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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1945

Page

4

Fort Sill Hosts Mexican Military Visitors in Training Tour

Fort Sill welcomed Gen de Brigada Pardinas and staff from the Mexican army for a weeklong tour of the Fort Sill Training Center and Army installations. The delegation, led by a Mexican division commander, traveled by air from San Antonio to Fort Sill and planned visits to Fort Bean and Fort Janox, accompanied by U S field artillery officers and U S defense personnel.

Forse Arestezui Eid Asille Studes Gen Anizeiom Willeave Fort Beane Aid Comer Fort Janox Pallesong Armethel Ralph McT. Pennell Se Field Artillery Jonathan Manding Ors Artllery School Fort Sill Firat Hereditia Guinart Parec Pardinas Isenn War Department San Antoine Tex Raymond E. McQuillin Ra C Frontier Enaffense Command Ben- Role United States Army Tr Defense Command

Rocket Battalion Buys War Bonds

Personnel of the 421nd Rocket Field Artillery battalion led a two day drive to buy war bonds, totaling 2131.25 dollars. War bond officer Warrant Officer Roswell L named men in each battery as minute men to run sales. Several listed soldiers and officers contributed during the drive, including St. James Fare and Captain Thur Foch.

421Nd Rocket Field Artillery Battalion Roswell L St. James

Contingent Sought for Tennis Tournament

Contingents from AG detachment and Lyonn Ground Forres sponsore a tennis event directed by Lt. G Lee. Doubles will decide champions if enough entries. men and divisions to be formed. Matches on opposite the 2nd bat mn Rackets with limited rackets available.

Lyonn Forres Pind WAC Batca G Lee

Promotions List From Rocket Field Announced Enlistees

Promoted technicians and corporals are listed from Rocket Field with names including James L. Coraway Leonard Ronirk G Montecino E Thompson and Hubert sam. Fifth grade Benjamin Dodé RL Metor Joseph Darga F Dalferes An entity.

Ad Rocket Field James L. Coraway Leonard Ronirk G. Montecino E.thompson Hubert Tecpaitians Benjamin Dodé RL. Metor Joseph Darga F. Dalferes

Jo Andrews Jr. Goes To West Coast Base

Jo Andrews Jr destination West Coast base after home leave with wife and two sons. He has served overseas aboard a destroyer in the Pacific. The move follows a ten day leave period as his family adjusts to his return and reassesses duties with the Navy.

Jo Andrews Jr West Coast Base SG Andrews Jr Mra. Plerows Rass

Markets and War Talk Mixed From National and Local Reports

Chicago butter receipts total 625157 pounds with firm, varied grade pricing. Oklahoma City livestock shows cattle and hog activity with weekly declines and steady to lower prices. New York cotton futures close higher as traders weigh long war ahead remarks by Mr. Johnson and praise for President Truman.

Oklahoma City Livestock Oklahoma City

Jed Says About Truman Avoids Attacks on Opponent

Congressman Johnson praises President Truman as a steady leader who will run the government economically. He stresses careful budgeting and cautions the public not to overestimate the war’s immediate end while noting ongoing efforts to save and economize.

Johnson Truman

Army Slugging Continues to Target Okinawa Strongholds

Army and Marine divisions push deeper into Okinawa as they assault Shuri and Yonabaru anchor positions. Heavy bombardment supports four divisions with naval gunfire, land artillery, and air power. In 48 days naval ships delivered about 25,000 tons of shells to the island.

Naha Okinawa Shuri Yonabaru

Bond Total Continued From Page One

A memorandum from Center headquarters shows total bond purchases reaching 128472.50. Lawton bond selling stations reported sums for Home Building and Loan, American Bank, City National, and Security Bank and Trust with amounts 8085, 63733.20, 77350, and 97287.75 respectively.

Lawton American Bank City National Security Bank and Trust Co

Miami Dog Owner Held After Kill by Bulldogs

In Miami Florida on May 18 authorities pursued four manslaughter charges against Joseph Munn a dog fancier after his pet bulldogs killed Mrs Doretta Micko Zinke 38. Prosecutors argued whether Munn wilfully allowed the dogs to run free from kennels as the fatal attack occurred in a field about a mile from her home. Munn who is held on 85000 bond said the dogs were a bad strain and should be destroyed. Mrs Zinke a writer and lecturer died after the attack witnessed by two soldiers who drove the snarling dogs away.

Miami Fla Joseph Munn Maurin Robert BR. Tay Tor Munn Grange Doretta Micko Zinke

Lew and So club hosts Mrs George Levite gathering

Mrs George Levite acted as hostess for the Lew and So club meeting on Wednesday. Present were Mrs Frank Myers, Mrs George Myers, Mrs Carl Benton, Mrs Tom Manor, Mrs M T Wilhite, Mrs Maurice Goodman, Miss Touse Smith, Mrs Leonard Jones, Mrs Baxter Marr, Mrs John Bridges and Mrs Dan Simmons with Mrs Fred Keeling to follow.

George Levite Frank Myers George Myers Carl Benton Tom Manor M. T. Wilhite Maurice Goodman Touse Smith Leonard Jones Baxter Marr John Bridges Dan Simmons Fred Keeling

Pope Insurance Agency Fire and Theft Service

Orville D. Pope offers fire and theft insurance at 218 South Fourth, with phone line 2424. The agency provides coverage options and local agent assistance for property and casualty needs.

Orville D. Pope

Local social notes and school event highlights

May 30 hostess party concerns J W Hannah visitors from Brownsville Texas and other residents visiting friends. Agnes Alvis travels to New York City while Jack La Grange Jr and Yukon guest also visit. Skt Buster Hazel, wounded veteran, returns to Santa Barbara hospital after visiting family. Devin couple back from Temple and Scott and White Clinic. All Girl Scouts face Friday physicals at Masonic temple with county nurse. Apache wheat healthy aided by cool damp weather. harvest planned around June 1. Harvey family hosts 30 senior class parents through year with Monopoly parties and seasonal events including Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas January Valentine.

J. W. Hannah Brownsville Tex Agnes Alvis New York City Jack la Grange Jr Yukon Jace la Grange Buster Hazel Santa Barbara Cal C. BE. Devin Temple Devin Scott and White Masonic Temple L. G. Harvey Apache High School Mr. and Xirs Harvey

Bowlby Family Announces Name Of Child In Enid

Mr and Mrs Frank Bowlby of Enid announce the arrival of their son. The notice states the child is well and comfortable. The family asks for friends to share in their joy and extend thanks for kindness received.

Chattanooga Frank Bowlby Enid

Bowlby Liberated by Army In Germany

Maj Lawrence Bowlby has been freed by the Army in Germany after two months missing. The Bowlby family once lived in this community. W J Capshaw of Faxon was a business visitor here Wednesday. Pte Joe N Stepherson of Fort Worth Air Field and Mrs Stephenson with daughter, visiting Mr and Mrs H B Stephenson after arriving from St Louis Wednesday.

Lawrence Bowlby Germany Bowlbys W. J. Capshaw Faxon Joe N. Stepherson Fort Worth Air Field Stephenson St. Louis H. B. Stephenson

Kilmer's Swamp Root advertised as a remedy

A vintage advertisement promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for acidity in urine and frequent urination. It claims safety and marvels, inviting readers to order a free prepaid sample by sending name and address to Kilmer & Co. in Stamford, Connecticut. It notes the product is sold by all druggists.

Dapartment D, Kilmer & Co., Inc Stamford Conn Aell Swanp Rost

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