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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1954
Page
2
Oil executives warn that a temporary surplus should not halt exploration. Relaxing search for new reserves for even a year could prove costly, as cutting back exploration and wildcatting would have serious effects on future oil supply.
The Lawton Little Theater receives praise for its community service through wholesome entertainment and thoughtful programming. The Cameron College auditorium production You Cant Take It With You is hailed as the finest in years, reflecting hard work by a large cast and staff. Local residents including Mrs E P McMahon Mrs Roy F Champlin Mr and Mrs Arch Parmenter Sr and Col and Mrs Grant Mangum are noted for their support.
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Stamper born March 3 at 2 02 p.m. Dismissals include Githen K. Rhoads and Dick Lee Iyer. Admitted patients include Fama Mm Svedd Mills and Mrs Ralph Wolf. Star Route addresses noted.
Lawton residents are urged to gather newspapers and magazines for the Lions club quarterly paper drive to benefit the Youth Center ball. Proceeds support the center, with eight tons contributed so far. bundles should be left curbside Sunday morning, 1 p.m. Lions will depart from Lawrence Tank Corp. at No. 1 East B. Call 4600 after 5 p.m. for missed homes.
The hearing resumed with Eaton recounting the event as Willeford and Fine traveled by wagon. Kenneth Todd testified that the Studebaker struck his car on the left front and forced it off the highway, hitting a bridge guard at 50 to 60 mph. Judge Cameron continued the hearing into the afternoon as defense plans to call Willeford to testify.
The note explains federal programs offering emergency loans to farmers and livestock borrowers. It mentions eligibility for credit to purchase or develop farms, with a regional FHA office in the Federal Building indicating where to apply.
Fort Sill casualty James Allen Lubold was injured in a hit and run Wednesday when a 1942 model car struck his vehicle near Fort Sill. Lubold was taken to post hospital. extent of injuries not yet determined as police verify ownership through car registrations and tag details.
The report outlines impacts of stock levels on farm quotas and the potential freeing of wheat from controls if frozen supplies are excluded. Senators Aiken Young push for fixed 90 percent supports while Eisenhower Benson favor flexible 1 to 90 percent supports as the Senate boosts farm price supports by 1.8 billion dollars and raises total outlays by about 8.5 billion dollars.
Shooting wounded in the assault was removed from the list Wednesday but still serious Thursday. Four congressional victims were out of danger. The FBI Secret Service and police in Washington kept 24 hour alert for possible Nationalist violence after the assassination news. Eisenhower, under constant guard in Venezuela en route to the Inter-American conference, travels in bulletproof transport. Secret Service recent alerts cited terror threats aimed at the capital and at President Hoover and Gov. Talmins Martin of Puerto Rico.
A city resident faces charges after a street collision described as a car driven by Mell slowed to turn and was struck by another vehicle. The accident occurred about 10 a m on a westbound street near a saloon. Further details unclear due to damaged OCR.
Oklahoma City March 4 state Department of Agriculture reports on poultry and egg production across the state. Hen prices show steady to moderate ranges with values listed for Hobart McAlester Ardmore Laverne Shawnee Chandler Enid Durant Elk City Pauls Valley Chickasha Blackwell Vinita Muskogee Alva Lawton Durant and other towns. Butterfat is barely steady with several towns showing small declines.
Officials identify Earl and Will s as owners of lots 11 and 12 and Reva Lucille Gill as owner of lot 13. Daugherty signals possible injunction if permit approval is not rescinded. Council members refuse to comment as interpretation of restrictive clauses on Fort Sill Blvd remains disputed among residents and developers.
The article notes an Easter service program with a foreword by Rev. Wal lock titled God Is Here. Pr George Schutz will read a short dedication for He Is Risen, a booklet about the Easter service. Wichita Mountains Easter Service association president C. Larrance, Rev. J J Stowe Jr., and Jack A. are mentioned in connection with the event.
Funeral arrangements for Jake R Ruark will be announced later by Ritter Funeral Home.
The World Day of Prayer began in 1887 with a single observance and expanded to an annual event on the first Friday in Lent. About 49,000 observances now occur, starting in New Zealand and Tonga and ending with St Lawrence Island Alaska. It unites Christians in prayer and supports missions at home and abroad, sponsored in the United States by the General Department of United Church Women of the National Council of Churches.
Norman figures react as Joe Smalley’s death leaves a vacant county post. Arrington says he may run now, while Curtis, Muldrow, and Fox weigh endorsements and chances. The Norman scene hints at shifting alliances as Nance steps back, with local politicians forecasting a tighter race. Nearby Fremont auction note follows a Nebraskan show recap.
The court review details city council actions on water mains in Lee and other additions dating from 1947 to 1953. It cites precedents from Minnesota and other states on developer reimbursements and city ownership of mains after annexation, noting ongoing litigation outcomes and potential further filings.
National Railways officials blamed a broken rail for a train wreck near Termo on Monday. Six passenger cars jumped the tracks and six people were killed with 67 injured.
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