Funeral rites for Mrs. Mattie Shipp held in Waurika
Grave side services were held at the Waurika cemetery for Mrs. Mattie Shipp a former resident who died in Nocona Texas. Also noted was the death of Ernest Jasper Rimmer 67 of Hastings. He died in a Waurika hospital and his funeral is set for Hastings First Baptist Church with burial in Hastings cemetery. Rimmer survived by wife two sons a daughter and several relatives. Local services arranged by Worley Funeral Home Waurika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waurika
Mattie Shipp
Nocona
Tex
Ernest Jasper Rimmer
Hastings
Hastings First Baptist Church
Bill Crow
Worley Funeral Home
Mr. Rimmer
Texas
Lou Blalock
Addington
Joseph
Houston
Ernest
Healdton
A. W. Hughey
Muskogee
Nannie Rimmer
Duncan
Mavis
Cecil Brandon
George McLellan
McLellan
Corsicana
C. D. Snider
Alberta Williams
Bethlehem Baptist Church
C. B. Davis
Wil
Highland Cemetery
Jefferson Funeral Home
Obituary notes for McLellan West Williams and Williams
Services were held for George McLellan 39 in Waurika and for Hugh West 55 in Duncan, with burial at Waurika cemetery and Sunset Memorial Gardens. Alberta Williams 55 also received funeral services in Duncan. other survivors and Masonic rites noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh West
Trinity Baptist Church
N. N. Antonson
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Becker Funeral Home
J. C. Crawford
Col. J. R. Neale
Lester Stout
Stone Burris
Cail Lintner
Wilbur Buxton
Homer Ward
John Hobbs
Lawton District Ruling Triggers Candidate Shift
The court invalidated a 1963 county resolution placing Lawton in District No. 2 and reaffirmed 1910 boundaries placing most of Lawton west of Fort Sill Blvd in District No. 3. Ebisch cites the ruling to justify his runs in District No. 3 and notes he cannot seek re election in District No. 2. District 3 primaries are March 3 with a general on April 7. seven Democrats seek the nomination, one Republican candidate filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
City of
Lawton
Fort Sill Blvd
Ebisch
GOP
Hugh L. Brigham
N. 44Th
James A. Black
Cache Road
Eugene Hill
S. 11Th
Paul Janow
Cache
Billy R. Hewes
Star Rt. Lawton
Morris Pierson
E. Ottis E. Zumwalt
Southwestern State college appoints Kinzer to senate post
Named representative Jerry Kinzer of the 2019 A class is appointed second semester freshman class representative to the student senate at Southwestern State College Weatherford. He was recently initiated as a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Kinzer
Southwestern State College
Weatherford
Sigma Tau Gamma
Students Present Lincoln Themed Play At Junior High Assembly
Tomlinson Junior High students presented The Lincoln Umbrella a birthday salute to Abraham Lincoln during a regular assembly. Mark Reeves narrated Kenny Harris interpreted and eight graders Becky Ledford Craig Williams Patty McNutt Harold Cloninger highlighted. The program featured a mixed chorus pantomime and Beatles medley with several helpers and student actors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Ellison
Abraham Lincoln
Becky Ledford
Tomlinson Junior High School
Lincoln
Tomlinson
Mark Reeves
Kenny Harris
Craig Williams
Patty McNutt
Harold Cloninger
Gale Wilson
Mary Virginia Rays
Susan Parr
Dennis Meyer
Becky Rhoads
Leonard Goreham
Duane Marburger
Don Moors
Ada Jo Johnson
Susie Gemmell
Georgene Whitten
Trula Robinson
Mary Mullins
Dale Garrett
American Anthem,” Rosemarie Wilkinson
Barbara Sevier
Jan Gaskins
Patty Montgomery
Pat McCoy
Connie Bridges
Bruce Johnson
Mark Torbett
Mike Torbett
Renee Smith
Gary Force
Keith Mullins
Mike Crabtree
Court Of Honor Held By Scouts
A Court of Honor by Boy Scout Troop 142 met at the First Presbyterian church with Capt. Herb Varn presenting awards. Jay Watkins earned Life rank, while Will Evans and Don Austen attained Star. Watkins received four merit badges, Austin and Evans three each, then a scouting movie preceded refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Herb Varn
Varn
Gordon Wayne
Lester Suttle
Jay Watkins
Will Evans
Don Austen
Watkins
Austin
Evans
Trial in Howitzer Battalion Court Martial underway
The Howitzer Battalion 17th Artillery is in post stockade confinement as a court martial begins hearings on the slaying case. Col. David E. Foster presides with Lt. Col. Hon Maj. Morton Maj. Miller Capt. Rodriguez and Capt. Regan serving as members. maximum penalty can reach life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howitzer Bn
17Th Arty
John F. Taylor
William C. Loftus
Jimmie D. Sickal
David E. Foster
Comanche County
Ney
Difficulty in Convincing People Increases Persuasion Appeal
The phrase contrasts two ideas: convincing others is hard while persuading them is comparatively easier, suggesting different dynamics in persuasion strategies and public reception.
All-Male Junior High Choral Festival Draws 250 Boys
About 60 boys from Central and Eisenhower Junior High schools attended the second annual all male junior high choral festival in Altus. Approximately 250 boys from 10 Oklahoma schools took part in rehearsals and an afternoon concert at Altus High School auditorium. Central and Northeast Junior High schools in Altus sponsored the event with Ken Cox as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Eisenhower
Altus
Sarah Bridges
Charles Mohr
Oklahoma
Northeast
Altus High School
Ken Cox
Indian Women To Observe World Prayer Day
Indian Women of the Methodist Mission southwest district will observe World Day of Prayer at 10 a.m. Friday at the J. Methvin Church Anadar0. Mrs. Silas Wilson district 1 will be in charge. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Mission
Southwest District
Silas Wilson
Schools Eye Federal Funds After Bond Issue Approved
Lawton school officials began applications for federal aid to supplement a $2 million bond issue approved by voters. Superintendent John Shoemaker cited Public Law 815, possible up to $500,000 for federally affected areas, to fund a 42 classroom wing at Eisenhower Junior-Senior High, costing about $1.615 million. Bonds worth $1 million would be issued after July 15 with 10 year repayment. the rest may follow next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
John Shoemaker
Board of Education
Fort Sill
Eisenhower
Central Junior High
Musical Variety Show at Lawton High by College Students
Southwestern State college students present a musical variety show at Lawton High School on Thursday. Feature soloist Charles Rightmer, an LHS alumnus, performs with a 16 piece orchestra. W. C. Burris, former LHS faculty and current college dean of students, accompanies the troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern State College
Lawton High School
Charles Rightmer
LHS
W. C. Burris
Lawton
Building Sold In Downtown Knox Jensen Site
The Knox Jensen Motor Co building at 201 EF was sold to Joe and Melvin L. Howenstine from Claude Turben of Cleveland for about $62,000. James G. Knox said the company will stay in its current location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Jensen Motor Co
Joe and
Melvin L. Howenstine
Claude Turben
Cleveland
James G. Knox
Motor Company
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Ernest J. Rimmer
Hfc’s
Trustworthy Money Service
Household Finance
HFC
Household Finance Coyoraion ‘ Cohhahowe
D Ave
Elgin
Tewes
Thur
Altus Altus Plaza
North Main St
Hudson
Mon. Tees
Wed
Prigmore and Baker
Oklahoma City
Quality Optical Service
Ga Rts
Baylor
Leedy’s
Jewel Baylor
Speidel
Iizale
ZALE
Izale
Philco
PSC
Philce
Sia
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