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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
2
Coal operators representing three fourths of the nation’s soft coal asked John L. Lewis to end the five day old shutdown and offered to negotiate miners pensions their key demand in a letter from Washington dated March 19. The walkout has disrupted rail and steel operations.
Lawton Girl Scouts and Brownies, whose birthday week tea was postponed earlier due to weather, will hold the event at 2 30 p m in the Girl Scout hut. The Low silver tea supports the memorial fund promoting international Girl Scouting as March 12 marks the 38th anniversary of the national organization's founding by Miss Law.
Strong winds east of Lawton caused no damage while Fletcher reports about a quarter inch of rain. The Fletcher Lions postpone their coyote hunt planned for today and set a new date for April 1 inviting farmers to join. The event aims to curb predation on poultry and livestock. Additional notes mention rainfall near Indiahoma and Chattanooga with minor outages and roof noises reported during the storm. The passage closes with a brief historical note on the first slaves arriving in 1539 and the Dutch origin of the slave ship.
Chicago butter output and hog futures show weakness while Oklahoma City livestock notes steady to lower trends. Cotton futures rise modestly and grain ranges reflect broad activity with numerous industry names listed among up and down movers.
Secretary urges prompt enactment of the European recovery program in Congress to strengthen free nations against a drift toward police states controlled by the Communist party in Europe. Thief slips with left shoe samples in Atlanta. W W Fowler's sample case stolen while he dined.
The Vaska Beauty Salon in the new Vaska community building at 19th and Ferris announces its formal opening Saturday. Manager Lillie Mae Fults says the shop features modern fixtures and the latest beauty appliances including television permanent waving with operators Vonnie Blackburn, Lillian Banks and Doris Holcomb.
A broadcast will feature Donald Wilcoxton and Chattanooga exhibitor Chattinongi who showed the grand champion Hereford steer at Tulsa Livestock Exposition. The program at 11:30 a.m. will be at station KSWO facilities and include interviews with Wilcoxson, his father Otto, and Clarence Lester Tulsa Chamber of Commerce agriculture chairman.
The 4-H event named Damon Doye of Flower Mound as reserve champion for the boys' demonstration on Treating Pigs for Parasites, with Ramon John as teammate. The reserve team from Chattanooga, Gary Washburn and Jimmy Williams, presented How to Set Up and Adjust a Farm Level. Lydia Mihecoby and Betty Davison of Geronimo earned the girls team demonstration grand championship with Quality Milk. Blue, red and white ribbons were awarded across timely topics and demonstrations, with further girls results to be announced.
A list of participants and awards across divisions from Harland Hall and Our Lady’s. Leona Allison Flower Mound and Mary Mitchell Mineral Wells are among speakers and winners. Names include John Duesman Damon Daye Tommy Buck Donald Muygraves Elmer Powell Eugene Burk and others with blue red and white ribbons across grade and high school topics.
Mrs Powell Addington, long tied to Armour and Co as a traveling representative, died after a life in Lawton ending with last rites at the First Methodist Church. Survivors include husband Mr Powell, son Kloster of Oklahoma City, three sisters and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery under Pearson Funeral home.
Fred Lorrance, president of the pageant board, calls the project a monument to Oklahoma and a top national effort. He urges pride in contributing while the club notes around 60 members joined the 100 club this year with $25 subscriptions to offset expenses.
About 140 dinner guests heard Paul Davenport of Oklahoma City describe a 12 foot diameter panorama model of Jerusalem at the crucifixion. Plans to display the scale replica at the Holy City during Easter services next week were discussed. Rev Van Tassell praised Oklahoma people and urged unity among religion business government and education. Pageant committee heads and officers for the 100 club were announced with calls for volunteers in Lawton and at the Holy City.
Myra Jayne Donaldson Pardue died after a fall at home causing chest injury from a waste basket rim. Born in Comanche in 1920s, she married Cpl. Pardue in 1943. Survived by husband, two children, and her mother Margaret Donaldson. Funeral arrangements pending. body moved to Boydston Funeral Home in Comanche.
The coroner's jury empanelled by John Manning justice of the peace acted as coroner and included Lassetter Leroy Julian Arthur Fanster Oral Ridgeway Grover Dyer and T E Matthews. The accident was investigated by county attorney Ralph Cline and deputy sheriff Otis Waldron.
Augusta native and WWII weather officer from the Air Transport Command, now with the U S Weather Bureau since 1940, relocates to Fort SIU after a globe grazing tour studying weather patterns. He notes the recent typhoon and unusual conditions influenced his return home.
Son and chairman report close cooperation with Continental Airlines for the unveiling of scheduled service here on April 1. Merchants urged to mail letters early for the inaugural flight using a special cachet and to deliver them to the post office or chamber of fice Warren hotel.
Turner Will notes a Monday 7 30 p m meeting in the health center to discuss the garbage ordinance. City Beautiful committee chair Lela J Wilson announces shrub sale moved to next Thursday on the courthouse lawn with Lawton Garden clubs and the BPW assisting. An alley beautification program and model alleys are planned. Membership chair E B Neptune reports 21 new members since January 1 and ongoing work. Education chair Ewell Lacy says H J Dolinger of the U S Chamber will appear March 30 to discuss Education an Investment In People in the Coca Cola building hospitality room. Aviation committee chairman Bill Burle continues the outline of duties.
On motion of Exall English the chamber voted to air mail the first Continental flight from Lawton sending a resolution to Fort Sill officers aiding Lawton in securing regular air service. De W F Lewis announced Paul Harris of Chickasha completed plans for the Lawton Golf and Country Club clubhouse and Southwestern hospital expects to let a contract soon for an expansion.
University of Arkansas findings show a younger student body as E Burke Huber reports a survey of central housing shows married veterans on campus have 296 children.
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