Looking Back: 2,000 Tots Greet Santa Despite Rain
Click here to read the full front page of the Wednesday, November 17, 1946 Paso Robles Journal.
Excerpt from the Wednesday, November 27, 1946 Paso Robles Journal
Royal Reception Given Patron Saint of Christmas as He Parades Streets
Santa Claus may have been rained out some places, but he arrived in Paso Robles right on the dot and brought joy and thrills to the hearts of more than 2000 tiny tots who lined the down-town streets Saturday morning to welcome him. Even the sun came out for a few minutes as he came into sight.
A delegation of about 50 children were at the airport when Larry Anderson brought the Patron Saint of Christmas onto the field and a real reception was staged as Santa climbed out of the plane.
Fire Chief Maynard French was waiting the arrival with the big fire truck and Santa was brought to town in state with the siren blowing. Anyone who doubted the interest of junior Paso Robles was soon convinced as the children shouted a royal welcome.
After a visit to the various stores to see what they were offering in the Christmas gift line, Santa was the guest of the Hotel Taylor at luncheon with the committee in charge of arrangements, as well as members of the Dog House club.
Santa announced a return engagement here when he will be the guest of the Eagles Lodge at its annual Christmas party at the T. & D. Theatre on the Saturday before Christmas.
Read previous Looking Back articles
- Looking Back: Making Plans for Addition to Hotel
- Looking Back: Paso Robles Jaycees crown 1968 Junior Miss
- Looking Back: What were your parents or grandparents up to on October 2, 1930?
- Looking Back: Heavy Rain Brings Joy to Ranchers
- Looking Back: No Destruction of Caledonia Inn Declares Highway Board
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