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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1945
Page
4
Meat regulation officials explain a 3% hog slaughter drop due to past hog shortages and altered feeding plans. They cite reduced hog numbers, the need to balance hog supply with available feed, and lower per person meat yields anticipated for the year.
The Houston County Sacred Harp singing convention resumes Sunday at 9 am in the courthouse. WC Lisenby notes business items will be discussed. officers include J R Harmison as president, J H Halstead as vice president, and Lisenby as secretary treasurer.
George Hughes of Dothan route four received the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for exemplary conduct in action, announced by Maj. Gen. Terry Allen of the 104th Timberwolf Division. Sgt. Juanita V. McQuagge of 1109 Magnolia Avenue serves in Paris with the Slim Signal Service Battalion in the Women’s Army Corps. The battalion, activated in November, is the only all-WAC Signal unit in the European Theater and has expanded from two to four companies.
Farmers may register for meat delivery quotas based on 1944 sales. Class II slaughters must register with the District OPA by May 14 to deliver meat. Class I slaughters face no restriction due to set aside orders. The plan aims to curb black market meat by requiring permits and quota reporting.
Thomas J. Harris son of Mrs. L. J. Harris of Dothan graduated from the Aviation Storekeeper's school at the U S Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla The Navy entry date was March 20 1944 and he trained at Bainbridge Md before transfer to the Naval Air Technical Training Center Jacksonville Florida
Without Commission President John D Ayres the city commission met and adjourned after an orderly start as Commissioners Mile A Miler and Clyde L Coe voted to adjourn the session.
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