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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1954

Page

8

Gary Wins Big in Southwest Counties Amid Regional Races

Unofficial returns show Gary defeating Coe in Jefferson Tillman Cotton Kiowa and Caddo counties as Republican Fields and Mock lead in statewide races. Cotton sees Dyer top Jackson. Kiowa counties favor Williams and Anderson in key posts. Hobart area's four races plus a city land swap measure conclude with 654 yes to 272 no.

Comanche County William O Bill) Coe Raymond Gary Tillman Jefferson Cotton Kiowa Caddo Gary Coe Berry Williams Hughes White Tom Jackson Henry Smith Elmer Calkins Justice Criminal Court of Grom Oo Powell Blican Mack Kiowa County Johnny McConnell Earl Olson Anderson Wright Hunt Dickey Ray Larsson Clyde Blakley Wendell Briscoe Russell Glass Ruby Trottter Troy Massey Hobart Walter Harrington Oklahoma Associated Press Gary Coe Adair Ataoka Atoka Beaver Beck Blaine Bryan Carter Chitaw Cimarron Ciland Ci'land C'm'che Craig Creek Custer Custer U Delaware Enis Garfield Grant Haskell Hughes Um Jackson Johnston Kay King‘er Nu King M'Clain Marshall Mayes Murray Mus'gee Noble Noble Nowata Wat Okla Oktuskee Osage Ottawa Pawnee Payne P'burg Pontotoc Pontotoc Pott R. Mills Rogers Sequoyah Stephens Texas Tulsa Washita Woods Wood

Oklahoma Ballot Lineup Set For November Runoffs

Nomination for state offices completed in Oklahoma with Democrats and Republicans naming tickets for the November 2 general election. Key races include Governor Raymond Gary versus Reuben Sparks and U S Senate contenders Robert Kerr and Fred Mack. Several congressional districts list incumbents against Republican challengers. Republicans lack nominees for multiple statewide posts. Democrats typically win most offices, though nominations do not guarantee election.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Raymond Gary Reuben Sparks U. S. Senate Robert S. Kerr Fred M. Mack Congress Ben Crowley Page Belcher Ea Edmondson Kenneth W. Gray Mac Q. Williamson George FE. McKinnis Jr Jim Hughes Archie L. Gibson Jor B. Hunt Charles E. Day Supreme Court Andy Payne Robert LeRoy Cox Corporation Commission Wilburn Cartwright Harry Fischer Charities and Corrections Buck Cook J. A. McRee Public’ Instruction U. S GOP

Education Group To Study Summer Reading Material

The Citizens Council on Education will discuss summer reading material for children at its regular monthly meeting. Bill Crawford of Constitution Press will present survey results on comic books. A Carnegie library representative will outline the library's free summer reading program and abundant children’s books. A constitutional amendment is also on the agenda.

Ier Citizens Council On Education Bill Crawford Constitution Press Carnegie Public Library Frank Crawford

Hospital Dismisses Meningitis Victim

Corbett Harold Hallbrook, six, of Sterling, was dismissed from Memorial hospital after a meningitis admission on July 20. A second case, Jimmie Dale Orum, admitted July 23, has been outside isolation and listed in good condition. An era of high gasoline consumption is noted with about 190 million gallons used daily in the United States.

Corbett Harold Hallbrook Sterling Memrial V. L. Hallbrook Jimie Dale Orum Jimmie Orum Comanche United States

State Tabulation Of Runoff Primary Vote

Mrs Ruby May Kizzia 54 former Lawton resident died early this morning burial at Ada cemetery funeral at Chriswell funeral home Ada born September 8 1900 Leonid Texas came to Lawton in time prior to death after lengthy illness funeral arrangements indicate local obituaries and funeral notices

Ruby May Kizzia Lawton Chriswell Ada Kizzia Leonid Tex

Governor Race Over Shapes Oklahoma Legislature Posts

Oklahoma City lawmakers shift focus to organizing the House and Senate after Ray Raymond Gary wins the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Gary plans rapid talks with legislators. expected Senate pro tempore candidates include Den Baltwin and Ray Fine, both Gary supporters.

Oklahoma City House Senate Raymond Gary Gary Imiely Sen Den_ Baltwin Anadarko Ray Fine Gore William C. Coe Frank Mahan Fairfax Everett S. Collins Sapulpa Coe cofoon +h

Infant Son of Jenkins Rites Held at Highland Cemetery

Funeral and graveside rites performed for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Olan Jenkins at Highland Cemetery. Rev. Robert Hammon officiated with Ritter Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include parents, a brother Monty Wade, two grandmothers, and multiple relatives across Oklahoma and California. The other obituary notes a 1942 Pauls Valley marriage and lists extended family. Also mentions Grand Banks offshore fishing grounds named after Cabot’s pilot.

Highland Cemetery Olan Jenkins Jefferson Ritter Funeral Home Robert Hammon Trinity Baptist Church Monty Wade A. E. Jenkins Carter Okla Aden Page Moorewood Purcell Pauls Valley Daisy George Washington Orville J. Lantz H. D. Usry Floyd Fullingham Ada S. A. Scroggins Altus Park Upton California Jessie Bagly Oklahoma City Gertrude Ray Bethany Ruth Clark Jessie Mills Lawton Mildred Dowdy Oregon Charles Dittmore E. E. Kizzia Jr

Grass Fires Cost Lawton City $930 A Day

Lawton fires cost the city about 930 dollars daily, according to Fire Chief Harris Hancock. He cites rubbish fires and hazardous neglect as main causes, notes rural areas send most alarms, and urges warnings and permits to curb spread. He warns of limited response if alarms rise beyond six a day and outlines precautions and enforcement.

Lawton Harris Hancock Hancock

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