Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas

Debra Reburn Gearhart checks in with Santa at Smith-Bridgeman's in the late fifties.


7 comments:

  1. Very cute! Merry Christmas everyone. :)

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  2. I'm not real good at reading lips, but it appears that little Debra is asking Santa if she could be "Mrs. ChurchGuy" when she grows up.

    "Thanks, Santa!" :^)

    TheChurchGuy

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  3. More downtown Flint Christmas memories at http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/voices/index.ssf/2008/11/remember_when_crowds_flocked_t.html

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  4. I have several old photos of me and my siblings with this exact Santa!

    Merry Christmas, Flint.

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  5. In that day long ago, there was only one Santa in Flint. And, as "CB" knows, you're looking at him here--glasses (the better to see you with), watch (how long 'til my next break?), and all!

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  6. There are many pictures of my brother and I with the Smith Bridgeman santa in the late 60s/early 70s

    (I remember slightly different eyeglasses by my time....lol)

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  7. Loved you santa picture. I have one of myself taken in the early 1950's at Smith Bridgman's. It's black and white. I loved that store. Haven't lived in Flint since 1970.

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