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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1954

Page

15

Colonel Murray to resign Army and resume in Oklahoma

Colonel Clive E. Murray, a prominent Oklahoma figure, will request discharge from the Army. Regents of Oklahoma A&M Colleges approve his return as president of Murray State College of Agriculture at Ingol, while Dr. William Parrish remains acting president until July 1.

Oklahoma City Clive E. Murray Oklahoma Eeee Murray Jon Tito Oklahoma A&m Colleges Stillwater Murray State School of Agriculture Ingo William Parrish Parrish Tishomingo Southeastern State Durant Regents Oliver William Oklahoma A&m Marvin McKee Panhandle A&m G. L. Harrison Langston Bruce G. Carter Northeastern A&m Vernon Howell Cameron Jacob Johnson Connors State Grey Dunlap Eastern Oklahoma Murray Murray State

Snake Hunting Is The World's Safest Sport

OKEENE Okla April 9 UP Rattlesnake hunting is the worlds safest sport says the International Association of Rattlesnake Hunters stages its 15th annual hunt here Sunday By sundown about 20000 people will have trod gyp crusted salt creek canyon with no bites If warm dry weather returns hunters expect about 2500 live diamondback rattlers weighing roughly two tons Club president Dr E K Godfrey touts safety claiming no hunts injuries since 1936 Snakes are emerging from hibernation warns Durham Wear high topped boots stay with guides and carry a razor blade for quick bleeding of wounds The association says it invented the worlds safest snake catcher a four foot long steel pincer to grab snakes at a safe distance The group runs an international market for zoos drug houses with a standing rate for shipments The record last year included a 28 pound six foot seven inch snake A liar contest is planned with this years hunt and a menu including fried rat tastes between perch and chicken

Okeene Okla International Association of E. K. Godfrey Durham Association la Ile

Oklahoma Lawmaker Seeks Probe Of $100000 State Payroll Waste

Oklahoma City April 9 state representative Robert O Cunningham asked the legislative council to investigate reports that the state pays about 100000 a year to individuals who provide little or no service. He cites names including Gov Johnston Murray and Harry Rosen and urges a formal audit. Budget officer James Smith declined to assess legality or morality and said his office cannot stop payments.

Oklahoma City UPA Legislative Council Robert O. Cunningham Oe Council Jackee Cunningham Pasar I. Sehen Johnston Murray Harry Rosen Anary Melton James Smith Smith

Former Opera Star Fritzi Schell Dies in New York

New York reports the death of former opera star Fritzi Schell Scheff noted for her career in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with mentions of composer Victor and her prominence in opera houses.

Opera Fritzi Schell New York Fritzi Scheff

Comeback Night At The Palace Theater In 1950

A historical note recalls a performer returning to the old Palace Theater in 1950. The event marks a notable comeback, highlighting the theater’s storied past and the artist’s return to the stage.

Old Palace Theater

Druggist Loses His State License

W R Doc Mitchell Oklahoma druggist had license revoked by the State Pharmacy Board after conviction on drug offenses. The board acted Thursday declaring his license suspended or lifted pending further action.

Oklahoma City W. R Doc) Mitchell

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