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Most of you probably know that the familiar depiction of Santa Claus — jolly old man with a snowy white beard and a red suit — came from an advertising campaign for Coca-Cola that started in 1930. (Once you see it, you can’t unsee it… the red and white Coca-Cola logo, the red and white Santa suit…)
You might not know that the familiar story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (you just sang that in your head) was also birthed from a 1930s advertising campaign. Montgomery Ward stores hired advertising copywriter Robert L. May to design a Christmas-themed coloring book for promotional purposes. The book was first released in 1939 and the resulting story turned into a Christmas classic.
In 1949, May’s brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, composed a now-famous song about the lead character, Rudolph. That song, recorded by Gene Autry, became the first No. 1 song of the 1950s. And now you know.
We’re on an early deadline this week and next, due to the holidays. Papers will go to press on Tuesday morning instead of Wednesday, and be delivered on Thursday as per usual.
Wishing you all a Christmas week filled with peace, goodness, kindness and love!
MEEKER | The following is a selection of letters from Meeker Elementary School second-graders which have been sent along to Santa for processing after being shared with the HT. May…
ARRESTS 12/11/2024– A 40 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for DUI, Criminal Attempt, Criminal Mischief attempted, Disregarded Stop Sign, Failed to Maintain Lane, Obstructing a Peace Officer,…
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held a special meeting last Tuesday to address bonds and mill levies. Attending members included John Moffitt, Dan Olson, Keri Grieser, and Board…
Library Board mill levy vote Dear Editor, The Rio Blanco County Meeker Regional Library Board is currently controlled by three new board members, relative newcomers, who appear to know little…
MEEKER |Â The Meeker High School boys wrestling team competed in the Western Slope Showdown last weekend, bringing 17 wrestlers to the two-day tournament. Six wrestled in the varsity bracket,…
MEEKER |Â The Meeker High School girls wrestling team competed in the Western Slope Showdown last weekend, a two-day tournament held in Montrose, Colorado. The Cowboys brought seven wrestlers to…
RANGELY | The Rangely Lady Panthers stormed their way to victory at the Western Slope Winter Classic, securing the championship title with a dominant performance over DeBeque and Dove Creek. …
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Our #newsCOneeds campaign is marching steadily along, thanks to you! We have an opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in matching grant funds this month thanks to the Colorado Media Project. Funds raised will go toward adding Jared Henderson to our staff. You’ve seen his work as a freelancer during the last few months and we’re looking forward to bringing him on part-time in January. Help us meet that matching grant goal by donating any tax-deductible amount to The Lyttle Project through the Colorado Gives donor page this month.
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