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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1954

Page

4

Births and Admissions in Southwestern Hospital News

Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jennings of Lincoln at 1608 Lincoln a 6 pound 1% ounce baby born Feb 21. Multiple admissions include Calvin Jackson Cache Eddie Doyle Apache and Mrs Woodrow Kerr Lawton for surgery. several medical cases and births noted including Tracy Lorentz Anadarko and John Redbird Gotebo. Dismissals listed for Daisy Tartsa Anadarko and Martha Pocowatchit Star Route Lawton. Additional birth and admission notes feature Herschel Tuck Lawton and Julia Hanes Manitou with medical updates.

Kenneth Lincoln Calvin Jackson Cache Nia Freeman Eddie Doyle Apache Woodrow Kerr Phil Hornstein Gore James Oliver Chattanooga Don Wilkinson Cherry Joe Hurst S. 10Th Lee O. C. Darling Ocie Taylor Harry Charles Williams Iry Williams A. B. Metcalf Bell Mel Black Otis Black Medical Mrs. Lawrence Feist Tracy Lorentz Anadarko Mediomeon Smith Carnegie Medi John Redbird Gotebo Daisy Tartsa Martha Pocowatchit Star Rt Lawton Teal Herschel Tuck Phillip Lynn Humble J. S. Humble Julia Hanes T. S. Hanes Manitou Clarence Ketchum Githen E. Rhoads Geronimo Medical

Muskogee Judge Plans Inquiry Into Ex Sheriff Implic at Immunity

Judge Jim Powell of Muskogee plans to quiz former sheriff Briggs in a grand jury inquiry set for March 8 to probe political corruption and potential immunity for bootleggers in Muskogee County. Briggs, once sheriff, was convicted years ago of conspiring to violate federal liquor laws and paid a $1000 fine with a three month sentence.

Muskogee Okla Jim Powell Qrief Muskogee County Briggs Coasmene Powell Oklahoma City R. T. Super

Educators Discuss Absences At Meet

A Monday night meeting of the Cooperative of Education, sponsored by the Kelog foundation, tackled unexcused absences and heard from EB. Waiters, president, Earl Pinkerton, Cotton county superintendent, as secretary. The next meetings are scheduled for ci 8 at the courthouse in Lawton with Cotton and Comanche county officials present.

Kelog Foundation EB. Waiters Earl Pinkerton Cotton County Secreary Lawton E. P. Adams Temple Herbert Hickerson Charlie Hall Walters Bill Hurst Jone Tom Baxter Union Valley Comanche County Clarence Scott Kenneth, Fletcher Arthur Farrar Igin Don Jones

Wig Wags Return To Indians Signals Recalled In History

Washington February 23 UP The Army Signal Corps awards wig wag signaling back to Indians as a communication tradition. Brig. Gen. Albert J. Myer originated flag signals after observing Comanche practice. Early methods evolved from smoke signals and blanket gestures to the wig wag system used in military communications.

Harman W. Nichols Washington America Army Signal Corps Albert J. Myer Army Library of Congress

Long Delay Seen In EDC Approval

Reports indicate a lengthy and bitter debate likely after the Geneva meeting. Four foreign ministers may attend only opening days, with parliamentary battle over the European Defense Community pact to follow. Bidault and other pro ratification ministers feel more optimistic about EDC odds amid Soviet rigidity at Berlin.

Georgiy Bidault Berlin

Thieves Grab Phone from Station Booth

Iceman Cleo Stout reported the theft of one telephone from a booth at Banhandle service station at 1th and Bishop Road this morning. He said the booth was turned over while he was in a patrol car about 4 a.m. and the telephone had been taken from the booth.

Banhandle Bishop Road Cleo Stout

Ordeal in Dinghy Ends for Aussie Victim

Brisbane reported drama as 28 year old Australian sailor Viktors Zvejnieks faced a perilous ordeal at sea. He staggered after a rain water cup failed and clung to seaweed and a small shark he had caught, with rescue following his harrowing experience.

Brisbane Australia Viktors Zvejnieks

DeMolays Select 1954 Sweetheart at Coronation Ball

The DeMolays name their 1954 Sweetheart during the annual coronation ball, selecting a community figure to honor with the title. Local members and guests celebrate the event with music.

DeMolays Heart

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