Officials Prepare Training on Intoximeters in County Session
Representatives from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol city police and sheriff office will attend a 2 p m session in the county courtroom to learn operation of the Intoximeter device. County Attorney Manville Redman said the patrol will supply a trainer and ordered a dozen units for use on streets and highways. The device measures liquor level by chemical indicators analyzed by the Oklahoma Health Department lab in Oklahoma City. Redman noted many counties already use Intoximeters with legal success when administered properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Manville Redman
Highway Patrol
Redman
Oklahoma Health Department
Oklahoma City
Levy proposal eyed for county fairgrounds funding
Placards in downtown windows tout a five mill levy for one year to raise more than 140 000 for fairgrounds. Officials say the measure would cost average taxpayers about 2 50 and support county displays and 4 H and FFA activities while improving county owned lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Reds and Rightists Lose In Austria Election
Final returns from a free parliamentary election in four Austrian provinces show sharp setbacks for both Communist and extreme right forces. Balloting occurred in lower Austria with 44 000 Soviet troops stationed, under four power occupation in Salzburg, Austria, and Vienna. no incidents were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Lower Austria
Salzburg
Orarlberg
Leave for Texas Saddle Mountain
Mrs Bill Gaskill and Patricia a Sedan grade school student have gone to Cisco Texas where Patricia is receiving medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Saddle Mountain
Bill Gaskill
Patricia
Cisco
Tex
Vending Machines Promise Big Business Growth in 1954
The Wall Street Journal reports coin operated vending rivals expanding rapidly. Machines offer lunch options, balloon dispensers, cigarette selections, and razor blades on buses, with over 28 million in operation and sales expected to exceed 1.5 billion dollars in 1954, up from 1.4 billion the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Hospital Births and Admissions Report
SouthWestern Births list multiple newborns with exact times and weights, including daughters for Coleman and Elmer. Notable admissions include Edwin Magnuson and J W Sparks with surgeries, plus many medical and surgical dismissals and additional births across Oklahoma locations. Names cover Coleman Elmer Harris Beazer Dyer Cable Bridgers Murphy Blackburn Curtis Horvata McCoy Timberlake Farris Diaz Stroud Woodward Kiser among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Stanton Curtis
Sidney Curtis
Guy Cornell
Fletcher
R. B. Edwards
Bell
Jake Faulkner
Walters
Edward L. Gaskins
Elm
Mahala A. Houk
Snyder
William Jago
Fort Sill
Luther G. Pitts
John M. Meek
Memphis
Tenn
Joseph Michael Horvata
Dorothy Horvata
Carolyn Jean McCoy
L. R. McCoy
Bloyce E. Timberlake
Tipton
Sammy Farris
Taylor
Frank Diaz
Cache
Dewey Stroud
Claiburn Stroud
Medical
Ollin D. Woodward
Cherie Meliss Kiser
Police hunt IRA gang after Bloody Sunday raid in Omagh
In Omagh Northern Ireland police search for wounded IRA members after a 25 man raid on a British army depot. Five soldiers were shot two critically, eight IRA captives captured, sentry Fusilier Robert Heatley injured but saved the post with a fatal shot. The attackers fled with wounded comrades, area cordoned to stop escape toward the Republic of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omagh
Northern Ireland
Southern Ireland
Irish Republican Army
IRA
Republic of Ireland
All Ireland
Independent Republic
Robert Heatley
Heatley
Wreck on S. H. 7 injures, charges filed in Lawton area
A Sunday early morning collision on U S Highway 7 near Lawton involved Pack vehicle traveling north and a car driven by Anderson traveling east on Lee. Pack faced reckless driving charges in city court. Passengers Sarah Pack and Billie Elmore, 19, of Lawton, were not injured. Officers Young and Wood investigated and Pack passengers were taken to Station hospital. Barnes would have been 27 today, a Korean veteran with multiple service medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton-Dewey
Pack
Anderson
Lee
Sarah Pack
Billie Elmore
Lawton
Eulis Young
Roy Wood
Sparks Says Gary All Talk No Action
Oklahoma City October 18 UP Republican gubernatorial nominee Reuben Sparks accuses Democrat Raymond Gary of endless talking on economy measures with no action. He cites Garys proposed state personnel management program and two failed personnel bills from 1949 and 1951 that never left committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Reuben Sparks
Raymond Gary
Sparks
Gary
Leaking Gasoline Ignites Truck in Renfrow Oklahoma
A gasoline leak caused an explosion that destroyed a 4 ton semi trailer and its load of 2000 frozen chickens and 383 cases of eggs. Truck driver Allen Leroy Landruss of Wichita Kansas valued the loss at $20000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renfrow
Okla
Allen Leroy Landruss
Wichita
Kan
Local Notices List Medical and Birth Updates
Mrs. Elizabeth Dodson of 2912 Bell undergoes surgery. Mrs. Clyde W. Hoover of 2519 Park receives medical care. Mrs. Charles Johnston of 2320 E and her son born Oct. 13. Mrs. Frank Dougherty of 2007 N. 23rd receives medical treatment. Mrs. Carl Mars of 1713 S. 12th and her son born Oct. 15. Mrs. James Tuttle of 612 Park listed. Mrs. Alonzo Chiles Jr., Duncan referenced.
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Elizabeth Dodson
Bell
Clyde W. Hoover
Park
Charles Johnston
Frank Dougherty
N. 23Rd
Carl Mars
James Tuttle
Alonzo Chiles Jr
Duncan
Oklahoma City Markets Report on Poultry and Livestock Prices
State Department of Agriculture lists prices for wheat hens and eggs in multiple Oklahoma markets with No 1 brooders and f.o.b values. Oklahoma City livestock report shows cattle calve hogs lambs and stockers with bids, tops, and weights across multiple categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Department of Agriculture Today
Bison
Hennessey
Kingfisher
Alva
Blackewll
Enid
Fairview
Frederick
Medford
Vici
Clinton
E! Reno
Hobart
Yukon
Lawton
Guyman
Hooker
Broilers
F.o.b
Vinita
Muskogee
Tulsa
Durant
Pauls Valley
Ardmore
Elk City
Laverne
Watonga
Chandler
Blackwell
McAlester
Chickasha
el Reno
USDA
Chicago butter prices hold. grade scores aid market
The report notes butter receipts at 872,971 with wholesale prices steady or slightly lower. Grades AA and A show scores 93 and 92 with prices 59.5 and 59. Other grades B and C trade at 56.75 and 56.25. Car values list 90 B at 57.25 and 89 C at 56.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jaycees Order New Auto Tag Supplies
Lawton boosters from the Jaycees plan new automobile tags as a state project. Dr M E O Cuffie Ward president says over 100 tags are selling at 1 each. Tags glow in the dark and are sold by Jaycees at the Chamber of Commerce office and Walt's news stand. A state boosting tag is also on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
M. E. “Ocuffie
Erie Mayor Held For Taking Bribe
Erie mayor Thomas W. Flatley and 40 others are accused in a $20 million yearly gambling syndicate. Flatley faces a $300 bribe charge after bond was set at $1,000 per count. arrests included Jack Martin Stanley Schwartz Edin Camill and James Salomone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Thomas W. Flatley
Flatley
Damian McLaughlin
Erie County
Jack Martin
Stanley Schwartz
Martin
Schwartz
Edin Camill
James Salomone
McLaughlin
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Crisciman
Larence Park
Cityan Attends Secretary Meeting at Wichita Regional
Geri Hair, secretary to the dean and assistant registrar at Came ron college, joined 75 members from four states at the second regional meeting of the National Association of Secretaries in Wichita Kansas. The program featured a talk on the project to establish a vacation and retirement resort home for secretaries and Rosa mond of Spokane Washington spoke at the closing session. Hair will attend the next regional meeting in Dallas Texas next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geri Hair
Cameron College
National Association of Secretaries
Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma
Arkansas
M Sas
Rosamond
Northwestern
Spokane
Wash Miss Hair
Dallas
Tex
Labor Outlook Good Says Oklahoma AFL Leader
James A. Gillen new president of the Oklahoma Federation of Labor says Oklahomans are more union minded and the outlook for organized labor looks better than ever. He succeeds Harry Schwartz after election at the Tulsa convention and notes strong momentum in the legislative arena. The AFL convention will meet in Oklahoma City next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Oklahoma Federation of Labor
AFL
Seven Report Meetings Set In Fund Drive
Officials of the United Fund Red Cross campaign for 1954 55 have scheduled seven meetings this week on drive aspects. A noon Lions club session today starts five daily report meetings with civic groups, followed by Rotary at noon Tuesday and noon sessions with Business & Professional Women's Club Kiwanis Club and American Business Club. A 3 p.m. Wednesday budget committee session and a 3 p.m. Thursday board conference complete the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund-Red Cross
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Business & Professional Women’s Club
Kiwanis Club
American Business Club
Joint Appeal
Funeral Rites for Daniel B. Messe Tr of 1611 Douglas
Daniel B. Messe Tr of 1611 Douglas died of a heart condition Sunday in a Clinton hospital. Services at 2 30 p.m. in Becker Memorial chapel with Rev. E T Curtsinger officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. He was born Sept 22 1883 Webb City Missouri and lived in Oklahoma City before moving to Lawton then to his final home. He operated a second hand furniture store and earlier worked in lead mines. Survivors include four sons Franklin L Oklahoma City D B Messenger Jr Hobbs New Mexico Set Johnnie Messenger in U S Army Africa Frankie at home two daughters Mrs W C Willingham Abilene Texas Mrs Albert Caldwell 502 Jefferson three step daughters Mrs Jim Boyett Stockton California Mrs E D Stephens Abilene Mrs Denver Upton 191642 Lee a sister Mrs Susan Hinche Shawnee and 13 grandchildren.
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Daniel B. Messe
Douglas
Clinton
Becker Memorial Chapel
E. T. Curtsinger
Church of God
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Messenger
Webb City
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Franklin L
D. B. Messenger Jr
Hobbs
N. M
Johnnie Messenger
U. S. Army
Africa
Frankie
W. C. Willingham
Abilene
Tex
Albert Caldwell
Jefferson
Jim Boyett
Stockton
Calif
E. D. Stephens
Denver Upton
Lee
Susan Hinche
Shawnee
Services for Mrs Willa Kriss Held at Lawton Chapel
Mrs Willa Kriss died last Thursday at her son Harrys home 1814 Arlington. Services were conducted this morning by Dr Charles Green at Lawton Funeral Home chapel with burial in Highland cemetery. Bearers were M G Brown Allen J Bilbrey Mabrey Adams Carl Wheatley Bob Crutcher and Willie Cochran. She had lived in the area since 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Kriss
Lawton Funeral Home
Charles Green
Highland Cemetery
M. G. Brown
Allen J. Bilbrey
Mabrey Adams
Carl Wheatley
Bob Crutcher
Willie Cochran
Kriss
Harry
Arlington
City Managers Parley Slated At Lake Murray
Bartlesville city manager Erbin E. Jones announces the fall conference of the City Managers Association of Oklahoma will be held November 11 and 12 at Lake Murray. Panels will cover traffic water and law enforcement with a banquet closing the meeting Friday November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Okla
City Managers Association of Oklahoma
Lake Murray
Erbin E. Jones
Voters swing in key states as Congress races tighten
Reporters find mixed loyalties across Ohio Indiana Michigan and surrounding states with Republicans facing dangers in several districts while many Democrats hold seats. Indifference and low candidate recognition complicate predictions for the fall congressional elections.
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Fred E. Busbey
Ilinois
Charlie Vursell
Ohio
Senate
House
Akron
John W. Bricker
Thomas Burke
William Ayres
St. Clair
Dayton
Bricker
Paul F. Schenck
Robert T. Secrest
15Th
Federal Trade Commission
Secrest
Scripps- Howard
Indiana
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Colorado
D. Bailey Merrill
Evansville
Philadelphia
Hugh Scott
New York
Seymour Halpern
New Jersey
Harrison A. Williams, Jr
Clifford Case
Wisconsin
Merlin Hull
GOP
Ezra Benson
Franklin Roosevelt
Lester Johnson
City Man Named President of Warehouse Association
D L Wigington of OK Transfer and Storage Lawton was elected president of the Southwest Warehouse and Transfermen's Association at the 37th annual convention in San Antonio. His one year term covers about 200 warehouse and moving companies in the southwest. Wigington resides at 2121 Dearborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Wigineton
OK Transfer and Storage
Lawton
Southwest Warehouse & Transfermen’s Association
San Antonio
Southwest
Wigington
Dearborn
Correction notices misprint on advertisement phone number
A correction states the telephone number in the Sun days display advertisement for private teaching and kindergarten in the Lawton Constitution Press should be 2657 M. It now appears correctly elsewhere in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Constitution
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Uroes
Fred Coleman
Williams
D. R. Elmer
Edwin E. Magnuson
Ash
J. W. Sparks
Loveland
G. W. Price
Jake C. Zimmerman
Kingsbury
C. L. Stephens
Dimmitt
Melvin Anderson
Monroe
Willie Shelton
Willard Stoops
Roosevelt
C. L. Kendrick
Margaret Kaulaily
Maxine Williams
Pearl Peele
Evans
Cope Lilly
Bill Logan
Birch
Daniel Fitzgerald
W. C. Fitzgerald
A. B. Fry
Virgi Shone
Star Rt
LaDean Demary
Clarence Mason
Apache
Willette Killian
Fort Sill Bivd
Larry Garten
L. Hubbard
Wichita Falls
Troy Pack
Burkburnett
Dewitt Harris
Indiahoma
Hubert Beazer
Bruce Dyer
el Tag
P.m
Franklin Cable
Mattie Mae Bradley
Harrah
Mark Keithtahroco
Richard Spur
Sargent
Gracemont
Elmer White
Lily Taua
Anadarko
James Paddlety Sr
Albert Trammell
Rachael Jozhe
Max Kerr
Cornell
E. J. Leverett
Denver
Charles Bridges
Francis J. Murphy
Billy Blackburn
Elgin
McCord’s
C&e Army
C Avenue
Walter M. Smith
Ave
R. J. Edwards, Inc
Promnor
Jaycees
Eugene L. Bowman
Camp Rucker
N. G. Howell
of Post Office
Kodaks
Cityan
Fog Service Co
FAST
Daniel Messenger
Southwestern Radio & Sound
E& Pho
John Hoefer & CO
S.W
Jack Dees
FORD
Avenue
Lubell
Eugene L Bowman
South
Bid Wright
Mgr
Builders Equipment & Supply CO
E. Gore Lawton
RCA Victor
Warehouse Association
National Concern
Maj
All States Distributors Inc
Lawton, Okla
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Can Oklahoma
JO G. Andrews
D Ave
Thomas E. Stanton
Optometrist
Gore Blvd
Feys Cycles
Hunting & Fishing
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