Two Plead Guilty To Drunk Driving
Two men faced drunken driving charges with fines imposed while others in the same roundup saw different outcomes. Samuel Trotter, 38, El Reno, posted 500 dollars bond after denying DWI charges in county court. Floyd Arnold Smith and Jesse William Woods, both with Oklahoma City and Marlon ties, were fined 100 dollars plus costs each. Richard Rocha Jr., Fort Sill, paid 110 dollars for reckless driving. Additional traffic fines were handed to Hensey, Bulock, Cole, Peahway, Petross Jr., Moore, with separate judges setting penalties. Further charges were filed against Johnnie C. Marshall, James F. Ringler, and Lonnie Hill for various moving violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Trotter
el Reno
William Roy Hinds
Floyd Arnold Smith
Oklahoma City
Jesse William Woods
Maron
Richard Rocha Jr
Fort Sill
Justice of the Peace
Marvin Cameron
William W. Hensey
Sheppard Field
Tex
William E. Bullock
Lawton
Jack L. Cole
Matthew Peahway
James F. Petross Jr
Sueeeere Field
Vernon Leon Moore
Cameron
Hensey
Cole
Petross
Woodrow Giles
Bullock
Peahway
John P. Fullerton
Moore
Johnnie C. Marshall
James F. Ringler
Lonnie Hill
Washington
Sooner Projects Are Passed Over In House Adjournment
Washington The House adjourned without acting on eastern Oklahoma's Markham Ferry Dam project. A 2114 million flood control and hydro electric scheme between Pensacola and Fort Gibson Dams on the Grand River stayed on the calendar. Oklahoma lawmakers said they would push for passage when Congress resumes in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Oklahoma
Markham Ferry
Pensacola
Fort Gibson
Grand River
School boundary funding for policing crossings reviewed locals
Tully Pope reported no city funds for school crossing patrols while Shoemaker noted the budget lacks patrol allowances. Nine patrolmen were employed in 1952-53 at 4500 dollars. Roosevelt school radiator contract awarded for 3050 dollars with 3194 bid as runner up. First Methodist church use of Woodrow Wilson building approved. Weddle authorized to reinvest 250000 in 90 day Treasury notes. Krintz to solicit bids for four large band instruments. Construction on new high school proceeding. Lincoln renovations nearly finished. George Walters named combined vocal and instrumental music teacher. Several white and separate school staff appointments and resignations approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tully Pope
Shoemaker
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Tulsa
Enid
Pope
Roosevelt School
Thompson Plumbing Company of
Lawton
Gas
First Methodist Church
Woodrow Wilson
Eighth and B
Henry Weddle
U. S. Treasury
Justin Krintz
Gaylord Noftiger
Lincoln School
Dunbar
George Walters
Genevieve Wayne
Walters
Tle
Bob R. Williams
Earl and
Mable Hamburger
Elizabeth Walters
Georgia Moore
Novella Sadberry
Ruby Patmon
Mary Nell Walker
Helen Mays
Herwanna Barnard
Virginia Swindle
Jane Howell
John Hermon
Walree Wynn
Oklahoma grain and livestock market report dated Aug 4
State Poultry and Eggs market notes for Oklahoma City outline itemized prices for broilers hens and eggs with regional delivery prices across Cordell Poteau Seminole Vinita Shawnee Tulsa and other towns. Wheat and butter prices and Monday shipment notes follow with livestock, hogs, sheep figures from Oklahoma City futures and USDA counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Poultry & Eggs
Oklahoma City
Broilers
FOB Farm Cordell
Poteau
Seminole
Vinita
Shawnee
Muskogee
Altus
Tulsa
Chickasha
Ardmore
Blackwell
Alva
Lawton
McAlester
Laverne
Cordell
Elk City
Enid
Durant
Fairview
Candled Poteau
el Reno
Alva Ai
Oklahoma City Livestock
USDA
Central Airlines to add Lawton stop via Dallas Fort Worth
Central Airlines says its DC 3 service will serve Lawton within 60 days after a protest period ends September 29. The CAB split on granting a three year certificate, with Central to fly Dallas Fort Worth Oklahoma City via Duncan Lawton Chickasha, four daily flights, linking with major trunks from Oklahoma City and Fort Worth Dallas. Keith Kahle, president, plans to visit Lawton next week to arrange the new service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Airlines
Fort Worth
Lawton
Keith Kahle
Central
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Duncan
Chickasha
Josh Lee
Joe Adams
Chan Gurney
Oswald Ryan
Harmar D. Denny
Continental Air Lines
Continental
Shawnee
Ada
Ardmore
Kahle
Fort Worth-Dallas
Lawton-Duncan
Army Allows Interviews With Returning POWs
Army spokesmen said prisoners suspected of falling for Red propaganda may be interviewed if doctors approve and the repatriate agrees to talk. Maj. Paul Capron Jr. noted medical reasons only would bar discussion, clarifying a policy reversal since three months earlier when sick and wounded captives were guarded to prevent propaganda exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Maj
Paul Capron Jr
New York City
Capron
Valley Forge
Simplon tunnel links Pabst and Switzerland at 12.3 miles
The Simplon railway tunnel between Pabst and Switzerland stretches about 12.3 miles, marking a major long distance railway achievement. The project connects regions, boosting transit potential and regional logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplon
Pabst
Switzerland
East Berlin Food Riots Stir Red Scare Tensions
A March 1982 U S Treasury freeze linked to East German funds at Chase National Bank and other houses sparked clashes as young Communists infiltrated food stations in West Berlin. Riots erupted amid a blockade on Berlin train tickets and renewed strikes in East Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Treasury
Chase National Bank
National City Bank
Manufacturers Trust Company
Grotewohl
Soviet Union
China
West Berlin
Berlin
East Germany
Insurance Firms Seek Clearing in Calv in Furniture Fire Suit
Federal court filings accuse owner O. D. Honaker of Holdenville of saturating Calvin furniture factory with a highly inflammable substance to claim $20,000 in insurance taken out the day before the fire on May 27 in Muskogee Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Calvin Furniture
O. D. Honaker
Holdenville
Hospital News Items Southwest Oklahoma
Hospital notices list numerous admit ted patients with medical or surgical conditions including Blanche Silcott W L Pruett L C Green A H Kirkpatrick Willie Turner Wallace Campbell Bernard Kern Nicholas Samuelsen Bernice Brittain Leona Staley Fred Coates Pete McCarty Arthur McDonald and others. Births reported for July 31 July 27 and July 30. Memorial entries note deaths or medical updates for several families across Lawton Apache Duncan and Stillwater communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Blanche Silcott
Sill Blvd
W. L. Pruett
Snyder
L. C. Green
W. Lee
A. H. Kirkpatrick
S. 17Th
Willie Turner
Columbia
Wallace Campbell
Bernard Kern
Snow Road
Nicholas Samuelsen
Denver
Bernice Brittain
Lawton
L. Ramsey
Ramsey Hotel
Charley Thompson
Cache
John Shafer
Washington
Leona Staley
Fred Coates
Robert Woody
Pete McCarty
Arnold McDonald
Star Rt
Auto Rolls Twice Sill Men Injured
Two Fort Sill soldiers are in good condition at Station hospital after a Ford coach overturned east of Lawton. Driver William J. Smith, 20, sustained bruises and possible rib and shoulder fractures, while passenger Douglas Hoffman, 21, suffered scalp lacerations and bruises. The 1951 model car skidded 138 feet after Smith reportedly lost control while traveling about 11:30 p.m. on SH 7. The auto was a complete loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Station Hospital
Lawton
William J. Smith
Battery A
First FA Bn
Douglas Hoffman
FARTC
L. L. Kelsoe
Kelsoe
SH 7
Smith
Knoxville Credit Association formed from Knoxville Association of Credit Men
The Knoxville Association of Credit Men renamed itself as the Knoxville Credit Association after members demanded the change. An officer noted that the women members led the push for the new name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Knoxville Association of Credit Men
Knoxville Credit Association
General Clark Welcomes Returned POWs With Personal Letter
MUNSAN A prints Gen Mark W Clark letter to prisoners released at Panmunjom. Clark, in U S, heads United Nations Command, writes to convey relief and joy at their return and promises prompt efforts to restore them home in good health and spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan
Mark W. Clark
U. N
Far East
Panmunjom
Allied Command
Clark
United States
United Nations Command
Turnpike debate swells as lawmakers push toll road plan
Ned Shepler, Clyde Shelton, Col. Lattimore and Rep. Rhoades spoke for Cotton county area on a statewide toll road showdown. Opponents gather signatures seeking a public vote while Turner Turnpike backers tout tax or bond funding as the choice. Senator Rinehart defended petitions but urged electorial action. Russell Putnam reversed stance, praising Stroud growth from the toll road. Medlock backs tolls with hope for a new expressway near Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Shepler
Clyde Shelton
Walter C. Lattimore
Githen K. Rhoades
Cotton County
Lawton
Bart Nelson
Randlett
Citizens Turnpike Association
Oklahoma Free Roads Association
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Texas
Tulsa
Missouri Line
Joplin
Jim Rinehart
el Reno
Rinehart
Turner Turnpike
Russell Putnam
Stroud Chamber of Commerce
Sooner drought relief urged for northeastern counties
The plea urges including northeastern Oklahoma counties in the drought area and notes they have had no rain while western counties improve. It calls for extending disaster status to adjoining Kansas and Arkansas counties and questions farmers in northwestern Oklahoma obtaining loans. It stresses need for sustained market relief on low grade stocks and action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Drouth
Kansas
Arkansas
Celebration roping event and birthday parade in Lawton
Lawton hosts a two chanc es bull riding event and a birthday parade with the Pioneer Club guests from the Lawton Rangers. The day features a 5:30 a m breakfast at LO Ranch grounds, a 10 a m parade, floats and autos, high school band music, and remarks by state senator Bill Logan and local officials. The Pioneer Club picnic follows at Union park with noon registration and a public lunch. A public square dance on D street concludes the day with a Pioneer Grand March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Kiwanis
Doyle Williams
Pioneers’ Club
Lawton Rangers
R. B. Stewart
Lawton-Fort Sill
Rodeo
Lawton
LO Ranch
Rangers
E Street
C Street
Pioneers
Douglass
Union Park
Joe McCain
J. R. Fullerton
Toby Morris
Charles Green
D Street
Barbara Bennett Pays Fine After Drunkenness Charge
Former film actress Barbara Bennett, arrested July 17 in Beverly Hills California, paid a $50 fine for drunkenness. She was due to appear for trial when the payment was revealed in court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Hills
Calif
Barbara Bennett
Funeral Rites For Airman 3C Allen J Essex at Home
The body of Airman 3C Allen J Essex 19 year old drowning victim will be sent to Bozeman Montana for last rites Becker Funeral home officials announced. An Air Force escort Airman 1C Thomas R Wilson will accompany the body. Essex drowned Sunday morning in Lake Jed Johnson after slipping off a metal ladder and striking his head. He was with the 3757th Student Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls and had come to the mountains with companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Essex
Bozeman
Mont
Becker Funeral Home
Air Force
Thomas R. Wilson
Essex
Lake Jed Johnson
3757Th
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Judge Tackles Tough Problem Of Polygamists
In Phoenix Judge Lorna C. Lockwood weighs the Short Creek polygamy case after a raid that relocated 38 mothers and 152 children. She vows careful, nonHasty decisions, aims to keep families intact, and says the state welfare department will seek work for the women while children remain under juvenile courts. About one third of the mothers are pregnant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Short Creek
Superior Court
Lorna C. Lockwood
Arizona
Lockwood
State Department of Public Welfare
Cotton quotas battle shapes 1953 acreage plan
Talks on the national acreage allotment for 1954 hinge on Benson's decision. Producers want holdings based on three-year production with no more than 25 percent cuts per state, while Southern rebels resist caps but seek a 22.5 million acre baseline. The House compromise sets no state above 29.5 percent cuts and 22.5 million acres. The first 1953 output estimate arrives next Monday, with two more monthly estimates before the October 15 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Benson
Dulles Aims for Allied Front on Korea Peace
Dulles seeks a common front with South Korea and allies on Korean unification and troop withdrawal as a Korean peace conference must convene by October 27. He aims to persuade Rhee to back the armistice and conference and to spell out U S promises of long term aid totaling about one billion dollars over three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Korea
Rhee
United States
Dulles
Park Too Chin
Sohn Won Yik
Washington
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Medford
Vici
Guymon
Hocker
Hobart
Frederick
U. S
Marlow
Rush Springs
Chicago
Army
Soviets
Insurance Company
Sarge
Olsen- Sha
Veter
Lawton Boot & Western Store
Donald Poolaw
Garfield
Albert Oyebi
Apache
Patricia Watson
Anadarko
Louis Kaulaity
Park
James Wade
Joe Roy Jr
Ponca City
Virgil Karty
Comanche Indian Mission
Marcus Jesse
Leona Wheeler
Carnegie
Eldridge Tahdooahnippah
Ernest D. White
Eighth
Lloyd Howard
Riley Howard
Grandfield
Hershel E. Burk
Summit
Elizabeth Probasko
Charles M. Robertson
Floyd Robertson
Stillwater
Holman Reece
Jefferson
Kathy Elizabeth Smith
Wayne
Sooners
Anna Young
Berry’s
D Avenue
Jarold Shop
JIM Gaskins
Lawton Nash Co
E Ave
Zwaan
H. J. Crigger
Lawton Morning Press
District Court State of Oklahoma
Frank Scott
Love Clements
Gilbert Spidell
Chris C. Kitto
L. C. Morgan Sash & Door Co
Board of County Commissioners
Woods Addition
Hood-Donley
Typewriter Serv CO
Syrenne
J. D. Si
Uggs
Wolverton Harware
M & D Finance CO
F Ave
JO G. Andrews
D Ave
A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods
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