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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1954

Page

9

Oilmen Close 3 Day Meet At Capital

Oilmen from Kansas Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle wrap a three day session in Oklahoma City with papers on increases in gas production and reduced well completion costs. More than 800 attendees. Citations awarded to R W Bond J R McWilliams and Harold E Berg. Discussion covers chart systems permanent type completions multi level production and on site combustion techniques.

Oma City Kansas Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Mid-Continent American Petroleum Institute R. W. Bond Shell Oil Co New York J. R C. B. Strauch G. W. Atchley E. R. Daniel The Republic Natural Gas Co Pauls Valley Oklo

Bootlegger Uses Bank Teller Style Dispenser in Oklahoma City

Police uncover a bootlegging setup resembling a bank teller window. A warrant reveals a door with a signaling sign and a sliding money tray. Behind the door a one way mirror lets the bootlegger observe customers while the buyer cannot see behind. Agents seize 6% pints of tax paid liquor.

Oklahoma City Scoutcar H. D. Newsom Uscer Riera

Adlai Sees Possible Nonaggression Pact With Reds

Adlai E Stevenson told a Harvard audience that a non aggression pact among Russia unified Europe the United States and Britain might be possible given the balance of power with the Russians He said the free nations seek opportunity for all to work out their own destiny while the Soviets seek victory without war He predicted Soviet military adventures in the West are most unlikely likening the Reds to a bookie willing to take risks but not risk everything.

Cambridge Mass Adlai E. Stevenson Soviet Union Russia Europe United States Britain Stevenson Harvard University Illinois West

Bicycle theft report with second incident at two addresses

Ralph Northcutt of 1415 Columb reports a bicycle stolen from his yard last night. Police note this is the second bike stolen from that address since January. A second theft involves Jerry Rolston at 1408 A 22nd, with another bike reported missing at 2208 Denver on Wednesday.

Ralph Northcutt

Bill Smith Agency Auto Insurance

Bill Smith Agency offers auto insurance services with contact phone number 4985 for inquiries and policy purchase.

Bill Smith Auto Insurance

OU names five for Achievement Day honors in April

Norman Oklahoma Dr George L Cross president of the University of Oklahoma announced five Oklahomans named for the seventh annual Achievement Day dinner on April 8 They receive Distinguished Service Citations for advancing a better contemporary society and improving Oklahoma's reputation The honorees are Maj Gen F S Borum Dr Roy Temple House Alfred P Murray W G Skelly and Mrs Edyth Thomas Wallace

Norman Okla George L. Cross University of Oklahoma W. G. Skelly Tulsa Oil Company Edyth Thomas Wallace Oklahoma City Newsage Oklahoma

Oklahoma City to Blast 162-Foot Stack March 28

Demolition expert M. C. Hess of Concho Construction says a 162-foot smoke stack in downtown Oklahoma City will be blown at 2 p m on March 28. Hundreds or thousands of amateurs are expected to photograph the event as the stack falls west away from the railroad tracks.

Oklahoma City M. C. Hess Concho Construction Co Hess Second Street Santa Fe New State Oklahoma A&m College

Kiowa Farmers Face Crop Prospects and Storage Shortage

Kiowa County wheat farmers face two problems amid drought and dust. Grain fields lack moisture for growth and there is uncertainty over storage after officials canceled a 250000 bushel grain elevator addition due to the contractor declining a maintenance bond.

Hobart Okla Kiowa County Farmers Cooperative Here

Postmaster Nomination Confirmed for Leo D. Johnson

The Senate on Thursday confirmed Leo D. Johnson of Perry Oklahoma as postmaster. Confirmation was announced from Washington on March 19.

Washington Senate Leo D. Johnson Perry, Okla

Third Graders Stage Program At Will Rogers

Third graders performed a program at Will Rogers featuring skits such as Hattie's Singing Lesson and The Children Take Over. Mrs Mildrege Roberts directed music with a tap dance by Genellen Graves and solos by Carol Ann Wanahdoah.

Mildrege Roberts Hunter Hattie Iby’ Daringer Giles Genellen Graves Carol Ann Wanahdooah Dianna Rae Martin Gale Holton Cheryl Lynn Hughes Sharon Kaye Smith Alijean Williams Elaine Johns Geraldean Harrison Richard Sorrow Leslie Upton Joe Billy Reaves Lois Karty Glenn Wooten Dale Eaton George Myers Alice Pow Carol Ann Wallahdooah Ro Westbrook Gail Holton Billy Joe Stevenson Margaret McCarley Harriett Domebo Charley Priest Sammie Romines Ruby Woods Sue Cox Raymond Lewis Larry Nottingham Vernon Paul Janice Daubenspeck James Fred Bowling Larry Dea Buttram Randall Cooley Aron Cox Gary Don Crow Ronnie Frost Jessie Hicks Jimmy Hinson Franklin Hodges Calvin Keller Ray Lee McCarley Carl Miller Bonnie Riley Leo Stinnett Bruce Whitewolf Jerry Barr Joseph Poole Sherry Caldwell Carmencita Garaboto Linda Lou McClain Mary Joyce South Tonya Sue Yoast Joan Lambert

Cityan Posts Bond After Whisky Raid

Wayne Tisdale of 113 Euclid posted three $20 bonds after police seized several bottles of alcohol at 113 Euclid. He was charged with running a joint possession and maintaining a public nuisance. Six other persons were arrested for drunkenness, three for investi.

Wayne Tisdale Euclid Investi

Partridge Set to Succeed Weyland Over FEAF Command

General O P Weyland will relinquish command of the Far East Air Forces next Friday and be reassigned to the Air Force Tactical Air Command at Langley Virginia. Weyland has led FEAF since May 1951 through most of the Korean War and previously headed the Seventh Air Force in Korea. General Earle E Partridge will take over FEAF duties.

Tokyo O. P. Weyland Far East Earle E. Partridge Air Force Weyland FEAF Sth Air Force Air Force Tactical Air Command Langley Air Force

Martin and Lewis Plan to Split Up

Hollywood report that comedians Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis announced plans to end their partnership on July 25 1996 their fiftieth anniversary as a team. They held a sandbag guarded briefing outside Paramount dressing rooms and claimed the six shooters they carried were to shoot holes in rumors of a break due to a script dispute.

Hollywood Dean Martin Jerry Lewis Paramount

300 Bales Of Hay Burn At School

Fort Sill Indian School reported the loss of about 300 Johnson grass bales in a fire started by sparks from a truck exhaust. Principal James Wallace estimated the value at 300 to 400 dollars. Fire crews controlled the blaze from 2 30 p m to 7 p m.

Fort Sill James Wallace Lawton Wallace

Building Inspector Continues Work From Hospital Bed

George Norwood architectural inspector for the Sears building at 11th and Gore works from a Southwestern hospital bed after an emergency operation. A phone extension in his room and contractor cooperation keep his project involvement ongoing with only brief interruptions.

George Norwood Sears 11Th and Gore Southwestern Hospital Norwood

Cooperton FFA Members Win at Kiowa Fat Stock Show

Cooperton Future Farmers of America members Diehl Van Derk Billy Simms Dean Reeder Jerry Lester Don Lester and Bennie Moore received awards at the Kiowa county fat stock show in a special report from Cooperton.

Cooperton Boys Saddle Mountain Cooperton Future Farmers of America Kiowa County Diehl van Derk Billy Simms Dean Reeder Jerry Lester Don Lester Bennie Moore

Leadership Training School Set At Beal Heights Church

A leadership training school will be held at the Heights Presbyterian church beginning Sunday at 7 30 p m and running through Tuesday. The event is a joint effort of Westminster and Beal Heights churches with sessions on Christian education. Courses cover Bible study methods and youth and children instruction led by Rev. Austin Miss Steading and Dr M L Baker. Open to parents Sunday school teachers and all adults. young people invited to join Bible study.

the Heights Presbyterian Church Westminster Beal Heights Miss Steading Synod Rev. Austin Austin Goodland Ing Spee Paul D. Hanna M. L. Baker Donald A. Angus Heights Mesa Cimathet Kenneth Clapp Westminster Women of the J. C. Owens

Justice Court Jury Finds Man Guilty On Driving Count

A six man jury in justice court near Indiahoma found Dennis Hale of Rt 1 Indiahoma guilty of reckless driving March He received a 50 dollar fine plus costs. Hale had been involved in a minor collision on a county road and was ticketed by Highway Patrolman Bud Williamson. Hale plans to appeal to Superior Court.

Justice Court Hane Dennise Rt. 1 Indiahoma Hale Bud Williamson Justice of Marvin Cameron Superior Court

Return to Mission San Juan Capistrano Marks Century Tradition

Residents were expected to fulfill a century old tradition Friday by their annual return to the Mission San Juan Capistrano, a long standing local event.

Mission San Juan Capistrano

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