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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1955
Page
2
Continued from Page One a store with 22 employees plans a two day trial where meters would be sacked or covered to halt revenue. Gilbert argues it could boost area shopping in Lawton and may lead to monthly shopping days if the effort satisfies the council. Approximately 1500 meters would be affected across the city for the two days.
Lawton council handles planning petitions on Sheridan Street zoning and gas-rate protest. Cornish claims unfair process while city seeks hearings. committee to study police vehicle leases. street lighting approved. three Lake Lawtonka lots sold for 150 dollars each.
Oklahoma City district realignment brings Captain Holt and Lt Raley to new posts after demotions. Raley becomes Oklahoma City supervisor and Holt moves to McAlester as lieutenant. Transfers affect multiple districts with pay cuts and home relocations amid a statewide reorganization announced by Safety Commissioner Lookabaugh and ChiefRollins.
Ellsworth urged more study time on the lodge trust with Edwards withdrawal noted as not affecting funding. Jennings indicated the authority had Oklahoma City bond approval and planned to send the brochure to an out of state bonding firm for review. Health reports affirm sanitation feasibility, while oath taking for council members Arnold White Blunt Zorger and E C Parks followed.
Funeral services for John Z Watkins age 76 of 211 Bell will be held at 2 30 p m Thursday in the Lawton Funeral home chapel. Burial in Highland cemetery follows with Lawton Funeral home in charge. He was born November 6 1878 in Alvord Texas and died today at his home after months of illness. He married Hattie Langfitt December 17 1899 in Fruitland Texas. They moved to Lawton in 1923 from Mt Park. He is survived by his wife a daughter Lovie Jane Myers a son Loyd B Watkins three grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters Mrs Ben Wallace of Lubbock Texas and Mrs Frank Massey of Lubbock Texas.
Lawton VFW Post 1193 sought permission to raise 3000 for air raid and tornado warning gear under federal matching funds. The Appeals Review Board denied, proposing a 1500 drive after coordination with Civil Defense officials. Ellsworth to discuss with Brett. city officials and county director invited to the conference.
The report notes that national defense advanced with opposition control while domestic bills carried a Democratic imprint. Lyndon B. Johnson praised unity and achievement, saying leadership enabled a strong unified voice. William F. Knowland called congressional performance moderately satisfactory from the administration view.
Cadets receive gold loving caps for top standing, with A-1 Manila G. Shaver and others named from Manila G. Shaver Michigan College of M and T to Cornell. Engraved pens go to editors Lee Athmer and Charles Halcomb of the camp paper. New battalion and battery commanders are listed along with duty staff from multiple colleges, and a provisional battery of 84 cadets will be commissioned. The final review includes VIPs and rodeo highlights and charity efforts by local Kiwanis clubs.
Boys gather in Lawton to contest for a $3250 rodeo purse as the Rang ers rodeo reaches top Western show status in the Southwest. Parade routes form at Sixth and E and proceed along East to Second Street, then north to D, west to Sixth, north to C avenue, and break up on First Street. A second parade follows the same route at 5 pm. Pioneer day features Smiley Burnette leading the parade. Advance tickets at Hotel Lawtonian: adults 1.25, children 0.60. gate price 1.50. reserved seats 0.50. Swede Fuller with his trained retrievers also featured.
To prevent cane or bamboo furniture from yellowing, wash with warm salt water and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. The note advises gentle cleaning to maintain the natural color and finish of woven furniture.
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