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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

3

Birthday Honors for August September Messing Pupils

Pupils with August or September birthdays were honored Friday after recess in the first such event this season. Refreshments of cake ice cream and two soft drinks were served. Honored: Eddie Schram Ann Gordon Kathryn Bunch Eldon Wilson Glenda Moss Lowen Lee Howard Jerry Don Clapton Landon Bunch Georgie Faye Hopkins Christine Howard. Mrs Elin Mae Scott attended the hot lunch program meeting in Lawton and will attend the Comanche county teachers meeting Oct 3. The Don Howard family moved to Texas to harvest cotton taking several children out of school. Students are making collections for social science work including Lou Rue Wilson Nelda Bisbee and Sue Sullivan. Donors to the hot lunch program include Mrs H B Moss Mrs C D Powell and Mrs J D Scott. Messing-Denton softball beat Denton 32-7 on Sept 23. Wendlyn Howard had five acorns. Denton will play a return game Oct 2 at Messing.

Messing Eddie Schram Ann Gordon Kathryn Bunch Eldon Wilson Glenda Moss Lowen Lee Howard Jerry Don Clapton Landon Bunch Georgie Faye Hopkins Christine Howard Elin Mae Scott Lawton Comanche County Don Howard Texas Lowen Lee Christine Wendlyn James Janette Lou Rue Wilson Nelda Bisbee Sue Sullivan

Pioneer Lawton Woman Buried in California

Services were held Monday at Fullerton California for Mrs Dora Moore a pioneer Lawton resident who died Friday at her Placentia California home after a long illness She was survived by her husband A B Moore and a son Alden Moore an early day Lawton resident She belonged to the Incal Flint Methodist church and remained a member of the Lawton Rebekah lodge

Fullerton Calif Dora Moore Lawtonton Placentia

X-Ray Group Elects Oklahoma City Officers

The Oklahoman Society of X-ray Technicians wrapped up its two day convention in Oklahoma City with officer elections. Sister M Adelaide of St. John’s Hospital Tulsa was chosen president.

X-Ray Group Oklahoma City Oklahoman Society of X-ray Technicians St. John’s Hospital Tulsa

Naval meet set as plan for reserve unit formation

More than 80 men are expected to attend a meeting here Wednesday night to lay plans for forming a second naval reserve unit. Leaders of the movement said today.

NAVAL Ada Naval Reserve

Local Insurance Puzzle and Construction Update Mix

A fragmented morning scene shows Orville Pope mediating auto insurance disputes between his brother Ralph and neighbor Walter Ford after a fender bender. Separate notes mention construction supervisor Richard Stokes addressing paving rumors and a civic club camp project where precision of a square foundation is tested with near perfect diagonal accuracy. Nearby cat lovers are teased with an upcoming spotlight event from November 2 to 8.

Rville Pope Orville Walter Ford Ash Ralph Pope Bell Polleieas Richard Stokes Standard Paving Co

National Cat Week Observance Promoted by Feline Society

The American Feline Society Inc plans a full dress National Cat Week with a 39 state plus international membership reach. The campaign motto Help Save America's Cat is echoed amid society activities and personal notes revealing a family pet’s disappearance after a car crash involving Laddie the colt.

American Feline Society, Inc States Canada Costa Rica Switzerland America

Ancient Illness Brought To U S By Returning Troops

Chicago dispatch reports Egyptian surgeon Dr. Jacob Bitschal asserts that returning servicemen brought bilharlaste, a bladder ailment, to the United States for the first time. He claims the disease has afflicted hundreds of millions worldwide but not previously observed in the U S.

U.S Chicago LPI United States Jacob Bitschal University of Alexandria

Devaney Elected President Of Midwest Newspaper Group

Thomas G. Devaney advertising Manager of the Omaha World Herald was elected president of the Midwest Newspaper Advertising Executive association in Kansas City on September 30.

Kansas City Thomas G. Devaney The Omaha World- Herald Midwest Newspaper Advertising Executive Association

Five-in-One Lifetime Blind Storm Shutter and Guard Ad

Ad for Lawton Cabinet Shop offering a five in one outdoor metal Venetian blind storm shutter window guard draft and glare deflector. Mentions free estimates and 36 months to pay with contact at 130 Ave phone 1792.

Lawton Cabinet Shop Ave

Chattanooga Guests Feted At Stimpson Dinner

Honoring Mr. and Mrs. C D Stimpson of Wichita Kansas a family dinner was hosted by Mrs Etta Lee Stimpson in Chattanooga Several local and visiting families attended including Erna Johnson Rush Springs Howard Stimpson Grandfield Frank Kro sser Loveland Bill Simpson Lawton Keith Roberts Richard Stauffer and others Afterward the group visited Wichita Mountains for an outing Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs K Kirkpatrick and Mr and Mrs Tom Stephenson Oklahoma City and Calumet families continued the social gathering at the Weller residence and Meek McMea continues the narrative

Chattanooga C. D. Stimpson Wichita Kans Etta Lee Stimpson Ernest Johnson Rush Springs Howard Stimpson Grandfield Frank Krosser Loveland Bill Slimpson Lawton Keith Roberts Richard George Stauffer Meredith Drilling Co Stretosky Farm McGuirk McGowen Chicago K. Kirkpatrick Tom Stephenson Oklahoma City Wainscott Wichita Mountains J. B. Weller Delphine Donna Kay Calumet Mack

Weekend visits and travels across towns in Oklahoma

Quinn and son Mike from Haynanville and Mr. and Mrs. Irving McQuinn shared weekend visits. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ikard and son Frank visited Fletcher after church in Lawton. Mrs. Trose Monsor went to Beaumont to visit her daughter. Mrs. J. C. Baston returned from Oklahoma City where she visited children and relatives including Frank Easton and Bob Easton plus Tanya Leigh in Muskogee. Easton was accompanied to Chattanooga by several relatives. Walters friends and local residents spent Sunday with Bill Waters. Mrs. Glenn Hagar was called to the scene.

Bob Easton Tanya Leigh Muskogee

Make This Home Recipe To Take Off Ugly Fat

A sensational home remedy promises rapid fat loss using four ounces of Banex Concentrate mixed with grape juice and two tablespoons daily. It claims dramatic shifts in neck, chin, arms, bust, abdomen, hips, legs, and ankles, with a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen.

Local Tea Attended by Mrs Hood and Mrs Peters

Mrs L P Hood and Mrs F C Peters attended a tea in Lawton at the First Aether church. Camp Five Guardians honored Mrs C A Walverton and Mrs Warren Shreve. Amarillo Texas resident visited her parents Mr and Mrs G F Gutshall and sister Mrs Rodney Varner. Patient in hospital.

Oklahoma City Mra. Towe L. P. Hood F. C. Peters Lawton C. A. Walverton Warren Shreve Amarillo Tex Mra G. F. Gutshall Rodney Varner

Southwestern hospital at Lawton scott returns Stimpoon couple

Mrs. Etta Leo Stimpoon and Mr. from Oklahoma City were returned by Mra A M Grigies after a visit involving Mr and Mrs Charlie Wain in the Wichita Mountains.

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