Lawton plant to cost 3995 dollars and expand fast
Town and Country Manufacturing plans a Lawton mobile home plant with four buildings, led by Cummings of Fort Worth. The Fort Worth site has operated 18 months and sales exceed three million dollars. Ownership includes Sam Donnell Joe Beaty and Henry Neeley Jr. Options on nine acres near the old airport were offered with staged payments depending on exercise of the option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummings
Town and Country Manufacturing Co
Bill Norris
Rex Slater
Fort Worth
Sam Donnell
Wichita Falls
Tex
Joe Beaty
Henrietta
Henry Neeley Jr
Texas
Lawton Industrial Developers Committee
Texas Company
Bonham, Tex
Metropolitan Business College
Dallas
Air Force
Fort Sill 87th Birthday Chronicles a Storied Post
Fort Sill traces its 87 year history from a remote outpost in Kiowa Comanche territory to a major artillery and missile center. Key figures include Generals Sheridan and Grierson, and Quanah Parker’s surrender marked the end of Indian fighting. The post evolved with new schools, the School of Fire, and modern barracks, while preserving the Old Post and Sheridan’s 1870s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart of Indian Land
Fort Sill
Kiowa-Comanche Indian Territory
Gen. Sheridan
Col
Grierson
Texas
Gen. Sherman
Quanah Parker
Geronimo
Lawton
Henry W. Lawton
Dan T. Moore
McNair
Snow
Indian Territory
Editor Held On Bond In New Mexico Prosecution
The editor Kane or Lindsey was held on $25,000 bond at the request of the U S attorney in Boston to return for prosecution on an indictment dated March 13 1953. Townspeople recall his work for the New Mexico Boys Ranch Lions Club and his role as editor of the Reporter since last June. Local banker Coke Johnson and Mayor Neal Hartman voiced support and sadness as the community awaited further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
United States
Boston
Neal Hartman
Kane
Lindsey
New Mexico
Lions Club
Coke Johnson
First National Bank
Wallace
Prince and Kelly clash as detectives probe romance
A reporter overheard the prince and Miss Kelly amid tense exchange. Detectives questioned a mysterious older acquaintance who claimed knowledge of the prince since childhood and kissed him, predicting the engagement would end in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Miss Kelly
the Post
Weather conditions in 1954 fatal crashes noted
One in six fatal traffic accidents that year occurred under rainy snowy or foggy weather.
Taylor arraigned as burglary ring ties 228 crimes
Taylor appeared before Peace Justice G W Gregg and was released on 20000 bond but jailed again as Texas Rangers served warrants. State crime bureau ties him to a burglary ring blamed for 228 burglaries in Oklahoma and Texas. Five suspects arrested. Police Chief Elmer Wintin and others faced dismissal notices amid city politics and ongoing disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
G. W. Gregg
Texas Rangers
State Crime Bureau
Oklahoma
Texas
Elmer Wintin
Emmett Brown
Wintin
Brown
Ab Jolly
E. S. Williams
Bartlett
Elopement Tale Ties Family to Air Rifle Firm
The passage notes Judy's disappearance linked to the Hahn family. Judy's friend recalls she would rather marry Stephen Hahn, son of Phillip Y. Hahn, a noted air rifle manufacturer. Owens, ex Colgate football star who knew Hahn, calls the incident unbelievable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Y. Hahn
Judy
Stephen Hahn
Owens
Colgate University
Hahn
Juliette
Funeral Rites for Emery Maddi Ross in Duncan
Funeral services will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday in West Side Church of Christ Duncan for Emery Maddi son Ross 62 year old retired farmer who died Friday night in an Oklahoma City hospital Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery Worley Funeral home of Waurika directing He was born March 29 1893 at Montague Texas and moved to Oklahoma in 1918 Survivors include his mother Mrs Script Ross 89 of Hastings brothers and a son and two daughters plus several grandchildren Jonathan Daniels 80 a Texas native who moved to Lawton in 1927 died at his home at 1105 Texas at 530 p m Saturday Survivors include his wife six daughters two sons two brothers and nine great grandchildren Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ritter Funeral home.
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Waurika
West Side Church of Christ, Duncan
Emery Maddison Ross
Oklahoma City
Duncan
Worley
Texas
Ross
Montague
Oklahoma
Hastings
Lone Star
Temple
Baptist Church
Script Ross
Harrison Ross
T. L. Ross
Charles Ross
Radio Cliff
Calif
Tom Ross
Billy Ray Ross
Shirley Ann Griffin
Healdton
Geraldine Staggs
Countyline
Okla
Jonathan Daniels
Lawton
Daniels
van Zandt
Tex
Wichita Falls
Mary Shipley
Italy
Annabell Hicks
Garfield
Flossie Collier
Elsie Gerik
Pampa
Mary McCloud
Skelly Town
Florence Welsh
Ruth McFarland
San Pueblo
John Daniels
Long Beach
Jack Daniels
Fort Supply
Joe Daniels
Los Angeles
Jim Daniels
Stringtown
Ritter Funeral Home
Lawton Chamber Extends 1955 Convention Reach
The Lawton Chamber expanded the convention program in 1955 adding secretary Mrs Howell to handle registrations and coordination. A total of 50 conventions were hosted or supported, with 37 meetings scheduled for 1956 and inquiries sent to about 100 organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Chamber
Howell
Convention Department
National Secretaries Association
Jaycee Jones
Xi Tau Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Lawtonian
Oklahoma City
Hutchinson
Kan
Chambers of Commerce
Miami
Okla
Oklahoma Flying Farmers
Lawton
United Press
Oklahoma State Broadcasters
Associated Press
Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma
Knights of Columbus
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Rural Letter Carriers Assn
Oklahoma Women’s Bowling Association
Oklahoma Bankers Association
Oklahoma Urological Society
Camp Fire Professional Workers Workshop
Camp Fire Region IV
Delta Kappa Gamma Society of Oklahoma
Southwest Oklahoma Home Demonstration Club Council
Oklahoma Title Association
Southwest Oklahoma Pta
United Spanish American War Veterans
Oklahoma Federation of Music Club
Oklahoma State Federation of Federal Employes
Oklahoma Publishing trip populated by WKY and Oklahoman staff
The March tour sponsored by The Oklahoma Publishing Company drew more than the 30 invite limit set by the Soviet embassy. E K Gaylord announced strong response, with P A Sugg, Roy P Stewart, and Dick John organizing. Signed participants include Baron Healey, Darrell McNutt, Jean Neustadt, A P Atkins, Henry C Hitch, Edmond Kennedy, Fred Drummond, Roy Schoeb, Clarke Moore, R C Longmire, Peter Adams, Ralph Barby, Emmanuel Vieth, John Underwood, Phil Ferguson, Grover MecMakin, George Van Pool, Otto Barbey, John Matthew Steichen, James Kinder, and other editors and reporters from across Oklahoma City and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Publishing Company
E. K. Gaylord
P. A. Sugg
WKY
Wky-Tv
Roy P. Stewart
Daily Oklahoman
Dick John
Baron Healey
Davis
Darrell McNutt
Hobart
Jean Neustadt
Ardmore
A. P. Atkins
Henry C. Hitch
Guymon
Edmond T. Kennedy
Fred A. Drummond
Pawhuska
Warkentin
Lawton
J. B. Perky
Stillwater
Roy Schoeb
Cherokee
Clarke Moore
Nowata
R. C. Longmire
Pauls Valley
Peter Adams
Okeene
Ralph Barby
Knowles
Clarence Burch
Ravia
Emmanuel Vieth
Kingfisher
John Underwood
Willow
Phil Ferguson
Woodward
Grover MecMakin
Marietta
George van Pool
Miami
George E. Tarpenning
Charles O. Hellopeter
Blackwell
Oscar Holderby
Garrison Buxton
Oklahoma City
John Matthew Steichen
Perry
Otto Barbey
Beaver
W. D. Wyatt Jr
Hugo
James W. Kinder
Randlett
Police College Builds Unique Ontario Church Not RCMP
The training college of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Regina Saskatchewan has perhaps the only church in the world used exclusively by policemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training College of the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Regina
Saskatchewan
Eisenhower Public Campaign Ballot Timing Prediction
Atty. Gen. Brownell sparked talk among Republicans by suggesting Eisenhower will run again, though others deny a personal pledge. The filing deadline is Feb. 1 for this year's primary, and ten days to act could place the candidate on the ballot. Brownell reportedly said the President is recovering and will resume full duties, prompting varied reactions at a GOP finance committee session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownell
Eisenhower
Republican Finance Committee
Dixon Family Visiting in Giddings and City Area
Personal note states Mr. and Mrs. James W. Dixon and children Marcus and Janice of Giddings Texas are weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Dixon and family at 2109 Ferris. They will also visit his father M. B. Dixon north of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Dixon
Marcus
Janice
Giddings
Tex
W. T. Dixon
Ferris
Dixons
M. B. Dixon
City Fourth in State Retail Sales Despite Fall
Lawton held fourth place among Oklahoma cities in October retail sales with a 3 percent drop from 1954. November tax receipts show Lawton at 83,201.81, Enid at 83,812.41, and Muskogee fifth with 80,072, while Oklahoma City and Tulsa led statewide totals. County results list Garfield third, Muskogee fourth, Kay fifth, and Comanche sixth, with several counties posting gains and Cotton and Comanche showing declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Oklahoma Tax Commission
Enid
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Muskogee
Bartlesville
Duncan
Garfield
Oklahoma
Kay
Comanche
Stephens
Cotton
Cotton County
Comanche County
Tillman
Jefferson
Kiowa
Jackson
Greer
Harmon
Caddo
Washita
Beckham
Anadarko
Ardmore
Norman
Walters
Chickasha
Hollis
Mangum
Waurika
Ponca City
Hobart
Ada
Shawnee
Marlow
Frederick
Council Heights Foreclosure Sale Slated Feb 15
A foreclosure sale of 13 buildings containing 78 apartment units in the Council Heights addition is scheduled at the Comanche county courthouse at 11 a.m. on February 15, as announced by U.S. marshal Ken W. Greer. The sale proceeds to satisfy a June federal court order against Council Heights Inc for 515,025 dollars plus 34,008 in interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Heights
Comanche County
Ken W. Greer
U.S
Western District of Oklahoma
E. Gore
U.S. Ee
Federal National Mortgage Association
Council Heights Inc
Two Killed As Car Flips Near Eufaula
Two persons died and another was critically injured when an automobile overturned near Eufaula on Saturday. The deceased are James Matthew Payne, 70, and Leatha Pemberton, 39, both of Route 2, Eufaula. Their deaths marked the ninth and tenth in the new year, versus seven at this time previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Eufaula
James Matthew Payne
Leatha Pemberton
Route 2
Beginners Square Dance Classes Start At Kiowa School
Beginning square dance lessons begin Monday January ninth at the Kiowa Indian School gym for fourteen weeks of instruction. For more information call 5468 W2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiowa Indian School
US Corn Stocks Top One Billion Bushels by Oct 1 1955
United States corn reserves surpassed one billion bushels as of October 1, 1955, reflecting ample supply levels. The milestone underscores grain market stability amid harvest progress and framing future price outlooks for farmers and traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Greater Lawton, Inc
Belen
N. M
News-Bulletin
Gallup
Daily Independent
Carter Waid
Lawton, Okla
Waid
KEY Termite & Pest Control CO
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
A L. Pollard Sporting Goods
D. Ave. Pho
Rae Tong Ea Ae
D Avenue
Orville D. Pope Insurance
Clarence Alexander
Bell
Emery Ross
Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Orthopedic Society
Oklahoma State Nurses Association
Oklahoma State Gideons
Oklahoma Federation of Post Office Clerks
Oklahoma Junior Chamber of Commerce
Daughters of the American Revolution
Junior Oddfellows and
Theta Rho
National Home Builders Conference
Oklahoma Association of Rural Letter Carriers
Oklahoma Federation of Womens’ Clubs
Southwest
Oklahoma Federation of Labor
Oklahoma Carpenters Union
Oklahoma Real Estate Association
Oklahoma Federation of Garden Clubs
Phi Theta Kappa
PEO
Home Demonstration Council
North Texas
Oklahoma Peace Officers
Rotary District
Does
of Elks Club
Congregational
Epsilon Sigma Alpha _ Sorority
Girl Scouts
American Legion District
American Business Club
Oklahoma Press Association
Oklahoma Safety Council
District Dental Association
State Dry Cleaners Board
District Hospital Association
Optimist Board of Governors
Business & Professional Women District
Oklahoma Malt Beverage Association
Oklahoma Typographical Conference
State Negro Baptist Convention
State Credit Conference
Oklahoma Garden Clubs
Oklahoma Association of Public Accountants
Retail Jewelers Association
Hotel Association
Oklahoma Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
Kiwanis
Trip
Park Department
Council Park Committee
R. M. Dodson City
Ike
Tale Jewelry CO
Biu
C.o.d
Hewi
M. B. Dickson
Jack Copeland
Walters, Oklahoma
All Day
Jim High Farm
Park Road
Baylor
Jewel
Baylor Movement
Sale Jewelry Company
America
Onqut Diamond Retailer
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