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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1947

Page

7

Apache Club Meeting Sees Bob Gilbert As Speaker

Bob Gilbert, Lewton businessman and layman, spoke at the first regular meeting of Apache’s newly organized Men’s club in the First Christian church. Jack Waterbury chaired. L. L. Dunlop secretary. Jewell Flett treasurer. A new deacons board was announced and officers named.

R. L Bob) Gilbert Lewton First Christian Church Jack Waterbury Mr. Waterbury L. L. Dunlop Jewell Flett Retuins A. J. McMnahon Tom Monar M. T. Wilhite Apache 1St Observation Battalion Fort Sill Raymond Lewin Doyle Good Gwinn Miller Wayne Smith Harley Pharis Leo Cook Kenneth Shafter Pete McCarty Bill Muse Claud Flood Clyde Jester Herold Unruh Robert Earl Miller Crow Brothers Sylvester Slim) Flo Andy Bill Alva Gill Sortheast Apathe Richard Youngblood Lula Hutsell Mary Woods Dallas Tex Mary Good Texas Jess Price Plain View Wayne Marr Anadarko Hospital Garland Howell Mirs M. J. Massad Jimmie Dan Simmons Oma Claremore Birs Dan Simmons Gerald Goff Phillips ‘University Enid O. H. Goff George Myers Albuquerque N. M Severa Louise Kiniepfel Charles Moran Jim Mahoney Panga Morrelston

Farmers union delegates named from Apache Boone local

Nilee Miller and Mr and Mrs Ken dell Wilson were named delegates to the Caddo County Farmers Union meeting to be held Nov 168 at Hinton. The delegates were announced after a regular Boone local meeting Friday night.

Nilee Miller Kendell Wilson Caddo County Hinton Hospital Thomas V. Munson Lawton Roy G. Porch John Welox California Enoch Yap Alvin Newkirk George Mindeman Apaché Mr. Nehring Rule Texas Wayne Lindsey Fletcher

DSM Presented to Colonel Lucas for World War II service

Col. Mason H Lucas former Fort Sill officer and head of the program branch R D received the Distinguished Service Medal for his China Theater of Operations work under Lt Gen Albert Wedemeyer. Maj. Gen. Henry S Aurand presented the award on November 3 in the Pentagon office with Lucas’ wife and son Thomas Dean in attendance. He served at Fort Sill multiple times over seven years and formerly lived at 702 Columbia. His wife Georgia Moore Lucas taught English and history at Lawton High School before marriage.

Mason H Lucas Fort Sill China Theater Albert ©. Wedemeyer Henry S. Aurand Gen. Aurand Pentagon Washington, D. C Col. Lucas Thomas Dean Fort St Columbia

Young Elgin Boy Joins Navy For Recruit Training

Albert Lee-Hogg, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hogg of Elgin, has volunteered for the U S Navy through the Lawton recruiting office. He is en route to San Diego for recruit training before assignment to a unit. My only frightening experience in Hollywood has been seeing myself on the screen.

Albert Les Hogg William Hogg Elgin Navy San Diego Calif Lawton Henry Morgan

Chattanooga Teacher Resigns for Ill Health

Chattanooga high school mathematics teacher W. Parton resigns due to ill health, noted as one of the school's best instructors. Other local items include birth announcements, visits, and attendance at a Baptist workers conference in Walters.

Chattanooga Specia S. W. Parton C.D. Doughty Oklahoma City Doughty Mias Jean Schumpert Gilbert Schumpert George Shanks Wichita

Rites Held for Battatatla Infant Kathleen Mae Bat tatatla

Services for Kathleen Mae Battatatla four months old daughter of Mrs Victoria Battatatla were held at 2 p m Monday at the Becker Memorial chapel Rev B P Emanuel officiated Selections were sung by a quartet including Mrs A J Stone Mrs Lawrence Molly Mrs H H T Smith and Everett Burl with Wayne Burk at the organ Pallbearers were F A McFarland and W A Smith The infant died at 7 p m in an Oklahoma City hospital after a brief illness Burial followed in Highland Cemetery.

Kathleen Mae Battatatla Victoria Battatatla Becker Memorial Cael Rev B. P. Emanuel Luther Baptisl Church Nm Quare Tet Mra A. J. Stona Tu Lawrence Molly Mra. HH T. Smith Everett Burl Wayne Bu

Cityans Invited To Inspect High School Museum

Lawton High School invites the public to visit the school museum during American Education Week. The exhibit runs weekdays 2 15 to 3 18 pm with appointments available off-hours. About 2 500 items highlight Lawton and southwest Oklahoma history including the Don Blanding Pioneer room and the Crawford branding irons collection. Former students contributed items such as shells from John Hoag war souvenirs from Bebe Strickland and pieces from Lt R E B Kuntz’s ethnic collections from the New Hebrides and Solomon Islands.

TST Lawton Misa Lily Stafford Miss Stafford Okahoma Don Blanding L. BE. Crawford John Hoag Bebe Strickland New Hebrides Solomon Islands R. EB. Kuntz

Service Activity Of Legion Post Cited In Report

The Lowery- Whitehead American Legion post reports lively service activity led by Commander Buddy Garber without a paid service officer. Staff completed 12 consultations four pension applications three widow claims seven form preparations one state relief procurement one patient sent to Sulphur hospital and three to the Oklahoma City VA clinic, saving $200 monthly.

Lowery- Whitehead American Legion Post Buddy Garber Sulphur Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Clinic

Army Orders Set Transfers and Assignments Across Bases

The Army lists numerous personnel moves including APT Clyde L. Barnes to Fort Riley Kansas and Charles R. Williams to Artillery School Fort Sill Oklahoma with staff. Walter Reed patients and Lt. Emilie F. Gagne shift to Fort Dix New Jersey and other officers reassigned to Meade Maryland and Japan. The notice notes a following change in details.

Clyde L. Barnes Fairfield-Suison Air Field Calif Ord Fort Riley Kans Charles R. Williams Ft. Lawton Wash Wr. Sill Olda Emile F. Gagne Walter Reed General Hospital Washington, D. C Ft. Dix N. J Samuel McG Swearingen The Artillery School Ft. Sill Okla Second Army Ft. George G. Meade Thomas P. Ward Tilton Hogspita Larry Alfred Booher FAAUS Department of the Army Public Information ASU NC NG Raleigh N. C New Bern N.C AJ. James A Mosebach Counter Intelligence Corps Center Co. Holabird Baltimore Far East Command Yokohama Japan Benjamin A. Jewell Inf Ohio European Command Bremerhaven Germany

Dispatches Show Army Officers Reassigned and Stationed Abroad

Capt James L Ward now leads field artillery previously with AA and Guide Ed Missile Branch at Fort Bliss. Capt Robert G Wilke, based in Los Angeles, relieved from assignment. Clarence J Coles of the 53rd Transportation Truck Battalion at Fort Sill is assigned post foreign service tour. William H Bryan, a transport officer with unit FA remains unassigned.

James L. Ward Field Artillery Robert G. Wilke CAC Los Angeles Calif Artillery Rclival Ft. Bliss Tex War Test Command Yokohama Japan Clarence J. Coles 53Rd Transportation Trk Ft. Sill Okda William H. Bryan Fitzsimmons

Hospital in Denver Placed on Retired List

A hospital in Denver Colorado is noted as placed on the retired list effective November 30 1947. The brief item records this action and its formal date within the station list.

Denver Colo

Secure Sickness and Accident Coverage for Families

Insurance plan offers cash benefits to families for hospital room charges surgery fees medicines X rays and related medical costs. Beneficiaries include insured workers and dependents with coverage tailored to medical need and stay duration.

New low cost hospital plan offers cash for hospital stays

Information to Lawton area residents promises cash benefits if any family member is hospitalized due to sickness accident or childbirth. Send name and address on the coupon for free information with no obligation.

Lawton

Small Monthly Payment Protects Entire Family

A life insurance pitch offers one contract for the immediate family with a single monthly payment. The ad claims coverage costs only a few cents per day for the average family.

Hospital Room and Board Plan Description

This United Hospital Plan is presented as one of the most liberal and covers cash for hospital room and meals for any family member, cash to help pay doctor or surgeon fees, and cash for various hospital extra charges including operating room, medicines, X rays, anesthesia, ambulance, and related services.

United Hospital

Disability Insurance Plan Backed by United Insurance Company

The plan offers cash for hospital expenses if disability occurs at home or work. United Insurance Company has paid over 11 million dollars in claims and holds an A plus rating in Dunne's Insurance Report.

Reliable United Insurance Company Pais Dunne

Choose Your Own Hospital and Doctor Plan

An advertisement promotes a flexible plan that lets buyers select any hospital and doctor. The contract ties the patient to the plan, with payments made directly to the insured. A coupon offers full information with no obligation, urging immediate action and warning that tomorrow may be too late.

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Bob Gilbert V. O Tucker Hardin College Wichita Falls Eloise McCarty Waurika Seton Apache Legionnaires Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall Arthur Anderson Tom Davis SB. Sims Henry Lesch Ver- M Wolfe’s Orers & Dyers Bert Shanklin Cole Lucas Albert Lee-Hogg US Navy Epos H Bentley Rudy Ochaner Roy Enterline Baptist Workers Conference Walters Clarence Bentley OHS Peters W. D. Weger Chickashe Will Sipes Ross Messer Houston A. A. Schumpert Frank Kuepker Glen Comstock Frederick Jack Henderson Henry Canter Keith Roberts Joe Hubert Green-Howenstine Motor Co Legion Post Prats Bea Grand Rapids Colorback Co C Ave Thrifty Fire R. C. Stanley Ava Johns-Manville Way Police Sarre 3Rd D Avenue ACE Radiator & Body Shop Morgan Sash and Door Company Leale Edwin H. Hood Insurance Donley Forest Harpe Lowton Obrandbrothers Wank SRE Dorris Varnum Coca-Cola Company Lawton Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Insurance Company, Dept Leonhardt Suite 2Nd Street Oklahone City Ollalhonny
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