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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1964

Page

2

Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs Edna D Roberts Apache

Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church Apache for Mrs Edna D Roberts 83 of Rt 2 Mountain View who died Tuesday in a Lawton hospital Rev Russell Murrell will officiate burial in Fairview Cemetery Crews Funeral Home directs She was born February 6 1881 in Gower Missouri moved to the Apache community in 1902 married Martin Roberts in Apache and later farmed near Mountain View Survived by three sons E M Roberts Anadarko Willie Roberts Pauls Valley Loyd Roberts Los Angeles six daughters Edna Brown Los Angeles Mrs William Burrough Sierra Vista Calif Mrs Ralph Dodd Indiana Home Oklahoma Mrs Albert Kuhn Cowden Okla Mrs Gurnee Sims Mountain View and Mrs Walter Cipals San Pedro Calif three brothers Shelly Munkres Omaha Tex Jewell Munkres Morenci Ariz Ernest Munkres Morenci Ariz three sisters Bertha Nonnells Stockton Calif C E Roberts Morenci Ariz and Lawrence Barton Apache 20 grandchildren 36 great grandchildren

First Baptist Church Edna D. Roberts Rt. 2 Mountain View Lawton Russell Murrell Fairview Cemetery Crews Funeral Home Mrs. Roberts Gower Martin Roberts Apache The Baptist Church E. M. Roberts Anadarko Willie Roberts Pauls Valley Loyd Roberts Los Angeles Edna Brown William Burrough Sierra Vista Calif Ralph Dodd Indiahoma Albert Kuhn Cowden Okla Gurnee Sims Walter Cipals San Pedro Shelly Munkres Jewell Munkres Omaha Tex Ernest Munkres Morenci Ariz Bertha Nonells Stockton C. E. Roberts Lawrence Barton

Child Neglect Report Probed in Lawton Area Case

Local and county officers investigate a child neglect case involving a three year old girl left in a Lawton family home. The child was hospitalized for illness linked to worms and her mother, a bar maid, could not be located. Police also probed thefts at a Fine Service station and a cafe, vandalism at a paint and body shop, and a beer tavern dancing charge. Funeral services were pending for Wanda Jean Payne, 38, of 2010 Lincoln, who died after a 15 month cancer illness.

Lawton Gary Oliver S. 11Th S. D. Woods Georgia Gerald R. Smith Oak T. D. Allen Howard C. Stevens Fort Sill Buckaroo Club Lee Wanda Jean Payne Lincoln Becker Funeral Home Payne Manitou Clarence A. Payne Houston Tex

April 7 election to decide ward race and county commissioner seat

The article notes a single city contest in Ward 5 between Mrs. Watson and Weger on April 7. County Commissioner District No. 3 also votes that day to fill the unexpired term of James M. Ash with Democrat James A. Black facing Republican Claud Martin. Precincts 6–9 in Ward 5 and several Ward 3, Ward 1, and Ward 2 precincts participate in the special general election.

Lawton

Brazil to send troops to Cyprus UN force

Brazil today ordered a reinforced troop of marines to depart for Cyprus immediately to join the United Nations peacekeeping mission.

Rio DE Janeiro UPI Brazil Cyprus United Nations

Towers to rise at airports under federal funding plan

The plan calls for new free standing air traffic control towers funded entirely by federal money. A two acre site across from the terminal will house a 49 foot tower with remote transmitter receiver facilities and standby power for emergencies. M Pei and Associates designed the structure to meet FAA requirements with expansion room and efficient access between control cab and operations.

M. Pei and Associates FAA

Food Distribution Ready Wednesday for Lawton Needy

Surplus foods provided by the U S Department of Agriculture will be distributed to Lawton families certified for state welfare aid. County Commissioner Robert Ebisch announced the distribution, set 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the courthouse basement, with recipients asked to bring containers. Families should collect commodities by 3:30 p.m. Friday if possible.

Lawton State Welfare Department Robert Ebisch Ebisch U. S. Department of Agriculture

Army Doctor Cleared Of Rape And Assault Charges

Captain Eugene Goldman, a 30 year old Army doctor at Watson Army Hospital, was acquitted of rape and indecent assault by a general court martial. The nine officer board led by Col. David R. Crocker found him innocent on all counts after testimony over four hours. Goldman denied the accusations.

Ft, DIX N.J Eugene Goldman Goldman David R. Crocker Watson Army Hospital

Pickup Runs Down Man Seeking Help Near McAlester

A Pittsburg County man, 33 year old Joe C. Hewitt, was killed when he flagged down a passing pickup on S H 31 east of McAlester. The vehicle, driven by Joe Ray Howell, 25, of McAlester, struck Hewitt as he attempted to get assistance after his car broke down. Oklahoma's 1964 traffic toll rose to 162 with this death.

Pittsburg Oklahoma Joe C. Hewitt Highway Patrol Hewitt McAlester Joe Ray Howell

Pershing Missile Unit Honors Colors in 1962 Ceremony

The 2nd Missile Battalion, 44th Artillery, first Pershing unit, was organized by the Army. On Oct 9 1962 Lt Col Patrick W Powers received the unit colors from Dr Finn J Larsen assistant secretary of the Army for research and development, with William B Bergen president of the Martin Company present as prime contractor.

44Th Artillery Army Patrick W. Powers Finn J. Larsen William B. Bergen The Martin Company of Baltimore, Md

Lawton High Names 1965 Wolverine Lore Editor

Mike Fargo, a junior, is named editor of Lawton High School's 1965 Wolverine Lore yearbook. Other staff include Liz Walters as business manager and multiple editors across classes and sections. The staff will be installed May 12.

Mike Fargo Lawton High School Liz Walters Lois Lynch Sherrie Singleton Stephanie Williams Kaye Wilson Ron Bailey Ann Smith Shirley Taylor Lynda Donley Jan Hornbeck Judy Myers Randy Hicks Susan Pierce

Missile Wreck Highlights Pershing Guidance Test Station

A Pershing missile electronic guidance unit known as the programmer test station was involved in a crash on a bridge site near Cordell. No fire occurred though a gas tank was ruptured. Fort Sill officials describe the test station as a key tracked vehicle that computes trajectories and checks countdown readiness, among other Pershing components.

Dave Dobbs Washita County Cordell Fort Sill

Lions To Select State Of Officers

A committee to nominate officers for the coming year was appointed Tuesday at an Evening Lions club meeting. Members: Harold Henneke, Jack G. Willis, T. R. Stephens (president). Gordon Sparks presented slides of club activity. Glenn Becker guest. Next meeting 7 p.m. Monday at Hotel Lawtonian with nearby Lions clubs. members and wives urged to attend.

Lions Club Harold Henneke Jack G. Willis T. R. Stephens Stephens Gordon Sparks Glenn Becker Lawtonian Lions Clubs

Help for Cripples Conference Opens in Kampala

Forty delegates from 13 countries met at Makerere University to discuss rehabilitation programs for millions of cripples in Africa.

Kampala Uganda UPI Makerere University Africa

Times Station Accepts Liquor Ads

The New York Times radio station WQXR will accept liquor commercials. It does not subscribe to the National Association of Broadcasters code that prohibits hard liquor advertising.

New York New York Times WQXR National Association of Broadcasters

Police Court Disposes Numerous Cases Under Municipal Judge Oaks

Police court dispositions summary from Municipal Judge J Merle Oaks lists numerous defendants with charges and fines including traffic violations such as running red lights improper right turns speeding and no driver’s license plus other offenses like unlawful rubbish storage and bogus checks. Several bonds were forfeited for failures to display a valid license or pay fines. Public drunkenness charges noted with fines.

J. Merle Oaks Vida K. McKelvey Margarete Piotr Bell Eddie West Tog Larry Mays Monroe Dearborn Billy C. Evans Arlington R. K. Souter Ozman Tommy Fite Washington Jerry D. Miller Charles M. Sanders John S. Williams Cleophes Williams Herold DO. Reed Hoover Foy J. Reynolds Joe G. Franks Summit Jerry W. Barham J. A. Myers Roosevelt Elvis Earl Brock Tennessee Dennis Breckenridge Uniontal Oliver. Buckley Fort Sill Donny van Norman Noisy Muffiers

Palsy March Raises About $1800 In Drive

About $1,800 was collected Tuesday in the Cerebral Palsy Institute drive called the 53 Minute March. Doug Johnning announced the total and said full results will take two weeks to tabulate. The goal is $4,000 with most funds to support the county day care center for physically handicapped children at the First Congregational church basement.

Doug Johanning United Cerebral Palsy Institute First Congregational Church

Soviet Expels West German Embassy Official

Moscow orders Heinz Naupert, adviser on oil production, to depart the Soviet Union within five days as the West German Embassy official figure remains unexplained by officials.

Moscow Soviet Union Heinz Naupert

Military Totals 1.8 Billion Loss In Planes Crashes

AP reports that over 1961 to 1963 U.S. military planes were lost or badly damaged totaling about 1.8 billion dollars across Air Force Navy Marine Corps and Army. Causes include pilot error material failure and maintenance with varying shares by service and a note of ongoing safety programs.

Washington U.S Air Force Navy Marine Corps Army

Civil Defense Members Finish Red Cross Class

Ten members of the Comanche county Civil Defense Rescue and Security units completed a 26 hour Red Cross first aid course. Taught by Raymond Wilson and Capt. Ray Meyers, the training covered advanced first aid techniques and earned Emergency First Aid pins from the American Red Cross.

Comanche County Civil Defense Rescue and Security Units Red Cross Raymond Wilson Ray Meyers Gene Maxfield Comanche County American Red Cross

Students honored at Oklahoma Baptist University

Linda Dayton daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dayton 1311 S 8th is among 18 recognized by an academic honor society for high scholastic standing first semester at Oklahoma Baptist University where she majors in English and minors in French.

Linda Dayton Lloyd Dayton S. 8Th Oklahoma Baptist University

Pin Worms Infestations Warned by Medical Experts

Fidgeting and itching signal Pin-Worm infections found in up to one third of examined persons. Families can be affected unknowingly. treatment requires killing worms in the large intestine using Jayne's PV tablets with a coating that reaches the bowels and a modern ingredient to eradicate Pin-Worms quickly.

Jayne

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