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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1943
Page
6
A Dothan City Schools inquiry examines alleged student fee charges and misreported payments. Officials review how twelve dollar and related sums were billed, with concerns about enrollment status and parental involvement amid a broader count of over 30,000 students.
Washington AP Manpower Chief Paul V McNutt urged a work while learning plan for high school students to help manpower shortages while safeguarding education and avoiding child labor exploitation The War Manpower Commission will guide but not run programs with school boards handling implementation He noted 1 800 000 work permits issued in May and June for youths 17 or younger, though not all states require permits and stressed youths can aid the war effort in nonwar establishments by freeing older workers for frontline tasks
McNutt emphasized keeping educational activities going while allowing student manpower to aid the war effort. He suggested readjusting school hours if needed but did not think state statutes regulating youth employment required amendment.
A fragmented list of radio programs and news segments with times and program titles. The jumble mentions AP News, musical orchestras, war updates, weather and traffic style items, variety shows, and dramas across multiple stations, with several named acts and hosts implied but garbled.
Britains young Mary Churchill visited a Women’s Army Corps unit in Fort Oglethorpe Ga and spoke with officers and soldiers. She joked about American jitterbugging but said she helps with air defense work, lives in barracks and is on call 24 hours a day while enjoying brief evenings off.
The 1243-44 scholastic term in Houston County will begin September 14 with an expected 5 030 students in white schools and 2 000 in Negro schools. Superintendent Solomon Baxter said total enrollment last year reached 6 024 and that 14 training classes will be offered with lunchrooms not yet planned. White schools listed include Cottonwood 950 Ashford 500 Columbia 550 Wickaburg 500 Rehobeth 476 Harmon 300 Madrid 300 Webb 300 Ardilia 200 Taylor 160 Brannon Stand 125 Kinsey 90 Du customery 75 Gordon 60 and others.
A brief report notes a dignitary's pause for reflection on wearing the uniform with pride. The program included an inspection of the third WAC training center and the witnessing of a parade before the continuation of the tour by air.
Bruce Flu penny of athools says Dothan plans for about 3500 students in the 1943 44 term with roughly 2000 white and 1500 Negro pupils expected. School officials note enrollment may rise from last year and advise new students to register at their intended schools on September 1. Seniors will review plans and possibly be required to take examinations before classes begin.
Solomon Baxter reports county schools arranged for students to help harvest crops in September and October. Students must register September 13 and will receive a work excuse. After harvest, academics will be made up during study and drill periods, with full cooperation from teachers, parents, and students.
City Superintendent Bruce Flurry said lunch rooms will reopen in schools that had them last year if expenses allow. Rose Hill Southdale High School and Young Junior High are listed as continuing sites, with feasibility noted for City participation dependent on funds.
A military base wedding trend is reported with a surge of marriages to Utah women. A check at the Army Air Forces base training center shows that in one month 24 officers and men were married to Utah girls, including 18 Bergenua.
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