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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1945

Page

5

Lawton Wolverines Clash Tonight With Norman Team

Lawton faces Norman at Roosevelt stadium in the second 1945 Aridiron game. Ewbank leads Norman with 32-0 debut. Lawton relies on new backs and fading experience as they seek a second win. Gates open 7 pm. kickoff 8:15 pm. officials listed.

Bob Ewbank Wewoka Lawton Wolverines Roosevelt Stadium Wolverines Norman Ewbank Bill Remy Jack Bumbarner Tigers Joe Wallace Lawton Skivey Davis Mack Sherman Alot Kelly Franklin Wewolka Dick Shelton Jetterman Reece McGee Meek Murray Duance McElhoney Serrow Wallace Oce Ahad Norman Jo” Johnston Buck Kinsey Pridders Bill Bowers Ray Gene Smith Marlow Johnston Lawtonia Gene Gower Bowers Smith Jerry McHenry Jakie Hester LeRoy Montgomer David Newcomb Conway Garner Cal- Vin Myers del Winkelman G. D. Stephens Winkelman Bennie Agee Donald (Smokey) Torbert Sherman Franklin Fritch Shelton Lawson Murray McGee Mike Balenti Refree Chase Milliner George Vorler

Discovery of Petroleum by Drilling in 1888

In 1888 researchers found that petroleum could be produced from the earth by drilling, marking a pivotal advance in energy extraction and industrial development.

Loan Approved for Comanche County Veteran Farmer

Victor W. Bennett, a 2nd year veteran with 32 months in Europe, receives a 187 rehabilitation loan from the Farm Security Administration. Bennett plans dairy cows, horses, poultry, farm equipment, and a diversified 20 acre operation southeast of Fletcher. He was discharged May 19 1943 with 104 service points. His wife is Rosa Lee Picody.

Farm Security Administration Victor W. Bennett Europe Leonard Wiley FSA Bennett Comanche County Lasti Rosa Lee Picody Fletcher

Fort Sill Indian School Boy Scouts Reorganize

Local Boy Scout officials met with Troop 1 at Fort Sill Indian School Wednesday night for a separation meeting before activities resume. Sixteen boys joined last night, about 32 expected. Francis Heinz named Scoutmaster. Regular weekly meetings to resume soon. Attending officials were Al Smith district commissioner and Harry Miller at large representative for the Black Beaver council.

Fort Sill Fort Sil Indian School Francis Heinz al Smith Harry Miller Black Beaver Cauinell

GI Rights Q A on Servicemen Problems Education VA Rules

A Q A from NEA outlines GI Bill education and training credits. It covers credit for Army training related to coursework, vacation pay while studying, changing vocational plans with administrator approval, and funding for completing schooling after being drafted. It notes GI benefits for a student with dependents and the right to finish schooling after service.

Washington Air Corps Arong

Douglass School Opens Plan For Scout Cub Pack

Douglass school sponsors a Boy Scout cub pack with 11 adults and 26 boys attending. C L Henry and Henry L Shegog led the meeting hosted by principal An active troop has existed for years but this is the first cub pack. A second organizing session with district Scout officials will finalize setup.

Douglass School C. L. Henry Henry L. Shegog

Oil Carried by Barrel in Early Horse and Wagon Days

In the early days crude oil moved by barrel loaded on horses and wagons. It highlights the primitive freight system before modern pipelines and rail, noting how crude was stored and transported in simple wooden casks.

Pioneer In Armor Is Old Ironsides

The First Armored Division, nicknamed Old Ironsides, is credited with early American armor brilliance and taught vital lessons to allied units. It fought in Oran and across multiple campaigns before being joined by other divisions.

Old Ironsides NEA Guinea Oran Mateur Fair Pass Kosserine Pass Cassino Anzio

First Army unit's early North Africa to Italy campaign

The narrative covers the First Army’s North Africa start and rapid advance from Mateur to Porto Farina, capturing 23,000 prisoners after clashes with German armor. It then moved to Cassino and Anzio, serving as mobile reserve for four months before fighting as infantry at Bologna.

North Africa Mateur Mediterranean Porto Farina Kaosseriro Posy Cassino Anzio Bologna Mi. Jan Italy

First headed for Austria after VE Day camp move

To the Swiss border at Camp VE Day found the First heading toward Austria. The brief item notes the unit’s wartime movement following Victory in Europe celebrations.

Veday Austria

Former School Head To Plead In Larceny Case

Sayre Oklahoma sept 21 Paul R Kenner former Erick Oklahoma School superintendent will make a formal plea tomorrow in district court to a charge of larceny involving the school.

Sayre Okla Paul R. Kenner Erick, Okla

Man arraigned on charges after tax fraud sentence

An unnamed man was arraigned before District Judge W. P. Keen after being brought from Wexarkana, Texas, where he serves a one year sentence for income tax evasion. County Attorney Boh Min was involved in the proceedings.

Ceny W. P. Keen Sayre Wexarkana Tex Federal Reformatory Boh Min

Trial date set for October first

Ton announced the trial had been scheduled for October 1. The update states the defendant will face proceedings on that date in court.

Ton

St Joseph Aspirin Adboasts Superior Strength and Value

An old style advertisement promotes St Joseph Aspirin as the strongest generic pain reliever. It claims no other brand is finer and advertises ten tablets for 35 cents, urging readers to demand St Joseph Aspirins at pharmacies.

St. Joseph

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