Letters to Santa Claus from area children
A collection of childhood Christmas requests from Keller and El Paso area youngsters. Children name gifts such as dolls, kitchen sets, bikes, toy guns, playhouses, dress outfits, and dolls. many mention cookies for Santa and reindeer, with references to family and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Kathy
Kathy Bielinski
Lighthall PI. Ww
Nana
Papa
el Paso
Jackie Taylor
W. Alameda
Church of England unfrocks vicar over his actions
Chester reports the vicar Philip St. John Wilson Ross, 52, formerly of Woodford, was stripped of all clerical orders by a consistory court for causing grave scandal after disappearing with a wealthy woman. He was moved, deposed and degraded. Ross had vanished in August 1955, his clothes found on a Welsh beach, and he later resurfaced in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Chester
England
Philip St. John Wilson Ross
Woodford
Ross
Wales
Switzerland
Prisoner Shot in San Diego Marine Custody
The Marine Corps said a prisoner was shot and killed while attempting to escape in San Diego. The captive was under guard by Cpl. Gerald Hall of Groves Texas and Cpl. Alfred Gilpin of Russellville Missouri. The victim's name was misread in early reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
Marine Corps
Gerald Hall
Groves, Tex
Alfred Gilpin
Russellville
Savina Tanker SOS at Taipei Formosa
The 41 000-ton Panamanian tanker Savina sent an SOS from near Taipei Formosa prompting maritime authorities to issue rescue procedures and assess crew safety. No further details on cause or outcome available.
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SOS
Taipei
Formosa
Savina
Sailor Sends SOS Off Formosa as 7th Fleet Rides
An SOS was sent today after engine trouble northwest of Formosa. U S Navy headquarters on Formosa said a 7th Fleet unit stood ready to assist if needed.
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Formosa
U. S. Navy
7Th Fleet
Maloney Cleared of Tax Charge in 1952 and 1953 Returns
William Power Maloney former chief of the Justice Department Trial Section is found innocent of charges that he filed late income tax returns for 1952 and 1953. Maloney 52, a New York attorney and screen star Henry Fonda bull fiddle reference appears in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Power Maloney
Justice Department
Henry Fonda
Maloney
Towncraft Interlock Shirts and Sweaters at Penney’s
Penney style novelty dress shirts in dots stripes and checks offered in many colors. Towncraft interlock Orion slip pers and warm sweaters promise easy care fast washing quick drying no shrinkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towncraft
Orion
Penney’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Claus
Ballarina
Carol Jane
Nancy Hyatt
E. Cherry
John Gragy
Becky Herring
S. Penn
Love Melody Roberts
Janice Marie Belchen
Bill Peschka
Mikki Belchen
Ronnie Arnold
E. Apple
S. Lea Ave
Mary Peschka
Lucille Peschka
Santa Clas
Linda Stilep
Billy Paul Wright
Directs
John P. Hagen
Earth
Vanguard
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Washington
Southwest
Father Bear
Sewing
Ries
Len Insurance
Avestment Company
Pcos Valley
Allways
Penney
Age Promiem
Penney’s Towncraft
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!