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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
2
A collage of playful verse and satirical vignettes. It blends festive lines about a joyful feast with humor on cars and modern life. A cafe scene features a dignified policeman and a witty exchange about rings and wrecks.
A long page of handwritten Christmas letters from Alabama children requests gifts ranging from dolls and toy trains to BB guns and tricycles. Letters mention towns Danville Hartselle Decatur Somerville Eva and Mt Tabor school with children names and ages, thanking Santa and asking for fruits nuts candy and clothing alongside toys.
Athens Alabama December 22 Special Captain Frank Armstrong resigns as commander of the local Penneteeheg post. He cites opposition to paying the bonus now while stating a large majority of members favor immediate payment.
A Saner era note reveals several young girls and a cousin list asking for gifts. Freda Hall from Danville Alabama requests a large rubber doll with clothes a piano a ball candy fruits and nuts dated December 9 1934. Ima Fay Hall asks for a new doll a red rocking chair and plenty of fruit with a plea to include cousins. A ten year old from Speake School asks for a big doll a doll buggy and a pair of shoes.
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