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January 9, 1952
The News And Views
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Antioch, California, six-year-old Dixie Kline, dying of leukemia, celebrates her likely final birthday with abundant out-of-season watermelons donated by community members from various locations.
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Watermelon Found For Girl
ANTIOCH, Calif. - (A) - Although out of season, watermelons are plentiful today at Dixie Kline's house.
They arrived by plane, by car and by truck as a birthday present for the tiny girl, who celebrates her sixth - and probably last -- birthday today.
She is dying of leukemia.
When it was announced that Dixie craved watermelon, Dominic Del Monte of Pittsburgh, Calif., brought several boxes of watermelon balls (round bites from the heart of the melon).
Whole melons came from Martinez, Sacramento and Fresno.
ANTIOCH, Calif. - (A) - Although out of season, watermelons are plentiful today at Dixie Kline's house.
They arrived by plane, by car and by truck as a birthday present for the tiny girl, who celebrates her sixth - and probably last -- birthday today.
She is dying of leukemia.
When it was announced that Dixie craved watermelon, Dominic Del Monte of Pittsburgh, Calif., brought several boxes of watermelon balls (round bites from the heart of the melon).
Whole melons came from Martinez, Sacramento and Fresno.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Dying Child
Leukemia
Watermelon Gift
Birthday Present
Community Kindness
What entities or persons were involved?
Dixie Kline
Dominick Del Monte
Where did it happen?
Antioch, Calif.
Story Details
Key Persons
Dixie Kline
Dominick Del Monte
Location
Antioch, Calif.
Event Date
Her Sixth Birthday
Story Details
Six-year-old Dixie Kline, dying of leukemia, receives plentiful out-of-season watermelons from various donors including Dominic Del Monte who sent watermelon balls, and whole melons from Martinez, Sacramento, and Fresno, as a birthday present.