Santa Letters From Alabama Children in 1955
A compilation of Christmas wishes from young Alabama children dated December 1955. Sherry McAnally asks for a baby doll iron and ironing board and stroller. Gary Terry requests a ball and bat plus fruit nuts and candy. Judy Brown desires a doll record player surprises and requests for her brothers. Doris Sanderson asks for a magic set games a Bible watch and asks if Santa exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Sherry McAnally
Love
Judy Brown
Santa Claus
They Made Christmas Joseph as Dreamer and Carpenter
The piece reflects on Joseph the carpenter of Nazareth, noting his limited carpentry skill yet strong role as provider for Mary and Jesus. It traces biblical and apocryphal depictions of his trades, dreams guiding his actions, and Chesterton's praise of his broader achievements beyond woodwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Jesus
Justin Martyr
Nazareth
Mary
Herod
Angel
Lord
Egypt
G. K. Chesterton
Local Families Gather for Sunday Visits in Morgan County
Mrs Arlene Livley returns to Morgan County Center Springs as relatives share gatherings. Rev and Mrs J R Heaps host and guests include Mr and Mrs Floyd Sivley and family. Several households from Decatur Cullman and Athens College members visit, attend dinners, or travel for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Center Springs
Arlene Livley
J. R. Heaps
Floyd-Sivley
Robert Hardy
Faye
Huel Charest
Willie Sharp
Decatur
O. T. Sharp
Vestor Winton
J. T. Mason and
Warner
Louie Charest
Leon Henderson
Raymondampbell
Charest
Joe Fred Watkins
Cameron Lemmond
Frank Charest
Louie Winton
Edward Holmes
Herbert Johnson
Cullman
Warren McGee
Lester Whitten
Huel Sharp
Gilbert Dunaway
Flint
Michigan
Lloyd Grady
Mississippi
H. C. Lemmond
E. C. Lemmond
Marshall
Newt Abner
Nancy Winton
Athens College
Wylodean Sharp
Charles Whitten
F.S.T.C
Etheredge Bates
Troy Cocker
Birmingham
Andrew Taylor
Junior Taylor
Billy George
E. C. George
Delbert Vest
Nebo
Raymond Vest
Bevin Vest
Dennis Rainey
Rodgers of
John Rodgers
Harold Bell
Gaines McNutt
Freaser West and Son
Sheffield
Byrd West
Freeman Wallace
Louie Key
Mario
Essie Key
Hartselle
Addie Wallace
Andrew Edwards
Ray
Land
Miami
Jack Mi Tnlinois
Buster Winkles
Earl McCaig
Earl
Billy Douglas
Dallas
L. A. Douglas
Levi Brown
Los Angeles
Walter Buettner
L. B. Sandlin
Herman Sandlin
Albert Owens
Owen
Bobby Moore
Joe Jenkins
Charlotte Evans
J. C. Dunaway
Winfred Couch
Auburn
Community Notices From Morgan County and Rocky Ford
Local residents share Sunday visits and family gatherings across Morgan County and Rocky Ford. Visitors include the Bates Cocker Etheredge families from Birmingham and Taylors from Decatur, plus area church and school connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Rocky Ford
Ozell McNutt
Diphtheria Outbreak in Birmingham Eases
Diphtheria cases in Birmingham decline with health officer Dr. George A. Denison reporting 46 confirmed cases. One earlier suspect ruled out and five deaths recorded since the outbreak began in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
George A. Denison
Actress Jeff Donnell Reunites With Aldo Ray
Hollywood report says actress Jeff Donnell has reconciled with her husband actor Aldo Ray. They married Sept 30 1954 and separated a year later. They are back together after the reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jeff Donnell
George Gobel
Aldo Ray
Kangaroos Taught to Box in Exhibitions
Captive kangaroos are commonly trained to box men during public exhibitions. Trainers demonstrate boxing poses and engage with audiences as part of entertainment routines.
Falkville Elementary Honor Roll and Local News Briefs
Falkville Elementary lists first to sixth grade honor roll with numerous named students. The Rev C D Boozer, former Baptist pastor, suffered a heart attack and is at Vanderbilt Hospital. Local births, visits, and travel news from Falkville and nearby areas follow, including relatives in Michigan and Los Angeles joining celebrations and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkville
Amelia Fitzgerald
Joyce Bogue
Judith Light
Sherry Summers
Danny Jenkins
Gary Thompson
Jimmy Looney
Kay Gardner
Ann Alford
Larry Robinson
Neill Quattlebaun
Ronnie Hobhes
Bobby Sullins
Joyce Sanders
Janice Orr
Shelby Evans
Ila Sue Hamilton
Letha Jane Summerford
Lucy Jeanne Skelton
Andra Gay
Shaneyfelt
John Anthony Stinson
Patricia Holmes
Sandra Lindley
Linda Hammon
Loucina Roberts
Baxter Bryant
Dan Murphy
Larry Moore
Carolyn Jones
Barbara Stringer
Joyce Poole
John David Bell
Richard Foote
Jimmy Higdon
Gary Miller
Roger Chaney
Charlotte
Francis
Larry Gardner
Linda Holmes
Roy Johnson
Nancy McCoy
Nora Jean Millican
Fay Murphy
Judy Owens
Barbara Smith
Patsy Smith
Larry Anders
Jimmy Barber
Gary Holmes
Gail
Linda Kay Wilhite
Amy Rea
Paul Lee
Hal Lee
Henry Looney
Dwight Looney
Wendell Eubanks
Brenda Thompson
Patricia Murphy
Johnny Skeleton
Charles Howse
Janice McCoy
Pat
C. D. Boozer
the Baptist Church
Vanderbilt Hospital
Nashville
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Midway School
Logan
Gary Terry
Danville
Love, Rowe
Doris Sanderson P.S
Bob Gibson, JR
Joe Wheeler
David
Solomon
Zerubbabel
Phoenicia
Ezar
AP News
Crosley
RADIO
Rockers
Boston
Windsor
Falkville News
Ricia Tucker
Jeanne Dunaway
Loretta Brown
Harolyn Morris
Roger Henson
Betty Davis
Freddie Evans
Brenda Welch
Freda Robinson
Mary Ann Smith
Chauncy Gardner
Loyd McCarley
Linda Alford
Rebecca Crow
Sandra Shaneyfelt
Myles Hammond
Bob Gibson Big
Man
Lincoln
Man’s Elgin
Hamilton
Jewel Bulova
Carlton
Jewel
Valerie
Elgin
Benrus
2Nd Ave
Decatur, Ala
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