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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1971
Page
2
Ollie F. Hil of 10 NW 40th reported a car left at 7 a.m. on 38th Street near Bishop Road while he checked cattle. He later found a hostage on the front seat after returning at 5 p.m., and Detective Sgt. Ron Rutledge noted he could account for most of the surrounding events.
Eddie Labrada son of Mrs Gloria Labrada 1310 Arlington submitted a creative instant essay titled Eternal Peace in which a narrator ascends to a utopian eternity with a diverse crowd, receives a white robe, and is hailed as a Super Star by a divine voice. The piece was read aloud by the teacher as part of a class assignment.
Don B. Lambdin of Lawton as insurance claims representative is selected by Southwestern Insurance Information Service to receive their annual public welfare honor.
New York and Oklahoma City reports show continued drops in cash wheat and milo prices with barley and export rates steady to mixed. Cattle and hog markets open active with higher feeder prices and variable ranges, while sheep trade shows no test of the market.
CWO James R. Oden of the 1st Aviation Company joined an elite group of Army aviators as a master aviator after 26 years in the service and aviation since 1956. He logged over 7 100 flight hours with at least 5 000 as an instructor and holds a current special instrument rating. Oden serves as CH 64 Skycrane instructor pilot, learning to fly the aircraft at its Stratford Conn factory in 1964.
Terry Praffer of Den 1 placed first in the poster contest for fire prevention. Den 3 won the honor. Scouting awards were presented to Dick Dickison Praffer and Kennedy, Bobcats, and John Graikowski Timmy Patcher David Dixon and Paul Klein Webelos. Charles Rager of the Black Beaver Council was a guest.
Vickie F. Alldredge reports burglary of a residence with Floydene Walker at 4916 Ozman and theft of four chrome wheel rims from an auto. Jeanette Rowson reports theft of a bicycle at 402 NW S3rd. Mrs James Mcintosh reports burglary with loss of 3700 at 1908 NW Cache. Ruthie Macklin at Fort Sill reports Ellene Zieres robbed of four dollars. Betty Peart reports theft of appliances, linens and dishes from an apartment.
A demonstration was scheduled at Fort Sill at 10 in the morning as part of the curriculum for military students at the U S Army Field Artillery School under the Gunnery Department. Ten battalions from III Corps participated, aligned with traffic control on Dale Road.
Butterflies and bees sense flavors not only through their mouths but also via sensory receptors on their feet. This foot tasting helps them evaluate nectar quality as they land on flowers.
Funeral services and interment were held for Mrs Lurlene Hobbs Tomas 77 of Seattle former Lawton resident born September 26 1894. She died September 27 in Seattle where services and cremation were conducted. Survived by daughter Mrs Jack Blechman and Mrs Diane Tomas two sons Sgt Ret Johnny Webster and Set LC Oliver Wendall Gallington mother Grace A Perkins and many siblings and grandchildren.
Charlies Tupper of Dallas will present at the Chamber of Commerce forum luncheon on Friday at the Hotel Lawtonian. He will discuss structuring of a downtown project tied to Urban Renewal and a 28 officer Paraguay team visiting Fort Sill. Luncheon is $2.25 and open to the public.
A funeral service for Edley Roy Alston will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Lawton Funeral Home chapel.
Myrtle Thompson born October 6 1892 in Texas married Lafayette Thompson in Frederick December 18 1927. They moved to Lawton from Frederick in 1928. He died last year. She was member of Centenary United Methodist Church World War I Barracks Auxiliary Auxiliary to the American Legion Post No. 29 and Pioneer Club. Past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survived by one niece Jeanne Pershouse Lubbock Texas.
Judge Clarence Mills hears that Walker was denied permission to see Roland D. Dyment Jr. and Stephen P. Perry at the Edmond police station. Wakefield says the denial stood unless a police officer was present.
An advertisement promotes MonaDEX as a fat reducing aid with a money back guarantee and no dangerous drugs. It promises less weight without strenuous exercise and urges customers to buy from Gilbert-Woods Walgreen Agency at a listed address.
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