City Firm Gets Job of Building Hospital Annex
A Comanche county bid awarded to Ford W Becker Jr for a 40 bed hospital annex at Memorial Hospital. The $229,700 bid was the lowest of 18 submitted and funds include Hill Burton relief with federal support. Construction to start within 10 days of signing and must finish in 100 days. Local impact aims to keep work in the county and boost the economy.
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City Girl Nominated for 300 UP Journalism Scholarship
Marilyn Van Eaton daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Van Eaton of Lawton is listed among high school seniors nominated for a $300 UP scholarship by the United Press Editors of Oklahoma. She is active at Lawton High in The Talley newspaper and writes a column for The Concord Press. A journalism field day at Oklahoma City April 3 will select a recipient to cover college expenses for 1937 58. The event includes a press conference with Raymond and visits to the LP bureau and state capitol with explanations from Howard Wilson and Carter Bradley.
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Funeral Rites for LeRoy Parrish Held Here
LeRoy Parrish former Comanche postmaster died suddenly here. Services set for 2 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church with Rev. Elbert Whitwell officiating. Burial in Comanche cemetery. He served as postmaster 16 years until retiring in 1955. Born March 18, 1883 in Alabama. Surviving wife Clara son Dr Gibson Parrish a brother Sim Parrish Springs Texas and Miss Marie Parrish Hood Visalia Mississippi.
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Cache Man Arrested on Bogus Check Charge
County officers Saturday arrested a Cache man named Donald Wermy for passing a $1000 bogus check in Lawton last summer. The suspect, identified as Berley Banks of 1513 Cache Road, is said to have given the check on July 6.
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Elgin Man Promoted To Rank Of Major in Army Reserve
Oklahoma City report lists promoted officers in the Army Reserve including Elgin F. Kelsey of Route One and Robert F. E. Lockhart, with Kelsey raised to major and Lockhart to first lieutenant in the Oklahoma Military District.
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Babbitt Unopposed For School Board Election
Howard Babbitt the Lawton Board of Education president will run unopposed in the annual school election. Only his seat is up for election with voting at all elementary schools from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. A five mill building levy also appears on the ballot to fund added classrooms and ease crowding, according to Justin Kuntz and John Shoemaker.
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Four Traffic Charges Filed In County Court
Four traffic charges were filed Saturday by County Attorney Warren Crane. George Carter, 32, of 3 Lee, was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with driving while intoxicated in Judge Ralph Cline's city court. Robert E. Dastin was charged with speeding at night in Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron's court. Reckless driving charges were filed against Curtis D. Cornwell, 17, of 1228 Jefferson, and James Hollingsworth, 20, Fort Sill.
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Fort Sill
Senior Citizens Schedule Meeting at Lawton Youth Center
Lawton Senior Citizens will meet Tuesday night at 7 at the Lawton Youth Center. Moyrile Bayett leads the hosting committee for the monthly event.
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First Methodist Cornerstone Ceremonies Scheduled Today
The cornerstone of the new First Methodist church on Wesley Avenue in Tomling will be laid at 3:30 p.m. today. Rev. C A Ridge and Dr Virgil Alexander will officiate, with plans to include documents from the old cornerstone and items reflecting the church’s history and leadership.
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Narcotics Charge Names Lawtonian Arrested in County Jail
A Lawton resident was jailed after an arrest on narcotics charges. Tris Fitawater of Uhlets H faced a narcotics by fraudulent means charge filed March I by County Attorney Warren Crane. The roundup adds to a recent spike in narcotics arrests by Comanche County with 11 complaints signed by state narcotics agent Ted Hagstrom.
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Rexroat Serves 2 Counties As Animal Trapper
Rexroat, a government predatory animal trapper, serves Comanche and Kiowa counties. County agent Lewis Haydack says Rexroat traps bobcats and coyotes. Ranches needing Rexroat's assistance may contact him through Haydock's office.
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Fun Contests Set Tuesday At Cameron
Comanche county hosts a 4 H Share the Fun show at Cameron college auditorium Tuesday at 6 30 p m with 28 entries from clutics County agent Arlen Johnson said Saturday. The top two acts advance to the district contest on April 2 where 19 counties compete for the state show at Stillwater during the 4 H Roundup. Acts limited to six minutes may be musical drama or novelty judged by Leslie Walker Ted Owes Cameron bua laball coach Movs Carolyn Hancock Consolidated Gas Co.
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Stan County
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Governor pressure floors bill amid budget clash
Report indicates Gary predicts a cost of about ten million beyond available funds as administration leverages highway projects to press legislators into backing the measure. Gary surprised by quick committee action, planned another appearance. Proposals call for base allowances of 2700 next year and 3000 the following year with inflation tied to economies from district reorganizations.
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Oklahoma speaker hints at compromise on school bill
The Oklahoma House leader says if pushed back to committee he will present direct compromise proposals and assume full responsibility for criticism. Opposition grows quickly to a proposed 1 cent per gallon gasoline tax hike tied to the school bill. Gary reports heavy mail, mostly against the increase, as adjournment aims for early May with budget settled and other topics lining up.
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Bill Harkey
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