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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

9

Farmers File Hail Damage Claims Across Area

About 56 farmers in the Comanche region submitted federal crop insurance claims after a hail event. Local administrator FR J Christian said losses range from total to partial, with average insured acreage around 7 000 acres and potential payments near 15 dollars per acre for total losses based on eight to 15 bushels yield coverage. Inspectors survey seven to 19 farms daily to assess damage.

Comanche FR. J. Christian Christian Eizhi

New Army Ground Forces Air Mechanic Course Opened

An Army Ground Forces air mechanic course, Class 35, will begin Monday May 26 at the Fort Sill Artillery School shining department. The announcement came today.

Army Ground Forces Fort Sill

Dean McCann Birthday Party Honored by Parents

Dean McCann was honored Tuesday afternoon at 1411 Baldwin with a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCann. After games, prizes were awarded to Sam Crandall and Gertrade Swann, gifts opened, and refreshments of cake and punch served by Mrs. McCann assisted by her sister Miss Mary Crandall. Attending were Kenny Hood, Marvin Upton, Jimmy Swann, Doris Swann, Dorothy Swann, Belly Hillis, Mary Crandall, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Simmons, Mrs. Margaret Hood, Homer Hood, Mrs. Lillie Upton, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Swann, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Berry, and the honoree’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sant Crandall.

Dean McCann T Joseph McCann Baldwin Sam Crandall Gertrade Swann Lonorees McCann Mary Crandall Kenny Hood Marvin Upton Jimmy Swann Doris Swann Dorothy Swann Belly Hillis Mary Crandal Gene Simmons Margaret Hood Homer Hood Lillie Upton Herbert Swann Aubrey Uston Hiram Berry Sant Crandall

Mrs. J. H. Crosby Hosts St Andrew's Guild Meeting

Members of St Andrew's Episcopal Church guild met at Mrs. J. H. Crosby's home to discuss agriculture industry and cities of India. A June 2 picnic at 6 30 p m at the parish house will honor Bishop Casady guild members. The next meeting will be June 9 at 9 20 a m at Mrs. Bevan's home with Miss Grittingham leading and Mrs. Stephens assisting.

St. Andrew's Guild Episcopal Church J. H. Crosby Cherry Wendell Bevan Bob Pennell India Bishop Casady Bell J. F. Grittingham Bennie Stephens Meusdames E Stanley Berger Brittingham R. A. Champlin P. ©. Fontaine Jessié Gross I. V. Johnson

Meers Home Demonstration Club Meets in Keathley Home

Ten members gathered at Mrs. W. I. Keathley’s residence for the Meers Home Demonstration Club monthly meeting. Miss Louise Perkinson county HD agent led a program on Our Community, with discussion on the subject and the upcoming flower and vegetable show. Present were Mrs. Kenneth Wolfe, president, and Mesdames Bob Kirk R. C. Cox Roy Lewis C. C. Northcutt B. M. Rowe Paul Wege Elberly Wolfe and Ralph Wolfe.

Meers Home W. I. Keathley Louise Perkinson Kenneth Wolfe Bob Kirk R. C. Cox Roy Lewis C. C. Northcutt

New Army Wives Luncheon Club Welcomes Three Members

Three new Army wives Mia Betty Anderson from Corsicana Texas Mrs. Grovene Blair from Merid Texas and Mrs Virginia Schmeichel from Milwaukee Wisconsin joined the Army wives luncheon club at a Thursday meeting with Dal las guest Miss Ann Sewell. Vera Eppler displayed a large collection of altes kimonnes blouses pajamas silver jewelry box and a bracelet sent from Japan. The decorating study group visited Dorking Decorating studio to discuss fabrics colors and accessories and will visit Mrs Dorothy Vanis next week to view her decor. A nationality party was planned for 8 pm at the USO club with guests from England China India and Mexico invited.

Army Mia Betty Anderson Rom Corsicana Texas Grovene Blair Mer Ied Virginia Schmeichel Milwaukee Wis Army Wives Ann Sewell Dallas Perlman Vera Eppler Japan Dorking Dorothy Vanis USO Club England China India Mexico

Walther League Plans Observance of May 25

The Walter League of St. John's Lutheran church met Wednesday with Paul Marburger as chair and Marie Heitfeld as secretary. New members joined and speakers urged youth work for home church and state. They resolved to observe the league's birthday this Sunday May 25 with a candlelighting ceremony at the parish center.

Walter League St. John's Lutheran Church International Organization of the Lutheran Church Paul Marburger Marie Heitfeld International League Pariah Center

Dinner Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Jim Taliaferro

Mr and Mrs Jim Taliaferro entertained with a dinner party at home for relatives and friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C A Alloward, Mr and Mrs Fred Fister of Dallas, Mrs Maude Trome, Mr and Mrs Dow Jones, Mr and Mrs C Dosney, Miss Kathy Dossy and Miss Christine Howard.

Jim Vallaferro C. A. Alloward Fred Fister Dallas Texas Maude Trome Dow Jones C. Dosney Kathy Dossy Misa Christine Howard

Social Calendar of December Auxiliary Picnic and Events

IBBW auxiliary hosts a members and families picnic at 6 30 p m in aity park Twelfth and BE Theta Rho Girls club meets at 7 40 p m in the hospitality room Coca Cola plant to honor mothers John Affleck tenor revita l 8 p m at Centenary Methodist church

Aity Park Theta Rho John Affleck Centenary Methodist Church

IBEW Auxiliary Plans Wiener Roast Tonight

IBEW Auxiliary invites members and families to a Wiener Roast at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the city park Twelfth and Bi. All members urged to attend with their families.

Ibew Auxiliary

Paradise Valley Baptists Plan Wichita Mountains Picnic

Paradise Valley Baptist Church members will hold a picnic Sunday in the Wichita Mountains after morning services. A large attendance is urged to join the event.

Paradise Valley Baptists Wichitas Paradise Valley Baptist Church Wichita Mountains

Jimmy Freeman Hosts Friends for Luncheon and Matinee

Jimmy Freeman entertained friends at his home 4415 Columbia with a luncheon for his graduating class. After lunch the group attended a matinee. Attendees included Charles Widson Ronnie Gr Kochler Thomas Don Lamphere Wayne Williamson and Joe Blake Dutcher.

Jimmy Freeman Floyd Freeman Columbia Charles Widson Ronnie Gr. Kochler Thomas Don Lamphere Wayne Williamson Joe Blake Dutcher

Bailey Is Given Wide Powers

Oklahoma City May 23 The eight man highway commission issued rules under the administration plan to make the body part time and give Highway Director H. H. Bailey broad authority. The commission retains veto over the road program and requires approval of construction programs and contracts except for emergencies before advertising.

Oklahoma City Highway Commission HH. E. Bailey Commission Department

Ig Given Full Supervision Over Em Blayes In Public Raids

Ig takes full supervision of Em Blayes and is authorized to forgo permission on agreements with the Public Raids Administration to obtain federal aid, signaling streamlined control and access to federal funds under the new arrangement.

Griffin Central American Greffin Public Raids Administration

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