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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1954

Page

2

Appeal For Polio Volunteer Corps Members Aired

County foundation director of Women's Activities urges immediate formation of a PEW volunteer corps for polio wards. No recruitment if shortages persist, or the program will not run. Volunteers will train to provide hot packs and assist staff, with limited epidemic duties. Women may contact Mrs. E. H. Sohl or Mrs. Lansden to join.

Polio Emergency Volunteers Corps The County Foundation Pev's PEW Corps

City approves storm sewer plan to handle Fort Sill runoff

At a city council meeting, approval was given for a supplementary drainage system. The project adds two 48 inch lines extending from the present main, routing runoff from the east area and Ferris Fort Sill Blvd toward a junction box and four 24 inch lines. Drainage from the high school site also feeds into the system via four underground sewers. Land to be protected includes four lots on Fort Sill Blvd and adjacent parcels owned by Gill Fields Hollerbach and the Austins.

Cui Ng Att Vert Fort Sill Blvd Ash Boulevard Ferris Ferris-Fort Sill Blvd Ash Street Jake Witzel Lester McKenzie Buck Kinsey Witzel McKenzie Kinsey E. W. Kirkpatrick Wesley Kepler H. D. Hastings Joyce Pursley Leroy Botkin Reva Lucille Gill George Gill Bertrude Fields Gore G. W. Hollerbach Earl Will C. Austin

Outdoor campers in Seneca join Lawton youths under Coach Pate

From Seneca Missouri comes word that Harv y Pate oversees a group of local youths enjoying outdoor sports with John Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy assisting. The weeklong program includes hunting and fishing with Jim Wilson Fred Fox Dan Peace and others joining. Dr Leslie Hamm sought medical attention after the holiday weekend following a busy market period.

Seneca Lawton Harvey Pate Pats Pat John Ken Ieee Kennedy Fiat Wilson Fred Fox Tee Dan Peace Leslie T. Hamm Biyonnie

Hospital News Items from Anadarko and Surrounding Areas

Fragmented medical notes list multiple patients and births. Names include Rose Saupitty, Gleata Pocowatehit, Marlene French, Viktoria, and Anna Thompson among others. Births noted for a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leonard Mars with a July birth time and weight seven pounds two ounces. Several admissions and discharges across Elgin, Anadarko, and nearby towns mention surgery and medical care for listed individuals.

Hoover Flooley Bell Tipton Anna’ Thompson Wilson Margaret Hicks Kingfisher Kimberly Penardy Leonard Mars Jefferson Pek Joseph Branham Fredrick Mary Lou Darity de ‘Darity Velma Hedoo Detew Elgin Pheel E. Hillery Kaiy Kay Keathley

Oklahoma Bond Vote Totals in Comanche County

The Lawton Racing Press reports the Comanche County bond tally as 6 170 yes and 4 600 no with absentee ballots not counted. State law requires a three fifths majority and a one percent bond levy. Cache Town backed 100 yes 110 no and Lake No 1 recorded 4 yes 27 no.

Oklahoma Comanche County Lawton Racing Cache Town Lake No. 1

Liquor Bottles Confiscated as Officials Crack Down

Law enforcement reports whisky hidden in false bottoms hidden in hollow walls and icebox doors. Liquor will be moved to the county under state rules as authorities note new and old suppliers, with several cases seized from hidden storage. Williams says the liquor trade was good in recent times.

Ers Williams

Thomson Wins British Open With One-Stroke Margin

Peter Thomson, an easygoing Australian star, captured the British Open by one stroke after a final round 71, finishing with a total of 283. The bulletin from Birkdale also lists official county returns for state representative and senator races, including Jim Taliaferro and George Hunt, with vote tallies for several candidates in the Sixth District Congress and related officials.

Birkdale England Peter Thomson

Markets Chicago Butter Chicago

Markets from Chicago report steady butter with receipts 1 853 395 and wholesale buys. State poultry and eggs notes from Oklahoma City list wheat prices and farm connections across towns. Oklahoma City livestock report shows cattle, calves, hogs and sheep with modest price movements and light offerings.

Chicago Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Frederick Guyman Hooker el Reno Alva Blackwell Clinton En- Trofers Muskogee Winitered Ardmore Tulsa Alester City Chandler Due Tant Laverne Chickasha Pauls Valley Shawnee Black ‘Well Watonga Durant McAlester Lawton Ra Alva Hobart Vinita Enid Butterrat Elk Vinita Oklahoma City Livestock USDA

Election Runoff Prep After Close County Sheriff Race

Unofficial election tallies show Sheriff Everett Ray Hale leading Rhodes by 114 votes with 2,755 to 2,641. McCracken and Kennedy also trailed, while Emil Woesner won central district commissioner outright with 3,904 votes. other offices listed include state representative, county attorney, city court judge, and various county posts with totals.

Everett Ray Hale K. V. (Tink) Rhodes Zen W. Kennedy John I Blassengill Wayne Wallace Sullivan James D. Bayless Kenneth Jackson E. O. Henderson Richard Schierling Edwin Langley Mac Q. Williamson Clark Johnson A. S. J. Shaw Glen William Woegle Loyd T. Davis John D. Conner Joe White Wiliam Corbin Jim Hughes Bill Wallace Wilbur Ws Charlie R. Luff Comm. Charities and Corrections Harvey Hawkins Joe Jones Erskin B. Carlin Goldie Childers George Ws Buck Cook E. L. Mike Battiest Commissioner Insurance Fred Treadwell Walter Flowers J. R. Shaw Cecil le ‘Turner John B. Hunt Wilbert G. Smith M. T. McCracken Floyd Kennedy Emil Woesner Central District Walt Hutchins Lawrence Mi Jim Taliaferro Sam L. Green Manville Redman Warren H. Crane Ral H. Cline Don R. Fisher Vernon Field Bertha Previtt Homer H. Wilson Lillian Iona McDole Edwards Dstrict R. F Ke) Myers S. Preston Williams Fred Sullvan Shelby Seals Ray Powell C. A. (Kink) Simms George Dewey Jump Edward Bailey Toby Morris John P. Fullerton Supreme Court Floyd L. Jackson Max Cook Victor Wickersham William Bolding

Former Lawton Teacher Named Principal of Hobart School

Marion Due, 41, formerly Red Rock superintendent, named principal of Eugene Field grade school in Hobart Oklahoma. Due left teaching two years ago after 14 years at Ryan Lawton and Marland schools. The article also oddly notes earth has experienced at least four Ice Ages.

Lawton Hobart Okla Marion Due Red Rock Eugene

Fletcher Man Appointed New Member Of County FHA

Fletcher Man joins the County Farmers Home Administration board effective July 1 alongside Glen H. King and Willard M. Bentley both farmers from Lawton. The agency, part of the USDA, makes loans to farm operators for buying, improving, or constructing farms and related facilities. All loans must be approved by the committee before purchase or further action.

Fletcher Glen H. King Lawton Willard M. Bentley Constant Fletch Farmers Home Administration U.S.D.A Ap Farm Wiley

Funeral rites for Harry He French 87 buried in Highland

Harry He French, 87, died Tuesday. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery under Lawton Funeral Home directions. Bearers included C. E. Price L A alft Ott Jones Frank Kenney Idsong and C A Wolver ton. A Masonic graveside oration was by A D Sly. Bible bearer Ike Stothard assisted.

Highland Cemetery Lawton Funeral Home C. E. Price L. A. Alft Ott Jones Frank Kenney Idsong C. A. Wolverton A. D. Sly Ike Stothard

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Ypoc Jdopey Merion Ramittea S Ee Anadarko Rose Saupitty Star Rt Ee Hit Elgin Gleata Marie Pocowatehit Bonds Tom Woods John M. Malloy Sooner George H. Hunt Robert S. Kerr Jess L. Pullen A. B. McDonald Jett McHenry Roy J. Turner Henry Harding David C. Shapard Vernon C. Field Borkeisher Zona McDoel Edwards Lillian Ward Cook Justice Criminal Court Appeals Southern John C. Powell Funston P. Flanagan Glendon H. Walker Fred Cunningham Fifth Dist George T. Balch John H. Barber Blanche K. Young Rexford B. Crai Reuben K. S Ray Crane Shaw Kenneth W._ Gray Raymond Fields Frank Anderson Fred M. Mack Ernest G. Albright LeFlore Murray Iiss Pittsburgh West Roger Millers Sequoyah Texas Tiiman Washington Ie Woods Wasniter Gill Fox Matthews Troy ‘Jones Tom Jones Oden Ritshaupt Hall Tiley Nelson Kirkpatrick Greenhouse Tamond Bara Emroi Berry Harry He French Besco Builders Equipment & Supply CO E. Gore Lawton Appel’s of Cats D Avenue M & D Finance CO
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