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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1954

Page

2

Trucker Charged On Three Counts

A truck driver near Altus was charged with three traffic offenses after a patrol check showed prior speeding truck convictions in 1952 and 1953 and a later suspension. Other defendants included Ollin E. Taler fined for DWI, Sylvia tz fined for driving without a license, and several individuals charged with mufflers, left of center, reckless driving, passing in a marked zone, or speeding at night.

L.L. Kelsoe Chapman Redman Ollin E. Taler Fort Sill Sylvia Tz Oklahoma City Jot E. Rooney Oliver ‘Buckley Ralston B. Giddens Fort Worth Tex Isaac Derryberry Fletcher Rex Burchett Tipton Bill ‘Collins Tulsa

Drouth Hurts Area Jobs Says Oklahoma Office Chief

Drouth continues to strain local employment as Spartan Aircraft shifts affect optimism. John Looney, manager of the Oklahoma Employment Commission in Lawton, notes hiring occurs in groups and overall placements are down from last month. Back to school demand this month is expected to be weaker than in the prior month.

John Looney Oklahoma Employment Commission Lawton

Doctors To See Closed Telecast In Dallas Broadcast

Three Lawton physicians join state doctors traveling to Dallas on Thursday to view a nationwide closed-circuit telecast. Dallas is among 23 cities to receive the event sponsored by the American Association for Education and Science. The telecast will beam from the Adolphus Hotel at 45 p.m. A panel of distinguished physicians from across the United States will participate. LOONEY RETURNS John Looney, manager of the Commission office in Lawton, resumes work after a three month sick leave at the National Music Camp in Interlochen, Michigan.

Lawton Dallas Tex The Amerigast For Education and Scientific New York Adolphus Hotel Looney John Looney Commission Interlochen Mich

Promoters Fail to Register Texas Ranch Realty Scam

New York state license officials prepare prosecutions of stationery store owners for selling two inch square Texas deeds in Fort Bend County. Abraham S. Wechsler notes nearly 2 million grossed in unlicensed sales. Buyers paid 25 to 75 cents to own a tract, receiving only a paper claim. The ranch offered 3 136 320 tracts but did not file required subdivision questionnaire for approval.

New York New York State Fort Bend County Tex Abraham S. Wechsler State Division of Licenses Texas Wechsler

Hospital Births and Dockets From Southwestern News

Hospital births list several new arrivals with times and weights including births to Se:pt. and Drs. Alvin Bigbee and others. Admissions include Ben Leonhardt Apache surgical and Mrs Chieota Brown medical. Dismissals include Mrs E L Bush Apache and various others medical or surgical cases.

Alvin Bigbee Ben Leonhardt Chieota Brown T. C. Alexander Prentice G. F. Burley Mountain Park F. i Blanchard Ferris Laura Carter Columbia Medical C. D

Cache Water Bond Okayed by State Officials

State officials announce approval of a Cache water bond totaling 35,000 for waterworks, improvements, and other purposes. The $27,000 segment funds sewer construction and equipment for four school districts in Mecurtala and Gaveland counties.

State As General Cache Mecurtala Gaveland Quaties

Bonner Eugene Day Dies of Pneumonia at Local Hospital

Bonner Eugene Day, age 9, died Saturday morning in a local hospital from pneumonia. He had lived with his aunt Mrs Josephine McCowan of Shawnee and his mother had died nine years earlier. Born January 8, 195 in Lawton, he leaves an uncle Bell August tine Brooks of Shawnee and maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs John Brooks with great grandmother Mrs Josephine Valentine of Shawnee. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Bonner Eugene Day Shaw Fun Josephine McCowan Texas Bonner Eugene Lawton Sylvania Edie Stevens Tipton Bell Augustine Brooks Shawnee John Brooks Josephine Valentine

Oklahoma City Markets and Livestock Report

Oklahoma City market update from the Department of Agriculture lists wheat prices across towns such as Guyman Clinton Lawton Enid Fairview Oklahoma City and Hennessey with varied bids. The livestock section notes cattle receipts around 10,000 with steady to weak undertones, loads of beef steers and yearlings, and feeders highlighted. butterfat quotations and Chicago butter references complete the period report.

State Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Guyman Hooker Clinton Joe L. Uribe Deliv el Paso Tex Sun- Ardmore Tulsa Ysleta Becker Pauls Valles Pete i Satan Mig Brickwell Clincton Muskogee Elk City Gyre Laverne Watonga Vinita Alva McAlester Hobart Laverne Blackwell Reno Oklahoma City Durant Lawton Chandler Ardmore McAles Ke Chickasha Pauls Valley Enid Inten USDA

Mrs. Rogers 68 dies after year-long illness

Mrs. Josephine Rogers died at home of her son John Rogers Jr. Saturday after a year-long illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced with services set for 8 p.m. today depending on local circumstances.

Mendes France outlines terms in Nevers on rearming Germany

Mendes France announced new conditions for rearming Germany in a speech at Nevers, France, signaling potential changes to the European Defense Community. He sent memos to EDC partners Italy Germany Belgium the Netherlands Luxembourg and to Britain the United States and Canada. The nine nations are set to meet in a preliminary conference on Germany.

West Germany NATO Mendes-France Nevers France Council of Rape Italy Germany Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg Britain United States Canada

Hotel Stock Drive Dinner Set Tonight Campaign Names

The drive aims to raise 1,630,800 for a completed project including kitchen stocking and necessary hotel supplies. Key organizers listed include Joe Turner, Jerry Mustain, A P Burns, D L Wigington, James Knox, Emmett Keough, Clare Morford, Ralph Carrell Jr., J C Kennedy, Clyde Shelton, Exait Ene fish, and Neil Ashlock with English as drive chairman.

Drive Joe Turner Jerry Mustain A. P. Burns D.L. Wigington James Knox Emmett Keough Clare Morford Ralph Carrell Jr J. C. Kennedy Clyde Shelton Exait Enefish Neil Ashlock English

FAIR EVENTS DETAIL SCHEDULING AND JUDGING TIMES

The Fair continues with poultry judging at 2 p.m. and crops and horticulture at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Swine and beef cattle judging begin at 2 p.m. Sheep at 11 a.m. Thursday. Dairy inspections start at 11 a.m. The same day entrants are eligible for competitive activities with winners advancing to the state fair in California from September 25 to October.

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Extension Center Parley Set For Tuesday Meeting

A South western college extension service representative will preside at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the County Superintendent's office, courthouse room nine, to organize the extension center service. Weatherford's Tan Cates, known as extension specialist, will outline plans and present the extension service course 313. The report notes Yale University graduates now coaching at colleges nationwide.

Southwestern College Superident Tan Cates Weatherford Edustery Cation Cates

Payne Elected Tulsa Insurance Company Director

Charles Payne, Lawton leader of the People’s Ice Co and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority member, was elected a director of the Commonwealth Life Insurance Co of Tulsa. The firm, operating since 1941 with home offices in Tulsa, announced the appointment as Payne has long resided in Lawton and previously moved the company’s headquarters there before returning.

Charles Payne Lawton People’s Ice Co Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Commonwealth Life Insurance Company Tulsa Joe R. Jarboe Commonwealth Company Timnpire Authority Commonwealth Last Payne People's Ice Company

Cub Scout Pack Awards At Whittier School

The Whittier School Cub Scout Pack 29 held a ceremony awarding badges and honors. Recipients included Bear and Silver Arrow Points to Mark Granoff Billy Isaac and two year service stars to Mike Fullerton Marlin qoeng Henry Sabine Cubmaster and others. A scavenger hunt was conducted as part of the event.

Whittier School Te Fisher Obert F Mark Granoff Billy Isaac Mike Fullerton Marlin Qoeng Perbegicon Henry Sabine Ma Rice Kart Willam’ Power Jr Den Nes Oan Iberopsias Peck Menting Des

Official list of warlike acts by China against foreign ships

A public release enumerates four years of wartime incidents attributed to China, detailing attacks on ships from free nations. It notes incidents involving Britain and the United States, plus others against Denmark, Panama, and Norway, amid broader aggression near the Chinese coast and Korea.

Sorace Poseoe ‘Lodge St Ae Denmark Panama Norway Korea Mil Soviet Union

Python Roams Fort Worth Parks Amid Search for Pet Cobra

Fort Worth officials launched a three mile coordinated search through Forest Park and Trinity Park for Pete the foot long python missing from his cage since Friday. Park Supervisor Hutson said trained crews will sweep the wooded areas from south to north as owner Henry Jackson warns of likely death if cold weather arrives before capture. Temperatures have been in the upper 70s with frost expected around November 23, raising urgency to recover Pete before winter.

Fort Worth Up— Forth Pete Forest Park Hamilton Hutson Trinity Park Henry Jackson Jackson

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