Fourth Is Quiet Day in This Area
Lawton and surrounding counties returned to normal after Independence Day celebrations with fewer poison ivy cases and sunburns. Traffic deaths were not reported, two minor accidents occurred in the 10-county district, and police urged strict firecracker limits while many residents attended Craterville festivities.
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Lawton
Wie
Highway Patrol
Cache
Snyder
A. B. Bowling
Cole Bowling
Craterville Rh
Cameron college dairy herd posts year average 292 pounds butterfat
Leonard C Wiley county FSA supervisor announced Cameron college dairy herd finished the year with a 292 pound herd average butterfat. The top cow yielded 452 pounds butterfat with a profit of 523.04 above feed costs while the five lowest cows earned 317.38. The low cow produced 107 pounds butterfat with 317.38 profit above feed costs. several low producers will be culled. Wiley tests each cow monthly on his own time, profits based on monthly averages.
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Cameron College
Leonard C Wiley
FSA
Wiley
City Tennis Plans for Summer Matches Announced
Tennis plans for a series of city matches and a possible tourney were announced today by Travis Anthony, director of the city park recreation program. Interested persons should contact Mr Anthony at 204 City Hall or any park board member. A stolen watch report follows: a yellow gold Hamilton pocket watch owned by H. H. Shore of 715 Arlington.
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Travis Anthony
City Park
Anthony
City Hall
Park Board
Hamilton
H. H. Shore
Arlington
Markets and Livestock and Cotton Updates
Chicago Buller receipts 988 563. market firm and unchanged with varied scores and grades. Oklahoma City livestock report shows cattle calves hogs and sheep with steady to fully steady pricing and top values. New York Cotton closes steady with July through May futures and spots at nominal 23.20.
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Chicnga Bulter
Chicago
Buller
Los
Sears
C.C
Ohlaboma City
Oklahoma
Clty
New York
Hereford Tour Continues Through Kiowa County Herd Stops
The Hereford tour resumes with visits to Cloud Martin pasture near Highway 62, U-2 commercial cow pasture, Carterville park for a barbecue hosted by Frank Rush and Ted Warkentin, and several recently acquired herds priced from 1000 to 3000 dollars. Stops include Whitey Langfitt’s farm near Cache, Gordon Ferguson’s herd, Howard Bain ranch, Kinder and Haeford lines, and Kiowa County herds of Hugh Orr, Thomas Swanson and Son, and Frank Fullingame. A public address system by I G Cole will explain herd features. breeders from across the state are expected.
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Cloud
Rupert
Hi Arnold
Buffalo
Whitey Langfitt
Cache
Langfitt
Frank Harlin
Gordon Ferguson
Comanche County
Howard Bain
Bain Foundation
Titman County
Henry Payni
Haeford Rupert
Kiowa County
Hugh Orr
Thomas Swanson and Son
Frank Fullingame
Swanson
I. G. Cole
Campbell
Bicycle theft reported near Shamrock cafe
A light victory bicycle with no fenders a chain guard and nearly new tires was reported stolen Wednesday to city police. The bicycle was parked near the Shamrock cafe and owner R. Sawyer of 208 JE was listed.
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Poraed
Shamrock Cafe
Sawyer
Sted
Terracing Progress Aids County Farms Near Lawton
Two Comanch county farmers completed terrace systems this week under the county soil conservation district with Neal Slidham leading work units. Joe Story and Mrs R T L Smathers reported terracing on 160 acres near Cache in the North 814 South 20th area. A new conservation unit forms as Earl Wilkerson of Indianola and John Slover east of Lawton finalize preliminary plans, with more farmers to begin construction next week.
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County Soil Conservation Dstrict
Neal Slidham
Goil
Joe Story
Sord
Cache
Tl. Smathers
Terrice
Wil Damon
Watson
Coxsloe
A. m. Wernesday
Southwestern
Earl Wilkerso
Indiahoma
John Slover
Lawton
Wilkes Family and Nell Fence Public Notices
Mr and Mrs Tom Wilkes and daughter Eleanor of Ardmore spent the Fourth of July with their son Tom Wilkes Jr at the Union bus station. Mrs Wilkes 302 Lee and Misa Nell Fence office manager of the Chamber of Commerce are at home under doctor s orders for a week at 1609 B. Fence plans to return to work next Monday if improved.
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Tom Wilkes
Eleanor
Ardmore
Tom Jr
Union
Wilkes
Lee
Misa Nell Fence
Chamber of Commerce
Ste
Births and discharges in local hospitals reported
Lt and Mrs R Re Yates announce a 3 pound Bounce son born Wednesday at Angus hospital. Several residents, including Mrs H B Smith and Mrs C B Jedeenan, were discharged from Southwestern hospital after major operations or medical treatment. Individuals like Sue Radmaker and Barbara Tofolla underwent medical procedures or were admitted for treatment at Southwestern hospital. Multiple entries note admissions to Southwestern and Angus hospitals, with several people visiting relatives in Ardmore and Spur, Texas.
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R. Re Yates
Angus Hospital
L. A. Rothwell
MaCoole
Mob
Southwestern
Sue Radmaker
U S Fleet Bombards Japanese Cities on Fourth of July
United States forces unleashed giant B 29 Superfortresses night raids on Kochi Tokushima Takamatsu and Himeji on Shikoku and Honshu burning cities with 3500 tons of incendiaries. daylight strikes hit Kyushu and Honshu targets destroying ground bases and airfields while naval air patrols report sinking or damaging 32 enemy ships near Shanghai.
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Woland
Shikoku Island
Kochi
Army
Navy
Marine
Kyushu
Honshu
Tokyo
Wyushu
Okinaw 1
Shiran
Kaneya
China Sea
Yellow Sea
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Britain election race heats up with Labour and Tory clash
England’s campaign scene shows Prime Minister amid heckling firecrackers as he courts voters on the final stretch of his 16th bid. Labour leader Clement Attlee addresses 1500 at Bethnal Green denouncing Conservatives and urging a working class party to guide policy and place common interests first.
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Ill
Steves Corner
Clement A‘the
Betsnal Green
Spaaiz Will Air Commands In Pacific Split From Page 1
Spaaiz Will explains that air commands in the Pacific will not be affected by the change. Patterson notes that Seventh, Fifth and 13th army air forces may be considered tactical air forces. Strategic air forces target enemy industries and infrastructure, while tactical forces operate closer to frontline and supply lines. Spinate, back from Europe, will provide more details in a few days.
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Pacific
Patterson
Spnate
Europe
Campaign Is Continued From Page One Invasion Defense
The report describes ongoing campaign activity as Australian forces push toward the beachhead center after landing. Australian units fought through enemy counterattacks while long range shelling persisted inland. Rear Admiral Albert G. Nabe states the Japanese employed extensive defenses including mines, barbed wire, underwater obstacles, and an attempted air attack on the fleet.
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Gwon Hill
Abert G. Nabe
Balikpapan
Man Pleads Innocent On Drug Act Violations
William Clapp of Mountain View pleaded innocent to charges of violating the national drug act in a hearing before U S Commissioner FP G Fullerton. Preliminary hearing is set for 2 p m July 16. Judge Fullerton presided. other small traffic fines were issued to I R South Joseph Bethinger and Mrs Leon Levy for traffic rule violations.
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William Clapp
Mountain View
U.S
FP. G. Fullerton
Fullerton
I. R. South
Joseph Bethinger
Leon Levy
North Jath
Softball Double Header At Mattle Boat Park Tonight
A softball double header is set at Mattle Boat park with two Negro teams, the 246th Ordnance and the Kid All-Stars, opening at 7 30. A second game between American Legion and Home Lumber Co. starts around 9 p.m.
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Mattle Boat Park
246Th Ordnance
American Legion
Home Lumber Co
Faulty wiring sparks fire in Ross Hawkins Ford
Faulty wiring caused slight damage Wednesday to a model A Ford owned by Ross Hawkins at 1101 D when it caught fire at 10 20 a m Central fire station answered the call.
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Ross Hawkins
Big Cratarville Plans Two Day Fourth Celebration
Local officials report a major two day Fourth celebration at Cratarville with large turnout and prominent entertainment. Organizers highlight plans for a 25th anniversary year and a headline lineup featuring Ryerson Burky, Hakely, and Byers as key attractions.
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Cretarville
Aesgals Ytush Jy
Mr. Russo
Felthe Tila
Tiummin Ind Sha Burky
Bled Bind
Hakely
Holywood
Heyter Byers
Per
Firaworka
Owe Toeve
Ion
Mr. Rush
Jimmy
State Highway Officials to Confer on Appropriation Bill
A group including State Highway Official and State Senator Logan will meet Friday afternoon in Legdon to discuss an appropriation bill and proposed improvements. Attending are city and county officials, chamber of commerce leaders, and state representatives.
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Aighours Department
Legdon
Rer
Bil Logan
Logan
Addie Dy
A.m
R. E.gily
Wyant Hendon
Board of County
Fiicr Keating
So Lhe Chamber of Commerce
Rit
Lewis Ogies
Anton
W. J. Johnson
Gerevino
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Cameron
Moening
S.a
Charis
MAS. C
Chester Johnson
Tla
D Avenue
Frances Rose Beauty Shop
J. O. Penney
G. Cole An
Srd Phong
Yrutrio Hay
Glee
Aljufa Bay Totum
Hereford
H. B. Smith
South Sixth
Southwestern Hospital
C. B. Jedeenan
Monroe
Barbara Tofolla
Joe Vofolla
Bell
Raymond Uhlich
Laird
Birdie Franks
Lula Clinton
Augusta Davis
Kingsbury
Dee Ann Conner
Gore
Grady Goaner
Alva
C. C. Black
Summit
Leo Fuller
Jefferayn
Sue Bowers
Harry Bowers
Euclid
Margaret Pierce
North Fifth
Laintan
Edith Swenson and Son
Spur, Tex
C. H. Harris
South Seventh
U. S
England
Spaaiz Will
C Avenue
Big Cratarville
Mvecord
Pie Pope Insurance
Gelability
Clifford
Vfl MA
Stedgene
Lear
ATH
Tohn
Hi. Wannister
Church of Christ
Bisle
W.kermelons
Waverton Ice Company
Leavilvd
Park’s Drug Store
C Ave
Breslawton
Okla
Ava Phong
York
Fort Silk
Hornaday
Greensoure Ith
Aod
Uegea
Kwan
Oly
Pixne
Nassau
Kwood
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