[Pellicani Family--home movies] Reel 8

Date1953 – 1955

Donor-supplied NotesNo. 7 December 1953 - Cape Elizabeth, Maine Susan's 8th Birthday Party in basement of home. Notice: All the pretty party dresses. Hats were made by mother Eleanor. Christmas Summer 1954 - Highland Lake, Maine at the Legere Cottage. Notice: Here is the famous red hand knit swimsuit!! October 1954 - Cape Elizabeth, Maine At that time Kraft Foods sponsored a Saturday morning circus on television. I decided to organize a backyard circus and "invited" all the neighbors to attend as paying customers. Since dad Nicholas worked for Kraft. I had access to the free chocolate milk for 25 ¢, charged admission to the tune of 25 ¢ as well as sold balloons for 5 ¢. The stars of the circus in addition to the organizer were sisters Linda and friend Dorothy McGuire. The circus raised $10.50 which was donated to a charity. December 1954 - Cape Elizabeth, Maine I was trying to perfect the techniques for rear-end skiing... Easter 1955 - Cape Elizabeth, Maine We all got new clothes, head to foot, for Easter. 1955 - Rockland, Maine. At grandmother Nicolena Pellicani's home on Park Street October 1955 - Cape Elizabeth, Maine Halloween. Enjoying the backyard.