Officers Named By Attorneys Parley Planned at Wilcox Meeting
Local attorney Pete Fullarton was re elected president of the Comanche County Bar association in Wilcox cefe at noon today. The group elected officers and planned the first district bar convention in Lawton for October, with a six county scope including Grady Cadde Cotton Stephens Jefferson and Comanche. A committee of Charles Bledsoe Paul Busby and State Senator Bill Logan was named to arrange the event. The gathering invited John Hervey Floyd Rheam and Fred Hanson to discuss the new corporation code. The noon meeting followed a visit to the Domo theater to view The Long Night with Henry Fonda and Barbara Geddes.
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Pete Fullarton
Comanche County Bar Association
Wilcox Cefe
Egal Assembly
Lawton
Grady
Cadde
Cotton
Stephens
Jeferson
Comanche
Andy Crosby, Jr
L. Richardson
Oklahoma City
Paul Busby
Domo
Sheriff's Office
Henry Fonda
Barbara Geddes
Krug Highlights Reclamation Efforts and River Basin Plans
Krug discusses a 100 year flood control and water supply project that will sustain farming, wildlife, recreation and future generations. Only 3,000 acres are ready to receive water from the North Fork Red River dam as Alcua canal users report higher cotton and alfalfa profits amid broader land-use concerns and resource stewardship.
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Krug
Red River
Farmore
Alcua
United States
Style Show Tonight at Flamingo Club Lights Fashion
Tonight the Flamingo club hosts a style show featuring new fall and winter wear brightening the spotlight. Mildred’s India’s ready-to-wear leads the season’s first show opening at 1:30 o’clock with Mrs. Otto Howard as announcer. Piano by Mrs. Dorothy Ball accompanies models Mina Fevery Rice, Mrs Hernholl Boutwell, Miss Evelyn Hawkins, Miss Theresa Black, Mrs. Jessie Mac Moseley, Miss Leoa Mae Cameron, Mrs. Lacey Holley, Mrs. Charien Cravens, Mrs. Bill Dixon, Anne Lee Waddle, Mrs. Lyle Ogmun and Miss Sue Bowers.
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Flamingo Club
Mildred
Indiaa
Otto Howard
Dorothy Ball
Mina Feverly Rice
Hernholl Boutwall
Evelyn Hawkins
Theresa Black
Jessie Mac Moseley
Leoa Mae Cameron
Mra
Lacey Holley
Charien Cravens
Bll Dixon
Anne Lee Waddle
Lyle Ogmun
Sue Bowers
Man Fined $100 For Dynamiting Cache Creek
A man near Sterling pleaded guilty and paid a $100 fine after dynamiting in Cache Creek near Elgin. Another Sterling resident also pleaded guilty and faces similar charges. both were arrested by Game Ranger Capt L F E Crawford and appeared before County Judge G W Horne.
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Cache Creek
Bunter
Sterling
Elgin
Laat Wook
Hela Buator Boles
G. W. Horne
L. F E. Crawford
Births at Southwestern Hospital Note Otis Black Family
At Southwestern Hospital a son to Mr and Mrs Otis Black born at 5 25 am weighing 10 pounds 4 ounces. Also at the same hospital a set of twins to Mr and Mrs Ralph Maxfield a daughter Melody Jean weighing 6 pounds entered at 5 40 am and a son Gary Ralph at 6 64 am.
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Southwestern Honpital
Otis Black
On & Pound
Angua Honpitud
Ralph Maxfield
Melody Jean
Gary Ralph
Market summary and stock data from Chicago and Oklahoma
CHICAGO AND OKLAHOMA city markets show mixed results across grains livestock and stocks. Butter prices hold firm while cattle calves hogs and sheep see varying weekly changes, with notable top values and weekly shifts. Chicago grain ranges list multiple Sept Dec and Mar prices for wheat corn and oats. New York stocks closing quotes feature numerous declines and gains across well known firms and utilities.
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Oklahoma Gite Livestock
Oklahoma City
Chicago
Sant
Probe Pressed In Alleged Narcotics Activities Here
Police Chief Joe Cable said an investigation into narcotics activities here is planned and an off duty suspension looming for Negro Patrolman Thomas L. Wallace after a late night robbery of Private William E. Ramfer. Ramfer reports being robbed of 170 cash sunglasses and a watch in East Lawton district. a Black suspect was released after agreeing to repay the money. C. D. Richard Fingers, 110 N First, was charged with vagrancy and released on bond while narcotics tests are pending.
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Joe Cable
Fort Silk
Thomas L. Wallace
Wallace
Wiliam E. Ramafer
Ugh
Ramafer
Lawton
Ramster
Rams
Bles
C. D. Richard Fingers
N. First
Fingers
Cache Man Injured In Lawton Affray
Tahsequah Albert a 23 year old Cache Indian remains in serious condition at Kiawa Indian hospital after knife wounds to the neck in a downtown Lawton street affray last night. Police say Palian arrived near the 200 block of C Street and arrested Aguatus Stephens, 20, for questioning though no charges had been filed early today.
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Albert 'Tahsequah
Cache
Aguatus Stephens
Lawton High School Welcomes New Principal
In a heat drenched assembly, Mr Bloch praised students for cooperation and spirit as he took over Lawton High School. He urged everyone to uphold the school's 60 year reputation and aim to make Lawton second to none, outlining policy and project plans for the year.
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Elty
Bloch
Lawton High School
Mak Ing Lawton High School
Lawton Scout Roger Spencer Recalls Jamboree Journey
Lawtonian Roger Spencer recounts nine days at the World Jamboree in Jamboree City with scouts from more than 20 nations. He describes camp life, international greetings, and moments such as a radio Q&A with English and French participants, plus tours to Paris landmarks and battlefield sites. He notes wearing western gear during the American program and reunites briefly with a former Lawton scout in Austria.
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Thomas Jones
Duncan
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Jamboree City
Ro Ber
England
Tinger
United States
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Tranah
U. S
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Farla
Vernaiiias
France
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le Havre
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Glenn Smith
Lawton
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Lowla V. Smith
Austria
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Boy Scouta
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Netherlands
Belgium
Scotland
India
Buma
Troop 13
St. Louis
New York
Niagra Falls
Canada
Dallas
Cart Spencer
Oak
Harry Nichols
First Methodist Church
World Peace and Shared Democratic Values
President Truman lauded Brazil and the United States for shared concepts of freedom and democracy. He cited mutual respect for human rights, noted Brazil’s independence anniversary parallels, and urged continued cooperation in the Western Hemisphere to build a strong force for mankind’s good.
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United States
Truman
Brazil
Portugal
Dahl
Excavation Continues on Water Main Project in Industrial Addition
Richard Stokes, construction superintendent, said crews would pour concrete in about 10 days to lower a water main along the north side of the street. The plan is to lay a 25 foot center strip from Seventh to Partroad, then finish old strips before new concrete is poured in the industrial area.
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Richard Stokes
Goncrety
Stokes
Seventh Eoat
Final Airport Progress and Chamber of Commerce Updates
The report outlines the city and state actions on mineral rights for a final airport, with school land to be sold at public auction under state law. If plans proceed, airport construction could begin within 90 days, and CAB approval may place Lawton on scheduled airline service within 30 days. Chamber committees reported summer activity in Military Affairs Public Schools Industrial and Membership, with 660 members and 1601 memberships and cooperation with Rock Island Railroad and Dry Land projects.
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Arid
CAA
Crosby
Milton Keating
Lewton
Chamber
Lawton
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Keating
Mc Stephens
John Shoemaker
Chyta Canter
Club Canter
Washington
Thos
Lawton Rangers
Huld
Officiala of
Rock Island
Ranchers On Page One Continue Discussion On Soil
Ranchers On era warns that drought may hinder fall planting as soil erosion risks rise. Soil conservation data show alarm over land conditions. Glenn Beecham of the Soil Conservation Service urges more farmers to prepare to plant, despite lack of rain.
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Vanida
Wered
Farmera
Glenn Beecham
Soil Conservation Service
Panhandle Heat Eases in West While Lawton Gains Talk of Vetch Crop
Weather across Oklahoma remains hot with 100 degree readings while Panhandle towns enjoy relief. Vetch, a legume, is promoted for soil preservation and moisture retention, to be planted after rains and used with peanuts to curb erosion and improve soil strength. Lawton residents discuss conditions as forecasts predict continued heat through Saturday.
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Oklahoma
Panhandle
United Press
W. E. Maughan
Bolee City
Guymon
Beaver
Altus
Hottest State Temperatures Hit 111 Degrees Across Cities
Record heat sweeps Oklahoma with many towns posting triple digits. Forecasts show highs near 108 to 111 degrees in cities including Vinita, Enid, Guthrie, Shawnee, Oklahoma City, and Ardmore as the state endures a severe heat wave. Authorities urge hydration and heat precautions for residents and workers outdoors.
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Chlokashi
Frederick
General Says- Continued Henan and Totalitarian Rule
The secretary of defense warned at the Veterans of Foreign Wars encampment against totalitarian governments using an iron fist on smaller nations. He condemned veto abuse and warned it hampers the United Nations while fearing nuclear threats.
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Defense
Navy
United Nations
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