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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1945

Page

2

Col Hamblen Speaks at City Ministers Meet

Lt Col Marty V Hamblen addressed over 20 ministers and their wives at a MCCVINE luncheon in Lawton praising a Czech orphanage hero who kept the institution intact during the war. Hamblen recounted combat chaplain service in Europe and praise for a humble missioner who asked only shoes. Also announced Rev Ivan J Young as Thanksgiving speaker and details for the First Methodist service.

Lawton Miniaterial Alliance Prevent War Marty V. Hamblen McCvine Hamblen Jocal Central Hapital Church Aad Europe Banning USO Club Czechoslovakia Col. Hamblon Hls Pot Tambien Nimsel France Luxembourg Belgium Holland Germany Ufe England Scotland Wales Ivan J. Young Christlin First Methodist Church Don Harrel Hast Nister Pleat Methodist Choir W. R. MacDowell Forrest A. Fields Robert Chant Walter Gomes Young Horret J. le McQueen Walton Davis L. L. McGutch+en E. G. Theus Thomp Gene Hodges Ezra Miles The Salvation Army

Chiang's Men Siege and Pullout Amid Civil War Strains

The article notes references to a three way pullout by South Vietnamese units and a full scale Red Army exit, signaling high civil war tension. Chiang Kai Shek's forces in inner Mongolia appealed to Chungking for reinforcements as Communists press a wide offensive. Patow and Kwejsul are reported under siege by Communist forces.

Red Army Shin Chungking Chiang Kai-Shek Inner Mongolia Central Patow Kwejsul

Bonds Posted For Whisky Possession Charges

Ray Hunter posted two bonds of 20 dollars each with police Monday night for appearance in municipal court on charges of possessing two quarts and two pints of liquor and transporting whisky. Complaints were signed by Patrolman H A Wil Johnson.

Bonds Ray Hunter Appearaance H. A. Wil Jinmson

Markets and Livestock Summary From Oil, Grain and Cotton News

Chicago market notes report butter receipts and steady prices with various butter and hay grades. Oklahoma City and Fort Worth livestock lists show cattle and hog activity with tops around 15.50 for steers and 14.65 for hogs, plus calves, sheep and lambs at maintained levels. Chicago grains display mixed wheat corn and oats ranges, while New York cotton futures close lower and stocks list broad market standings.

Oklahoma City Fort Worth

Stocks and Percentages Reported Across Several Firms

A jumble of company names and ownership percentages appears, listing Ltd Olt NJ 68 percent, Studebaker 20, Swift and Co 38, Ds Texas and Co 584, UM Tex Gulf Prod 9, Tex Gulf Sul 61, Unit Air L 52, Unie Aircraft 30M, Rubser 67, DH LUS Steel 7914, Wilson and Co 17, Woolworth 40144, Cloning Curb Stocks, Ark Nat Gas 6, Cities Service 28, Ford Mot Cun A 5, Hamble 26.

Munitions Plants of Nazis Blasted

Allied demolition squads began destroying Germany's war munitions complex at Kaufbeuren. General Lucian K. Truscott launched explosions that toppled 80 buildings in a two square mile plant, famed for camouflage and underground construction, as part of a broader campaign to cripple German war potential.

Premier Named Continued From Page One

A Premier named to the task of occupation faces intense Nationalist opposition as naval and field guns and RAI planes support troops hammering through at least half of Socrabaja.

RAI Socrabaja

1902 Skyscraper Relegated to Ordinary Landmark

The Flatiron Building once New York’s premier attraction has seen a dramatic drop in visitors. After 145 visits in a year and only 300 in the last 38 years, the 21 story triangular structure, built with a steel frame, remains a fading icon.

New York

Stolen 1935 Ford from Lawtan Street today

Carl Stockton reported the theft of a brick four door 1935 Ford with red wheels two radio aerials and Texas license CM-6040. The car disappeared about 8 a.m. from Lawtan Street.

Carl Stockton Lawtan

T. J. Arrives At New Home In City

A six month old German police puppy named T. J. arrives in the city to live with Rosy and Charles Andrews and their sons Jo Jr and J-Cy. Found off the coast of Tia Juana Mexico the dog’s name was shortened from Guns to T. J. after a voyage from Philadelphia. He spent six months aboard ship living a hard life and now enjoys a pampered home life. The puppy was greeted warmly at the American Express office by the family as the mother arranged for the transfer.

A la Erate Philadelphia T. J Rosy Charles Andrews Jo Andrews Jr O-M J-Cy J Navy T. T Tia Juana Mex American Express T. A

Duncan Lawton Gridders Tie In B Game

Duncan and Lawton played to a 13-13 deadlock in a Class B football contest at Duncan. All scoring occurred in the first half as Lyman Howeth of Lawton scored from six yards and Jerry McHenry added a two yard run for Lawton. Duncan answered with a late first half score and held the second period to preserve the tie.

Lawton Duncan Beam Lyman Howeth Cuba Jerry McHenry Howebh

Dancers Shine At Virginia School Event For Servicemen

Virginia School of the Danes entertainers performed Sunday at the Masonic service center for servicemen and visitors. The program featured multiple solo and group performances including piano pieces Nagashi and Stomping At the Savoy, toe and tap dances, ballet, and vocal numbers by a cast led by Bill Brock, Glenda Kinsey, Linda Love, and others.

Virginia School of the Danes Masonic Service Center Nagashi Bill Brock Tiny Tota Glenda Kinsey Linda Love Linde Covington Jo Lenc Lawman Gayla Wagnon Jean Fragee Kenneth Easton Peggy Edmoandson Kay Young Dorothy Leister Christine Lutz Shirley Parker Judy Guyll Phoebe Burnett Dolores Hamm Janet ‘Tapue the Savoy Jimmy Brock Nancy Oorke Roger Madeleine Dorothy Rohm Mias Peter Elrod

Evan Walker Services To Bs On Wednesday

Funeral services for Evan M. Walker aged 5 will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the First Baptist church Russell Oklahoma with the pastor officiating He was the brother of A D Walker of 407 Fort Sill Boulevard He died Monday morning and burial will be in the Russell cemetery under the direction of Becker funeral home

Evan M. Walker A. D. Walker Fort Sill Boulevard First Baptist Church Russell Oklahoma Reed Okla Walter Buria Rusgell Becker Funeral Home

Fuller Brothers Visit Relatives During Armistice Holidays

Three Fullerton brothers and two others gathered Sunday to visit their father A. S. Fuller ton and sister Mrs. Mark D. Holcomb. James, recently discharged from the merchant marine, planned an eighty day visit. Pete, from Camp Borle Texas, and Robert Failerton of Oklahoma City, both navy veterans, joined the family for holidays.

Fullerton A. S FP. G. Fullerton James Merchant Marines Pete Camp Borle Tex Robert Failerton Oklatoma City Navy Mark D. Holcomb

Local Personal Notices Page Recaps Relatives and Hospital Stays

Mrs. Forrest Joliiser of Fayetteville AK hosts kin at 1010 Our Brother. Edward Smith, recently released from a jail camp, is home. Mrs. Tom Phipps and her mother visit California relatives in Los Angeles and Pomona. Mrs. Howard Angus and daughter dismissed from Angus hospital. Mrs. Thomas Whitchedd admitted to Southwestern hospital. Mrs. Elmer Davis admitted to Southwestern hospital. Mrs. D Zimmerman admitted as medical patient. Mrs. H E McCune dismissed from Southwestern hospital. Bert Brisbok discharged from Southwestern hospital. Mrs. Lloyd Smothers discharged after surgery at Southwestern hospital. Mr. and Mrs. K K Weir return home after two-week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tico.

Forrest Joliiser Fayetteville Edward Smith Tom Phipps Pork Hub Crawford Columbia California Los Angeles Pomona Howard Angus Gore Angus Hospital Thomas Whitchedd North 24Rd Southwestern Hospital D. Zimmerman C Avenue H. E. McCune

Armistice Day program at Lions club meeting

District Judge Toby Morris and Dr. Carlos S Hiraman spoke at the Armistice Day program hosted by the Lions club Monday night. P B Curd led as program chairman. J H Crosby presided, plans were made to sponsor a circus at Lawton High School on December 2 and 4. A cone meeting at Mitchell Thursday night November 10 at 7730 was announced. T J Kelly won the fellowship contest. Guests included Lt Bob Hayler Joka B Pugh and BC Todd.

Toby Morris Carlos S. Hiraman Lowry Post No. 29 American Legion Lions Club P. B. Curd

District Parley of R N Tonight Fett Royal Neighbors

The semi annual district convention of Carnation Camp No 3089 of the Royal Neighbors of America will be held tonight at the American Legion hut. Dinner will be served before a musical program. Mrs Lois Mugge state supervisor and Walters and Duncan lodges reps are expected. Mrs Ore Burton Lawton is district deputy.

Carnation Camp No Armerica American Legion Lois Mugge Walters Duncan Ore Burton Lawton

Local Residents Return From Relative's Funeral

Mr. and Mrs. P. Crandall and Mrs. B. B. Flanagan along with Momer Hanner returned from Kingfisher where they attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. W. W. Collins. Mrs. Collins died November 5 in Chico California after an operation.

P. Crandall Bell B. B. Flanagan Columbia Momer Hanner Gore Kingfisher W. W. Collins

Oil Fire Extinguished Behind Filling Station

Firemen from Ram Station No 4 were called to 1410 Fort Sill Boulevard at noon today to extinguish an oil pit fire behind a filling station. No damage was caused.

Ram Fort Sill Boulevard

Notice of missing soldier from Mine Cat incident

Notice states a soldier who went down on Mine Cat with Pfe is John H. Powel. Reach Mes J A Rhodes at 916 Jefferson or call 1244-1 for contact.

Pfe John H. Powel Burme Mes J. A. Rhodes Jefferson

Burglary at Church Safe Highlights Ongoing Thefts

Burglars in a church safe robbery escaped with about 110 dollars after forcing entry on October 21. The incident ties to a broader safe-cracking ring under investigation in Oklahoma City. Officers report a larger change machine and tobacco cartons unaffected. Banks closed for Armistice Day delayed deposits, complicating the payroll timetable.

Terla Jose Ous

Attlee Seeks Broader U S Britain Cooperation

Prime Minister Attlee spoke of an era of growing cooperation and friendship between the United States and Britain. He urged inclusive partnership through the United Nations to knit together all peoples in peace while avoiding a narrowly exclusive alliance. He defended Labour against charges it would threaten freedom and linked Britain’s stance to historic liberties.

Attlee U. S Britain Labor Party Pilgrim

U S Accedes to Palestine Question Findings

The document outlines steps to aid persecuted European Jews by evaluating migration to Palestine or other nations, obtaining testimonies from consenting witnesses and Arab and Jewish consuls, and making interim and permanent recommendations to Great Britain and the United States on remedial actions and emigration treaties.

Palestine Europe Great Britain United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

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