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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1954

Page

2

Judge Suspends Former Sill Man's D-Day Sentence

A Fort Sill veteran, Arthur Bill Cooper, 29, had his 90 day jail term suspended by Judge S. Va University? S. Va City yesterday after being accused of carrying a knife on Fort Sill with intent to harm a telephone operator. The judge noted the man’s military service and infatuation, saying he did not intend serious harm.

Fort Sill Edga S. Vaughter S. Va Arthur Bill Cooper Cooper U.S C. D. Campbell Vaught

U S Pillars of NATO Pact Include Indefinite Duration

President Eisenhower states the United States regards the North Atlantic Treaty as of indefinite duration and would consult with Congress on troop commitments. Senators Saltonstall and Russell say they have not been informed of any pledge to keep U S forces on the European Continent indefinitely.

United States France U. S Europe Russia Eisenhower Congress Saltonstall Senate Armed Sétvinen CoutTmittee Sen Russell

Dopey Wins Bet On Fast Wagon Ride Northward

Doc's historian notes Young Keys drove a fast route from Lawton to Oklahoma City avoiding sand hills and crossing Apache Gate to the Minco ferry. He won a $10 wager by racing north along Fortill Boulevard and past the ferryman who paid the toll.

Doc Oung Keys Fortill Blvd White Wolfford Apache Gate Apache Anadarko Minco Ferry Cement Chickasha Keys

Hospital News Items Patients and Births Across Oklahoma Listings

A list of admitted and dismissed patients from Fort Sill Indian School Anadarko Lawton and other towns. Includes births and surgical cases for individuals and families such as the Dearwa and Smith households with details on dates times and weights where available.

Vernon Atauvich Fort Sill

Warm Dry Spell Expected In Southwestern Oklahoma

The region faces a five day period with temperatures slightly above normal and no precipitation. Lawton skies stay fair through today and tomorrow with highs in the 60s and a 40s low Saturday morning. Saturday could reach the 70s and be mild.

Oklahoma Weather Bureau Lawton Saturdane

Lawton Woman Honored At Oklahoma City Event

Mrs. McMahon receives high praise from Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Sigma Alpha Iota while the Foundation funds OU journalism scholarships and endowments. Oklahoma civic leaders, music clubs, and endowment sponsors are acknowledged as she attends the luncheon with Fort Sill spouses and two musicians.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Alpha Iota Musical Fraternity University of Oklahoma School of Journalism McMahon Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs Schubert Music Club Lawton Woman's Forum Forum Lawton Community Chest Entre Notts Quest Sigma Alpha Iota National Music Fraternity Oklahoma City Symphony Society J. R. Hinshaw Norman Maud Lorton Myers Tulsa Daily World John Peters Oklahoma World Neighbors, Inc T. H. Steffens Tulsa Sand Springs Foundation Felix M. Adams Vinita Eastern Oklahoma State Hospital Anna B. Korn The Oklahoma Memorial Association John Brett State Criminal Court of Appeals Oklahoma City Korn Fort Sill Robert C. Key W. M. Smith

Markets Report From Omaha City Livestock Market

Markets report shows cattle and calves lacking balanced offerings with minor sales for Monday. Hog prices hold steady with some cuts 28 to 50, while sheep offerings are absent. Oklahoma poultry prices list No 1 broilers and hens with variances, current receipts across several towns, and butterfat and wheat values noted.

Oma City USDA State Poultry Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculcie Today Broilers F.o.b Poteau Shawnee Vinita Muskogee Ardmore Tulsa McAlister Blackwell Alva Pauls Valley Chickasha Watonga Durant Clinton Elk City Laverne Chandler Lawton Hobart el Reno Enid McAlester Butterfat Ante Wheat Hennessey Kingfisher Frederick Medford Vici Fairview Guymon Hooker

Four Drivers Face Speeding Charges

State Trooper L L Kelsoe charged four persons with speeding at night and one with driving without a license. In Woodrow Giles court Eugene Dees 28 of 307 N 31st and Jerry Gene Bell 22 of Oklahoma City were cited for speeding. In Marvin Cameron court Robert L Hudson 23 Hadley Tex and Paul G Riggs 40 212 Summitt were cited for speeding. Bill Tom Nickerson 23 1808 Euc lid was charged in Giles court with driving without a license.

L. L. Kelsoe Woodrow Giles Eugene Dees N. 31St Jerry Gene Bell Oklahoma City Marvin Cameron Robert L. Hudson Hadley Tex Paul G. Riggs Summitt Bill Tom Nickerson

Pageant visitors to Lawton Fort Sill for Holy City service

The Pageant directed by Jack A. Batten based on Go and Do Thou Likewise runs from midnight to 3 a.m. with 61 scenes and 2000 participants from Lawton Fort Sill area and visitors from around the world. Easter messages include no sermon and a tribute to Rev Anthony Mark Wallock.

Fort Worth Lawton- Fort Sill Bus Company Holy City Extrom Uear Jack A. Batten Anthony Mark Wallock Wallock Jesus Christ Batten Hudson Phillips Fort Sill Jaffres Otis Smith Wallock Memorial Congregational Church Lawton

Easter Pageant At Fort Sill Draws Wide Attendance

A large, multi-state group including Fort Sill men and area residents attends a mile long amphitheater pageant with an acting cast and reading cast. The production uses darkness as a curtain and a modern control room reads scenes as visitors can contribute voluntarily at six gateways to Audience Hill with no offertory.

Fort Sill Audience Hill

Recreation Check To Begin Tuesday

City schools prepare for a recreation survey to analyze programs and identify needs. The Lawton Fort Sill Recreation survey will be sent to students with PTA cooperation. Youth forms go to teachers then to the council for statistics. adults over 60 in the home are listed for later elder activities assessment.

Lawton-Fort Sill Parent- Teacher Association Council

City Police Report Quiet Night With Four Drunkenness Arrests

City police ended the night with only four arrests all for drunkenness and a single complaint filed. Ches ter Martin of 721 North 17th reported a theft from his garage including a billfold, firecrackers, and an insurance policy.

Chester Martin N. 17Th

Guardian Angels to Be Portrayed by Local Cast

The article lists local participants in a play with Mrs. Mary Lou Hart of Stilwater and Mrs. Blasingame among the angels. Frank Rainbolt is cast as King Herod with Roberta DeWolf as the Samaritan woman and R. E. Tallent as the Good Samaritan. Lt. John Sinetz leads several roles.

the Angels John Sinetz Mary Lou Hart Stilwater Lawton Angels of the Resurrection Hart Blasingame Kance Frank Rainbolt King Herod Roberta DeWolf R. E. Tallent Good Samaritan

Park patrol to aid motorists with air and ground support

Patrolmen and four deputies will guard the park area. Miss Lydia Blount of the American Red Cross and the Fort Sill surgeon's office provide first aid. Distressed motorists should display a white handkerchief for the observation plane to locate them. Fort Sill and Central ambulance companies will stand by.

Lydia Blount American Red Cross Fort Sill Highway Patrol Central Ambulance Company

Two Women Hurt In Hospital Trip Collision

Two Altus women visiting a friend in Lawton were injured when Neva Jene Lewis and her six week old son in a westbound car attempted a left turn into a driveway. Mary Etta Grazier and George Dunham, riding in the other car, were treated and released. Skid marks stretched about 65 feet after the crash in the 3100 block of Cache Road.

Altus Lawton Southwestern Hospital Mary Etta Grazier George Dunham Ian Saahelehee Sioa Neva Jene Lewis Cache Road Lewis Frank Murphy

Rauscher Withdraws From U S Military Academy Chaplaincy

The Rev. Rauscher withdraws his name from consideration for the West Point chaplaincy. He cites local obligations and ongoing ministry to military personnel at Lawton and Fort Sill. He notes six years in Lawton and prior service as Navy chaplain in the Pacific during WWII and as chaplain with the 145th AA Battalion in Japan in 1950.

BoEser U. S. Military Academy West Point Rauscher Lawton Navy Pacific 145Th AA Japan

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