Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1953

Page

3

Hatch Law Penalties Hit Mississippi Official In Hatch Act Case

Sam Lumpkin former lieutenant governor of Mississippi and Tupelo city attorney was ruled ineligible for reemployment for 18 months after violating the Hatch Act by backing Eisenhower while a state employee. Four Aberdeen Internal Revenue Service workers were dismissed for soliciting Democratic contributions from coworkers.

Washington U. S. Civil Service Commission Mississippi Sam Lumpkin Eisenhower Lumpkin Mississippi Employment Security Commission Civil Service Commission Employment Security Commission Internal Revenue Service Aberdeen S. C Commission Tupelo Miss Resolutions Committee Jackson Denver Colo U. S Verna D. Anderson Laurence F. Kirkgasler al Kraft Verne E. Kelley Thedore W. Mueller Internal Revenue Mueller Democratic Party

Robber Stubborn or Plain Whacky Returns to Rob Denver Station

In Denver a persistent gunman robs an East Denver gasoline station three times during last night. Attendant Miron'i Ritchie grabbed for a pistol on the first visit, was grazed by a bullet, and battled the bandit. While phoning police, the robber returned, took $25, and fled after again pointing a gun. A third return saw only a wave and exit as officers and residents closed in.

Denver Miron'i Ritchie

Growth of motor courts swells since 1940 nationwide

The Automobile Club of New York reports about 45,000 motor courts along the nation’s highways, up from 15,000 in 1940. They are expanding at roughly 2,000 per year and generate more than a billion dollars annually in tourist trade.

The Automobile Club of New York

New Law Planned to Open Ice Boxes in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Mich. City Commission drafts ordinance to ban abandoning intact ice boxes and similar appliances after a housewife's letter cites nationwide child suffocation cases. The proposed rule targets leaving hinges on unused ice boxes to prevent accidents.

Grand Rapids Mich

Drifting Bottle Mystery Reaches Lake Michigan Shore

Danny Egbert 17 of Lansing found a bottle on Lake Michigan shore. Inside a note asked to find a 12 year old for pen pals, signed by Connie Rigdon of St. Louis Missouri.

Ludington Mich Danny Egbert George L. Egbert Lansing Lake Michigan Connie Rigdon Nottingham St St. Louis

Lions Club sells Labor Day circus tickets in city

The Hagen Brothers circus arrives Labor Day at the county fairgrounds with shows at 2 15 and 8 pm. Lions club sponsors, admission 1 20 adults 60 cents children school age or under Cameron students included. Military in uniform admitted 60 cents. Reserve seats 60 cents extra. Advance tickets from Lions members Walt's News Stand Appels Jewelry Motor Equipment Lawton Drug. Circus billed for 11th anniversary tour with aerial acts elephants and trapeze artists.

Hagen Brothers Circus Lawton Lions Club Cameron Lions Club Walt’s Lions Appel’s Jewelry Motor Equipment Company Lawton Drug

Doomed Boy Cherishes New the Memento

Denver reports a six year old cancer patient Paul Henry Haley met President Eisenhower after a surprise visit. The boy, who praised the president, sent a thank you note on official stationery. Eisenhower replied with best wishes for health and courage.

Denver Eisenhower Paul Henry Haley Paul Hopalong Cassidy Dwight D. Eisenhower

Meyer Outdoes Himself in Dodgers Victory

Brooklyn reports Russ Meyer pitched a 10 to 4 win over the Pirates, boosting his season total to 13 victories for the Dodgers, matching the 13 he won all of last season with the Phillies.

Brooklyn N. Y Russ Meyer Pirates Dodgers Phillies

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gilbert - Woods Drug Company D Ave Cache Banda Silver Strand Dixie Miss LaLain Reynosa Trip Gordons Hagen Brothers Marko Lawton Gilbert Woods Meyer Berry’s Jewelers Harold Surbana
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication