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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1945
Page
4
Partial OCR reads like subscription rate terms and tax notes. Mentions six month and one year by mail, three months by mail, outside Comanche and adjoining areas, and sales tax percentages. No clear names or dates.
The fragment states a pledge to correct any erroneous reflection on persons or entities once brought to management attention and notes that advertising will not be accepted from promoters or travelers. It also references payment terms, AP credits, and exclusive rights to use real news, with warnings about republication and use of mass patches.
County Superintendent Clarence Scott reports wartime teacher shortages are sharper than ever with vacancies at four high schools and twelve one or two room rural schools. Cache Sterling Faxon and Geronimo high schools need staff. Geronimo lacks a superintendent. Opening dates approach and emergency teaching certificates will be offered August 25. Floyd Hubbard named Sterling principal. Jake Smart moves to Skntook.
Fort Sill, the nation's largest field artillery post and sole U S army artillery school, traces to 1860 selections by Gen. Phil Sheridan. The article recalls its 65,000 acre expansion, historic figures like Custer and Geronimo, the Field Artillery School of Fire founded 1910 11, and its role in World War I and II, with leaders including Gallaher Pennell and Keve.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney disorders and urinary discomfort. It claims 18 herbs strong blend non habit forming and urges readers to request a prepaid sample from Kilmer Co. Stamford Connecticut with limited offer and dealer distribution.
Earl Ethel Lawton resident and former furniture dealer sold his 400 acre farm with 207 grade Hereford cattle and assorted items. J W Worley Mountain View bid $15,009 for the farm located 11 miles west and one south of Lawson. A registered Hereford bull fetched $7,000 to Gordon Ferguson. grade cows with calves averaged $105 each. Auctioneers were Conley Ann and L J Winder. sale benefits noted by Mr Mihell.
Miss Janice Jordan of Meridian visits sister Mrs. Virgil Goodwin and family in Dallas. Rev Goodman and family from Dallas host two weeks with Mrs. Thurman Carson. Ray Woardring group returns from California defense work to Missouri, plans to settle here. Doris Joan Perry of Lawter visits parents. Rothells from Nebraska visit Mrs Rothell’s sister and father. Stella Morrison of Stillwater returns home. Raymond Carson James Parks and Shorty Brady back from Imperial Nebraska Harvest. Corrie Parks spends weekend with aunt Joye Little in Lawton. A wedding shower for Cpl Charles Watty hosted by Mr and Mrs Duce Peters with Mrs James Peters.
Truck Tractor Passenger Tire Re aalty and Recapping. Lawton Tire Shop at 415 South Gth offers tire services and recapping for trucks and passenger vehicles. Call 2201 for details.
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