Central Junior High PTA buys Smithsonian Encyclopedia
The Central Junior High PTA, a new group in the school system, reports paying debts in full after purchasing the Smithsonian Encyclopedia for the school. President Kilgore and Treasurer J. M. praised supporters including Mrs. N. Wiggins and Mrs. J. D. Garren for their generosity in the banquet fundraising.
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Central Junior High
J. M
P.T. A
L. H. Kilgore
N. Wiggins
J. D. Garren
Home Economic
Rail orders top 120000 tons after San Francisco line deal
Rail orders on the books of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company surpassed 120000 tons today in Birmingham Alabama after the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad announced a 13000 ton order.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Madrid in danger as foreign aid awaited and Franco threat grows
Uncensored Madrid reports say the government seeks decisive foreign help to hold against Franco and German forces. Madrid leaders fear the insurgent strike will crush the city as Russia and France fail to act, while Largo Caballero faces internal syndicalist pressure and weak control over anarchist elements.
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Hendaye
France
Wartorn
Madrid
Francisco Franco
Germany
Russia
Francisco Largo Caballero
National Workers Federation
F. A. I. (Federation of
Tber
Anarchist Attitudes Defy Government Prison Rules Across Cities
Reports claim anarchists ignore government decrees and arrest norms for POWs. They reportedly execute political prisoners at high daily rates in Madrid Valencia and Barcelona while foreigners seek casm ee camps for prisoners of war.
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Madrid
Valencia
Barcelona
Cas
Twelve Alabama students seek southeast district seats
In Birmingham on December 17, twelve Alabama college students compete for the two southeastern district final seats. The group gathers amid campus support and local interest shapes the contest.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Letters to Santa Claus from Alabama children 1936
A collection of Christmas wish letters from Alabama youngsters dated December 7 8 1936. Many request toys bicycles trains dominos trucks dolls and fruit while noting illnesses and mother’s care. Names include DUDLEY WINFREY J L PITT FELTON SHELTON OTTO SHELTON THOMAS SHELTON GLADYS HAMMON KAY EDMONSON CARL MERLE BOLEY BETTY JOYCE LINDERMAN WANDA RUNGE and others from Decatur Bonnerville Falkville and Somerville addressing Santa Claus with requests and family well being.
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Lacey
Santa Claus
Mother
Dudley Winfrey
How To Relieve Neuralgia In A Hurry
Quick relief from neuralgia and related pains offered by the "BO" formula. Claims rapid easing for muscular aches headaches backaches and nervousness with additional mention of "BC" for similar relief. Available in 10c and 2c sizes or by the dose at fountains.
Alabama convicts walk free for Christmas paroles
Hundreds of Alabama inmates released under Governor Graves Christmas parole program head home from Kilby and other prisons. David Atkinson, Kilby’s locksmith, first to exit, with 404 long termers set to return by January 1. Prisoners travel by taxi or on foot as they reunite with families and mark the holiday.
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William J. Truby
Montgomery
Ala
Dec
Alabama
Bibb Graves
David Atkinson
Baldwin County
Kilby
Man
Graves
Frank Boswell
Eugene Burnett
Macon
Johnny Davis
Birmingham
Parolee Davis Chaotic Exit Prompts Guard's Hopeful Return
A parolee in a brown plaid suit and topcoat hailed a taxi after a burglary sentence, as Warden Boewell watched from the prison gates. The warden remarked he expected the inmate to be back by January 1, suggesting a brief, uncertain escape.
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Parolees
Davis
Boewell
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