Back in the Day: Photos from Hawaii’s Past
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STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 24, 1975
A group of about 100 people brought Christmas carols and a religious message to Waikiki passersby at Seaside and Kalakaua avenues.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / NOVEMBER 25, 1965
Marine Cpl. Lawrence Heaston, who recently returned from fighting in Vietnam, drops the first contribution to the Star-Bulletin and Salvation Army’s Christmas fund into the kettle held by Salvation Army soldier Irene Kato. Ringing the bell is Heaston’s 4-month-old son, Brett, held by Heaston’s wife, Barbara Heaston.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JUNE 13, 1963
Saddle City, Hawaii’s own re-created Western cattle town, will open in Waimanalo. The Wild West town is a $300,000 undertaking managed by Willis Webber, owner-operator of the popular East Tincup tourist attraction in Colorado.STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 22, 1986
The Jingle Bell Run may be a silly Christmas idea, but after just two years it’s turned into one of the most fun things to do in Honolulu during the holiday season.STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 1, 1972
The first candle of the Hanukkah season has been lit at Temple Emanu-El during a party for children. Normally done at sundown, Rabbi Julius J. Nodel performed the ceremony in the morning to explain its origins to the kids.STAR-ADVERTISER ARCHIVE / JULY 30, 1965
Keith A. Lee, 6, is delighted to be sandwiched between clowns Claude “Bugles” Platt, left, and Charles “Bozo” Bodine, who are gearing up for National Clown Week.STARADVERTISER / DECEMBER 21, 1986
The Snow Queen charms children walking through the Enchanted Forest, a winter wonderland ruled by Cedric the Dragon and inhabited by fairies, elves, Santa Claus and other creatures from the land of make-believe. The forest is being staged at McCoy Pavilion at Ala Moana Regional Park.