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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1957

Page

2

Regular Army appointments at Sill announced

A list of officers receiving Regular Army appointments was read by Maj Vhoums at the Artillery Center ceremony. Several officers were not present, while attendees included Lt. Col. Rob Potts and other officials. The event highlighted official commemoration of promotions and future duties.

Vhoums de Shaga Artillery Ahesrie Center Aihee Rhanlar Army Alee Rob Potts Cole AL Bunny Main Hall Walter S. Ifans MY. Jeakins CL Messinets Mas Poonell Cn Cringdy Theofase Keeamor Mai Thomas N Vincent Molbridge A. Smith Robert J. Ellison

Rabies quarantine tightens after rabid dog spotted

Miller reports an 800 block dog sighting as local animals test for rabies. Attempts to capture all strays failed. some animals will be killed if rabies suspected, with heads sent to the lab for diagnosis. Mayor explains quarantine to prevent spread. dogs must stay secure in enclosed spaces.

AniDas Ouher Eiti Dencle Dave Jahoraod Miller

Robbery reported at 6th Street Grocery store

Police describe a polite young hijacker who entered the 6th Street Grocery, demanded the clerk’s money, and fled the scene after obtaining cash from receipts. Victims include Mr. and Mrs. Bossiel and George Coffman. Coffman was pushed from a car on Fort Silk Boulevard and Ashby. He received emergency care at Southwestern hospital.

Golfvors Edwards 6Th St. Grovery Abs Joan Bossiel Weer Hier Fort Silk Blvd Ash Tay George Coffman Cache Road Varay Coffman B. J. Davis Jenry A. B Mindel Chevrolet Billfeld Fort Si Bb Ashby Southwestern Hospital

Hospital News Items ILI INDIAN Admit led

A collage of patient admissions and births from multiple hospitals and clinics. Names include George Lincoln Satoe Mountain View Billy McVote Fort Sill Indian School DeWayne Tahsahsanah Carnegie and Philly Jesse Hendrix with surgery and medical cases. Also listed are births at Southwestern area hospitals with weight and date details.

George Lincoln Satoe Mountain View Billy McVote Fort Sill Amelia Ramirez Maggie Pauker Golebo Agers Grace Yourieull Cyril

Santa and Mrs Claus discuss toys and Sputniks at yearend

Santa explains there is no need for extra reinforcements despite a past crisis. Mary Claus notes time is short as elves busy packing, promising new toys this year including playful Santaniks. The Big Red Sooner state reporter records a lighthearted Santa scene amid holiday bustle.

Santa St. Nick North Pole Fort Sill Big Red Sooner State Senia Mary Claus

Burglars Hit Three Places In Weekend Break-ins

Three local burglaries were reported over the past weekend. Carnegie Library librarian Mrs Mannie Small said $25 in cash was taken from an upstairs desk after a break in and both upstairs and downstairs desks were tampered with. Wayne Stinnett reported milk, bread and canned items stolen from his 2512 East home Sunday. Carl Stephens at 2105 Allanta estimated about $24 stolen from his home Sunday with entry through a northeast bedroom wing, including nine dollars and about $15 from a bank.

Mannie Small Carnegie Library Small Wayne Stinnelt Carl Stephens Allanta

Jailbreak on Oklahoma City jail escape attempt ends with injuries

Five prisoners broke from the Oklahoma City jail after an armed break in. Gunfire and a chase followed as the group paused on floors seven to three before fleeing more than 40 miles, with guards and visitors injured. A grandmother witnessed the escape. Suspects include Burl Stalls Luther Bringingood David Les Slate Bob Lewis. charges range burglary forgery and a federal Dyer Act violation.

Bob Turner Burl Stalls Luther Bringingood David Les Slate Bob Lewis Oklahoma City Stalls Bringingood Lewis Te Clair Jernigan Maul Hareah Okla Gyunpnint

Santa Bypasses Winds For Fort Sill Christmas Party

Strongweeds kept St Nick from a helicopter arrival at Fort Sill. he rode in by automobile to greet nearly 4000 children at the Noncommissioned Officers Club event. Santa handed each child a gift and sack of candy and nuts, with fruit for every child as they left. Club finances included a $190 contribution from the Lawton Chamber of Commerce, plus club funds covering the rest.

St. Nick Fort Sill Santa Lawton

Ruling tightens Gate 2 activity in Page dispute

The Machinists and two trades councils face limits as Downing describes picketing aimed at pressuring neutrals. The NLRB’s examiner recommendations await final board action, with a May ruling anticipated. Unions must notify and decide on appeals within 40 days or accept the recommendations.

Page One Page Gate 2 Downing Use NLRB Hoard Iself Alfields Saint TAM One Trance Trades Councils

ePayable in Advance SASS Rates Cartif in Lawton

Fragmented notice reads like a local legal or tax brief with references to newspapers and presses, listing entities and rates. It mentions law, constitution, and Sunday press, with unclear percentages and costs, suggesting a public notice about payable advance charges or tax rates and related entities in Lawton.

Lawton Constitutin Press Smate Sthsc Cin Okin Const Surday Press Cnag Sun Olver Courlies Presa Simias Preas

Death of Set Fallon Remains Under Inquest Delay

Set Fallon died between 1 and 7 am Sunday near Lawton after living 144 miles east on SH 7 for a month. A 1950 Ford station wagon linked to the death was found along a dirt road two miles east and 1.4 miles north of Lawton. Coroner’s jury members included Howard D. Harrison and Donald L. Copelin. Fallon, born November 23 1919 in Straughn Texas, served at Fort Sill since April after transfer from San Antonio. He married Helen C McEntire June 1 1943 in Orange California. Final rites planned in San Antonio with burial at Fort Sam Houston cemetery. A military escort will be provided by Ste Benton M Spruill. Local arrangements by Becker Funeral Home. Survived by wife of Route 2 Lawton four sons and two daughters, his mother and two sisters.

Set Fallon Lawian Faord Lawton Howard D. Harrison Donald L. Copelin Fort Sill le Roy Thomas Benny B. Wallis Texas City Tex E. B. Wallis Ridgeway Sheriff’s Office Straughn San Antonio Helen C. McEntire Orange Cal Fort Sam Houston Ste Michael T Gregory Maureen Melissa Estille Greer Lucille Mimbriel Fort, Worth Margaret Vorhes

Finance Inquiry Questions Solvency of City Firm

Testimony shows Ross stating no indication of insolvency despite questions from Cunningham. Ross admits may only guess at distributive value of shares, citing possible 90 percent value two years ago and potential income tax obligations as factors reducing worth.

Cunningham Ross Wilson Ties Perryman Clinton Joles Ross

Space expert Capen trains for high altitude lunar flight

Capen, a NASA era space hopeful and New Mexico A&M physicist, prepares for a secret satellite study project. He has flown 102,000 feet in a balloon and endured pressure chamber tests while training for a high altitude ascent. Capen emphasizes accurate, turbulence resistant telescope photography from 100,000 feet and pursues fitness to meet astronaut standards. He has 5,000 flying hours from weather work and crop dusting, and envisions future spaceflight despite slim chances of being first to the moon. Capen plans a four day American Astronomical Society conference at Butler University during Christmas with his wife Virginia.

Lunar Capen Air Force Seon Earth Physical Science Laboratory New Mexico A&m Fort Sill Capon Ars American Astronomical Society Butler University Indianapolis Ind Virginia Layton Jack Brock Dor

Driver Thullen Arrested After Car Return Delay

Detroit police traced a car to a waitress who admitted loaning it to James M. Thullen after a holdup victim gave a license number. Twenty minutes later Thullen arrived in the car and was arrested in connection with a $300 gasoline station robbery.

Detroit James M. Thullen William Matson Thullen

Primatene asthma formula now sold without prescription

Doctors widely prescribed asthma formula now available over the counter. The three medicines in Primatene open airways reduce mucus and relieve spasm for hours without injections. Priced 98 cents with money back guarantee at drugstores.

New York N.Y Pharece

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