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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1944
Page
10
In a nine year span the current mayor, J. L. Weaver, is reelected and will serve another four year term. The article notes Weaver's continued leadership and outlines his prior four years in office.
Farmers in Henry County report a tough season with weather and pests affecting peanut yields. A local grower notes about three and a half tons harvested from 30 acres amid ongoing worries about crop conditions and market pressures.
Though peatuts struggle to grade, take up measures aim to thwart worm damage. Chief clerk Areer Brarey notes delays in automobile tag removal. Farmers rush harvest and tag purchases. Arthur offers no tag sale forecasts. Sales exceed prior years despite road risks. tax collector W. L. Weedham reports busy season amid county duties and civic roles.
John T White the newly elected mayor of Cottonwood visited Dothan to discuss his work. He noted satisfaction with the mayoral role while resigning as justice of the peace and county jury commission. White had been a prominent justice of the peace and led local JP associations in Houston County and Alabama.
Service Officer C Guy Folsom, an Elba insurance agent and veteran, leads a new countywide effort to assist Alabama veterans in securing government benefits. The office operates in Elba and invites Coffee County veterans to seek help with their claims.
Dale County praises prompt generosity as annual War Fund drive reaches its $6,932.32 quota on day one. F C Deese, probate judge and drive chairman, notes the county’s continued lead, having led the state in the two prior campaigns as well.
Council aims to enroll more boys in Scouting by expanding leadership. The eight-district committee plans to recruit more men, with a 10,479.65 dollar budget approved by the Executive Board. M W Espy of Headland presides. first assistant Scout Executive to be hired. Vitamin research explores crops with higher nutrient values through cross breeding and soil mineral enhancement.
The War Department listed four Southeast Alabama servicemembers among those killed in action in the European theater. Names include Private Nathaniel Arenson of Elba, Staff Sergeant Fred E. Cook of Andalusia, Sergeant Reuben L. Padgen of Andalusia, and Private First Class Versungiun Faulk of Opp, all noted as killed in action during World War II.
Chief Clerk Juannie Woodham of the probate office urged applicants to obtain privilege licenses now to avoid last minute delays. He cautioned a 15 percent penalty after October 31 for delinquent licenses and noted automobile license deadlines of November 15 with the same penalty risk.
Major Koons, formerly at Navy Field for about two years, has been promoted to major and now serves as an overseas commander in England. He receives the Ale Medal with 25 Oak Leaf Clusters as recognition. His wife Lucy Dengey of Dothan greeted the news with pride.
George Simpson, deputy regional Scout Executive for Region Five in Memphis, will visit Dothan Tuesday through Friday to assist Southeast Alabama Boy Scout Council in finalizing a five year expansion plan. J. V. Cooke, Scout Executive, announced the effort revived after a spring launch stalled by a May leadership change.
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