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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1957

Page

2

Kiwanis Committees Named for 1955 in Wichita Falls

Kiwanis Northwest division clubs named committee chairs and members for 1955 at a Civic Road gathering in the Security Bank building. Stinnard, president elect, died. Principal speaker was ABC Evite Wichita Falls Texas. Committees include Boys and Girls Austin Whitcomb Stinnett Tubbs and Turner. Public and Business Affairs Gordon and Thomas with Walt Mutchins Hopkins. Education and Fellows Black and Jay Dee Four Contivey Sieg. Progunary and Music Atchley Sieg Garson Worn Denham. Public Relations Cook Paddock Carey. Attendance and Membership Bikmith and Elmer Bauman Denham.

Iiwaantis Club Security Bank and Trust Co Wre Stinard ABC Evite Wichita Falls Tex Tieutenant Kiwanis International George Stinnett Carless Tubbs Din Tirets Soulerprivileger Chik Ward Mecracken Tom Ray Welton Teshimner John Harninen Ralph Hogper Mel Meek Walt Dutchins Paul Atvhley Veattional Cruidance Norman Monroe Orvis Rigsby Frank Aven Walter Gray Adventure Orem Wlein Lewis Hasdock Jyo Kelsey Ed Cagie Buddy Paschal Man Gordon Jok Thomas Walt Mutchins Claude Hopkins Shappert of Churches Trarvey Trouse Pay Woods Walt Oswaill Bikmith Elmer Bauman Kermit, Denham Walt Oswalt Guy Pilecgin J. T. Seal C&de Jay Dee Les Contivey Bill Sieg Paul Atchley Dee Garrison Zeke Worn Kermit Denham Bill Cook Paddock Harold Carey Howard War Paul Cook

Chambless Conviction Held Pending Appeal

The Chambless case continues on appeal after a conviction. He remained free as the high court ordered a potential sentence review four months after his disappearance, with details obscured by fragmented text and unclear dates.

Chambless

Beer tax battle fuels governor clash in state debates

The creature of the general revenue fund faces opposition over tax dollars used for education and university needs. Gary defends that beer tax money is needed though critics question appropriations and timing. Voter turnout appears strong in several counties ahead of tomorrow's election, with heavy registration in Oklahoma and Tulsa.

Gary spe@ch United Das Alg Oklahoma Tulsa

County vote outlook in Comanche County campaigns and reforms

Voters in Comanche County face a light turnout with only 10 absentee ballots cast as campaign workers push to mobilize. Changes in absentee ballot law yield new pen hardware and the shift to central voter registration, while precincts begin updating to a new card file registration system ahead of 1959. Fourteen Lawton precincts will preview the new system. others await conversion.

Oklahoma United Committee Cary Comanche County Lawton

Eisenhower Weekend at Farm Brightens Health Update

President Eisenhower rested at his country home near Gettysburg amid medical notes of a steady recovery. Doctors report improving strength while he maintains a light work routine shielding him from exertion as he plans return to briefings and NATO events. The White House confirms no set date for tomorrow’s congressional briefings.

Ington Imyn Eisenhower Snyder Eiseshowee Jelisenhower James C. Hagerty White Mouse NATO Paris Adlai Stevenson Dulles Hts Howard MM. Snyder Key Woodl bin Ald Arthurs. Nevins Washington Myra Army John Fise

Chemist Reports On Death From Poison In Auto Case

A chemist report to the county attorney on Mrs. Mary Louise Rodrigues notes no trace of cyanide or arsenic but heavy salicylic acid in blood. The autopsy pathologist is expected to file a formal report this week to determine the cause of death after she was found in a locked house with a gas jet on.

Department of Public Safety Today Carhe Wonian Mary ‘Louise Rodriguez Leavton Taylor Rogerswig Warren Crane Rodriguez Anthony RB. Roadrigues Jiaison Rogers

Beck Larceny Trial Starts In Seattle

Dave Beck, retiring Teamsters leader, goes on trial for grand larceny in Seattle. Prosecutors allege he retained 1900 dollars from a Cadillac sale to Marlin B Duffy, a Sea rle truck driver, on December 30 1956. Duffy is expected to testify.

Seattle Dave Beckle Teamsters Lwyjien Grand Larce Union Chary Cadillac Marlin B. Duffy Searle Duffy

Dalton Dalton Business College Ad Listing Services

An advertisement lists mimeograph services including sellers schedules price lists ruled forms letterheads folding stuffing addressing stamping. Also promotes Smith-Corona typewriter agency and a contact number 56-2717. The entry notes the location at 6218 Sheridan Read EQ.

Mimeograph Service Smith-Corona ‘Typewriter Agency Dalton Business College Sheridan

Language expert studies still more at University of Washington

Seattle Washington ex soldier Tames FE Rosson 24 speaks about a hundred languages and has studied nine others currently at the University of Washington pursuing Mongolian and Altaic languages. He already speaks French German Italian Dutch Swedish Norwegian Danish Icelandic and English has studied Old and Middle High German Anglo Saxon Old Teutonic Serbo Croatian Arabic Greek and some Tadik. Rosson born in United States once buried in Sweden was the outstanding linguist at the Army Language School in Monterey California.

Seattle Wash Tames FE Rosson Wending University of Washington Tie Bosson United States Sweden Army Language School Monterey Calif

Eleven Drivers Charged With Traffic Offenses in County Court

County Attorney Warren Crane filed twelve traffic complaints and two public drunkenness charges against weekend arrestees. In Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron's court Earl W Patterson Jr and Danny R Hill faced reckless driving charges. Also charged were Ever latt Terry and Derrel Dewitt Edwards with nighttime speeding. Other defendants faced public drunkenness, improper stops, unregistered vehicles, and related infractions. In Justice of Peace Woodrow Biles court Earl Eugene Hatfield was fined for speeding at night. Wayne Tawkeyly faced driving without a license. Virgil Lee Russell charged with tailgating and defective brakes. James H Burd and Phillip Stoll Jr faced unlawful vehicle operation by unauthorized drivers.

Warren Crane Highway Patrol Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron Earl W. Patterson Jr Apache Danny R. Hill Fort Sill Cameron Everlatt Terry Lawton Derrel Dewitt Edwards Borger Tex Malcolm G. Clomplon Foy Earnest Crompton Lee Woodrow Biles Earl ‘Eugene Hatfield Fort Worth Wayne Tawkeyly Ft. Cobb Virgil Lee Russell James H. Burd Elgin Phillip Stoll Jr Indishama

Civil defense plan details and long rail platforms noted

Warning systems reach 200 points in 90 seconds while backup radio links expand. Plans finance shelter and survival measures across 43 territories with seven months for completion. Medical stockpiles cover five million people for three weeks and aid education emphasized. Five of the world’s longest railway platforms exceed 2,100 feet, with five in India.

Hoegh Nevada A. Rose India

Weekend Burglary and Theft Wave Reported Citywide

City police said five burglaries and seven thefts occurred over the past pay day weekend. Incidents include Lawson Root and Western Wear on 222.5 Third, Smokey’s Pharmacy on 1202 Arlington, residences of Vowell and Penland, and Mrs Mullins. Cash stolen totals range from 24 to 300 dollars, with items including a wrist watch and a diamond ring. Several break-ins involved doors or windows, and suspects in one case used a door on the south side to gain entry.

Lawson Root Western Wear Smokey Charles Green Boot and Western Wear Glen Fuqua

Mohammed Begins Two Day Los Angeles Tour

King Mohammed V started a busy two day sightseeing tour of the Los Angeles area while staying in touch with issues at home Abderrahman Magrai said the monarch would not cancel his American visit noting the situation in Morocco is in good hands.

Los Angeles Mohammed V Morocco Abderrahman Magrai Nageai

Bushfire Destroys Homes in Leura Blue Mountains

A bushfire at Leura in the Blue Mountains near Sydney destroyed at least 50 homes. A violent windstorm swept through the area late in the afternoon, complicating firefighting efforts and sheltering residents as crews fought the blaze.

Sydney Australia Leura Blue Mountains

Injuries Reported In Fort Sill Collisions and Drunken Driving Charge

An injury to the right shoulder required surgery at Memorial hospital. Jarreau faces driving while intoxicated charges in Judge Ralph Cjine's Special Sessions court. Sgt. Robert E. Harrell, 26, Fort Sill, identified as the driver of a 1957 Ford that struck a parked police car near Third and C. Police say a four year-old Lawson girl was injured in a two car crash involving a 1952 Pontiac driven by her father and a 1954 Mercury driven by Teli Samuel Holcomb of Fort Sill, 28. The mishap occurred near 1906 Fort Sill Blvd as Kemp and Holcomb were driving south.

Ruby Drew Washington Fort Sill Murray Money Jack J. Spoon Lawton View John Haire Lee Nila Yeo Dearborn Dairy Queen Fort Sill Blvd Maria Foust J. O. Cooper Robert Crabtree Medicine Park Memorial Hospital Jarreau Ralph Cjine Special Sessions Court Robert E. Harrell FA Bt Third J. B. Langford Collie Wallace Lawson Teli Samuel Holcomb D. Poice Kemp Irwin Hnlcomb

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