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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1972

Page

3

Eisenhower High picks senior award winners and honors

Eisenhower High School announced the Dosser Award recipient Bud Tippens, plus a long list of scholarship trophies and certificates awarded at the awards assembly. Notable honorees include Pam Webb, Hazel Leroy, Alan Munson, Tina Seibold, Suzie Pitt, Cordelia Willis, and many others across academics, leadership, and service.

Pam Webb Hazel Leroy Alan Munson Tina Seibold James Worley Elizabeth Porter Shane McClure Suzie Pitt American Legion Post 29 Rick Marriott Dana Williams Mike McLemore Ellis Bud Tippens Lions Club Army of the United States of America Tom Stenstrom Cordelia Willis David Loth Eudoxia Robinson Downtown Kiwanis Elks Lodge Debbie Standridge Buddy Fraze Fort Sill NCO Wives Club Barbara Cuddy Lisa Griffin Joan Hunt Linda Wales Officers Wives Club Michele Riley Jackie Scott Sharon Romano Cary Griffith Suzanne Whitman Greg Viani Fort Sill Sergeants Major Association

Police summarize local thefts assaults and vandalism reports

A list of Lowton Police Department reports includes thefts of boots wallets bicycles and motor parts. Victims include William Meyer Roy Terry Tins Spottedhorse and others. assaults such as being beaten shot and stabbed are reported along with lost clothing and wheel thefts.

Lowton William BD. Meyer Wolters Cute Wollet Iy M. E. Harper Roy Terry Fort Sill Speedy Wash Lwist Brends Grenhill Philip Maynard Raymond Poddycker Tes James H. Wilson Bell Michael Myers Allen Quenten Concho Richard Losh Cherry

Lewton Police report injuries from late night crash

Following a list of times and locations of injury accidents investigated by the Lewton Police Department. Sunday 3 24 a m Wh and D Drivers Bob Lyons 20 of Fort Sill and Staley Fred Tyrong 28 of 1204 Oak Injured Tine 27 of WOF taken to

Lewton

Fire reports follow list of times and clarms in fe megs

Investigation underway after a fire incident with 300c ae smoke reported. Authorities are reviewing timelines and clarifications as responders assess damage and determine cause.

County Conservation Tour Highlights Local Projects

The Comanche County Conservation District sponsors a Tuesday tour of area conservation projects. Participants meet at the Federal Building at 8:30 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. Stops include the farms of Harold Wilson, Jack Hawkins, Cletus White, Sam Mitchell, Frank Myers, and Archie Wolfe.

Comanche County

Capital Blazes Deliberately Set in City Arson

Three frame houses in an eastside Oklahoma City urban renewal area were set ablaze Sunday night. Two firemen were injured while fighting the fires as arson is suspected by Fire Marshal Buddy Koch. The three buildings are within two blocks of each other and injuries included a leg fracture for Lawrence Voss and minor burns for Tommy Storie.

Oklahoma City Buddy Koch Lawrence Voss Tommy Storie

Minister Bearden to Receive Master of Divinity Degree

George Wilburn Bearden a Lawton High School and Hardin Simmons University graduate will receive the Master of Divinity degree May 31 from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley California He and his wife plan to move to Chester California where he will serve as pastor of the Chester Baptist Church.

George Wilburn Bearden Lawton High School Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Tex Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary Mill Valley Calif Chester Chester Baptist Church

Death Notices Fletcher and Duncan Obituaries

Services for A J Hutson 65 will be at 2 p m Tuesday at Fletcher Assembly of God Church officiated by Rev Dennis Meyer and Rev Ernest Rolland burial in Fletcher Cemetery Robbins Funeral Home in charge Hutson died Saturday afternoon of an apparent heart attack Ward notes the death of Venita Stewart 61 of Duncan mother of Joe B Stewart Lawton Police Department bailiff funeral at 2 p m tomorrow in Carter Funeral Home Chapel Duncan

Fletcher A. J Jack) Hutson Fletcher Assembly of God Dennis Meyer Ernest Rolland Comanche Assembly of God Church Fletcher Cemetery Robbins Funeral Home Hutson Venita Stewart Duncan Joe B. Stewart Magnolia Lawton Stewart Carter Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral for Sgt. J C Largent Held in Two Churches

Stanley Olen Largent 52 of 2408 N 19th will lie in state at Rogers Lane Church of God at 9 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. Melvin Grant officiating. A second service follows at 4 p.m. at Checotah Church of God. Burial in Checotah Cemetery under Greenland Funeral Home supervision after died Saturday from an apparent heart attack at home.

J.C Stanley Olen Largent Rogers Lane

Edna May Smith Funeral Held for Edna May Smith

Funeral services for Edna May Smith 80 mother of Opal Ford were held at Greenlawn Chapel with Rev. Carl Lawton officiating. Burial followed in IOOF Cemetery Watonga. Survivors include son Glenn A. Smith brother Charles Kenner and sisters Floyd Miller and T J Cox plus four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Memorials to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

Edna May Smith Henry T Opal) Ford Greenlawn Funeral Home Carl Lawton First United Methodist Church IOOF Watonga Carlsbad N.M Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation 13Th Oklahoma City

Two Lawton Students Earn Degrees at SMU Commencement

Patsy Sue Hill of Route 1 earned a Master of Fine Arts with high honors in speech pathology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. James Frederick Bushart of 3408 Baltimore received a Bachelor of Arts in biology during the Sunday commencement.

Lawton Southern Methodist University Dallas Tex Patsy Sue Hill Route 1 James Frederick Bushart Baltimore

Oklahoma markets show livestock and grain price spreads widen

Cattle and calves traded fairly active with slaughter cows up to 50 higher and bulls weak early. Slaughter steers and heifers in small supply. cows with calves at side bring 302.50 to 335.00 per pair. Hogs barrows and gilts steady to firm with 24.25 to 26.75. State prices list cash wheat and milo by city, with alfalfa hay and eggs noted in regional terms.

Oklahoma City Canner & Cutter State Department of Agriculture Keyes Liberal Perryton Aston Alva Manchester Medford Kingfisher Okeene Clinton Watonga Weatherford Altus el Reno Geary Hobart Yukon Enid Hills Temple Gulf Export Saamey Mangum Hillsdale Afton Gulf MILO

City man earns Tarr Award and geology fellowship

Charles Thomas Bolt son of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bolt 712 NW 40th received the W A Tarr Award for meritorious service in earth science at the University of Oklahoma Norman He also won a four year fellowship for graduate work in geophysics at Penn State University A 1967 Lawton High graduate he works this summer as a geophysicist with Humble Oil Company in Midland Texas

Charles Thomas Bolt Gilbert Bolt 40Th W. A. Tarr University of Oklahoma Norman Penn State University Lawton High Humble Oil Company Midland Tex

Barber physicals for barber permits set in June

Physical examinations for barber permit renewals will be administered at the City County Health Department starting Monday June 5. Examinations run 8 a.m. to noon each Monday in June and are scheduled to free up equipment and staff for other health department programs.

Wes McKinzey Health Department McKinzey

Commissioners Award Contract For Dozer Purchase

The Comanche County Commissioners awarded a 22 500 contract to Boecking Machinery Inc Oklahoma City for a bull dozer. Commissioner Oscar Sanders noted a 15 034 trade-in on a five year old dozer and a 1 000 trade on a junker unit. The bid was nearly 5 000 less than the second lowest offer.

Comanche County Boecking Machinery Inc Oklahoma City Oscar Sanders Boecking

Pardon Board Denies Clemency for LSD Seller and Night Marshal Shooter

The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board held a two day Granite Reformatory session with 35 clemency recommendations and 17 rejections. Howard Dexter Young, 19, convicted of LSD sale, was denied clemency after declining to promise future non sale. Kenneth James Hoover, life for the Texhoma night marshal shooting, was also denied clemency despite claiming intoxication and intent only to shoot the police station.

Granite State Pardon and Parole Board Granite Reformatory Howard Dexter Young Ponca City Young Parole Board Bob McMillin Kenneth James Hoover Hoover Bill James Dale Hartman

Kiowa Elections Set For June 3

Kiowa Indian Tribe members vote on tribal business issues and elect Kiowa Business Committee members on June 3. Polls run 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Anadarko Carnegie Hobart Lawton and Oklahoma City. Absentee ballots require a written request by May 29 to Kiowa Election Board.

Kiowa Business Committee Anadarko Carnegie Hobart Lawton Oklahoma City Kiowa Election Board

Parents Invited To Observe School Music Classes

Eisenhower Elementary invites parents to observe 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday in all music classes. Joyce Bennett, the music teacher, encourages parents to stay the day to see activities. Lunch in the cafeteria is available. The sixth graders will present an end of year music program at 1 30 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Thursday.

Eisenhower Elementary School Joyce Bennett Eisenhower

Oahu Holds Majority of Hawaii's Population

The island of Oahu contains about 10 percent of Hawaii's land but is home to 82 percent of the state's residents, highlighting urban concentration on the island.

Island Oahu Hawaii

Train Derails Near Red Rock Oklahoma

Twenty six cars of a Santa Fe freight train derailed near Red Rock in Noble County early today. No injuries were reported. The 58 car train was en route from the Gulf of Mexico to Chicago. Tracks were blocked and the southbound Texas Chief detoured around the wreck. Officials hoped to clear the line later in the day.

Red Rock Okla Santa Fe Noble County Newton Kan Chicago Gulf of Mexico

Doctor Survey Reveals Preference for Preparation H

A survey of doctors shows many use Preparation H for hemorrhoidal pain relief. Physicians report prompt temporary relief for hours and reduced swelling in inflamed tissues whether used personally or in office practice. If Preparation H fails, ointment or suppositories are suggested as alternatives.

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Eisenhower High School Riley Tippens Glenn Dosser Tippens Dosser Hi- Y Key Club National Forensic League Optimist Club Student Congress A. J. Hutson Stanley O. Largent Oklahoma City Man Pionger Hawkins Television & Electronics Inc Lee Bird Italy Hea Sheridan Rd Zenith Friedrich Co. Ft Zenith Circle of Sound Maytag SW. Oklaholme Dacor’ Traditon
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