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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1947

Page

3

McKinley School honors 30 students on honor roll

Sixth graders lead McKinley school's honor roll for the first six weeks with thirty named pupils scoring 80 or higher. Nine from sixth grade, eight from fifth, plus top scholars across second through sixth grades include Marcia Barrett, Troy Barker, Eddie Newcomb and Judith Ann Ray among others.

McKinley School Christina Swanson Marcia Barrett Troy Barker Eddie Newcomb Judith Ann Ray Fred March Sue Stamps Mary Burton Joan Pierson James Carroll Billy Don Masters Johnny Seabrook Eddie Todd Jeannine Roper Fulth Gente Mikel Gale Blainard Glenn Dolphin Christman Margaret Cooper Barbara Fisher Martha Pritchard Billy Jean Sly Bennie Todd Watlyn Bolce Jackie Leach Don Robertson Jimmie Smith Robert Smith Watson Yerby Barbara Barker Peggy Ann Elledge Lucille Hughes

Children Given Diphtheria Tests

Wil Rogers school officials today were assured one diphtheria case in the district had not spread to other pupils. Principal Mrs Laura Sherry thanked city county health authorities who conducted diphtheria tests and immunizations for contacts. Public health nurse Miss Addie Alexander gave Schick tests to fourth through sixth graders and later immunized those with positive tests. All younger children not yet immunized received their first injections. Second immunizations will be given next month.

Wil Rogers Laura Sherry Addie Alexander Schick Smalter Mia Sherry

Local Personal News From Comanche County

Mra H J Franklin recovering from major surgery at Tally hospital Marlow report she is resting nicely Shela daughter of Mr and Mrs A McManoney of Helen community Mrs Helen S Moran attended Southwest District meeting of Oklahoma Accredited Music Teachers at Oklahoma College for Women Joe Harlin returned to Musbang after brief visit with Mr and Mrs C K Phillips Norman Ira J Whitlock and daughter Jan visiting his parents Bill Whitlock 1812 Bell He will report Oct 29 at Chanute Field Illinois in air weather service Rev and Mrs J W Cannon Perry Ok visiting W T Cannon 308 Euelid Willie M Patton returned from Kansas City to visit son Gene Patton and roommate Gene Love at Finlay Engineering Malle Burch DeLoach former Comanche county teacher ill at St Anthony's Oklahoma City DeLoach living with youngest sister Mrs Pauline Wilbur whose husband died recently

H. J. Franklin Tallyheapital Marlow Shela A. McoMnanoney Helen Helen S. Moran Chickasha Oklahoma College For Women Ira J. Whitlock Jan Norman Bill Whitlock Bell Whitlock University of Oklahoma Army Air Force Chanute Field Til Air Weather Service Malle Burch DeLoach Comanche County St. Anthony’s Hospital Oklahoma City

Gypsy Hike Planned Here By Camp Fire Girls

Camp Fire Girls launch an eight group Gypsy hike as part of the national drive. On Saturday October 18 the event starts at 9 am from the high school grounds and ends about five o'clock. Frances Chandle says groups will compete in relays and cone tests to crown a Gypsy queen with a scarf. Each group handles food and outer honors aims.

Camp Fire Girls Lentbridge Misa Francesa Chandle Hay Racky

Community Property Law To Be Discussed At Parley

Oklahoma lawyers meet Friday in Lawton for the first district bar gathering since the war to study the new community property law effective July 26 1945. The clinic led by Floyd Rheam Tulsa discusses wives owning half the marriage wealth and the law's teeth allowing them to enforce a division of assets even if the husband object. The piece notes English common law left wives with little claim to property, contrasting with the modern rule that both spouses own half.

Lawton Judicial District Oklahoma Floyd Rheam Tulsa State Bar Association

Christian Youth Fellowship Meet At Walters

Walters Special District meeting expected to draw about 200 youths from several cities. Rev Claude Stinson will deliver the vesper message at 7 30 pm at Walters Church. The program continues with business and social activities, prizes for attendance, and a Friendship Circle closing the night.

Walters Christian Youth Fellowship Christian Churches of the Brotherhood Claude Stinson Walters Church Cirele

Ark Valley Melon Growers report successful year at Kaw City

The Ark Valley Melon Growers association reports a successful year despite floods drought and insect damage. Thirty two members planted 300 acres but could harvest only 75. Prices remained high.

Kaw City Oile Ark Valley

Jobs Available At Tinker Field

OKLAHOMA CITY October 1 1944 Tinker Field offers 1200 jobs at a new high pay scale approved by the War Department Brig Gen F S Borum commander said the increase covers 8000 ungraded present workers and new ungraded hires the payroll rises by 160000 monthly but excludes about 2000 graded vacancies unskilled pay rises to 81 cents to 1 13 dollars per hour from 64 cents to 1 dollar.

Oklahoma City P —Tinker Field War Department F. S. Borum Borum

Oklahoma Beekeeping Boost Reported In 1947 Honey Yield

Oklahoma City Oct 14.1947 Oklahoma produced more honey in 1947 than 1946 according to the U S department of agriculture statistician Robert S McCauley The state crop is estimated at 240000 pounds up from 1820000 pounds the previous year

Oklahoma City Oklahoma U. S&s. Department of Agriculture Robert S. McCauley Department

Oklahoma A and M Poultry and Grain Team to Compete

Oklahoma A and M College poultry and grain judging teams will compete in national collegiate contests in Chicago and Kansas City this autumn.

Stillwater Okle College Chicago Kkansag City

Truck Driver Quits Job At Police Station Exchange

In Stillwater Oklahoma on Oct 14 a furniture hauler walked into the police station and said he was quitting his job. He handed over the truck keys and left. The move puzzled officers as they processed the unexpected resignation and property handover.

Stillwater Okla Pia

Retired druggist builds cane collection in Kingfisher

In Kingfisher Oklahoma G B Wickmiller a retired druggist has a cane collection with a new entry made of salt crystals formed by immersing a metal strip in a solution. The note appears in a brief AP dispatch from October detailing his hobby and the unusual crystal cane.

Kingfisher Okla G. BP. Wickmiller

Great Salt Lake Ends Salt Formation Policy

A regional agency announced the end of a policy that allowed the lake to form salt deposits under certain conditions. The move affects miners and industrial users who relied on the previous regulatory framework. Officials did not disclose anticipated immediate effects but urged stakeholders to review new guidance.

Great Salt Lake

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Praises Relief

An old style ad promotes Kilmer's Swamp-Root claiming rapid kidney relief from aches and acidity. It urges immediate use, promising notable improvement or refund, and emphasizes following the directions. The copy imitates vintage sensational medical marketing with bold claims.

Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat

A home remedy claims to reduce bulky unsightly fat fast with an easy plan. It promises shrinking areas such as neck, chin, abdomen, hips, calves and more, with quick bloat reduction and a more youthful, energetic appearance, backed by a money back guarantee.

Dr. Caldwell

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