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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1945
Page
8
Rotary assembly to hear Mdure address May meeting in Melaire. District conferences planned. officers to discuss club matters. Dr McLure among speakers. Rev G Ralps Mag and Mr Vievor T ay noted as presidents or hosts for the event.
The stock market ended a very active week on a slightly sour note with rails, industrials, and utilities at high levels for the week. The 60-stock composite finished down 1/2 point but gained on the week, as 389 issues fell, 237 rose, and 222 held steady amid strong turnover of 2,183,510 shares.
The Rotary International organization now numbers 200 clubs with a quarter of a million members across more than 50 countries. Since July 1, 1943, 150 new clubs have formed in 13 nations including the Americas, Australia, Ceylon, China, England, Finland, India, Kenya, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the Union of South Africa.
Dorothy Dix argues for a School for Parents to teach childrearing and reduce juvenile delinquency. She notes adults often lack preparation, blames ignorance rather than intent for bad parenting, and urges compulsory courses for everyone with children to foster responsible, informed parenting.
A series of fires in the 500 block of East Burdeshaw Street damaged a Negro barbershop and an insurance office, with a water heater explosion and a later blaze at the Ritz Theatre projection room. No injuries reported. other minor fires touched nearby properties. Wheat and cotton markets moved slightly as bonds mixed.
The article fragment hints at political or board actions affecting key jobs, with tensions over ongoing projects and constitutional issues. It mentions a committee or board weighing work conditions, standards, and potential outcomes. Progress appears unsettled, with discussions about future steps and responsibilities.
A garbled wartime style note states Lerune BE Jones returned to his parents' home after a service period with the Eyinth Service Command. The report places him at Fort McPnerso and mentions a 70 day span before reaching home in Castansood.
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