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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1957

Page

2

Lawton Con Cycle Flips Hurting Two People

Two persons were injured when a motorcycle overturned at Third and street. Rider Tajurd Slenning Myers, 18, and passenger Ray Napier, 28, sustained injuries. both were treated at local hospitals and released. The crash occurred as they tried to avoid a turning car. additional details involve nearby witnesses and a separate collision with a pickup truck later.

Slenning Myers Ray Napier J. Napier Barla Bell Liberty Reba May Treciy Boatright Bell Clinton Bert Tizht Moyes Bearricht Weil

Judge Frees Three After Yule Charges in City Court

Post holiday proceedings dismiss charges against Marlene Keadbone Carter Garret dm and Vera May Grant who faced resisting arrest disorderly conduct and related counts they were released from city jail on Christmas day. Other defendants faced fines for reckless driving drunkenness and disturbing the peace including Leo Bow Clarence Hastings and Orville Zimmerman plus Wallace Berry Steve Poarch and Love Rawls with varied penalties. Continued cases involve Johanie Dismuke and James H Granges awaiting action Friday.

J. Alerte Oaks Marlene Keadbone Wuel Deily Carter Garret Dm Summit Vera May Grant Warren Horel Athe Wallace Berry Christine Berrys Teva Zimmerman Steve Poarch Love Rawls Johanie AL Dismuke Lawton Sharaed Will James Fh. Granges Washington

Cruiser Skipper Disappear At Sea Between N J And Ga

A 48-foot cabin cruiser and its veteran skipper vanished at sea en route from Nyack New York to Savannah Georgia. Eugene English age 3 was aboard delivering the vessel Judy Lenn to its owner John Wallace. English was last seen at Point Pleasant New Jersey for repairs on December 3 and was reported missing December 4.

New York UPI Point Pleasant N. J Savannah Eugene English Nyack N. Y Judy Lenn Mer John Wallace Ile Forever Pitrmont English

City Man Slashed During Angry Poker Game

Abbeyoutle man Marion Hinchcliff 301 Mettingley was treated at Southwestern hospital last night for what was first reported as a stab wound to the chest. Police later questioned whether a glass shard from a fight caused the injury during a drive‑in poker game. Hinchcliff said he was attacked during an argument with unknown assailants. He was treated and released. no suspect was held this morning.

Abbeyoutle Southwestern Hospital Marion Hinchcliff Mettinley Polite Belny Hinchclift Hinehelift Minehelift Nif Hinchelif

Drunk Driving Charges Filed In Regional Court

Two drunk driving charges were filed today by county attorney David J. Aubrey against Layton and Comens residents arrested during Christmas by highway patrol. Additional licenses and improper driving charges were noted for several individuals in Justice of the Peace and county courts.

David J. Aubrey Ant County Layton Comens Wondraw Giles Toe Carrall Robneu Al 1 Fort Cobh Miller Mildred Louise Wooley S. Math Jett Confer Norman Hays

Ike Christmas at the White House with Eisenhowers

President Eisenhower and family celebrate Christmas Day at the White House. John S. Hisenhower and wife arrive with four grandchildren, Mary Jean and Mary Susan charm in red attire. The East Room Christmas tree displays lights as grandchildren pose for photos. Chou Wen-chung, a Guggenheim recipient, is noted as a composer and graduate.

Mas John S. Hisenhower Mary White House Susan Mary Jean Eisenhower Eisenhowers

Improper turn charged in Giles court case

Act of 1119 One was charged with an improper turn. A 41 year old Latvian man was accused of public drunkenness in a complaint filed in Giles court.

Giles

Oklahoma City Markets Report Prices for Wheat Hogs and Livestock

State Board of Agriculture lists prices for wheat No 7 hard 10 a m Oklahoma City 1.96 and other markets. Hens No 1 steady with strong demand. Eggs large weak Lawton 45 42. Enid 42 38. Oklahoma City 43 30 to 43 35. Butterfat No 1 steady El Reno 55. Tulsa 43. Clinton 52. Oklahoma City Livestock report notes slaughter steers 21.50 24.50. hogs 19.50 21.00. sows 14.50 13.50. sheep light trading. Chicago butter steady.

State Poultry TGGS Oklahoma City U State Board of Agriculture Today Oklahoma City Bison St. Reno Hennessey Kingfisher Yukon Alva Blackwell Enid Medford Vici Watonga Clinton Frederick Broilers Muskoger Tulsa Vinita Elk City Shattuck Pauls Valley Lawton el Reno Butterfat E Lawton Vinila Okmulgee Shaw- Mee Oklaoma City USDA

Vandals Enter Emerson School

Emerson school custodians report vandals gained entry by breaking a south hallway window after holidays. Rooms desks and cabinets were ransacked but nothing appeared missing. J A Howeth 1714 B described the intruders' actions and noted no items taken. Charley Wade Arlington reported a 26 inch hickelr theft in a separate note.

Emerson i School J. A. Howeth Jinneth Charley Wade Avelington

Funeral rites pending for infant Ernest D Smith

Funeral services are pending at Jefferson Funeral Home for Ernest Darrell Smith infant son of Irene Delores Smith and Lee Thomas Smith. He died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital of pneumonia. He had lived with his grandparents since birth on February 1, 1951 at Fort Sill Station hospital. Survivors include a sister, great grandmother, and five aunts plus two uncles. Services scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday in Becker Funeral Home chapel.

Jefferson Funeral Ernest Darnell Smith Irene Delores Smith Lee Lee Thomas Smith Augusta Brown

Napier Soldier Dead in Oklahoma Car Crash

Joseph E. Napier 26 died when the car he rode in plunged into a creek west of Lawton Oklahoma His burial and services will be held in Langley with Becker Funeral Home in charge Only survivor is his mother Mrs Alemeta Napier of Langley Napier was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment U Army Hospital Fort Bliss considered the casualty.

Becker Feneral Sarah Colley Tulsa W. C. Ard Weldon Rightmer Liberty Heights Chapel Sunset Memorial Gardens Langley

Thompson in custody after fatal shotgun home murder

A man identified as Thompson was arrested after a shooting at a home that left Mrs. Thompson dead from a 12 gauge blast. Deloris, 4, and two other children were at home. Deloris reported her stepfather’s drinking and the killer’s return scene as police arrived. A coroner jury verdict affirmed homicide by the defendant.

Thompson Deloris Justice of Peace Corone Mrs. Thompson

Eisenhower Eyes Soviet Response to Nuclear Pact Plan

President Eisenhower outlined a seven point peace plan calling for halt to atomic and hydrogen weapons, a freeze on nuclear tests beginning January 1, and a nuclear arms free zone in Central Europe. It urges reductions in military personnel, a Warsaw Pact NATO nonaggression pact, and end to Middle East force, with expanded trade and cultural exchange.

Eisenhower Soviet Union United States Britain East West Germany Europe Warsaw Pact NATO Russia Middle East

Four Men Join U S Navy Here In Lawton Area

Three Lawton men enlist in the U S Navy and one re enlists for six years Chief Bollerman E A Briggs reports. Jerry Lee Wilson 17 will train in San Diego before his 21st birthday minor enlistment. Charley Tonzo Taylor Jr Joseph A Woods also seek minority enlistment for San Diego training. Robert Wayne Nolan gunner’s mate second class to report to San Francisco Electronic Technical school after 30 days leave. Lawton High School graduate.

Lawton U. S. Navy Bollerman E. A. Briggs Navy Jerry Lee Wilson L. A. Wilson Rt. 2 San Diego Calif Charley Tonz0 Taylor Jr C. L. Taylor Monroe Joseph A. Woods C. F. Woods Park Robert Wayne Nolan S. Nolan Nolan Electronic Technical School San Francisco Lawton High School

Suspension Span Lets Ships Pass to Baltimore Port

Ocean going vessels may enter the Port of Baltimore as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge center span clears the ship channel by 198 feet, allowing larger ships to transit the harbor area.

Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Bridge Ship Channel

Pastor Elected To Committee Trev Willhoite

Rev. Willhoite, pastor of Central Baptist, was elected to two Baptist General Convention committees in Oklahoma City. He joins the executive committee and chairs the child care committee, which oversees the Baptist Children's Home and Boys Ranch near Oklahoma City.

Trev Fred HH. Willhoite Central Baptist Church The Baptist General Convention Oklahoma City Rev Willhoite Convention Child Care Department Baptist Children's Home Oklahoma 1 City

Four Drowned When Car Plunges Into Canal Near Dunkirk

A seven passenger automobile returning from a Christmas ball in Dunkirk plunged into a fog shrouded canal. The driver and two youths managed to escape before the vehicle sank. Four companions drowned in the icy water.

Dunkirk France

Stops Heart Gas 3 Times Faster Reve BELIAME Today

BELIAME offers a rapid relief claim for heart gas symptoms, touting three times faster action than prior remedies. The news item presents promotional language and a bold timing statement without corroborating clinical data or expert validation.

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