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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1945
Page
8
A Dothan office report on August shows 106 disabled veterans and civilians placed in jobs, with the employments service noting under USES a special selection and training program. The manager said programs match workers’ physical abilities to available roles and that disability figures exceed wartime casualties in some measures.
An old document notes efforts to place handicapped workers into jobs in Houston County via USES reports. It mentions urging employers to file sections of reports and identify qualified workers. The text also recalls a 15th century German ban on public baths aimed at reducing epidemics.
Chief C L Martin announces at the Navy Recruiting Sta Hor in Dothan that Commander Fred M Sloss will interview and sign young men for Aviation Officers in the VS program. Applicants may be 17 or 18 before 1 November 1945, must graduate high school, and seek admission to Navy V 12 training in New Orleans for about two years of college plus flight training. Enlisted personnel receive college pay and aviation cadet flight pay. Also listed are sailors to arrive at Pacific W: Boston in the coming days, including Pfc Hugh D Davis and others from Dothan and nearby towns.
Marianna area farm boys have received steers for fattening and training for the Fat Stock Show next spring. Entries include Marianna seven, Cottondale four, Graceville four, Malone two, Greenwood two, Sneads three, Grand Ridge two. Sponsors include F C Daffin J W Hightower J J McCaskill Joe Schreiber Davis Turner C Harrison First Bank Citizens Bank. Additional locals listed. A premium list will be announced later.
Ads claim a vitamin treatment called Nix Vitamin restores natural hair color and halts gray. The product is promoted as harmless and simple to use with a daily tablet regimen. CASIL DRUG CO advertises the item for ages 22 and up.
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