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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1945
Page
5
Boxing meet at Training Center opened Monday night with results from multiple weight classes. Notable performances included AAU champion performances and several regional contenders. Readouts mention wrested titles, decisions, and upcoming bouts among listed competitors from Wisconsin and neighboring states.
The fragmentary items report visits and gatherings in Lawton and nearby towns. Social rounds include Mrs. Notley Stanagt and Miss Loss simon spending time in Leewton with relatives, and Mrs. Duxe Guinn and Mrs. Clarence Rotkin visiting local households. A birth is announced in Frederick T Dewdy tale Peters and Lawton residents visit relatives, with a box supper planned for a Christmas program. Community events feature hosting at homes, auditorium gatherings, and informal dances as residents share news and plans.
Durant and nearby towns report a planned OEA building project as part of regional development. Officials mention a home offer, local associations, and multiple communities including Sulphur, Green City, Clinton, and Woodwned, with project details still unfolding.
A fragmentary editorial piece by Boyle surveys wartime events and figures including Major Powell and Rockey, touching on battles at Iwo Jima and China’s fratricidal strife. It references U.S. military actions, veterans, and the broader global conflict with mixed notes on leadership and strategy.
Dr Oliver Hodge announces candidacy for state superintendent of schools in Oklahoma. He outlines goals to improve rural and urban schooling, expand teacher training, and bolster school funding while rallying supporters in Tulsa.
Highway Patrol officers in the Lawton district logged 12 558 miles in November while investigating 58 incidents and issuing 30 warnings. The monthly summary notes a slight drop from October’s totals with 10 690 incidents, 63 accidents and 96 arrests. Convictions reached 72 from 80 arrests. two highway fatalities occurred including a Lawton resident. Officers handled 80 special assignments, aided 20 motorists, and issued courtesy warnings. An arrest occurred every 157 miles on average, one assist per three miles, one warning per 12 miles, and 16 warnings per arrest.
Southeast and midwest results show Oklahoma Navy 64 over lips 32 while Kansas State 38 defeats Washburn 42. Notre Dame 52 edges Nebraska 32. Iowa 71 tops South Dakota State 33. Baylor 33 loses to North Texas State 20 with many other scores including UCLA 4 and Camp Rosafa 38.
Mr and Mrs Joe Brantley return from California with son Billie on leave from the Franklin. summer, Mr and Mrs C W Snider return from four months in Town Nilewastey and P M Albright Alma Ark. Lydia Melrasetas memorial services attended by sisters Verna Hines Kadamprov Mich and Wha Foman Talahina Okla. Roy Deeds and children visit Flat Lake Ky. Glennie buys Carl Bay farm and rents to Sam Chandler. Van Wax and Cheater Liley in Lawton. buyer from West Texas purchases 1000 bales premice hay at Suhutuler sale. all Sterling churches planning Christmas programs. Jon Lancaster visits daughter Mrs Matlie Snyder in Doorman.
In the Hague on December 12, Anton Mussurs, head of the Dutch Nazi party, was sentenced to death by a special court after conviction on charges of collaborating with the Germans.
A man describes ten years with a hard lump in his stomach and persistent constipation. After taking ERAB-HELP, he reports immediate relief and regular bowels. The tonic, touted to cleanse bowels and clear Rus from stomach, is sold as ERB FNCL.P at local drug stores in Luwton.
Oklahoma's 1945 cotton harvest is estimated at 295,000 bales as of December 1 by the U S Department of Agriculture. The total compares with 227,000 bales the previous year and the 10 year average. acreage harvested reached about 1,200,000 acres with floods and drought reducing output. About 240,000 bales had been ginned by Dec 1, down from 467,000 last year. State alcohol tax revenue runs around 300.9 million annually.
Elwood Youngblood, 29, machinist mate, discharged at Norman center. local names include Al Hagle and Von Warshtp. Apache high school senior class to present Brother Goose tonight. two selections by Une club will open, with Mrs. Tom Manor on piano. Tea served by Mrs. Mitchell crew. Warvel Draper back from overseas, visiting relatives. from Latvia, now with auto agency in Wan. Mr and Mrs Andy Anderson visiting relatives in Apache.
A jumble of names and events references births and deaths, including due notices, a birth of a 7% pound baby to Carolyn Suv on December 2, and Mrs. Weber’s residence sale in Apache Malone. The text notes funeral arrangements at Harvey Funeral Home and services at Christlin church, with survivors listed and a relocated veteran plans to study at Oklahoma A and M.
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