Channel Drawings To Be Submitted For Diversion Plan
City Engineer Douglas L. Smith completed drawings for a diversion channel from Lake Elmer Thomas to Lake Lawtonka. Plans propose concrete pipe sections and city labor to cut costs to about 15 000 to 17 000 dollars. The aim is to supply Lawtonka with surplus Thomas water by diverting only spillover for the city water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas L. Smith
U. S. Fish and Wildlife and
Fort Sill
Lake Imer Thomas
Lake Lawtonka
Smith
Lawtonka
Elmer Thomas
Thomas
Public Records Divorce Filings and Marriage Licenses Listed
Superior Court records show multiple divorces granted including Louise Woods Kilgore and Luther Kilgore with Woods restored and property settlement ordered. Other couples named include J D Mooneyham and Francine Mooneyham, Norma Faye Stallings and Glenn M Stallings with child custody and support terms, Carolyn W Wilson and Charles L Wilson with custody and child support terms, and Annie Gilbert and Booker Gilbert with custody. Marriage licenses list numerous engaged pairs with ages and bases of residency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Woods Kilgore
Luther Kilgore
Woods
J. D. Mooneyham
Francine Mooneyham
Norma Faye Stallings
Glenn M. Stallings
Carolyn W. Wilson
Charles L. Wilson
Mary Jo Runnels
Robert F. Runnels
Annie Gilbert
Booker Gilbert
Willie Gordon Bishop
Ima Jean Bishop
Billy Ross Rhea
Sherry Rhea
Willie Kelley
Ruby D. Kelley
Plain Vera Lucille Barnes
Sanford Barnes
Four Men Thumbed Way To Death In Canal Crash
In Stockholm four men who flagged down a motorist died after the car plunged into an ice filled canal. The driver and his woman companion were rescued. The four victims were found in the vehicle after the crash Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
U S Crop Losses Due to Pests Estimated At Billions
U S crop losses from insects diseases hail weeds and other causes are estimated at eight billion three hundred million dollars annually across farming regions. The figure underscores ongoing agricultural challenges facing growers and policy makers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Court order sought to halt Lake Lugert water use
Altus-Lugert irrigation district filed for an injunction against Lippert Brothers Construction Co and the State Planning and Resources Board to stop use of Lake Lugert water for a $750,000 lodge and its construction. The district seeks removal of a six inch pipeline and other lines, arguing water is already scarce. Board members said construction could proceed with minimal water use and possibly hauling water if needed. they expect no delay to the lodge opening between March 15 and April 15.
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Mangum
Okla
Altus-Lugert
Lake Lugert
Lippert Brothers Construction Co
Oklahoma City
State Planning and Resources Board
Howell Zinn
Blair
Irrigation District
Voir
Altus
John Badger
Funeral Rites for George Washington Boydstun Held in Fort Cobb
Special services for George Washington Boydstun, 87, scheduled at 2:30 p.m. today at Fort Cobb Baptist Church. A resident since 1948, he died Thursday in a Chickasha rest home. Born August 29, 1869, he came to Fort Cobb in 1904, later lived in Cyril, was a retired farmer and a Baptist and Odd Fellows member. Survived by two sons Ernest, Red River NM and Earl, El Dorado KS, one daughter Mrs Art Wolf Cyril, six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Wife died in 1947.
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Cyril
George Washington
Boydstun
Fort Cobb Baptist Church
Chickasha
Fort Cobb
The
Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Ernest Boydstun
Red River
N. M
Earl Boydstun
el Dorado
Kan
Art Wolf
Morse Infant to be flown to Lawton for funeral
The six month old Stanley Lee Morse died Friday at the Ozark Alabama home of the Morses. Funeral services will be held in Lawton after arrival Sunday with Bitter Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his parents and extended paternal and maternal grandparents. The infant was to be cremated? Burial details follow. Bennie Williams Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St Johns Baptist Church for 45 year old Lawton man shot Thursday. Burial at Henipen, Carter County. Fletcher Funeral Home in charge.
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Stanley Lee Morse
Sidney Lee Morse
Lawton
Bitter Funeral Home
Ozark
Ala
Morses
Spartan Aircraft Co
Rev
L. J. Morse
Eldorado
Okla
A. C. Roberson
B. Lawton
C. D. Plumley
Arkansas
St. John’s Baptist Church
15Th
McKinley
Bennie Williams
T. O. Mitchell
Hennepen
Carter County
Fletcher Funeral Home
Extensive Fire Prevention Plan Eyed By Officials
Lawton officials announce a yearlong, citywide fire prevention program after a governor led conference in Oklahoma City. Mayor Ellsworth and Fire Chief Hancock warn that while 1955 losses may not rise, stronger prevention is needed to reduce future fires. Speakers included experts from California Illinois and Washington.
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Lawton
C. R. Ellsworth
Oklahoma City
Raymond Gary
Harris Hancock
Ellsworth
Lawton Officers Attend Oklahoma City Legion School
Joe Zipen finance and service officer of Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post No. 29 and Harold Carey commander will attend the service officers school in Oklahoma City. Raymond Rust representing the Lawton VFW chapter also attending the Sunday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Zipen
Lowery-Whitehead
Raymond Rust
Lawton Vfw
Bond Forfeitures and Fines Net City Coffers
Municipal court netted 80 in fines and bond forfeitures in four reckless driving cases before Judge J Merle Oaks. Two defendants forfeited 20 bonds and two were fined 20 each. Forfeited bonds: M T Spurill Medicine Park and Lt Richard E Hughes Enid AFB. Others fined 20 each: Sgt Arthur A Roller Fort Sill and Loren Kelley 703 N 13th. Also Melott Fort Sill forfeited 20 bond for speeding. two more fined 20 each for public drunkenness and one forfeited 12 for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Merle Oaks
M. T. Spurill
Medicine Park
Richard E. Hughes
Enid Afb
Arthur A. Roller
Fort Sill
Loren Kelley
N. 13Th
Charles Melott
Former Beau of Princess To Wed Rancher's Daughter
Lord Henry Porchester 31, a prince Margaret’s former beau, will wed Wyoming rancher’s daughter Jean Margaret Wallop 20 at St James Protestant Episcopal Church. Wallop hails from Nether Wallop ranch Big Horn Wyoming and is niece of Gerard Wallop ninth Earl of Portsmouth. Her mother Jean Moore is from New York.
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New York
Lord Henry Porchester
Princess Margaret
Wyoming
St. James Protestant Episcopal Church
Jean Margaret Wallop
Nether Wallop Ranch
Big Horn
Wyo
Gerard Wallop
Earl of
Portsmouth
Jean Moore
Shooting Case Hearing Is Set
Helen Jensen 24 of Layton faces a preliminary hearing Tuesday at 10 a.m. for assault with a dangerous weapon in the December 8 shooting of James Crumpton near Nite Owl tavern at 205 N First. Also Tuesday, Willie Bates 39 of Regio faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon for stabbing his wife behind 209 S First on December 17.
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Helen Jensen
Lawton
Marvin E. Cameron
Willie
Candy) Bates
Regio
Bates
Frances
Woodrow Giles
Katherine Wooten
Wooten
Jose Tafoya
Fort Sill
Boxer
Free Book Explains Arthritis and Rheumatism
Public service notice offers a 44 page illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism, mailed free to readers. It explains causes and dangers of neglect, describes a drugless treatment method, and urges writing to The Ball Clinic Dept. 2015 Excelsior Springs Mo for the free booklet with no cost or obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Clinic
Excelsior Springs
Man Bound for Superior Court Trial in Alleged Incident
Booker T. Gilbert, a 39 year old Black man, was bound over to Superior Court for trial at the next term on a first degree alleged incident involving his 13 year old daughter. Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron ordered transcription after state evidence and Gilbert’s testimony. He had no counsel at the preliminary hearing. Testimony came from the 13 year old daughter, a 10 year old step granddaughter in the same room, and a 28 year old step daughter.
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Booker T. Gilbert
Marvin E. Cameron
Gilbert
Kellogg's All Bran Promises Natural Regularity
An advertisement touts Kellogg's All Bran as a bulk supplying cereal for daily regularity. It claims a natural effect within 10 days and offers a money back guarantee if the carton is returned.
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Kellogg’s
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Hathaway
Allen
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Dona Rose Mathery
Dearborn
John D. Ryan
Margaret Corbett
Chicago
Ill
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Dolly G. Casada
Perry L. Health
Dover Afb
Del
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Ennis Jean Williams
Washingon
Pearl Snow
Violet May Warfield
Monroe
Frank E. Newton
Leola Newton
Sammie Young
Roxie Jones
Percy James
Dorothy Lee Benford
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Lugert
Jack Boyd
Planning Board
Lippert
Boyd
George W. Boydstun
Stanley Morse
Earl
California
Illinois
Washington
Legion Service School
Beltone
Beltone Hearing Service
Koehler
Floyd Campbell
Mgr
Wzonc
Ne State
Aly Khan
Paris
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Strook Label
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America
Orga
Euler
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