Letters To Santa Claus From Local Children
A collection of handwritten pleas from area kids listing Christmas wishes. Dianna Dozier requests a doll a watch and a nurse set while Charles Briggs asks for a football and a baseball Tammy Turnage seeks a camera and more Tammy and Laurie Hays mention clothing Barbie toys and a portable typewriter Marella Martin Ramona S Caraway Rena Price and Ramona S Caraway list dolls games bikes maps and other gifts Corey Criner and his brother Terry request toys and a cattle truck and tractor
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Santa Claus
Corey
Good Year Seen in 1964 For Farmers Ranchers
Texas farmers and ranchers with land capital labor and managerial ability should have a good year in 1964 economist John G McHaney says economic activity will stay high in 1964 with consumer incomes up about 5 percent from 1962 and auto home appliance and plant equipment gains. Exports of farm products likely near a billion dollars if grain sales to Soviet bloc materialize. Farm output to set a record for the sixth straight year with per capita income on farms near the 1963 peak as farm assets rise though debts increase faster than equities.
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John G. McHaney
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
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Mc Haney
16th Century Root of Jack-in-The-Box Reveals Punch Box History
The Jack-in-The-Box originated in the 16th century with German toymakers and amused adults and children through startled pranks. Early designs featured figure likenesses from Polichinelle and Punch and Judy, with Rousseau noting its role in reducing childish fears. The toy entered American markets around 1800 and has evolved with tunes and cartoons while keeping its surprise element.
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Rousseau
England
Students Asked To Set Pace For Safety During Yuletide
The Texas Safety Association urges students to lead holiday safety efforts during the Christmas New Year period. Dr. Milo B. Kearney emphasizes safer driving by youth drivers and advises college travelers to ensure vehicles are in good condition, avoid overload, and keep clear rear visibility while driving carefully in heavy highway traffic.
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Texas Safety Association
Milo EB. Kearney
TSA
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Texas Education Agency
Early Christmas in New France at Quebec Fortress
In 1535 Jacques Cartier and 110 settlers faced cold hunger and fear near the St. Charles river. The besieged group held a Christmas Mass in a log cabin with evergreen décor and a modest feast, despite scurvy and hardship. Carols filled the cabin as they marked the holy day.
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St. Charles River
Quebec
Canada
Jacques Cartier
Jack in the Box Endures Through Centuries of Toy Design
The article notes a modern Merry tunes belt mechanism and moving eye characters designed to boost play value. It cites Jack-in-the-Box as one of the few toys to endure with little change amid thousands of movement and musical toys developed over 400 years.
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Love, Dianna Dozier
Charles Briggs
B. Gun
United States
Dear Santa
Tammy Turnage
Barbie
Bea's Style Shop
Video Village
Yours Truly, Laurie Hays
Marella Martin
Santa Clus
Ken
Love
Rena Price
Frosty
Ramona S. Caraway
Ramona S Caraway
Merry Christmas
Terry
Corey Criner
N. Main
Dale
N. W. Ist
Andrews, Texas
David Mitchell
Devonian Elementary
Jim Dotson
Huckabee Lumber Co
W. Ist
Fey
Hha
Leland
TV Lab
Leland, Mona, Richard, Angela
Brenda Hamilton
Clint and
Deanie Hood
Gene Pearson
Lola Forbes
B.C. Rogers
Joan Richardson
Lynn Rice
Merle Tilly
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