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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1939

Page

3

Dixon Grants Personal Permit For Christmas Tree

Montgomery Alabama December 19 Probate Judge Irby Pope of Perry county sought permission to cut down a holly bush claimed as a Christmas tree for his grandson. Governor Frank M Dixon granted personal permission but warned he would not be responsible for any federal action. The Bush is described as half a mile west of the Cahaba river and 20 miles northwest of Selma.

Montgomery Ala Dallas County War Department Irby Pope Perry County Pope Frank M. Dixon Cahaba Selma Dixon Roland Mushat Gowndes County

PTA Christmas Program At Fairview School

The Fairview PTA held a combined business and social meeting Friday afternoon with a school program presented by all grades. Students sang carols, performed special numbers, and a fifth sixth grade play pleased the audience. Officers were elected: president Mrs. T. R. Harrison, vice president Mrs. Chas Williams, secretary treasurer Miss Murphree, program committee Mesdames Terry and Kizziah and Miss Matthews. Next meeting set for the first Tuesday in February.

Fairview Parent-Teacher Association Christines Asel T. R.harrison T. R. Harrison Chas, Williams Murphree

Want Ads Update Daily Weathering of Rapid Classifieds

The Want Ads reflect daily shifts in listings across jobs services and personal notices. Readers should check current postings for up to date opportunities prices and services in their area.

Christmas carols and quiet promises in a settlement

Fabienne leads a group of twelve children in a rehearsal at the settlement house. She learns from Bill Mallory that true Christmas joy lies beyond comfort and gifts, rooted in hope and the Bethlehem story. A telegram foreshadows her own lonely Christmas as relatives travel, leaving Fabienne to face Maryland plans unseen.

Fabienne Luigi Ingeborg Hee Colleen Lars Willoughby Hall Mallory Bill Anderson Chrissmas SRE Jesus Christ Bethlehem Maryland New York Ellen Nicky Patsy O'Brien Aunt Edna Mark St. Louis Fabienne Seymour

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