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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

2

Hospital Births and Admissions Affected by July Dates

Birth announcements list multiple newborns with parent names and addresses, including Solenburg in Monroe and Plumbtree in Lincoln, plus several admissions and discharges across towns. Notable entries include a July 18 infant weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and other newborns with varied weights, alongside numerous surgery and medical notices for adults and children.

Orba Solenburg Monroe Marion Plumbtree Lincoln Garner Red Elk S. 24Th William Hull Curtis Jennings Cyril T. Z. Lee Don G. Holladay Randall Holladay Duncan, Medical J. R. Bell Cressna City Sur Albert Tahsequah Jr Comanche Indian Mission Patsy Tanequot Arnold Miller Oklahoma City George Hail Longdale Leonard Poco Barbara Whitewolf S. Seventh

Summit Leaders Chart Six Point Plan For Berlin Unification

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Faure led a six point program to end atomic danger and lift iron curtains. They urged German unification with safeguards for Soviet security and discussed extending a general European security system while reducing armament burdens and ending East West subversive activity.

Germany U. S Faure United States Eisenhower Russia Eden Britain France West European Security Organization Council Chamber Palace of Nations League of Nations U.N Bulgaria Europe Bulgarin U.S Soviet Union United Nations Yalta Arma

Lawton Leaders Host Frisco Officials Luncheon

Under the direction of George Walters the ceremonies provided music. Lions Club president Hugh Bish presided. Emmett Keough of the Chamber of Commerce welcomed Frisco officials and Mayor Ellsworth spoke for Lawton. Frisco honorees included Gilliland Menk Riggs Hall Mack Jones and Baird. Maj. Gen. Williams and Fort Sill officers introduced. Lawtonians planning return trip to St. Louis listed. Stone praised Lawton and the community’s progress and unity with the railroad.

Lawton Frisco Railway Frisco Meteor St. Louis R. O. Baird Frisco M. O. Riggs Emmett Keough George Walters Hugh Bish Lions Club Chamber of Commerce Chamber C. R. Ellsworth J. E. Gilliland L. W. Menk Springfield M. D. Riggs O. T. Hall C. Mack Jones Oklahoma City Ralph Baird C. L. Warren Jr Postal Transportation Service Artilery and Guided Missile Center Edward T. Williams William A. Campbell Fort Sill Robert G. Crandall Jack L. Rhodes Thomas J. Counihan E. G. Shinkle Edward T. Whiting James W. Hobbs John B. Horton T. M. Watlington Kenneth R. Eckert Stone

Lawton Boys Enlist in Navy Boot Training at San Diego

Gerald M. Airaudi, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Airaudi of 1802 Andrews, and Raymond F. Kaufman, 17, son of Mrs. Alta C. Kaufman of 2027 Washington, Lawton youths, are undergoing Navy boot training in San Diego California. Airaudi graduated from Lawton High School this year and enlisted through the high school graduate program. both enlisted at the Lawton recruiting station Friday.

Lawton San Diego Calif Gerald M. Airaudi M. M. Airaudi Andrews Raymond F. Kaufman Alta C. Kaufman Washington Airaudi Lawton High School Navy

Americans Ate 12 Billion Hot Dogs in 1954

The year saw about 12 billion hot dogs consumed in the United States, equating to a little more than one per person per week, reflecting strong summer grilling and ballpark industry activity across the country.

Sandwich freshness tips with wax paper sealing

A note explains that sandwiches wrapped in wax paper stay fresh when the paper edges are sealed with a hot iron. The method emphasizes airtight closure to preserve moisture and flavor.

Braniff Braniff Flight Crash Involving Engine Fire And Inquest

Witnesses described an engine flare up and wing instability before Braniff Airways flight from Dallas to Chicago crashed near the Wichita airport. Coroner McCarron urged that timetables not trump safety as questions focus on engine fire at refueling and the crash’s deadly outcome for several aboard. Among the passengers were college students and six Navy reservists returning home for training.

Danner Walter E. McCarron Dallas Braniff Civil Aeronautics Board Chicago Braniff Airways McCarron Wichita Kan Air Force Reserve Texas Navy Norfolk

Grahn Winslows' 1793 home houses 11 generations

Duxbury Massachusetts reports the Grahn T Winslow family may hold a national record for longest occupancy of a single home. Their 1793 dwelling has sheltered 11 generations of Winslows.

Duxbury Mass Grahn T. Winslows

Funeral Rites for Samuel Cunningham and Susan Reid

Samuel Cunningham 77 died at home after a short illness. Born in Charleston DC on December 6 1878 he was a Bethlehem Baptist member. Survived by a step daughter Melrose Banks Tacoma WA and one granddaughter. Graveside for Susan Gayle Reid four months old will be 10 30 am Tuesday at Highland Cemetery with Dr H Tom Wiles officiating.

Samuel Cunningham No. 8 Bell Charleston D.C Cunningham Bethlehem Baptist Church Melrose Banks Tacoma Wash Shaw Funeral Home Susan Gayle Reid Carl R. Reid Lawtonians Manhattan Beach Calif Highland Cemetery H. Tom Wiles First Baptist Church Los Angeles W. A. Reid Columbia

War letters misfiled glow amid Oklahoma names

A government misaddress issue leaves seven Oklahomans awaiting claim letters. One woman, listed as Mary Sharpe due to a misspelling, explains she has lived at her address 15 years and receives government benefits there. Names of other nonreplying residents include Abraham Kirksen Jr. and Mrs. Nannie Mae Reece, among others across Oklahoma.

United Nations War Department Lawton Veterans Administration E. P. Hobbs

Tribes Along Lake Kyoga Eat Locusts and Gnats

Tribes along Africa's Lake Kyoga north of the Equator prefer fat roasted locusts and pressed dried gnats in cakes, with termites also featured among favored foods.

Africa Lake Kyoga Equator

Polio Shots Planned Across Counties with Central Clinics

The county polio foundation announces free second dose inoculations for Comanche and neighboring counties. Inoculations run 1 4 p m at Lawton Junior High cafeteria for most areas, with Fort Sill, Grandfield, Triton, Frederick, Jackson, Elgin, Sterling, Our Lady and Fletcher schedules, volunteers urged to help.

National Foundation of Comanche County Lansden Lawton Junior High Fort Sill Tillman County Grandfield Triton Fredery Frederick Memorial Hospital Jackson County Altus City Auditorium Elgin Sterling Our Lady and Fletcher Elgin School

Nebraska Newspapers and Circulation Summary

Nebraska has 286 newspapers including 21 dailies and 256 weeklies. Circulation totals 942,963, up 7,000 from the previous year, reflecting continued local press presence across the state.

Nebraska

Science finds nonoperative treatment for piles

Science reports a healing substance that shrinks piles, relieves pain, and stops itching without surgery. Doctors note pile reduction and patients say the problem is solved. The preparation H product, Bio-Dyne based, is offered as suppository or ointment with a money back guarantee and patent notice.

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