BABY, SAY "CHURCHILL"
Churchill" was the first word spoken by a 13-month-old Waikato baby But although it might be called a patriotic effort, it was not achieved without some subterfuge Jt happened this way. A young woman who was a friend of the family was staying at. "the house foi a holiday. She first intrigued the baby with a picture of Mr. Churchill, and thereafter, when she moved into sight, he would raise his arm m salute to the picture. Then she decided to teach him to say Churchill ' —making sure there were no parents around, since thev would be sure to expect him to chirp the traditional "Mum" or "Dadda " Sure enough, her efforts were rewarded, and baby was soon pavine his tribute to the great man. This Churchill age!
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 123, 27 May 1941, Page 10
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