Red McLelland Aims for Washington From Arkansas Roots
Young Arkansas native nicknamed Red describes early political starts in his state. He recalls stump speeches for candidates and earnings that sparked ambitions to work in national government. He later served as a senate page and aimed to assist leaders including Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Clayburne Allen McLelland
Lan “Agricultural Adjustment
Red
Wash
Futrell
Robinson
Senate
Tie
Garner
Garr
A Christmas Adventure in North Sistema
A brief report notes a Christmas adventure undertaken in the North Sistema region. The item highlights the journey, local scenery, and participants, with emphasis on the holiday setting and regional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiaeies
North Sistema
The Rise of Red as a Political Messenger
A Camden Arkansas youth nicknamed Red becomes a key political messenger. After Congress adjourned he secures an endorsement from Garner and later joins the national democratic committee. He moves to the AAA with letters from 38 senators and helps edit a gossip pamphlet later suppressed. Red plans law study and eventual Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red
Congress
McLélland
Garner
National Democratic Committee
AAA
Senate
Camden
Ark
Census Bureau Report on Morgan County Cotton Ginning
The Census Bureau reports 25,131 bales of cotton ginned in Morgan County from the 1934 crop before December 1, 1934, compared with 27,107 bales ginned by December 1, 1933 from the 1933 crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
the Department of Commerce
Morgan County
Santa Claus Letters for Christmas Wish Items
A child writes Santa Claus with a long list of gifts including a new doll a breakfast table two chairs and dishes a pair of skates an accordion a box of candy fruits and nuts and asks to remember the little brother and playmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Pairview School
Ralpheul
Bernice Little
D . Santa Claus
Daddy
Christmas Letters From Decatur Girls And Boys 1934
A compilation of Santa letters from Decatur and nearby Alabama towns dated late 1934. Children request toys such as dolls, doll furniture, wagons, scooters, trains, ride ons, toy guns, kitchen sets, rocking chairs, and bicycles, along with fruits, nuts, candy, and clothes. Many entries mention mothers, fathers, siblings, teachers, and neighbors, expressing good behavior in exchange for gifts.
Dear Santa Claus Letters From Decatur Children
Decatur Alabama on Route 2 hosts two Christmas letters dated December 3 1934. A first grade girl Mary Sue Bennich asks Santa for a big doll a doll bed a tricycle a wagon candy fruit nuts and gifts for her mother father and teacher Miss Lucy Robinson. A four year old boy Powers Roberts requests a wagon gun truck doll teddy bear and edible treats and mentions his dog Heavy.
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Decatur
Santa Claus
Geraldine
Alan
Santa
Mary Jean Grantland
6Th Ave
West
Ala
Grady Portwood
Crow and
Crow’s
Joeann
Beity Jane
Joeann Ryan
Lacey
Eleanor Rice
Sarah Carolyn Terrell
Prospect Drive
Lila Mae Jolly
J. C. Penny's
Toyland
Moulton Heights
Gertrude
Hartselle
Martha Marie Puckett
Buddy
Billy Terry
Sissy
Moulton
Clara Nell
Allene Hightower
Nashville
Tenn
Vinemont
Rto
Eva School
Mildred Liles
Falkville
Trinity
Louis
Eugene
Jack Norwood
Habel
Belle Mina
Donna Engles
Town Creek
Clendon Manor
Billie McCluskey
Joe Wheeler
Miss Burt
Priceville
Lucy Robinson
Mary Sue Bennich
Powers Roberts
River Gauges Drop as Tennessee River Falls
The Tennessee river gauge this morning stood at 5.6 feet and was falling, indicating a retreat from recent high levels. Local residents monitor nearby flood-prone areas while officials assess impact and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
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Ben Franklin Store
THE
Clivaigs
Maytag Company
Newton
Iowa
Davis Hodges Hardware CO
Second Ave
Athens Furniture Coo
Athens
Alabama
Santa Clauss
Frederich Sittason
Als
Juanita Kitchens
Kacey’s Spring
Jean Terrell
Fifth Ave
Hamil Hampton
Lacey's
Daisy Wilson Kay
Betty Joe Dunn
Trinity, Ala
Opal Hill
Helen Hill
Peggy Byars
Howell Collins Puckett
Decatur, Ala
Neema
Florence Woodall
Decatur, Dec
Fairview School
Peggy
Alvie Little
Sloss St
Tom
Grady
Marguerite
Howell
Betty Sue Armor
Hershel
Joe
Bill
James’ Clenton Entrekin
3Rd Ave. W
Little Boy
Coleman B. Armstrong
W. Church
Billy Jack Riethmaur
W. Church St. Decatur
Claus
Ray
Ramon
Mother
Doris Jean Nixon
Melba
Ave
Pals
Edward and
Billie McClugkey
Danville
Philip Howard Stroup
Sarah
Joe Norwood
Sloss Street
8Th Ave
Tamia
Barbara Jean Gerry
Melivin 'Norton
Hartselle, Als
Hartselle Rie
Tama
Mt. Tabor
Miss McKee
Yours Truly, Charles Moore
Rowen
Hazel Ozell Puckett
Route 2
Ralph Lindsey
Darville
Route 3
Ruth Florine Long
Ruth Hartselle
Boy
Raphael Thompson
Laura Lentz
SAM Frank & Moore
Dillehay
Solon
Robertson
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