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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1971
Page
7
A columnist urges teens to quit seeking constant entertainment and take responsibility. They should perform duties, help others, read books, and become mature, contributing members of society instead of demanding leisure. The piece calls for self discipline and civic responsibility.
The notice lists theft reports by Berdine Holder at 1413 H and Nancy Elisabeth Lee at 206 N 71st, plus 11 cases of soft drink bottles and 8 to 10 tapes taken from autos. Fire alarms responded by Lowton Fire Department include a car fire at 6115 Cherry, a minor fire at Bhond Ferris, a house fire at 63 Carver, and a Friday 94 E house fire with minor damage.
Geraldine Kerr Walters 33 remained in critical condition in a Lawton hospital ICU after a Thursday afternoon two car crash at a county road intersection 92 miles northeast of here. Trooper Art Fryer said Kerr was in a southbound car that hit a westbound vehicle driven by Lonnie L. Gage 63 of Walters. Gage was uninjured.
Eisenhower High School band director David Lucas accepted a National Federation of Music Clubs Three Star Award of Merit on behalf of the 22 member Ike Stage Band. The honor cites their participation in the Parade of American Music last February at Service Club No Six and Lucas received a certificate.
A concise note identifies the maple leaf as the national emblem of Canada reflecting its symbolic status in the country's identity and flag symbolism.
Tulsa Burroughs PTA members clash with state and Tulsa PTA over busing for integration. About 40 Burroughs patrons back busing while 90 white parents volunteered, and delegates uphold voluntary attendance policy while opposing race based assignment. Next year’s convention set for Oklahoma City.
Funeral services for Staff Sgt Ret Curtis Sampson 36 of 3110 Liberty pending at Jefferson Funeral Home after he died on arrival at Reynolds Army Hospital Fort Sill at 645 p.m. Thursday from an apparent heart attack. Born December 26 1934 in Eufaula he enlisted in 1954 and retired 1961 at Fort Sill. He married Ellen Hutchen May 13 1966 in Wichita Falls. Survivors include his wife six daughters Leella Mary Katherine Inetta Jean and Sandra Kay Artie Faye Richardson Dianne Sampson and three sons Curtis Jr Frank and James.
A mobile home at 1503 Bishop Road suffered about 3000 dollars in damage from a Thursday night fire. The fire appears to have started near a hot water heater. Ruthie Jack owned the mobile home. Firefighters reported extensive structural damage and heavy smoke and water damage to the contents.
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