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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1954
Page
7
Franklin Cook son of Mr and Mrs G E Cook 1714 Dearborn is undergoing boat training at the San Diego Navy base after enlisting in September and graduating Lawton High School in 1954.
Fort Sill relief drive totals 41176 with many units exceeding goals after reassignment. 1st Ordnance Group leads at 146 percent with 1460 cash turn in. Other groups range from 114.6 percent to 33.2 percent as campaigns continue this week.
The article notes Col Charles W. Gallaher assuming command of Fort Sill upon Col Kenneth S. Perkins’ retirement. S Sgt Billy Ralph Culver reported safe after returning to home base in the Mediterranean following a casualty report. Glenn O. Friman elected president of Kiwanis club. 20 years ago a $38 000 Lake Lawtonka dam plan with most funds from FERA. precinct official shakeup at Fletcher before election. Armistice Day opens Red Cross annual roll call drive. 30 years ago county vote expected with 7500 ballots. Chamber names committee to review affidavits aiding soldiers discharge from service.
Three Peoria men were injured when a private Beechcraft Bonanza crashed at the Tulsa Municipal Airport in bad weather. Pilot George Crafton 47 sustained head and back injuries and possible broken back for D K Heiple. W C Jolly treated for head cuts and released. All men stayed overnight but were not in critical condition.
Mrs Emma Grebner 46 wins Jo Daviess County sheriff seat in a one day election running as an independent. She defeats Percy Hutchinson by 39 votes and leads the Democratic candidate as chief deputy sheriff. The husband’s succession is delayed as she takes the post.
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