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Mexico Ledger in Mexico, Missouri

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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1970

Page

6

Letters to Santa from the Ledger files decades ago

A quirky archival snippet reveals children’s Christmas wish lists from about ten years ago, including requests for a gas station, a toy truck, a rocking horse, a Sister Belle doll, and thanks for past gifts, with simple handwritten lines and names like Tomy Whalen and Billy.

Sannta Claus Merry Christias Santa Peteene Billy Johnny Wouldike Tomy Whalen Belle Sandra Henry Smith Santa Sharon Lamberson Mrs. Claus Tam Linda Love Linda Snook

Santa Letters From Young Readers Put Under Ledger

Letters printed in The Ledger reveal children's Christmas wishes and memories of discovering Santa. The notes include pleas for toys such as skates dolls trains and more and reflect the era’s family traditions and the emotional mix of belief and innocence.

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