Judge Handles 5 Traffic Charges
Five traffic offenses were among 36 complaints disposed of this morning by Judge J. Merle Oaks in Municipal court. Several defendants faced fines from 10 to 20 dollars for offenses including speeding, driving without a license, drunkenness, disorderly conduct, vagrancy, and allowing a dog to run at large. Some bonds were forfeited or suspended, and one defendant was transferred for prosecution on separate assault charges.
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J. Merle Oaks
Michael Landy
Jackson
Thomas Andrew
Gore
Elray A. Smith
Dear
Ing
Donald R. Cooper
Dorothy Wallace
Lawton
L Belly Carrillo
Summit
Mary Torralba
Donald Webb
Leo Wilie Gibson
Fort Sill
Wilkie James
David A. Dunlap
Eirene Linker
Emma Richard Gon
Jessica Holman
Better Schools Plan Public Study Series in Lawton
A Lawton Citizens Council on Education group led by Dr. O L Parsons will launch a series of studies on Better Schools Build Better Citizens starting March 6 at Central Junior High School. John Elkins will coordinate posters with local art departments for the campaign and a TV program schedule runs March 6 to April 10 from 3 30 to 5 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Citizens Council On Education
O. L. Parsons
Foray
Central Junior High School
Parsons
John Elkins
Joe Curb
Berneil Gilbert
Darold English
Joan Sadberry
Githen K. Rhoads
Hal Hallett
Ewing Gaifford
Televison
Robert Gemmell
Sam Joyner Jr
John F. Thomis Jr
Miss A Lee
Lemuel Harkey
Carl Schow
Schow
Joyner
Elkins
Harkey
Gemmell
Thomas
Berne Gilpert
Miss Lee
Thelma Talla
Curb
Mes. Parsons
Drunken Driving Charge Filed in Lawton Incident
A 39-year-old Lawton tavern operator Fred Victor Magyar of 2113 Arlington was charged with driving while intoxicated. The filing was among 10 traffic charges by County Attorney Warren Crane in Judge John P. Fullerton's court. Magyar was arrested last night by Trooper W. W. Flanagan.
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Lawton
Fred Victor Magyar
Arlington
Warren Crane
John P. Fullerton
Magyar
W. W. Flanagan
Highway Patrol
Justice of Peace
Woodrow Giles
Thomas Ray Cook
Snyder
Edwin Merle Jones
Denyer
Leon Hall
Glen Charles Nelson
Edmond Jacobi
Sterling
Charg
Giles
Jefferson Dads Discuss Plans for Curbing and Tennis Court
Jefferson Dads club met in February to outline cement curb work around the playground at Jefferson School. The group selected the playground northwest area for a future outdoor tennis court, with about 21 members attending.
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Jefferson School
Jefferson Dad's Club
Jim Hawicy
Oklahoma City Market Report Features Mixed Livestock and Produce Prices
The state Board of Agriculture lists prices for wheat at No.1 hard across towns, broilers and eggs with regional quotes, and steady butterfat values. Oklahoma City reports cattle and hog receipts too small to test prices, with No.13 hogs around 16.50 to 17.00 and sheep at 50 head with no price test.
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Alahoma City
State Board of Agriculture Today
Jagher
Frederick
Clinton
Edmond
Et Rene
Hennessey
Hingus Yukon
Alva
Blackwell
Enid
Medford
Vici
Mobart
Guyman
Hooker
Broilers
Weal
Fin
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Vinita
Frauls Vattey
Watonga
Lawton
Elk City
Shattuck
Egus
JE Reno
Pauls Valley
Butterlat
E Reno
USDA
Lawtonka Rainfall Tied to Cloud Seeding Efforts
Lake Lawtonka watershed was seeded with silver iodide under a 15000 dollar contract to Dr. Irving P. Krick Co. American Institute of Aerological Research reports most Texas and Oklahoma regions stayed below normal rainfall. Mayor Ellsworth notes near average rainfall benefits farmers and city water supply while Lake Lawtonka remains well below full capacity. Continued rain is needed until the new reservoir on East Cache Creek is finished.
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Lake Lawtonka
Irving P. Krick Co
American Institute of Aerological Research
Denver
Colo
Krick Corporation
Texas
Oklahoma
Lawton
E. M. Frisby
C. R. Ellsworth
Lawtonka
Lawlookas
Elsworth
Cache Creek
Scooter Rider Breaks Leg In City Accident
A two year old Lawton scooter rider suffered a broken left leg and his passenger minor injuries when their scooter collided with a 1948 Plymouth driven by Jessie Grimes in Lawton. Otis Spears Jr. was treated and listed in satisfactory condition. Charles Ducks 14, received head bruises and was treated at Memorial hospital. The father of Otis Spears Jr. was charged with allowing an unauthorized person to operate a motor vehicle.
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Lawton
With
Jessie Grimes
Lake
Spears
Lawton Band Director Attends Texas Music Meeting
George Walters, Lawton high school band director, is attending a Texas Music Educators Association meeting in Dallas today and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Walters
Lawton High School
Texas Music Educators Association
Dallas
Comanche Separation Referendum Faces Protests and Delays
The Comanche separation vote meets resistance as lawmakers debate the process and a recount confirms 57 in favor and 55 opposed. Tribal leaders claim ballot issues, while officials urge a new governing body under the Indian welfare act. The 1:30 p.m. Fort Sill Indian School meeting will select five adult representatives to draft a tribal constitution.
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Bureau
Morris
Pilner
Sen
Roberts
Kerr
Mike Monraney
Washington
Indian Bureau
Reginald W. Quinn
Branch of
Tribal Programs
Office of Indian Affairs
Emmons
Pitner
Joe Attocknnz
Oklahoma City
James Chebahtah
Willian Saupitty
Julia Mahseet
Shannon Wahnee
North Tahquechi
Berry
Lawton
Fort Sill
Monetathehi
Comanches
Filner
Hop scheduled in Lawton Youth Center
A semi formal dance to be held tonight at the Lawton Youth Center 1308 Bell from 7 45 p.m. to 12 midnight. Mrs. Jack Howe director says a five piece tambourine band will perform and admission is 50 cents. All local teenagers are invited.
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Lawton
Bell
Jack Howe
Ideal Cameron Couple Crowned at Valentines Dance
Susan Hankins and Grant Kinzer were named the ideal couple at Cameron College's sweetheart dance held in the campus cafeteria. Hankins, a freshman from Lawton, and Kinzer, a sophomore from Grandfield and student senate president, were announced after a campus-wide poll. Attendants included Judy Heinz, Jack Forbess, and others from Lawton, Frederick, Lindsay, Oklahoma City, Tipton, Holliday, and Davidson.
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Susan Hankins
Grant Kinzer
Cameron College
Miss Hankins
Ned Hankins
Bell
Lawton
Judy Heinz
Jack Forbess
Frances Latimer
Frederick
Harold C. Henry
Lindsay
Vivian Hamm
Davidson
Gene Thompson
Oklahoma City
Helen Laird
Tipton
Jack Erwin
Holliday
Tex
Tommy Burroughs
Preacher Contends With a Web of Fire and False Identities
Laskey, a Canadian who enrolled at Park College as Dean Barton, faces exposure over past impersonations and a string of fires tied to his claimed experiences. Boston seeks custody after a six month jail term for breaking out. Kansas fire marshal investigates.
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Pringle
Laskey
Park College
Parkville
Dean Barton
Elmdale
Chestnut Hall
Nickel Hall
Francis Towle
Boston
Kansas
Junior High Pep Club Party Slated
Plans for Central junior high school's annual Pep Club party were discussed at a Thursday meeting in the office of Mrs. Lorena Fullerton. The weiner roast sock hop is set for 6:30 to 5:30 p.m. in March with committee heads Shirley Hester Linda Richardson Kay Stiner and Ann Mary Green named for food decorations guests and music. Carel Barnes president said all school athletes will be special guests.
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Central Junior High School
Lorena Fullerton
Shirley Hester
Linda Richardson
Kay Stiner
Ann Mary Green
Athleles
Eee Carel Barnes
Attacks Reported In Lawton Cases Involving Intruders
Police described multiple intruder incidents in Lawton. A woman was choked, threatened, and assaulted after opening her door. another was struck with a bottle and told to drink with a man who left after police were called. A third woman awoke to an intruder and warned him to leave before he fled.
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Lawton Hospital
Lawson
Clyde A. Prestage
Kinyon
Legionnaires to Attend Sixth District Parley at El Reno
Members of Bateman-Zarling Post No. 193 and Lowery-Whitehead Post No. 29 plan to attend the Sixth District Legion convention in El Reno. The Saturday schedule includes a dance at the El Reno hall while Sunday opens with business sessions at 9 a.m. followed by a church service and afternoon business.
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el Reno
Arta American Legion
Sixth District Legion
Alton C. Hulfine
Bateman-Zarling
Fort Sil
Percy Givens
Lowery- Whitehead
Laryton
Joint Band Concert by Lawton and Chickasha High
About 200 people attended the combined Lawton and Chickasha high school band concert in the LHS auditorium. The event closed a one day joint band clinic with both schools participating. James Neil son of Oklahoma City University served as guest conductor and clinician for the workshop.
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Lawton and
Chickasha
LHS
James Neilson
Oklahoma City University
United Fund leaders urge increased support in Lawton drive
Wade reports Lawton charitable groups must trim activities unless more support arrives. The United Fund sets a $65,000 maximum budget and notes per capita giving at about $1.75, among the lowest for comparable cities. Past contributions totaled $80,835 with Fort Sill, while Lawton citizens contributed $64,470.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Wade
Lawton
United Drive
Wade
United Fund
Fort Sill
Red Cross
IMPOSTER CONFRONTED AS ISLAND FEARS AND ASKS FOR TRUTH
Island residents recall DeMara known as a top Baptist Sunday school superintendent. Mrs Merrian says Godgart's chatter sparked police checks. Police note DeMara's checkered past includes Army Navy service with 244 years in Navy prison for desertion and multiple impersonations in Maine and Texas.
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Maine
DeMara
Baptist Sunday School
George Merrian
Godgart
William Hopkins
Ambassador Shuffle Planned in U S Diplomacy
U S officials expect Charles Bohlen to leave Moscow for another post with Llewellyn Thompson possibly succeeding him in Austria. Names floated for Belgium and the Netherlands include J Clifford Folger and Phillip Young, while H Freeman Matthews may depart The Hague. Alicia Ann Spottiswoode authored the song Annie Laurie.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Charles EB. Bohlan
U. S
Russia
Belgium
Netherlands
Llewellyn Thompson
Austria
Bohlen
Moscow
J. Clifford Folger
Republican Finance Committee
Frederick M. Alger
Grosse Point
Iich
Folger
Phillip Young
Civil Serviice Commission
Lexington
Mass
H. Freeman Matthews
Matthews
Hague
Alicia Ann Spottiswoode
Annie Laurie
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John E. Reining
Ws. Altus
Robert Benton Bruce
Olustee
Joe Garza
John Thomas Lamb
Jefferson Dads
Oklahoma City Livestock
Tahquechi
Indiahoma
Toby Morris
Brammer
Sweove
Ideal
Cameron
Korea
Houtels
Johnson Wax
Wyandotte Chemicals
BiLfly
Buffalo
Southwest
Regina
Wheeling Metal
Southwest Chemical Co
EEL
An ‘I
Kenneth Otis
Wade, Howell
B. Lord
Elmer Bauman
Ray’ Babbitt
J. E. Carter
J. H. Crosby
Karey Fuqua
G. G. Goodier
Lloyd Jacks
George’ Page
Nick Smith
Charles Snyder
America
Save Money
Eugene L. Bowman
Notre Dame Institute
Alfred
DePaul University
Grand Falls
N. B
Houston
Thaes
Federal
Dial
Studebaker-Packard
Studebaker-Packard Corporation
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