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Saturday, July 21, 2012
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A Blog about the Chambersburg area of Trenton NJ. The Burg we all loved and miss. If you were from the Burg I hope many of the pictures and lists and comments under them from good folks bring back some nice memories. Villa Park, Franklin Park, South Trenton, and nearby Hamilton also mentioned. Use the search box atop the blog to find schools,churches,streets,stores,bars etc that you remember. Over 4000 posts and 3000 pics. Enjoy:)
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HI MAC....I CAN RECALL FATHER PALUMBI AND ALL THE SISTERS DURING THE 1920'S WHEN YOU BETTER NOT FOOL AROUND WHILE GETTING YOUR FIRST COMMUNION. MY GRANDMOTHER AND MOST OF THE OLDER PEOPLE ATTENDED MASS EVERY DAY AND RELIGION WAS A BIG PART OF LIFE IN THE BURG. REGARDS.
Hi Ralph :)
Here is an item from St Joachims Site about Father Palombi:
The Rev Alfonso Palombi, who had been an assistant at St. Joachim's for seven years, was appointed pastor by Bishop Thomas E. Walsh in 1920. Under Father Palombi, several improvements were made to the church and school. The interior of the church was redecorated and oil paintings were added. In 1927 the facade was renovated and a vestibule added. In 1939 the church was again refurbished and a new pipe organ was installed. After a long illness Father Palombi died in 1941. His loss was felt by the entire Italian community of Trenton.
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