Lawton woman awarded 2000 over pawn shop fall
A Superior court jury awarded Vera Valenia Cartwright $2000 for injuries from a May 19 1954 fall at Pennington's clothing store and pawn shop in Lawton. The suit claimed a broken bottom stair caused the fall. she sought $26590.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Lawton
Vera Valenia Cartwright
Mary Irene Pennington
Pennington
D. Paul D. Busby
Logan, Godlove and Cummins
Wichita Falls
City National Bank. Co. R. Morgan
G. H. Hammond
Hammond
City National Bank
Morgan
Frank Harris
Witnesses Arrive for Oklahoma Jehovah’s Witness Park Assembly
Oklahoma delegates and about 800 attendees gather in Lawton for a semi annual circuit assembly at Dee Dee Park. R. E. Collier and R. Rose of Brooklyn are to speak on overcoming fears with Bible talks and demonstrations across morning afternoon and night sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Lawton
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of
New York
M. P. Bohannan
Lawton City Praised as Convention Host by Credit Group
Eugene Dunn of Poteau, former president of the Collection Service Division of the Associated Credit Bureaus of Oklahoma, writes from Lawton praising the chamber of commerce for facilities and hospitality. He calls Lawton a true convention city and endorses the city for future meetings. The credit conference was held in Lawton.
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Lawton
Hospital Births and Admissions Highlight Local News
A hospital notes section lists births including sons to David F. Lyle of Columbia and Bob Lemons of Pollard born October 28, with weights. The record also covers admissions for surgeries and medical conditions in towns such as Walters Duncan Medicine Park Altus Comanche and dismissals including Adolph Grantham Janet Davidson Elmo Wharton and Eldon Weedn.
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David F. Lyle
Columbia
Bob Lemons
Pollard
Adolph Grantham
Park
Janet Davidson
Samuel Davidson
Comanche
Elmo Wharton
Hollis
Eldon Weedn
Cyril
Leo Morris
Dearborn
Debra Carter
Eugene Carter
Cache Road
Medical
Dwight Puttmann
Judge Forfeits Bonds For Two Defendants
Two defendants forfeited bonds Thursday after failing to appear for trial. Municipal Judge Merle Oaks ordered bonds forfeited for Joe Jean Kinney 29 of 1313 Williams and Tina Spotted horse 21 of Lawton. Kinney posted 11 dollars for running a red light while Spotted horse posted 20 dollars for creating a disturbance. Police arrested four more awaiting trials Friday and Saturday. Robert Daniel Archie 19 of 21414 Bishop posted 16 dollars for improper muffler and 20 dollars for reckless driving. Donald Lee Hill 18 of 2407 S tith posted the same two bonds. Two others were arrested for public drunkenness in the past 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Oaks
Joe Jean Kinney
Williams
Tina Spottedhorse
Lawton
Kinney
Robert Daniel Archie
Bishop
Donald Lee Hill
S.tith
Classes Empty as Teachers Attend Oklahoma Convention
Cameron college and Lawton high school classrooms sit deserted as teachers and administrators attend the 65th Oklahoma Education Association convention in Oklahoma City. Several Lawton and Cameron instructors serve on convention panels. Classes will resume Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron College
Lawton
Oklahoma Education Association
Oklahoma City
LHS and
Cameron
Lawton Fort Sill United Fund drive shows progress and damage update
The Lawton Fort Sill United Fund drive rose past 62 percent of its goal with $59,494.67 raised before a noon report. A gust toppled a thermometer onto a parked Mercury belonging to Bob Wynd of Chandler, damaging the car but covered by insurance. Rotary leads inter club donations at $22,480.42, followed by Altrusa and Optimists, with numerous clubs in varying percentages. 835 firms employes have contributed 223 from under 10 employees and 1,399 from over 10, totaling $16,? across groups, while 29 public offices have yet to report.
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Lawton-Fort Sill
Chamber of Commerce
Lawtonian
Jack Batten
Rotary
Altrusa
Optimists
Northwest Kiwanis
Kiwanis
Lions
B&pw
ABC
Frogges
James Story
Margaret Day
Blanche Flickinger
Nell Franklin
Lottie Friedman
Gia Rush
Leta Smith
Fontanelle Blanchard
Robert Prindeil
Lawton
Koehler
Lenn Averitt Automobile Service Ad
Specializing in lawn mowers sharpened motors repaired any make authorized service on rpm pickup delivery at Lenn Averitt Automobile Service 521 F Ave phone 3758.
Actor Robert Young Sidelined by Influenza Illness
Hollywood reports actor Robert Young aged 48 is hospitalized at Cedars of Lebanon with influenza. The condition is described as a reported case, with no further complications disclosed.
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Hollywood
Robert Young
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Thanks to hosts and donors for convention comfort
Gratitude is extended to friends who housed delegates and those who donated cars, services, and food, helping make the convention one of the best the writers have attended.
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Bethlehem Baptist Church
Lawton
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Howard Garrison
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Joe Kelsey
Thomas Ray
E. W. Shull
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