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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1940

Page

5

Princess Hohenlohe to Leave United States

Justice department officials announced Princess Hohenlohe of Hungary agreed to depart the United States, avoiding deportation proceedings. The princess, labeled a Nazi sympathizer in Parliament, had sought another extension of her temporary visitor permit, which was denied four days earlier.

Washington Justice Department Hohenlohe Hungary United States Pri House of Commons Jackson Mehenisne Fiie

Child Killed By Taxicab In Langdale Tragedy

A five year old child of Mr and Mrs Bill Buchanan Langdale was fatally struck by a taxicab on the West Point Ga Opelika highway Monday morning Alabama State Highway Patrol investigated the crash authorities said no other details were given about the driver or car involved

Langdale Ala West Point Opelika Bill Buchanan Alabama

Santa Claus Letters From Decatur Alabama Children

A collection of Christmas requests from Decatur and nearby Alabama children. Letters from families like the Glover and White clans mention missing Christmases, father job losses, and children asking for toys, dolls, trains, fruit, nuts, candy, and other gifts while expressing hope Santa will visit.

Santa Claus Daddy WPA David Earl Glover Edward E. Glover Katherine Glover Colman Almon Alton White White Brothers

Children request gifts in Christmas letters from Alabama schools

A batch of handwritten Christmas letters from young students in Alabama asks Santa for dolls, toys, fruits, and sweets. The messages mention schools at Plain View and Moulton Heights, with several children naming family members and teachers as part of their wishes.

Decatur Ada Readers Note Interest Change

The Decatur notice indicates a shift in interest from today as Ada is urged to review updated terms. The brief outlines the new rate structure and filing requirements for affected parties.

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Bailey Gene Aker Chief Sheyre Robin Tee Decatur, Alabama Decatur Santa Mary Lee Corum Trinity, Alabama Hillsboro, Alabama James Kelley Your James Weems Mother Mary Weems Barbara Ann Johnson Yours Truly, Gerald Weems Jack Hill Betty Austin Taylor Moulton, Alabama Albert Moulton Height Robert A. Glover Plain View School Mrs. Moore Ruth Watson Elmer Alvin Elvin el Venn Betsy Ann the Fly Barbara Ann Watson MA Ganza Wwe Thrasher Benton Kenneth Rena Faye Watson Mommies Cather Mommie Earl Wallace Latta Sonny Bass Courtland Kathryn Ail Doris Kathry Mill Kathleen Lively Brown’s Office Supply CO Bank St Casttu Loyd’s Merry Christmas Upstate Chevrolet Co Ewell Kh Gregg, Pres Alabama Hosiery Mills
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