Looking back...Dec. 24 issue

Compiled by Georgia Smith of The Times

70 YEARS AGO

December 21, 1950

SANTA CLAUS TO COME HERE THIS EVENING RIDING ON A ‘WEASEL’

Santa comes to Davenport Friday, riding in a WWII REA Weasel track vehicle.

First stop will be the Christmas tree adjacent the city hall at 6:30 p.m., when candy treats will be presented the youngsters. A sleigh will follow, if there is snow, taking the children to the lot adjacent Huck’s transfer where hot cocoa will be served at 7 p.m.

The party is sponsored by the Davenport Active club under direction of a committee including Ernest Guhlke, Carl Temple and Oliver...