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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1970
Page
3
A compilation of children and families writing to Santa with lists of desired toys and gifts. Requests include dolls such as Nanopy Toes and Chatty Cathy, playsets, a BB gun, a fishing pole, a view master, candy, and family reminders. Several sign with names and ages, mentioning siblings and grandparents.
A long OCR fantasy of Christmas requests from numerous children and families. The letters list desired toys, dolls, games, ride-ons, and kitchen items, with each child promising cookies and milk for Santa and carrots for the reindeer. Names like Debby, JadaCarol, Darren appear with ages and addresses.
A collection of handwritten Christmas wishes from children. Names include Robert Layman, Dwayne, Jerry Parker, Chris, Tom, Susan, Daddy, Ritchie, Stacy, Stacy LeRon Larkin, Robyn Larkin, and Robyn's sister. Requests range from toys like cranes, Rock Em Sock Em, playdough, trains, and guns to clothes, dolls, and puppy care. Cookies, milk, carrots for reindeer, and goodwill toward elves and other children are noted.
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