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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

4

Visit Of Dewey To Oklahoma Non-Political

Oklahoma City July 1 New York Governor Thomas Dewey will make a four day visit to Oklahoma strictly non political staying at his in laws Sapulpa home and declining public or social events in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. He will depart July 10 for Salt Lake City to attend the governor’s conference. The visit marks his first back to Sapulpa since 1944 when he campaigned for president. Local figures say no speeches, no large gatherings, and no early campaigning. The plan is to keep the visit low key and non political with attention to private family time and attendance at the Utah conference.

Oklahoma City New York Tom C. T. Hutt Sapulpa Hutt Lew Wentz Ponca City National Republican Honnold Dewey Wentz Dewey Oklahoma California Earl Warren U.S Robert Taft Ohio John Bricker

Boy Wonders What All Fuss Is About After Fall

Muskogee July 1 David Leming one year old son of Mr and Mrs Ernest O Leming unlatched a second story window and fell to the ground He shed no tears when picked up and allowed doctors to examine him at a hospital where no injuries were found The child wandered at home and escaped serious harm seeking only curiosity not alarm

Muskogee David Leming Ernest O.leming David

Kerr Speech Sparks Debate Over National Policy in Chicago

The article notes Kerr’s 1844 Democratic Senate address in Chicago and suggests Turner aims to draw business from California and New York. It mentions possible cooperation with Warren and Dewey on a non political basis, reflecting cross party or non partisan efforts.

Kerr Chicago Turner California New York Warren Dewey

Veterans housing unit elects Rex Miller mayor at NSC

Rex Miller a pre law student has been chosen mayor of the veterans housing unit at Northwestern State college. The article notes material production methods for felt using wool and hair without weaving by rolling beating and pressure.

VETS Alva Rex Miller Veterans Housing Unit Northwestern State College

Folk Gather for Funeral in Chattanooga

Mrs. C H Bentley Mrs D C Wainscott and Mr and Mrs Irvin McQuinn attended funeral rites for Oscar Stephenson in Lone Wolf last Friday, brother of Mrs McQuinn. Mira Robbie Skaggs Lawton visited her aunt Mrs Q O Chappell. Dora Glenn returned from Atoka and Oklahoma City with granddaughter Dorinda Rainey. Maery Bassett Wichita Kansas visiting mother Ruth Ricketts and sister J El Beugh. Beverly Hails and Beverly Briscoe Frederick were guests Sunday. Frank Kuepker and family also noted.

Chattanooga Dorinda Rainey Maery Bassett Wichita Taws Ruth Ricketts J. el Beugh Beverly Hails Beverly Briscoe Frederick Frank Kuepker

Lawton Area Visitors and Local Guests over Weekend

Lawton business visitors on Monday include Cecil Cox and family from Oklahoma City. Cecil Cox and wife with daughter visited Keith Roberts. Frank Easton and wife from Oklahoma City called on Mrs. J. C. Wetson. Walter Oswalt and daughter from Norman spent Saturday on business. Mrs. Ian Crum and daughter Patty attended a picnic dinner Saturday at Frederica hosted by T. B. Hollingsworth, district manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

Lawton Cecil Cox Oklahoma City Keith Roberts Frank Easton J. C. Wetson Walter Oswalt Norman Ian Crum Patty Frederica T. B. Hollingsworth Southwestern Ertl TelePhone Co

Santa Fe Trailways Bus Drivers Seek Wage Hike

Los Angeles July 1. A strike by Santa Fe Trailways bus drivers tied up service from here to Texas and Colorado. Drivers seek a pay increase of the wage hike amount is not specified in the readable text.

Santa Fe Trailways Los Anceles Texas Colorado

Railway strike trims freight rates in western divisions

25 cents per 100 miles was offered as the strain touched Santa Fe lines in the western and central divisions extending to Trinidad Colorado and El Paso Texas. About 800 drivers of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen sought 6 for every 100 miles, while the company argued the demand exceeded any current rate.

Santa Fe Trinidad Colo el Paxso Tex The Brotherhood of Railway

Veterans Administration Hospital Positions Open

The U S civil service commission announced an examination for filling occupational therapy positions at the Veterans Administration Hospital, outlining eligibility and application procedures for qualified applicants.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Tndway

Job openings in Veterans Administration hospitals and offices

Announcement lists tax positions with salaries from 2644 to 4902 annually at Veterans Administration hospitals and regional and branch offices nationwide. Apply at Lavnton post office to William A. Clark, local secretary of the commission. The text notes the modern paper making process reducing wood pulp and mixing with water.

Veterans Administration The Lavn Ton William A. Clark Commission

Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat Fast

A dubious home fat loss pitch touts a simple plan using four ounces of liquid Banex Concentrate mixed with grape juice in a pink bottle. Two tablespoons twice daily are claimed to reduce inches from neck to ankles and offer a money back guarantee if results fail.

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