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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1948
Page
8
A Duncan effort to secure water supplies includes reconditioning wells reservoirs and boosters, metering and a five million gallon reservoir, funded by a $950000 bond vote this week. The plan also calls for a study of sewers and distribution and a program to use local equipment during emergencies.
Washington observers note owners managers and stockholders of U S private utilities credit harsh public attacks with forcing a reckoning. They organize the National Association of Electric Companies and push to curb public power expansion while arguing they paid penance and deserve fair treatment from customers. Eleanor Roosevelt voices doubt about public power’s reach.
Public records show multiple marriage licenses issued including Bill J. Cummings and Jo Winn Ratliff both of Wewoka and Clyde Ward of Lawton with Elizabeth Calvert of Lawton. Also listed are divorces Rochelle vs Rochelle and Carter vs Carter, and several warranty deeds involving Manning, Morris, Teague, Underhill, Collins, and Conway with respective properties and small revenue stamp amounts.
Wilbur G. Patterson and Viola E. Patterson transfer to S. J. McIntosh and Helen McIntosh lot 15 block 13 Fields and Dunning addition Lawton with revenue stamps of 2.90. Cerl Benke and Lahoma Benke transfer to Maurice Edward Hough and Clydabelle Hough lot 15 bioth has 9 Real addition Lawton with revenue stamps 3.30. Will C. O. Swanson and Mary Swanson transfer to R. H. Drewry and J. F. Neely lots 1 and 2 block 1 Plainview addition Lawton with consideration 10. W. Robert Morris and Lillian Morris transfer to Harrel Featherston five acres out of the SEY SB SE4M section 22 Tn R13W.
A Pelham item notes a local egg eye with four yolks owned by Bruno J Thibeault. The eye reportedly weighs 645 ounces and measures 11 inches in circumference, giving the owner a notable local reputation.
The doctor explains hydrophobia and rabies, stressing prevention through mass vaccination of dogs and fox control. New York data show foxes, cattle, and dogs affected. public health action should target vaccination areas and early disease identification. A reader asks about leg fatigue. author notes arteries as a possible cause and says checkup is wise.
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