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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1945

Page

2

Capital City Officials Visit Fort Sill for War Program

A delegation of five capital city officials and business leaders arrived at Fort Sill to observe and participate in a War A zemy of ooshe Tadust program highlighting Field Artillery School demonstrations. They will tour the Training Center, view artillery and support sections, and attend a parade and dinner with senior Army officers before departing Saturday night.

Servier Child Service Canevatite Ooshe Tadust Saind Dallas Andleeservetary Roaert Py Tulleraen Ahaw D Fense FAS Ang Eet Fet. Funai Jonathan W. Anderson Charles Gallaher Ben Anderson Ja. Johnson Hawiteer Ngether Tte Halery Mantenance Bunas Serewiee Porc Crombay Dellapron Hwee WU Sagt ASF Col. Naher Sidrun Lareetor Trison Bieracks

Faxon Student Wins In Typing Contest

Rosemary Carson won a typing award for 40 words per minute and was named best typing student in the county by school officials. She is noted as a standout at Faxon High School and Apt at Cache. Also mentioned are local business people Henry CHM Fern Markets and The Vogue owner, with uncertain references to others.

Faxon Rosemary Carson Ispits Cartes Cache Sheee Stu Gent Faxon Iugh School

Local Market Report Mixes Livestock and Commodities

Oklahoma City stock and livestock prices show calf and steer futures up to 25 higher for the week with calves steady near 14.25 for week while hogs, sows, and feeders rise slightly. New York cotton futures close 10 to 30 cents higher with July at 23.00 to 3. Dees and March higher. middling spot at 2a40. Chicago grain ranges noted with overall upward movement.

Ollalama Oklahoma City New York Dot Dee

Calvary Baptists State Exercises Rev. Squyres Leads Services

Calvary Baptists State Exercises opened with greetings, motto reading, flag and Bible salutes. Rev. Squyres, principal, announced two weeks of activities as 51 professions of faith were reported during the session. A baptismal ceremony was planned for tonight with subsequent events at the chapels and churches.

Geteanl Rey Wowey Squyves Hagin Pheman Ghee Fat R Welles Nichapels Squyres Tie SQ Tool AL Wilcoxsony Johnny Hain Ant A. Reve Doas Maer Mrs Synved Yonor HL

Plaintiffs Win In Damage Suits

Multiple damage suits progress with juries returning a $100 verdict for one party and separate claims involving Timmy Overs CUP orders, Liberty store arrangements, and other collision-related disputes. Plaintiffs pursue about $500 in one case and $ (amount not fully stated) in another, with trials ongoing into spring term and additional judgments anticipated.

Painhit’s Ortisarls Daiferm Supply Company Buel Aba Liberty Army Geoege Gill, R. DB Williams Graham Joen Mew York Mim Vernon A. Pursley Reginald Wade Landrum Tee Pursley Lawlan U. 5 Tex Dirmer Pursley Mary A. Christian Altus Triaa Jawton Yellow Cab Co Auays Chaikin Ol al Carl Danws Mera Leind Henry D. Robert ‘Son Oklahoma Transportation Co. Ie

Resignations Tighten Comanche County Ration Board

Two members of the Comanche County ration board have resigned after about five years of service. County ration chairman T. Richardson announced the resignations of F.T. Aust, former chair of the Gre panel, and Huber Green, gasolining panel chairman. Both men cite demands of their private businesses and time constraints. The county committee accepted the resignations following a city headquarters review and council recommendation.

Comanche County Boams EB. I. Richsrdaan FT. Aust Formar'y Huber Green Jacal M Richndson Richards Olelalwona

Campaign fundraising and drive progress reported

Workers plan to partner for push in smaller county towns as results loom. Ges Waid, campaign chair, has raised $75.23. donations still sought via Winchell Barker at the American National Bank or through the Lacy furniture store envelope marked Cancer.

T Lacy Furniture Lawhon Otter Laarton Okla

War Loan Drive Acknowledges Girls For Efforts

War loan committee praises the girls for their best efforts in the war bond drive. Nancy McCro Monagine and Pegsy Laie among those recognized for their contributions as the drive continues with community support.

Nancy McCro Monagine Pegsy

County youths listed in real estate board records

A May filing shows youths from the county registered with the real estate board. Names include Bernit Henry Fehring Clyde, Elroy Wagsepaping, George Mick Hickmim, Stanford W. Saupil chy, John Gresyc Linn, Grover Briit le White, Charles Miward, Arthur Lewell Taeles vin Ro Moore, Melvin Io v Bales, Herm it Dagood Simpson Jr. es Reebhert Foster, Bab Hershe! ew an Donald Kon Prowell, Norald Curtis Smith, Alfredt le ray Maples, Wilfred Russell Rogers.

Ane Caniehe County Real Dvaf Gada Mt Williams Dlevis Souths Bernit Henry Fehring Clyde Florian Elroy Wagsepaping George Mick Hickmim Glen Harrison Witer Stanford W. Saupilchy John Gresyc Linn David Noel Grimes Lawrence Alvin Austin Gene Rissell Moni Grover Briitle White Creil William Welcby Charles Miward Arthur Lewell Taeles Vin Ro Moore Melvin Io v Bales Hermit Dagood Simpson Jr Es Reebhert Foster Clarance Gissendander Bab Hershe Ewan Donald Kon Prowell Old Tue Wan Denry Is Hobbs Robert David Paddouls Chuide Duniar Branseum Balbir Singleton Norald Curtis Smith Verti

Food relief efforts amid wartime shortages and shipping delays

A wartime briefing notes planned sugar ration adjustments and home canning measures to ease food supplies. It cites unfavorable weather to hurt U S and Canada crop prospects, urges contingency plans for feeding troops overseas, and asserts Allied resolve to keep American troops well fed despite global shortages.

U. S Ganfusenee New Orleans

Replacements Training Centers Detailed for Infantry

The article lists advanced infantry replacement training centers across the United States. Fort Sill will begin 27 weeks of artillery training, with additional weeks for specialty courses. Other centers include Fort Bragg Fort Hood Fort Bliss and Fort Ord among armored and anti aircraft units. Replacements may be sent to Fort Meade or Fort Ord during capacity constraints and rotation systems will provide training as facilities permit.

Fort Sill Fort Bragg N.C Fort Hiox Camp Hood Tex Paratr Port Banning Anti- Wircraft Ceillery Fort Bliss Tewid Aaval Aviva Ohs

Federal Auto Stamps go on sale at post office window

Federal auto stamps become available today at the postage stamp window with displays on car windshields. Motorists must show their current license and pay the stamp by July 1 under federal law.

Unionabne Ine Reed Aad Tyne

Driver Charged in Murky County Dying Incident

A driver faces charges after a fatal incident in Gelade County. The report lists unclear names and places due to damaged text but indicates a vehicular involvement, a death, and pending legal action. Further details were not readable in the damaged OCR.

Silelie Een Mane Berlin Reyerinad Agayine Syeridon

OPA Seeks Sugar Ration Crackdown Across Regions

The OPA directs local boards to suspend issuing sugar ration certificates as the sugar supply tightens amid wartime shortages. Aimed at preventing diversion to nonfood uses, a nationwide campaign will tighten controls, with a special focus on northern regions and home canners. Bowles vows a vigorous drive to enforce limits and curb hoarding while assuring honest citizens of fair treatment.

Bowles OPA Ruik Seaninblas Hong Canning i Paven- Agatora Luis Bach Local Avitivn

Paper Drive Seeks Sums for War Effort in Lawson

Lawson residents gather Sunday to collect old newspapers for a PRA sponsored drive aiding American troops. Students from the high school will sort and load bundles into freight cars bound for a conversion plant producing equipment for soldiers.

Lawson Hahseling Marvin Bi PRA Sempathy Sie Ar Oye Ark Py

Services for Negro Child to Be Saturday

Services for Edna Low Gaines infant daughter of Cpl and Edward Gaines will be held Saturday at 3 in the Church of Christ. Rev. J A Young, pastor, will officiate. The child died at her parents home last Monday. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under Shaw Funeral Dane.

Edna Low Gnrines Cpl Edward Gaines Enel. Wi Hele Church of Christ J. A. Young Ighland Comevers Shaw Funeral Dane

Josiah L. Duncan Is Buried Thursday

Last rites for Josiah L. Duncan Pioneer county resident were held Thursday at Ritter Funeral Home with Rev. Wy A. Wilcoxson of Calvary Baptist Church officiating. Relatives attended and selections were sung by a quartet including Mrs. Joan Hain and Mrs. George Brimley. Pallbearers included Sgt. W York, Don Nease, W J Sims, Charley Meadows, and Ed McCune. Burial was in Highland Cemetery under Ritter Funeral Home direction.

Josiah L. Duncan Pioneer County Ritter Wy A. Wilcoxsor Pistor Gin Calvary Joan Hain George Brimley WA. Metraw Frank Pillis Harald Woodward Piriae Bearars Sgt W. York Prt Shuniin Don Nease W. J. Sims Charley Meadows Ed McCune Bur'al Highland Cemetery Ritker Fur Oval Haunt

Skating Rink Break-In Reported On Thursday Night

A damaged OCR fragment describes a skating rink break-in with a thief entering after hours. Police were notified and details about the suspect and loot are unclear due to text corruption. The narrative mentions a Lawson vehicle and mentions a widow, but specifics remain uncertain.

Improvement Permits Show Increase in May

City Clerk C. W. Simpson announced May improvement permits rose with two issued totaling 2,686 dollars while May estimates near 210 dollars were projected for additions and revisions. One permit on file at the daily desk granted a request for an addition by LAs Fer Gost Was official and Ta al Jordan, owner, R200.

Fa Miniger Mk Weily City Glerk C. WW. Simpson el Taghay Taal Jardan

Five County Men Placed in I A Class

A regular draft board meeting reported five county men classified in I A. Elmer C. Halsey Lae y HM Mithorve George M. Heele man Ronald J. Prawell and Babhe lore 1 Daildock CHhernetion Weney were listed among classifications. The board also noted 20 men in S A four in 2 6 five Linda five in a F and hais in iC. Damage suit filed Monday by A D Pippin against Safely Cub Co for collision damage February 19 on U S Highway 277 north of ten. A six year old woman remained in city jail awaiting clinic exam and municipal court appearance for possession of alcohol after arrest Thursday.

Cormwehs Drafe Board Garry M. Williams Eliet Cher Elmer C. Halsey Laey HM. Mithorve George M. Heeleman Ronald J. Prawell Sad Babhelore Daildock Chhernetion Weney Ain Linda Hais Inday By & D. Pippin Safely Cub Company O Nighway Ahoer Thussdiyes

Brigham Young Sale on Fire Insurance Bid

Brigham Young announces a sale on fire insurance and Koehler bids to secure coverage at reduced rates. Phone line 838 provided for inquiries and formal bids.

Brigham’ Young Koehler

Unclear Personal Notices From Fayetterle and Nearby Areas

Fragmented personals mention Mrs Lou E Shaltuy and daughter Affen J I Shojlite from Fayetterle AcI and Wielnta Kansas after visit to home at Mi wid Myx Ned Sappler. Sholdie is aunt of Mr Cpl Prank Jones. Unclear names and locations. service offered ages and radiobased lines appear garbled.

Lou E. Shaltuy Daugh Feventelly Affen J. I. Shojlite Fayetterle Aci Wielnta Kans Mi Wid Myx Ned Sappler Sholdie

British Action in Beirut Sparks Middle East Crisis

Reports say British destroyers anchored in Beirut harbor as troops moved toward Damascus under Churchill orders. President Tromanshi said he and Prime Minister Churchill liaised daily on the French Levant situation, with cables exchanged and approval sought for dispatches. Charles

Hahn Dannesetts Syruug Troman Keel Washington Tromanshi Minis Churchill the Provident Afr Chyrel Churchill Ge de Gabe Hue Charles

Smoke Rising Overcast Skies Drive Allied Bombing Mission Details

Fragmented OCR summary notes aerial attack operations near Osaka including Shingu and Nii peninsula, with overcast conditions hindering visibility and aircraft from Mustang fighters escorting bombers. Mentions weather, target instruments, and industry terms, but many phrases are garbled, preserving few clear facts beyond location and general mission context.

Tove Bryarhass Seesibey Wheagawl Shipyneds Kayfvisii Subber Pwer Saayerly Herbie of Worriors Pernnian Nde

European war news and sinking totals reported

Bulletin summaries describe naval losses with several ships sunk or damaged and counts of enemy vessels. Mention Madrid and officials, plus a French authorities investigation in Pierre Liyval area. Notes reference European war context and ongoing government actions affecting leaders and policy amid the crisis.

Madrid Lon Finbay Pierre Liyval Ptycho Barecdona Noel Oturing

Lawton Lions Club Sponsors Local Event Adverts

Lawtonians will attend a Golden State sponsored by the Lions Club with Miss Barbara Joyer Clay and Miss Nolda Ruts Johnson among participants. Mrs Keating and Miss Lamon are named as sponsors, with further details available from Mrs Whitlock.

Blanca Mys Whitlock

Renewed War Effort Outlined by President in Speech

The president proclaimed renewed effort to defeat Japan, detailing plan to pin down forces, destroy them piecemeal, and unleash massive naval air power while sustaining heavy losses. He urged mobilization of ships, aircraft, and all material to secure victory.

Ace Qur Military i Japan Pice Siying Oge Leatless Elaine Pyicsigure Jig Cad

Wartime Warning to Japan and U. S. Congress Report

A wartime address to Congress warns Japan that continued aggression will invite destruction similar to Germany. The president stresses no desire to harm Japanese people, but insists surrender is the only option to avoid ruin. He cites Japan's large military force and millions of potential recruits not yet mobilized.

Congress Germany

Yanks Smash On The Ridge Near Shuri In Pacific War

American forces attacked a ridge north of Shuri as planes hit an ammunition dump on its slope. Defenders numbered about the thousand held the line but resistance eased as bombardment continued from the air.

Yonabaru Americana Ameri Wann Pidge Shuri Thomas

Sugar Stamp 35 Void After Saturday June 2

BE L Richards chairman of the local ration board reminds that Sugar Stamp 35 expires Saturday June 2 for housewives to spend. Sugar Stamp 3A remains valid for five pounds of sugar through Friday August 31. Five blue and five red stamps become valid today DS Fl 1 Gland HI and V2 WI x2 2 and 22.

L. Richards Gland

Bond Posted in Millen Court on Jay Driving Charge

H B Hyatt was to appear in Millenmpal court today on a jay driving charge with a posted bond of one dollar. Police note the case was set to proceed, while unrelated garbled text follows about administrative selections and other topics with no clear facts.

Bond H. B. Hyatt Jay

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