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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1943
Page
5
Washington reports gas rationing remains tied to rubber conservation amid worsening rubber supply. Price rise concerns center on food costs, with total living costs likely not exceeding 21 percent for families.
Members of the Chester R Wickery Post American Legion and the Post Auxiliary will meet at the Houston County Memorial Library at 8 p.m. Thursday to take final action on proposed clubhourr changes and to open bids on sale of the building. Commander G N Shoop urged all members to attend.
A curious note traces a class of historical jesters known as food fools across Europe. In England they were called Jack Poddinge, in France Jean Potager, and in Holland Pickled Herrings, reflecting national fondness for certain dishes.
A reader asks how girls with limited dates can meet boys as most young men are drafted. The reply says after army drafting, scarcity remains and advises entertaining groups of peers at home or on outings like Sunday dinners and hayrides to attract attention, noting fathers may permit use of cars for outings.
The Houston County Alabama Board of Revenue invites bids by 10 am February 15 1943 at the Court House Dothan for 10000 gallons best grade gasoline and related fuel supplies. Bids cover delivery by railroad track or trucks to County storage on Range Street Dothan. Proposals must meet fuel recommendations of Centralplay Tractor Company and be delivered in Dothan Alabama with delivery via Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids. January 25 1943 SPF POYNER Chairman Board of Revenue.
The year saw about 146,722 fires burning 43,889,820 acres with an estimated loss of 60,274,980 dollars. Most fires stemmed from careless actions, as reported for 1923.
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