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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1975

Page

3

Funeral set for former Harlingen minister Harry V Hamblen

Harlingen Texas funeral services are scheduled for Harry V Hamblen 67 who died Saturday of an apparent heart attack at his home. Born June 20 1908 he served as minister at Central Baptist Church from 1938 to 1942 and retired in 1973 as Missionary Coordinator for the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma. Survivors include wife Christine son Jimmy and three grandchildren.

Harry V. Hamblen Harlingen Tex First Baptist Church Mr. Hamblen Central Baptist Church Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Christine Jimmy Columbia, Md

Supreme Court Considers Money in Politics and Campaign Limits

The Supreme Court weighs applying First Amendment protections to political spending amid post Watergate reform challenges. The case tests spending caps for presidential campaigns and conventions, reporting requirements, and taxpayer subsidies, with the DOJ filing two briefs and the potential impact on the 1976 election.

Washington Supreme Court Mississippi Stewart R. Mott Justice Department Department Congress Senate House U.S. Court of Appeals

Traffic Load and Inadequate Roads Highlight Oklahoma District Six

District Six accounts for 12.2 percent of Oklahoma's inadequate highway mileage totaling 4 221 miles statewide. Comanche County shows 50 4 miles of inadequate roads mainly on U S 277 281 and S H 17 north of Lawton. Highway officials say heavy traffic and narrow segments drive the ratings with 2 25 billion needed to repair or replace 4 221 miles.

Comanche Oklahoma State Highway Department Highway Department District Six Comanche County S.H Lawton Caddo County Cotton Stephens Jefferson Blaine Canadian Grady Kingfisher County State Duncan Stephens County Elgin Sterling Fort Cobb Hinton Binger Carnegie Verden Cyril Grady County Walters Temple East Jefferson County Carter County District Five Cleveland Garvin Total Highway Commission J. C. Kennedy Gore and Lee Sheridan Road

Top Ten Freshman Named by Omicron Delta Kappa at OSU

Mark Myles of 5401 Briarwood Drive is named among OSU Top Ten freshmen by Omicron Delta Kappa for scholarship leadership and service. The national society selects freshmen for achievement and potential.

Mark Myles Briarwood Drive Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society Oklahoma State University

Police Log of Reported Thefts and Damages in City

A compiled list from Lawton Police reports names complainants and addresses with incidents of thefts from residences businesses and vehicles including thefts of stereo equipment radios tires and fuel and damages to autos and property. Names include Jonnie Perry Norman Bellamy David Gill Willie Butter Mack Barnes and many others with various addresses and local businesses cited.

Lawton Jonnie Perry Hoover Norman Bellamy S. 18Th David Gill Motif Manor Jjutty Food Store S. Fort Sill Blvd Willie Butter Oklahoma Mack Barnes Bishop Reod Ken Baden Columbis George Mattox Donald Davidson Cache Road Virginia Kessey Euclid Richard McFarland Lincoln Julie O'Hare

Cameron University Debaters Take Fifth in Edmond Tournament

Cameron University speech team finished fifth at the Central State University Debate Tournament in Edmond after 80 teams from 34 institutions competed. Top Cameron speaker averages were earned by Joey Martin and Bill Burgess, with teammates including Mack Martin Cindy Davis Candy Sterrett and Barby Brown.

Cameron University Mike Taylor Dee Testing Central State University Edmond Cameron Joey Martin Bill Burgess Mack Martin Cindy Davis Candy Sterett Barby Brown

Strong Gun Control Law Makes Little Difference

The Massachusetts handgun law imposing a one year prison sentence for unlicensed carry shows little impact after six months in Boston. Police report handgun murders and robberies roughly steady versus last year, with minor declines in gun assaults and armed robberies deemed not statistically significant. Critics say mandatory sentences distort justice, citing cases like a 70 year old evangelist released after a search was ruled illegal. Statewide arrest and conviction counts under the law are not yet compiled.

The Washington Post Boston Massachusetts Boston Police Department Ernest Windsor Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Bessie Stanton

Librarians Meet At MacArthur For Student Conference

Thirty five Lawton area students attended a district meeting of the Oklahoma Student Librarians Association at MacArthur School. A bicentennial film Out of the Wilderness premiered and a panel on library career opportunities featured Beverly Phillips Martha Delph John Paynter and Polly Hubbard.

Lawton Oklahoma Student Librarians’ Association MacArthur Beverly Phillips Lawton Public Library Martha Delph Fort Sill John Paynter Cameron Polly Hubbard Eisenhower High Carriage Hills Cecilia Doye Shirley Wampler Comanche Kay Best Lawton High Kay Boyce Damona Doye

Test registration deadlines and dates for ACT GRE field at Cameron

Registration deadlines for the ACT and GRE are Nov 17 and Nov 12 with tests on Dec 13. Packets available in Room 201 Administration Building. ACT often required for first time day students in Oklahoma. many graduate programs require the GRE. check with colleges before registering.

Cameron Oklahoma

Argument Over Pool Game Sparks Bar Shooting

Winfred Wauqua of 1714 Smith was wounded by a .22 caliber gunshot at Club DeLisa No. 22 NWB during a Sunday argument over a pool game. He was in satisfactory condition at PHS Indian Hospital after surgery. Detective Bill May said no suspects had been arrested by noon. Wauqua described the attacker as a tall slim black male only known as Slick.

Winfred Wauqua Smith Phs Indian Hospital Bill May Wauqua Club DeLisa No. 22 Nwb

Lawton High Takes Overall Sweepstakes at Midwest City Invite

Lawton High School students scored the top overall sweepstakes at an invitational speech tournament hosted by Midwest City High School on Saturday. Top finishers include Myrna Page and Joey Amacker first in dramatic duet, Audrey Tejada first in women's extemporaneous, Robin Middleton first in poetry, Serge Demyenenko second in men's extemporaneous, and Danny Martin third in dramatic interpretation.

Lawton High School Midwest City High School Lawton High Myrna Page Joey Amacker Audrey Tejada Robin Middleton Serge Demyenenko Danny Martin

Crossword By Eugene Sheffer Mentions and Clues

Puzzle clues listed with numbers and cheffer style hints include many zodiac signs and varied terms from art to sports. The reader sees a dense set of crossword prompts across multiple categories and languages, weaving English vocabulary with scattered proper nouns and abbreviations.

Tomlinson Junior High Hosts Bicentennial Birthday Assemblies

Bicentennial assemblies are scheduled at 9 30 a m and 10 15 a m Tuesday at Tomlinson Junior High School. The Stardusters barbershop group freshman chorus and folk group will perform with Shon Erwin as master of ceremonies and Larry Stein narrating.

Tomlinson Junior High School Stardusters Shon Erwin Larry Stein

Business Students Meet At Vo Tech

Mrs. Nonna Shocker of the American Cancer Society and Mrs. Anna Sayre of The Toad Stool address the Future Business Leaders of America at the Great Plains Area Vo Tech. The 12:30 p.m. Thursday meeting in the school auditorium features a cancer film and gift selecting guidance.

Nonna Shocker American Cancer Society Anna Sayre Future Business Leaders of America Great Plains Area Vo-Tech School Shocker Sayre

Yesteryears updates on local clubs and leaders

Twenty years ago Jana Lou Scott became state vice president of the Association of Childhood Education. Charles Skaggs and family elected president of the Square Toppers Square Dance Club. Jimmie Gentry chaired a fund raising car wash for Centenary Methodist Church MYF. 30 years ago Spurge Morrison noted harvest progress of the 1945 cotton crop. Milton Keating elected secretary of the Oklahoma Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries.

Jana Lou Scott Association of Childhood Education Charles Skaggs Square Toppers Square Dance Club Jimmie Gentry Centenary Methodist Church Spurge Morrison Milton Keating Oklahoma Association of Commercial Organization Juanita Painter Lone Jack

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Harry Hamblen W. Dale Nelson By Ward Bvers Sheridan Discount Philliips Aubrey Chevrolet N. Sheridan Oute Johnson's Mini-Mart Coche Road Ben Waggoner Sexon Circle Hodges Texaco W. Gore Lovern Howell Williams Jim Chawder Elmhurst Lane Donald Walker Richard Parker Susan Evans Compass Doris Richardson Pollard Gail Campbetl Tanglewood Lane Mth Rogers Lane Karen Marshall Forest Matthew Lee Western Pawn Shop Boggs Cycle & Supply Glenn Holmes Betry Field Artilery Fort Sill Bivd Ty Chom Cilpin Ozman Jifty Food S.tith Cotta Stagotino Clarence Mathews Billy Block S. Seventh Anthony Morra Pip’s Cork & Bottle E. Gore Shirley Galloway Dearborn Librarians McCord’s Office C. Ave Lawton Insulation CO Rae PC TelereeKea Cama Ay Ercan National Bank Elas DIAL Eugene Sheffer Brit Miss Alcott PRP Tomlinson Vo-Tech Yesteryears Constitution Carl Cooper Opal Ford Junior Chamber of Commerce Wanda Faye Carter Glen Grisham Cameron Commerce Club Vitaglow Gibson Discount Pharmacies St. Sheridan Affordables Raulston Raulston’s Raulston Furniture
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