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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1947

Page

2

Optimist Club Discusses Sea Scout Ship Plans

The weekly Optimist meeting in the Old South cafeteria featured Lewis McCoy outlining the Senior Sea Scout program and units. About 25 youths showed interest. Miss Natalie Bynum urged support for more leaders. Vernon Lowell discussed Cameron College plans. new appointments included Botkin as public director and Ray Mayhall as sergeant-at-arms. Whittier announced progress on the minstrel show and commuter appointments.

Old South Lewis McCoy Feld McCoy Jac Turner Memery Seck Natalie Bynum Chickasha Tiny Pool Lawton Cameron College Vernon Lowell The Calere

New Scout Troop To Be Organized In Lawton

A new Lawton Boy Scout troop will be organized Saturday night at the First Presbyterian Church recreation room. Lawrence Keegan will serve as scoutmaster. Bruce Amin John F. Taylor Dr. W. E. Cunningham Dr. Lewis Fouta and J. H. Wyant Jr. will serve on the troop committee. The meeting date marks the 37th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. All church boys and friends are invited to attend at 7 30 p m.

Lawton Boy Scouts of America

Salvation Army Revival Held In Oklahoma Town

Lt Col Harold P Madsen and Mrs Madsen lead a weekly Salvation Army revival at 215 C Coloney with Ardmore officers aiding. Meetings run nightly at 7 45 through Monday an old fashioned hallelujah windup. The couple will later conduct revivals in Parker city Bartlesville and in North Carolina before returning to Atlanta.

Harold P. Madsen Salvation Army Madsen Incal Salvation Army C. Coloney Ray Malott Ardmore Salvation Army Alfred C. Parker Lawton Corps Dexter Brenzenie Alius Corps Brenzeaie Madacn Captan Parker Colone Powen City Bartlesville North Carolina Atlanta

Snow Storms Bring Temp Drops And Visibility Decline

Snow storms swept Ishor city area early morning lowering temperatures from near freezing to 19 degrees, then rising to 22 by noon. Visibility dropped to two blocks at peak, with only a trace of snowfall reported. storm eased as sunlight returned.

Ishor

Young Realty Office Damaged by Fire in Cherry Street

Firemen leapt to a blaze at the Young Realty Company office 235 Cherry Street early today. Damage estimated at 2400 dollars, with the blaze under control and no injuries reported.

Young Realty Company Blaze Young Reatty Co C. B Young Woo Heavy Young Sali

Markets and Livestock News From Oklahoma City and Chicago

Oklahoma City reports cattle trading with steer markets steady and weekly gains across categories. calves and stockers rise. Grain and cotton futures listed with multiple daily highs and notable moves. New York closing stocks show mixed gains across major firms.

Oklahoma City Livestock Oklahoma City Staghera Chicago

Ballet Pleases City Audience With Vivid Performances

Lawton audiences packed the high school auditorium for a 90 minute Community Concert featuring Marina Svetlova and her company. Miya Svatlova, Robert Roland, Elena Imaz, and Chiasson showcased ballet, pantomime, and Spanish dances with top costumes, piano solos, and spirited encores. The program, part of the 1040-47 series, praised diverse artistry and announced an Altus Civic appearance tonight and a Feb 25 finale with Sueca Gorodnitzitl.

Lawton Lawton High School Marina Svetlnva Miya Svatlova Metropolitan Opera Association Lawtonzane Grieg Dolo Robert Roland Ballet Russe Rimsky- Korankoff Elena Imaz Aragon Tinu de Jean Chinason Air Corps Appletuc d'Indy Chiasson Chopin Schuman Debunsy Ton Ngadoration Sueca Gorodnitzitl

Stock price changes for multiple corporations

A list shows percent changes for numerous companies and brands including Kennecott Copper Liggett and Myers Lion Oil Gas Liquid Carbonic Martin McKead and Rob NashKelvin Nat Distillers Packard Pens Penney Philips Elec and others. Notable large movements include Penn RR down 44 percent and Sears Roebuck down 38 percent while Tex Gulf and Northern Pacific show solid gains.

Kennecott Cop Not Can Nat Dairy Nat Distillers NY Central RR No Am Aviation North Amat Co Northern Elfle Ohio Oil Packard Motor Pan Am Airwayo Foram Pleturca Penney (Jc Penn RR Peps Cola T Philips Pet Trymouth Off Pure OU M4 Radio Corp St Joseph Sears Roebuck Down '& Sinclair Socony Vacuum Ishi Southern Pacific Stind Cal Studebaker Swift and Coso Ughi Vexas Tidewater United Air Lines United Aircraft US Rubber US Steel Winson and Co Woolworth

Blaze Destroys Farm Residence in Sterling Community

A farm residence owned by the Pinieln family was destroyed by fire around 2:90 p.m in the Khaien area. Mrs Pipkin and several children were home but escaped injury as neighbors failed to reach the blaze before it razed the frame house. The Pini family, renting the property, plan to move to Sterling while Jake Lambert organizes community efforts to replace the loss.

Sterling Robert Pinlein Khaien Alte Pipkin Pini Oklahoma Jake Lambert Picking

Cabaret Dance Planned at Douglass USO Club

A cabaret dance will be held at the Douglass USO club at 4 East Avington from 8 p.m. until midnight Saturday. Music will be provided by A. T. Irrenta and his orchestra. Refreshments will be served that evening.

Dougings East Avington A. T. Irrenta

Jaycees Outline Rural Programs This Month

Lawton Oklahoma officials of the Lawton Junior Chamber of Commerce announce Friday rural acquaintance programs. Sessions list venues Victory School Messing Schon West View School and Red Cross School with times 7 10 or 7 30 p m and locations described relative to Lawton Fletcher and surrounding towns. Fred Bentley arranged each school event and John E Schott chairs the rural acquaintance committee.

Lawton West View School Fletcher Red Cross School Fred Bentley John E. Schott

Odd Fellows To Confer Degree In Lawton Saturday

Officials of the Odd Fellows lodge from all parts of the state travel to Lawton for a degree ceremony on Saturday. About 25 members are expected to be advanced, with Lawton Canton No. Hight hosting and inviting delegates from nearby cantons. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Odd Fellows hall. State leaders Guy Chambers and Clarence L. Smith of Tol an will attend, followed by lodge auxiliary refreshments at 9 p.m.

Oold Fellows Lodge Lawton Odd Fellows Hall Guy Chambers Clarence L. Smith

Scouts Ready Continu ed from Part One Black Beaver council history

The article chronicles the Black Beaver council’s regional development in Southwest Oklahoma. Lawton figures prominently with two active troops, Troop 76 at First Christian Church and Troop 4 once Troop 80. John Boyett is named council president and R. V. Scott heads the district committee, as the district traces leadership since 1925.

Black Beaver Council John Boyett Lawton Julian R. V. Scott Lamton Scouls Cotton Comanche Caddo Navajo Mountains Council Altus Comanche County Stephens Tolman Grady Jefferson Harmon Jackson First Christian Church Oklahoma

Girl Scout Officers To Be Installed At Banquet

Lawton Girl Scout association will install 1047 officers of its board at the council annual banquet at Lawton High School. The dinner is scheduled for 8148 rpm with area director Matullo Bynum as keynote speaker highlighting adult leader contributions and the Girl Scout program.

Pool Lawton Girl Scout Association Inatalind Tanigit

Kennedy Appointment Details Said Near Completion

Oklahoma City reports governor Turner will announce the appointment of the eighth member to represent the first congressional district. Names mentioned include Kennedy from Cordell and Walter D. Maul from Bladwell, with other figures tied to the appointment. The director's job salary set at 4500 dollars, but funding unavailable now.

Oklahoma City Kennedy Lawton Raymond Symcox Cordell Walter D. Maul Bladwell Turner Wintem Igsion

Lawton Ring Event Highlights Open Class Boxing

Luke Tampeah wins in a tough final and Don Lockwood advances as Tampeah and Leon Taush headline a Lawton boxing showcase. Other contenders include Ralph Younger and Virgil Goodin, with Cyril prospects Billy Moore and Gene Certain reaching finals in nearby weight classes. Local civic remarks accompany the sports action with community notes.

Tainpesh Tainpeah Talnpesh Barton Blackwell Talnpeah Red Andrews Tamnpeeh Don Lockwood Big Leon Tauish Municipal Auditorium Ted Acton Oklahoma City Tauish Acton Big Leon Tamnah Ralph Younger Tulsa Younger Oklahoma Tamalla Bufaula Faye Fort Sill Goodin Cyril Lawton

Hamblen Cites on Recreation and Morality

Hamblen argues for healthy recreation to revitalize energies and emphasizes strong bodies as essential today. He warns that moral attitudes are challenged by forces of evil and that individuals venturing into wrong channels cause community harm.

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