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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1945
Page
2
Robert Dude Urue, known as Dude, returned home after sea duty and a year of service. He previously finished training in Idaho and entered service in June 1941. A St Marys High School standout in athletics, he is greeted by Mr and Mrs G Herbert True.
Pie Daniel C Oltham, son of Mr and Mrs Boy Olham, served in the 72nd division on Okinawa. He underwent a minor operation under enemy fire to remove shrapnel between the wrist and hand, later continuing his recovery with family nearby.
Pvt Ted P Houser returned from the European theater to Camp Chafing Ack bearing a two day furlough spent with his wife Mel and children Ted Jo Don Den nev Betty and Joyes at 1014 Lee. He served with the 86th division and took part in battles across the Rhine, including Bavaria and the Manioe river campaigns before joining operations with the Willhae in Flossie Gore.
Private Johnnie Ditmore of the Cyclone division earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for duty along the Japanese Shimbumu line east of Manila. He served three overseas months with Company M, 52nd Infantry, and after Sept 1944 worked at Acme Laundry and Lawton machine shop. He attended Fletcher schools and is husband of Laura Vy Ditmore.
Benny Benton Wallis, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Wallis of Indiakoma, is home on leave after completing boot training in San Diego. He enlisted Feb. 20 and was mustered into service April 24. He played basketball and boxing in high school, where he was active in sports and led in organizations.
Lt. J. C. Byrd, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyd Ky Byrd, of 1701 Cuche household, has been assigned to the Pacific theater. A fully qualified Superfortress specialist, Byrd recently graduated from the Dusige Monthan Field Tucson, attended a monthlong course, and joined a five-day rail route before heading overseas. He entered service in July and is a Lawton High School graduate who later attended Cameron College and the University of Clern ham. He received his commission.
Captain Beadford Asherift, a veteran of over 90 missions, received the Distinguished Flying Cross for leading bombers on armed reconnaissance missions against German supply lines on 2 February. The citation commends his squadron’s bombardment and strafing that disrupted enemy supply lines and hindered advances. He is son of Mrs. White Fraulein Ashersf Wealthrford and formerly of Texas A. and Missouri, with prior service overseas and later actions in the Lone states. He also earned multiple Oak Leaf clusters and Silver Owl decorations.
Bernard Browning of Tulsa and his wife Mrs. Modeen Browning report his eight years in the army with five at Fort Sill. He was captured last December during the bulge and was liberated April 13 arriving in Tulsa May 19. Cpl Carl Greb Jr of Chatanooga, Tenn. writes from Germany about life in a prisoner of war camp, seeing the Big Three meet and the scarcity in the camps. He notes his group built a mess hall near the prison area and that he earned four battle stars after training at Port Knox and camps in California.
Police report two women arrested today as exams loom in Palm Court. One, age 30, jailed for disorderly conduct after a fight at a local residence on Liaw ton street. The other woman, age 20, held for drug or body issues and moral concerns.
Five motorists faced municipal court today with minor traffic violations. Names listed include C. Wise, Vera Bunner, H. M. Bears, Virgil Dugron, and others. Total fines cited around 59 dollars for driving offenses and related penalties.
Livestock market report from Oklahoma City lists cattle 1200 head and calves 1220 with steady to firm tone. Hogs 1500, steady to firm with top prices around 445. Sheep 2400 head showing lower prices for ewes and lambs with top quotes near 6.
Incorrect acts and greetings note family and friends in Arlington. AL Olver Cres cent appear at Mrs J H Shore home. Ray Ellis Seward visit Spores sisters Mrs Haze Tutor intervenes at Southwestern Hospital. Lowell Brammer returns from Detroit and Terre Haute. Dr Ong Mrs Frye Wheel er Tex and Mr and Mrs Clar eneys Maddiog Dallas visit Lilie Leininger home in Arlington.
Thelma Bain, daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Bain of Chattanooga, was honored at a 9 p m Sunday service in Chattanooga Baptist church. Presiding ministers were Rev J H Burns of Louisville Tex and Rev Grist Merchant of the Chattanooga Presbyterian church. Bain died from injuries in a Chattanooga area auto accident Tuesday. A choir of church members sang. pallbearers included Charley Killgore and others. Burial followed at Faxon cemetery.
A Black man was jailed today in the county on burglary charges. Police say he was found in Lawton View with four sheets and other items after breaking into a residence Saturday night. An officer acted on a report from a witness about a break in at 200 South Ninth.
Reports from the Third Fleet say U S bombers remain off the Japanese coast late Saturday preparing for a new sea and air offensive. Vice Admiral John S McCain asserts airmen will destroy every enemy plane prior to invasion. Tokyo radio says five anti invasion fortifications on Kyushu near Okinawa, with enemy units concealing defenses for surprise strikes.
A suspect arrested Sunday on forgery allegations is held by county officers after a request by Stephens County officials. Police report the case involves a signed coat and unclear credentials, with ongoing investigation in Duncan Hewey jurisdiction.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Nimitz Maury command of naval forces near the Ryukyus and Okinawa. It mentions joint chiefs in Washington retaining overall control of land sea and air forces, with an unofficial field command called Meetimaats.
Sunday saw Mansfield place in tie down roping and steer roping with strong times while other riders like Jim Snively and Shaw earned money. Bull riding saw Ami Erillo Boy falter and Brahma the standout not being drawn. Complete results and averages to be announced after tonight’s performance.
President Truman touts a massive, secret atomic effort linking diverse scientists and vast costs. He notes 125,000 workers over 65,000 in related plants, lifelong secrecy, and breakthrough, not size, as the marvel of the venture while stressing readiness to obliterate hostile industries swiftly.
President Truman described the Potsdam ultimatum as a move to rouse Japan from destruction. He noted Japan rejected it while U S sites at Gale Ridge Richland and other labs work on atomic production with safety care. The report also recounts local life scenes including an Apache parade and a picnic dinner at a hotel reflecting daily wartime and homefront details.
The Pioneer club members and descendants gathered with sunbonnets and daisy patterns for a community birthday tribute in Lawton. Mrs Florence White led the skit titled The Pie Supper In the Little Red Schoolhouse At Puma Center, while Mrs Mattie Oxman recalled past pioneer life and flag symbolism amid a hometown parade atmosphere.
Chuck Wagon recounts Lawton origins dating to 1901 with dust flies and water scarcity. Lawton residents Mr Jones and Mayor Glenn praise past pioneers and urge continued progress. Pioneer women invite to annual program and basket lunch at Union Park as festivities continue.
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