1945 - Dionne Quintuplets Eleven Years Old

Published by Kenosha News in Kenosha, Wisconsin on May 28, 1945

Picture was not included in article but was taken for the celebration of their 11th birthday.

Eleven years old today, Canada's famed Dionne quintuplets--Annette, Cécile, Émilie, Marie and Yvonne--were elated over the fact that for the first time they will be permitted to wear long evening gowns at a concert party tonight.

All members of the Olive [sic] Dionne family were expected to attend a high mass for the anniversary and special guests were invited to a birthday luncheon.

Highlight of the celebration was the party scheduled for 8 p.m. at which all 12 of the Dionne children will present a concert. Gifts--including three bicycles (five were ruled out because of wartime shortages)--will be formally presented to the quints. The five girls have already been riding the bicycles, but tonight makes it official.