Five Tacoma youngsters take shelter under a big umbrella on a gloomy Dec. 5, 1967, while helping collect food for the Opportunity & Development Inc. Christmas party for underprivileged children. The boy with the biggest smile, 12-year-old Lester Wright, is clutching a 20-pound turkey. From left are Ronnie Danneels , 10, lugging a ham; Lester with the turkey; Paridon Williams, 7, holding the umbrella; Johnny Williams, 8; and Richie Walker, 10. The dinner was scheduled for Dec. 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Edward B. Rhodes room of the American Legion Hall. More than 500 guests were expected to attend. (RICHARDS STUDIO COLLECTION, TACOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY, 253-292-2001, SEARCH.TACOMAPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG/IMAGES)

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