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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1957
Page
2
Oklahoma City market bulletin details prices for wheat ducks hens and eggs along with Oklahoma City livestock figures from USDA reports. Cattle calves hogs lambs and sheep are listed with ranges and notable shifts, including utility and commercial cows and stocker figures and regional price spreads across Oklahoma.
A series of markers and monuments around Fort Sill recount early posts, battles, and tribal camps. From the 1871 confinement of Kiowa chiefs Satanta and others to marks at McBride Avenue, Arbuckle Hill, and Medicine Bluff, the markers map the site’s military and ceremonial past.
City firefighters answered two alarms this morning about an hour apart with only minor damage reported. At 10:07 a.m. a kerosene heater overheated in a mobile home on Rogers Lane. The trailer owner Mrs. Robert Harman said the kerosene flooded heater overheated while attempting to light it. The second alarm at 11 a.m. involved electrical distribution wires in the alley behind No. 4 Arlington with no property damage. Fire Lt. John Nelson noted the trailer was undamaged.
East man notes Lawton has long participated in traffic safety efforts and says accurate accomplishment parameters are essential for future planning. He stresses that a strong traffic safety program is now necessary for cities or states to survive and grow.
Rev M L Baker of Westminster Presbyterian spoke to the Lawton ABWA chapter at the Hotel Lawtonian on Christmas In June urging Christmas spirit year round and daily gratitude. Miss Bobbie Stanford sang, Mrs Bettee Prigmore presided, gifts were exchanged, a monthly meeting date change to the first Tuesday was approved, and a gift was given to Glenner Stinson.
Lawton Fort Sill area post office surfaces surge in Christmas mail. Postmaster Bennie Stephens says mail flow matches last year with extra trucks and staff. Air parcel post urged for distant gifts. wrapping and extra labels stressed. Extended hours keep doors open later to manage record holiday volume.
Apache mourns Charlie Johnson 57 after five months illness. Services set 2 p.m. Wednesday at Apache Church of Christ. minister Billy Jones to officiate. Born Sept 15 1900 west of Apache. Married Rose Wallace July 2 1956. Survived by wife, daughter Dons Walters Spokane, five stepdaughters, brother Bert Kilgore Tex, two half brothers Albert Johnson U S Navy and Ben Bayer Medicine Park, three sisters, and three grandsons. Burial in Fairview Cemetery under Crews Funeral.
Carale Montgomery Lawton high school senior has been named a National Merit Scholarship semi finalist. LS guidance director Mrs Wesleyn Silk announced the selection today. The announcement gives LHS a six member delegation to take a semi final exam in Wichita Falls Texas next month. Montgomery is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Montgomery of 730 North 32nd.
Editor Joyce Isacs announced the Christmas edition of Tom Linson or Hi-Lites will go on sale during home room periods on December 30.
Indonesian authorities and Communist unions seize four large Dutch firms including a Phillips factory as thousands of Dutch evacuees flee to Jakarta. Indonesia demands all nonessential Dutch citizens leave while skilled technicians may remain to prevent economic collapse. U S mediation openness voiced after Ambassador Allison met Indonesia's leaders amid mounting tensions.
State Sen. Jim Rinehart urged Comanche County Schoolmasters at the Old South Cafeteria monthly meeting to establish a permanent finance law for schools. He said Oklahoma fights over funding every two years and should adopt a stable program like other states. About 40 educators attended.
Fresh cut sales promote Douglas fir spruce cedar and balsam trees and boughs. Watch this space for time and location as Montana positions itself as the Christmas tree capital of the world.
Lawton high school sophomore Jackie Ellis named one of eight Oklahoma finalists in the 1957 Voice of Democracy contest run by Oklahoma Jaycees. Finalists were chosen from about 2,458 entries from 64 Oklahoma high schools. State finals set in McAlester on Friday, Dec. 13, with winners earning a trophy, $500 college scholarship, and trips to the national program in Washington.
A university research group will conduct a long range study to determine if the men have better records after release. The Visalia Kiwanis Club and the Tulare Peace Officers Association underwrite the project. The county supervisors voted to continue the experiment after several days of use.
A college variety show Cameron Classics of 57 has been rescheduled for the current semester at Cameron College. The talent revue was originally set for Friday night.
County Attorney Warren Crane filed a drunken driving charge against 35 year old James E. Hatterree of 1410 N 16th after his 1957 Oldsmobile Station Wagon rear‑ended a 1967 Cadillac at a northbound light on 21th. Hoy Dee Collins, 39, of Okemah, drove the Cadillac. his wife complained of a headache but no injuries were listed. Estimated vehicle damage was 235 dollars.
Cub Scout Pack 71 named four den mothers at Howell school auditorium. Den leaders are Mrs. S. W. Schafer Jr., Mrs. H. J. Graves, Mrs. W. R. Johnson, and Mrs. G. J. Hotchke. Fourteen youths filed applications to join Cub Scouts. Next Pack committee meeting is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Cub Scout hut, 27th and C.
Ten Lawton high school students will attend a Hi and Tri-Hi-Y pre legislative conference at the University of Oklahoma in Norman on Saturday. Delegates include Paul elle Akers Lyntha Nicklas Pat Cooke W Nancy Smith Beverly Spradlin Karen Bridwell Larry Angus James Hamming Bob Locke and John Bartell.
Sgt E N Eblen of 2306 N 19th wins two trophies from the Lawton Pigeon Racing Club for the 1957 season. Ronnie Scott, club president, earns a diploma for birds averaging the best speeds. Eblen also led in most pots in races from Fort Worth Austin and Waco Texas and took the end of season race for specially numbered birds. Other members include J G McLinn Louis Sexton Lamonn Dalton Earl Taylor and John Smith new Duncan member joining for next year.
An 18 year old Fort Sill man accused of embezzling a spare tire has been released to military authorities for prosecution. Lee Kemp of 704 Fort Sill Blvd reported a 1954 Ford was taken for a trial drive from his used car lot. The spare tire was found missing from the trunk and later recovered at Fort Sill.
Letters were mailed today to Chamber of Commerce members asking for suggestions on the 1958 program of work. The questionnaire asks for the most important project for Lawton's future and any additional suggestions across divisions such as agriculture conventions industry military affairs aviation roads streets education public relations parking and traffic recreation wholesale and retail membership and forum attendance.
About 50 gifts were exchanged at Lawton High School Distributive Education club Christmas party last night and will be donated to City Mission. Gaylen Lee, president, crowned Joyce Harvey club queen with Ruth Caldwell and Donnie Sapp as attendants. Mary Jo Edgman and Bruce West served as escorts. Milton Worley is chapter sponsor.
Lawson high school faculty members were honored this afternoon at a Christmas tea hosted by Lawson High School chapter members of the National Honor Society.
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