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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1954

Page

7

Mrs. Hale Edwards Addresses State Club Convention

Mrs. J. Hale Edwards 815 N. 17th, a former Oklahoma Federation of Women's Clubs president, spoke at two sessions of the 56th annual convention held in Chickasha. She was among eight past press officials recognized at the event.

J. Hale Edwards N. ‘17Th Oklahoma Federation of Women’s Clubs Chickasha Edwards Oklahoma Territory Lawton Oklahoma Independence Hall Denver E. Lee Ozbirn General Federation of Women’s Clubs Chester Swanson Oklahoma City Elaine Whitelaw New York City Theodore Chapman General Federation Brazil United States State Department United Nations C. Dan Procter OCW OCW School of Fine Arts Ava Bilbrey Joey Johnston Kay King

Local organizations host Tuesday schedule of meetings and events

A list of Tuesday gatherings includes Ladies auxiliary VFW Post 1193 covered dish supper at 926 S Second and memorial services at 8 p.m. Many groups meet including Royal Neighbors lodge IGOF hall 7:30 p.m. Forget-Me-Not Club at Retired Service Club 426 D, Centenary Methodist societies, and DeMolay Mothers Club at First Christian church parlor.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Royal Neighbors of America Lodge IGOF Centenary Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Lula Bundy N. B. Hines Furman Lowry International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers J. O. Shaw S. Eighth Charles Vanis Bill Ward Hook Whirl Square American Legion Hall Circle I Marcus Prather Oklahoma State Penitentiary McAlester DeMolay Mothers Club First Christian Church

Enid to vote on capital water storage space use

Enid voters will decide next Monday whether to allow Oklahoma City to use Enid’s Canton Reservoir storage space of 38 000 acre feet for up to five years. Enid currently does not use the space and there is no pipeline to the dam. The decision involves state Plan Resources Board review and possible U S Army engineers approval.

Enid Okl Enid City Oklahoma City Canton Nog State Plan Resources Board U. S. Army Engineers

U S Motorists Drive Far More Miles Today

The report notes that the average U S motorist travels about 10 800 miles in the current era versus 6 600 miles in 1929.

U. S

Ogden Plans Suit Over Excessive Campaign Spending

Oklahoma City attorney John B. Ogden says he will file suit against any gubernatorial candidate whose expenses exceed the $3,000 limit. He will pursue counties with billboard ads and other promotions he believes violate the cap, and may circulate inquiries for grand jury investigations. Ogden noted many statewide campaigns have exceeded the limit via club support.

Oklahoma City John B. Ogden Ogden

Kenny Seen As Oklahoma Draft Director Contender

Maj. Gen. Roy W. Kenny, state adjutant general, is expected to become Oklahoma draft director replacing Clive Murray who leaves August 1. Gov. Johnston Murray said he will recommend Kenny to Gen. Lewis Hershey. Kenny would remain adjutant general.

Oklahoma City Roy W. Kenny Eneral Oklahoma Clive Murray Johnston Murray Kenny Lewis Hershey National Selective Service

Scions Probe Sadistic Comics Hearings Start

U S Senate subcommittee in New York opens hearings into sadistic comic books and their impact on adolescents. Chairman Robert Hendrickson says focus is on crime comics and their educational value when aligned to standards of good taste.

New York U. S. Senate Robert C. Hendrickson Senate Hendrickson

Woman Named Temporary Judge at Eufaula

Mrs. Matthews, a native of Eufaula with a long legal career, serves temporarily as judge. She also operates a ranch northwest of Eufaula, combining law work with agricultural ownership.

Eufaula Mrs. Matthews

Maternity Hospital Fire Toll Rises in England

In Reading, England, the Dellwood Maternity Hospital fire raises the death toll to 13. Doctors fought to save two surviving infants whose condition remains grave.

Reading England Dellwood

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Mrs. J. Hale Edwards Chi Omega Parke Wag- Bred Hamilton Bateman-Zarling American Legion Fort Sill Shakespeare Club Charles Picek Fort Sill Blvd J. Royencoe A . da Mel Wells Jess Order of Rainbow Temple Cosmopolitan Club NCO J. Menton O. P. Moore Alc Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Centenary Methodist Church Mary Swartz Seling Robert L. Ivey Clayton S. Walder Gore First Presbyterian Church Circle III Women’s Association International Association of Machinists IOOF F. T. Jensen Urge Robinson Messrs Glenn Coleman F. F. Hollander Harry E. Bowers Euclid Arch M. Bowers Ellington Field Houston Tex Comumer Service Frrome Gettt H. S Lawton Business College Patricia Joy Payne Duncan, Oklah Floyd Payne Patricia Auto Radio Southwestern Radio & Sound 4Th & E Pho Hann Dain Southwestern Bell George L. Page Southwestern Bell Telephone Co York Kirby Sales & Service Bill Smith Agency Ee Ae Hobby Center Gene’s Watch Shop Lawtonian
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