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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1947

Page

4

Rains Aid Apache Grain Crop and Local Events

Soaking rains last week boosted Apache wheat moisture while cotton remained unhurt. The Apache high school band placed first among 40 in the TCU OU game at Norman. Local gatherings included the Boone community roast with about 160 attendees and honor roll news from Cameron College. Visitors from Norman, Ardmore, and Borger joined locals for weekend events and game attendance.

Tcu-Ou Norman Jim Mahoney J. Clair Charles Moran Louise- Knipfel Boone Boone School Cameron, College Lawton Martha Jean Dimlop Mary Jane Baker Mary Lau Smith and Eldon Dudley Nyé Johnson Chickasha J .A.mcmahan W. H. Ampascher John Enne Newark

Former Lawtonian Seeks Bellingham Council Post

A former Lawtonian now based in Bellingham Wash entered local politics as he campaigns for a councilman at large seat in the upcoming primaries. The candidate, Hes Handford Robinson, son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Robinson, is known in Lawton as Tex and has had his campaign card showcased by his father from the Lawton harbor area.

Morris Says Truman Can Defeat Gen. Eisenhower

Oklahoma congressman Morris said President Truman could defeat any Republican nominee, even General Eisenhower, citing Truman's government experience. He praised Eisenhower's military record but warned battlefield popularity may hinder peacetime leadership. Morris noted Taft, Dewey, and Warren as rivals and recalled their WWI service together with Truman. He plans to return to Washington for the special session in November.

U. S Reptory Morrie Lawton Truman Eisenhower Morris Maria Oklahoma Hnpariaries Taft Dewey Warren Franklin D. Roosevelt 28Th Infantry Washington

Mountain guide recounts two women’s fatal fall in New Mexico

A mountain guide testified that Francis Krauss of Baltimore and Mildred Hartwig of Evansville died after slipping on an icy snow bank near Truchas Peak. Krauss tried to rescue her companion, but both women plunged into a ravine. Coroners ruled accidental deaths from injuries and exposure after recovery of their bodies.

Anta PE N. M Francis B. Krauss Baltimore Mildred Flartlg Evansville Ind Los Alamos Atomic Project Truchas Peak Sam Martin Truchas Hirausa Martin Miss Hartiz Miss Krauss Artin Los Alamon Aed

Yvonne Ray E Elected Head of Pleasant Valley Club

Yvonne Ray E was elected president of the Pleasant Valley 4-H club at a recent re organization meeting with county farm and home demonstration agents. Other officers include Galena New Bowden as secretary and members Ray Newsom Bowden Karty Nathalie Joella News om. Boy members had been announced previously.

Yvonne Ray Pleasant Valley 4-H Club County Farm and Home Demonstration Galena New- Bowden Miss Ray Misa Newsom Misa Bowden Nathalie Joella Karty Mary Carol Newsom

Clinton merchants exposition set for November dates

Clinton firms will show at the annual Clinton merchants exposition on November 14 and 15 with twenty eight local businesses featuring displays and products for attendees.

Clinton Clinton Merchants

Messing School Organizes Four H Club Teachers Help

Herman Bunch was elected president of the new 4-H club organized this week by Arlen Johnson and Mrs Juanita Benon. Other officers include Glende Moss secretary treasurer Thelma Sullivan game leader Wallie Powell song leader Charica Wickwire. Members include Travis Muyhugh Ted Clapton Landor Bunch Haddle Joe Powell Bobby Russell Jerry Don Clapton Eldon Wilson Dannie Powell Vivian Sylch Kathryn Bunch Ann Gordon and Clarence Scott. County school superintendent Nik donated Oklahoma library books junior Red Cross materials and a state map. Pupils are making Halloween booklets. Leon and Dorris Ann Repp returned after absences. Mormon Bunch was ill. others absent. School cleanup day improved interiors.

Herman Bunch Arlen Johnson Juanita Benaon Glende Moss Thelma Sue Sullivan Waller Wrae Powell Charica Wickwire Travis Muyhugh Ted Clapton Landor Bunch Haddle Joe Powell Bobby Russell Jerry Don Clapton Eldon Wilson Dannie Dale Powell Glela Vivian Sylch Georgian Aye Haskins Kathryn Bunch Ann Gordon Clarence Scntt Nik Okahoma Library Commission Red Cross Oklahoma Leon Dorris Ann Repp Morman Bunch Vivian Smith Ted

Oklahoma Realty Co Opens by Mrs Lois Smith

Mrs Lois Smith announces the opening of Oklahoma Realty Co in room 323 Koehler Building Lawton resident for 25 years the new agency will handle real estate loans and a complete line of insurance including life property casualty automobile and liability Mrs Smith formerly with Guy C Robertson Insurance agency Koehler building

Tole Smith Lawton Trl Ollahoma Realty Co Koehler Life Smith Guy C. Robertson

Five Buses Pass Then Man Stops Sixth With Rock

Washington Ohio report recounts James B Colen who, while watching five buses speed by, hurled a rock at the sixth bus breaking its windshield. The driver took him to a traffic officer. Colen faced a court order to raise 17 to pay for the windshield.

Washington Ort James B. Colen Colen Toray Colecin

Santa Claus Commission Still Needs One Member

Oklahoma City October 28. The state Santa Claus Commission lacks one member after RoE Beyer Guthrie banter informed Gov. Roy Turner he cannot serve Beyer was Turner’s choice to succeed Frank Porter Oklahoma City Union of a man who resigned The remaining members are W G Skelly Tulsa and Bronk Phillips Burta ville The governor said he will fill the vacancy big week The commission will meet before next week to outline Christmas plans for 3000 orphans in 28 state institutions.

Oklahoma City Roe. Beyer Guthrie Banter Roy J.turner Beyer Turner Frank Porter Oklahoma Cuy W. G. Skelly Tulsa Bronk Phillips

Two Ardmore Boys Die In Oklahoma Crash

Two Ardmore youths Harold Southerland 16 and Ray Tabor 18 were killed when their car collided with a produce truck near Overbrook Oklahoma early today. Four other occupants were injured and hospitalized in Ardmore's Hardy Sanitarium.

Overbrook Okla Ardmore Harold Milton Southerland Joss Southerland Ray Bartley Tabor Art Tabor Highwey Patrol Raymond MecCillom Wynnewood Cla

Unclear Yearly Mortality Toll Note 1946 Deaths

A brief line notes 1946 annual deaths totaling 876 with 420 deaths that year and 23 in October, indicating a spike in that month. No further context on location or cause is provided in the fragmented text.

13 Missing After Ship Sinks Near Mindoro

A report from the systems bureau states 13 people are missing after a ship sank near Mindoro following an incident off Manila on October 28. No further details on the vessel or casualties were provided.

Mindoro Manila Systems Bureau

Missing Fifteen Sailed Vessel Aided In Manila Rescue

Thirteen men are reported missing after the sinking of the Lady Aida off Mindoro between Mindoro and Palawan. The General Melavar intercepted a message from an unknown vessel claiming it carried sixteen of the Lady Aida’s thirty eight crew.

Mindoro Palawal General Melavar Manila

Simple home fat loss claim with Banex concentrate

An advertisement touts a quick home fat loss solution using Banex Concentrate and grape juice. It promises weight loss and improved curves by taking two tablespoonfuls twice daily, claiming money-back guarantees if not effective.

Banex Mimgic

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Marlon Moran Borger Tex Bob Hughes Aon Jimmie Charles Stone Normen W. F. Boydston Cecil Purcell Gerald Goff Edgar Rice Phillips University Enid Oleta Walker Lawtonian Bellingham Council Gen Mountain Area John J. Schott Insurance Agency Automobile — Fire Casualty and Bloor American Nat'l Bank Yvonne Ray E Pleasant Valley Club Howard Cabinet Coker’s Health Clinic the Fabric Shop Killians South Third Street Humpty Dumpty N. A. E. Plemmons Corsetiere J. B. Colwell New Carpenter Engineering AVICE Kochler Messing School Lois Smith Oklahoma Realty Co Comfort Winter Ron Stephens Second & D Avenue South Rock Santa Claus Commission Johns-Manvilla Way Burrows Insulation Weatherstrip, Inc Five Phono Grand Rapids Colorback Co C Ave Raskin’s Westclox Big Ben Waterbury Sentinel New Haven Seth Thomas Sessions, McClintock General Electric Raskin's Dayton D. J. Welch Oil CO Teip Lee Boulevard Hewett Refrigeration Phon Buster Wyatt Motor Co Lincoln - Mercury
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