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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bond
H. B. Hyatt
Jay
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