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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1954

Page

4

State Institutions Financial Survey To Begin Next Week

Budget officials and engineers will tour state institutions for a three week preliminary survey of financial needs and potential recommendations to the 1955 Legislature. Budget Officer James K. Smith will lead, with Board of Affairs engineers evaluating building requirements. The effort starts in eastern Oklahoma and moves west, with results due after the governor elected in 1954 takes office.

Oklahoma City James K. Smith Oklahoma Smith Board of Affairs Budget Office Tues- Muskogee cAlester Stringtown Tecumseh Ardmore Norman Enid Boley Taft

Ex-GI Defeats Government in War Pay Recovery Case

Federal Judge Eugene Rice ruled the U S comptroller general erred in attempting to reclaim money paid to John Hans Wilson during World War II. Wilson, a former Navy member, had repaid part of the overpayment via deductions from his military pay.

Muskogee Okla Eugene Rice U. S. Comptroller General Iny John Hans Wilson En Bow Wilson Navy Who U. S

Tishomingo Konawa Women To Be Hostesses At Mansion

Tishomingo and Konawa women will serve as hostesses at tomorrow’s open house in the governor’s mansion. Mrs. Johnston Murray will oversee arrangements as local volunteers participate.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray

Coconut meat production rises to three million tons yearly

About 3% million tons of coconuts dried meat are produced annually, reflecting steady demand in tropical markets.

Maundy Thursday Services For Scottish Rite Masons

Scottish Rite Masons in Lawton plan Maundy Thursday rites at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple 413 4 S Fourth under Louis Vanderpool with about 150 members expected Knights Rose Croix urged to attend Rose Croix only service also to be held in about 60 Oklahoma communities The program includes invocations toasts fraternal aid and communion with several officers listed as stewards and leaders A relighting ceremony of symbolic taps to follow on Easter Sunday in the Masonic Temple

Tapers Lawton Masonic Temple Louis Vanderpool Vander Oklahoma

Patrol Arrests 3994 In March Across Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City officials report Highway patrolmen arrested 3,994 people in March and issued 15,166 courtesy warnings. Of the arrests 3,023 were for moving traffic violations, 142 for defective vehicles, and 276 on miscellaneous charges. Assists totaled 18,362 with 871 accidents and 605 injuries. Troopers delivered 616 safety speeches.

Oklahoma City Dixie Gilmer Commissioner of Public Safety

Methodist Official Honored By Church

Dr. H. G. Ryan superintendent of the Lawton district and Mrs. Ryan were honored by Highland Park Methodist at morning and afternoon services on Sunday. A luncheon followed.

H. G. Ryan Methodist

Couple receives bedspread at church service

The article notes a bedspread presentation to the couple as a token from the congregation. Ryan, active in founding the Highland Park church, plans to celebrate soon and played a key role in establishing the church.

Ryan Highland Park Church

Federal Judge Stays Solon's Conviction On Lying Charges

Federal Judge Edward Williams granted a stay of Solon Bramblett’s conviction on lying charges after a motion argued the false statements statute may not apply to the case. Witnesses at trial testified, and the judge noted doubt about the statute’s applicability to the facts. Restored judgment was issued pending further proceedings.

Solon Bramblett Edward B. Williams Bastian

Half Drunk Driver Given Half A Fine

Oklahoma City Judge James Demopolos takes judicial notice of a defendant's half intoxication and imposes a half fine. The court sets the amount at six dollars for drunkenness.

Oklahoma City City James Demopolos Demopolos

Tulsa Oil Engineer Heads to Australia for Final Survey

Tulsa will fly to Australia immediately to conduct the final pre drilling survey on a large concession. J. M. Wanenmacher, a Tulsa-based engineer, leads the mission.

Tulsa Oil Australia Tulsa Ion Tulsa Inter

Readers praise The Christian Science Monitor

Letters from readers describe The Monitor as readable and informative with world news and a constructive viewpoint. A note mentions returning to school but gaining education from the Monitor and ideas for work. Subscription offer highlights three months for three dollars.

Free World THE Christian Science Monitor

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