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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1947

Page

3

Officials Hope For Quick Ruling In Paving Suit

City and plaintiff Baldwin press for swift action by the Oklahoma Supreme Court on a bid to stop paving 100 blocks of D avenue from Railroad to Seventh. Attorney plans to file briefs by deadlines in February with a March study target and possible early decision.

State Supreme Court D Avenue BM. C. Baldwin Oklahoma City Paul Busby Baldwin Supreme Court Cry Charley Jennings Railroad Seventh Cham Jones Busby

Fort Sill Hospital Hosts Cooties and VFW Auxiliary

Patients at Fort Sill Hospital were entertained by Cooties and the VFW auxiliary. Chaplain Ratner, Mr. Bridges, and John Edwards led a bingo game while a group of volunteers provided refreshments.

Jane Sayles

Photographer David C Sprague Named For Abilene Christian

David C Sprague son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sprague of 401 N Sixth was chosen as photographer for the Optimist the student newspaper at Abilene Christian College Abilene Texas He is a 1946 Lawton High School graduate and a freshman majoring in business administration at the college.

David C. Sprague Robert 5. Sprague Optimist Abilene Christian College Abilene Texas Lawton High School

Pepperettes Organize At Local Junior High

Shirley Padgett to lead about 10 girls as president of the Pepperettes a junior high pep group announced by Hugh Bish principal. Officers include Dorothy Avera secretary Sarah and treasurer Mary Francea Gwen Braddy and cheerleaders from eighth and seventh grades. Mrs Margabell Lund and Misa Nora Leo Pulliam sponsor the club with colors red and white.

Shirley Padgett Lloyd Badgett Pepperettes Hugh Bish Shirley Dorothy Avera Sarah and Mary Francea Gwen Braddy Marjorie Brandon Jean Becker Janet Goodwin Jacquie Patterson Icadora

Hobart Plans Three New Buildings for City

Hobart Oklahoma announces plans for three new structures. Kiowa County Fair will add an 80 by 140 foot indoor exhibit hall costing about 200000. A Consumers Cooperative Locker plant will be built in Hobart and a sub plant at Roosevelt for 76000. The American Legion municipal building will be financed by the Legion and Hobart city officials.

Hobart Okla Plana J. Bryan Gentry Kiowa County American Legion Municipal the Legion

Billy Black Named McKinley School President

Billy Black, son of Mr and Mrs N W Black of 2413 Parl, to serve as McKinley School president for the spring term. He heads a new student council after a campaign led by Lon Farks, with candidates Edwin Ikard Doris Ann Reeder and others participating in pre election speeches. The council will meet to discuss a school safety program.

Billy Black N. W. Black Parl McKinley School Chelating Swanson Billy Lon Farks Edwin Ikard W. H. Ikard Nancy Klass Doris Ann Reeder M.s. Robert Reeder Dearborn Percy Lee Jeannine Roper Clarence Roper Ferris Lee Carnahan Vernon Carnahan Eddie Tod C. B. Spruiell Gore Bennie Catherine Todd Jackie Leach Argle Leach Euclid Marilyn Herring William T. Herring Flora Belle Lindsey Clyde Lindsey Max Dalton Odetta Dalton Bell

Queen Of Year Book Selected

Yvonne Eckhart senior at Lawton High School is chosen as 1947 year book queen. Frances Wright sponsor announces. Eckhart will be featured with a full page in the year book Wolverine Love. Runner up Jacquie Cooter named. Other nominees include Rosemary Phillips Betty Phillips Mary Melugin and Jeannanne Johnston.

Yvonne Eckhart Anning Eckhart Lawton Frances Wright Wolverine Love Jacquie Ja Cooter W. E. Cooter Bell

Additional Replacements Arrive At Fort Sill This Week

Authorities report 12 men will arrive from Fort Bliss Texas Camp Stoneman California and Fort Lawton Washington this week. They will be assigned to various duties on the post.

Fort Sul von Bliss Texas Camp Stoneman Calif Fort Lawton Wash

Keating Attends State Meeting

Milton Ienting of Lawton's Chamber of Commerce returned from Oklahoma City after an all day meeting of the Industrial council of the State Planning and Resources board. Keating represents the southwest on the advisory council aiding studies of Oklahoma industrial and recreational resources. Herb Schall was elected president with Jim Lunes vice chairman and Oscar Monrad secretary. Gov. Roy Turner backs an all-out effort to attract new industry.

Milton Ienting Lawton Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma City Industrial Council State Planning and Resources Board Keating Oklahoma Industrial and Recreational Resources Herb Schall Ponon City Jim Lunes

New Industries Discussed With Oklahoma City Council

Representatives met with the council on Tuesday and attended a joint session of the House and Senate. A motion picture criticizing the state's industrial possibilities was shown during the session.

Onlso House Sonnate Sclons

Pittsburg University gets six surplus FWA buildings

The Federal Works Agency has allocated six surplus buildings for temporary use by the University of Pittsburgh. This transfer supports campus space needs and expands available facilities for university programs.

U. 5 Pittsburgh Federal Works Agency University of Pittsburgh

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