Apache Phone Company seeks rate increase plan
The Apache Phone Company requests higher rates to fund several improvements if approved by the state corporation commission. The article notes local community events and staff changes such as resignations and new clerical hires at Coppock Hardware and related stores, with residents traveling for family reasons and local church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apache Teleanlage Co
State Corporation Commission
Joe McKnight
Coppock Hardware and Furniture Co
Margaret Elli Johnson
Keeling-Lasley
Victor Newton
Anadarko
Carl Benson
Kansas City
Ford Dealers
E. Frantz
Bob Hughes
Apache
J. Il
Marion
V. O. Tucker
St Anetonio
Tex
al Waterbury
Georgina
Majes Ly Sue
Sittle Texas
Navy tests new greenhouse bridge protector experiment
The navy is testing a plastic panel greenhouse housed in a metal frame mounted over the forward bridge to protect sailors from weather and blasts. The device, built at the Boston shipyard, is described as an experimental design with further tests planned. The Manchester sailed from Boston on April 18 for temporary duty in the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asliington
Navy
Hawen Poule
Newport
Naval Shipyard
Boston
Manchester
Meuiterranean
Rites Conducted For W. B. Moore
Last rites were held for Whitamataetell Moore, a truck driver from Lawton, who died after a crash and fire on the Hellcreme Bridge near Junton. The service was at 2 20 p.m. with the Rev Anirh Bow McQueen officiating and organist Mrs J L Mee Queen at the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitamataetell
Ein) Moore
Lawton
Eine c Anirh Bow McQueen
Cganhige of God Church
Clyde Barbee
Monager Pollard
J. L. Mee
Mor
Miore Owen
Roberk Lutler Lou
Bu Sheng
William Hate
Lester Jones
TU Livingston
Gnarl McCarmuels
Mr. Moore
Lee
Hell Creme Bridge
Junton
Bye
Former Lawton Resident Willard Alexander Dies in California
Funeral rites planned in Alameda for Willard Ta. Alexander 87 a former Lawton resident who died June 4 after an operation. Born September 18, 1910 in Kirkville Missouri, he moved from Lawton to California years ago and was a motor coach operator for the Key system at death. He leaves widow Gladys Allen two daughters Marjorie Fern and Elizabeth Ann a mother Mrs Milton Biles and a sister Mrs George Cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Ta. Alexander
Lawton
Alameda
Calif
Fowler-Anderson Finer
Wemen
Alexander
Kirkaville
Misa Gladys Allen
W. S. Allen
California
Fort Silk Post Exchange
U. S. Standard Food Alore
Key System
Marjorie Fern
Elizabeth Ann
Milton Biles
Modesto
Slster
George Cash
Berkley
Laynton
W. 3. Ailen
Elias
Elks Report From State Convention Brought Here
Lawton Biles lodge heard a report from delegates who attended the annual state Elks convention in Tulsa. Rocco I. Russell exalted ruler and Jack Russell secretary led the local contingent along with Ted I. Speaka and Johnny Robertson. More than 600 Elks attended the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Biles Lodge
Tulsa
Rocco I. Russell
Jack Russell
Ted I. Speaka
Johnny Robertson
Elka
Mrs Chahsenah Buried Thursday in Mount Scott Mission
Services for Mrs. Sarah Chohaenoh Chahsenah nee 45 of Comanche County were held at 2 p m Thursday at Mount Scott Mission. Rev. Lee Motah officiated with Indian songs led by Robert Brickhorse and Bert Cable as accompanist. Burial followed at Cache Creek Cemetery under Becker Funeral Home direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Chohaenoh
Comanche County
Mount Scott Comanche Mission
Lee Motah
Robert Brickhorse
Bert Cable
Benrery
Chahsenah
Tobitaawifper
Mediccine Park
Cache Creek
Becker Funeral
California-Born Japs Face Treason Charge
A 26 year old California born Japanese foreman at the Oeyama prisoner of war camp is accused of brutal assaults on American soldiers. U.S. Attorney James M. Carter said a treason indictment will be sought from the federal grand jury next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Oeyama
Uz.s
James M. Carter
Tos Moya Kawakita
Federal Grand Jury
Elks Lodge Clothing Drive Aids Needy in Lawton
Members of the Lawton Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks organize a clothing drive for flood and fire victims. One drive has already amassed a large pile of garments stored in the Biles hall basement, sorted by size and prepared for free distribution. Committee members handling the effort include Walter Wolverton Ed Gartrell and Reece L Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Benevolent and Protective Order of
Obs Hse
Biles’ Hall
A. Juck Russell
Walter Wolverton
Ed Gartrell
Reece L. Russell
Mother Truman Improves as Son Arrival Lifts Spirits
Grandview Missouri June reports show Martha Truman age 04 sits up and enjoys life after doctors say she had a grand day upon learning her son, the president, would attend the World War I division reunion. White House physician Brig. Gen. Walls Graham noted she was aware of the event and asked about the president's attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandview
Martha Truman
Fife
Wallies Graham
White House
Martha Elle T Truman
Mr. Truman
Graham Sid
Automobiles Earned Over Mountain Trade Route to Nepal
A brief note describes automobiles being earned by workers traveling over mountains to reach Nepal, a state in India. The piece highlights the challenging route and the effort required to obtain vehicles in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nepal
India
Dr Kilmer’s Swami Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swami Root as a kidney and bladder aid to flush impurities from blood and ease backache fatigue and nocturnal urination. It claims non habit forming herbs and offers a free trial via Kilmer Co Inc Stamford Connecticut with bottled product available at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. X
Kilmer & Co., Inc
Stamford
Conn
Public Records Names and Ages from Lawton Fort Su Fort Bliss
Public records list several individuals with ages and locations: Fred Lutten and Betty Thompson both from Lawton, ages 18. William T. Dixon is 25 and Alga donn White 38, Lawton. Georgy W. Bliss 20 and Helen Hoffman 16 from Fort Su. L Ronch 21 from Fort Sul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lutten
Betty Thompson
Lawkton
William T. Dixon
Algadonn White
Lawton
Georgy W. Bliss
Helen Hoffman
Fort. Su
L. Ronch
Fort Sul
Local Names Connected to Oklahoma Mix
Irene D MecCalip, 18, Anadarka, Virgil Roe Traut, 19, and Miss Gwendolyn Marie Zorger, 19, both of Lawton, Billy soe Shuman, 25, and Miss Billie Jean Keating, 20, both of Lawton, Lee Love, 21, Fletcher, and Mise Alice Jones, 18, Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene D. MecCalip
Anadarka
Virgil Roe Traut
Gwendolyn Marie Zorger
Lawton
Billy Soe Shuman
Billie Jean Keating
Lee Love
Fletcher
Mise Alice Jones
Elgin
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Apache Phone Company
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Lawton Crnpler
Geier
At & O
MS 14
Shaw
Erie Inaham
L. Sherwood
Eny
W. B. Moore
Elks
Brigham" Young Auto
Korhler
Whiting Motor Co
Mortgomery
Riverside
Bud Cooper
Elks Lodge
Creditors’ Adjustment Bureau
Businusa
Arthur Young
Koehler Bulg
Public Records
Investments Corp
W. A. Munson
Nature
Hore
Adlerika
Steve
6Th & Lee
Vigor
Kroehler
MEW “Zuakéondged” Construction
Porula Co. R
Uth & C Avenue
Wichita Falls, Tex
Lawton, Oklahoma
Vernon, Tex
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