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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1943
Page
6
Miss Simon outlines meat rationing for Alabama farmers and families. She explains a 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pound weekly per person limit, includes carcass meats but excludes certain cuts and game, and suggests farm families of five raise three hogs and one beef yearly for home use.
In Auburn Alabama agronomist J C Lowery urges farmers to source seed peanuts locally. He notes strong statewide peanut crops and recommends buying from neighboring growers whenever possible to ensure quality and adaptation to local conditions.
A fragmentary early 20th century column discusses combatting colds with various methods. It mentions remedies, dietary notes, and routine practices, but the text is garbled with stray letters and unclear phrases, leaving the practical guidance and specifics unreadable.
Auburn Alabama 4-H clubs can request up to 000 trees with 400,000 additional pines offered free by the Self Conservation Service to 4-H members. A packing charge of W cents per thousand and shipping costs apply. Orders should be sent to assistant county agents with packing costs included.
Article explains how meat rationing will affect families and lists methods to stretch meat value. Tips include saving trim for stock, rendering fat for seasoning, cooking at low temperature to prevent shrinkage, and serving smaller portions with versatile accompaniments. Mentions AAA programs and guidance for farmers on peanut provisions.
The program aims to support farmers in southern states including Alabama Florida Georgia Tennessee and West Virginia. It runs for the peak production months to aid egg supply and reduce waste. Goals include providing prize support to boost output and encouraging better marketing practices to meet government needs.
Auburn report notes domestic fats and oils production will reach nearly 12 billion pounds in 1963 with larger requirements than ever before due to losses of coconut palm and tung oils from the Far East and increased lard and vegetable oil exports under lend programs. The United States shifts to net exporter, per capita food fats and oils expected around 3. industrial demand rising as price ceilings persist. A large reserve in wasted meat fat could aid kitchen use. wartime orders restrict civilian use. Weather and agricultural conditions influence 1943-44 animal fat output and vegetable oil yields.
A jumble of notes covers track idle status in New Orleans and Miami, a city bus line near a club, and a ponded fishing scene in Florida. Anglers prepare gear for home use while fishermen pursue large catches, with several names and places appearing in scattered mentions.
Van Meter Iowa AP A long obituary notes Bob Fellers father Wilson Feller died at 50 after guiding the pitching great from early practice to the Indians stint and Navy service The article recalls how he built a baseball world for his son including a homemade diamond and organized local teams Funeral services are planned in Van Meter school auditorium with time to be announced pending word from Bob Feller.
Mel Hein, 33, now Union College football coach and professor of physical education, says professional football faces doubt during wartime but expects colleges to carry on. He notes the NFL may defer, use a reduced schedule, or rely on players who would otherwise be called to service, while college football likely persists with adjustments from his pro experience.
Former cage star coaches teammates in a year of upheaval as Mountaineers Taric from West Virginia returns to lead a team, while Nick Raese departs to Navy. The national tournament seeds are set with Arkansas facing Utah, USC at Stanford, George Washington at Duke, Kentucky at Tennessee, and others shaping the season. Duke’s dominance and Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin battles frame a crowded college basketball picture amid Big Ten action and early conference results.
A compact round of notes covers players’ training camps across the country from Waycross Georgia to West Baden Indiana. It mentions Roz Denzer and Bill Reddy as standout figures, training anecdotes, travel to suc cessive sites, and thoughts on how spring boredom fuels early baseball feuds. Pirates, Cubs, and other teams prep with varied routines as scouts speculate on season form and readiness.
Valdosta star Steve Summerhill was voted most valuable player of 1942 in the Georgia Florida League first poll. Waycross manager Al Leitz earned veteran of the year honors while Valdosta’s Dave Pluss captured rookie of the year. Pluss led the league in slugging and RBIs.
Detroit fans and AP observers say Dorias, famed Notre Dame and Detroit Lions passer, can reboot the franchise. With three decades of football fame and steering the Lions through a rough season, Dorias comments hint at renewed optimism despite the team’s current 1-9 record after dropping eleven games.
The Southeastern Conference basketball schedule kicks off with Kentucky visiting Tennessee in a top matchup while Mississippi State and Alabama pursue early wins. Kentucky seeks its first SEC test as Tulane, Vanderbilt, Georgia, and Georgia Tech also begin conference play alongside Florida, out of action this week.
Fred L Mandel Jr says Dorais signed a five year deal likely at 12000 dollars annually with a 7500 dollar minimum if the league folds. Dorais may keep his 5000 dollar city council seat at voters’ pleasure. University delays successor as Thord Braz appears set to take over with Brazil returning as backfield coach and manager.
Chicago AP reports the Cubs and White Sox found a training site at French Lick Indiana. executives toured the golf course and diamond layout near the hotel, planning a camp from March 15 to 21. players expressed strong enthusiasm about the move and the facility.
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