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Labor of love fuels 100 toy donations by Mason City craftsman
Henry Peterson, 92, who began toy making during World War II, spent two months crafting unpainted wooden trucks vans and cars for Christmas gifts. He donated 100 toys to the Salvation Army this season after gifting 70 and 85 in prior years.
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Henry Peterson
Mason City
Peterson
Salvation Army
Peterson Electric
North
Tyler
Tracy Hedegard
Hedegard