Skeptics Please Note
Santa Hails From Missouri, Too
GLASGOW, Mo. (flP) — Several
generations of children in this little
Missouri River town have pondered
the mystery: Is Santa Claus Jimmy
Kuhn, or is Jimmy Kuhn Santa
Claus?
Winter and summer, Jimmy
Kuhn looks, acts and lives the role
of Santa. His deep, hearty voice is
in true Santa style. His 300 pounds
are distributed in just the right
proportions over his 5-foot 8 frame.
His 50-inch waist needs no padding.
And his beard is real.
30-Year Veteran
In 1931, Kuhn showed up at a
WE extend to you the warmest of
Christmas greetings—may the day
be one of unadulterated happiness and
may you know the supreme blessing of
love.
RHOADES FURNITURE STORE
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As the Christmas bells ring out and another year is
| about to be born we realize how very imporcaru your
friendship has been to our success. We appreciate
! the opportunity this Holiday Seasoo brings to Thank
You and say ...
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND
A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Rachael Rogers, Lee Franklin, Ben Hall
CLUB CASINO
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school Christmas program in Santa
garb. He was such a success that
he has been playing the role ever ^
6ince.
Now 59, Kuhn will hitch up his
midget “reindeer mules” again this
December at his 50-acre apple orch
ard farm and set out to visit the
children of nearby communities.
If there happens to be no snow, ne
will attach small wheels to the
sleigh.
He will talk and listen to all the
young ones, and distribute candy
or toys supplied by civic organiza
tions. Kuhn will also answer 200 to
300 letters to Santa, writing them
in longhand and embroidering
them with real incidents.
May Song and Laughter
And Music be Yours
This Christmas Day!
Grayce’s Cafe
Pnt to the Test
During his 30 seasons, Kuhn has
>een tested by many alert young
stere, and he has learned many a
lesson. He quickly discovered that
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Merry
Christmas
May your Christmas be merry and joyful
, . . and your New Year filled with pros*
perity and real happiuess.
KIA, SIDNEY, RIKA and PHYLLIS
LOG CABIN (
LIQUOR STORE
We join Santa Claus in wishing all our good
friends everywhere a happy, joyous Yuletide.
May the gayety arid laughter of these festive
days find its way into your heart and home.l
Ann, Phyllis, Noreen, Doneta, Marie, Patty and Tony
SEARS, ROEBUCK & COMPANY