Day: December 13, 2013
Events
Kiwanis Christmas Party for Children
Santa arrives with presents and Christmas joy for Orlando's needy children, December 1968.
The Kiwanis provided a Christmas party lunch and toys as part of their dedication to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
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Events
The American Legion
April 1, 1968 American Legion Post 227 Dedication.
Pictured from left to right are Sergeant Judith Boudrot, Headquarters AAVS, Claudia Triola, American Legion Post 227 Commander, Orange County Sheriff Dave Starr, and M. Sergeant Rita Woods, 1360 WAF Squadro...
People
Orlando Police Chief Robert Chewning
ABOVE: May 5, 1968 photo of Orlando Police Chief Robert J. Chewning installed at Orlando Moose Lodge No. 766 with a grand welcome from Orlando Moose Lodge Governor Tony Lash.
Courtesy of the Harry Bower Kiwanis Club Archives.
Robert Chewning was appointed...
People
Mayor Bill Frederick
ABOVE: Willard "Bill" Drawn Frederick, Jr. meeting with Richard F. Trismen as the plan the details for Governor LeRoy Collins' visit to Orlando. March 7, 1968 article.
Bill Frederick would later serve as Mayor of the City of Orlando from 1980-1992.
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Events
Christmas Luncheon, 1934
Orlando Chamber of Commerce hosts a Luncheonless Lunch to bring Christmas presents to needy families in Orlando, December 15, 1934.
Each year Orlando enjoys a luncheonless lunch... Every member of Orlando's numerous civic organizations, is not only invited,...
