Suspects Freed In Purse Theft Report
A 22 year old Indian and a 16 year old companion were released this morning without prosecution after police investigation into a purse theft at a tavern. Officers Bartels and Wheeler arrested them as they tried to flee a Cozy Courts rear driveway. The purse was found nearby and the owner declined to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Waldron
Henry A. Bartels
Jack Wheeler
Joy Ahyux
Ozman
Sue Teague Shaw
Altus
Raymond LeRoy Hornbeck
J. C. Davenport
Cornell
Harry Tudgay
Fort Sill
William Kenneth Ward
Pete Zuniga
Will M. Williams
Ernest H. Erler
Sfc
Cecil Leo Cox
S. 24Th Place
Santiago C. Martinez
Walter Garrett
S. 17Th
Hospital Births and Admissions in Southwestern Patients
Hospital notes list numerous births and admissions across Lawton Apache and nearby areas. The record shows mothers delivering at home and in hospitals, with times and weights, plus numerous patients admitted for medical or surgical care. Multiple addresses, names, and familial relationships appear in dense roster form.
Group Studies Fair Buildings in Coman Che County
Architect Paul Harris outlined drawings for a new fair ground building at the Coman che County Free Fair grounds. The session in the Civic Room of Security Bank included Lawton Chamber of Commerce Home Demonstration Club Council Farm Bureau and county officials. The project, funded by a five mill levy, aims to spend about 125000 on improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Free Fair Grounds
Security Bank
Lawton Chamber of Commerce
Home Demonstration
Club Council
Farm Bureau
City Civic Clubs
County Commissioners
Paul Harris
Cityan Named Scholarship Chairman of OU Fraternity
Don Hickman elected scholarship chairman of Phi Kappa Sigma at the University of Oklahoma. Hickman, a junior in plant science, is the son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. M. D. Hickman. The fraternity is one of 24 national social fraternities on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hickman
Phi Kappa Sigma
University of Oklahoma
Hickman
M. D. Hickman
Rte. A
Hammond admits to 14 burglaries in Lawton
Continued from Page One: fingerprints taken at the house by Frank Garrett of the Merchant Patrol. Prints lifted from the refrigerator door suggest the burglar opened it for food. Hammond allegedly confessed, in the presence of Detective Lt. Cleo Stout and others, to 14 burglaries. Investigators review October to December reports to gauge further involvement. A wave of break ins in Lawton ended mid November, with pawn shop records guiding the charges. Cooperation of two pawn shop operators aided the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garrett
Merchant Patrol
Hammond
Cleo Stout
Waldron
Fort Sill
Lawton
Eisenhower Budget Forecasts Surplus On 1957 Spending Plan
President Eisenhower submitted a fiscal 1957 budget predicting a 65.9 billion dollar outlay against a 66.3 billion revenue, yielding a 435 million surplus if goals hold. It includes higher spending for national security, soil and farm programs, education, highways, veterans services, and foreign aid, with a potential tax cut only if the budget stays balanced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Uncle Sam
Fed
Continental
Soil Bank
USIA
State Department
U. S
Special Commission
Congress
Folsom
Tennessee Valley Authority
U.S
United States
Weather projections warn of dry spell and dust storms in Oklahoma
The report notes 11 am temperature of 27 with a 47 high for Sunday. Forecasters say little moisture means limited precipitation but a southward moving Colorado low could bring heavy snow. Officials warn dust storms may occur in western Oklahoma if moisture does not arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Jaycee Week Highlight Proclaims Boss Day Honors
The DSA citation will be awarded with eligibility rules based on age by December 31. Mayor Ellsworth proclaimed Jaycee week Saturday as R E Glenn Chamber president and Keathley preside at the forum luncheon labeled Boss Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DSA
C. R. Ellsworth
Jaycees
R. E. Glenn
Chamber
Keathley
Scrap Iron Stolen From Farm Near Faxon
More than 600 pounds of scrap iron and metal, plus salvage materials, were taken from the farm home of E. G. Cherry, about 344 miles northwest of Faxon. Deputy Arvil Roberson said the theft occurred Friday night or early Saturday morning and included a truck tire and tractor engine parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Cherry
Faxon
Arvil Roberson
Cherry
Wreck Site Crews Clear Frisco Rail Cars Near Fort Sill
Frisco Railroad crews stayed at the Fort Sill depot as six freight cars derailed from a 40 car train were removed. By noon today all but two of the derailed cars had been moved and rails and switches repaired. The derailment began when the 33rd car jumped the track and sent six cars off the main line onto a side track with two tilting on their sides. No crew members were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco Railroad
Fort Sill
Burglars Hit Youth Center Leave Note Near Typewriter
City detectives investigated a break in at the Youth Center 1308 Bell where papers were scattered and an index card with a typed message was left near a typewriter. The rear door had been forced open and a ping pong racquet used to prop the east door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
John Moore
Bill Davis
Lucile Devenney
Cabin 3
Oklahoma teachers weigh social security and retirement plans
Oklahoma educators in several districts debate joining federal social security while preserving the Oklahoma Teacher Retirement system. Tulsa voters set January 31 for a decision as state teachers balance the cost of both programs and the impact on financing retirement. Gov Gary signed a June bill enabling teachers statewide to opt into social security, with deductions and employer costs to be shared as districts prepare for dual coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leetka
Cooperton
Oklahoma City
Alfalfa
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Education Association
Gary
ROTC Students Will Get Bars
Thirty four University of Oklahoma ROTC cadets will be commissioned as second lieutenants this month. Among them are Floyd W. Harris and Roger E. Salmon, seniors in electrical engineering and accounting. Brigadier General Fred A. Daugherty will address the ceremony at Holmberg Hall on January 22 at 2 p.m., joining 32 Navy and Air Force ROTC graduates in the joint commissioning event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawtonians
University of Oklahoma
Floyd W. Harris
M. A. Harris
Roger E. Salmon
A. L. Salmon
H. Harris
Salmon
Fred A. Daugherty
Oklahoma
45Th National Guard
Holmberg Hall
Navy
Air Force Reserve Officers
Cameron College Pre-Enroll Attracts About 425 Students
Approximately 425 Aggies enrolled early for Cameron College second semester. Dean Gordon L. Paine announced regular enrollment for freshmen and sophomores starts January 23. Pre-enrollment ran January 4 to January 13. Second semester starts January 31. Night courses begin seven p.m. tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron College
Gordon L. Paine
Paine
Demonstration Clubs Set Meeting for 1956 Plans
Comanche County Home Demonstration Club Council will meet January 24 at the Congregational church to discuss 1956 plans and host a leadership training for officers. Esther Martin will lead secretary training and Lucile Creswell Potter will train club reporters. Judy Roberts and Mary Jane Smith will give a civil defense demo. Dress revue in March will have adult and children divisions with skits and participant awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County Home Demonstration Club Council
Congregational
S. Seventh
Cameron College
Esther Martin
Southwest
Lucile Creswell Potter
Lawton Constitution
Judy Roberts
Mary Jane Smith
Indiahoma
Indiaoma
Bruce Nelson
Ed Jones
Roseland Club
Lyman John
Home Economic
E. C. McClung
Paradise Valley
Bullard Bentley
Utility
O. W. Pine
Bufford Arnold
Pleasant Valley Club
Joe Fullerton
Willing Workers Club
Gen. Ryan Former Apache Scout Leader Dies at 88
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) James A. Ryan aged 88 died in St. Petersburg Florida. He commanded the Army Apache Indian scouts at Fort Apache Arizona from 1890 to 1892 and later taught at the United States Military Academy where he first met Morris Swett, a Lawton historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Ryan
Fort Apache
Ariz
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ryan
United States Military Academy
Morris Swett
Lawton
Bond Posted In Check Case for Joel Johnson
A $1,000 cash bond was posted over the weekend by a Chickasha man for his brother Joel T. Johnson of Shawnee. Johnson faces a felonious bogus check charge for passing a $595.49 check to Murl Wilson of Wilson Candy Co. in this county. He was arraigned last May 26 in Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron's court and pleaded innocent. A preliminary hearing is set for February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha
Joel T. Johnson
Shawnee
Murl Wilson
Wilson Candy Co
Johnson
Marvin E. Cameron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Malcom Harrison
Jefferson
Milton Burke
W. Lee
Evelyn Marthe
S. 13Th
Carolyn Ann Wallahdooah
J. F. Courtright
Apache
T. P. Stimpson
Medical
Stanley Ward
Gore
Earl Hanza
J. P. Briscoe
Walters
O. L. Parsons
Euclid
David Tarr
Earl Perry
Chattanooga
Sam Peno
Fain Haumpo
Gozebo
Carlton Ward
Star Rt
Norma Jean Weber
Carnegie
Sherry
Gallegas
Glenda Stephenson
Calvin Beams
Ringling
Don Boyiddle
John Chibitty
Sharon Stone
Beatrice Germansaddle
Mt. View
Juanita Attaddelty
Mountain View
Johnny Reynolds
Colony
Emma Tahmahkera
Willie T. Ward
Pennsylvania
Dale Sherwin
S. 24Th
William Parker
Cache Road
Leon Copeland
Roosevelt
Laura Hazelwander
P. M. Wynn
Ruby J. Callahan
Elm
Clarence Gray
Duncan
Roy Morris
Fletcher
James Harold Taylor
Delores Geraldine Scherler
Arlington
Marvin Resnick
Mary Virginia Morris
Pauline Pugh
N. 24Th
Leslie Albert Walker
Snyder
Sam P. Johnston
Anadarko
Mary E. Coffin
Elgin
Robert Peters
Fort Sill Blvd
John Valerio
Rose Lee Grant
Rt. 1
Eligie A. Wright
Cache
Adelle M. Underwood
Logan
Robert K. Thomas
Mary P. Thomas
Woodie Glenn Johnson
Woodie Johnson
Lincoln
Frankie Lee Ross
Frank Ross
Atlanta
Cecil Henry Goodman
Tipton
Olive McDivitt
N. 16Th
Juanita Wooten
Geronimo
David Lynn Jennings
Melvin Jennings
Kinyon
Robbie Barnard
Davis
Okla
Fletcher McMasters
Glenda Farrell McCartney
Flossie Fralick
N. 13Th
Alma Garner
Elizabeth Moore
Ferris
Cityan
KEY Termite & Pest Control CO
M & D Finance CO
E Ave
Ctr
A L. Pollard Sporting Goods
D. Ave. Pho
Emia Elt
Davenue
Posal
Atoms For Peace
Hardy Suggs Music Co
the Record Shop
McCord’s Terms
C Avenue
Eugene
L. Bowman
Crook
General Electric
Wichita Falls
Lee
Safeway
John Crockett
Crockett
Veterans’ Club
Safeway Grocery
Third
C. M. Ivey
N. 15Th
Jesse Rider
Studebaker
Clarence Alexander
Mistletoe Lodge
F&am
Columbia
D. F. McElwaine
W. M
Investors Mutual
H. K. Bradford
Terry Condrey
ROTC
Ford
Maurice Hendricks
Maurice
Hendricks
Equitable Life Assurance Society
The
Equitable Office
Mr. Hendricks
EQUIT
A. J. Rawlings
Mgr
Koehler
Orville D. Pope Insurance
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