Janes Collecting Books For State Mental Hospital
The Lawton Jaycees launch a 10 day drive to compile library books for Oklahoma mental hospital patients. Books will be delivered to Oklahoma City May 15 during the state Jaycee convention. Contact Mrs. [last name], telephone 20, or Mrs. Warren Chrisman 994-W by May 10 for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Jaycee Janes
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma City
Fred Jr
Ians
Warren Chrisman
Janes Health Association
Vo _E. Hamm
He Association
Tornado Sightings and Wind Damage Reported in Oklahoma
T. C. Viney of the Ramsey hotel reports a tornado sighting at 9 30 pm four miles south of Lawton moving toward Duncan. A second tornado was reported near Velma but locals deemed it unfounded. High winds caused building damage in Apache including a torn porch wind damage to Simmons Store J W Lasley building and television aerials. Rainfall near Apache measured about 0.60 inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Viney
Ramsey Hotel
Lawton
Duncan
Stephens County
Velma
Oe George
W.O
Wheeler
Bill Dietrich
Simmonsen
J. W. Lasley
Levite
Hospital Births and Admissions Report Daily Care
Hospital notices list births including daughters and sons with parent names and times on April 28. Admissions include James Barr 1716 Floyd Candies Curiae and many others with ages and wards. several discharges noted for patients from Norman Lawton Enid and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Glandon
Cameron College
Junior Middleton
Washington
Aes
James Barr
Floyd
Om Omer Carlson
el- William Higgins
Everett Higgins
Fort Si
Ruby Pitts
Ruth Parr
Columbia
Billy Stuckey
Bob Stuckey
Chattanoogs
Eurgene Williams
Williams
Leroy Dodson
Elmer Os Sterling
Surery
Carolyn Dodson
Elmer Dodson
Iles Dodson
Eeebite Sterling
Abney Wison
D. L. Wwigington
Dearborn
Secea
Oklahoma political filings reshape governor and Senate race
Governor hopefuls push spending limits and legal challenges while candidates Garnett Eisenheimer Wicker sham Cragg and Fox join the governor race. New Senate contenders include Mack Harding Mene tre e and Kerris opponent Turner. Wallace seeks lieutenant governor post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Congress
Ogden
Oklahoma
Ardmore
Carl Albert
Third District
M. L. Eisenheimer
McAlester
Albert
Reece L. Russell
Lawton
Sixth
Demoane
Victor Wickersham
Ora J. Fox
Oklahoma City
Rexford B. Cragg
Chandler
Senate
Fred M. Mack
U.S
Henry Harding
Elmo S. Menetree
Geary
Robert S. Kerris
S J. Turner
Wayne Wallace
Clinton
Reeee Eee
Cameron Students Present Program At Kiwanis Lunch
Cameron students performed for the Cameron Kiwanis Club meeting with John Scherler as MC. Solo and ensemble pieces were presented including vocal, piano, and instrumental performances by B C White Jerry Messick Glenn Pinchback Howard Walker Blanche Billingslea Ken Lyon Kenneth McClendon Eddie Collins Stan Neville and others. Tinsley chaired the event and new members Paul C Williams and Howard Kinmonth were inducted. Perfect attendance honors went to Earl Austin six years Bill Burleson ten Vernon Greer seven Frank McCoy five and Pete Monroe seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Wton Kiwanis Club
John Scherler
B. C. White
Jerry Messick
Glenn Pinchback
Howard Walker
Pinchback
Blanche Billingslea
Ken Lyon
Kenneth McClendon
Eddie Collins
Stan Neville Tinsley
Severe Oklahoma storm produces tornadoes and flooding rainfall
A violent weather outbreak across Oklahoma brought at least three confirmed tornadoes and widespread damage. Oklahoma City reported a 90 mph gust while fronts collided, causing demolitions near Duncan and a refinery fire at Kaw. Rainfall totals by the U S Weather Bureau included Maramec 4 inches and Tulsa airport 1.98 inches as observers tracked swirls and spotters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Harry Ranch
Duncan
Kaw
Kaw Grain and Farm Supply Co
Oklahoma
Hubert L. Jones
Oklahoma A&m College
U. S. Weather Bureau River Forecast Center
Tulsa
Maramec
Bristow
Bartlesville
Mutual
Cleveland
Marietta
Paraga Woodward
Freder
Gage
Hobart
Fryers and Cocks Stags Cream Era Rumor
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions fryers wa cocks and stags with creamed references, suggesting a dairy or cooking context. Readable text is limited. no clear events, dates, or entities to confirm.
Oklahoma City and State Prices Report Dairy and Livestock
Oklahoma City market report lists dairy butter steady with strong receipts and various grade prices. Cattle and calves offered, hogs steady, sheep and lambs minimal trade. state poultry prices show eggs and broilers steady with regional variations. Wheat and regional farm prices noted with multiple Oklahoma towns cited for No 1 hard and other commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
USDA
al Er
Hennessy
Kingfisher
Frederick
el Reno
Blackwell
Medford
Fairview
Enid
Clinton
Vici
Hobart
Lawton
Alva
Guymon
Hooker
Broilers
Vinita
Muskogee
Shawnee
Tulsa
Ardmore
Chandler
Durant
Chickasha
Elk City
Watonga
la A
Band Plans Outing In Wichitas Tonight
Lawton high school band plans an outing in the Wichita Mountains tonight led by director Jasnes a spi. About 90 students will picnic at Quanah Parker Community House then visit Craterville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Ichita Mountains
Jasnes
Spi
Bis
Quanah Parker
Craterville
Pone
Local filings reflect primaries in area Democrat slate
The notice lists several Democratic candidates filing for local and state offices. Among them are an incumbent auditor challenged by Lillian Ward, a Fletcher constable race with Shelly Seals opposing Fred L. Sullivan, and candidates for treasurer Zane McDale Edwards and other posts. Candidates include residents from Fletcher, Lawton, Waurika, Mangum, and Cache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noone
Columbia
Corner’s
Rt 2
Elgin
W. HecBilhyers
Sioeen
Fletcher
Tryer
S. Preston Wits
Lawton
Zane McDale Edwards
Lillian Ward
Shelby Seals
1806
Seals
Fred L. Sullivan
C. A. (Kink) Simms
Funeral Rites for George Beard Held in Durant
George Beard aged 100, father of a former Lawton resident, died at his Durant home Thursday. One daughter, Mrs. Faye Fewell, recently moved to Durant to assist in care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beard
Lawton
Durant
Faye Fewell
Long and Short Hauls
Detroit driver James Ma cy accepted a $36 ride to Flint. On arrival the passenger admitted no funds. Maley gave a second ride to the police station, completing a short haul after the initial long trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Ryan
James Macy
Detroit
Flint
Maley
Saturday Deadline on Concert Drive for Lawton Community Concert
The Lawton Community Concert Association closes its annual membership drive at 5 p.m. Saturday. Campaign director Emmett L. Ok Rabieh said the drive is meeting strong response with many new members but exact totals await money turned in by workers. Officials plan to decide on artists and programs as funds become available and highlight Brahms Handel Variations performed by Sascha Rodnitszki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Communi
Idan Med
Aunaek Cok
Emmett L. Ok Rabieh
Bob Stafford
Ani
Munici
Concert Association
Mem Brahms
Brahms Handel
Sascha Rodnitszki
Stafford
Lawyer says PW Crucified at Court Martial
The defense attorney argued the case against Corporal Edward S. Dickenson for collaborating with the enemy is not a trial of law but a crucifixion. He said the prosecution rests on suspicion and hearsay, as summations conclude and a jury is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward S. Dickenson
Dickenson
Jone
Col. Co
Emery
Lawton Teens Face Car Theft Charges After Return
Two Lawton teenagers returned from Plainview Texas were jailed after admitting theft of a car owned by Edonne on 16th street. The vehicle was recovered in Morton Texas. Sheriff Hale said charges may be filed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Plainview
Tex
Everett Hale
Edonne
N. 16Th
Morton
Texas
Hale
Area Man Wins $398 Judgment in Car Damage Suit
A superior court jury awarded John Doe of Area $398.63 against John Lloyd Mc Linn of Indiahoma for damage to his car from an accident in the refuge area on June 14, 1953. The case was appealed from the lower court after a collision 8.2 miles north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe Ae Pge
John Lloyd McLinn
Indiahoma
Red Cross Aid Due For Oklahoma Flood Victims
A Red Cross spokesman said aid is due for flood victims in Tulsa and western Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Anastos and Schine Photograph at Senate Hearing Center
Anastos testified he accompanied Schine to a subcommittee office last Thursday and Schine placed a photograph on a desk. Frances P. Mims, a secretary, briefly looked at the photo but later said she did not see Schine and Stevens together. The image has become a major issue in Senate hearings on the McCarthy Army row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anastos
Schine
Washington National Airport
Subcommittee
Frances P. Mims
Mims
Senate
McCarthy
Army
Stevens
Pvt
Bradley
Safecrackers failed to crack office safe due to oxygen shortage
Safecrackers familiar with acetylene torches attempted to open a city office safe. They broke a lock, pried a window, and wheeled in five drums of run and tools. The theft ended when oxygen ran out, leaving smudges and glove marks near the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ips
Union Baptist Church Auction Notice
Union Baptist Church to be auctioned on Saturday May 1st 1954 at 2:30 p m. The corner lot at 16th and Garfield features a 30 by 50 building with lumber sub flooring ceiling tile flooring boxing lumber sheetrock doors windows and trim. For details contact the pastor at 1606 Garfield or call 7200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th
Garfield
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Joe G. Andrews
D Ave
Wolverton Harware
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Lawton-Ft, Sill Appliance CO
Cer Asah
Norman
Spen Cecelia Torralba
Tom Stringer
Charles Jr
Ft. Cobb
Winona Appentone
Mt. View
Orange
Carnegie
Narcise Pensoneau
One Goombi
Medicalhates Bread Jr
Walter Pewenoskit
Waurika
Baldwin Yokesuite
Cyril
Yackeyonny
Cache
Rebecca Eades
A Silverhorn
Apache
Hattie Ahboah
Anadarko
A Matthews
Glenco
Wayne Barber
Jefferry
Reena Ramsey
Bill Harris
Ae Morea Melton
Jim Spears
Jefferson
Medical
Smith
Ted Larry Ishmael
Seadien
Jack Rays
Gore
Medi
Bill Hunt
Ray
Jon Cobb
Oon
Simmons
Suren
Om Patterson
Wolverton Electric Co
Lake Altus
Able State
Gusecu
Loyal
Kingfisher County
Great Salt Plains
Jet
Amorita
Alfalfa
Chicago
Pauls Valley
Laverne, Watonga
Maskores
Wichitas
Gilbert-Woods Drug CO
Frigidaire
Peigerstne
Area Man
Cwattomeg
Asay
Southwestern Radio & Sound
Union Baptist Church
Zale
Ammer A
Cagat Or
Amdad Lelarier
California
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