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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
4
A Biblical verse and Horace Mann quote argue punishment should deter wrongdoing, not spur positive outcomes. The lines emphasize ethical restraint and the seek for moral consequence rather than mere retribution.
The piece notes Ex President Hoover heads a commission seeking executive branch efficiency and questions the long, midyear campaign cycle. It argues long presidential campaigns create heat, disunity, and distract government, suggesting shorter campaigning might improve national focus and unity.
A correspondent argues that both major parties should limit Presidential campaigning to two months starting in 1852. The proposal urges cooperation between Democratic and Republican leaders for national benefit.
A Philadelphia trolley derailed and embedded into an apartment building amid the city housing crunch. A family of five reportedly had not yet moved in by the time power was shut off.
Washington reports ex government official James A Hyslop authored an ambitious entomology encyclopedia. The manuscript spans 75 feet of shelf and would become two 900 page volumes. He expects a $15 price and cites its value to scientists farmers doctors and public health.
The column discusses the long, demanding path to becoming a physician and the rewards of practice. It notes eight years of schooling plus internship and years to specialize, with age often over 30 before starting. It also answers a malaria question: rare cases transmit malaria via blood transfusions or non sterilized needles.
Mrs Dennis Moore was honored with a layette shower on Wednesday evening September 22 at 1509 Lawton hosted by Mrs Car less Tubbs and Mrs Merl McNeil. Attendants included many guests and gifts were given to the honoree.
The Golden Circle Class of First Baptist hosted a covered dish supper at Mr and Mrs Charles Hing home to honor Miss Edna Yelton who leaves for Weatherford to manage the college concession. She received a one year magazine subscription in braille. Attendees included several local women and Miss Yelton received seasonal decorations.
Democratic slate backs G W Horne for county judge Everett Ray Base for sheriff Lester Paden for county assessor Pete Wynn for Western District county commissioner Arch Lowery for justice of the peace Gor led by Githen K Rhoads for county attorney endorsement details and offices sought.
Army Wives picnic at 11 30 am at the Armed Forces YMCA marks Thursday events along with Modern Fiction club at 2 pm hosted by Mrs Howard Babbitt and a Tem Schutert club guest day at 2 30 pm at the McMahon Foundation building. Duncan Music club also scheduled. Friday features Garden club Rose unit at 2 30 pm, Woman's Forum Assembly tea with 2 pm registration, Order of the Eastern Star at 7 30 pm, Postal auxiliary fall meeting at 2 30 pm, and Friendship Home Demonstration club at noon.
Cotillion club elects Eff Birdsong as president secretary is Mrs. Joe N. Mitchell and George Barber treasurer. Outgoing officers are Mrs. James Matheny and Mrs. Raymond Mayhall with C. E. Price Jr. as treasurer. The season's first dance is the annual costume event planned for October.
The Roosevelt PTA unit will meet at 2 30 pm on Friday October 1 with Mrs Ernest Waller Lawton PTA president as guest speaker.
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Simmons recently wed in Cache. Mr and Mrs Ragan Stewart hosted a gathering Sept 23 at Cache with many attendees and gift givers including Mrs Mae Lee Mrs Myrtle Webb and others. The junior class and Christian church members also sent gifts.
In a candlelight service at the home of Mrs. Marvin Hartman 711 C, the Golden Circle Sunday school class of First Baptist Church installed new officers. Mrs. Chester Ellis led the meeting, with Mrs. Jack Armstrong named president and other officers including membership president Mrs. G. E. Sites stewardship president Mrs. Lee Green secretary Mrs. L. E. H. Crook and assistant secretary Mrs. Edward Burgess. Also named were group captain Mrs. Elmer Williams and officers Mrs. Richard Johnson Mrs. A. C. Black Mrs. James Pierce and Mrs. Kenneth Myers. Refreshments followed for the new officers and members listed.
Woodrow Glies and several women including Mrs. James Jackson Mrs. Chester Ellis Mrs. W B Pierce Mrs Allen Bilbrey and Mrs Hortman are listed among recent society notices or obituary briefs in the local column.
Floyd D. Ross presided as chairman of the Women’s organization at First Presbyterian church during a Tuesday afternoon session in the church recreation room. Mrs. Murray Gilbert delivered the devotion using scripture from Matthew Mark and Luke as the basis for the day’s program on National Missions.
A list of local women including Mrs. Dorothy Danner and Mrs. Virginia McBlain among honored members, with mentions of Mrs. Ray Keegan and several other named ladies receiving recognition at a society gathering.
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