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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1954
Page
3
A compilation of handwritten Santa letters from seven to four year olds in Denver and surrounding towns. Kids request toys including dolls, bicycles, blocks, toy guns, footballs, trains, and a gas station, with many offering thanks and well wishes. Families mention siblings and good behavior, noting cookies for Santa and responses to last year’s gifts.
A childlike collage of Christmas requests from several youngsters in Waverly Iowa. Diane Mae Drewis asks for a doll, bracelet, nuts and candy along with a greeting to Santa. James Lee Rathe seeks a was station, paints, slippers, candy, and nuts. Bonnie from Waverly requests wedding clothes for a big doll and a rhinestone bracelet. Duane Waterman and Mike list toys such as a boxing glove set, a nurse kit, a train, and a tractor with candy and nuts for both.
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