Once an Irishman, Always an Irishman
“As a young girl growing up, when Grandpa Flynn (left) spoke, I had trouble understanding him. There were many times when I had no idea what he had just said.” This quote by Jerry Flynn’s granddaughter, Gwen (Koehler) Stauder, reflects the fact that Jerry speaks the English language with an Irish dialect, called an Irish brogue. The Irish not only use some words in a way that is different from the way that they are used in America, but they also speak the language with a rhythm and tone that is often hard for many Americans to understand. Americans say, “How are you?” Irish immigrants may say “Hawareya?” In an effort to loosely simulate Jerry’s brogue, the following mythical conversation dealing with New …show more content…
Jerry loves to read a newspaper called, The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator.* Saved by him and passed down to later generations are pages 5 and 6 of the October 2, 1915, paper. It contains poems and a picture of the Ballymalis Castle in Jerry’s native County Kerry. Although the reason behind the saving of these two pages out of all those read by Jerry is unknown, possibly it is because of these poems (right) or this picture of the castle (left). This newspaper, published in New York, appeals to Irish immigrants. It has articles and pictures dealing with what is happening in Ireland. It also contains articles about the labor situation in America for those of Irish descent. Of special interest to Jerry is a section of poems written by various Irish poets. According to family lore, Jerry loves poetry and often reads the poems aloud. Although not from this edition of the paper, Jerry has, at some unknown time, cut out a poem and saved it. This favorite poem of his is entitled, “Nationality,” by Thomas Davis. Without a doubt, reading and even saving parts of this newspaper, indicate that a section of Jerry’s heart remains back in Ireland. (F29) (F441)
*The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator ceased publication in 1951. The University of Illinois has placed, on microfilm, copies of this newspaper from 1878 to 1885 and from 1918 to …show more content…
Sacred Heart is a two-story brick and stone structure located at 813 Baugh Avenue in East St. Louis. There are five classrooms on the first floor as there are two grades of students taught by one teacher. While one class is being taught the other is working on their assignments. On the second floor of the school, there is a spacious hall. In addition, the basement is used for society and club meetings. Mass usually starts the day at 8:00, but the actual school day begins at 9:10 and ends at 3:30. From 1915 through 1924, the five Flynn girls; Kate, Nora, Nellie (Helen), Mary and Ann graduate from Sacred Heart. Taught by the Servants of Mary nuns, there are 492 students in the school when Kate (left) graduates on or near June 14, 1915. Nora (right) graduates in 1916 and Nellie (Helen) graduates on June 19, 1919. Helen’s graduation ceremony is held at St. Patrick's Church. This ceremony combines the graduating classes of all nine of the parochial schools of East St. Louis. Helen’s graduation is the first of its kind ever held by the Catholic schools in East St. Louis. She receives her diploma in a ceremony that takes approximately one hour. Mary graduates in 1922 and Ann in 1925. (F19)
“As a young girl growing up, when Grandpa Flynn (left) spoke, I had trouble understanding him. There were many times when I had no idea what he had just said.” This quote by Jerry Flynn’s granddaughter, Gwen (Koehler) Stauder, reflects the fact that Jerry speaks the English language with an Irish dialect, called an Irish brogue. The Irish not only use some words in a way that is different from the way that they are used in America, but they also speak the language with a rhythm and tone that is often hard for many Americans to understand. Americans say, “How are you?” Irish immigrants may say “Hawareya?” In an effort to loosely simulate Jerry’s brogue, the following mythical conversation dealing with New …show more content…
Jerry loves to read a newspaper called, The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator.* Saved by him and passed down to later generations are pages 5 and 6 of the October 2, 1915, paper. It contains poems and a picture of the Ballymalis Castle in Jerry’s native County Kerry. Although the reason behind the saving of these two pages out of all those read by Jerry is unknown, possibly it is because of these poems (right) or this picture of the castle (left). This newspaper, published in New York, appeals to Irish immigrants. It has articles and pictures dealing with what is happening in Ireland. It also contains articles about the labor situation in America for those of Irish descent. Of special interest to Jerry is a section of poems written by various Irish poets. According to family lore, Jerry loves poetry and often reads the poems aloud. Although not from this edition of the paper, Jerry has, at some unknown time, cut out a poem and saved it. This favorite poem of his is entitled, “Nationality,” by Thomas Davis. Without a doubt, reading and even saving parts of this newspaper, indicate that a section of Jerry’s heart remains back in Ireland. (F29) (F441)
*The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator ceased publication in 1951. The University of Illinois has placed, on microfilm, copies of this newspaper from 1878 to 1885 and from 1918 to …show more content…
Sacred Heart is a two-story brick and stone structure located at 813 Baugh Avenue in East St. Louis. There are five classrooms on the first floor as there are two grades of students taught by one teacher. While one class is being taught the other is working on their assignments. On the second floor of the school, there is a spacious hall. In addition, the basement is used for society and club meetings. Mass usually starts the day at 8:00, but the actual school day begins at 9:10 and ends at 3:30. From 1915 through 1924, the five Flynn girls; Kate, Nora, Nellie (Helen), Mary and Ann graduate from Sacred Heart. Taught by the Servants of Mary nuns, there are 492 students in the school when Kate (left) graduates on or near June 14, 1915. Nora (right) graduates in 1916 and Nellie (Helen) graduates on June 19, 1919. Helen’s graduation ceremony is held at St. Patrick's Church. This ceremony combines the graduating classes of all nine of the parochial schools of East St. Louis. Helen’s graduation is the first of its kind ever held by the Catholic schools in East St. Louis. She receives her diploma in a ceremony that takes approximately one hour. Mary graduates in 1922 and Ann in 1925. (F19)