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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1957

Page

4

Illinois Girl, 7 Feared Kidnaped In Wisconsin Border Area

A seven year old girl, Maria Ridalph, vanished after a man in a car offered rides to her and a companion near De Kalb County. Hundreds searched vacant lots, fields, and along the Milwaukee River as authorities checked possible abduction leads. The younger child Cathie Sigman reported the man’s lure and a brief encounter before Maria was found later at a vacant site.

Sycamone Alfred Hire Albinghi Acares Maria Ridalph Willian Mindenhues de Salh Chicago Kisiwaukee Mindenburg Finr Michael Ridalph Cathie Sigo Sigman Denburg Ninte Sigman Firl el Maria Phstig Maria Cathin

Trio of Chickasha Boys Nabbed After Crime Spree

Three young Chickasha boys were captured after a night of thefts and attempted hijackings spanning Chickasha Archer City and nearby counties. They reportedly admitted to burglaries, hijack attempts, and stealing multiple vehicles, guns, and gear before being held for investigation in Archer City.

Chickasha Archer City Tex Texas City Shoridveret Te Iale Walephane Halosid Cement Wwe Texas Colton County Arener City Hale

Satellite Effort Near Launch Amid High Tension

The article describes a tense launch preparations scene for a Snark missile and Vanguard rocket tests. Reporters and spectators crowded beaches near the test site as engineers and officials briefed the media. Paul Walsh, deputy director of Project Vanguard, emphasized cautious optimism about achieving orbit.

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Hit Run Trucker Kills State Man

A truck hit and killed 68 year old Toihy Foos of Medford on State Highway J nine miles west of the city. The fatality marked a state total for the year with authorities issuing a wide alert and urging vigilance for the vehicle involved as the search continues.

Associated Press Tohiy Foos Medford 1 &M Watrol Toos Ninenies Dis Vaim

Colorado Man Charged With Theft Of Peanuts

Johnny McGee was charged in county court with stealing five sacks of peanuts valued at 533 from the Arnold Sullivan place twenty three miles north of Sting. The offense allegedly occurred last Thursday. McGee, held in county jail, will be arraigned this afternoon by the peace justice.

Johnny McGee Justins Court Warren Crane McGee Arnold Sullivan Place Gées Sting T McGee

Stock Market Roundup Shows Mixed Steady to Strong Prices

Market notes report steady to strong price action across sectors. Bulls show gains in live cattle and stockers while slaughter calves and hogs edge higher. hogs 16.50 to 19.30, cattle and calves 21.00 to 24.00, feeders around 20.50, lambs and sheep quoting modestly rebounding in mixed demand.

Oklahorta Oklanoma Dee Carly Hood Fed Slaughter Sons East Kh

Toll telephone cable cut disrupts service across southwest Oklahoma

A cut toll telephone cable south of Chickasha at 10 46 am cut 1m circuits between Lawton and Chickasha and Oklahoma City. emergency measures were used and normal service will not resume until repairs are completed probably early Thursday morning. Telegraph and private line services including newsrooms and broadcasters were affected across several southwestern Oklahoma towns.

Grady Allphone Chickasha Lawton Oklahoma City Mer Needham Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Alls Oklauma

Scrap Book Committee Organizes At Central Junior High

Central junior high creates a scrap book committee to paste all Central news items. In the principal office today the team, chaired by Kay Sliner, will collect clippings. Members include Retta Coombs Belly Davis Janet Burk Carol Sliger and Sandia Steiner.

Central Junior High School Central Bor Letlers Kay Sliner Retta Coombs Belly Davis Janet Burk Carol Sliger Sandia Steiner

City Officials Discuss Indian Land Purchase for Reservoir

Mayor C R Ellsworth and Anadarko officials met with Wil J Pitner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to seek approval of purchase options for Indian lands. The goal is a municipal reservoir on East Cache Creek between Elgin and Fort Hill, buying surface rights and subordinating mineral rights with BIA approval.

C. R. Ellsworth Padarko Wil J. Pitner Arem Bureau of Indian Affairs East Cache Ereek al Anadarko Cityttorney Warren Chrisman Hugh Gp. Corwin Elmer Banyan B.C. Tarss Public Property Committee Ras) Sullivan la Med Pilner Area Cerector Munnicipal Elgin Forfer Hill Splion

Court Backs Police Action in License Check

The Criminal Court of Appeals upheld an officer's stop of Marlin Edwards in Tulsa County, confirming the right to require a driver’s license if there is a reasonable belief the vehicle is violating state law. The ruling supports roadblock or targeted checks and affirms prior suspension knowledge.

Onlanoma City Criminal Court of Appeals Marlin Edwards Tulsa County Sir Bliss Bliss Cartier

Bank Bandits Plead Guilty in Oklahoma City Case

Oklahoma City report says William Paul West and Gorge Jernigan pleaded guilty to robberies in October and November at Maud and Marish Oklahoma, and to transporting a stolen automobile from Naeman Oregon to B Mas. Sentencing delayed with probation recommended. First National Bank in Maud robbed of 524000 and First State Bank at Marvah saw 17400 seized by masked men.

Oklahoma City William Paul West Gorge First Maul Ie First State Bank Ffarvah

Indonesian Reds Seize Dutch Firms Amid Cabinet Session

A Communist led strike wave clamps onto Dutch firms with unions signaling control of key businesses. Government aides report a cabinet session to stop a wholesale takeover while the administration moves cautiously and publicly.

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Oklahoma City hosts meeting of 13 Oklahoma superintendents

John Shoemaker city scale superintendent and Tustin Kurta Sleele of Lawton Board of Education attend an Oklahoma City session on Problems and Education with Dr Oliver Hodge and state officials. They will return today.

John Shoemaker Tustin Kurta Sleele Lawton

Parahje Advances Subscriptions Rates in Lawton Area

Subscription rates listed for Monday Morning Press Sun and Sunday editions in Lawton Oklahoma. Various combinations include Const and Sunday Mail with differing prices and carriers. Tax noted as per cent state sales tax.

Lawton Area Santas Conan Press & Sunday Man Press & Sun Clarkin Stalca

Funeral Rites Pending for Willie Houston 73 in Dallas

Funeral services are pending at Shaw Funeral Home for Willie Frank Houston 73 of 2013 Nebraska who died at 2 pm Tuesday in a local hospital after months of illness. Born Aug 23 in Dallas Texas, he leaves wife Octavia of the home six daughters Geraldine Thomas Lauretha Anderson Katy Starr Florine Sullivan Ruby Johnson Courine Brown and four sons Willie Lega Donnie Tapscott Robert plus 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Shaw iFuneral Willie Frank Houston Nebraska Houston Bodin Dallas Tex Octavia Geraldine Thomas Lauretha Anderson Bor St. Louis Katy Starr Ardmore Florine Sullivan Washington, D.C Ruby Johnson Newark Courine Brown Willie Stockholm Sweden Lega Donnie Tapscott Fresno Calif Robert Tapscott St. Lois

NY Rackets King Indicted On Extortion

MINEOLA NY Vincent Squillante longtime kingpin of the New York Metropolitan garbage disposal rackets was indicted again on extortion charges. The Nassau County grand jury also charged five associates with counts tied to threats to force rivals from business and protective operations linked to the defunct Inter-County Cartmen’s Assn. The case cites a $5,000 shakedown against East Meadow Sanitation Co. owners Anthony and John Montesano.

Washingston Senate New York City Metropolitan Area pRaains Vincent Squillante Anthony John Montesano East Meadow Sanitation Co Montesano Washington Sol Anwe Inter-County Cartmens Assn Squillante Enterprise

200 Methodists Gather for Lawton District Conference

About 200 Methodists are expected for the Lawton District Conference and Missionary Institute of the Oklahoma Annual Conference of Methodism at First Methodist Church. The event runs from 2 pm today to 9 39 pm Thursday with presiding Superintendent Dr. Virgil Alexander. Notable speakers include Dr. Willian H. Wallace and Dr. Poe Williams, with Rev. Clarence A. Ridge hosting and a busy schedule of devotionals, reports, sermons, and district business.

Lawton Missionary Institute Oklahoma Willian H. Wallace Oklahoma City Oklahoma Conference of Methodism Clarence A. Ridge Thursty J. Waller Browers Poe Wiilliams W. C. Mathis Oklahoma Methodist Home Dewey Elcherson Indian Mission L. Jorns Board of Education Jack Wilkes Oklahoma City University Joe Bowers Methodist Manor A. Beeson Town and Country Commission Lelan Clege Conference Council Lugeh Lee Bowles Rederick First Methodist Church

Girl Hit By Car Injuries Minor in 400 Block

Karen Murphy six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W Murphy of 2323 Tulane was struck by a car in front of the Carpenters Union hall while crossing the street. Officials said bruises and abrasions were treated at Southwestern hospital and she was not admitted. Driver Daniel F Gold of 2101 B Gold said he did not see the child until after impact during a union auxiliary meeting nearby.

Karen Murphy W. Murphy Tulane Southwestern Hospital Jack Wheeler J. R. McCaig Daniel F. Gold B. Gold Murphy Carpenters Union Union

Consistory Club Elects Erwin Chief

The Lawton Fort Silk Consistory club elected Jay Erwin as president for 1958 at a Tuesday meeting at Mount Scott Lodge. He will assume Jan 2 at the next meeting. Outgoing president was Charles Anpel with Merle Dom as vice president and Leonard Layton as secretary treasurer. Erwin will announce 1958 committees at the next meeting.

Lawton-Fort

Agnes Connell Injured in Movie House Flight Fight Incident

Agnes Connell, 57, remained hospitalized after being injured by a crowd of children who rushed from a movie theater showing Operation Mad Ball in Richmond Indiana. Police investigated the chaotic incident as bystanders aided the injured woman and bystanders fled.

Richmond Ind Agnes’ Connell Hofsee

Area Men In Service Reenlists and Enlists in Air Force

Daniel L Dupler 30 son of Lawton A Dupler Cache reenlisted in the U S Air Force and departed with family for Barksdale AFB Louisiana where he serves as aircraft jet engine mechanic at the base headquarters for Second Air Force Strategic Air Command a medium bomber base Lowell W Davis 17 of Plaza Trailer Courts Lawton assigned to Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas after enlisting for four years he will train then be eligible for airman third class promotion his wife Jerrie Dean will stay in Lawton until his initial training ends.

Daniel L. Dupler EGRCE Lawton A. Dupler Cache U.S. Air Force Barksdale, Afb Dupler Second Air Force Strategic Air Command Lowell W. Davis Lackland Lackland Afb San Antonio Tex Plaza Trailer Courts Davis Jerrie Dean Lawton

King Mohammed V Ends California Visit With U S Tour

King Mohammed V of Morocco wraps up a southern California visit and begins a U S tour as a guest of President Eisenhower. He and his party depart from Los Angeles International Airport for San Francisco after two Disneyland stops in Anaheim, one public and one private.

Los Angeles Mohammed Morocco California United States Eisenhower Los Angeles International San Francisco Disneyland Anaheim

Thefts Reported In City Police Advisers

City police report thefts including a portable typewriter from James Taylor at Cameron College and a 1953 Buick owned by Leonidas L. Johnson of 1108 Williams Street.

James Taylor Cameron College Leonidas L. Johnson Williams

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