Pershing Missile Tests Draw Fort Wingate Residents
Fort Wingate in New Mexico draws crowds from Gallup as Army Pershing missile tests begin at the historic fort. About 16,900 Gallup residents, eight miles away, gather when countdowns start, spurred by local radio stations KGAK and KYVA broadcasting updates.
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Fort Wingate
N. M
Fort Sill
New Mexico
Gallup, N.M
Here
Gallup
KGAK
KYVA
Richard Auger
ARMY
Gallup High
Cathedral High
Heinz K. Werner
Group 12
Hans W. Fleckner
Heinz Kohler
Lawton Entry Ready For 1963 Community Achievement Contest
Lawton prepares its 1963 Community Achievement entry led by Fred Stegin a Chamber committee. The entry highlights economic growth living conditions culture and Fort Sill with finalists to be named after judges visit and a final April award in Oklahoma City.
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Lawton
Fred Stegin
Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Industry
State Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma City
Fort Sill
Stegin
Jeannine Stegin
Bob Hendrick
Jane Cottingham
Jayne van Wey
Nancy King
Elizabeth Killian
Bill Crawford
Junior Service League
OCW Honors City Student and Other Scholars
OCW named ten top scholars for the first semester led by Mrs. Bill Dixon of Chickasha with a 3.83 GPA and OCW Regents Honor Roll. Also listed were Susan Bell Binkley and multiple students on the president and dean’s honor rolls from Cameron College and OCW with addresses and hometowns included.
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Bill Dixon
S. 50Th
Oklama College For Women
Chickasha
OCW
Cameron College
Dixon
Lawton
Cameron
Phi Theta Kappa
Donna Nauman
Lawton High School
Jane Ann Mays
Frederick
Deanna Dover
Duncan
Barbara Irene Jost
Elgin
Susan Bell Binkley
Ferris
Barbara Givens
Euclid
Wanda Mattoon
Morford
Elaine Murray
Sarah M. Watts
Cecilia June Copeland
Walters
Dorothy Willis Wisdom
Ridgecrest Dr
Helen Rose Trotter
Mt. Park
Jacqueline Soper McNeal
Fort Sill Blvd
Joyce M. McCollum
B. Marcalee R. Boatright
Geneva LaVelle Dugger
Pinewood Derby winners named at Fort Sill Pack 178 meeting
Derby winner Mark Bender was named winner of the Pinewood Derby during a Pack 178 meeting at Sheridan Road Children's School Fort Sill. Other winners included Michael Shaw second and Roy Yarbrough third. Dens honors went to Christopher Austin Den 1 Patrick Clark Den 2 Shaw Den 3 Donald Alderman Webelos Bender Den 5 David Freese Den 6 and Yarbrough Den 7. Maj George Mulcahy originator of Pack 178 and Maj Mulcahy were special guests with Capt Robert Beatty presenting awards.
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Mark Bender
Cub Scout Pack
Fort Sill
Sheridan Road Children’s School
Michael Shaw
Roy Yarbrough
Christopher Austin
Patrick Clark
Shaw
Donald Alderman
Webelos
Bender
David Freese
Silver Arrow
Wolf
Bryan Cook
Michael Donohue
David Orr
Gold Arrow
Bear
Danny Rainey
Wilbert Beagles
Denner
Ross Buck
Richard Soto
Weall
Michael Donohus
George Lafever
Cook
Orr
Lafever
Banquet Held By Cub Scouts Pack 144 at Woodrow Wilson
Cub Scout Pack 144 of Woodrow Wilson School held its Blue and Gold banquet Monday at Bryan's Coffee Shop. Richard Jensen announced the event. Awards went to Webelos and Wolf Bear badge recipients including John Hinson Joe English and Mike Sprague with various arrows. Joe English and John Hinson advanced to Boy Scout Troops 111 and 146. Max Whitaker led the awards ceremony.
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Woodrow Wilson School
Richard Jensen
Bryan
George Virgil
Den 1
Jess Newby
Den 4
Woodrow Giles
Jim English
John Hinson
Joe English
Mike Sprague
Marty Gilbertson
Doug Virgil
Morgan Clark
Larry Thompson
Robert Worley
Mark Marvel
Tommy Newby
Max Whitaker
Piano sales climb from 155000 to 208000 in decade
A report shows annual piano sales increasing over ten years from 155000 units to 208000. The surge reflects growing demand in the music market and broader consumer interest in home instruments.
Louisiana Grows Perique, The Lone Tobacco Heritage
Louisiana remains the only state that produces perique tobacco, renowned for its strong flavor and traditional curing methods. The distinctive variety marks a unique agricultural specialty tied to regional history and craft.
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Louisiana
Tsavo National Park Locks Landmark Wildlife in Kenya
Tsavo National Park in Kenya covers about 8,000 square miles of bush and plains. The park hosts large elephant herds and historically famed lions, though the lion population has declined from past levels.
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Tsavo
Kenya
East Africa
Four Thompson Children Die In Maine Fire
Four children of Kenneth and Mrs Thompson died in an explosion and fire in the cellar of their incomplete home in West Gardiner Maine. Two other children aged 15 and 4 stayed with grandparents. A gasolene oil mix near a wood stove caused the blast and blaze as Thompson lived in the cellar during ongoing construction.
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West Gardiner
Maine
Kenneth Thompson
Karyl
Kaye
Karl
Kelley Thompson
Kenneth Jr
Karen
Thompson
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Pershing
Wingate
Joel Briggs
Buck D’albini
Ivan Faucon
Maj. Werner
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
Ala
Col
Edwin Donley
Army Missile Command
Donley
William A. Becker
1St Field Artillery Missile Brigade
Mark W. Pfenninger
Fort Sill Army Hospital
Hayes International Corp
J. D
Joe) Ausburn
Cub
Lawton Mattress Mfg. Co. Inc
E Ave
S.W. Okla
Mattress Mfg. Co
Raulston Furniture
Lowton
Joe Pehlere
Insurance
Aczemce
LAW
Onis
Eo Senee
Enney
Iner
Table Boy
Sweat Shires
Soy
Miss Knit Ankle
Mt ’ Rye
F.D.I.C
6Th and
D Avenue
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