Published In
Ann Arbor News, March 17, 1985
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TOP OF THE MORNIN' - Patrick Gannon, dressed as a leprechaun, will greet customers who walk into his store this morning with a wave of his shillelagh and a pretzel for the kids. "The idea was to get everybody excited about St. Patty's day, even though it's on Sunday," said the all-Irish Gannon, owner of Falsetta's Market, 2200 Pittsfield Blvd. He worked up to it gradually, starting with a hat on Monday and adding a piece of the costume each day. "I had the pipe, then the ears and by Friday I had the full get-up," said Gannon, whose pantaloons and blouse were made by his wife, Jennifer, and his mother, Elizabeth. The shoes, fake ears and long-stemmed pipe were discovered by Gannon's sisters Pat Burns and Jackie Gannon, who manage the store. "The beard is mine and the hat covers my bald head," said the 42-year-old Gannon. Customers Friday and Saturday did double takes upon seeing the 6 feet 2 inch gnome, and sister Jackie promises he'll be back for Easter as a bunny.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, November 29, 1967
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Even pre-schoolers will get into the act when Creative Arts I and II groups of the American Association of University Women presents their Christmas Idea Fair from 8 to 10 p.m. today at the American Red Cross Building, 2729 Packard. A special feature will be holiday decorations with instructions designed for young children. Immersed in a macaroni Christmas tree project are 'Tricia and Jamie McNaughton, children of Mr. and Mrs. James McNaughton of Dalton Drive, and Andrew Hartzell (center), son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hartzell of Creal Crescent. All AAUW members may attend the fair.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, December 23, 1936
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CHRISTMAS PARTY OF THE SUB-DEBUTANTES: The hostesses who gave a dance last night at the Phi Kappa Sigma house, were dinner guests at the home of one of hostesses, Betty Fariss, on Hill St. In the party shown above, the girls seated in the foreground are, left to right: Peggy Whitker, Patricia Trosper and Betty Fariss. In the middle row are Priscilla Ehlers, Charlotte Noble, Mary Hayden, Barbara Brooks, Betty Johnson and Constance Lorch, and standing at the back are Mary Janet Stickney of Clarkston, Patricia Hadley and Ann Oakman.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, December 5, 1957
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'NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS': This group of Erickson Elementary School pupils named their float "Christmas Family," and patterned it around Christmas Eve in the home. The "father" appears to be reading "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" for his "family," gathered around the decorated tree in front of a fireplace.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, December 5, 1957
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'SANTA'S WORKSHOP' DEPICTED: Edmonton Junior and Senior High Schools from Willow Village entetered this float, based on "Santa's Workshop." Six youngsters busily occupied themselves during the parade as elves working on Christmas toys. The traditional parade was sponsored by Ypsilanti area schools and churches and the Board of Commerce.