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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1947
Page
6
A fragment notes interest in tractors and horses, hinting at rural buying priorities and potential sales or trades. The casual mention suggests a local market or advertisement angle without specific names or dates.
Funeral services for John Merlin Moses born June 15 1884 in Scotch Grove township were held Dec 23 at his son Dwaine Moses home Center Junction with Dale Cunningham officiating and burial in Scotch Grove cemetery. Moses a farmer and Presbyterian member died from a heart attack. He is survived by two sons Dwaine and Max.
Private First Class Charles D. Talmadge of Hopkinton was honored with full military rites at the Presbyterian church, Hopkinton, after arriving from Belgium. The 311th Infantry veteran, who died in the Battle of the Bulge on Dec 13 1944, was buried with honors at Hopkinton cemetery. Survivors include parents two brothers and three sisters.
A seven year old second grader Leroy Grimm writes to Santa Claus listing wanted gifts including combat boots a crew shoot game candy and nuts and asks for a doll and a train in a partial Christmas wish letter.
The text collects several playful letters from children to Santa. Tommy McDowell asks for a Junior Bike Nut and Candy and mentions a doll bed and other toys. Marilyn Donovan requests a wind up train and tracks and wheel wagon.
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