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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1976

Page

4

Funerals Pending For Landoll And Woodall In Lawton

Two funeral services are pending in Lawton. Monica Landoll 90 of 510 Bell died at 1 am at home. She was born March 27 1886 in Reed Ohio and moved to Lawton area in 1909. Survivors include three sisters and a brother. Jack Nash Woodall 69 of 2909 Lindy died at 9 10 am in a local nursing home. He was born June 20 1907 in Kaufman Texas and moved to Lawton in 1925. He was a retired Mobile Oil dealer and WWII veteran. Survivors include two stepdaughters a brother and two sisters.

Glascock- Greenlawn Monica Landoll Bell Miss Landoll Reed Ohio Comanche County Lawton Blessed Sacrament Church Celestine Landoll Dayton Marcella Rose Landoll Mark Midwest City Lawton- Ritter-Dalton Jack Nash Woodall Lindy Mr. Woodall Kaufman Tex Dallas Mobile Oil Company Oklahoma Woodall First Baptist Church Frankie McKillips Oklahoma City Mary Beth Mladineo Santa Clara Calif Joe Jefferson Charlie J. King Mary Woodall Elm

Stolen taxi found after gunpoint hijack in Apache

Sheriff's deputies recovered a Busy Bee Cab taxi seized at gunpoint from its driver Thursday night near The Bonanza in Apache. The driver said an Indian man led him to a county road near the U.S. 62 weigh station and fled with the cab, while taking the driver’s wallet. No suspects were yet arrested.

Sheriff’s Deputies Apache Busy Bee Cab Company Bonanza U.S. 62

Remembering a devoted teammate and player

The article recalls Brenda Gay as a hardworking, high-character NFL defensive end. Murray and coaches praise his 100 percent effort, dedication, and warm personality. Eagles coach Dick Vermeil notes his limited talent but strong work ethic and potential for improvement next season.

Murray Brenda Eagles Dick Vermeil Gay NFL Vermeil

Postal peak day boosts holiday parcel volume

Officials led by McClure say early mailing created a very smooth Christmas operation aided by good weather. The United Parcel Service strike affecting 12 southeastern states boosted parcel handling by about 30 percent, according to estimates.

Humphreys McClure United Parcel Service

County debates use of deputy from outside area

County commissioners discussed funding a deputy stationed in Medicine Park to patrol area costs and legal issues. Officials noted a $500 cash reserve and requested mileage funding, while a Treasury check of 21 680 45 was accepted to aid road costs and school bus routes.

Paul Tracey Medicine Park Tracey Lawton Rogers US Treasury Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Roger Johnson Johnson

Hearing Opens in Shooting Case Against Carl McAfee

A preliminary hearing in district court began for Carl McAfee 25 charged with shooting William Holloway 26 on Nov 14 with intent to kill at 2231 North 25th Lawton. Lena Darnell testified McAfee chased Holloway with a kitchen knife and fired twice. Conviction on the shooting charge could bring up to 20 years in prison.

Carl McAfee Lawton McAfee William Holloway Lena Darnell Isabel Tysdale Special Dist Keith Aycock Holloway Darnell

Police health study links obesity smoking to costs

The International Association of Chiefs of Police found that overweight officers who smoke and drink excessive coffee raise disability costs. The study, funded by a $619,000 grant from the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, highlights taxpayer impact.

International Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Assistance Administration

Carter touts broad cabinet recruitments and FBI plan

President elect Carter defends seeking qualified women and minority appointees for cabinet posts amid criticism. He notes FBI background checks delay announcements and mentions prospects for attorney general and FBI director replacements. He also signals creation of a cabinet level energy and natural resources department.

Page Carter Strom Thurmond Judiciary Committee Thurmond Bell FBI Americas Georgia John F. Kennedy Kennedy Ford Idaho Cecil Andrus Interior Clarence M. Kelley Kelley US District Court Frank Johnson Montgomery Ala Kreps Gloria Steinem America National Women’s Political Caucus Clennon King Albany Sen Russell Long D-La Senate Finance Committee Defense James Schlesinger Theodore Sorensen Schlesinger Department of Energy and Natural Resources

Fatal crashes claim three lives in Oklahoma region

Wreck on SH 51 west of Mannford kills Wreck occupant Margie Hilterbrand and driver Wreck and Hilterbrand were 58 from Sand Springs. Catherine June Bumbles 34 of Oklahoma City dies after the car hits a concrete bridge railing in Oklahoma City. Wanda Woodmore 32 from Oklahoma City dies in a collision at an unmarked intersection. Funeral for Mrs. Alonzo remains pending at Becker Funeral Home.

Margie M. Hilterbrand Sand Springs SH 51 Mannford Catherine June Bumbles Oklahoma City Wanda Woodmore Alonzo Becker Funeral Home

Oklahoma City farmer prices show mixed grains and hay

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture reports latest prices for wheat barley Milo soybeans and alfalfa hay across several towns. Wheat ranges from 2.20 to 2.83 a bushel with multiple city price points. Barley 2.00 to 2.30. Milo 3.39 to 4.29 per cwt. Soybeans 6.17 to 6.77 per bushel. Alfalfa hay priced at 70 to 80 dollars per ton in Pauls Valley and 75 to 80 in Chickasha. Live broilers listed at 19 cents per pound.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Afton Muskogee Manchester Beaver Liberal Perryton Medford Clinton Eldorado Okeene Pauls Valley Ponca City Watonga Weatherford Banner el Reno Geary Kingfisher Yukon Hobart Keyes Lawton Temple Gulf Barley MILO Broilers

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