Zwaan Pleads For Larger Polio Fund In Comanche County
Comanche County Polio Foundation, led by Chairman Henry Zwaan, appeals for larger March of Dimes contributions amid a 1952 deficit and a 1953 shortfall with only 3681.56 on hand. The chapter faced a 64 polio cases in 1952 and warns of possible reliance on epidemic aid if funds remain scarce. The article notes national debts, 714 million owed for medical bills, and emphasizes research for a polio vaccine. It also covers Bowman’s resignation as secretary, and ongoing March of Dimes activities including Ugly Man contest and local coffee fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Zwaan
National Foundation For
Eekme
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Oklahoma
Eugene L. Bowman
Polio Board
Bowman
Business & Professional Women’s Club
KSWO
Urgent Plea for Blood Donors to Support Overseas War Effort
Red Cross officials issued a special invitation for citizens to donate blood for fighting men overseas. Vernon Howell urged punctual attendance at Fort Sill Blood Center, noting center delays harm the overseas supply. The center opens Monday with transportation offered via Chapter 501 A. volunteers listed include Genevieve Gartland and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Vernon Howell
Cameron
Blood
Howell
Fort Sill
Lawton
Monay
Sunday Evening Forum at Wallock Church
Wallock Memorial Congregational church hosts the second in a series of Sunday evening forums at 8 o'clock in Pilgrim Center basement. Rev. Edward Trindle leads a discussion on The Synoptic Gospels examining origins and relationships of Matthew Mark and Luke. The general theme is Where Did the Bible Come From. Future guest speakers will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallock Memorial Congregational Church
Pilgrim Center
Edward Trindle
Rev Evans Takes State Pastorate at Okeene Church
Rev Maurice Evans resigns as pastor of Liberty Heights Christian church after about 20 years to become pastor of the First Christian church at Okeene. He will leave Lawton in about 10 days as the congregation selects and announces his successor later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Evans
Maurice Evans
Liberty Heights
First Christian Church
Okeene
Evans
Lawton
Revival Slated by Jimmy Riddlespurger at Snyder Church
Jimmy Riddlespurger of Frederick will conduct a revival meeting tonight at the Snyder Pentecostal Holiness church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Riddlespurger
Frederick
Snyder Pentecostal Holiness Church
Area Men In Service In Korea and at Fort Hood
Lawton area soldiers receive promotions and honors. Pvt Johnnie A Hood completed eight weeks of engineers training at Fort Hood. William L Martin promoted to sergeant first class in Korea with the Ambulance Company of the 115th Medical Battalion. First Lt James C Brownback awarded Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to Air Medal after 151 missions with the 1st FABn Second Infantry division. Cpl Jimmie R Taylor, of Lawton, to return from Korea soon after service with the 116th Engineer Combat Battalion. Sfc Viron J Warren promoted to master sergeant in Korea with the 30th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company. he has served since January 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Johnnie A. Hood
Lawton
First Armored Division
Fort Hood
Tex
Pvt. Hood
Lawton High School
L. P. Hood
Arlingon
William L. Martin
Korea
115Th Medical Battalion
Martin
Maxine
Eddie E. Martin
712
Summit
Jimmie R. Taylor
Ida Belle Reece
United States
116Th Engineer Combat Battalion
Corporal Taylor
Billie Taylor
Pauls Valley
Viron J. Warren
S. 11Th
Warren
30Th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company
Air Medal Cluster Awarded to First Lt Charles R Helton
First Lt. Charles R. Helton of Lawton receives a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for outstanding service as an aerial observer over Korea. He earned 40 missions deep over enemy lines aiding infantry artillery. His wife Dolores and their three month old son Michael resided in Lawton. Lf. Oscar V. Ripley cited for best mess hall at Camp Kokura Japan for fifth straight time and tenth in 12 months. Ripley’s wife, remaining in Lawton, has joined him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Brownback
Barbara
Euclid
Korea
Brownback
1St FA Bn
Charles R. Helton
Lawton
Helton
Dolores
Michael
Lfc
Oscar V. Ripley
Camp Kokura
Japan
Ripley
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Leon Darden
Royce Means
Jack Long
Kenneth Clapp
Harold Wilson
Ted Warkentin
James S. Bushart
Pete Becker
Elm
George Mix McKenney
T. A. Dyer
Joe Turner
Allen Bilbrey
J. L. Dalton
W. F. Eckhart
Buck Kinsey
Marion Walker
Elleta Smalshof
Columus
Genevieve Gartland
Clarence Johnson
Norah Vasey
Lillian Taylor
Tom Stanton
J. S. Danner
Lady Dodson
Vernon Greer
Wanda Otten
Sunday Evening Forum
Wallock Church
I. G. Cole
VR. Gras
Town & Country Store
Cache Rd
Walker’s Paint & Wallpaper CO
Gr Ieee
Insurors Realtors
I Eugene L. Bowman
Eugene L. Bowman Co
Hudson Hornet
Hudson
Hudsons
AAA
Nascar
PRA
Sixth Street
Lawton, Okla
Cpl
Jimmie Taylor
Johnnie Hood
Sgt. Ripley
Crees
Ean
Norton-Kitchens
Buick Company
Cremer
D Avenue
Lawton Constitution and Morning Press
Lawton Constitution
Lawton Morning Press
Constitution-Press Carrier Savings Fund
Lawton Constitution Press
Constitution Press
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