Volume 10 , Issue 22

January, 1947 - 1st Sale at POW Camp to Be Held Friday

For all those World War II historians and interested persons out there, we have found this news article that appeared in The Alva Review-Courier, Alva, OK, Friday, January 24, 1947, concerning the first sale of the Prisoner of War camp buildings to be sold at auction.

"Former servicemen needing housing, building contractors and others interested in building materials will be at the former prisoner of war camp of Alva Friday morning at 10 o'clock for the first in a series of sales to dispose of the property.

The board of trustees, consisting of city officials and businessmen are in charge of disposing of the property. The city secured a priority to buy the buildings recently and local businessmen posted the funds needed to complete the transaction.

The buildings will sell at public auction, with Col. Bud Cutter donating his services. Time will be allowed for inspection of the buildings.

The second sale will be held Saturday, beginning at 10 o'clock. The property will be offered to any and all bidders. Officials point out that much valuable construction material will be available."
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