Christmas Mail Counts Big at U S Post Office
The piece describes last year’s holiday mail volume as the largest ever for the U S Post Office and predicts this season will be even bigger. It notes early handling of foreign mail, the Santa Claus Bethlehem towns, and Bethlehem Conn postmark shaped like a Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Post Office
Santa Claus
Bethlehem
Nazareth
Christmas
Landoffice
Conn
Earl
Johnson
Uncle Sam
Huntsville Visitors Put Inquiries For Apartments
Huntsville visitors Mrs. Alvin Kay and Mrs. Josie Hughes called on local landlords recently. Advertisers urge readers to rent good apartments now, with easy walwaye in demand and daily want ads offering listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Alvin Kay
Josie Hughes
Rules for Addressing Christmas Cards in Different Situations
The guide outlines formal versus informal card etiquette for addressing Christmas cards. Use Miss Mr or Mr and Mrs on formal cards. on informal cards sign both names with the husband first. A divorced or widowed recipient may use maiden name in some cases. married couples typically use Mr and Mrs. For business cards add a personal touch by obtaining a home address. Families in mourning may still send cards unless the bereavement is very recent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stanyon
Bob
Betty
Dia
Huntsville Visitors Bring Local Newsstride
Mrs Augusta Winfrey Mrs Nerta Kay and Tommy Wilson of Huntsville were recent visitors here bringing news and greetings to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta . Winfrey
Nerta Kay
Tommy Wilson
Huntsville
Mary Bowling Moved Home From Hospital In Ambulance
Mrs. Mary Bowling was transferred Thursday from Benevolent Society hospital to her home via a Howell and Young ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bowling
Benevolent Society Hospital
Howell and Young Ambulance
Dear Santa Letters From Alabama Children
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from young Alabama children. Each child asks for dolls, balls, books, fruits, candy, and small items, mentioning family members to include in Santa’s gifts. The notes express good behavior and wishes from Landersville Courtland and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Alabama
Santa Claus
Santa
Santa Claus Letters From Little Learners
A collection of child wish lists to Santa from Alabama students and families. Five to seven year olds request items like balls, toy weapons, wagons, fire trucks, air rifles, desks, rings, watches, and candy, while noting teachers and schools in Decatur Hartselle Priceville Danville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Santa’ Clitus
Priceville
Tam
MARJORIE LATHAM DESCRIBES AIMLESS CHILDHOOD GIFTS
A narrator lists a chaotic jumble of toys and treats including watches rings candy apples and oranges while mentioning other little boys and girls. The voice centers on Marjorie Latham as the speaker or subject of the glimpse into a gift scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Latham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cois
Dillehay’s
Merry Christmas
Roy Fite, Sr
J. R. Vaughn
Savoy
Nick Brown
Prop
Sam
Thistle
Turner Coal & Grain Co
Doris McAbee
Landersville, Ala
Neice
Vivian Washburn
Goldie Faye Crow
Harvey Lee Hitt
Courtland, Ala Dee
Gigi
Trene
Jordan
Landersville, “Ala
Moulton
Deanna Durbin
Universal
The
Maril Brown
Paiting
Windle Holbert
Hartselle
Boy
Edgar van White
Harteelle
Ala
Meen
Lena Lockwood
Danville
Sristmas
George
Hristmas
Thomas Rurn
Gobble
Decatur Box
Decatur Makers
Phane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!