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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1954

Page

9

The Brammers Attend Rites For Daughter Verna Le Brammer

Mr and Mrs Henry C Brammer of Route 1 travel to Oklahoma City for the University of Oklahoma School of Nursing senior stripe ceremony for daughter Verna Le Brammer a junior at the school she trains at Central State Hospital Norman and will return to Oklahoma City in October for further training at Cripple Children's Hospital after the ceremony they plan to visit Bar Franchise Fredonia Kansas with Mr and Mrs Walter G Foster parents of Mrs Brammer Verna recently served as maid of honor for the wedding of Miss Sara Helen Chapman and Tom E Prater before returning home Jimmy Zeider accompanied her Miss Sylvia Jo Brammer of Cameron Hall entered Cameron College as a part time student while employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Henry C. Brammer Rte. 1 Oklahoma City Verna le Brammer University of Oklahoma School of Nursing Miss Brammer Central State Hospital Norman Cripple ‘Children’s Hospital

Back-To-School Banquet Honored Church Youth

The Cameron Baptist church hosted a back to school banquet with theme Hop Back to School. Rev Bert York led the program with Elmer Reeder as master of ceremonies. Speaker Clara J Kelley discussed Life and several special guests attended with notable Young people in attendance.

Cameron Baptist Church Clara J. Kelley Comanche ‘County Churrch Bert York Elmer Reeder Gene "Rush Springs Messrs Mesdames Jerry Cas He Olen Jeffries Willis Johnson Jake Burk Carl Head Robert Ralston Polly Boyce Beausier Burns Fran Crutcher Johnny Eubanks Lou Ella Hall Mary Mitchell Genese Oswalt Jerry and Polly Ralston Walter Reeder Edward ‘Smith Frances Stoddard Sherry Richard Young Judy

Area Students To Attend College

Chattanooga report lists area students enrolling in Cameron College, Oklahoma A&M, University of Oklahoma, and other Texas schools. James Oliver Galen Robison Earl Perry depart for Cameron. Joanna Carson Ralph Capshaw Walter Crow Philip Kuepker Ralph Ochsner to OU. David Nixon to seek OU upon Navy separation. Jack Bohl returns to A&M. Don Brooks to Abilene Christian College. Glen Goeringer to Draughon’s in Wichita Falls.

Chattanooga Oklahoma Texas Cameron College Oklahoma A&m College University of Oklahoma Cameron James Oliver Galen Robison Earl Perry Lawton N. 17Th Chattanooga High School Norman Joanna Carson Ralph Capshaw Walter Crow Philip Kuepker Ralph Ochsner Navy David Nixon Jack Bohl A&m Glen Goeringer Draughon Business ‘College Wichita Falls, Tex

Bus Strike Near End Seeks Wage Agreement

Kansas City report on Continental Trailways drivers strike nearing resolution after tentative wage proposals. Union seeks 70 cents per mile with fringe benefits, company aims for seven cents across Central and Western divisions. Final ballots to be counted after Dallas meeting, with possible return to work in a few days to three weeks. Central division includes Missouri Illinois Nebraska Colorado Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma. Dixie division already settled. Central employs 330 drivers, Western 200.

Kansas City Continental Trailways Central and Western Dallas Tex Daniel C. Rogers Missouri Mediation Board Rogers Brotherhood of Railway Dixie Division Continental Missouri Illinois Nebraska Colorado Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma Dixie

Timid Mom's Kids Spend Week In Park

A 13 year old boy Ronaldo and his 9 year old sister Clarinda Couturier spent a week living in San Francisco parks after running away from home. Their father Army W C Eugene Couturier returned on emergency leave from Korea. They described their mother as timid and kind, with the family planning to talk with the children to determine what happened.

San Francisco Siser Ronaldo Clarinda Couturier Army W. C Eugene Chresb Couturier Korea Japan

State Traffic Toll Climbs To 367

Oklahoma's 1954 traffic toll rose to 367 with two new deaths a 1 year old Hendrix boy and a father of three. The latest victims were George Siegersma 25 Madill and Floyd Lee Smith 17 Hendrix. Siegersma died from injuries suffered in a headon crash east of Ardmore on State Highway 70. His wife Ann was injured. The three orphaned children remain in Ardmore hospital with one in critical condition. The toll marks Labor Day weekend at 2, four more than predicted and one above last year. Smith was killed when the car he rode in crashed last night.

Oklahoma Hendrix George Siegersma Madill Floyd Lee Smith Siegersma Ardmore Ann Smith

Driver Hawkins seriously hurt in highway crash south of Durant

A crash on U S Highway 299 left driver Jimmy Dale Hawkins of Hendrix seriously injured while a passenger escaped injury. Reports indicate the vehicle veered out of control on a curve south of Durant.

Durant U. S. Highway 299 Jimmy Dale Hawkins Hendrix

Two GOP Nominees For House Certified In Oklahoma

Oklahoma City report states Bernard e Calkins of Tulsa and J B Wright of McAlester were certified yesterday as Republican nominees for House seats. Calkins replaces Everett H Pope Jr in Tulsa County House Office No 7 after Pope withdrew. Wright fills vacancy in Pittsburgh County House Office No 1 created by Albert W Jones's death.

Oklahoma City Bernard E Calkins Tulsa J. B. Wright McAlester House of Representaives Everett H. Pope Jr Tulsa County Wright Pittsburgh County Albert W. Jones

Deep Rock stockholders approve 27 million sale of properties

Tulsa report states Deep Rock Oil Corp stockholders voted to accept General American Oil Co offer to purchase the company’s physical properties. The deal totals 27 million dollars and endorses directors’ July action.

Deep Rock Tulsa Okla W. H. Garbade Oi Corp General American Oil Co Dallas

Oklahoma cotton pickers head for Buckeye Arizona

Sixty two weary Oklahoma cotton pickers departed in two buses for Buckeye Arizona to take winter long jobs on a 3,700 acre irrigated farm near the desert city. The State Employment Service arranged travel for 58 men and four women to work until mid March or early April. Vehicles from Okmulgee Hugo Muskogee and Poteau are also carrying workers to jobs in nearby states.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Buckeye Ariz Phoenix Okmulgee Hugo Muskogee Poteau Arizona Arkansas

Undergraduate Extension Course Will Be Offered

Ivan Cates of Southwestern State college Weatherford will be here Thursday to organize an undergraduate extension class. All persons interested in enrolling are urged to meet at 6 30 p m Thursday in the office of Clarence Scott county superintendent of schools Courses to be offered will be determined upon basis of demand

Ivan Cates Southwestern State College Weatherford Clarence Scott

Idabel to crack down on dogs with rabies risk

Idabel Oklahoma officials, citing six people treated for rabies, enforce a 1940 dog vaccination and licensing law. All dogs must be vaccinated and licensed by September 22 or face pickup. Four rabid dogs were later seized after bites. Tokyo population rises to 7,736,113 with 331,867 yearly gain.

Adabel Okla Idabelty Idabel

Idabel Holds Strict Water Rationing Today

Idabel Oklahoma remains on strict water rationing with officials saying relief will come no sooner than Friday. A small auxiliary pump now supplies the city after the main pump broke last week and is being rebuilt in Arkansas, with return expected tomorrow and at least another day to restart.

Idabel Okla Oklahoma City Arkansas

Coffee Break Seen Cause Of Ulcers

CHICAGO A surgeon blamed cigarettes cocktails and the coffee break for higher ulcer rates among women. Dr Leo J Starry of the University of Oklahoma Medical School cited a rise in bleeding ulcers over the past decade and noted one in four ulcer patients are women. He warned that coffee and cigarette use during brief breaks in offices and industry, especially without food, can boost stomach acid production.

Chicago Leo J. Starry University of Oklahoma Medical School Starry Congress United States International College of Surgeons

Bible Learners Meet At Church Social Session

Bible Learners Sunday School group met at the First Baptist church basement for a 7:30 p m supper and monthly business session. Vice president Mrs May Bolt led the business as Mrs D E Troop class plans teacher outlined future activities. Members included Mrs Dora Daulton Lou Aldridge Cottingham Dora Bryan Faye L Dinkins C A Franklin Elsie Goben Nan Grover H G Manning K F McClain Rowntree J E Shaw and Jee Whitehead.

First Baptist Church Bible Learners May Bolt D. E. Troop Dora Daulton Lou Aldridge Cottingham Dora Bryan Faye L. Dinkins C. ¥. A. Franklin Elsie Goben Nan Grover H. G. Manning K. F. McClain Rowntree J. E. Shaw Jee Whitehead

Walters Musicians Shine At Chattanooga Club Night

Mrs R C Allman presides over Walters Schubert Music Club meeting at the Chattanooga Presbyterian church featuring Walters high school students under director Charles Hall. John Turnbull pianist chef vocalist Billy Knetist Joan Ro and accompanist. members present include Mesdames Bohl Crow Kerr Killgore Labude Missington Pert and others.

Walters Chattanooga R. C. Allman Waters Schubert Music Club Walters High School Chattanooga Fine Arts Club Chattanooga Presbyterian Church Charles Hall John Turnbull Billy Knetist Joan Ro George Bohl J. C . Walter, Crow Milton Kerr J.C. Killgore Cecil Labude F.C. Missonton Othol Pert

Stillwater Approves Largest City Bond for Water and Power

Stillwater voters approved a historic $1 800 000 bond in a special election aimed at expanding the water and power systems. The water improvement measure passed 933 to 88, while the power system expansion earned 947 votes for and 102 against.

Stillwater Oklo

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