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Show 6F The Salt Lake Tribune Sunday, November 27, I want to be rich like you. Do you K. F., have any advice for me? Texas. 183 Thanks a Million Dear Readers: What Does Santa Want for Christmas? A New Suit mllllonair EDITORS NOTE: Th In of ftilt column live but Is Internationally Mlnnoopoll known (or his humanitarian and philanthropic activities. His trademark is the silver dollar and his favorite pastime Is helping othersby sharing both his money and his philosophy for success with them. His motto Is: He who gives while he lives . . . also knows where It goes." outttor By Percy Ross Would you believe, dear readers, that Thanks a Million got a letter from Santa Claus? Well, we did and here it is, along with our reply: just keeps getting bigger. I have the Dear Mr. Ross: My name is Bill Jaycox. I live in Fort Lauderdale and read your column in the Fort Lauderdale News. What started out 13 years ago as a sideline has mushroomed into something very special for my wife, Joanne, and me. We gather and distribute toys at Christmas to orphans, youngsters from broken homes, handicapped boys and girls. They write to Santa at the North Pole, and the post office delivers the letters to our house on Candy Lane. Hundreds thousands are involved each year, and our Christmas help and support of many of our Fort Lauderdale organizations. So, I dnnt need money or toys. What I need, Mr. Ross, is a new Santa Claus suit. After all these years, my old one looks pretty tacky. Santa has to keep up his appearance. I could take mony from the donations and buy a new suit, but I dont think that would be fair to the kids. If you can help, Ill say a Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa (B. J.), for you at Christmas. Florida. Dear Mr. Claus: 6 I have ordered for you from O'Bryne Costumes in Philadelphia their finest velvet deluxe Santa Claus suit, boots, wig and beard. Happy Holidays! How would you reply to this request? Ill pay 3100 for the best suggestion (40 words or less). Advise if your initials or name can be used when you send your reply to me using this address: Advice Answer, Percy Ross, in case of this newspaper, P.O. Box 35000, Minneapolis, Dear Mr. Ross: Your picture appears weekly at the top of your column in the Dallas Times Herald. I look just like you. I tried it in a Dallas restaurant the other night It worked. They thought I was Percy Ross. I didnt ask for a free meal. They insisted. Dear Mr. Ross: In the Ottawa Sunday Herald Ive read about all the assistance you give to fellow brothers and sisters in need. Im a girl going to school. My problem is with my eyes. Unfortunately, my spectacles were broken recently. I would really like a pair of contact lenses. They MN 55435. will make me more comfortable, because I always have to hold my grasps to ease the pressure on my ncse. My parents cannot afford to ashelp. Td be very grateful for any P.P., Onsistance youcan give. tario. Dear Miss P.: 0 1 find it difficult to say, No, to girls who want to look their best You want contacts? You shall have them. Henry Dahan at the Sid- ney Ross Optical Co. on Sparks Street in Ottawa will fit you. Ill pay for them. (You may write to Percy Ross, In care of Box 35000, Minneapothis newspaper, lis, MN 55435. Include a telephone number If you wish. Because of the heavy volurrw of mall, only a limited number of request? wW be answered.) P-- e 1983 The Register and Tribune Syndicate Inc. aowipi C Come into our West Mey Branch. Your deposit of $5,000 will qualify you for a cash bonus of up to $100! Earn an additional cash bonus with each deposit of $5,000. Or, choose from our selection of special bonus items? Refer to our point and cash-boncharts to determine what each, deposit entitles you to. Theres even a $5 cash bonus for a deposit of $500. Deposit $1,000 and earn $10 or a beautiful ceramic turkey platter. us f VJJIr'.lf Minimummaximum investment for arl Rates effective through December 3D, I it insured to $ 100, t)00 by FSUC. i Substantial penalty for early withdrawal Early withdrawal will result d a: : mod. |