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Dear Santa Claus and Other Christmas Letters
A flood of Christmas wish lists from Monticello and nearby towns includes children naming gifts such as G I Joe sets, dolls, toy trains, racing games, bicycles, and furniture like rocking chairs and cribs. Many letters request stockings, candy, and family items for siblings parents and pets with expressions of good behavior and holiday spirit.
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Santa Claus
David D.K
Johnny Express
David Krueger
Monticello
Iowa
Joan Haag
Donnie Haag
Jimmy
David Haag
Joe
Sam
Mike Haag
Bill
Haag Kids
Monticello, Ta
Diane Ruchotzke
Brenda Ruchotzke