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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1954
Page
2
May postal receipts in Ton and branches rose nearly nine percent from the prior year, totaling 37,798.33 dollars versus 34,697.10 dollars in May 1953. The decline from April’s 41,266.18 dollars is attributed to quarterly box rent payments. Population growth, air mail usage, and heavy building activity are cited as revenue drivers this year.
About 3 a m the engine was on fire and the airliner diverted and landed after the crew followed instructions. Captain Jack Pedesky of Los Angeles piloted the craft with Captain Frank MacDonald and hostess June Miller aboard. Most passengers were servicemen with some women and children aboard. The hostess saw sparks before the landing and helped reassure passengers during the calm approach.
Constable Bailey hesitates before entering a guilty plea. Judge Cameron imposes a $100 fine and 30 days in jail, but Bailey protests the sentence, saying his wife is alone on the farm. Officers find only $3 on Bailey despite his insistence he can pay the fine.
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. workers in Lawton heard Oklahoma general manager Roy C. Echols speak at Cameron College Saturday night. He urged active community involvement and praised the group for 100 percent contribution to last autumn's community chest drive led by J. O. Conner. About 900 attended. Lawtonian Jack Weaver was MC. A new wrought iron sign will be installed at Medicine Park cottage reading Casa Es concido Lee and Alpha Gross.
The Lawton region saw minor electrical disturbances with a blown fuse affecting 40 to 50 homes and a shorting of two low voltage lines. Four telephone trouble cases caused about 100 homes to lose service briefly. Other towns reported varying rainfall amounts from about 0.75 to 1.67 inches, with no major damage and some crop effects noted.
Cadets from the Wildlife Refuge herd visit Fort Sill for a two day combined arms trip to learn artillery roles and air force functions. Col J A McChristian commands the provisional regiment with Maj L Royem and officers S Quick H Utley C Weaver and MSgt V N Nelli guiding the cadets through scheduled talks and firing demonstrations.
A notice lists individuals including Kenneth D. Foreman Temple Homer E. Harmon and others from Lawton Hallcenter and Oklahoma City as having changes of address or needing to take examinations. It notes some have failed to fill out questionnaires and that a group will travel to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
Two men waived preliminary hearings and will be set for trial in superior court. Crawford Sleeper, 24, of 324 G, charged with second degree burglary after a Saturday arrest at 416 Jefferson. Bond set at $2,000. Marlin C. Smith, about 30, charged with writing a $20 bogus check. James M. Bates, downtown bar operator, signed the complaint.
Rainy weather in Lawton postpones the municipal band concert for two weeks. The open air program on the courthouse lawn shifts to June 29. The band meets at 7 30 p m tonight in the old high school band room for rehearsal and will rehearse again next Tuesday. Directors James Matthews and George Walters lead the ensemble.
The source compares meat spending as a share of disposable income across years. In 1924, $35 of $597 per person or 5.8 percent was spent on meat. In 1953, $82.60 of $1,532 per person or 5.4 percent went to meat, showing little change in proportion.
Oklahoma City reports from the state department list current prices for wheat No 1 hard and No 1. Prices vary by city with Lawton Hennerick and other towns at about 1.90 to 1.94 for No 1 hard and No 1 steady around 1.10 to 1.18 for No 1. Oats prices also shown with small adjustments across Lawton Shawnee Tulsa and Enid areas and several towns reporting bids and receipts.
Oklahoma City market results show cattle steady to higher for steers yearlings and heifers in stocker and feeder classes with slaughter cows and bulls active and higher. Hog prices eased slightly for butchers and sows, while sheep slowness persisted with spring slaughter lambs and ewes steady.
General Hutton stresses rapid thinking and daily hard work as keys to leadership, noting the United States is on the threshold of the air age. He urges young men to seize opportunities now, introduced by J. George D. Crosby, chief of staff at The Artillery Center.
In Chester Massachusetts a June tornado prompted a Red Cross relief drive that was halted when the Central Massachusetts Relief Fund pledged joint distribution. The San Angelo relief effort raised about 2 million, with 201 500 to the Red Cross as a contribution. The remainder, estimated 200 000 to 400 000, was unaccounted for and later disputed as to how it should be spent. Harriman defended local autonomy while noting the national obligation.
Waco trustees of a 418000 dollar disaster relief fund deny withholding funds from Red Cross and say they paused part of the drive to assess ongoing needs. They praise Red Cross for aiding 978 families in six weeks and spending 345000 dollars, while asserting the fund supplements official relief.
Judge Don Fisher Monday dismissed a charge of assault and battery against Christine Glass of 558 Carver. Two others forfeited $20 bonds for assault and battery: Clifford Clark of 1807 Smith and John T. Youngbull of 1605% Can Reese. Lawton forfeited bond for threatening to do bodily harm.
Bodies of two Fort Sill soldiers killed in an automobile accident near Blanchard Sunday night were sent to their homes for burial Tuesday. M-Set. Robert Lee Butler, 25, of Oklahoma City, and Cpl. Nor bert T. Rozek, of Green Bay Wisconsin, were killed when their cars ran off U.S. 62 west of Blanchard. Sgt. Butler’s body was sent to Midwest City with a military escort. Cpl. Rozek’s body was sent to Green Bay accompanied by Cpl. Owen J. Hill. Becker Funeral home handled local arrangements.
Governor Murray announces a shift to stricter traffic enforcement with 30 unmarked cars and eight radar units to curb violators. He orders reduced uniformed presence in offices and promotes active duty, while warning signs are to be posted statewide and urging a heavier hand to ensure safety on Oklahoma highways.
The obituary lists Mrs. Bertie Hanson of 1414 Park, Mrs. Carl White of 1001 Lee in Gashland, and Mrs. Jay W. Mott of Mo. alongside E. Burgan of 1501 Summit, Robert L. Burgan of 1310 Park, and L. L. Burgan of Altus. It notes three daughters, ten grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.
Eckiyoby, an 83 year old Comanche Indian born in the Indian Territory in 1870, died about 7 a.m. Tuesday at a local location. Funeral services will be held at the Post Oak Indian Mission Church with Rev. Herman Neufeld officiating. Burial will follow in Post Dorothy cemetery.
The infant son of Sfc. and Mrs. G Rogers of 908 Lee died at 8 p.m. in a local hospital after a premature birth. Graveside rites will be conducted by Chap. Lt. John C. Ruback. Becker Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Surviving are a brother, 10-month-old Donald Wayne Rogers, and the parents’ families, Mr. and Mrs Tulsa and Mr. and Mrs Lovell G Rogers.
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals granted full accreditation to Fort Sill US Army Hospital after an inspection in March. Col William C Knott disclosed the news. the facility had prior accreditation from the American College of Surgeons. The Commission, a new body formed by major medical associations, accepted the prior accreditation.
The state legislature moves toward an ear pension bill awaiting Meyner's signature. Hoffman, suspended March 18 from the $13,500 post he held since leaving the governorship in 1938, faced Meyner's claim of widespread irregularities in division purchases. Hoffman's death prompted Mrs. Leonard to demand Meyner clear her father's name, in a letter noting the governor's difficult situation.
Lucinda Wahnee a 16 year old Indian girl was struck by a car driven by Leonard J Jones Jr at 1 34 am on 23rd near Gore while walking north She suffered severe scalp lacerations and was carried 49 feet to Kiowa Indian Hospital Officials said Jones 30 miles per hour with lights on did not see her due to dark clothing The incident left her head partially shattered the windshield and she remained in hospital today
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