VOL. 122 - NO. 30 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JULY 27, 2018 $.35 A COPY Celebrating Our Anniversary! 123 Years of Continuous Publication One hundred and twenty- The so-called Italian Colony, or subject to a strike and were three years ago, an Italian im- “La Colonia,” had to face a vari- therefore exposed to physical vi- migrant who arrived in Boston ety of complex problems and LA olence on the part of strikers ... when he was only 16 years old GAZZETTA had to understand in time, the situation changed saw the realization of his fondest the slow and diffi cult transition as they learned more about the dreams, the establishment of an of men who, in most cases, had new land of opportunity. Italian language newspaper that been engaged in agriculture in The Italian immigrant was would be the genuine voice of their home country. Here, they a hard worker, a thrifty man, the increasing fl ow of Italians to had to work in construction, a family man. He had pride. the United States. The boy was factories and restaurants, even- As a family, their goal was to James V. Donnaruma, and the tually becoming small business build a future in America. LA newspaper was LA GAZZETTA owners, and fi nally profession- GAZZETTA stressed these vir- DEL MASSACHUSETTS which als, heads of business enter- tues. We began to publish an is now published in English as prises, industrial leaders, even all-English section which be- the POST-GAZETTE. heads of state — people to be came a real forum for discuss- He remained at the helm of respected by others. ing many problems, and criticiz- this well-known publication un- If America was to some a bit- ing discriminating laws while til his demise in 1953, at which ter disappointment, to more advocating Americanization and James V. Donnaruma - Founder Caesar L. Donnaruma responding to community needs Publisher - 1896 to 1953 Publisher - 1953 to 1971 time his son, Caesar, took over it remained a great adventure the reins of running the now filled with excitement. There such as the Red Cross appeals. famous national weekly news- were new ways to be learned as A typical Horatio Alger story paper located in the North End well as new institutions. There could be repeated by thousands of Boston. Caesar was loyally were speculators and exploiters of immigrants and their Ameri- assisted by his ingenious wife, to be fought, and a “padrone” can-born children who became Phyllis, who assumed the role system that needed to be de- an integral part of this great of publisher in 1971, becoming stroyed. There were churches to country, fi ghting in its wars and one the nation’s fi rst Italian- be built and, above all, educa- facing every national crisis. It American women publishers. tion to be had. Immigrants took would be impossible to enumer- Upon Phyllis’ death in October great advantage of America’s ate here the many initiatives 1990, their daughter, Pamela, free education while learning taken by our publication, from continued the tradition as the the process of citizenship. We its inception as “LA GAZZETTA” third generation publisher of devoted pages and pages to that to its present-day format as the the POST-GAZETTE. very important mission! “POST-GAZETTE,” in its 123 LA GAZZETTA, as it was prop- LA GAZZETTA became a guide, years of uninterrupted publica- erly called, was very short on so to speak, the go-between that tion. We have never missed an fi nancial means but had a large brought American political life issue, even when the going was vision, to give its readers a to the Italian immigrant. Many very hard. Phyllis F. Donnaruma Pamela C. Donnaruma better and wider understand- times, our people were sent The moral reward, over the Publisher - 1971 to 1990 Publisher - 1990 to Present ing between two countries. unknowingly to work in places (Continued on Page 13) As we celebrate our anniversary, we would like to thank our advertisers and th subscribers for their loyalty throughout the years. 15 Annual Revere Beach We couldn’t have come this far without you! International Sand Sculpting Festival News Briefs by Sal Giarratani I’m Not an Expert But ... Recently, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who beat 10-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley, D-Queens, in a bruis- ing primary by running to the far, far Left as a Democrat Socialist, was interviewed on the radio and sounded pretty bad. She starting talking about the occupation of Palestine, and when questioned by the moderator, she fumbled to fi nd just the right words. Obviously, the voters of this NY congressional district are in for such a treat. Are the Democrats this Desperate? Former V.P. Joe Biden has just announced he will (Photos by Gerri Palladino) decide by the end of August whether or not to seek the Democratic nod for president in 2020. He’s the wrong Thousands of people from around the globe Mylnikov of Moscow with "Vanishing Muse." age, the wrong gender, the wrong complexion, and convened onto Revere Beach over the past week- The weekend festival also included food trucks, end to take in the 15th Annual Revere Beach vendors, live music, and other activities includ- (Continued on Page 14) International Sand Sculpting Festival. This year’s ing a spectacular fi reworks display on Saturday fi rst place winner is reinging champion Pavel evening. (Additional Photos on Page 9) THE POST-GAZETTE SATELLITE OFFICE HAS MOVED TO 343 CHELSEA ST., DAY SQUARE, EAST BOSTON This offi ce is open on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Thursdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, for the convenience of our East Boston and North Shore clients and contributors Call 617-227-8929 for more information PAGE 2 POST-GAZETTE, JULY 27, 2018 TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF SAINT CLARE Monastery of St. Clare, Jamaica Plain August 8th, 9th, and 10th – Masses at 7:00 pm Friday, August 11th, Solemnity Mass – 11:00 am CHOW DOWN IN OLD ROME, Part IV If unable to attend intention many be mailed to The Monastery of Saint Clare Between courses was concerned, anyone 920 Center Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 of the cena (dinner) could relieve himself described in the previous in the dining room issues, the ministratorii any time he was so (waiters) kept the cups inclined. However, even filled with a variety of this ill-bred Trimalchio fi ne wines. There were had the decency to French and Falernian leave the room when wines and also those, liquid emissions were which were blended with necessary. More than resin and pine pitch. one vulgar host simply “Best Wishes for 123 More Years” After dinner, wines were snapped his fi ngers for always mixed with warm a slave to bring in an or cooled water and empty wine jug which never taken full strength. had just been relieved Emanuel “Gus” Serra A ceremonial drinking match Roman attitude towards of its precious contents and or “Roman chug-a-lug” usually fl atulence (stomach gas). With then replaced, with uncanny followed the meal in which most eastern cultures as well measure, all of the wine which the cups were emptied in one as with the Romans, the good had recently been drunk from it draught. It was considered to old after dinner belch was while the unfortunate slave on be the exclusive right of the considered a politeness and a bended knee attempted to guide host to prescribe the amount compliment to the host. Even the jug or the person to prevent of wine to be poured into the the most learned felt that the priceless marble fl oor mosaics cups and the number of rounds greatest wisdom was to follow from being defi led (what a spot for all to drink. Guests soon the dictates of nature. for a candid camera). began to propose toasts, which The great Emperor Claudius, Finally, as I sit here before soon turned the affair into a at one time, had seriously my trusty Underwood upright I “comissatio” (wild drinking considered enacting a law can’t help but wonder ... when party). There were toasts to permitting other emissions of a dinner guest took advantage someone’s mistress (as many wind in public places (probably of his host’s liberal attitude toasts as there were letters through an emission control toward the emission of wind ... if in her name). Toasts were center). This was an act from all of the other guests took time Happy Anniversary to the Post-Gazette also drunk to the emperor, which even those liberal from their feasting to turn and government officials, army easterners refrained. Doctors say ... “fi glio maschile.” offi cers, the head of the house, suggested to their patients the birds, the bees, you name that they take full advantage NEXT WEEK: DAN it and they would drink to of the attitudes and liberties The Dinner of Trimalchio it. Entertainment was also favored by this well-meaning provided between courses. but effervescent emperor. Old These amusements were called Roman music of this kind was RIZZO “acroamata” and would consist not absent from the triclinium Happy Anniversary Revere City of readings, poetry, music, of even the famous “Trimalchio” Councillor at-large riddles, lottery, clowns, and who, at one time was reported lascivious dances by Spanish to have said, “I have such maidens. rumblings inside of me that Considering all of the Stirpe I fear the presence of a wild Nostra columns to date, with bull” and advised his guests HappyAnniversary their humorous inferences or not to risk injury to their health summations, nothing seems through self-restraint.