From 1950 to 1964, Dow was the director of civil defense in Grand View, New York. From 1964 to 1965, he was chairman of Grand View's zoning board of appeals.
From 1950 to 1964, Dow held the position of director of civil defense in Grand View, New York. From 1964 to 1965, he served as chairman of the zoning board of appeals for Grand View.