Directors Find Warm Reception For Boys Ranch
The Oklahoma Methodist Boys Ranch at Gore has welcomed seven months of operation in the former Elmer Graham mansion. Residents aged 14 to 17 attend school, work, and save portions of earnings. all come from non orphaned, broken homes with some returning home later. The program, funded by the Methodist Conference and private grants, relies on strong local support from Temple residents and businesses.
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Methodist
Gore
Ron Maxey
Elmer Graham
Graham
Walters
Oklahoma Methodist Conference
Temple
Lawton Supporters Back Waurika Water Bond Deal
Don Aust urges Lawton voters to approve the Oct 11 Waurika water election citing a bargain price for a $23.5 million water storage and pipeline project with a long 50 year repayment at just under 3 percent. He says the move is essential for economic growth and future assurances.
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Lawton
Don Aust
Waurika
Aust
Rust
West Lee drainage and traffic concerns prompt planning panel action
Lawton Metropolitan Area Planning Commission tabled two rezoning requests on West Lee Boulevard amid drainage and traffic worries. The panel approved the final plat for Lee West Estates Park 2 and asked FEMA to provide flood plain data for Nine Mile Creek.
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West Lee Boulevard
Lawton Metropolitan Area
Lee
LMAPC
State Highway Department
Commission
Dale Thompson
Parks-Jones Realtors
67Th and
Lee West Estates
Park 2
67Th
Nine Mile Creek
East
Lawton
Paul Cullen
Oklahoma Firefighters Museum Hosts Open House
The Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum will hold an open house on October 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to promote Fire Prevention Week. Officials note the week honors the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, which spurred prevention efforts after a 250 death toll and $168 million in losses.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum
United States
Canada
Chicago
Oklahoma State Firefighters Association
Walters Economist Takes New Position
Mrs. Barbara Hatfield home economist resigns to become 4 H economist in Washita County. She will leave at end of the week and praises Cotton County for supporting the extension program.
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West Lee
By the Constitution Staff
Japan
Ramon
Smith
W. Gore
Fireman Museum
PT Ud
Okla
Ecor
Chromacolor Fl Console
Roy Aceon
LS Eye
Cache Rd
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