Letters To Santa From Alabama Children 1956
A collection of Santa letters from young Alabama children dated December 1956. Janet Jackson Patricia Jimmy Sara Kaytreen White Patricia Emilie Jacobs Jeff Allan Shelton request toys and gifts and invite Santa to visit Christmas Eve.
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Santa
Patricia
Jimmy
Janet Jackson
Janet
Jimmy Jackson
Santa Claus
Suzy
Jeff
Patricia Emilie Jacobs
Child’s simple request from Danville Alabama note
A seven year old girl named Sara Kaytreen Wilhite from Danville Alabama writes a school note to Miss Livingston requesting a Tiny Tears doll a buggy or ironing board and iron and fruits nuts and can. The message mentions Route 3 Danville and seeks presents and supplies.
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Santa
Sara Kaytreen Wilhite
Danville School
Miss Livingston
World Religion Group Sees Armageddon Message at Memphis Convention
Jehovah's Witnesses at the National Guard Auditorium in Memphis concluded a three day convention with Raymond L. Anderson of Watchtower stating the world is intoxicated by the theory of chance and Armageddon is the battle of God, not a war between nations. Attendees totaled about 776.
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God
Raymond L. Anderson
Watchtower
National Guard
Memphis
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Four Deadlines Facing Veterans
Elbert R. Chandler of the Decatur Veterans Administration Office notes four key deadlines for veterans released from active duty since September 4, 1956. The critical date is December 31, 1956 for applying to nonconvertible GI insurance, under the Serviceman's and Veteran's Survivor Benefits Act, with three years for Korean War veterans to act on death benefits.
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Elbert R. Chandler
Decatur
Chandler
Jehovah's Witnesses plan 1958 world convention in New York
Paul Muhaluk and his wife, visiting Decatur, reported a spiritually refreshing Memphis trip. They announced the next world convention will be held in New York City from July 27 to August 3, 1958, as part of their ongoing ministry.
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New York City
Paul Muhaluk
Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Decatur
Memphis
Health for Today Coronary Heart Disease And Our Mode of Life
A summary of Ancel Keys view on how lifestyle affects coronary heart disease. It contrasts modern life with past toil, notes rising degenerative heart disease despite drops in infectious forms, and highlights diet and fat intake as key factors. Recommendations include balanced fat, more carbohydrates, and careful frying avoidance while maintaining overall energy.
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Ancel Keys
Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene
University of Minnesota
Doctor Keys
United States
Italy
Veterans advised on GI Bill and dental benefits deadlines
Chandler outlined education and training aid under the GI Bill and noted Korean conflict veterans typically have one year from discharge to apply for dental treatment, with exceptions for disability compensations or service injuries. He also explained home loan deadlines for Korean conflict veterans set at January 31, 1965 and directed those seeking details to the Decatur VA Office in Alabama.
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Chandler
Decatur VA
Gordon Drive
Decatur
Ala
VA Answers on GI Benefits For Veterans Families
Veterans Administration provides clarifications on GI Bill changes and insurance. It covers transfer of programs if progress is not due to misconduct, no restrictions on hazardous occupations for GI insurance, and that regular high school education is not allowed under the War Orphans Schooling program with vocational courses only. Tennessee Valley residents seek VA help at Decatur office.
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Veterans Administration
Tennessee Valley
Decatur
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Union Grove
Mother
Daddy
Sara Kaytreen White
P.S. I
7Th Ave
S.E. Decatur, Ala
Memorial Dr
N.W. Decatur, Ala
Allan Shelton
Danville, Ala
Bob Gibson, Jr
Mr.edd
Ford
Mr. Bow
Ling
Semmes Motor Sales
First Ave
Cae
Hea
G-E
Teague Appliances
E.moulton St
West Decatur
Junior Service League
Red Cross
Carolyn Winton
Janice Self
Bobby Piland
Carol Bowden
Mary Nell Swatzell
Boyd Hardin
Tommy Nix
American Medical Association
Japan
Africa
E. M. Arnott
British Medical Journal
North Alabama Glass Co
Second Ave
N.E
Davidson Coal & Feed Co
J. E. Cooper
Mgr
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