Hospital News Items
Hospital notices list admitted and discharged patients with names and addresses, noting medical or surgical status. Entries include Helen Caldwell, Ellis Spence, Irene Arrowwood, Wanda Divine, Earl Austin, Bertha Foster, and many others with varied locations such as Lamont, Lawton, Fletcher, and Arlington, plus birth announcements and a Kiowa birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Caldwell
Tennessee
Ellis Spence
Lamont
Calif
Irene Arrowwood
Fletcher
Helen Lewis
Arlington
James Loper
Wanda Divine
Bell
Neal Coffin
Cyril
Agad
Jacquetta Thayer
Dearborn
Earl Austin
Lawton
Bertha Foster
Waymon Long
Jim Long
Baldwin
Gladys Shrader
George Seymour
Summit
Ralph J. Oswald
Ralph Oswald
McGlaughlin
Lindsey Stafford
J. C. Stafford
Patricia High
Blay High
Kingsbury
James Darling
James J. Darling
Irwin
Anita Ammons
Snyder
Former Solon Eaton Dies After Heart Attack
Former U S representative Charles A Eaton of New Jersey died after a heart attack at age 84 in Watchung New Jersey He served 14 terms and retired this year He chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee during the 80th Congress and was a U N delegate to conferences in San Francisco London and New York in 1945 1946
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Washington
Charles A. Eaton
R-N.j
Eaton
Pugwash
Nova Scotia
Watchung
N.J
Plainfield
Congress
House
United States
San Francisco
U.S
London
New York
Lawton's Dimes March Calendar
Lawton's Dimes March calendar lists events from January including a benefit talent show for Ugly Man L. E. Morgan at the Civic room of Security bank, Mile o' Dimes by police and fire departments, a square dance at Cameron gym, a musical revue at Dunbar school auditorium, Mothers March on Polio and films for Morgan's Ugly Man campaign at Emerson auditorium, a Legion auxiliary games party for Col. Joe McCain's candidacy, an All-Star Revue with Fort Sill and Lawton talent, and the Ugly Man contest end at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Company
Ugly Man L. E. Morgan
New Security Bank
Police
Fire Departments
Cameron Gym
Dunbar School
Ou-Kansas
Morgan
Emerson Auditorium
American Legion Auxiliary
Col
Joe McCain
Légion Hut
Fort Sill
Lawton
High School
Suspects Quizzed In Burris Slaying
Three Oklahoma men charged with a $15,000 burglary of an Asbury liquor store were questioned in the June 7 killing of Mayes County Oklahoma attorney Jack Burris at Locust Grove. Sheriff L. L. Weaver and County Attorney Frank Grayston said they had no concrete evidence linking the quartet to the murder. Bond for the three was set at $1,000 each, and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Asbury
Mayes County
Oklahoma
L. L. Weaver
Frank Grayston
Jack Burris
Locust Grove
Okla
Ben Frank Trantham
Glen A. Jackson
Guy Payne
Rubie Charles Jenkins
Louisiana State
Missouri Highway Patrol
Jenkins
Four interim picks approved by Oklahoma Senate
Oklahoma City Four more interim appointments of Gov Johnston Murray were confirmed by the Senate yesterday. They were Carl M LaGore Chandler and H W Tripett Bartlesville member of the Board of Chiropody.
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Oklahoma City
Johnston Murray
Senate
Carl M. LaGore
Chandler
H. W. Tripett
Bartlesville
Board of Chiropody
Army corporal wins Silver Star for Korea patrol rescue
Kellyville Oklahoma January 23 Army Cpl William Harris receives the Silver Star for reorganizing a leaderless patrol on a Korean battlefield and guiding the unit to safety amid heavy fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellyville
Okla
Up—Army
William Harris
Korea
Kiwanis Club History Reviewed at Meeting
Lawton Kiwanis marks 31st anniversary and Kiwanis International 38th birthday as past presidents review club history. Joe Peller recalled key actions since 1924 including hosting the Texas Oklahoma district convention and growth from eight to about 160 members. Other leaders present included Grover Ralston Joe L Porter Dan Becker and Justin Kuntz. Gene Bowman discussed Operation Citadel, Salvation Army building fund drive volunteers sought.
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Lawton Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Joe Peller
Lawton Club
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Lawton
Altus Kiwanis Club
Grover Ralston
Joe L. Porter
Dan Becker
Justin Kuntz
Gene Bowman
Salvation Army
Building Fund
Harold Wilson
Model T Flip Injures Cyril Youth On Newspaper Run
A 1925 Model T overturned on Cyril street Thursday afternoon injuring a 16 year old Cyril boy with a broken arm and cuts. Neal Coffin, son of H. B. Coffin, was treated at Memorial hospital. The boy was on the paper route when the mishap happened. Tommy Bowman and another passenger were thrown through the canvas top but unhurt. The car rolled onto its side while turning near the Apache road, a few blocks from U. S. 277.
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Cyril Street
Cyril
Memorial Hospital
Neal Coffin
H. B. Coffin
Tommy Bowman
Apache Road
U. S. 277
Ike's Son Grateful For Truman's Order
Maj John Eisenhower said he was perplexed by recall from Korea to attend his father's inauguration until learning that former President Truman had ordered him home. He called it kind and a surprise, appreciated the thoughtfulness, and noted he would return to Korea next Wednesday after arriving home with his wife.
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Highland Falls
N.Y
John Eisenhower
Korea
Truman
Eisenhower
Washington
Last rites for J. N. Daniels held in Elgin funeral home
Funeral rites were conducted for 76 year old J. N. Daniels in Becker funeral home chapel in Elgin. Rev. Weldon Rightmer officiated with Rev. Robert Chaat assisting. Burial followed in Elgin cemetery. Pallbearers included Bill Hulen Harlin Mitchell Hurshell Bridges Ernest Walling Dick Horschler and Steve Brodie. Honorary pallbearers were Homer Hise Clarence Keeler and Dick Biggs.
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J. N. Daniels
Elgin
Becker Funeral Home
Weldon Rightmer
Robert Chaat
Elgin Cemetery
Bill Hulen
Harlin Mitchell
Hurshell Bridges
Ernest Walling
Dick Horschler
Steve Brodie
Homer Hise
Clarence Keeler
Dick Biggs
Mrs Gandy 75 Dies After Stroke at Son's Home
Mrs Martha Elizabeth Gandy aged 75 died after a stroke at about 8 30 a m today at her son Thomas Gandy's home where she had been living after a several months illness. She was born January 18 1878 in Clay County Arkansas and married Thomas H Gandy in 1892. They moved to eastern Oklahoma in 1894 then to the Comanche area about 30 years ago. She was a Baptist. Survivors include three other sons William and Dewey of Farmersville California and Ray of Ivanhoe California. two daughters Mrs Ruby Harrison of Tacoma Washington and Mrs June Megli of San Diego California. one sister Mrs Elizabeth Walls of Farmersville California. 34 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. Funeral will be 2 30 p m Sunday at the Baptist Church in Binger with burial in Binger Cemetery under direction of Lawton Funeral Home.
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Martha Elizabeth Gandy
Thomas
Withhom
Clay County
Ark
Thomas H. Gandy
Oklahoma
Waning
Comanche
Baptist Church
William
Dewey
Farmersville
Calif
Ray
Ivanhoe
Ruby Harrison
Tacoma
Wash
June Megli
San Diego
Elizabeth Walls
Binger
Lawton Funeral Home
Arizona school official visits Navajo students at FSIS
Frank J. Daugherty, principal of the Mission school at Holbrook, Ariz., visited the Fort Sill Indian School campus Thursday to see Navajo students who formerly attended his elementary school and who now study in higher grades there. He praised their progress and noted they are happy and content far from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Daugherty
Holbrook, Ariz
Fort Sill Indiana
Daugherty
Brotherhood Week Observance Slated By Lawton Group
Lawton groups announce National Brotherhood Week events starting Monday Feb 16 with programs at Lawton High and Junior High assemblies Cameron College and Douglass High. Co chairmen Charley Wade R L Gilbert and J C Kennedy urge organizations to file requests for speaker teams. Programs schedule include 9 30 a m high school assembly 10 05 a m junior high and Cameron College at 10 a m Wednesday and Douglass High Friday at 3 p m.
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National Brotherhood
Lawton
Cameron College
Charley Wade
R. L. Gilbert
J. C. Kennedy
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Cameron
Douglass High
Lawton Man Freed By Jury On Joy Riding Charge
James E. Totty of 622 B, Lawton, was freed by a six man jury empaneled by Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron on a joy riding charge. Totty allegedly drove a 1948 Ford to an alley between E and F in the 600 block on December 24 and was represented by Lawton attorney Lewis Derke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Totty
Justice of Peace
Marvin Cameron
Totty
Lewis Derke
Lawton
Lawton Memories From The Constitution Files
Ten years ago W H McKenzie reported improved condition at Angus hospital. Lawton weather set a warm January record of 83 degrees then three days later a low of one degree. WPA administrator Ron Stephens praised by Chamber of Commerce. Lawton Farm Sales day directors prepared a fairgrounds resolution. Nancy J Sutton, 84, dies at daughter's home. Local scenes show Mrs Garland Anderson hats Arthur Clark sign Virginia Nixon D Louis Easley and J J Bailey greeting Carrie Chappell hungry. Lucille McIntosh says she is soured on world after eating eight grapefruit. Thirty years ago civic leaders urged irrigation and offered cash prizes for projects. W A Lamons loses white bulldog with bobtail and trimmed ears. Lawton high seniors reach 96 members this year, 22 more than 1922. February 22 set for completion of American Legion French Village at Medicine Park.
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Constitution Files
W. H. McKenzie
Angus
Lawton
Ron Stephens
WPA
Chamber of Commerce
Lawton Farm
Nancy J. Sutton
Western County
Garland Anderson
Arthur Clark
Virginia Nixon
Louis Easley
Austin
J. J. Bailey
Carrie Chappell
Lucille McIntosh
World
W. A. Lamons
Lawton High
American Legion French
Medicine Park
Viking Ships Influenced by Roman Galleys in Sails
The analysis suggests Viking vessels borrowed sail design from Roman galleys, shaping early naval technology. The claim notes Romans' influence on rigging and sail efficiency, reflecting cross cultures in ancient maritime innovation.
Four Hospitalized After Collision
A California pair treated at Memorial hospital for face abrasions after a collision near Marlow on U S 81. Alexander Spence 52 and Gladys Spence 39 of Lamont Calif were treated here. Ben Reigel 80 of Cox City and Pearl Wilkerson 21 of Duncan were taken to Marlow hospital with injuries. Reigel suffered serious head injuries. Trooper Paul Scott said Spence's car collided with Arthur Reeves 28 Marlow after Reeves’ car was pursued for excessive speed.
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California
Memorial Hospital
Marlow
U. S
Alexander Spence
Gladys Spence
Lamont
Calif
Ben Reigel
Cox City
Pearl Wilkerson
Duncan
Reigel
Highway Patrol
Paul Scott
Spence
Arthur Reeves
Reeves
Safety Program Presented To Students At FSIS Today
Highway Patrolman Wes Miller presented a safety assembly at Fort Sill Indian School for high school students. He spoke on safe driving and pedestrian habits, followed by films showing essential practices for travelers in busy areas.
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FSIS
Wes Miller
Fort Sill
Miller
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Lawton’s Dimes
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