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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1953
Page
12
A short poem contrasts the speaker's complaints with the needs of others. He notes a disabled maid, a blind waiter, and a deaf child, then reflects that having abilities grants gratitude. The refrain proclaims I have two feet, two eyes, two ears, and a world to appreciate. Author Unknown.
A child writes from Greensboro Maryland asking Santa for an electric train a tool chest candy and nuts and asks Santa not to forget cousins grandma teacher Miss Bilbrough and classmates. The plea reflects a small town Christmas pageant style correspondent.
Emil Johnson announces changes to the company pension plan for duPont employees. Stockholders will vote in April with effective changes May 1. The plan boosts annual pension expense to about $25 million in 1953 and raises most retirees from ages 65 to higher guaranteed minimums.
Denton Maryland letters to Santa mix child wish lists with a pension note from Dupont employees. Maureen Minner asks for dolls and a doll carriage, tricycle and clothing while noting retirement plans. Bobby Robison lists a blackboard bike comics glasses and toy vehicles for himself and his brother.
Billy Callahan of Denton Maryland writes as a polite second grader requesting gifts. He asks Santa for a big truck a gun a holster a record player and a box of crayons and signs the note with love and thanks.
A child named Lester Carroll Jr of Denton Maryland dated December 1 1953 writes a detailed wish list for Santa. He requests candy items boxes of toys including boxing gloves a log truck walkie talkie set cowboy guns boots a convertible an ambulance rifle an army truck and an Archery set plus toys for his five sisters and a note to not forget Diane. He mentions being four years old and inviting Santa to his house.
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