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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1954

Page

2

Hospital Births and Dismissals Noted Across List

A packed hospital items column records numerous births and dismissals. Daughters born to Mr and Mrs Branseum at Pollan and to Mr and Mrs Royce Cozad at Faxon, plus a son to Mr and Mrs Sammy Farris in Oct. Other entries list mothers admitted for surgery or medical care and several patients discharged from medical or surgical services.

A Branseum Pollan Bill Cox McKinley Paul Brown Summit Sur Joy Allsup Alvin Richardson Ted ‘Warkentin Gore Royce Cozad Faxon Velma Wapskinah Oklahoma City Sean Tenadovah Carnegie Medcal Ella Burgess Apache Neda Birdsong Cache Lily Tana Anadarko Winston Pekah Rt. 3 Otis Tahdooahnippah Walters Eva Oberly Sammy Farris Taylor Marsha Cook Dennis Cook Snyder Thomas E. Manning Gene L. Slaughter Bist Lester Suttle Bob Harlan Dave Harlan Purcell Nsmssea Billy Ray Chancellor Camao DeWitt Sherill Elmer Jess Tucker Jr Donald Funk Hoover Rollin W. Hood Arvie Cummings Lee Jack L. Taylor Artillery Village Jerry Ward Tom Ward Morford Drive Mickey Rosacker Mildred Rosacker Bell Richard Milligan Lincoln Brady Bradley

County court continues liquor and driving dockets

One count and penalties of 250 dollars and 30 days sit beside a 23 October sentence for Gent. Other liquor cases include Jayne Tisdel Dean Sills and Melvin Davis with fines and 30 day terms. John Wilbur Meyer of Fort Sill faced reckless driving as a jury trial opens with eleven drunk driving cases and one aggravated assault ahead.

Page Jayne Tisdel Dean Sills Melvin Davis John Wilbur Meyer Fort Sill

City Man Charged After Auto Rams Parked Cars

Robert Wayne Tisdel, 39, of 1413 Euclid, posted bond after a late night crash at Second and Gore. His car, about 40 mph, swerved and struck two unoccupied vehicles, causing $1,600 total damage. Passenger Joy Allsup, 22, unhurt. Tisdel cited for left of center and speeding. to appear in police court at 5 p.m.

Robert Wayne Tisdel Euclid Second Gore Joy Allsup Henry Bartels Tisdel le Kern Ato Bartele Tidal Bartels Kemp Melvin Kelley

Psychiatrists May Testify In Upton Murder Trial

The murder trial of L. L. Upton continues in Albuquerque with potential testimony from psychiatrists to address his sanity. Upton, 20, formerly of Nowata Oklahoma, is charged with first degree murder in the Sept. 10 slaying of Pvt. Donald Dilley in Tijeras Canyon near Albuquerque.

Albuquerque N. M L. Upton A. B. Stewart Ruth Upton Wilson P. Hur Jey Morgan S. White R. F. Deacon Arledge Bense Gaith Illey Dilley Tijeras Canyon Arledge Dilley Amarillo Tex Joe Dilley Salt Lake City

Husband Cleared Of Murder In Fight Over His Wife

Tulsa district court jury acquitted Johnny Walton a 48 year old man of murdering James Williams 34 in a March fight sparked by Walton's wife. The verdict upheld self defense as Walton's reason for shooting Williams.

Tulsa Okla Johnny Walton James Williams Walton Williams

Fort Sill Storm Tops Lawton Area With High Winds

A fierce storm battered Lawton and surrounding areas with gusts up to 80 mph reported at Fort Sill. Power failures reduced official readings, and service was restored in most areas by late morning. Damages included $2,000 at Harrison King farm and $400 at Memorial hospital.

Fort Sill Lawton Oklahoma City Harrison King King Place Connie Hill Jr Quentin Livingston Hul Aine Memorial Hospital Cameron College Mercury

Two Car Crash Injures Two Men In Lawton

A two car crash in the 20 block sent two area men to hospital. Ben Cortez 24 of Rt 2 Lawton received a scalp laceration at Memorial hospital. William S Palvais 23 Fort Sill was taken to Fort Sill post hospital with possible back injuries. Police charged Cortez with reckless driving.

Ben Cortez Rt. 2 Lawton Memorial Hospital William S. Palvais Fort Sill Fort Sill Post Hospital Cortez Palvais Cleo Stout Eulis Young

Oklahoma City Market Reports Poultry and Livestock Prices

State agriculture department lists prices for eggs broilers hens and butterfat with regional spot values. Oklahoma City loads cattle hogs and sheep trade notes slower beef steer demand steady early sales and stocker activity. life expectancy figures for American women and men are also mentioned.

State Poultry Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Vinita Tulsa Widmore Hobart Chickasha Chandler McAlester Blackwell Alva Clinton Watonga Laverne Elk City Ardmore Muskogee Tulsa Durant Pauls Valley Lawton Sean Alva Ele Cino el’ Reno Oklahoma’ City Hobai Enid Wis Clinton USDA

Juvenile Spivey to face charges in Peace Justice court

The adolescent driver Spivey, who lacked a state license, was charged in Peace Justice Marvin Cameron's court after a ruling by Ioer. A juvenile hearing was requested, with possible transfer to Harper for reform or probation. The brother, who owned the car, was briefly detained and released after claiming he lent the vehicle.

Marvin Cameron Spivey Ioer Redman Taare Co Harper Henry Bartels Jeounty

Oklahoma storm lashes towns with winds and hail

Moisture brought brief showers to many areas as a wind storm lashed Oklahoma. Gusts exceeded 65 mph, with 64 mph at Will Rogers Airport. Tinker AFB evacuated 43 patients. trees and windows damaged citywide. Hail fell in Anadarko Hobart Newkirk Tonkawa. Highway 34 closed near Camargo due to high water.

Hart Lawton Elgin Apache Cyril Anadarko Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Lake Lawtonka Medicine Park Lake John Frampton Apache and Hesville Nowata Vinita Spavinaw Pryor Mannford Cleveland Pawhuska Foraker Blackwell Newkirk Ponca City Gage Hobart Red Rock Oklahoma City Tinker Air Force Base Will Rogers Air Port Tonkawa Enid Union City Calumet Highway Patrol South Canadian River Camargo

Navy Band To Parade In Lawton Thursday

The U S Navy Dana scheduled for two appearances in Lawton. the LHS band and junior high band plan a downtown parade Thursday morning. Pete Matthews, director, says arrival time is undetermined and tickets for matinee and evening shows are on sale through bandsmen and downtown bus depots.

U. S. Navy Dana Lawton LHS Pete Matthews le Ot Matthews Searce Navy Band

Calanthe Court Names Officers for Coming Year

New officers were elected at the last meeting of Pri West No. 90 Court of Calanthe. Yorkrite Ma. counselor heads the slate with Mrs. Clemie McCowen as worthy inspectrix and Mrs. Pearl Walls as worthy inspector. Also named are Grace McElwaine as worthy orator, M. D. West as worthy register of deeds, Willie Benford as worthy register of deposits, Carrie Patterson as senior director, Rose Travis and Essie West as trustees. Frances Hall, Ella Halbert, and Essie Smith named as trustees.

Pri West No. 90 Court of Calanthe Yorkrite Ma Clemmie McCowen Worthy Inspectrix Pearl Walls Grace McElwaine M. D. West Worthy Register of Deedster Willie Benford Worthy Register Carrie Patterson Worthy Seior Rose Celia Travis Worth Essie West Worthy Protector Frances Hall Ella Halbert Essie Smith Mesdames

Suspended Term Revoked In Oklahoma Burglary Case

Johnny George 26, a Lawton resident, had a three year suspended sentence revoked and received an additional two years for burglary of the Black Flamingo tavern at 1806 Washington. Judge S Landers ordered the terms to run concurrently. Jimmy Pocowatche of Star Route Lawton got a one year suspended sentence for grand larceny involving a watch taken from the David Chebahtah home in Indiahoma. The Oct 3 incidents are referenced.

Johnny George Lawton I ‘Land Superior S. Landers George Washington Sanders Penton Jimmy Pocowatche Star Rt. Lawton David Chebahtah Indiahoma

Impersonator Threatens Woman Then Leaves Scene

A man posing as a police officer demanded entry to a car. The woman refused and locked the doors, sitting inside until the impostor left after threatening to call for help. The man was later apprehended.

Simmons

Congressional Flag Presented To Rhee

The American flag that flew over the U S Capitol during Syngman Rhee’s joint address to Congress was presented to him in Seoul. Cpl. Glenn Wickersham, son of Oklahoma Rep. Victor E. Wickersham, delivered the flag. he serves with the Army in Korea.

Seoul United States Syngman Rhee Congress Rhee Oklahoma Cpl Glenn Wickersham Victor E. Wickersham D'Okla Young Wickersham Korea

Prison Riot Rumors Rise Over Night Breakage

Prison inmates report continuing unrest with frequent window breakage and food theft after midnight. They accuse two staff members B H Plymate and Arnold Weghlan of abuses and demand medical care education recreation and inmate council as liaison to officials.

Lindbergh B. H. Plymate Arnold Weghlan Plymate

Lawton Barbershoppers Plan Jamboree for Oct 24

Lawton chapter members of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America meet at the Comanche County courthouse lounge to discuss a Barbershop Jamboree on October 24 with plans for an Emerson elementary auditorium event and interest from groups in Oklahoma City Wichita Falls Dallas and Fort Worth.

Lawton Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of

Warkentin Recovering From Pneumonia After Dismissal

Ted Warkentin of 509 Gore is resting at home after being discharged Monday from Southwestern hospital following a mild pneumonia. He is recovering at his residence.

Ted Warkentin Gore Southwestern Hos

Pyramid Plan Accident Health Insurance Promotion

A reader praises the Pyramid Life Insurance Co plan describing testimonials and a large $8150 check. The ad claims no age limit on basic hospital coverage, home doctor visits up to age 75, and health qualification for eligibility. It urges sending for a copy of What You Should Know About Health and Accident Insurance.

Broadway Pyramid Life Insurance Co Re Avenue Ity Kansas

Two Lawton Youths Held For Car Theft

Two youths aged 15 and 16 are in county custody after admitting to taking a car. A Durant peace officer located the abandoned vehicle at Lost Creek bridge, and Lawton authorities were informed.

Lawton Durant Lost Creek Bridge

MacArthur Controversy Profiles in Eisenhower Marshall Plans

The piece highlights Eisenhower and Marshall amid MacArthur’s Korean War conduct. It discusses a projected Australia base strategy, Marshall’s insistence on restraint, and a view of MacArthur as constrained by Washington. It cites Hunt’s portrayal of the general as invincible yet adversarial to orders.

Howe Ter General Marshall Eisenhower Hunt Marshall Australia U. S Pacific MacArthur Washington Hugh Baillie United Press Korea

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