Firemen Tackle Two Flare Ups in City Block
Fire crews doused two flare ups in the 300 block of C late Sunday. Chief Harris authorized emergency demolition of gutted buildings housing Moody's Coffee Shop and Bryan's Key Club. Investigators questioned several people as arson tests possible. state marshal could join if leads emerge.
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Lawton
Harris Eeae Ae
Hancock
Moody's
Bryan's Key Club
Oriental Club
Scotties Music
Soldier of the Month honors at Fort Sill Artillery School
For the sixth straight month a Target Acquisition Department member at Fort Sill's U S Army Field Artillery School is named Soldier of the Month. Spec 4 Mark O Parrish, an assistant instructor in the Survey Division, received the commendation. Fellow TAD instructor Sgt 5S Officer of the Quarter Gonzalez earns his third such honor. Colonel Raymond M Westmoreland commands the USAFAS.
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U.S. Army Field Artillery School
Usafas
Fort Sill
TAD
Parrish
Gonzalez
Raymond M. Westmoreland
Republican Party To Honor Smith in Lawton Dinner
A dinner honoring Jim Smith District Congressman from Chickasha is set for 7 30 p m today at the Hotel Lawton ian Sponsored by the Comanche County Republican Party Tickets are 10 per plate A reception begins at 6 30 p m in the hotel Cabana Room with co chairmen Mrs W F Parrish Jr and Mrs Paul W Brune.
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Jim Smith
Chickasha
Lawtonian
Comanche County Republican Party
Rights Panel Meeting Discusses Local Discrimination
The Oklahoma Human Rights Commission met in Lawton to address discrimination issues statewide. Idabel and Sapulpa were discussed along with Commission publications and the state's efforts to curb discriminatory practices.
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Oklahoma Human Rights Commission
Lawton
Idabel
Sapulpa
Commission
Shark Bites Without Rolling Over Defying Common Belief
A statement clarifies that a shark can bite without flipping onto its back or side, countering widespread assumptions about its attack posture.
Funeral Rites for T A Sharrock in Wilson
Services for 88 year old T A Sharrock will be held 2 p m Thursday at the United Methodist Church Wilson with Rev John Black officiating. Burial in Hewitt Cemetery. Survivors include wife two daughters a son and two grandchildren.
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Estella Krieger
First Christian Church
Sharrock
Joan Moorhead
Ardmore
Vernie Walk
Healdton
Don
Mineral Wells
Tex
Adams
Columbia
Stephenville
Alan Day
Carriage Hills Christian Church
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Greenlawn Funeral Home
Indiahoma
Texas
Oklahoma
Margaret Patrick
Woodward
Western Hills Christian Church
Vernis E. Adams, Jr
Riverside
Calif
Verna Jean Hagle
San Antonio
Viola Wheelock
Darby
Kan
Lawton Student Selected for NSF Science Training at Hardin-Simmons
Lawton High School junior Kevin Lowell Woller will join a six week Student Science Training Program in Biology and Math at Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Texas. He is among 25 selected by the National Science Foundation from about 150 applicants nationwide. The program aims to deepen understanding of modern genetic variation concepts.
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Kevin Lowell Woller
Lawton
Hardin- Simmons University
Abilene
Tex
Woller
National Science Foundation
United States
Cache Youth Free On Bond
A 17 year old Cache youth, Thomas Denton Howell, was released on $500 bond after Sunday arrest on marijuana possession charges. Trial set for 2 p.m. June 24. Howell and a 15 year old companion were detained by trooper Paul Griffin. the younger suspect was handed to juvenile authorities.
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Cache
Thomas Denton Howell
Howell
Highway Patrol
Paul Griffin
Fort Sill Indian School to honor Eckinardy as commencement speaker
Fort Sill Indian School will hold its end of year exercises with Merson Eckinardy, Fort Sill graduate and current Service Unit Director at PHS Indian Hospital, as the commencement speaker at 10 a.m. Friday. Salutatorian is Kathy Sheppard, with seniors to receive diplomas after a program including invocations by Rev. Robert Coffey and songs by the school chorus.
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Merson Eckinardy
Fort Sill
el Central College
Dallas
Tex
Kathy Sheppard
Marie
FSIS
Robert Coffey
Devo Indian Baptist Church
Nazarene Church Holding Revival
Nazarene Church announces revival services after a fire losses estimated at 40000 dollars on December 21. Rev. Williams says the congregation will join the church this summer, linking Sunday ties to the merged fellowship.
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Nazarene Church
Williams
Cameron Gets 43378 Grant For Work Study Program
Cameron College announced a $43,378 grant from the Office of Education for the continuation of its work study program. The funding covers July 1 to December 31 and will aid about 100 students by providing on campus jobs to those in financial need.
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Cameron College
Office of Education
Tom Steed
Robert Richey
Cameron
Lee Boulevard Closed For Water Line Extension
Lee Boulevard will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday from 27th Street to 38th Street for a water line extension, according to water department officials.
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Lee Boulevard
27Th Street
38Th Street
Lee
Water Department
Lions Club Sets Charter Banquet for Northwest Chapter
The Evening Lions Club sponsors a charter banquet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Hotel Lawtonian to organize the Northwest Lions Club. Harold Stansbury, state treasurer, will speak. Charter membership remains open until Wednesday night with 25+ members already. Officers include Bob Reed president Richard Frank first vice president Marvin Schmidt second vice president Richard Schwartz third vice president James Dunn Sr secretary treasurer Jere L. Barnthouse tail twister Melvin C. Riemer lion tamer.
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Lions Club
Northwest Lions Club
Lawtonian
Harold Stansbury
Lions
Bob Reed
Richard Frank
Marvin Schmidt
Richard Schwartz
James Dunn Sr
Jere L. Barnthouse
Melvin C. Riemer
Public Records District Records of Local Thefts
Public records list multiple minor thefts and burglaries. Karen J. Scott reports a lost billfold from a purse. Alfred Coriyn notes theft of an American flag. Roger P. Oinev reports a pistol tossed. Curtis Clark reports a house burglary. Irving Folkerson and James Ferris appear with burglary or theft notes. Leslie Johnson reports bicycle theft.
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Karen J. Scott
Alfred Coriyn
Resie
Roger P. Oinev
Curtis Clark
Irving Folkerson
James Ferris
Lestie Johnson
Charges Filed in Local Court on Reckless Driving and Drug Possession
Wille Scott Jr of Fort Sill faces reckless driving and speeding charges. John E Monk charged with operating a vehicle without a license. Thomas Denton Howell, 17, of Cache, faces possession of marijuana charges.
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Icense
Wille Scott Jr
Fort Sill
John E. Monk
Thomas Denton Howell
Cache
Moriivana
Fire Calls Log From Lowton Fire Department
Summary of Monday responses shows a shed fire reported at 3 0 0 p m near 68 O weer tat and Euclid. A building fire at 205 NW Gore and a vehicle or location at 310 NW 65th followed.
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Euclid
Gore
Ceom
Doctor Who Overcame Drugs to Speak at Community Events
A recovered addict doctor will address the Community Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursday at the Hotel Lawtonian and speak at a noon Kiwanis luncheon, a McMahon Auditorium forum, a Lawton High School chapel session, and a First Assembly of God Church event. He recounts his descent from pep pills to barbiturates, the near destruction of his life, and his recovery.
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Thomas
Kiwanis
McMahon Auditorium
Lawton High School
First Assembly of God Church
Ninth
Columbia
Lawton High
Public Forum
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