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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1972

Page

2

Lawton Area Students Named To OSU Council

Nine Lawton area high school graduates were named members of the Oklahoma State University President's Council for four years. The council honors students for academics leadership and activity and provides a $425 freshman year scholarship.

Lawton OSU Council Lawton Area Oklahoma State University OSU Anadarko Connie Jo Livingston Gerald B. Livingston Cache Henry Thomas Buchanan Rex B. Buchanan Chickasha Gary Dale Reeves Andrew Earl Reeves Cyril — Ronny Lee Moser Elwood F. Moser Duncan Marcia Diggs Brown Bob Diggs Brown Lisa Gaye Lewis Robert Samuel Lewis

Funeral Services for Penick and Haire in Local Churches

Funeral services set for Robert Earl Penick at Paradise Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Couch officiating and burial at Paradise Valley Cemetery. Penick, 74, of Star Route, died after an extended illness. Also services for Margaret Haire, 50, at Northwest Church of Christ with Harold McKay officiating and burial at Fort Sill Cemetery. Haire died Sunday in Brooke Army Hospital after a prolonged illness.

Robert Earl Penick Paradise Valley Baptist Church Bob Couch Paradise Valley Cemetery Mr. Penick Star Route Lawton Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home Margaret Haire Northwest Church of Christ Harold McKay Fort Sill Becker Funeral Home

Obituaries notice for LeFevre Colvin Wolfe in Oklahoma region

Funeral notices for Juliette LeFevre 85 of Lehigh Coal County former Lawton resident died June 1 burial Lehigh Cemetery survivors include two daughters a son a brother nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also death notice for Lou Herbet Colvin 73 in Lawton with funeral at Cache First United Methodist Church burial Sunset Memorial Gardens and survivor details. Another funeral set for Leon Giamla Wolfe 43 of Altus with service at Tim s Funeral Home Chapel of Memories Altus burial Altus Cemetery.

Juliette LeFevre Lehigh Coal County Lawton Lehigh Catholic Church LeFevre Verton Belgium Celeste Liner Margaret Magness Upland Calif Emile Gaston LeFevre Lehigh Cemetery Cache Lou Herbert Herbie) Colvin Cache First United Methodist Church Daniel Ejischen Sunset Memorial Gardens Cache Funeral Home Mr. Colvin el Reno Vlada Bates Colvin Leon) Giamla Wolfe Tims Funeral Home Altus Gene Gilmore Church of Christ

Public Records Of City Police Reports Listing Numerous Theft Vandalism Cases

A set of public records from Lawton Police lists numerous complainants with reports of theft vandalism and other incidents. Names include David Quartieri Leona Cheatham Howard Harris Mildred Spohn and many others with addresses across Lawton. Reports cover stolen vehicles watches shoes bicycles dog and gas tank thefts along with vandalism to homes cars and windows and a case of assault and battery at Top Dollar Stores. John Mullett Fort Sill reported theft of two bicycles and Joseph Martinez noted lost billfold.

Lawton David Quartieri Leona Cheatham Douglas Howard Harris Dearborn Mildred K. Spohn Cache Rose Robert Vore Elm June K Cos Pump Willa Redd Bishop Top Dollar Stores Gertrude Hoage Daniel Nichalas Summit John Mullett Harvey Jenkins Euclid James Wright Lee Harlin Joseph Martinez Fort Sill Timothy Broderick Lincoln

Charges Filed After District Court List of Defendants

Felony charge against Martha J. Matthews for shooting with intent to kill. Multiple minor traffic violations include failing to submit vehicles for inspection and speeding. Others cited for lacking licenses, improper driving, or failing to obey stop signs. Several addresses and towns listed with offenses in Fort Sill and surrounding areas.

District Court Martha J. Matthews New York Robert R. West N. 48Th Morry L. Lodron Leslie F. Allen Snyder J. Richard A. Woodard Bill R. Brown Cherry Robert S. Denham Fort Sill Bennie J. Little Fletcher Michale A. Regan Joseph A. Sullivan Daniel J. Steinbroner Michael F. Werger Geronimo William C. Stubbs Jr Williams Glen C. Russell Mountain View Melvin P. Holder Mickey D. McCormick Jock Botts Templeton Terrace Joseph E. Bradford Ramon Lopez Dennis C. McCarty Robert F. Mize Prentice A. Noble Carroll Drive John D. Mobrey Smith Staley C. Jung Dearborn Woodrow C. Harrison Medicine Park

Fire Reports From Lawton Fire Department Runaways

Fire units responded Monday to 67th and Cache Road at 11:17 am for a person trapped after a suscitator coli incident. At 1:35 pm crews worked a car fire on south 11th and U.S. 277 Bypass. Later, at 5:52 pm an electrical fire caused minor damage at 71S 11th.

67Th Cache Road Ditch Cove S. 11Th U.S. 277

Fire destroys Waurika lumber yard and damages nearby buildings

A lumber yard owned by Jim Adkins in Waurika Oklahoma was destroyed by fire early today with preliminary damage estimates at 250000. The nearby Hester Kelly service station was damaged and several families were displaced from a nearby apartment building. Firemen from five towns fought the blaze, which was brought under control about two hours after it began at 12 25 a.m. No injuries were reported.

Waurika Okla Jim Adkins Hester Kelly Jefferson County R.W. Phelps

Wreck Victim Listed As Good After One-Vehicle Crash

Blair S. Calhoun of Medicine Park remained in good condition at Reynolds Army Hospital Tuesday with head and internal injuries from a Sunday afternoon single vehicle crash on SH 49 west of Medicine Park. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Jim Giacomo reported the pickup left the roadway and crashed into a ditch.

Medicine Park Reynolds Army Hospital Oklahoma Highway Patrol Jim Giacomo Blair S. Calhoun SH 49

Convention Seat Not For Albert

House Speaker Carl Albert said he will not seek the 1972 convention chairmanship and urged Lawrence O'Brien to take the job. He will serve as a delegate from Oklahoma and expect a turbulent session similar to 1968 but on the floor rather than as chair.

Washington Carl Albert Miami Oklahoma Democrat Lawrence O’brien Larry Albert

Change In State Demo Constitution Asked By Gilbert

Oklahoma County Democratic chairman Jerry Gilbert urges a constitutional change to adopt proportional representation for national delegates. He says winner take all methods at county and district conventions caused party strife and urges revisions in a letter to state chair J. C. Kennedy and Gov. David Hall.

Gilbert Oklahoma City Oklahoma County Jerry Gilbert Humphrey McGovern J. C. Kennedy David Hall

Three Dollar Gold Coin Introduced for Postal Use

Three dollar gold pieces, minted through 1889, were issued in 1854 to ease postal payments as the letter rate rose to three cents.

Oklahoma City Official Identifies Missing Agent Found Near Houston

Authorities found a partially decomposed body near Houston Mississippi believed to be Benny Orndorff a 32 year old Oklahoma state medical examiner toxicologist Missing since Friday in Oklahoma City Orndorff was last seen May 27 with two unidentified men near Houston and his personal effects identified him as the victim Investigation continues with autopsy and cross state cooperation by the Medical Examiner and police officials

Oklahoma City Houston Miss Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office Mississippi Benny Hubert Orndorff Jay Chapman Marvin Maxwell Orndorff Chapman

Fort Sill man given two year suspended sentence

Clifford Calvin Donley, 22, of A Battery, 2nd Battalion, Fort Sill, pleads guilty to second degree burglary. District Judge Robert Landers places him on probation after arrest June 1 on a warrant for breaking into the David K. Moore residence at 40544 N. 19th on May 27.

Fort Sillman Clifford Calvin Donley Artillery Training Center Robert Landers Donley Fort Sill David K. Moore N. 19Th

Cleanup Drainage Program Okayed

Lawton officials approve a drainage and cleanup project while golf and women’s association events fill the morning at Lawton Country Club. Activities include a champagne tournament, church group meetings, and a bridge luncheon with games starting at 1 p.m.

Lawton Country Club Women’s Golf Association Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church United Presbyterian Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church Lawton Country

Possible Election Law Violation Over HHH Contributions Eyed

The Federal Election Campaign Act referral notes a possible violation tied to Hubert H. Humphrey campaign contributions. Eight $6,000 gifts were linked to the Loebs of New York City and came under various names. Thatcher provided explanations as the Justice Department reviews the case.

Washington Justice Department Hubert H. Humphrey Office of Federal Elections Minnesota Paul R. Thatcher Committee Phillip S. Hughes Elections Office Loebs Congress General Accounting Office Department Thatcher Loeb New York Loeb, Rhoades & Co Humphrey

Clayton Man Named State Wildlife Head

I H Mutt Standefer 58 of Clayton was named director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife replacing Farrell Copelin who resigned to join the National Park Service. Standefer, a former employee and acting director, pledges to heal tensions with the legislature and will take the post June 14.

I. H. ‘Mutt Standefer Clayton Farrell Copelin National Park Service Denver Department Roy Beecher D-Kingfisher Copelin Boecher Southeastern State Oklahoma State University

Win At Bridge by Oswald and James Jacoby

In today's hand from Eddy Kantar and the ACBL Bulletin South faces a tough first trick. The correct play uses a dummy win and a non singleton lead to deny the defense. South erred by neglecting a little insurance and Ace and King of clubs to blunt East’s spade ace and heart ruff.

Eddy Kantar American Contract Bridge League Bulletin South Kantar Eddy East West

Giant Emperor Penguin Stands About Three Feet Tall

The emperor penguin is described as roughly three feet in height and about 90 pounds in weight, noting its substantial size among penguin species.

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