Children’s Christmas Wish Lists From Decatur Area
A selection of letters to Santa from Decatur and nearby Alabama towns express wishes for dolls, Easy Bake ovens, toy trains, race cars, bikes, and other gifts. Names include Wanda Dillard, Bobby Matthews, Deborah Buford, Carolyn Key, Terri Baker, Jenifer Miller, Deanna Taylor, Jacqueline Sanders, Lynn Parker, Cecil Ratliff, Eddie Portwood, Theresa Joseph, Alicia Cox, Dennis Clayton, Patrick Tilley, Janice Hallman, Brenda Hallman, Chris Vandiver, Michelle Tapscott, Guy Tapscott, Joie Ewell, William Grisham, and others.
Protein and Calorie Needs for Pre Schoolers in Diverse Regions
The report outlines daily protein and calorie requirements for preschool children across North Africa, the Middle East, India, and Pakistan. It details age based needs, regional dietary patterns, and implications for nutrition programs and policy planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Middle East
India
Pakistan
Santa letter from young Alabama children seeks toys
A four year old from Trinity Alabama asks Santa for a Suzette doll with clothes and for Mark a car. A three year old requests a Mattel o phone a Dr Dolittle See N Say a talking storybook and cowboy boots. A note mentions cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Ala
Santa Claus
Suzette
Mark
Monica Lane
Trinity
Dr. Dolittle
Christmas Toy Letters and Tuberculosis Fund Appeal
A festive page features children Jenny Culver Robby Lisa and Brent asking Santa for toys and treats with notes to Ann Wilkerson and Ken Wilkerson. Nearby a public health appeal explains Christmas Seal funds support tuberculosis prevention and treatment.
Sara Lynn Grisham’s Christmas note to family
A five year old girl writes warmly to her family about being good, mentioning her toys Tippy Toes Doll and Susie Homemaker, requesting surprises, and promising cake and cookies under the Christmas tree for her sister and brother. She signs with love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Santa
Jenny Culver
Steve McKee
P.S
Sara Lynn
Susie
Sara Lynn Grisham
Dear Santa Letter From Kristi Lyn Smith
A young girl writes a Christmas wish list asking Santa for a small rideable car, a Tippee-toes doll, a bone for pets Bi Bi Tedi and Honi Bun, and gifts for Mom Dad and siblings. She mentions ages 4 and 2 percent years and asks for baby Small Walk, dishes, colors, and surprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ho Ho
Bi Bi
Tedi
Kristi Lyn Smith
Santa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Decatur Daily
Love, Wanda Dillard
Decatur, Ala
Love, Bobby Matthews
Love, Deborah Buford
Carolyn Key
Timmie
Love, Terri Baker
Love
Jenifer Miller
Hartselle, Ala
Deanna
F. E. Burleson School
Casey
Benjie
Korda
Love, Deanna Taylor
Jacqueline Sanders
Lynn Parker
Lynn
Cecil Ratliff
Santa Clause
Eddie Portwood
Owen
Theresa Joseph
Alicia Cox
Dennis Clayton
Patrick Tilley
Moulton
Janice
Brenda
Janice Hallman
Chris Vandiver
Michelle Tapscott
Guy
Missy
Guy Tapscott
Moulton Heights
Lee
Lynn Dozier
Somerville Road
Joie Ewell
William Grisham
Ovew.inc
Mar-Kay
Decatur Shopping Center
Fenne
Penney’s
Ann
Ken Wilkerson
Danville
Carolgene
Mis
Decatur Printing Co
Decatur, Alabama
Warren
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