life and died, in 1986. Metry Bacila, renowned scientist. Jorge Amin Bacila, doctor, practiced medicine in the city for 30 years and now lives in Curitiba, the state capital, aged 86. Even though he lost his hearing at age 4 he secured his place in medicine. Born December 1, 1920, he is still acting in his profession. Astrogildo de Freitas, historian and the first director of the Post Office of Paraná. Wrote three books on the history of Palmeira and Paraná's Post Office. Dom Alberto Gonçalves, first paranaense to be consecrated bishop. Oscar Teixeira de Oliveira, article and chronicle writer for journals. Maria Edite Lederer, poet with four edited books. Ivo Arzua Pereira, politician and writer, once mayor of Curitiba and Minister of Agriculture. Francisco Sinke Ferreira, humanitarian doctor. Dr. Moisés Marcondes, doctor and writer. Coronel Antônio de Sá Camargo, one of the founders of the city of Guarapuava. References External links Palmeira's Official Website (In Portuguese)