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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
6
A compact, period tone admonishes a reader to walk honestly as in the day not in rioting or drunkenness and to do noble deeds. The text cites a biblical line from Romans 13 15 and a quatrain praising virtue and noble deeds by Charles Kingsley.
A Comanche county opinion urges safer Fourth of July travel and fireworks use. It warns about thousands of July accident deaths and stresses cautious driving and supervision to ensure safe returns. It notes voters will nominate county officers next Tuesday and urges informed choices.
July 2 report notes a revived draft Eisenhower sentiment among regular and irregular Democrats as Dewey Warren emerge. It highlights potential conflicts with Truman policy, party unity risks, and motives of Southern delegates and ADA elements. It also examines internal GOP leadership dynamics and Henry Halleck’s ambitions.
Citizens are advised to examine officials closely and judge their suitability before next Tuesday. Choose the candidate who will provide the best and most conscientious service to the county.
Outbreaks of food poisoning occur worldwide with germs like staphylococci. In New Haven 64 people fell ill after a single dining room meal, traced to contaminated utensils. Symptoms surface within hours and, with proper handling and cooking, most recover. Spinal anesthetics are safe in skilled hands for many operations.
Church notices list services at First Methodist Elguta with morning worship sermon What Price Freedom and Democracy and evening Union service at Centenary Methodist. Also Seventh Day Adventist Gore at Sixth with Sabbath services and July events. Church of Christ at Eighth and See broadcasts, Bible classes, and sermons. John’s Lutheran Seventh Street services mark Independence Day observations and religious programs on KSWO. Real Heights Presbyterian and nearby groups plan Sunday school, communion, youth events, and women’s circles with radio broadcasts.
William Gilroy offers a compact reflection on the Apocrypha within the Authorized Version, noting their place in history and the faith of Israel. He cites Trent's canon, the Maccabees, and the persecutions that tested early Jewish and Christian believers, ending with a plea to pray for Jerusalem’s peace.
Sunday worship services listed for Westminster Presbyterian and nearby churches include morning sermons on love and goodness, youth, and union services at Centenary Methodist. Various pastors and church schools noted with times from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., plus a revival starting July 5 led by Evangelist Al Tleet and music by Lamoin Champ.
Catholic and Protestant services at the New Post Chapel and Old Post Chapel include Sunday masses at 9 30 am and 11 00 am, confessions, choir practice, and youth programs. Calvary Baptist and other churches in Porters area offer morning and evening worship, Sunday School, training unions, midweek services, and community events with multiple pastors and organizations named.
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