One of the very stark differences in society of our fathers and mothers was the incredible attention citizens gave to civic affairs. In this case, a situation with which I am very familiar. Going through the news stories of years gone by, it becomes obvious that local clubs, societies, lodges, and other neighborhood affairs were very well attended and supported. As society progressed and hundreds of distractions became a part of living, the support lessened, lessened, and then nearly vanished. The article above is an excellent example of the support the parishioners at St. Anthony Church gave to just one of the societies; in this case, the Holy Name Society. As a past President of that august group during the 1980's I can attest to the fact that by the time I came on the scene, attendance at Holy Name Society meetings had dwindled down to a pitiful few senior citizens. Like the old fashioned custom of sitting on the front porch and communicating with the neighbors, football, baseball, television and other distractions now take the place of community and neighborhood togetherness. 
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Monday, January 25, 2010
1937: ST. ANTHONY TRENTON - HOLY NAME SOCIETY
One of the very stark differences in society of our fathers and mothers was the incredible attention citizens gave to civic affairs. In this case, a situation with which I am very familiar. Going through the news stories of years gone by, it becomes obvious that local clubs, societies, lodges, and other neighborhood affairs were very well attended and supported. As society progressed and hundreds of distractions became a part of living, the support lessened, lessened, and then nearly vanished. The article above is an excellent example of the support the parishioners at St. Anthony Church gave to just one of the societies; in this case, the Holy Name Society. As a past President of that august group during the 1980's I can attest to the fact that by the time I came on the scene, attendance at Holy Name Society meetings had dwindled down to a pitiful few senior citizens. Like the old fashioned custom of sitting on the front porch and communicating with the neighbors, football, baseball, television and other distractions now take the place of community and neighborhood togetherness.
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