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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1957

Page

2

Volunteers Aid Cameron After Audrey Destruction

In Cameron Louisiana volunteers from AFL CIO aided recovery after Hurricane Audrey. Over 150 union members built 5 homes during a weekend effort with Red Cross supplying materials and furnishings. Crews from Alexandria Shreveport New Orleans Baton Rouge completed houses for families including Mr and Mrs Dudley Richard and children Mrs Clavise Brous sard and Frances Jan Marty and Gilbert LaSalle.

Cameron Aflcio Cameron Parish Alexandria Creole Dudley Richard Shreveport Grand Chenier Clavise Broussard Frances Jan- Marty New Orleans Gilbert LaSalle la Salle Baton Rouge Vian Richard Red Cross National Guard W. A. Polk

Oklahoma City man held after shotgun incident near Kingfisher

Lovern Cambron, 30, said to have wounded himself while hunting near Kingfisher, while Miles Williams, sheriff, reports a second man crawled along the highway seeking help after a wide search by Oklahoma City police. The suspect faces charges in Oklahoma City including disturbing the peace and leaving the scene of an accident.

Kingfisher Mingfisher County Miles Williams Oklahoma City Lovern Cambron Cambron Williams

Six Nether Lands Antilles islands endure constant summer

The six islands of the Netherlands Antilles in the Caribbean Sea reportedly experience a year of unchanging summer like weather with twelve months of heat and sun.

Netherlands Antilles Caribbean Sea

Heavy State Municipal Court Doles Out Fines and Bonds

Judge J Merle Oaks imposes fines totaling 580 dollars and bonds totalling 180 dollars across multiple cases today. Individuals include Jack Fite 50 and Mack Cheatham 39 fined for disturbances, James Pollard 1210 New York fined 20 for assault and battery, and Roy Reno 27 with George Lee 20 for assault and battery. Several others, from Lotti Mora to Homer Crow, face various fines and bond forfeitures for offenses such as no license, reckless driving, parking in alley, and related violations. Additional defendants like Lee Moore and Vernon Perdasofoy involve unlicensed driving charges with 20 dollar bonds.

J. Merle Oaks Tvo Jack Fite Mack Cheatham James E. Pollard New York Roy Reno E. Bell George Lee Lotti Mora John W. Hart Fort Sill Bill Griggs Summit Calvin Lawton Frank Gutierion Omar F. Davis Kinyon P. Mercandante Ein Homer L. Crow Lee H. Moore Fontana Calif Vernon Perdasofoy Faxon Files Cortez Washington Galend Jareg Frederick Delmir M. McConnell Elm

Planner To Visit Lawton For Urban Renewal Review

St Louis planner Eldridge Lovelace of Harland Bartholomew and Associates will survey Lawton on Tuesday. He will meet city civic and business leaders and present recommendations with prior testimony to R C Robinson, Fort Worth urban renewal program director, as the plan aims to guide redevelopment through new construction and health improvements.

St. Louis Lawton Eldridge Lovelace Harland, Bartholomew and Associates Lovelace R. C. Robinson Fort Worth

Speeder pays $10 fine in night speeding case

David F. Vincent of Fort Hood Texas appeared in Justice of the Peace Woodrow Giles court to pay a 310 fine and court costs for speeding at night. County Attorney Warren Crane filed a public intoxication charge against Frank W. Dickerson.

David F. Vincent Fort Hood Tex Justice of the Peace Woodrow Giles’ Court Warren Crane Frank W. Dickerson

Oklahoma Guard Begins Annual Summer Training

Seven thousand members of Oklahoma's 45th Infantry Division moved into ranges fields and woods to start their two week summer training program at a southern Texas training area. The 245th Tank Battalion from southwest Oklahoma arrived first at the campsite after noon Saturday.

North Foryent Oklahoma 45Th Infantry Division National Guardsmen Texas

Senate Probe Tells Of Phantom Union

Senate Rackets Investigating Committee heard Sen. Getlan, secretary treasurer of Coin Machines Employes Local No. 26, describe his name and office being used for a phantom Teamsters local. He suggested the motive was to provide an officer, not by his knowledge. The panel aimed to trace how a union charter moved among favored individuals.

Washington Sam Getlan New York Jewelry Workers Stars Getlan Senate Gellan Coin Machines International Jewelry Workers Union

Jaycees To Hear Lawton History

Lawton history will be outlined at the Wednesday noon Jaycees meeting in observance of Lawton's birthday. Long-time residents describe Lawton's birth and growth with Drake Cook coordinating arrangements.

Lawton Jaycees Lawwton Drake Cook

Senate Confirms Bank Promotions

The Senate confirmed a long list of President appointed posts including more than 400 postmasters hundreds of military promotions and appointments to judicial diplomatic and executive posts amid civil rights tensions in Washington.

Washington Senate

Legion Members Schedule First Meeting In New Hut

The Lowery-Whitehead Post No 29 of the American Legion will hold its first meeting in the post club at 321 C at 7:30 p.m. today to hear a progress report on the new club. Also, a local note reports Bobby Clark's large bouquet of lilacs colored with vegetable dye by his mother.

Legion New Hut Lowery-Whitehead No. 29 The American Legion Percy Givens North Leeds Bobby Clark Bobby

Comedian Bea Skelton Returns From Europe Tour

New York comedian Bea Skelton cut short a three week Europe tour with his leukemia afflicted son Richard nine, ending with a flight back to New York. He warned against taking a sick child on such journeys as reporters questioned him about the trip amid criticism from tabloids and crowds.

New York Bea Skelton Europe Skelton Richard Idewild Edinburgh Scotland Valentine London Rome Barcelona Sweden Switzerland France

Four Drown As Winds Stir Lake Michigan

A violent lake storm off Lake Michigan on Sunday left at least four dead and eight rescued as 5 to 15 foot waves battered the lower shore. Lifeguards and spectators aided rescues along Chicago and Gary areas while beaches remained closed and a 12 year old Chicago girl, a Gary swimmer, a lifeguard, and a St Joseph victim were among the losses.

Lake Michigan Midwest Chicago

Cable Crew Commands Shore to Pull The Trip In

A fragment shows a crew directing those on shore to pull the trip in. The terse instruction implies a coordinated effort to bring in a line or equipment from the water, reflecting a maritime operation or tow. The readable detail centers on the command and the shore response.

Naming of Bottomless Lakes by Cowboys in New Mexico

Cowboys in New Mexico reportedly named the Bottomless Lakes after failing to touch bottom with weighted lariats, a tale reflecting frontier lore and local geography. The anecdote links the feature to a striking hillside landscape and ranching past.

New Mexico

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