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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1954

Page

3

Red Police Crush German Unrest in East Berlin

Berlin reports say secret police arrested up to 500 Germans in industrial areas suppressing early anti Red revolts. Moscow and Western quarters claim the crackdown prevented any June 17 style uprising as Soviet troops remain unseen near Berlin.

Berlin Oseo Molotov Dresen Gera Merseburg Oelsnitz Germany SSD East Berlin U.S. High Commission RIAS

Army Orders Transfer list for artillery officers and staff

A Department of the Army notice from Washington lists transfers and duty changes for artillery officers and staff. Named individuals move between Fort Sill Fort Bliss Fort Belvoir Fort Bragg and other posts and include officers such as 2d Lt He Eoeteek 1st Lt Stanley L Pilgrim and Lt Hugo G Jorgensen among others. The memo assigns duties rel sta and dy and notes retirement actions for Maj Largent and others.

Willard L. Jones OAC S 64 AAU Washington Mil Wash- Dunn Arty Sill Stoneman M Waler Oliver E. Wood Washington DC Charles E. Meyers Jr Stewart Afb Stanley L. Pilgrim Lewis Stephen J. Dukkony Bliss Hugo G. Jorgensen 17Th FA Group Army Avn Sch Sil Tone E. Maiuski Jr Ft Belvoir Presley O.ee Ae Stu Ft Sill Fort Sill Anthony J. Pietro Belvoir Robert L. Privette John D. Ringle Gordon Frank Y. Rosa Jr Esper L. Walker

Oklahoma Conservation Conference Set for Feb at A&M College

A Water conservation feature will highlight farms industry recreation and the home at the annual Oklahoma Conservation Conference on February 13 at Oklahoma A&M College in Stillwater.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma A&m College

Hospital Births and Admits Across Kiowa and Lawton Areas

Birth announcements include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Kowena in Indianola and several other newborns with weights and times from February. Multiple admissions list patients in Lawton Apache and surrounding towns, with medical and surgical notes, along with dismissals and postnatal updates across local hospitals.

Ee Kowena Indiahoma Es Miller Apache Harold Pocowatzhit Star Rt. Lawton Crawford Sleeper el Reno Ella Burgess Decker Kenton Wahkinney Elgin Larry Sawpitty

Fort Sill GI Held After Attempt to Sell Baby Case

A 24-year-old Fort Sill soldier is jailed on restriction after he allegedly offered to sell his six month old stepson to clear debt. Authorities discount his claim that debt forced discharge. Police say the mother was detained and the baby placed with a Lawton couple. no Oklahoma law prohibits selling babies.

Fort Sill I Information Office Lawton Oklahoma

Early Nürnberg Locksmith credited with creating first watch

Peter Henlein, also called Henle, a Nürnberg locksmith, is said to have invented the first watch around 1500. The report notes his craft in Germany and his lasting impact on portable timekeeping.

Peter Henlein Or Henle Nurnberg Germany

Funeral Rites for Mrs Geo Shepard Planned in Tulsa

The body of Mrs Geo W Shepard dies at Tala Sill hospital will be sent to Tulsa for burial by Becker Funeral Home. Born December 4 1903 in West Clint Texas she married Capt George W Shepard in 1940 at Carlsbad New Mexico. The couple lived in Lawton since 1953, former Germany station, two sisters Mrs Silver Rich Bedford Quebec and Mrs Jack R Chambers Tulsa, two brothers Josean strong Tulsa and Robert H Armstrong Monett Missouri. She was a Methodist and Railroad Firemen's Auxiliary member. Services in a Tulsa Methodist church with burial at Memorial Park Cemetery Tulsa.

Geo Ww. Shepard Tala Sill Hospital Tase Emalledieen Fort Sill Srd Tulsa Silver Rich Bedford Jack R. Chambers Jose "Oanstrong Robert H. Armstrong Monett Methodist Church Railroad Firemen’s Memorial Park Cemetery

Funeral for Thomas F. Givens in Lawton

Thomas F. Givens 22 died unexpectedly Sunday night at a local hospital after a heart attack. A Lawton resident since 1939 from El Reno, he owned the Coffee Cafe until 1945. Services at Lawton Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Ang E. Smith. Body to Rogers, Arkansas for burial.

Thomas F. Givens Givens Ayios Pesalaa Lawton el Reno Lawton Funeral Home Nang E. Smith Rogers, Ark

Narwhal tusk described as spiral tapering horn

The narwhal features a long spiral tusk that protrudes from the upper jaw, earning its nickname sea unicorn and measuring as much as 10 feet in length in some descriptions.

Scelba Seeks Leading Italy Amid Red Tide Warnings

Sicilian hardliner Scelba visits President Einaudi to accept premier-designate duties as observers doubt a stable cabinet can be formed. Analysts note past failed efforts by De Gasperi and Fanfani to restore order after the indecisive elections.

Luigl Luigi Einaudi Pella Alcide de Gasperi Amintore Fanfani

Area Men In Service SFC. Lawrence K. Nester In Korea

Sfc. Lawrence K. Nester, a 11 year veteran, serves with the Third Infantry Division in Korea. His wife Alcia lives at 420 S. 24th. He has been in Korea since last February.

Lawrence K. Nester Korea Alcia S. 24Th Third Infantry

Oklahoma students visit OCW for Glass Menagerie production

A group of state senior girls will spend February 12 to 14 on the Oklahoma College for Women campus. They will tour OCW facilities, meet department heads, and be guests of the college for the production of The Glass Menagerie.

Oklahoma College For Women OCW

Science shrinks piles without surgery with new ointment

A new healing substance Bio Dyne branded as Preparation H reportedly reduces hemorrhoids and stops bleeding without surgery. Doctors observe prompt pain relief and lasting shrinkage across various long standing cases. Availability at drug stores is 98 cents a tube with applicator and money back if not satisfied.

Wells

City Youth Wins Gift In Contest

A City youth was awarded a prize in the KOMA Pig Contest. Watson will present his gift at the Oklahoma Swine Breeder's Association show in Oklahoma City this August. Prizes are distributed among four contestants based on the overall litter quality. Other winners include Jackie Scott of Waurika first in Duroc, Dick Bornemann of Banner second, and Poland third.

Watson Oklahoma Swine Breeder's Association Oklahoma City Olga Eel Nah Ukon Duroc Jackie Scott Waurika Dick Bornemann Banner Poland

Mental Council To Discuss State-Wide Meeting Tuesday

The Mental Council will meet Tuesday to discuss a state-wide gathering with several noted speakers lined up for the occasion.

Mental Council

Lincoln elementary principal operated for emergency appendectomy

Paul Prior, principal of Lincoln Elementary School, is reported in good condition at Southwestern Hospital after an emergency appendectomy performed Friday night.

Paul Prior Lincoln Elementary Southwestern Hospital

Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation

For constipation never take harsh drugs. They cause cramps and disrupt bowel action. Gentle relief without salts helps you stay on schedule. Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative offers natural bottle mail order options with a money back guarantee.

New York N. Y

City Student To Act In OCW Glass Menagerie

A city student will have a role in the OCW play production of The Glass Menagerie. The cast includes local talent and aims to showcase student acting in a classic drama staged at the campus theater.

OCW

Auto Clock Radio Thefts Probe by City Police

Weekend thefts were under investigation by city police. Artie Hector of 508 Carver reported a clock radio stolen from his home around 9 30 p m.

S Cps Artie Hector Carver

Area Vet Arrives as 800 Far East Vets Sail In

Pfc. Edgar W. Monroe among about 800 veterans of Far East service scheduled to arrive Sunday in Seattle Washington aboard the USNS Gen. M. M. Patrick.

Edgar W. Monroe Lone Wolf Far East Seattle Wash USNS M. M. Patrick

Weekend Police Arrest 30 for Driving Violations

Wallace Blair Easton, 307 Monroe, was among 30 people arrested weekend by local police. He faced traffic charges including reckless driving speeding and failing to yield right of way.

Wallace Blair Easton Monroe

Fort Sill Teachers Enroll in Ou Course

Three Fort Sill Indian School teachers attend an Oklahoma University course. The instructors join a university program to enhance classroom methods and expand academic skills.

Fort Sill

What Every Woman Should Know About Female Weakness

An early 20th century ad touts Pinkham's Compound of Tablets as relief for female weakness, cramps, backache, and other menstrual distress. It claims doctors’ tests show relief in about three of four cases and cites middle life changes with 63 to 80 percent relief.

Pinkham

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