FSIS Stock Entries Win Fair Honors
Fort Sill Indian School and Fletcher 4-H exhibitors dominated Comanche County's junior free fair with grand championships, a reserve, four breed titles, and fourteen blue ribbons in swine sheep and cattle events. Winners from Fletcher and Fort Sill earned top hams and hog awards, while 4-H and FFA members claimed lamb and sheep division honors and a chance to advance to the state fair.
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Comanche County
Fort Sill Indian School
Fletcher
Tn Capitol
Andy Duffle
Chickasha Llonal
Sheen
Ted Krisher
Oklahoma City
Kenneth Yoder
Fletcher Club
Barrow
Donnie Boggs
Harlan Hal
Fort Sill Indian School 4-H
Ducoc
Hampshire
Berkshire
Tammy Tomlinson
Southdown
Edward Roll
Shropshire
Paul Tale Faferro
Lawton Ffa
FFA
Paul Taliaferro
Sharpshire
Keisher
Arlen Johnson
December Draft Call Set At 15 000
The Defense Department asked Selective Service to provide 15 000 draftees for the Army in December, up 5 000 from November. Army quotas are to start near 10 000 monthly, rising toward 30 000 by next year as the force grows to 870 000. Air Force and Navy rely on volunteers for now. Pre induction physicals begin Oct 4 for those found acceptable. The munitions board asks for induction in the first 20 days of December to avoid holidays.
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Washington
Defense Department
Selective Service
Army
Air Force
Navy
Munitions Board
Judge To Rule In Senate Race
Federal District Judge T. Whitfield Davidson ruled the U S court has jurisdiction in Texas bitterly fought senatorial race. He declined expedited ruling and denied Stevenson’s fraud allegations to throw out injunction proceedings in the contest between Coke R Stevenson and Lyndon B Johnson over nomination versus election.
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Fort Worth
Tex
T. Whitfield Davidson
U. S
Texas
Davidson
Johnnson
Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Coke R. Stevenson
Stevenson
Louisiana Solons Weigh Truman Ballot Entry
Bat on Rouge La Sept 22 State legislators convened for a one day special session to decide whether President Truman's name should be restored to Louisiana's ballot for the state's ten electoral votes. Gov Earl K Lang called the session after the Democratic State Central committee had struck his name on Sept 10.
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Baton Rouge
President Truman
Louisiana
Earl K. Lang
Mr. Truman
Democratic State Central Committee
Tom Ford Named Editor of Tatler 1948 49
Tom Ford a senior at Lawton High and son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ford will serve as editor of The Tatler for 1948 49 Miss Vanita Lee journalism instructor announced The Tatler will be published monthly with at least seven issues planned Printed by The Constitution Other staff named include Joe Hadfield assistant editor Paul Sprague advertising manager Jimmy Hollingsworth circulation manager Barbara Burrow junior high editor Neil Donley feature editor Ruth Larrance society editor Marion Andrus sports editor reporters include Jimmy Campbell Berty Click Arthur Dunham Grace English Johnny Erwin Roberta Ann Ford Jackie Griffin Ella Hunter Jan Hutchins Don John Randall Johnston Phyllis Lockwood Peggy Loud Murdoch Matthew Geree McCurdy Barbara McWilliams Timmy Satterman Deo Smith
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Tom Ford
Henry Ford
Tgwn,ltd
Tatler
Lawton
Vanita Lee
Miss Lee
Constitution
Norman
Joe Hadfield
Paul Sprague
Jimmy Hollingsworth
Ciralle
Barbara Burrow
Neil Donley
Emma Lou Whiting
Ruth Larrance
Marion Andrus
Charles Hann
Jimmy Campbell
Berty Click
Arthur Dunham
Grace English
Johnny Erwin
Roberta Ann Ford
Jackie Griffin
Ella Hunter
Jan Hutchins
Don John
Randall Johnston
Phyllis Lockwood
Peggy Loud
Murdoch Matthew
Geree
McCurdy
Barbara McWilliams
Timmy Satterman
Deo Smith
West In Full Accord On Berlin Crisis
Britain France and the United States sent notes to Soviet ambassadors over Berlin the British Foreign Office said. Bevin told Parliament the three Western powers are in absolute agreement on a joint policy if Moscow talks fail. Britain backs Count Bernadotte's Palestine plan and continues consultations in Paris. In Israel Arabs ambushed a Jewish convoy killing four, including an American, John Locke Lewis of Philadelphia. UN focus is Palestine as Bernadotte’s plan gains support. Russia reportedly lacks the atom bomb. five years to master controls are cited by Canada’s Mel Naughton. Two brief notes indicate further updates on page 4 column 2.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Berlin
Ernest
Bevin
House of Commons
Britain
Plan
London
Paris
Count Folke Hernadotte
Palestine
United States
Russia
Molotov
United Nations
Czechoslovakia
Klement Gottwald
General Assembly
U. N
Count Folke Bernadotte
Kern Elected Freshman Class President at Cameron
Raymond Lawton was named president of Cameron University’s freshman class in an all scat auditorium vote. 300 class members participated, with Kern defeating Leon Kennedy Anandar ke and Bil Shaffer while John Donaldson Letitia Swoop and Toby Hicks were elected vice president senator and secretary treasurer respectively. Kern will represent the class in the student senate and lead class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lawton
Cameron
Kern
Two Lawton War Dead Returned for Final Rites
World War II casualties from Lawton and Mountain View are among 3,536 Americans being transported home from the Pacific aboard the U S Army ship Sergeant Mortis E Crain. Private John T Yale 32 of Lawton died in a Japanese prison camp at Osaka after Allied captivity at Corregidor. Private Paul E Atha 24 of Comanche County was killed September 15 1944 during Peleliu Palau invasion. Sea man First Class Boboy Ozbirn of Mountain View also listed among returning personnel. Services planned locally in Lawton and Ritter Funeral homes.
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Lawton
Mountain View
Pacific
U. S. Army
Mortis E. Crain
Department of Army
Oklahoms
Pfe
John T. Yale
H. J. Qurrie
Ferris
Paul E. Atha
J. Q. Atha
McHinter
Boboy Ozbirn
Yale
Coast
Osaka
58Th Coast Artillery
Corregidor
Uty
Fort Mills
Gorregidor
Cabanatuan
Dallas
Texas
Fort Sill
First Field Acillero
Afra
E. W. Brotherton
Houston
Tex
G. R. Bennett Brownwood
Census drives gain church support in Lawton area
Lawton's religious census drive concluded after a meeting at First Baptist Church in which district and zone directors outlined the enumeration by Haycrett Neptune census director. Eleven district captains and 48 zone captains attended as 15 churches already joined the effort and more volunteered including First Church of the Nazarene St Andrews Episcopal Church of Christ Assembly of God and several others. Members urged to report at 1 30 p m Sunday at the First Baptist church auditorium to be assigned to captains and zones.
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Lans
Lawton
First Baptist Church
Haycrett Neptune
Neptune
Church of the Nazarene
St Andrews Episcopal
Church of Christ
Arlington
Assembly of God
Congregational Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Speakers Set For Industry Week In Lawton Oklahoma
Lawton hosts Southwest Oklahoma Industrial Week with a two day exhibit at the YMCA. J C Kennedy announces a lineup of noon talks led by Gen Jacob L Devers Oscar Monrad Tom Finney Victor Barnes Joseph Ross James Nance Roy Turner and others. The schedule includes interviews and joint meetings at Old South cafeteria and a First Christian church banquet room. Public exhibit runs Thursday Sept 30 and Friday Oct 1 with maps and favors for attendees.
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Lawton
Southwest
Oklahoma
J.C. Kennedy
Annear
Jacob L. Deve 3
Army Field Forces
Chamber of Cormecce
Old South
Oscar Monrad
First National Bank Rand Trust Co
Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma City
Lions Club
Tom W. Finney
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce
Tez
Rotary Club
Victor F. Barnett
Tulsa Tribune
Joseph Ross
Nieman-Marcus
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Business and Professional Women's Club
Bexenange Club
James C. Nance
Oklahoma Senate
Kiwanis Club
Optimist Club
First Christian Church
Roy J. Turner
Beffore Chamber of Commerce
Southwest Oklahoma
Mr. Kennedy
Greetera
R. EB
Glenn
Fred Larrance
John Boyett
James 4. Black
A.D. Sly
Fred Meltor
Booth
Wyatt B. Hendrick
D. L. Wigington
Joan Plaxco
Ralph Wertz
A. D. Sy
Harold Redding
Rom Stephens
Frank Hitchens
National Secretaries
Ben Ansley
James Sanders
City National Bank
Lawior
Devers Plans Busy Fort Sill Visit and Speech
Gen. Jacob L. Devers, commanding general of Army Field Forces, will keynote the inaugural Southwest Oklahoma Industrial Week at Fort Sill. His schedule includes training-battalion inspections, a noon Chamber of Commerce talk, firing demonstrations, a tour of the 37th Regimental Combat Team, a Fort Sill golf course dedication, and a four some with Maj. Gen. Clift Andrus and local figures. The visit spans Thursday to Saturday with ceremonies and an informal dinner.
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Jacob L. Devers
Army Field Forces
Southwest
Oklahoma
Fort Sill
Military Establishment
General Devers
Post Field
Aennal
Samue L. Morrow
Chamber of Commerce
Fort Sills
Lawton
Old South
37Th
Sill
Devers
Artillery Senaor
Truman to Visit Oklahoma on 18 Stop Campaign Tour
Oklahoma Democrats plan moves to offset Gov. Warren’s California visit as President Truman launches an 18 stop campaign tour across the state. The train will begin Tuesday with Marietta as the first platform appearance, signaling a major push by Truman’s campaign in Oklahoma.
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Okklahoma City
Oklahoma
Far Warren
California
Truman- Truman
Marietta
Synod Elects Bradshaw and Three Pastors to Oklahoma Church
At the opening session the Synod of Oklahoma elected Rev. Bradshaw II as moderator. Also chosen were Rev. Hugh E. Bradshaw pastor of First precosterian church Duncan as moderator, Rev. Gary Heffius pastor of Piepals Hills byterian church Oklahoma, Rev. L. J. McCutchen publicity director, and Rev. Des Gee Page Four as publicity figure. Wd Were made by a. D. D. pastor Se South Minister church Oxle and the stewardehis to Rev. Bradshaw.
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Hugh E. Bradshaw
D. O
Duncan
Synod of Oklahoma Fierian Church
F.H. Daniel
Durant
Gary Heffius
Piepals Hillsbyterian
Oklahoma
L. J. McCutchen
Oxle
Bradshaw
Des- Gee
Florida Gale Lashes North Florida on East Coast Drive
A powerful hurricane plows through Florida toward the East coast and citrus belts along the Indian River. Two killed and many injured as 160 mile per hour gusts hit the Keys and Miami. Rain totals reach 8.34 inches in 24 hours. hurricane center expected near Melbourne then to enter the Atlantic near Merritt Island.
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Miami
Florida
Indian River
Florida Keys
Minami
Keys
Weather Bureau
Melbourne
P.m
Atlantic
Merritt Island
City School Girl Injured When Struck by Truck
Seven year old Claudia Hartman daughter of Roy and Mrs Bartman was hit by a semi trailer at 27th and B while walking home from school. She suffered severe injuries including lacerations and contusions and was listed in fair to serious condition at Angus hospital. Driver Vernon Norton of Larlow was reported to be driving slowly as Claudia and another girl crossed B avenue from the north side two blocks from her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Janne Hartman
Roy C. Bartman
Angus Hospital
Vernon Norton
Larlow
EB Avenue
Claudia
B Avenue
Lawton Stalemate Blocks Waterworks Survey Hire
City water improvement plans stall as Mayor Hutchins opposes hiring Wyatt Hendrick for an initial survey. Four to eight vote splits council, Attorney cites Oklahoma statute, and a legal review is sought to resolve authority over waterworks actions.
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Lawton
George Hutchins
Wyatt B. Hendrick
Meyer
Hendrick
State Rests Case In Wilson Trial
Parcell, Sept. 22-1 )-Her din Ballard, attorney for Pur man Wilson, legislator charged with murder, told a district court jury Wilson had no intention of killing Jake Miller. The state wrapped its case with eye witness accounts from Bob and Mrs Gooch of Pauls Valley and Miller’s four year old daughter Linda Miller testified briefly before Judge Hinshaw sustained a defense objection.
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Ballard Sai “Purman
Bob Gooch
Pauls Valley
Miller
Linda Margaret Miller
Witntus
Justin Hinshaw
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Lawton Ffa Angué
Richard Brock
Wayne Simms
Rudy Hanza
Maurice Wyatt
Champ Lamb
Edward Bell
Edward
Lawrence Roll
Kenneth Vader
FSIS
Hinabor
France
British Foreign Office
Haifa
Stern Fang
Ralph J. Bunche
Pernadotte
Israel
Irgun
Zvai Leumi
United Nations Atomic Energy Commission
A. G. Mel Naughton
Iberty Heights
Beal Heights
Industry
Gen. Devers
Bradshaw II
Lake Okeechobee
Clewiston
Cal
Oksana Kasenkiné
Reed Mrs. Oksana Kasenkina
Hutchins
U.S. Public Health Service
Harold Shore
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