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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1954
Page
2
Report notes the burglar appeared to learn the Ketchums were away from home during a prior fire incident. The same person was not the arsonist from earlier that day. Police found nothing reported stolen.
Ava Bilbrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Bilbrey 1308 Elm continues scholastic career at Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha. She is past president of Alpha Lambda Delta freshman honor society member of Sigma Alpha Iota president of Be Si Ta social club and VP of the junior class recently named to the 1954 55 Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. The Busy Man's Creed underscored by the contributor.
Fire Chief calls the blaze a suspected arson after an overnight fire at a residence. A second house break-in yielded stolen silver worth several hundred dollars. In a separate burglary at Mack's Beacon Service, $200 in cash, spark plugs, and a tire were stolen through a restroom window. Police report no leads yet.
Sheehan describes four days held in Washington before overseas orders were canceled on May 12. He says a Soviet style brain washing interrogation occurred in Washington with no counsel, threats of detention, and pressure to cooperate. He refus es to reconsider his resignation while seeking testimony before McCarthy's committee.
Funeral services for 87 year old Dr Effie Turner pioneer county chiropractor were held in Becker Memorial chapel with Rev J J Stowe Jr officiating Burial followed in Highland cemetery Eastern Star Rebekah lodge members attended Bearers from Elgin Star Rt Lawton and other area towns Funeral arrangements for James Nelson Greene 37 of 915 Park announced later Greene born 1917 in Chillicothe Mo lived in Lawton since 1930 Baptist church member Survivors include mother Mary Greene siblings Andrew Sullivan and nine grandchildren TIPTON and Lawton obituaries note further services for Mrs Edward L Smith 67 pioneer and Mrs Joe B Watson 70 with multiple survivors and long local ties
Three boys their mother and father and child Karyn Lynn with grandmother Mrs A B Dossey moved into a large room at Memorial hospital for tonsil operations. Lawton residents prepare for winter by cleaning medicine cabinets and discarding excess sore throat medicines.
A Tennessee official warned citizens to shop early to avoid traffic and noted the main enforcement tool is issuing tickets. He also cautioned that over parking at meters can lead to impounding the vehicle.
Western State hospital at Fort Supply appeals to western Oklahoma residents to send gifts for almost 800 patients lacking greetings this Christmas. Dr. Adelman urges civic groups to back the drive, notes gifts should include wrapping supplies, and asks mail by December 1.
Freddie O Neal a Lawton Negro youth faces robbery by force charges for the Sept 7 attack on Fort Sill Pvt Donald L Butcher and a similar Aug 31 assault on Pvt Rudolph Prohaska Also named in the case is Nemiah Colbert 20 the co accused The trial began with County Attorney Manville Redman presenting a signed statement by O Neal and the defense opening witnesses
Police responded to a dog chase in Memphis, returning after the owner tied the animal. Officers found the leash stretched 80 feet, prompting extra action in the same area on a second report.
Many wearers fear loose plates and odor from their false teeth. Use FASTEETH alkaline powder to secure plates, prevent slipping, and improve comfort without souring. Available at drug counters.
Two Lawton teenagers were injured in separate auto incidents Thursday. John Sttar, 18, suffered a slight leg injury when struck at Fourth and D by a car driven by Betty Jo Ezzell, while Vernon Lee Williams, 13, sustained serious leg injuries in a bicycle crash on Fifth and E as he rode south and turned onto E. Witnesses blamed none of the drivers, and police cited no fault.
Hohn turned onto S Fourth and struck Mattar in the left leg. Mattar received bruises and scratches and was taken to his home. Hohn faced a police court charge of driving without a state driver’s license.
A mild cold front moves through the state late tonight bringing cooler Saturday highs in the mid 50s while the longer range forecast shows readings about 10 degrees above normal into next Tuesday. Strong shifting winds and continued mild weather are forecast with temperatures in the 60s on Saturday and today's highs in the 70s with a low around 35. Reading at 11 a.m. today was 55 with Thanksgiving Day reaching a high of 62.
The United Nations notes a long term rise in real personal income devoted to food since World War I, with patterns reflecting changing consumption and prices. The data highlight how household budgets reallocate spending toward essentials during years of economic stress and recovery.
Hillis Super Market lists Clorox four ounce jars at 41 cents and Postum Instant Coffee in quart size at 17 cents per unit. The accompanying prices cited are correct.
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