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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1941

Page

14

Sailors and Secrets on a Staten Island Ferry Ride

Susan and Roy stroll from the ferry shed into a park on Staten Island and dream of simple problems while Irene Carter confronts Roy over a contest. The pair discuss independence and feminine roles as the scene shifts toward a quiet view of the bay and a hinted romance.

Roy Susan Irene Carter Irene Misa Carter Saint George New York Staten Island Susan Farmer Lucy Belle Mary Anne Betty Lou

Dear Santa Claus Letters From Alabama Children

A long Christmas letter collection from Alabama children ages 3 to 6 asking Santa for dolls doll buggies bicycles trains and toys plus fruit candy and nuts. They include names ages and hometowns such as Decatur Wheeler Town Creek and Priceville with requests for siblings cousins and parents.

Santa Claus Joyce Fay Randolph Town Creek Ala Route 1 Betty Jean Ledbetter Chestnut Street Decatur Betsie Wetsie Jerry Santa Charlotte June Roberts Sherman St Carolyn Kitchens Ole Santa Claus Jimmie Frances Pace Hartselle Gordon and Alma Vinemont Mary Ellen Wilson Bank Street Mary Ellen Richard Wylodine Sharp Somerville Priceville Miss Weinman Elizady Bracken Rt. 2 Carolyn McClellan

Santa Letters From Alabama Children

A collection of Christmas requests from Alabama youngsters across towns like Decatur Hartselle Somerville and Decatur Rt route listings. The letters ask for dolls trains bicycles toy cars wagons pistols and candy along with mentions of family members teachers and hometowns. Several children name addresses and ages and request items for siblings and parents as part of their holiday wishes.

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