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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1954

Page

2

Hospital Births and Admissions in Southwestern Area

Births listed include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Victor Padbyaker of Cache born July 13 at 11 35 am weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harr gara of Oklahoma City born July 13 at 2 50 pm weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces. Several patients admitted to Southwestern and other facilities with names and partly cut addresses. Dismissals include Mrs. Lenwood Beard Anadarko and their newborn. Additional births and admissions are noted across multiple locations with health facility references and partial addresses.

Victor Padbyaker Cache Kenneth Harragarra Oklahoma City Florene Stephenson Hanley Short Lake Robert Little Hawk Watonga Lenwood Beard Anadarko H. David S. 13Th Clyde H. Harper Ray Watts Notley Smoot Faxon Evonne Shipman Lester Shipman Rt. 2 Ade R. Soper Columbia Bob Jones Tipton J. C. Barnes A. L. Ryan Mountain Park Dennis Hendrix G. T. Hendrix Roosevelt C. F Strangehand Tulsa Jean Bailey Washington R. C. Harris Rocky Okla Sureeyliss Ida Young Sharon Stacey O. L. Stacey Taft Gordon Heying Cornell Bill Giles Bartlesville F. L. Gage Marvin Dale Murray Fletcher John L. Brown Stella Farley Eddie Gamble Monroe James H. Jones Curley B. Jones W. L. Smith Walters Eddie Schlumbohm Mary Eileen Smith Liberty Roy Kellant Delores Garcia Rudolph Garcia James Harvey Nunley Clifford Nunley Katy Kay Keathley Elmerg CW D. Martens Chattanooga Dee Methdlin H. Medical Ansel Ogden Q. D. Borden Geronimo Son Na Ryan Ae Whitewolf

ManTailored Shirts Take The Runway This Season

If you enjoy wearing man-tailored shirts this season brings a fashion nod to wardrobe favorites. Shirts feature cuff links and ties enhancing a sharp, classic look for tailored ensembles.

Lawton Citizens Assist in Community Chest Budget

Lawton residents contribute to the Community Chest drive and join a budget committee to scrutinize agency requests for next fiscal year. Each agency presents needs, with budgets weighed by local business leaders, before final board approval.

Lawton Red Feather Community Chest Board of Directors Fort Sill Community Chest

ROTC Col Yeo to Observe 280mm Atomic Cannon Demo

ROTC Col Yeo will oversee officials observing the 280mm atomic cannon as field training. Thursday includes a noon meal with C battery of the 2nd Battalion, then training demonstrations by ROTC students at south Cache creek and by the Artillery School’s observation department. The 41st FA Group will tour the post for college heads Thursday afternoon prior to departure. Notable visiting officials include Dr William F O Donnell of Eastern Kentucky State College and Dr Ralph W Mc Donald of Bowling Green University among many college and university leaders.

Haydon Y. Grubbs Fat Sill Dean A. B. Conklin Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Ohio T. R. Malone Pms&t W. F. O'Donnell Eastern Kentucky State Grubbs Sill Yeo Cache Creek Artillery School 41St FA William F. O'Donnell Eastern Kentucky State College Ralph W. McDonald Bowling Green University Walter J. Buehler St. Mary’s University San Antonio Tex John J. Black St. Mary's Charles H. Farrington Boston College Thomas J. Giblin Sienna College Bro. E. Stanislaus LaSalle College Philadelphia Robert H. Bassman Xavier University Cincinnati C. R. Wodd Jacksonville State College Reuben W. Holland Chattanooga University Joseph C. Diebels Santa Clara University Joe D. Farrar William and Mary College William J. L. Wallace West Virginia State College Canisius Connors St. Bonaventure H. O. Croft College of Engineering University of Missouri

U S Rushes Thailand Aid Jet planes to boost Thailand defense

Washington reports a rapid U S aid push to Thailand following a Defense Department crash program. The plan doubles Thai army training, ships jets and arms, and funds a $3 million highway project after 14 days of secret talks with Thai officials.

Washington Upamerica Southeast Asia Thailand Defense Department U. S

Heat wave cripples Texas and surrounding states

The prolonged heat wave continues across Texas with highs from Mineral Wells at 108 to Galveston 90 and drought intensifies. Austin totals only 6.78 inches of rain this year, the driest since 1925. Oklahoma faces 70 percent below normal rainfall and crop damage prompts silage cuts. Decatur leads rainfall with .90 inch as Sherman, Fort Worth, Mineral Wells report light showers.

Texas Mineral Wells Abilene Wichita Falls Fort Worth Childress Sherman del Rio Dallas Presidio Austin San Angelo Wink Amarillo Midland Tyler Lufkin San Antonio Texarkana College Station Laredo Lubbock Dalhart el Paso Beaumont Port Arthur Houston Brownsville Galveston Weather Bureau Clarksville Tex E. M. Dick Oklahoma Kansas Colorado Dan Thornton Decatur

City Weather Sparks Heat Warnings Alongside Sudden Death

Relatives described no poor health before a coroner's jury ruled a natural death from likely heart attack. City water use hit 19,606,000 gallons in 24 hours, topping last week’s record. No rationing announced though officials urge conservation. Today’s thunderstorm followed by forecast of 100 plus temperatures through week.

Sanders successor debate stalls recreation director search

McKenzie notes need to name a Sanders successor and discuss time frame. A motion to dismiss, seconded by Hastings, passed with Hastings, McKenzie, Pursley, and Kirkpatrick voting yes while Witzel and Kinsey opposed. Botkin was absent as council mulls funding for a recreation director in the coming fiscal year.

Wesley Kepler H. D. Hastings K . Hastings McKenzie Joyce Pursley E. W. Kirkpatrick Jake Witzel Buck Kinsey Leroy Botkin

City studies water plant improvements and street rules

City study recommends methods to improve water filtration and informs the public of parking changes on S Seventh Street to curb congestion. Police Chief Hennessee leads a move restricting to parallel parking on the east side between B and E avenues and a city bid process for nine valves to bar large trucks from Sixth Street. Council approves a Home Decor and Air Conditioning bid for a five ton unit at 2353 dollars plus 270 dollars insulation for the council chambers.

Neers Ralph Hennessee S. Seventh B and E Avenue City Water Department Sixth Street

Planning board approves Walston beauty shop permit at 1607 F Witzel

The planning and zoning board and city council approved a building permit for Mrs. W. H. Walston to open a beauty shop at 1607 F Witzel. Mayor McCain appointed Councilman Jake Witzel as chair of a special budget planning committee for 1954 55. Elaine Rhoads resigns as mayor’s secretary effective August 1, to be replaced by Maxene McGowan. Mayor authorized to sign a contract with Sherman Machine and Iron Works for water lines to the armory in the metropolitan park north of Ferris. Authorization granted to begin drainage work west of Fort Sill Blvd near Ash and to install a caution light at Sixth Street and U S South. Council heard a State Health Department engineer report.

Planning and Zoning Board W. H. Walston Fort Sill Blvd Ash Sixth Street U. S State Health Department Engi

Runoff criticizes House Bill 1051 affecting schools

A political figure claims the recent House Bill 1051, praised by some, was designed to rob the school children of essential resources and oversight. The remark underscores concerns over funding and governance in the education system.

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Oklahoma bill would drain school lands for oil profits

Gov. Johnston Murray vetoed a bill to let oil firms drill on state school land leases and then close wells for future development. Coe called the measure an oil scheme by Phillips Petroleum to rob the state’s children. Oil lease profits fund school districts while critics accuse officials of serving oil interests.

Johnston Murray Coe Phillips Petroleum Co Gary eTona Econ Lords and Masters Oklahoma “Public Expenditures Coun

Alaska Concern Frames Honor Program Speech

A Monday night address centers on the honor program and reflects deep concern for Alaska. The speaker emphasizes Alaska's place within the United States and stresses the significance of national belonging.

Alaska United States

President backs caution on statehood and defense plans

The record notes cautious views on Alaska statehood with defense efficiency favoring territories for central control. It mentions a Denver vacation and tentative trip interruptions for dam dedications, fairs, and conventions. It also states the president leaves to the Senate the Flinders resolution to strip McCarthy of committee chairmanships.

Alaska Denver Sen Flanders R-Vi Sen. McCarthy R-Wis Senate

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