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Santa Claus Adopted by Wealthy American Couple in French Village
In Maille near Tours France a wealthy California couple Girard and Kathleen Hale began a year round Santa program after WWII. They adopted the village sending aid from 7 000 items to clothing to farm tools and even naming a local child Girard spreading hope to nearly 400 residents including 358 children.
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Santa Claus
Mexico
Citt A.M . Banta
Jage Jessous
Claus i
France
Maille
Tours
Itin
Girard
Kathleen Hale
Santa Barbara
Cal
Hales
Sid Mrs. Hale
Duboia