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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1954

Page

3

Hospital News Items from Kiowa and Southwest Area

Admission notes include Sharon Kay Doyedi from Lawton and Mary Tanequot from Hobart. Births list a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Swindle in Kiowa and a memorial birth in February. Dismissals cover multiple patients under surgery and medical care across Lawton and surrounding towns.

Sharon Kay Doyedi Lawton Mary Tanequot Hobart Hilda Tee Anadarko Eugene Aranda Arline Haiita Carnegie Southwestern Jeff Swindle Floyd Nora Lovett Summit M. D. Capshaw Frances Eckhart Bobby Burk Park Wallace Gage Hazel Henry Ernest Clineger Cache W. L. DeShaza Homer Robertson Robert Pursley Bobby Rollins Francis Rollins Howard LeWayne Lewis J. L. Ott G. F. Welch Frederick William Thomas Douglas Gordon Glasgow Jack Glasgow Williams

Sheriff Jim Alleman Seeks Re-Election in Ottawa County

Miami Oklahoma February 15 Sheriff Jim Alleman announced plans to run again for Ottawa County sheriff. The 57 year old has served as sheriff since 19. The report notes his ongoing campaign for the current year.

Miami Okla Ottawa County Jim Alleman

Reds Observe East Germany Tour Under Tight Security

Western correspondents toured Potsdam near Berlin under East German supervision. East German plainclothesmen shadowed reporters as they viewed palaces and libraries while officials kept a tight knot around the group. One photographer provoked a brief clash with operatives and a pedestrian wished for relaxed border controls.

Ggam East Germany Berlin Pottsdam East Zone Jook

Governors tour to Korea dates revealed for Murray and peers

Oklahoma City reports Gov Johnston Murray will lead a two week governors tour of Korea starting March 29 with departures from Oklahoma City March 28 via San Francisco, Honolulu, and Tokyo. The group returns April 12. Murray also to keynote the Texas Young Democrats at Mineral Wells February 26.

Oklahoma City Korea Johnston Murray Murray San Francisco Honolulu Tokyo Mineral Wells

Sample Fair Planned in Goodwell for March 10

A sample fair will be sponsored by the One Club in Goodwell on March 10 as a fund raising event for community projects and service club activities.

Goodwell Okla One Club Service Club

Lawton News Briefs: sports, church, and personnel updates

Lawton defeats Chickasha 27 to 8 to stay atop the conference. The Centenary Methodist basement ready for occupancy next Sunday per Rev. John Salter. Van L Hodges injured at Fort Sill while working at a gasoline pump. First Lt. Blackshear M Babe Bryan Jr of Fort Sill named first assistant coach at Army football. Lawton hosts its largest farm sale, grossing 1511.16. Paul Hathaway named assistant manager at local department store. Pfc. Sherman R Killian arrives with Marine division in the South Pacific. Nancy Redeker returns to Oklahoma College for Women after a visit. Pvt Leo J Collins returns to duty in Las Vegas after 12 days with parents.

van L. Hodges Fort Sill Blackshear M. (Babe) Bryan Jr United States Military Academy Lawton Paul Hathaway Sherman R. Killian S. D. Killian Marine Division South Pacific Nancy Redeker Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Leo J. Collins Las Vegas N. M L. Collins Roosevelt

Vatican Rebroadcast of Feeble Pope Pius XII Message

Vatican Radio aired a four minute message from convalescent Pope Pius XII recorded at his bedside. The 77 year old Pontiff spoke weakly as his recovery continues slowly with improving diet and plan to discontinue indirect feeding soon.

Vatican City Vatican Radio Pius XII Vatican

Funeral Rites for Cann and Other Local Deaths

Obituary notices from Houston and Oklahoma detail services for Jackie Cann son of Mr and Mrs James E Cann and Edgar Henderson Saddle Mountain rancher with services led by Rev Boyd Ruffner. Additional notices cover Linda Joyce Austin two year old Tipton and infant Nishimuta at Highland cemetery with Ritter and Pec Funeral Homes in charge.

Jimmy A. Shaw Eula Lee Tucker Jack Farum Ernest D. Day Duncan Arthur Glen Jones James White Logan Iti James White Logan Jr Buren King Arlington Walter E. Walker James T. White Jr Jackie Oe James E. Cann Houston L. C Columbia Tex L. C. Cann James Cann Lawton Edgar Henderson Saddle Mountain Ryvers Reeder Henderson Texas Rachael Haley Cloud Chief LeRoy Henderson Reeder C. R. Wolfe Roosevelt M. Montgomery Marlow Nick Mayan Tutunda Calif Oklahoma First Methodist Church Mountain View Boyd Ruffner Blair Roberts Mountain View Cemetery Frank Burk George Cox Edgar Hall Olen Reid Slay Sommers Herald Tipton Knight’s Funeral Home Linda Joyce Austin Was Altus Tom Austin Tipton J. A. Bilbrey Frederick Assembly of God Fredes Pec Funeral Home Paul W. Nishimuta Taft Highland Cemetery Muta Gascon Oo Mn Sam Strong Norman Michael. Ritter

Sill Man Stabbed In Lawton Cafe

Pfe Clifton Hillyer a 28 year old Fort Sill soldier was stabbed in the chest early this morning in a Lawton cafe. He was driven to Station Hospital by taxi around 2 am and was reported in good condition. Police describe a confrontation with a Negro woman who allegedly stabbed him after being kicked. No arrest was made.

Pfe Clifton Hillyer Fort Sill Hillyer Quanah Dewberry Johnnie Rhodes

Tip for boiling sweet potatoes with sugar

Add a tablespoon of sugar to the water when boiling sweet potatoes to enhance their sweetness and flavor. This simple step helps balance the natural starch and brings out a subtle, appealing taste.

Lydia Pinkham’s Compound Offers Relief for Women

Advertises Lydia Pinkham’s Compound of Tablets for monthly pains and change of life symptoms. Claims studies show 3 of 4 cases relieved of cramps backache headaches and 63 to 80 percent improvement with added iron. Recommends purchase at any drugstore.

Lydia Pinkham

Ellsworths Attend International Pepsi-Cola Convention

Mr and Mrs C R Ellsworth and daughter Helen Lynne of 1706 Bell returned from the International Pepsi Cola convention in New Orleans La En route they toured Evangeline country Baton Rouge and Galveston Texas and other points in Texas G H True of 514 Gore is improved after a week ill at home Mr and Mrs Clinton Bell and daughter Elayne of 809 Dearborn returned Sunday night from a weekend visit at Waurika with Mrs Bell s parents Mr and Mrs C A Surface

C. R. Ellsworth Helen Lynne Bell New Orleans Lawtonians Evangeline Country Baton Rouge Galveston Texas Clinton Bell Elayne Dearborn Waurika

Murder Suspects Await Extradition from California

Two suspects in the death of David L. Johnston a Hollywood talent scout sign ed a confession stating he and Leo J. Densmore beat Johnston to death and fled in the scout’s car. Authorities from Camp Stoneman California arrested them in El Reno Oklahoma awaiting extradition.

EL Reno Okla David L. Johnston Hollywood Camp Stoneman Calif Leo J. Densmore Johnston

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