Brinkley Argus Nov. 29, 1907 Holly Grove News -The Rev. C.W. Johnson, the Presbyterian minister, held Thanksgiving service at the Methodist Church on Thanksgiving night. Had a good attendance and a good service. We are highly pleased with our new Presbyterian minister and hope that he will be the means of building up the church and adding many to the membership of the church. -Thanksgiving was observed among the people of H.G. and all had a turkey and cranberries who could procure them. Nothwithstanding the stringency of money, everybody seemed to have plenty to eat and some to divide with others. There is prevalent among us a feeling of good will to all mankind the world over; that we can thank God for peace and prosperity still, despite the Wall Street scare.
Brinkley Argus Nov. 4, 1910 Live News From Holly Grove - Halloween -Mrs. R. Abramson, Jr., entertained Monday night with a ghost party. The girls all gathering at the home and were made into ghosts before the young men arrived, then the young men being transformed into moving spirits, they proceeded to move about town in mysterious ways. All gathering back to the Abramson home about ten thirty. Their masks were removed and the crowd was entertained by music and various games until a midnight lunch was announced. Hot tamales and chili were served, also delightful fruits. All present will always remember the charming hostess and her sister for the well spent evening.
Brinkley Argus Dec. 9, 1910 Live News From Holly Grove -Peete Bros. have rented the little store next to the Bank of Holly Grove and will open up a beautiful line of Christmas goods. Miss Fannie Ables will have charge of this store and will gladly service the public with nice goods at low prices.
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Dec. 16, 1910 Live News From Holly Grove -The little store just next to the Bank of Holly Grove fitted up by the Peete Bros. is one of the prettiest and the only real Xmas store in town. -They have a real Santa Claus at the new store conducted by Miss Fannie Ables. Call and see him. It is a treat to get a glimpse into toy land. -See the pretty doll at the new Xmas store to be given away Saturday, Dec. 24th. -Mrs. J.W. Renfro entertained with a candy pulling Friday night.
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Brinkley Argus Dec. 7, 1906 Holly Grove News -There was very little attention paid Thanksgiving at H.G. None of the business houses were closed save the P.O. We did not see or hear of any Thanksgiving turkeys in H.G.
Monroe County Citizen Dec. 16, 1926 Holly Grove Gleanings -"Mesdames J.B. and Joel Lambert had an opening tea and Christmas sale Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joel Lambert. Quite a lot of pretty things were made and sold."
Monroe County Citizen Jan. 6, 1927 -"The first 'white Christmas' in several years. The trees were loaded with ice and sleet and everything looked so pretty. Dear old Santa made his visit this Christmas in his sleigh and drove his reindeer. We hope he was good to everybody."
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Christmas Programs Fill Last Week of School "Traditional Christmas programs have filled this last week in school before dismissing for the holidays. In the fifth period Friday, the Student Council sponsored a religious program in the high school assembly. A Girl's Glee Club Christmas program, sponsored by Mrs. Mayola McDougal, was presented to the high school classes at 2:15 Thursday. The girls were dressed in red and white and held glowing tapers as they sang traditional Christmas Carols. Mrs. McDougal gave her annual Christmas music recital Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Several skits and acts gave variety to the program."
Student Council Presents Christmas Pageant "The high school assembled Friday in the fifth period for a religious Christmas program sponsored by the Student Council. Student Council members represented Biblical characters in the Christmas pageant, "The Prince of Peace". Members of the Girls' Chorus furnished the background music. Characters were Joseph, Gene Bryant; Mary, Mary Rogers; Isiah, Billy Riner; Micah, Joe Coleman; Herod, Earnest Norwood; Three Wise Men, Gene Mayo, Dan McNeill, and James Lee; Three Shepherds, Darrell Beadles, Bobby Joe Fisher, and Horace Kannada; Herald Angel, Arta Glover; and Gabriel, David Sain."
Dec. 6, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Claws - Thought I would try to right [sic] you a letter. I am a little girl, 9 years old, live in the country, walk 2 miles to school. I can wash dishes, sweep, bring wood and water. I have 2 little sisters living and 2 sisters and 1 brother in heaven. Dear santie this is my first letter to right to you and would be glad to get the big doll. Will close hoping to be rewarded. Effie May Grimes
Dec. 6, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa claus - I am a little girl 7 years old. Santa brought me last xmas 2 dolls, some apples, oranges, candy and some nuts. I want him to bring me a doll and doll buggy and some little dishes and chares [sic] and a little table. So I will close wishing you a merry xmas. Your friend, Irene(?) Williams
Dec. 7, 1909 Holly Grove Dear St. Nicholas - I know you will be quite surprised when you get a letter from me. I am 7 years old. I am always so glad when it comes time for you to come. Santa you may bring me a little wagon and oranges and nuts and I will be well pleased. Don’t forget my little school mates and my grandmother. I will close, so good by [sic]. Pinkney Jennings
Dec. 7, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa - I would be very highly pleased if you would come to see me on xmas. I would like for you to bring me a doll and some candy. I don’t care for very much. There is other little girls who need things worse than I do for they haven’t any parents and I have. I am 8 years old. Dear Santa please don’t forget my mother and father. Your friend, Elmer Jennings
Dec. 6, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl, 10 years old. I would like very much for you to come to see me xmas. I don’t wish very much. You can give part of my things to my other brothers and sisters. I have some dear little orphan friends that I had rather you give more to than I. I live in the country with my dear mother and father. By by [sic]. Your little friend, Emma Jennings
Dec. 6, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santy clause - I am a little girl, 9 years old. I go to school at star school house. I like my teacher just fine. Her name is Miss Bee Johnson. I have two little sisters, their names are Irene and Hazel. Last xmas Sanya clause [sic] brought me a doll and some oranges, apples, nuts, candy and ribbon. I wount [sic[ him to bring me a doll and a doll buggie and some dishes and a little stove so I will close by saying I hope you a merry xmas and happy year. Your little friend Bessie Williams
Dec. 5, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa claus - I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know what I wanted you to bring me some apples and oranges, candy and nuts and I will be satisfied. I have still got my doll that you gave me last Christmas. It has blue eyes and white hair, white slippers and stockings. It is very pretty and I thank santa claus very much for it. I want you to go to see everybody, the little girls and boys that has no mother and father and the poor ones. I have three brothers. I will close for this time. Clara Earl Black
Dec. 5, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Clause - It is nearly Xmas again. And it is turning cold but I do not want you to freez. I thought that I would wright [sic] you a few lines and tell you what I want you to bring me. I do not want much this Christmas, if you have much left you may bring me something if it is not too much trouble. I would like for you to bring me some apples, oranges, nuts, raisins, and a little candy. And some firecrackers, roman cannons, torpidors. Dear Santa that is about all I want you to bring me. Will close with best wishes to you. Your best friend, Robert (?) Black
Dec. 8, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Clause - I want you to bring me some apples, oranges, candy, grapes, raisins, and all kind of nuts and bring me a few toys that is suitable for a boy of my age. I am eight years old. I will be proud of anything you bring. I have two brothers and two sisters. Please bring them something nice, be sure and don’t forget my mother and father, my little brother is two years old and is very sweet and smart and think to remember him sure. I will stop by saying I wish you a merry Christmas, one and all. Goodbye dear Santa Clause Farris Youngblood
Dec. 6, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Clause - I am a little boy, just two years old and I want you to bring me a mule, wach, [sic], billy goat, ball, and some nuts, apples, oranges, and some other things and don’t forget my brothers and sisters and that is all I want this Christmas. Goodbye dear old Santa Clause Thos. Alten Youngblood
Dec. 11, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Claus - Please bring me a writing desk and a map of the U.S. (?) up in blocks. And a book of little women. You need not bring me any toys. Carry them to the poor little children who have no mother or father. Wish you a merry xmas and a happy new year. Your little friend Jewel Cocke
Dec. 9, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Clause - I want you to bring me a machine and a paper of machine needles and bring me some apples, oranges, candy, raisins, grapes, and nuts of all kind. I have four brothers and two sisters. My little brother is just two years old and very sweet and smart. And be sure to bring my parents some things and I will be satisfied if I get this. I will stop by saying I wish you a merry Christmas, one and all. Good bye Alta Youngblood
Dec. 10, 1909 Holly Grove Dear Santa Claus - I am a little girl 12 years old. I have three sisters and one brother. Dear Santa [I] hope you visit our home xmas and bring us some nice things, especially my two little sisters. Bring them a doll apiece and a little express wagon and Dear Santa please remember the poor little children who has no mama and papa to buy nice things for them for I have a mama and for which I am very thankful. I will close with best wishes to all dear little children and love to Santa Claus Ora Perry
