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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1954

Page

5

Indo China Truce Won't Bring Full Peace To World

The Associated Press notes that even with the Indo China truce the world remains far from peace. Conflicts persist across North Africa Tunisia Kenya Malaya and Palestine while Korea peace terms await signing and past wars echo in recent history.

Indo- China Mussolini Somaliland Hitler Poland Ho Chi Minh Hanoi Truman North Africa France Tunisia Kenya Malaya Korea Palestine

U S Warns Against Any Truce Violation

In Geneva the United States warned signatories of Indo China armistice agreements it would view any revival of aggression violating the accords with grave concern and as a serious threat to international peace and security. The U S repeated it would not use force to disturb the agreements and signaled a security pact plan for the region.

Geneva United States Walter Bedell Smith

Group To Discuss Wheat Marketing Quota Referendum

A meeting of the men who will supervise the wheat marketing quota referendum in Comanche county will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the City-County Health Inst. Bill Sieg and Elbert Wolf will lead the effort as election organizers. A referendum committee of three farmers from each polling place will serve as election officials, and the 30 volunteers will receive ballots, forms, and instructions for the 1955 crop vote.

Comanche County Bill Sieg ASC Elbert Wolf

Two Lawton Sailors Return Home From Far Eastern Duty

Two Lawton men in Destroyer Division 341 have returned to port aboard the USS Heermann after completing a Far Eastern cruise around the world. Seaman Olen R. Hughes and damage control fireman C. J. Stricklin, son of Mr and Mrs C H Stricklin, Lawton, served during the tour.

Lawton Destroyer Division 341 Newport R. L Heerman Olen R. Hughes C. J. Stricklin C. H. Stricklin

Youth Shoots Dad To Protect Mother

In Oklahoma City on July 21 an 11-year-old construction worker named Frankie Lee Shinn admitted shooting his father Wilford Calvin Shinn after he allegedly threatened his mother. The elder Shinn was wounded and expected to recover while the mother had filed for divorce. Police indicated no charges were likely, citing self defense, with reports to be sent to the county attorney for decision.

Oklahoma City Frankie Lee Shinn Wilford Calvin Shinn Ted Baughman Oklahoma

Billy the Jaycee Goat Inherits Fortune At Bank

Marlin Keathley delivered Billy the Jaycee goat to Henry Weddle at Security Bank and Trust Co. as a surprise heir. Weddle kept the goat until Billy brings several new Junior Chamber of Commerce members. Billy Paul Galyon relocated due to neighbor complaints. Ewing Gafford was the first honored guest.

Billy Henry Weddle Security Bank and Trust Co Marlin Keathley Weddle Jaycee Little Billy Chamber of Commerce Billy Paul Galyon Ewing Gafford

Re-registration on Election Day steps outlined

Voters seeking re registration on election day must show proof of prior registration. If unavailable, proof can be obtained at the election board office in the county courthouse. Re registration must be completed with the precinct registrar on election day.

Pauline Joyner Election Board Joyner P. S. Cox

County Church Schedules Revival

Rev Clif ford Wells of Grandfield First Baptist will evangelize at Maple Grove Baptist revival July 25 to August 1. Two services daily at 10 am and 8 pm. Maple Grove sits eight miles south and two miles west of here. Rev Watson, graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, is a native of Grandfield.

Indiahoma Clifford Wells First Baptist Church Grandfield Maple Grove Secens Maple Grove Baptist Church Here Watson Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee

Sheriff Probes Burglary at Harvey Newman Home

The sheriff's office investigates a Tuesday night burglary at the Harvey Newman residence one mile east of Cache. Entry occurred through the south door and a wife’s dress and a license tag for a half-ton pickup were stolen.

Sheriff's Office Harvey Newman Cache Newman

Hospital News Items Admitted and Dismissed Across Town

Hospital notices list multiple patients by name and age in three districts. Entries include medical and surgical diagnoses, newborns, and parental details with addresses in Norman region, Fort Sill and Kiowa areas, noting admissions and dismissals as recorded.

Grass fire at Fort Sill Indian School damages acres

A small grass fire burned six or seven acres at Fort Sill Indian School yesterday. Lawton firemen extinguished the blaze before major damage occurred.

Fort Sill Lawton

City Girl Has Big Treat On Birthday Snowball Fight

Judy Lock celebrated her 11th birthday with 16 guests at 1914 Ash in Lawton. Her mother froze 40 or 50 snow bales last winter and the kids enjoyed a July snowball fight before the heat melted them quickly.

City Girl Judy Lock Ash Lawton Judy Oscar Lock

City Teacher Completes Work For BS Degree At OCW

Martha Raines a faculty member at B. C. Swinney school last year is finishing summer work at Oklahoma College for Women to obtain a bachelor of science in elementary education. She already holds a teaching certificate and is completing remaining hours in her major.

OCW Martha Raines B. C. Swinney School Oklahoma College For Women

Pistol Charge Fined Lawton Man Pleads Guilty

Ben Porter, a Lawton resident, pleaded guilty to pointing a pistol at John Wright, a city dump employee. He was fined $50 and costs by Judge John Pete Fullerton in city court.

Ben Porter Lawton John Wright City Dump Employe John Pete Fullerton City

City Man Faces Assault Charge

Sime signed the complaint after coming to the county attorney's office with blood on his face and clothing. He said Kleeman attacked him when he refused to buy a vacuum cleaner. Homer R. King reported Kleeman followed him after he left a tavern and began the fight.

Kleeman. Smith Homer R. King Sime Redman Kleeman King

Meningitis Victim In Fair Condition

Corbett Harold Hallbrook six, son of Mr and Mrs W L Hallbrook of Sterling, diagnosed Tuesday as a meningitis case, was listed in fair condition today. He was Comanche county's first meningitis patient this year and had been in critical condition Tuesday.

Corbett Harold Hallbrook W. L. Hallbrook Sterling Young Hallbrook Comanche County

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