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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1954

Page

4

Area Men In Service With Army And Air Force

Multiple Lawton area servicemen are listed with current assignments and training. Pfc Dwight A. Marcotte, son of Mr and Mrs L A Marcotte, is at Aberdeen Proving Ground Md after studies at St Edwards University. Pfc Kenneth W Adams, spouse Mrs Thelma Adams of Duncan, is on R and R in Kobe while serving in Korea with the 518th Engineer Gas Generator Detachment. Grady J Ramage, married to Marilynn of Lawton, completes basic at Lackland AFB and will proceed to technical training. Paul Martinez Jr, 20, Lawton youth, is finishing basic training at Lackland and will soon go to technical training. son of Mr and Mrs Paul Martinez 812 Gore. Sgt Melford Ewings Wright, son of Mr and Mrs George S Wright, recently finished wheel vehicle repair at the Ordnance Automotive School in Atlanta GA. husband of Peggy J Willis of Sterling. Pvt Richard A Harris, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Harris of Lawton, assigned to Company B 10th Medium Tank Battalion Fifth Armored Division at Camp Chaffee Arkansas for training then reassignment. Two Lawton youths, Eddie H Johnson and Donald J Jones, are in San Diego with the Oklahoma Buddy Company unit organized by the U S Marine Corps. Gov Mur ay presented a state flag before their departure.

Dwight A. Marcotte L. A. Marcotte Park Ordnance Replacement Training Center Aberdeen Proving Ground Marcotte St. Edwards University Austin Tex Army Paul Martinez Jr Lawton Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Paul Martinez Gore Sgt Melford Ewings George S.ee No Ordnance Automotive School Atlanta General Depot Atlanta Peggy J. Willis Sterling Richard A. Harris Chaffee Carl Harris Fifth Armored Division Camp Chaffee Ark San Diego Calif Oklahoma U.S. Marine Corps Johnston Murray West Coast Eddie H. Johnson Howard Windham Donald J. Jones

Mitchell Charges GOP Is Painting Dems As Traitors

National Democratic chairman Mitchell accused Republicans of plotting to label Democrats as traitors and disloyal, portraying the party as communist. He spoke at New Mexico Democrats Jefferson Jackson Day dinner near Taos, criticizing claims that 2,200 government workers were security risks and arguing many were fired for nonpolitical reasons.

N. M Democratic Hamlets Mitchell Mitchell Taos, N. M New Mexico Brownell United States Harry Truman Eisenhower

Payne to Speak on Turnpike Plans at Chamber Forum

Ron Stephens a turnpike campaign leader will lead the program. Payne, set to join the new turnpike authority in Oklahoma City today, will outline plans to launch the toll road construction program.

Payne Chamber Forum Ber Ron Stephens Turnpike Authority Oklahoma City

Southwest Area Oil Field Report Summary

Southwest Area oil field report details multiple wells in Jackson and Comanche counties. Wells include Barrett No. 8 southwest of 10-In-20W, Kingwood No.1 near Fort Sill drilling at 6,815 feet, and Huffman Malloy No.1 in southeast Blanes. Sunray Bentley No.1 near Fort Sill drilling at 4,996 feet.

Altes Field Gulf Oi Barrett Jackson County Comanche County Kingwood Collier Fort Sill Huffman & Malloy Wylie Gozebo Sunray Bentley

British scientists glimpse American role in atlantic crossing

British researchers report a possible American role model that crossed the Atlantic, perhaps under its own propulsion, suggesting a noteworthy transatlantic maritime occurrence.

Atlantic

Chicago rabies scare feeds manhunt for bite victims

Police urged Mr and Miss X and other bite victims to identify themselves or risk death after a stray mongrel bit 14 people in a three block area in Chicago. The dog died after showing rabies signs and may yield Pasteur anti rabies shots for those exposed. A two year old died earlier and two attackers fled the scene, risking exposure if not treated. The dog bit six children under sixteen on South Parkway between 47th and 49th streets before being captured by John Borezky and taken to the animal welfare league.

Chicago Sat Pasteur South Parkway 47Th 49Th Streets Park District Ranche John Borezky Animal Welfare League

Cameron To Host Speech Conference at Cameron College

Cameron College will host the eighth annual Wichita Speech Conference on February 12. Students will compete in speaking, oratory, public address, poetry, literature, oral interpretation, and one act plays at 7 p.m. in the Cameron auditorium. Prizes are open to the public. the winning school will be announced.

Cameron College Cameron Auditorium

Central Airlines re elects Keith Kahle president

Fort Worth stockholders re elect Keith Kahle as president and return other officers and directors to their posts. Oklahoma directors include Fred Boston of Enid and D. W. Rentzel of Oklahoma City.

Central Airline Keith Kahle Fort Worth Central Airlines

Cameron's ROTC Officers Listed

Cameron College ROTC announces a leadership shuffle after graduations and transfers. Al Love of Oklahoma City becomes cadet lieutenant colonel and new battalion staff includes Maj. Jerry Messersmith, Capt. Glen Chapman Erick, and M Sgt Elmer Breeden Carter. Company A names KCapt. Ronnie Little and EO Mel bourne Pearson Ray Hobbs. first sergeants F Shives Farron Hottle. Promoted to cadet second lieutenants as platoon leaders are Lou Lester Jerry Finley Tommy Sheets Cecil Chatham and Jack Sasser.

Cameron College al Love Oklahoma City Jerry Messersmith Duncan Glen Chapman Erick Elmer Breeden Carter Sir Kenneth Mc Ronnie Little Sulphur Melbourne Pearson Ray Hobbs F Shives Farron Hottle Lou Lester Jerry Finley Tommy Sheets Cecil Chatham Jack Sasser

Albert Belcher Defend Cuba Trip

Oklahoma Congressmen Carl Albert and Page Belcher defended a 10 day expense paid Cuba trip with the House Agriculture Committee. They said the invitation was committee driven and the trip served farm policy including potential sugar imports from Cuba. Belcher called criticism unjustified and emphasized trade as a two way street. Albert said the trip was a committee action and tied to sugar supply responsibilities.

Washington Oklahoma Carl Albert Page Belcher Cuba House Agriculture Committee Belcher United States Albert

Tulsa Dallas toll road push hits state leaders

Tulsa chamber of commerce directors urged fast action on a Tulsa to Dallas toll road linking with a Midwest turnpike network. Yates Land warned Tulsa may be bypassed if routes swing west toward Kansas City and Topeka, while leaders noted a toll system running to Joplin and extending toward Minneapolis and Milwaukee.

Tulsa of Commerce Here Dallas and Worth Texas Minnesota Wisconsin Yates Land Chamber Tulsa Oklahoma Dallas Wichita Falls Tulsa - Dallas Oakah Jones Kansas City Topeka Wichita Land Minneapolis Minn Milwaukee Wis

Former Reporters Prepare Big TV Story Friday Nbc

Two ex city newspaper reporters Lindsey Whitten and Frank will present a major TV feature on NBC Friday at 9 30 p m The report centers on the famed outlaw Jesse James with wide public familiarity and anticipation of a sensational reveal.

Lindsey Whitten Frank Nbc-Tv WEY Wey Wey-Tv Jesse James America

Collegian Names Staff for New School Year

Collegian staff members are named with roles, including Elizabeth Meiling as associate editor and Kingslea as feature editor from Lawton High. Duane Miller remains advertising manager, Jack Sasser named staff photographer, and Myra Stowe returns as feature editor. Other listed staff include Amburgey dle, Jean Hollingshead, Hunter Perry McWhorter, Kenneth Munday, Iva Rodgers, Daniel Scantlin, and Charles W. Singleton.

Lawton Hi Elizabeth Meiling Kingslea Tatler Lawton High School Patricia Olson Sarahel St Myra Stowe Amburgey. Dle Jean Hollingshead Hunter Perry McWhorter Kenneth Munday Iva Rodgers Daniel Scantlin Charles W. Singleton

World rocks showcased in fifth grade science class

Students from Whittier School presented rock specimens gathered globally to Mrs. Marjorie Doyle’s fifth grade class. The display included quartz volcanic rock pepper and gold ore purple limestone mica and other minerals. Sixth graders Mrs. Frances Inman and Mrs. Sue Hess attended as guests.

John Marjorie Doyle Whittier School United States Frances Inman Sue Hess

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kenneth W. Adams Thelma Adams Kobe Adams Korea 518Th Engineer Grady J. Ramage Marilynn Melford Wright Pfc. Burris C. Price Burnice H. Price Rt. 3 Price Grady J, Ramage Tenna D Ave Travis Millwork and Specialty Co Gop Southwest Area Oil Field Report Cameron Southwesters Radio & Sound E Pho Joe Ford Dili Yio Casas Aidee Peis Dallas Pike Eugene L. Bowman Ius Stiner’s Sheridan Road Milton Stiner G Avenue Farmers Lumber Company Brigham Young Koehler Bidg Park Stovall the Record Shop Hardy Suggs Music Company Crossland Auto Parts & Service Factory E Ave Lawton Morning Press Consultus E. Darrel Evans Koehler Bert M. Alford D Avenue Clyde Wright U. S Cache Road R. R. Carload F.C Hobart Oki Castor Pomace Chickasha Cotton Oil CO. Sales OEPT Chickasha Oklahoma
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