Sunday, hundreds of cars and thousands of persons came to the Dionne home

Original Toronto Star caption: Sunday, hundreds of cars and thousands of persons came to the Dionne home. The demonstration of public sympathy and curiosity recalled the days when the five laughing children turned Callander into a world mecca. Nearly all were complete or virtual strangers. Many were from the U.S. Family would much rather be alone, said Father Camille LaFrance, but they recognize the sympathy of the public