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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1954

Page

2

Insurance Agents Plan Clinic In Lawton Oklahoma

About 100 southwest Oklahoma insurance agents are slated to attend an all day clinic Thursday at the Lawton Country Club sponsored by the Oklahoma Information Office and the Oklahoma Fire Underwriters Association. Wayne Smith, Lawton Association of Insurance Agents president, announced the event starting 8:30 a.m. Attendance is open to all local agents. Other clinics are planned in Ada Muskogee Bartlesville with past turnout noted in Woodward and Enid. Executive committee members of the Oklahoma Association of Insurance Agents will arrive for a dinner and an executive session Thursday.

Southwest Oklahoma Oklahoma Nee Information Office Oklahoma Fire Underwriters Association Y Oergprly Lawton Country Club Wayne Smith Lawton Association of Insurance Agents Oklahoma Smith Capital Stock Fire and Casualty Insurance Companies Woodward Enid Ada Muskogee Bartlesville Oklahoma Association of Insurance Agents Foster Boggs Tulsa Homer Peay

DRIVE Continues Page One Payroll Drive Lists Participants

A payroll drive shows 100 percent employee participation across many firms and public offices. The County Superintendent's office led contributions with 17.50, followed by top ten offices including Superior Judge and State Tag with 15.25 and 15.00 respectively. Other 100 percent offices span County Clerk, City Health, ASC, Internal Revenue, and several city departments as well as military recruiting stations.

J. A Penney Co Parmenter Hal Hughes J. W. Patterson Ae Seed Kennevator Caldwell Green-Howenstine Kelsey Veterinary Clinic Green-Phillips Chevrolet Cagles Corner Memorial Hospital Scott’s Ae W. C. Boeiggster Co Ristor NeHi Bottline Seas Keane Midland LaSill Milk Co Automatic Music Co Sinclair Refining Co Clement's Nursery Howard's Cash Way Grocery Goodyear Yoakim's Old South Lautersteins Cox Pontiac He Genee Letzo Plumbing H. Kress Lawton Ft. Sillous Ed S. Wright McClellan's Thomas Concrete Pipe Co Cache Road Hollem-Truitt Lumber Co Leader Cleaners Necchi Sewing Machine Co Darrell Evans Insurance Hayes Sweetbriar Cosmettic Holsinger’s 66 Jack and Jill Jabours Sooner News Agency Stark Cleaners Walker Paint and Wallpaper Co Lawton Cameron College FHA ASC Internal Revenue Soil Conservation Service Indian Office Air Force and Army

Army expedition reaches Greenland north coast in 1882

On April 3 1882 a U S Army lieutenant and sergeant led a team of eight sled explorers along the Greenland north coast. The mission appears to document early arctic travel and reconnaissance with military personnel.

U. S. Army Greenland

Dopey leads community meeting at Comanche county courthouse

Citizens filled both the county and district court rooms in Comanche county on Monday night to discuss progressive movements. The gathering drew local residents and groups seeking change in local governance and policy.

Comanche County Court House Lawton

Food ration drive aids 430 needy families in county

Franklin Cable and Mrs. P M Wynn led a VFW auxiliary effort listing 430 needy families for all day ration work. The roll covers 1 539 individuals, up about 50 families from last month, with 36 families (158 persons) in the eastern district and 73 families (246 persons) in the western district.

Franklin Cable P. M. Wynn Cache Joe McAllister Elgin Deward Stringer James Sanders Herbert M. Young VFW Woesner

Harris arraigned after altercation with Hawkins

Harris appeared before U S Commissioner C D Campbell north of the city after an ejection from the American Legion. He faced no counsel or plea as Mrs Florence Harris and Pvt Jewel Peterson rode with Hawkins in front. An FBI agent said Harris admitted hitting Hawkins in the face several times and covering the wound with a blanket. trial postponed to Monday.

American Legion Harris U.S C. D. Campbell Florence Harris Hawkins Jewel Peterson FBI Campbell

Hagler Held After Richland Hills Search and Rearrest

Crime Bureau agents searched Hagler's Fort Worth area home in Richland Hills Tuesday night and rearrested him on murder charges after he had posted 10,000 bond and left jail earlier that day. His girlfriend Elisabeth Bergmann was released in Dallas, with authorities saying they lacked sufficient evidence to hold her.

Home Crime Bureau Richland Hills Fort Worth Hagler Elisabeth Maria Bergmann Dallas Jerry Murad Miss Bergmann Frank A. St. Clair Oklahoma Ronald Aultman Steele Westbrook Oklahoma Crime Bureau

Hospital Births and Admits Snapshot

Hospital notices list numerous births with times and weights, including two Oct. 19 and Oct. 20 entries for families in Oklahoma regions. Admitted patients include Lois Garcia and Violet Hamilton for surgery, Edwin Magnuson for medical, Don Hall for surgery, and several others across towns such as Loveland and Oklahoma City. Dismissals and memorial notices appear alongside names and local addresses from En glish Creek to Duncan.

Thomas Jackson Walters Lois B. Garcia England Okmulgee Violet Hamilton Lee Edwin E. Magnuson Ash Vernie L. Morris Baldwin J. W. Sparks Loveland Loveland, Mes J.thago Charles R. Souk Don Hall Daniel Qo Melvin Ptig Monroe, Medical Jone Oklahoma City William Kayley Hobart Mark Keithtahroco Richard Spur Don Twohatchet Mountain View Thelma Poolaw Garfield Byron Archilta Apache

Funeral Rites for Roscoe Baldwin Held Thursday

Roscoe H. Baldwin 66 city contractor died Tuesday night at 1413 N. 22nd after illness since August. Services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Becker Memorial chapel, burial Sunset Memorial Gardens. Reverend Earl McGill officiating. Born April 28, 1888 in McPherson Kansas. Survived by wife, son E. C. Baldwin of Chicago, step-daughter Etta Hignett, brother T. T. Baldwin of Berkeley, six sisters, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Roscoe H. Baldwin Becker Memorial Chapel Sunset Memorial Gardens Earl McGill Seventh Day Adventist Church Baldwin McPherson Kan E. C. Baldwin Chicago Etta Hignett T. T. Baldwin Berkeley Calif Lillie Williams Concord Frankie Risley San Jose Calif Kate Gastineau Morris Okla Hazel Callender Yuba City Zetta Cochran Oakland

Bootleg hijackings blamed on whisky warfare in county

A series of attempted hijackings and gunplay on S H 65 and nearby routes tied to bootlegging factions in Oklahoma County is under investigation. Police report rifle fire and theft of liquor as four men in a 1954 Lincoln pursued a victim, who later aided by authorities noted prior violence linked to Chambless and rumors of increasing incidents along the Red River border.

Chas Porter Hill Potts Roy Bergman Oklahoma City Chambless Oklahoma County Fort Worth Tex Duncan Lawton S. H. 65 Oral Ridgeway Comanche County Ridgeway Red River Clyde Awtrey

Eisenhower Coattails Rally Behind Democrats in Various States

In Ohio Democratic Senator Burke gains cross ticket support, aided by Gov Lausche’s appointment. many voters split their tickets despite backing Eisenhower. Rhode Island bucks trend with Green’s fading lead, while Kentucky leans Barkley. New Mexico favors Clint Anderson over Mechem, reflecting varied name recognition and farm policy views. Overall GOP hopes depend on limited state wins and high election turnout.

Illinois Ohio Eisenhower Ple Acres Bender Senate Thomas Burke Burke Robert A. Taft John W. Bricker Cleveland Frank Lausche Taft Lausche Columbus Bender Scripps-Howard Rhode Island Theodore F. Green Green Kentucky Alben Barkley Veep New Mexico Clint Anderson Anderson Ed Mechem Albuquerque White House Washington Eisen

Forum To Boost Petition Drive In Lawton

Lawton Woman's Forum board in special session pledged full support to the Citizens Committee for a petition drive seeking a council-manager city government charter. President's counselor V E Hamm said all 350 members will circulate petitions in their neighborhoods, urging voting age citizens to vote yes on the change. Circulation may begin today.

Lawton Woman's Forum Citizen's Committee V. E. Hamm Forum

State Poultry and Eggs Prices in Oklahoma City Report

Oklahoma farming markets list current poultry and egg prices across multiple towns with No 1 hard eggs, broilers and hens steady or up, varying per regional outlets. Oklahoma City market notes deliver per-pound bids, delivery terms, and regional spot movements alongside cattle and sheep receipts and price ranges.

Oklahoma City Wass Bison Hennessey Kingfisher Blackwell Enid Fairview Medford Vici Clinton el Reno Frederick Hobart Lawton Yukon Guyman Hooker Broilers F.o.b. Farm Vinita Muskogee Tulsa Durant Oklahoma City Pauls Valley Ardmore Elk City Watonga Alva Reno Hobart Chandler Clinton Rant McAlester Chickasha Laverne

Chickasha PTA Moves to Ban Horror Comics Statewide

Chickasha Oklahoma the Chickasha Parent Teacher Association Council voted to seek statewide legislation banning the sale of horror comic books to children The move follows council support for a local ordinance creating a five member board of review for on sale comics and other actions by Mrs W J Kempe president the council announced aims at the next legislature

Chickasha Okla

90 Attend Scottish Rite Banquet Here

Approximately 90 people from Lawton and nearby towns attended a Southwest Oklahoma Scottish Rite club banquet on Tuesday night in the Old South cafe. F. B. Barnes received a life certificate for outstanding work on behalf of the order, presented by John Burks. J. B. Colwell organized the event, with D. E. McCloskey as principal speaker, a 33rd Degree Mason and past Grand Master of the Grand Chapter of Oklahoma.

F. B Konawa Oklahoma City John Burks McAlester Oklahoma Guthrie Lawton Lawtonian

Charter Plan Promises Clear Voter Understanding

Wolverton defended a proposed charter saying it is ready to go into effect and would be approved in a single election, giving residents a black and white document. He argued officials are doing their best under the current cumbersome system, and predicted strong citizen support with petitions ensuring a referendum.

Wolverton Botkin Toay Lawton

City Council Faces Debate on Progress and Efficiency

Mayor McCain urges improved city facilities and funding to ensure efficient governance under any form. He asserts current gaps hinder protection of life and property and cites gains made under his administration amid criticism and calls for better service.

Lawton McCain

City considers notes of directors for McMahon auditorium

The council discussed appointing a note of directors to run the McMahon auditorium after completion and dedication to Lawton. The water and finance committees will act after reviewing the sole bid for two billing machines at 5625 dollars from Bar Co. of Oklahoma City. A bid for an addressing machine and advertising for a new police cruiser were planned, along with twice weekly garbage pickups in Sunset and Trope additions.

McMahon Lawton The Bar Co Oklahoma City Water Department

Mrs A Richardson Satisfactory After Major Abdominal Surgery

Mrs A Richardson wife of the Lawton junior high school prince is reported in satisfactory condition at Southwestern hospital after major abdominal surgery Tuesday night. Visitors are restricted to immediate family at this time.

A. Richardson Lawton Southwestern Hospital

American consumption data unclear prompt

The provided text is garbled and does not convey a coherent event or facts suitable for a newspaper style summary. It lacks identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or a clear outcome to report.

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