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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1954

Page

4

Pierre du Pont Dies at 84 in Delaware Estate

Pierre Samuel du Pont longtime head of the Du Pont company and former GM president died at Longwood estate near Kennett Square after dinner. He suffered an aortic aneurysm and was attended by his brother Irenee and sister Mrs R R M Carpenter. Funeral plans were not announced.

Wilmington Del Pierre Samuel du Pont Longwood Kennett Square Pamorial Hospital du Pont Irenee R. R. M. Carpenter E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co General Motors Corp Pierre America France Lammot du Pont Repauno Chemical Co Gibbstown N. J Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pierre du Pont Pont the —_ y Alice Belin Scranton, Pa

Japanese Police Arrest 320 In Crackdown On Terrorists

Tokyo police rounded up 320 suspects in a major postwar crackdown on terrorism. The detainees included alleged criminals and political agitators slated for questioning and likely release after assessment.

Tokyo

O K I H I Campfire Group Names New Officers

Fay Verma was elected president of the cee we campfire group at a meeting with Mrs Frank Rhody. Martha Wallis became vice president Elizabeth Porter secretary treasurer and Linda Richardson reporter. Following the election plans for a picnic were made with several members present.

O-Ki-Hi Fay Verma Cee We Meecian Frank Rhody Eore Martha Wallis Elizabeth Porter Linda Richardson Carol Anne Barnes Jan Doughty Carolyn Rhody Carol Scott Colette Turley Nancy Walker Maryan Brammer Sharon Teme

Camp Fire Girls Treasure Hunt and Evening by the Fire

Camp Fire Girls gathered for a cozy evening around the fireplace with Blue Birds and leaders present. After breakfast the next morning they played baseball and then hunted for a treasure before cleanup. Guests included Leon Beaver David Brummet and several mothers and leaders.

Blue Birds Brummett Judy Beaver Barbara Roberta Cavett Gary Rush Janet Hickenbottom Linda Judy Askins Ben Lynn Wat Ernest Cavett Robert Rush Elmer Ewing Leon Beaver David Brummett Harold Lee Frederic Hammond Lynn Askins Charles Hickenbottom Robert Ae Elmer Ewing Ernest Cave

Trail Seeker Rank Review At Can Te Ci Wa Camp

Can Te Ci Wa Camp Fire members reviewed the trail seeker rank with guardian Mrs. Murray Gilbert of No. 5 S. 18th. Symbol games preceded refreshments served by Diane Riesenberg to a list of attendees including Margaret Ann Gilbert Judy Carol Kaspereit Margaret McMahon Sharon Ann Roper Lynda Trope Linda Metcalf Billie Karen Mercer and Dixie Lee Massad.

Murray Gilbert Diane Riesenberg Margaret Ann Gilbert Judy Carol Kaspereit Margaret McMahon Sharon Ann Roper Lynda Trope Linda Metcalf Billie Karen Mercer Dixie Lee Massad

Easter Egg Decorators at Ko- O- Ki- Ya Camp Fire

Leonard Agnew and members decorated Easter eggs. Present were Suzanne Agnew Janet Barnett Glynda Blake Ruth Davis Dixie Greer Wanda Sue Harris Joan Stettheim er Portia Taptto Mary Uppolm Avanda Demeter and Mrs. B. Steinhoff assistant guardian.

Leonard Agnew Suzanne Agnew Janet Barnett Glynda Blake Ruth Davis Dixie Greer Wanda Sue Harris Joan Stettheimer Portia Taptto Mary Uppolm Avanda Demeter B. Steinhoff

Cookie Jar Filled by Camp Fire Group Visit

Tan-Ya-Ka Camp Fire members with guardian Mrs. Bill Joyner visited the USC YMCA at Fourth and B to fill the cookie jar. They played ping pong and enjoyed Cokes and candy with participants Alice Aurell Suzanne Jones Nan cy Joyner Marilyn Lewis Ella Price Stella Price Jane Stinson Gwenn Wood and Babs Yarmuk.

Tan-Ya-Ka Bill Joyner Arlington Usc-Ymca Alice Aurell Suzanne Jones Nancy Joyner Marilyn Lewis Ella Price Stella Price Jane Stinson Gwenn Wood Babs Yarmuk

Easter Party Fetes Royal Blue Birds Group

Mrs Clinton Bell and daughter Elayne hosted an Easter party for the Royal Blue Birds at 809 Dearborn. Sue Stinson won Name-the-Tune, Sandra Lynch won Musical Chairs, Tish Downing won the picture gallery, and Cathleen Cummins drew the most attractive Easter Egg. Refreshments were served by Doris Forgy Carol Diane Williams Linda Gail Kennedy and Mrs Anton Lattal with leader Mrs James C Williams and assistant leader.

Clinton Bell Elayne Dearborn Sue Stinson Sandra Lynch Tish Downing Cathleen Cummins Doris Forgy Carol Diane Williams Linda Gail Kennedy Anton Lattal James C. Williams

Blue Birds Go On Overnight Outing Near Faxon

McKinley Blue Birds traveled to C Andy Cabin near Faxon for an overnight outing with parents joining the trip.

McKinley Blue Birds C’andy Cabin Faxon

Easter Basket Meeting at Mrs O Kelley’s Home

Dancing Blue Birds began Easter baskets during a gathering led by Mrs. W. H. O Kelley at 1010 Washington. Lynda Joyce Dayton served refreshments to Carol Harper Jane Ann Bradford Geraldine Harrison Sandra O Kelley and two guests Jean Reed and Roberta Sue

Blue Birds W. H. O’kelley Washington Lynda Joyce Dayton Carol Harper Jane Ann Bradford Geraldine Harrison Sandra O’kelley Jean Reed Roberta Sue

Loyal Blue Birds Meet With Leader for Gift Exchange

Loyal Blue Birds finished gifts were making when they met with their leader Mrs Lonnie Knight at 752 North 16th. Refreshments were served to Beverly Jo Brown Cathy Freeman Cheryl Finley Lu Wayne Gilley Verna Mae Hooper Linda Jo Knight Janis Mackey Debbie Lou Robertson Carol Whitman Mrs W P Whitman assistant leader and Teenie Whitman.

Loyal Blue Birds Lonnie Knight N. 16Th Beverly Jo Brown Cathy Freeman Cheryl Finley Lu Wayne Gilley Verna Mae Hooper Linda Jo Knight Janis Mackey Debbie Lou Robertson Carol Whitman W. P. Whitman Teenie Whitman

Loveable Blue Birds Meet With Leader Mrs Ross

The Loveable Blue Birds finished se uin necklaces meeting with leader Mrs W Ross at 509 Carver. Attending were Sandra Brown Rita Dewberry El sie Gardner Charles Etta Henry Shirley McCowan Mary Etta Mc Peters Darlene Stevenson Carolyn Wall Judy Thomas and assistant leader Mrs J B Ross.

W Ross Carver Sandra Brown Rita Dewberry Elsie Gardner Charles Etta Henry Shirley McCowan Mary Etta McPeters Darlene Stevenson Carolyn Wall Judy Thomas J. B. Ross

Sandra Wynekoop Elected Leader of Merry Blues Club

Sandra Kay Wynekoop was elected leader of the Merry Blues when they met with their head, Mrs. Kenneth Clapp of 209 Arlington. Sandra McCoy was chosen secretary and Linda Sue Truelock was named treasurer.

Sandra Kay Wynekoop The Merry Blues Kenneth Clapp Arlington Sandra McCoy Linda Sue Truelock Treas

Easter Crafts At Meeting With Local Leaders

After election of officers, Rita Jane Clapp Jane Stanton Mary Davidson and Paula Brim made Easter bunnies and pipe cleaner dolls dressed in Mexican costumes. Retrasheaters were served.

When Working Blue Birds Meet Leader Mrs Young 2002 D

The Blue Birds group led by Mrs Frank Young prepared booklets with a Blue Bird wish and song. They sang and served refreshments to new member Marcella and several names including Clau detta Bennett Diana Lewis Linda Rogers Jo Ann Lyle Patsy Smith Judy Waters and Patricia Young.

Blue Birds Frank Young Marcella Claudetta Bennett Diana Lewis Linda Rogers Jo Ann Lyle Patsy Smith Judy Waters Patricia Young

Early Bluebirds Meet Leader Mrs Heath at 914 S Sixth

The group gathered with leader Mrs Arnold Heath and assistants for Fly Up ceremonial practice. Members listed include Linda Kay Moon Mary Martin Sueing Sherian Waldrupe Ellen Lowry Sharon Hart line Darlene Heath Janie Cozort and sponsors Mrs C C Moon and Mrs Thomas Clanton.

Arnold Heath Linda Kay Moon Mary Martin Sueing Sherian Waldrupe Ellen Lowry Sharon _Hartline Darlene Heath Janie Cozort C. C. Moon Thomas Clanton

Carolyn Robertson Heads Good Blue Birds Group

During a short business meeting Good Blue Birds elected officers led by Mrs. T. M. Meaders. Carolyn Robertson was chosen president with Judy Williamson as vice president Wanda Havens as secretary Linda Adkins as candlelighter Carolyn Wallace as helper Connie Lee as wish leader and noting Doris Lee Hobbs Jere Tozier and Carol Ann Miller.

Carolyn Robertson Good Blue Birds T. M. Meaders Lincoln Robertson Judy Williamson Wanda Havens Linda Adkins Carolyn Wallace Connie Lee Doris Lee Hobbs Jere Tozier Carol Ann Miller

Easter Egg Hunt Planned by Florence Nightingale Blue Birds

Florence Nightingale Blue Birds plan an Easter Egg hunt led by Mrs. Clarence Johnson at 1222 Oklahoma. The group met and discussed event plans while Mrs. Ernest Martinez served refreshments to Patricia Carr Thelma Daubenspeck Doris Jean Johnson Edna Lee Martinez Carol Ann McDaniel Barbara Miller Sharonee Pursley and Carolyn Sue.

Florence Nightingale Blue Birds Clarence Johnson Oklahoma Ernest Martinez Patricia Carr Thelma Daubenspeck Doris Jean Johnson Edna Lee Martinez Carol Ann McDaniel Barbara Miller Sharonee Pursley Carolyn Sue

Election slate at Bertram home names officers

At the home of assistant leader Mrs Joe A Bertram 807 A Ann Naughton was elected vice president Charlotte Specht secretary Virginia Chandler treasurer Gloria Benke reporter. Other members included Nancy Bertram N Sanders Mary Larkin Sandra Loughlin and Pokorny Mrs Bob Landers.

Joe A. Bertram A. Ann Naughton Charlotte Specht Virginia Chandler Gloria Benke Nancy Bertram N Sanders Mary Larkin Sandra Loughlin Vs Pokorny Bob Landers Eader

Tot Cries Cause Fatal Auto Wreck on Route 66

A crying eight month old in a Jeffersonville family distracted the mother, veered off U S 66 west of Oklahoma, killing the infant. The mother and wife were treated in an Oklahoma City hospital. A two-year-old in St. Anthony hospital was struck while running to his mother. John Edgar Gregory, son of Mrs. Jimmy Gregory, was involved. A driver, Tom P White of Oklahoma City, hit the child.

United Press Highway Patrol Eugene Kemp Jeffersonvine St. Anthony Hospital City John Edgar Gregory Jimmy Gregory Tom P White Oklahoma City

UN Security Council to Meet Thursday on Israel Jordan Fight

The United Nations Security Council in New York will meet Thursday to discuss rival complaints from Israel and Jordan amid border violence. Council president Andrei Vi A of Russia called the session after receiving requests from Israel and Lebanon on behalf of Jordan, which is not a UN member.

UN Security Council Israel Jordan United Nations N. Y U. N. Security Council Middle East Russia Andrei Y. Vi Council Lebanon

Pigeons Stolen From Denver Loft Overnight

H A Griswold reported a break in at his Denver garage loft where four homing pigeons were stolen. Police are investigating the theft and the birds’ likely homeward instincts.

Denver H. A. Griswold

Lawn mower service and tool sharpening offered locally

Local shop advertises lawn mower sales and sharpening services for lawn mowers, circle saws, hand saws, knives, scissors, and hedge shears. Free delivery after 6. Contact info listed for the shop.

Grandfield Baptist Youths Take Turn At Church Duties

Grandfield reports youth leaders assume church roles once held by adults. Rev. Clifford Wells notes training for 32 youths across deacons and boards, with Patterson Townsend led by Albert Topethy and others. A banquet for high school seniors is announced.

Grandfield First Church Clifford Wells Wayne King Jimmy Loy Bob Wells Robert Tisdale

Monkey uncovers bootlegger stash in yard

Officers search Sharp's home find no whisky but a monkey in a chicken coop playing with a half pint. A further search uncovers 16 more pints. Sharp jokes that the monkey caused the losses and had previously broken 12 bottles last week.

Sharp

Beauty Queen Honored in Washington Reception

Rep. P Belcher of Oklahoma and Mrs Be er hosted a reception for Charlotte Markham in Washington as Oklahoma’s princess.

Washington P Belcher R-Okla

Child Brother Carves Stone Marker for Lost Grave

Ten year old Clarence Tyler carved a grave marker after his family could not locate the burial site in a Tulsa cemetery last fall. The handmade stone was finished Monday and placed with ceremony, with local monument firms Tulsa Monument Co and Bradford Monument Co previously donating standard headstones.

Clarence Tyler Clarence Tulsa Monument Co Bradford Monument Co

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