The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 15, Ed. 2 Thursday, December 22, 1955 Page: 4 of 8
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I want a watch lor Christmas
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for Christmas.
Your MM,
Oarjr Frank Ellison.
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A* you light the Yule
tapers at this season of
good cheer, may they
signify joy and gladness
to fill your heart for many
days to come.
Ellison's Onyx Service Station
Boyce Ellison A. D. Clifton
Aspermont —o- Texas
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Aspermont -o-' Texas
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MR. OWENS U extremely popu-
lar in HUlcrest He owns a big
barn where the stock shows play
cach summer. He even serves cat-
fee and sandwiches to his "guests"
when they drop in to watch one of
the shows. The truth is that Mr.
Owens is a lonely old man who
likes to surround himself with hap-
py people.
Several years ago today,, when
Christmas cheer abounded and
glowing parlor windows warmed
-the hearts ox1 passersby. Mr. Owens
was lonelier than usual. He had
not even set up a tree thfct year;
what good was a tree without
someooe to admire it?
Christmas Eve, and Mr. Owens
strolled down Main Street alone,
peering into the tew shop win-
dows that were still lighted. In
front of the ten-cent store he saw
young Jim Harder. Jim was watch-
ing the lights go out with an ex-
pression of dismay on his freckled
face.
"It can't be that bad. my boy."
the old man said kindly.
Jim tried to smile when he saw
Mr. Owens. "It's bad enough. I'll
sure catch it from mom when I get
home. She sent me out to buy some
Christmas-tree ornaments."
"Tree ornaments? At this hour?"
"Yes sir. Last summer we had a
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yours a
Mr. Owens pulled out « drawer
to reveal several darcn briRli'.ly
colored balls. *
fire in the woodshed." explainel
Jim. "nothing sseriojs.' but our
Christmas stuff was destroyed. We
forgot all about It un'il we -set the
tree up this morning."
"And you waited until now to
buy ornaments?"
"That's just it." groaned Jim
"I.left heme over an hour ago.'It's
hut that—well I've been looking
in store windows—and—1"
Problem Solved
"I understand." said Mr. Owens
with a twinkle in his eye. "Uacd
to do the same thing when I was a
lad. Never could figure out why
docks were invented. Say. I've got
an idea! I have some old nrnn-
menta—"
"You have?" cried Jim eagerly.
"On ^ccond thought." Mr. Owens
went on. "I don't think they'd do.
Too old, most of them, with
cracked sides and hairpins sUicH
in their tops. Had one box of gooj
one's, but I stepped on it."
Jim didn't smile. He look miser-
able. . * X .
"Wait!" cried Mr. Owens, layln;
• hand on the boy's shoulder, "l'v?
go it! You'll have your Christmas-
tree ornaments yet"
With Jim Harder striding hope
fully beside him. Mr. Owens wt
off at a brisk trot that belled his
years. A happy smile played upon
the wrinkled face. He was doin •
someone a favor at Christmas; a •
was part ot the scene. He joined
Jim In e chorus of *Whlte Chr at-
mat.'
Hiding Piece
When they reached his place he
surprised Jim tap taking the path
that led to the barn. The boy fol-
lowed. Oaee inside, he grope*
around until he loealed sn old tan
tern.
After aqueostog Setweer duti*
props they rsashed a huge ehe.tr
Mr. Owens pulled out a dnfwe I ■
reveal several doaou brightly cat-
ered balls.
"Wow!" they're perfect!
Jim. "Whet are they?"
Mr Ownes laughed. "Let's see
sw: those olasSfe aw are alums
and those pressed paper ones are
oranges. This cdMr drawer is fun
at stars: it's aB pert of the seen-
1 do hope you'l bring them
•eon after the hotkUys."
"I sure wfflf pramlaad Jim wtt}>
a Mg grtn
H was outside ehuron the next
morning thet Jim approached hun
breathlessly: we got turkey, end,
you're going le get a drumstick.
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LETTERS TO
SANTA CLAUS
Dear Santa.
I an sis years oUL
Plaasa remember all girls and
boys. *
Plaasa bring am a B.B. gun, a
football and a football suit
I love you,
Tony Hsrrera.
Daar Santa.
Plaasa brihg me a football
suit And plaasa bring ma a
now bait And also bring me a
basketball.
Your friend,
Eugene Walker.
Daar Santa,
1 have boon trying to bo a
good boy.
Will you bring ma a wood
burning sot and a Chinese
Checkers and rueger checkers.
That is all I want for Christ-
Forever,
Jimmy Jones.
watch and a flashbulb camera.
X want togwlah all the boys
and girls a vary Marry Chirst-
mas and I hope that everyone
gats what thay want most of all.
. yours truly,
jolene Ubeli
Daar Santa.
' Please bring me a camera, a
basketball sot, a watch and a
pen and pencil sot.
Yours truly,
Paulette Hallford.
PS. May everyone have a
Marry Christmas and a Happy
Few Year.
Dear Santa,
I would like a record player
and a basketball and goal.
Yours truly,
Sue Trammell.
Dear Santa,
I want a R3. gun. 1 have a
new car now. I love you,
Santa Claus. ^
I want to, see you, Santa
Claus.
Tommy Blevins.
_ , T)esr Santa.
Dear Santa, X am in the first grade.
I hope that x get what I want I I have been good,
for Christmas. I Please bring me a Tommy gun,
I hope I got a record player, I Davy Crockett gun and pants,
and some records. Also a bas-1' Love,
ketball and a goal, a wrist Kenny Kenady.
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BEST WISHES
If we just wish you, simply
and sincerely, the old,
yet always new wish,
you'll understand that we're
wishing you *
With all our heart, a very
Merry Christinas
I
DENNIS DRUG
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Dennis and Family
Aspermont o-o Texas
Dear Santa,
I am in the first grade.
Please bring me a bicycle,
liove, - -
Johnny Ledesms.
Dear Sunta.
I am in the first grade.
I have been good.
Please bring me a gun and
some moccasins, some boots and
Dear Santa,
I am in the first
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Welch, Lowell C. The Aspermont Star (Aspermont, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 15, Ed. 2 Thursday, December 22, 1955, newspaper, December 22, 1955; Aspermont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth136221/m1/4/: accessed June 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stonewall County Library.