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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1940
Page
5
A collection of handwritten notes from local children asking Santa for toys and treats. Names include Vera Ann Bankston Jahue Nichols Betty Silvers Eugenia Ann Stroud Bow the dog Teddie Wingate Nelma Fae Stroud and John Thomas Baker, with requests for dolls, tricycles, gloves, bicycles, candy, and fruit.
Texas A and M schedules two summer short courses with the School of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School forming the backbone. The annual county superintendents and supervisors conference and the Texas School Administration Conference will be held at the college June 23 to 28. Dr T D Brooks leads the school administration conference while Prof W J Hughes heads the county supervisors meeting.
A compilation of Christmas requests from Elwood and Dotson School students. Kids aged 6 to 16 ask Santa for dolls, sleds, toys, clothing, fruit, candy, and small comforts, naming teachers and schools like Mrs. Mayfield and Elwood. Some entries mention family and good behavior.
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