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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1964
Page
9
Children from Texas towns send letters to Santa outlining Christmas desires. Dennis Pendergraft requests a gun and a truck, Cindy Coleman asks for toys, while Jimmy Green mentions a shotgun and more gifts. Debra and Rhonda Gollihugh and Debbie, Keith Gollihugh also appear in the round of wishes.
A collection of children letters to Santa from Quail and Wellington Texas express Christmas wishes. The notes reference St Nicholas and other names such as Pere Noel Father Christmas Kris Kringle and Grandfather Frost. Children ask for toys books dolls a rocking horse a tricycle a wagon a view master and more.
A collage of handwritten notes from Wellington area children to Santa Claus dated December 1964. Kids request toys including Big Chatty Kathy dolls, Ken and Barbie, trucks, tractors, Tiny Tears, dolls, a rocking horse, a tricycle, a gun, and clothing for a new baby. Several misspellings and personal names appear, reflecting local families and schools.
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