Fifty Years Ago Today, December 24, 1965

lst Cavalry Plays Santa to Orphans

The members of four U.S. Air Cavalry companies took time off from the war today to bring Christmas to 61 children in an orphanage here. "I'd rather be home with my own children," said Pfc. Levi Perry, 19, of Fort Smith, Ark. "But I like being with children. They seem to be enjoying the party."

Scout-A-Pal

Children from as far away as Americus and Albany were entertained at the fourth annual playhouse Christmas Party held recently at the Georgia Theater. Emceed by Patsy Avery, the party was overseen by local Boy Scouts, who entertained the children suffering from mental retardation, cerebral palsy and other crippling diseases.

Draft

Russell County Selective Service officials have announced that 15 men will report for induction and 42 for physicals in January, "possibly" including some married registrants and 18-year-olds.

This story was originally published December 24, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Fifty Years Ago Today, December 24, 1965 ."