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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1954

Page

7

Hospital births and admissions prompt Kiowa Southwest notes

Hospital News Items records multiple births in Kiowa and Southwestern area. Entries cite newborns with times and weights, parental names, and medical admissions including James McGuire Emmett Welch Mrs John Clark and others across Mangum Fletcher Marlow and Arlington with numerous births and memorial mentions.

Mincey Everett Cody Marlow Rex Martin Grapafield John Plank James McGuire Jefferson Emmett Welch Elgin John Clark Lee An ‘T. Smiley Mangum Filarlin Stakely Irma Stakely Bruce Barnes Charles Barnes Gilbert, Martinez Bailour Belcher Jefferson, Medical Donald Taylor Leon Pipes N. 16Th Sur Aly Parsons Euclid Tine Edmonson Walters Roosevelt Ae Hutchins Laird Es. Lamphere Cherry Kenneth Price Sam Wright I Vaughn Fletcher C.D. Turner Ae Faxon Leon Coleman Fen Hill Birch J. O. McDaniels Lincoln Rhoda Cherry Jeffer Marvin Bradshaw Floyd William Shehorne C. ©. Conn Columbia Grace Schlicker

Temple Train Service Restored After Protests

Temple will regain standard train daily service with southbound and northbound runs. Walters and Temple officials protested Rock Island reductions claiming impact on freight and local needs. an agreement with Walters set a minimum 40 hour weekly schedule and no mixed trains, prompting the restoration announcement.

Temple Cotton County State Corporation Commission W. L. Powell Rock Island Robert Wilson Walters Wilson Tab Dowlen Temple Chamber of Commerce

Personal visits noted for recovering and newborns in Wichita Falls area

A collection of personal notices lists Mrs. Rutie Bowman visiting her daughter in Wichita Falls while recovering from illness. Other entries report births for Gwenna Coley and Mrs. Parker Joseph, plus multiple medical notes and surgeries for residents in Lawton Cyril Faxon Elgin and nearby addresses.

Rutie E. Bowman Avenue E Forrest Tillman Wichita Falls Texas Gwenna Coley Walter Coley Ewart’ Lockwood Floyd Johnny L. Rhodes M. C. Peterson Henry King Taft Levi Watson Lawton Thurman Marshall Ben Biges Cyril Bill Moore James Lawson Elgin Roland Martinez Gore Ted Lee Faxon Mildred Moffitt Sevoth Martin Shaw Dearborn Glenda Snyder Olenn Snyder S. Third Pamela Dockstetter Farrel Dockstetter Smith Mary Davis Parker Joseph Georgia

Temple Lions Eye Markers For Town

Temple Lions propose marking street intersections with name plates and numbering houses. President Jack Rodolph says project discussed for some time but beyond club funds. residents would finance, with Lions doing all labor. Citizens’ opinion and $2 per house contribution sought before proceeding.

Temple Lionslub Jack Rodolph Rodolph Lions Club Rudolph

Janes Provide Rides for Voters Ahead of Election

Janes organize ride services to polling places to prevent voter isolation. A coordinated Transportation Committee led by Mrs Harold Anderson will operate from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday with volunteers calling voters, offering rides, and urging a yes vote on the issue.

Car Chamber of Commerce Office Harold Anderson Transportation Transportation Marlin Keathley Wesley Elkins Anderson Darold English Jerry Mustain Fred Larrance Jr Owen King, Jr Githen K. Rhoads E. B. Maxwell Perman Henderson Lawton

Funeral Rites for M P Simmons 87 in Cache

M P Simmons 87 longtime Cache resident died Sunday after a lengthy illness in Ardmore Oklahoma. He was born in Georgia February 13 1866 and married Jennie Watson there December 28 1887. Survived by wife five sons Milton Paul Judson Pope Alison and three daughters Lena Foster Mabel. Funeral service set for 2 30 Tuesday at Cache Baptist Church with James Marsh officiating. Burial at Cache Cemetery under Cache Funeral Home direction.

Cache M. P. Simmons Orn Georgia Jennie Watson Bee The Baptist Church Milton Paul Judson Ardmore Pope Fresno Calif Alison Dallas

Funeral services for Joan van Aernam

Funeral services for Joan van Aernam who died of a heart attack will be held at 2 30 with the Rev Earl G McGill pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church officiating The Masonic lodge will conduct graveside rites Van Aernam born in Salamanca New York in 1882 was a retired landscape architect Survivors include two sons Joan and Alton Van Aernam and a daughter Edna Van Aernam all at Killbuck Ohio

Joan van Aernam Earl G. McGill Seventh Day Adventist Church Masonic 6 van Aernam Salamanca N. Y Joan Alton van Aernam Edna van Aernam Killbuck

Edgar P. Bledsoe Fletcher Lays To Rest In Sentimental Service

Hundreds of friends gathered Sunday afternoon to say farewell to Edgar P. Bledsoe Fletcher in a heartfelt service. The late figure was well known in the community for his contributions and service, with attendees including local officials and longtime associates.

Edgar P. Bledsoe Fletcher Edgar P. Bledsoe

Services Mark Fletcher Community Leader and Lawton Official

Known Fletcher community farm er and former treasurer of manche county. Many people from Lawton attended the Baptist church service with Rev. Eulis Gresham officiating. Burial was in Fletcher cemetery. Edgar E. Harp services held in Kingfisher with Odd Fellows delegation and lawton lodge bearers. Harp died at 11:50 a. m. Friday after a short illness at local hospital.

Fletcher Manche County Lawton Bel In Baptist Church Eulis | Gresham Bledsoe Charles | Bledsoe Gresham Fletcher Cemetery Yuan Ha Eer Sign Grand Lodge of Oklahoma Kingfisher Oddfellows Oklahoma Kingfisher 11 Richard Avery Kingfisher Lodge George F. Johnston Kingtiher Lodge Reed Cecil Carter Edgar Peak Jess Brewer John Bostick W. D. White E. E. Bean Lawton Lodge Rock Island

Expectant Mothers May Enroll in Baby Care Class

Expectant mothers may still enroll in weekly baby care classes at the health department. Four public health nurses conduct the sessions from 3 to 4 p.m. each Tuesday with registration beginning at 2:30 p.m. There is no charge.

Health Department

Thief Steals $150 At City Station Burglaries Reported

Weekend thefts across the city totaled damage at Mac's Bescon station and Royal cafe. Officers reported $150 taken from a money bag between 2:30 and 6:00 a.m. at 1112, along with window panes broken. A March of Dimes container emptied, cabinet damaged, and a back window entry noted. A 1953 Chevrolet owned by A L Stringer was recovered abandoned four miles south of Chattanooga with the clutch out.

Mac Bescon Royal Cafe S. Third Demegel Cave A.L. Stringer Elm Chattanooga

Woman Reports Stolen 32 Caliber Pistol From Home

Lulu Brown of 1813 South 11th reported to police that a locked jewelry chest in her residence was broken into and a 32 caliber pistol was stolen from within. The weapon is missing amid the break in.

Lulu Brown S. 11Th Reto

Area Men In Service in City News

San Don Capshaw has left for San Antonio Texas to start basic training in the Army Air Force. The son of Mr and Mrs W J is listed among area servicemen with regional hometown ties and enlistment notes.

Sealianoga Oklahoma City San Don Capshaw San Antonio Tex Army Air Force W. J. Ing Runtin Chattiain

Royal Arch Masons to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Lawton lodge of the Royal Arch Masons will meet at 7:30 pm Tuesday in the Masonic temple for degree work. Members and their wives are invited. A number of out of town guests are expected to attend.

Royal Arch Masons Lawton Lodge The Royal Arch Masonic Temple

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