CHRISTMAS OVERSEAS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 306, 28 December 1936, Page 7

CHRISTMAS OVERSEAS

PERIOD OF PLENTY enjoyable season in AMERICA. TOLL OF LIFE IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS. Received Dec. 27, 9.5 p.m. NEW YORK, Dec. 26. The mildest weather for half a century with a minimum of 55 degrees, coupled with plenty, made the nation’s Christmas one of the most unique and most enjoyable. No one went without a dinner and no child lacked a toy. Quiet orderliness prevailed throughout the nation, although it is estimated that 131 lost their lives in traffic accidents and other forms of violence. Mr. Roosevelt, surrounded by his six grandchildren, distributed gifts to them. Mrs. r.oosevelt spent the day with her son in hospital. A Los Angeles message states that 65 members of the America Club of Australians and New Zealanders, who are unable to leave the United States owing to the maritime strike, had Christmas dinner together. The club of 100 stranded members publishes daily a four-page newspaper of "marooned” news giving details of the strike negotiations and general news of interest to members. DIONNE QUINTUPLETS. FAMILY AS GUESTS. Received Dec. 27, 9.5 p.m. NEW YORK, Dec. 26. The quintuplets, despite a howling blizzard, entertained the rest of the Doinnes at a Christmas party. They saw their new five months' old brother Oliva for the first time.

SPORTS CANCELLED THUNDER IN SYDNEY LIGHTNING STRIKES TRAM Received Dec. 27, 6.30 p.m. SYDNEY, Dec. 27. A thunderstorm washed out the majority of sporting events arranged for Boxing Day. A tram driver had a remarkable escape from death when lightning struck a tram, enveloping him in flames. There were no passengers on the tram. The driver was taken to hospital suffering from shock. DUKE OF WINDSOR CHRISTMAS IN AUSTRIA Received Dec. 27, 6.50 p.m. LONDON, Dec. 27. A message from Enzesfeld says that the Duke of Windsor, accompanied by the Rothschilds, visited the village Christmas party and reviewed veterans of the Great War outside the gymnasium, which later was filled with 700 villagers. An illuminated Christmas tree bore presents, many of which were contributed by the Duke, who applauded the children’s songs.