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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1953

Page

5

Ohio GOP Seeks Law Change To Elect Taft's Successor

In Columbus on August 1, Republicans urge immediate lawful change to allow Taft's successor to be elected in November rather than appointed by governor Lausche. Bricker pushes for swift action after Taft's death. memorial session held, plan for a 60 day primary and November election.

Columbus Ohio Robert A. Taft Senate Taft Congress Frank J. Lausche John W. Bricker Lausche New York

Former Cityan Dies In Illinois

Ora Anderson Clark a former Lawton Oklahoma resident died at her Anna Illinois home on July 10 1953 She was born September 28 1881 in Anna and married Clinton O Clark January 2 1907 They lived in Lawton until 1919 after Oklahoma became a state She is survived by her husband daughter Jane Clark Brown son Clinton O Clark Jr five grandchildren and was active in civic work and the First Presbyterian Church in Anna Funeral services were held July 12 at the First Presbyterian Church Anna with burial in Anna Cemetery.

C. O. Clark Lawton Anna Ill Anna Gazette - Democrat Ora Anderson Clark Anna Illinois Patrick Anna Mae Dennis Anderson Union Academy Potter College Bowling Green Kentucky Clinton O. Clark Oklahoma Territory Clark Oklahoma Springfield Illinois Frances Jane Clark Robert W. Brown Clinton O. Clark, Jr Toledo Ohio First Presbyterian Women’s Association Parent-Teachers’ Association Union County Jane Clark Brown Marianna Beverly Anderson Brown Penwell Anne Pamela Isabelle Clinton Randolph Clark First Presbyterian Church John F. Burhorn Jr Anna Cemetery

Arnold Goes to Europe Temple

Pvt. Arnold sails from Camp Kilmer to join forces in Europe. He will live in Temple with his wife Carlene and their 21 month old daughter Pamela Kay as Mrs. Arnold’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Miller host them nearby.

Arnold Europe Hillin Lee Jack’ Arnold Camp Kilmer N.J Pvt. Arnold Carlene Pamela Kay Temple

Major Buell A WAC Pioneer In Fort Sill Reserve Force

Maj. F G Buell wife of Fort Sill provost marshal completed two weeks of active duty with the G-1 personnel division at Fort Sill. A longtime WAC veteran, she joined in the corps' first year and has trained hundreds of women. She recalls wartime WAC eagerness and her work with POW information and prisoner parents in Washington. The Lawton resident and Charleston, South Carolina native, has 11 years in the WAC by August and currently serves with the 4770th PC unit at Fort Sill.

Lawton F. G. Buell Fort Sill G-1 Maj Buell Women’s Army Corps WAC Maj. Buell Daytona Beach Fla George B. Buell OCS Persian Gulf Command Des Moines Iowa Florida AG School Fort Washington Provost Marshal Generals Office American Prisoner of War Infor Washington Mas Buchenwald Dachau Germany Pentagon Fort Meade Maryland Army Meade Reserve Officers Association Artillery Center U.S. Army

Library News Fiction and Nonfiction Titles Listed

A mixed slate of new library offerings is announced across fiction nonfiction and juvenile sections. Notable fiction includes Sonora Stage The Wench Is Dead The Foolish Immortals Miss Prissy The Voyage to Eden Its Spring Again A Home For Mary. Nonfiction features Home Plumbing Guide 23 Boats You Can Build All About Upholstering How To Paint With Brush and Spray How To Tempt A Fash Home Repairs Peace Through Strength. Juvenile picks include Planet X White Captive of the Sioux The Very Little Girl Young Ike The Korea Story General Billy Mitchell Betsy Ross and the Flag The Big Nine.

Sonora Lee Floren Ruth Fennsong Paul Gallico Prissy Jeanne Bowman Eden Bennie Hall Gay Rutherford Mary Rebecca Marsh Eric Hann John Bergan Sam Brown Popular Mechanics Rosenbloom M. S. Kiefer M. Miller P. Krasilovsky Ike Alden Hatch Korea J. C. Caldwell Billy Mitchell R. Burlingame Betsy Ross Jane Mayer Howard Roberts

Jury Convicts Man Of Wife Murder In Modesto

Henry C. Simpson, 58, a carpenter, was found guilty of first degree murder for driving their 13 year old son to shoot his wife. The 12 jurors did not recommend clemency. Simpson faces execution unless ruled insane at an upcoming hearing. The son Clarence admitted firing the fatal shot and also faces murder charges with trial date pending.

Modesto Calif Henry C. Simpson Superior Court Simpson Ang Clarence

Apache fair boards mid-way act secured for Aug 26 29

Apache district fair board president Tom Tea ney announces Hammond Carnival company has been secured to provide midway entertainment for the event to be held August 26 to 29.

Tom Teaney Apache District Fair Board Hammond Carnival Company

Temple Man Promoted to Corporal in Korea

Ang B Ang Gilbert V Douglass of Temple was promoted to corporal with the 226th Signal company in Korea. Wife Willadeen lives in Verden. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F Douglass of Temple. Cpl Douglass, a teletype supervisor, previously stationed at Camp San Luis Obispo California before arriving in Korea last March. He holds the Korean and UN Service ribbons.

Temple Ang B Ang Gilbert V. Douglass Willadeen Verden 226Th Signal Korea Charles F. Douglass Cpl. Douglass 226Th Camp San Luis Obispo Calif

First Regular Diesel Rail Service Started in 1934

The era of diesel power in U S railroads began with passenger service in 1934 while diesel switch engines had appeared as early as 1925, marking a shift from steam to diesel traction in American railroading history.

U. S

Firefighters Answer Bat Riddled Attic Blaze Call

Manchester fire crews responded after a neighbor reported smoke from the attic of Mr. and Mrs. Potter home. The homeowners said the dense acrid smoke came from sulphur candles burned to drive bats from the attic.

Manchester, Conn

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