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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1947

Page

3

Kiwanis St Valentine Program Dazzles Local Guests

Biwanians honored their queens in a Kiwanis Club St Valentine program held Thursday noon at the First Christian church basement. Everett E. Neptune introduced guests and the event featured vocal and musical numbers by local artists with a group of district officials from Texas and Oklahoma. The program included humorous Valentine verses and selections by Lawton high school singers, Mrs. Hamblen, and others, with numerous Oklahoma City guests in attendance.

Queens First Christian Church Everett E. Neptune Caziman Lewis Fouts Joe Porter L. A McDonald Denton Texas Howard S. Riggs Wellington George W. Murray G. Omar Hill Alva Oxla Neptune Valentine Essages Joe Port Valentine Lawton High School Ira Jean Snow Alice Fulghum Dorothy Wern Willeva Elrod Jean P. B.urd M. C. Everheart Virgil Austin Carey Fuqua C. E. Miller Oklahoma City

Art Of Letter Writing May Soon Be Cast Aside

New York February 14. The art of letter writing may be displaced by voice recording on paper folded into an envelope for mailing. Recipients unfold, place paper in a gadget like a radio, and flatten to listen. A Cleveland firm is developing the device drawing interest from electrical engineers.

New York Cleveland

Rodolphs hosted by Carothers family in Indiahoma

Rev and Mrs Clyde Rodolph of Mountain Park were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Hugh Carothers Sunday. Other visitors included Brenton family, McCollough family and daughters Judy and Janice, and several local residents. J N Campbell returned to Lawton for medical treatment. Cameron students visited weekend. Phillip Stall and wife welcomed a baby son born Tuesday February 11. Bonnie Parks visited with sister Leola and Virginia Parks of Oklahoma City. Mrs Ray Skaggs spent weekend in Snyder with parents. Leon and Lena Null visited McLinn and Null homes in Chickasha.

Indiahoma Clyde Rodolph Mountain Park Hugh Carothers H. ©. Brenton Ernest McCollough Judy Janice Grandfield Fred Attaway David Sonny Cyril R. A. Brenton J. N. Campbell Lawton Cameron Tommy Hadley Bennie Wallace Donald Marcum Phillip Stall Leola Virginia Parks Oklahoma City Bonnie Parks Ray Skaggs Snyder Leon Null Lena Null Chickasha McLinn Null

American savings far exceed national debt, $300 billion

UHICAGG reports the American people have salted away about $300 billion in savings beyond the national debt. If divided among all residents, that would amount to roughly $2,140 per person. The nest egg covers bank savings, investments, and insurance, per the Research Council for Economic Security.

Uhicagg Research Council For Economic Security Research Council

Valentine Party Brightens Brownie Troop Meeting

Embers of Brownie Girl Scout Troop 12 held a Valentine themed party Tuesday at Mrs. H. J. Pierce home 212 Euclid in place of the regular meeting. Laura Ann Abshire baked the cake and served refreshments with help from Mrs. George Abshire and Mrs. Ruby Srock. Attendees included LaVera Srock Thelma Srock Beaujier Burns Connie Lassetter Margaret Fierce Margaret McFadden Peggy Wiggins and visiting girls Rose Marie Edwards Shirley Wright Patricia Martin Geneva Fettijohn.

Brownie Girl Scout Troop 12 H. J. Pierce Ieader Euclid Laura Ann Abshire George Abshire Ruby Srock LaVera Srock Thelma Srock Beaujier Burns Connie Lassetter Margaret Fierce Margaret McFadden Peggy Wiggins Rose Marie Edwards Shirley Wright Patricia Martin Geneva Fettijohn

Oklahoma bill allows women on juries with child limit

The Oklahoma House in committee of the whole backed a bill allowing women to serve on juries if no children under twelve are present. The measure also exempts pharmacists and veterinarians from jury duty due to busy schedules.

Oklahoma House

Swamp Root advertised as aid for urinary issues

An old advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for nocturia and urinary irritation. It claims to flush kidneys and ease acidity, with promises of better sleep after initial doses and a free trial offer from Kilmer & Co.

Kilmer Dept. R. Kilmer & Co., Inc

This Was News 20 Years Ago February 1927 Item

Jack Kerans and Attorney W C Witcher left for Amarillo Borger and other Texas points on a short business trip Roy Dunning left for Dallas to attend a Willys Overland regional meeting E Borger of Borger Furniture Co in Oklahoma City buying a collection of furniture Squad captains named for Chamber of Commerce drive Len Tillerson and Len Adams hosted Par Avance club members and guests while E B Dunlap and J Hale Edwards hosted a luncheon for the federation of women clubs executives district nine

Lawton Constitution Jack Kerans Amarillo Borger Texas Roy Dunning Dallas Willys-Overland E. Borger Borger Furniture Company Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce R. A. Parkinson G. C. Ralston M. Koshler J. 5. Boyett C. KR. Churchwell Bob Locke H. T. Miller Len Tillerson Charles Adams Fort Sill Boulevard Par Avance Club E. B. Dunlap J. Hale Edwards Federation of Women's Clubs Ninth District

Vets Can Carry GI Protection As Term Insurance

Veterans may continue to carry their GI protection as term insurance or convert it to other forms, said Robert M. Moyer, contact representative. The program, offered by the U.S. government for armed forces due to wartime hazards, helps service members protect financial objectives despite potential loss.

National Service Life Insurance Robert M. Moyer U.S

Low Cost Protection For Soldiers Insurance Act Beneficiaries

The article explains low cost term insurance for soldiers due to their modest pay after the 1940 act. It notes premium at about 65 cents per $1,000 with all premiums covering death claims. Contact Mr. Moyer at 306 Federal Building Bam for details, 8 to 4:30 weekdays and 8 to noon Saturdays.

Moyer Federal Building Bam

Troop Arrivals From War Zones Reported By AP

The army transport Hope arrives in San Francisco with 358 military patients and 20 government civilians from Japan Korea Okinawa and Manila. The Texarkana Victory brings 1712 troops from Leghorn Italy and the Digin Victory 694 troops from Bremerhaven to New York. Yesterday three service ships arrived, including Marine Angel with 654 troops and Admiral Coontz with 1299 troops from Bremerhaven. Admiral W. Sims reaches San Francisco with 616 troops and 70 civilians from Korea and Japan.

Hope San Francisco Japan Keres Okinawa Manila Texarkana Leghorn Italy Digin Victory Bremerhaven New York Marine Angel Admiral Coontz Admiral W. & Sims Korea

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