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Twelve Rotarlang won unusual prizes Tuesday in a Rotary luncheon at the Old South cafeteria. Walter Brooks presided and offered a night letter prize for correct answers. Notable participants included George Page Ron Stephens Walter Wolverton and District Judge Toby Morris. Judge Morris led an old-time song fest. Mrs Dorothy Rohm accompanied. Two Rotarians and their wives will attend a Tom Warren address in Oklahoma City at Skirvin Tower hotel with district club participation invited. Attending Lawtonians were W W Ensley president Mrs Tustey and City Engineer Mrs Wyatt Hendrick. Clint Watters chaired. Visiting Rotarians included Jim Bohart Apache Joe Clement Chickasha J C Bradley Quill William J Lowe Salt Lake City Utah Roger A Godfrey Gallon Ohio Jack P Coase Maj H Herman Lewis A McCoy Ed Bledsoe Fletcher and Chaplain Maurice Hall Fort Sill.
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Rotarlang
Walter Brooks
Old South Cefeteria
Brooks
Lawton Western Union
United States
George Page
Ron Stephens
Walter Wolverton
Toby Morris
Morris
Dorothy Rohm
Oklahoma City
Tom Warran
Wolverhampton
England
Rotary International
Warren
Skirvin Tower
Utah
Roger A. Godfrey
Gallon
Ohio
Jack P. Coase
Maj. H. Herman
Lewis A. McCoy
Oldham son returns home from Pacific theater hospital
Pvt Daniel C. Oldham, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oldham of Cache, is hospitalized in San Francisco after being sent back from the Pacific. He served on Okinawa with the Seventh Division and aided a wounded man during heavy shelling. His two brothers, also serving in the Pacific, expect to return to the States.
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Pfe
Daniel C. Oldham
West Coast Hospital
E. C. Oldham
Cache
San Francisco
Cal
Py. Oldham
Pvt
Oldham
Okinawa
Oldhams
Difford Harold Oldham
T Sgt
Albert Lindsey Oldham
Pacific
States
Public Records: Marriage Licenses and Deeds in Lawton
Marriage licenses issued for Eugene L. Bennett and Lafonn M. Thomas from Hunter and Chickasha. Divorces granted in several petitions. Warranty deeds recorded in Lawton for multiple parcels in Waldman, North addition, Lawton, various buyers paying nominal sums.
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Eugene L. Bennett
Hunter, Okla
Lafonn M. Thomas
Chickasha
Emma Lamb
Vance Tahmah- Stern
Butler
Lawton
A. EL
Lois Harrison
John W
Stella Terrell
Waldman
Charles E
Helen G. Young
Carl Ann
Lavena W. Reid
Fields and Dunning
Albert Young
Echel &. Hoppa
Gay
West Mountain View
William R
Jennie B
Good
Lora Mat Vasicek
Albert Vasleelk
Cubine
Wallace W
Dorothy Lee Wilson
Burk
Bent
Naval War Prisoners Eligible For Discharge
The navy announced that all naval reserve men and officers held as prisoners of war for 60 days or more are eligible for discharge. The order also covers regular navy enlisted men whose enlistment has expired and not been extended. Those affected may request retention on active duty.
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Washington
Navy
Naval Reserve
Funeral rites for Rosie Frank queen of traveling gypsy tribe
A large funeral was held for Rosie Frank, queen of a traveling gypsy tribe, with about 25 tribesmen attending. Mourners offered tribute by memory and small sprinkles of grape juice into the grave.
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Hawtin Sun
Rosie Frank
Mink Farm Grows Into Big Business At White Bear Lake
In White Bear Lake Minnesota a mink farm founded in 1930 by Lawrence Rabe and his father August has become a $76,000 yearly venture. The operation uses modern methods with horse meat feeding and strict cleanliness. Last January 1243 pelts were shipped to New York while guards and seven guard dogs protect 648 mink. The farm showcases a high value industry with rare white and black mink fetching up to $1,000.
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Suimie Ranch
New York
Lawrence Rabe
Lawrence
St. Joseph Aspirin Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes St. Joseph Aspirin promising fast relief from colds muscle aches and sore throat. It touts a large 100 tub and urges customers to buy now. The copy emphasizes affordability and widespread availability.
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St. Joseph
Aged Couple Killed When Hit By Train
An elderly couple, Richard Rigey age 76 and Violet his wife, were killed when a Rock Island Rocket struck their light pickup at a grade crossing while en route to Enid with produce. Survived by two daughters in Washington DC. Incident reported from Kremlin Olva Oct. ath.
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Qoklohome
Rock Island
Richard Richey
Violet
H. E. Stouffer
J. M. Payne
Washington, D. C
Enid
Kremlin
Olva
Shortage Of Shorts Swamps Woman With Sewing Orders
Mrs. Sue Babin of Cincinnati faces a rush of sewing orders as a material shortage hits the supply for men’s shorts. She says the government should fulfill its pledge to release more fabric and hopes to satisfy urgent demand with available stock.
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Cincinnati
Sue Babin
Busy wife battles rush orders for 800 pairs of shorts
Mrs Rabin says the sewing story spread and she is now handling a flood of orders for 800 pairs of shorts in sizes 29 to 50. Her husband searched stores without success as she remains too busy to file taxes for a long time.
Sapulpa Veteran Lived Through Five Wars
Sapulpa resident Milton Hays a Civil War veteran at 93 recalls serving three years as a drummer when Lincoln called for volunteers. He notes conditions were tough yet coffee cost a dollar a pound and mentions his Terre Haute Indiana birthplace.
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Sapulpa
Olela
Milton Hays
Saopulpa
Lincoln
Hays
Terre Haute
Ind
Oklahoma Man Reflects on Life and Divorce Beliefs
The gray-haired Oklahoman has spent 30 of his 48 years in Sapulpa. He remains alert while smoking a pipe that he admits may be excessive. He rejects the idea of divorce, noting his wife died five years ago and expressing curiosity about happiness in the modern era.
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Oklahoma
Sapulpa
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Twila Kennessee
Clyde Hennessee
Pauline Rayva
Lonnie Ray
Daniel G. Holmes
Lorraine Holmes
Bradley
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Pinkham
Pinktan
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High Ideal Campus
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