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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1954

Page

12

Murray rejects special session of Oklahoma Senate

Oklahoma Governor Johnston Murray will not call a special session to elect a president pro tempore. Lt. Gov. Berry can sign claims and run affairs until the Legislature convenes in January. Raymond Gary supports the decision and plans to accelerate highway construction in October to boost employment.

Oklahoma City Johnston Murray Senate Murray Raymond Gary Gary Love Marshall James E. Berry Berry Ie Gary C. A. Stoldt Stoldt

Men's Fellowship To Meet Tonight At Wesley Church

The Wesley Methodist church Men's fellowship will gather at 8 p.m. at the church. All members are urged to attend and bring visitors. A community singing program at Wesley church is set for 7 30 p.m. Wednesday with the public invited.

Wesley Methodist Church John Paul King Wesley Church

Mrs. Brandon Returns From Texas Medical Treatment

Mrs. Mike Brandon of 711 S Ninth has returned home from Scott White hospital Temple Texas after two weeks of treatment for a fractured vertebra. She is reported improved but still convalescing.

Mike Brandon S. Ninth Scott- White Hospital Temple Tex

Funeral Rites for Maude Allen in Chattanooga

Services for Mrs. Maude Allen 68 will be at 2 30 p m Wednesday in the First Baptist church. Rev Paul Gilbert Assembly of God pastor Clinton will officiate. Mrs Allen died unexpectedly Monday at her home here. Pearson Funeral home Walters is in charge of arrangements.

Chattanooga Maude Allen First Baptist Church Paul Gilbert Assembly of God Clinton

Frances Ruby Miller Rites Set in Snyder Baptist Church

Frances Ruby Miller 42 longtime member and president of Pleasant Home Cheer Club died Sunday night after a lengthy illness. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday Snyder Baptist Church with Rev. Perry Threadgill and Rev. Far ris Weaver officiating. Burial IOOF Cemetery Norman. Survived by husband Garvin Miller two sons Charles and Bobby at home a sister Mrs John Wright Dayton Ohio. Born October 14 1911 Snyder she attended Snyder High School and University of Oklahoma.

Frances Ruby Miller Pleasant Home Cheer Club The Baptist Church Snyder Baptist Church Perry Threadgill Snyder Farris Weaver Grandfield IOOF Norman Ralph Rogers Ral Crumpton Dooley Anderson Homer Mca Norris Reser Isaac Wilite Charles Bobby John Wright Dayton Ohio

UN says 21 nations seek membership as impasse continues

A United Nations committee on admissions reports no way out of the Soviet Western stalemate. Twenty one applicants remain unresolved with 14 blocked by Soviet veto in the Security Council and others lacking seven votes. New members require Security Council approval before General Assembly action.

United Nations, N.Y. P U.N International Organization General Assembly Good Offices Committee Assembly Security Council

Kerr Urges U.S. To Lead World As Spiritual Power

Tulsa report on Senator Robert S. Kerr addressing delegates at a one day church and world order conference. Kerr urged America to be an arsenal of spiritual power and to develop the nation’s spiritual resources to inspire peace worldwide.

Kerr U.S Tulsa Okla The Church and World Order American Friends Service Committee Tulsa Council of Churches Robert S. Kerr D-Okla America

Minister Indicted By Grand Jury

Weatherford Baptist minister Rev. William Luther indicted on five counts of indecent exposure. He pleaded innocent but could not post $50,000 bond and was ordered to Central State Mental Hospital for 90 days observation. Jury also indicted Owen Hale for second degree burglary. water department embezzlement charges added against M. L. Ortner.

Fred Shirley Water and Light M. L. Ortner Ortner Luther Owen Hale Canton

Mock Hails Flexible Price Supports Policy

In Miami Ohio Republican Senate candidate Fred M Mock praised a flexible farm price supports policy as a first step toward prosperity for farmers He accused Democrats of causing panic selling by predicting farm market mood and blamed statements by Humphrey Kerr and others for undermining prices and triggering declines in farm commodities.

Miami Ohio U. S. Senate Fred M. Mock Washington Mock GOP Hubert Humphrey Minnesota Robert Kerr Oklahoma Eisenhower

The Constitution's Yesteryears Highlights Ten Years Ago

Ten years ago Sgt George Peak died in a Fort Sill accident Ensign rating earned by Ervin Harney at Fletcher Jaycees to nominate state officers Police raid nets seven cases of whisky More than 200 enrolled at Fort Sill Indian School 20 years ago postal business gain seen County road from Sterling east to be improved in a 60000 plan Reserve officers school slated Masonic team to get badges Parisian style show announced

George Peak Fort Sill Ervin Harney Fletcher Navy Jaycees Sterling East Reserve Officers School W. W. Richards

Area Men In Service CAPT. ISIDRO VALDEZ ASSIGNED TO BENNING

Capt. Isidro S. Valdez son of Mr and Mrs IL S Valdez Sr of 1407 Columbia was assigned to the Combat Training command Fort Benning Ga His unit supports infantry school activities and demonstrates battle tested techniques to students from army areas nationwide and from Allied nations

Isidro S. Valdez IL. S. Valdez Sr Columbia Combat Training Command Fort Benning Valdez United States

Judge Orders Freed Cons Re-Arrested

Nashville judge rules mayoral order to empty the old city jail violated the city charter and orders 31 prisoners re arrested. Police chief Millican will seek legal guidance before acting on the re arrest warrants as court records provide prisoner details.

Nashville, Tenn Ben West Old City Nashville Andrew J. Doyle City Legal Department John Millican Doyle E. J. Saverio West Davidson County Health Department Milliran

Lauderdale Elected Schoolmaster Chief

T. E. Lauderdale, superintendent of Cache schools, was co president of the Comanche County Schoolmasters club. Frazier Pierce, Faxon superintendent, was elected vice president, and Clarence Scott, superintendent, was re elected secretary. Gates King, outgoing president, is superintendent of the Indiahoma public schools. Special guests Roy Emans of the state board of education and Wesley Camp of transportation attended from Oklahoma.

T. E. Lauderdale Cache Comanche County Schoolmasters Club Frazier Pierce Faxon Clarence Scott Gates King Indiahoma Public Schools Roy Emans State Board of Education Wesley Camp Oklahoma

Teen-Age Hoodlums Beat, Rob Cabbie Near Oklahoma City

The sheriff's office reports Edgar Palmer 30 Shawnee was beat and robbed of a $35 wallet at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday after two cars forced him to stop while returning from Oklahoma City. He was attacked by teen males who fled with his money.

Edgar Palmer Shawnee Oklahoma City

Arithmetic Guide Books Distributed to City Third Grade Teachers

Arithmetic guide books were distributed to Lawton's third grade teachers in a meeting Monday. Several groups outlined lesson work and plans for future sessions, with additional meetings scheduled.

Lawton Monay Elemela Es Tan Poe

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