Winds and floods sweep Lawton nursing home and city
A severe storm damaged a nursing home wing and flooded Lawton streets. Nine residents were taken to Memorial Hospital and ten bed patients remained at Southwestern. power restored as crews repair snapped cables. Debris covered yards as 67 mph winds downed roofs and toppled trees. tornado watch issued for southeast and south central Oklahoma.
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Memorial Hospital
Southwestern
Amyx
Joseph's
Public Service Co
Ray Wilson
Bell
Federal Aviation Administration
Lawton
Gibson's Discount Center
Cache Road
Midwest
Nursing Home
Earl Caspers
NW 53Rd Street
Lake Lawtonka
National Weather Service
Oklahoma
Kenneth Wellhouse
Cheyenne
Wellhouse
Buddy House
Youth Sentenced to Car Wash Punishment in Teacher Assault Case
Lawton youths faces juvenile court after striking a teacher. The judge deferred adjudication for three weeks with a car washing sentence and psychiatric counseling proposed by the city health department. Mrs. Shutts criticizes the punishment as too lenient and questions expected court supervision. The case hinges on a June 2 final judgment and a report on behavior since May 9.
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Deutschendorf
Bledsoe
Juvenile Bureau
Lawton Orchestra Receives State Honor at Convention
The Lawton Orchestra, linked to Cameron University, is one of 14 honored ensembles across five categories at the convention. The recognition highlights its 20th century music performance. Michael Kibbe will have a major work performed by the Lawton Philharmonic during the 1975-76 season. Mrs. Gilbert C. Gibson becomes Philharmonic Society president for 1975-76, with Sam Joyner III elected vice president and future Philharmonic president for 1976-77.
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Sivisi
Lawton Orchestra
Cameron University
New York
California
Smith
Michael Kibbe
Cameron Music
Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra
Gilbert C. Gibson
Philharmonic Society
Richard Gienn
Sam Joyner III
Philharmonic
Rock Island Railways Reports Sharp First Quarter Loss
Rock Island Rail first quarter loss more than doubles from 9 million to 18.9 million, reflecting worsening finances for the railroad in early 1975. The report highlights a significant decline in earnings and increased net losses compared with the prior year period.
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Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
Slaughter Market Mixed as Cattle Prices Drift Lower
Slaughter cows 19.75 to 23.59 with a few at 24.60, cutters 17.50 to 19.75, yields 1-2 bulls 24.00 to 29.00, calves with good cows 140.00 to 178.00 per pair, replacement cows 16.50 to 21.00. Demand for slaughter bulls strong, no enough steers or heifers to test trade, feeders not yet selling.
Public Records of Thefts and Assaults Reported in Neighborhood
Public Records list multiple thefts and burglaries including cigarettes candy ice cream stereo and food from residences. Reports include theft of money at gunpoint by a white male 15 years old and an assault on a minor at a residence. Burglaries involve residences with cash jewelry and valuables seized.
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A. T. Gastey
A. Caecus
John T. Tussetine
Field Artillery
Fort Sill
R Withersy
Park
Norma Polock
Bishop Rood
Horton
Ernest Dubdiisky
Chestnut Lane
al- Seee
Howard
Lowton
Gene Houpert
Ridgecrest Drive
Wilmet Harrison
Fire Reports List of Times and Locations Across City
Fire department logs detail incidents from Monday and Tuesday including electrical fires at 1126 Laird and 34 om Sheridan and Lowton, a house fire on Sheriden and Coombs, a false alarm at Cameron University dorm, and a building cover at 61st and Coche with multiple calls around 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The record shows diverse responses at airports, roads, and residential sites.
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Sheriden
Coombs Road
Moor
Laird
Sheridan and
Lowton
Coche
Sune
Cameron University
Folse
Gore, Folse
Coche Road
Simone
Nape
Retired RSVP Volunteers to Be Honored at Ceremony
Members of the Lawton RSVP program will receive recognition at an awards ceremony to be held Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5263 located at Tenth and A.
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Lawton
RSVP
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Redman Fills McMahon Post On Foundation Board
Attorney Manville Redman elected to the McMahon Foundation Board of Trustees filling the late Charles Bledsoe's seat. Redman, a former Comanche County attorney and Lawton official, has long served on local boards and was named outstanding young man of Lawton in 1955.
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Manville Redman
McMahon Foundation
Charles Bledsoe
Redman
Comanche County
Lawton
New
Centenary Methodist Church
Camp Fire Girls
Salvation Army
Memorial
Post Oak
Bishop Road
Jeft
Memorial Day Observances Planned at Fort Sill
Two Memorial Day ceremonies are planned at Fort Sill. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5263 and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold a 10 a.m. service at the Post Cemetery with Chaplain Col. Lewis G. Alder delivering the invocation and benediction. A second ceremony at 11:30 a.m. in front of McNair Hall will feature Chaplain Col. James B. Coleman, a 21 gun salute, and performances by the 77th Army Band and the Field Artillery Half Section.
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Fort Sill
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5263
Ladies Auxiliary
Post Cemetery
Lewis G. Alder
McNair Hall
James B. Coleman
Louvre houses world’s largest art collection in Paris
The Louvre in Paris holds the world’s largest art collection with thousands of works spanning centuries and regions. It showcases iconic pieces and regional masterworks organized across historic wings and galleries.
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The
Louvre
Paris
Tomlinson Band Spring Concert at School Auditorium
Tomlinson Junior High School band will present its annual spring concert at 7 30 p m Friday in the school auditorium. The program features Battle Hymn of the Republic and a Mallet Duet by Jeanne Milton and Sharon Redman. Admission is free.
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Tomlinson Junior High
Jeanne Milton
Sharon Redman
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