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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1957
Page
10
Spr Frederick M. Byrn has returned to Travis Air Force Base after duties elsewhere with his wife Pauline Watson. Byrn is being assigned to duty in Tokyo Japan, reflecting a transfer in active service duties for city readers.
Police raiders last night seized bottles of booze at Jamis Place and Soummon's House as two Lawton bootleggers, Denis James and Jim Sulowwu, posted bonds at the station this morning. Police chief says raids will continue this year to curb liquor wrongdoing. efforts will use day and night patrols. East Europe dispatch notes Soviet East German talks promise economic aid and increased trade while military posture and arrangements remain unsettled.
City police report a spate of incidents including forgery burglary vandalism and theft. Burglaries through rear entry damaged vending machines and car parts were stolen from Morrison Cush Phillips Graham Truesdale and others. Bell Telephone booth damaged a forged check was cashed at Shaw Grocery. Local officers continue investigations.
Lawton residents were awarded prizes in the Jay sponsored Safe Driving contest. Winners announced by Chairman Joe Dutcher include Tex McCox, Mag. Wo? Herndon, Mrs. Guy Mathews, and Mrs. William B. Clift. Men's division rewarded with spotlights. women drivers received visor portfolios. Prizes are provided through Security Bank and Trust Company. The six week contest began Dec. 3 to curb accidents during holidays.
Billy Higgins a Central junior high student edged Lawton High School student Ed die Tatom in the final round of the Harvard Table Tennis tournament at the Lawton Youth Center. Higgins and Taima will receive gold medals and award certificates from the Harvard Table Tennis Company, according to director Mrs. Jack Howe.
Elizabeth Ann Paden eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Paden competes in a Wichita Irian television station amateur contest. A singer Miss Paden appeared last Sunday in the contest. Results of a vote by listeners will be announced Sunday. If named winner she will compete on the Ted Mack show.
Lawton high school holds the annual Snowman dance from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday in the LHS cafeteria. Jayne Holsinger is general chairman with decorations by Judy Matthews, Catherine Wilzel, Joy Bryson, and Karen Denison. Mrs. Wesley Sik is Tri-Hi-Y sponsor.
Oklahoma's 1987 highway deaths have averaged one per day as the total reached eight today. The latest victim was Clarence Nun, 45, Guthrie, who died from injuries after his pickup left U.S. 5 south of Guthrie.
A 16 year old Lawton youth, Jerry Sparkman, sues Calvin Livingston over a October 7 scooter crash at Lee and 11th. Sparkman seeks 10 600 in damages. Livingston faces charges of driving without a license and leaving the scene. Attorney Lewis Derke represents Sparkman.
Lowery Whitefsid American Legion Post held a pie supper Monday night in Lawton to aid veterans rehabilitation and child welfare. Percy Givens, commander, announced the proceeds reached fifty dollars.
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