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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1946
Page
4
Funeral services for Kevin Lowery of az were held Sunday at Sandy Grove Church with Hes Buford Bradley conducting. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs E Lowery.
Federal crop insurance on cotton will be offered for release soon in every cotton producing county according to D F Snell chair man of Welonsta County PMA Committee. Representatives and sales agents have held meetings to set up sales and administrative offices, with plans to contact every cotton grower to offer non profit insurance protecting his crop investment.
The notice explains two cotton crop insurance contracts offering coverage up to 75 percent or 50 percent of the county's average field yield. Coverage declines as the crop grows. Premiums are due annually, and counties must receive applications covering at least 50 farms or a third of the county's normal cotton production before crop insurance becomes available. Any person with an interest in a cotton crop may apply.
The notice states applications must be received by March 25 in Houston or before seeding, whichever comes first, with the program administered by the county PMA office or a sales agent appointed by the County PMA.
In Tacoma a grocer staging a nostalgic event lined up hundreds of customers for a tasting of old style scones with fresh butter and rome jam. A flour mill representative helped arrange the promotional gathering recreating the prewar atmosphere.
Earl Trace chief reviewing appraiser for the Omaha Farm district retires after driving over 500000 miles. He plans to travel by car with a goal to visit many places including Alaska, saying he has always felt a strong urge to see the country and now intends to fulfill it.
The Dothan area shows rising aviation interest with seven privately owned planes operated at two airports. Dozens learn to fly alongside former Army and Navy pilots, as regular ground training keeps skills sharp. A recent visit to the local airfields revealed active aircraft and ongoing practice at both facilities.
Josh Couch runs Dothan aviation operation with 15 ex service and 85 student flyers under GI Bill, plus 17 learners and three trainees. The operation owns 11 school ships and four private planes owned by Hightower, Middleton, Clausen, and Couch. A test flight in an Ercoupe demonstrates easy handling and potential to boost local flight interest.
A rough record notes daily operations at the municipal airport with emphasis on weekend activity. It mentions hangers, repair shops, an administrative office, and ongoing construction or improvements affecting services. The text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or names.
A bank incident ends with Charlie retrieving a counterfeit style check after a young man fled from Clerks and a pursuing officer. Charlie suspects the suspect enlisted in the Army and remains in possession of the stale check.
Russell Kennington notes more birds killed this year than since the war began. Increased shell availability after Christmas and hunters on furloughs from reconversion have boosted hunting pressure. He doubts extinction risk, saying a surviving pair can replenish a covey by the next season.
The Aeronca outfit led by Charles Roberts and John Renfroe operates from a government recognized airfield three quarters of a mile south of the Ashford highway in Dothan City. They own the airport and run servicing and instruction with four planes, including a ship owned by Barl Moods and another by Lester Poiteyuint, plus joint ownership by Paul Allen and Leon Fuller. Chief instructor John O Neal assists, and a new Chum aircraft with unconventional controls is slated for July, designed to avoid jamming or stalling.
Funeral services for William M. Smith, who died Thursday at the family residence in Coeneva, were held Saturday afternoon at the residence with Rev Harry Miller officiating. Surviving are three brothers George Smith Geneve Mullard Smith Samson and John Smith. Freshman Leader Providence RL WPi-Se.
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