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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1963
Page
6
The notice records multiple births at a hospital with dates July 13 to July 15, listing parents and newborn weights. It also lists numerous admitted and discharged patients with addresses and medical or surgical statuses across the Southwest region. Include names such as Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Pennington among others.
Comanche County purchases of Series E and H Savings Bonds totaled 882387 through June, county Chairman Guy Shull said. The county has reached 51.91 percent of its 1.7 million goal. June E bond sales in the state exceed June 1962 by 4.49 percent, while H bonds sales lag 21.66 percent versus last June.
Ruth Bryan Owen becomes the first woman to serve as U S minister to a foreign nation, Denmark, appointed by President Franklin D Roosevelt. Her posting marks a historic step for women in U S diplomacy.
Subscription rates payable in advance for the Lawton area list per month and per copy options for Constitution Press and Sunday editions. Mail subscriptions cover counties including Cotton Tillman Kiowa Grady Stephens Jefferson and Jackson. Prices vary for in state and outside Oklahoma with multiple duration plans and tax noted.
MSgt Lonnie D. Brereton of Lawton has retired from the U S Air Force after more than 21 years of service. A Lawton High School graduate, he served as personal flight equipment supervisor at the Air Force Academy and earned the Air Force Commendation Medal. He will live with his wife and son in the Colorado Springs area. Sp6 James D. Colburn of Lawton was awarded the Air Medal for meritorious service in Viet Nam while with the 11th Air Assault Division. He flew at least 25 combat missions between Feb 13 1962 and March 27 1963.
Pfc Joseph E Edwards son of Mr and Mrs Ernest J Edwards 1618 Taft qualified as expert in firing the M 60 machinegun at Fort Hood Texas in late June He serves as a clerk in Battery B 1st Battalion of the 1st Armored Division 73rd Artillery He entered the Army in March 1962 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri The 20 year old is a Lawton High School class of 1962 graduate
Robert E. McElroy of Snyder has been promoted to technical sergeant in the U S Air Force. He serves as education supervisor with the 525th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Bitburg AB Germany. He is a Snyder High School graduate and former University of Oklahoma student, and is married to Joy Richardson of Snyder.
Terrific Florida heat disrupts the Miss Universe pageant in Miami Beach as contestants struggle with nerves, skipped meals, and high humidity. Eight faint during Sunday’s opening, with earlier prelims also affected. Miss Universe finals are scheduled for Saturday night on CBS.
Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Wallock Memorial Congregational church for Mrs Cleon Gladys Kenningham who died Saturday night at home after an extended illness Born July 7 1913 she married Weldon W Kenningham in 1933 in Frederick The couple moved to Lawton in 1934 from Frederick Survived by husband two sons Robert W Altus and Ricky Lee of the home mother Cynthia Mansel three sisters and three grandchildren Burial in Highland Cemetery Ritter Dalto n Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
Services were held for Earl Dean Keifer at Fort Cobb Methodist Church. The cafe and motel owner died in an automobile crash July 12. Rev. George Stauffer officiated. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery under Fort Cobb Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents Earl and (Mrs.) Keifer.
W B Hudson Jr four year old dies after long illness in Fails Church Virginia. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs W B Hudson Frederick, his wife Mary Klack Lawton and four children Steve B W B III Kenneth and Mary Louise Hudson all of the home along with three sisters and one brother.
Rev James Johnson, 67, pronounced dead on arrival at 11 p m Sunday, was a World War I veteran and former pastor of Friendship Baptist Church Lawton Mt Olive Baptist Wynnewood. Survived by daughter Mrs Robbie Shelton Great Falls Montana brother Willie Frank Ling Beaumont Texas sister Mrs Julia Lee Houston Texas Jefferson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dwight Eisenhower served as president of Columbia University for four years, guiding campus policy and academic initiatives during his tenure.
Wilber M. Brucker, former Secretary of the Army, urged veterans at a 2nd Rainbow Division reunion to unite behind continuous patriotism. He warned of indifference to country, called for action on Cuba, and noted evolving U S and Soviet tensions. Vincent D. Fleckenstein was elected association president with John George Jr. as vice president.
Police court today disposed cases of defendants from George Ashby to Ermon Vann Jr with charges including carrying a concealed weapon improper overtaking failing to yield assault and battery driving under influence public drunkenness and misdemeanor offenses. Fines ranged from 1 to 20 dollars with several bond forfeitures and suspended licenses.
In Athens the Greek government freed 19 prisoners from the 1947-49 civil war period in under a week. Seventeen were released on July 11 and two more on Sunday, leaving one detainee still held. The detentions triggered violent leftist demonstrations in London during King Paul and Queen Frederika’s visit.
Seven Harvard climbers remain on Mt. McKinley in good shape and continue the ascent. Don Sheldon reported sighting the party at 17 000 feet after a three day search and an avalanche disrupted earlier progress. Leader Henry Abrons and eight teammates are listed with hometowns including Scarsdale Nashville Randolph Tacoma Berkeley Boulder Walnut Creek and more.
State crime bureau director Earl Goerke announced discovery of a large marijuana field along the Canadian River bottoms near Union City. The 20 to 30 acre patch showed lush growth near maturity and was valued at about one million dollars. It marked the third such field reported in the area in days.
Mey nard Peterson from Tulsa won first place at the National Machine Shorthand Championships held in Wichita Kansas. The event occurred during the 30th Annual Convention of the Association of Stenotypists of America, bringing together top court reporters and stenographers.
Washington based columnist Dick West outlines a humorous method to curb swearing by replacing obscene terms with flower names. He suggests exclamations like great jumping geraniums and phrases such as Well, I'll be a fringed milkworth to ease offense and keep language polite in mixed company.
Archaeologists uncovered a complete set of bowling gear buried in a tomb in Egypt. The discovery suggests recreational practices in the ancient period and offers insight into daily life and leisure activities of the era.
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