Lawton Man Sues Parker County Officers in Beating Claim
J O Dudley a 61 year old former Weatherford tourist court operator now living in Lawton Ohio filed a 58965 dollar federal suit in Fort Worth alleging Parker County Deputy Sheriff Robert S Harrison beat him without cause during a March 21 1951 arrest after officers were called to a disturbance at the Weatherford tourist court. Depositions were to be taken from Sheriff Louis A Peoples and Harrison with Peoples denying the beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Parker County
J. O. Dudley
Weatherford
Lawton
Ohlo
Robert S. Harrison
Louis A. Peoples
Harrison
Peoples
Dudley
First WACs Arrive at Fort Sill Post
The first two of Fort Sill's planned 200 WACs since World War II have arrived. Pvt Mary L Floyd of Vicksburg Mississippi reports for clerk typist duties in the Reception Center. Col Nelda V Howard from Yokohama Japan joins in Finance. They stay in a post guest house awaiting full detachment housing in the 2700 area near Ringgold and Bragg Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
WAC
Pvt
Mary L. Floyd
Vicksburg
Miss
Col
Nelda V. Howard
Yokohama
Japan
Usaffe
Floyd
Ringgold
Bragg Roads
Crew In Lifeboats After Ship Breaks Near Marianas
Globe Wireless received an SOS from the SS Avanti reporting the vessel broke in two in the Pacific near the Marianas. Eleven men on the stern part saved, eight on the bow, twenty one in lifeboats drifting. no confirmation from Coast Guard as to rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Globe Wireless
Avanti
Pacific Ocean
Marianas Islands
E — Coast Guard
South Pacific
Marianas
Tax debate outlines excess profits and relief plan
The discussion centers on the excess profits tax layered over the normal corporate tax. The combined rate reaches about 52 percent up to $25,000, plus a 30 percent levy on excess profits. Congress expects a lengthy breakdown to show how many firms pay the tax, with estimates around 70,000 of about 350,000 businesses taxed. Eberharter advocates correcting inequities and extending the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Simpson
Revenue Bureau
Congressional
Committee
Eberharter
Senate creates panel on Gov Murray abolition plan
Oklahoma City Senate, urged by Gov Johnston Murray, forms a committee to discuss his proposal to abolish some state institutions. The move drew unanimous support as a conference with Murray, sidelined by illness at the mansion, remained undecided. Washington NBC committee proposes strict 1953 football TV controls while signaling potential regional game telecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Senate
Johnston Murray
Murray
Washington
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Hospital News Items Kiowa Memorial Admitted and Dismissed
A collection of hospital notices lists admissions and discharges across Kiowa and memorial entries. Names include Clifford Takawana Elgin Lorene Kotay Apache Lorenzo Two Guns Ripley Sharon Connywordy Lawton among others with surgery births and medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Takawana
Elgin
Lorene Kotay
Apache
Lorenzo Two Guns
Ripley
Sharon Connywordy
Lawton
Vernola Wolfe
Carnegie
Ethelyn Padillo
Geronimo
Laura Parker
Fletcher
Rachel Poco
Wisconsin
Leo Martin
FSIS
I Kheahkie
Ernest Downing
Anadarko
Waller
Court Aggravated Assault and Related Charges
A roundup of cases from District and Superior Courts lists numerous individuals facing aggravated assault, larceny, robbery, drunken driving, and related offenses. Names include Wid Hamm, Josie Jones, Katherine Kimball, Nathain G Lewis, Finis Holt, Ed Mayes, Clarence McCallister, Gilbert Moore, Florine Brown, Simon Maestos, Shelton Vaughn, Johnnie Cecil Brandstatt, and others. The Bell and Love cases note dismissal after plea by Jimmy Boyd who received a three year suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wid
Lois Hamm
Josie Jones
Josie McCusker
Katherine Kimball
Nathain G. Lewis
Finis Holt
Ed Mayes
Clarence McCallister
C. P. Ludwig
Gilbert Moore
Lincoln Wade
Florine Brown
Simon Maestos
Shelton Vaughn
Johnnie Cecil Brandstatt
Dorothy Banks
J. L. Bird
Gilbert Seward
William Frison
Virgil Tate
Edward Lee Hocker
Florine Green
Gene
Jim Hill
George Thompson
Glenn F. Gable
Eula Pearl Howard
Virginia Love
John H. Bell Jr
Bell
Love Woman
Jimmy Boyd
Fort Sill names New Year's Baby for 1953
Michael David Martin, born at 10:50 a.m. January 1 at Fort Sill Post Hospital, is named the New Year's baby for 1953. He weighs 7 pounds 9 1/2 ounces and is the son of Sgt. David M. Martin and Mrs. Martin of the 264th FA Bn. They already have a daughter, Wilma May, 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Michael David Martin
David M. Martin
Post Hospital
Wilma May
Assault Suspect Waives Hearing in Lawton Case
Clyde Prestidge, 46, a carpenter east of Lawton, waived a preliminary hearing after being charged with raping a five year old Fort Sill sergeant’s daughter. He was committed to jail without bond as the case advances to a higher court for arraignment. Redman seeks a life sentence. Prestidge has prior convictions in Stephens county for child stealing grand larceny and assault with intent to rape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Prestidge
Carpenter
Lawton
Justice of the Peace
Marvin Cameron
Prestidge
Manville Redman
Fort Sill
Stephens County
Slaying motive and evidence in Herndon murder
Herndon, a Lawton area grocer, was found slain with three gunshot wounds to the back in a water-filled cistern three miles from his store. The murder remains linked to a motive tied to a loan for church construction and a missing billfold later recovered with 1005 cash and 225 in checks. A mechanic arrested owns a .22 rifle and a pickup seen near the store. bonds totaling 25000 were sold for the church project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndon
Smith
Davis
Lawton
Asher
St. Louis
Flinchum
Plane Search Expands After High Mountain Air Route Is Scanned
Air-rescue missions sweep the Malad City to Cheyenne corridor and the surrounding Idaho Wyoming Utah regions. Missing veterans from Seattle’s Marine Adder relief convoy aboard a C46 charter, crew names listed as Lawrence Crawford, Maxwell Perkins, and Dorothy Davis, are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Conc
Malad City
Cheyenne
Wyo
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Civil Air Patrol
Seattle
Marine Adder
Army
Associated Air Transport
San Antonio
Tex
Lawrence Crawford
Maxwell Perkins
Dorothy Davis
Two Drivers Hurt In Head On Auto Collision
A city cab driver Herbert L. Cunningham 23 of 212 Bell and Fort Sill motorist Louise F. Green 26 suffered injuries in a head on crash near 19th and Cache Road. Cunningham was shocked and Green had knee bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
19Th
Cache Road
Herbert L. Cunningham
Bell
Louise F. Green
Influenza Vaccination Pushed for U.S. Forces in Korea
Air Force and Army spokesmen stated influenza is not a current problem in Korea but every American soldier and airman will be vaccinated. The announcement reflects precautionary measures amid ongoing deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Air Force
Army
Korea
State Poultry Eggs Prices Oklahoma City Jan 8
State Department of Agriculture reports prices for broilers and hens in various locations with delivered figures, and notes eggs grades and candled eggs moving slightly. Also provides USDA cattle hogs sheep prices in Oklahoma City with ranges and top values, noting limited supply and active trade for calves and yearling stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture Today
Broilers
Muskogee
Vinita
Seminole
Poteau
Cordell
Blackwell
Lawton
Ardmore
Chickasha
Alva
Tulsa
Duran
Enid
McAlester
Elk City
el Reno
Laverne
Buffalo
Durant
Fairview
Alva Vinita
All Colors
Rogers
Ark
USDA
Oklahoma House Opens Session Before Weekend Break
Lawmakers met for routine session adjourning for a long weekend as fourteen bills and three resolutions were introduced including six regular appropriation measures. New employees took oaths, Rep. Robert Cunningham led questions on highways resignations and bribe attempts. Speaker Nance pledged no brow-beating and careful review of any emergency highway bill from the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Cunningham
Oklahoma City
Maurice Burson
Highway Patrol
Barney Shelton
Crime Bureau
Nance
Senate
Wife and husband tragedy linked to car trunk discovery
In Fresno police investigate the death of Rhoda Blackwell whose body was found in a car trunk after her husband Millard Blackwell, 36, Hanford, attempted suicide by stepping in front of a truck. A notebook in his pocket outlined plans to kill her and himself. The car was located following his self harm attempt. authorities report hemorrhages and a ruptured liver as her cause of death. The couple, estranged and filing for divorce, had two young sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Calif
Millard Blackwell
Hanford
Rhoda Blackwell
Ten Vice Presidents Who Became U.S. Presidents
Ten individuals who served as vice presidents later ascended to the presidency. The list highlights the path from vice presidency to the nation’s top executive, noting notable transitions and historical context. The document emphasizes the significant role of the vice presidency as a stepping stone to the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Psychiatrist Says Colonel's Wife Insane In Stabbing Case
The U S Army chief psychiatrist testified Dorothy Krueger Smith did not know right from wrong during the Oct 3 stabbing that killed Col Aubrey Smith in Japan. He described her as emotionally unstable, dependent on barbiturates and driven by insecurity, while noting an Army medical board found her legally sane. The court recessed with a verdict possible tomorrow. she faces premeditated murder charges and possible death or life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
U. S. Army
Dorothy Krueger Smith
Rawley E. Chambers
Washington
Far East Command
Chambers
Army Medical Board
Polio effort boosted by Comanche County funds
Comanche County Chapter for Infantile Paralysis has spent over 23000 on patient care in 1952, with about half for military personnel and dependents. Fort Sill cooperation is sought for 1953 fund drive as polio battles continue nationwide. March of Dimes reports 90000 direct aid recipients in 1952 and a red ink of 7000000 at start of 1953. Fifty percent of contributions stay local to cover treatment costs and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Fort Sill
National Foundation For
America
March of Dimes Organization
Basil O’connor
The
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Funeral Rites for Vyron B Ferguson at First Presbyterian
Funeral services will be at 2 Pp. m. Friday at the First Presbyterian church for Vyron B Boone Ferguson, 59, who died Wednesday morning in an Oklahoma City hospital. Rev. Clayton S. Valder will conduct services. Burial will be in Highland cemetery under direction of Lawton Funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Vyron B. (Boone) Ferguson
Oklahoma City
Clayton S. Valder
Highland Cemetery
Lawton Funeral Home
Douglass Benefit Band Concert Slated Friday
Douglass high school band will present an 8 p.m. Friday concert in the school auditorium to raise funds for sending the 35 member group to the state festival in Muskogee in March. The program features classical and semi classical selections with solos and trio numbers directed by L. W. Presley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass High School
Muskogee
L. W. Presley
UN Troops Reach South Korea Front at Begin War Entry
More than 1,000 United Nations troops from the Netherlands Greece Thailand and Belgium debarked at a South Korean site today en route to the battlefield intensifying regional war efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
United Nations
Netherlands
Greece
Thailand
Belgium
Jaycee Award Banquet Set With Notable Guest Speaker
Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for the Jaycee Distinguished Service award luncheon on January 14 at the Old South Cafeteria. Dr Dan Proctor of Oklahoma College for Women will speak as Lawtons Outstanding Young Man of the Year is announced by a secret panel. Clare Morford oversees arrangements and urges Jaycees to bring their employers as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Old South
Dan Proctor
Oklahoma College For Women
Lawton
Clare Morford
Oil and Gas Lease Sale Sealed Bids January 12
Lawton Constitution notices detail a state oil and gas mining lease sale with sealed bids due by 10:30 A.M. on sale date. Bids require cashier’s checks equal to 25 percent of bid, plus possible $250 bond if drilling contract. Terms include minimum 2.00 per acre, 5-year term, 12 percent royalty, and bond requirements. Tracts listed in Comanche County with specific sections and acreages. Wm J A Johnson oversees oil and gas division. Thomas J. Lee signs for the land office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Comanche County
Wm. J. A. Johnson
Oil and Gas Division
Commissioners OF
the Land Office
State OF Oklahoma
Thomas J. Lee
Oil & Gas Division Commissioners OF the Land Office
Secretaries Of The Land Office Oil Lease Sale Notice
December 25 1952 January 18 1953 sale date January 26 1953 sealed bids due 10 30 AM. Leases granted to highest acceptable bid with cashiers checks 25 percent and 250 for contract bond. Bonds required. Lands listed Comanche County Oklahoma. For details contact Wm J A Johnson Oil Gas Division Secretary Thomas J Lee.
Lawton ok street assessment ordinance details 1953
A 1953 city ordinance in Lawton Comanche County authorizes assessments on specified lots and tracts for street improvements. It sets a seven percent annual interest, ten annual installments, with the first due Sept 1 1953, and offers a 30 day interest-free prepay option. The measure declares an emergency and takes effect upon passage publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Bell Avenue
North 24Th St
Avenue
North 27Th St
North 25Th St
Gore Blvd
N. 27Th St
Arlington Avenue
Columbia Avenue
N. 29Th St
N. 25Th St
N. 24Th St
Parkway
2Nd St
Wallock
Wallock St
R. R
Oklahoma
Groseclose Construction Company
Vernon
Gore Park
Railroad Street
Second Street
I.M
Farmers Union Cooperative
Cri&p RR
Industrial Street
Damascus
Thomas Concrete Pipe
Aint
Frisco RR
Frisco
Lawton County
Comanche
Jake Witzell
R. M. Dodson
Water Plant and Dam Upgrade Bid Notice Lawton 1953
Notice to bidders for City of Lawton water supply lines filtration plant improvements and raising Lake Lawtonka Dam height. Bids due January 20 1953 with 5 percent bid bond. Plans available from Wyatt B Hendrick and at City Hall with $25 deposit. Mayor R E G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Lawtonka
Wyatt B. Hendrick
Koenler
Okla
HD Leaders Train Session Held in Comanche County
Representatives of 14 Comanche county Home Demonstration clubs attended a leaders training meeting at the County City Health Unit conducted by Ola Armstrong extension clothing specialist. Armstrong urged practicality in dress for work, noting the shift from faded street dresses to work appropriate attire and that attendees will lead February lessons on Work Clothes for Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
County City Health
Ola Armstrong
Drunk Driver Fined in County Court
Joe B. Warner of Fort Sill was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to drunken driving in county court. He was arrested a half mile north and a half mile west of Lawton Wednesday by Highway Patrolman H. D. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe B. Warner
Fort Sill
Warner
Lawton
H. D. Morgan
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Nelsons
Richard Buchhold Jr
R. H. Buchhold
N. 24Th
Charles A. Ellis
Euclid
Donald Frazier
J. E. Frazier
McKinley
Joe Roberson
Duncan
Earl Simmons
Cherry
Johnny Watts
James Watts
Monroe
Daniel Moses
S. Third
Thomas Davis
Rush Springs
Ace A. E. Best
Surates Hipps
A. D. Hipps
Linda Banks
Jeff Banks
Cornell
Rexel Ulrich
Cache
Pe F. Harney
Ernest Ebisch, Jr
Harold Peaster
Ferris
Ruth Crawford
Hobart
J. C. Kilgore
Chattanooga
Mary LaGrange
WIEST
S 33 Auto Service
Oklahoma City Livestock
Mate
Rudelad Daly Lot Block
Tomlinson
Tomlinson Bell and
Columbia A
Tomlinson Columbia Ave
Tomlinson Bell & Columbia
Tomlinson North Street
East
Gore Blv
North 25Th East
North 25Th Street
W. B. Ferguson
Douglass
Harry R
Chrysler
Fred Melton
Fairmont Foods Company
Gur
Taylor
James Larson
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