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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1957

Page

4

Berry Will Ask Death For Rapist In OKC Case

Oklahoma County Atty James W Bill Berry said he will seek the death penalty for Billy Lynn Ables 25 ex convict held for trial on a rape charge in Oklahoma City The case will be docketed in October and Berry urged victim cooperation to remove sex criminals from circulation quickly.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma County James W Bill Berry Billy Lynn Ables Ables Dee. T Berry

Highland Baptist Revival Services Start Sunday

Highland Baptist Church will host revival services starting Sunday with Rev. James X. Marsh Jr. as evangelist. Evening services run daily at 7 p.m. through August 25, preceded by a prayer meeting at 6 p.m. Homer Riddle leads song with Mrs. Riddle on piano. Morning services run from 6:15 to 6:30 a.m., coffee and doughnuts served to attendees.

Highland’ Baptist Ath and. Bessie James X. Marsh Jr Erviers Homer Riddle Riddle

Justice Jackson Visits Comanche County Courthouse

Supreme Court Justice Floyd L. Jackson former district judge visited the Comanche County courthouse today and will return to Oklahoma City late today.

Supreme Court Floyd L. Jackson Comanche County Jackson Oklahoma City

Mexicans Foil Cuban Rebel Plan Near Tuxpan Port

Mexican Interior Department reports immigration police broke up a rebel expedition aiming to sail from Tuxpan to Cuba. Two boats seized. Eight men detained in Mexico City and Tuxpan with alleged plans to gather supporters in the Caribbean and obtain arms.

Menico City Interior Department Cuba Batista Tuxpan Fidel Castro Fulgentin Batista Cas Mexico City Poza Rica Saihey Triangula Islands Mexico Caribbean

Boy Scout Camp Review Highlights Jamboree Talks

A review of recent Boy Scout events notes weekly Optimist club meetings chaired by Dr. O Parsons. Speakers Gordon Wayne Jamboree Troop 13 outlined organization Larry Green described patrol methods Jimmie Bernhardt covered commissary Arrangements Aller Aycock discussed special features and Dr Parsons used color slides. Guest John Denney attended the meeting.

Optimist Club Dr. O. &. Parsons Gordon Wayne Jamboree Troop 13 Larry Green Jimmie Bernhardt Aller Aycock

Carnival Set At Sterling With Prizes At Ourl Lady’s School

Sterling carnival to award prizes at the annual event sponsored by Our Lady’s Catholic School. Tony Jung, carnival chairman, announces the date Tuesday September 3. Altar Society led by Mrs. John Seibold will serve a chicken and roast beef dinner from 1 to 6 p.m.

Ourl Lady's Catholic School Tony Jung Altar Society John Seibold

Hospital Births and Discharges Filled with Names and Dates

Births list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sloan at 7:20 am on Aug 15, and a son for Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Grove at 5:03 am on Aug 15, with weights noted. Numerous admissions and dismissals follow for patients across towns, listing names, addresses, and medical or surgical status along with Aug dates. also a separate entry notes a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cable in Cache at 3:57 am on Aug 15 and a discharge of Eugene Klinekole for surgery.

Alfred Sloan L. B. H Grove Ronald Haught Bessie William Blain Dykes Davison Tom Belt Lee William Thompson Loraine Monsey Phillip Monsey Pollard Charles Glanden Grandfield Jack Reese William Cerveny Earnest Eaton Glendon Cofer Lester Julia Boles S. Tenth Edgar ‘Peak Columbia Gary Paul Cochran Paul A. Cochran Elgin Billie Grubbs Fletcher Sue Fanville Snyder Dixie June Garrett Duncan Dunn Garfield Donald Datiels Fort Worth Tex Charles Quick Ponca City James Glover Whitaker Mountain View Larry E. Slack Allen Slack Rosa Lee Womack Mary Jane Bradford Walters Daisy Mae Ray Chester R. Gray Bary E, Gregory Ivory Dobbins Medigal Edward H. Barnes Bell Grady Billington Johnny Lee Burris Roosevelt Earl D. Logan Allus Clarence D. Dalrymple Hubert Cable Cache Delphia Topelchy Dudley Kingfisher Anadarko Eugene Klinekole Apache Marilyn Williams Lookeba Charlotte Koschala Temple

Assault Charge Filed On City Man

County Attorney Warren Crane filed an assault and battery complaint and two traffic charges Thursday afternoon. Charged with assault and battery was B. Davis of W. N. Tirst. The count was filed with Justice of the Peace Marvin E. Cameron. Clifford R. Swindler and W A Lawson Jr. faced driving without a license charges in Judge Cameron's and Justice Woodrow Giles' courts respectively.

Warren Crane B. Davis W. N. Tirst Justice of the Peace Marvin E. Cameron Clifford R. Swindler Duncan

Ex-auditor Hodge says year in prison enough punishment

Former Illinois auditor Orville Hodge reflects on 12 to 15 year sentence for embezzlement at Menard Prison He speaks of loneliness and confusion about what happened while adjusting to life behind bars He works 16 hours daily running the prison radio system and compiling music requests and programs while maintaining a polished appearance and lingering public memories of his former political power

Charles Whalen Chester Orville Hodge Hodge Linpis Menard Penitentiary Gan Ross Randolph Florida Uo Prism Orville Ison Mastery Control Board Randolph

Okmulgee Loses Bid For Factory

Okmulgee Oklahoma and other eastern cities faced a setback as Seamprufe hosiery plant selection moved to Ratcliff Arkansas. Chairman Charlie Miller reported the plant would employ 500 people with a $1.5 million annual payroll, with seven Arkansas cities funding the project.

Okmulgee Okla Oklahoma Charlie Miller Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee Ratcliff Ark Arkansas

Ex-Trooper Job Status Clarified in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma State Atty General ruled that a retired highway patrolman may be rehired by the Department of Public Safety in a different role without receiving retirement pay while employed in the new position. The decision clarifies eligibility and salary rules for ex officers seeking reemployment.

Oklahoma City Department of Public Safety

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