Letter launches Christmas story to remember
Midwest City high school Future Homemakers of America rallied as 62 girls answered Santa Claus letters from the needy. A nine year old named Debbie inspired a yearly community effort giving food clothes and warmth, with ongoing support through the year.
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Midwest City
Okla
America
Midwest City High School
Debbie
Santa Claus
North Pole
South Pole
Melissa
Santa
Barbara Stevenson
Jesus
Tina
James
Bicentennial Crossing Reenactment Sets Christmas Day Pace
Washington Crossing Pa prepares for a final Bicentennial event as about 15 000 people are expected to witness a reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas Day marking the era’s last hurrah.
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America
George Washington
Delaware
Winter Crossings and War Tales From 1776
recounting Washingtons 1776 Delaware River crossing attempt and the Trenton plan amid cold, ice and siege fears. details include Durham boats, Marblehead fishermen, 18 field pieces, 2,388 remaining men, and a note from a farmer found on Col Johann Ball directing surrender.
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America
New Jersey
Washington
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Durham
Easton
Bristol
Marblehead
Mass
Johann Ball
Pennsylvania
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