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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1957

Page

2

Hospital News Items From Indian Territory

Admitted: Ma Bate Eagle City medical. Discharged: B Mike Tangkeamah Carnegie. Various births and medical care updates list numerous patients by name, town, and status. Dismissals include Raymond Smothers and Diane Coombs with surgeries noted, alongside many births and medical updates across communities.

Ma Bate Eagle City Medical Mike Tangkeamah Carnegie Burgers Eva Marcus Camfos Alice John Hain Taft Med Anedi Barnes Temple Denis Doughty James Doughty Ze Peglard Nothiingham MT. Johnson Dimean Scott Dewey John*Dewey Coduothia Frank Castleman Fletcher Roy Mann N. List Qlto Voit Wesley Hermans Whittaker Frederick Byra Th Park Wdical Edward Conk Sumigit Midical John Teese Fort Sill Fred Woll Fell Williams Ag Tiodigal Raymond Smothers Diane Coombs Thomas Coombs TL Crosby Danelle Clark Mgr Jamere Clark Jefferson Ralph Fadf Chickasha James Gray Medicine Park Sur- Pere Marcus Cambran Nenneth Cambron John Japp Euclid

Simmons Hopeful Of Keeping Seat In Legislature

State Rep Fort Simmons says Comanche County likely retains a third House seat for the next two legislatures, with Leo Winters noting a ballot filing likely unless blocked by the attorney general or court. Ozman and Tassaterre are the other two representatives. Postscript notes Postmaster James Smith mailing Christmas cards to encourage early mailing.

Fort Simmons Law Tor Comanche County House of Representatives Simmons Leo Winters Shire Election Board Winters Supreme Court Mae Q. Williamson Fred Hansen House Attorney General Charles Ozman Jim Tassaterre

City council approves water project costs and traffic changes

The council outlined dam and spillway work totaling about 1.8 million dollars as part of a water improvements program. They approved fire department promotions, awarded plywood bids for the city shop ceiling, and authorized four way stop signs at key intersections. Parking restrictions near Lith and Arlington were set, with floodlight help sought from a local church.

U.S Phillps-Aubrey Chevrolet Tommy Perkins A. L. Shepler Lievenant Maris Hancock Corn Fire Executive Fire Law Long . Bell Lumber Co Currell Lumber Alen Home Lumber Shambiirgey Lumber Co Farmers Billingslea Lum C c Jimroy Warren Arlington

Wilson and sister among survivors in local obituary

Wilson and his sister Mrs E T Broughs of 601 Dearborn are named among survivors. Also listed are his father Robert Lee of St Louis four sisters Mrs Floyd Tillery Key West Johnny Jones Monroe La Mr J Hassett St Louis and Mrs Jere Caverna Jefferson City Mo brothers WT B St Louis and Russell Phoenix Ariz burial at Highland Cemetery under Becker funeral home direction.

E. T. Boroughs Dearborn Robert Lee St. Louis Floyd Tillery Key West Fla Johnny Jones Monroe J. Hassett Jere Caverna Jeferson City Wt. B Russell Phoenix Aris Highland Cemetary Becker Funeral Home

City council moves on staffing and assets

The Water committee seeks bids to buy six or twelve manhole covers with lead while five water department workers drop to four. Police inspect Fourth and Dearborn for hazards. Street committee chair to assess a gravel pit site for leasing or purchase. Council considers Fraternal Order of Police use of an abandoned life station at 17th and Ferris for meetings and events.

Water Department Water Committee Alrenovized Police Department Fourth Dearborn Chaiman T. L. Shelton Order of Police 17Th Ferris

Central Junior High Christmas Party Planned

An all school Christmas party will run 7:30 to 10:20 p.m. Friday December 13 at Central Junior High. Films play in the auditorium and dancing occurs in the boys gym. Admission for the semi formal dance is 50 cents per person or per couple. Open to Central students and their dates.

Central Junior High School Central

IEE Proposals Discussed at Paris Meeting

Senate and White House aides weighed anti nuclear moves as Eisenhower presided over a 214 hour period. Saltonstall said the administration stays within a budget while pursuing defense gains. Stevenson backed most Paris proposals on NATO and nuclear cooperation, with Democrats doubtful the plan goes far enough. Durhams mentioned stockpiling with custody remaining with the U.S. and calls for more aggressive action.

Eisenhower Saltonstall Congress Stevenson State Dulles NATO White House Paris Ife Durham Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Sen Russell D-Gai

Committee selects films for school party

A committee led by Mary Carnes met at Central Junior High School to choose films for the all school party on December 13. Members include Lex Carden, Mary Clanton, and Charlotte Williams.

Mary Carnes Central Junior High School Lex Carden Mary Clanton Charlotte Williams

Police Fines Assessed In Morning Municipal Court

Municipal Judge J Mecle Oaks assessed 5103 in fines and ordered a $20 bond forfeited in police court. Donald Jean Newsom received a suspended $20 fine on reckless driving. Irvin N. Bab in fined $10 for driving without a license. Cars involved in a Monday U S 62 crash near the National Guard armory. Dewitt C. Harris fined $15 for stop sign violation. Albert L. Baynton fined $20 for drunkenness and resisting arrest. Two others fined $20 each for public drunkenness. Sp3 Phillip E. Loftus forfeited $20 for improper mufflers.

J. Mecle Oaks Donald Jean Newsom Irvin N. Babin N. 16Th U. S. 62 National Guard Dewitt C. Harris Albert L. Baynton Phillip E. Loftus Fort Silt

Capital Youth Waives Hearing In Auto Theft Case

Jiming Nau an 11 year old Oklahoma City youth waived preliminary hearing on a charge of automobile larceny. Transcribed for higher court trial later, he is jailed in lien of 2000 bond. Accused of stealing a 1949 Ford two door coupe owned by Warren C. Weaver Lawton. The suspect and two 15 year old companions were arrested Monday at 15th and Bell by City Patrolman M L Kelley. The stolen vehicle was stopped with parking lights on. Youths will be turned over to Oklahoma county authorities.

Jiming Nau Oklahoma City Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cancron Liew Nail Warren C. Weaver Lawton

SeioW Flights Halted at Will Rogers Field

A Stik Airways cargo service announced it will suspend all flights into Will Rogers Field in Oklahoma City starting December 23 due to inadequate facilities. The move affects operations at the city airport and impacts logistics.

SEIOW Oklahoma City Stick Airways Will Rogers ‘Field

Cement Suspect Posts City Bond

A 34-year-old Cement man, J P Culp, charged with second degree burglary of Neldon Claude Depew’s Elgin area home, was released on $1000 bond. Culp pleads innocent. arraignment before Justice Marvin Cameron set a preliminary hearing for 2 p.m. January 10. Co-defendant W W Beene, 50, Lindsey, withheld plea to obtain counsel. Co-suspect Beene and Culp were arrested Tuesday after entering Depew’s house and taking a shotgun. The charge was filed Monday.

Cement Neldon Claude Slats Beeng Culp Lewis Derke Depew

Hurricane near Hawaiian islands thwarts freighter at sea

The Margarita Chan Oris, 420 miles west of Honolulu, battles heavy seas as steering troubles or engine failure loom while the freighter Monroe speeds on. A woman aboard slipped on deck and injured her hip during the rough wake.

Hawaiian Islands Honolulu

New Vandalian: Cases Probed

Sheriff's deputies search for a 1951 pin used by four youths during a firing at a rural mailbox. Sheriff Hale notes possible FBI referral if federal law is violated. Tracy Bishop nearly intercepted the suspects after following their car. A separate vandalism report concerns two outside speakers knocked from stands at Speck Sanders Cleaners.

Everett R. Hale Federal Bureau of Investigation Tracy Bishop Lawson Sheriff's Deputies Bishop Sheriff's Department Speck Sanders Cleaners

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