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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1953

Page

7

Winkelman family visiting elderly mother in city

Personal Ovid Winkelman his son Larry 12 and wife Larcina former Law ton residents now living in Compton Calif visiting Mr Winkelmans mother Mrs L A Winkelman 1508 E and brothers Amil Harold and Gordon in the city this week.

Ovid Winkleman Larry Larcina Lawton Compton Calif Mr. Winkelman L. A. Winkelman Amil Harold Gordon

Funeral Rites Set for Arthur Ingle 47

Funeral rites for Arthur Ingle 47 of 1203 New York will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Becker Memorial chapel. Rev. Frank Nickle and Rev. Dan Petker will conduct, burial in Highland Cemetery, Becker Funeral home handling arrangements. Ingle died Sunday evening at home from a heart attack. He was a civil service employee at Fort Sill for 12 years.

Arthur Ingle New York Becker

Jaycees Plan Wednesday Luncheon Films

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will feature two short Bell System films at Wednesday's luncheon. Stepping Along with Television explains how the telephone network relays TV broadcasts nationwide. World at Your Call shows scenic and historic U S locations linked by telephone call episodes. Frank Crawford will chair. Jim Cottingham leads the program committee.

Telephone Company Chamber of Commerce Bell System Frank Crawford Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Jim Cottingham

Underworld Guns Fell Ex Convict

Kansas City July 21 Underworld warfare was blamed for the shooting of 37 year old Edward Fred Harris who was critically wounded while driving near the business district. Harris an ex convict and brother of Joseph J Turk Harris was shot through the neck and knee but forecast to recover. Lt Harry Nesbitt said the shooting stemmed from a fight among his “boys” and Harris car plowed into a utility pole.

Kansas City Edward Fred Harris Harris Joseph J Turk) Harris Harry Nesbitt Nesbitt Jack J. Louis Louis

Oil Town U. S. A. Showing Planned in Lawton

About 3000 people are expected for a Billy Graham film event at Roosevelt stadium in Lawton. If rain forces a move, screenings will shift to First Baptist church with showings Wednesday and Thursday nights. The 35mm color film follows a Houston oil magnate who converts to Christianity, with Colleen Townsend as the oil man's daughter.

Oil Town Lawton Billy Graham Roosevelt Stadium First Baptist Church Richard T. Hopper Ministerial Alliance West Hopper Houston Hollywood Colleen Townsend

GOP Wary Of Boosting Debt Ceiling Fight Looms

Washington sources report Sen. Byrd of Virginia urging against raising the 275 billion debt limit. He warns of automatic cuts if Congress delays action, while Treasury may endure stalls until January. Byrd criticizes carryovers and favors reinstating contract authority to curb spending.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va Eisenes Congress Treasury Virginia Eisenhower Truman

OU Crash Victims On Way To State

The first of 22 University of Oklahoma Naval ROTC midshipmen killed in a Florida air crash last Friday may arrive in Oklahoma Tuesday for private services. The bodies are being escorted by 17 fellow students and returned by train from Whiting Field near Pensacola. No campus ceremony will occur until the fall semester as the ROTC unit resumes duties.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Naval

Lawton Star Woody Wolverton Named South in Classic

Oklahoma City July 21 Special Woody Wolverton a 190 pound center from Lawton high school has been chosen for the 17th annual North South schoolboy all star football game at Taft stadium August 13. Wolverton replaces Norman’s Bob Waugh on the 25 man South squad.

Oklahoma City Woody Wolverton Lawton High School Taft Stadium Woverton Norman Bob Waugh

Two Sabres Shot Down as Reds Strike Seoul Airfield

Two American Sabres fell to Communist fire in Korea marking the first combat losses since May 17. The 5th Air Force reported 131 MIGs destroyed in two months, 74 in June, and a 65 to 1 Allied victory margin. Far East forces said 27 Superforts hit Sinuiju fields with B29s and B26s also active, totaling 1,069 missions in 24 hours.

Seoul North Korea 5Th Air Force Fichter Air Force Tokyo Far East U. S Sinuiju Korea Kumsong-Kumhwa U. S. 5Th Air Force

John Jay Named First Chief Justice of U S Supreme Court

John Jay of New York became the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, marking the initial head of the nation’s judicial branch.

John Jay New York United States Supreme Court

Judge Rules Out Baby's Jap Visit

Seattle. A Superior Court judge ruled against Mrs. Sylvia McCandless Inoue seeking permission to take her 5-year-old daughter Heather Hill to Japan with her Japanese husband Dr. Shinya Inoue, or risk separation from the child's father Richard V. Hill who objects to travel. The judge said the court must preserve for the child until she can decide herself, addressing the tension between remaining with her father and the culture of her native land.

Seattle Sylvia McCandless Inoue Inoue William G. Long Heather Hill Shinya Inoue Japan University of Washington Richard V. Hill

City Woman's Husband Injured in Truck Accident in Germany

Sgt. William H. Chance and four other servicemen were injured when a truck overturned twice near Hammelburg Germany. Chance reports recovering fine from injuries to his right arm and side in a letter to his wife who lives at 155 S Eighth. He is with the 631st Armored Field Artillery at Camp Denny T Clark in Germany.

William H. Chance 155 S. Eighth Hammelburg Germany Chance 631St Armored Field Artillery Camp Denny T. Clark Fort Sill Korea

Fletcher student earns second OU honor roll nod

Jackie Rucker son of Mr and Mrs Tom Rucker of Fletcher is listed on the honor roll for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma marking a second time this achievement.

Fletcher Jackie Rucker Tom Rucker College of A and Sciences University of Oklahoma

Ancient Egyptians used a variety of musical instruments

Ancient Egyptian culture included instruments such as the harp guitar pipe trumpet and drum highlighting the region's rich musical heritage and artistic expression across ancient times.

Country in Crossfire as Battle Lines Draw Near

A cautious report notes a country that may be within the battle area of hostile powers, with officials warning of heightened risk to civilians and critical infrastructure as tensions rise and military movements intensify in the region.

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