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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1943
Page
2
Farmers face decisions on stocking feed and seed retention as hay crops struggle. With limited threshing equipment, some will harvest seed first or hay later, storing seed with manure spreaders, scattering dry seed plants, or using harvests across fields to establish future pastures.
The piece notes that horses and mules should have free salt and water access at all times and during work. Water is the most vital, aiding tissue water balance. salt helps with hydration. It mentions Obama’s Victory Gardens and a rising number of U.S. gardens, plus Alabama extension officials urging woodland owners to contribute timber for war needs.
A thousand new Plebes arrive at West Point as Army training intensifies under Brig. Gen. Gallagher. Cadets, many previously in combat, endure a brutal six week basic course, with higher enlistment and longer days than before the war.
In Ozark Alabama a market day featured fourteen sellers trading produce totaling $718.68. Sixteen farm families reported a further $70 in sales during May flour selling days.
Alabama gasoline tax receipts dropped at least 15 percent due to line rationing, Revenue Commissioner H G Dowling announced. June collections totaled 1 057 083 dollars, 15 2 percent below a year earlier. For the 16 months ending July, receipts were 2 783 019 dollars, 18 percent under the 1941-42 period.
Houston County home demonstration clubs have scheduled seventeen meetings this month. Miss Fran Mariette announces leaders and will guide games contests and activities with recreational aides. Several clubs plan chicken fry or picnic lunches as part of August gatherings.
Clayton Adamese joint leaders and iNew Providence club meet at 3 p m with Mrs J H Coe and Mrs A L Atwell as leaders. Pansey club meets Aug 14 at 10 a m with Mrs L K Eubanks as recreational leader. Columbia club meets Aug 19 at 4 p m at the Columbia Fool with Mrs Eugene Baker leading. Garden club meets Aug 20 at 10 a m at Kirkland Creek with Mrs J T Shinholster as leader. Megnolia club meets Aug 24 at Porter's at 7 p m with Mrs J A Register as leader.
James Thrash er reports from Washington on Richard du Pont guiding the Army Air Forces glider program. Du Pont, a civilian assistant chief of staff, helped adapt gliders for lift to carry troops and equipment, enabling in-flight pickup and resupply. He notes superiority over German glider efforts, including blind flying capabilities and a lighter 15-man CGA glider team enhancing airhead support.
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