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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1947
Page
4
Lawton citizens witnessed the highest turnout in city history as George Hutchins won the mayoral election. The result signals personal popularity for Hutchins and a desire to continue progressive governance with unified support for the new administration.
Democratic slate lists candidates for chief of police street commissioner city treasurer council wards and school board with names including Cy Bell Joe Fr Arnold Overton Dink Coombs Gene Holiday Earl Christmas Glenn Duckworth Sam Maddox Nettie Pippin Everett Glenn George Hutchins Julius Johnston Ernest Cease D L Shelton Dewey Sutton Bob Noe Wiley Harold Shore Earl Fox John Schlumbohm John McCabe and others for ward and council seats.
Tuesday's city primary returns show Hutchins defeating Mayor Everett Glenn with broad voter support. The piece commends Glenn's administration and urges citizen unity for Lawton's future, noting the Constitution joins in best wishes to Hutchins. Salon 315, 8 at 40, will meet tonight at the American Legion hut. all members are urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rouse, formerly of Lawton and now residents of Washington D C, announce the birth of a daughter weighing pounds and ounces on March 16. Betty Ann is the couple's first child. Both parents are Lawton High School graduates. Mr. Rouse is attending dental school in Washington. While in Lawton, Mrs. Rouse lived with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Rahbrook at 413 A.
Canadian Army official from Ottawa arrives at Fort Sid for a two day visit to observe artillery development and discuss armament progress with director of armament development Mortens and other staff.
Lawton Giants officials prepared for a four day tryout camp starting tomorrow morning at the southwest edge of the city. Manager Lou Brower and 36 to 50 prospects are expected to attend with a chance for contracts. J R Bully McLean New York Giants scout will supervise. Fort Smith Arkansas spring training to follow next month.
The Manila newspaper adjusts its publishing rhythm, issuing a single headline title per day instead of the usual two. This change affects readers seeking multiple daily briefs and shifts the paper's traditional rhythm. Editorial notes indicate staffing and production considerations driving the adjustment.
Mrs. Viola Perkins director of the USO Travelers Aid unit will speak at the Lawton Exchange Club dinner meeting tonight. S. A. Lund Jr announced the program on juvenile delinquency. Members urged to attend at 6 15 pm in the Old South cafeteria.
Local insurance agency details an office at 218 Se 4th with phone number 2424 serving drivers. No further context or actions provided in accessible text.
Los Angeles March 19 Hearings yield murder indictment against Myton Lee Funis 23 for killing Mrs Mac Lorene Tund 43 known as Mac Preston whose body was found March 11 near Ballflower she was strangled. Inquest verdict of death at hands of person or persons unknown announced in the bludgeon slaying of Evelyn Winters 49 a former film studio secretary whose body was found March 11 along a railroad right of way. Police testimony discussed body position suggesting possible thrown from a moving car. Short Black Dahlia case details shift to St Louis.
A dense transcript lists hourly radio programings from 6:45 AM to 6:45 PM featuring Irl Hudson, Musical Clock, Morning Headlines, Loyd L. Smith, Breakfast Club, My True Story, Hymns of All Churches, Listening Post, Breakfest in Hollywood, Galen Drake, William Lang, Kenny Baker Show, Your Musical Shopper, Victory Parade, City National Bank News, News Commentary at Lawton Theater, Katy Kay Chuck Wagon, Do You Know, Rusty McDonald, Meat the Band, Bride and Groom, Hollywood Studio Tour, Jamboree, Jack Armstrong, Dick Tracy, Terry and the Pirates, Siy King, News of the World, World of Sports, and Headlines Melton, Bing Crosby Show, ending with Sign off.
Youth Melvin R Balley 22 signed a statement admitting killing a woman. Police Capt Jack Donohoe of the homicide bureau notes discrepancies in Balley s story. The fourth killing, that of Mrs Jeanne T French 15, aviatrix and bit player, remains unsolved. she was found trampled Feb 10 in St Louis After signing the statement Bailey said it got on his nerves and he wanted it off his conscience.
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