Background
Ward, James Myron was born on January 7, 1919 in Montrose, Mississippi, United States. Son of William Joseph and Myra (Anderson) Ward.
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James Myron Ward
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Graduate, Millsaps College, 1941.
Career
With, Jackson (Mississippi) Daily News, 1932-1984; photographer and reporter, city editor, managing editor, Jackson (Mississippi) Daily News, 1932-1957; editor, Jackson (Mississippi) Daily News, 1957-1984.
Achievements
Membership
Past member Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board. Past vice president Natchez Trace Association. Past member board directors Goodwill Industries Mississippi Served as captain United States Army Air Force, World War World War II.
Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Mississippi-Louisiana Managing Editors Association, Jackson Chamber of Commerce, A.P. Managing Editors Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rotary (past president Jackson club), Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Delta Chi.
Connections
Married Bobbye Terry Ward, December 11, 1941. Children: Patricia, James Myron, Myra Annette.
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February 13, 1984 (aged 65) -
Resting place
Buried Lakewood Memorial Park, Jackson -
Nationality
American
Education
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1941
Career
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1932 - 1984
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1932 - 1957
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1957 - 1984