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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
2
Joe High, Faxon postmaster, was found innocent by a peace justice court jury after a 15 minute deliberation. The assault charge stemmed from a Nov. 15 incident with Ed Hoeman during a grazing rights dispute, with Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron presiding.
In Comanche County Court on Wednesday six estates seek letters of administration or probates of wills. Filings include Maj. Melba Handley, Henry F. Hoskins Sr., Eugene W. Davis, A L Ramsey, Susie Kotch, and Minor L Lucas. Heirs listed include Arlene Goodridge, Patricia Lee, Mary Joyce Davis, and others. estates range from small home holdings to cash and bonds.
A fire in the courthouse storage area caused total loss of printed materials and smoke damage to the county agent and adjoining offices. Sheriff deputy Lewis Davis spotted the flames in a vent and firefighters from Central station controlled the blaze in 15 minutes. No jail evacuations were needed as the fire remained confined to the store room where spontaneous combustion of paper is suspected.
Alvin Hand Cameron college dean of students outlined the junior college curriculum at a Wednesday J C luncheon in the Hotel Lawtonian. He noted Cameron benefits and how junior colleges feed four year schools. Fred R. Harris led the program. Manville Redman Dr Jack Spencer and Mr Mrs David Corley plan to attend Ana darko Jaycee chapter installation Friday night.
Arthur Manning, Medicine Park hatchery superintendent, stated state cutbacks likely won’t affect the facility. He noted years of compliance with reduced options and a pond rotation plan as already in use. Fisheries chief Johnny King said Medicine Park and Durant hatcheries face 50 percent cuts to save about $100,000 annually.
Detroit authorities report six people died when a frame two story house burned on the West Side. Neighbors used ladders to rescue the father and another family member. Identified dead include Otto Harison 33 Pauline 31 and children Geraldine 8 Dolores 3 and Lucille Griffin 34 and her 23 month old Pleas Michael Griffin Jr.
Lawton chamber officials emphasize a firm foundation for attracting industry. The city owns two industrial tracts and Greater Lawton Inc. funds loans to support industry while a broad educational campaign informs citizens of the plan. The Oklahoma Industrial tour and local committee work with the state commerce department to promote industrial growth.
SAGE BRUSH battalion is expected to arrive about 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13 with unofficial return dates from rear detachments of five other units. Main body of the 52nd Field Artillery group is due Fort Sill Monday, while the 36th and 55th battalions are set for Friday and Saturday. The 595th battalion returns Tuesday and the 7611th is tentatively due Monday. Other units have no set dates but are to return within the week.
A thief wired ignition switches on several cars at a lot. He started a 1952 Chevrolet with a screwdriver, but could only drive a block before the car stopped. He tried a Plymouth and another car, both failed to start. He also attempted a burglary of the used car office but could not locate keys.
An Interior official said firing into the refuge is not planned but the public should be barred from the buffer area for safety. He noted Congress approved 1000 for a paper transfer of refuge land to the Army and funds for 29 320 acres of adjacent land to expand the military reservation. Ernest Greenwalt guided the tour of the refuge as Donohue plans to report to Secretary McKay and meet Fort Sill officials during a Washington return.
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