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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
7
During the installation of Chief Maas as commander of the Everett American Legion post, a fire broke out and a local fire chief responded. The event tied to the installation ceremony prompted emergency action and disrupted the proceedings.
James J. Evans’ installation ceremony was delayed as firemen extinguished a blaze but the remainder of the ceremony proceeded with the fremen in attendance for the rest of the installation proceedings.
Oklahoma City report notes the House plans to decide Monday on whether March 25 voters can decide repeal of the prohibition law in effect since 2007. Reps. Cantrell and Ozman lead wets and drys arguing for and against a special election while delaying action until 2 30 PM Monday.
Trevor Hagler 14 son of L D Hagler will open Trevor's Hob by Shop Saturday adjacent to a Yellow Cab station at 432 He will sell models motors leathercraft plastics tools and supplies and offer repair work on toys tables lamps and other items He plans to operate after school hours on weekdays and all day Saturdays This highlights a young entrepreneur balancing school and a new small business venture.
Swift and Company introduces a new line of all meat baby and child foods in Lawton. L. D. Hagier, Swift representative, says products come in vacuum sealed tins and are ready to heat and serve. Meats include beef, veal, lamb, pork, heart and liver in strained and diced forms for different ages.
A health official notes that introducing diced meat aids chewing and bridges the phase from strained to table foods. Eating meat helps the child develop a taste for variety, forming the foundation of lifelong good eating habits.
Six representatives from the Ardmore school system toured Lawton schools on Thursday meeting with local officials. Superintendent John Shoemaker said the delegation toured city schools as part of a survey of Oklahoma systems of similar size. Lawton was the first stop. members included George W. Connelly and several teachers and administrators.
Almost every person who has to file a Federal return also has a state return to file. By sending in your W-2 still leaves you with a state return to file. We file both for the same price. Open 7 to 9 p.m. for your convenience. If in doubt about your tax, consult our office. Phone 2190 Koehler Bldg.
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