Christmas Requests From Leap Year Toy Lists
A long reader’s page prints letters from children in Tripoli Iowa listing Christmas wishes. Names include Michael Rettig, Janice Meier, Karen Meier, Dale Miller, Melanie Dettmer, Denise Dettmering, Danny Dettmering, Roger Murray, Wende Bunger, Darlene Hyde, Dwight Haverkamp, Jeffrey Klein, Jill Klein, Barry Buchholz, Ricky Ohlendorf, Mike Buchholz, Craig Vogt, Debra Hanson, Carmen Mohlis, Barry Vegt, Larry, Rhonda Struck, and Julie Struck. Items range from games to dolls, trucks to trains, and special requests like a record player or a Corningware set. The notice invites Santa to visit on Christmas Eve with milk and cookies.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Town Hall
Santa
Michael Rettig
Janice and
Karen Meier
Dale
Dale Miller
P. S
Love
Melanie Dettmer
Danny
Donell
Love, Denise, Donell and
Danny Dettmering
Roger Murray
Wende Bunger
Darlene Hyde
Joan
Santa Claus
Dwight Haverkamp
Fun Factory
Jeffrey Klein
Jill Klein
Mike
Barry Buchholz
Dear Santa
Bonnie
Mary
Ricky Ohlendorf
Barry
Mike Buchholz
Craig Vogt
Debra
Kerri
Debra Hanson
Carmen Mohlis
Johnny West
Circle X Ranch
Barry Vegt
Larry
Disneyland
Tripoli
Iowa
Tricky Tommy Turtle
Batmobile
Cary Callanan
Julie
Baby Lee
Say
Rhonda
Tex
Bigbyur
Ambrose Auto Co
N. R. Ambrose Oil Co
American Savings Bank
A. A. Belknap
Buhr
Butler-Bremer Mutual Telephone Co
Colburn
Bergmann Hatchery
Biesterfelt Bros
Block’s Auto Service
E.&l. Sundries
the Farmers Store
Interstate Power Co
Klemp
Kramer-Crittenden Produce & Hatchery
Michael’s
L. L. Moeller Construction Co
Bockhaus & Summer Barber Shop
Bolte
Fred’s
Hasbrouck-Voetmann Lumber Co
Hurmence
R. J. Bunger Barber Shop
D. F. Holm Insurance
Peoples
Ray’s Clothiers & Cleaners
International Minerals & Chemical Corp
Rettig Furniture
Tegtmeier Oil Co
Tonne’s
Tripoli Grain & Feed
Tripoli Hardware
Tripoli Mercantile Co
Tripoli Plumbing & Heating
Warner Electric
Wayside Inn
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