Fadlou Saba
The People Parade: A Willimantic Snapshot – 1978
This article about the mural in the Willimantic Town Hall was published in March 2010. The article was originally published in Neighbors, a monthly newspaper in Eastern Connecticut. I found it on this site. I have reproduced it (with permission) here so we don’t lose the information. Here is it: The People Parade: A Willimantic … Continue reading
Fadlou Donated Gold Candlesticks to St. Mary’s
Mom comes through again, she found this gem for me! The fact that Fadlou Saba had donated Solid Gold Candlesticks to either St. Joseph’s or St. Mary’s Church in Willimantic is a well known fact in our family. However like any family ‘story’ it is nice to have some confirmation as it lends credibility to … Continue reading
Fadlou Saba in the Orthodox Church Records
My Mom found this article while searching for Family history information. Fadlou is mentioned in this very lengthy article, it also gives a good description of the period. I have replicated it here for prosperity. THE PEOPLE OF THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCHES, THE SEPARATED CHURCHES OF THE EAST, AND OTHER SLAVS. REPORT OF THE COMMISSION … Continue reading
Eddie College Football Days
Here are a few miscellaneous articles about Eddie’s football career:
WHS Has Picnic with Rockville
Eddie Saba played 3rd Base for Windham High.
Chapman Tech versus Windham High
Not sure of the date on this one, not even sure where Chapman Tech is!?! However, these two undefeated teams played at the State Armory. I also don’t know what the outcome was…perhaps in a future post we will find out…?
WHS Versus Torrington Basketball
A local write up of the scheduled Windham High School basketball game against Torrington. Edward Saba was the leading scorer and it was hoped he would play in the game.
Town of Windham Resolution
Here is a letter my Father received dated September 6, 1986 from the Town of Windham (Willimantic). As you can see below the Town recognized the contributions of my Grandfather. Truly he was part of the fabric of the Willimantic, part of its history. He helped keep the town alive as a community, something that … Continue reading
Lion’s Club Convention 1984
Here is a letter from the Lion’s Club, regarding the registration of a woman for the Convention in San Francisco. I believe the woman was my Grandfather’s girlfriend at the time…scandalous!