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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1955

Page

3

Halliburton Plans Building Expansion in Duncan

Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co announces two major expansions at Duncan HQs. A four story main office addition at Plant One and a new wing at the Technical Center adjoining Plant No 2, with excavation begun. Completion in about eight months for the office and six months for the center.

Duncan Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co Logan D. Campbell L. B. Meaders Halliburton Lippert Bros, Inc Oklahoma City Dun Tom Lenahan Technical Center Chemical Department

Winter care for rose plants in Oklahoma urged

The December issue of Home Grounds Improvement notes urge special winter protection for roses in Oklahoma. Recommendations include soaking soil, mounding 8 to 12 inches of loamy soil, and mulching. Also warn against trash burning near plantings and advise careful timing and selection of drought and heat resistant evergreens and ornamentals for climate.

Oklahoma Extension Service Home Grounds Improvement Notes Extension Service

Santa Visit Set Tipton Chamber Event

Santa Claus will visit Tipton in a chamber sponsored event on Wednesday December 21 at 7:30 p.m. The appearance will be hosted by the Tipton Chamber of Commerce and is open to local residents.

Tipton Santa Claus Chamber of Commerce

First U.S. postage stamps go on sale in New York City

On July 1 1847 the United States issued and placed for sale its first postage stamps in New York City marking a historic shift in mail service. The event involved prominent postal and civic figures and set a standard for nationwide stamp adoption.

U.S New York City

County Almost Hits Bond Goal

Comanche county nears its 1955 bond goal with 96.1 percent of the $1,802,500 target reached. Through November purchases totaled $1,731,803 with Grover C. Ralston noting statewide progress at 92 percent of $68.8 million. Ten Oklahoma counties have exceeded their Series E and H bond goals.

Comanche County U.S Grover C. Ralston Oklahoma Ralston

Jet Pilot Shears Top Off Car Crashes In Field

A U S Air Force jet trainer piloted by 1st Lt. Clyde Seiler skidded over on U S 93 near Twin Falls Idaho while attempting a landing Friday night. The car top was torn off and the craft crashed in a nearby field injuring no one aboard the jet but sending Mr and Mrs Clarence Smith and their daughter Nancy 12 to hospital for observation.

Twin Falls Idaho Air Force U.S. 93 Here Clyde Seiler Williams Air Force Base Ariz Clarence Smith Nancy

Cyril's Chamber Names Officers

Cyril's Chamber of Commerce elected C. D. Wise as president with E. E. Hale named vice president and Homer McAninch as secretary treasurer.

Cyril C. D. Wise The Cyril Chamber of Commerce E. E. Hale Homer McAninch

Clifford Jones and W L Steiner Named to Board of Directors

Clifford Jones and W L Steiner were named to the board of directors for a two year term, expanding governance of the organization. Their appointments come as the group seeks leadership stability and strategic direction.

Clifford Jones W.L. Steiner

Fort Bliss Instructors Teach At Fort Sill Courses

Five officers from Fort Bliss Texas visited Fort Sill this week to instruct in the Artillery Officers Advanced Course. Eight hours of preventive maintenance were taught to each of four sections as equipment complexity grows. Fort Bliss will send instructors weekly until the course ends June 13 1956.

Fort Bliss Tex Fort Sill Department of Motors Department of Tactics and Combined Arms

Korea's Hermit Kingdom Legends From Ancient Times

The term Hermit Kingdom refers to Korea and its long history dating back to the 12th century B C with a reputation for isolation and storied pasts in ancient chronicles and regional lore.

Korea

Eisenhower invites Gronchi for Washington state visit

President Eisenhower invites Italian President Giovanni Gronchi for a three day state visit to Washington in February. Gronchi accepted the invitation and will arrive February 28 to stay through March 1 in the capital.

Ike Gronchi Washington Gettysburg Eisenhower Giovanni Gronchi White House

For the Golfer's Christmas at Lawton Golf Course

A holiday sales feature at Lawton Municipal Golf Course invites golfers to browse golf merchandise by the municipal airport. The ad promotes a selection of gear and equipment for Christmas shoppers in a local course setting.

Lawton Municipal

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