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child ren Of All Ages The Santa Their Intirests Vary But Spirit's The Same HMMY izzea Pulley, a Junior at tanbuiq High School, would like'St Nick to brijig him Cadillac convertible which would real popular with the around school gie decided to polish the auto up a Just in COM Santa decided to bring it to him Christmas. by ROM Studio) Mrs. Phillip tries on a iur cape wnjch would make a big hit with her if Santa would leave one under her Christmas tree come morning. sometime come true and hoping Santa doesn't forget her. "Dear'Safeta 1 hare a good boy this year and go to Sunday School Sunday, I would like for you to bring me a gun and bolster set cowboy suit and a baseball glove.

My who is three yean old. been good also and she wants a walking doll, tea set and something for Mommy and Daddy. Merry Christmas to all your elves and to you' and Mrs. Clous." This is one of letters heading to the North Pole by the Chrictmas Eve approaches and Santa prepares to load his, sleigh for' the trip to. Petersburg, Colonial Heights and other of the country, ing with him cheer for all from the small fry right up to the elderly Many to Santa are written by.

who serve unpaid secretaries to the small who have a difficult time putting their request for Christmas morning down on paper so Santa won't forget to bring them what they desire moet. On the other hand, the children themselves sit down and write to the jolly-old man in pencil, ink, crayon, and even on are not the only who write Santa; Some to St. Nick are written by and even a few by adults. The drop Santa a line to the cold North Pole asking for big shiny automobiles, good grades in school and some ask for boy or girl'friends to be left "in their stockings" ing on the fireplace come morning. When asking practical-minded adults what they would prefer for Christmas Jhey such as washing machines, color television or a tie.

But to old Santa, they make their deepest desire known only to him. Mommy would like 1o have a nice fur stole, while Pad some new golf or maybe a new shotgun to go -hunting now that the season is here. Granddad would like an electric train to go with the large train setjhe has set up in the extra bedroom. Grandma would like a new stave but not hard to please, just having the family home for Christmas the biggest present she wants from Santa St Nick will have a hard time fulfilling the wishes of many children, teenagers and'adults --but you can bet your bottom dollar come Christmas morn, most of the gifts requested will be under the godly lighted Christmas trees. Santa will have made his 1955 visit-- and already the small fry will be saying, "Next year I want Santa Clous to bring me a Evelyn Rose Mitchell, age '3, on Santa Clous' and telling him would like a bride doll most of all this Christmas.

Her sister. Vernona Hope Mitchell, 5, awaits her turn. She also wants a doll as most girls do. "We have been, real good this year," the girls, daughters of Mr. and B.

F. Mitchell, of McKenney, told old St. Nick. John A. Titmus, of Colonial would be satisfied if that grand old man in the bright red suit and long white fluffy-beard 1 brings him this electric train set to go aloog with the growing collection of trains he now Here he admires the complete train group.

Petersburg Woman Seeks rHelp For Family Of 5 Boys At the Christmas season, "the only time in the long of the year," when everyone in "the Christian world takes thought for those less fortunate and remembers that It is "more kindly to give than receive" some" times the most needy go "''without help. For there are some who Trill not for help from charitable or- None of them, except the youjg-. est, has let this- friend know of any other want and said that they would like some clothes so they could go to Sunday School and school looking like ether children. The four-year-old expressed a desire for a Davy Crockett suit and rthe boys, do my odd jobs they can get. Anyone who would like to make this Christmas happy time for this family should telephone RE- gent 3-3890, and the friend asking help for these youngsters will see that the clothing is delivered to them." guns.

This familv has received aid ganizations and go without rather than make their plight known, from a welfare agency.as to food Friends sometimes learn of such i an( a aC to call home, but these and do the Ivoungsters have pride and like Such is the family for which a jail persons do not Petersburg wpman is seeking help. In the family are five boys, ranging in age from four years to look different from others. mother is doing everything she can to keep the family together by 16. all in desperate "need of clothes. I doing housework for others, and Voter Registration Notice Due to the Christmas and New Year Holiday; the City Hall building will be closed on the following dates: Saturday, December 24th 1955 Sunday, December 25th, 1955 Monday, December 26th, 1955 Saturday, December 31st, 1955 Sunday January 1st, 1956 Monday, January 2nd, 1956 This will shorten the time to register before the January 2nd, 1956 deadline.

To be qualified to vote, the 1953, 1954 and 1955 Capitation State Taxes must have been paid by December 12th, 1955. It is suggested that Registration be attended to by December 30th, 1955 in order to be eligible to vote at Election, January 9th, 1956. Registration Books re-open 1956. R. H.KIDD, General Registrar VSC To Present Yule Program The Christmas programs at Virginia State College will be brought to a climax today at p.

m. when, the Virginia State College Choir, the Orchesis Dance" and the College Chapel cooperate in presenting a program entitled, Christmas." "The Spirit of Santa Takes Time Out To Write To Children In Petersburg Area The program -will feature a suite bv the Orchesis Club under the direction of Miss Witufred Jenkins of the Physical Education Depart ment. The VSC Choir will render among its many selections two numbers i from Handel's Messiah "And Glory of the, "Lord" and "Therei Vere Shepherds Abiding In i i Field." Also" on the program will be organ selection? by Mr. David E. Carroll, the Department Miss Dolores Howard will ren- Ider "Prepare Thyself.

i Zion" from Bach's Christmas ora- Call; the. Police toric. The program will be brought Heave your name and address, and i a close by the" rendition be picked up. the famous Chorus Carry the toys, to the. Fire fEDITOR'S This letter ar- rived jenerday from the XorUi role, addifjscd to The- Progress-Index and aH the children in the Petersburg- Colonial Heights area.) Santa's "Workshop North Pole "Dear Children.

"First, let me was verv happy to see all your smiling faces during my recent "visits to Colonial Heights and Petersburg. I'm sorry the weather wasn't better and "that you had to stay up so late. "While in Colonial Heights I had a chance to talk to H. P. Armstrong, president of the Colonial Heights Optimist Club.

I told him that I need help this year in getting my toys ready for all you children. "Mr Armstrong- appointed a committee composed of Roland J. Fontaine and Howard X. Kichard- son, co-chairmen. .,8.

S. Heilman and John E. Brockwell Jr. "A few days ago Mrs. Glaus and I received a letter from the Colonial Heights saying that the following program isj now working under a full head of steam: I "Persons having any -sort of tov.

large or small, new or old. asked, to' do one of.twp tilings. sentatives are busy painting and repairing any-of the toys, "As yet I not decided if the OjUmists will 'deliver the toys on Christmas eve. or if I will pickj "Mrs. me in wishin? each and every one of a -very Christmas, and we hope that you get the toys youjwant the most." SAXTA CLAUS TOP HORSE TRAINER IN WINCHESTER them up and distribute them myself on my way through Colonial Heights.

"A lot depends on much ray reindeer, which are beginning feel the wear and tear of my-'an-j nual visit, and how heavy my load: WINCHESTER UP) Forst Andis this year. erson, 53, of The Plains, a top na- Maybe you have been wonder- tional horse trainer and show ring rider of a decade ago. died a hospital here jesterdav after a brief illness He is survived by his ing vrhy I rode a fire truck in the Petersburg and parades. Colonial Heights from the Messiah. -TlTe Orche- sis will do an interpretive dance of ithis number.

The stage setting and decoration for the in will be contn- buted by the Art Department. House in the Municipal Building. "A workshop has been set on the second Eour-of. the building at 604 Boulevard and Dupuy Ave. Here my Colonial Heights repre Like I said before, my reindeer, Dancer, Tracer.

Donner and Blitzen and the other four if you include Rudolph) aVe getting old. By suing them only on Christmas eve. they can make my rounds all in one iiight. "Another thing that may have puzzled you is the'iiumber Clauses you see in stores, on the streets: and elsewhere this time of year. "How many Santa Clauses 'are there? Just one.

Those other fel- hows'with, long'white' beards, red suits and jolly are isome more of my helpers. "You see. children, to fulfill my many obligations I have to use these men to make my-'pre- Christmas'personal appearances. -Thanks for all your letters, keep "commsr. 1-11 try to fill orders that reach me through Friday night.

From all indications my sleigh bag are going to be i filled to the top. wife, WOODS WILL REPEAT CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Woods' Mfethodist Church In Chesterfield County will repeat tonight the Christmas pageant it presented for membeis of "Petersburg 3Iethodist Brotherhood Fuday night. Eleven children in their early teens, ably supported by an 11- voice choir, unfolded "Gifts Fiom The Chnstchild" in a manner would haie done ciedit to membeis 9 dramatic ac cording to Thomas-Kidd piesident of the men's organization Included the pageant's cast are Donna Kafka. Jean Perkmson, Mary Perkmson, Tajlor, Williams, Patrick McFai-' land, Carol.Mi Bushne.ll. Salh lett, Cecelia a Schenck and Jimmy Schenck Mrs HeVbei4; Wall is the director.

Be Safe! Keep A PRESTO Fire Extinguisher Near Your Christmas Tree! $0.98 and Love-Hudgins, fat SANTA'S J. (rigliO tightens the steering bar on ttie tricycle, while Si Heilman, puzzles over the needed on the automobile. Fontaine and Hellman are members of a committee set tip by the Colonial Heights Optimist Club to repair and repaint toys to be distributed on Christmas eve. Other members are: John E. Brockwell and Howard N.

Richardson; (Rose Studio photo) For Him! Black and Decker and Porter Cable Power Tools Hand Tools Name Brand Fishing Rods, Reels, Guns and Shells Also Other Sporting Goods For Appliances Revere Ware Electric Clocks Casco Stools and Tables Steak Knife Sets TV Tray Tables HARDWARE ONLY 6 MORE SHOPPING DAYS For Children! Dolls Table and Chair Sets Tricycles Bicycles Holster Sets Musical Instruments Games PLENTY FREE PARKING.