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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1957

Page

2

Assignments for Lawton High and nearby schools listed

The notice records hundreds of student names across several schools including Lawton High Central Junior High Douglass Dunbar Cleveland Emerson Garfield Howell Jackson Jefferson Zan... Roosevelt Swinney Taft Hington Will Rogers Woodrow Wilson and Woodrow Wilson pupils.

Lucille Jones Linnie Edwards Dimple Joern Mary Johnson Dean Dillingham Joyce Gross Linnie Watson Helen McCullough Nona Lowe Clarence Shields Joyce Rice Hington Louise Eham Jo Anne Gross Orvella Littlefield Nelma Wood Edna Haggard Hallie Hanna Emma Gould Wynona Newton Irene Livingston Justine Swinford Mary Ellen Cost Myrtle Sorrow Whittier Helen McIntosh Mary Wiley Bernice Wilson Viona Callicott Davis Keeran Lona Long Elizabeth Maupin Gladyce Neal Jorina Oswalt Trene Cline Sue Toss Frances Inman Mildred Hoggatt Kaye Phillips Will Rogers Laura Sherry Clara Connelly Hazel Dungen Mamie Giles Eugenia Coslalow Robbie Craniill Amelia Heintz Birdie

Canal Bridges Plan Near Squawcreek on County City Pact

The plan calls for timber and piling bridges at two points around Squawcreek to support vehicles and farm equipment. The agreement would shield the city from past and future damage claims by landowners and requires signatures from numerous property owners. The city would supply an engineer while the county handles construction with local labor and equipment.

Squawcreek Squaw Creek City of Lawton Board of County Commissioners Hoto Oscar Nora Goodin Felix ‘Kowena Leland S Carrie Belle John Lyman Lance Matilda Madge John Ned Timbo Susie Parkaqueeanard Winneroid Ele Mary B. Stanton Carl Theodore Lahoma Benke Karl IH Anna Hanna Laura Smith Phillip William Wintéred Frances Elizabeth Ramona Marie Vernipcup Alberta A Virgil Joyce Michecoby Julia Edge Mary Alice Maddox Howard Samuel Pahdapony Fred A Zelma E. Doye TK. FP Benjamin Atigon G. Russell John Sidney Biles

Proxmire Narrowly Captures Wisconsin Victory

Wisconsin results show Kobler’s home statewide defeat as Proxmire wins 56 of 71 counties. Milwaukee vote solidifies the win with Howard Boyle carrying 20,451 votes amid Mc Carthy Republican labeling and other candidates including Douglas Wheaton and Georgia Cozzini garnering smaller shares.

Kobler Milwaukee Howard Boyle Douglas Wheaton Always America First Georgia Cozzini Kohler Proxmire Milwaukee County

Burglary Suspect Pleads Innocent in Local Case

Pete Williams 30 year old Ana darko suspect in the burglary last weekend of Shelton Vaughn's cafe and service station 11 miles north of Lawson pleaded innocent at arraignment on a second degree burglary charge. Williams asked the Justice of Peace not to transcribe the case to higher court or set a preliminary date until he can contact his defense attorney. Williams' car with items allegedly taken was found at the scene by Trooper Dan Combs of the highway patrol.

Pete Williams Anadarko Shelton Vaughn Lawson Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron Williams Serene Dan Combs Highway Patrol

Chinese General Lu Ends Fort Sill Visit After Center Tour

Maj. Gen. Fu-Ning Lu the Republic of China military attache wrapped a two day stay at the U S Army Artillery and Missile Center in Oklahoma. He was accompanied by Capt. Leroy A. Schmidt tour director and received honors from Brig. Gen. Pawl Gavan. Lu toured DCS departments and met Chinese officers in training programs.

Fu-Ning Lu Republic of China Fort Sill U.S. Army Artillery and Missile Center Leroy A.schmidt Toca Order of Saint Bar Pawl A. Gavan UN Dcs Vanel Missile Center

Johnson Family Welcomes Baby and New Editor

The Johnson household gains a new editor in Me and Mrs Lew Johnson as a girl weighing 7 pounds 6 ounces is born at 4 15 pm at Southwestern hospital. The mother and child are reported fine. The Johnsons of 2921 Euclid also have siblings Lewanne and Bruce.

Lew Johnson The Constitution Society Southwestern Hospital Johnsons Euclid Lewanne Bruce

Riots at Colorado reformatory leave inmate dead

At a Colorado reform school riot an inmate, Everasta Gomes 23 of Denver, was killed after attacking guard Robert Alinger with a table leg. Eight to nine ringleaders started the outbreak. two guards, Richard Benjamin and Jerry Troxel, survived gunshot injuries, while guard Sam Montgomery was beaten. Warden Thomas faced governor’s inquiry.

Thomas Everasta Gomes Denver Robert Alinger Steve McNichols Richard Benjamin Jerry Troxel Rio Grande Hospital Salida Colo Alinger Sam Montgomery

Senate debate on aid bill trims request by Eisenhower

The Senate approved an aid bill totaling 35,025 660,009 in new appropriations and 667,050,000 in reappropriations, cutting Eisenhower's initial request to a 747,500,000 gap. The vote was 59 to 28 with 30 Democrats and 32 Republicans for passage and 14 Democrats and 11 Republicans against it.

Senate Eisenhower Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Knowland California Appropriations Committee House South

Rights Bill Faces Senate Debate Over Jury Trial Provisions

A compromise voting rights bill would empower the attorney general to seek injunctions against violations, allow jury trials only in narrow criminal contempt cases above thresholds, and create a six member presidentially appointed commission to investigate complaints. The measure also establishes a civil rights division in the Justice Department.

Johnson Knowland Thurmond Russell Sen. Talmadge D-Ga Senate Justee Department

Back To School Dance Set by Elks

The Elks youth dance for junior high senior high and college students is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at the Youth Center. Youth program chairman Marold Carey says door prizes are provided by Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk's Lodge No. 196. Tickets are 25 cents, free food and jokes will be served, and dress codes require girls in dresses and boys in dress pants.

Elks Marold Carey Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk’s Lodge No Carey

Central Junior High Announces Enrollment Schedule

Central junior high sets enrollment times for seventh to ninth graders. Seventh graders report at 1 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium, ninth graders at 8:30 a.m. Friday in the cafeteria, with time cards issued on a first come basis. Schedule follows teacher assignments and locker costs are 50 cents each.

Central Junior High School Glenn Dosser Dosser

Teachers Continue Careers at Lawton Schools

New Lawton area teachers join the 1950 51 staff. Miss Olson of the University of Oklahoma College of Education returns to teach first or second grade at Jefferson. Mrs Roundtree and her husband Bob will teach typing at Lawton High School for a second year. Mrs Thorp from Southwestern State College will lead fourth grade at Jackson School. All new teachers received welcome packets.

Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Union Valley High School Ranchett Sullivan Jefferson School Miss Olson Alice B. Olson University of Oklahoma Colege St. Mary's High School East Central State College Wortham Henryetta Lawson High Savanna Miss Bull Reed Mangum Buller Okla Southwestern State College Weatherford Jackson School Aven Roundtree Southwest Oklahoma Cache Bob East Central State Edmond Mus LHS Indiahoma Thorp Snyder Lawton

Attacks by Teens Reported After Drive-In Incident

Detective Capt. Otis Waldron said youths may have attacked a soldier for revenge after a prior incident where a girl friend was pulled from a car at a local drive-in cafe. McBaniel expected to prosecute if charges filed. Woodrow W. Seagrave said his car was forced to the shoulder by a 1948 Pontiac occupants, one fired at him. he would sign a complaint if arrests occur. The motive was unclear and no charges had been filed at dawn.

Otis Waldron McBaniel Woodrow W. Seagrave Bty Oath FA Bn

Missile debate rages over intercontinental program pacing

Senator from Massachusetts and Symington in a debate dispute claims of a defense budget cutback affecting missile work. Saltonstall counters that there has been no slowdown or cutback in intercontinental ballistic missile research and development.

R-Mass Jackson Defense Department Symington Air Force Truman United States Saltonstall

Korean Women Drown When Sailboat Capsizes in Pusan

Fifteen Korean women drowned off Pusan harbor after their sailboat capsized in high waves. Police reported the accident occurred Tuesday, with rescue efforts continuing as authorities investigated the cause.

Pusan Korea Pusan Barbor

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