Still Serious After Two Car Crash East of Lawton
A Friday two car crash eight miles east of Lawton left six involved, one in serious condition. Paul E. Bell, 31, of 1806 N. 12th, suffered a compound leg fracture and severe head injuries but others improved by Saturday. Cpl Eunice H. Whetzel, 21, also treated for a fractured leg and head injuries, was not listed as serious. Bell’s children and parents faced injuries and shock but no grave danger. Police said a 1950 Mercury driven by Whetzel struck Bell while attempting to pass, sending both cars off the road and overturning multiple times before stopping in a wheat field and on the highway. Ambulances transported victims to Fort Sill and local hospitals.
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Lawton
Highway Patrol
Paul E. Bell
N. 12Th
Bell
Eunice H. Whetzel
Fort Sill
Dewaine Eugene
Paula Raye
John Rastus Bell
Norman Carroll
H. T. Carroll
Mercury
Whetzel
Fort Sill Post Hospital
Carroll
Chevrolet
S.H
Vacation Reading Plan Under Way
The Carnegie Public Library sponsors the summer reading project for children titled A Good Catch. Book jackets arranged inside a net with a straw box invites readers to place names of books read. No fixed book count. a chart tracks progress by reading level. The program runs July 18 through August 31.
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Carnegie Public Library
Ida Gigoux
Gigoux
Kingsley Dam Named Second Largest Earthen Dam
Kingsley Dam near Ogallala Nebraska is reported as the second largest earthen dam in North America, highlighting its scale and regional significance under Lincoln County infrastructure.
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North America
Kingsley Dam
Ogallala
Neb
Steed Predicts Early Highway Program Okay
Rep. Tom Steed forecast House Public Works Committee approval of a multi billion dollar highway plan financed in part by higher gasoline taxes. The nine man subcommittee backed tax measures on gasoline fuel tires trucks and trailers to fund a 42 to 47 billion program over 14 years, rejecting bond financing.
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Washington
Tom Steed
D-Okla
House Public Works Committee
Steed
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Weaver Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail
Everett Weaver, linked to a Lawton bootlegging case, pled guilty to illegal possession before City Judge Ralph Cline. He received 30 days in jail and a $150 fine plus costs, and began serving the term after reporting to the county jail on Saturday.
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Weaver
Everett Weaver
Lawton
Ralph Cline
Funeral Rites For Dennis K Karty Held At Local Mission
Funeral services were held at 10 a m at the Comanche Dutch Reformed mission for Dennis K Karty who died in a prisoner of war camp in Pyoktong North Korea in 1952. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery with military rites by the Sixth AFA Battalion Fort Sill. 2d Lt Carl L Carpenter commanded the detail and Pfc Larry K Wilson of the 97th Army band was bugler. Bearers included Jackie Tate Ted Chant Carl Tahkorper Kenneth Karty Bill Karty and Bob Gooday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Karty of 1712 S 13th Street.
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Comanche Dutch Reformed Mission
Highland Cemetery
AFA Bn
Fort Sill
Carl L. Carpenter
Larry K. Wilson
97Th Army Band
Jackie Tate
Ted Chant
Carl Tahkorper
Kenneth Karty
Bill Karty
Bob Gooday
Karty
George Karty
S. 13Th
Pyoktong
North Korea
Agent Urges Early Hay Crop Cuttings
County agent Lewis Haydock urges farmers to begin native meadow hay harvests early this Saturday. Early cutting may reduce total tons but improves quality and protein content and gives plants time to recover before late summer heat and drought.
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Lewis Haydock
You Can't Kick My Dog Around Asserts Talulah Bankhead
Talulah Bankhead declined a co star offer with Marlene Dietrich at Cafe de Paris in London over six month dog quarantine. at the Sands hotel she said she would not leave her Maltese Doloras for any amount, arguing dogs cannot be separated and English dog laws are outdated though fond of England.
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Las Vegas
Tallulah Bankhead
Marlene Dietrich
London
Sands Hotel
Doloras
England
Unemployed Told to Show Sincerity at Office Visit
State Labor Commissioner Ben T. Huiet urged unemployment insurance applicants to appear genuinely job seeking. He noted several recent visitors wore bathing suits, saying they planned to go to the beach after the appointment in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Ben T. Huiet
Delegate Named To YMCA Camp Classen Sponsor
William Gerald Henderson son of Mrs Gladys Finch was chosen by the Hospitality club to be sponsored for a week at the YMCA Camp Classen in Oklahoma City. The group met Friday night at Mrs Annie Mae Jones home with co hostesses Mrs Florence Patterson. Ruth Shaw demonstrated art in serving foods. Birthdays celebrated for Mrs Alice Steadman Mrs Carolyn Smith Mrs Jones and Mrs Patterson. Attendees included Mrs Emma Ackerman Mrs Helen Newberry Mrs Willie Benford Mrs Ruth Shaw Mrs Carrie Patterson Mrs Lillith Sullivan and Mrs Mary Thomas.
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William Gerald Henderson
Gladys Finch
Arlington Dr
Hospitality Club
Oklahoma City
Annie Mae Jones
Carver
Florence Patterson
Ruth Shaw
Emma Ackerman
Helen Newberry
Willie Benford
Carrie Patterson
Lillith Sullivan
Mary Thomas
Radio Club Watermelon Feast at Lake Jed Johnson
Lawton Fort Sill Amateur Radio Club members host a watermelon feast at Lake Jed Johnson starting at 4 30 p m today. Attendees bring their own watermelon gear and families are invited, with Gene Gale in charge of publicity.
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Lawton-Fort Sill
Amatuer Radio Club
Lake Jed Johnson
Eugene Gale
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South
Oklahoma
House of Happiness
Lawten
C Avenue
Dennis K. Karty
DR. C. M.’Pike
Koehler
Talulah
YMCA
Alice Steadman
Carolyn Smith
Jones
Patterson
Radio Club
Board of Education of
Okla
Board of Education
J. S. Kuntz
Mathes
Jo. G. Andrews
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Sanitizor Sales and Service
Tom Oliver
KEY Termite & Pest Control CO
A. L. Pillard Sporting Goods
D Ave
Pho
mAs
D Avenue
Southwestern Radio & Sound
4Th & E
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