Santa Visits Marx Factory

 

In December 1971, at the height of the Christmas toy production rush, a likely visitor -- Santa Claus -- made an appearance at the Marx factory.
Over the years, a number of photos have surfaced of the jolly old elf's visits to the Marx factory; one features women on a Glen Dale assembly line constructing tractor trailers.
During the recent Marx Employee Weekend, some additional photos were added to the series, including the photo at right, which shows Helen Cuchta demonstrating to Santa exactly how she puts the wheels on the truck.
Helen worked at the Marx factory from 1969 until the factory was shuttered. She worked as a "spinner," placing the wheels on trucks and crimping the axles. She would typically transfer to the plastics department during the seasonal 'layoff' period. In 1980, after Marx closed, she worked for Fostoria Glass, also located in Moundsville.