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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
2
Editorial from The Sun reflects on Christmas as a celebration of Christ and his teachings. It emphasizes Jesus's moral guidance, messages of giving, brotherhood, peace on earth, and good will toward men, urging readers to thank Him this season. Written by W. G. Vollmer, president of T P Railway.
A reflective verse on the loss of Christmas and the enduring cheer from the humble Christ Child born in a stable. The poem urges embracing Christmas joy beyond a single day and keeping its spirit throughout the year.
A long Santa letter round up from Dallas area children requests dolls, toy guns, race sets, riding toys, trains, walking dolls, cowboy costumes, and fruits and nuts. Kids name parents and teachers, mention school grades, and ask Santa to remember siblings and grandparents as Christmas approaches.
A young boy Johnny Currey writes to his parents and siblings, asking for a bicycle and fruits, nuts, and candy, and notes his age seven years and nine months. He signs with Dorcie Currey and mentions Mrs. McFarland and a desire for a doll and sewing machine.
Childrens holiday notes request gifts from Santa. Danny Currey asks for a guitar and basketball while Marie Wright requests a can can ship a new dress baby doll candy and nuts. The letters also mention siblings and family members and end with thanks to Santa.
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