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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1945

Page

6

Port Sill Army Arts Contest Winners Earn 25 War Bonds

Two Centermen clinched first place in the Port Sill elimination of the Mayoral Army Arts Contest earning 25 War Bonds. Sgt. Douglas E. Bebb led with a second in sculpture heads and third in tempera oil portrait. Robert H. Pemberton won with a design for a fireplace mirror in renderings. Other winners included Pvt. Wesley Lane, Pvt. Rudolph Zivgaz, Lt Nathaniel Smith, Lt Winona Garbrick, and events judged by Tech's Tom Ramsey and William Lauenroth. Winning entries advance to Dale for further Eighth Service Command judging and possible national entry in Washington D. C.

Cement Training Center Port Sill Fort Sill Douglas E. Bebb Battery A 30D Battalion Marie Shultz Sir Bernard Montgomery Tee Robert H. Pemberton Hq Btry Sergeant Pemberton Chicago New York City Bebb Gotringburg Tenn Smoky Mountains Wesley A. Lane Mere Rudolph P. Zivgaz Ard Atb Blanche BE Winona We Garbrick Léidth Scu Sta Corp Wat Dew Phovostat Edmund FAS de Firs Ray L. Memack FAS Det Tech Tom H. Ramsey William 3 Lauenroth Dales Eighth Service Command Service Command Washington, D. CO

Post Bus Expands Weekend and Weekday Services

The Post Bus will extend Saturday and Sunday service to the Replacement Training Center area and routes to South Boulevard Currie 10th Street and the old post. It will transport military personnel free of charge to all post areas and add the QM area Ft Sill Post Office WAC area and Academic residential district to weekday schedules. Weekend service starts 6 pm Saturday with hourly runs. Saturday last run 11 pm. Sunday hourly from 1 pm to 11 pm.

Re Placement Faing South Boulevard Currie 10Ch Qmasadry Ft. Sill WAC

Change of command at Center reshuffles senior officers

Colonel Raymond New Executive assumes top post at the Center succeeding Col. Benjamin Lattimore who now leads the Bird Artillery School detachment. Lattimore was the last of seven officers sent in January 1951 to organize the Center, replacing Col. Phillip W. Booker who headed the Por headquarters earlier.

Harold ©. Raymond 36Th Corpa Benjamin Battimore Bird Artllery School Field Artillery Office Lattimore Cead Por Phillip W. Booxer Coleone Booker

Former Billiard Champion To Appear Here Tonight

Irving Crane world champion of 1942 will appear in an exhibition match at the local venue tonight at seven. He will also demonstrate trick shots, with no charge for attendance. Crane has never finished in the top four at a world championship event. The event is open to all and free.

P. m Cith No Irving Crane Crane Seon

Tough Digging 1aig This One With Tray Hehmet

Pvt Victor Sivtowski at a replacement center jokes about digging in snowy conditions with a comrade. Private Sidsawski halts work to rate the gear and the GT steeping bags, noting snow or no snow with a grin.

Tray Hehmet Pvt Victor Sivtowski Sidsawski

Trainee Sees Sergeants as Vital in Army Drill

First Sgt. Andrew H. Glenn and Battery B at 28th Battalion test trainees during inspection. A trainee repeatedly answers Sergeant Roberts as battalion commander, battery commander, platoon commander, and chief of section, showing the recruit’s elevated view of one sergeant’s reach.

Ania Andrew H. Glenn 28Th Battalion Roberts Set Aubrey H. Roberts Sergeant Roberts Flest Sergeant Roberty

34th Battalion's Cage Team Wins Center Championship

The 34th Battalion basketball team defeated the 32nd Battalion 44 to 36 to claim the Center cage crown at Dan T. Moore Hall. Consolation winner was the 38th Battalion over the 26th Battalion 65 to 42. Standout players included Paul Szydlowski, Pelham Austin, John Wombir, and Denver Conk.

34Th Battalion Steamroller 32Nd Battalion Dan T. Moore Hall Paul Szydlowski Stoya Sib Tay Imerous Pyis Pelham Austin John Wombir Paul Szydliwski Pte Denver Conk Pt. K. KE Doxator Pyt CG. A. Patterson

FAS Schedule Change Effective Monday at Fort Artillery School

The Field Artillery School announces a semi annual time schedule change effective Monday morning March 12. Maj Gen. Ralph M T Pennell, the school commandant, says the new times begin at 4 30 and continue until evening with a noon dinner hour. The notice appears in a local issue with an attached business ad for McCORDS.

Essene Ralph McT. Pennell Bae

Lenton Concerts Open Series At New Post Chapel

The first of four Lenton organ recitals is set for Sunday at 3 30 p m in New Post chapel. Maria Kjnec organist and Capt Al Carlquist tenor will perform with a program featuring works by Bach Vand eil Mendelssohn Liszt Marcello and Le Maigre. Maria Winer longtime organist at First Christian Church Lawton brings choral connection and Kjnec holds Wisconsin conservatory training and roles in liturgy. Carlquist directs the Fort Sill Glee Club and Lawton church choirs with prior Chicago ensembles.

New Post Chapel Maria Kjnec al Carlquist Maria Winer Chaglain 6Th Regiment First Christian Church Lawton Wisconsin Conservatory National Committee American, Guild of Organists Carl

FAS Enlisted Men Receive Promotions

Promotions of Field Artillery School enlisted personnel announced last week. Names include 6th FA Bn staff Lino E. Franklin, Willard H. Smith, Ted Philipi, Stevens, Robert Casta, Herbert T. Humking, and several corporals and sergeants such as Mullon T. Clay, Rena R. Camilli, Y-5 Orville SK Yinger, Elmer W. Custer, Tilman W. Crafton, Irwin W. Moyer, Frank J. Gorsich, Aaron Friedman, Bernard R. Golden, Cavin R. Hill, and Carl Hancher.

Field Artillery Lino E. Farink Willard H. Smith Ted Philip i Stevens Robert Casta Herpert T. Humking Mullon T. Clay Rena R. Camilli Y-5 Orville SK Yinger Gath FA Elmer Ww. Custer Tilman W. Crafton T- Erwit W. Moyer

General Watson Aide to Roosevelt Dies Aboard Cruiser

Maj. Gen. Edwin M. Watson personal aide to President Roosevelt died at sea aboard the presidential cruiser from a cerebral hemorrhage while returning from the Crimea conference. A field artilleryman and former Field Artillery School student, Watson became the president's personal secretary in 1939. Medieval entertainers advertised with a herald during an 8 man parade era.

Edwin M. Watson Roosevelt Atlantic General Watson Crimea

Colombians Visit Artillery School Tour at Fort Sill

A group of Colombian army officers visited Fort Sill after delay caused by snow. The party included Col Jorge Martinez Perez and Lt Col Leopoldo Uribe among others. They observed artillery firings and attended a briefing on unit tactics during a hosted luncheon with Maj Gen Ralph Penn and Lt Col Miranda.

Unified States Fort Sill Dallas Tex Fork Sill Abo Pt Fort Riley Xan Jorge Martinez Perez Ricardo Bayona Poyada Fort St Fort Silt Ralph McT. Penn General Pennell Wxilele& Artilery Ware R. J. Miranda United States Army

Field Artillery School Staff Officers Named

Officers assigned as members of the staff and faculty of the Field Artillery school last week include Lt Col. Robert D. Heeschen and Maj. Mahlon Davis in the office of assistant commander. Also Lt. Col. William C. Russell Capt. Charles J. Genster Jr. and Capt. Harry J. Parke in the department of combined arms. Cant. Thomas E Shaughnessy and Lt. Glen Gillis to the department of communication.

Field Artillery School Robert D. Heeschen Mahlon &. Davis Assistant Commandare Wiliam C. Russell Charles J. Genster, Jr Harry J. Parke Department of Combined Arms Thomas E.shaughnnessy Glen Gillis Department of Communication

Food Industry Workers Will Get Deferments

Oklahoma City March 2 district WFA director Leo W. Smith said he was informed by the regional officer that authority has been granted to recommend deferment of certain workers in the food industry. The WFA may recommend deferment for workers under 30 deemed responsible to the food industry, including skilled personnel in fruit and vegetable processing plants, meat industry, poultry dressing and products, ice manufacturers, oil products and related sectors.

Oklahoma City Allp WFA Leo W. Smith

Walnut Theater in Philadelphia Roots in 1800s

The Walnut Theater, claimed as the oldest in the Uried Staley, stands in Philadelphia and was built in the early 1800s, reflecting early American theater history.

Walnut Philadelphia Buil

Austin's Lunch Ad Offerings and Hours

Dining notice for Austin's Lunch at 1401 Cache Rd lists fried spring chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, hot rolls and butter, tender steaks, beer and sandwiches. Encourages Sunday dinner with hours from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Includes cook it to order wording and emphasis on fresh meals.

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