Lawton Loses in Regional Tourney to Chickasha Chicks
Lawton high school’s Wolverine quintet fell 47 to 22 to Chickasha in the regional playoffs. Veteran Gene Parton struggled at the line as Lawton failed to overcome the fast Chickasha attack. Tonight Lawton hosts Anadarko in a Boomer Conference finale with a chance to finish higher in the standings.
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Lawn High School
Anadarko Warriors
Lawton
Duncan
Chickasha Chicks
Green Wolverine
Joont
Duncan Demons
Anadarko High School
Fle
Hoonsiers
Jo” Johnston
Gathun
Gene Parton
Wolverines
Chicks
Alix
Johnston
Tf Lawton
Ay ‘Artiers
Ris
Arndarke
Buck Kinses
Anniversary WAC Arrival Observed at Fort Sill
The Fort Sill event marked the WACs second anniversary with a party in Dan T. Moore hall hosted by Major Crawly and Col. Gallaher. Lt. Eleanor Botkin of Portland, Ore, noted for being the first WAC to reach Fort Sill, will attend among officers and staff. Proceeds featured a stage show with Red McCann Bobby Ryan Dave Potm and others. The 26th Army Ground Forces Band led by Sgt. John Leon provided music from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
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WAC
Fort Sin Mode
Dan T. Moore
184Th Scu
Charles W. Gallaher
Fort Sill
Wacs
Joseph H. Crawly
Staten Complemene
Ind Gy
John 4Eon
Afm
Eleanor J. Botkin
Portland
Ore
Port Sill
Dow
Ration Racket Found in Boston Markets
Officials disclosed a possible scheme involving up to ten baskets and gamblers at the Faneuil Hall market. Prosecutions were said to follow, with the OPA questioning several hundred individuals as investigations continued.
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Boston
OPA
Feneuil Hall
Wife Seeks Word on Husband Missing in Action
A Lawton wife awaits word from Washington to clarify her husband Pvt. John Hipp's status after a December 12 report listed him missing in Germany and wounded in action. He served overseas since August, with two brothers also in service, and his family of five children awaits confirmation from the War Department and correspondence from officials.
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Lawton
Adjutant General
Washington, D. C
John Hipp
Germany
Estelle Stmmper
Hipp
War Department
Associated Press
The
Constitution
Oklahomana
Jed Johnson
Py. Hipp
Aince
Hed Bearn
Dee
Ted Crosswid
Wrahington
France
Oklahoma City
Wad
Doute Cola
Serevice
James Hipp
Alonza
William Zemton Hipp
Navy
Pacific
Pet
Delores Jennatte
Find
John Douglas
Woman seeks aid to find her estranged husband
An Indiana woman asks clerk Bennie Stephens to help locate her husband for a divorce filed 15 years ago. She has since received three marriage proposals but seeks reconciliation. She offers she will remarry if he proves trustworthy. The clerk will try to locate the missing man, though divorce records show no decree was granted.
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Bennie Stephens
Department of Old
Indiana
Texas
Oklahoma
Staphins
Fifth Army raids German positions near Bologna
Fifth Army troops mounted a large scale raid near Bologna on the Italian highway south of the city and silenced several enemy machine guns in a limited daylong bombardment. Other actions were patrols and minor skirmishes along the Senio and near Contignola with some prisoners taken by Eighth Army forces.
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Rome
Bologna
Eighth Army
Senin
Contignola
Senio
Bianca Hall
AN Mery
Fugachabeongparny
Correction: Registrar Address Update for Precinct 5 Ward B
The address for registrar Emery Cowley in Precinct 5 Ward B was mislisted in the Constitution’s registrar list. Mrs Cowley has moved and is now at Garfield Twins Regusstrar Dera Pont said today.
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Mix
Emery Cowley
Ward Bwas
Markets and Livestock Across Major Markets
Chicago butter receipts and prices stand firm with varying scores. Oklahoma City reports cattle values steady to 25 cents lower for the week, with calves and bulls showing mixed shifts. Fort Worth livestock runs slow but steady on steers and heifers, with top prices around 14.55 for bulls and 15.60 for choice lambs.
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Oklahoma City
Strom
Fort Worth
Tex
Duesseldorf Advance in Allied Pursuit Near City
Ninth army units tightened the chase of Rundstedt's scattered forces as tanks and infantry closed in north of Duesseldorf. Lt. Gen. Whitman’s troops breached the Dulch bastion near Boule and moved within 16 miles of the Canadian First Army, threatening to trap parachute and tank units. Duesseldorf, a major German industrial producer, faced continued shelling with artillery pounding for hours daily, disrupting factory work and pressuring the remaining population of about 539,000.
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Ninth Army
Fidé Marshal von Rundstedt
Whitam
Mies
Navy recruiting gains mark February at Lawton station
Lawson's navy recruiting station led in February with 21 recruits from Lawlor area, continuing a three month streak. Enid and Seminole trailed with 49 and 39 respectively. Recruits listed include Ralph Wright, Ford Sill Readford A Pickens, Wesley Hawkins, Eugene Davis, Donald Smith, George Talkington, and John McLinn among 17 year olds welcomed for Navy service.
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Lawson
Navy
Ralph KE. Wright
Ralph Wright
Fort Sill
Readford
John W. Davis
Monroe
Donald Smith
Raymond C. Smith
South Second
George W. Talkington
Marke Talkington
John G. Ate- Linn
Jon L. McLinn
Thefts Reveal Prison Guard Convict Ring in Missouri
Jefferson City March 191P A ring of prison guards and convicts stole checks from the prison auditor office. Governor Donnelly announced the investigation found five checks totaling 2054.15 dollars with possible related forgeries dating back to last September. Convict Thomas Fleming, called mastermind, confessed the plot involving at least six convicts and three staff members.
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Jefferson City
Phil M. Donnelly
FBI
Donnelly
Itsyas
Thomas Fleming
Missouri State Penitentiary
Weather Drops Parking Receipts in City
Severe snow sleet and rain reduced city traffic and parking usage this week. City Clerk C. Simpson repaired meters today revealing weekly receipts of $174.26 with AgRinal at 27.10 for the week ending last Friday. Officials note collections may rise slightly as some meters were not checked due to weather.
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C. Simpson
AgRinal
Sterie
Lola
Schoolmasters Dinner Meeting Planned at Cache Monday
Cache county school leaders announce a monthly dinner at Cache Monday night. Assembly Programs will be the topic, with Kenneth Herel superintendent leading a discussion session.
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Cache
Kenneth Herel
Fietcher
Marines Break Through on Iwo Jima In Fierce Combat
Marines report continued heavy fighting as they drive toward the north coast of Iwo Jima. A spokesman described hand to hand clashes near enemy positions while the Third Division massed on Motoyama village and the central plateau. Japanese airfields at Motoyama and surrounding areas remain contested as Allied bombardment intensifies and a large prisoner group is reported captured.
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Armorigan
Tolevo
NBC Yale
Event Cancelled by USC-Tewish Welfare Board Plan
A Sunday entertainment event planned at the American Legion hall was cancelled by the USC-Tewish Welfare Board due to supply delays. The notice states the gathering will not take place as scheduled.
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Usc-Tewish Welfare Board
Local Personal News And Hospital Reports
Mrs Hannah C Michael left Tuesday for Shelton Wasa after visiting here with her mother Mrs Jo Alford 71 H accompanied to Quhoma City by her sister Mrs Fanny M Crosby who spent the day with Mrs Ruby Alford Richred Allen Kurcy 2502 B dismissed from Angus hospital Dorothy Leakey 228% D underwent major operation at Southwestern hospital John Britton Medicine Park admitted to Southwestern hospital Mrs i D Williams 717 D underwent major operation Mrs T Baler Fort Sill admitted to Southwestern hospital Juanita Saxon 212 Gore minor operation Mrs L D Mehorg 1104 E Southwestern hospital Mrs Ralph Greer 608 Park admitted to Southwestern hospital J I Coody Medicine Park admitted to Southwestern hospital Vi M Gresham Lawton CW Dando 705 T dismissed from Southwestern hospital Mrs Gilbert Perry Fort Sill dismissed from Southwestern hospital Feb 12 Frank Waldron 74 Laird admitted for medical treatment Miss Thelma Bain Chattanooga dismissed from Southwestern operation Feb 2 Mrs H V Kerker Fort Sill and infant daughter dismissed from Southwestern hospital Effie Murray Soul 38th dismissed from Southwestern hospital major operation Feb 23 Mrs HA Gilliver 102 Monroe hospital following medical C P Hues 1012 G returned from farming Weatherford guest of James A Hues Mrs Jim McLain Medicina Park left for Ardmore where one will be the purest of A brother Coley Wallice District Judge Toby Morris to be in Walters Monday for arraignment day in preparation for term of civil and criminal court beginning March 12 Seven cases docked for motion and demurrer day Judge Morris will conduct here Saturday
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Shelton
Wasa
Jo! Alford
Michael
Qulahoma City
Fanny M. Crosby
Ruby Alford
Toby Morris
Walters
Demurter
Morris Wil
Soviets Capture More Prisoner Camps Amid Drive
Soviet troops advancing from the Neusleitin hub seized eight more locations including Zechendorf 141 miles east of Gross Tychow near a camp for American POWs. Camps at Zecheandorf and Kotberg northwest of Neustettin and Baltic coast were also reported. Evacuation status unclear, but breakthrough raises hope of American freeing.
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Neusleitin
Zechendorf
Gross- Tychow
Zecheandorf
Moomiler
Neustettin
Kotberg
Baltic
Rock Island Trains Rerouted and Caution at Crossings
Rock Island trains rerouted today after a derailment blocked a crossing near Marlow and Warring motorists are urged to use caution at railroad crossings. Roy Matthews Rock Island agent said all Rockets and other trains would continue service this afternoon while repairs proceed.
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Lawlor
Marlow
Roy Matthews
Air War Updates From Page One Continued Highlighted Raids
The report outlines two daylight raids on Berlin and the destruction of a portion of the German communications system. German fighter responses were weak in February and the loss of four American heavy bombers accounted for a small fraction of total missions dispatched.
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Berlin
Workers Busy on Rural Community Drive Continues
ena, chairman of the rural comnic fee, said that many of the rural units will obtain money for the Red Cross Guild through box suppers, plays and entertainments. He expressed confidence that rural workers will contribute promptly despite handicaps. Chairmen listed include Elgin Anna Ryan, Fletcher Carl Malone, Sterling Mrs Rabbie Turner, Geronimo Joe Mainsle{, Tivis Nelson Faxon J.T. Capdinn, Chittangoga Mrs Margaret Cummings, Cache Caster Norris, Indiahoma G. L. Chism, Medicine Park Holte Rosa.
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Kitchens
Elgin
Anna Ryan
Fletcher
Carl Malone
Sterling
Rabbie Turner
Geronimo
Joe Mainsle
Tivis Nelson
Faxon
J.T. Capdinn
Chittangoga
Margaret Cummings
Cache
Caster Norris
Tndiahoma
G. L. Chism
Medicine
Park
Holte Rosa
Roosevelts comments on San Francisco conference and world peace
The president dodged questions on the Yalta talks and Flynn in Moscow while noting the San Francisco meeting date. He mentioned Priestine issues with Churchill and Ibn Saud, denied immediate plans to visit Britain, and said travel may be needed. Congress backs the Crimea decisions and new world security bodies.
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Palawan Invasion Expands U S Reach in Pacific
American air forces bombed Palawan before a largely unopposed landing at Puerto Princesa. Japanese positions near airstrips were abandoned as Filipino evacuees fled under guerrilla warning. MacArthur said losses were very heavy despite tactical surprise in the southwest Pacific campaign.
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Barneo
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Singapore
Brunei Bay
Tarakan
Borneo
Saigon
Palawan
Dutch East Indies
Puerto Princess
MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
ORVILLE D. POPE Insurance Agency Ad
Local advertisement for Orville D. Pope Insurance Agency at 218 South, featuring fire and theft coverage and contact number 2424. The card notes agency services and location.
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Orville D. Pope
Uth
MacArthur praises 41st division in Pacific campaigns
General Douglas MacArthur lauds the 41st division for its service in the Samamanda and Salamaua campaigns in New Guinea, detailing naval support under Rear Admiral William M. Mitchell and naming locations across the Philippines as critical to the Allied war effort. He cites the Palawan land bridge, Cuyo Islands, and routes through the Sulu Sea as key to interdicting Japanese transport to the region. In Luzon the First Cavalry division breaches Japanese defenses to seize Iloilo and other points, while other units advance toward Carringlan and the Cagayan valley as the Antipolo-Wawa front tightens.
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Jens A. Doe
New Guinea
Aitrpe Ped Luwon
William M Itechteler
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Palawan
Mindoro
Borneo
Priswan
Cuyo Ialands
P-Thonta
MacArchine
Corregidor
Air Bison Command
Philippines
Sulu
South China Sea
Pain Ching
Thailand
Malaya
Singapore
Burma
East Indies
Manila
Luzon
First Cavalry Division
Antipala
Antipala-Wawa
Cardona
Laguna Bay
Angona
Maringaly
Carringlan
Digdig
Balotteoads
Cagayan Valley
Permit Granted for Room Addition at 2715 F Street
City Clerk C. W. Simpson issued a permit today to Tom Glennan for an addition of a room at 2715 F Street. Estimated construction cost is $200.
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C. W. Simpson
Tom Glennan
County Men Take Army Examinations Friday
A group of Comanche county men with 2-0 draft classifications left for Oklahoma City today at noon for pre-induction physical examinations. The process does not guarantee induction, as each case will be reviewed by the board. A similar group had pre-induction exams in January with a March induction call planned for March 4.
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Comanche County
Oklahoma City
Carla 3
Williams
Jap Singapore Base Struck by Bombers
Washington reports the fifth B29 daylight raid on Singapore during World War II. Bombers bombed war factories and the naval base, sinking a large naval dry dock in February. Details to follow after the raiders return to India bases.
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Singapore
Washington
War Department
20Th
Bomber Command
India
Japan
Suspect Held in Cotton Dress Theft Case
Lawton Negro man in city jail on suspicion of stealing a cotton dress from a house at 13 No. 28. Investigated under charge by Annie Bell Brown. Fragmentary OCR mentions unrelated lines about Rome and Moroline Hair.
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Annie Bell Brown
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Gilbert Perry
Frank Waldron
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