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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 20, 1962 reads "North Hollywood Woman's Club members pick out the tree they will take to the Christmas party they are giving for the patients in Ward 11 at San Fernando Veterans Hospital at 7 p.m. Friday. Pointing to tree is Santa (Mrs. Joseph Caprio) as Mrs. Harry Winston Roche, club president, prepares to chop it down. In background is Mrs. Harry Ponder, hospitality chairman. Each patient will receive a gift. Refreshments will be served and carols will be sung. Mrs. William Morrow and Mrs. Orlando Palmer will take toys, clothing, food and a tree to a needy family on Christmas Eve."
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Santa Claus North Hollywood Woman's Club North Hollywood Woman's Club--Presidents Women--California--San Fernando Valley Women--California--San Fernando Valley--Societies and clubs Costumes Clubs--California--San Fernando Valley Christmas trees--California--San Fernando Valley Axes--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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