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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1954
Page
4
NewYork industry wanders through a summer lull as plants close for vacations and inventories. Yet confidence and caution define the outlook as manufacturers and merchants expect higher fall production and sales while avoiding inventory buildup and overoptimism.
Vice Captain Preston Williams and Police Sgt Walter Asbery led two man raids on Ton bootleggers Monday night. Three people were arrested and posted 60 in bonds on possession operating a joint and nuisance charges. Names listed include N. N. Young Ralph Hudson and Mack King. They face police court at 5 p.m. today.
In Los Angeles a jury finds Mrs. Ednah Allbright of Van Nuys guilty of maintaining a public nuisance after roosters she owned crowed in court corridors. The birds had been trained for film and television work and testified to crowd control.
Lawton's Municipal band gathers local high school youths Fort Sill officers enlisted men and city businessmen for a summer concert series on the courthouse lawn. Directors Matthews and Walters report strong turnout with about 65 musicians including 20 high school youths 20 Fort Sill men and 20 Lawton businessmen.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and the CIO Rubber Workers Union met again in Cleveland to end a 14 day strike. No progress was reported since yesterday’s session the first since July 7. About 23 000 union members walked out including 13 000 at Akron and others in several states. Negotiations continue with other major firms including U S Rubber Firestone General Tire Seiberling and B F Goodrich.
Superintendent John Shoemaker reports $180000 in federal aid for a new Lawton elementary school after a Washington DC education office action. The board has also requested $24000 for equipment for the new high school. Shoemaker will check with Dallas and the board will decide site locations later.
Irvin J. Adams, 16, was brought before Magistrate Howard L. Aaron in Baltimore and charged with burglary of a $6.50 novelty machine and a clock radio from a grocery store. The father Thomas E. Adams refused custody and said the boy belonged in jail. The youth was sent to city jail after failing to post a $1,000 bail.
A Trans World Airlines flight No. 9 to Los Angeles returned to National Airport after its right inboard engine caught fire shortly after takeoff. Captain Dave Halperin declared an emergency, landing safely in moments. All 33 passengers and 5 crew escaped uninjured via emergency slides as fire crews extinguished the blaze within two minutes.
Tulsa enforce sprinkel ban 4 am to 11 pm continues after city commissioners reject alternate day watering plan. Mayor L C Clark cites water situation keeping restrictions. Low pressure in southeast Tulsa after heat wave boosts demand, prompting continued curbs.
The article states that cotton provides cellulose used in manufacturing chemicals plastics and explosives. It notes the material's role in industrial processes and highlights its importance to various sectors and products.
Washington July 20 UP An Interior Department official said no firm policy has been worked out on Texas submerged offshore lands. The dispute centers on three miles versus three leagues as Texas historic boundary, affecting potential oil reserves. A Justice Department official denied any stance and said no communication to Interior. Senator Price Daniel quoted President Eisenhower reaffirming Texas ownership of submerged lands extending three leagues.
Washington Oklahoma will receive 656500 dollars in highway funds under a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee. The money will repay the state for relocation of roads and bridges flooded by the Grand River Dam Authority project in northeastern Oklahoma.
Funeral rites for William L. Hawkins Lawton pioneer are postponed until two sons Sergeant Earnest Hawkins and Sergeant Wesley Hawkins arrive from Germany. Services were set for 2 30 p m Wednesday and will be announced by Becker Funeral Home.
Leon Summers 39 formerly of Lawton and Sterling died in Fort Supply Oklahoma Monday at 1 30 a m He was born in Sterling October 12 1914 and graduated Lawton High School in 1932 He had lived in Fort Supply since 1938 Funeral services will be held at the Church of Christ in Sterling at 10 a m Wednesday with R O Webb officiating Burial will be in Sterling cemetery directed by Lawton Funeral Home He is survived by one sister Mrs Mary Schneider of Alex Oklahoma.
Joseph Bembrick 54 who lived in Lawton intermittently since 1902 died Monday at 2 am in a state veterans hospital. Born December 18 1899 in Leavenworth Kansas he came to Lawton from Kingfisher in 1902. He entered the Army in 1917 and was discharged in 1918. Services set for 9:30 am Wednesday at Lawton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Harris officiating burial in Highland Cemetery.
W C Crook of the Chattanooga Hatchery received a large barbecue brazier as a prize for placing high in a sales contest run by an Oklahoma feed mill among about 650 Southwest dealers.
Four Lawton students joined the second annual cheerleaders short course at the University of Oklahoma extension study center on the north campus August 23 to 27. Learners include Hattie Jo Carlton Janice Parker Gwen Patterson and Vivian Pursley with L R Herkimer of Illinois leading the course.
North west Kiwanis members host a ladies night dinner at 7 30 p m in the garden of Hal Hughes home 2110 Columbia. E W Shaw leads the entertainment as Walter chairs the event for wives and sweethearts.
Mrs R A Meeks of Sterling will earn a bachelor of science in elementary education from Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha this summer. She is among 22 graduates completing degree requirements and will receive the degree at OCW commencement on May 30 1955.
The Jaycee goat gains a new caretaker Marlin Keathley with Billy Paul Galyon awarding him the membership menace. Members must recruit a new Jaycee member before the goat can be passed on.
Lawrence school summer session will conclude Thursday with report cards. Principal Hugh Bish reports about 75 students attended the program in two semesters, each earning one credit hour.
Reports filed with the state Board of Equalization show gross real estate valuations at 1,304,081,883 with personality assessed value totaling 295,355. Real property valuations increased by 48,559,559 while personal property declined by 7,204,637.
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