Chariton Herald-Patriot April 3, 2014
Bill Howes, Associate Editor
When Christensen started working at Morton Buildings, Richard Nixon was still President. Christensen has worked through eight different U.S. Presidents during her tenure at Morton Buildings. Two months before she started, the speed limit had been lowered to 55 miles per hour on highways. About two weeks after she started on April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record with his 715th career home run.
Peggy is also known as Mrs. Claus. She and her husband, Dick, live in Russell and they will celebrate 45 years of marriage in June. They have also lived in the same house for 45 years.
Many people know the Christensens as Santa and Mrs. Claus as well for the times they've played the Clauses at different places.
Peggy said that she will miss the people, both the employees and the customers, most in her retirement. She will also miss the everyday challenge of the work.
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