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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1946

Page

4

Russia Making Strides In Oil Research, Club Hears

Rotary luncheon at Old South cafeteria hears Clyde Allen discuss Russian petroleum research. He says Russia ranks third in global importance and anticipates becoming second, citing education, state planning, and efficiency in subsurface methods as drivers of progress.

Russia Old South Clyde Allen Gyril United States Aid Ruesia Jetroleum Ren Chivl Sesburch Sadih Bradant Rusa Jen Progresa Rusia Karned Ds Allen Maurice Hall

Army Figeon Being Sought At Fort Sill

A member of the army airborne service traveling on individual orders is overdue at Fort Sill’s Field Artillery School. A pigeon released in Washington on December 1 is believed to have returned here. Information about the banded pigeon, owned by Maj. Gen. Orlando Ward, is sought. Call 7124 with observations.

Army Field Artillery School Fort Sill Washington, D.C

Two Former Post Officers Honored At Fort Sill

Two former field artillery officers associated with the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill received United Kingdom Legion of Merit awards per a War Department general order. Col Mercer C. Walter earned a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster for meritorious conduct during 1645 in North African and European theaters. Lt Col Edward S. Branigan Jr earned the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious service in 1944. Both had prior attendances at Fort Sill and West Point.

Field Artillery School Fort Sill War Department Mercer C. Walter Col. Watter United States Military Academy West Point Edward S. Branigan, Jr Legion of Merit Col Branigan National Guard and Reserve Officers

Oklahoma old age pension rolls rise to 84699

Oklahoma's old age pension program now covers 84,599 persons who receive about 25.23 per month on average. Gov. Kerr received the report noting the state pays out 2,913,494 monthly with the federal government supplying roughly half. An additional 16,787 dependent children are on the rolls, averaging 35 per family.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Robert S. Kerr Loday Jess Harper Pubic Welfare Commission Kerr Harper Commission

Notable Local Figures Named in Parade Lineup

Charley Williams Hillis Bob Wesley and Bill Basley are listed among participants in the upcoming community parade. The names appear in the event roster, indicating local residents slated to perform or march. Further details are not provided in the fragment.

Liams, Charley Hillis Bob Wesley Bill Basley

New Central Baptist WMU Installs Officers for 1948

The Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met Tuesday at the church for a fitting session of installation and school of instruction. New officers include President Mrs J A Brayford and VPs Mrs H P Hiester Mrs V Carmichael Mrs Lewis Mathews, secretary Mrs F A Tice and treasurer Mrs M M Ded Bon. New chairmen were named for literature community missions White Cross publicity and other duties. The meeting featured a devotional by Mrs Carmichael and a message from Rev P F Boyd Smith urging forward. The Little Moon Christmas offering was reported at 700 for foreign missions.

Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Mra J. A. Brayford H. P. Hiester V. Carmichael Lewis Mathews F. A. Tice M. M. Ded- Bon Carmichael Mathew Bradford C. C. Aubrey C. D. Colelasure P. Boyd Smith Dodson WMU Neptune Carmichae

Mayflower Guild Luncheon and Meeting at Church

The Mayflower Guild of the Conegegetional church met Tuesday afternoon at the church for a wave creddish luncheon and program. Mrs. E. A. Mich presided. Mrs. Tom Glick reviewed a missionary book chapter. Attendees included several guild members and luncheon guests. The next Build meeting was scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church recreation room.

Mayflower Guild E. A. Mich Tom Glick Theexson EB. el Cowes Henry Martin Jimmie Hinson Vor Craig John Pitterson Ollie Felt Mabel Paris del Fisher Paiu Barro Ida Mae Rice Merian Russell Artine Craig E. A. Michels Rud Wallock A. M. Wrailock

Lawton Visitors Stay With Dillinghams in Wichita?

Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Duncan of Winfield Kansas are guests of Mrs. M. C. Dillingham and Mr. Dillingham at 715 F. Street. The visit accompanies a courtesy stay by the Lawton visitors in the local area.

Ree Duncan Lawton F. A. Duncan Winfield Kan M. C. Dillingham Dillingham

Church Guild Holds Evening Meeting

The Westminswe guide presided at the meeting held at Mrs. Brigham’s home, 711 Arlington. Reports of the past year were heard. Olive Peller led the program on The Problem Of Perceptive. Refreshments followed as members attended.

Westminswe Guied Brigham Arlington Olive Peller Travd Aurell Bryant Bowman Mill

Mrs Parmenter Jr to Give Book Review at Meeting

Mrs. Parmenter Jr will present a book review at 2 30 p.m. The event will be attended by Mrs Otto Howard and other members.

Parmenter Jr Arcl ‘Parmenter Otto Howard

Busy Bee Club Installs Officers in New Year Meet

Busy Bee club installed officers at its first meeting of the year held Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. W. Middleton's home. New president Mrs. Lydix Emrrons and officers including Hazel Tuton and Eliza Hanks were named, with gifts presented to former president Stella Shortemeyer and other members.

Busy Bee Club J. W. Middleton South Turol Agnus Pinmingr Lydix Emrrons Hazel Tuton Eliza Hanks MC. Dillingham Myrtle Boyett Stella Shortemeyer Emmans Shortemeyer Cora Nix

Churchill family sails to United States aboard Queen Elizabeth

James P Churchill and Mrs Wisston Churchl depart Southampton for the United States aboard the Queen Elizabeth. The ship also carried 19 075 Canadian troops, as noted by the wartime BEISTER. details remain incomplete.

Churchills United States London James P Me Wisston Churchl Southampton

Churchill plans United States address at Westminster College Fallon

The text notes Winston Churchill intends to deliver one official US address at Westminster College in Fallon, Missouri, after touring for holiday reasons. It mentions plans to join Miles Ray in Miami Genet under Col. Frank Charle of Quebec and to rely on flags by the end of March.

Miles Ray Miami Genet Frank Charke Quebec United States Westminister College Fallon Churchills

Sidney A. Ashmore Promoted to Captain in Field Artillery

Sidney Allan Ashmore of 1602 North 18th Street has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the Field Artillery, the War Department announced.

Sidney Allan Ashmore North 18Th Street Field Artillery War Department

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