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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1947

Page

2

Officers Of 20 Activity Groups At School Listed

Lawton junior high announces activity group officers chosen in homeroom elections. Seventh through ninth grades name presidents secretaries council representatives and pep leaders across 20 groups with Mr A Richardson noting completion next week.

Lawton A. Richardson Evoh Mr Richardson Carrie Fisher George Stanley Edn Jane Strickland Margaret Swett Betty Jo Wayne Cox Minnie Lou Choat Compolitee Minetta Croft Jackie Doan Henry Gold Konallene Fuqua Jerry Elrod Beverly Goodey Ralph Pope Sarah Lund Darlene Knight Wanda Hall Koneanl Tommy Jonas Marjorie Lindsay Charles Harrison Ronnie Scott Felix Ribera Carol Roper Billy Schlein Dale Pettijohn Ruth G. Spencer Thelma Seale Helen Parks Dorothy Richardson Dixie Frice Tommie Powers Dors Raines Joy Silvy

Market Roundup Covers Grains Cattle Hogs and Stocks

Markets report Chicago butter prices steady at 416 919 pounds with grade 631 and 78 scores. Oklahoma City notes dull cattle market with top around 82 and week losses from 1 to 2. Hogs ease with packer top near 28 78, lambs and sheep mixed. Chicago grain ranges show Wheat near 2 72 Dec and Corn futures slipping slightly. closing New York stocks list declines across many major firms.

Chicago Carlota Oklahoma City Ateady-Wearker Ateera

Pledges organize FHA cake contest at Lawton High

Future Homemakers of America at Lawton High School plan a two week cake contest fund-raiser. Pat Mercer chairs the pledge drive with Kanallene Fuqua as vice chair, Ja Van Stone secretary, Barbara McNair treasurer, and Merion Russell as chapter president. More than 80 pledges from high and junior high girls signed up in the home economics room under sponsor Mrs. Opal Clare. The list includes Patay Hanks Janet Veught Darlene Thompson and many others.

Lawton America Opal Clare Pat Witwel Pat Mercer Plad Kanallene Fuqua Ja van Stone Barbara McNair Merion Russell Patay Hanks Ladaan Shotts Jantet’ Veught Darlene Thompson Betty Edwards Konallene Fuqua Hidna Strickland Beverly Goodey Mary Laurae Bradford Evelyn Alexander Shirlecatherine Norwood Dixie Price Roy Nelle Ranos Emma Lou Whiting Laquetta Williams Norma Spencer Vanda Bell Kensell Darlene L. Roy Evelyn Dunlap Cornudith Kidwell Edna Alliston Edith Whiting Peggy Nichola Muth Willarnon Barbara McNatt Genrgie Cartar Betty Jean Morse Ja Marie van Stone Roy Nell Raines Betty Jo Torbet Ann Bollard Ither Wynell “Ketchum Wanda Burt Norma Dolan Margaret Langfitt Billy Sue Caudle Tam Wilma Eryx Eula Mae Durbin Jeania Marshall

Market snapshot shows mixed stock moves by key firms

The list tracks percent changes across numerous companies and sectors including McKin Tex Nat Biscuit Packard Mot Pepsi-Cola United Airlines US Steel and Sears Roebuck. Some show gains like North Ameria 22% and Phillips Pet 53% while many fall with declines such as Nat Can 0% Nat Distillers 14% down and US Rubber 45% down.

Mc-Kin Tex Montgom Pepsi-Cola Phillips Pet Plymouth Oil Radio Corp St. Joseph Lead Sears Roebuck Sinclair Oil Socony-Vacuum Southern Pacific Ind Old NJ Studebaker Corp Swift and Co Texas Ca Texas Gulf Texas Medawalor A United Airlines United Aircraft US Rubber US Steel Wilson and Co m Woolworth

Fight Probed in Church Dispute and Public Remarks

The article details a church feud involving Rev. Hill and Rev. Squyres, with Hill claiming a confrontation escalated after a remark and Williamson reporting an assault. Hill was briefly jailed, then released awaiting Sept. 23 trial. The piece also notes Vishinsky accusing American leaders of warmongering amid postwar tensions.

Hill Williamson Will Squyres Hila Story Squyrea Willamson Rev. Hill Polestation Blae Hirt Squyren Cable

Conspiracy charges in Russia blasts target U S policy leaders

A Russian speech delivered by Vishnaky denounced a conspiracy within the United States to wage war, attacking the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and continued atomic weapons production. The speech labeled several American officials as war mongers and aimed propaganda at the non Communist world.

Rusala Truman Vishinsky Brazil United Nations Russia Dulles Vishnn Sky Ren. Dora D-Sc Virgil Jordan National Inndustrial Conference Board George H. Earle Pennsylvania U. S Hungary Bululgaria Eaton John R. Deane Moscow Paisley B. Harwood Cutler- Hammer, Inc Milwaukee Vishinshky Vishnaky United States Americer John Foster Dullen Marshall

Grain Prices Continue Decline Across Markets

Grain prices fell across most major exchanges as buyers faced patience and merchants remained cautious. The article notes high food costs squeezing consumer purchasing power while manufacturers maintain strong production and inventories, with new orders piling up.

Morris Cites Election Dialogues and Council Tour

Morris stresses focusing on societal welfare as he appeals for cooperation. Mil ton Keating introduces remarks with Sen. Bill Legah and Exall English, who admires lawmakers’ seriousness. Lawton Golf Club announces Sept 29 district court room meeting to discuss a proposed 50,000 club house and invites members to inspect the skeet range.

Milton Keating Jake Wirzel Bill Legah Oklahoma Legislative Council Exall English Mr. English Wilburt PF. Lewis Lawton Golf and Country Club District Court Room B Pp. Om Phillip Tower Royal Artillery Eng

Citizen of Fort Sit thanks chamber for courtesies

A resident returning to his homeland, after two years at the Artillery School, Fort Sit, thanks the chamber for the courtesies shown to him and Mrs Tower during their stay.

Storm Havoc Strikes New Orleans Area Damages Counted

Reports describe ships breaking from piers at the Mississippi River and ferries rammed in mid stream. Buildings toppled and roofs torn at Moisant International Airport and Rampart Street health center. Florida toll cited with multiple casualties and widespread property loss.

Empire State Congress Street New Orleans Algiers Moisant International Airport Monteleone Brute Street Threevatory Linia Rampart Street North Broad Street Florida

Lunch Program Official Plans West Oklahoma Meetings

Mrs. Howard Couch, Oklahoma City official of the state school lunch program, will arrive in Lawton to schedule meetings with four federal workers visiting each school serving lunches. Counties under supervision include Comanche, Jefferson, Stephens, Kiowa, Grady, Caddo, Tillman, Cotton, Jackson, Washita, Custer, Harmon, and Greer.

Howard Couch Oklahoma City Lawton Oklahoma Mabel Sherin Sherin Comanche Jefferson Stephens Kiowa Grady Caddo Tillman Cotten Jackson Washita Custer Harmon and Greer

Local Personal Notices From Arch. Walkerton and Fort Worth

Arch Dupler of Walkerton and Burley Dupler of Fort Wayne have returned home after visiting brother J. E. Dupler at Lloyd W. Dupler's residence. Atchison returns to Fort Worth after visiting his mother Mrs Stella Atchison. Mme. Ly Starliper underwent a major operation at Southwestern hospital. Medical patients listed at Southwestern include Norma Thompson Jerry DeanRalston and Mrs Joe Gratts. Discharged patients from Angus hospital include Mrs Ray Pool and infant son and others from Lawton and nearby areas.

Arch. Dupler Walkerton Ind Burley Dupler Fort Wayne J. E. Dupler Lloyd W. Dupler Raymond EB. Atchison Fort Worth Texas Stella Atchison Southwestern Hospital Norma Thompson Mra Tom Jayner Maple Jerry Dean Ral~ston Robert’Ralston Medicine Park Joe Gratts Angus Hospital Ray Pool Dearborn Joan

Sat Douniss Rogers Locite Instructor with the National Guard

The fragment reports Rogers Locite an instructor with the National Guard state for the past period. It mentions his wife Ruth and someone named Richard, with a reference to Colimbus.

Douniss Rogers Locite Ate National Guard Ose Ruth Richard Colimbus

Man Serves 4 15 Day Terms In County Jail

Earl Ellis and Jadi Lewton, both Negro, began serving a total of 4 fifteen day sentences in the county jail on charges of beating his wife Irple Billa on 125 Rib Drive. They were also fined 180 by Justice Fred Kinmonth.

Earl Ellis Lewton Jadi Irple Billa Prace Juetice Fred Kinmonth

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