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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1957

Page

2

Holy City Temple Renovation Under Kiwanis Help

Lawton reports vandalism and theft as Holy City Temple preparations begin with Kiwanis Club funding a 1500 dollar renovation. Northwest Kiwanis and Carpenters Local 1585 plus Bricklayers Union No 6 join in updating the temple interior and exterior backdrops while security notes show multiple thefts across town including jewelry, tools, and household items.

Lawton Holy City Temple Kiwanis Club Pijns Fry Holy City of Che Wichita Tay Northwest Wiewams Club Joli Stine Vic Elub Assisiing Star Renovohun Carpenters Local Veron No Bricklayers Union No

PUPIL AID Continued From Page One

Federal aid proposals include 1000 new graduate fellowships in year one and 1000 more over three years to boost future college teachers. Direct grants up to 123000 yearly for grantee schools to expand capacity with matched federal funds. A 0.03 matching subsidy with states to improve systems. Training centers to raise foreign language teacher output, especially in Asia Africa Near East. National Science Foundation budget increases by 36.5 million for science education and research.

Grilune Naheaagies Asia Africa Near East National Severcr Foundation

Three Injured In Area Single Car Crash

Three persons were hurt in a single car crash near Chickasha on U S Highway 277 early this morning. Trooper Frank Shaffer identified the injured as James Dwayne Davis 18 and Martha Jo Williamson 18 both of Oklahoma City and Barrell Small awand 18 Chickasha. Davis suffered head and back injuries and was reported in critical condition on arrival at a Chickasha hospital. Williamson's left shoulder injury was listed as satisfactory. Small awand sustained minor injuries. Davis' 1934 Mercury sedan went out of control struck a bridge abutment then hit both sides of the bridge and rested on the bridge. The accident occurred about 1 am.

Millin Warit Chickasha Hosital Shaffer

Hospital News Items and Births in Southwestern Region

Medical dismissals and admissions listed for multiple residents across Anadarko, Ard, Apache, Fort Sill, and nearby towns. Births include two daughters of local couples such as Capt. and Mrs. Wile Many Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sidoli with weights and times. Numerous patients noted under medical, surgical, and obstetric care with addresses and home towns.

Wile Many Smith Pollard Horn TAS Aon Counces Joseph Sidoli Wingsbury Clarence Davis Place W.C. Kenningham Columbia Medical Alfred Keeler Ferris Miodical L. A Williamson Farris Army Bel Harold Norris Fort Sill Viola Ferguson Bell W.C. James Euclid Medica W. WW. Kenningham H Tithard ‘Taylor Hoofr Toanid Chandler Wsth Orla Jones Apache

Subpenas Issued to Firm Officials

Oklahoma City report notes subpoenas ordering four officials of Selected Investments Corp to appear before the state legislative council's insurance committee. Sen Don Baldwin Ana darko signed subpoenas after the council executive committee voted 22 1. Attorney Paul Washington declined comment. Sen Charles Wilson Sayre chairs the panel and will convene a meeting Thursday for the executives to testify.

Oklahoma City Subpenas Secected Investments Corp State Legislative Council Tommittee Don Baldwin Anadarko Lin Oklahoma Civ Paul Washington Charles Wilson Sayre Insurance Committee Investment Corporation

Wrong Man Hit In Tulsa Shooting

Tulsa report says Wilkins 88 was wounded in a shooting at the Dinelle Cafe while with his wife. Lesley Nance 43 admitted firing a 44 caliber revolver aiming at Loonis Martin 35 of Jenks. a feud led to the attack as a bullet struck Wilkins in a nearby booth.

Tulsa UPJ Todd Wilkins Dinette Lesley Nance Loonis Martin Jenks Nance Martin Joan Wikins

Ike's Resignation Urged By Solon Amid Disability Debate

Washington AP UPI Chairman Emanuel Celler of the House Judiciary Committee urged President Eisenhower to resign temporarily if he cannot perform duties. He blamed a palace guard run by Sherman Adams and cabinet officers for effectively governing. Rep Kenney B. Keating backed disability legislation as urgent while defending the President’s capacity.

Wasiington Emanuel Celler D-N. Y Sfouse Judiciary Committee Eisenhower Hime Celler U Palace Sherman Adams Cabinel New York Democrat Courrilge Congress Kenney B. Keating GOP Ducerary Committee Keating Celier Tisating

Albert Eyes Old Age Aid Bill Is Considered

Rep Carl Albert of Oklahoma acting House Democratic whip is studying a proposal to raise federal old age assistance and related state grants. He plans to consult the Ways and Means Committee and possibly hold a hearing before final provisions. The bill could also boost aid to dependent children and disabled persons amid inflation concerns.

Washington Carl Albert O-Oklat Albert House

Record Citrus Crops Rolling in Florida Trade Winds

Lakeland Florida saw the citrus industry push toward a record shipment to northern markets as rail shippers prepared. Florida Citrus Commission faces a meeting on easing use of freeze damaged oranges in raven juice concentrate, with processors seeking permission to use fruit up to 25 percent damaged, despite current 5 percent limit.

Lakeland Fla Florida Florida Citrus Commission Citrus Commission

No Worker Cuts Seen In Oil Slash

Sunray Oil Co. announced it will cut crude oil runs by about 11,000 barrels on January 1. President R W McDowell said the reduction at Tulsa and Duncan refineries would not cause any layoffs.

Tulsa DN Sunray Oi Co Sunray R. W. McDowell Duncan

Judge Disposes Of Traffic Cases In Municipal Court

Judge J Merleaks disposed of 17 charges this morning including leaving an accident scene reckless driving by drinking and driving to the left of center. BuddConwoop 28 Lawton fined 560 on three counts. Henry Sawicki 23 Fort Sill and Estle Hei Sill forfeited in separate reckless cases. Bob Nottingham 19 Douglas suspended 20 fine. Davia Lee 20 North 20th forfeited 17 bond for running stop sign. Henry Neiderson 404 Columbia forfeited 11 bond for red light. A 9 year old Lawton girl and 32 year old Woodward woman released for medical attention. Pat Smith 36 Anadarko fined 20 for drunkenness and disturbance. One man forfeited 312 bond and three women fined 20 each for public drunkenness. Women fined 20 for shingles theft. Granville Lallimer 56 Lawson and Jay Bandholtz 43 410 Jefferson linked to belt charges.

J. Merleaks Buddy Conwoop Rt. 2 Lawton Henry M. Sawicki Fort Sill Estle Lee Hei Sill Bob Nottingham Douglas Davia H. Lee Henry W. Neidersonn Columbia Woodward Pat Smith Anadarka Granville Lallimer Lawson Jay Bandholtz Jefferson

Botanist Cites Fallout Perils In Bomb Tests

Indianapolis reports a botanist warns lawmakers to weigh human lives against military gains amid fallout dangers. Barry Commence of Washington University cites Joint Congressional Committee findings predicting up to 13 000 births with deformities and 91 000 leukemia cases from nuclear testing.

Indianapolis UPI Barry Commence Ington St. Louis Sail Sunday Joint Congressional Committee On Alonic Energy Cammoner American Association Morris Rogers University

Barn Remodeling At Indian School Nears Completion

Fort Sill project revamps an old dairy barn to create large classrooms an agriculture office a utility room and locker area. J A Dupler of Cache directs work begun in November with about two weeks to re roof the remodeled section. The 4 H club led by Spencey Quelor hopes to finish by the Fat Stuck show in March with several entries.

Fort Sill Iain Spencey Quelor J. A. Dupler Cache Quelenvale Tlib Queton FSIS

Indecent Yank Calendars Held By Filipino Customs

Filipina customs authorities in Cebu seized a shipment of indecent American calendars arriving last Friday. The calendars feature lewd depictions of youths and were said to be imported by a local business firm.

Philippine Cebu United States

Race odds cut Agua Caliente Caliente Handican future

Round Table, winner of his first stake at Santa Anita Saturday, has his Caliente future odds shortened from 1 to 1 to 2 to 1 in the Handican event at Agua Caliente.

Agua Caliente Mexico Santa Anita

Shirley Ann Ramsburg found after mountain search

Shirley Ann Ramsburg, a toddler missing since Friday afternoon near Martinsburg, was found late yesterday after a ground and air search by police, firefighters, National Guardsmen and 100 volunteers including Arthur Godfrey. She cried at Charles Town Hospital but showed signs of improvement by breakfast under sedation. her father, a 25 year old laborer, had earlier feared a drowning after the child disappeared with her dog Brownie.

West Virginia Pantande Virginia Bill Rogers Martinsburg National Arthur Godfrey Shirley Ann Charles Town Hospital McIntyre Robert Ramsburg Ramsburg Robert Jr Fairfax Viter Teamsburg Hankers Ngs Brownie Ramshug Gesan Jin

Woman Found Dead In Putnam Home After Illness

Mrs. Oliver was discovered lifeless in a Putnam home after reportedly ill in bed, with bruising noted but not deemed causal. She lived in the Lawton and Mt Park area for two decades and had married Oliver last July 17. Survivors include her parents in Putnam and two sisters in California. services set for 2 pm Tuesday at the Putnam Methodist church. Burial in Liberty cemetery, under Beekos and Kery-Schneider funeral directions.

Mrs. Stroupe Oliver Mrs. Oliver Lawton Mt Park Gertrude McWnoeriy Kazel Raley Bell Los Angeles Calif Methodist Putnam Berial Liberty Cemetery Kery-Sehneider Funeral Home Clinton Beekos Funeral Home

Ballroom Montis to Announce New Plans at Old Club

The old club ballroom will continue to host private parties, dinners, and dances while a new expansion program is guided by a board headed by Col Samuel Le Morrow. Members include Col Clifford Colines and Lt Col Edward Geary with listed FA Group officers and artillery school officials.

Montis Samunl le Morrow Clifford’ Colines Edward 4 Geary 17Th Field Artillery Group Thomas N. Couryoisie Robert F. Shannon Roland M. Dixson Artillery and Missile School W. A. McSpadden Artillery Board

Church Vandals To Face Hearing

A hearing is set before County Judge John P. Fullerton for two Lawton youths charged with vandalizing the Nazarene church camp grounds south of Anadarko. About $300 in damages were caused including damaged mattresses curtains paintings and furniture. A billfold found in a cabin led to arrests. one boy allegedly confessed. The case notes a juvenile delinquency record for one suspect. Fangio May Retire After Three More Races In Argentina

John P. Fullerton Lawton Caddo County Nazarene Church Anadarko Joe Smediey A. J. Hooker Fangio Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Manuel Fangio

Campaigns oppose Fort Sill expansion causing local hardship

Study notes spearheading opposition to a two phase Fort Sill expansion that would affect Cooperton and nearby communities. About 350 000 acres would be included over 12 years with around 200 families relocations. other towns lie on the fringe of the area. Opponents seek legislative support to block or modify the plan.

Fort Sill Cooperton Snyter Mt. Park Hobart Golebo

Reservoir project aims flood control and irrigation

The survey seeks the easiest relocation method and outlines the reservoir being built at government expense for flood control and irrigation. It will feature a dam 30 feet long and 101 feet high at its highest point.

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