Lawton Traffic Arrests After Holiday Holiday Arrests
County Attorney Warren Crane filed 16 traffic complaints in Lawton area patrol arrests since Wednesday. Charges include 14 nighttime speeding, one for driving without a license, and one for passing in a marked zone. Listed defendants include Ralph D. Williams and Evelyn Quaird among others from multiple Texas cities.
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Warren Crane
Moetorists
Lawtor
Justice of Peace
Woodrow Giles
Ralph D. Williams
Cherry
Evelyn Quaird
Walters
Glen Leonard
Moses A. Priester
Euclid
Bert Buave Linsey
Fort Silt
Earmest A. Eaton
Rt 1
Lawton
Robert Charles Dawson
Burglaries Reported Across Lawton Area Including Safe Crack
Lawton police reported multiple burglaries including a safe cracker at Lawton Produce Co where four rolls of pennies and five dollars in pennies were taken after discovering the safe unlocked. Other targets included PED Distributing Co Whittier Elementary Dr Ralph Holt’s office and a Fink Automotive Center break in. An attempted break in at Snyder tavern involved a hijack attempt in a parked car. No arrests yet.
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Lawton Produce Co
PED Distributing’ Co
Burgers
West Wilk
Frank Murphy
B. J. Davis
Alice
Fink Automotive Center
Eulis Young
Preston
Williams
Wis
Kay Swiden
Swiden
Whittier School
Dr. Ioit
Cologne
Alan
Tragic Thanksgiving Death Of City Boy In Sleep
Two year old Joseph Richard Cathey died while napping on Thanksgiving Day in Lawton. Investigators said influenza likely caused death. The child, son of Edwina Cathey, had appeared well and played Wednesday. A coroner’s inquest was not held. funeral set for Saturday at Shaw Funeral Home with burial in Highland Cemetery. Survivors include the mother, maternal grandparents, three brothers and a sister.
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Lawton
D. Moncrief
Joseph Richard Cathey
Edwina Cathey
Moncrief
Justice of Peace
Woodrow’ Giles
Shaw Funeral Home
Taekeon Tay Lor
Duncan Church of Christ
Highland Cemetery
W. D. Thompson
Roy Easton
Lawton Funeral Home
H. Tom Wiles
First Baptist Church
Henry Wall
Central Baptist Church
Thompson
Cook County
Tex
Frederick
Cecil
Santa Monica
Calif
Ray
Easton
Rubin Hathaway
Altus
Bonnie May
Kityon
J. A. McCaw
Cecil Carter
Oak
Joe Henderson
Gar- Held
University Hospital
Oklahoma City
Patricia Ann Johnson
Henry
Roosevelt
Losery
Leroy
Wills Paint
Lola Sanders
Lonnie Mae Sanders
Terrell
Tex. Calif
Flying Board Strikes Car Injuring Six in Thanksgiving Mishap
Six people were treated for minor injuries after a 14 foot piece of lumber whipped from a pickup bed and shattered the windshield of a car on SH 7 east of Lawton. The injured occupants were Daniel Binderim and his family from REA Sulphur, along with RL Smith and relatives. Two other passengers escaped harm. Police credited motorists for safe behavior during Thanksgiving observances and urged caution on return travel.
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Lawton
SH 7
Cals
Daniel C. Binderim
Lena
Keren
Jamie
Shelia
Rea
Bindérim
RL. Smith
J. Ardmore
Dan J. Combs
Binderim
Arthur Lee Pittman
Mary Smith
Jean Smith
Miss Graham Tahys Joins Cameron College Office
Miss Betty Graham replaces Mrs. Don Cowley as cashier in Cameron College business office. Mr. and Mrs. Cowley of 4 S. 28th plan to move to Ardmore. A note mentions woodpeckers with red marks on the head.
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Graham Tahys
Betty Graham
Don Cowley
Cameron College
Funeral Rites Held for Hughes and Humble in Lawton Area
Funeral services were conducted for Haérion H. Hughes 62 of 1904 Lee with Reverend Fred H. Willhoite officiating. Burial followed at Fort Sill Post Cemetery. Also noted, Mrs Nora E Humble 83 died at her home on 814 Jefferson Street with Elder C W Pine presiding at La Funeral home chapel. Burial at Snyder cemetery. Survivors include Grace Schlicker and W D Dunford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haérion H. Hughes
Lee
Ritter Funeral Home
Fred H. Willhoite
Hughes
Charles W. Crane
Ludwig Mieling
Jimmie Matheny
Rodney Johnson
Carter Crane
A. D. Graves
Lawton
Post
Fort Sill
Nora E. Humble
Jefferson Wat
C. W. Pine
Seventh Iuly Adventist Church
Snyder
Arkansas
W. V. Mumble
Oklahoma
Humble
Grace Schlicker
Jefferson
W. D. Dunford
New Castle
Religious Group To Hear Address In Lawton
Lawton congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses will hear an address by N. H. Knorr at 7 20 pm Saturday. Jack H. Ashmore presiding minister said Knorr, president of the Dover Bible and Tract Society, is a noted Bible scholar. About 3000 persons are expected at the Junior Arena in the Fair Grounds.
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Lawton
Jéhoveh's
N. H. Knorr
Angelusa
Jack H. Ashmore
Lawton Group
Knorr
Watch
Dover Bible and Tract Society
Fair Grounds
Awards Given by Cub Pack 81 Honor Scouts
Assistant Scoutmaster Miles Barnard led Cub Pack 41 at John Adams School auditorium in presenting awards. Bobcat pins to James L Estep Billy Lantz Martin Ewbanks and William Shelton A Wolk badge to Bobby Morgan Wolf badge recipients included Michael Duncan and David Stewart with a gold arrow point Anthony Cofer silver arrow point and Mark Blassingame with one gold one silver arrow point Kite flying honors went to Anthony Cofer Mark Blassingame and George Grazier Council Circus badge to Rickey Harmon Denner stripes to Michael Duncan and Ernest Barnard Assistant Denner stripes to Larry Collins and Steve Starner Mark Blassingame and Michael Duncan earned one year service stars and Den Chief cards went to Mike Mustain Jimmy Poin Dexter Ronald Fortune and Billy Selomon Pushmoblie race city champion ribbons went to Michael Duncan and Trest Pollina with first in the eight-year-old heat Ernest Barnard and Jean Paul Wiklis earned ribbons for second in the nine-year-old group Larry Collins and George Bristol named second place in 11-year-old group First place ribbons in the nine-year-old group awarded to David Stewart and Billy Townsend A pre pack meeting is planned for December 10 and a pack meeting for December 19 Scoutmaster W S Shelton USAF Major oversaw the meeting
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Miles Barnard
John Adams School
James L. Estep
Billy Lantz
Martin Ewbanks
William Shelton
Wolk
Bobby Morgan
Michael Duncan
David Stewart
Anthony Cofer
Mark Blassingame
George Grazier
Council Circus
Rickey Harmon
Denner
Ernest Barnard
Larry Collins
Steve Starner
Stara
den Chief
Mike Mustain
Jimmy ‘Poindexter
Ronald Fortune
Billy Selomon
Trest Pollina
W. S. Shelton
USAF
Elks Memorial Services Slated at Local Lodge
Memorial service honoring deceased members of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 1066 will be held at 4 30 pm Sunday at the local lodge Rev W S Parish pastor First Christian church will deliver the principal address Harvey Mathis local exalted ruler will lead the opening ceremony Harold Wilson a member of the lodge will present religious songs Usners will be Dees of drove No 52 Closing prayer will be delivered by Reece Russell Carey said the program is open to the public Assisting him on the planning committee are Reece Russell and Faze Barnes
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of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Lodge 1066
Harold ‘Carey
Elks
United States
Rev. W.S. Parish
First Christian Church
Harvey Mathis
Harold Wilson
Usners
Dees
Drove No. 52
Reece Russell
Carey
Faze Barnes
Weapons Count Brings $20 Fine
A 57-year-old Lawton man was fined 320 in Municipal court on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. The fine was levied by Judge Merle Cake against George H Hayes, No. 16 C. In other complaints, Margie Stockton, 32, Warren hotel, was inocation Dorothy of 622 F. aatness cens and following too rene: persons charged with able ere ennesa.
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Lawton
A. Merle Caké
George H Hayes
Margie Stockton
Warren
I Grancy
Dorothy
Kansas College Reports Tulsa Coed Vanishes
Lawrence Kansas—Virginia Maddox a North College Hall resident disappeared after a Tuesday phone call saying she would take a bus home Wednesday from the University. Bags were found in her room and authorities said she likely had about 7 100 in cash. Virginia, 19, described as 5 feet 4 inches and 110 to 115 pounds, had contemplated quitting to enter nursing school in Tulsa.
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Lawrence
Kan
Univer
Tulsa
Virginia Maddox
Er’ Iganeais
Misa -Sane
Severin
North Coltege Hall
Esidence Hall
Maddox
University Administration
North College Hall
Miss Maddox
British Admit Mussolini Spy Stole Secrets
London officials confirmed part of the Mussolini era espionage tale involving Francesco Costantini, an Italian who served 20 years in the British Embassy Rome chancery and claimed to read top secret documents at breakfast. The case prompted a sweeping reform of diplomatic security worldwide.
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London
Sabena
Britain
Francesco Costantini
Rome
Candido
Mussolini
Breas
Costanini
Costantini
Adventists Plan Mission Drives Across City and World
The 54th World Missions Appeal by Lawton Seventh-Day Adventist Church begins Saturday with a house-to-house canvass led by Christmas carolers and Carl Pine, the church minister. Funds support local welfare groups and a broad outreach including disaster aid, medical relief, and education at home and in 195 nations abroad. For aid or referrals, call E13-2715.
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Lawton Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Carl Pine
Misuse Of County Equipment Probed
Sheriff E. W. Floyd and County Attorney Fred Campbell Jr conduct an inquiry into reports of county work equipment used on private property. The probe seeks factual details and accountability regarding the alleged incidents in Sallisaw.
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Sallisaw
Uah
E. W. Floyd
Fred Campbell’ Jr
Hospital Births and Admissions Snapshot from Memorial
A hospital page records numerous births at Memorial including daughters and sons for families such as Kennett Driskill Warren Lowery Earley Morehead Riggs Sullivan and others with precise birth times and weights. It also lists admitted and dismissed patients across departments with names and addresses, noting surgeries, medical statuses, and ongoing care.
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Kennett Driskill
Tempte
Warren Lowery
Clyde
Paul
Earley
Marvin Morehead
Walters
Floyd Riggs
Irwin
Marvin L. Sullivan
Homer H. Wilson
Dearborn
Marjorie ‘L. Serna
Army Officers Named In Latest Promotions And Appointments
The Department of the Army announces promotions and postings affecting numerous officers. Among those listed are George W. Reed as CG, with Lt Robert J. Carney and George Meade among others receiving rank changes, temporary promotions, and reassignments across various commands including Fort Sill, Fort Carson, and Fort Riley.
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Department of the Army
Washi Mon
D.C
George W. Reed
US Army
Ribert
J. Carney
George Su Meade
Ft Cesena Muss
United Sud
Lee B. Andérson
Sherry ¥. Awtrey
Jack E. Beker
Arnold K. Brown ,Jr
Richard M. Gardner
Orvil Ih. Toblagon
Donald J. Zurbriggen
Chester H. Anbuse
William A. Smith
Luther Bl Brown
Joseph Esid Cutrona
Harald G. de Arment
Douglas la Hareie
Eugene Lures
United
Ralph J.bernsen
Claude
C. Dunyoh
Raymundt FR
Lana
Renald
Simonte
Spurgers
Lesté Wy
John BD. Wwaille
C. Wittamson
Billy W. Hawkins
Army of the
Gant
John J.geores
Blamarck
JolFe Bragg
Sills
Willan
Iving
Melenay
Mont
Riley
Kens
AMS
Frank E. Favresis
Arthur K.ireland
New Tersey
Asec
Rucker
Als
Gary
Willam C. Schmale
Ghatiee
Clinton B.vestal
Carson
Cole
Topefo
Asg
Hood
Tex
Robert
N. Dean W
Alexander Owell Jr
Aia Piacinde
Vfle Knox
Ie Huy Jardy
Léonard ‘Wood
Isemes Hart
Kner
Government gratitude message from German postwar aid leaders
Gotzbach, site director for Internal Revenue here, told his section chiefs he would bake for the U.S. As postwar trials and distress faced Germany, Chi and Dr. Carl Lund of the Lutheran World Federation were cited for executive secretary roles and gratitude for aid.
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Genevs Chi
Carl Lund
The
Lutheran” World Federation
Germany
BANKE
Richmond
Gotzbach
Internal Revenue
U.s
Eligible voters count plans beer option vote Tuesday
A historic report details 71 612 eligible voters in the county and Lawton, with party breakdowns for Democrats Republicans and Independents. It notes registration closes Friday until five days after the election, and outlines where and how to register thereafter.
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Ohere
Lawton
Hug
District VFW Parley Stated Sixth District Conference
Lawton Post N937 hosts the Sixth district VFW conference at 926 S. Second with registration under Post 1193 commander W D Jones. Events include a noon luncheon, a joint auxiliary meeting, Sunday business sessions, a Q and A on Veterans Administration benefits and a Saturday dance at the local post.
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VFW Post
Lawton Post
S. Second
W. D. Jones
To. A
VFW Sur
Jones
Beni
Sputnik Sighting Likely Dismissed by Fort Sill Observer
Lawson Fort Sill moonwatchers say Sputnik sighting unlikely in the city as observers note the rocket moves faster and may already be visible in twilight reflections. An observer tracked the rocket across the sky over two nights while Smithsonian scientists project atmospheric reentry this weekend.
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Sputnik
Shaw
Lawton-Fort Sill
Indian Land Sale Brings $225,862 Record Bid Tops Auction
The Indian land sale amassed 225,862 dollars as top bidders paid advances on 221 tracts across 40 counties. The Samuel Roberts Kil foundation in Ardmore Johnston County led with a top bid of 15,989 dollars, marking the largest single sale in more than 25 years.
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Edly
Samuel’” Roberts
Ardmore
Johnston County
Dallas Woman Delivers Siamese Twins at Hospital
Baylor Hospital officials report a Dallas woman gave birth to Siamese twins with a single torso and two heads, four legs and four arms. Doctors fear for the twins' survival, while the hospital confirms the unusual birth details.
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Baylor
Heldurvival
Dallas
Hospital
Edmond Boy Dies in Hunting Accident Report
Edmond youth Bla Mac Davis, 14, was fatally wounded in a hunting incident in Garvin County. Sheriff Jess Bradburn said the case remains under investigation as authorities piece together the events leading to the tragedy.
State Poultry and Eggs Oklahoma City Report
The State Board of Agriculture released Oklahoma city area figures showing varying prices and demand for poultry and eggs. Notable entries include Hens No. 1 steady in several towns such as Tulsa and Lawton, with several listed per-location prices and butterfat grades across Elk City Enid Vinita Blackwell and Pauls Valley.
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State Poultry and Eggs
Oklahoma
State Board. of
Yukon
Goyman
Bruilers
Zook
Muskogee
Tulsa
Lawton
Okishawa City
Clinton
Pauls Valley
Blackwell
Enid
Elk City
Sans Cineton
Vinita
Kee
Nita
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H. H. Hughes
Mrs
Nora Humble
Cub Pack
Elks Memorial
Kansas College
Adventists Plan Missions Appeal
D. McCoy
Pauline Miler
Nathan Joseph -Power
Joseph C. Power
William “L. Rollins
Patti Lyn Wilson
Ote
Dedrahrh’ Wight
Orville L. Wright
Ferris
Alvan Hollingsworth
Arlington
William F. Crawford
Cache
Cecil Cathey
Frances Eckhart
Ronald Allen Gardner
Weeks
Sfe
Thomas Gardner
Lindy
Karen Kopochus
Joseph. Kopochus
Pollard
Delores Jean Lucas
Dirs
Deloy Lucas
Mineral Wells
Mike Lucas
Deloy” Lucas
Dennis Moore
Hoover
Yewie Morris
Franklin Morris
Donald Raymond Morris
Franklin Mors
Roger Cantwell
Noy
Joseph Connell
Thomas A. Porter
John Carr
Clifford Payne
Gore
Marion Lawton
Elgin
Deborah Rae* Patterson
Medical
Myra ‘Anne Wilcoxson
Jamen Wilcoxson
Waukee
Charles Howard
Mesney Meyer
Sycamore
Rele Haven
James H. Dunn
Royce W. Dunn
Duncan
Mae Battles
Foshee
Wichita Falls
Max
Adair
John P. Adair
Mickey D. Adair
Linda
Lee Melton
Dexter Melton
Frugh Harry
Charles
Flowers
John Grundman
Thomas Sealers
Fort T Sill
Liams
Smahter
Stanley
Donaldson
Allen Epp
George. Eipp
Paul Carpenter
Thomas Cummins
He A
Leroy Johnson
Mckinsley
P.A.E. Indian
Reeves Nahwooksy Jr
Fort Sill School
Michael "Fongkeamh
Alice .Whitetail
Nellie Whitetail
Lyle Smith
Lester Poabway
Leonart
Wood
LeRoy J. Fu" Lemnard
Wikard Wood
Tareas
A. Lesnar Weed
Ita
Lous m Tisher Ie
Leonard ‘Wood
Chalfer Aries Bernerd
Coypers
John ‘Belbel
Robert L. Margotte
Roy Ielson
Paul T. Nolan
Donald R. Pixley
R. Pohlman
Dwight
Bovell
Shepherd
Barry W. Wesker
Wilson
William P. Braswell
David
Pe -Caltec
William B. Chitraheri
Co. Garrison
R. Corwin
Frederick Banker
Heidi B. Dearing
Edmand
Nicholas EB. Dylema
Richard M. Estes
George C. Bwine
Raymond W. Gawronski
Gerald HK. Howardty Stanley ‘al, Kochanek
James F. Lacey
John H. Lander
Jerrold L
Richard F. Moberison
Paul F. Nichols
James T. Pallsaho
Juatph Fplaciteli
James E. Pratt
Charles J. Purrelis
Charles D. Satford
William L. Schrauth “Jr
Richard B. Sleker
Chard
M- Winakue
USTEN
VFW Parley
Lawson
Malcolm Shaw
Edmond Boy
Chicago
Bealy
New York
Admiral
Tobus
Atchison
Beech Aire
Beth: Stee
A du Pont
Motors Shite Bam Gulf -Oit
Hornesti
Martin
Monsan
Mont Ward
Péabody Bi
Penny
St Jos
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Sears Roek
Car AS Ltd
Sun
Tran
Air
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