USO Becomes Branch Of YMCA In Lawton
Lawton USO officials announce switch to Armed Services YMCA status, with no local program changes. Felix Mantell says the group will simply wear a new hat while continuing services and staffing as before.
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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
2
Lawton USO officials announce switch to Armed Services YMCA status, with no local program changes. Felix Mantell says the group will simply wear a new hat while continuing services and staffing as before.
The final section of the old Red River Bridge south of Randlett was demolished Monday as part of a $1.7 million project funded by federal, Oklahoma, and Texas governments. Supt. Ray Conner of J. D. Abrams Inc. said the work is about on schedule despite bad weather, with deck demolition completed in October and remaining support columns to be removed by late February.
Tony Kim Welty aged 22 was returned to Cleveland County jail in Norman after arraignment on first degree murder and two shooting with intent to kill charges. He faces Norman trial on the shooting count, with preliminary hearing set for March 5 here, while the murder cases await.
Harley Pierce was rehired as superintendent after a special meeting attended by over 100 residents. The board, which had voted 3 2 last week not to renew, reversed by the same margin to extend his contract. Stan Moddie switched his vote, citing patron desire for change but noting firing Pierce might not be needed.
A Beltone ad offers a free non operating model of the smallest Beltone aid to anyone who responds. It claims many hearing problems can be helped and invites readers to try the unit at home with no cost or obligation. Write to Dept. 5625 Beltone Electronics Corp. 4201 W Victoria, Chicago, Illinois 60646.
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