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Domestic News December 24, 1932

The Key West Citizen

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

What is this article about?

The Key West Electric Company hosted its tenth annual Christmas tree event at the American Legion Hall, providing gifts to 26 children of employees under 13 and donating the tree to the American Legion Post for veterans at the U.S. Marine Hospital.

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Electric Co. Puts On Christmas Tree Event

-The Key West Electric Company's tenth annual Christmas tree event given last evening at the American Legion Hall, beginning at 6:30 o'clock, was an enjoyable event throughout with 26 children of the company's employees under the age of 13 being provided with gifts. The company played Santa Claus on the occasion.

The hall was appropriately decorated, presenting a beautiful scene. The employees and their families were in attendance, and all joined in making merriment during the occasion.

The tree was presented to the American Legion Post which will have it set up at the U. S. Marine Hospital for the benefit of the veterans there.

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Christmas Tree Event Key West Electric Company American Legion Hall Employee Children Gifts Veterans Hospital Donation

Where did it happen?

Key West

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Key West

Event Date

Last Evening

Outcome

26 children received gifts; christmas tree donated to american legion post for u.s. marine hospital veterans.

Event Details

The Key West Electric Company's tenth annual Christmas tree event was held at the American Legion Hall starting at 6:30 o'clock. The hall was decorated, employees and families attended, and merriment was made. The company provided gifts to 26 children of employees under 13, acting as Santa Claus. The tree was presented to the American Legion Post for setup at the U.S. Marine Hospital for veterans.

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