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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

2

Births and hospital notices from local records

Births include daughters to Ernest O Neal in 2505 White at 40 24 p m Aug 4 weight 6 pounds 12% ounces Frances Hemmer in 2514 C at 8 41 p m Aug 5 weight 6 pounds 6% ounces and Joe Digerolomo in 710% A at 2 12 a m Aug 5 weight 8 pounds 15 Admitted and discharged lists show patients with names and addresses across many towns, medical and surgical notes. Additional births noted for Kaye Tahdooahnippah Geronimo Kate and others with times and weights, followed by numerous medical admissions and discharges.

Ernest O'Neal White Frances Hemmer Joe Digerolomo

Bulganin invites diplomats to Semenovka villa outing

Bulganin invited all heads of diplomatic missions in Moscow to his dacha at Semenovka for a day in the country next Sunday. The event, first of its kind, will include a lavish lunch and leisure activities for ambassadors their wives and children, signaling a thaw in Soviet diplomacy.

Supreme Soviet Bulganin Moscow Semenovka Coun

Shakeup in Oklahoma patrol prompts probe and political overtones

Lawton officials push for answers as top troopers are demoted after liquor investigations. Gov Gary faces scrutiny from Nix committee while Lookabaugh defends moves as nonpolitical. Tulsa and Oklahoma City sources note transfers and calls for hearings amid staff shortages.

Nix C. R. Ellsworth Lawton Charles Green Gary Raley Bob Eastman Oklahoma City Oklahoma Safety Council Lookabaugh Gary Lookabaugh Raymond Gary Don Davis State War Veterans Department

Mysterious murder of Mrs Allen linked to missing clothes

Mrs. Allen disappeared after a day away from home. Her abandoned car was found under a viaduct with a blood stained blouse and skirt inside the trunk. Police pressed 20 detectives to the case, amid signs of a struggle and failed blood cleanup attempts.

Pond

Lawton Event Highlights Birthday Observance and Rodeo

The program features Taps, music by the Lawton high school band under George Walters, and Fort Sill’s Cpl. Carroll Proctor singing. Speakers include Mayor Ellsworth, Sen. Logan, Judge, and Rep. Ozman. A leather saddle lamp prize follows the rodeo, with two square dances that night at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Lawtonian ballroom led by Oran Bailey’s Anadarko band.

Lawon High School George Walters Cpl. Carroll Proctor Fort Sill Mrs. March C. R. Ellsworth John Thomas Sr Lee Eckles Charles Powell Bill Logan Toby Morris Charles Ozman Paul Tate 35Th Division Park Helen Bowlin Pioneer Club Credit Women’s Breakfast Club

Markets State Poultry Eggs Oklahoma City Report

State Agriculture lists prices for wheat No 1 hard with declines, broilers and hens easing or steady, eggs firm with regional spots up, butterfat values steady, watermelons in Rush Springs steady with strong demand. Chicago butter prices mixed. Oklahoma City livestock shows limited cattle and calves with some high grade bids, hogs and sheep small in volume and mostly nominal.

State Poultry Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Frederick Bison Hennessey Hobart Alva Clinton Enid Kingfisher Lawton Blackwell el Reno Medford Yukon Vici Guyman Hooker Broilers Tulsa F.o.b Vinita Muskogee Pauls Valley Watonga Laverne Elk City Woodward Rush Springs U. S P Usda Ibred

Uruguay wildlife ratio reported in historical note

A historical note states that in Uruguay there are more than four times as many cows and eight times as many sheep as there are people. The fact provides a glimpse of agrarian scale and livestock prominence in the period.

Uruguay

Special classes sought for mentally retarded children

Lawton plans dictate the distribution of a $25 000 fund across new classes in Oklahoma. Garfield school is slated as a central site for the pilot program for children with IQs below 50. A local certificated teacher is to be hired. enrollment details hinge on upcoming education board actions. Parents should contact Shoemaker Collins or Thelma Talla before Sept 1. A county council meeting will map further program plans at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the courthouse lounge.

Lawton Garfield Board of Education H. B. Collins Thelma Talla Comanche

Fort Sill land transfer faces court review and funding questions

The SILL LAND proceedings in the U S district court at Oklahoma City will determine court action before Army possession of Fort Sill land. Congress may need to fund any shortfall if the court’s valuation exceeds 2 216 000. Rep. Victor Wickersham pushes full payment and tax adjustments, seeks equity for owners, and favors local appraisers to speed acquisition. An extra 1 000 grant funds Interior admin work for transferring 10 700 acres from Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Naturalists’ opposition failed amid Senate and House actions against halting the move. an attempted funding cut was defeated.

U. S. District Court Oklahoma City Congress Victor Wickersham Mangum Army Internal Revenue Service Wickersham Fort Sill House Armed Services Committee Senate Department of Interior Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Duncan High School Graduate Enlists in Air Force

Roy Edward Graves aged 19 of Duncan enlisted in the Air Force on Thursday and was flown to Lackland AFB in San Antonio Texas for basic training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Graves and recently graduated from Duncan High School.

Roy Edward Graves Duncan Air Force Lackland Afb San Antonio Tex Graves Raymond Graves Duncan High School

Burglars Loot Council Heights Shopping Center

Burglars hit the Council Heights shopping center at East Gore and Sixth, stealing about 172.50 in cash and 30 to 40 cartons of cigarettes from the grocery, plus coins from the office and Venetian Blind company, a laundry, and a small money box. Investigators Otis Waldron and colleagues say at least two suspects used an air duct to enter.

Council Heights East Gore Sixth Street Southwestern Venetian Blind Company Venetian Blind Company Southwestern Otis Waldron Melvin Simmons Cleo Stout Frank Sanduranno

Oklahoma farmers and electric coops face market dangers

A speaker warns Oklahoma farmers about the risk of losing access to affordable electricity as government contracts with rural electric cooperatives are canceled. The piece cites state and national impact, noting price pressures and competition from utility companies, and urges public oversight of government action.

Oklahoma Congress Missouri Clarence Cannon Washington Oklahoma City

Clown Cowboys Distract Bulls To Save Rider Dangle

Bobby and Gene Clark move in on foot to distract a Brahma bull during a ride. If a contestant is thrown and injured they keep the bull busy until the rider is rescued. The brothers taunt the bulls to steer them past the rider, risking the crowd’s laughter for safety.

Bobby Gene Clark

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