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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
2
Chicago butter receipts shown firm with mixed scores around 92 and 90 while Oklahoma City cattle hogs and calves posted varied weekly changes. New York cotton futures closed lower with May at 22.88 and middling spot at 22.95 per bale.
Last rites for Nancy Jan Bone three died Saturday were held in the Church of God at 2 30 p m with Rev Pennington and Rev McQueen officiating. Selections were sung by Mona Lee Pollard and others. Flower girls and bearers are named. Burial followed in Highland cemetery under Ritter Funeral Home direction.
The regular fellowship meeting of the Lawton Full Gospel Churches takes place at 7 p.m. Monday in the Pentecostal Church of God. Rev. Grover T. Owens, conducting a revival, will be the principal speaker with pastors from Assembly of God Church of God Full Gospel Assembly Pentecostal Church of God and God's Free Gospel church joining the services.
Alleged negligence leading to a traffic crash prompts a $3,000 damages suit filed in district court against J C Frontberger and E S Morris of the Lawton Fort Sill Bus Co. HR O Hopkins alleges a sprained ankle and other injuries January 17 when the bus he rode was involved in an accident on the Fort Sill reservation.
The report describes French columns advancing west of Sigmaringen and threatening Stuttgart as U S. Seventh Army maneuvers press toward the Danube headwaters. The narrative notes French forces near 22 miles from the Danube and positions around Sigmaringen with Allied pressure from the north.
London reports more than 2,000 American war planes striking routes across unoccupied Germany from Berlin toward Prague and Munich. The Eighth Air Force sent 800 heavy bombers and 800 fighters, while the Ninth Air Force completed over 400 sorties by noon. A prior RAF Mosquito night raid on Berlin preceded these operations.
The battle ends with the Nazi garrison trapped inside a fortified fortress as American field guns breach walls and infantry overrun the position. Elsewhere in Leipzig a similar pocket is wiped out, with 27,627 enemy prisoners taken in a week of fighting. Two Nazi generals captured along with 4,000 anti aircraft guns.
Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on her 12 years in the White House noting changes for women and stating she has no run for public office. She envisions interviews from the other side as she leaves the role, while the mansion awaits a new chapter.
The report describes a funeral scene with Ernie Pyle laid to rest beside 14 Braves. A floral piece and grain sheaf made by Sgt. Irvin Steifel are placed near the casket, and one of Pyle’s dogtags is nailed to the top end. The chaplain honors him as a comrade and blesses his memory.
Anthony F Pokorny of Gore left Friday for Ada to visit relatives for two weeks. Lt and Mrs Nicholay Papulia of Euclid announce the birth of son Charles Nicholas at Post Hospital on April 19 weighing 8 pounds 13 ounces. Mrs J L Copeland and infant were dismissed from Angus hospital. Judy Callaway dismissed from Angus hospital after treatment. Mrs J L Brewer and infant son dismissed from Angus hospital. Margaret J Simmons and infant son dismissed from Laddie Brewer residence after emergency treatment for a fractured right arm. Marie Harris dismissed from Angus hospital after fractured left ankle. W A Buxton underwent minor operation at Southwestern hospital and dismissed. Mrs J Nichols and Mrs A M Hamilton underwent minor operations at Southwestern hospital. R E Jacobs dismissed from Southwestern hospital after major operation April 6. Clara Nichols dismissed from hospital after medical treatment. Christine Kennedy dismissed from Southwestern hospital after major operation. David King, son of Owen King, dismi ssed from Southwestern Hospital after medical treatment.
Troops face orders to preserve order as battalions advance through towns while many locals speak little German Russian or Polish. Military teams at Whitesprena work slowly to manage released slave laborers and prisoners of war amid shortages. Looting spreads as Germans and laborers seek food and clothing. Millions wander seeking camps but hunger and chaos prevail with deaths unburied and unidentified.
Powerful attack against Tokyo area targets saw 192 Japanese planes counted as destroyed or damaged at Atsugi. American pilots reported 200 to 300 enemy bombers and fighters on the field with 21 planes shot down, 26 destroyed on the ground, and 33 damaged. A large cargo ship and a freighter were set afire south of Taya.
Moscow dispatches say Berlin is being besieged from three directions as Soviet forces push to a junction with American Third Army near Dresden. Reports place advances around Muenchebers, Hangels ere, Strausberg, and Sternberk with tank losses claimed by Germany.
McCORDS offers farm machinery sales and service at 307 C Ave with phone 2079 for contact and parts.
The report notes symbolism at an east west meeting and German defenses collapsing in the Dresden region. It cites Red Army expansion toward the Oder and Neisse as it presses on Berlin, with masses of troops moving for a great enveloping operation around the capital as Russian siege forces advance.
The citywide drive faces delays due to labor and truck shortages with no second collection trips after the official drive. The county effort gains momentum Saturday as farmers and residents bring in collections, with Mountain View and Memoriedman leaders reporting progress. At Pletcher the 2,500-pound quota was topped and another 3,400 pounds expected Saturday night as Lawton groups continue active collecting.
The county drive shows Girl Scout Troop 3 collecting 302 pounds from a home lane with 12-year-old Susan Cummings of Troop 1 leading a one-woman drive that netted 995 pounds. Mayor Glenn notes 98 percent of clothing delivered cleaned and bundled. Lawton’s relief quota stands at 100090 pounds of shoes garments and bedding for war-ravaged countries.
Last rites for Virgil D. Keeney a former Lawton resident and World War II veteran who died in Oklahoma City Tuesday were held Thursday at 4 10 p m at Ritter Funeral Home with Rev Oren C Reiel of the First Baptist Church officiating. Bearers were American Legion members Bud Gaber Bud Glenn A D Walker Warter P Smith Ray Steigler and George DeSass. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery under Ritter Funeral Home direction.
Angu s Hospital reports a 8 ounce boy born to Mr. and Mrs. William A Griffin at 611D. Harris Birdrong welcomes a 6 pound 8 ounce girl at 810 p m Thursday. Dr B W Sawyer president of the Lawton Negro Chamber of Commerce calls a meeting at 8 p m tonight in Barnett chapel AME church to discuss city wide clothing collection plans.
Defendants facing trial in district court are to appear for arraignments on May 7 before District Judge Toby Morris. County Attorney Ralph H. Cline reminded today that arraignment is necessary for five defendants.
The Fair Rent Association invites all members and the public to a meeting on Monday April 23 at 6 00 pm in the District Courtroom at the courthouse. Members urged to attend and those interested may join by calling the secretary at rt 347d r.
The hearings for the accused persons who have not previously been arraigned in district court are scheduled for 10 a.m., preceding the regular motion and demurrer day docket.
An army transport plane crashed three miles southeast of Sweetwater Texas today. An intelligence officer said 20 bodies of occupants had been located. The plane burned and wreckage was scattered over a half square mile.
A vintage promotion touts Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a fast acting herbal kidney medicine. It claims to improve urine flow and reduce acidity with a 16 herb blend and no habit forming substances, urging readers to send for a prepaid sample.
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