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St. Roch’s Christmas Bazaar

October 1985

Dorothy Dolan and Mary Schmit with handmade bazaar gifts.

Historical October 1985 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

Here is a sneak preview of delightful and unique Christmas gifts that members of the WOMEN OF ST. ROCH are making for St. Roch’s Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, November 2, 1985, to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Roch’s Church Hall, Waterman and Rosedale.

From left to right, above, displaying some of the many beautifully handcrafted gifts to be sold are Dorothy Dolan and Mary Schmit, Publicity Committee.

The 1985 Christmas Bazaar Co-Chairpersons are Gabrielle Wilson and Barbara Schnaible.

The Bazaar will feature gift items for all ages: baby quilts, knitted doll clothes, stuffed toys, crocheted toys, kitchen items, afghans, unusual Christmas tree ornaments, wreaths, baby reindeer, holiday decorations and MORE . . . much MORE. Of course what’s a Christmas Bazaar without a bakery booth overflowing with delicious goodies? Come early for the best choice of hard-to-pass-up-homemade breads, cakes, cookies, and other culinary delicacies. Santa Claus has agreed to stop by for an early visit too! Come have your child’s picture taken with Santa. (From 10-12 p.m. and from 1-3 p.m.)

Original photograph caption

Dorothy Dolan and Mary Schmit display handmade gifts for St. Roch’s Christmas Bazaar. Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1985, page 4.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1985.

Read this article in the original newspaper issue.

Archival transcription note: Source gives Santa photo hours “10–12 p.m.” and “1–3 p.m.”; retained without silently interpreting noon.

Original source: SD_Times1985_10.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.

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