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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
29
A traditional Christmas tale recalls the wren hunted on Christmas morning carried from house to house by wren boys who sing for a dole. The Danish Irish war anecdote links the bird to a dawn ambush, blamed for the Irish defeat, while modern spins question the wren’s identity and celebrate farming welcome.
A batch of child wish letters to Santa from Denton Maryland listing first grade and younger childrens requests for Christmas gifts. Many note good behavior and mention teachers Miss Chaffinch or aa Chaffineh, plus family members and treats. Wishes include dolls, bicycles, toy guns, sleds, dresses, candy, nuts and oranges.
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