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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1954

Page

2

Hospital News Items Recap of PatientStatus and Births

Memorial notices list John T. McMenis and Mrs Clarrena Owens among patients undergoing surgery. The report also notes births to Maj and Mrs Nolte at Fort Sill and Warren Seymour’s 22 month old son. Dismissals include Mrs Ruby High and Mrs Billy Martin after surgery. An extensive section lists numerous individuals from Kiowa and Riverside Indian communities with medical or related statuses.

John T. McMenis Jefferson Clarrena Owens Duncan Jeannie Faye Pruitt Marvin Pruitt Mary Fe Hivere McKinney T. Vera Taliaferro Elk City Ery Ay Shepperson Ferris Eugene P. Carney Lee Anna L. Dale Park Sur- Sits Clarence Lewis Jr Douglas, Stroud Jr Pervis Taylor Robert James Kinyon Warren Seymour W. J. Seymour Mai Nolte Fort Sill Blvd Owen King j_Ilfred Mahseet Fletcher Illand Columbia Bill Huddleston Chattanooga Charles Long Apache Ruby High Fort Cobb

Latins Press U S Firm In Red Fight

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles faced Latin American moves to amend an anti Communist resolution. Mexico proposed changes as debate looms while U S officials await reactions from other nations. Dulles noted concern at a western hemisphere republic seeking a definition of communism before conference action.

John Foster Dulles U. S Pene Mexico Guillermo Toriello

Warmth Will Stick Five Days In Southwest Oklahoma Forecast

The latest long term forecast shows temperatures about four to eight degrees above normal through next Saturday. Normal lows are in the 60s and highs in the 30s. Lawton records a low of 35, with other readings around 60 to 70 expected, and little moisture projected this week.

Oklahoma Iymon Lawton Elles Wil

Saar Resettlement Plan Pledged by Council of Europe

The fragment discusses SAAR and a Council of Europe consul confirming a marketing scheme. It mentions aims to benefit the fatherland and outlines anticipated economic and cultural rights gains, though the text is fragmentary and lacks concrete details.

Ral Affairs Commission The Council of Europe Harait Are-Anne Saar

Naguib Regains Full Control In Egypt

President Mohammed Naguib reclaimed full control of the government after forcing the revolutionary council to restore him as council chairman and premier. The 11-member council conceded to his demand for real power amid evident public and military support.

Cairu Maren Mohammed Naguib Revolutionary Council

Anderson Tabbed To Succeed Kyes

Washington March 9 UP Navy Secretary Robert B Anderson appears set to replace outgoing Deputy Defense Secretary Roger M Kyes. The White House said Kyes will resign May 1 and Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson has recommended a successor to President Eisenhower, with Anderson favored.

Washington Navy Robert B. Anderson Defense Roger M. Kyes White House Kyes Pentagon Charles E. Wilson Eisenhower Anderson

Peller Speaks To Key Club

Peller a member of the new sub committee of the Lawton sponsored local Key Club. Jerry Goodey is vice president and Jerry Brammer secretary of the new club. Eugene Zwick, president, appointed a committee for local arrangements for a division convention to be held March 19 in Hobart. Willis Miller Alfred Roberts and Jimmy Wilson on the group. Social committee includes Tommy Burroughs Jerry Joochey and Gerald Brammer for a charter night banquet in two weeks and later banquets to honor Key Club fathers and mothers.

Key Club

Police Study Bids For New Uniforms In Lawton

Five Lawton firms submitted bids to outfit city policemen in new green and tan uniforms. Lowest bid from R. L. Meadors and Son totaled 94.75 for jackets pants shirts and cap. Other bids ranged from 98.85 to 111.70 with funds raised near 2700 toward a 3000 goal.

Lawton R. L. Meadors and Son Hamra’s Southwest Huffman's Outlet Griswold Cleaners Pat McHenry Fraternal Order of Police McHenry Mem! Patrol Alice

Chickasha Men Charged in Grand Theft Near Lawton

Two Chickasha men Edward Gene Gamble and Merdis Dale Jackson were charged with grand theft for stealing articles valued at four from the car of Willard A. Bird on a highway north of Lawton. Bond set at 2000 dollars each. Bird woke to see two men flee in a nearby car. Chickasha police arrested the pair yesterday after a highway patrol alert.

Fort Sill Edward Gene Gamble Merdis Dale Jackson Willard A. Bird Lawton Bird Sika Highway Patrol Anap Chickasha

Two Sill Men Fined On Driving Charges

Harry Mitchell, 32, paid 116 dollars in county court for driving while intoxicated. Clifton Septotn, 25, was fined and paid 110 dollars in justice court for reckless driving.

Fort Sill Harry Mitchell Clifton Septotn Justice Court

City Man Faces Forgery Charge

A city man is charged with forgery for allegedly passing a worthless five dollar check. The accused signed another man’s name as payee on the instrument and endorsed it, then allegedly presented it to Glenn Huffman at 311 Third.

City Man Hall Glenn Huffman

Lawton Theater Group Caps Season With Three Act Mystery

Lawton Theater Group discussed a three act mystery thriller to be staged May 3 and 4 at Cameron college auditorium closing the Little Theater’s 1953 54 season. Casting readings start at 8 p m Monday in the Storey Barton Cache Road studio with Jack Dalton chairing casting.

Lawton Little Theater Cameron Colle Uditorium Little Theater Storey & Barton

Markets Hold Steady Amid Mixed Grain and Livestock Demand

Market activity shows steady to cautious mood across cattle hogs and lambs with limited demand. Steers and yearlings sold slowly at mixed prices, bulls and slaughter calves steady, utility cows uneven, hogs down modestly from Monday, and spring lambs sustaining price levels while regional poultry and egg markets report varied receipts and modest demand.

Hall Continues From Page One In Divorce Case

Hall testifies December 28 that he did not want to live with his wife and accused her of fraud to marry him for her property. He says she pursued him with alleged affection, showered cash on him, and as a result of divorce proceedings his political future and commission position were damaged.

Fall Antien Ge 4 Hill

General Hays Checks Fort Sill Medical Posts

Taj General Silas B. Hays deputy Surgeon General arrives at Fort Sill with Col. John F. Boblender to inspect medical activities. Hays will conclude the visit Friday.

Sill Taj Silas B. Hays Army Fort Sill John F. Boblender Fourth Army Hays

Kelley Named Junior Aide to General Hart

Second Lt. Ernest N. Kelley is named junior aide-de-camp to Maj. Gen. Charles E. Hart, replacing Lt. Wallace Hi Cox who will leave soon. Kelley, son of Dr and Mrs J Whitney Kelley of Omaha, Nebraska, studied biology at the University of Nebraska and Creighton, was ROTC commissioned, and reporting after basic infantry training at Fort Benning then assigned to the 522nd Infantry Battalion at Fort Sill.

Ernest N. Kelley Charles E. Hart Wallace Hi Cox A. M. Harper Cox Kelley J. Whitney Kelley Omaha Bayside Long Island University of Nebraska Creighton University Creighton Fort Benning, Gahel 522Nd Infantry Fort Sill

Premium dairy show details and participation rules

Show continues from page one as meat dealers set a premium above floor price to ensure a good tale despite centere shortages. Awards will honor Holsteins Jerseys Guernseys Milking Shorthorns and Ayrshires. Open to 4 H and FFA members owning registered dairy cattle. Special dairy award offers 150 toward a trip. Jaycees reserve buyer seats and invite other groups. Safeway Stores Consolidated Gas Long Bell Lawton Meat City National Banks J C Penney Anthony’s Mathews D X service station have reserved seats.

Cee FFA Tehener Te Chamber of Commerce Dairy Committee Jaycees Safeway Stores Consolidated Gas Long Bell Lumber Company Lawton Meat City National American and Ity Banks J. C. Penney Anthony's Mathews D-X

Redistrict plan spans numerous Oklahoma counties

RE-DISTRICT shows a congressional redistricting plan covering Osage, Washington, Creek, Pawnee, Oklahoma Texas, Carter, Love, Marshall, Bryan, Choctaw, McCurtain, Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Woods, Grant, Roger Mills, Logan, Lincoln, Canadian, Pontotoc, Coal, Pittsburg, Atoka, Pushmataha, Jefferson, McClain, Garvin, and Murray counties.

Osage Washington Tub Creek Pawnee Wataha Carter Love Marshall Bryan Choctaw McCurtain Cimarron Texas Beaver Harper We Foods Alfalfa Its Ile Roger Reingle Logan Lincoln Canadian Pontotoc Coal Pitt Atoka Fferson McClain Garvin Murray

Indian leaders push to halt Oklahoma relocation plan

Monstathchi and other Indian leaders met with Indian Commissioner Glenn Emmons who warned that officials intend to push the plan forward. He fears the decision is fixed and believes only action by Oklahoma's congressional delegation can stop the move.

Page Onesion House Senate Committee On Indian Affairs

Angel Costumes Laundered for Wichita Mountains Easter Pageant

More than 300 colorful angel costumes for the 1954 Wichita Mountains Easter Pageant are being laundered. Local defense and patrol efforts continue this season as part of area policing activities.

Wichita Mountains

Doctors mued From Page One at Opening

Opening afternoon features Dr Ed Farris of Oklahoma City discussing Carcinoma of the Stomach Dr J C McDonald also of Oklahoma City presents on Cancer Larynx Dr L P speaks on Pelvic Malignancy The panel includes Joseph W Kelso and Dr Peter Russo from Oklahoma and Tulsa

Ed Farris Oklahoma City J. C. McDonald L. P Joseph W. Kelso Peter Eb Russo Oklahoma Tulsa

Land Purchases Totals Across Counties in Lake Area

The record lists multiple land purchases including a 40 acre tract from Mattie Coosewoon and a 20 acre strip for a church, with remaining cabins bought from Chester Cowen of Chickasha. Other buyers include Hardy Watson Lawton $260, Blanche Kinsey Lawton $8,770, J L Culbertson Mt View $6,500 Chickasha Cotton Oil Co $6,000, Preston Williams Lawton $1,700, K S Worrel Duncan $2,300, Milton Pokorny Lawton $5,000, Nona Hyde San Pedro $800, and more across Lan.

Mattie Coosewoon Mt. Scott We Church Chester Cowen Chickasha Hardy Watson Lawton Blanche Kinsey J. L. Culbertson Mt. View Chickasha Cotton Oj Company Preston Williams K. S.worrel Duncan Milton Pokorny Nona Hyde San Pedro Calif

Duncan Bond Theft at Duncan Elks Club

Police in Duncan Oklahoma report bonds worth eight thousand dollars stolen from the Elks Club safe. Lt. Owens notes the loot will be hard to move as reducers and cash records tie to the lodge. The lodge’s business manager Raymond Sharp says the bonds were issued by unknown parties and may be redeemable through specific channels.

Gulf Breeze Jouse Gulf Insurance Co Atlantic Insurance Co Ense Holdenville Oklahoma Kalamazoo Timbuktu Ae Eee Ion Fire Department Govaes Ieee Duncan Okla Elks Club Owens Lodge Raymond Sharp Essen

Politics Continued From Page One

NBC said it would give comparable time to the party not official. Sen Potter, Republican of Michigan, applauded the set handle.

NBC Sen. Potter R-Mich

Brotherhood Meets Faxon Seach Meeting Report

Brotherhood members met at Faxon to discuss organizational matters, with attendees outlining aims and planning next steps. Details remain sparse in the readable fragment, but the gathering signals ongoing internal coordination and future actions by the group.

Brotherhood Faxon Seach Faxon Brotherhood

Unclear excerpt prompts to find tar sets and reuse

Fragmentary text discusses tar set usage and locating sets with references to Meike Bae and Elon, but meanings are unclear. The passage appears to be garbled, lacking coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to summarize definitively.

Meike Bae Elon

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