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Dolly also mentioned the significance of the “dinner bucket” her dad used to keep food in. She claimed that no matter how hard he worked, Lee Parton would always leave the house with a green tin lunchbox in hand and save some food for his hungry children at home. She revealed that the kids always appreciated even the smallest scraps of food, whether it was a crumb of pie, a bite of sandwich, or even just a piece of bologna.
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Even in the 1950s, when Dolly was a child, the family had to make due to the lack of modern conveniences that were available in more affluent areas. Robert and Avie Parton raised their four children without the benefit of television, but the family made do. Dolly’s father’s entry into a battery was the most momentous event, as it meant that the family could occasionally gather close and enjoy some country music on the radio.
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