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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1953

Page

2

Hospital Births and Admissions in Southwestern List

Birth announcements include a daughter to Carl Schmidt at 2 19 p.m. July 22 weighing 6 lb 6 oz at 3411 Cache Road and a son to Stanley Mc Curdy at 5 06 p.m. July 22 weighing 8 lbs 0 oz. Additional births, admissions for medical and surgical care, and dismissals across multiple residences and hospitals are noted with dates in July and patient details.

Carl Schmidt Cache Road Stanley McCurdy Kenneth Wentz Summit Paul Christian Indiahoma Johnny Howell Railroad Arnold Pointer Medicine Park Margaret Jackson Southwestern Hospital Bert Doyle Eddie Wyatt N. 29Th E. WU. Woodall Medical W. A. Gibson S. Sixth Martin McPhee Bell Grace Slicker Jackie Sheapman Gary Don Bentley Ernest Bentley Chattanooga James Alexander Columbia

Korean War battle near Sam Hyon reported by ROK and U N forces

Chinese forces attacked Sam Hyon while South Koreans, aided by U N troops, battled up the hill in close combat. US 3rd Infantry repelled a Red thrust, and defenders on the Kum Song Bulge held ground. Allied air power dropped 300 tons on front lines as 18 B29s fended off jet fighters over northwest Korea.

Sam Hyon 8Th Army T 298 Kumsong Bulge U. S 3Rd Infantry Division Korea

Hungary has most human freaks in Europe says report

A report claims Hungary leads Europe in the proportion of human freaks, supplying five for every other region on the continent. The claim highlights Hungary as the highest source, with implications for regional demographics and social discourse.

Hungary Europe

Rogers gives $5,000 royalties to retardation group

Dale Evans Rogers presents a $5,000 royalty check from her memoir Angel Unaware to the National Association for Retarded Children. The gift supports a new research advisory board at Yale University School of Medicine, as local supporters report sales surpassing 100,000 copies and fundraising efforts continue.

Dale Evans Rogers Roy Rogers National Association For Retarded Children Angel Robin Manche County Grover Powers Dale Evans Gilbert Hawke The

Orphans Thank Lawton Woman and Son for Yokohama Festival

Ten Japanese orphans express gratitude to Lawton, Oklahoma, resident Mrs. Hallie S Speaks and her son Lt Col Eddie Speairs for a Yokohama festival that raised funds for an orphan charity. The event featured baseball, a band concert, and a variety show, netting 5300 dollars to buy a milk sterilization plant. Speaks, a WWII veteran, commanded troops in Japan and Korea and later led Camp Yokohama activities while his family resided there.

Lawton Hallie S. Speaks Euclid Yokohama A. H Eddie) Speairs Speaks Camp Yokohama

Court Chronicle Harsh Fines and Quick Judgments in 1902

A dated courtroom record recounts 1902 Blanding penalties for a range of offenses. Judges fined a bicycle rider for no lights, a beer thief for seven gallons, and a dray driver for speeding. One man was excused after a plea of haste, others paid daily fines or served time for petty theft, disturbing the peace, and illegal gambling or vagrancy.

Chrystal Bar John Blair Blanding Leslie P. Ross Lawton

General Watlington Career Highlights and Family Notes

General Watlington held key posts from Fort Jackson to Korea, serving as executive officer of the U S Korea Joint Commission and later as artillery commander of the 2nd Infantry Division. He earned the Silver Star and other decorations, studied at the National War College, and is married with two children. Lt Robert D Henke, once aide to the general, now commands Hqstry TAC at the 4050th ASU.

Camp Campbell V Corps Fort Jackson S.C Fort Knox Th Armored School Watlington Korea Joint Commission Army General Staff National War College Office Joint Chiefs of Staff War Plans Joint Strategic Plans Group 2Nd Inf Div X Corps Artillery CG Fort Sill Robert D. Henke Hqstry TAC ASU

Oklahoma City Markets Report Bouyant Poultry Prices

Oklahoma City daily markets list mixed poultry egg and wheat quotes with state price details. Broilers No 1 steady f o b farm and delivered prices across Cordell Seminole Shawnee Muskogee and others. Hens No 1 firm with regional variations. Eggs fully steady and candled receipts noted. Wheat futures and hogs staged slight movements amid quarantine affecting cattle and calves.

State Poultry & Eggs Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today F.o.b Cordell Poteau Seminole Shawnee Muskogee Altus Vinita Chickasha Blackwell Ardmore Alva Tulsa Enid Laverne McAlester Elk City Lawton Durant Fairview el Reno Kingfisher Hennessey Medford Frederick Guyman Hooker Vici Hobart Asane Rush Springs Rogers, Ark USDA

Funeral Rites for Charles Dallison Held in Dewey

Last rites for Charles Everett Dallison 83 were conducted at First Baptist church in Dewey Oklahoma at 4 p m Wednesday by Rev Verna Rhodus. Burial followed in Dewey cemetery. Dallison died at a local hospital while visiting his daughter Mrs Iola Ramsey. Bearers were S J Lemman Tom Julian O C Ropp Earl De Shazo Bud Case and W A Kent. Ritter Funeral home arranged the services.

Charles Everett Dallison First Baptist Church Dewey Okla Verna Rhodus Dallison Iola Ramsey Park S. J. Lemman Tom Julian O. C. Ropp Earl DeShazo Bud Case W. A. Kent Ritter Funeral Home

Four Men Charged In Equipment Theft Near Lawton

Four Lawton area men, Homer D. Pippens Dick Pursley D. D. Jones and C. G. Phillips, were charged with grand larceny in Justice Marvin Cameron's court after deputies tracked them south of Lawton following a farm outbuilding theft. The stolen electric saw and drill, valued at over 150 dollars, were seized within minutes of a call from Mrs. F W McCuistion. The McCuistions property lies about eight miles south and 2 1/2 miles east of Lawton.

Lawton Justice of the Peace Marvin Cameron Homer D. Pippens Dick Pursley D. D. Jones C. G. Phillips Sheriff's M. A. Tompkins Marvin Terry F. W. McCuistion Terry

Lighted cigar from surface of erupting volcano 20 years later

Twenty years after Mount Jorullo in Mexico erupted, observers report a cigar could be lighted from a few inches below the surface, signaling unusual volcanic activity and changes in crater conditions.

Jorullo Surace

Rhee warns armistice clash over survival terms

Rhee told the Associated Press he might not block an armistice if his country can survive. U S officials and a State Department note drew cautious reactions as South Korea warned of withheld aid and pressure to abandon opposition to the U S plan. The Truce issue drew reactions from Eisenhower Attlee Butler and Peiping signaling broad international tension.

Rhee Associated Press John Randolph Seoul U. S Ellis O. Briggs Briggs Washington John Foster Dulles United States U. S. State Department South Korea Asst Walter Robertson Eisenhower Park Too Chin Republic of Korea Paik U. N Manson Butler New Delhi Peiping State Dules

Sheriff Hale Faces Appeal Bond After Collision Adair Quotes

Sheriff Hale complied with laws after a crash identifying himself and offering aid. He faces appeal likely bond of 50 dollars with a county court review. Adair labeled Hale subjected to political pressure while two officers signed complaints. Military police testimony challenged alleged verbal abuse. Witness Jimmy Lock and wife supported Hale’s version. Lock, 21, and wife described the sequence of events near Second and Lee. Hale argued a third vehicle running a red light caused the collision as he began to pass the pickup. The incident prompted Hale to state he would cover damages and move on.

Hale Adair Frank Sandranno John Lee Jimmy Lock Rt. 1 Lock Lee Sandranno Second and I Mr. E Mr. Hale

Two Draw 3 Year Prison Terms In Lawton

William S. Hayes aged 30 a Lawton Negro received a three year term for a strongarm robbery on June 30 of a city man Hugh Flahart at 114% A Hayes pleaded guilty to robbing Flahart of over 100 dollars and a .38 caliber pistol after striking him with a cigarette stand. Charles Bouye alias Jim Bouye also drew a three year sentence after pleading guilty to burglary and theft in two incidents including 12 quarts of beer from a building on 1754 S. 15th and a radio phonograph from Helen Pullins at 1308 Lee on August 24 1952.

William S. Hayes Lawton Hugh Flahart Charles Bouye Jim Bouye Robert Landers Hayes Flahart Bouye S. 15Th Helen Pullins Lee

Texas Climate Ranges From Subtropical to Temperate

Texas exhibits a broad climate spectrum with an annual mean temperature around 74 degrees in the south and about 56 degrees in the north. The state spans subtropical to temperate zones, creating varied weather patterns across regions.

Texas

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