Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

2

Delegates Named For Girls State

Iris State delegates selected by criteria of leadership character scholarship and fitness include Julia Fulle Jo Lynn Ansley Dee Lehman Nancy Norman and Zelda Crank The program run by the American Legion Auxiliary trains outstanding high school girls in operating local county and fictional state governments through hands on community activity.

Julia Fulle Business For Women Jo Lynn Ansley Dee Lehman Wants Club Nancy Norman St. Mary’s Lions Club Zelda Crank Name Rotary Conway Iris State The American Legion Auxiliary

Oppenheimer Case Moves Forward With Security Review

The Atomic Commission advances its inquiry into J Robert Oppenheimer as witnesses are planned and a ruling on his security risk is anticipated within two weeks. Wilson notes no other scientist shares his access history and expresses sympathy for those who erred before rules changed last July.

Wilson Special Atomic Commission Board Oppenheimer

Forecast Continues From Page One

The weather forecast extends into page one with mention of goats and ud Manning. Details on conditions are unclear from the fragment but indicate ongoing regional outlook and local notes.

Excuses at Chamber Board Meeting Baffle Members

Howard Babbitt blamed a late arrival on children dogs and the car in a witty triple play. The remark was noted as a light moment amid a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. The piece also references an NYT column by Meyer Berger discussing Indian population and a health statistician's surprise at a Washington gathering.

Howard Babbitt Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Babbitt Sienna Pes Meyer Berger New York Times Berger New York Health Department Washington

Oklahoma City Market Review and Prices Across Regions

Oklahoma City reports cattle numbers and prices for calves cows and bulls with steers and yearlings in the 21.50 to 23.00 range and slaughter calves 18.00 to 21.00. Hogs top at 28.75 with 180 to 230 lb. lambs at 24.50 to 25.00. wheat No 1 hard at 2.15 to 2.23. Listings include multiple towns: Ardmore Shawnee Tulsa Lawton Enid Clinton Hobart Alva McAlester and others.

Oklahoma City USDA Ardmere Howart Shawnee Tulsa Lawton Elk Clin Debet Vieke City Watonga Blackwell Pauls Valley Alva McAlester Ely Steady Clinton Hobart Cha Enid el Durant Reno Elk City Laverne Law Low Ardmore Vinita Chickasha Chandler Guymon Tae Fairview Vici Medford el Reton Frederick

Floods Displace Thousands in Hidalgo County Texas

Typhoid inoculations reach 16 000 as floodwaters threaten health. About 200 of 4 000 homeless were sheltered by Red Cross in Alamo Pharr and San Juan. Evacuees scatter to friends and relatives while cots fill Alamo builds. Officials warn of prolonged emergency and drainage challenges.

Red Cross Alamo Pharr San Juan McKasson National Guard San Juan Armory Hidalgo County Charles Green Edinburg McAllen LaBlanca San Carlos Elsa Graden Harger Brownsville Troy Bone

McCarthy Inquiry Sparks Closed Door Senate Session

The McCarthy investigation moves forward with a closed door session after new accusations of pressure tactics surface. Subcommittee officials vow quick hearings next week, naming Fisher and Welch’s firm links while avoiding specifics on witness locations or times.

Fisher Army Senate Investigations Subcommittee McCarthy Nen Welch William St St. Clair Boston St. Clair Washington Lawyers Guild Herbert Brownell Sears Fisher Ams Bay Tew Samuel Sears Senate McCarthy Army Sears Ray Jenkins Knoxville Tenn Sen. Mundt RSD Ange S Caeatees Soby Cardus

Funeral Rites for Brewer Held at Fort Sill

Brewer died after an illness lasting a month from a coronary occlusion. He was born September 6, 1898 and served in the military then civilian service. Survivors include his wife, a daughter Mrs. Lyle Head, three brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Brewer Fort Sill Toase Moved Lawton Ioof E No Denver Colo Lyle Head Kingsbury Sylvester Tex Marion P. J Oklahoma City Myrtie Golden Cooper Jewell Lawrence Rigsby Idaho Dallas

Four Injured In U S 62 Two Car Crash Near Lawton

Four persons suffered minor injuries in a two car collision four miles west of Lawton on U S 62 early this afternoon. Hugh G Luttrell 24 of Fort Sill tried to turn onto a county road left rear impact spun Harding’s car into a bar ditch. Luttrell’s car left the road. Miss McCuchan and Miss Mee sustained cuts and bruises but were not seriously hurt. Soldiers treated at the base hospital. the women at Southwestern hospital.

Lawton U. S. 62 Port Sill Hugh G Luttrell Forte Luttrell Harding

City and Chatty School Drivers Win Spots In State Contest

Lawton and Chatta nooga earned state contest berths after southern division results. Classen led with 738 points, Lawton 736, Chatta nooga 702. Blair topped the district in Lawton on April 7 with Frederick Cha Springs tied for fourth. Stillwater and Shattuck led northern division with 769 and 767 respectively, creating a seven team tie for state qualifications.

Cha Lawton Lawton Blair Frederick Cha Springs Stillwater Shattuck

FHA Scandal Said To Involve 251 Firms Involved Projects

Senate investigators led by Capehart plan hearings as they review an FHA scandal. Indictments reportedly pending in federal courts. Officials including Guy T Hollyday and Norman P Mason are affected as a probe targets postwar projects and potential profits from the housing act.

Bill Sen. Williams Senate Capehart FHA Guy T. Hollyday Senhower Norman P. Mason Walter F. Greene Greene Cape

Gasoline Prices Hold Steady in City Markets

Local gasoline retailers keep firm lines in the second week of price controls. Most stations list 23.9 cents for ethyl and 22.9 cents for regular, with no further cuts announced and the ongoing price war remaining unsettled.

Staat GS

Wartime notes and leadership shifts in Saigon

A garbled passage mentions Churchill and Victor Hugo as coded designations in a wartime setting. Maj. Gen. John W. O'Daniel arrives in Saigon to oversee U S military advisory delivery and to supervise training of Viet Nam's army, with remarks on his arrival and initial actions.

Britain Churchill Victor Hugo John W. O’daniel Saigon Anasakiomanes A. H.owell U. S Viet Nam O’daniel

Memorial service at Galiles with Wallock choir

Good Friday service led by Rev ee ee host pastor at Galiles. Wallock Memorial service features Rev Stowe of First Methodist as leader with Rev Otis Smith as pastor. Wallock Memorial choir to provide music.

Ee Ee Galiles Harry Jensen Wallock Stowe First Methodist Church Otis Smith Wallock Memorial SC Noee

Famous Penicillin Discoverer to Visit City on Tuesday

British scientist Sir Alexander Fleming, who identified penicillin producing mold, will visit Oklahoma City to meet with University of Oklahoma School of Medicine leaders including OU President Dr. George Cross. The visit supports the M Research foundation and postgraduate students as plans progress for the foundation building dedication.

Sill Oklahoma City Versity of Oklahoma School of Medicine George Cross Ee Ae Saturd Fleming

AWOL Airman Receives Suspended Sentence

A 17 year old AWOL airman was given a three year suspended sentence after being linked to car theft. The suspect identified as William Fairne Fairweather was apprehended by law enforcement after authorities traced the stolen vehicle owned by T A Bomar of Lawton.

T. A. Bomar Lawton Itrolmen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doe Iowa Walter C. Lattimore Wnsurors Realtors Tewee Prairie Elmer Brewer Sporting Goods Ges Jemnioteae Oklahoma JO G. Andrews D Ave Wolverton Harware Fina M & D Finance CO E Ave Arctic Lawton-Ft America Thornton & Minor New Dormeyer Lie Ocs Bate A Mt Eh Teyeae Leok Fotter Dormeyer Iinsie Zale BOB Suther Hardware Sheridan Road
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication