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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1948

Page

2

Cityan Held for Trial in Lawton Assault Case

Wayne G. Hunsucker, a 20 year old Lawton man, was ordered held for trial in district court on charges of first degree assault in the incident involving a 14 year old Lawton girl. He was committed without bond after a preliminary hearing.

Wayne G. Hunsucker Lawton Fred Kinmonta Ralph Cline Donald Angus Attrneys Lewis Derke Jack Cummins June Cann Oklahoma City Hunsucker

Road Widening Plans Extend Through Eleventh Street

Federal officials outline continued work on a major improvement project to widen Eleventh street from Lee to Gore and to complete Gore Boulevard from 27th street west to Cameron College as part of long awaited upgrades.

Eleventh Street Lee Gore Gore Blvd 27Th Street Cameron College

New Hospital Sites Considered by Commissioners

The article notes continued discussion of hospital sites in Lawton. It mentions blocks 42 and 48 in Liberty Heights addition owned by P. 3. House, and a property owned by Harry Buckingham, a pioneer resident. Commissioners welcome suggested sites to survey for hospital use.

Harry Buckingham Pioneer Liberty Heights P. 3. House, Lawton Grocer Woesner

Three Hurt When Car Hits Culvert North Of Cache

Three young men suffered facial cuts after a car driven by Harry Warren Branscum, 10, failed to stay on the road three miles north of Cache at about 10 pm Thursday. Passengers Joe Junior Porter, 18, Lawton and John Logan, about 18, Cache, were treated at Angus hospital. Branscum received a minor cut but did not require treatment. the car was damaged and rolled onto its side after hitting the culvert while avoiding an oncoming vehicle.

Cache Angus Hospital Joe Junior Porter Lawton John Logan Harry Warren Branscum Branscum

Markets and Commodities Roundup With Livestock and Stock Averages

Markets report mixed grains and livestock quotes from Chicago and Oklahoma City. Butter, corn, wheat, oats, and cotton futures move in narrow ranges while cattle and hogs show varied for the week, with tops and steady-to-soft trends noted across regions.

Oklahoma City

Market movers show mixed gains across major firms

Listed stocks include Gulf Oil rising 74 percent and Kennecott up 174 percent while Nat Can drops 4 percent and Nat Biscuit climbs. Industrials and transport groups such as United Air Lines up 13 percent and Texas Co up 3 percent balance a volatile session.

Chicago New York Am Airlines Am Can Am Tel and Tel Armour and Co Greyh Corp Gulf Oil Hercules Pond Tl Central Shoe Johns-Mansv Kan City Rob Mo-Kan-Tex Montgom Ward Nash-Kely Nat Biscuit Nat Can Nat Derry Prod Nat Distill WY Central RR No Am Aviation Ls North Am Co Northern Pac West UN Tel Wilson and Co Woolworth

Services continued for aviation hero in wartime death

The obituary notes the life of a Cameron College graduate and Cameron Collegian staffer who joined the army air force in 1940 and died in North Africa shortly after deployment. His burial is recorded in Plot 1 Row 2 Grave 23, with survivors including his father, step mother, a brother Hugh L. Kennedy, three sisters, and two step sisters in various addresses.

Indiahona High School Cameron College Cameron Collegian Hea Army Air Force North Africa Cecil Ig L. B. Kennedy Hugh L. Kennedy Summit Darwin E. Williams Euclid Charles A. Smith Bell Christine Kennedy Lloyd ©. West Summitt Johnnie A. Cunningham Ada

Children Treated After Swallowing The Wrong Things

Two young children were treated after swallowing harmful substances in separate incidents. Bobby Burgess drank kerosene at home and showed improvement under Southwestern hospital care. Claudene Weathers choked but recovered after doctors cleared her stomach. she was discharged after treatment.

Southwestern Hospital Bobby Burgess Clyde W. Burgess Claudene Weathers Evelyn Weathers Garfield Southwestern

Funeral services for Otto H Elling held at First Methodist

Otto H Elling 71 a Wesley lapel area farmer stockman died after brief illness in a local hospital Tuesday morning. Funeral services were Thursday at First Methodist Church with Rev Don Farrel and Rev Claud Rhoades officiating. Organist Mrs T O Neal accompanied singers Duane Buscher Howard Hamilton and Mrs Don Harrel. Burial followed in Pecan cemetery per Ritter Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Robert Richardson Joe T Hawthorne Johnnie W H Hing Robert Cook and Marian Hill.

Otto H. Ellig Wesley Lapel Nursday First Methodist Church Don Farrel Claud Rhoades Wesley Chapel Cache Methodist A. W. Langston Duane Buscher Howard Hamilton Don Harrel T. O'Neal Robert Richardson Joe T. Hawthorne Johnnie W. H. Hing Robert Cook Marian Hill Pecan Ritter Funeral Home Mr. Elling

Lawton Water Woes Highlight City Pressure Shortfall

City officials presented charts showing Lawton’s water consumption rising through the day, dropping pressure below 42 psi, with peak use near 7 a.m. and heavy demand from leaks, air conditioners, and lawns. Studies cited 600 new homes and airport expansion, plus inadequate four inch lines and a failing fire hydrant system.

Lawton National Board of Fire Gallaher Cache Road Mr. Gallaher Radio City Williams Military Airport Waldman Digo Gallaker

President urges permanent farm program and export focus

The president outlined a plan aimed at permanent farm programs with flexible price supports to guide production, boost nutrition, and raise living standards. He urged congress to extend, not end, current measures, while expanding soil conservation, rural health, farm electricity, and crop insurance, and securing foreign markets through wheat deals and trade agreements.

Congress Truman Senate

Bitter Battles and Birth of Israel Reported worldwide

News notes the end of British rule as David Ben Gurion proclaims Israel born and vows defense. UN mediator proposal for Holy Land gains approval in committee with 37 yes and 15 abstentions, awaiting plenary action by 58 nations. 助

Alan Cunningham Cunningham Haifa David Ben Gurion Israel Ben Gurion Palestine Hoy Land Lake Success Special Palestine Assembly United Nations Holy Land United States France Tolp

Israel vows security despite United Nations action

A Cleveland Jewish agency representative Dr Abba Hil lel Silver stated Israel will secure itself regardless of U N efforts to establish peace machinery in the Holy Land. The U N special assembly pressed on with a peace mandate as talks continued into midnight.

Israel United Nations Abba Hillel Silver Cleveland Jewish Agency U.N Holy Land The U. N

Former Angies Set Steak Fry Rally Plans

Final plans are completed for a tri county rally and steak fry Sunday by District 16 members of the Oklahoma A. and M. College Former Students' Association. Carl Neumann of Walters is in charge. Activities start at 4 p m at Sultan Park, a mile north of Walters. Wives of association members accompany the event.

District 16 Oklahoma A. and M. College

Former Aggies Gather in Camanche Area Meeting

All former Aggies from Camanche Cotton and Stephens counties are invited to attend with reservations via Merritt Olmstead alternate director by Saturday noon. Reach Mr Olmstead at 3537-3 to confirm attendance.

Camanche Cotton Stephens Counties Merritt Olmstead Olmstead

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