City Student Wins Fellowship At OU
Reagan H. Bradford of Lawton was named a National Science Foundation fellow for use in his PhD work at the University of Oklahoma Norman. He earned a B S in chemistry last year and is completing a master's degree while researching isolation of flavanoid compounds with OU professor Dr. Simon H. Wender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan H. Bradford
Lawton
National Science Foundation
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Bradford
Simon H. Wender
Science Foundation
American Chemical Society
Alpha Chi Sigma
Phi Lambda Upsilon
Phi Beta Kappa
National Research Council
Washington, D. C
Open House plans for civilian transport to firing point 127
Open House outlines streetcar buses from South and Blair for civilian guests to a firing demonstration at Fort Sill. 8,000 cars expected, military police direct traffic, info booth and telephone planned, Fort Sill Exchange stands and refrigerated trucks available, fish and game displays, sponsor Fort Sill Fish and Wildlife Association led by Col. Stratton, museum and chapels open, post hospital first aid, picnic area near Pecan Grove by Honeycutt Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Blair
Tentative
Fort Sill Exchange
Firing Point
Oklahoma Game and Fish Department
Fort Sill Fish and Wild Life Association
Charles W. Stratton
Artillery Center
U. S. Army Hospital
Pecan Grove
Honeycutt Gymnasium
Lawton City Council Debates Sewage Pump Plan and Library Seat
The council clash centers on using pumps to move sewage from a new high point development, citing pump pressure as a potential issue while gravity continues the system. McKenzie fails to win library board appointment. Botkin and Witzel oppose the method, Kinsey, Kepler vote yes, while Kirkpatrick, Hastings and Pursley abstain. Gene Hancock suggested, but no action taken on replacing Godlove. Montgomery’s term also expired. The Real Estate Board’s parking recommendations go to street and alley committee. Garbage truck body bids considered. Lighting plans advance for Morford Tomlinson and Stephens additions. A new fire department car is advertised. three officers will attend homicide school in Oklahoma City with $60 tuition each. Gore Blvd repairs planned at 23rd intersection and near Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie
Library
Council
Botkin
Witzel
Kinsey
Kepler
Kirkpatrick
Hastings
Pursley
Gene Hancock McKenzie
Gene Hancock
W. W. Godlove
J. R. Montgomery
Lawton Real Estate Board
Hamp
Lawton
Police Department
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Co
Oklahoma City
Stephens
Morford
Tomlinson
Gore Blvd
23Rd
Memorial Hospital
Eisenhower sees progress in collective security drive
President Eisenhower spoke on a range of issues including collective security progress, Taft-Hartley amendments, farm price supports, and the flexible approach to farm subsidies. He said no defeat is certain while a conference is ongoing and stressed states’ rights in labor and health matters, while declining to speculate on a veto or approval of a farm program bill. He noted favorable signs in business conditions but warned government economy decisions remain in play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Sen. Goldwater
Rep- Ariz
Big tooth maples spotted near Boulder Canyon area
The Wichita Mountains refuge hosts relic stands of the rare big tooth maple. Trees survive since ice age moisture, with several located downstream from Boulder Boy Scout camp. Doc notes he is not a botanist but heard of their ancient presence in this protected region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Boulder Boy Scout Camp
Boulder Canyon
Doc
Primaries Edge Toward Runoffs and Party Power Plays
In Florida neither Charley Johns nor Leroy Collins won a clear majority in the three way governor race risking a May 25 runoff. Indiana voters show broad margins for 11 incumbents amid GOP factional battles between Jenner and Capehart as precincts pick county and district chairs shaping state committee control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Folsom
Jimmy Faulkner
Bender
Ohio
Robert A. Taft
Thomas A. Burke
Taft
Burke
William Saxbe
Florida
Charley E. Johns
Leroy Collins
Indiana
Shcester
George N
Hom
William E. Jenner
E. Capehart
GOP
Capehart-Jenner
Polish Woman Details Russian Atrocities In Siberia
A Polish woman testifying before a congressional committee described Russian guards tying a girl to a stake in a Siberian coal mine and abusing her until death. She cited the deaths and trauma of her own family and reported mass deportations of Poles to forced labor camps, with hearings to continue in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Congressional Committee
Siberian
Katyn Forest
Siberia
Marek S. Korowicz
United Nations
Charles J. Kersten
R-Wis
New York
Three Southwestern Counties Designated Disaster Areas
The SBA designated three Southwestern counties Caddo Kiowa and Tillman in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas as disaster areas after last weeks tornadoes. Residents may apply for SBA loan assistance for homeowners and business relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Small Business Administration
United Press
Caddo
Kiowa
Tillman
Texas
Arkansas
Iowa
Oklahoma
SBA
Wendell Barnes
Rest For Slim Queen Urged
London headlines say Queen Elizabeth III appears far slimmer on a Malta photo spread and through a front page editorial the Daily Sketch urges the nation to grant her rest after her world tour ends next week. The paper notes she has lost weight and appears tired and recommends two weeks of quiet upon return.
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London
Daily Sketch
Elizabeth III
Malta
Terday
Sketch
Graduation honors for St. Mary’s seniors lead list
Don holds multiple student leadership posts and was basketball captain and all conference pick. He lettered all four years and was St. Mary’s representative to Oklahoma Boys State. Other graduates include Teresa Simon, Bill Krueger, Jim Duffy, Mary Jo Landoll, Reva Glennon, Sara Hughes, Luella Sparks, Esther Valdez, and Virginia Johnson. Baccalaureate and commence exercises will be held in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Knights of the Altar
St. Mary's
Oklahoma
State Election Board Report of Withdrawals and Nominations
The State Election Board lists withdrawals from several races including Howard C. Allman of Oklahoma City withdrawing from the Fourth District House race paving the way for B. E. Bill Harkey, with no other filings for that office. J. L. Burchfiel also withdrew from the Fifth District House race leaving five opponents. Other withdrawals include Harry Pool from the state senate race in Lincoln County, John Paul Walters from the Grady County House race, and Mrs. Mozelle T. Wilcox from the Jefferson County House race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Election Board
Senate
Howard C. Allman
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County
B. E. Bill Harkey
Ofice
J. L. Burchfiel
Harry Pool
Agra
Lincoln County
John Paul Walters
Chickasha
Grady County
Mozelle T. Wilcox
Terral
Jefferson County
Action Due On Bids For Road Projects
Bids on state road work were opened with the lowest total bids totaling 262,403 below estimates. Five bridges in the Verdigris River bottoms on State Highway 51 were among the projects. Lyles and Buckner of Muskogee had the apparent low bid of 603,009, under the estimate by 110,970 for county work in the area.
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MA City
Ceainahet
Verdigris River
Agoner County
Lyles and
Buckner
Muskogee
Fort Sill Chief awards rifles at tournament
Fort Sill hosted the rifle tournament where Capt. A J McClure led the TASC team to 2667 points and the 17th Field Artillery Group placed second with 2601. Lt John W Turpin accepted the runner up trophy for his unit, with individual trophies awarded to top scorers including Sfc J E Kelley and Lt J W Eckhart among TASC members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. McClure
TASC
Gen
Hart
17Th Field Artillery Group
John W. Turpin
Infanttry Batttalion
Gen. Hart
Fort Sill
Sfc
J. E. Kelley
J. W. Eckhart
Eadquarters Battery
Ocs
McClure
Eckhart
L. M. Takahashi
Pageant To Install Directors May 16
Wichita Mountains Easter Sunrise Service association schedules annual director installation for Sunday May 16 at the Holy City. A 6 30 to 7 30 a m breakfast precedes the 9 a m service with the installation and a review of past year’s activities and future plans. Reservations by May 14 to Mrs Maude Smith or director Box 775 Lawton or telephone 2037 1.
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Wichita Mountains
Holy City
Jack Batten
Maude Smith
Lawton
Tipton Let Contract For 40000 Dollar Addition
Tipton Oklahoma announced that contracts will be awarded May 20 for an estimated 40000 dollar addition to the headquarters building of the Southwest Rural Electric Association, according to manager J M Maddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Okla
Southwest Rural Electric Associaation
J. M. Maddox
Melka Family Visit from California Reported
Personal P. £ and Mrs. Frank Melka of Ana Calif are visiting Mr Melka's father Charles Melka and sister Mrs W E Tomlinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Melka
Ana, Calif
Mr. Melka
Charles Melka
W. E. Tomlinson
Funeral Rites for Mrs Pete Gevers Held at Lawton
Services for Mrs Pete Gevers 79 of 706 percent are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at Lawton Funeral Home with Rev Paul Hanna of Beal Heights Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Gevers
Lawton Funeral Home
Services for James A. 85 in Marlow First Baptist Church
Funeral services are set for Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Marlow for James A. 85 who died Tuesday night in Marlow Hospital. He had been ill for some time. survivors include his wife and daughter, with burial in Marlow cemetery. LeRoy Thomas Monzingo 42 was found dead in his car near Lawton. autopsy at Fort Sill deemed cause undetermined. His body was sent to Altus for burial with military escort. Survivors include wife Louise, daughter Mrs. Robert Walker, son Kenneth, and father G. R. Monzingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
LeRoy Thomas Monzingo
Lawton
Fort Silk
Altus
Becker Funeral Home
Ae Po
Fort Sill PI
Fort Sill
Tims Funeral Home
Msgt
Loyd G. Dietrich
Monzingo
First Christian Church
Louise
Robert Walker
Oklahoma City
Kenneth
G. R. Monzingo
Farm Bureau Hears Talks On Erosion
The Co manche County Farm Bureau meeting last night discussed soil, water and wind erosion and their impact on flooding and silt catchment. A planned 1 acre lake was cited as a fish source. Henry Hasen Elgin and partners, A&M graduates, farm nearby. Insurance agents noted 10 adjusters now handle hail losses with claims to be settled this week. Wesley Regan chaired as county president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Ucan
Joanna
Henry Hasen Elgin
A A&m
Elgin
Wesley Regan
Two City Students Initiated Into Honorary ROTC Group
Lawton students at the University of Oklahoma were initiated into Air Command Squadron, a honorary basic air force ROTC fraternity. Chad Bledsoe and another freshman, sons of Ralph W. Wolverton and his wife, reside at 913 Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
University of Oklahoma
Air Command Squadron
Chad Bledsoe
Ralph W. Wolverton
Arlington
Dad Daughter Fete Set Tonight By Camp Fire Girls
An annual dad-daughter May basket supper by Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls is scheduled for today at the 35th Division park. Camp Fire executive officer Mrs Val Wagner announced the event. Bob Landers Jr chairs the program from 30 to 8 30 p.m. Marvin Trope is master of ceremonies while Warren Wolverton leads the sing song. Ernest Hunter will call dancing on the tennis court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Birds
Camp Fire
35Th Division
Val Wagner
Bob Landers Jr
Marvin Trope
Warren Wolverton
Ernest Hunter
Trial Practice Institute Slated Friday In Guymon
A one day legal institute on trial practice will be held in Guymon with more than 100 attorneys from five states expected. Ilis Gable president of the Oklahoma Bar Association will be the principal banquet speaker in Guymon Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guymon
Oklaha
Ilis Gable
Tulsa
Oklahoma Bar Association
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Clinton
Enid
Fairview
Frederick
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Kingfisher
Broilers
F.o.b
Vinita
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Ardmore
Chandler
Durant
Elk City
Watonga
Laverne
Pauls Valley
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Chickesha
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Cache
Chamber of Commerce
Ee Rotary Club
Oklahoma American Business Club
ABC
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Credit Women’s
Wayne Bailey
Wolverton Electric Co
Pageant
Everest & Jennings
Glasgow
Mrs
James A. Roper
LeRoy Monzingo
Farm Bureau
Camp Fire Girls
REX
Babbitt-Peller Pare Pee Monty
PTR
Naat
Sporting Goods
Andrews
Holsey
Emil
Pol. Adv
C Avenue
the House of Happiness
Lawton Tent & Awning Co
Refrigerators
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Ava
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Lawton-Ft, Sill Appliance CO
Arctic
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