Browsings of a Bookworm by Frantz Choate Jr review
Rev J J Stowe Jr offers a brisk appraisal of The American Cowboy by Joe B Frantz and Julian Choate Jr, praising its objective look at the cowboy profession. He notes the authors are college professors and contrasts the book with Time Magazine’s treatment, hinting at a thoughtful defense of the occupation’s image.
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J. J. Stowe, Jr
Joe B. Frantz
Julian Choate Jr
University of Oklahoma Press
Norman
Okla
Time Magazine
David Lipscomb College
Nashville
Tenn
University of Texas
Pinchback the busy pre med student at Central State College
Glenn Howard Pinchback, a Lawton born pre med student at Central State College, pursues dual degrees in English and pre med while contributing musically as a concert accompanist and vocalist. He earned honors in Comanche county intellectual and fine arts meets and a Time for Music contest win, plus a high scholarship award.
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Glenn Howard Pinchback
Lawton
Central State College
Central
Lawton High School
Time Magazine
Comanche County
Miles Memorial Auditorium
Santa Monica
Calif
Betty Kinney
Mordant Shairp
Jay Dee Fountain To Install Northwest Kiwanis Officers
Jay Dee Fountain will install the Northwest Kiwanis club's 1956 officers at a 7 p.m. banquet Tuesday in the Lawton Heights Methodist church dining room at 16th and Andrews. Fountain, lieutenant governor for the district, is a charter member. Walt Hutchins succeeds Elmer Bauman as president, with John Stanard as vice president, Howard Garrison as secretary, Gale Humble as treasurer, and directors Les Contway, Bill Sieg, Walter Oswalt, John Bluethman, Paul Atchley, Ed Cagle, J. T. Neal, and Bauman.
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Jay Dee Fountain
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Lawton Heights Methodist Church
16Th
Andrews
Fountain
Northwest Club
Walt Hutchins
Elmer Bauman
John Stanard
Howard Garrison
Gale Humble
Les Contway
Bill Sieg
Walter Oswalt
John Bluethman
Paul Atchley
Ed Cagle
J. T. Neal
Bauman
Golden Journey and Other Works Here Discussed by Library Group
The Library News lists titles including The Golden Journey by Agnes Turnbull Auntie Mame by P Dennis The Great Man by Al Morgan The Saga of American Football by Weyand Sanity is Where You Find It by Will Rogers edited by D Day Henry's Wonderful Model by F Clymer and juvenile works such as The Different One by Coleman Candle in the Sun by Frier mood Lion Hound by Kjellgaard The Island Stallion Races by Farley Bellfarm Star by Meek and Questions Boys Ask by Armstrong among others. It also records a roster of officers and committee heads led by Zeke Horne and John Paddock as chairmen with many members across attendance underprivileged children Boys and Girls Vocational Guidance Agriculture and Conservation Public and Business Affairs Kiwanis Education Interclub Relations Support of Churches Public Relations Program House and Reception New Club Building Music Military Affairs and more.
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Agnes Turnbull
P. Dennis
al Morgan
Weyand
Will Rogers
D. Day
Henry
F. Clymer
Coleman
Friermood
Kjelgaard
Farley
Meek
Armstrong
Freeman
Durant
Sieg
Joe Kelsey
Haydock
Doc Garrison
Bill Smith
Contway
Kermit Dees
Neal
Bauman
Kiwanis Education
Oswalt
Cagle
John Littlefield
John Thomas Jr
David Aubrey
Bill Robinson
Tom Ray
Ralph Williams
Howard Way
Bartow Huff
Fountain
Atchley
Way
Pat Woods
Weldon Smith
Harold Carey
Harvey House
J. T. Neal
Aubrey
Paul Baty
Huff
R. D. Bentley
Tobe McIntosh
Carey and
Phleeger
Chevrolet Offers Safer Passing With 205 HP V8
A new Chevrolet model promises up to 205 horsepower V8 performance along with hydraulic lifters and safety features. Standard door latches, optional seat belts with or without shoulder harness, and instrument panel padding at extra cost are highlighted. Aimed at encouraging highway testing and enjoyment.
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Chevrolet
Hospital News Items Admitted and Dismissed Across Multiple Fields
Hospital notices list numerous patients by name and home location with medical or surgical status. Entries include Mrs James E Stocking Tipton undergoing surgery, Edna Mae Hollam Cyril, Rita Faye Lawson Park Kiowa, and Linda Kay Carter a one month old in Monroe. Also includes discharges such as Randolph Holder Fletcher and Wanda Campbell Apache. The item references Cameron college and several named towns and streets in a regional hospital roundup.
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James E. Stocking
Tipton
Charley Walter George
Marjorie Ross
Clifford Ross
Douglas
Gregory Allan Resnick
Marvin Resnick
Cameron College
Edna Mae Hollam
Cyril
John D. Jones
Elgin
Cleo Beel
Fort Sill
Jessie Martin
Lawton
Medical
Linda Kay Carter
George
Monroe
Rita Faye Lawson
Park
Agnes Horse
Carnegie
Randolph Holder
Fletcher
Medcal
Billie Marie Cable
Cache
John Clark Parker
S. 13Th
Sam Haotous
Apache
Wanda Campbell
Gay Toy Chebahtah
Phoenix
Ariz
Southwestern
Cityan To Head Engineer Group
F. E. Lawrence of Lawton will head the Wichita Mountains chapter of the Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers as president for 1956. New officers include Aubrey H. Osborn executive vice president Vernon Lowe vice president in charge of membership W A Buxton vice president in charge of programs and meetings F E Hendrick public relations vice president Arthur Corrales secretary and treasurer. The group meets monthly rotating locations with member towns.
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F. E. Lawrence
Lawton
Wichita Mountains
Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers
Aubrey H. Osborn
Duncan
Vernon Lowe
Clinton
W. A. Buxton
F. E. Hendrick
Arthur Corrales
Real estate dealers sell half of U.S. farm sales
A U S D A survey finds about half of all farm transactions in the country are conducted through real estate dealers. The report highlights the central role of brokers in moving farmland, with implications for prices and market access for farmers nationwide.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Lawton Honors Rev J J Stowe Jr For Community Spirit
Public forum letter praises Rev J J Stowe Jr for his vital role in Lawton events at Metropolitan Park including the Greens burning on a chilly January night. The writer credits Recreation Council efforts and Stowe for spreading the true spirit of 12th Night, uniting residents and inspiring youth.
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Lawton
J. J. Stowe Jr
Metropolitan Park
Stowe
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