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There’s a Santa Claus in Italy and his name is Hinkel
Maj. John V. Hinkel of New York started a campaign to bring Christmas to Italian children. His appeal for five pounds of candy and soap grew into a nationwide drive, with churches, schools, and universities sending tons of gifts to Rome. Volunteers organize at a central storeroom, and GIs provide holiday entertainment at Vatican and Rome parties for thousands of orphans and destitute kids.
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Ey Iice
New York
Santa Claus
Italy
Joe
John
Rome
John V. Hinkel
New York City
Europe
Vatican
Royal Opera House
Tousands
The
Charleston ‘Gazette
Hinkel
Elizabeth Joan Hinkel
Maj. Hinkel
Mary Elizabeth
Maly
Elkhart
Ind
Trinity College
Washington
D.C
Fresno
Cal
Portland
Phoenix
Ariz
Tottabs
America
Uke
Holy Name Society
Maj
G. 1
Eolidrem
G. I
Sistine Choir
Palatine Guard Band
G. L's
Apostolic Chancellery
Robert Marting
Silver Springs
Santa
J. A. Robb
May. Hinkel