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In this season of high unemployment, Christmas wouldn't come for many if it weren't for welfare agencies who play Santa Claus
In this season of high unemployment, Christmas wouldn't come for many if it weren't for welfare agencies who play Santa Claus

In this season of high unemployment, Christmas wouldn't come for many if it weren't for welfare agencies who play Santa Claus

Date12/20/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: In this season of high unemployment; Christmas wouldn't come for many if it weren't for welfare agencies who play Santa Claus.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0018358F
      John M. Munro, 67, a former Canadian Football League player and referee who retired two years ago as president and director of agencies of Canada Life Assurance Co., is a vigorous senior who swims, plays golf and walks a lot year-round. [Incomplete]
      John M. Munro, 67, a former Canadian Football League player and referee who retired two years ago as president and director of agencies of Canada Life Assurance Co., is a vigorous senior who swims, plays golf and walks a lot year-round. [Incomplete]
      Loek, Dick
      6/8/1981
      . . . and adults, North York Mayor Mel Lastman played Santa for yesterday's children's party and had some help from his wife, Marilyn, who looked more like a Christmas tree than Mrs. Claus.
      . . . and adults, North York Mayor Mel Lastman played Santa for yesterday's children's party and had some help from his wife, Marilyn, who looked more like a Christmas tree than Mrs. Claus.
      Cooper, David
      12/17/1977
      Blood is a Christmas Gift, Santa Claus gave blood at a Red Cross clinic yesterday at the Bramalea City Centre-and also joined Brampton Mayor Jim Archd(...)
      Blood is a Christmas Gift, Santa Claus gave blood at a Red Cross clinic yesterday at the Bramalea City Centre-and also joined Brampton Mayor Jim Archd(...)
      Archdekin, James
      12/18/1975
      Well, it's all over. Taking off his hat and carrying his boots, a tired Santa Claus walks through Simpsons on Christmas Eve after the rush is over and(...)
      Well, it's all over. Taking off his hat and carrying his boots, a tired Santa Claus walks through Simpsons on Christmas Eve after the rush is over and(...)
      Bezant, Graham
      12/25/1974
      Just cut the small talk: 17-month-old Naomi Greeman is less than delighted to meet Santa Claus yesterday at a free Christmas party for 600 hosted by caterer Joe Garisto
      Just cut the small talk: 17-month-old Naomi Greeman is less than delighted to meet Santa Claus yesterday at a free Christmas party for 600 hosted by caterer Joe Garisto
      Goode, Jeff
      12/17/1989
      Anniversaries - Christmas - Santa Claus - up to 1979
      Anniversaries - Christmas - Santa Claus - up to 1979
      Barkley, Harold
      12/4/1975
      The skating lessons for the blind in North York took form of a Christmas party yesterday at Victoria Village Arena, and Santa Claus (Jim Fraser) playe(...)
      The skating lessons for the blind in North York took form of a Christmas party yesterday at Victoria Village Arena, and Santa Claus (Jim Fraser) playe(...)
      McConnell, Colin
      12/18/1975
      Lieut.-Gov. Earl Rowe played Santa Claus yesterday when he and Mrs. Rowe entertained at a Christmas party for aides-de-camp and their wives. At the le(...)
      Lieut.-Gov. Earl Rowe played Santa Claus yesterday when he and Mrs. Rowe entertained at a Christmas party for aides-de-camp and their wives. At the le(...)
      Philp, Barry
      12/17/1963
      With Christmas so close The Star Santa Claus Fund warehouse on Richmond St
      With Christmas so close The Star Santa Claus Fund warehouse on Richmond St
      James, Norman
      12/16/1968
      Claus has no effect. Little Clayton Tucker, 11 months, of Markham pays scant attention to Santa as he explores the Christmas terrain at Casa Loma yest(...)
      Claus has no effect. Little Clayton Tucker, 11 months, of Markham pays scant attention to Santa as he explores the Christmas terrain at Casa Loma yest(...)
      McConnell, Colin
      12/4/1987
      Home for Christmas?, Santa Claus will have to seek out the chilren whose families haven't been able to find affordable housing.
      Home for Christmas?, Santa Claus will have to seek out the chilren whose families haven't been able to find affordable housing.
      Stawicki, Andrew
      11/26/1987
      All smiles, a moment later. Two-and-a-half-year-old Steven Rowe didn't really take to Santa Claus as he was asked what he wanted for Christmas at Eato(...)
      All smiles, a moment later. Two-and-a-half-year-old Steven Rowe didn't really take to Santa Claus as he was asked what he wanted for Christmas at Eato(...)
      Bezant, Graham
      12/15/1972