Officers Renamed By Lawton And Fort Sill Banks
Local banks announce re election of officers at annual board meetings. American National names Barber as president and Keegan as vice president and cashier with Wulf Porter and others as officers. City National lists Montgomery as resident with several assistant officers. Fort Sill National taps Pennell as president and Whitten as inactive vice president with Bentley and Godwin as cashiers. Security Bank to name officers at later board meeting.
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American National
City Naonal
Fort Sih National
American Natonal
Winchel F. Barber
T. R. Keegan
William F. Wulf
Joe L. Porter
John White
James L. Keegan
George W. Barber
The
Winchell F. Barber
T. B. Keegan
Joe L Porter
George W. Barter
G. 5. Barker
City National Bank
J. Randolph Montgomery
Rar. B. McCoy
George Whitten
Gilbert Hagle
Henry Sabine
Florabelle Helwer
City National
Montgomery
McCoy
Luke R. Duff
Mone) Preston
Lawsen
P. V. Rebb
First National Bank
Marlow
Fort Sill National Bank
Ralph McT. Pennell
Sidney Bentley
Martha Brigham
Ernest Godwin
Mcl Coy
Duff. Preston
Rebb
Pennell
Tec Warkentin
Whitten
Security Bank and Trust Co
Board
Lawton Industry Drive Faces Shortfall at Annual Meeting
Annual report notes $60,000 short of a $100,000 goal for industrial development in Lawton. Mr English says several industries show interest in Lawton as a manufacturing site but require buildings. Without broad local support and faster share sales, officials fear missing a chance to boost the area's industrial future. The issues will be discussed at the annual meeting Monday.
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Lawton
English
Greater Lawton
Scout Staff Of Black Beaver Council Meets In Lawton
Black Beaver Boy Scout council professionals convene a two day planning session at the Warren hotel in Lawton to map 1948 program and set membership goals Lewis McCoy hosts with Joe Clements Wayne LeCrone James Culwell and Bob Baatus among attendees planning a full year of activities and growth.
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Black Beaver Boy Scout Council
Lewis McCoy
Warren Hotel
Joe Clements
Wayne LeCrone
Chickasha
James Culwell
Duncan
Bob Baatus
Altus
Markets flash: frody Chicago butter and Oklahoma City livestock
Markets report from Chicago shows butter trades with varied scores while Oklahoma City livestock prices hover around weekly norms. Grain and cotton sections note steady to slightly uneven moves. stock listings include Am Airlines to US Steel with mixed shifts. Council meets to discuss overhead lines near the new airport site and a correction on school census age rules.
Morford Jerseys Win Second State Production Plaque
Morford dairy near Lawton earns the Oklahoma Jersey Cattle Club production plaque for 1946-47. Owner Bob Morford Jr reports 14 cows averaged 474.8 pounds of butterfat, highest among Jerseys on the Oklahoma herd improvement register. The Morford herd previously set a state record with 521 pounds the prior year. The plaque remains in the Morford dairy for another year. Oklahoma Jersey breeders number about 360. Morford, a veteran Jersey dairyman, is active in the Oklahoma and American Jersey clubs.
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Morford
Lawton
Bob Morford, Jr
Oklahoma Jersey Cattle Club
Oklahoma Herd Improvement Register
Morford Dairy
Me. Morford
Oklahoma Club
American Jersey Club
Youth Rally Set at Walters Opens Baptist Revival Night
Walters Jan 16 The First Baptist church of Walters hosts a youth rally drawing about 250 young people from Cotton and Comanche counties. Rev Frank Baugh of Hornet will speak with evangelistic enlistment and a fellowship hour following. The event opens simultaneous revivals across county churches starting Sunday Jan 18.
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Walters
First Baptist Church of
Baptist
Treasury tax cut debate rages in Congress
Snyder compares Truman 10.2 million tax-free relief with Knutson plan noting 8.3 million would be spared under that bill. He claims Truman funds 93 percent of relief to under 5,000 income,Knuts on 63 percent. He says Knutson would cut 2.1 billion from high earners while Truman would trim 200 million. Despite opposition, Snyder calls the proposal veto proof with enough votes to override a presidential veto.
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Knutson
Snyder
Truman
Pere Sons
GOP
Henitixon
Capeelary
Treasury
Minnesotan
Ways and Means
House
Senate
City Shivers Cold Wave Hits Midwest and Nation
The severe cold wave spreads from Chicago to Minnesota and the Dakotas, forcing schools to close and disrupting transport. Gas supplies are cut 34 percent in Gary Indiana, and at least 10 deaths nationwide occur from fires caused by overheated stages with two more deaths from freezing. Bemidji Minnesota records 25 degrees below zero.
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Gary
Ind
Northern Indiana Public Service Co
Chicago
Minnesota
Dakotas
Washington, D
Bemidji
Minn
Cotton County Democrats Meet to Plan Presidential Campaign
In Walters on Saturday Cotton County Democrats plan to launch their campaign strategy at a 7 p.m. meeting. New officers will be elected and delegates named to attend the state convention in Oklahoma City next month. Donald Gabriel, county central committee chairman, is expected to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Cotton County
Oklahoma City
Donald Gabriel
Revival Series At Elgin Baptist Church Draws Crowd
Elgin Baptist Church hosts revival events tied to the Gomanche Gatton association with prayer meetings in homes this week. Rev Dr Trarber of Michigan Avenue Baptist Chickasha assists Rev Morris Roe in the revival. The adult Baptist Training Union plans a Valentine supper Feb 14 at the Dodson home.
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WCIN
Gomanche-Gatton Association
Trarber
Michigan Avenue Baptist Church
Chickasha
Morris Roe
Adult Baptist Training Union
Ervin Dodson
Howard Garver
Local Social News Brief From Pletahes
Evening notices report Mrs Wo Land hosting a gathering with key attendees Mrs Jin Hensley and Mr and Mrs Roy Luce at Pletahes this week. The event centers on community friendships and shared meals with neighbors.
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Wo. Land
Mather
Mra
Jin Hensley
Roy Luce
Pletahes
Public improvements and educational efforts urged in county pageant notes
The itemized list calls for work on public spaces and facilities including lawns alleys and store fronts, plus repairs and painting of homes. It urges modernization of storefronts, water facilities at pageant sites, and recreational access at wildlife refuge and lakes. Educational efforts push school buildings, curriculum, Camer on college support, and county tournaments. Community cooperation also targets Indian School and rural teachers prizes.
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Jed Johnson Camp
Widlife Refuge
Lake Lawtonha
Medicine Park
Doe Doe Park
Craterville Park
Baxonall Club
Geloo
Lawton
Cameron College
Crrick
Fort Shi
Comanche County Rural Teachers Association
Wor Sill
Gore South
Lee
Gore
Road and airport plans in Lawton area outlined
The document lists highway surfacing projects from Highway 7 to 66, road extensions from Elgin to Rush Springs, and the Gore Gap improvement. It calls for cooperation with county commissioners on farm to market roads, a new airport site, first phase completion, and assisting Continental Airlines with scheduled service for Lawton-Fort Sill. It names Emmett L. Keough as chairman and several committee members.
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Mghway
Lawton
Lawton Junction
Porter Hill
Saddle Mountain
Gore Gap
Elgin
Rush
Comanche County
Continental Airlines
Lawton-Fort Sill
Mackinga
Emmett L. Keough
Don Billinga
Les
Ivan J. Young
George L. Hutchings
D. L. Wigington
Glen Powers
D. A.becker
Jake Witzel
James A. Black
Comanche blast injures students during tubing mishap
Superintendent J. R. Van Motor reports that copper tubing was pulled loose during an incident on page 1. A blast ripped the girls' clothes, but details about injuries or the cause remain unclear.
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J. R. van Motor
Thomas shapes plan to reveal his choice publicly
Former senate agriculture committee chairman Thomas indicated he will decide whether to make his decision public. The Oklahoma newspaper notes he led that committee for years during Democratic control of the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Senate Agriculture Committee
The
Oklahoman
Democrata
Senate
Eastern Star Installation Honored Leaders in Chattanooga
Chattanooga special notes Mrs Hazel Schumpert new worthy matron and Mrs Gladys Hyder retiring matron honored at installation by Order of Eastern Star. Musical program featured Mrs Lucille Roberts Mrs J M Delton and Mrs Ona Morrison. Rec·eption duties handled by Mrs J C Killgore Mrs Dollie Hagar and Vinnie Leal Patton.
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Cchattanooga
Hazel Schumpert
Gladys Hyder
Chattanooga
Order of Eeatern Star
Lucille Roberts
3. M. Delton
Ona Morrison
J. C. Killgore
Dollie Hagar
Vinnie Leal Patton
Chattanooga High School
FFA
J. N. Mathews
Ora Mathews
Avery
Texas
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Fort Sill Banks
Scout
Black Beaver Council
Fabrice Southwest
Don
Patronia
Fornitura
Lawton Tent & Awning CO
Avanus
FRODY
Carlots BO
New York
Cotston
Am Airlines
Cop
Armour and Co
Beech Air
Beth Steel
Braniff Air
Brown Shoe
Burr Add
Ohio
Chick Cot Oil
Chrysler Corp
Coca Cola
Col G
Artist Wright
Doug Aircraft
DuPont
Eastman Kodak
Elec
Gen Foods
Mtrs
Goodyear T and R
Greyhound Corp
Gulf Oil
Hercules Powder
Tl Gent
Johns Manville
Kans City Son
Kennecott Con
Liggett and Myers
Lion
Lily Carb
Loew's Inc
Long Bell
Martin Gl
McKesa and
Rob
Mid Cent Pet
Kans Tex
Mont Ward
Nash Kely
Nat Biscuit
Nat Dairy
WY Cent RR
Ghia Oil
Packard Mot
Pan Am Air Aii
Penney J C
Penn RR
Peps Cola
Phillips Pet
Plymouth Oi
Radio Corp
St Joseph Lead
Sinclair Oil
YM Soc Vacuum
Sou Pac
Stan Ol Cal
Arry
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Dee
Burba’s Home Service
Qicor Burba
E Avenue
Cotton County Democrats
Baptist Church At
Fletcher
Ella Chase
Richard Berryhill
T. W. Ballou
Stony Point
W. H. Carver
Ray Heathco
W. J. Long
Robin
Clarence Pointer
Barlowville
Oliia Pointer
Sherell
Ganton
Sherrill
Mary Woods
Willie Freaman
Richard Lodes
Dallas
Lodes
Elmer Bowman
Lorene Vaughn
Billie Nell
Rush Springs
Abrams
R. M. Guernsey
Seat Beach
Calif
Cecil Conner
Tyler
Tex W. G. Edwards
Los Angeles
Edwares
Kenneth Klaas
Hinton Constant
Clinton Hospital
Claudine Scott
Ramona Jar
L. T. McAtee
Berry’s
Berry
D Avenue
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Baby
Cnicks
Ultra-Life
Superior
Courthouse
Harris
Hatchery
Tih & T Avenue
Eastern Star
Watters
R. Hi Gran
Henry Rainey
Faxon
Dude Paters
James Fatera
C. H. Bentley
Wichita Falla
Ed Howard
A. Birdsell
Lawton B. F. Goodrich
Clarence Bentley
Java
Earl
Ath&c
Tal. S
Cache Road Furniture Co
Cache Road
Furnitre
Jones Drug
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