Noweta Lewis Heads Lawton Junior High Student Council
Noweta Lewis, ninth grade student and daughter of Mr and Mrs T Heath Lewis, 1724 Liberty, was sworn in today as president of the Lawton junior high school student council. Also chosen were Dorislyn Padgett as vice president Ava Bidbrey as secretary Joey Johnston as treasurer and Jack Shanklin as publicity chairman. The council will meet about twice monthly with Florence Peppard as supervisor to discuss school regulations and activities with Principal A Richardson. Over 20 home room representatives were named including Bobby Whitman George Kouri Nancy McDonald Mikel Johnson and Don Tangue.
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Noweta Lewis
T. Heath Lewis
Liberty
Lawton
Noweta
A. Richardson
Dorislyn Padgett
Ava Bidbrey
Joey Johnston
Jack Shanklin
Probers Review Key Figures in Atomic Research Conspiracy
The committee demanded immediate prosecution for conspiracy to commit capitalized crime against Hiskey, Chapin, and Miss Sand. It noted Chapin withdrew at the last minute, calling him sincere but misleading in a moment of weakness. An old chemist linked to Iskey at Columbia and Chicago now works at a Newark brewery.
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Iskey
Columbia
Chicago
Newark, N. J
Hiskey
Chapin
Miss Sand
Caploneze
Chapn
Four Permits Filed For New Residential Construction
Four building permits for residential construction were on file today in the city clerk's office. They list E. M. Hand for a $5,000 dwelling at 1611 B, J. McElwaine for a $1,500 home at 130 Dearborn, R. H. Cotney for a $2,500 residence at 4499 Barrie, and Harry Watts for a $1,720 residence at 1120 Sycamore.
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E. M. Hand
J. 1H. McElwaine
Dearborn
R.H. Cotney
Barrie
Harry “Watts
Sycamore
VA clarifies monthly reports rule for Cameron college veterans
Training officer George Jacobs of the Lawton VA office announced strict new regulations. Veterans must report monthly training progress promptly, or risk suspension, except those in higher learning, farm trainees, high school, business college, or on the job training programs.
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Cameron College
George Jacobs
Lawton Veterans Administration Office
Jacobs
Whey Concern
2000 Acre Ranch Sold in Comanche County
F Roberts, a Comanche County rancher, bought a 2000 acre tract 35 miles northwest of Lawton for 99000 with a warranty deed filed. The sellers were Dr. and Mrs. S. R. Glover of Rush Springs who owned it about 20 years. The land, historically tied to Park City, sits in an area once Swan son County and includes five adjacent quarters.
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Lawton Ton
F. Roberts
Comenche County
S. R Glover
Rush Springs
Roberts
Glover
Park City
Swanson County
Supreme Court
Wit
Nwia
Nwii
Swi
New
TSN
Risw
Three Negroes Held In Stomping Death Case
SAYRE Sept 22 Three Negroes are being held in Beckman county jail for questioning in the stomping death of Elk City resident Wayne Crisp. Sheriff Sam Montgomery said the white victim was stomped to death in the Elk City Negro section Sunday. Kenneth F. Neely, 216 Summit, pleaded guilty today to a recess driving count filed last July and was fined $10 and costs by Justice of the Peace Fred Kinmonth.
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Sayre
Beckman County
Elk City
Wayne Crisp
Sam Montgomery
Kenneth F. Neely
Summit
Justice ‘of the Peace
Fred Kinmonth
Washington Sixth Graders Marvel At Science Show
Washington school sixth graders, led by Miss Louise Kirkhem, viewed a "Science in Action" show titled a science circus in the auditorium. Presented by radio entertainer Bob Brown, the program praised by universities and adopted by over 400 schools. Class officers include Val Frakes as president and Floyd Porter as vice president.
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Fuplis
Louise Kirkhem
Washington School
Bob Brown
Val Frakes
Floyd Porter
Paul Massad
Jania Rice
Jim Brown
Jack Babbitt
John Wolverton
Meredith Thomas
Melvin Ahnaitty
Harold Bone
Harneat Butler
Jay Davis
Bob Finley
Jack Forbess
Sam Hamre
James Jennings
Tommy Johnson
James Kubicek
Farris Patton
James Ray
Eugene Sherwood
Carl Todkofper
Ronela Webb
Charles Wilnerson
Russell Williams
Milton Simpnon
Shirley Alchaltty
Jane Anderson
Lucille Clark
Sandra Dolan
Louige Doty
Cynthia Hanrahan
Jannette Irwin
Shirley Kelley
Billie Jo Preisch
Almadave Schramm
Louella Sparks
Frances Stoddard
Rites Held For World War II Hero George Campbell
Colorful military services honored Comanche county World War II hero Lt. George Lee Campbell 22 who died in a 1942 airplane crash. ceremony in Indiahoma cemetery and high school auditorium featured chaplain John Bender and local veterans with firing squad and flag presentation by Lt Robert S. Roberts.
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Indiahoma
Comanche County
Bera
George Lee Campbell
Indiahoma High School
John Bender
Fact
Sill
W. K. Skages
Charles Hartman
Leroy Knowles
Homer Gordon
Olin Poole
R. A. Brenton
48Th. Inf. Bn
W. N. Dixon
Hlow. Davis
C. L. Richardson
Pyt. ER
Beanson
C. E. Alderman
H. Lucas
Pyt
J. Gelsthorpe
P. W. Houchens
Wv. S. Neckermann
Algo
Pictures of 1948 football squads in display windows
Pictures of all members of the 1948 Lawton high school and Cameron college football squads are attracting attention in R. Zaks windows. The two large cards showcase the players, drawing interest from the public during a ten day display period. The article notes a halo effect from tiny ice crystals in light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton High School
Cameron College
R. Zak
Oklahoma City Market Report Prices and Receipts Mixed
Livestock receipts total 2050 with cattle 2900 calves 1200. bids slower in most oiling classes with early trade holding. Cows and cutters to shippers mostly 50 or more lower. slaughter calves around 31 lower. stockers steady to weak. Hogs and sows partly lower. spring lambs up 1. ewes steady. Closing New York stocks show mixed moves across major issues.
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Oklahoma City
USDA
City Police Set Five Week Training Program
A five week police school for Lawton patrolmen will begin October 8 under Chief Joe Cable. Capt. R. C. Bradford will conduct the 100 hour course, prepared by Oklahoma A and M College extension division and approved by Sheriff and Peace Officers Association and the Oklahoma Municipal League. Classes will run 8 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, in two four hour shifts. The program covers job and self analysis and public relations alongside technical duties. Chief Ernest Kell of Chieit aasha observed the course’s past use there.
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Lawton
Joe
Cable
R. C. Bradford
Extension Engineer Division
Oklahoma A and M_ college
Stillwater
Sheriffs and Peace Officer's Association
Oklahoma Municipal League
City Hall
Bradford
Ernest Kell
Chieitasha
Suspect recounts events in farm assault and shooting
The Suspect told officers the lawyers advised silence as County Attorney Githen Rhoads took statements from Shirley’s wife WilIa Mae and neighbor Ima Trumbo. Shirley described Clifton stopping in a pickup, abducting him to the farm, beating, shooting with a .38 automatic, and forcing them to a smoke house then a creek while threatening death if reported. Shirley received emergency treatment and was later released. Relatives said no recent major quarrel preceded the incident.
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Githen Rhoads
Shirley
Wiila Mae
In& Mae
Clifton
Jey
Sheriff’s Office
P. m
Otis Waldron
Oral Ridgeway
Angus
Lona
Hollister
Spaak Warns On Human Freedom In UN Context
Mrs Roosevelt, U S representative on the U N Human Rights Commission, urged the United Nations not to compromise with the Soviet bloc on human liberty, calling it the basic problem of today. She spoke at the Sorbonne, attacking Soviet style democracy and tying the issue to the French and American revolutions.
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United Nations
Sorbonne
Roosevelt
U. N. Human Rights Commission
Peary Arctic Discovery Documents Found in Whisky Bottle
The Peary materials, linked to Arctic sea lanes never before explored, were reportedly found in a whisky bottle left on a calm sea. Contents of the handwritten papers were not disclosed. Peary reached the North Pole on April 6, 1909.
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Arctic
Peary
Wes
Northi Pole
Notice of Real Estate Sale in Lawton Oklahoma
By order of the County Court of Comanche County Oklahoma I offer for cash sale of Lots 13 14 15 and 16 in block 16 of Lloyds addition Lawton on Monday October 4 1948 at 10 am at S07 South 16th street Lawton Oklahoma
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County Court
Comanche County
Oklahoma
Lloyd's Addition
City of
Lawton
South 16Th Street
Oklo
Industry Week Discusses Live Work and Local Growth
The piece advocates a balanced town with clean streets, water, sewage, and strong local government to attract residents and sustain industry. It urges spruce up, modernize, and promote local commerce, with a three legged approach to development: live work and play, plus targeted industrial expansion centered on Lawton’s needs and capital. It emphasizes supporting existing industry, attracting outside firms, and studying needs before acting.
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Finney
Lawton
Lawtn
Dallas
McAlester
Ruston
Louisiana
Tala
Rotary cautions on long term industrial expansion plan
Mr. Finney urged Lawton area leaders to back a long term, adequately funded industrial development program. He called for new "at home" industries suited to the region, advising careful counsel with innovators and the creation of mechanisms to bring such enterprises into existence and prosperity. He cited possibilities from milk processing to oil related ventures and household aids.
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Lawton
Mr. Finney
Soviet Press Foresees Split in United Nations
Moscow reports the Russian press claims two camps in the United Nations may separate. Bevin’s Paris generals speech is described as groundwork for UN schism. Russians have not been told that Western powers appealed the Beria phole to the UN Security Council.
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Moscow
United Nations
Ernest Bevin
U. N
Paris
U. N. Security Council
Padlock Closed Intended At Club Repairs To Restart
Greer announced plans to close the club for repairs about a week or 10 days and reopen under new management. Mills, under a two year lease since January, will disconnect from the venue as Milly departs. Greer declined comment on the Saturday night rate tied to whisky transport and said he would speak at the upcoming hearing, aiming for Oct. 12.
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Greer
Mills
Milly
Motor Inn
Flamingo
New York City
County 4-H Winners Highlight Jersey and Hog Exhibits
The county 4-H summary lists Jersey heifer champions from the fair with Jeresy calf placements by Brent Morfer and Bob Morfer. Hog results show Fletcher boys leading most entries with Harlan Hall at Fort Sill 4-H club also placing in several classes including light and heavy durae barrows and multiple breeds with top placements across the roster.
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Brent
Bob Morfer
Fletcher Boys
Harlan Hall
Fort Sill Indian School
Duree
Edmond Rolt
Don Herrin
Herschell Donnell
Duroc Barrow
Herlan Hall
Poland
China
Don Herzin
Edward Rall
Donny Boggs
Chester White
Barrows
Berkshire
Barrow
Hampshire
Black Studies Election Irregularities Continue Debate
The discussion centers on alleged irregularities and a court order to stay Johnson's case. If the stay is granted, Stevenson’s rights could be lost if fraud is found, and Johnson’s name omitted from the ballot could extinguish his right to run as a candidate.
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Black
Johnson
Stevenson
Tun
Cub Scout Pack 7 to Hold First Fall Meeting Tonight
Cub Scout Pack 7 and parents will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Washington school auditorium. Cubmaster Ross Porter announces plans to begin the fall membership round up and invites all boys interested in joining cubs and their parents to attend.
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Cub Scout Pack 7
Washington School
Ross Porter
Semason
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GS Powell
Genry Weddle
Guahler
Senardy
FDIC
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Wolverine
Aggie
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Up & Eagle Pich
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Goodyear T and R
Greyhound Corp
Gulf Oil
Hercules Powder
Down & I Cent
Int Shoe
Johns Manville
Kans City Sou
Kennecott Cop
Liggett and Myers
Loew's Inc
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Mid Cent Pet
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Up & Mont Ward
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Nat Distillers
NY Cent BR
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North Ameria
Northern Pac
Ohio Oil
Packard Met
Pan Am Air
Param Pict
Penney JC
Penn RR
Pepsi Cola
Phillips Pet
Plymouth Oil
Pure Oil
Radio Corp
Rexall Drug
US Rubber
US Steel Taupity West UN Tel
Wilsor and
Egan
Spaak
Adm
Tesh B. McCaskill
Juba W. Fox
Fabricea Southwear
Lawton Tent &Awning Co
Parker
Sety
Aana
Eversharp
C. A
Lifetime
Rogers & Son
Elgin American
Berry’s
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Volomag
Weaut
Avawee
Jorold Shep
Earl
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