Water plan eyed as Lawtonka dam gains height
The council discussed a canal easement linking Lake Elmer Thomas to Lawton, citing two new 10 foot dam increases and Army Wildlife interest. Officials noted potential surplus water supply, with agency approval sought and a recent encouraging city attorney letter.
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A. L. Mankin
Lawtonka Dam
Lester McKenzie
Public Properties Committee
E. W. Kirkpatrick
Traffic and Sanitary Committee
Lake Elmer Thomas
Army and Wildlife Authorities
Army
Central Fire Station
George Allen Morgan
Morgan
Police Department
Council
Long - Bell Lumber Co
Walker
Fowler
Holley Furniture
Lacy Furniture Co
Water Department
City
Water Committee
Monroe Calculating Machine Co
Lawton Typewriter Exchange
National
Burroughs
National Cash Register Co
Westminster Presbyterian Church
M. L. Baker
Ferris
23Rd
17Th
Cache Road
Fort Sill Blvd
Euclid
Gore
Walter C. Lattimore
City Traffic Commission
Gore Blvd
Second
Fort Sill
Col. Lattimore
Gore Parkway
Lattimore
Babe Harris
Llth
Cotton County Sheriff Launches Liquor Crackdown Sales Records Set
Dyer, a first year Oklahoma sheriff, reports 84 cases of confiscated whisky gin and vodka and 48 cases of wine sold to J. R. Ray Co in Dallas. Proceeds go to the county school fund, whisky sealed and removed from state. Dyer notes bootleggers caught en route to Oklahoma City Chickasha Lawton. He and deputies pursue suspects by observation, not recognition.
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Dyer
Dallas
J. R. Ray Co
Oklahoma
Cotton County
Oklahoma City
Chickasha
Lawton
Sergeant Klink Builds Life as Park’s One Man Chamber
In Medicine Park Oklahoma Sergeant Klink praises the town and its families. He and his wife host 225 area children acting as babysitters and chaperones while organizing Be-Bop nights at a local hotel. He recalls skunk incidents, hiking trips, and opening his home to youngsters when needed. He plans to stay long term.
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Oklahoma
Barracks
Medicine Park
Sgt. Klink
Sarge
Klink
Mr. Scott
Chamber of Commerce
Airman To Face Driving Charge In Lawton
A 28 year old Sheppard Air Force Base airman A 3c Dennis R. Smith was charged in County court with driving while intoxicated after Lawton officer Melvin Kelley stopped his weaving vehicle on S Second Street. Smith consented to an intoximeter test.
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Sheppard Air Force Base
Lawton
Melvin Kelley
Dennis R. Smith
S. Second
Kelley
Texas Hosts Eleven Deepwater Ports All Man Made
Texas operates eleven deepwater ports, all constructed by humans for harbor and cargo use. The facilities span coastal locations, enabling enhanced maritime trade and ship traffic through engineered infrastructure.
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Texas
Gen Horton’s military career highlighted by global commands
General Horton began at Fort Hoyle, progressed through posts in Monterey Scho field Hawaii and Fort Sill, then to the Civilian Conservation Corps and Fort Bragg. He led artillery units in Europe during WWII, taught at Purdue, served in Germany, commanded divisions at Fort Sill, earning the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. He and Mrs Horton will reside in Lawton at 1008 Arlington awaiting their daughter Wincy’s high school year completion.
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Sixth Field Artillery
Fort Hoyle
Monterey
Calif
13Th Field Artillery
Schofield Barracks
Hawaii
Horton
Fort Sill
Field Artillery
Civilian Conservation Corps
French Creek
Wyoming
4Th Field Artillery
Fort Bragg
N.C
Virginia Military Institute
Command and General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
82Nd Field Artillery
Fort Bliss
Tex
Third Army
San Antonio
52Nd Field Artillery
Camp Roberts
Europe
Viii Corps
Purdue University
Germany
Gen
Arlington
Lawton
Wincy
Per Capita Cheese Consumption Doubles Since 1918
The United States has seen per capita cheese consumption double since 1918, signaling a major shift in dietary patterns and dairy product popularity. This rise reflects broader changes in American eating habits and availability of cheese varieties.
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United States
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Seth Thomas
Eversharp
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Gen. Horton
Merry
Hings Open
Philco
Pan
Tire and Supply
D Avenue
O. O. Williams
Westinghouse
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