We remained in the parish for about two years. Here Anita was born September 15, 1922. We took her to church when she was about 3 weeks old thus Margaret was able to play the piano for the church.
During this time my brother-inlaw came from Italy his name was Vitulio Vecchiarino. He remained with us for a few months and because there was very little work he decided to go to Providence, RI. To his brother’s house.
As for us we carried on and were happy. I decided to enroll with the United Theological College for the Th.D. degree. This would keep me studying; but our plans had to be changed. Among the Italians there was an undesired element- the province of Ontario was “dry,” Among the Italians there was an undesired element. There was a strong feeling against the alcohol ban; so it was decided to take a vote. The feelings ran high. I was urged to act as interpreter. This brought me in bad repute with certain Italians. My life was in danger and I had been ill advised. So we decided to pack up and leave.
During this time my brother-inlaw came from Italy his name was Vitulio Vecchiarino. He remained with us for a few months and because there was very little work he decided to go to Providence, RI. To his brother’s house.
As for us we carried on and were happy. I decided to enroll with the United Theological College for the Th.D. degree. This would keep me studying; but our plans had to be changed. Among the Italians there was an undesired element- the province of Ontario was “dry,” Among the Italians there was an undesired element. There was a strong feeling against the alcohol ban; so it was decided to take a vote. The feelings ran high. I was urged to act as interpreter. This brought me in bad repute with certain Italians. My life was in danger and I had been ill advised. So we decided to pack up and leave.
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