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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1947

Page

9

Hunt Continues For Slayer Of State Officer

In Pauls Valley Oklahoma, deputies seek 20 year old G W Beasley for the deputy sheriff Lon Pearson slaying. California authorities probe if Beasley is Julian C Beasley related to a prison escape. Gov Turner posts 250 reward for arrest. Beasley vanished in a car stolen from neighbor J B Carpenter, who with Mrs Beasley and a two year old child were left en route. Deputy Pearson killed. Deputy Bill Paul and Clarence Mays wounded but expected to recover. Garvin County prosecutes Beasley for murder.

Julian C. Beasley Roy J. Turner Beasley J. B. Carpenter Carpenter Pearson Bill Paul Clarence Mays Maysville Paul Mays Garvin County Ferman' Hatcher

Texas Officers Catch Desperado in Northeast Texas

Northeast Texas farmers combed the countryside as Walter Glen Ransom 23 of Edinburg gave up to three peace officers in north east Fannin county after a four day crime wave. Sheriff Dick Wait said custody will be decided by the proper county while charges of robbery with firearms were to be filed in Waco for a grocery store burglary.

Bonham Tex Texas Fannin County Walter Glen Ransom Edinburg Dick Wait Waco Gene Maddin

Ben Moore Named Head of Indiahoma 4 H Club

Ben Moore has been elected president of the Indiahoma 4 H club. Other officials elected include Don Brenton as vice president, Hervannah Bussanamas as secretary, and Joe Meador as song leader.

Ben Moore Indiahoma Don Brenton Hervannah Bussanamas Joe Meador

Fort Sill to aid tax filing March 3–7 for staff

Representatives of the Internal Revenue department will set up an office in Building 1611 to help military personnel and dependents with income tax reports. Captain Hayden J. Price announced the service will run March 3 through March 5 and, if needed, March 6 and 7. Information by telephone cannot be provided due to lengthy tax matters and to avoid delaying others in the office.

Hayden J. Price Artillery Center Internal Revenue Department Red Cross

Siamese Officers To View TAS Training At Fort Sill

Hive officers of the Siamese army arrive at Fort Sill Sunday to inspect training and equipment at the Artillery school. They depart Friday February 21. The group includes Maj Gen Netra Khbemayathin deputy chief of staff Col Pisit Discus G2 Lt Col Tuck Senl Weng Lt Col Beri Boon Chukecharit and Maj Prayat Achoelphut chief of signal.

Fort Sill Netra Khbemayathin Pisit Discus Tuck-Senl Weng Beri Boon Chukecharit Prayat Achoelphut

Dance scheduled at Fifth Group NCO Club Fort Sil

Completion of the new dance floor at the Fifth Group NCO club Fort Sil will be celebrated with a dance Saturday night featuring the music of the 97th AGF band. Future plans include a return appearance March 8 by Jimmie Baker and his band from Oklahoma A and M College.

NCO Club Fort Sil 97Th AGF Band Jimmie Baker Oklahoma A M. College

Post football standings and enlistment notes

The report lists a weekly ranking of military units led by the 1st Field Artillery Observation battalion and the 53rd Transportation Corps Truck battalion. Several detachments and field artillery units are tied for positions, with roughly 18 percent of Americans engaged in farming noted among personnel.

53Rd ‘Transportation Corps 1St Field Artillery 4011Th Area Service Unit 53Rd Infantry Battalion Tion 11Th Station

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