Hospital admissions and births listed in Southwestern Sullivan Drive area
A roundup of admitted patients across multiple Oklahoma towns lists Benjamin Gadsden and many others for surgery or medical care. Birth announcements note a son for Roddy Silverhorn and a daughter for Lendel Lawrence, both in Anadarko and Marlow respectively, with times and weights recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Drive
Benjamin Gadsden
Donna A. Moore
S. Fifth
Cimarron Trail
Mary F. Grooms
Duncan
Ima Jean Scruggs
Route 3
Betty J. Hibdon
Altus
Sur
Frank H. Koepker
Nooga
Sondra J. Markle
Joe L. Ramsdale
Walters
Melba Mercer
Indiahom
Roddy Silverhorn
Anadarko
Lendel Lawrence
Marlow
David Cizek
Fletcher
Gery
Rose Neconie
Fort Cobb
Montford Pikey
Tuttle
John Davis
Oklahoma City
Josey Miller
Shawnee
Carrie Miller
Ann Detherage
Holdenville
Juanita Miller
Barbara Dankowski
Star Route
Lisa Krebsbach
SE 38Th
Worker Found Dead in Motel in Waurika
Donald Eugene Hayes 37, an Okmulgee construction worker for Oklahoma Lumber and Construction Co., was found dead at 7:15 a.m. in a Waurika motel. No foul play suspected. an autopsy in Oklahoma City will determine the cause of death. Hayes shared a room with two fellow employees while they were putting siding on houses. Sheriff’s deputies investigated and Dr. O J Hagg pronounced him dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waurika
Okmulgee
Donald Eugene Hayes
Hayes
Oklahoma Lumber and Construction Co
Tulsa
Jefferson County
O. J. Hagg
Oklahoma City
Caddo County Pair Sentenced In Drug Case
Two Caddo County men pleaded guilty to amended drug charges in District Court. William Edmonds, 20, Anadarko, was given 30 days in county jail. Ronald Tartsah, 22, Fort Cobb, received one year with 30 days to serve and the balance suspended. Both were found with marijuana when arrested November 17 by a highway patrolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caddo County
Jack Brock
William Edmonds
Anadarko
Ronald Tartsah
Fort Cobb
Brazil’s Border Ties Highlight South American Geography
A common border connects Brazil with every South American nation except Chile and Ecuador. The fact underscores Brazil’s central geographic position on the continent and its extensive land frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Chile
Ecuador
Stock Mart Prices Moderately Higher
New York stocks rose as oil program steps boosted sentiment. Dow Jones up 3.38 to 832.95 at noon. Broad index up 0.17 to 50.49. Amex flat to mixed. Oklahoma City livestock markets and farm prices also listed with grain and feed values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
American Stock Exchange
Amex
Union Oil of
California
Amerada Hess
Continental Oil
Signal Cos
Oklahoma City
Public records of losses and incidents in Lawton
Lawton Police and Fire Department reports list names and addresses of individuals and businesses reporting lost wallets vandalism theft burglary and assault. Fire notes record multiple blazes and investigations including a hot water heater fire and several minor house and car fires with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Wanda K. Emright
Wichite Falls
Tex
Willie Freeman
Carver
Salinas
Belinda Wilson
Bishop Rood
Donnie H. Garrett
Christine Pollard
Cherry
George Seacrist
Billy R. Pickens
Pollard
Wilma Smothers
Monroe
Brenda Pierce
Euclid
Nonnie Presley
Sedolic
Benjamin Davis
Borrow Whitaker
Bill Young
Arts Council Eyes Drive for Fund Raising
The Lawton Arts and Humanities Council plans a joint fundraising drive to finance Lawton fine and performing arts. Mrs Don Whitaker named temporary chair for planning the drive, and a professional fundraiser will be employed. No start date set. Chester Wells chairs the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Arts and Humanities Council
City Hall
Lawton Fine and Performing Arts
Don Whitaker
Chester Wells
Stork Gets Boost Here in Lawton
Ambulance attendants answered an emergency call and helped deliver a baby girl at home in Lawton. Royal Ambulance owner Joe Hettiger and Steve Freisner assisted with the birth of a five pound four ounce daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Annese Anderson at 1903 Roosevelt Avenue around 4 37 a m. Mother and baby were later taken to Memorial Hospital and reported doing fine. It was the firm's first emergency delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Lawton
Joe Hettiger
Royal Ambulance
Cache Road
Steve Freisner
Annese Anderson
Roosevelt
Memorial Hospital
Hettiger
City youth held for LSD sale trial
Mark D. Schwartz 19 of Lawton was ordered held for district court after a preliminary hearing on a felony drug charge. He faces trial for allegedly selling four LSD capsules to a police agent on November 1, according to court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark D. Schwartz
Lawton
Schwartz
Refuge Presents Check To County Comanche County Funds
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge gave Comanche County a 9332.10 check this morning. Refuge manager Roger Johnson presented the check to county commissioners as 25 percent of net from surplus buffalo and Texas Longhorn cattle auctions and buffalo hide sales in fiscal 1973. Since 1968 refuge earnings have paid 117002 to Comanche County, averaging about 19300 annually. Johnson said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Roger Johnson
Johnson
Funeral Rites for Maggie Bennett Pending at Becker
Services for Mrs. Maggie S. Bennett 73 of 403 Garfield are pending at Becker Funeral Home. She died today after an extended illness in a local hospital. Born September 24 1900 in Caddo County she lived in Lawton 45 years. She was married twice first to Leonard Adams who died in 1954 and then to Luther Bennett on November 5 1955. Survivors include her son Leonard Adams a sister Mandi Edgeman a brother Kent Shields three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie S. Bennett
Garfield
Becker Funeral Home
Bennett
Lawton
Caddo County
Leonard Adams
Luther Bennett
Mandi Edgeman
Ave. I
Kent Shields
Washington
Miniature Circus Comes to Lawton Library This Weekend
The Loomis Wild Animal Circus in Miniature will visit Lawton Public Library on Saturday. Librarian Charles Grasmick invites all ages to participate and enjoy the display. L. R. Loomis will assist visitors from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library closes at 2 p.m. Saturday and reopens after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
Lawton Public Library
Charles Grasmick
Former Lawton Newsman Earns Doctor's Degree
George Rhoades a Duncan native and former Lawton newsman earned a doctorate in higher education and mass communications at Oklahoma State University Stillwater. He has served as reporter and news editor for the Duncan Banner and Lawton Constitution in the 1960s and worked for United Press International in Tulsa. He is now assistant professor of journalism and student publications adviser at Utah State University Logan Utah after three years teaching at Oklahoma State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhoades
Lawton
Utah State University
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater
Rhoades
Duncan
Duncan Banner
Lawton Constitution
United Press International
Tulsa
Logan
Utah
Oklahoma State
Private Citizens Aided Crime Solving Lauded
Police praised private citizens for information leading to 20 adults and five juveniles arrested for felony crimes since Dec 10. Maj. Robert Gillian cited murder, drug, burglary and robbery cases, noting renewed public help after Edith Murphy’s Dec 11 killing at a Mission Boulevard store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gillian
Lawton
Gillian
Cagle
No. 20
Mission Blvd
Edith Murphy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hattie Moore
Salvation Army
Erika R. Nash
Columbia
Rebecca Wellborn
Devonshire
Ida Lee Valdez
Nancy R. Ford
Ash
Lula J. Hayes
Mayme P. Hutchins
Arch L. Coombs
Felix Monroe
N. 20Th
Andrew Trujillo
Andy Trujillo
Tower Road
Phyllis Kirk
P.H.S. Indian
Susie Ovebi
Lillie Wallace
Marietta, Sur
Leroy Gupton
Texas
Bobby L. Beaty
McKinley
Maggie Bennett
F. LaSandra Berryhill
Eery
Donnie L. Rich
Taft
Martha K. Lovell
N. 51St
Andrew W. Trujillo
Helen F. Wilson
Lee
Kerri L. Bradley
Denver
Medical
Reuben B. Creith
Cache
Jonathan M. Nunley
Sherry J. Sumpter
Apache
Jennifer S. Teague
Terri L. Arrowood
Elgin, Sur
Lawrence J. Benke
Christine N. Bibbins
Temple
Grace D. Burns
45Th Place
Curtis A. Collier
E. Cypress
Edward I. Collins
Avalon
Billy F. Earhart
Melva Jo Garrett
Ferris
James Hall
Susan Hicks
Debra G. Hughes
Davidson
Onita B. Jackson
N. Sixth
Joyce C. Kile
Steven May
Tower
Ricky W. McCumber
Hinton
Brooks McDonald
Gore
Patricia A. Morgan
Lone Wolf
Rebecca L. Morrison
S. 38Th
Phyllis M. Newell
Cedarwood Drive
Wanda L. Nickell
Katy
Nobles
Mary J. Norwood
S. 23Rd
Glen Powers
Parkview
James L. Roberts
Elgin
Gladys J. Sales
Jean L. Sims
Ketch Creek Drive
James C. Steffen
Kristina A. Williams
Dearborn
Lela Vinita Wood
Oklahoma
State Department of Agriculture
Keyes
Liberal
Perryton
Afton
Clinton
el Reno
Geary
Hobart
Manchester
Medford
Weatherford
Yukon
Muskogee
Okeene
Watonga
Gulf
Milo
Mangum
Public Records
Lowton Fire Department
Arts Council Eyes
City
Fred Clapp
Hayden Ireland
National Bank
Texas Instruments
Ratcliffe's
BOMAR
Ratcliffe Book & Office Supply
Total Electric
Cache Road Square
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