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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1957

Page

3

Santa Claus California Post Office Grabs Holiday Fame

In Santa Claus California a rural post office uses the unique name once reserved for Indiana’s Santa Claus. Congress ruled Indiana holds exclusive post office rights to the name, but the California station operates as a branch five miles from town. Frank Simpkins staffs the office. peak mailing days begin Dec 1 with about 2,000 letters during the holiday rush.

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Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Linn County

A notice from Linn County Iowa states that on December 16 1957 the executrix for the estate of Burmeister late of the county was duly appointed. All persons having claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated to the Clerk of Linn County District Court and payments are to be made to the executrix. John J Wilkinson serves as attorney.

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