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Philip John Saraf
Atlanta Journal 31 May 1972 Food Features Section F, page 1 Entire page	Food Features	Recipes	Living Room Harris Street	Savannah News 29 October 1975 Coastal Empire Fair Art Winner
The Isle of Hope Gazette 11 December 1986. First Place prize	Southern Cross Article http://southerncross.diosav.org/features-20140613-illuminating-life Note: Philip worked in Atlanta and Albany not Augusta. As in previous interviews, he states he lost hearing due to Scarlet Fever, however, siblings indicate it was repeated ear infections and his father did not trust doctors so he would not allow Grandma to get medical help for him.	Georgia Gazette 5 Nov. 1980 May Day Painting This article describes the painting that Philip created at the May Day celebration in May 1980 and the award he received. This is the painting that was later made into a poster.	May Day Poster Savannah Evening Press 12 February 1986	Oaky Farms Show This article provides the subjects and locations of many of Philip's paintings in Effingham County. Oaky Farms Show Springfield Herald 31 October 1974
Savannah News Press 18 Nov. 1979 Article about Philip	Savannah News 2 November 1973 Coastal Empire Fair Thursday Winner Savannah News Press 4 November 1973 Coastal Empire Fair 2nd place overall	Savannah News Press Artist Poet Cook Full page 11 May 1972 Photos of Philip with recipes	Savannah News 18 Nov. 1979 Article about Philip	Sampling of Ribbons Awarded
Interview with Philip 1992 Audio Only Audio w/Slide Show Transcript Art Show at First City Club in Savannah - Video Christmas Card Book If you want a copy, I will sell at my cost: $30 + shipping ($4-$7) Note: Kathleen Littlejohn is the author of the poem on the last page next to photo of "The Sheik" *NOTE: Error on last page. Philip worked in Albany NOT Augusta as reported in the Southern Cross.

Mary Ann Saraf *Newspaper images will open very large. Click on the "minus sign" at the top of the page to reduce for ease in reading.
	Sacred Heart School Eight Grade Graduation write up in the Savnnah Morning News. Mother and Phillip are listed. Mother got a one year scholarship to St. Vincents as she was top in her class.
	St. Vincent's Academy - Graduation 1951. There were many parties hosted and events and Mother attended them all. AT WHITE BLUFF: Misses Audessy and Gross Honor Classmates ALL DAY PARTY: Picnic Given for St. Vincent Graduates IN DARIEN Parties Begin Today For St. Vincent Seniors
.	AT OGLETHORPE POOL: St. Vincent Seniors Have Swimming Party SWIM AND LUNCHEON: Party to Be Given Today for St. Vincent AT BONA BELLA: Picnic Is Given for St. Vincent's Graduates ALL DAY PICNIC: St. Vincent's Graduates To Be Honored
.	Banquet and Dance There were two articles about the Senior Banquet and Dance. Mother attended the banquet but did not attend the dance because she was already engaged to marry and did not want to go, as her finacee, Neil Joseph Fischer, was station at the Naval Station in Sanford, Florida at the time.
Bridal Shower - Savannah Morning News. There is no date but content indicates it was August 1951. LINK to ARTICLE	KITCHEN SHOWER. Evening Party Is Given for Miss Saraf. Mrs. A. K. Gannam and Mrs. George D. Tabakian entertained last evening at Mrs. Gannam's home on West Thirty-eighth street with a kitchen shower in honor of Miss Mary Anne Saraf, a bride-elect of next month. Flowers and original decorations of personified kitchen utensils were used throughout the rooms. Prizes for the games played were won by Mrs. Dot Case, Mrs. Mary Tabakian and Mrs. Mary Saraf. Besides the guest of honor those invited were Mrs. Marion Gannam, Mrs. Lizzie Gannam, Mrs. Marguerite Cupstid, Mrs. Edith Jenkins, Mrs. Dot Cash, Mrs. Rose Velenti, Miss Catherine Valenti, Mrs. H. F. Purcell, Miss Florence Gildea, Mrs. Simon Saba, Mrs. Mary Tabakian, Mrs. Mary Saraf, Miss Mary Anne Greene, Mrs. Isaac Courie, Mrs. Roscoe Evans, Miss Antoinette Saraf and Mrs. Frank Sollar
Wedding of Mary Ann Saraf and Neil Fischer - Savannah Morning News, 23 September 1951. LINK to ARTICLE	SARAF-FISHER Wedding Held At Sacred Heart Church. The wedding of Miss Mary Ann Saraf and Neil Joseph Fisher took place Saturday morning at the Sacred Heart Church with Father Robert Brennan, O.S.B., officiating. The matron of honor, Mrs. Edith Jenkins, wore a rose gown of nylon net with a shirred bodice, puffed sleeves and full skirt. She carried a bouquet of matching asters. The bridesmaids, Miss Mary Ann Green, Miss Catherine Valenti and the Misses Antoinette and Rose Saraf, wore identical dresses in shades of lavender and pink, and carried bouquets of asters. On their hair were plaited bands with net veils. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Philip saraf, wore a gown of white satin with ahem of ruffled nylon tulle and an overskirt of Renaissance-type lace. The bodice had a yoke of nylon tulle outlined with seed pearls and long lace sleeves. Her fingertip veil, bordered with lace was held by a bonnet trimmed with orange blossoms. White roses centered with an orchid former her bouquet. R. E. Jenkins was best man for the groom, and the ushers were Michael Gannam, Buddy Hahn, Joseph Russell and Sammy Tootle. The bride's family entertained with a small reception at the bride's home at Fifty-third and Hopkins streets for members of the immediate family and the wedding party. Afterwards Mr. and Mrs. Fisher left for Miami on their honeymoon. The bride wore a suit of navy blue faille with navy and white accessories, and the orchid from her bouquet. They will reside in Sanford, Fla., where the groom is now stationed at a naval base.

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