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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1963

Page

12

Kentucky Voters Weigh Governor Nominee Race Today

Kentucky voters decide the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominations with A B Chandler risking a third term and Edward Breathitt Jr. seeking to deny him. Louie Nunn aims for the Republican nod as turnout around 525000 is expected amid party factionalism.

Louisville Kentucky A. B Happy Chandler Breathitt Bert Combs U.S Earle Clements Combs Nunn Jesse N. R. Cecil

Storm Damages Top $1 Million in Oklahoma

Damage from tornadoes hail and wind in Oklahoma Sunday to insured buildings and autos topped $1 million according to the National Board of Fire Underwriters. The Midwestern City Del City area bore the heaviest loss with several thousand insured vehicles and structures expected to approach $1 million. Other affected communities included McLoud Shawnee Tecumseh Maud Bowlegs Holdenville and Seminole as officials opened a temporary claims office in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City UPI Oklahoma National Board of Fire Underwriters Don H. Shannon Oklahoma Capital Stock Insurance Association Midwest City-Del City Shannon McLoud Shawnee Tecumseh Maud Bowlegs Holdenville Seminole General Adjustment Bureau

Older Workers Dread Retirement Prospects

The piece contrasts youthful fantasies of easy retirement with aging workers fear of lifelong work. Geriatricians consider extending vacations and reducing weekly hours in midlife to ease later life. A staged plan proposes longer breaks and fewer weekly days worked starting in middle age, with younger generations bearing the cost to create a happier senior citizenry.

New York Curbstone Geriatricians

Kennedy Silent On Escort for Two Negroes at Alabama

White House officials voiced no comment on a plan urging President Kennedy to personally escort two Negro students into the University of Alabama next month. The idea, floated by Martin Luther King and discussed with Attorney General Kennedy, faces uncertain White House traction amid court-ordered desegregation slated for June. Governor Wallace vows to block entry despite Judge Grooms order for admission.

Washington Kennedy University of Alabama White House Martin Luther King Robert F. Kennedy New York U.S. Dist H. Hobart Grooms Tuscaloosa Huntsville Alabama George C. Wallace

Escape by two convicts from Dallas jail heads toward Oklahoma

Two inmates overpowered a jailer at Dallas county jail with a razor. They fled in a stolen car 75 miles to Saint Jo where they wrecked a pickup and escaped on foot. Jailer Sam Macaluso was found unharmed. Over 100 officers, dogs, and roadblocks pursued toward the Red River.

Dallas Saint Jo Oklahoma Line Sam Macaluso Ardmore Okla Jerry Mark Dorrough Gerald Ray Johnson Dorrough Greenville Ave Johnson Bryan County Red River Oklahoma

Arabic Origin Terms Highlight English Technical Lexicon

The text notes English includes many technical words of Arabic origin such as alkali alcohol alchemy algebra amalgam nadir and cipher highlighting linguistic influence on science and math vocabulary.

Boaters Head to Washington Carry Oklahoma Cargo

Two Tulsa men John Whitney and Bud Grant voyage by motorboat from the Port of Catoosa toward Washington with Oklahoma products. They expect to reach Muskogee Wednesday where a follow-up team will haul cargo down the Arkansas to New Orleans then by ship to New York. Senator Monroney will deliver the cargo and invitation to President Kennedy for the Oologah Dam dedication, marking Arkansas navigation toward the Gulf. The chest holds oil samples cotton manufactured goods and water from Blue Creek feeding the Oologah Reservoir.

Muskogee UPI Tulsa Catoosa Washington John Whitney Bud Grant Oklahoma Arkansas New Orleans New York Kennedy Oologah Dam Gulf of Mexico Mike Monroney Blue Creek Oologah Reservoir

Funeral Rites for Mrs Hattie E Haeberly Held in Marlow

Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. in the Marlow First Baptist Church for Mrs Hattie E Haeberly 84 of Marlow who died Monday morning in a local nursing home. Born February 26 1879 in Holton Kansas she lived in the Marlow area 38 years and was a church member. She is survived by a daughter Mrs J D Morrison of Marlow a sister Mrs Rosa Pence of Duncan and brothers Alex Richards of Sterling and C A Richards of Marlow.

Marlow Hattie E. Haeberly Marlow First Baptist Church Tal Bonham Haeberly First Baptist Church J. D. Morrison Rosa Pence Duncan Alex Richards Sterling C. A. Richards

Leland Hargis dies at 76 in Waurika Oklahoma

Funeral services for Leland Lee Hargis 76 who died Monday in a Waurika hospital were held at 2:30 p m at Ryan Methodist Church. Burial followed in Ryan cemetery under Grantham Funeral Home direction. Born January 13 1887 in Plano Texas he moved to Irving in 1902 and lived there 61 years. He married Ethyl Tyson July 4 1912. Survivors include wife Frances Dawkins Loyd siblings and grandchildren.

Waurika Leland ‘Lee’ Hargis Ryan Methodist Church Ryan Cemetery Grantham Funeral Home Hargis Plano Tex Irving Ethyl Tyson Frances Hargis Mauriece Dawkins Monahans Loyd Trent Lewis W. F. Barnes Abilene

Services for Mrs Olive Estes

Funeral services for Mrs Olive M Estes 64 of 406 Mission Blvd will be at 10 am Wednesday at Becker Funeral Home chapel with Rev F M Pillow officiating. She was born December 3 1899 in Greenwood Indiana and moved to Lawton to live with a daughter. She leaves five daughters three sons 33 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Burial will be in a Nashville cemetery.

Olive M. Estes Mission Blvd Becker Funeral Home Chapel Estes Greenwood Ind Lawton James C. Davis Nashville Tenn College Grove F. M. Pillow Mission Village Baptist Church Nashville, Tenn Davis Robert Downs Cincinnati Louis Mayton Texan Stanley Barrett Booneville Robert Howard Myr Edward Norman Estes

Funeral for Charlie Ross at Worley chapel

Charlie Ross, 76, will be laid to rest at Hastings Cemetery after a 10:30 a.m. service at Worley Funeral Home Chapel. He died Thursday in a Norman hospital. Rev. John Rogers of Oklahoma City will officiate.

Waurika Charlie Ross Worley Funeral Home Ross Norman John Rogers Oklahoma City Hastings Cemetery

Mrs Jennie Bay Dies. Tulsa Service Held For Muskogee Resident

Mrs Jennie Bay mother of Carl Bay of Marlow died May 22 in Baxter Springs Kansas after living in Muskogee. Funeral held in Tulsa at 10 30 a m Saturday with survivors listed as two more sons eight daughters 22 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.

Marlow Jennie Bay Carl Bay Tulsa Bay Muskogee Baxter Springs Kans

Freddie Nolan Frederick death arrangements pending

Freddie Lee Nolan died Sunday in a Frederick hospital. Arrangements are pending at Miller Mortuary in Lawton.

Frederick Freddie Lee Nolan Frederick Hospital Miller Mortuary Lawton

Mrs. Besse M. Beam FLETCHER Services

Mrs. Besse M. Beam 79 died in an Anadarko hospital Friday. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Fletcher First Christian Church with Rev. Bob Warfel officiating. Burial followed in Fletcher Cemetery. Bearers were Pete Jepsen Giles Spencer Fred Burch Tom Ellis Glenn Zike and Willis Hinson.

Fletcher Besse M. Beam Anadarko Hospital Fletcher First Christian Church Bob Warfel Fletcher Cemetery Dalton Funeral Home Pete Jepsen Giles Spencer Fred Burch Tom Ellis Glenn Zike Willis Hinson

Rancher To Stand Trial For Murder

Carter County rancher Asa Walter Lucas Jr. will stand trial for murder in the beating death of former Ringling mayor Joe Fitzpatrick. Lucas, 40, was bound over to district court and remains free on a $20,000 bond after Fitzpatrick was found badly beaten along State Highway 89 near Ringling on March 19.

Waurika UPI Asa Walter Lucas Jr Carter County Ringling Joe Fitzpatrick Lucas Fitzpatrick S. H. 89

Young Dad Killed Working On Auto

Oklahoma City authorities report 17 year old John ny Gloria, a married father of a six month old, found crushed under his car while working on it. Officials say a jack slipped from the front bumper as tires were removed. The accident appears to have occurred earlier today.

Oklahoma City Johnny Gloria

Janitor Dies After Liver Transplant At Denver Hospital

William Grigsby, 47, a Denver janitor with liver cancer, died Monday night 22 days after receiving a liver from a deceased donor in a rare transplant. Doctors said he contracted pneumonia Sunday but the precise cause remains undetermined. He had undergone X ray therapy and drugs to help accept the graft.

Denver William Grigsby Grigsby

Oklahoma Rig Count Edges Down for Week

Rotary drilling activity in the United States and Canada softened in the week ended Monday. Hughes Tool Co. reported 1,655 active rigs, down from 1,694 a week earlier, with Oklahoma tallying 117 active rigs, a decline of 10.

Houston UPD United States Canada Hughes Tool Co Oklahoma

Nicely furnished rental options near Fort Sill

Numerous readings list furnished and unfurnished houses and duplexes with 1 to 3 bedrooms. Prices range from $45 to $125 monthly with bills paid or separate, various amenities include air conditioning, garages, carport, fenced yards, stoves and refrigerators. Contact numbers are EL3-3600 EL3-1607 EL3-2894 EL5-1628 EL5-5861 EL5-0838 EL5-9287 EL5-3179.

North 42Nd Medicine Park Arlington Fort Sill Wilams Botkin Agency ELS Sheridan Bell Park Columbia South 9Th Street Eugene L. Bowman Company Northwest 54Th Bath J Avenue Euclid Atlanta Marcixon Smith Summit Taft 38Th Lincoln

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