Developer Eyes Airport Tract
The city public properties committee weighs selling 80 acres of old airport land for housing while Mayor Ellsworth and Councilman Hastings push to preserve the site for industrial use. Lester McKenzie notes 135 acres exist, urges keeping space for industry to attract big projects. Committee referred the issue to McKenzie’s panel.
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Public Properties Committee
H. D. Hastings
C. R. Ellsworth
Lester McKenzie
McKenzie
Giant Review Honors Clay at Fort Sill retirement
A large ceremonial review at the Artillery and Guided Missile Center marked Col. Robert P. Clay as he retires after 30 years of Army service. More than 2,500 troops from 11 battalions passed in review in hot weather. Col. Clay had directed combat development. Fort Sill officials and about 300 attendees witnessed the event and a certificate of achievement was presented. Col. Clay and his wife plan to move to Greenville Mississippi.
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Robert P. Clay
Fort Sill
Lucas Field
Artillery and Guided Missile Center
Lucasfield
Army
Department of Combat Development
Edward T. Williams
T. M. Watlington
A&gms
Williams
Col. Clay
52Nd Field Artillery Group
77Th Army Band
97Th Army Band
522Nd
Sixth Armored Field Artillery Battalion
45Th Transportation Battalion
Mrs. Clay
Greenville, Miss
McMahon Foundation Bequeaths 750000 In Will
Ten years back Eugene D. McMahon's will bequeathed 750000 to the McMahon Foundation per the Constitution Files. Earl Lear, a Lawton businessman and civil worker, dies. Historical notes recall wartime events and local figures across decades, including Mrs Susie McCarty and Dr G E Kerr incidents.
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McMahon Foundation
Eugene D. McMahon
Earl Lear
Lawton
WPA
PWA
Susie McCarty
G. E. Kerr
Chattanooga
Kiwanis Club Plans Lawton Rodeo Aug. 3 6
Northwest Kiwanis and Downtown Kiwanis discussed Lawton rodeo festivities August 3 through 6 at Carl's restaurant. Proceeds from concession sales will fund civic projects. Ed Cagle urged advance ticket purchases. Guests included Pioneer Woman contestant Mrs Abe March and runner up Mrs Mark Landell, with several visiting and club members listed.
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Lawton
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Carl's
Northwest Kiwanis Clubs
Civic Pro
Ed Cagle
Pioneer Woman
Abe March
Mark Landell
Wayne Weeks
Lewis woodpecker feeds on ground insects and fruit
The Lewis woodpecker of the western United States catches insects on the ground or in flight or digs them from fruit rather than from tree trunks and branches.
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Lewis
United States
Fort Sill Chaplains Mark 180th Corps Anniversary
Fifteen chaplains at the Artillery and Guided Missile Center observe the 180th anniversary of the Chaplains Corps with world wide ceremonies. A luncheon for commanding officers is planned at the Polo club. The piece recalls Congress recognition in 1775 and highlights chaplains’ roles, services, and wartime sacrifices including seven KIA in Korea and 674 decorations earned by 558 chaplains.
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Artillery and Guided Missile Center
Chaplains Corps
Fort Sill
Polo Club
Continental Congress
United States Army
Snowhall
Drowned sailor's body recovered from Calumet River
The body of Norman Townes, 46, Fort Colbourne Ontario, a fireman on the barge Helena, was recovered Tuesday after a barge sank in the Calumet River Saturday.
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Chicago
Calumet River
Norman Townes
Fort Colbourne
Ontario
Helena
New Stew Developed by Meat Institute in Chicago
The American Meat Institute says a new beef stew will be promoted in partnership with the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Association. The joint promotion is planned to launch next fall and blends beef with vegetables in a consumer campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meat Institute
AMI
United Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Association
Braves Honored At Club Luncheon
Lawton Braves baseball players were guests at a Rotary club luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian. Cy Stewart, Glenn Desser, and Travis Jackson attended. Jackson introduced the team and spoke about the 1955 season. A B Hambrick chaired the program. Visiting Rotarians joined the session, followed by a board meeting.
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Lawton Braves
Rotary Club
Lawtonian
Cy Stewart
Glenn Desser
Travis Jackson
Jackson
A. B. Hambrick
A. L
Preparation H healing preparation for piles claim
Science announces Bio-Dyne as a healing substance that shrinks piles and relieves pain without surgery. Doctors report actual reduction and patients say piles ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment under Preparation H with guarantee and patent 609.
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Gilbert-Woods Drug CO
Ft. Sill Bird
Ferris
Josep
Percy Medicine
Everett
Thompson
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Lalsoy OU
Oklahoma
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M & D Finance CO
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Sanitizor
Tom Oliver
KEY Termite & Pest Control CO
A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods
D Ave
Pho
Babbitt-Peller
Skirvin
Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma City, Okla
Dan W. James
Mgr
Braves
Board of Directors
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Auto Glass & Alignment Company
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