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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1944
Page
8
Linda Cauley reflects on Newsboy Day and the tradition of Eagle newspaper carriers. The piece traces former newsboys and their paths, noting how today’s newsboy becomes tomorrow’s businessman as the press run and routes continue.
A readers’ panel traced twelve former Eagle newsboys through World War II service. Eleven serve or served abroad or at home, with actions including missions over Germany, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and multiple Oak Leaf Clusters. One casualty, John David Shanks.
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Sparrow of Birmingham, sister of Mrs E M Wells Jr of Dothan, who died Thursday, will be at 5:30 p m at Ward Wisco chapel with Rev Sam C Reeves officiating. Burial in City Cemetery with Ward Wilson in charge. Surviving are husband, a son Charles Sparrow Jr, and her father J T Trawick of West Palm Beach Florida. Active pallbearers are Sid Wilson.
A Home Demonstration Club meeting and food preservation training for chairmen will be held Wednesday at 3 pm in the county home demonstration agent office. Miss Fran Malette will lead, with county officials and numerous club members listed as attendees or honorary pallbearers. The event includes a demonstration on "America Cheese" by Miss Laynda Curbs and features many named participants from county clubs.
Fragmentary OCR reads numerous personal names including Faker Columba ttn Pypes Dupree Mr Woney Muss F sen Harmon Mrs Fich Bewah tan Enos g J Magnina Mrs JF Smyrna Mrs J.B Umen Hil Mrs Mose Webb Mrs JB Davis.
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