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Dike Girl Declares Santa Visited Home Last Year
Lois Nielsen of Dike Iowa writes in the Courier contest that a Santa Claus visited her home last year. Her little sister heard a voice at the fireplace and dolls were found there. The paper offers prizes totaling 60 dollars for letters by children under 12, due by Tuesday midnight with winners announced Saturday November 9. First prize 85 dollars, second 18, third 10, fourth 5, and five 1-dollar prizes. Letters limited to 130 words.
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