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Dan Di Mucci Lodge of
Order Sons of Italy in America
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NOV 09
November Meeting! Tuesday, November 24th • St. Joseph School Cafeteria (East Stephen St) Martinsburg, W. Va.
From Trieste With Love hy don’t young people today have 4, 5, 6 or more children? Because the hectic pace, and financial demands of the American system places too much emphasis on moving ahead rather than living where one is at. I thought Elsa Burns only had one or two children. I was simply amazed that she and Dick have seven. She is living proof that a mom can raise seven kids, along with her husband, and still exhibit the youthful beauty, peace and joy for life that’s missing from many part-time mothers of today–who might have only one child. Many big families spawn from previous big families...not Elsa’s. Born prior to WWII to Angela Cecco and Alessandro Suban, Elsa was their only child. Life in the coastal town of Trieste was peaceful, safe, and uncluttered with autos. Playing with friends in the streets for hours in the summer warmth was the norm. None of the parents ever wondered where their children
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were, or who they were with. As the dark clouds of World War II appeared on the horizon, fascist lines were drawn in the sand for all of the peaceful residents of Trieste. Mother’s began gathering their children in, while their fathers had to take the decision to join the Fascists or not. Elsa’s father refused, and for two years he was swept away to a concentration camp in Sardegna. No one knew where he was, or if he was alive. Sleeping at night with their clothes on, inevitably the bombing air raid sirens would signal everyone to head to the tunnel to escape the carnage. Elsa, at nine years old recalls running faster than her 35 year-old mother, shouting to her to keep up. When the war ended, Alessandro returned home in a U.S. Army uniform, having been liberated and freshly conscripted. Angela took one look at him and asked, “Who are you?”, Elsa recalls fondly. When Elsa turned twenty-one she began work-
Carmines Italian Restaurant
Finally an authentic Italian restaurant hits the town in a big way. No sooner does Carmine open his doors is it difficult to get a seat...a true sign that the food is great. I have eaten there twice, and can assure you that you will enjoy the most thoughtful and well prepared menu in years. Carmine comes to us from Il Pomodoro, and he himself is wondering why he didn’t start this any sooner. If you don’t see what you like on the menu, just ask Carmine. If he has it, he’ll make it for you. Although he has no beer/wine license yet, you can bring wine in and drink it. I enjoyed the scallops Sorrento in a cream sauce with fettuccine. Not only was it delicious, the portion was so big, even I had to take it home.
The second trip with friends from this lodge brought great food and great friends. I enjoyed the veal Sinatra. Thin, tender and moist... again I had to box up what I couldn’t eat. Everyone enjoyed their meals so much I summoned Carmine to tell him, and we gave him a standing ovation. Carmines Italian Restaurant: 301-824-3477 2409 Jefferson Blvd., in the Village Plaza shopping center next to Food Lion in Smithsburg, Md.
By John Cangemi
ing for the PX in Trieste. When the city was finally awarded back to Italy, the army left and so did her job. So she moved to Livorno and worked at the PX there. It was here she met the man of her dreams...Dick Burns. Tall dark and handsome, the military man from the U.S. won over Elsa’s heart, and the two married on June Continued on next page 9, 1956.
Annual Christmas Party Annual Christmas Party to be held at St. Joseph School Cafeteria (110 East Stephen St) Martinsburg, WV Sunday December 6th, 2009 Doors open at Noon - Lunch served at 1:00 p.m. Please bring a $5.00 gift for door prize Homemade gifts welcome! Club will be providing: Chicken, Roast Beef and Ham- please bring side dishes.
2010 Membership Dues Due Now It’s time to RENEW your membership dues of $20 per person for the period covering Jan 1–Dec 31, 2010. Please make check payable to: Dan DiMucci Lodge #2465 and mail to: Barbara Foulois, Financial Secretary 194 Dunrobin Dr. Martinsburg WV 25405