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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1959
Page
7
Several children from Comanche and nearby towns write Santa with requests ranging from clothing and toys to sporting gear and a puppy. Items include moccasins, a tent, cymbals, a pellet gun, a Zorro watch, a camel, a checkered set, and a 1960s styled friend desire.
A letter from Martha Victoria Croft of Proctor asks Santa for gifts for her siblings and family. She requests a ball for her brother, a guitar for her sister, a bride doll for another sister, a dress for her mother, and shoes for her father, ending with no personal requests for herself.
A child writes to Santa with requests for many gifts including candy, chocolate and candy kisses. The letter closes with a holiday greeting and love for Santa.
A fragmented report mentions a bow and arrow a air gun a bicycle and a football suit linked to Tommy Chancellor. The sparse text suggests items found or involved in an incident with the name Tommy Chancellor emerging as a focal point.
A brief note from Barbara Glasgow requests a big doll buggy and a bride doll as gifts. The message closes with love.
A playful note appeals to Santa for crumbs with a casual confession about being not especially nice. The writer signs as Eyvonne L. in a light hearted request.
A hometown letter to Santa asks for bongo drums and accepts family gifts with a friendly holiday tone. The writer signs as Sylvia H with a warm Christmas wishes.
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