Forum Flashbacks: Dec. 18-24
MARYVILLE DAILY FORUM, DEC. 28, 2000
25 YEARS AGO: Wintertime Sledding Fun – One good thing about snow is the fun activities it can bring about. Taking time out and enjoying some family fun are Ken White, who is giving his daughter, Casey, a ride down the hill behind St. Gregory’s School, while little sister, Kelly and mom, Christa, give a helping hand.
25 years ago
Maryville Daily Forum, Dec. 24, 2000
Dear Santa
Dear Santa Claus,
How are you? I hope Rudolph is ready to fly and all of your other reindeer are too. I hope your elves are working hard. I would like a c.d. player a baby ferby and a sing and swing Angelica.
Love,
Akausha Ragan
Dear Santa Claus,
How is all the reindeer? Is it snowing at the North Pole yet? I want a pair of side zip boots and a scooter. I want some cd’s.
Merry Christmas!
Felicia Cook
Dear Santa,
How are you? I hope Rudolph and Comet and Blitzen are ready to fly. And I hope your elves are working hard. I want a stuffed snowman, a singing tree and a stereo.
Love your friend,
Lucas Runyon
Dear Santa Claus,
How are you Santa Claus? How are Rudolph and the elves and Mrs. Claus? Is Rudolph and Comet and Blitzen Cupid ready to fly. I want a game that is called “do you want to be a millionaire,” and a pair of boots and a coat.
Love,
Whitney Harker
Dear Santa Claus,
How is everyone? I want a cowgirl Jessie doll and a Barbie dream house and my own playhouse. Thank you!!
Your pal,
Teri Leigh Larison
Dear Santa,
I want a new bicycle. I want a remote control helicopter, and a tractor. I also want a battery powered airplane.
Your friend,
Jacob Sweat
75 years ago
Maryville Daily Forum, Dec. 23, 1975
Santa Delivers Last Batch of Christmas Mail
Santa makes his last visit through the press before leaving for the North Pole on Christmas Eve. For his readers Santa has sent five letters from the kiddies of Nodaway county. Dear old St. Nick expressed doubt as to whether there would be snow for his reindeer.
Dear Santa,
I am a little girl 4 years old and am a very good girl. For Christmas I want a color book and colors, a dress, set of dishes and a doll.
I have a little baby brother, Joe, and he wants a rattle. Also don’t forget my big brother, Bob. He wants a billfold and tinker toys. Don’t forget my sisters, mother and daddy. I’ll be looking for you.
Goodbye,
Carolyn Stoll
Conception Jct., Mo.
Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy 6 years old. I have been a good little boy this year. For Christmas I would like to have a doctor set, a filling station, a train, and some story books. And please Santa, don’t forget all the other boys and girls.
Jackie Dean Ross
721 East Second St.
Maryville, Mo.
Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy two and one-half years old. For Christmas I would like to have a tricycle, a telephone, a horse, some cars and a doll. Please don’t forget all the other boys and girls.
Michiel Lee Ross
721 East Second St.
Maryville, Mo.
Dear Santa Claus,
I have been an awful good boy. Will you please bring me a knife and some ice skates for Christmas. Please don’t forget Bud Danner. He has been a good boy too. We both will be looking for you.
Your friend,
Raymond Trump
Parnell, Mo.
Dear Santa Claus,
I am just a little girl 5 years old. Will you please bring me a little doll for Christmas? That is all I want. Don’t forget my little sister Betty Lou. She wants a doll too.
Your friend,
Donna Marie Wake
Parnell, Mo.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The 75-year flashback is courtesy of the Missouri Digital Newspaper Project from the State Historical Society of Missouri, accessible at shsmo.newspapers.com.
