Methodists Plan Oct Rally for WWII Memorial at OCU
Ministers and laymen in the Lawton Methodist District will meet Oct 7 at Centenary Church to launch a statewide drive to raise about a half million dollars for a World War II memorial building at Oklahoma City University. Bishop W Angie Smith will lead the rally with host pastor Fr Forrest Field.
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Pasor
Mother Leads Local Girl Scouts in Mixed Outdoor Indoor Program
Mrs. Heinz, mother of two, praises the Scouting program for its outdoor and indoor training and recreation. Her daughters Billie Jran, 8, and Judith, 10, belong to Brownie Troop 3 and Intermediate Troop 7, with Mrs. Heinz guiding Troop 7 and assisting Troop 3. The article notes leaders need not have prior Scout experience, as training courses are provided and ongoing support is available.
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Raids Seize 33 Bottles Whisky In Lawton
Lawton city police conducted raids on two local establishments seizing 33 bottles of whiskey and arresting two men LeRoy Ellis and Bill Davidson. Bonds posted at $20 each as officers reported 32 bottles at one address and a half pint of square at the other. Raids carried out by Tully Pope Arnold Overton D Mencrief and Ray Brown.
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Bill Davidson
S. Sixth
Tully Pope
Arnold Overton
D. Mencrief
Ray Brown
Market updates and Oklahoma City livestock figures
Market roundup shows wheat at 235, corn around 2.56 to 2.77 in Chicago ranges, cotton futures lower in New York, and Oklahoma City livestock reports with cattle 500 head and hogs 400. Weighs steers steady to 50 higher, cows steady, lambs up for the week. Stock quotes list Amos, Chrysler, Coca Cola and many others with mixed moves.
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Oklahoma City
Livestok
Iowa
New York
Am Airlines
Armour and Co
Avco
Coca-Cola
Colum G Amd el
Goodyear T and R
Greyhound Corp
Gulf Ol
Rodeo Winners Named In Fast Running Event List
Walter Osborn announced rodeo winners across multiple events. Tie-down calf roping led by R N To Seo in 20.2 seconds. Nick Tahawicke second in 26.3. Pooch Shay third in 27.8. Cowboy sweetheart race winners and other events followed with names and times.
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To- Seo
Nick” Tahawicke
Cache
Pooch Shay
Kenneth Rhodes
Bill Livingston
Virginia
Lusk
Lides
Joan
Rhodes
Vera Livingston
Anita Dawes
Tompkins
Jimmy Dawes
Glyde Moore
Bob Hasley
Fiest
Alton Cox
Wilels Tahawicke
Walters Schools End First Week
Walters Sept 12 Special end of the first week of the 1047-48 school term. Enrollment in grades one to six reaches 610, up from 443 last year, with junior and senior highs also higher. Superintendent Clarence Davis notes a complete faculty after last minute changes. Textbook shortages hinder some classes as replacements are found. Lower temperatures from recent rain improve comfort in classes.
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Clarence Davis
City Aystem
Earl Turnbull
Mildred Gardner
Taschers
Council backs paving petition amid limited city funds
Council discussion notes avenue paving is in poor condition and city funds are insufficient for major repairs. Proponents argue petitions allow business and property owners to show support or opposition. Opponents note burdens to obtain paving should fall on advocates after two petitions. Project for 500 block halted but may be revived next Tuesday.
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Returned to jail after hospital stay for foot infection
Samuel J. Hicks, 22, of Waco Texas, burglary defendant, was returned to the county jail today from Southwestern hospital where he had been treated for a foot infection. Hicks faces trial in district court on several burglary counts.
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Waco
Texas
Southwestern Hospital
Hicks
Cameron College enrollment and community plans discussed
Cameron college dean Lee McDonald reported 802 freshmen and sophomores, with facilities at capacity as Lawton students fill Cameron. He credited local residents for hosting 125 Cameron students and noted roughly 276 Lawton graduates attend Cameron. General Millikin announced housing expansions at Fort Sill and a large boxing program as part of military and regional development efforts.
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Cameron College
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Lawton
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Lawton High School
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Olympia
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Milton Keating
Jimmy Hysaw
Easter Pageant Urges Aid For Rev Wallock Home
In Holy City Wichita Mountains AvP Burns chairman of the Community Chest asks the group to cooperate in building a home for Rev Wallock. The campaign to fund the project will be announced soon with Jake Witzel presiding in Ron Stephens absence.
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Holy City
Wichita Mountains
Burns
Chest
Jake Witzel
Ron Stephens
Raymond Fields Recovers From Light Stroke in Minnesota
Raymond A. Fields, longtime Lawton businessman, is recovering in Nortonville, Minnesota, from a light stroke that left him partially paralyzed in the hips. He and Mrs. Fields were in Minnesota on vacation when the illness occurred last Monday. The physician ordered bed rest but did not advise hospitalization. Mrs. J. H. Thompson, mother of Mrs. Fields, said the family was informed last night and plans for returning home were being considered, with possible travel by train or Pullman car.
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Lawton
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Nortonville
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Four Oklahoma youths accepted for Navy enlistment
Lawton recruiters announced four Oklahoma youths were accepted for three year U. S. Navy enlistments. William Robert Beard from Gore, Richard Arnold Bennett from B, Frank Brutton from Elk City, and Junior Bob Lewis from Lawton will report to San Diego California for 141 weeks of basic training before assignment to regular units.
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U. S. Navy
Lawton
William Robert Beard
Gore
Richard Arnold Bennett
Frank Brutton
Elk City
Bob Lewis
San Diego
Calif
Lawton 99-Year-Old Joseph Sargent Pneumonia Patient
Lawton resident Joseph C. Sargent, 99, is being treated for pneumonia at Angus Hospital after a two week illness. He was reported slightly improved today and admitted last Wednesday to the hospital at 891 Summit.
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Lawton
Angus Hospital
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Summit
Blaze Extinguished In Apartment Fire At Giennan Home
Fire caused by an abort in wiring damaged an electric refrigerator at Marcel Giennan’s apartment 520%4 D this morning. Fire department reported the blaze was extinguished with moderate damage to the unit and apartment interior.
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