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Wellington Leader

Location

Wellington, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

18

Letters to Santa Claus from many children

A collection of handwritten Santa Claus letters from multiple children seeking toys, dolls, tricycles, dolls beds, dish sets, fruit, candy, and fruit, with requests for Christmas Eve visits and warm wishes. Names include Yvon Lereta, Almeta Shipley, Donald Rayo Payne, Maurice and Francis, Iona Bell, Mary Nell, Flora Dell Chandler, Dorothy Starkey, Walter Smith, Larry Smith, and Jewel Judd among others.

Aiida Santa Claus Yvon Lereta Arul Almeta Shipley

War's Death Grip Darkens Madrid Dear Santy Note

A child named Kenneth Laycock writes a Christmas wish from Madrid, asking for no special gift this year and expressing gratitude for a teacher and fellow students, ending with affectionate regards.

Madrid

Christmas Wishlist Letters From Young Readers

Several handwritten notes from children to Santa Claus list desired gifts such as dolls, sports items, clothing, writing instruments, and candy. Names include Martha Fern Montgomery James Galden Tidale Ann Miease Jenetta Duke Reba Dell Duke and Billie Boy with hometown Wheeler referenced.

Sante Claus Sunty Christiane Pao Martha Fern Montgomery Mr. Santa Billie Boy Wheeler Reba Dell Duke

Wish List Note For Dottie Sue Sisk

A brief message of affection and requests appears as a personal keepsake. The note mentions wanting a watch, a pretty baby doll, a Bible stories book, and a pair of skates addressed to Dottie Sue Sisk from a sender who signs off with love to Lester Cleve Pharis.

Santa Claus

Best Corn William N Curry Crowned World Corn King

46 year old Tipton farmer William N Curry was named corn king at the International Livestock and Grain Exhibition in Chicago after displaying Reid's Yellow Dent. The scene featured Curry as the standout entrant and the crowd acclaimed his prize winning sample. A separate child’s Christmas plea to Santa asks for a train, apples, candy, and nuts, ending with a request to mend a hike for two boys.

William N. Curry Tipton Tad International Livestock and Grain Chicago Curry Reid Santa Childress Billy Bert Malcolm Neal Seale

Dear Santa List From Young Readers

A compilation of child written pleas to Santa Claus asking for toys candy nuts books pencils rulers skates dolls and other gifts. Names included are Melvin Wymiun Eula Lee Powel Dorma Lee Tyler Cecil Gooch Norman Davis Gerald Marvey Bobbie Lee Pharig Dorothy Austin and others requesting varied items.

Santa Claus Shirley Temple Eula Lee Powel der Santa Chius Dorothy Austin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Donald Rayo Payne Maurice Francis Domingos Iona Bell Mary Nell Flora Dell Chandler Adbye Dorothy Man Starkey Yours Walter Smith Santa Clara Larry Smith Schol Jmnojean Shirley Betty Jewel Linejean Betty Judd Margaret Anne Duke Boaz Sanitarium Memphis Texas Steper Santy Kenneth Laycock Vin Jenetta Duke Lester Cleve Pharis Dottie Sue Sisk Buick Higdon Auto Sales CO Wellington Melvin Wymiun Santas Ximas Dorma Lee Tyler Cecil Gooch Davis Tarvey Pear Santy Norman Davis Gerald Marvey Egg Santy Bobbie Lee Pharig George Apple Him Cutex Foothalls Tinker Toys Mickey Mouse Iems Parker Manning Bowman Edgar King's Christmas Featuring “Lier Dorothy Perkins Harriet Et Ayer Paris
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