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Warholak Tire Service

Posted on September 7, 2018

Warholak Tire Service, 9411 McGraw, Detroit: Generations of Family Service in West Side Detroit’s Polish Neighborhood On McGraw just east of Wyoming Avenue, at the gateway to west side Detroit’s old Polish community, sits a family-owned business … [Read more...] about Warholak Tire Service

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October 27, 2018 – Eleventh Annual All Saints’-All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki

Posted on August 29, 2018

The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Cordially Invites Our Members, Family, And Friends To Our Tenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service And Wypominki (Naming) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018 BEGINNING AT … [Read more...] about October 27, 2018 – Eleventh Annual All Saints’-All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki

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Grendysa Grocery Store Story

Posted on June 12, 2018

The following is a recounting of the life story of Andrew and Hedwig Grendysa as told by their grandson, Dennis Cebulski, to WSDPAHS Member Jerry Sielagoski.  Copyright © 2018 Jerry Sielagoski.  Reprinted with Permission. WSDPAHS member Dennis … [Read more...] about Grendysa Grocery Store Story

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History of the Msgr. Hunt Council K of C #3312

Posted on June 12, 2018

A Brief History of the Msgr. Hunt Council Knights of Columbus #3312 7080 Garling Drive, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127 The new Knights of Columbus Council was originated in February 1950, and the first initiation was on March 28, 1950, at Our … [Read more...] about History of the Msgr. Hunt Council K of C #3312

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August 12, 2018 – Ninth Annual Summer Social & Membership Appreciation Event

Posted on May 16, 2018

Sunday, August 12, 2018 ~ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.* SWEETEST HEART OF MARY CHURCH 4440 Russel Street, Detroit 48207 (between Forest & Canfield) Coinciding with the Annual Sweetest Heart of Mary PIEROGI FESTIVAL! *LOOK FOR THE RESERVED … [Read more...] about August 12, 2018 – Ninth Annual Summer Social & Membership Appreciation Event

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Saturday, March 10, 2018 – Sixth Annual Polish Easter Basket Social

Posted on January 23, 2018

SIXTH ANNUAL POLISH EASTER BASKET SOCIAL & LUNCHEON! SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 – NOON TO 3 P.M. AMERICAN POLISH CULTURAL CENTER (CENTER HALL) 2975 E. MAPLE @ DEQUINDRE, TROY 48083 ONLY $30 PER PERSON! (ONLY $15 FOR CHILDREN 12 & … [Read more...] about Saturday, March 10, 2018 – Sixth Annual Polish Easter Basket Social

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Interview with West Side Detroit Baseball Legend Frank Tanana, Jr.

Posted on December 25, 2017

It was wonderful interviewing Frank Tanana Jr., who was born on July 3, 1953, and learning about his very early years as a young boy and being a very important part of a beautiful Polish family. His mom Delores and his dad Frank Sr. were terrific … [Read more...] about Interview with West Side Detroit Baseball Legend Frank Tanana, Jr.

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Twelfth Annual Opłatek – January 6, 2018

Posted on October 25, 2017

Twelfth Annual Opłatek Saturday, January 6, 2018, Noon – 3:30 P.M. Concert Beginning In The Church LOCATION: St. Colette Parish, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia 48152 Catholic Celebration Of Epiphany/Trzech Kroli (Three Kings). Honoring Polka … [Read more...] about Twelfth Annual Opłatek – January 6, 2018

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October 28, 2017 – Tenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki

Posted on September 7, 2017

The West Side Detroit Polish American Historical Society Cordially Invites Our Members, Family, And Friends To Our Tenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service And Wypominki (Naming) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 BEGINNING AT … [Read more...] about October 28, 2017 – Tenth Annual All Saints’/All Souls’ Pilgrimage, Prayer Service & Wypominki

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Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896

Posted on July 19, 2017

A Brief History of the Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars – Detroit, Michigan (Later Westland, Michigan) The Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was founded on May 12, 1946, … [Read more...] about Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski Post #6896

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