Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1963

Page

2

Auto Accidents Leave 3 Injured

Three people were injured in two separate traffic accidents in Lawton. A 6:30 p.m. crash at Seventh and B involved a 1956 Plymouth driven by Gerald Copeland and a 1957 Chevrolet driven by Thomas Shields, injuring Debbie Shields three, and Beth Weems. A Wednesday crash at 19th and Hoover injured Shelie Nolen in a 1959 Oldsmobile driven by Thelma Nolen and involved Iva Arnold driving a 1936 Chevrolet into a tree.

Gerald E. Copeland Cherry Thomas Manson Shields Washington Debbie J. Shields Beth J. Weems Southwestern Clinic and Hoover Shelie D. Nolen Lincoln Thelma Jean Nolen Oldsmobile Iva May Arnold

Police Court Disposes Cases Before Municipal Judge Oaks

Police court today lists numerous defendants with charges from vagrancy failing to support themselves to speeding running red lights and reckless driving. Fines range from five to seventy dollars with several bond forfeitures and one $90 bond.

J. Merie Oaks Frea Dudley Herbert Thompson Columbia Walter A. Gurke Tutte Marvin G. Shook Send Springs James O. Mestey Gerald Twohatchett Jvante Ston Thomas L. Cooper Lefter Son J. W. Noe Proner Novolié Edward J. Fields Fort Sit Julie Ann Hanson Wolverter Hotel Vawrancy SM Herd Sera B. Alevander Surami Alexander Moves Fort Silt Tory Marco Warren Motet Kenneth Wiley S. 7Th Cassavit and Battery

Cub Scouts Present Skit at Monthly Pack Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 144 held at Woodrow Wilson school with Den 6 presenting a "The World Of Sound" skit. Den 1 opened the meeting led by Mrs George Virgil, Den 4 conducted closing exercises, and Max Whitaker led the awards ceremony.

Woodrow Giles Woodrow Wilson School George Virgil Den Jess Newby Max Whitaker Eric Iverson Vic Johnson Mark Marvel Larry Thompson Randy O'Leary Bobcat Jeffery Giles Tommy Newby Denner Joe Usry Gary Jensen Silver Arrow Point Giles Richard Jensen Cubmaster

Minor Gas Fire at Pancake Villa Causes No Damage

Late this morning firefighters extinguished a small gas fire at Pancake Villa 2415 Sheridan Road and found no damage to the building. Fire crews investigated a potential gas line leak after the flame tore through floor near a kitchen stove.

Pancake Villa Sheridan Road Lake Lawtonka

Optimists Hear Bonds Discussed At November Meeting

Former Mayor C R Eills worth led a discussion on the upcoming water bond issue at the Breakfast Optimist club. Ellsworth was introduced by Al Terrill program chairman. Herbert King received the salute of the week for youth work presented by John Settle as the meeting opened with a memorial for John F Kennedy.

C. R. Eillsworth Breakfast Optimist Club Ellsworth al Terrill Herbert King Douglass High School John Settle John F. Kennedy Mike Wilkerson Roswell N. M F. R. Lamson Neosho Jim Keith Lawton Bob Parr

Holidays Close City Garbage Pickups This Week

The city sanitation department gave workers two days off this week reducing pickups to one per residence. A. D. Graves announced that normal twice weekly collection will resume next week after workers were off for a national day of mourning for President Kennedy and for Thanksgiving.

City Sanitation Department A. D. Graves City Sanitation Kennedy

Funeral Rites for Mrs Lena C Williams

Services for 64 year old Lena C Williams of 413 H were held at 10 30 am in Lawton Funeral home chapel conducted by Dr Charles Green. Burial followed in Highland cemetery with bearers Mack Baker Len Baker Nelson Yates Alfred Pamplin Don Billingstea and Ronnie Sherrill.

Lena C. Williams Lawton Funeral Home Charles Green Highland Cemetery Mack Baker Len Baker Nelson Yates Alfred Pamplin Don Billingstea Ronnie Sherrill

Services for Fd Leroy Marlow Held at Cache Baptist Church

Funeral services for Leroy Marlow 77 of Cache will be at 2 pm Monday at Cache Baptist Church. He died Thursday night in Lawton hospital. Survived by five sons Elmer Luther Morris Albert Raymond. one daughter Lydia Mae Drew. two brothers A L and Floyd. a half sister Tinnie Zimmerman. 14 grandchildren. Burial in Highland Cemetery Lawton under Cache Funeral Home. Bearers Forrest McClung Gordon Ferguson Elmer Spiegel Carl Hollander J M Tidwell Ken Maloy.

CACHF Leroy Marlow Cache Baptist Church Cache Lawton Hospital Marlow Fort Smith Ark Oklahoma Elmer Luther Morris Lawton Albert Duluth Gordon Ferguson Elmer Speigel Carl Hollander J. M. Tidwell Ken Maloy

Billfold stolen with cash and assorted thefts reported

Mary Lahren of Lawton reported a stolen billfold with 121 dollars and a 250 dollar bond receipt. Police noted thefts from a pay telephone, a 1962 Chevrolet pickup mirror, two hub caps from a 1958 Chevrolet, auto windshields broken, and an attempted burglary of a trailer house.

Lawton Mary Lahren Alvin Montgomery N. First Larry W. St. Clair M. C Walter Tidwell Park Chevrolet Robert P. Miles Lincoln Floyd Green Kingsbury George FE. Miller Star Trailer Court

Three Saved Three Killed As Car Burns

A Bixby area man named Car Kinnick is credited with rescuing three unconscious passengers from a flaming car after a collision near Tulsa on Monday night. Three others, Winnie Timmons and her two relatives, died from injuries, while Floyd Timmons, Stanley Stokes, and Gerald Lusefier survived in serious condition. The crash involved a second vehicle driven by Keith Bell Raby and occurred after a loud crash that drew Kinnick from his home.

Tulsa Bixby Don Burrows Kinnick Winnie B. Timmons Leanna Carrot Johnson Okmulgee Timmons Floyd Stanley RR. Stokes Gerald Leonflusefier Burrows Bixler Keith Bell Raby Sapulpa Tims

Probation Of Will Ill Called Private Matter Of Family

The White House stated that probating John F Kennedy's will is a private family matter with no public announcement planned. Assistant press secretary Andrew Hatcher declined to say when or where probate would occur and did not indicate any lead on details. The Kennedy estate is estimated around ten million dollars based on past disclosures and trust fund investments set up by Joseph P Kennedy.

Washington White House John F. Kennedy Andrew Hatcher Hatcher Kennedy Pierre Salinger Joseph P. Kennedy

Money Pouring In For Tippit Family

Dallas AP Funds for slain policeman J D Tippit flow into Dallas Police Department at rapid rate. Lt Verne Hipskind says 1100 mail pieces processed since last Tuesday with handwritten receipts for donors. Major gifts include Abraham Zapruder's 25 million from film rights and Walter Annenberg paying off Tippit home mortgage. Police say money will be given to Mrs Tippit in a lump sum and Oswald supporters donate small checks as Secret Service guards his wife.

Dallas (Ap J. D. Tippit Dallas Verne K. Hipskind Hipskind Tippit John F Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald Kennedy Oswald Secret Service Abraham Zapruder Walter Annenberg The Philadelphia Inquirer New York Stock Exchange

First Snow Falls In East Kentucky Regions

Snow up to two inches fell in central and eastern Kentucky marking the season's start. Light rain and clear skies were reported in Louisville and far southwest Kentucky while heavier snow blanketed Pineville London and Somerset in the southeast mountains. Temperatures reached the high 20s and low 30s.

Louisville. Ky Kentucky Louisville Pineville London Somerset

Singing Group Meets Sunday at Methodist Church

Comanche group will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 pm at the Methodist Wes ley church 1010 McKinley. Convention president Jack Wellington said featured performers include the Spiritual Airs Trio and urged public attendance with no open singing.

Vention Methodist Wesley Church 1010 McKinley Jack Wellington Wellington

Correction fixes address in RF Goodrich advertisement

A correction notes the advertisement address for RF Goodrich Company was printed as Fourth and T Avenue but should read Teth and Avenue. The notice clarifies the correct street designation and urges readers to use the proper location.

RF Goodrich Company Fourth and T Avenue Teth Avenue

U S Offers Help In Halting Cuban Arms Smuggling

The United States said it would join Latin American governments to curb arms smuggling from Cuba after Venezuela identified a three ton cache and charged Cuba with aggression. Venezuela plans to raise the issue with the Organization of American States as elections approach.

U.S Washington Venezuela Cuba United States State Department Richard J. Phillips Organization of American States

Coronaro Tablet Promises Quick Constipation Relief

An ad touts Coronaro tablets using a colonic nerve stimulant and bulking action to relieve constipation overnight. It claims the product reactivates the colon and improves well being with an introductory offer of 43 cents.

Carnegie Indian Dance Scheduled

A Thanksgiving Indian dance will be held at 7 30 p.m. Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Building in Carnegie. Sponsored by the Carnegie Veterans Day committee, with members John Tofpi Bill Koomsa Henley Kaubin and Mrs Lucy Beaver. Steve Mopope will be head war dancer. War dances and round dancing will highlight the program. The public is invited.

Veterans Memorial Building Carnegie Carnegie Veterans Day Committee John Tofpi Bill Koomsa Henley Kaubin Lucy Beav Steve Mopope

Campro-PHenique Ad Promotes Instant Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Campro Phe­nique as a cooling antiseptic for cuts burns and scratches. It claims instant pain cessation prevents infection and promotes rapid healing, emphasizing safety for children and urging immediate use and household keepsake.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawton Constitution Ernest M. Lowes Nelda A. Morse Jjonn Baker Robert E. White Patrick G. Lotiy Lake Os J. Johnnson Fort Sil Allison B Garrison N. W. Soh Edward ©. Butler Monroe Quality Optical Service A Eee Johnson Rufus Youngblood Youngblood Gore Gap Road School House Slough Southside Blair A Tex Ed Leroy Marlow Harold Sturgess Tsai Doe Roberts Dial Discount Department Store 44Th and Cache Road Lawton, Okla East Im Fi ‘ Yurestons Stock Fund, Inc Prospectus Bookiet Mike Darnell EL Dan Tradal LL W. K. Oneal ED E. Buck EL Govestors Dist Carnegie Indian Dance Tom le Diamond Rho Ge Cache Road Sq Clem Southwest S ‘28 D Avenue Zale
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication