McClain County, Oklahoma -Purcell Register, 1948 - Local Event Submitted by: Sheri Hammons hammons@shertech.net ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ======================================================================== Date: After Spring 1948 Purcell Register PROCLAMATION Whereas, our city will be honored Tuesday September 28, at 1:40 PM by a visit of President Harry S. Truman and party, and our people and children should be given every opportunity to see and hear the chief executive of our nation. All business firms in the city of Purcell will be asked to close their doors from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to permit owners and employees to pay their respects to our great president. (signed) LEO COBB Mayor of Purcell