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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1947

Page

5

McKinley School Honors 59 Students on Fourth Six Weeks

Ninety nine honor roll members are named by McKinley School principal Mrs Christina Swanson for the fourth six week term. Students from first through sixth grades are listed with grade averages of 80 or above. Notable names include Judith Suthec Mickey Bohl Arthur Alldredge Wendell Robinson Jackie Leach Lon Parks and Joyce Spivey among others.

McKinley Christina Swanson Judith Suthec Mickey Bohl Edith Yerby John Cunningham Carole Ann Mink Christine Pierce Eddie Newcombe Kenneth Scott Arthur Alldredge Richard Allgood Joe Bill Dean Lord Johnson Patrick Leach Fred ™ Flarch Barbara Jane Sly Mikel Gale Richard Glenn Gordon Rodgers Nancy Klass Carole McClure Martha Prichard Billie Jean Sly Bennie Todd Jackie Leach Donald Robertson Armand Arias Watson Yerby Gerry Ann Hogan Lucille Hughes Doris Ann Reeder Jersey Lee Crowson Lon Parks Donald Williams Joyce Spivey Lucrede Tahkofper

Former County Official Found Dead In Closet

PAYLAR BLUE Mo March 5 Bildon W Palmer former Butler county court clerk serving a two year embezzlement sentence was found dead in a clothes closet at his home by family members a shotgun lay nearby Palmer aged 52 had served three terms as county clerk and led the Poplar Bluff board of education he was on appeal bond when new embezzlement and misconduct charges were filed last week by Prosecuting Attorney Ralph Bloodworth after an audit by the state auditor.

Paylar Blue Bildon W. Palmer Butler County Palmer Board of Education Poplar Bluff Ralph Bloodworth State Auditor's Office

Shriners Chief to Speak at State Parley in Oklahoma

Shriners national leader Judge George H. Rowe of Buffalo will address the state parley in Oklahoma City. He accepted the invitation for April 11 to 12, announced by Leslie Swan recorder of India Temple Shrine. The imperial potentate of North America was invited by Dr John C. Hubbard illustrious potentate of India Temple and deputy grand master of Masonry in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Shriners George H. Rowe Buffalo Leslie Swan India Temple Shrine Imperial Potentate of North America John C. Hubbard Potence of India Masona Oklahoma

Five New Water Wells Planned By Hugo City

Civ Engineer Richard Biard said work would begin soon on the second of five new water wells to supply Hugo. Crews would today clean up the No 1 test well in preparation for drilling the second well. The plan aims to improve Hugo Oklahoma's public water supply as work proceeds.

City OF Hugo Okla Civ Richard Biard

Cotton Exchange Strike Settled Opens After 103 Emploees

The New York Cotton Exchange, the world’s largest, reopened after a one day strike by 103 employees. Settlement announced by Arthur Meyer of the state mediation board sets a bonus tied to daily cotton sales, a 15 percent wage rise, union shop, job classification, dues checkoff and a 40 hour week for building service staff.

New York WPI New York Cotton Exchange Arthur Meyer State Mediation Board Yeat Orday Wall Street Stock Exchange

Greenland Rescue Hero Is Feted At Oklahoma City

First Lt. Bobbie Joe Cavnar, 22, Oklahoma army flier who piloted a four motor transport in a rescue in Greenland, arrived at Tinker Field after a cross country flight from Westover Massachusetts. He and the Kee Bird crew planned a visit to Oklahoma City University, a chamber luncheon, a Central High School appearance, and an audience with Gov. Roy J. Turner.

Oklahoma City Adri Bobbie Joe Cavnar Oklahoma Army Greenland Mulerm Tinker Field Westover Mass Oklahoma City University Chamber of Commerce Central High School Gov Roy J. Turner

Lone Star Pride 14' Aluminum Boat For Fishermen

Ready for immediate delivery the 14 foot Lone Star Pride aluminum boat weighs 140 lbs. It is on display at Jobby Wolverton Hotel with contact through Wolverton Beos Electric Company at 312 So South.

Lake Lawtoner Lone Star Pride Wolverton Hotel Wolverton

Sterling Camp Fire Girls Sell for Living

Members of the Watanda Camp Fire Girls in Sterling finance expenses by selling popcorn balls candy and soft drinks. Executive officers include Mary Lou Meeks president and Johnnye Hubbard vice president with details continuing beyond the fragment.

Sterling Watanda Camp Mary Lou Meeks Johnnye Hubbard

What Causes Epilepsy Booklet Free Offer

A booklet on epilepsy by eminent doctors is available free while supplies last. Readers may request it by writing to the Educational Division at 597 Fifth Ave New York NY, Dept of something.

New York N.Y

Sterling area news notes and community updates

President Wilma Green and secretary Patsy Burris lead a junior class group with sponsor Mrs F R Hubbard and guardian Mrs Tom Burris, joined by Evelyn Burris and other members as they hosted a Tuesday night party. Rev Talla and family visit from Julesburg. Miss Helen Armstrong wed James West in Lawton. Mrs Sam Moore returns from a San Antonio visit.

Wilma Green Patsy Burris F. R. Hubbard Tom Burris Guardian Verdon Jacobs Evelyn Burris Romaine Booth Hallie Beth Colgrove Joyce Jeffreys Feanette Stamper Jackie Walsim Mote Tommy Tomlison Betty Lory Lamb Lawton Julesburg

Infant of Samply Family Dies in Texas

The infant child born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Samply died Sunday in Texas. Robert Barnett and his family from Portland, Oregon, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barnett. Miss Hazel visited her parents in Lawton last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Jones were called to Oklahoma City Sunday by the death of Mrs. Ida Franks.

Texas Roy Samply Robert Barnett Portland Ore Bill Barnett Hazel Bud Hunter Lawton M. Jones Oklahoma City

Bond Will Be Sought For Slayer At Tulsa

YALSA Ohia March 5. A district court hearing was set today on a habeas corpus writ to release Mrs. Mary Beard, 43, charged as husband slayer. Defense lawyer Dixie Gilmer filed the writ after Judge Leslie W. Lisle bound Mrs. Beard over to district court for murder trial without bail. Mrs Beard shot and killed her husband Rayborn Wayne Beard, 40, at the home of the couple’s daughter on February 23.

Yalsa Ohia Habeas Corpua Mary Beard Dixie Gilmer Common Pleas Leslie W. Lisle

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