H. N. Scott Returns From Regional Parley On Social Security
Harry N. Scott, manager of the local Social Security field office, returned from a three day regional conference in Biloxi Mississippi. The meeting included SSA field office managers from six Southeastern states and regional officials from Washington and Baltimore. Discussions covered reducing red tape, amendments to the Social Security Act, Veterans legislation, Railroad Retirement Act, and administration changes effective in 1947 including immediate effect of the Veterans legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry N. Scott
Social Security
Biloxi
Miss
Social Security Administration
Washington
Baltimore
Seed Demand Drives Alabama Farmers to Save Seed
First year cotton seed and sericea seed will be in great demand next year. Alabama farmers plan to save large quantities this fall. The Extension Service predicts a ready market at good prices for extra seed saved on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
API Extension Service
Federal Plan long term low rate home financing ad
Federal Home Loans explains a long term 20 year low rate plan for buying building or refinancing homes. Chartered by the government to provide specialized home financing for the community. DOTHAN FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSN 107 S Foster St. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Federal Savings & Loan Assn
S. Foster St
Adv
Dothan Federal
Hog removal helped S M Bentley rise in Dothan politics
In 1908 or so S M Bentley ran for city council on a hog removal platform after remarking he would address the hog problem. He won, got the hogs off the streets, and served on the City Democratic Executive Committee for decades, becoming dean by consecutive terms. The committee rarely meets except at primaries for city commissioner nominations, with earlier practice of quadrennial council primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
S. M. Bentley
Bentley
City Democratic Executive Committee
Cit
New traffic signal sparks Irenes street crash worries
A dead end at 8 Appletree and E Main gained a traffic light about three weeks ago. Gillis Griffin of Mazin and College says wrecks have increased as drivers adjust. He warns motorists to watch for the signals and trust the light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appletree Street
E. Main
Gillis Griffin
Mazin and College
Gillis
Main
Appletree
Watchmaker Records Help Identify Owners On 13th Day
W W Avery, jeweler in Do than, keeps a detailed log of the watches he repairs. He notes owner name serial number and date brought in to prove ownership in disputes and aid in recovering lost or stolen watches. He treats the superstition of the 13th as a coincidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Avery
Mr. Avary
Dothan
Tax On Hoarding Discussed By Abbeville Assessor
Woodham of Abbeville Henry County assessor and Alabama Tax Collectors Association official spoke in Dothan about the tax assessing process. He noted many items reported for assessing and suggested some could be dropped to save space, citing hoarding money as an example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Woodham
Abbeville
Henry County
Alabama Tax Collectors Association
Dothan
Bill
Perennial Witness Reaches Dothan Courthouse Amid Unclear Schedule
A terse stray note reports a needed witness arriving in Wiregrass for a case at the Dothan courthouse. The witness appeared briefly, then vanished, with no fixed schedule and unclear next steps in the cream business matter.
Deputy Sheriff and Highway Patrolman Faces Ongoing Testimony
A former deputy sheriff and highway patrolman explains that he remains a witness for the State in numerous cases from his past service. He notes he must keep returning to testify until all cases are closed, which could take a couple of years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Jong
Palestine
Naples
Italy
UNRRA
Subsistence Payment To Be Continued For On-Farm Trainees
Veterans in institutional on the farm training under the G. L. Bill will keep full subsistence payments for now. James W. Thornton of the Dothan VA says the decision follows legislation tightening training controls. Future payments will adhere to the new income limits of 200 dollars for dependents and 175 dollars for veterans without dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Thornton
Dothan
The
Veterans Administration
Congress
State Departments of Education
Wiregrass Youths Enlist in Army Here
Nineteen men enlisted in the regular army during the week of October 8 to 14 from the Wiregrass area, per the local Army recruiting station. Names include Simca R. Cain Elba route four Paul T. Cain Enterprise route two William D. Carroll Ozark route two David C. Cobb Hartford route one Herbert H. Cordle New Brockton route one Fox Crews Samson route one Haywood N. Curenton Enterprise route two Haston Davis Abbeville route two Thomas J. Davis Ozark Howard F. Dyess Enterprise route one Fred Marion Harper Elba Willie Day Harrison Geneva route one Ralph J. Helms Louisville route one Joel D. McCullough Samson route one Max V. McLaughlin Blue Springs Needham Marley Jr. Ozark James L. Martin New Brockton route two Gerald D. Moore New Brockton route one Willis Alvin Wise Samson route three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simca R. Cain
Elba
Paul T. Cain
Enterprise
William D. Carroll
Ozark
David C. Cobb
Hartford
Herbert H. Cordle
New Brockton
Fox Crews
Samson
Haywood N. Curenton
Haston Davis
Abbeville
Thomas J. Davis
Howard F. Dyess
Fred Marion Harper
Willie Day Harrison
Geneva
Ralph J. Helms
Louisville
Joel D
McCullough
Max V
McLaughlin
Blue Springs
Needham
Marley, Jr
James L. Martin
Gerald D. Moore
Willis Alvin Wise
VA course teaches veterans farm management fundamentals
The program requires veterans to have control of a farm and aims to teach sound management with specialized instruction in their chosen farming type. The course emphasizes practical basics and tailored guidance for successful agricultural operation.
Dothan Federal Savings Ad Promotes Home Loan Features
A Dothan Federal Savings and Loan Association advertisement touts desirable features for home financing. The notice promotes government-chartered, long term, safe mortgage services and references its Foster Street office.
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H. N. Scott
Elimi
Bureau of Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
TAREE
So. Oates
J.D. Bule
Nat C. Faulk
National Labor Relations Board
Dothan Silk Hosiery Company
United Textile Workers of America, A. F. of L
N.U.R.E
Courthorce
Doveble Acting
Ser
Portland Cement Association
the Trading Post
Webb
ot _Xaon Ch Church
G. W. Lugue
Ala
A. P. Helms’ Place
Slocomb
Hartford Highway
Bonifay Road
Newton
Highway
N. E. Carmichael
Route 1
Farmall
Horace Brown
Box 289
Taylor
Beulah Church
R. Teatkins
Robert Wilson
Kinsey
Chevrolet
Cordell Parker
Thompson Store
Hartford Road
Allen Smith Place
Guernsey
Thia
OIC
J. N. Thrower
Box Fl
Doc Stephenson
REA -Line
Jake Carr
Dothan-Hodgesville
Brinks Dairy
R. L. Bowmen
Route 2
Als
Travis York
Rock Wells
W. C. Bruner
Ashford
Allen Snell's
Greenwood Products CO
Greenwood Products Company
National Peanut Council
G. W. Powell
Keyton
Howell Kirkland
Cameron Crossroad
Cottonwood Highway
J. K. Kirkland
Greenfront
Oliver
Ralph Vinson
Malvern
D. W. Wilson
Cottonwood
O. A. Tolar
Millard White, Jr
Daleville
Brannon Stand
Midland City
Ale
R. F. Sheppard
Graceville
Roy Golden
Fla
W. H. Scott
J. W. Griffin
Echo
Foy Watson
Adams, Mill
Slocumb
D. H. May
Gainey
Fernen
Fiorias
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