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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
3
Doc BBones reports Sheriff Ed’s trial of automatic reels yields little luck in fishing. Ed, known for caution with new gadgets, purchases two reels and a third, yet success remains slim. He notes heel flies torment cattle, a claim tied to The Yearbook of Agriculture 1942. An editor’s note adds humor about borrowing trouble.
While driving, Sutton spotted a minor house blaze and, after jumping from his car, used a fire extinguisher to douse the flames. He then continued to Holy City for the 100th anniversary meeting of New York Life Insurance, as Centennial delegates invited by the firm. Mrs. Crosby accompanies him.
ESSEN Germany April 2 At Bochum union leaders ordered a one day strike involving nearly 300 000 Ruhr coal miners in 171 mines to protest food shortages The walkout will halt about 238 000 tons of coal output The vote was 50 mine union leaders in a three hour session following earlier strikes by 4000 miners in Bochum The Ruhr coal output has fallen since March 21 due to sporadic stoppages
Floyd Northrop, director, announced a spring activity docket for the Fourth and B USO club. A series of Sunday events for Fort Sill personnel and guests will begin after Easter, with details posted on the club bulletin board for soldiers to follow.
Reprint of 1927 constitution story outlines plans for the 22nd annual sunrise service in Medicine Park Oklahoma. A 15 foot cross stands atop a hill near the park and a silent drama of Christ’s sepulchre will be enacted by living actors. Green and red flares will mark the site as dawn approaches and a small band will lead attendees up a path to the hilltop for the Easter morning observance.
The ad states that sour digestion and gas arise from low gastric juice flow and promises SSS Tonic as a powerful non organic stomach aid. It claims the tonic increases digestive juice flow, improves appetite, sleep, strength, and blood quality, and cites millions of bottles sold. It advises avoiding alkalizers and urges readers to buy at drug stores.
Lawton plans a non denominational Easter pageant atop the hill with Fort Sill band substituting for an organ. Moving pictures of Christ’s last days will be shown at the schoolhouse before the ascent. Scriptural readings, no preaching, and a staged tomb scene with angels will unfold between distant hilltops behind a stone cross. Emperor penguins are noted as weighing up to 80 pounds.
Washington April 2. United States Steel Corp considers a steel price reduction with no final decision. The Truman administration awaits news on inflation as President Truman urged businesses to lower prices to avoid a wage-price spiral. Executives of U S Steel have discussed plans in Washington but details remain unclear.
McAlester Oklahoma April 1 9 McCloud assistant deputy warden at the state penitentiary here temporarily resigned the position after the resignations of Raymond Raines Ada Raines and A D Martin secretary to the warden. C B Burford was named to fill the post pending further action.
Home remedy promises quick fat loss using four ounces of Banex Concentrate mixed with fruit juice in a pint bottle. Consume two tablespoons twice daily, return bottle for money back if not satisfied, and claim rapid reduction of neck, chin, arms, bust, abdomen, hips, calves, and ankles.
W. Russell Bergman, chairman of the state board of affairs, announced McCloud to serve as deputy warden pending selection of a successor to Raines. The appointment follows the Monday designation of a new warden to succeed R. B. Conner.
Mr. R. J. DeMaye will demonstrate a new V2copak hearing aid at the Midland Hotel in Lawson on Friday April 4 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Let him fit you. If you do not hear better you are not asked to buy. Fresh supply of batteries for all type hearing aids.
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