Flu Puts Mark On Employment Picture In Area
Flu cases affect the labor market across Comanche Cotton and Stephens counties. Oklahoma State Employment Service manager Mrs. Virginia Kidson said October matched last year in total nonagricultural positions filled at 815, with manufacturing steady but turnover low. About 439 new applications were received, 228 from women, and 111 openings remained unfilled as of October 31.
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Virginia Kidson
Oklahoma State Employment Service
Stephens Counties
Idson
Cotton County
Mana
Funeral rites for Cyril Baskett and James Vaughn planned
Funeral services set for Cyril Baskett 70 at Cyril Christian church with survivors led by wife Ruth and daughter Naomi Webb. In Fletcher, James William Vaughn 83 will be buried in Elgin after services at Fletcher Baptist church with pastor R Melvin Moody officiating. numerous children and siblings listed among survivors.
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CYRIL
Forrest Baskett
Cyril Christian Church
Frisco
Oklahoma
Baskett
Cyril Hospital
Ruth
Naomi Webb
Says
Jorst Jr
Houston
Tex
David Hareld
Springfield
Edward Keith
Texarkana
Ark
Lettie Liles
Juliet Baskett
Bonnie Aiken
Oklahoma City
B .R. Newcomb
Rayamond
Riverton
Kan
Fletcher
Fletcher Baptist Church
James William Vaughn
Lawton Hospital
Vaughn
Montgomery
Alis
E. E. Baggett
San Antonio
Olen
Alicia, Ark
Herman
Altus
Travis
Chickasha
Elbert
Wichita
Evlys
Lglewood
Calif
Shelton
Elgin
John
Quitman
Lona Benson
Robert Cave
Garland
W. J. Underwood
V. A. Denson
Melvin Moody
Elgin Cemetery
Dalton Funeral Home of
Seffiors Finish Aptitude Tests at Lawson High
Lawson high school seniors have completed six aptitude tests administered by Mrs. Wesley Silk and W C Burris. Tests given earlier this week included the under-preference and the Primary Mental Ability tests. Beginning next semester, Silk and Burris will interview all LHS seniors about college and career plans.
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Lawson High School
Wesley Silk
W. C. Burris
Thespian Club Plans Hay Ride From Lawton High
Lawton High School Thespian club members will host a hay ride to the Damon Watson farm east of the city Friday night. Students will depart the campus at 6:45 p.m. Linda Jones leads arrangements for the party.
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Lawton High School
Dangers Seen In Subconscious TV Commercials
Washington FCC chair Doerfer warned of subliminal perception in television ads, showing flashes too fast to see. Rep. Dawson urged a temporary ban while officials study potential regulation, noting at least two firms promote the technique. Subtle messages could influence teens and others without awareness.
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Washington
Jom C. Doerer
Federal Communications Commission
Doerfer
FCC
William A. Dawson
Utah
Dawson
Jsg
Bonds Forfeited In Police Court
Eight bonds totaling 87 were forfeited this morning and police court complaints dismissed. Individuals named faced charges of driving without a license and running a red light with various bond amounts. One theft charge was dismissed, and another license issue was resolved by presenting a valid license.
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Municipal Lodge J
Merle Oaks
Lee T. Smith
Arlington
Charlene Bower
Theodore Creepingham
Carnegie
Donna Wolfe
J. Willie Roach Jr
Dearborn
James V. Dorby
Broken Bow
Leroy McCeles
Fort Sill
Charles. D. Stewart
Pete Thomas
Bell
Gerald M. Hooks
Moon Mountain Ascents Predicted by Explorer Hunt
London news reports Joan Hunt, leader of the expedition that conquered Mt Everest, believes humans will tackle higher lunar peaks. He notes moons peaks may reach 40,000 feet compared with Everest at 29,000, and says future climbs will require special suits. Hunt is 47.
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London
Joan Hunt
Mt. Everest
Moon
Everest
Hunt
Hospitals News Births and Admissions Mixed Details
Hospital news lists multiple births with parent names and times in early November, plus a long roll of admitted and dismissed patients from local hospitals and regions including Indian and Southwestern areas. Names cover Luther Cancer, Tom Evilsitter, Donald Skinner, Alvin Meyer, Thomas Gardner, and others with ages and home addresses.
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Luther Cancer
Tom Evilsitter
Liberty
Donald Skinner
Alvin Meyer
Hoover
Thomas M. Gardner
Lindy
State seeks new hearing in Shirey drunk driving case
Oklahoma officials seek a new hearing in a Stephens county second offense drunk driving case after a Court of Appeals reversal. Assistant Attorney General Sam Lattimore argues the ruling could undermine highway safety. The case centers on Barney Leon Shirey who was convicted for driving on the wrong side of the road and forcing two cars into a ditch before his arrest by Duncan officers.
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Oklahoma City
Sam Lattimore
Ety
Criminal’ Court of ‘Appeals
Stephens County
Court
Kirksey! Nix
Barney Leon ‘Shirey
Tim
Fating
Lattimore
Shirey
Nix
Tillman County
L L. Kilgore
U.S. BL
Kilgore
Duncan
Landis
Vaschel Sowell
First U.S. flying force attempt traced to Ren James Hay
The first known bid to form a separate flying branch in the U.S. Armed Services was made by Ren James Hay of West Virginia in 1913.
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U.S
Armed Services
Ren. James Hay
West Virginia
City Adopts Study on New Sanitation and Beautification Ordinance
City officials advanced the vector control program by authorizing a new citizens sanitation and beautification ordinance. A Citizens Education Committee, chaired by Charley Snyder, will lead educational and demonstration efforts to improve refuse storage, containment, and pickup rules. The measure contemplates licensing, a special service fund, and penalties for improper disposal, with a sanitary landfill option favored over burning. The council plans to adopt next week and post the ordinance publicly.
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Citizens Sanitation
Citizens Éducation Committee
Charley Snyder
Chamber of Commerce
City Health
Lawton High School 1947 Graduating Class Reunion
The 1947 Lawton High School graduating class plans a reunion on December 27 with a buffet supper at 7 p.m. at the Old South Cafeteria. Reservations by Zenith Prestege or Boyd Hoskins. Deadline December 1. Committee seeks about 60 missing addresses and asks members to check the list.
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Lawton High School
Old South
Zenith Prestege
Lake
Boyd Hoskins
Laird
48 LHS Class Plans Reunion
Lawton high alumni from the 1948 class plan a reunion at 8 p.m. December 28 at the Hotel Lawtonian. Contacts are Mrs Rita Verne Hill, southwest of Lawton EL 5-5020, or Del Hanks, 1108 Lawton EL 5-0129. The class numbered 183 members.
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ASB -Lawton High’ School
P.m
Hotel Lawtonian
Sputnik II sighting reports reach Cambridge observers
Cambridge observers at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory checked possible Sputnik II sightings over the United States. Cloud cover and the rocket’s low, easternly morning path limited confirmations, with reports from Bedford Massachusetts near a major Air Force installation and from New Mexico watchers awaiting verification after yesterday Tucson Arizona sightings.
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Cambridge
Mass
Smithsonian ‘Astrophysical Observatory
American Moonwatch
United States
Bedford
Canbridge
New Mexico
Tucson
Ariz
LHS Homecoming Queen Named Judy Bledsoe
Judy Bledsoe, senior daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bledsoe of 1313 Ash, is Lawton High's 1957 homecoming queen. She will be crowned at halftime during the Wolverine Enid game on Nov 15 in Roosevelt. Attendants are Kay Crossland and Loretta Osborne.
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Judy Bledsoe
Lawton High ‘School
Charles Bledsoe
Ash
Roosevelt
Kay Crossland
Carl Crossland
Bell
Loretta Osborne
A D. Osborne
Senator Harris Addresses Lawton Hi and Tri-Hi Chapters
Senator Fred R. Harris spoke to Lawton high school chapters of Hi and Tri-Hi Monday night about how legislation affects youth.
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Fred R. Harris
Lawton High School
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Leter
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