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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

7

Billy Graham Looks To Geneva For Peace Talks

Evangelist Billy Graham plans a mass address in Aarhus Denmark and radio broadcast before the Geneva Big Four conference. He urges that better world leaders come from Christ and God’s word, with thousands attending in Aarhus and millions listening worldwide. He will also speak in London and France before returning home July 29.

Graham Geneva George Burnham Chattanooga News-Free Press Aarhus Denmark Billy Graham Switzerland Beeen Billy Jesus Christ Baptist World Alliance London France U. S United States Glasgow Christ Wembley Stadium Paris Holland Norway Sweden Europe Scotland England Ing State Lutheran Church Skat Hoffmeyer

Falkville Social News From local visits and guests

Falkville notes list numerous visiting relatives and guests from Kingsport Quincy Detroit and Birmingham with homes in Cullman Huntsville and Decatur. The roundup mentions families including Plemmons Clower NeSmith Laney Payne Vinson and Edmonds among others visiting during holidays and weekends.

Hugh Plemmons E. H. Clower Jennie Joy Kathy Kingsport Tennessee Clark Plemmons Johnny Quincy Florida Austin Plemmons Jimmy Jean Sportsman's Lake Cullman Dennis NeSmith Birmingham Doyle Laney Ronnie Elkhart Indiana L. B. Payne Louisville Linnie Vinson Rufus DeFoe Betty Janice Edith Nell St. — Mo T. L. Cossairt Joe Shirley Linda Burroak Michigan Harry Tillman Adams

False Teeth Won't Wobble With New Powdered Formula

Advertises a powder that makes dentures feel more comfortable and pleasant without nausea or a sour taste. Claims the paste is non acidic and improves denture breath while offering fast relief sold at drug counters.

Senator Calvin seeks funds for 8th circuit solicitor

A bill by State Senator Joe Calvin to raise and return solicitor fees to the 8th judicial circuit to cover investigations clerical help during Grand Jury sessions and extradition costs is before the Senate judiciary committee. The measure would apply to Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties and use unspent money for the solicitor’s office.

Morgan-Lawrence Joe Calvin 8Th Judicial Circuit Senate Judiciary Committee Morgan, Lawrence Limestone Counties 8Th Circuit Calvin

Radio Television Logs Log Late Program Changes

The Decater Daily lists a 7 00 pre game from Birmingham Saree game and 6 01 news plus 6 08 news patrol and 10 45 sports final. Sign on at 6 38 and off at 10 30 with headlines and patrol updates throughout.

Net Birmingham Sige

Local visitors and social notes from Morgan County

Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. James Dutton of Pontiac Michigan visiting Mrs Sallie Dutton and relatives. Mrs W O Simmons returned from Jasper. A miscellaneous shower honored brides Ruth Hicks and Nell Chunn. Robert Henry of Chicago vacationing with his parents E W Henry and relatives. Larry Cantrell of Huntsville visiting his mother Sue Holmes. Mrs Ida Wiley improving from illness. Mr and Mrs James Harwell and family of Sylacauga and Mr and Mrs Charles Good of Lacon visiting Homer Foote family.

James Dutton Pontiac Michigan Mr. Dutton Sallie Dutton W. O. Simmons Jasper J. W. Duncan Ruth Hicks Nell Chunn Robert Henry Chicago E. W. Henry Larry Cantrell Huntsville Sue Holmes Ida Wiley James Harwell Sylacauga Charles Good Lacon Homer Foote Clifford Decatur General Hospital Sandy Dunlap Wayne Hogan Add Randolph Delina Tennessee Church of Christ Gospel Meeting Paul Dobson Nashville James Lindsey Grove Hill Bobbie Gann James Teague George Nancarrow Beth Fredrick Temperton Hartselle Doloras Garnett Birmingham Hugh Lindsey W. E. West Hartselle Hospital Olen Bradford Price Johnson Luther Wallace Hartsille Eulas Bradford Gerald Wayne Garland Bradford Larry Glendon Bradford

No clear headline due to fragmentary source text

The text notes fees flowing into the state general fund and references bills across circuits. It mentions Mobile circuit and that a similar measure has passed both houses, attributed to States Sen. Calvin.

Mobile Sen Calvin

Birthday Treats for Sailors at Naval Air Station

Sailors and Marines at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville receive special birthday treatment. A week ahead notification earns the celebrant a table with waiter service, a white table cloth, plates, and even steak if desired.

Jacksonville Fila Naval Air Station

Worms Bring Heavy Losses to Farrers This Season

In Auburn entomologist W A Ruffin notes worms have caused more crop damage this year than any other pest. The extension warning highlights pest unpredictability and the impact on farmers as they expect continued insect pressure through the season.

W. A. Ruffin API Auburn

Worms and migrations mark rural Alabama notes

Community notices cover visits and hospitality in Danville and Hartsville with kinship gatherings and church events. The summer insect bulletin discusses armyworms cutworms and a hornworm outbreak from Houston to Dallas Counties, detailing white lined sphinx larvae, their appearance, life cycle, and control options on fruit trees and weeds.

Alabama Houston Russ Dallas

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