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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

9

Hospital Births and Admits in Memorial News

A hospital list reports multiple births with parents and locations including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gerik in Arlington and Mrs. and Mrs. Burt Werqueyah in Faxon. It also notes admissions for surgeries and medical care across families in Lawton Duncan Anadarko Elgin and Fletcher and mentions dismissals and a late note about linoleum cleaning advice.

Joseph Gerik Arlington Burt Werqueyah Faxon Haven Cutler Snyder, Sur-Gery Maralyn Atkinson James Cunningham Lawton Ernest Bernard M. L. Bernard James Bolton Jacob Bolton Michael McMullins Carl McMullins Duncan Donald McFarland John McFarland Ronald Ashley Cagle Edward Cagle Myrtle Hutson Ardmore William Wright Euclid Ed Shuman Elgin Tom B. Walden Dewey Keech Zack Taylor Don Herrin Fletcher Roosevelt Jordan New York John Iverson William Weber Star Melvin Austin Tealph Cooper Rome Seppmas Cooper Apache Richard Thompson Altus Sur LO. Abshere Sycamore Medical Leon’ Mitchell Ellis Ellis, Sticke, 10% I. Curtis McCollumb Denver Linn Keys Abnz Brown Davidson RD. Scott Jr McKin Jey Edith Daniels Lame Gele Wolf Cyril Galt Roy Fletcher Raymond

City Boy Seriously Injured By Auto

Ronald Ashley Lawton, seven, was struck by a car on Fort Sill Blvd near Oak, crossing with his twin brother. He suffered a broken right leg and possible internal injuries, was thrown 42 feet, and remained in serious condition at Memorial hospital after 4:50 p.m. Tuesday. Lt. Clark Heis of 2303 Williams drove north at about 15 mph. Patrolman Frank Murphy led the investigation with no charges yet filed.

Ronald Ashley Lawton Fort Sill Blvd Memorial Hospital Clark Hei Williams Ronald Ed Cagle N. 16Th Gene Oak Frank Murphy

Kiwanis Observe U S Dairy Month By Drinking Milk

Northwest Kiwanis members marked National Dairy Month at a luncheon meeting. County agent Lewis Haydock urged milk benefits and noted American Dairy Association ads promoting milk usage. Dr. Melton P. Meek was inducted as a new member. Zeke Horne led the business session.

Northwest Kiwanis Club Lewis Haydock American Dairy Association Melton P. Meek Zeke Horne

Housing plan seeks 350 million for military base housing

A House committee reviews authorization to spend 350 million for construction of housing on military reservations. Original requests include 224 units for Sill 3,168,000 dollars 200 units for Altus Air Force base 6,750,000 dollars 266 units for Clinton Sherman base 3,991,000 dollars and 10 units for Tinker 202,500 dollars. The plan envisions renters eventually owning by amortization after about 25 years.

Page One Altus Air Force Base Clinton-Sherman_base Tinker Air Force Base

Markets Chicago Butter Receipts Steady Wholesale Prices

Chicago butter receipts reach 2,001,910 while wholesale buying prices hold firm with declines limited. Grade scores list AA 93 at 56.5, A 92 at 56.5, B haz 90 C52. Also noted: cars at 90 percent, price 54.75.

Chicago

Dead Sailor Found in Plastic Case On Train

The naked body of 18 year old sailor John Barber was found in a tightly closed plastic travel case aboard a Blackpool to London train. The conductor forced the washroom door after noticing the compartment had been occupied for over an hour. A doctor ruled suffocation as the cause. police see no foul play though the circumstances remain puzzling.

Rugby England London John Barber

City Man Injured In Two-Car Crash

George Hennessee 56 of 1410 received cuts, bruises, and a skinned nose after a two-car collision at 27th and A Tuesday at about 5 50 p m. A car driven by Phillip Sanchez 28 and another by Dennis A Arnold 2 were involved. Arnold received a citation for driving at an unsafe rate of speed.

George Hennessee Hennessee Phillip An Sie Coe Dennis A. Arnold Arnold Sanchez

Funeral Rites Held for Neal Morris at Lawton Chapel

Funeral rites were held at 2 pm Monday for Neal Morris, 70, of Jefferson. The service took place in Lawton Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Garland Anderson and Rev. J L Me s officiating, burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens and graveside rites by the Odd Fellows. Bearers included Carl Phillips and others. honorary pallbearers listed.

Neal Morris Jefferson Lawton Funeral Home Garland Anderson Immanuel Baptist ‘Church J. L. Me Assembly of ‘Church Sunset Memorial Gardens Odd Fellows Chapter Tom Phipps Too Lestern Carl Phillips M. T. McCracken Everett Hale Lloyd Hennessee John McCaig Kenneth Rhoads James McKelvy J. C. Clemons Noble Fields Kenneth McClain Leroy Leister Jeff Brewer John Bostick A. C. Honeycutt Lester Paden

City Youths Elected To State Offices

Val Frakes Jr of Lawton was elected attorney general of Oklahoma Boys State at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Three other Lawton youths were chosen for high offices including Jerry Ball county attorney Hoffman county and John Waller and Bill Amis to the house of representatives. Governor is Wayne E Hensley of Oklahoma City. Conference ends Saturday.

Val Frakes Jr Lawton Oklahoma Boys State University of Oklahoma Norman Jerry Ball Hoffman County John Waller Bill Amis House of Representatives Wayne E. Hensley Oklahoma City

Troopers To Hold Annual Fish Fry

Troopers from district four of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol will host an annual fish fry tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the pavilion in Craterville Park. About 300 guests are expected. Bud Williamson handles the fish with help from Earl Mercer and Wes Dillon.

Ieoene Ae Sored Thehoma Highway Patrol Craterville Park Bud Williamson Williamson Earl Mercer Lawton Wes’ Dillon Lake Lawtonka

Howell Attending Budget Meeting in Oklahoma City and Stillwater

Howell, president of Cameron College in Oklahoma City, attends a budget council meeting in Oklahoma City today. He travels to Stillwater tomorrow for a board of regents meeting of the A&M schools. After a business visit in Sulphur Friday, he returns to Lawton.

Cameron College Oklahoma City Raatealones Stillwater Boards of Regents A&m Schools Lawton

Lawton Delegation Attends Three-State Prudential Conference

Four Lawton delegates attend a three-state business education conference in Biloxi hosted by Prudential Insurance Company of America. The Lawton party includes Staff Manager R. M. Boucher and agents R. E. Bramlett E. L. Botkin and E. L. Miller. The three day event ends June 11.

Lawton Biloxi Prudential Insurance Company of America R. M. Boucher R. E. Bramlett E. L. Botkin E. L. Miller

Murray Denies Plans Paris Ouster

Oklahoma City June 9 UP Gov Johnston says Murray denied reports that France Paris general manager of the Grand Lake authority was to be ousted. He cited matters at the agency including water level at Grand Lake power output and labor dispute as concerns discussed with the group.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray France Paris Neymak Grand Lake GRDA

Oil import limit to be requested by IPAA

Tulsa, Okla. Congress will be asked to limit foreign oil imports to about 800,000 barrels daily. The Independent Petroleum Association of America announced the decision in Washington where two committees have been discussing the problem. The group has long opposed large imports but never before sought restrictive legislation.

Tulsa Okla Congress Independent Petroleum Association of America Washington IPAA Association

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