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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1948
Page
6
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The piece argues Americans face a volatile international scene as Soviet influence spreads in Europe and warns against complacency at home. It cites Czechoslovakia and Finland as examples, praises Cameron College president Vernon Howell for a campus beautification program, and notes Duncan Banner editor Abernethy’s critique of Lawton city finances while discussing Taft’s inflation bill and congressional limits on price and wage controls.
A 1940s style message quotes President Truman on protecting individual liberty and equal protection. It notes the need for mobilized manpower and urges military training to prepare for any future war while stressing prompt availability of forces.
Obesity mostly results from overeating and can be reduced by eating less and using will power without drugs. A personalized diet, counting calories, avoids cheating and replaces fats with lean meats, fish, vegetables, and light fruits, noting health risks of excess weight.
Abilene Christian College students visiting over the weekend were honored at a dinner Sunday hosted by Mrs. Dolph Kidd and Mrs. Robert Sprague at 722 North 16th Street. Attending were Yvonne Kidd, Ruth Wood of Wellington Kansas, David Sprague, Pat McMahon of Dallas, Avis Potts, Paul Sprague, Sue Wilder, Mrs. Bill Williams of Mo., Mrs. George Bailey, and evangelist Cleon Lyles of Little Rock. Students returned to Abilene Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Bill Wilder hosted a dinner Saturday night in Lawton Oklahoma for Miss Ruth Wood Wellington Kans a weekend guest of their daughter Miss Sue Wilder Wood is a music major at Abilene Christian college ACC students visiting over the weekend attended along with Mr and Mrs Robert Sprague and daughter Martha Mrs J D Carter Philip Wilder Paul Sprague David Sprague and the honoree Miss Wood
Newcomers Bridge club schedules a Thursday meeting at the American Legion but has postponed it for two weeks. Two other groups delay tonight due to bad weather. Rebekah Lodge entertainment for the past noble grand at TOQF hall is postponed indefinitely. Green Thumb AAUW moves to March 17 at Carnegie Library at 7:30 p.m.
Glen Smith son of Mr and Mrs B E B Smith 906 Fort Silk Blvd had weekend guest Bob Bond from Shadyside Ohio. Both boys are students at Abilene Christian College.
The Busy Bee club has postponed its Thursday meeting to a future date.
The Elgin churches unite for a Sunday program in the high school auditorium to view the film The King of Kings about Christ. The showing, part of Brotherhood Week during Lent, is one of the annual screenings, with wide attention and missionary use noted. Reverend H Snodgrass, Methodist minister, will participate.
Rev John A Callon of Duncan Methodist warns Rotarians that fellowship can bridge nations and urges humane diplomacy after war. He denounces forces destroying understanding and commerce. Lawton Schubert club offers tickets to the Oklahoma Symphony in Lawton. visitors attend from Duncan Norman Phoenixville, Pa.
Mrs. Frank P. Niekel route 3 Lawton and son born March 6 were dismissed from Southwestern hospital. Mrs. W F Boydstun Apache underwent a major operation at Southwestern hospital Tuesday. D 3 T L110 W Tu Cady 1010 N 15th admitted for medical treatment. Mrs. Sanford J Baughman Geronimo underwent a major operation at Southwestern hospital Tuesday Archer Baughman Archer City Texas dismissed after major operation Feb 24.
The candidate A H White introduces himself to Lawton voters as owner of White's Drive In Restaurant and former operator of White's Coffee Shop and O K Transfer. He outlines education from Camaron College and Central State Teachers College plus teaching and school administration roles, pledging to serve all residents if elected.
Local ad announces reduced prices on Al permanents and Cold Waves Pisin Shampoo sets. Includes bundle offer for customers seeking hair care products with promotional value and limited time availability.
A candidate promises to serve youth and city employees with consideration and improve living standards while partnering with officials, organizations, and citizens. He pledges conservative, honest, businesslike governance and urges voters to go to the polls on March 16.
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