The annual holiday drive that benefits needy Texas County children began Monday in Houston. In its 24th year since its launch by the Herald, “Share Your Christmas” helps many who otherwise would have little Christmas cheer.
This year’s campaign is established at the Lions Club Den on North U.S. 63. Applications for assistance can be made from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, said Pat Miller, the coordinator for the project. Cases will be outlined in the newspaper each week. Those who would like to make a monetary donation can do so by dropping it in the mail to: “Share Your Christmas,” P.O. Box 170, Houston, Mo. 65483.
Others wanting to help can do so by checking out the “Angel Tree” at Houston Wal-Mart or by calling Miller at 417-967-3234 or Sara Miller at 417-457-6075.
Here are cases one through five:
Case One
This little 8-year-old girl will be happy with any gift, but she would especially like to have a Cabbage Patch baby doll. She needs size 7 pants and tops and size 111/2 shoes. She also needs a warm winter coat.
Case Two
Some toy trucks or motorcycles would make this little 3-year-old boy very happy this Christmas. He needs warm clothing in size 4T and size 11 shoes.
Case Three
Help is needed for these three small children to have gifts under their tree this Christmas. Two boys, ages 4 and 2, would like any toy cars and trucks. The 4 year old wears size 3T and the 2 year old wears size 2T pants and shirts. They need size 9 and size 8 shoes. Their baby sister needs size 6-9 month warm sleepers and any baby toys.
Case Four
An 11-year-old girl is very much in need of clothing in size 14 pants and size 14/16 tops. She wears size 71/2 women’s shoes. Her special wish is for a beanbag chair or some games.
Case Five
A Lego building set or a sleeping bag is the Christmas wish of this 5-year-old boy. He also needs size 6 jeans and shirts and size 12 shoes. A warm coat is also needed.