Darum ist Rudolf Rath der wohl dienstälteste Nikolaus
Jürgen Overkott

St. Blasius Balve: Rudolf Rath ist der dienstälteste Nikolaus im Hönnetal.
Foto: Kolping Balve
Balve. Rudolf Rath ist der wohl dienstälteste Nikolaus in der Region. Wie der Mann mit Bischofsmütze selbst auf Erwachsene wirkt.
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