Suspects Sought In Stabbing Here
Police sought three men and three women for questioning after a 13 year old Woodward truck driver was stabbed in the chest during an altercation at 414 S Second. C W Johnson listed Austin courts as a temporary residence and was treated at Southwestern hospital, dismissed. Johnson said three men and three women were in the auto and that he broke a rear window glass to detain them. The stabbing followed an argument after he left a nearby cafe.
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Woodward
C. W. Johnson
Austin Courts
Southwestern Hospital
Johnson
Lawton Scout Leaders Honored At Banquet
John Boyett presided as council executive board member and troop committeeman for Lawton's Troop 44. The gathering recognized Silver Beaver award recipients Leonard Merritt Altus and Walter Brown Chickasha, with District scouters cited for years of service and Boyett highlighted for his long service to scouting in Lawton and Camp Boulder.
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Council
District Court of Honor
Lawton
I. Boyett
Black Beaver Council
Lawtonian
Boulder
Wichita Mountains
Boyett
Public Service Co. of
Oklahoma
Duncan
Altus
Taylor
Howard Calaway
Graham Rotary
Howard Taylor
Oklahoma College For Women
Larmour
Seca
Viking
Larm
Leonard Merritt
Walter Brown
Chickasha
Comanche
C. T. Malone
D. E. Cline
Fletcher
Jack Trenary
Kenneth F. Brown
Donald Mollspaugh
Donald FR. Chase
Howard Angus
Paul E. Calaway
Howard J. Calaway
County Farm Bureau Meets in Lawton Tonight
Comanche County Farm Bureau members gather in Lawton for their quarterly business session at clock tonight. The group will discuss legislative policies to advocate for in the current Oklahoma legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Mason Kcing
Oklahoma
Market snapshot of eggs grains butter and livestock
Chicago butter firmed for the week with varying scores. Oklahoma City cattle and hogs declined overall with week trends showing lower calves and top steer movements. Cotton futures fell with New York prices easing, while a broad stock list showed mixed to lower moves across industrials and consumer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Farm Women’s Council To Meet In Lawton Plant Hall
A county wide council meeting of farm women’s clubs is set for 1 30 p m Monday in the hospitality room at the Lawton Coca Cola plant Second and Ferris Miss Louise Perkinson home demonstration agent announces Esth er district agent will address the group and plans for spring and summer work will be discussed On Tuesday Logue Chapel 4 H club meets in the chapel at 1 p m and at 2 p m The Good Cheer Farm Women’s club meets at the home of Mrs Alex Richardson Thursday Hillside 4 H club will hold a makeup meeting at 9 a m in the school house
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Lawton
Coca- Cola Plant
Second
Ferris
Louise Perkinson
Misa Esther
Logue Chapel
Good Cheer Farm Women's Club
Alex Richardson
Hillside 4-H Club
Lawton Leaders to Attend State Mid-Winter Meet
Lawton and Fort Sill members plan to travel to Oklahoma City Saturday for the annual state mid-winter promenade and wreck, returning Sunday night. From Fort Sill Votive No. 1188 are Jim Forgen Joe Zipen Bill Green Ray Sheppard and Charley Adams. From Lawton Votive No. 616 are Bud Walker Dr Carlos Hickman Buddy Garber Burt Walker Jim Frasier and Roy Swierenski with Mrs Bess Belcia chairing the Lawton Bef 40. They will join auxiliary members as special guests of the department.
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Lawton
Fort Si
Oklahoma City
Fort
Roy Swierenski
Bess Belcia
Hapesu
Lawton Bef 40
Funds Allotted Continued From Page One
Ing of the land. We are particularly anxious to work with Individual farmers In blaming the conservation prac tices they intend to carry out dur ing 1947, Mr. Kitchens said. The program for this year can get off to a smoother start if we work with farmers on these plans early. He suggested they call at the ACP office in the court house im mediately for prior approvals.
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Kitchens
ACP
Court House
Services Planned Saturday For Pioneer Negro Woman
Services will be held at 2 p m Saturday in the Church of Christ at Firth and Euclid for Mrs Susan Burks 64 pioneer Lawton Negro woman who died Tuesday The name of her son Leon Burks 1601 Washington George Robbins minister of the Church of Christ will officiate and burial is planned in Highland cemetery Members of the local American Woodmen will participate in the services Shaw Funeral home will be in charge.
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Church of Christ
Firth and
Euclid
Susan Burks
Lawton
Leon Burks
Washington
George Robbins
Highland Cemetery
Shaw Funeral Home
Larceny charge filed in purse and watch theft case
Mrs Mary Gordon aged 22 of 1606 Cache Road awaited district court trial on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a purse containing 15 dollars and 50 cents and a wrist watch from Mrs Eve Walls. After arraignment before Peace Justice Fred Kinmonth, she was remanded to jail in default of a 1000 bond.
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Mary Gordon
Cache Road
Eve Walls
Fred Kinmonth
Jal
Boy Hurt In Fall At Home In Lawton
Bobby Langford four year old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Langford route 2 Lawton received emergency treatment at Southwestern hospital Thursday evening after a left arm fracture from a fall from a gate at home about 6 p m. Lawton police lieutenant Jim Hacker is reported seriously ill in Southwestern hospital after a blood transfusion administered Thursday afternoon.
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Bobby Langford
Carl Langford
Lawton
Southwestern Hospital
Wv. L
Jim) Hacker
Carol Taylor
S. 14Th
Musstogee
Carnegie
W. S. Swanson
Lawton USOettes to Host Saturday Dance at USO Club
Fort Sill guests will be entertained by the Lawton USOettes at a formal dance Saturday night. The Fort Sill orchestra plays from 8 45 to 11 45 p m. A Dr IQ program will run during the evening. All girls must wear formals and men in full uniform, Floyd Northrop announced.
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Lawton Usoettes
Fort Sill
USO Club
Floyd Northrop
Northrop
Smith Rites To Be Held Monday
Final rites for Smith a 33 year old native of Oklahoma and early county settler will be conducted at 1 30 p m Monday in Becker Memorial chapel with Rev Ivan Young pastor of First Christian church officiating. The World War II veteran and county farmer for more than 30 years died at 4 30 a m Thursday in the family home six miles west of Porter Hill. Burial will be in Paradise Valley cemetery 18 miles northwest of Lawton.
Watters Sporting Goods Store Opens With New Hours
Glenn Powers announces Watters Sporting Goods will remain open daily 1 to 6 pm and Saturdays 9 am to noon until Feb 25 when a new schedule will be issued. The store had been reported closed in a prior article.
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Watters Sporting Goods
C Avenue
Glenn Powers
Clues Sought In Clever Burglary Of Pure Ice Co
A burglar remained in the Pure Ice Co at 02 B after hours last night and left with about $7 in currency 8 in change and a claw hammer. Police reported no clues to the thief’s identity.
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Pure Ice Co
Civic groups map 1947 goals for Wayland area
The chamber outlines general aims such as airport construction, street improvements, and civic beautification. Industrial and agricultural development plans include attracting new firms, improving industrial roads, water rates, and supporting 4-H and local fairs. City beautification, recreation, and highway improvements are also detailed with specific projects and committee roles.
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Fallance
Juanton
National Guards
Allen Bilbrey
Greater Lawton, Inc
Lawton
Everett and Neptune RR Case Involving Gilbert Witchens and Black
A regional railroad dispute cites Everett and Neptune as involved locations with listed individuals Gilbert, Frank Witchens, and James A. Black. The fragment suggests a legal or corporate matter pending or referenced in an old newspaper record.
List of local officials and Scout leaders continues
The article lists numerous named local officials and Scout figures including police chief Denzil Hawkins, fire chief David Hankins, city clerk Meredith Sheets, and health officer Jeffery Wise among others. It also repeats names such as Jimmie France and Glenn Smith with various ages, detailing a crowded roster of city workers and community leaders.
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Richard Bird
Henry Harvey
Dale Miller
Jackie Dalton
Dudpe Pallee
Jimmie France
Glenn DB. Smith
Lester Vickery
James Hamblin
Don Melton
Mimmy Walker
Jeffery Wise
David Goins
Arthur Mace
Sidney Mitum
Paul Fitch
Wayne Perry
Richrite Neptune
Robert Hendrick
Mile-O-Dimes Campaign Builds Toward Fort Sill Event
The Mile-O-Dimes drive continues toward next week to climax a $65,000 campaign. Benefits are planned at Fort Sill under Lt. Col. James F. chairmanship, with totals reaching $1,300 so far.
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Fort Sill
James F
Fort Sill Officers Club schedules varied events on post
Barver Jr adjutant general announces a 7 p m Thursday program in Post Theater No 1 with a rerun the next day on KSWO, an officers dance at 2 p m Friday Jan 31 in Dan T Moore Hall, a matinee film benefit Saturday in Past Theater No 1, a March of Dimes party at 7 15 p m Sunday at the art SU Indian school gym with Douglas Robinson and Virginia School of Dance acts, plus a President Roosevelt era commemorative ball Thursday night at Flamingo club with proceeds split for the pollo fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art SU Indian School
Douglas Robinson
Lawton Barber
Virginia School of Dance
Roosevelt
Flamingo Club
Lawton
Pollo Fund
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John Boyett
County Farm Bureau
Harry Wiest
Conoco Gas & Oil
Chicago
New York
Am Airlines
Can
Anaconda Cop
Armour and Co
Ath T
Aviation Corp
Barnsdall Ol
Beech Aire
Beth Steel
Boeing Airplane
Aiew
Ohio
Chrysler Carp
Coca-Cola
Cont Motors
Curtina Wright
Douglas Aircraft
DM du Pont de Nisa
Engle-Pleh
Enatman Kodak
Us Gen Woods
Gen Motors
Goodyear T
Greyhound Corp
UX Hercules
Central
Int Harvester
Int
Shoe Andi
Johng-Mansvl
Kan City
Uup
Sennecott
Liggett and My B
Lion Oi
Carbonie
Loews Inc
Martin
Down & Mekesa
Rob
Mid-Cent Pet
Mo-Kas-Tex
Montgom Ward
Nash-Kelvinator
Nat Biscuit
Nat Can
Nat Dairy Prod
Nat Distillera
NY Central
No Am Aviation
North Ameria
Northern Pac
Ohio Ol
Packard Motor
Pin Am Airways
Puram Pictures
Penney (Jc) Dai
Farm Women’s Council
Lawtonians
Pepsi-Cola
Phillips Pet
Radio Corpora St Joseph Lend
Sears Rochuck
Sinclair Oil
OH Col
Ind
Studebaker Corp
Swift and Co
Texas Co
Texas Gulf
US Steel
West UN Tel A
Wilson and Co
OURB
Ark Nat Gas
Piper Aire
wBouth Royal
Wilson Canvas Goods CO
Tooms-Wilson
C Ave
Austin Winther
Betty Jo Burgan
Dearborn
R. A. Butts
Bell
J. N. Campbell
Indiahoma
Lawton la Roche
Smith
Jess Forbess
Junior Chamber
Free Fair Board
Comanche County
AAA
Kennedy
Garden Council
R. L. Gilbert
Lake Law
Kiowa Hospital
EB. H. McKinney
Gore
Lee
Porter Hill
Gore Gap
Saddle Mountain
Lake Lawtonkin
U.S. BL
Second Street
18Th
Cameron College
BR. T. Currell
Dean Phillips
Chamber
EB Avenues
Roosevelt Stadium
Polea
Fort Sill Biva
Railroad Street
Ron Stephens
Honey Kennedy
Dixie
Oldsmobile
Charley Wade
Oldsmobile Company
Second & C Street
Boy Scouts
Ted
South Third
Vicks
Earl
Atha Tel
Min
Berry
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