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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
6
A fragmentary moral excerpt borrows a Bible verse Titus 2 7 and Mortimus A Kelly quote praising small acts of courtesy and consideration as richer than public achievements. It emphasizes practicing gentleness, gravity, sincerity, and social propriety in daily conduct.
Paul G Hoffman is praised as a practical, capable choice to lead postwar ERP efforts. The Studebaker president's record in business and public affairs marks him as fit to tackle vast reform, though the task is inherently immense and prone to missteps. The piece also critiques Communist agitation and highlights highway safety as a continued concern.
National dispatch reports Harold Stassen aims to dent Senator Taft in the Ohio May 4 primary, seeking 10 to 15 delegates to bolster his bid while Taft hopes to retain influence at Philadelphia. Garbled strategizing suggests both sides expect a protracted fight shaping the convention.
The piece argues speeding is a deliberate choice, not ignorance or error. It urges universal restraint behind the wheel as the simplest safety measure, claiming it could have saved about 10,000 lives and spared many injuries last year, invoking the commandment “Thou Shalt Not Kill” for drivers.
Dr Jordan outlines how kidney stones form in the kidney pelvis and ureter, their common age range, symptoms, and potential complications. He notes unknown causes, possible factors like infection and heredity, and emphasizes treatment to remove stones and prevent recurrence.
Town church listings show schedules for First Baptist, Central Baptist, Nazarenes, First Christian, Seventh Day Adventist, and Methodist congregations. Activities include morning worship, Sunday school, training unions, youth programs, choir rehearsals, midweek services, and planned outreach events with pastors such as W. Van Tassel, J. F. Tagle, Rev. Dyer, and Donald Harrai guiding sermons and programs.
William E. Gilroy reflects on Israel’s moral history and parallels to modern nations. He cites Israel’s rise and fall, the golden calf, the divides of David and Solomon’s kingdoms, the Exile, Nehemiah’s leadership, and Micah’s call to do justly and walk humbly with God. The piece warns that nations reap what they sow and moral decay leads to downfall.
Fort Sill hosts Catholic and Protestant worship with multiple chapels and schedules: Sunday masses at 8 11 00, Sunday school at 10, Bible study at 7 30 p m. Calvary Baptist and Westminster Presbyterian list morning and evening services, training unions, and midweek meetings. Other denominations include Mormon Jewish Catholic and Episcopal services, plus a Full Gospel Assembly and Antioch Baptist Church with weekly preaching and BTU programs.
A garbled OCR page mixes a numbered crossword with religious notices from Medicine Park. It lists synonyms and clues, then details services for several churches including Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Christian Science and more with times, pastors and schools. It closes noting TVA impounded lakes with 10,058 miles of shorelines.
Edward Bain declares candidacy for Justice of Peace in the Western district. Supporters and local party committeemen back his bid as a Democrat with a focus on public safety and service.
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