Hospital Births and Admissions Report Across City
Births include a daughter for Vernie Morse at 1810 Baldwin born 7 17 a m Jan 19 weighing 9 20. A daughter for Donald Kirkpatrick of Rush Springs born 7 30 a m Jan 19 weighing 6 10. Various admissions and discharges listed with names and addresses across multiple wards and patients, including minors and adults receiving medical or surgical care, and several dismissals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernie Morse
Baldwin
Donald Kirkpatrick
Rush Springs
Linda Hackett
Oreta Hockett
Karen Hockett
John Clitus
N. Main
Richard Smith
Walters
Phillip Kasen
Elm
Russell Peterson
Kinyon
C. E. Hamm
Lee
J. R. Knight
Alberta
Canada
Ae Capshaw
Illiam G. Capshaw
Logan
Harned Bain
Chattanooga
Kiowa
Funds Placed for Oklahoma Air Bases and DoD Construction
The defense budget requests $1,003,000 for Altus Air Force Base housing and utilities and $7,047,000 for Clinton-Sherman near Cordell to support operational needs. Ardmore, Tinker, and Vance bases receive funding, with Fort Sill noted for potential changes. The 1956 67 military public works bill totals $1.1379 billion for the Air Force, $418.7 million for the Navy, and $305.7 million for the Army, funding domestic and overseas construction across 292 installations in 47 states and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Altus Air Force Base
Clinton-Sherman Air Force
Cordell
Air Force
Department of Defense
Congress
Clinton-Sherman
Ardmore Air Force Base
Tinker Air Force Base
Vance Air Force Base
Enid
Wickersham
Corps of Engineers
House Armed Services Committee
Fort Sill
Navy
Army
Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
States
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Alaska
Hawaii
Caribbean
Newfoundland
Europe
Africa
Pacific Islands
Far East
United States
Cement Youth Attend Oney Baptist Rally in 15 Attendees
Fifteen Cement youths joined the Caddo Associational Youth Rally at Oney First Baptist Church Monday night with over 250 attendees. Guest speaker Bill Richardson of Shawnee represented OBA. Attendees included Nyla Faye Atkison Teresa Carter Roberta Steed Dorothy Doris Janet Williams Sharon Hargus Joan Harris Joyce Parker Sandra Jensen Sue Duggan Donald Lindsey Joe Goodson Jimmy Stuart Vernon Taylor Gary Ward and chaperones Mrs Jack Stuart Mrs G O Robertson Mr and Mrs Marvin Ax ton and Mr and Mrs Dave Petty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cement
Caddo
Jack Stuart
G. O. Robertson
Marvin Axton
Dave Petty
Pleasant Valley
Cannon
Hydro
Hinton
Fort Cobb
Gracement
Carnegie
Binger
First Baptist
Bethel
Virginia Avenue Baptist of
Anadarko
Alfalfa
Stecker
Verden
Cyril
Apache
Leona Metzger Among OCW Students Set for Degree
Leona A Metzger of Apache is among 13 OCW students to complete vocational home economics requirements on January 29. Graduation exercises are scheduled for May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona A. Metzger
Apache
OCW
Violence erupts in Bombay as crowds clash with police
Reported death toll varies from 10 to uncertain figures with several hundred wounded. Demonstrations erupt in Sewin slum area as Marathi speakers confront authorities. rail sabotage disrupts Bombay Poona links. Billy Graham, touring India, describes mixed scenes of stonings and arson but remains hopeful amid the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Balgaum
Sewin
New Delhi
Poona
India
Billy Graham
Graham
Funeral Rites For Oliver Felt Highlight Local Obituary
Oliver G Felt 79 died on arrival at a Lawton hospital after a heart attack at Duff Hardware where he worked for many years. Born December 29 1876 in Minneapolis Kansas he married Daisy Black in Culver Kansas in 1903 later living in Hutchinson, Oklahoma and Lawton. He was in the lumber business and a long time Duff Hardware salesman, a Wallock Congregational church member, Mason and life Pythian. Survivors include wife, son Jack Felt Enid daughter Amy Garvey and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Lawton Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver G. Felt
Lawton
Duff Hardware
Minneapolis
Kan
Daisy Black
Culver
Hennessey
Okla
Felt
G. H. Glock
Wallock Memorial Congregational Church
Fred Spensler
Enid
Flo Felt
Floyd Felt
San Antonio
Tex
Lawton Funeral Home
Eisenhower News Conference On World Peace And Policy
President Eisenhower faced questions on Dulles life article controversy and U S security policy while defending peacemaking efforts abroad. He discussed Korea China threats, Quemoy and Matsu, and noted progress since Geneva but warned against complacency. He called for congressional study on disability questions and weighed Hoover’s government reform suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Dulles
Eisenhower
Life Magazine
Ron
Korea
Indochina
Formosa
Life
National Security Council
U.S
Quemoy
Matsu
Yalu
Manchuria
Iran
Geneva
Congress
Cabinet
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Suspect Denies Murder Charge in Lawton View Shooting
Lovie Cherry, still recovering from facial gunshot wounds, pleaded innocent to a murder charge tied to a shooting at a Lawton View hotel room that killed Bennie Williams, 45. Peace Justice Woodrow Giles scheduled a preliminary hearing before the February 13 Superior Court term. Cherry remains on $2,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Services for Mrs Mamie Jordan at Ritter Funeral Home
Mrs Mamie Jordan aged 99 of 1002 F will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Friday in the Ritter Funeral Home chapel with Rev J Walter Browers Jr of Centenary Methodist officiating. Burial follows at Highland Cemetery. Her husband died last week and she was found dead in her home Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Zora Smith
Norman
Fredonia
Kan
Guthrie
Lawton
Oklahoma City
Harden Smith
Fred Novak
Frank Patton
Tulsa
Lewis
Orville
Della Lamar
Gertrude Craig
Enid
Lydia Carr
Alva
Becker Memorial Chapel
J. J. Stowe Jr
First Methodist Church
Highland Cemetery
Mamie Jordan
Ritter Funeral Home
J. Walter Browers Jr
Centenary Methodist Church
Movie Camera Reported Stolen At Local Drug Store
An 8mm Brownie movie camera was stolen from a display at Ford Drug, 410 C, during the day Wednesday. The theft was reported by Herman Ford, the drug store owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Drug
410 C
Herman Ford
Lawton Jaycee to Honor 1955 Service Leader
Jaycee members Jaycee Dee Fountain Billy Paul Galyon and Manville Redman. R. E. Glenn as chamber president will conduct the meeting and introduce Keathley as program chairman. Selection committee seated at the head table includes Hugh Bish Vernon How ell Ted Ralston Milton Keating and Rev Russell T Rauscher. The award recognizes achievements leadership and service to Lawton during 1955. It is for direct outstanding service and not related to Junior Chamber membership.
Injured Lineman Listed Satisfactory After Fort Sill Accident
John A. Mitchell, 43, city electrician and Spaulding Electric Co. worker from 815 N. 34th, suffered multiple fractures when a pole base failed at Fort Sill Tuesday. He underwent four hours of surgery Wednesday morning at Southwestern hospital and was reported satisfactory by attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mitchell
City
Southwestern Hospital
Fort Sill
Mitchell
N. 34Th
Spaulding Electric. Co
Public Divorce Actions and Marriage Licenses
Public records show multiple divorces granted including Hinch, Hill, Slack, Randall, Hodges with custody awards and child support details. Several marriage licenses listed for applicants from Fort Sill Lawton Perry Duncan and Lawton area including Thomas Smith Dees Crawford Walters Hogar Munns Taylor Williams Stark and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Marie Hinch
Murrell F. Hinch
Gertrude Hill
Cecil Hill
Pearl Marie Slack
John R. Slack
Milan J. Randall
Joyce L. Randall
Barbara Hodges
Donald Hodges
Rogell Lee Thomas
Fort Sill
Lena Smith
Lawton
Jackie F. Dees
Arlington
Marjorie L. Crawford
Wayne Wesley Walters
E. Gore
Bettye Jean ‘Miller
McKinley
William Paul Hogar
Perry
Dorothy Munns
Duncan
H. C. Taylor
Kathryn Williams
George Edgar Stark
Betty Irene Sack
Trial Ordered In Check Case Involving Mrs Bodard
Mrs Vencil Bodard 30 charged with passing a 25.75 bogus check at H S Gas Fletcher. Bond set at 1000 and case sent to Superior court for trial. Also charged with petty larceny by fraud for taking 4.10 dollars of gas at Roy Manns station 2716 S 11th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vencil Bodard
Marvin E. Cameron
H&s Gas Co
Fletcher
Willis Hinson
Stricken snake defies belief and dies before sundown
A local note challenges common lore as a wounded serpent perishes before dusk. The incident underscores unpredictable animal behavior and raises questions about timing, environment, and survival instincts in reptiles.
Lawton Fair Food Contest Judging Continues At 5 PM
Contest judging for nine food classes sponsored by the Lawton Chamber of Commerce runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to many entries. Nine class prizes await top placings with a grand champion named later. Items range from oatmeal cookies to Parkerhouse rolls and fancy tea cookies as part of the annual fair exhibits alongside the timely speech contest. Judges are evaluating 342 entries across categories including cooperative speech illustrated lecture and regular speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vice Company
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Returns to Base Apache
Pvt. Jim Patterson who had been visiting his parents in Apache left Oklahoma City Tuesday for Warrenton Virginia returning to duty after a leave in Oklahoma City with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Patterson
J. E. Patterson
Oklahoma City
Warrenton
Doan's Pills Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation
Nagging backache and discomfort from overexertion or stress may trigger pain and restless nights. Doan's Pills ease pain and bladder irritation while offering mild diuretic action, helping kidneys function and restore comfort. Millions have trusted Doan's for over 60 years. try them today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cynthia Kelly
Cache
Denise Jean Wood
Indiahoma
Fain Haumpo
San Pewo
Bob Perkins
Wayne A. Smith
Patrick William Parmley
G. W. Parmley
Brenda Gail Fletcher
Ira Fletcher
Jimmy D. Fletcher
Thomas Frederick Hardin
Virgil Hardin
Mark Kent Speigel
Faxon
Jasper H. Westbrook
Duke
Fern Anderson
Arthur R. Beauford
Atlanta
Sue C. Ely
J. C. Ely
Henry Lee Little
L. L. Little
Ethel Claiborn
Florence Brown
Columbia
Rachel Bohl Greb
Oney
Mrs
Millie Smith
Ollie
Oxford
Miss
Enville
L. O. Smith
Marietta
Arthur Baty
Neta Bond
Texas City
Alice Meeks
Tahlequah
Kate Huff
Dallas
Chattanooga Baptist Church
Robert Hammons
Lawton Trinity Baptist Church
M. D. Burk
Cache Baptist Church
Cache Funeral Home
Belle Smith
Ike
Trieste
Guatemala
Cache Road
Orville D. Pope Insurance
Clarence Alexander
Bell
Sisain
KEY Termite & Pest Control CO
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Graham Pest Control
A L. Pollard Sporting Goods
D. Ave. Pho
Babbitt
Peller
D Avenue
Jaycee
Public Records
C Avenue
Fourth Street
Dormeyer
Arik Rael
Cel
Neme
Ony
Cos
la Rose
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!