December 29, 1944

• Greenley’s Market advertised the following specials: cut green beans, 17¢; hominy grits, 10¢; Mother’s cocoa, 1 pound, 14¢; Snosheen cake flour, 32¢; Del Monte coffee, 1 lb. jar, 37¢; shrimp (tall), 49¢; saltine crackers, 2 lbs., 35¢; Fancy dates, 80¢; Family flour, 5 lbs., 29¢; all-wheat pancake flour, 25¢; white cornmeal; 10 lbs., 50¢; and yellow cornmeal; 10 lbs., 47¢.

December 25, 1969

• Dear Santa, I love you. My name is Jolene Powers. I am 5 years old and I live in Watson. Could you bring me a game, a View Master, and Susan in a Swing? Thank you Santa. Jolene Powers

• Dear Santa, Please bring me a new born Thumbilena and Suzi homemake. Love, Sherry Record

• Dear Santa, Please bring me a doll, a bike, a case of dolls and a Ken. I love you Santa. Love, Sue Ann Schoonover

• Dear Santa, I have been a good boy. Please bring me a construction set and dart gun. Merry Christmas. Love, Rick Hale

December 29, 1994

• Margaret and Oscar Moore will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on January 2, 1995. They were married in Atchison, Kansas.

• Dear Santa, My name is Jay Stanton. I have tried to be good. I would like a jeep, a Power Ranger watch, Fleas on Fred game, and a Mr. Bucket game. I will leave you a snack on the fireplace. Love, Jay Stanton

• Dear Jay, I just wanted to let you know that I received your letter express mail. I hope you had a Merry Christmas! Love, Santa