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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1955

Page

2

Cityan Forfeits $80 In Bonds In Municipal Court

Johnny Spivey, 23, forfeited $80 in cash bonds after missing trial for drunkenness, disturbance, assault and profane language. Dorothy Markham, 23, fined $20 for knife assault on Ollie Presley. Others include fines for speeding, red light, shoplifting and no license, with Pfc. Richard Weigand, 19, Fort Sill, forfeiting $20 for reckless driving.

Johnny Spivey J. Merle Oaks Lee J. Holden Cache Davis B. Walker Columbia Irene Fountine Jefferson Jeff Banks Cornell Christine Dunford Garfield Troy Prince Washington Pfc Richard L. Weigand Fort Sill

Funeral Rites for Thomas Mosley Listed for Today and Thursday

Funeral rites for Thomas Mosley 70 of 212 Park open with a rosary at 7 p.m. today at Lawton Funeral Home chapel and funeral services Thursday at 9 a.m. at Church of the Blessed Sacrament with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ben Hulshof officiating. Burial in Highland cemetery with Lawton Funeral Home in charge. Mosley died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in an Oklahoma City hospital after years of heart illness. Also noted are services for S. W. Wood 87 of 1707 Gore buried in Highland. services held at Sixth and Arlington Church of Christ with Ray Chester officiating. Bearers listed. Plus notice of pending services for John F. Sisemore 87 of Hulen community who died unexpectedly.

Lawton Thomas Mosley Park Church of the Blessed Sacrament Msgr Ben Hulshof Highland Cemetery Lawton Funeral Home Mosley Oklahoma City S. W. Wood Gore Arlington Church of Christ Ray Chester Cal Sims Roy Dossey O. D. Hounsel Jess Crook Dwight Malcolm John Cable HULEN John F. Sisemore Duncan Okla

Cityan's Second Drunken Driving Trial Scheduled

Claude Cox a 17 year old from Williams faces a second drunken driving trial in City court on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. He is charged with two counts of driving while intoxicated under the new state law that requires a mandatory 10 day jail term upon conviction. Cox previously faced a jury trial and was acquitted.

Claude Cox Williams Cox

Battery Stolen Report From City Council Member

H. D. Hastings of Lawton area reported to sheriff deputies that a car battery was stolen from his property located 414 miles south and two miles west of Lawton. The battery was first missed last Saturday night.

H. D. Hastings Sheriff's Deputies Hastings Lawton

Assault Trial Set Friday Morning

Mercedes Ferris a Lawton Negro woman faces aggravated assault charges for stabbing Corrine King at 14th and Washington with an ice pick. The City court trial before Judge Ralph Cline is scheduled for 9 30 a.m. Friday with witnesses summoned.

Mercedes Ferris Lawton Corrine King Lee Washington King Ralph Cline

LHS Clubs Sing Christmas Carols Across Lawton

Lawton high school Spanish Latin and glee clubs spread Christmas spirit by singing carols this week. The vocal music department will present its downtown Christmas concert in business firms on December 22. Miss Ira Jean Snow directs.

Lawton High School Vocal Ira Jean Snow

Eden Confined With Cold in London Bedroom

Prime Minister Anthony Eden has a cold and is confined to his bedroom, the official said Wednesday. The brief bulletin notes he is resting and expected to recover without complications.

Eden London Anthony Eden

Two Are Charged On Driving Counts In Burkburnett

In Burkburnett Texas salesman Lloyd Glenn Smith 27 and Fletcher resident Jack Martin Hale 21 faced traffic charges. Smith arrested by Trooper Norman Carroll faced charges in Peace Justice Cameron's court. Hale charged with reckless driving in Judge Cline's City court after arrest by Trooper W Flanagan.

Norman Carroll Highway Patrol Jack Martin Hale Fletcher Ralph Cline Hale W. W. Flanagan

Public Divorce Petitions and Custody Awards Listed

Public records show multiple divorce grants custody awards and name restorations. Notable items include Mattie Jo Petty and Pavil E. Petty with former name Jordan restored, Geraldine Gregg and Roscoe H. Gregg with $15 weekly child support and auto to plaintiff, and R L Penrod v Elizabeth Penrod with $75 monthly support and property settlement.

Mattie Jo Petty Pavil E. Petty Jordan Geraldine Gregg Roscoe H. Gregg Birdie Lee Wright Clarence A Wright Joyce Burke Billy Eugene Burke Marilyn Maurine Baker William Donald Baker Davis R. L. Penrod Elizabeth Penrod Ruby Lee Semper Edward T. Semper Bookman Sylvia Campbell C. R. Campbell Gore Ida Jewell Clark Vernon Clark William Wayne Best Bernice Best Jean Turner Billy R. Turner W. Nadine Thomas Herbert D. Thomas Mary Ann Hudson Alex Scott Hudson Hoover Betty Martin Roland Dean Martin

Blaze Damages Floor Of Home On Euclid Street

Early morning fire damaged the floor around a floor furnace at 1807 Euclid, home of K. Shell Gordon. No damage estimate given as fire units arrived at 8 03 a m. Two young children playing with matches escaped injury when their sofa caught fire at 122 E Columbia.

K. Shell Gordon Euclid E. Columbia

Mrs Gertrude Champlin Left Inheritance During Visit

A fragment notes that a portion of property or assets related to Mrs Gertrude Champlin was left behind while she visited neighbors. The item hints at a possible will or settlement involving her estate during social calls.

Winchell Hollywood Walter Winckhell Walda Hyatt R. van Dehn van Dehn Ginny Simms Gertrude Champlin

Damage estimated at 800 after house fire damage

The incident caused 800 dollars in damage to the residence including fire damage to furniture and a wall.

PF ALL IN ONE LOAN PROMISES EASED PAYMENTS

An advertisement touts a consolidated loan to cover new expenses and overdue bills. It claims reduced monthly payments and added cash, urging readers to share money needs and let PF handle the rest. The copy emphasizes simplicity and time to pay with one payment location.

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