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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1955
Page
4
Chamber of Commerce members debated the 1956 program of work during a Friday forum lunch. Floyd Zook chaired the committee as attendees offered opinions on city problems. The water supply ranking first and industrial development drew strong interest, with public suggestions invited by mail.
Okmulgee county criminal attorney Tom Payne Sr. died at his home near Morris of a heart ailment at age 80. He was father of state Rep. Tom Payne Jr. Services were pending Saturday.
In Marshall, Minnesota, Bertha Setering 65 perished in a frigid field after rushing through 10 below weather to fetch aid for her stricken brother John 63. He later was found on his farmyard, paralyzed on his left side, after suffering a stroke. Authorities say Bertha collapsed en route and froze.
Oklahoma City officials announced a revised audit lowering the Board of Cosmetology shortage to 4421 dollars from 4613. The attorney general said the deficit is covered by a surety bond on Louise C Taylor, secretary of the board, with the recovery aimed at securing the funds.
Four Aero Design and Engineering Co. employees and directors sue to block a company Christmas party. James W. Rote, Hugh Harrelson, Fred Gromer, and Don McSwain file the suit against club president George Maxwell in Oklahoma City District Court.
Bertha Hendricks 67 of Medicine Park died Thursday in a Lawton hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 pm with Rev. J. W. Gladney officiating. Bearers included Jack Gunter Jay Milam Vernon Busby L E Carmichael W O Mangrum and Raymond Parks. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Ritter Funeral Home in charge.
Dr. O. L. Parsons will fly to Chicago Illinois to attend the National Meeting of the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The convention runs from Monday through Wednesday with Parsons returning Thursday morning.
Researchers note that an ordinary bottle cork contains up to 750000 tiny air cells. The discovery highlights cork's porous structure and potential implications for wine aging and bottle sealing efficiency.
Altus 65 voice chancel choir will present Handel Messiah at 4 30 p m December 18 in the municipal auditorium. Richard J Fairbanks director and baritone soloist is church minister of music. Other soloists are Vera Neilson soprano Floryce Downs alto and James Camp tenor.
The Potomac River Valley above Washington, D. C., is noted for abundant Indian remains. Researchers describe archaeological finds in the area, highlighting the historical significance of the site and its artifacts for understanding early inhabitants.
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