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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1955
Page
3
One man was arrested by Decatur police Friday after two wrecks occurred that afternoon. George Russell, 22, Decatur, was charged with running a stop sign in the incident.
Police report Russell, driving north on Cana Street without a license, ran a stop sign and collided with a westbound car driven by 54 year old Clebert L. Lowell of 110 Cherry NE at Walnut. Both cars sustained minor damage. Patrolman Louis Landers investigated.
Alabama agriculture editor notes counties and Extension Service data show most farm families could grow small orchards at little cost. Horticulturist John Bagby urges home fruit, nut, and berry production to balance diets, cut food costs, and provide year round supplies. He outlines steps for planning, stock quality, planting, and care, including dormancy planting timing and watering techniques.
This afternoon at 4 30 the three choirs of the First Methodist Church present their annual Christmas program directed by Mrs Spencer Speegle with Mrs John King on organ. Included are O Come O Come Immanuel The Holly And The Ivy Lullaby Of The Christ Child Gloria In Excelsis Deo and Mary Had A Baby with solos by Ellis Burns and others. Public is invited and a Christmas story will be presented by Rev Carl. Between 5 and 10 percent of normal children are farsighted.
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