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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

2

Election Board Plans Revisions In Voting Areas

Geynanche county election board members will meet next month to consider consolidation of two township precincts creation of a new Lawton View precinct and revised boundary lines for two precincts. Notices of proposed changes have been passed objections may be filed until the meeting set for 2 p.m. April 27. Consolidation of Sterling and Brown Township precincts requested by 191 residents. Creation of Lawton View to aid voting and ballot handling. Lawrence Township to be divided into two precincts with specific area boundaries and a McKinley school poll. Other board members named Art Run, chairman, and J. H. Jones.

Geynanche County Election Board Lawton View Cir F. P. Aycock Sterling Brown Township Aycock Sterling City Durrie City Brown Town Hmite Cache Fletcher M. Apcock Lawton Lawrence Lawrence Township Lawrence Garfield 11Th Zard Lawrence Township Waro Bt Second Fifth Gore Ferris McKinley School Frisco Art Run J. H. Jones

Ousted postmaster cites political pressure amid reform move

The Oklahoma A and M College area is cited as the setting where the court clerk has faced recall after an automobile crash. Reed, a civil service veteran since 1939, contends his removal stems from politics. He notes service in the army and lengthy tenure as postmaster, and offers support to the incoming appointee. A congressional complaint accuses Reed of pernicious political activity tied to the 1846 Democratic primary, with a federal commission review following last December hearings.

Oklahoma A M. College Stillwater Reed Dezas Continental Airlines Lawton Fort Sil Ajo 1 Civil Service Nation Eirole Congressman Morris Jed Johnson Morris

Controls Expand as War Goods Export Rules Broadened

The president broadened federal controls on shipments from the United States that could be used for war, listing items from .22 revolvers to aircraft carriers after a munitions board review. Senator Mundt urged halting exports to Russia with a foreign aid bill amendment, aiming for a veto over licenses. He noted the Chukotka freighter’s sale to Russia proceeded despite opposition.

Munitions Carrier Board Res Karl BE. Mundt Russia Mundt Foreign Aid Administration Jersey City Blunnet

Markets Closed Across U S and Canada on Good Friday

AP reports that security and commodity markets in the United States and Canada were closed for Good Friday. Limited activity prevailed in the agricultural grain and livestock markets as traders observed the holiday.

New York United States Canada

Holy City Pageant Nears With Cyclorama Model Display

Pageant officials report readiness despite weather risks, with a 12 year labor cyclorama of the Holy City by Paul G. Crawford to be exhibited in the chapel Saturday before the service. The model, 18 12 feet diameter, will require a special van for transport from Oklahoma City and may become a permanent display if a final decision is reached.

Holy City Dicene Jerdeslein Paul G. Crawford Oklahoma City Crawford Chamber of Commerce Hornbeck Harrieburg Phoenix Ariz Lafayette Ind Toledo Staton Medicine Park Cache

Tornado Hit Tinker Field Causes Major Losses

The Sallisaw area reported deaths including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long and Charles Hacket. Seven injured were taken to a Fort Smith hospital as the highway patrol logged seven more injuries. The twister damaged Tinker Field for a second time in a week, destroying about 100 planes last Saturday night and causing extensive losses estimated near 10 million dollars. Maj. Gen. F Borum listed aircraft damages including seven B 29s destroyed and 17 PT 18s destroyed, with numerous additional aircraft damaged.

Glanahana Salisaw Charles Long Charles Hacket Sallisaw Fort Smith Highway Patrol Tinker Field F. 8. Borum

City Man Suffers Injury In Tumble From House

A 12 year old Lawton man, Anderson, fell from an eight foot roof at the home of Gol R Mangum 605 Columbia Thursday and escaped with minor bruises. He was repairing the roof when the mishap occurred. He landed on his back and X rays showed no broken bones. An ambulance from Lawton Funeral Home took him to his home where he was reported resting easily today.

Lawton Anderson Gol R. G. Mangum Columbia

Winners Are (Continued From Page One

Lists of many grade level winners from Denton area schools across eight grades. Names include students from Logue Chapel Pleasant Valley Westview Stony Point and other local schools with multiple placings noted.

Verall Bishop Dinner Hammon Roseland Chax- Jotte Woodall Logue Chapel Laverne Johnson Fairview Mary Ann Pittman Hillside Marie Johnson Jimmie Sutton Scott Glenda Moss Messing Kenneth Maddox Denton Evelyn Johnson Wairview Jim Hasenbeek Happy Hollow Joy Vaughan Christine Howard Mraaing Martha Mitchell Mineral Wells Minnie Picek West View Glenn Newsom Pleasant Valley Oreh Wats Firat Robert Les Mee Gehee Firat Jimmy Shoopman Logue Chanel Larry Watson Virginia Miller Stony Point Harold Crow Beaver Bend Rose Mitchell Sylvia Payette Caro Rae Clapton Pleasant Valiny Lonnie Whatley Midway Sherry Crumby James Mitchell Mineral David Morgan Mary Dale Crocker Prairie Loa Lynn Richardson Denton Nell Richardson Logue Capel Margie John Flower Mound Jane Cole Cedar Grove Glenn Morton Benvey Bend Alma Singhler Charlotte Woodall Barbara Turner Jackson Darlene Grubba Westview Bil Hammond Bobby Payette Helen Bunch Rex Clopton Pleasant Martin Phyllis Sare David Wickwire Meaning Donald Wood Bobby Moran Prairie Len Ted Wayne Ritter Mary Newsom Wanda Thomas Wiliam Pahdocony Jarry Clapton Kenneth Rose Patricia Sare Peggy Knight Donna Lee Newsom Wesley Barrow Cfth Curtis Pocewatchet Hebert Lee McGe Jenny Dan Clapton Phyliss Rhodes Wilma Cunningham Della Norton Dale Stra Homeland Joseph Lahmaunt Lakeview Joyce Powell Eldon Steedman Larna Nel Pleek Lantern Wilson Yvonne Meare John Mitchell Reba Joe Hefner Mary Anna Patmaen Hils de Jackie Daugherty Evelyn C. of C

Child Breaks Arm in Fall at Local Play Area

Charles Duree 19 son of Mr and Mrs Charles Duree 1107 Maple suffered a fractured left arm in a fall while playing Thursday night at a local area. He received treatment at Southwestern hospital and was later dismissed.

Charles Duree Maple Southwestern Hospital

Lawton City Eyes Garbage Ordinance and Lights

C Of C Lists notes discuss installing traffic lights and urging passage of a money garbage ordinance for tight control of garbage and rubbish. Mrs Lela J Wilson reports shrub sale on courthouse lawn a success with a 19 73 profit. remaining plants to city park. H J Daklinger of U S Chamber of Commerce Southwest division will speak Tuesday at 7 20 p m on Education An Investment in People.

Lawton Chamber Lela J. Wilson City Beautiful Committee Court House Milton Keating H. J. Daklinger U. S. Chamber of Commerce Southwest Division Hoaplinllty Coen

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