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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1954
Page
2
Fort Sill hosts a mock atomic explosion Saturday at 10 30 am for Army Aviation School students at Strip 15. Capt Eugene Speaks narrates a 2000 pound demo with smoke effects plus a helicopter square dance and combat mission demonstrations.
President says he will not comment on McCarthy matter while noting a leader must not judge his own case. Wisconsin senator insists no disagreement with the President on self judgment and says he will not vote on related issues. He adds he is glad the President did not enter the dispute and that his subcommittee would not bar him from asking questions.
Weather note reports continued rain within 24 hours and a second rain in the watershed could aid runoff. Cooler air is forecast with clear skies tomorrow, lows around 35 and highs near 55. Winds gusted up to 60 mph during the yesterday storm with no injuries reported locally.
The second Jaycee Rural A c c u a i n t a n c e show is set for 8 p m Friday at Happy Hollow school with an all star program and prizes. Lawton residents plan to travel via Porter Hill route to the event.
The piece recalls Jake Witzel born near Tecumseh in Pottawatomie County and later moved to the Panhandle. It mentions Tulsa construction by oil firms and new offices, notes Tulsa as Oklahoma’s Republican capital, and observes a map omits Lawton.
Lula Jane McDonald 89 of Tipton died after illness. She moved from North Carolina to Texas and Kansas before settling in Tipton in 1934. Survivors include three sons two daughters twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services at 10 a.m. Friday at Tipton Methodist church with Rev H Addison Woestemeyer and Dr W C Clement. committal at Bridgeport Texas cemetery at 4 p.m. Pecinosky Funeral Home Tipton handles arrangements.
School board on Wednesday approved 28 new teaching appointments including Miss Ira Jean Snow returning on a Ford Foundation fellowship and other hires such as Norman Monroe Helen Parks JoAnne Shackelford and Nelma Dowlings. The district awards furniture contracts to Dowling Inc and Thompson Book Co for Jefferson Garfield and four room additions to Douglass Dunbar and the new high school
Fort Sill Library hosts a display of one inch to one foot scale furniture created by 2d Lt John Galipault and his father in law P F Tompkins. The duo from LaGrangeville New York make hand crafted pieces as a hobby that grew into a business featuring carved chairs tables and benches.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous Oklahoma area businesses including Red Cross Pope Agency Dixie Store Reed Service Motel Scotts Bakery LaSill Milk Co Sanders Hardware Cache Road Furniture Shamburper Lumber Co Thomas Concrete and others. The readable text reads like a compilation of shops suppliers and services with various company names and partial addresses.
Leaders of the old International Longshoremen's Association sanctioned a three week outlaw strike in New Talon port. Endorsement here did not halt operations in any harbor within the ILA district. Bradley warned other ports may strike while workers who handle bulk ships diverted from New York remain active.
Gen Hart and Gen Brittingham praised Kiwanis support in Lawton. Dr Donahue urged clubs to back aged care, community mental health clinics, and school programs while warning Oklahoma spends far less per patient than needed. He cited rising hospital stays and personnel gaps in state facilities.
Merchants and property owners oppose the Sheridan Road grade separation and traffic islands claimed to be essential. Officials say completion may stretch into 1955 or later with parallel delays from state and federal planners and city boards awaiting further reports before action.
Fullerton announces bid for district judge to fill the seat vacated by Floyd Jackson who will run for ninth district supreme court justice. Ralph Cline the city judge candidate plans a formal announcement in a few days and filing for state and county offices is set for late April.
Severe storms hit southeastern Tulsa injuring two boys when a damaged pole struck their car. Tornadoes blasted Galtry near Enid and Shawnee, damaged Brown Screen Riverside theater, barns, sheds, and power lines. Weather Bureau reported winds to 85 mph and multiple areas assessed for losses by early morning.
Oklahoma City March 3 state Department of Agriculture reports poultry prices for broilers hens and other items with regional spot and delivered rates across cities including Poteau Muskogee Shawnee Vinita and Tulsa. butterfat and dairy receipts noted with several city references and price ranges.
Maj. Gen. Marcel Lajouanne deputy chief of staff of the French Army will arrive at Fort Sill late today for a five day observance of helicopter training at the Army Aviation school. He will be met at Lawton airport by Gen. ae The t.
Cub Pack 71 presented a show featuring a Jones orchestra with David Robison Robert Duggar Frankie Collier Gordoning and Nims A magician performed Wesley families announced awards David Denner earned a Wolf badge and Beat badge Charles Smith received a Silver point Bobby Kelsey earned a Wolf badge and Gold Arrow point Ronnie McCord earned a Gold point Alton Jones earned a Gold point Jack Ray earned a Silver point and one year pin Woodford Young and David Denner received Lion rank badges at the Bear and Lion ceremonies.
An OCR fragment notes a boxing figure tied to Cotton County, connected to the Golden Gloves tournament. It references a jail phrase, a boxing award, and a sister living arrangement, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.
The obituary mentions the cemetery of Mrs. Leona Kingfisher who died at 9 15 a m three hours after birth and references Rev D C Ward pastor of the Creek Mission who will conduct services.
Pancake Day queen candidate Janice Parker selects George Kouri as campaign manager for the Rotary Kiwanis April 7 festivities. The article notes Kouri was chosen this month amid ticket sales and references Glen Powers in connection to the event.
Mrs. D. E. Cok Evans of Fort Rang and Mrs. Frances Hill of 1305 welcome visitors in Memphis for a family gathering. Donnie, Miss Winter's fiancé, joins the visit and stays at Hill's residence.
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