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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1963
Page
4
A 14-year-old Lawton girl alleges she was beaten by her stepfather after being taken from a hospital worker’s home. The incident, described in a signed statement, prompted active investigation by the detective division as officers pursue details of the assault and the moving of the family to a duplex.
Billboard notes the misnomer on the Lawton marquee as Take Her, She's Mine appears as Bringing Up Father in a review of the film about a daughter maturing for college. The piece highlights performances by Stewart and Sandra Dee with Robert Morley in a notable small role and details about a Kennedy-related cut from one scene.
Marina Oswald faced an uncertain future with two children as mourners and reporters attended the funeral in Fort Worth. Secret Service guarded the widow, and bystanders observed the half‑staff flag at Rose Hill Cemetery near Arlington Lake as she faced offers of donations and potential life‑story deals.
Cub Scout Pack 142 held an awards ceremony on Thursday at Andrew Jackson School. Cubmaster Jack Anthony presented badges and pins to scouts including Kenny Fobes Terry Foley James Ferrer Joe Anders Cole Smith Phillip Smith Jon Anderson Robert Draper Roger Draper James Miller Gary Chilton Charles Robertson Gary Williams Fred Garcia Scott Barrett Raymond Bloxom Richard Barrett Robert Harlan Steven Cunningham Steven Anthony and Charles Robertson webelos patch. A den mothers bracelet was given to Mrs Royee Ramsey with certificates to Mrs Ramsey and Mrs Charles Robertson. Mrs Robert Chilton received a den mothers pink skit presented by Mrs Kenneth Ward. Den 5 won the parent attendance award. Den 6 the game award.
Ellsworth pumps operate 24 hours with 14.4090 million gallons daily, while Lake Lawtonka yields 10 million gallons daily. Lawton and Fort Sill average up to 13 million gallons daily. only limited transfers now to cover an $400 monthly standby electric charge. About 80 million gallons can be pumped monthly for the standby charge at roughly half a cent per 1000 gallons.
Two 45th Division units postpone weekend drills and schedule night sessions at the National Guard Armory. Headquarters Troop 1st Squadron 145th Cavalry led by Capt Hugh Payne. Company B 700 Maintenance Battalion led by 1st Lt Oral Southwick set drills at 7 50 p.m.
Municipal Judge J Merle Oaks presided over a police court session listing numerous defendants and fines. Notable entries include Robert Marquardt fined for failure to yield, James Dean fined for unsafe speed, and Neo King from Fort Sill fined for yielding right of way. additional penalties cover improper exhaust, no drivers license, vagrancy, and parking ticket nonpayment.
About 45 men's clubs in London cluster around Pall Mall and St James's Street. Some trace their ancestry back to 18th century coffeehouses.
Lawton high school swept three second places and three thirds at a Phillips University event in Enid. Gene Hildabrand Theresa Jaye and Linda Buck earned seconds in radio speaking extemporaneous speaking and poetry. Cathy Donahue, Mike Fargo, Penny Vaughn, and the Buck Griffith team took thirds in various categories with Buck and Griffith also reaching semi finals.
J. D. Anderson, president of Guarantee Mutual Life of Omaha, will address the Southwest Oklahoma Life Underwriters Association in a Wednesday meeting at the Holiday Inn.
Post resumes normal duty at Fort Sill after a quiet weekend at the Artillery and Missile Center. Soldiers paid tribute to Mr Kennedy with a 21 gun salute at high noon and flags remain at half staff for 30 days honoring the 35th president.
In 1919 the November 11 holiday was established with wreath laying speeches and parades beginning a lasting national observance.
Melford A. Guydelkon, Fort Sill Apache Indian from Lawton, finished basic intelligence fundamentals at Offutt Air Base. Col Edwin H. Garrison presented the certificate. He leads the 38th SAW intelligence section at Fort Sill. Hoard James C. Hoard, Sterling native, earned honor graduate in Chanute AFB metals processing course.
Lawton high announces the senior class play One With a Flame directed by Mrs Opal Ford. The drama will be presented Wednesday December 4 replacing December 3 with student matinees December 4 and 5 in the high school auditorium. Tickets are on sale at the school or at the box office on performance night.
Lawton hospital brief lists admitted patients including Cheri Smith 6 medical, Thomas L Hooper Walters medical, Charles Keith Stone Oklahoma City medical, Henry W Neiderjohn Route 2 surgery, plus several others. Dismissed patients include Cindy Seigler 3 months Route 2 medical and Patsy Reavis 15 surgery. Memorial births noted for multiple families with dates and weights.
Six Lawton Optimists attended a Saturday gathering in Oklahoma City to meet Dr. George Cobly, president of Optimist International. Representing Lawton were Bob Parr, president of the Breakfast Optimist club, Bill Burns, president of the Noon club, Harold English, Dr. Jack Spencer, Orville Smith, and Harry Peiser.
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