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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1928
Page
3
A compilation of handwritten Christmas requests from several children. They ask for dolls, toys, clothing, kitchen sets, candy and fruit, plus funding for family members and a few notes on teachers and schools. The letters reveal simple year end wishes and warm family ties.
A collection of letters from several children requesting Christmas gifts. Names include L G Hansell Homer Madden Sarita Helen Howell William Cooley Oscar Lee Ruby Garrett Orval Sparkman William Floyd Ferguson Jr Lather Turner and location Hillsboro Alabama. Requests cover toys foods and clothing.
A jumble of handwritten pleas from children asking Santa for dolls, doll beds, toys, clothing, candy, fruit, and small gifts. The letters mention mothers fathers teachers and homes and some provide ages and locations.
A collection of handwritten Christmas requests from young girls in Atheny Alabama Route 8. Avis Higdon Lorene Looney and Gertrude Higdon ask Santa for toys clothes and fruit plus messages to their parents and grandfather Nethery.
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