Santa Claus Busy Reading Letters from the Kiddies
Letters To Santa Carry
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with fatten from the
httfa folks all over Martin County.
1-m Claus has found it necessary
to mt up over tune and burn the
night oil to read them all The old
the beet he can do, and that he will
make every effort possible to please
the little children at Martin County
tlio year. Surely, Santa Claus can
not hsndlr the big task without the
aid at the grown-ups, and a prelim
shows that they are
to cooperate with the fine
and bring to Martin Coun
ty youths the happiest Christmas of
The fatten our young writers have I
pleased him greatly,
interest itnrin are found in the few
lines constituting the notes to Old
Santa. A marked tea Hue of many of
the letters is the absence of selfish
ness. It will be mighty hard for Old
Santa to refuse them their humble
requests, and it is sincerely hoped
l that
gentleman is too poor to travel that
a thinking and considerate peop
will come to the rescue.
The Enterprise today finds it u
possible to clear its files of all the
letters forwarded to Santa Claus. but
more will be printed next time
Dear Santa C la us:?I hope you
i*t awtol too hard (or Christ
ts Tell Hit Santa. I hope
1 hurt her finger* by prick
Will you please brine me a green
sud? I would like to have
fruit and nuts. With lots of
Jane Golf.
Nov 29
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Dear Santa Claus:?For Christmas
1 scant a am suit, a blackboard and
a doll about 25 inches talL I hope
you do not think me too big to get
a doIL far I am only ten. I want a
ball and some games, and some
books to read. 1 will leave the back
door open because if you go in the
front someone might see you. The
turn nay is ton nail for you. You
can leave your reindeer in the back
yard I have been good so fill my
stocking full I would like very
much to go to see you workshop.
Yours truly.
Frances Booth.
Nov 29
Dear Santa Claus:?I will be ov
erjoyed when Christmas comes Our
room is going to have a large Christ
inas party. We are going to invite
our mothers I wish very much you
could come too. I have been trying
to be good I would like to have a
watch and a snow suit and a ring.
And I would like to have some can
dy and nuts too. Sincerely yours.
Bettie Davis Rogers.
Williamston. Nov. 29
Dear Santa ? I am 8 years old.
Please bring me a wagon and a "Miss
America" boat, a 22 bullet rifle and
same lead soldiers. Yours truly.
Hugh Horton. Jr
Williamston. Dec 1
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We take pleasure in answerlna at once and thus prominently
the communication below expressing at the same time our great gra
tification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of
tkafaw ? ??
"Wear Editor:
I am S years old.
Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus
Papa says 'If you see it in The Sun ifs so.
Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?
? - Virginia OTIanlnn. lli Weal MUi Street"
Virginia, you little friends are wrong They have been affect
ed by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except
they see They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensi
ble by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's
or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere
insect, an ant. in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world
about him. as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the
whole of truth and knowledge.
Yes. Virginia, there is a Santa Claus He exists as certainly as
love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they
abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how
dreary' would be the world if there were no Santa Claus! It would
be as dreary as if there were no Virginias There would be no child
like faith then, no poetry, no enjoyment, except ui sense and sight.
The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be ex
tinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in
fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the
Chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus. but even if they
did not see Santa Claus coming doom, what would that prove? No
body sees Santa Claus. but that is no sign that there is no Santa
Claus. The most real things in the wprld are those that neither chil
dren nor men can see Did you ever See fairies dancing on the law n'
Of course not. but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody
can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unsee
able in the world.
You tear apart baby's rattle and see what makes the noise in
side. but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the
strongest man. nor even the united strength of all the strongest men
that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, ro
mance. can push aside that curtain and view and picture the super
nal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all rewl? Ah. Virginia, in all this
world there is nothing else real and abiding
No Santa Claus' Thank God he lives, and he lives forever. A
thousand years from now. Virginia, nay. ten times ten thousand
years from now. he will continue to make glad the heart of child
hood
Dear Santa Claus:?I am a little
girl eleven years old. I go to school
and like it fine. Santa, please bring
mc a snow suit or a wrist watch and
a doll Also some fruit, candy and
nuts Lovingly.
Marie Lilley.
Williamston. Rt 1, Box 67. Nov 29
Williamston. Dec. I.
Dear Santa:?! am ten years old.
Please bi ing me a bicycle and a cow
boy suit. I want some fruit and some
candy too I hope you remember all
the boys and girls at Christmas
Thank you?for?the things?jrotri
brought me last Christmas I am in
the 3A grade. Yours truly.
" Catherine Lilly,
Williamston. Dec. 1.
?
Dear Santa:?I am not telling you
what I want this year because 1
want it to be a surprise. I want you
to bring me toys that are suitable
for a little girl nine years old. Just
to give you an idea, I like books,
dolls, balls, horns and games I hope
1 get a nice surprise. With love.
Elgarie Manning
Jamesville, Dec. 1
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Dear Santa Claus:?1 am a little
boy 8 years old Please bring me a
Snowbird sled, a pair of high top
shoes, sire 3, 13 inches high, a pair!
of gray riding pants, size 10, Ameri
can log set and a Texas, Jr., holster.
Yours truly,
Charles B Siceloff, Jr
Dear Santa:?I am eight years old
I am in the third grade. Please bring
me a bicycle. I want a pair of bed
room slippers. I hope you remember
all the girls and boys at Christmas
want some fruit and some candy. I
thank you for the fruit and randy
last year Yours truly,
Mary Louise Allen
Dear Santa:?1 am 10 years old
I wish for you to bring me the fol
lowing things:
A little sewing machine, a basket
ball set; a Mickey Mouse watch, a
typewriter and fruits, huts and can
dy.
Santa, don't forget my little neice.
Pennie O'Neil Rogerson She is 18
months old. I Thank You.
Lorraine Rogerson
A GOOD IDEA!
Bear Santa CUas:?Before 1
tell yea what I waat for Christ
an. I waahl like to know if yon
take the Enterprise, and if you
deal I wish yoa would before
IkridnM eaaae it will help all
little childrea aad the man who
a doll and a doll crib,
a typewriter, a cleaning set. and
a targe carriage.
ad boys aad don't for
get to take this paper*
Your* truly.
Dear Old Santa?Hope you will
not forget me this Christmas This
year l-?m only nine years old Will
you please bring me a doll, a pair
of gloves, and a bingo set? Will you
also bring me some confectioneries?
1 surely do thank you for what
you brought me last year Hope all
other boys and girls have a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Yours truly,
Mary Eleanor Perry.
Dear Santa:?I am nine years old.
Please bring me a desk, chair and a
bath robe I want some fruit and
candy too. I hope you remember all
| I he girls and boys at Christmas. 1
| thank you for the things you brought
I me last Christinas Yours truly,
Roddy Everett.
Dear Santa:?I am 8 yeais old.
Please bring me an army trunk, and
a bicycle. I hope you remember the
oilier children. Yours truly.
Dennis Jones
Dear Santa?1 am 8 years old.
Please bring me a sewing machine, a
pair of bedroom slippers, a doll and
some fruit and candy too I am in the
third grade, and I am thankful for
the things you brought me last
Christmas. Yours truly,
Elizabeth Hopkins.
Dear Santa:?I am 11 years old.
Please bring me a cowboy suit, a
wagon, an air rifle and a bag of
fruit. Yours truly.
Bert Moore
Dear Santa ?I am 8 years old.
Please bring me a bicycle, an air
rifle, a pair of high top shoes, and
firecrackers. Please bring me some
fruit and randy too Yours truly.
Wilson Corey
Dear Santa.?I am a little girl 8
years old I live at 503 Williams St.
Please bring me a pair rrf skates, a
game and some nuts and fruit. I'm
not asking for much because I want
every other little boy and girl to
have something. Thanks for all the
things yon hrough. l-.rt Phr.,i
mas Yours truly.
Louise Griffin.
Dear Santa:?I am a little Ctrl ?
years old. Pleaae brine me a doll
and a snow suit. I want some fruit
and some candy too. Thank you for
the things you brought me last year.
I hope you remember all the boys
and girls at Christmas. I live on 208
Watts Street. Yours truly,
Elizabeth Manning
Dear Santa:?I am 8 years old.
Please bring me a doll baby that
really walks, a desk and a chair I
h< pe you remember all the girls and
boys at Chi istinas. 1 am in the third
grade Yours truly.
Jeanette Rhodes Andrews
We cordially invite you to see the wid
est selection of useful and practical gifts
that we have ever stocked.
?Compacts
?Perfumes
?BUI Folds
?Perfume Atomizer
?Table Lamps
?Dusting Powders
?Manicure Sets
?Cosmetic Sets
?Desk Sots 1
?Alarm Clocks
?Candy
?Stationery
?Pen-Pencil Sets 1
?Novelties
?Military Brashes
?Flashlights
?Elec. Heating Pads
?Week-end Bags
?She alter Pens
?Playing Cards v
?Shaving Sets *
?Cigarettes
?Safety Razors
?Cigars
?Cameras
?Cigarette Lighters
?Pipes. Tobacco
?Tourists' Cases
AND HUNDREDS OF OTHERS
Make Your Selections Early and Have
r our Selections Early and
Us Put Away Your Needs
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Toy land Open
We announce the opening of our
new department, Santa Claus' Toyland.
We have on display a large shipment of
toys in such a variety as to suit every
one. They are inexpensive, look good
and will last as long as the most expen
sive toys.
Shop at our store first, where you'll
find better toys for less money. We have
toys and gifts of every description.
Ann's V ariet y Store
Financial Statement of
The Banfczrf
Robersonville
December 4, 1937.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts $ 236.684.00
Bonds. Debentures and Stocks 517.000.00
Cash and due from Banks 515.874.68
Banking House &
Fixtures $30,851.60
Less Depreciation 13,701.60 17,150.00
Other Real Estate (Old Bank Bldg.) 3,000.00
Accrued Interest on Bonds & Notes 3,567.92
Total $1,293,276.60
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock, Common $ 42,000.00
Surplus Funds 42,000.00
Undivided Profits, Net 13,033.46
Unearned Interest 2,229.54
Reserve for Interest, Taxes, etc. 5.391.63
Deposits 1,188.621.97
Total $1,293,276.60
SAFE SOUND CONSERVATIVE
R. L. Smith. President; H. C. Norman. Vice Pres.
V. L. Roberson. Vice Pres.; D. R. Everett. Cash
ier; B. L. Stokes, Asst. Cashier
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