Police Hold Pair In Burglary Probe
Police detained Stanley Garbutt 16 and Arnold Davis 18 after a burglary at a Sheridan Road store. About 25 dollars taken, cigarettes and gear recovered from a Hoover block apartment. Garbutt had prior store work history. Investigators plan charges after county attorney review. A separatePink Pig break in left a knife slash and broken glass but nothing taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Sims
Fred Mitchell
Stanley Fred Garbutt
Arnold Ray Davis
Pollard
Friernat
Mitchell
Sheridan Road
Sims
Gi Butt
Davis
Hoover
Garbutt
Manville Redman
Coe
Ardmore Breakfast Club gathers amid state plans
Five members attended the Ardmore Breakfast Club meeting led by state president Mary McDermott. Anna Mary Mullin Mildred Lynch Mary Fowler Sophia Rountree Neeley Weeks represented Ponca City and recognized new Norman and Healdton chapters. Plans discussed for future educational programs and reports on the October 23 24 state convention in Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Creait
Anna Mary Mullin
Mildred Lynch
Mary Fowler
Sophia Rountree
Neeley Weeks
Mary McDermott
Ponca City
Norman
Healdton
Tulsa
Construction Worker Hurt In Fort Sill Building Accident
Johnny Whitesell a 3 year old carpenter and employee of Burton & Miller Construction was reported in fair condition at Memorial hospital after an industrial accident at a Fort Sill construction site. He suffered back injuries lifting a heavy steel piece for a new motor pool building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Whitesell
Memorial Hospital
Fort Sill
Burton & Miller Construction Company
Carter Ward Returns Home as Belen Publisher and Civic Leader
Visiting his mother and siblings, Carter Ward, longtime editor and publisher now in Belen New Mexico, rekindles old friendships. A former Ned Shepler era reporter Ward was city hall and court writer and a lively sports pen. He later led Rotary and Democratic circles and remains active in civic life near Albuquerque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter Waid
Belen
N. M
Cache Creek
Doc
Carter
Ned Shepler
City Hall Report
Ned's
League of Young Democrats
First Baptist_ church
Carter Ward
Lawton
Albuquerque
Rotary Club
Witzel Resigns Amid Praise for City Projects
Former council member Witzel announces his resignation after a tenure marked by securing easements for Fort Boulevard and U.S. 62 277, aiding street lighting, water and sewer work, and opposing costly lawsuits. Mayor McCain and colleagues commend his service and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gallaher
Heling
Fort Boulevard
U. S. 62
Charles Mankin
Fort Sill
U. S. 27
Witzel
Jacies Seumi Wie Tae Tee Ra Jo Wize
Burden
Remi
Gore Boulevard
Gore
17Th Street
11Th
McCain Witzel
Mayer Joe McCain
McCain
City council debates school property and meter plans
The council wrestles with moving Emerson and McKinley school properties between boards to cut costs, while a meters study stalls amid a 5 to 3 vote. Debates on water meters include opposition over costs and impact on rates, with a planned budget for 1954 55 approved alongside various city projects and resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Pursley
Gauneslman Leroy
Botkin
McKinley
McCain
Buck Kinsey
Lawton
McKenzie
Hastings
Kirkpatrick
Jake Witzel
Hospital News Items From Kwia Admitted and Birth Announcements
Readable hospital notices list admissions and births with names and locations. Included are Marrina Valadez Anadarko Emerson Prentiss Mountain Viepg Ervin Lavers Ardmore Mrs Paul Keap Hobart newborn Terry Lynn Wearby six months and others with addresses and medical procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrina Valadez
Anadarko
Emerson Prentiss
Mountain Viepg
Ervin Lavers
Ardmore
Paul Keap Hobart
Terry Lynn Wearby
Ray Wearby
J. Peck
Columbia
Harley Pierce
Uteate
Eldora Montgomery
Snyder
Ellen Hollem
Elnora Schroeder
Burkburnett
Tex
Nellie Vicinais
Garfield
Scout Pushmobile Planning Begins
Planning for the Hun District Cub Scout Pushmobile race is under way with events set for October. C. H. Passons from Lawton, district Scout commissioner, announces George Wilson will chair the event. Rules mirror last year with one rider and one pusher on near level ground at Park View Blvd between Cache Road and Ferris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hun
C. H. Passons
Lawton
George Wilson
Passons
Wilson
Park View Blvd
Cache Road
Ferris
Weather Outlook Brief Remains Unclear Across Texas Oklahoma
Weather continued from page one notes scattered rainfall chances in Texas and Oklahoma. Reported highs range from 72 degrees at Gage to 82 degrees at Tulsa with unsettled conditions tonight in several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Gage
Tulsa
Lerten
OU Alumni Association Reorganization Meeting Here
The University of Oklahoma Alumni Association of Comanche County will hold a re organization meeting at 7 30 p m on August 26 in the district court room. All county alumni are urged to attend. Ewing acting chairman and Guy Brown of QU will assist with the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oklahoma Alumni Association of
Comanche County
District Court Room
Ewing
Guy Brown
City council actions on permits and traffic light request
The council referred a beauty shop permit at 25 North V to the planning committee. A traffic light was approved for the intersection of 1th and Gore Boulevard. A half ton pickup truck for the water department was noted. Appointment of H. L. Ferris to a permanent position was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash
Fort Sill
McMahon Foundation
Witzel
Summit
Lee
Ralph Hennessee
Public Property Committee
Public Property and Fish and Game Committees
Hennessee
Lake Patrol
Lake Lawtonka
Custodin
Williams Lawton Heights
D Ave
1Th
Gore Blvd
Water Department
H. L. Ferris
Mayor Seeks Action On 1951 Hatchery Sale Dispute
City council considers steps to set aside the 1951 hatchery sale to Karl Hanza for 10500 alleging illegal sale and lack of advertising. Council voted 7-1 to study the matter and request a report as officials review bids and rights to the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McCain
Karl Hanza
Tion
Parti
Fish ‘and Game Committee
Hanza
Jake Witzel
Vitel
Funeral Rites for Everett E Neptune Held at Central Baptist
Funeral services for Everett E Neptune, 62, Lawton civic leader and former J C Penney manager, were held at 10 30 a m at Central Baptist Church with Rev Richard Hopper officiating. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery under Lawton Funeral Home direction. Bearers named as Vernon Carmichael Speck Sanders J A Previtt R B McCoy Jess Forbess John Shoemaker Dean Paramore Exall English. Attendees included the men’s club Baptist church deacons and Mary Sunday school class. Neptune died Sunday night at the Central Baptist Church while attending worship services after a lengthy heart illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Willhoite
Tulsa
Highland Cemetery
Lawton Funeral Home
Vernon Carmichael
Speck Sanders
J. A. Previtt
R. B. McCoy
Jess Forbess
John Shoemaker
Dean Paramore
Exall English
Mrat Club
Baptist Church
Mary
Neptune
Central Baptist Church
Law J.C. Penney
Joseph Bunch services set for Lawton farmer
Joseph Vernon Bunch 63 a pioneer Lawton farmer died at his farm nine miles east of Lawton after a long illness. Born September 15 he came to Lawton in 1915 from Missouri married Gladys Edna Hardy in Lawton 1923 a World War I veteran and member of the Christian church and American Legion. Survivors include his wife three sons two daughters three sisters and three brothers with services pending the arrival of relatives at Ritter Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Vernon Bunch
Lawton
Ritter
Bunch
Taneyville
Missouri
Buneh
Gladys Edna Hardy
Christian Church
American Legion
Abert “Vernon
Bunet
Pomona
Calif
Quen
Rt. 3
Air Show Preview At Army Aviation School Demonstration
The air show features the department of flight director and assistant commentator Keenhagen. A "Little Peachy" mock mortar vehicle will launch eight 250 round smoke bombs and diesel fuel detonations. The demonstration runs about 40 minutes, shorter than the classroom version.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nest
Department of Flight
The
Army Aviaition School
Cteemmistant
Contention Keenhagen
Former Apache Methodist Preacher Dies In Grove
The Rev. Ralph J. Palmer died in Grove Oklahoma. He previously served at Tulsa City Pawnee and other communities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Korea U.S. Air Power Seen as Key Bulwark Against Red Threat
Reporters cite aides in Washington saying the U.S. National Security Council would decide within two days on Korea policy. South Korea seeks replacements for three infantry units and demands changes by Rhee and his government officials amid ongoing military tension. An Army spokesman notes troop withdrawal and transfer activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Syngman Rhee
Washington
U.S
National Security Council
Rhee
Lee
Shooting at Roser Store Claimed Life In Houston
A shooting at a small Houston store ended with Roser fatally wounded as deputies investigated the incident. Witnesses reported Roser had cleaning supplies on his desk and had been serving his customers when gunfire erupted. Authorities including Sheriff Jackson and Justice T investigated the scene and questioned witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Roser
Smith
Shorty
Gun Roser
Houston
Texas
Fowder
Fitzsimmons
Cotton
Jackson
Justice of Peace
Norman man attends OU driver education course
Ernest Leo Donald of Cache attends the University of Oklahoma driver education course offered to educators seeking qualification to instruct high school students in driver training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman—Ernest Leo Donaldson
Cache
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma markets and livestock report from Oklahoma City
Market notes from Tulsa and other Oklahoma cities show eggs and dairy prices steady with varied receipts at multiple towns. Oklahoma City livestock report lists cattle slaughter and stockers mostly steady to weak, hogs firmer, and sheep trading around steady with mixed quality and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ors
Tulsa
Lawton
Oklahoma City
Durant
Muskogee
Ardmore
Watonga
Chandler
Pauls Valley
Blackwell
Clinton
Vinita
Elk City
Laverne
Alva
Chickasha
McAlester
Hobart
el Reno
Enid
USDA
Two Cityans Set for New Mexico Baptist Assembly
Barbara Smith and Wanda Gayle A Ie will attend the Glorieta Baptist assembly near Santa Fe. En route they plan visits to missions at Albuquerque Santa Clara San Ysidro Pueblo and Taos before returning August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Smith
Wanda Gayle
Glorieta Baptist Assembly
The
Assembly
Sint Fe
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
Santa Clara
San Tidefonso
Pueblo
Taos
Youth Center Brick Work Starts After Roof Completion
The Youth Center construction moves to brick work today with flat roofs to be placed on wings. Piers four feet high will be set around the first brick line and windows will be framed as the wall rises. The building uses an all wood type frame in the structure.
Half Of School Aid Is Federal
A school meeting lists federal funds covering about half of the aid. The event features Bob Bode and Geach Howard as program chairmen and discuss how the money funds a special guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bode
Geach Howards
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Max Goldner
R. M
City
Page
Boor
Lester McKenzie
Purs- Jake Witzel
Kinsey
Ertle Kirkpatrick
Wesley Kepler
H. D. Hastings
Eugene L. Bowman
Robert Ebiseh
John Jones
Wales
Vincia DeSensi
Cannonsburg
W. P. Stapleton
Ora Alice Smith
Indiahoma
Luther Tant
Fletcher
Harry Flick
Gery
Eugene Carney
OU Alumni Association
E. E. Neptune
Everett E. Neptune
Richard Hopper
George K. Paramore
Joseph Bunch
Hewett
Korea
Wapee
New Mexico Assembly
Martin
Vie Service
M & D Finance
Laos
Otlala G
Peete
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