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Page Two CHATHAM BLANKETEER December 23, 1940 “OFFICE CHATTER” To help him solve all his trou ble I mean dealing with the salesmen Who are always waiting when he comes in. Alex has so many things Charming personality, and girls on strings, But you might toss in a new song As he has been humming the same one too long. Charles Calhoun is out of town But bring him something, he’ll be around. Please send Stauber Flynt A private Secretary Addie is always busy When he is in a hurry. Dear Uncle Dave, bless his soul Please leave at his house a pot of gold. But would appreciate a change made in his draft number. Then there’s John D. Eller, you remember Bring him the same as last De cember. And now for Babe, let me see— Just put Lindsay on her tree You might add one more thing On her third finger left hand a diamond ring. And Oh! please Santa dear. Bring Roxie another leap year This one leaped by Before she had a try. And for the Conrads, Earl and Helen A nice new shining dwelling The one they have is nice too; But they had a fire, and the floor burned through. ’Twas the week before Christmas The office a clatter With busy typewriters And Christmas chatter. In the midst of such fuss Only one thought—to pause— Take pen in hand and write The following to— Dear Santa Claus; For Mr. Chatham our president Bring peace and joy to the fullest extent He gives happiness to everyone So let’s be sure our job’s well done. For Mr. Butler to be sincere Bring another great blanket year Make the fulling mills sing a song With upholstery as we go along. For Mr. R. W. Harris I know you will Bring him a miniature Chat ham mill With looms, dyers, and nappers too; A Rail Road track and a small Choo Choo. Mr. Neaves always knows the dates Because his calendar and he are mates But bring him one without a pic ture and name ’Cause the one he has he wants to frame. Bring Mr. Mason Lillard a new book A pipe with tobacco and a cozy nook He works every day, and on Sun day he sings So he deserves lots of nice things. Bob Hartness, another fine man Bring him all the good things you can Just bring him candy and toys, Santa dear He has enough nuts right in here. Charlie Weaver, just for him Fill Sears orders to the brim Take care of Penney and Ward for him too; They also keep him in a stew. Nat Blackwood and Peyton White Bring them a jug of “Little White Light” But dear Santa, one jug won’t do So, if you will, please make it two. Albert, Jr., wants a car with more speed One that will outrun the Pa trolman is what he will need. The one he has will only do 100 miles per hour So see if you can rig up one with a little more power. It was all right for him to reach out with an oar and kill a duck But if he tried that on a Pa trolman he would be out of luck. For Mr. Bob Ogburn, a very spe cial request A good bird dog, please make it the best. Bring Mr. Hatch some Vat 69 If it won’t fit his sock, put it in mine. Hubert Parker is a pretty swell guy So Santa bring him a kite to fly. Pop Green wants a new automo bile One that will climb an Elkin hill. Mr. Hodel wants a million “smackers” So he won’t have to eat cheese and crackers. Sam Atkinson who is dark and tall Wants a wig that won’t grow bald. Please send Mr. Graham up on the hill Something to make him well, he is ill. Charlie Dixon wants to find a way To get the invoices out the same day. Dave Reid Has enough speed. But give him a car That will travel far. Bring a box for Mr. Cone Cox to put all his winnings in When baseball season comes around again. Charlie Sasher wants a reducing compound So he won’t grow so big and round. John B. Jones, now that’s enough He hands out that “good ol’ stuff” A finer fellow you’ve never seen He is the pay-master, is what I mean. But Santa, bring him just for good measure A baseball team, that’s what he will treasure. For Jimmie Booher A checking system that is sure So he and Bill H. on the month’s last day Can be assured that everything is O. K. Please send Mr. Benson a double Now for John Sagar bring lots of toys The kind that can be used for either girls or boys. For Walter Metz a dash of luck With his lady friend “the bun ny duck.” For our athletic director. Coach Bill Mann All he wants is a Packard sedan. For “Gorgeous George” so small and dandy He’ll be happy with a quart of brandy. For Mr. Blaine bring heaps of joy A day’s vacation with his sol dier boy. Bring a Choo Choo train or some electrical toy For Milton Cooper, and his lit tle boy Maybe you better bring two ex actly the same ’Cause little Johnnie will want to get in the game. Paul Royall wants some roller skates So he can be two places at once and not be late. And Santa you could if you would Secure a peep into the future of Mr. Greenwood. For Mr. Tom Roth, a permanent nurse To relieve the burden of the stay at home curse. For “Pop” Poor ’tis a pleasure be lieve me you A bottle of scotch and an oys ter stew. Hugh Salmons is well supplied with Christmas plunder Inez wants an extra set of keys So when she locks herself out she won’t freeze. The Harris’, Lucile and Bill Have hung their stockings for you to fill They are leaving the selection up to you I’m sure you know just what to do. For Lola goodness knows! Bring something to warm her toes This is from me, and don’t you squeal, ’cause I know how cold feet feel. Bring a maid for Margie Green wood One who will wash the dishes, and clean up good. And Dottie J. now there’s a laugh She too is on the Office staff Her Plymouth can’t quite make the grade So bring her a Ford about the same shade. I can see her now with a smile on her mouth Saying; “So long, folks. I’m go ing down South.” Don’t give her one to make her wait. No Marine, Cadet, or Sailor Just give her a man from Penn. State That is for Eleanor Taylor, Bring a tricycle and doll for Pearl She wants them for her boy and girl. For Miss Ogburn, I mean Lucile Bring her a Chariot or an Au tomobile She has a new Cape and a- new eevning Gown (Continued on Page Four) For Mr. Poindexter who just loves to tease Some firecrackers, and a calen dar like Mr. Neaves. Addie wants money, and money galore To pay all her bills, and then have some more.
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