Watering Curbs At Sill Ordered For Entire Year
Fort Sill enforces year round water restrictions to conserve supply with lawn bans and limited watering for McNair Snow Knox halls and Officers club lawn. Trees shrubs and hedges may be watered on designated days by area, while military vehicles must stay clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
McNair
Snow
Knox Halls
Officers Club
Artillery Village
Fort Silt
Lawson
16Th May
AML
Lawton Turnpike Bill Could Win House Vote
Gov Gary backs the southwest turnpike plan and Ozman says the measure could pass with bonds issued for the Lawton road. A governor supported substitute may speed action as First Boston is eyed to handle financing with other syndicates invited to bid. Ozman predicts House action early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Lawton Road
Ozman
First Boston Corporation
Gary
Ned Shepler
Lawton
Dope Roundup Ties Up 50 Officers Across Region
Dope roundup conducted by over 50 officers led by B T Mitchell regional FBI director and Ernie Hall Oklahoma director. The operation capped a year of undercover work by agents who infiltrated the pushers network. Federal agents from five states collaborated and raided an East Side apartment finding 1.75 ounces of heroin valued at 4500 on the street. Peddlers bought narcotics at about 3400 per ounce, authorities estimate. Federal complaints will be filed. the traffic may affect other cities unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Mitchell
Federal Bureau of Narcotics Investigation
Kansas City
Ernie Hall
Olahoma
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
Missouri
East Side
TCU To Organize Alumni Chapter In Capital May 3
Texas Christian University alumni will form a chapter in Oklahoma City at a May 3 dinner meeting. Hartwell M. Ramsey will conduct the 6:30 p.m. gathering at the Thunderbird Inn Northwest by Pass and Robinson. Ramsey invites all former students and spouses to attend and view a color film of the 1957 Cotton Bowl. Reservations to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Mettauer, 200 N. Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Christian University
Oklahoma City
Hartwell M. Ramsey
TCU Ex-Students Association
Thunderbird Inn Holel
Northwest By Pass and
Robinson
Ramsey
TCU
John D. Mettauer
N. Cromwell
BPW Delegates and National Figures Set for State Convention
BPW delegates arrive for the state convention led by Miss Hassebrack and Mrs. Bracken with officers from Tulsa Muskogee and Lawton among the district directors. Judge Hughes, a former Texas judge and national BPW figure, will deliver the Sunday installation address. Dr. Webster, national BPW representative, heads the career advancement committee and has a distinguished record in education, law, and civic service.
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Hassebrack
Nell Bracken
Okmulgee
Jewell Russell Mann
Tulsa
Lolita Elliott
Muskogee
Pauline Joyner
Lawton
Mary Fuller
Chickasha
Lamonn Oldham
Vera Pederson
Oklahoma City
Ruby Purdum
Dewey
Edna Burton
Lelah Jones
Idabel
Pearl Sprague
Ann Gelder
Healdton
Lela J. Wilson
Ida Cuff
Sayre
Bucilla Blair
Woodward
Ruth E. Taber
Perry
Viola Young
Midwest City
Ruth Warren
Shawnee
Hughes
International Federation
BPW
Goucher College
Baltimore
George Washington University
Washington
D.C
Goueher College
Th District Court
Texas
East Texas Chamber of Commerce
Dallas Bpw Club
National Federation of Bpw Clubs
Texas State Federation
United States
Dr. Webster
Federation
Chicago
Marjorie Webster
Washington, D.C
Vicsader
Knights of Columbus Set for 52nd Oklahoma Convention
Delegates from across Oklahoma travel to Lawton for a three day Knights of Columbus state convention hosted by Lawton Council 1287. The event features a Friday through Monday schedule with mass, banquets, tours, elections, and a 50th anniversary observance for Lawton Council.
Board Meeting Time Changed in County Board
The county excise board meeting was rescheduled to 2 a.m. from 10 a.m. Friday, said county commissioner Emil Woesner. A third member appointment to the board remains pending, made by the Oklahoma Tax Commission with the governor’s approval. The vacancy arose after chairman Logan D. Haier died Sunday in a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Excise Board
Emil Woesner
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Logan D. Haier
Suspect Denies Murder Charge In Tavern Shooting
William Slade 39 of 1908 Roosevelt denies murder charge in the fatal shooting of Marvin Jackson 63 operator of the Little Harlem tavern. Preliminary hearing set for May 17 at 10 a.m. Slade jailed without bond, aided by attorney Lewis Derke. Slade says debt dispute over $1 led to the confrontation and Jackson threatened with a shotgun before Slade fired one shot.
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William Slade
Lewis Derke
Jackson
Slade
NBC to Air Vast Telethon With 60 Technicians
NBC plans a national 50 minute live telecast titled Wide Wide World from multiple sites including Fort Sill Norfolk George AFB Luke Field and Long Beach with about 60 technicians from WKY Oklahoma City KFDX Wichita Falls and WBAP Fort Worth. The production costs exceed 200000 excluding time and will feature Navy Marines Coast Guard Air Force and other services as Armed Forces Week theme Power for Peace. Rehearsals are set in New York City and at local sites with split second timing required for the nationwide telecast.
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Cee
WKY
Oklahoma City
KFDX
Wichita Falls
Tex
WBAP
Fort Worth
NBC
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Neumann
Armed Forces Week
Fort Sill
Navy
Norfolk
Coast Guard
Long Beach
Calif
New York City
New York
Students Eye Vocal Meet at University of Oklahoma
Central junior high school will send 140 vocal students to the state vocal contest at the University of Oklahoma on Friday. They will board four buses at 5:45 am and return by 6:30 pm with soloists and chorus members who all earned superior ratings in recent district competition at Cameron College. Soloists include Tony Kensell Johnny Mackey Dallas Howard Mary Carnes Beverly Carnes and Lorene Berdure played a piano solo. results await.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Junior High
University of Oklahoma
Ella Mackey
Mackey
Girls Glee Club
Cameron Colege
Tony Kensell
Johnny Mackey
Funeral Rites for William T. Cannon 93 in Henderson Tex
William Thomas Cannon 93 died at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Henderson Texas hospital after a month illness. Former Lawsonian and Frisco Railroad employee, he lived in Henderson nine years. Services set for 10:20 a.m. Friday at Lawton Funeral Home chapel with Rev. James Q. Smith officiating. Born Hopkinsville Kentucky August 12 1865 he married Teye M Barrow November 22 1888 in Springfield Tennessee. They moved to Gainesville Texas December 1884, lived there 20 years, then Oklahoma before moving to Henderson. Survived by two daughters Mrs. W F Eckhart Mrs Willie M Patton seven grandchildren and 71 great grandchildren.
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William Thomas Cannon
Henderson
Tex
Cannon
Henderson, Tex
Riley W. Cannon
Carthage
Jordan changes cabinet amid anti Communist purge
Jordanian premier Hussein announces a purge of the cabinet led by Suleiman Nabulsi. He criticizes a minority claiming to represent the people and accuses certain ministers of civil servant removals and bringing in communists. Martial law remains strict with travel and communication severely restricted. The new cabinet includes Samir Rifai as deputy prime minister and foreign minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suleiman Nabulsi
Nabulsi
Khalidi
Hussein
Jordan
Tel Aviv
Middle East
Amman
Samir Rifai
Cityans Attend Church Parley in Enid Convention
Rev. Donald V. Hafemann and lay delegate Albert Bauer represent St. John's Lutheran Church at the Oklahoma District Synod convention in Enid held at the Youngblood Hotel. Delegates from each congregation plan the year ahead while the theme proclaims And the Word of the Lord was Published Throughout all the Region. Hafemann chairs the Missions committee and serves on the state PR department. both will return to Lawton Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald V. Hafemann
Albert Bauer
St. John’s. Lutheran Church
Enid
Oklahoma
Lutheran Church,Missouri’ Synod
Youngblood Hotel
Hafemann
Missions Committee
State Department of Public Relations
Bauer
Lawton
Sill Men Forfeit Bonds In Court
Two Fort Sill motorists forfeited $20 bonds in Municipal Court this morning on reckless driving charges. Eugene Wilson age 27 and James Stephenson age 28 were named. Charles Winsted of 1009 G forfeited $10 for allowing a dog to run at large. Three others were fined $20 each for public drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Eugene Wilson
James ©. Stephenson
Charles Winsted
Douglass Students Present Voice of Faith Program
Douglass Hi Y and Tri Hi Y clubs will present a 5 30 p m program on May 12 featuring a televised session. Jack Jones Hi Y sponsor explains the history and purpose of Hi Y and Tri Hi Y. Tri Hi Y sponsor is Mrs L A Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jones
Hi-Y
Hi- Y
Tri-Hi-Y
L. A. Hunter
Mrs Anna Mesaris Guest of A J Koval in Exter Pa
Mrs Anna Mesaris of Exter Pennsylvania was a guest of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs A J Koval at 315 South Fourth Avenue during a recent visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mesaris
Exter, Pa
A. J. Koval
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Dope
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Lawton Area
Moming Press
Constitution
Constitution Press
MAIL
Southwest
Press de Sun
Dallas United Nations Association Board
Council of World Affairs
Lighthouse For the Blind
National Commission For Unesco
National Association of Women Lawyers
American Judicature Society
American Bar Association
Phi Beta Kappa
Delta Kappa Gatmama
Delta Sigma Rho
Columbia College
American University
Webster
Chicago University
University of Wisconsin
Catholic University of America
Soroptimist Club
Women's City Club
District of Columbia
National Security
National Federation of Bpw Clubs, Inc
American Federation of the Physically Handicapped
American Red Cross
Jane Addams
Hull House
Central Union Mission
Sarah T, Hughes
Knights of Columbus
Lawton Council
J. C. Kennedy
Lawtonian
Geronimo
Robert E. Ratigan
Joe Mitchell
George M. Tipton
St. Regis College
Denver
Colo
Lanwtonian
Eugene J. McGuinness
Pallroom
Toni Fenelli
Artillery Toon
H. G. Kenney
Joseph B. McGurk
Blessed Sacrament Church
Hillside Athletic Club
Offi
Cers
Ratigan
Rev. McGurk
Roy H. Semmer
Malleck G. Coury
Harold J. Dondlinger
Guyman
J. W. Banker
Stigler
G. C. Webb
Marion J. Blake
William Sullivan
Harry Wiest
J. Fabian Behrett
C. M
Dutch) Tschoor
Norbet J. Havlik
Bison
Joseph A. Michalicka
Union City
Eugene C. Devine
Kennedy
Tom Conwell
Tom McCarthy
Harold Shafer
Joe Richard
Francis Francoeur
Bill Sullivan
Paul Nishimura
Weist
Ben A. Hulschoff
Lawton Knights of Columbus Council
Raymond Wells
Shafer
Bruce Folk
Charles Lupiwarden
John Campos
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