County Meat Judging Experts Eye District Meet
Comanche county representatives to the district meat judging school were determined in the county contest held at Lawton Meat Supply. Winners will attend the district school to prepare for state contests. The girls school will be at Emerson school Wednesday. the boys school at Cameron later. Top winners include Ronnie Callicott and Lisa Youngman. Nineteen counties will be represented. The state contest will be at Wilson packing plant in Oklahoma City with the state winner advancing to Kansas City regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Lawton Meat Supply
East D
Emerson School
Cameron
Ronnie Callicott
Cache Ffa
Clarence Lee
Larry Watson
Fairview
Marvin Livingston
Faxon
Lisa Youngman
Gracy Arvisa
Wildena Guy
FSIS
Kathleen Woesner
Cache
Marlin Keathley
Curtis Ellsworth
The
Supply
Wilson Packing Plant
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Lawton Seniors Picked for Elks Most Valuable Student Contest
Lawton high school seniors Barbara Dell Ward and Jess Leon Collins were selected by the Lawton Elks lodge to compete in the Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. The state phase awards total 30000 dollars. Applicants are judged on scholarship citizenship personality leadership perseverance resourcefulness patriotism and financial need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton High School
Elks National Foundation
Lawton
Lawton Elks Lodge
Barbara Dell Ward
Dearborn
Jess Leon Collins
Cub Pack 72 Awards Banquet At Garfield School
Cub Scout Pack No. 72 of Garfield School honored members at a Blue and Gold banquet in the school auditorium. Wes Elkins served as master of ceremonies and Bob Booth presented awards with support from John Harper. Den No. 6 led by Mrs. Allen Trankley received several Bobcat awards, plus Wolf and Bear recognitions were given to multiple scouts, including Wayrie Meeks and Bobby Dean Booth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield School
Wes Elkins
Mildred Coltharp
J. J. Stowe Jr
Tex McCoy
James B. Slusher
Wayne Meeks
Stowe
Elkins
Bob Booth
John Harper
den No
Allen Trankley
Robert Trankley
George Hubbard
Joe Gerth
Robert Bailey
Ronald Nims
Donald Nims
Den
Randy Nees
Philip Hensley
Wayrie Meeks
Wolf
Johnny Elkins
James H. Morris Jr
John Taylor
al Wickliffe
Charles Hoob
Jimmie Poindexter
Allen Murphy
Bobby Dean Booth
Tommy Nims
Louis Gene Fite
Master British Lute Craftsmanship Surpasses Two Thousand Types
A historic note highlights that over 2000 lute varieties are produced by master craftsmen in Great Britain. The line underscores Britain’s rich luthier tradition and the diversity of lute design across regions and makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Anadarko Youth Completes Air Force Basic Training
James D. Blaine, 18, of Anadarko finishes basic training at Lackland Base and is the son of Mr and Mrs M B Blaine. After training he will go to an Air Force technical school or receive a general assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Blaine
Anadarko
U.S. Air Force Base
Lackland Base
M. B. Blaine
Air Force Technical School
Spanish War Vets To Discuss Plans
The United Spanish American War Veterans and auxiliary members will meet at 2 p.m. today in the Lawton Recreation Center at 14th and Bell. They will discuss plans for the state convention in Lawton on April 15 through 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish American War Veterans and Auxiliary
Lawton Recreation Center
14Th and
Bell
Haydock Reports County Farms Growing Larger and Richer
County agent Lewis Haydock told the Chamber of Commerce that Comanche county now has 1,477 farms covering 482,000 acres, with average farm size rising from 311 to 326 acres and value per farm at 19,600 dollars. Total farm income is about 6 million annually. Cattle numbers rose to 52,961, and 13 farmers earned over 25,000 dollars in 1954. Cleo Craig chaired the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Lewis Haydock
Chamber of Commerce
Haydock
Cleo Craig
City Youth Places Second In Sooner Leadership Contest
Jerry Brammer an 18 year old Lawton resident placed second in the state youth leadership contest sponsored by the Elks and Cameron college judged by written reports. Sue Ellen Albright Shawnee won first place and will join Brammer in the national contest. Brammer received a $75 savings bond plus a local $25 bond while Shawnee earned a $100 bond. National prizes total 1000 500 and 300 for top three in both boys and girls groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Brammer
T. P. Brammer
Dearborn
the Elks
Cameron College
Sue Ellen Albright Shawnee
Income Tax Returns Notice for Home Appointment
An advertisement invites individuals to call W. Dale Pollock at 3362-J, 1606 Bell, for income tax return assistance. The note emphasizes in home appointment options and provides contact details for polling services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dale Pollock
Bell
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Miss Youngman
Callicott
Bob Jerry King
Larry Buckwald
Tommy Self
Jimmy Black
Burton Marshall
Goldie Mae Ford
Sterling
Karen Elling
Marjorie Tso
Lena Regan
Rae Nell Stoll
Indiahoma
Juanita Clower
Lendell Benson
Flower Mound
Gracy Arviso
Rose Ann Attahvich
Miss Alviso
C. Brigham Young Agency
C. Brigham Young Park
Stovall
Koehler
Lawton Municipal
Institutions Homes Theatres Schools
Johnson Wax & Floor Machines
Wyandotte Chemicals
Lily Cups
Buffalo Fire Equipment
Southwest Disinfectants
Regina Floor Machines
Wheeling Metal Ware
White
Neal Ashlock
Cub Pack
City Youth
Brammer
York Delicatessen
N. Y
Chicago
Fowler’s
Eulick
Armstrong
Krotts , Alkyd Unitex
Ciliett’s New
Fowler's
Earl
C Avenue
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