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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1964

Page

5

County Commissioners Proceedings December 1943

The board met at 2 PM with Chairman Myers and members Ash Ebisch, approving the county clerk's monthly report of 2478.55 and a long list of vendor claims including Sims Auto Salvage, Crover Printing, SW Bell Tel, Boardman Machinery, Kerr-McGee, and many others. Meetings recessed to December 6 1963 with further reports and election expense items authorized.

Board of County Commissioners R. F. Myers Zames Ash Robert Ebisch Phil Gofford Ebisch Sims Auto Salvage Crover Printing Co Vernon C. Field Lorance M. White Avolo E. A. Owens SW Gell Tel SW Bell Tel. Co SW Bell Tel Co Bell Tel. Co SW Story. & Bank Supply T. L. Croft Clarence L. Boyd Co Boecking-Berry Eavie Co Boardmonthhy Co Jock Howenstine Vernon Klein Truck & Ecuip Burch Machine J. L. Borger T. C. Huckaboy Grove Fieet Tire Mort Bert Smith Rood Mchy Bert Smith Rood Apco Ol! Corp Lowton Mattress Mig Co Melton Co. Inc Clarence J. Scott Midstate Odorite Co Lowton Paul Boty David J. Aubrey IBM Corp Clover Printing Co SW Bell Tei Co SW Bell Tei Oklahoma Municipal Photostat Corp Lowton Publishing Co Ark-Lo Gas Co Western Uniform & Trovel Service Maybelle Frye Henry Hoskins Odell James M. Ash Phil Gafford Ollie Fite Mildred Dayton Forest J. W. Bard Myers J. R. Dawes PS L. Corwin Ned Timbo Elbert Wolf Estelle Morrison Gro. F. Guishell Jewell Schlumbohm C. F. Verner Frank Bilackburn G. F. Horrcuff A. B. Dossey Pearl Carpenter Lois Mixon Sybil Lewis Erma White Paul Allen Elizabeth Hamm Eunice Ebien Theo Tanner Imogene Halle D. L. Clemmer Juanita Benge Acron Smith Sue Gross Clow Scott Verna Carter Mary Helms Judy Johnson Walter Montgomery Walter Cogie Jvmmie Nell Durham Garland Clark Charles E. Green Sadie Vanderhoot Louise Agnew Lewis A. Haydock Sam Holden, Jr Opal S$. Walker Ciara J. Kelley J. Kelley Savon Creek Mr. Ash Kennedy & Co SW Story Bank Supply McCord's Joe Peller Agency Bond Emmett Jenkins M. White M.D Henry C. Smith M. D J. Roy Cocke Jack Slovbaugh Sidney Woller Lucy Wiersig Joseph P. Shelvey Ae A Povillard Jess Griffin Jock L. Shero al Terrill Speck Sanders Mirs Patton Bryen Wald Board of Education Gilbert Woods McCords Henry Zwean Stotv Wright Stotvy Bank Syndv Merton Co. Inc Thomason Movie Supply Inc Martin Keethiey John M. Bowman State & Bank Supply Fred Mehew & Co IBM Forest Harris Western Beauty Supply Co American White Goods Co American Hospital Supply Co Henry Zwoonins. Co Ellison Shriver Cook Telephone Co Saverman Lewton Machine Shop Repgirs Jeh Glover Indiahome Off Co Morrow’s Station & Geroge Souverman Iindependent Industries Don Stoll J. W. Gord Public Service Co Reolph Hennessee Deoiese Bros. Co New State Tel Co Independent Industries, Fluid, Co Western Welding Supply Co Jones Lumber Co Tom Ring & Broke Supply Wolves Phillins-Aubrey Chev C. C. Pitts Walter Bollow E. D. Scroggins Leading & Housing Mr. Ebisch Chester D. Silvers Solory David Aubrey Pat Sulliven Wynema Siocon Miller Forest D. McClung Hayden C. Ireland Willard Powell Solary Marvin Terry Jesse McLain Salary Roy Nowlin Selary Lodel B. Goochey James D. Thixton Hugh R. Thompson Odell R. Inglis Melvin H. Phelps Pet D. Pointer Maybelie Frye Herman Jackson Lillian Wald Lor la Pierce Rosemary Bainbridge Solery Wanda Cavell Inclo Ash June Hewes Lou Sperlin Mildred Wilcoxson Bess Medlock Sarah Robertson Voges Oklchome Foreign Service Chas E. Green Funk & Wagnolis Co., Inc Weich Off Co Story & Bank Supply BM Corp Garland McCord’s State Dept. of Public Hood-Donley Agency

Election expenses and registrations across decades record

A lengthy ledger lists names of individuals such as Mrs. Paul Allen and Mrs. Mildred Nottingham alongside election expenses and registrations from 1927 to 1968. It shows amounts like 16.00 and 171.00 for registrations, notes mileage and services, and ends with county board actions and mandamus action discussions on district redistricting.

Milidred Nottingham la Dell Romines J. Jacobi Aay Hastings Mildred Long J. Morris Phillips E. E. Rust D. D. Rosbourn W. E. Provine Neile Lawrence White Nevice Johnson Aant Rhee E. Page Nares Mustain Walter Cagie Sidney Bentley Lesitie Waillis Thelma Whitehead Melvin Price Mary Wolverton W. ©. Hounshell Mabel Blankenship Elvira Kinney Leone Brooks John H. Coady Frank Blackburn G. F. Horrouff Lizzie Hight Earl Shriver Florine Sanders Jewel Schlumbohm Lucy Ryder Russell P. Constant Elwood Mollow Mary F. Nelson Myrtle Terry

December 16 1963 County Meeting Minutes and Claims

The minutes record the December 16 1963 meeting of the County Board chaired by F Myers with James M Ash and approved November minutes. A long list of disbursements follows for services supplies bonds and jury duty among many vendors and individuals. A second session on December 23 1963 notes additional claims and salaries for county employees presented to the same board.

Labor Payments And Reimbursements Listed In County Ledger

A long payroll ledger lists wages salaries per diem and travel for numerous county staff and contractors. Amounts include 485.83 for several employees 437.25 for others and travel allowances of 100.00 to multiple recipients. The document notes deductions and reimbursements and ends with official signatures dated December 23 1963.

Allen E. Cornelius R. F. Myers Solary James M. Ash Robert Ebisch Eve Sv J. Curtis Jones Phil Gofford Viola Collins Josephine Hough Velma Scribner Frankie Richardson Edythe Frimon Angela Roark Chorney Maguire Beverly Gioscow Clarence J. Scott Salery Ruth Stanard Lester O. Paden Ethel M. West R. M. Blaylock Solory Emmett Jenkins Elsie Vaughen Geriend Clark Mary Jo Lane Ollie Fite Virginia Perkins Mildred Marshall Janice Mitchell Alfred P. Clapp Inez Manning Paul Elkins Georgie Angeletti Jesse Cothren Charles Whitmore Elvira Kinney Salory Henry Jr. McCune Jymmie Nell Durhem

Miscellaneous 1963-64 County Expenditures and Meeting Adjournment

A county ledger lists payments to multiple vendors and officials for December 1963 including SW Bell Tel Co and Lawton Publishing Co. The notice records adjournment to a regular session on January 6, 1964 and is signed by Clerk Phil Gofford.

Contractors Notice to Combined Sanitary Sewer and Water

City of Lawton invites sealed bids for sanitary sewer and water distribution lines to serve Brookland Additions blocks 1-29 and a named park area. Bids due February 18 1964. Bonds required include 5 percent certified check and 100 percent performance and maintenance bonds. Right to reject bids reserved. R M Dodson City Clerk.

Lawton Oklahoma Brookland Comanche County Brockland South Comaonche County Okigheme Lewton Comenche County Towit Cache Road Glendale Street Brookl South Addition Sould City of Lowton Okishome Okiohome District Court Okliahome R. M. Dodson

Ocean Swells From South America Reach Far North

Oceanographers report waves sourced from the tip of South America traveled to England. Antarctic storms can trigger swells that reach as far as Alaska and Hawaii.

England South America Antarctic Alaska Hawaii

Retirement Symposium Set At Fort Sill

The second Pre Retire ment Symposium and Counselling Session for military personnel planning to retire is planned at Fort Sill on Wednesday. The event includes an 8 to 11 30 a.m. symposium in Theater No 1 and a 1 to 4 p.m. counselling session in Service Club 1 with eleven speakers covering rights benefits and survivor entitlements.

Fort Sill Bill Taylor Army Fort Eustis Sonnel L. S. Griffing Alfred W. Farrell Mitchell W. Phillips John D. Brewer Veterans Administration W. Ernest Carroll Bartley E. Kearins Jr American Red Cross Red Cross Walter M. Rapp Oklahoma Employment Security Commission

Cub Scouts Fitness Program At Pack 142 Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 142 at Andrew Jackson School held a fitness themed meeting last week. Capt Leo Draper led games while Jack Anthony presented awards to Rob ert Draper, Roger Draper, Randy Summerhill, Scott Barrett, Mike Porter, Kim Cornwell, Ray Jackson, Robert Draper, and others for bear wolf and denner patches. Webelos den inductees included Richard Barrett Steven Anthony and Kenny Fobes. New bobcats were Ray Jackson Eric Jensen and Mark Welker. Mrs Harry Barretts Den 5 received the parent attendance award. Mrs Raymone Bloxoms Den 2 led opening and closing ceremonies.

Leo Draper Jack Anthony Robert Roger Draper Randy Summerhill Scott Barrett Mike Porter Kim Cornwell Ray Jackson Denner Robert Draper James Ferrer Richard Barrett Steven Anthony Kenny Fobes Webelos den Eric Jensen Mark Welker Harry Barrett Den 5 Raymone Bloxom Den 2

Chessboard Crossword Clue Unearths Food and Figures

A reader’s crossword puzzle listing across and down clues spans gorgonians and chairs, Missouri migration, citrus foods, vegetable items, butter-making, idolizers, colonization, Greek terms, and mythic names. Included are abbreviations, pie varieties, seaport hints, and classical figures.

Missouri

Queen Mother Undergoes Appendix Surgery in London

Queen Mother Elizabeth, 63, had her appendix removed at King Edward VII Hospital after a Monday night rush in. She spent the night in a private ward and was described as feeling very well, as messages of sympathy flowed to the Royal Court amid the cancellation of her 30 000 mile tour to New Zealand and Australia scheduled to start Friday.

London APT Elizabeth King Edward VII Hospital Elizabeth II Royal Court New Zealand Australia

Cuba to Buy 1 000 More Buses From Leyland Motors

Leyland Motors says Cuba signed a declaration of intention in Havana to purchase 1 000 buses over four years. If fulfilled, the value would total about 25.2 to 28 million dollars, in addition to an existing 400 bus order worth around 11.2 million. The move signals Cuba’s drive to standardize on Leyland bus types.

London Leyland Motors, Ltd Havana Cuba Washington

U S urges ban on Richard Burton to aid image abroad

Representative Michael Feighan said revoking Richard Burton’s visa could improve the United States image and curb publicity around Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. He noted a closed hearing with State Department officials and urged action to protect public morals. Burton’s camp declined to comment.

Washington UPI Michael Feighan D-Ohio Richard Burton United States U.S Feighan House Burton Elizabeth Taylor Ohio State Department Miss Taylor Toronto Canada Buton Hamlet Broadway

Durable thatching roofs and lifespans of reeds

A roof of Norfolk reeds offers the most durable thatching and costs up to 1120 dollars. With proper maintenance it lasts 60 to 80 years. Devon reed stays intact 25 to 40 years while wheat straw lasts 10 to 20 years.

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. F. Goodrich Co Senne Alignment Co Oklahome Road Maoterials Co Long Bros. Maoterial Co Oklahome Road Materials Co Ear! Thomas Bert Smith Mcdy. Co Copeland Enqupment Co Kerr-McGee Oil, Inc Monroe Allen Lumber Lou Spahin Erma L. John E. Cornelis J. M. Alexander Geo. W. Ezell Boardman Machy. Co Thames Oj Co Thurman Bridge Supply Co Helen Hammond Margaret Glasby Frank Hurt Lindsey Whitten Mary Lou Brendon L A Haile Dbd. L. Clemmer Iva Coldwell Mr. Myers Gilhen Rhoads Arthur Cavvenagh Mandamus Action Air. Myers Board OF County S . F. Myers Wes Lou Baker Stoley F. Little Keith D. Lattimore Pauline E. Ross Jack Brock Mildred Denton Gertrude Cummins Rex R. Madden Per Diem Michael Young W. B. Obuch A. O. Bury Arnold McDonald M._ W. Dees Lindsey. Terre Leonard Ray Julien Rey Ketchum Homer Taylor William C. Exell Milton Leve Archie Stacy Sotory Millard F. Hobbs E. Jones J. H. Bentley Odia Voartine Ruet Jones J. H. Burcham John L. Brown A. P. Barker John D. Gardner Irvin Hull Paul Janow Dolies Morrow Albert Picody Lewis Preast Gemma Jefferson Reed Claude Risinger Ted B. Thomas F. J. Werd R. W. Weaver Davy Werauvevoh Leonora Wimple Ott Zumwalt Selery Jimmy Baker Sealery Frenklin Cable H. A. Coldwell, Jr Deibert Carter Howard Cude Gordon Sealory Albert Loove Robert Moon Wester Overstreet W. W. Parks Horace Porter F. D. Rhodes, Jr MacCaskill Agency McCaskill An Herald Stout Sincleir Ste Anthony's Dixie Store Forest D. Harris Fletcher Ice Co Clanton Oi! Co Goldie Hudson, Gas & Oli Ark-Le Gas Co Lowton Iron & Metal Co Angie Billie J. Messick Robert Meonhottey Nikie Pedahy Oklahome Okla Republic National Life Ins. Co Republic Not. Life Ins. Co Ins. Sbm. Ae Noti Life Ins. Co Ins Republic Natl Life Ins. Co. Ins R. ©. Myers Attest Phil Gotford Lawton Glass and Mirror Co Cache Road Square Pee M. Smith Watter M. Smith Nee M. Smith Bit Walter M. Smith Comr Paul Boy Lester Paden Vernon W. Smith Travel & Subsistence Arlis Newhouse Graveloyalty The Lawton Morning Press Taylor John D. Bennett Ment of Health, Education, and Welfare Bennett Harry J. Parker University of ‘Oklahoma Richard Hancock H. J. Crigger Crigger Real Estate Company C. J. McGuire Veterans Problems Don Davis Veterans Employment Representative Cub Scouts Cub Scout Pack 142 Andrew Jackson School Kansas Tyndareus Newspaper Enterprise Assn Queen Mother Gata Fountain-Horne Sheridan Gore EL Bea Yellowstone Distillery CO Louisville Owe
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