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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1943
Page
6
The article discusses early fall work for farm terraces, noting two main types the ridge and channel terrace. It explains maintenance needs, break repairs, and strategies to plow up terraces from the upper side to create channels, emphasizing proper upkeep to prevent damage and improve cultivation.
Auburn report notes rising female participation in wartime fat salvage efforts. Women are urged to wash cook and drain household fats for reuse in war materiel with local meat dealers buying fats at four cents per pound for quick shipment.
Extension guidance on repairing worn garments to extend wear during wartime. Practical steps cover fastenings hems seams plackets edges and pockets with era-appropriate stitching, reinforced belts and trims, and maintaining shape and durability. Includes methods for old and new garments and notes on sourcing patches from local home demonstration agents.
Ozark FFA Chapter leads Alabama in War Bonds sales during their Jeep campaign. The drive, run with State War Savings Staff, aimed for 200 Jeeps but yielded over a million dollars in bonds. Ozark contributed about $217,000 with other chapters also reporting strong totals.
Auburn reports 37 Alabama 4-H girls from 29 counties earned gold medals in the National Canning contest led by Specialist Levads Curtis. Awards to be presented at Achievement Day in December. total jars preserved and values exceed 15,000 quarts, with state winners earning a $200 college scholarship and five national trips.
Midland City and Lexington led sales with bond totals of 135537 and 77500 respectively while Luverne reached 70150. Fifteen other chapters surpassed 10000 in bonds. All Alabama chapters participated in the Jeep Campaign as part of the Wartime Activity Program. Chapters meeting the 1165 bond threshold earn a Special certificate with extra stars for additional jeeps.
Atlas Manderson of Pear Taylor is jailed in Lee County on a second degree burglary charge. Authorities say he is accused of breaking into property owned by McKay and Gerven. The sheriff's office reported they learned of the burglary after the warrant was issued. Henderson was arrested late Saturday.
The War Price and Rationing Board announced today that new B3 and C2 gasoline coupons will be worth five gallons effective December 1, while existing B and C coupons keep two gallons. The change aims to reflect improved supply and mileage allowances, with fewer coupons issued to reduce material and banking costs.
Eleven people were evacuated and two died after a blaze swept the upper floors of a Birmingham hotel yesterday. Assistant Fire Chief Penn said Jer Cohen and Baruingham, operators, were among the victims. Four floors were damaged with a loss estimated at 25,000 dollars. Several residents fled onto ladders as firefighters battled the flames. Victims were taken to Birmingham General Hospital for treatment. The four story hotel, a town landmark built in the late 1830s, suffered extensive smoke and fire damage.
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