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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

2

Former Apache Mayor Everett E Simms Dies at 66

Everett E Simms 66 former Apache mayor died at 7 36 p m Wednesday in the Veterans hospital in Oklahoma City after a year of illness Born September 2 1888 in Gainesville Missouri he moved to Apache in 1915 served in World War I with the Cactus Division and later ran businesses in Apache He was instrumental in extending state highway 18 west of Apache and served on the local fire department for over 20 years Services will be held at 2 p m Friday at the Apache Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery Crews Funeral Home in charge Surviving include his wife a son and two daughters several relatives and a brother-in-law and sisters in law

Apache Everett E. Simms Veterans Hospital Oklahoma City Gainsville Sims Caddo County Cactus Division Bertie A. Fischer Don Baldwin Anadarko Apache Methodist Church Alvin Cobb N. U. Stout Fairview Cemetery Crews Funeral Home John F. Fischer Corrine Fischer Torrey Maggie Simes Maggie Sims Bill King Harlan Mitchell Lyman Hayes Elgin Tom Bragg Lawton Davie Miller Hinton

Wreck Probe Hearings Detail Driver Identity Dispute

Testimony at the hearing centered on who drove the Hudson when it collided with a sedan. Officers and witnesses described the scene, noted skid marks, and discussed whether Williamson conducted a proper investigation, with newspaper stories cited as both questioned and corroborated.

Youngest Driver Wins 1953 Hambletonian Helicopter

Harry Harvey, at age 29, became the youngest driver to win the Hambletonian in 1953 aboard Helicopter, securing a landmark trotting race victory.

Harry Harvey

Water restriction extends until Lake Lawtonka rises

Water restrictions remain in effect pending rainfall and lake level rise. Residents may water gardens and shrubs with hoses fitted with nozzles from 6 9 a m and 6 9 p m on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Cars may be washed with sponge and bucket only during these periods. Violators face municipal court charges.

Lake Lawtonka

Oklahoma City market reports state poultry and livestock prices

Oklahoma City daily price list shows wheat No 1 hard around 2.00 to 2.10 with several towns named. Broilers No 1 mostly steady, hens steady with light offerings, eggs unchanged with prices from 23 to 33 cents. Oklahoma City livestock sale notes cattle, calves, hogs and sheep activity with quotes for steer, heifer, cow, bull, stocker, and lamb prices. Butterfat and dairy quotes listed for multiple towns. Chicago butter prices steady with specific grade values.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Guyman Hooker Hobart Vici Blackwell el Reno Frederick Lawton Medford Yukon Alva Clinton Enid Kingfisher Bison Hennessey Broilers F.o.b Muskogee Vinita Tulsa Watonga Elk City Woodward Laverne Pauls Valley Aiva USDA

Army officer Shinkle with KMAG and IX Corps

Colonel Shinkle served with KMAG the 24th Division and IX Corps. His decorations include the Army Commendation Ribbon and Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. He graduated from The Artillery School Command and General Staff School and the Air War College. In 1950 he joined the Command and General Staff College faculty for two years and has been Deputy President of the local CONARC board since December 1954.

KMAG 24Th IX Corps Artillery School Command and General Staff School Air War College Command and General Staff College Col. Shinkle Conarc

Watson Named to State Board of Sanitarian Registration

Hardy Watson district sanitarian for western Oklahoma was appointed to a three member board of registration for registered professionals sanitarians. The state health department announced the appointment today. The board oversees about 100 sanitarians in the state. Watson and his wife Corrine reside at No 28 North 27th St.

Hardy Watson Oklahoma State Health Department Watson Corrine North 27Th St

Blue Star Submarine Mystery Sparks Coast Guard Search

A reported Blue Star submarine distress triggered an air and sea hunt from New York to the Atlantic. Coast Guard ships and planes covered 3,700 square miles in six and a half hours, but no wreckage or survivors were found and no Blue Star vessel was confirmed.

Talcottville Conn Coast Guard New York Blue Star

Science Proclaims Non Surgical Pile Shrinking Product

Science reports a healing substance that shrinks piles, relieves pain, and stops itching without surgery. Doctors note actual shrinking of piles with Bio-Dyne, now sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form. Available at druggists with a money back guarantee. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.

U.S. Pat

City Water Curbs Remain On Books

Municipal court in Lawton heard that water restrictions stay in force as Judge J Merle Oaks imposed fines on two local men. James Curtis and Ralph Hawkins were found guilty of water violations with suspended fines and $1 costs, while others faced license, assault, and theft-related charges with modest penalties.

J. Merle Oaks Lawton James Curtis Lincoln Ralph Hawkins Dearborn Curtis Hawkins Ronald Bendry Fort Sill Kenneth Sellers Walter Knight Jr Garfield Céda Mae Dorothy Hoffman Washington Hattie M. Wilcox Hoffman

ROTC Review At Lucas Field Set For 5 P.M Today

Public invited to attend an ROTC review at Lucas Field at 5 p.m. today as part of the summer encampment. Additional retreat ceremonies are scheduled July 25 and July 29 at 5 p.m. with final ceremonies tentatively set for 9 a.m. August 4.

Lucas Field

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