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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1954

Page

2

Aggie Students Have Full Slate At Cameron College

Cameron college announces a full slate of activities for the second week of classes. The faculty reception opens the week with an 8 p.m. mixer on the lawn south of the library. An assembly the next morning features cheerleader tryouts and a pep rally for the opening game Friday night. Six cheerleaders will be chosen by Wednesday afternoon ballots. A Thursday 7 p.m. night class meeting at the IGE Center in Fort Sil will enroll civilians and military personnel for a nine week course starting Monday. Lower class officers election occurs Friday, followed by the Cameron Connors grid contest ending the week's activities.

Cameron College Aggies IGE Center Fort Sil Milita Cameron-Connors

Batchelor Trial Details Move Across Page One

Testimony reveals Batchelor led study groups with material from Chinese communists. He reportedly aired views condemning US Korea policy, praising Stalin, and describing wartime events in sympathetic terms of Soviet and communist figures. The case resumes amid cross examinations and witness reinforcements.

Paul Robeson Peterson Batchelor United States Korea Duponts Rockefellers

Medicine Park hatchery near Lawton among Oklahoma’s oldest

Medicine Park fish hatchery, adjacent to the Wichita Mountains, covers 237 acres along Medicine Creek and is among the state’s oldest. Arthur Manning, manager for 30 years, began as a helper in 1923 and became superintendent in 1928. In 1953 the facility raised 300,000 fingerlings for fall delivery and sent 100,000 largemouth bass fry in spring. New culture ponds now stock fat carp to serve as bass food.

Medicine Park Oklahoma Wichita Mountains Arthur Manning State Game Kimsey Game & Fish News

Hospital Births and Admissions in Southwestern Area

Births record daughters and sons to numerous families with dates and weights. Admissions include patients at Walters Altus and sites like 1010 H 1412 Columbia. surgeries noted for several, with many discharges including newborns and post operative cases.

Weather Snapshot Reports Record Heat and Sparse Rain

The southwest area endured a scorching August with three consecutive 105 degree days and 24 days above 100. May 12 brought 3.10 inches of rain, while May 1 saw 2.5 inches as a storm hit. Coolest June day reached 78.5 degrees, and May cooled to 54.

May

China Talks and the Population Question during Visit

A British observer discusses Chinese state views on evacuation of Formosa and armament limits, noting China’s population policy aims and belief in large population as a path to strength. Mao Tse-Tung appears impressive, while other leaders vary in rigidity. the visitor reports access and limits to understanding.

Russia Owe Denmark Sweden Norway India China Mao Tse-Tung Chou En-lai Marx-Lenin-Stalin Ison Edith Summerskill Aneurin Bevan University

Lawton Junior High Adds Teacher as Enrollment Rises

Lawton Junior High expanded staff with Jean Gwinn joining to teach eighth grade civics literature and math plus a study hall. Total faculty reaches 54 with Principal A Richardson. Enrollment topped 1740 as construction continued for a new central office and cafeteria set for the second semester. Roosevelt Stadium hosts the season opener vs Vernon as a pep rally and band rehearsal prep occur.

Lawton Jean Gwinn A. Richardson Peggy Loud Richardson Spal

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Goeringer In Chattanooga

Attending the funeral at Bes sie Sept. 8 were her son O V Goeringer and wife Dan Goeringer Glen Nancy Goeringer Melvin Hoagland Wichita Falls Tex Survivors include eight sons and two daughters Alex Emanuel Tom Ed John Walter Theo O V Rozalee Collins Cordell Mrs Walter Horn 35 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren

Chattanooga Bessie G. Goeringer O. V. Goeringer Dan Goeringer Glen Nancy Goeringer Melvin Hoagland Wichita Falls Tex Goeringer United States Russia Lutheran Church Goeringers Alex Goeringer Emanuel Goeringer Tom Goeringer Ed Goeringer John Goeringer San Antonio Walter Goeringer Los Angeles Calif Theo Goeringer Rozalee Collins Cordell Walter Horn

Mrs Maude Allen Dies at 68 in Comanche County

Mrs Maude Allen 68 died unexpectedly this morning at her home. Services pending with Pearson Funeral Home Walters in charge. Born October 25 1885 in Winnsboro Texas she moved to Comanche County in 1926 and lived in Chattanooga 15 years. She belonged to the Methodist church. Survivors include husband S A Allen three daughters Mrs Fay Moran Rt 3 Lawton Mrs Jom Gardner and Mrs A C Rogers and great grandchildren.

Chattanooga Maude Allen Pearson Funeral Home Walters

City Woman Writes Article For Journal

Mrs Frances Curb a sixth grade teacher at Post Children's school authored an article in the September NEA Journal describing Lawtons American Education Week observance. The piece notes extensive parent participation and the Lawton Classroom Teachers Association under her past presidency coordinated a community effort. The report credits press radio and television cooperation as key to turning a demanding week into an inspiring event for the town and schools.

Frances Curb Post Children’s School NEA Journal National Education Association Lawton

City Man Lacerates Arm Chasing Cat at Home

D. H. Austin of 2508 East was admitted to Memorial hospital with a badly cut left forearm after chasing a stray cat at his screen door and tripping on a tin can. He was unconscious from blood loss and underwent almost two hours of surgery.

D. H. Austin Memorial Hospital Austin

Sterling enrolls 316 students in public schools

Sterling public schools report 316 students enrolled, with 161 in the first six grades, announced by R. A. Meeks, superintendent of public schools.

Sterling Sterling Sterling R. A. Meeks

Auxiliary Firemen To Meet Tonight In Lawton

Lawton civil Defense Auxiliary Firemen vote to hold first session at 7 30 p m at the fire station. The group with 61 members from Lawton civic clubs will meet weekly on Monday and Tuesday nights with complete training in fire fighting. Four sections each led by a chief and three squad chiefs. Section chiefs listed: Henry Neiderjohn, Henry Zwaan Lions Joe Martin Optimist and Wyatt Hendrick Rotary. Pope invites all interested persons to attend the school.

Lawton Civil Defense Auxiliary Todastral Orviliary Henry Neiderjohn Henry Zwaan Lions Joe Martin Optimist Wyatt Hendrick Rotary Pope

Three Men Sought In Robbery Report

Three unidentified men were accused Saturday by a Fort Sill man of robbing him after he gave them a ride to town from the Jamboree club. John Lurke said the men forced him to hand over $45 from his billfold. A second report listed $90 lost or stolen in the downtown area. A third report stated a woman stole $20 after he let her view his billfold. Police are holding a suspect.

Fort George Justice Fort Sill

City Native Pens Story On Tulsa

Noel Houston, son of Frances Houston of Lawton, writes the illustrated feature "Talk About Tulsa" for the current Holiday magazine. Born in Lawton and educated here, he later worked as a rest for the Oklahoma News and as an editor for the Daily Oklahoman before going freelance.

Police Check Two Vandalism Reports

Lawton police reported no weekend vandalism cases under active investigation. Two autos were damaged, including Harry Bucklew’s car at Second Street where wiring and signal lights were ripped out, and Mrs. James Bennett’s car door glass broken on Dearborn Avenue Sunday night.

Lawton Harry Bucklew James W. Bennett Dearborn

McCarthy Inquiry Testimony on Peress Case Details

Zwicker testified about a 1954 call from a McCarthy staffer and a letter from Secretary Stevens denying Peress loyalty concerns. He refused to answer whether Peress was under loyalty investigation, citing presidential directives. The hearing debated if Army counsel John Adams and Stevens letters were classified, and how orders affected Zwicker’s testimony.

McCarthy Oges Sas Medas Zwicker Stevens Peress Army Roy M. Cohn Edward T. Johnson Judge Advocate General's Corps Edward Bennett Williams Chiman Watkins Utah Tweedle Dee Watkins Williams Pentagon Johnson

Oklahoma City Markets Report Signals Mixed Poultry and Livestock

State market notes list prices for eggs and broilers across Enid El Reno Fairview Hobart and other towns with several regional shifts. Oklahoma City livestock data show cattle and calves traded with slow demand but some strength in stockers and feeders, hogs up to 21.00 for top butcher weights and sheep reports. overall activity mixed near mid September.

Oklahoma City Enid_ El Reno Fairview Hobart Vinita Laverne Watonga Elk City Muskogee Blackwell Linton Tulsa Chickasha Pauls Valley Ardmore Chandler Durant el Reno Alva Clinton McAlester Lawton Enid Laverne Law USDA

Eisenhower Attends Security Council Meeting at White House

President Eisenhower and the National Security Council convened at the summer White House at Lowry Air Force Base to reaffirm U S policies and discuss defense of vital US interests. Secretary Dulles said the Seventh Fleet can counter any Red Chinese move on Formosa and that military would lead on possible responses. Attorney General Brownell and J Edgar Hoover reported Communists exploiting immunity laws and leaking party secrets. Brownell outlined a crackdown on Communist dominated unions as part of a broader drive to dismantle the Communist party U S A.

United States Western Pacific Eisenhower Security Council Washington White House Lowry Air Force Base Administration Secretary of State President and Security Council Formosa Quemoy Dulles Seventh Fleet China Executive Branch National Security Council Herbert Brownell Jr FBI J. Edgar Hoover Hoover Brownell Justice Department Administion Congress Communist Party U

Merritt High School 1954 Graduates Enroll in College

Merritt Okla Sept 13 UP The 1954 graduating class of Merritt high school is college conscious. J R Gilliland superintendent said Monday that of 18 graduates 12 have enrolled in college this year.

College Merritt Okla Merritt High School J. R. Gilliland

County Agents Busy With Judging Duties at Marlow Fair

County agents judge the home economics division at the Stephens county fair in Marlow today. Mrs. Kelley previously served as a judge at Walters Cotton County Free Fair last week. Lewis Haydock, county seat, is also judging at the Marlow fair.

Marlow Kelley Walters Lewis Haydock

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