Lawton Senator Pushes School Election Law Reform
Oklahoma City Senator Fred R. Harris proposes a senate resolution directing a thorough study of school election laws with the attorney general's office. He urges aligning school elections with general election laws to fix gaps. Harris cites no statewide secret ballot requirement and other deficiencies in current school codes to safeguard ballots and fair counts.
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Oklahoma City
UPT
Fred R. Harris
Lawton
Oklahoma
Harris
Senate
Privileges and Elections Committee
Attorney General
Lawton Democrat
United Press International Story
UPI
Senate Privileges and Elections Committee
Sen
Alfred Stevenson
Holdenville
Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Ellen Paddock Simmons
Ellen Paddock Simmons 79 died Monday night in a hospital here. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Nazarene Church with Rev. E A Rawlings officiating. Burial in Waurika Cemetery. Survivors include four sons Cliff Edward Charlie Harley two daughters Minnie Graham Florence Brown a brother John Paddock 16 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren. Worley Funeral Home in charge. Born August 22 1883 in Hamilton Texas married to G W Simmons in 1900 in Durant. They moved to Jefferson County in 1928. Mr Simmons died March 15.
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Waurika
Ellen Paddock Simmons
Nazarene Church
E. A. Rawlings
Waurika Cemetery
Worley
Simmons
Hamilton
Tex
G. W. Simmons
Durant
Jefferson County
Cliff
Edward
Charlie
Lufkin
Harley
Houston
Minnie Graham
Holdenville
Florence Brown
Chickasha
John Paddock
Canyon
M Sgt Reed H Ridley services scheduled at Jeffer son
Reed H Ridley 49 of 506 Carver died after being taken to Post hospital Monday night. Retired Army sergeant with 32 years service. Survived by wife Ruby Medlock Ridley a son Aloysius three sisters Mabel Love Myrtle Scruggs and Janice Tubbs. He was a member of Galilee Baptist church Mistletoe Lodge F and AM and VFW Post 9391.
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Jefferson Funeral Home
Reed H. Ridley
Carver
Post Hospital
Sgt. Ridley
Ruby G. Medlock
Newport
Ark
Galilee Baptist Church
Mistletoe Lodge No
F&am
VFW Post
Aloysius
The
Mabel Love
Chicago
Ill
Myrtle Scruggs
DeWitt, Ark
Janice Tubbs
Cleveland
Ohio
Subscriptions Rates For Lawton Area Publications
The Morning Press and Constitution provide monthly rates for Lawton area delivery with various options including daily, Sunday, and combined issues. Mail rates apply to multiple Oklahoma counties with 1 year and multi-year terms, per copy charges, and tax notes.
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Lawton
Constitution
Constitution Press
Comanche
Cotton
Tillman
Kiowa
Caddo
Grady
Stephens
Jefferson
Jackson
M. Me Mo
Press & Sunday
Stafford Firing Plot Is Charged In Oklahoma
Oklahoma sportsman A H Warner accuses a state senate committee of secretly aiming to fire wildlife director Roy Stafford. Warner and others argue hearings should be conducted by the constitutional wildlife conservation commission rather than the senate committee.
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State Senate
Roy Stafford
A. H. Warner
Geary
Oklahoma Wildlife Council
Senate Game and Fish Committee
Warner
Leon B. Field
Texhoma
Constitutional Wildlife Conservation Commission
Stafford
Commission
Senate
Wildlife Commission
Department
Dance Set at Lawton High School Saturday
A semi formal spring dance takes place 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the Lawton high school cafeteria. Jo Rom oversees general arrangements. The theme is Springtime in Lily Put with decorative styling.
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Lawton High School
Jo Rom
Lily Put
Tribes Debate General Council Authority and Notice
The three tribes question canceling a general council meeting and whether the council can revoke the constitution and dissolve the business committee. John O Crow says notice must be open and adequate. the council can revoke the constitution which dissolves the business committee. A public meeting is planned at Fort Sill Indian School gym with agenda on hospital, land, constitutions, education, and housing.
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John O. Crow
Crow
Washington
General Council
Business Committee
KCA
Pitner
PHS Indian Hospital
PHS
Spencer Quezon
Dinner to Welcome New Church Members at Centenary
A welcoming dinner at 6 30 p m Wednesday at Centenary Methodist will honor new members of the past conference year. Each newcomer will be paired with a hosting couple. Sponsored by the member and evangelism commission the program includes vocal selections by Phil Ball and Barbara Roberts and a community sing.
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Centenary Methodist Church
Member and Evangelism Commission
Phil Ball
Barbara Roberts
Miner Police Clash Erupts in Lorraine Town
In Darling, Lorraine, police and striking miners clashed briefly as 200,000 workers continue a 26 day national strike for an 11 percent pay rise and shorter hours. About 35 pickets say gendarmes pushed women. police used clubs.
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Paris
UPI
Lorraine
Darling
France
FASTEETH Powder Promises Secure Dentures
FASTEETH is an improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to keep false teeth from sliding or slipping. It claims to fix dentures firmly with no gummy taste or gel feel and to neutralize plate odor by normalizing breath.
Post's Expectant Parents Classes Begin April 4
Army hospital classes for military families expecting first baby start April 4 in building 5225. First two sessions at 1 p.m. for mothers only cover exercises, newborn dental care, and diet with nurse educators. Evening sessions at 7 p.m. on Thursdays include both parents with pediatrics and obstetrics chiefs, plus films and Q and A. Call EL1-4416 for more information.
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U. S. Army Hospital
Preventive
Admissions Counselor to Meet Lawton Seniors
George E. Thompson from Washington University admissions will meet Lawton High School seniors at 1 30 p m on April 1 in St Louis Missouri.
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George E. Thompson
Washington University
St. Louis
Lawton High School
Turkish Officer to Speak to Lawton Students
Maj. Ismet Gungor a Turkish officer stationed at Fort Sill will address Friday history students taught by Mrs. Helen McCrory. He will also present a film on Turkey.
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Ismet Gungor
Fort Sill
Lawton High School
Helen McCrory
Turkey
If Antarctica Ice Melt Lifts Seas 250 Feet
A scenario where complete Antarctic ice melt raises global sea levels by about 250 feet would submerge major landmarks including New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty up to nose level.
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Antarctica
New York Harbor
Statue of Liberty
New Juvenile Officer Quits
The resignation of J. Austin Leach aged 26 as county juvenile officer was accepted by the county commissioners after Judge Inez Manning approved it. Leach left after it was revealed he did not meet the state law minimum age of 30 for the position. Manning had appointed him to fill a vacancy created by Charles W. High’s dismissal.
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J. Austin Leach
Board of County Commissioners
Inez Manning
Leach
Manning
Charles W. High
Fifth Grade Palumbo Seeks Pushups at Legislature
Carole Palumbo a fifth grade pupil from Palo Verde Elementary visited the Arizona Legislature for opening exercises and expressed disappointment believing lawmakers would perform pushups.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Carole Palumbo
Palo Verde
Arizona Legislature
Nurse Aids Man to Quit Drinking with Alva-Tranquil
Chicago nurse Miss L. recounts aiding a neighbor's husband in stopping his alcohol use using Alva-Tranquil tablets. The ad promotes Alva-Tranquil as a remedy for nerves anxiety stress and sleeplessness without aspirin and claims 100 safe when taken as directed.
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Miss L
Chicago
Elks To Initiate Members Tonight
Lawton Elks lodge 1001 A Arthur Hamilton announces a banquet meeting at 7 p.m. with election of officers and initiation of new members Bill Smith Leo Holmes and Jim Abbott. A public ceremony is set for Sunday April 7 at 2 pm and a National Foundation Day Dance follows at 9 p m with proceeds for the Elks National Foundation.
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Lawton Elks Lodge
Arthur Hamilton
Bill Smith
Leo Holmes
Jim Abbott
Hamilton
National Foundation
The
Elks National Foundation
Does
Ladies
Free Descriptive Health Book On Arthritis Explains Causes
A 36 page illustrated booklet on arthritis and rheumatism is offered free by The Ball Clinic Excelsior Springs Missouri. The pamphlet explains causes ill effects and dangers of neglect and describes a drug free treatment proven in thousands of cases. No cost or obligation to request.
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Ball Clinic
Excelsior Springs
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