Two Brooks Flow Dry After Water Main Break
A suburban stream near actor Wood’s home dried up when a New York thruway bridge project severed a water main. The Spring Valley Water Co. shut off supply for hours during repairs and officials confirmed the streams on Wood’s property flowed from their pipes at about 18 to 20 gallons per minute before the urge to measure beauty. Wood plans to return home Saturday.
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Brooks
New York City
Wood
New York
Streets project moves forward in Lawton
The retail committee sub group of the Chamber of Commerce advances a street painting plan in Lawton expected to unfold over several years. Secretary Milton Keating notes tireless effort by the committee led by Neil Kissick. Christmas and Police Chief Ralph Hennessee discussed progress, with traffic coordination aiding daily block completion. Members listed include Dave Zorbis Lee Woods Dean Paramore Loyd Lowry T A Hamra Gale Sadler R V Scott and Jack McBee.
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Lawton
Chamber of Commerce
Milton Keating
Neil Kissick
Christmas
Ralph Hennessee
Dave Zorbis
Lee Woods
Dean Paramore
Loyd Lowry
T. A. Hamra
Gale Sadler
R. V. Scott
Jack McBee
Vandals Damage Madison Elementary School Interior
Oklahoma City officials report Madison Elementary vandalized with broken mirrors and glass, records shattered, supplies scattered, paint spilled, furniture broken, a wall partition ripped out, and an alleged theft of items.
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Oklahoma City
Madison Elementary
Westernoo
Oscar Jixins Reflects on 50 Years as Cameron Registrar
At Thursday Kiwanis, Oscar Jixins recalls half a century since mailing the Woodmen of the World premium on a fraternal policy. Former banker in Stringtown and ex deputy sheriff in Little Dixie, he moved to Lawton 24 years ago to serve Cameron as registrar with dignity.
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Oscar Jixins
Cameron
Kiwanis
Woodmen of the World
Elkins
Oscar
Stringtown
Little Dixie
Lawton
Laghe Ieee of
Sr. Elkins
Oklahoma City Market Notes and Livestock Prices
Oklahoma City reports include Chicago butter markets with steady tone, receipts 1,561,680 and 93 score AA 5 92 A 56.5 90 54 89 48. Cattle at Oklahoma City July 16 show 800 head with few beef steers or heifers, week’s decline for bulls, slaughter calves up to 16.50, others nominal. Hogs 200 with barrows and gilts mostly 50 lower, tops 23.50, some 23.25-50. Sheep 100, trade poorly tested. spring lambs 20.00-21.00. State Poultry and Eggs prices list wheat, hens, broilers and eggs with varied regional quotes across cities. Butterfat steady across listed markets.
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Chicago
Oklahoma City
USDA
State Department of Agriculture Today
Hennessey
el Reno
Kingfisher
Vici
Medford
Yukon
Oklahoma
Clinton
Enid
Alva
Fairview
Hobart
Blackwell
Lawton
Frederick
Guyman
Hooker
F.o.b
Muskogee
Vinita
Ardmore
Tulsa
McAlester
Watonga
Chickasha
Elk City
Chandler
Durant
Pauls Wiley
Laverne
Jobart
City
Bi Reno
Pauls Valley
Jaycee Goat Receives New Caretaker at Meeting
At a Thursday Jaycee gathering Ewing Gafford was awarded the Jaycee goat known as The Jayces mascot. Billy Paul Ai Mal Gafford held the goat until a membership drive secured two new members for the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Ewing Gafford
Billy Paul Ai
Mal Gafford
Commission approves 1954 55 youth center budget
Bishan council approves a 4517.30 nine month operating budget for the youth center ending June 30, 1955. Funds include 2700 for a trained director, utilities 400, telephone 112.50, part time janitor 450, janitor supplies 135, program materials 90, office supplies 225, postage 180. Several items may be redirected to other needs such as a sewing machine and building costs. The year ends with a 4800 recreation committee budget.
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Bishan
Cig
Smokers Die Sooner Says Cancer Society Study
An American Cancer Society report based on 1952 interviews with 187 766 healthy men aged 50 to 70 links cigarette smoking to higher death rates. It notes up to 75 percent higher mortality from all causes among smokers and twice the risk for heart disease and cancer at certain ages, with cigars showing little effect.
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American Cancer’ Society
Texas Oil Allowable Slashed Drastically
Austin dispatch reports Friday road commission slashed oil allowable to 2.12104 barrels for August. The drastic cutback targets the vast East Texas field amid statewide oil production reductions and predictions of shorter supply in coming days.
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Texas
Austin
Aus
East Texas
Funeral Rites for David C. Rosser Jr Held at 2 P.M
Funeral services for 77 year old David C. Rosser Jr were conducted in Becker Memorial chapel after his death Thursday in a local hospital Rev Carson Everett of Northside Baptist and Rev F B Hamilton of Fort Worth churches were to preside Rosser lived with sister Mrs Margaret Houseman at 1604 Baldwin Parish notes Patricia Ann Crane 27 died and services held at 10 a.m on Friday at a church with prior details unclear
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David C. Rosser Jr
Becker Memorial Chapel
Rosser
Carson Everett
Northside Baptist Church
F. B. Hamilton
White Settlement Church of
Fort Worth
Saale
Baral
Montrose
Margaret Houseman
Baldwin
Patricia Ann Crane
Andrew
David Ellis Akes Services Held for 80 Year Old Resident
David Ellis Akes 80 of 315 Bell died Wednesday morning in a local rest home. Funeral services were held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Ritter Funeral home chapel with Rev. H Tom Wiles officiating and burial in Highland Cemetery. Bearers were C D Farmer J E Shaw D L Titts Lester Lanman Charles Belcher and Chester Kendrick.
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David Ellis Axes
Ritter Funeral Home
H. Tom Wiles
First Baptist Church
Akes
Lawton
Highland Cemetery
C.D. Farmer
J. E. Shaw
D. L. Titts
Lester Lanmann
Charles Belcher
Chester Kendrick
Former Lawtonian James Robertson Dies in Tulsa Heat
James B. Robertson, about 64, died Tuesday of heat exhaustion in Tulsa while en route to a motel job. A Lawton native, he left four years ago and worked at a Fort Sill Boulevard furniture store and later Halliburton's in Duncan. He graduated from Lawton High School. Survivors include daughters Ellsworth Ray and MinaBelle Jergens, sons Tom and Jim, sister Pancy Robertson and brother Wayne Robertson.
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Ferris
MinaBelle Jergens
Kansas City
Tom Robertson
Jim Robertson
Tulsa
Pancy Robertson
California
Wayne Robertson
Louisiana
Army reserves train at Fort Sill camp
Reserve officers and ROTC instructors from multiple branches gather at Fort Sill for a summer camp beginning July 4 with main party arriving July 11. The program includes AG training, firing demonstrations, and hands on artillery practice under Col. W. E. McGuckin and Col. John Ferison. Local reservists and Lawton officers participate nationwide in similar camps.
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Ible
Wu Sar
Fort Sill
King
Arthur H. Dent
Adjutant General School
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Lewis P. Bock
Signal Mountain
Mike Rinehart
Waco
USAR
Sill
W. E.mcguckin
Norman
John Ferison
John Cassity
Stewart
Okahoma City
C&gs
Vsi
United States
Lawton
Manufacturing Employment Halts Downward Trend in Oklahoma
OklahomaManufacturing employment stopped falling last month according to the Employment Security Commission. Dave Vandivier chairman notes gains in food processing plants and overall employment reached 82,800, still 2,000 below the previous year.
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Wklahoma City
Oklahoma
Employment Security Commission
Dave Vandivier
Pre Enrollment Date Changes at Cameron College
Cameron College adjusts pre-enrollment from July 19 to July 20 for next year’s freshmen. Registrar Gordon L Paine announced registration runs 8 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm on weekdays in the administration building. Orientation and placement exams set for Sept 6. Fees cited at $2.50 per semester hour, max $30. Clarence J Saturda Carselowey named chair of 1955 Red Cross drive.
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Cameron
Col
Gordon L. Paine
Bean
Paine
Cameron Administration
Miami
Okla
Clarence J. Saturda Carselowey
Red Cross
Treasury To Gain More Revenue From Tax Changes
New York reports the Treasury will gain more revenue from a broad tax overhaul than it will lose due to revised rates and rules. The liberalized depreciation and loss carrybacks boost business investment, while dividend tax cuts may cost revenue but aim to increase stock buying and corporate spending.
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Treasury
New York
White House
Senate
House
Delaware County 4-H'ers Earn Team Judging Honors
Delaware County 4 H Club members and Grove Future Farmers won top team honors at the annual Northeast Oklahoma Guernsey breeders field day held at North Eastern Arkansas. Individual high marks went to Bill Star of Vinita, named top FFA performer.
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Miami
Okla
Delaware County
Grove Future Farmers
Northeast homa_Guernsey breeders
Ck Vitagic
Elizabeth
Ges
Giles
County
Ted
Hig Konare
Bill Star
Vinita
FFA
Hit-Run Incident Leads to Bonds in Local Court
Porter admitted hitting a car but believed no damage occurred when two parked cars were struck at 118 C. Miss Estlinbaun posted a $50 bond for leaving the scene and $10 for driving without a license after a Thursday court appearance. A third hit and run at 401 C was under investigation. An unidentified motorist struck a parked car on C Street.
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Porter
Teles Ge Teme Iere
A. Star
Willie Shrum
401 C
Frank Murphy
C Street
Triple Zone Wildcat Well Reported Near Bradley
A Phillips Petroleum well named No. 1 Steve flows oil at about 49 gravity. The location is described as 1% miles southeast of Bradley with reference to the Atlantic Arctic and Indian Oceans.
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Phillips Petroleum Co
Steve
Bradley
Atlantic
Arctic
Indian Oceans
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