Santa letter requests from Texas children in 1930s era
A compilation of handwritten Christmas wishes from San Saba and Bethel area youths dated 1933 1938 and 1998 requesting toys dolls trains watches apples and other gifts. Children mention guardians grandmothers and Santa’s arrival with hopeful messages and affectionate sign-offs.
Dear Santa Letters from Texas Children 1923 1993 1933
A collection of handwritten Christmas asks from Texas children dated December 11 across years 1923 1993 and 1933. The notes list desired gifts including a scooter story book baseball basketball tricycle doll washing machine stove and toys for various youngsters in Bend Hall San Saba and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Saba
Texas
Santa Claus
Santa
Poynor
California
Wadene Brown
Bend
Jim Frank
Hall
Jack
Helen Tali
Santa letters and local estate notes blend in Texas history
A collage of Christmas wish lists from children in San Saba and nearby towns urges Santa for toys and goods, including wagons, dolls, pianos, and wearables. The passage shifts to probate details about John Gibbons and associates, with appraisals of shares in banks and estate distribution. It notes San Saba's modest boom history and local oil investments amid land value trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Hons di Gaba
Texas
John Gibbons
Ed Gibbons
McGregor
Will Broad
Mr. Smith
Gibbons
Commercial National Bank of
San Saba
Llano
Move to Carter Ranch Prompts Welcoming Note
Mr and Mrs L E Davig relocated from Deming New Mexico to the J M Carter ranch near town. Mrs Davis remembered as Miss Flossie Carter Anvil. Noel Nalls Master Lloyd Noel Nalls return home after holiday visit with Mrs Lou Nalls and Mr George Nalls and Ted Brown. Garvin Sanderson at home for holidays with mother Mrs A M Sanderson after two years with the Texas Company.
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L. E. Davig
Deming
N. M
J. M. Carter Ranch
Noel Nalls
Master Lloyd
Lou Nalls
George Nalls
Ted Brown
Garvin Sanderson
A. M. Sanderson
The
Texas Company
Women's Missionary Society elects officers for year
The First Methodist church Women’s Missionary Society named officers for the coming year at the regular meeting Monday. Pres President Mrs. B. T. Rich, Vice President Mrs. J. L. Dailey, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. P. H. Walker, Recording Secretary Mrs. Harry Wayland, Conference Treasurer Mrs. W. A. Smith, Local Treasurer Mrs. W. H. Kimbrough, Bible and Mission Study Superintendent Mrs. W. S. Pence, Literature and Publicity Superintendent Mrs. Wiley Pridgeon, Outlook Agent Mrs. Eula Urquhart, Christian Social Relations Superintendent Mrs. Jim Watkins, Supplies Superintendent Mrs. A. R. Hill, Local Work Superintendent Mrs. G. A. Arbelger, Children's Work Superintendent Mrs. Perry Hardin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
B. T. Rich
J. L. Dailey
P. H. Walker
Harry Wayland
W. A. Smith
W. H. Kimbrough
W. S. Pence
Wiley
Shooks Sale Promotes Christmas Practical Gifts
Mr and Mrs Edgar Hubbert and Mrs M A Flood visited Mr and Mrs A J Wise in Moran over the weekend. They report Mrs Wise possibly improved in health and that Mrs Ben Hubbert is in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hubbert
M. A. Flood
A J. Wise
Moran
Nocona Boots Discount At Shooks Store
Miss Basie Gilbreath reported her uncle Jim Gilbreath died that afternoon after calling friends Monday night. The store Shooks advertised Nocona Cowboy boots starting at $9.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basie Gilbreath
Jim Gilbreath
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