Looking Back at Jan. 1955

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January 27, 2018

Two female student in Americus wear swimsuits and boots to build a January snowman. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

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“Deacon” Andy Griffith provided entertainment for the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet in Jan. 1955. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Sears had hardwood cribs with teething rails for $26.88 in January 1955. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

School lunches were published in the Herald in Jan. 1955. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

The Albany Typewriter Exchange offered payment plans for new Royal typewriters. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

“Young at Heart” was playing at the theater, the first time in a movie together for Day and Sinatra. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

A motorcycle was purchased by Albany to help enforce the two-hour parking ordinance. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Just $1 bought a full Sunday dinner at Davis Bros. in Jan. 1955. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

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