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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1954

Page

8

Don t Let Allergies Spoil Vacation

Travel season tips warn against heat, motion sickness, poison ivy, and injuries. Drink water, salt foods, and use talcum for heat rash while cortisone aids ivy itching. Benamine may prevent seasickness up to 24 hours. Hydrocortisone injections help sports injuries and joint inflammations. Keep feet dry to avoid athlete s foot and pack a basic first aid kit for trips. See a doctor for serious accidents.

New York City Nea U. S North Atlantic

Bedroom Tree Has Its Uses

MEMPHIS TEN UP It took Mr and Mrs J G Harris a while to get used to rising in the dark and running into a tree in their bedroom. He built an apartment onto the rear of his house and rent out the front but could not bear to cut the peach tree. He built around it and the trunk divides into two smaller trunks that rise through the roof. When in bloom the trunks look like stems of flowers. It serves as a handy clothes rack and Harris, a carpenter and roofer, ensured the roof wouldn’t leak. He recalls climbing the tree when it’s late and has a sore head from the tumble but reminds himself it’s a small tree and unlikely to strike often.

Memphis Tenn J. G. Harris Harris Haris

Carol Ann Ogden Betrothed to Bobby Wayne David

Mr and Mrs W B Ogden announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann to Bobby Wayne David airman third class at Lowry AFB Denver Colorado. The wedding is set for Saturday July 3 at the bride’s parents home. The groom’s parents are Mrs T E Smith Lawton and Eugene David Duncan. Carol Ann is a Lawton High School Future Homemakers of America member and will be a junior. Bobby Wayne David attended Velma Alma School before enlistment.

W. B. Ogden Carol Ann Bobby Wayne David Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colo T. E. Smith Lawton Eugene David Duncan Lawton High School Future Homemakers of America LHS Velma-Alma Armed Forces

Male Knees Become OU Fad In Bermuda Shorts Trend

Norman June 1. At the University of Oklahoma male knees are in fashion in British Bermuda shorts. The campus term knobby soxer flags the look while coeds adapt to knee exposure. South African students reportedly started the trend, drawing attention as knee length shorts return.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma South Africa Oklahoma

Durant Rush Trip Sparks Noted Public Reaction

On a rush trip to Durant, people paused suddenly as observers approached, creating a moment of collective surprise and attention. The line of sight and crowd reaction underscored the event's unexpected impact on local bystanders.

Hawaii Volcano Eruption Draws Thousands To Kilauea

In a spectacular eruption at Kilauea yesterday an estimated 10 million cubic yards of lava was discharged as around 10,000 visitors watched from planes, cars, and footpaths. Automobiles clogged slopes and a Halemaumau parking area held about 500 cars all day.

Honolulu Hawaii Kilauea Halaemaumau

Books Sent Back For Replacement

Several thousand arithmetic books, now out of adoption, are being shipped back to the state book depository this week for replacement in the fall by next text books. Thelma Talla says the shipment includes all arithmetic texts for grades three through eight. A truck load of worn books will be sent to the state penitentiary at McAlester for rebinding.

State Book Depository Thelma Talla Lawton Miss Talla McAlester Talla

Pakistan Police Step Up Red Raids

In Karachi police widen the dragnet arresting Dawn editors Mohammed Abdul and Ahmad Hassan under the Pakistan Safety Act. Six Communists and about 15 Reds jailed in two weeks. Dispatches from Dacca report 210 arrests across East Pakistan with more expected as troops patrol major cities after the ouster of Abdul Fazlul Huq and cabinet members.

Karachi Pakistan Mohammed Bdul Ahmad Hassen Dawn East Pakistan Dacca

Deadline On Two Enrollments Set

Lawton Public Schools announced two enrollment deadlines for summer programs. Students must register by midweek for summer school, with English and math courses listed. elementary and junior high courses are not offered. Over 300 students have enrolled in the free summer program, including about 100 in the junior high band and 80 in the senior high band. Enrollment closes at week’s end. band students enroll in the high school band room under directors James Joe and George Walters.

Lawton Hugh Bish James Joe George Walters

Rain Halts Pony Express Reenactment in Kansas

In heavy rain across Kansas, a Pony Express reenactment led by Ivan Cody was canceled. Cody arrived with a saddle bag of commemorative stamps marking the territory’s 100th year, but the planned ride from Fort Leavenworth to Topeka was scrapped due to slick roads and a grounded Army aircraft, with the stamps delivered by car to Council Grove.

FT. Leavenworth Kansas Ivan Cody Buffalo Bill Cody Topeka Council Grove

Pie Shell Pricking and Cooling for Crisp Bake

Advice on baking a one crust pie instructs pricking the bottom and sides to vent steam and help the shell keep its shape. Allow the crust to cool before adding the filling to ensure a firm, flake tender result.

School Work Crews Begin Maintenance

Maintenance crews and teachers start a summer renovation program for Lawton public schools. Tasks include general cleanup, repair work, yard work, and converting parts of the junior-senior high building to junior high use. A former high school pool area under a covering is being torn up to enable swimming classes.

Lawton Ove

Tot Hitches Ride On Car Rear Bumper

In Wichita a car sped at 75 mph with a 3-year-old on the rear bumper holding a cowboy hat. Francis Greenfield chased and stopped the vehicle. The driver, the boy’s grandmother en route to California after visiting Patrick, could not identify the child or herself.

Wichita Francis Greenfield Greenfield E Auto Patrick California

Three Cadets Drown In Pool At Military Institute

ROSWELL New Mexico Three cadets at New Mexico Military Institute drowned during the final graduation ball last night Col Charles F Ward superintendent halted the ball says tomorrow's graduation will proceed as planned Ward names victims P G ex D W Vertrees Roswell and Woody Moore Ruidoso NM He notes a misting effect over the pool may have contributed to the tragedy stating carbon likely overcame them during setup.

Roswell N. M New Mexico Military Institute Charles F. Ward Ward P. G D. W. Vertrees Woody Moore Ruidoso N.M Carbon

Bethlehem Founded On Christmas Eve 1741

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania traces its origins to Christmas Eve 1741, established by a group led by Moravian missionaries. The town grew around religious missions and trade, becoming a notable colonial settlement in the region.

Bethlehem

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