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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1973

Page

2

Veterans and widow rites listed for Oklahoma residents

Dale Simmons 29 1892 Swan Creek I he came to the Apache area with his parents in 1907 and had lived there since He married Clara Belle Barton March 25 1917 in Apache She died Nov 19 1970 A World War I veteran he was a member of the Rinker Mason American Legion Post He was a member of the First Christian Church Velma E Anderson 50 of 1309 Baldwin died today at Reynolds Army Hospital Funeral will be at 2 p m Tuesday in New Post Chapel under direction of Becker Funeral Home Rev Forest Kenner pastor of Bethel Baptist Church will officiate A chapel service is planned for 2 p m Wednesday in Memorial Park Cemetery Tulsa Rev Clifford Clark Tulsa Baptist Temple will officiate Mrs Anderson was born Aug 7 1922 in Garfield Kaw She came to Lawton from Stroud in 1964 She married Alfred Anderson July 18 1969 in Wichita Falls Tex She was the first president of the NCO Auxiliary in 1970 Survivors include her husband of the home one son Gary L Mack Tulsa two daughters Mrs Connie L Dye Tulsa and Mrs Lovell Wil

Swan Creek Apache Clara Belle Barton Rinker Mason American Legion Post First Christian Church Velma E. Anderson Baldwin Renolds Army Hospital New Post Chapel Becker Funeral Home Forest Kenner Bethel Baptist Church Memorial Park Cemetery Tulsa Clifford Clark Tulsa Baptist Temple Anderson Garfield Kaw Lawton Stroud Alfred Anderson Wichita Falls Tex NCO Gary L. Mack Connie L. Dye Lovell Wil

Cockroaches Survive 325 Million Years in Earth’s History

Fossil finds cited in Time Life Books The Emergence of Man show cockroaches on earth for at least 325 million years.

Time-Life Books Earth

Local Loveton Newspapers Classified Rates And Schedule

The Lewton Constitution and Lawton Morning Press publish weekly and Sunday editions with subscription prices shown for carriers in Lawton Fort Sill and outside areas. Rates vary by edition and delivery day, with options for daily and Sunday services.

Lawton Constitution Sun Lawton Morning Press Sun Moon Morning Press Lewton Publishing Co., Inc T & A Ave Lewton Okla Lewton Oklahoma Lawton Fort Sill Constitution Press Sundey Constitution Sundey Scturdey Press Lawton- Fort Sill Sunde Constitution & Sundey Press & Mail

Stock Market Slumps Amid Rate Hike Doubts In New York

In heavy trading the Dow falls 13.32 to 914.66 as investors worry about President Nixon’s ability to act. NYSE shows more declines than advances, with General Motors down and Lafayette Electronics slipping on the American Exchange. Oklahoma crop and livestock prices are listed alongside market figures.

New York New York Stock Exchange Monte Gordon Dreyfus Corp Nixon General Motors

Public Records Of Local Complaints Reported

A list of persons and businesses in Lowton linked to police reports. Jiffy Food Store 1613 S Sheridan reported burglary and theft of tape player. Linda Tucker 1502 2 H reported theft of wallet. Royce Ramsey 136 Angus reported theft of small change and $400 in bonds from a house burglary. James Ciler Fort Sill reported theft of hub caps. Memorial Hospital 3401 Gore reported theft of walkie talkie and charger. J C Nichols 4001 Cache Road reported vandalism. Linda Dougherty Fort Sill reported theft of household items from 4951 Motiff.

Lowton Jiffy Food Store S. Sheridan Thomes Good Williams Linda Tucker Royce Ramsey Angus James Ciler Fort Sill Memorial Hospital Gore J. C. Nichols Cache Road Linde Dougherty

Eisenhower High Spring Concert Schedule

The Eisenhower High School Band performs its annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the high school auditorium. The Grade School Band and concert and symphonic bands, directed by David Lucas, will present pieces including Concert Band selections and Symphonic Band works such as Minne sota March and American Civil War Fan.

Eisenhower High School Ita David Lucas Minnesota America Oklahoma

WACs Celebrate 31st Birthday at Fort Sill Picnic

Fort Sill's 223 Woman soldiers joined a Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area picnic to mark the 31st anniversary of the Women's Army Corps. The WAC originated May 14, 1942 as the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps to free men for combat. By 1943 the corps grew to 60,000 and the auxiliary term was dropped.

Fort Sill Women’s Army Corps Lake Elmer Thomas WAC Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Auxiliary Regular Army

Rural Across Clue Pack Reveals Early Theme

Crossword clues list terms for rural life and travel with entries like Agricultur and Arrival at and river in Spanish. The set hints at concise wordplay and a theme built around natural features and transport.

Cameron College students critique education program

About 75 Cameron College education students met on campus for an eight week student teaching review. They discussed methods, pupil control, lesson plans, observation, practice teaching, and supervision and offered improvements for Cameron's program. Cooperating teachers joined informal sessions to share feedback on preparation and supervision.

Cameron College Cameron Sion Keith Benson

Charges Lodged In Fatal Mishap

The driver Frank E. Batterson 19 Fort Sill was cited for speeding after a collision at 13th and Lawton that killed Jimmy Ray Valentine 28 of Duncan. Valentine died at the scene while Batterson and a passenger were treated. four passengers in Batterson’s car uninjured.

Duncan Frank E. Batterson Fort Sill James Ritter Jimmy Ray Valentine Batterson Valentine 13Th Lawton

Suspect Nabbed In Car Burglaries

Police held a Fort Sill man after three reports of burglaries at Lawton Speedway Saturday night. Tape players speakers floor mats and tachometers were taken from three vehicles. An 18 year old Sill man was arrested about 11 p.m. Saturday, officers said.

Fort Sill Lawton Speedway Sill

Flying fish leap to high altitudes in bold display

Report notes flying fish launch from water using a tail motion to reach heights from 150 to 1000 feet. The description highlights their dramatic surface takeoffs and airborne leaps as they navigate above the water.

Adult Education Services Extended in two centers

Adult education services will be extended through June at the Adult Learning Center in Douglas Elementary School and at the Multi-Purpose Center. Materials tutors and counselors will be available with hours 6 30 p m to 9 p m Monday and Thursday at the Adult Center and 10 a m to 1 p m Monday and Thursday at the Multi-Purpose Center. Students may visit during hours and stay as long as they wish. Class work ended two weeks ago.

Douglass Elementary School

Record low for North America hits 81 below zero

The coldest temperature ever recorded on the North American continent was 81 degrees below zero in February 1947 at an airport in the Yukon.

North American Yukon

Woman Reports Theft Of Bonds And Purse From Car

Lois Briley reported the theft of her purse from her car Sunday night with cash checks and 650 in U S savings bonds. She later found the purse near her house but without the money checks or bonds. Missing are seven 50 dollar bonds to James D or Lois Briley six 25 dollar bonds to Robert or Lois Briley and three 50 dollar bonds to Robert or Lois Briley.

Lois Briley U.S James D Robert

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