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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1955

Page

3

Harriman backs higher farm price supports with Stevenson

Des Moines Iowa October 22 1952 Governor Averell Harriman of New York joined Adlai E Stevenson at the Iowa Democratic dinner urging 90 percent price supports to lift farm income. Harriman urged a single flexible policy and warned that current low price supports cut income not production or surplus. He outlined a six point farm program including 90 percent price supports food vs communism expanded soil conservation a food stamp plan stronger school lunches and production payments to support hogs and perishables.

Des Moines Iowa Averell Harriman New York Adlai E. Stevenson Harriman Stevenson Midwest Ezra T. Benson

Oklahoma hits 458th traffic death this year

A weekend pedestrian crash on U S 69 in Oktaha Oklahoma claimed the life of 78 year old Club Buster of Okla ha died late Friday at Oklahoma Baptist Hospital Muskogee after being struck by a semi truck driven by Clayton Hill 31 of Winita Oklahoma The incident pushes the state toll to 458 for the year Gov Raymond Gary proclaimed the following week as Child Accident Prevention Week in Oklahoma marking the fifth annual observance.

Oktaha Okla Oklahoma Club Buster Oklaha Oklahoma Baptist Hospital Muskogee U.S. 69 Oklaho Clayton Hill Winita Raymond Gary

Sayre To Fete Will Rogers Jr.

Sayre Oklahoma announces a November 10 celebration for Will Rogers Jr. the son of the comedian and a former congressman. A U.S. 66 caravan will run from Amarillo Texas to Oklahoma City with Rogers flying in and greeting Sayre citizens before traveling on to the National Cowboy Hall of Fame dedication in Oklahoma City. Governor Roy J. Turner and editors along the route will participate according to organizers.

Sayre Okla Will Rogers Jr Oklahoma City Amarillo Tex W. J. Bacon Rogers California Oklahoma U. S. 66 Will Rogers National Cowboy Hall of Fame Bacon Roy J. Turner Hall of Fame

Toni Gauer Knife Fork Club Speaker

Toni Gauer a troubadour of Europe and an authentic spokesman on Switzerland’s stance amid Europe’s powers will be the principal speaker at 7 p.m. Monday at Lawton’s Knife & Fork club in the Hotel Lawtonian ballroom. Born in Apansall Switzerland he worked as a cow herder before becoming a book publisher and visiting the United States six years ago. He will tell how Switzerland maintains peace while neighbors edge toward war. Gauer is a musician proficient in many instruments and a noted yodeler with Swiss records and radio broadcasts.

Toni Gauer Europe Switzerland Lawton’s Knife & Fork Club Lawtonian Apansall Gauer United States Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart

Patient Convalescing Weaver Special

Mrs. Fred Stevens is convalescing at home after a recent operation.

Weaver Fred Stevens

Daughter Named Apache Birth Announced in Dallas

Mr and Mrs A J McMahan report the birth of Cathy Leigh on October 19 in Dallas Texas to their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Sleiger weighing seven pounds six ounces she is the daughter of Vera Dean McMahan The notice notes the granddaughter of the McMahan couple and identifies Vera Dean McMahan as the baby's mother.

A. J. McMahan Cathy Leigh Dallas Tex Bill Sleiger Vera Dean McMahan

Class Conducted Cyril Attended by University of Oklahoma Staff

A graduate extension class at the University of Oklahoma Norman is being conducted with attendees Mrs Otto Herman Phil Hoover and L L Stewart among the participants.

Cyril Extension Department The University of Oklahoma Norman Otto Herman Phil Hoover L. L. Stewart

Navy Cuts Dental Water Use Saving $160000 Year

The Navy will reduce dental water waste by installing valves on cuspidors, trimming usage from 250 million gallons to about 4.65 million annually. Cmdr. William N. Gallagher authors the valve. cost is around $12 per unit. Defense efforts aim to cut overall service expenses by about $500 million to balance the budget.

Washington Navy Cmdr William N. Gallagher Naval Dental School Defense Charles E. Wilson Armed Services

Oklahoma Symphony Series Opens Tuesday in Capital

The Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra under Guy Fraser Harrison offers the season’s first all orchestral program at 8 50 p m Tuesday in the Municipal auditorium Oklahoma City Cesar Franck Symphony in D minor is the major work Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik Daphnis and Chloe and the Beethoven overture Fidelio are featured World premier tributes and broadcasts involve Mozart and a post concert trip to Rochester N Y Lawton patrons may attend Lawtonians plan to attend subscriptions and single tickets are available the program marks a notable civic arts event

Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra Guy Fraser Harrison Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City Cesar Franck Mozart Symphony Ravel Daphnis and Chloe Harrison Rochester N. Y Rochester Philharmonic Oklahoma City Symphony

Willis Brokerage Seeks Listings for North Addition

Property sellers urged to list with Willis Brokerage at 302 C Ave. Phone 4059 as calls center on North Addition and the older town area.

North Addition Willis Brokerage C Ave

Cotton quality improves at Apache gins in calm weather

Ideal weather over the past two weeks has improved the cotton quality received by local gins in Apache. The improving conditions boost processing prospects and aid growers in the area.

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Itch Relief

An A. B. Drug Company advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a greaseless treatment for external skin and scalp itch. It claims prompt relief and offers a satisfaction guarantee or money back.

Gary Turns Down Vice Presidency

Oklahoma Governor Raymond Gary said he only wants to be governor and dismissed reports he would seek the Democratic vice presidential nomination. He spoke in Oklahoma City after circulating rumors during a New York trip tied to the film Oklahoma and talks with Governor Averell Harriman.

Oklahoma City Raymond Gary United States Oklahoma Gary New York

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Adlai High Farm United Press Lawtonians Smart DuPont America Axgut Diamond Oklahoma Symphony A. & B. Drug Company Adlai Stevenson C. M. Pike Koehler Earl C Avenue
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