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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1947

Page

3

Gramolini Chosen to Lead Local Lions Club Next Year

J Gramolini, Lawton Osician, was slated today as the next president of the Lions Club. Officers including secretary treasurer Wirt Holsinger and others were elected at a nomination meeting. Installation ceremonies are set for June 30 with several club members listed as officers and attendees.

Gramolini Lr . J. Gramolini Lawton Osician An Lions Club Malin W. Ken Hood Glenn Divin Fred Bentingen Joba Fields Ie TD Pope PB. Curd Afford Wirt Holsinger Ke Colmimina Latimer Nail Traut H Sikin Hugh Bish Capsann Wayne Law Hardy Ris Lions Club Love Henry Ling Cole Joseph T. Pilonere Webb Ral Hamet Virgil Merhert Thomas

This Was News 20 Years Ago in Lawton Constitution

Fragmented OCR recalls names and places including Mrs Guy Sillard and Dr Latner with mentions of Lawton families visiting Cameron Texas and Chicago. Readable bits list Emma Brandon Cary Mil Wilkinson and Jormner Lawtonians with relatives, a birthday, slumber party notes, and a gathered group of Latner family members.

Guy ‘Sillard Jormner Lawtonians Cary Mil- Wilkinson Chicago Emma Brandon Ada Mathymas Latner Cameron Tex Latner J. Lautner G Allen Zella Cox Breta Easton Theresa Vaughn Laurine Stone Juanita Cofer Bernice

Two Oklahomans Drown While Seining Minnows

Two Oklahoma men drowned while seining minnows in Sail Creek near the Aransas River. The boat, described as an overflow of man, broke apart after being sucked to the base of a petroleum reported. Elwin and Elrod, farmers from Hon-Vausnan, were joining Manaewse a short distance from the boat when disaster struck and both men perished.

Sail Creek Aransas River Elwin Hon- Vausnan Elrod Manaewse

Texan Entertains Rotarians At Inter Cities Parley Here

A Lawton Rotary event drew about 225 Rotarians and guests at the Wilamings club for an inter city banquet. Cecil Hunter of Amarillo, Texas, misidentified as the principal speaker, delivered a 43 minute comedy, featuring train and xylophone imitations and impersonations of stage and radio stars. Joe McBride praised local attendance while noting the 124th Rotary district ranks second in attendance in Rotary International. GC Kennedy presided.

Lens Taday Liuwtan Club Wlamings Club Progeam Bob Jeley Texan Rotary Club Jelley Amiatrilo Texas Cecil Hunter McBride Ana Joe McBride Anadarko 124Th Rotary Lawton Club 124Th Rotary International GC Kennedy Lawton Rotary

Brigham Young Auto Fire Burglary Insurance

Insurance post discusses Brigham Young Auto Fire Burglary coverage, referencing policy terms and potential claims. No detailed incident data appears. focuses on coverage scope for vehicles and property risks.

Brigham” -Young Koehler

Somoza Forces Seize Nicaragua Presidency After Coup

In Managua the army ousted President Leonaeia Arguello and moved to control the government. Former President Gen. Ans Somoza, who had retired May 1, reportedly detained Arguello at the palace after a swift coup. Widespread reports cite gunfire near the presidential office and a quiet security situation as Somoza consolidates power. Arguello, elected by about 40,000 votes, had served 26 days.

Mexico City Ans Somoza Managua Nicarguan Somoza Leonaeia Arguello Arguello Panama Somonza San Jose Costa Rica Argiello Noe Aguado

Funeral Directors Hold State Parley in Oklahoma

Representatives of Lawton and Oklahoma City attended the annual state convention of the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association in Lawton. Morning sessions discussed forming a statewide funeral directors organization for disaster response. Reports from northern Oklahoma morticians who helped Woodward victims were presented, with participation by Lawton and Ritter funeral homes amid ongoing sessions.

Kew Lawton Cuneta Oklahoma City Inday Oklahoma Funeral Directors’ Asseciation P. A. Becker F. C. Monroe Ritter Wiuneral W. T Bil) Burleen Lawton Fuenral Woodward Texas City Oklahoma

APOs Included In German Cigaret Ban Are Listed

In a move to curb black market tobacco, the War department requested cooperation to stop shipments of cigarettes and tobacco to Germany via army post offices, international mails, or commercial channels. The public was asked to help stabilize the German economy. Friends and relatives of personnel in the occupied zone were urged to continue mailing as allowed.

War Department Germany

Prank Items Prohibited Tobaccos Sent to APO Germany

The Postmaster in New York warns senders of Lobneco products in piff packages to APOs in Germany that tobacco goods cannot be sent by international mail after May 26. Items must be declared as restricted and removed before mailing. numerous code designations are listed for prohibited shipments to German APOs.

Apos Germany New York

Cache Baptist Church Plans Revival Week in June

Beginning June 8 the Cache Baptist Church will hold revival services. Evangelist Rev. P. Boyd Smith, pastor of Lawton's Central Baptist Church, will lead the revival, with Rev. R. T. Baker of the Cache church assisting.

Cache Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Cache P. Boyd Smith Lawton Central Bapist Church R.T. Baker Cache Church

Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat Today

Simple at home plan promises rapid fat loss using Banex Concentrate mixed with fruit juice in a pint bottle. Two tablespoons, twice daily, claim results including neck, chin, arms, bust, abdomen, hips, calves, and ankles slimming with a money back guarantee if no improvement.

Banex Jon

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