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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1955

Page

2

Trial details link O Neal to 1954 beatings and robberies

Testimony from Joseph Roque of Fort Sill tied O Neal to the August 31 beating and two September attacks. O Neal was acquitted in the September 7 robbery of Pvt. Donald Butcher. Three others faced sentences: Edward and Eddie Williams, and Nemiah Colbert. A twin defendants mixup disrupted Superior court with an unclear identification.

Joseph Roque Fort Sill O’neal O'Neal Donald Butcher State Penitentiary Edward Eddie Williams Nemiah Colbert

Funeral Rites Held for Lindsey R Harris at Local High School

Funeral services for Lindsey R Harris aged 50 were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the local high school auditorium with ministers Rev. Charles Abney and Rev. J. C. Earl officiating. Burial followed at Anadar ko cemetery with Dalton Funeral home in charge. Harris died at 7:15 a.m. Monday from a heart attack. Bearers were J. H. Hammones, Travis Bond, John Sain, Louis Walker, Martin Charlson and Jack Mink. Honorary pallbearers included Ed Keaton, Marlon Williams, Bruce Bailey, Angelo Williams, DeWayne Day and Bill Day.

Lindsey R.harris Charles Abney J. C. Earl Cyril Anadarko Dalton Funeral Home Harris J. H. Hammones Travis Bond John Sain Louis Walker Martin Charlson Jack Mink Ed Keaton Marlon Williams Bruce Bailey Angelo Williams DeWayne Day Bill Day

Services for Donald L. McCay in Apache

Funeral services for Donald L. McCay 17 son of Mr and Mrs Loomis McCay will be held at 2 p m Friday in St Peters Lutheran church with Rev A C Widiger officiating Burial will be in Fairview cemetery Crews Funeral home in charge McCay born August 14 1938 at Fletcher died Wednesday in Anadarko hospital after an extended illness Surviving include his parents two brothers Kent and Douglas paternal grandmother Mrs Suzan McCay Apache and several aunts and uncles

Donald L. McCay Loomis McCay St. Peter's Lutheran Church A. C. Widiger Fairview Cemetery Crews McCay Fletcher Anadarko Kent Douglas Apache Suzan McCay

Icy bridges prompt two minor accidents near Lawton area

A safety forecast of light drizzle and higher temps could prevent icy bridge conditions. The highway patrol reported two minor accidents from icy bridges northeast of Faxon and on the Burkburnett river bridge with no injuries. A hazardous Level three interchange north of Lawton was gritted by the street department to avoid skids.

Highway Patrol Faxon Burkburnett, Tex Lawton Lawton Street

Kettle Kettie McFee Sparks National Salvation Army Kettle Idea

Seafaring Salvation Army officer in San Francisco inspired the first soup kitchen and kettle fund drive by dropping coins into a suspended huge cauldron. The concept grew into Christmas kettles standard nationwide, aiding 500000 people, feeding 450000 at dinners, and delivering toys to about 600000 children.

Seph McFee Salvation Army San Francisco Salvation Army Corps Santa Claus

Swindle Case Tied to Eastern Race Track Bets

Mrs. Crossland accused two men in Shawnee of a betting scam claiming a racing commissioner could fix results and provide advance tips. She bet 300 first, received 900 from 3-1 wins, then funded 20000 for four tracks, only to have the men and funds vanish.

Crossland Shawnee

Cameron college students entertain Jaycees at lunch

Cameron college students and a Lawton high school junior entertained members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Wednesday luncheon in the Hotel Lawtonian. Peggy Elledge recited Some Things Will Never Change and Rose Marie Bowman gave a humorous reading.

Cameron College Lawton High School Junior Chamber of Commerce Lawtonian Thurman Banjo Lowery Cameron Duncan Peggy Elledge Rose Marie Bowman Harlem Benne Daniel Jaycees Joe Crosby LHS Bill

Approved by More Doctors Than Any Other Brand

A succinct claim states that more doctors approve this brand than any rival. The statement suggests broad professional endorsement across medical professionals, implying high trust and preference in clinical settings.

Pharma industry funds five cents per sales dollar for research

The U.S. pharmaceutical sector commits five cents from every sales dollar to research efforts. This allocation underscores ongoing emphasis on innovation within the drug field, aiming to advance new therapies and improve existing treatments.

U.S

Tax collections rise across 9 of 11 Oklahoma counties

Stephens and Lawton reported tax collections of 80719.19 and 84353.80 respectively, with a year over year comparison showing 88142.61 last year. Gains occurred in HarMon 13.42 percent Jackson 18.58 Kiowa 22.63 Tillman 20.48 Caddo 19.74 Cotton 27.01 Grady 21.56 Stephens 9.52 Jefferson 17.67 while Greer fell 1.62. October city totals included Anadarko 11291.01 Walters 5567.72 Chickasha 39599.43 Mangum 6715.89 Hollis 5732.47 Altus 29113.52 Waurika 3957.44 Comanche 4589.48 Duncan 65284.79 Marlow 6740.59 Frederick 13905.65.

Stephens Lawton Oklahoma Harmon Jackson Kiowa Tillman Caddo Cotton Grady Jefferson Comanche County Greer County Anadarko Walters Chickasha Mangum Hollis Altus Waurika Comanche Duncan Marlow Frederick

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