Funerals for Edward W Oaks and Margaret L Hitt reported
Edward W Oaks 83 of New York died Saturday after a long illness. Lawton-Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home to handle services. He was born January 18 1892 in Franklinville a retired life insurance salesman and a former Cattaraugus County court crier 1952 to 1963. Survivors include wife Leona son J Merle Oaks daughter Charmaine Willingham and three grandchildren. Margaret L Hitt 74 of 5325 Euclid died Sunday evening in a local hospital after a brief illness Becker Funeral Home to arrange services. Born April 14 1900 in Provence she moved to this area in 1930 and was a Church of Christ member. She was married to A T Hitt in 1916 Provence. he died in 1944. Survivors include three sons Bob Eugene and George and four daughters Pauline Orr Lela Lawson Ruth Merritt and Pearl Dodson along with two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Oaks
N.Y
Lawton-Ritter- Dalton
Mr. Oaks
Franklinville
Cattaraugus County
Leona
J. Merle Oaks
Harold N
Charmaine Joy
Willingham
Sand Springs
Margaret L. Hitt
Euclid
Becker Funeral Home
Mrs. Hitt
Provence
Church of Christ
A. T. Hitt
Bob
Tulane
Eugene
Cherry
George
S. Sheridan
Pauline Orr
Pampa
Tex
Lela Lawson
Ruth Merritt
Leesville
Pearl Dodson
Oak
Dollie Thompson
Shawnee
Winnie Collins
Florida
Huge Oil Slick Threatens Rio Beaches
Rio de Janeiro reports a massive oil slick from an Iraqi tanker leaking into Guanabara Bay. Officials warn currents may keep oil near shores, threatening flora and fauna and risking fuel depot fires. The Brazilian government fined the tanker owners $132,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio DE Janeiro
Rio
SEMA
Niteroi
Guanabara Bay
Folktale Festival for Lawton Elementary Children
Joyce Goeke announces a Folklore Festival at Lawton Public Library at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Featured storytellers are Mrs. Lodovic DeDinechin of France and Mrs. Nazmi Malouf of Lebanon, presenting traditional children’s tales. All elementary students invited. call 248-6287 for information.
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France
Lebanon
Lawton Public Library
Joyce Goeke
Lodovic DeDinechin
Nazmi Malouf
Licenses Issued to Four Oklahoma Nurses
The Oklahoma Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education in Oklahoma City grants licenses to four registered nurses. Pamela Sue Korocy from Lawton, James Aleotis Shircliff from 204 SW 68th, Nellie Faye McDonald Wafer from 1508 Jefferson, and Cynthia Kay Knott from Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Duncan
Oklahoma Board of Nurse Registration and Nursing Education
Oklahoma City
Pamela Sue Korocy
James Aleotis Shircliff
Nellie Faye McDonald Wafer
Jefferson
Cynthia Kay Knott
Appaloosa Show Winners at Great Plains Coliseum
The Wichita Mountains Horse Show Association sponsored an Appaloosa event at Great Plains Coliseum featuring champions across divisions. Winners include Prince Rockey and Why Not High Glow in stallions and multiple classes for mares, fillies, and youth riders with names such as Gary Gregory Ames, James McKay Moore, and Jim Freeman Lawton among the top placers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Mountains Horse Show Association
Great Plains Coliseum
Miss
Gary Gregory
Ames
Warrior Luitie
City
Glen McNees
Grandfield
Nugget
Sonny Boy
Charles
Doris Coldwell
Washington
Rebel Reed
Tony McGregor
Norman
Top Notch
Mae Denson
Montgomery
High Spot King
Jim Freeman
Lawton
Prince Rockey
Royce
Walter Crosby
Gene Salisbury
Sam Smith
Ponce City
Latty Plaudit
Alice Griffen
Shawnee
Walter
Royce Crosby
Lowton
Scooper Bird Koty
Sue Selfridge
Biancherd
Charles Coldwell
Hollywood Sunshine
Roy Davis
West Africa
tMhira
James McKay
Moore
Roman Holly
Richard Eden
Horrah
James Melany
J. E Loket
Oklohome City
Mandy Lovt
Plaudit Hope
Mike Freeman
Juste Honey
John Latthone
Aic
Kenneth Wells
Piedmont
Susie Gor
Glenn Bullock
Yukon
Woo
Angela Robinson
Owasso
Amanda
Fort Sill Marksmen To Receive Honors
Fort Sill’s best marksmen are honored during the Commander’s Competitive Marksmanship Awards. Maj. Gen. David Ott will present nine championship awards at McNair Hall. Units winning include the 47th Field Hospital Detachment and HHC 14th Aviation Battalion with top smallbore pistol and rifle, and the 4th Battalion 31st Infantry for the M-16 rifle. Individual high scorers include Capt. John Abshier and 2nd Lt. Lawrence Leis, plus S. Set. Ronald L. German and Marion Risley also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
McNair Hall
David Ott
John Abshier
HHC
14Th Aviation Battalion
Lawrence Leis
U.S. Army Field Artillery Board
Marion Risley
37Th Field
S. Set
Ronald L. German
40Th Armor
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Edward Oaks
Margaret Hitt
LA. Times
Washington Post Service
Craig A. Kortmeyer
W. Gore
Gerdon
Pay Day Britches
Mary Goble
Lexington
ENR
Absorokee
Goldfiesh
L. R. Stephens
Borenzes Crifter
Horbord Cox
Betty Bailey
Pamos
Cavun
Prince
Horbord Con
Pompo
R. Stephens
Nehe Chicken
Lise Seilfride
Bioncharad
Button-me-brient
Helen Ward
Claremore
Lisa Selfridge
Bianchard
Okie
Prince Joan
J. D. Robinson
Bononte
Drifter
Justo Honey
Moe Denson
Ala
Prince Rocky
Walter & Royce Crosby
Poy Doy
Michigan State
Claude Geiger
Charleston
W. Va
Leon Williams
Norfolk, Va
Spartan
Hiex
Oo Go Moore
Doyle Hasex
Piedmon
Marty
Hi Civic
William Bullock
Junior Okie
Prince Juonps
Owesso
Reining
Chief Thunderspot
Mary Hummel
Morty
Gienna Yukon
Prince Iron
Sharon Nelson
Shipper
Jet
Reed Simmons
Roosevent
Marsha Hendrickson
Amadeo
Mirch
Neto
Blanchard
Hi- Deio
Lazy Oaks Ebony
Kirk Osborn
Loco
Joker's High Prince
Kay Robeson
Owosso
Jackie’s Designt
Madelyn Markwell
Nene
Warrior
Liftle Gace
Bob Osborn
Lucky Bottom Rose
Eddie Bottom
Sugar Candi
Pat Arnett
Edmond
Cactus Britches
Connie Arnett
Guthrie
Little Dove
High Point
Marsha Hendrikson
Lise Selfridge
High Point Horse
Prince Jiven
J. DO
Angele Robinson
COED
Teri Allbright
M. C. Albright
Austin
T. R. Wells
301 Park
Phi Beta Kappa
National College
Miss Allbright
College of Humanities
University of Texas, Austin
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
31St Infantry
Harry Anderson
North First Street
Ward 2
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Business Telephone of
Finis E. Hendrick
Hendrick & Hendrick Engineers
Hendrick Engineering CO
Cache
Cu Curtis
RADIO
Amf
Hawkins
Lee Bivd
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