Half Acre in Eden stage triumph thrills Eden crowd
The dress rehearsal of Half Acre in Eden proceeds with flawless lines and sharp lighting. Bruce McDougall attends as guest of Mike and Joan Bradford and praises the scenery. Lloyd Burtis plans a Broadway offer for Dorothy Osborn after her standout performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Bruce McDougall
Mike
Joan Bradford
Joan
McDougall
Elf
Stagecraft Guild
Lloyd Burtis
New York
Reid Henderson
Burtis
Hendersons
Henderson
Marcia Canfield
Marcia
Dorothy Osborn
Broadway
J. F. Morgan Rites Held at Athens
Athens Alabama December 5 special one of Athens most beloved citizens James F Morgan laid to rest after funeral services at the First Methodist Church conducted by Dr W R Battle he died suddenly at his daughter s home aged 87 survivors include five children Mrs Trotter Mrs Nancy M Brooks John V Morgan Florence C Morgan Russellville and Mrs Frederick J Morris wife preceded him twelve years ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
James F. Morgan
David M. Trotter
W. R. Battle
First Methodist Church
Trotter
Nancy M. Brooks
Aew
John V. Morgan
Florence
C. Morgan
Russellville
Frederick J. Morris
Chicago
Don’t wait for Christmas Seals fund drive this year
Urges readers to contribute now to Christmas Seals fundraising campaign fighting tuberculosis. Prompts immediate support ahead of holiday season.
Morgan County Bond Issue Election Proposal in Alabama
Morgan County Alabama seeks voter approval to issue up to 115000 dollars in bonds to acquire additional property adjoining the current courthouse and jail in Decatur and to build and equip a new jail. A tax not exceeding one mill would fund principal and interest over up to fifteen years with an election to be held after constitution amendment adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Morgan County
Decatur
Legislature of
T. C. Almon
Morgan Alabama County
Father dies in rescue attempt at Belgrade blaze
Belgrade Mont December 5 townspeople praise and mourn Chestern Ternan a 31 year old farmer who saved his two year old son from a blaze then re entered the fire and died his body found with his three year old son Charles in his arms as flames raged through the home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Mont
Chestern Ternan
Charles
Liston Appointed to Lead County Jail Services
Decatur Ministerial Association named Rev. R. T. Liston to conduct Wednesday jail services with assistance from Rev. Ira F. Hawkins. The sessions have drawn good attendance and are described as well received by the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Ministerial Association
R. T. Liston
Ira F. Hawkins
Letters to Santa from Decatur and nearby towns in 1936
A collage of child requests from Decatur and surrounding Alabama towns dated December 1936. Young writers request bicycles, dolls, trains, tricycles, gloves, candy, nuts, fruit, and comfort items for family members, with notes urging attention to poorer children.
Santa Promise for a Little Girl in Moulton
A four year old girl in Moulton Alabama on December 3 1936 writes to Santa Claus describing herself with blue eyes and blonde curls. She asks for a small doll that sleeps and cries and a tricycle as Christmas gifts.
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Santa
Daddy
Mamma
P. S
Fannie Mae Street
Danville
Ala
Santa Clause
Bodean
Billy
Ronald Wayne
Santa Claus Tam
Moulton
Santa Claus
Peggy Ruth
Charles Layman
Blount County
Children Write Santa in Alabama Letters 1936
A collection of Christmas wishes from Alabama children dated December 1936. Letters from Gwendolyn Sue Carter Ada Little Francis Alene Arthur Garland H Privett Dallis Kirkpatrick and others request toys dolls books fruit nuts candy dishes pony wagon bicycle and painting supplies, to Santa at Decatur Moulton Dec. 3-6 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Santa Clause
Jack Walden
Santa
Alfred Earl Thomason
Hartselle
Ninth St. South
Santa Claus
Francis Alene Arthur
Dallis, Kirkpatrick
Christmas Seal Fund Brings Knowledge That Saves Lives
Daily Christmas Seal efforts provide vital information to save lives through education and awareness campaigns.
Moulton and Surrounding Notables See A Busy Week
Local residents and visitors from Decatur Birmingham Russellville Courtland and Montgomery called on Moulton businesses and went to meetings. The Muscle Shoals Association held its first meeting of the year at First Baptist church. The PTA play Oh Professor will benefit the local chapter. John D. Comer remains critically ill near Florence. The F C Pearson brick mercantile building is rising on the public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Russellville
Rutledge Thomas
Decatur
Moulton
H. A. Entrikin
Vaughan
Bill
Courtland
Robert W. Peacock
TVA
Livingston
Ala
J. R
E. C. Appleton
Mt. Hope
Muscle Shoals Association
First Baptist Church
Birmingham
Bobbie Jackson
R. ©. Jackson
John Hall
Montgomery
Lee Langley
Athens
L. W. Gentry
James P. Miller
J. G. Sparks
Red Bay
W. T. Flowers
Winchester
Tenn
J. N. Aldridge
Danville
C. H. Doss
John D. Comer
Florence
Comer
F. C. Pearson
N. D. Crawford
Presbyterian Church
M. H. Sandlin
Tennessee
Paul Horton
Hillsboro
R. L. Almon
Nell Crosthwaite
Helen Gardiner
C. P. McWhorter
Pope Pius Suffered Stroke in Vatican City
Vatican officials report Pope Pius suffered a light paralysis in both legs today. The stroke began with a left leg weakness spreading to the right. He remains able to move limbs somewhat and is described as in good spirit, resigning to God’s will. Doctors cited arteriosclerosis and high blood pressure as causes. No medical bulletins will be issued for the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius
Vatican
Associated Press
Knowledge Key to Tuberculosis Prevention Campaign
An appeal notes that preventing dis ease relies on knowledge and promotes the tuberculosis prevention campaign funded by annual Christmas Seals sales. It asks readers if they have bought their share.
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Mrs. Henderson
BY Williams
M. Reg
Pat
Off
NEA Service
P. H. Davis
Tinsley's Shirt Shop
J. F. Morgan
DR. Liston
Prrs
Lulu
Hartselle, Ala
Imogene Walden
Austinville
Latta
Sandy
Mary Ruth
Namie
Clifford Campbell, JR
Santy
Gobble West Market St
Decatur, Ala
Sixth Avenue South
Katharine Milan
Nancy Carolyn Long
John Halle
Fifth Avenue
South Decatur
Betty Ann S
Moulton, Ala
William
Mma
Venus
Earth
Ciroa
Lang
With Love
Gwendolyn Sue Carter
Ada
Louis
Jack
Marvaline Lee
4Th Ave
South
Miss Lee
Gordon School
Y Garland H. Privett
Moulton Rayburn Jackson
Pope
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