We look back at a charitable Christmas effort in 1914, as Sporting Christmas continues its drive to raise funds for local families.
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Agnes wrote: “Mother says you won’t be coming to our house this year as Father has been off work nearly three months but I am writing to you not to forget us, there is my sister Elsie. She is 10 years old, and my two little brothers, Leslie and Joe. Joe is eight year and Leslie 5. I know you won’t forget us because we have been praying every night.Article contentThe Star staff raised $150.50 in cash that year, and local stores let them buy stock at cost.
Back in 1914, Star staff and volunteers filled those stockings and got them delivered. Now, we pass everything that comes this way to the Salvation Army for its Christmas hamper program.Article content Just like in 1914, that gift is a huge relief for families who otherwise couldn’t provide their kids with the kind of Christmas most of us take for granted.The sweet-swinging fellows at the Dakota Dunes Senior Men’s Golf League pass along “our annual contribution to the great work done this time of year by the StarPhoenix on behalf of the Salvation Army.”
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