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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
2
Lawton police launch a new pistol training course at the city range starting June 29. Chief Ralph Hennessee says all officers will complete the program to achieve a high qualifying score. Instructor Henry Bartels will oversee sessions in three daily groups with 35 rounds each.
The Cameron College gym hosted the Comanche county Home Demonstration Flower and Vegetable show with over 500 entries. About 300 flowers and 200 vegetables competed across 40 classes, with a new junior division of 15 4 H entrants. Judging began at 11 10 a m and winners will count toward top county H D clubs prizes.
A large visiting contingent led by Gen Orrico will review saw 2 500 officers at Lucas Field. The schedule includes a mass demonstration at firing point 137, helicopter travel to Post Field, and tours of Observation Department and Snow Hall. Detachments from Monterrey and Saltillo regions, plus Fort Sill escorts, accompany the group.
County Attorney Manville Redman discussed the Association for Better Government as sponsor of an Emancipation Day rally in Ston View inviting candidates for a $10 to $25 fee. Lawton incidents involve Lockhart, who said he was robbed after gambling winnings, with three men forcing surrender of his money. Redman plans a swift preliminary hearing.
Cadets participate in an airlift of a 155 howitzer with field firing at the Punch Bowl and fortifications demonstrations. Highlights include Sill’s massed fire at firing point 137. The class arrived Wednesday, will depart Saturday for Fort Bliss after visiting Wright-Patterson AFB, Fort Knox, and Fort Benning, then West Point on the 26th.
Hennessee warned about the danger of fireworks to youngsters. He noted eight large firecrackers and urged parents to warn children while stressing infection risks. The official said the area offers recreation opportunities without endangering lives and warned fines for selling fireworks.
Page said magneto to dials skip a step in the process and the rate increase would average about 30 cents per month for all phone types. Mountain View will be out of Ana darko and Hobart on long distance set ups when the change is made with Mountain View scheduled for early spring 1955 if approved. Two other systems Alex and Minco were changed over earlier this year. Planning is under way but work cannot start until the commission acts.
Hospital News items report births at multiple Oklahoma locations with weights and times, plus numerous admissions and discharges. Notable entries include a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. J Carl at 11:12 p.m. weighing 14% ounces at 2209 Cheyenne, and a June 17 birth to Dr. and Mrs. Robert Dennis at 1616 N. 25th weighing 7 pounds 3% ounces. Admissions cover Burell Jones in Lawton, Mrs. Ruby Wooten, and many others across Kiowa and surrounding towns, listing medical or surgical status and addresses from Cache to Tecumseh and Fort Sill area.
A representative of Cleaners Sales & Service Inc. of Fort Smith Ark conferred with high school contractors on plans to install laundry equipment in the gymnasium plant. The equipment, purchased from the Fort Smith firm on low bid, has arrived and will be set up in the gym laundry room for physical education athletic and other public school laundry use.
Miss Yvonne Bender director of nursing at Memorial hospital will join a discussion panel at the Supervision Institute for watch on July 8 and 9 at the Om klahoma. She will talk on communications. A second speaker, Ives, will discuss job analysis before a panel including Miss Bender Sister M Irma Jean Priebe Elizabeth Rowley Josephine Daniel and Emma G Snyder all listed as nurses and health officials from St Johns Hospital University of Oklahoma Cerebral Palsy Institute Norman and state health departments.
Guatemala prepares for a mass demonstration as authorities deny army coll was near resignation. Expecting about 100000 protesters in Guatemala City amid arrests of government ministers and exiles planning escapes through the El Salvador embassy. Military preparations by exiled Guatemalans in Tegucigalpa raise tensions.
Lawton resident Carney posted a $20 bond in police court on breaking and entering charges. The complaint was signed by Ruby Carney. A divorce was granted in October 1952. Walker of Fort Sill posted a $20 bond on driving charges. Sammy Williams of 1803 Jefferson faces reckless driving by speeding.
Oklahoma City livestock market report shows cattle 1,300 head with calves 200, stocker and feeder demand strong, cows 11.00-14.50, calves 10.00-15.00, some 14.00. hogs 300 head, barrows 23.00-24.00, gilts 23.75, sows 16.00-19.00. sheep 300 with lamb slaughter around 50 lower, ewes 18.00-21.00, springers 22.00-50, good to choice 18.00-21.00. Also Butter Chicago market data and regional price notes.
Funeral services are planned for Bradley T B Burgan Jay W Mott and Ray Lee Se with arrangements at local church and cemetery. The families request donations to memorial funds in lieu of flowers.
A list of ROTC personnel includes Col. Thomas R. Malone as assistant deputy camp commander at Purdue University with PMS&T duties from Bowling Green State University and executive officer Lt. Col. Alden O. Hatch from St. Mary's University, along with Maj. Walt B. M. as PMS&T at another institution.
The 41st Group's cadet units will provide rations and quarters until July 29. Present plans call for a firing demonstration using 50 caliber machine guns and 40 mm guns for antiaircraft work, showcasing the unit's readiness.
School officials plant grass in the block to curb soil wash during rainstorms. goal is a good crop to keep sidewalks clean and reduce mud after heavy rain.
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