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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1955

Page

17

Limestone County Schools Near July Start For 2 Terms

Limestone County schools and Athens Bible School expect to start new terms July 25 if no unforeseen problems arise and crop conditions stay steady. Supt. Floyd R. Johnson says county dates hinge on cotton and crop conditions, with both the Bible School and county schools using split terms to aid fall harvest. A county teacher list will be finalized by July 15.

Athens—Schools Athens Bible School Floyd R. Johnson Limestone County Bible School Supt. Johnson

Rumors Persist Billy Graham Could Visit Russia

International speculation swirled as reports claimed Billy Graham might be invited to Russia but officials said no invitation had been received. Graham said he would go only if freedom to preach was guaranteed and would seek State Department guidance if such an invitation came. The Sweden rally drew about 20 000 in Goteborg with hundreds stepping forward to accept Christ.

Goteborg Sweden Billy Graham Russia Graham Saale Denmark State Department Geneva Billy

AF Recruiters Batting .1000

The U S Air Force recruiting Station here achieved 100 percent of its June quota announcing 21 enlistments. Eligible men from Decatur Cullman Hartselle Belle Mina Mt Hope Falkville Vine mont Holly Pond and more are urged to contact local recruiters for careers in aircraft maintenance air traffic control band communications radar and other fields.

U.S. Air Force Bob Ricks Ricks Air Force Falkville Trente R. Adiar Vinemont James G. Crawford Holly Pond Morgan County Court House

Pirates Rise and Fall: From Last to World Series Champion

In 1909 the Pittsburgh Pirates surged to first place with 110 wins and captured the World Series title. By 1954 they endured a 101-loss season and finished last, marking a dramatic collapse from early glory.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Alabama Faces Farm Accident Toll and Safety Push

AU BURN Sam Doughty of the API Extension Service warns Alabama to act on farm safety as national deaths from accidents total 15 000 this year. He notes 4 000 farm deaths nationwide from work accidents 6 000 from motor vehicle incidents and 3 500 from home accidents. Recent Alabama incidents illustrate the need for safer practices and caution in daily chores.

Alabama Auburn Sam Doughty API Extension Service Doughty U. S

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