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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1975
Page
3
Cloudy windy and mild tonight with showers and thunderstorms likely. Decreasing cloudiness Tuesday with southerly winds 12 to 22 mph tonight and highs mid 60s Tuesday. Rain chances 60 percent tonight, 30 percent Tuesday.
Three Cameron University educators Jo Meece Tony Allison and Charlies Wayne Smith have been named Outstanding Educators of America for 1975. They were nominated by department heads and university officials for civic and professional achievements teaching talents and research contributions. They will be featured in a national awards volume to be published later this year.
The Oklahoma Political Science Association will hold a state meeting this Saturday at Cameron University Shepler Center. Professors Turner Spurrier Betz Gill Maxwell Rader Overton will discuss oil regulation Supreme Court Watergate foreign policy world Middle East and regional administrative reform. Public invited. details via Dr Phillip Simpson 248-2200.
Patricia Davis MH of 4617 Ozman died Sunday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Funeral set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Post Oak Mennonite Brethren Church Indiahoma with Rev Cyril Adrian officiating. Burial in Post Oak Cemetery under Becker Funeral Home. She was born March 31 1941 in Lawton. Survivors include husband Harvey Davis of Wichita Falls one son Jason Andrew Davis two brothers Dennis and Gerald Woommavovah six sisters Brenda Roach Rama Wilson Natalie Woommavovah Jacqueline Woommavovah Rose Mary Brady and her parents Nathaniel and ?. grandfather Pete Coffey and grandmother Jane Tenequer.
Crisis Inc will hold a rummage sale at 402 0 featuring clothing, household appliances and furniture. Sale runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Call 355-7575 to donate items.
Tempting tidbits for enjoying at television time are rosy red Delicious apples cut into wedges and served with a dip of softened cream cheese chopped nuts and marmalade. Accompany with light red wine.
A compiled list from the Lewton Police Department shows complainants with addresses and reported thefts, vandalism, and entries. Names include Travis Woller, Randy Stondridge, Steve Mover, Copeland, Willie Butler, Leon Richardson, Zock's Auto Mart, James Harmon, Southside Fine Service Station, David Heckel, Thomas Wonner, Lerry Hamilton, James Echols, Curt's Service Station, Marion Layton, Coche Road Baptist Church, Randy Tordiss, Shirtey Epps, Michael Whipkey, Leonard Heathcott, and Costs Less Gas Station among others. The reports cover thefts of wheels, stereo equipment, televisions, gasoline, statues, and vandalism, with various residences, businesses, and locations cited.
Burl Holmes the Westwood Elementary principal for six years will seek release from his contract at 7 p.m. today as Lawton Board of Education discusses future plans. Helen Trotter will act as principal for the rest of the school year.
Police investigate the death of Patricia Davis 33 of Lawton found with a .22 derringer in her chest in the bedroom of her home. The door was forced, an autopsy is pending, and the case remains open with authorities unsure who she contacted before the shooting.
Preliminary hearing for Rob ert Lee Smith 20 of Fort Sill is set for April 30 on a March 31 grand theft charge for stealing a $59.95 stereo from Music Etc. Smith free on a $1,000 bond. A second suspect, member of Headquarters Battery 2nd Battalion 18th Field Artillery, was located and questioned. The stereo was recovered from Smiths car after police traced the tag number.
The Rock Island railroad has abandoned its plan for a temporary $30 per carload surcharge on freight origination or termination on the line. The plan aimed to raise short term operating capital and faced wavering shipper support after a favorable hearing, with a 7 percent general freight rate increase granted by the Commission on March 26 further eroding backing.
A report on the Carpenter's Union hall zoning issue is set for the Law ton Metropolitan Area Planning Commission meeting. The union seeks a right to build in the R-2 zone after a failed bid to rezone to C-1 by one vote in March.
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