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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

5

Two Nash Buildings Destroyed By Downtown Fire

In Nash Oklahoma on Monday night two business buildings were destroyed and a third damaged in a downtown fire. Jett General Store owned by Charles Jett suffered total loss estimated around 35000 dollars, along with the Snack Cafe and a drug store. Fire started in a storeroom on the second floor of the Jett store, spread quickly, and was fought by local volunteers with help from Enid Pond Creek and Jet fire crews.

Nash Okla Grant County Jett Clyde Pose Enid Pond Creek Jet

Logan Activity Hums Across Oklahoma Campaign

State Sen Bill Logan and his campaign headquarters report rising statewide activity as the governor race heads into the final stretch. Events include a large Muskogee barbecu broad coverage in Ardmore Durant Idabel Shawnee Stillwater and Ponca City with organizers like Bob Brown David Neff Francis Escue and Dave Bowman leading efforts. Logan projects a runoff victory amid favorable recent turnout and criticisms of opponent coverage.

Bill Logan Muskogee Bob Brown Logan Sam Botkin Lawton Oklahoma City Logan Shawnee Ardmore Durant Idabel Chickasha Stillwater Ponca City Botkin David Neff Francis Escue West City Comanche County Dave Bowman Oklahoma Daily Oklahoman Otis Sullivant Sullivant Sullivan

Hit and Run Driver Hidden Car Found in Lawton

A young hit and run driver fled after colliding with Mrs. Winifred Steele at Third and Gore in Lawton at 7 50 a m. The car was located two hours later under trees on Washington Street. The driver, not licensed, was believed to turn himself in later. His wife said he went to Fort Sill for a day off due to their sick baby. Police praised the officers for coordination.

Lawton Winifred Steele Third and Gore Washington Fort Sill Ralph Hennessee

Amateur Art Show Opens With Large Local Crowd

A steady stream of visitors viewed paintings by area artists at the Amateur Artist Association’s second annual exhibition in the Security Bank Civic room. The show runs daily 1 to 5 pm through Saturday with free admission. Featured works include Lawton Fort Sill construction scenes and Wichita Mountains landscapes, plus several paintings by professional artist Leslie Powell.

Security Bank Amateur Artist Association Lawton-Fort Sill Wichita Mountains Leslie Powell

Woman Confined Saddle Mountain Ranch Woman

Mrs. Robert Ewing, a ranch woman, has been confined to her home after medical treatment for a dislocated hip during the past week.

Saddle Mountain Robert Ewing

Five More Charged On Traffic Counts

An additional five traffic violation complaints filed with the county attorney's office increase weekend charges to 36. The Monday afternoon arrests include Bess Roy Darnell 22 Fort Sill Emilien J. Cormier 22 Fort Sill John Louie Carr 25 714 N 32nd all for speeding Marvin Nathaniel Parsons 21 Fort Sill charged with an improper turn and Charles M Rutledge 23 Fort Sill charged with driving left of center in meeting.

Bess Roy Darnell Fort Sill Emilien J. Cormier John Louie Carr Marvin Nathaniel Parsons Charles M. Rutledge

Honest water waster surrenders to police

Col Ret Walter C Latti of 707 Gore turned himself in after forfeiting a $1 bond for wasting water. He admitted leaving a hose running while at a ball game Saturday, plastic wrong prelude to a later patrol call and self report. The water ran down the street, marking him as the honest water waster.

Col Walter C. Lattimore Gore

Installation Set for Jaycee Jane Officers Wednesday Night

Mrs Githen Rhoads state president of the Jaycee Janes and Howard Eisenhour southwest regional vice president will conduct installation rites for Jaycees and Janes here Wednesday night. The annual dinner dance at 730 p m Lawton Country club expects about 80 attendees with Dr Francis Hollingsworth and Bill Peters among speakers. New officers include Dr Cuffie Waid president James O Marshall first vice president Manville Redman second vice president Fred Larrance Jr secretary treasurer Gafford state director Ernest Winter Lorance White William L Hanney Advance Lenz and others with several holds over and additional officers listed.

Githen Rhoads Lawton Janes Howard Eisenhour Oklahoma Junior Chamber Commerce Lawton Country Club Francis Hollingsworth el Reno Oklahoma City National Jaycee Bill Peters Reece Jaycee Larrance Re The Jaycee Cuffie Waid Presi Jack Batten Henry Weddle Ted Ralston Earl Botkin Vance Lenz

Two Marlow Women Trapped In Crashed Auto For Six Hours

Two women from Marlow were trapped for six hours after a car overturned on a country road seven miles northwest of Duncan. Evelyn Harris 29 and her niece Edna Earl Harris 13 were found at 7:20 p m and taken to Duncan hospital in serious condition.

Marlow Duncan Duncan Hospital Evelyn Harris Edna Earl Harris Rt. 2

Elks Initiation Ceremonies Tonight at Lodge No 1056

Three new members will be initiated at 8 p.m. by Elks Lodge No 1056. Initiates are 1st Lt. Daniel L. Criswell Fort Sill, Jerry Thomas Millican 1202 Taylor, and Cpl. Frank Sauls Fort. Dinner at 7 p.m. Herman Holland invites all Elks to attend at the lodge location.

Daniel L. Criswell Fort Sill Jerry Thomas Millican Taylor Cpl Frank Sauls Herman Holland Elks

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