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The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Colored veterans at the Marine Hospital celebrated Christmas with greetings from President Hoover, gifts presented by staff, a solo by Grace Sands, singing by the Trinity Presbyterian church choir, words from Elder Smith, and a closing prayer.
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The colored veterans at the Marine hospital were not forgotten on Christmas, and greetings and good cheer came to them in their respective wards at the institution. Telegrams from President Hoover and others were read and much appreciated by the inmates. Major M. S. Lombard and Charles H. Ketchum were present, with Dr. Alfred De Barritt presenting the gifts on behalf of the staff. A solo by Grace Sands was much enjoyed as well as the singing of the choir from the Trinity Presbyterian church choir. Elder Smith spoke a few words of greeting to the inmates, and a most enjoyable program was closed with prayer.
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Marine Hospital
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Christmas
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veterans received greetings, gifts, and enjoyed an entertaining program.
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Colored veterans at the Marine hospital received Christmas greetings and good cheer in their wards, including telegrams from President Hoover and others that were read and appreciated. Major M. S. Lombard and Charles H. Ketchum were present, with Dr. Alfred De Barritt presenting gifts on behalf of the staff. A solo by Grace Sands and singing by the Trinity Presbyterian church choir were enjoyed, Elder Smith spoke words of greeting, and the program closed with prayer.