mission Church of Peabody

In Memory of

Manuel Joaquin

In Memory of

Titonio Azevedo
In Memory of

Manuel B. Joaquin

In Memory of

Mary Anderson
In Memory of

Manuel Mello

In Memory of

Ralphael and Gertrude Silva
In Memory of

Caesar Simoes

In Memory of

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vasconcelos
In Memory of

Herman Borba

In Memory of

Mrs. Teresa Freitas
In Memory of

John B. Sears
In Memory of

Jessie Espinla

In Memory of

Aurora Joaquim
In Memory of

Joseph Nascimento

�In Memory of

In Memory of

Manuel C. Santos

James M. Falcon

In Memory of

Clarence Santos
In Memory of

Mary Lou Griffin
In Memory of

Maria Porcina Espinola
In Memory of

Al Jacinto
In Memory of

Maria Cal,deria
In Memory of

Louise S. Orcutt
In Memory of my Uncle

Anthony Picanso
LOWELL COUNCIL

In Memory of

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent DiLelle
In Memory of

Delia Cunha
In Memory of

Mike Halisky
In Memory of

Anthony Couto
In Memory of

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sears
In Memory of

Mr. and Mrs. Mariano Couto
In Memory of

Helen Simoes

�Compliments
of

Best Wishes

Lt. and Mrs. Wm. J. Diodati

BARCELOSBROTHERS
MARKETS

Compliments
of

JohnD. Joaquim

LAWRENCE and ANDOVER

�Compliments of

Compliments

ARLINGTON TRUST COMP ANY
McA ULIFFE FUNERAL
SERVICE, INC.
MEMBER
FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP.
EUGENE McAULIFFE
ADOLPH R. McLENNAN
YVONNE YAMEEN

TEL . 617-682-8458
137 Lawrence St.

Lawrence, Mass.

�Best Wishes
Compliments of

Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Armano
Candwate for

Atty. and Mrs. Arthur Sobil

Director of Public Safety

Best Wishes, to our good friends from

Atty. and Mrs. Michael Tarski
The North Lawrence
Charitable Association

and
Family

FRED CAMPAGNONE - JOSEPH COSTELLO
JOSEPH NAVELLO

�Best Wishes
Best Wishes

New Bedford Council

228 HAMPSHIRE STREET
LA WREN CE, MASSACHUSETTS

TEL . 687-7314

Best Wishes to All Our Portuguese-American Friends

Our Best Wishes

Swansea Council

�FILTERED and METERED SERVICE

FUEL OIL
24 HOUR DEPENDABLE SERVICE

.
Private and Group Lessons
Beginners - Intermedwte - Advanced

PROMPT DELIVERY

DIAL

683-3131
0 ll IL

316 ESSEX ST.
CENTRAL BLDG. - RM. 502
LAWRENCE, MASS.
TEL. 685-9470

~ l\J ~IN!~~~

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
ASSURED
576 HAVERHILL ST.
LAWRENCE, MASS.

Compliments

~oz@ ij
Pinheiro Superette

I

16 INCHES WIDE - FAMILY SIZE
ALL CO MBINATIONS

FABULOUS

sues •

ALL KINDS

ALSO SPAGHETTI " HOT PASTROMI
VARIETY PLATES - CHICKEN, FISH, HAMBURGER, CUTLETS
Open Daily 11 A.M. to 11 :30 P.M. Sun. &amp; Hol. 3 P.M. to 11 :30 P.M.
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Tel. 687 -7367

GUS PINHEIRO
296 Lawrence Street
Lawrence, Mass. 01841

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�New Bedford Council
Dartmouth Council
BOOSTERS
BOOSTERS

Mr. and Mrs . Manuel Tavares
Mr. and Mrs. William Cabral, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dutra
Mr . and Mrs. Walter Presner
Mr. and Mrs. John Dacosta
Mr. and Mrs. James Almeida
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Allain
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Piva
Mr. and Mrs . Manuel Lucas
Mr. and Mrs. Antone C. Barboza, Jr.
Mr . and Mrs. Leonard A. Borges
Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Pregnall, III
Mr. and Mrs. Benny Simpkim
Mr. and Mrs . Charles Jacintho
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Santos
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Florio
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vasconcellos
Mr . and Mrs. Frank Magan
Mr. and Mrs . Edward Motta
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andrade
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Medeiros
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pike
Prof. and Mrs . Antone Rodil
Selectman and Mrs . James Almeida
Mrs . Caroline Mogardo
Billy and Susie Magan

Mr. Herbert Harrop
Mr. and Mrs. Lionel J. Souza
Miss Bertha Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. James Madruga
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel P. Torres
Mr. and Mrs. George Sylvia
John R. and Joseph P . Lopes
Mrs. Gloria Rounds
Mr. and Mrs. James McCann
Aldo Motor Sales

Rehoboth -

Seekonk Council
BOOSTERS

Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.

and Mrs. Manuel De Mattos
and Mrs. Joseph De Mattos
and Mrs. Dennis Veader
Joseph M. Amaral
Manuel Motta

�Taunton Ladies Council

Greater Peabody Council
BOOSTERS

BOOSTERS
Mr. and Mrs. Edward da Silva
Mrs. Amelia Correia
Mrs. Hilda Mederios
Mrs. Grace Enos

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Newey
Mr. and Mrs . Philip Osepchuck
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Prata
Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Rodriques
Mrs. Edna Santos
Mrs. Laura Santos
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sawyer
Mrs. Eugenia Silva and son, Walter

Plymouth Council
BOOSTERS
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pederzani
Mr. and Mrs. George Cabral
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vaz
Mrs. Mary Youngman
Mrs. Peggy Arena
Mr. Alfred Cross
George and Rose Morgardo

Westport Council
BOOSTERS
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Medeiros
Mrs. Alice Harrop
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mello
Mr. and Mrs. Bento Mello
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trecida
Albertina and Paul

Taunton Mens' Council
BOOSTERS

Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.

and Mrs. John Coute
and Mrs. Alfred Souza
and Mrs . Herbert Ferreira
and Mrs. David Gallego - Pres.
and Mrs. Mario Silva
and Mrs. Gilbert DeMello
and Mrs. Joseph Farinha
and Mrs. Anthony Menice
and Mrs. Alfred Florence
and Mrs. Aires DeMello
and Mrs. Joseph Corriea
and Mrs. Richard Gallego
and Mrs. James Furtado
and Mrs. Fernando Medeiros
Leonard Wilson

�Greater Lawrence .Council

Greater Lawrence Council
BOOSTERS

BOOSTERS

Mrs. Julia Andrews
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews
Joey Andrews
Mrs. Mary Borba and Manny
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bonacorsi
Mr. and Mrs. Amick Cabral
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cardoza
Miss Adeline Cardoza
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cerse
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Caldeira
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Couto
Mr. Manuel Cunha
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Compagnone
Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore DeFrancesco
Miss Carol DeFrancesco
Miss Ruthann DeFrancesco
Mr . and Mrs. Robert Demars
Lt . and Mrs. Wm. J. Diodati
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Espinola
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Falcon
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Joaquim
Mrs . Mary Joaquin
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jacinto
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lima
Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Lynch
Mr. and Mrs. Don Longo
Mr. and Mrs . Anselm Leal
Helio Leal
Mr. and Mrs. Lino Leal
Manuel Leal
Mrs . Mary Mello
James Ponte
Mr. and Mrs. Belmiro Rocha
Mrs. Olive Rosa

Mr. and Mrs . Bart Reis
Mrs . Angelina Simoes
Mr. and Mrs . Thomas Sousa
Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Simoes
Mr. and Mrs. Cyriaco Sousa
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sears
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Sears
Mr. and Mrs. John Silva
Mr. and Mrs . Joseph Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sereigo
Mr. and Mrs . Eugene Thornhill
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Tardugno
Mr . and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Vasconcelos
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Vasconcelos
Peter and David Vasconcelos
Mr. and Mrs. John Zompa
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rodrick
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Leno Mendaca
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olivera
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Picanso
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pinto

Peabody Council
BOOSTERS
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alleruzzo
Mrs. Josephine Couceiro and daughter, Lorraine
Mr. and Mrs. James Irving
Mr. and Mrs . Louis Lamy
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel and Mary M. Mello
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel J. and Clemilda Mello
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel J. and Patricia Mello
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moynihan

�Elect

Alice P. Harrop

RECORDING SECRETARY
Compliments of . . .

Compliments of

City Collector and Mrs. William J. Amaral
of Peabody

Success

Kathryn M. Mendaca
Lawrence

SHOE CARTON
CORPORATION

Compliments of

Miss M. Aurora Sylvia

The program committee wishes to thank the business and
professional men, the member councils of the Portuguese American
Civic League of Massachusetts and above all the members of the
Lawrence Councils, who, through hard work and tireless effort, have
made this hook possible.

"''ifl'-e,z,e 2eealiiff i4
tJee,z, ';i,z,4t &amp;ndeafPJ.1t"

We also urge our members and friends to give
consideration to our generous merchants, whom, financially, helped
make this convention a great success.

Thank you,

Program Book Chairman
Jeffrey Vasconcelos

Methuen, Massachusetts

�Avila's Showplace
112 Cross St.
Lawrence, Mass.
687-3833

Beautiful Kitchens and Baths
Designed just for YOU!
Custom or Stock Cabinets
Kitchens and Baths on Display

Quer Renovar
A Vossa Cozinha ou
Quarto de banho?
Vezite a gente
Fala-se Portugues

Hours - Mon., Wed., Thurs., Sat.10 - 5
Tues. and Fri. 10 - 9

Plenty of Free Parking

Design Service
Free Estimates
Financing
Installation or
Do-It-Yourself

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