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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1954

Page

2

Five Nations Join U S In Protesting Oil Deal

Washington Aug 25 UP Five nations Britain Japan Norway Sweden and Denmark join the United States in protesting a secretly negotiated pact between Saudi Arabia and Aristotle Onassis. The agreement would grant Onassis priority shipping rights for Arabian oil in exchange for a royalty and has drawn opposition from Aramco and U S officials. A showdown is anticipated as the matter remains delicate amid diplomatic tensions and Saudi requests to end foreign aid.

Washington United States Saudi Arabia Aristotle S. Onassis Britain Japan Norway Sweden Denmark Sa Arabia Onassis U.S U. S King Tan Saud King Saud I Ras Tanura Aramco

Stevenson urges EDC approval letter to Mendes France

Adlai Stevenson says he wrote to French Premier Mendes France to express alarm over European Defense Community developments and to assure that U S support for ratification is not partisan. He noted the letter was personal and not initiated by the State Department or seen by them.

Chicago Adlai ‘Stevenson Pierre ‘Mendes State Department John Foster Dulles

Newcomers in Lawton Raulstons and Thompson families arrive

Jack and Betty Raulston from California opened Raulston's furniture store at 521 C north of the courthouse after moving to Lawton. Herb and Catherine Thompson from Tennessee live at 1721 Cherry and plan to move to a North 31st home, with two fishing sons. Helga Jaegle, a new addition to the Safrit family from Stuttgart, Germany, is single and settling in Lawton, joining other arrivals in the community.

Lawton Jack Betty Raulston California Greer County Mangum West Coast Oklahoma Raulston Court House Raulstons Herb Catherine Thompson Tennessee Cherry North 31St Thompsons Liberty Heights Park- Davis Drug Company Helga Jaegle Clarence Martha Safrit Stutt- Sart Germany Susie Sad Ae Lawton Am Helga Martha Wee Sac

Hospital News Items From Oklahoma City Area

Hospital notices list admissions and discharges for numerous patients across towns such as Byars Apache Faxon Fletcher Oklahoma City and Wichita Falls. The data include names ages origins and medical or surgical statuses with births and weights noted for several newborns.

David C. Sprague Wichita Falls Tex Tom Lottie Slatten Joey Norma Cartwright E. J. Christmas Douglas Grace Rippy Bell Judith Ann Capshaw William Capshaw Chattanooga Benita Blackstar Walters Jimmy Hinson Sr Dearborn Arthur Mann Apache Gaylon Lee Leon Simmons Leo Justice Fletcher Jackie Runells Faxon J. W. Stringer Joyce Hopkins Ova Hopkins Baldwin

Three Comanche County Indians Sentenced for Burglary

Superior court Judge Robert Landers sentenced Arnold Apauty Morris Komardley and Davis Charcoal to four years each after pleading guilty to burglary of Colvin's grocery in Cache Oklahoma. Charcoal received a concurrent four year term for burglary of the Bill Dinsey farmhouse north of Medicine Park. The Colvin's grocery theft included about 110 dollars in fishing gear food and cigarettes. A car and clothing were taken.

Superior Court Robert Landers Comanche County Arnold Apauty Morris Komardley Davis Charcoal Colvin Cache Charcoal Bill Dinsey Medicine Park Colvin's

Revival Opens Wednesday Night in Mattie Beal Park

A union revival of First Pentecostal Holiness and Gospel Lighthouse churches starts Wednesday night in Mattie Beal park on 11th street. The open air meeting runs 10 nights with the Gredson Trent evangelistic party led by T Trent of Hammond Oklahoma. Special singing features Mrs Gredson on the electric organ assisted by Earl Gredson of Hollister. Sponsors of the revival are the local congregations.

Pentecostal Holiness and Gospel Lighthouse Mattie Beal Park 11Th Street Gredson

Truck Licensing Complaints Filed in Texas

Two Texas truck drivers were charged with improper vehicle registration and one driver with operating an over length vehicle without permission. Trooper Cecil Fishburn reported both trucks hauling interstate goods carried only Texas license tags. Downing faced an over length charge under Oklahoma statute while Marton drove a tractor and semi trailer. Both await peace justice court on Friday.

Texas Cecil Fishburn State Weights Division State 6 Sterling Arthur Lee Downing Wichita Falls Jessie Dee Marton Fishburn Downing Oklahoma Marton Peace Justice Me Rodman

Brazil’s Vargas Dies After Crisis and Resignation

President Cafe faced a deadly political crisis after the Aug. 5 murder of Air Force Major and an assassination attempt on editor Carlos Lacerda. Cabinet resignations followed his bid. Vargas killed himself four hours after agreeing to resign. The new president named Lt. F. Eduardo Gomes as air minister while war minister Da Costa stayed amid pressure to avoid civil war.

Cafe Air Force Carlos Lacerda F. Eduardo Gomes Gomes Vargas Zenobian Costa Cofe da Costa Ala

Ag Department Sees Banner Year For Beef Consumption

The department projects a record beef consumption year as Americans are expected to eat more beef than ever. A meat and livestock outlook notes supply will rebound rapidly, with resupply increasing sharply in September as markets adjust.

Department

Markets State Poultry Eggs Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture lists current poultry and egg prices across cities including Lawton Enid Fairview Hobart Medford Vici Blackwell Yukon Clinton and Vinita Broilers and hens show mixed movements with some regional increases. Prices cited for products and deliveries cover multiple towns and include firm No 1 broilers and varying hen prices.

Oklahoma City State Department of “Agriculture Lawton Bison Alva Kingfisher Hennessey Enid Fairview Hobart Medford Vici Blackwell Yukon Sol Eh Bae Feetene Wion Clinton Hooker Broilers F.o.b. Farm Vinita Muskogee Ardmore Tulsa Chandler Durant Watonga Pauls Zvalley Chickasia Laverne Hfchlester Elk City Blackwell el Reno McAlester

Oklahoma City Livestock Market Report and Prices

Oklahoma City market notes show regional cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep sales with prices. Beef steers around 20.00 to 22.25 for high quality. cows mostly 8.50 to 11.00. slaughter calves 15.00 to 18.00. stocker calves 11.00 to 29.00. hogs mostly 22.50 to 23.25. spring lambs up to 18.50. Butter values steady in Chicago futures and wholesale. Australia boxers prompt promoter challenges.

Oklahoma City USDA

Relief program eyed for eastern Oklahoma workers

Relief stage one in 50 years discussed by Oscar V Stone assistant to Block. About 10213 Indians and 1869 others in the state drawing emergency rations from the U S Department of Agriculture surplus program. Reps Edmondton and Albert push for federal work in plains districts. They seek a plan to combat memjayne in eastern Oklahoma and meet with Commerce Department officials to review area development. Some say a general work program cannot be confined to eastern Oklahoma and propose using emergency funds to build water facilities. Officials in eight southeastern counties seek restoration of means to aid destitute families.

Oscar V. Stone Block U. S. Department of Agriculture White House Ed Edmondton Muskogee Carl Albert McAlester Lite House Oklahoma Gabriel Hague Eisenhower Department of Commerce Edmondson Albert Walter Williams Commerce

Water dispute leads to court hearing over city line

A man contesting a water bill claims he does not owe back water and questions authority of Arnold who cut his line. Winham lacks a water meter and police anticipate a lively hearing before Police Judge Don Fisher as city officials work to prove water use.

Arnold Winham Don Fisher

Sammie Kennard Leaves Lawton for San Benito Texas

Sammie Kennard departed Monday for his home at San Benito Texas after spending the summer here with his grandmother Mrs Nelle M Peard 906 D The 12 year old son of M Sergeant and Mrs W E Kennard of San Benito Also Mr and Mrs Jeff Lee Ketchum returned to Scotia New York after visiting in Lawton with grandmother Mrs W P Rhoades 914 S Fifth and at Rush Springs with his mother Mrs Rosie Sullivan

Sammie Kennard San Benito Tex Nelle M. Peard W. E. Kennard Jeff Lee Ketchum Scotia N. Y Lawton W. P. Rhoades S. Fifth Rush Springs Rosie Sullivan

Attacked man reports unknown assailants at wrong address

Marlin Smith told police Monday night he was attacked and beaten by three unidentified men. He lives at 810 Bell and previously received medical care at Memorial Hospital. He did not know his attackers.

Marlin Smith Bell Smith Memorial Hospital

Judge Assesses 6 Traffic Fines at Fort Sill

Fort Sill six traffic cases heard by Judge Fisher. A 20 year old soldier was fined for reckless driving. Alfred Beazell must forfeit 116 percent? Lee forfeited a $20 bond for no license. Collier paid a $20 bond for using profane language.

Fort Sill Alfred Beazell Lee Fisher Collier

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs J V Sessums Former Lawton Resident

Funeral rites were held for Mrs J V Sessums who recently died. A former Lawton resident, she served as president of the McKinley PTA and was worthy matron of Lawton Chapter No 82 CES. Survived by her daughter and four grandchildren, including Mrs Tharel. Her husband died in April 1948 and was employed by the Rock Island Railway. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

Pera Bes J. V. Sesmumn Lawton Rock Island Railway Sessums McKinley Pta CES First Baptist Church Tharel

Graveside rites for infant Pollock set in Sunset Gardens

Christella Abbie Pollock, nine day old daughter of Pvt Alfred S Pollock and wife from 1516 Summit, died shortly after birth. The graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the First Assembly of God church officiating. Becker Funeral Home handles arrangements.

Christella Abbie Pollock Pvt Alfred S. Pollock Summit Sunset Memorial Gardens Nate Fied First Assembly of God Church Becker Funeral Home

Cotton Buyers Plan Session Marking Quota Duties

A session for county cotton buyers to address marketing quota responsibilities penalties reports record keeping and other duties was planned. Attendees include Otto Kluck Marvin Pannell L Williams J L Barger George Ezell C L Simpson Sterling Delbert Cline and others from various gins.

USDA Otto Kluck You Co-Op Marvin Pannell L. Williams Peace Gin Faxon J. L. Barger Indiahoma Gin George W. Ezell C. L. Simpson Sterling

Oklahoma voters urged to back Democratic ticket

COE says the majority of Oklahomans will rally to the Democratic gubernatorial vote defeated in the July 6 primary to support the party. Former Gov Roy J Turner who withdrew from a run off with Sen Kerr says he will stay in the fold and back the ticket though not planning an active role.

Oklahoma Roy J. Turner Robert S. Kerr

City Teacher Departs For Purcell Assignment

Mrs. Preston Trimble, formerly Miss Ann Horne, leaves today to teach junior and senior English at Purcell High School and to oversee the library. She will be a University of Oklahoma junior studying journalism and directing campus Dad's Day activities in October. She belongs to Chi Omega and her husband is a Delta Kappa Epsilon member.

Preston Trimble Ann Horne Purcell Trimble Bleeck

New High School Faculty and Staff Updates

New teachers join the high school for the coming year including Marvin Bickett returning to agriscience duties, Jeff Swindle from junior high, and Margaret Leard in girls physical education. Other hires cover driver training, algebra, chemistry, history, French, English, speech, and various coaching roles. Athletic director Bob Bodenhamer and assistant principals Gene Hancock and Glen Dosser are named, with office staff expanded and ongoing preparations for the first day of school and sod landscaping to prevent soil wash.

Marvin Bickett al Green Jeff Swindle Peaster Milfred Dosser Norman Monroe Ira Jean Snow Roberta Pain Jim Davis Wilford Burris Bertha ‘Mae Scherler Jack

From the Files of the Coast Ten Years Ago

Cohesive snapshot notes ten years back with items on First Lt. Earl E Schmidt killed in France-ro bert Willis undergoing tonsillectomy- Comanche Cotton Baptist association meeting Fletcher church- Milo Tague Kiwanis honors- rape charge case- Judge E L Richardson named to chair county Democratic delegation- light rain in city- L H S student Mable Mildred Harned dies- 1934 Camel grid practice to open- Stand Up and Cheer at local theater- city cigar man robbed of trousers- 30 years ago Fy fair cooperation- Masonic picnic at Craterville Park- Kard J Mock red letter testament Bible dictionary at Ft Sill laundry- reserve officers plan smoker for Army officers

Earl E. Schmidt France Robert Willis Z. W. Willis Comanche-Cotton Baptist Association Fletcher Church Milo Tague Kiwanis Aesee E. L. Richardson Mable Mildred Harned LHS Shirley Temple James Dunnis Craterville Park Kard J. Mock Ft. Sill

Tinker Airmen To Get Pay Twice Monthly Test Run

Officials at Tinker Air Force Base will pay airmen twice monthly on the 5th and 20th in a test run after complaints they are broke by mid month. The spokesman announced the change as an attempt to ease the middle of the month pay blues.

Tinker Oklahoma City Tinker Air Force Base

Sleeping Tablet Victim Jailed After Overdose Incident

A Lawton woman admitted Tuesday night after an overdose of sleeping tablets remained in county jail today. Officers said a physician reported four or more tablets taken. Her brother-in-law rushed her to Kiowa Indian hospital after his wife phoned from work. Charges pending pending police questioning.

A_ Lawton Kiowa

Lawton City Council Approves Slough Improvements Plan

Council moved to approve improvements on Slough at Lake Lawtonka to cut city repair costs and reduce future damage risk. Ralph Hennessee to receive 17 210 for release from liability and for warehouse, minnow pond and boat landing works. Planning commission to study annexation and truck restrictions near Ferris Street.

Lake Lawtonka Hennessee Ralph Hennessee Sneed Acres Addition Ferris Water Department Planning and Zoning Commission Fields Dunning Addition Mattie Beal Eee Aaaeioe Sitanewight Company East Lawton

Car Repair Biz Booms in Johnstown Pa

Garages in Johnstown Pennsylvania report strong business with aSales growth noted in recent period as motorists seek repair services. Local shops credit steady demand and steady turnover amid ongoing vehicle maintenance needs.

Conservationists to Meet in Stillwater Oklahoma

Conservation committees from three area counties are invited to meet next Sunday at Oklahoma A&M College to organize an Oklahoma Ou! Council district and develop a program.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A&m College

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