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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1953

Page

9

Handwriting Hobby Helps Polio Patient in Ardmore

George Ramsey an Ardmore oilman aged about 30, a polio patient at Memorial hospital, has turned handwriting analysis into a hobby and a minor skill. He believes signatures reveal personality traits and uses the craft in business while pursuing oil and geology studies. Ramsey, a Missouri School of Mines graduate and Radmar Oil president, hopes to read more on the subject and walk again soon, aided by improving back and arm strength.

Ardmore Memorial Hospital George Ramsey Ramsey Memorial Missouri School of Mines Tulsa Radmar Oil Company Ralph Ramsey Merrily David Roger

Annual Ranger Rodeo Ticket Sales Begin This Week

Lawton Rangers Rodeo runs August 3-6 with advance tickets at $1.25 for adults and 60 cents for children, sale through Kiwanis clubs and local merchants. Gate price set at $1.50. Proceeds aid under privileged children. volunteers run concessions. A pioneer birthday celebration parade and rides to Boosters start July 29-31, with a parade August 3 and rodeo queen contest for entrants 18 and under. National and local sponsors, details, and contact points are listed.

Lawton Rangers Lawton Kiwanis Club Northwest Kiwanis Doyle Williams Jake Hester Northwest Gilbert-Woods A. B Earl Public Lawton Ford Flicks Boulevard Pharmacy Stinson Bryans Whites Mistletoe Canton R&S _ Sporting Goods Yellow Cab Kiwanis Childrens’ Fund Rodeo Texas Chamber of Commerce Southernaires Harold Wilson Occassions Howard Kinmonth Laird Rodeo Grounds

First Parachute Drop In 1785 With Dog In Basket

A French balloonist conducted the first parachute test in 1785 by releasing a dog in a basket attached to a parachute. The experiment marked an early milestone in aerial ascent and safety design.

Sooner Federal Aid Projects Approved in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY July 25 Orville Curtis state federal aid coordinator said federal aid projects approved include a fisheries research effort at Tenkiller and Fort Gibson Lakes to study rough fish and improve game fish habitats. Also planned are enlargement and continuation of quail and upland game programs at the Lexington Game Management Area. Continued deer refuge maintenance in Cookson Hills Atoka Pushmata and McCurtain counties with a predator control project near the refuges.

Oklahoma City Orville Curtis Oklahoma Tenkiller Fort Gibson Lexigton Cookson Hills Atoka Pushmata McCurtain County

Funeral Rites for John T Keeble in Tipton Oklahoma

John Taylor Keeble 54 died 2 54 p m Saturday at home Rt 1 Tipton after a two year illness He was born August 1898 in Athens Texas and moved to Oklahoma in 1910 He married Velma Crosby in 1932 and lived around Tipton 16 years Services 3 30 p m Monday Assembly of God Tipton Pastor Fred Carrenton to officiate Burial in Tipton cemetery Pecinosky Funeral home in charge Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Louis Baker Killeen Texas and Brenda Gayle Keeble Tipton two sons John Crosby and Eugene Tipton one step daughter Lawanda Keeman Comanche two step sons Marvin Lee Adcox Tipton and Jack Ladell Adcox Los Angeles six sisters and three brothers from various California Oregon and Oklahoma locations.

Tipton John Taylor Keeble Rt. 1 Athens Tex Oklahoma Velma Crosby Erick Okla Assembly of God Assembly of God Church, Tipton Fred Carrenton Pecinosky Funeral Home Louis Baker Killeen Brenda Gayle Keeble John Crosby Eugene Lawanda Keeman Comanche Marvin Lee Adcox Jack Ladell Adcox Los Angeles Calif Gerome Bill San Francisco Jessie Sanders Oakland Vera Glover Lockie Birdwell Vergie Glover Oregon Ida Spinks Randlett Lorene Reacer Ada

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