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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
11
The record lists multiple monetary figures and references a replatted block and military addition on Lindy Avenue. Names Robertson and Lindy Ave appear, with various cents values noted alongside parcel lines.
Lawton Constitution April 1954 notice warns resale of delinquent properties in Comanche County Oklahoma. It lists tracts parcels owners sale dates and amounts due including taxes penalties interest and costs. The county treasurer will conduct the sale at the county courthouse between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM with a 1 percent additional penalty on resale.
The Lawton Oklahoma City Council considers an ordinance to attach Part Two Sheridan Addition lots and blocks into Lawton for all purposes. The petition covers Lots 14–19 in Block 3, Lots 1–15 in Block 7, Lots 1–28 in Block 7, and Lots 1–29 in Block 12 with related covenants. Emergency clause included.
The passage details a city assessment at seven percent per annum with ten equal annual installments. The first installment covers the date specified and is due to be paid by the specified date. The ordinance takes full force from its passage and is sworn in by Mayor Joseph C. McCain and City Clerk O. L. Shelton on April 6, 1954.
Bids for a street improvement in Lawton Comanche County Oklahoma include paving drainage curbing and grading on alleyways between Gore Boulevard and A Avenue from 11th Street to 13th Street. Each bid must include a 5 percent certified check and bonds totaling up to 100 percent with five year maintenance and other requirements. Proposals will be opened by the Mayor with bids to be filed by the City Clerk and District Court.
Lt Col Jack A Chee reports field artillery support for a new school in Korea while in Lawton the unit plans a grade school classroom with floor joists laid and roof decisions pending. Col Clark’s son Phil is a junior high student and daughter Sandra is a senior at Lawton High School.
The City of Lawton invites sealed bids for a complete house ready for occupancy to be built by the contractor in Lawton Oklahoma. Plans and specifications are available in the City Engineer’s office with deposit and bonds as described. The city reserves the right to reject bids and waive technicalities. completion bond and statutory bond required. payment on progress and final inspection.
In Lawton Oklahoma at 1007 Bell Avenue within Comanche County an estate matter is recorded with dates and details partially legible. The fragment references estates and specified location but lacks full context or names.
Ada Oklahoma Myrtle Ostermann, executive housekeeper at Wateressayed Hospital Housekeeping, won six weeks of study at the University of Michigan after her 500 word essay placed among the top 12 in a national contest.
The article references Consultus and The McKee Company at 610 Fort Sill Boulevard near Ferris Avenue, noting a business relationship with EECOM and Realtors. The piece emphasizes value through steady effort and established firms in the local market.
In FAIRVIEW Oklahoma a ranch mother used a six shooter to shoot a attacking skunk that had mauled her mother in law. Kenneth Fisher his wife and their two year old and Kenneths mother were returning home when the incident occurred. The boy Pat fled toward the car as the event began.
A society roundup highlights Mamie as leading the best-hatted women at a season event. Several notables including Mrs Lauritz Melchior, Claramae Turner, Rose Saphire, and Ruby Mercer are named in connection with opera, concerts, and supper club appearances.
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