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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1945
Page
6
Vague OCR text outlines subscription terms for various durations by mail. Mentions one year six months and turbo as options, with a price of 300 in unspecified currency. References Camanche and adjoining areas and a sales tax or per cent note.
The notice outlines that no advertising is accepted from certain individuals unless prepaid or backed by written authorization. It states that Associated Press material is for publication use only and reserves rights of republication for special dispatches.
James J. Halsema reports that two American women reach Manila after dramatic rescues by guerrilla forces under Col. Russell R. Volckmann. Mrs. Kerman Kluge endured 41 months hidden in the northern Luzon mountains as a 35 000 peso price hung over her head. Mrs. Helen J. McQuaid spent three years in Japanese prisons before a kidnapping by Filipino troops, then nearly faced beheading. The Kluge husband, an American lumberman turned guerrilla captain, harassed Japanese convoys before surrendering under threat to villagers.
Notice to Contractors invites sealed bids for paving and street improvements in Lawton Oklahoma from U S Highway 62 to Victory Boulevard and surrounding intersections. Bids due October 11 with bonds, plans, and specifications on file. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The government moves to support egg prices with a minimum to producers of 27 cents per dozen for candled eggs in 1945, or 24 cents if candling is unavailable, with purchases by the Agriculture Department upon producer payment. Peanut marketing rules under War Food Order 130 align with 1944-45 practices, CCC contracts govern sales, and base prices use 70 percent sound kernels with premiums or discounts.
Mrs Albert Boatman and family and Pvt Robert Harmon visited Mangum on Thursday to see parents Mr and Mrs Ed Harmon. The Bapiiss church women held a rainy quarterly social with all attendees enjoying the evening. Several families travel to take part in visits in Oklahoma and Texas with members stationed at Camp Chaffee Hamilton Field and Shreveport area. Hospital news notes W E Kennedy discharged from Southwestern hospital Canton in satisfactory condition.
Thirteen houses have been moved into Lusk Wyoming from nearby communities and ranches to relieve a housing shortage caused by oil exploration work bringing in new families.
A concise ad lists insurance options from Kochier Bidg offering fire and auto coverage. Contact phone 837 for quotes and policy details. The notice emphasizes savings and accessibility for Brigham area residents.
Aviation experts will attend the third national aviation clinic in Oklahoma City November 19 to 21. Stanley Draper chairs the executive committee and outlines four topics: air defense, personal aircraft, air transportation, and aircraft manufacturing. High ranking military officers will discuss air defense. President Truman will open the event. Glenn C. Kiley leads the local arrangements committee. Delegates from across the United States and abroad are invited.
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