In southeastern Connecticut, people of Hispanic heritage stand as role models for youths in many professional and civic positions. The Day interviewed six role models in various careers and asked them.
WHEN CANASTA WAS THE CRAZE
Historians estimate twenty millions once played the rummy game that came from Argentina in a basket. Don’t you remember? We played it with two decks, much squabbling and more equipment than a deep-sea fisherman March 1 1952 JAMES DUGAN
WHEN CANASTA WAS THE CRAZE
A MACLEAN’S FLASHBACK
Historians estimate twenty millions once played the rummy game that came from Argentina in a basket. Don’t you remember? We played it with two decks, much squabbling and more equipment than a deep-sea fisherman
JAMES DUGAN
YOUR correspondent was recently leafing through the crumbling pages of an old newspaper file, marveling at the passing fads and follies of ourselves when younger, and a strange headline turned up that brought a chuckle of reminiscence: CANASTA, ARGENTINE RUMMY