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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1957

Page

5

Figure Wise Weight Plan For Teens And Young Adults

A NEA feature by Gaynor Maddon and LW York reports Dr Ruth M Leverton of Oklahoma A&M outlines a weight control program for youths. She stresses tailor made appetites, medical checks, realistic goals, and steady calories with exercise to reduce pounds safely.

Gaynor Maddon LW York Neai Ruth M. Leverton Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College NEA Oklahoma A. & M Leverson

Condemnation Proceedings Filed For Fort Sill Tracts

The United States filed condemnation actions in Oklahoma City for two more tracts near Fort Sill as part of the expansion. Complaints seek 177.80 acres in the sixmile tract west of the fort and 137.80 acres for Hollis Asenap et al, with notices to several Tahmahkera and related parties. A second suit targets Randlett Pah kekumah on lands described as N4 NW and SW NW in KiAW.

Fort, Sill U.S. District Court Oklahoma City County Commissioners Office United States of America Sixmile Fort Sill Hollis Asenap United States H. Dale Cook Western District of Oklahoma Frank Rush Craterville Sixmile Range

Nine Appropriation Bills Passed in Oklahoma Senate

Oklahoma City United Press reports the Senate approved nine appropriation bills for the coming biennium including a soil conservation budget of 388 137 dollars per year for two years and 77 253 dollars annually for the secretary of state’s office. An amendment to raise the secretary’s pay from 6000 to 7500 failed. Other funds go to the State Auditor Clerk of the Supreme Court Mining Board Court of Tax Review Board of Equalization Securities Commission and Public Building Fund of the Board of Affairs.

Oklahoma City House Senate Secretary of State A. Enderson Supreme Court Mining Board Court of Tax Review Board of Equalization, Securities Commission Public Building Fund Board of Affairs

Plane Crash Near Strong City Kills Two Californians

A private single engine plane crashed in drizzle near Strong City Oklahoma killing Lloyd William Ford 38 and Max Adolphus Fraventhal 41 both from El Centro California. The Piper Tri Pacer apparently had engine trouble and was seen circling the area before exploding and plunging into a canyon on a ranch six miles south of Roger Mills county.

Strong City Okla UPI Here California Lloyd William Ford Max Adolphus Fraventhal el Centro Calif George Wing Roger Mills Cheyenne

136 Caught In Cock Fight Raid Face Fines

A raid by 15 sheriffs deputies netted 136 people. They forfeited 1834 dollars in fines. None appeared at magistrate hearings on banning charges. Bonds ranged from 12 dollars for spectators to 100 dollars for pit operators ticket takers and lookouts.

Lancaster 3. C

Forty Thousand Found Hidden in Car Seat

In Brisbane Colin Evans tried to sell a 1947 car for 57 percent of value. Three days later a torn upholstery patch revealed two canvas bags with $40,000 in U S and Australian banknotes. He turned the money to police, who would hold it for the owner.

Brisbane Australia Colin Evans U.S Evans Ney

Lana Turner and Lex Barker Separate After Marriage

Hollywood reports Lana Turner and Lex Barker have separated after a long marriage. Barker moved into a hotel last night at her request. Turner plans to consult an attorney. Turner, 37, has prior marriages to Artie Shaw Stephen Crane and Bob Topping. Barker, 38, was wed to Constance Thurlowe and Arlene Dahl.

Hollywood Lana Turner Lex Barker Aed Riage Miss Turner Barker Tarzan Turin Italy Artie Shaw Stephen Crane Henry J Bob) Topning Constance Thurlowe Arlene Dahl

Veterans Groups Sponsor Two Speech Contests at Lawton High

Eight Lawton high school students will compete in two speech contests sponsored by the Lowery-Whitehead American Legion post and VFW post 1193. The Legion contest Feb 20 in the LHS speech room is led by Wayne Gilley with contestants delivering 10 minute original orations on the constitution and extemperaneous talks. The VFW traffic safety contest March 1 at 2 30 p m in the LHS speech room features six minute orations on promoting traffic safety. winners advance to district competition.

Lawton Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Post American Legion LHS Wayne Gilley David Craig Roy Watson Martha Tait Blaine Spright Charles Tilson United States VFW Clark Griffin Pat Shelton Joan Godlove Miss Tait Tilson

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Levertom Dr. Leverton Boyz Edswyards & Edwards M & O Finance CO E Ave Ferris EL Weather Bureau Robt Middle Atlantic States Thornton Virgil Coursey Washington Street Association of Eldon Bud) Cooper Crosby and CO America Mercury Montclair Veterans Groups McCord Cox Mills Buster Wyatt Southwest Oklahoma
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