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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

9

Lawton Constitution Masthead and policy notes

The Lawton Constitution lists staff roles включая editor publisher and department heads, publication details, and circulation contacts. It includes subscription rates for morning and evening editions, mail options, tax note, and Associated Press rights and advertising payment rules.

Ned Shepler Bill F. Bentley Ted Ralston W. R. Rice Joe. House W. D. Hargraves H. O. Ahlschlager Third and A Avenue Lawton Okla Oklahoma Press Association Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Audit Bureau of Circulations Constitution-Press Constitution Oklahoma

Oklahoma City Market Prices Report

Oklahoma market prices show No 1 hard wheat around 2.03 to 2.04 at several towns and eggs butterfat and pecans steady or firm in various centers. Oklahoma City livestock totals include 1800 cattle and 500 calves with bulls and calves steady, cattle steady to higher, hogs up 25, and lambs 50-75 higher. Chicago butter prices steady with multiple grade quotations.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Guyman Hooker Frederick Lawton Blackwell Hobart Medford Vici Clinton el Reno Enid Kingfisher Yukon Bison Hennessey Tulsa F.o.b Muskogee Vinita Alva Elk City Watonga Laverne Woodward Pauls Valley USDA

David Plays Harp To Soothe Saul’s Troubled Spirit

The verse from I Samuel 16 23 describes David using a harp to calm Saul, driving away the evil spirit and refreshing the king. Auerbach comments that music cleanses the soul of daily dust.

God Saul David I Samuel Auerbach

GOP planning 1956 race eyed by Hall and allies

Leonard Hall and key Republican figures appear to map a three stage plan for the 1956 presidential race. If Eisenhower offers no run, Warren could be drafted. failing that Nixon emerges as a controllable alternative to maximize electability or minimize intraparty conflict.

Leonard Hall Eisenhower Hall GOP Earl Warren Warren Nixon

Foreign Aid Crossroads in Budget Battle

The next Congress faces sharp debate over defense and foreign aid as a key to balancing the federal budget next July. Critics say aid has overreached, increasing debt, while proponents warn widening Soviet influence if aid falters. If vital nations shift toward communism, aid may be seen as essential to curb broader Asian decline.

Congress Russia Near East Middle East Southeast Asia Soviet Union Eisenhower Burma Afghanistan Asia

Red China to issue stamps in 1956 project

Red China announced its first stamp printing project will begin operations in 1956. The dialogue asks about life spans, noting a cat averages 15 years while a dog averages 10 years.

Red China

Burglars Steal Clothes From Cabin Home Near Town

Thieves burglarized the cabin home of Milton F. Burke eight miles west of town on U S 62 last night while Burke worked at the Blue Beaver tavern. A window was broken to gain entry and clothing and bed linens were taken. Sheriff Everett Hale reported the investigation was conducted by deputies Carl Phillips and Arvil Roberson.

Milton F. Burke U.S. 62 Burke The Blue Beaver Everett Hale Carl Phillips Arvil Roberson

Douglass Chorus to Have Program Tonight

Four former Douglass chorus members Ronald O’Neal Herbert Hagler Elwood Williams and Henry Dillard visit as guest artists for the school’s annual Christmas carol program to be presented at 8 p.m. in the Douglass school auditorium. The Nativity tableaux feature 57 chorus students and 18 eighth graders with roles for Willie Porter Mary Jimmie Lee McCarty Angel Gabriel and Tyrus Cobb Herod. no admission is charged.

Douglass Chorus Ronald O'Neal Herbert Hagler Elwood Williams Henry Dillard Douglass School Willie Porter Mary Jimmie Lee McCarty Angel Gabriel Tyrus Cobb Herrod William G. Henderson John R. Sadberry Jr Tony Conway Errol Baker Bennie Hughes Maurice Bridgewater Howard Johnson Gerald Glover Angels Dorothy Gay Vera Hill Carolyn Deveaux Velada Hamilton Barbara King Ruby Huffman Samuel Howard Buddy Titus Willie McCarty Kings

County Attorney Seeks To Revoke Bar's Beer Permit

County Attorney Manville Redman filed in county court to revoke the Cross Town club beer license held by C. G. Peters at 1406 Lee Blvd. Redman cites private or public dancing on December 17 as the basis for revocation. hearing set for December 29 at 2 p.m. Also two new beer license applications filed: Agnes Miranda for La Fiesta at 1015 Park and Richard Gathings Jr. for Old King Cafe at 401 N First.

Manville Redman C. G. Peters Cross Town Club Lee Blvd Redman Agnes Miranda la Fiesta Tavern Park Richard Gathings Jr Old King Cafe N. First

USO Helpers Wrap Christmas Packages at Fort Sill

USO volunteers at Fort Sill offer a gift wrapping service from December 1 to 24. They have processed 1,240 packages this season, with peak hours 6 to 9 p.m. Supplies funded by USO, mailing boxes provided by Limpton merchants. Program director Miss Mildred Blair coordinates the effort with volunteers from Xi Tau Beta Sigma Phi First Baptist church groups and other local organizations.

Fort Sill USO Barry DeGroot St. Petersburg Fla Robert Cook Xi Tau Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Nell Franklin Dearborn BPW Marlin Keathley Ferris Jaycee Janes Marvin Trope Gore Junior Service League Fourth Hal Hallett Hallett Lawton Mildred Blair First Baptist Horizon Campfire Jaycee Jones Business and Professional Women Daughters of the American Revolution Club Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

Four Deny Drunken Driving Charges In County Court

Four persons charged with drivability while intoxicated were released from jail after pleas of innocent and appearance bonds. Edgar Ingle, 35, Monroe, $500 bond. Stephen S. Simmons, 38, Fort Sill, $500 bond. Louis H. Langston, 49, 910 S Fifth, $250 cash. Earl A. Allen, 51, 1508 Lee, $500 bond. Additional defendants paid fines for reckless driving and improper muffler pleas. Traffic complaints named Gladney, Aycock, Jones, and Perry for speeding and failure to yield in Cameron and Giles courts.

Edgar Ingle Monroe Stephen S. Simmons Fort Sill Louis H. Langston S. Fifth Earl A. Allen Lee Cecil Hill Cache Marvin E. Cameron Peace Justice James Nance Yarmuk Dearborn Cameron Willis Mathis Andrews Woodrow Giles James Wreed Gladney Ash Giles’ Court Donald Thomas Aycock Jerrell Dewein Jones Chattanooga Rt Robbie Lee Perry Fletcher

Texan Beaten Outside Southern Club in City

Lino Arispe a 19 year old Texas visitor was struck with a glass bottle by four men outside the Southern club at 108 Lee before 3 a.m. He received four gashes on the forehead, was treated and released from Southwestern hospital, and no arrests were reported by noon.

Lino Arispe Texas Lee Southwestern Hospital Set Eddie Arispe Everett Hale Arispe Hale

Two Held After Separate Knife Attacks In County Jail Release

Willie Bates, 39, and Katherine Wooten, 31, were released from county jail after posting 1000 bonds on assault with a dangerous weapon charges. Bates pleaded innocent to slashing his wife Frances King Bates, while Wooten pleaded innocent in the stabbing of Pvt. Jose Tafoya, a Fort Sill boxer. Tafoya recovered and Bates’ wife remained in Memorial hospital with over 100 stitches for knife wounds to throat and body.

Willie Bates S. First Katherine Wooten Bates Marvin E. Cameron Fort Sill Frances King Bates Memorial Hospital

Paper Boy Loses Valuable Asset Rediscovered

A boy’s bicycle, used for a paper route, vanished from Central Junior High last Thursday. Carroll Hoagland, 13, a carrier for Constitution Press, relies on the bike for his route and transportation. his mother, Mrs. C. H. Hoagland, requests return of the English racer with no questions asked.

Central Junior High C. H. Hoagland Euclid Carroll Constitution Press

Theft Series Keeps Police Busy In City

Lawton police chased a Monday theft spree that touched Fort Sill and several local locations. Victims reported a 1946 Mercury four door, a radio, a camera, a leather jacket, a radio aerial, tires, bicycles, a hot water heater, hub caps, a pistol, and a Crosley radio among stolen items. Two tires were recovered and two suspects arrested near Dee Dee Park.

Lawton Tommy Barnhill Roosevelt John L. Brown S. 23Rd James Blontzen Sheridan Oil Co Dee Dee Park B. P. Bell Rt. 2 Fort Sill Blair Colley Brent Johnson Roy Dupler Lawton Recreation Parlor Gaylon Dunbar No. 14

Hospital Births and Admissions in Local News

Birth announcements record a series of newborns with parental names and addresses, including Wade, Standridge, and Pierce families, with birth times and weights. The list proceeds through admissions and dismissals at multiple facilities, noting medical or surgical cases, December dates, and recurring residents from towns such as Elgin, Duncan, Fort Sill, Anadarko, and Lawton.

James P. Wade Oak Ted Standridge Jefferson R. W. Pierce Elgin Clare Morford Lake Dick Swaby Cherry George H. Wallace Duncan Peggy Niederjohn Henry Niederjohn Columbia Jane Ann Hughes George Hughes Lindy Fort Sill Delores Gresham Walters John Williams

Cub Pack 81 Awards at Christmas Party

Thirteen Cub Scouts of Pack No 81 received awards at the annual Christmas party at John Adams elementary school. Recipients include Douglas Kemper Lions badge Mike Mustain John Duncan silver arrow Bear Wolf awards and more. Five boys earned one year service stars and Maj W L Norris the Cub master received a gift. den 10 led a flag salute. the group prepared Christmas baskets for needy families.

John Adams Elementary Douglas Kemper Mike Mustain John Duncan David Bluethman James Roop Dennis Day Ricky Harmon Richard Roberts Clarence Heisler Carl Schow Gary Prestage Larry New Pete Costilow Maj

Brooks Family Christmas Visit Planned in Lubbock

Personal notice reports Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Brooks of 1807 North 22nd will travel Friday to Lubbock Texas to be guests of their daughter Mrs. Gertrude Robinson during the Christmas holidays. Another Brooks daughter Mrs. J. H. Pedigo and her daughter Clinton spent Monday here.

G. M. Brooks N. 22Nd Lubbock Tex Gertrude Robinson Brooks J. H. Pedigo Clinton

Film Actress Across Puzzle Clue Set

A crossword style clue list referencing a film actress Dianne and multiple entries across a grid including river names noun forms and common words. It maps to film era crosswords with definitions like Dianne, interstate references, and various short answers such as animal names, verbs, and household terms.

Crossword Clue Set Resolve in Puzzle 28 29 30 36 37 38 41

Answers key for puzzle cues includes hopes for stardom decay stay and cadence. Clues cover synonyms like agricultural area mountain combining form rasp used a garden tool shield bearing petty quarrel obliterate brain passage promontory chemical suffix marble with precise word fits.

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