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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
11
Hospital notices list numerous Admitted and Dismissed patients with names and addresses across Medicine Park, Oklahoma City, El Reno, Anadarko, and neighboring towns. Births and memorials noted include multiple newborns and a few deaths implied by memorial entries. entries mention surgeries and medical or surgical statuses.
ENID Okla Luann Steinberger an 18 year old Phillips University freshman here says she found the secret of popularity She noted Phillips students are backward about asking for dates A group of men students formed the Date Steinberger Club and she has 73 dates scheduled in the next two weeks.
at the Stevenson ranch near Telegraph Texas a seven pound girl named Jane was born to Mrs Coke R Stevenson wife of the 67 year old former Texas governor The baby was born Monday Mrs Stevenson 38 was formerly Marguerite King Heap before marriage two years ago Her first husband was killed in World War II and Stevenson s first wife died while he was governor
About 70 000 Catholics trudged through Mexico’s coldest century record low eight degrees for a 36 mile foot pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Pilgrims started at dawn over a mountain pass toward Mexico City as cold lingered. Many planned to continue Tuesday and Wednesday on the road despite frigid conditions.
Lions Club plans a Golden Gloves tournament chaired by Fred Bentley to be held January 31 to February 3 at Honeycutt gymnasium Fort Sill. Directors, committees, ticket sales, and security roles were appointed, with Boris King and other guests attending.
A twin engined DC-3 operated by Quebecair crashed in the Quebec wilderness near Otway Lake during an overnight flight from Knob Lake to Seven Islands, killing four of 14 aboard and injuring three others as the pilot attempted an emergency landing.
Tugs from Tampico swept the Gulf of Mexico seeking the Honduran freighter Irma Catalina after an SOS warned of a violent fire. The ship carried 15 crew and had left port Sunday bound for Port Arthur Texas for repairs. The chief engineer Kenneth Grant is believed American. other crew members are thought Mexican or Central American.
Earl Jackson who plays Sportin Life and Helen Thigpen who portrays Serena in the Porgy and Bess company were married yesterday at the Soviet registry office. They planned a religious ceremony tonight at the Moscow Baptist Church during the Moscow visit of the company.
The London Daily Express reports on Tuesday that West Germany has asked the United States and Great Britain to lend warships to form its new navy.
District court records list unpaid balance suit by Associates Discount Corp against H C Kendall for pickup truck note. Selected Investments Corp vs Myrtle Gee Patterson Harry H Wright and Leeomia Wright suit on note and foreclosure on Lot 19 Block 23 Original Townsite Lawton Bieler Levine Inc vs Gene Reeves money judgment transcription from Marvin E Cameron’s Justice of Peace court. Comanche County Court probate guardianship actions Zama Greb seeks guardianship for Arlene Elaine Beverly Greb hearing 3 p.m. Wed. George M O’Kane guardianship of Roy O’Kane hearing 10 a.m. Jan 23. Joe R Cable letters of administration estate of Hattie L Cable intestate Sept 19 1955 includes Fletcher lots 11-16 block 10 and 387 acres oil gas leases heirs 22 named. hearing Jan 27. Mary E McCane widow administration estate of William C McCane intestate Oct 19 1955 Oklahoma City. Beer licenses Clyde Lamb Clyde’s Bar Elgin Frank Kitchens Hotel Lawtonian Bertha Burke Blue Beaver 10 miles west of Lawton on U S 62. Jim E McClure beer license Jim’s Cafe Sterling. Dink Coombs package beer license Dink’s Station two miles south of Lawton on U S 277. Dallas Morran beer license Turf Bar 232 B. G. R Hill Little Orchid 229% C. Jimmie E McClure pool billiard license Jim’s place Sterling. Anna Mae Moore license Redwood Lounge 2311 eek Frank W Vaughan beer license Wagon Wheel 2101 S Lith Sidney Waller beer license 23rd St Drive Inn 303 23rd.
Ruby Bass sues Clint Bass for divorce. Marriage licenses issued to Tommie Noble and Thelma Dotson of Mountain Park. Carl V. Mitchell and Dorothy L. Montgomery of Oklahoma City. Edward Hague and Rosie Prinee of Duncan. Bryan Logan and Wayne Taylor addresses listed. Wayne Martin and Rose Adamson addresses listed.
A packet of six convention banners goes on sale for 2 made by Mrs. Henry Howell. Banners cover the Oklahoma State Broadcasters association Oklahoma Battlers association Oklahoma Bankers association Oklahoma Women's Bowling association tournament a regional Girls Campfire conference and Delta Kappa Gamma sorority state conventions. Each usually costs 50 cents, and the six events may attract 2000 delegates in total. The Chamber of Commerce committee reports thanks from delegates for hospitality.
A strong quake struck Portoviejo Ecuador late Monday shaking ten houses and causing damage. No casualties were reported as officials assessed the scene on Tuesday.
A Life magazine interview with John Foster Dulles shifted Anglo American dynamics and eased Prime Minister Anthony Eden’s political heat. Diplomats said Eden’s prestige rose while U S policy appeared strained, as British press wavered between praise and sharp criticism ahead of Eden's U S visit and planned speech.
In Little Rock Arkansas a Texas parole violator named Francis Lee Jones, 20, allegedly stole a state police car at headquarters and slipped into Oklahoma after fueling in Mineral Springs. Texas Louisiana and state police issued alerts for Jones, charged with grand larceny armed robbery and auto theft in Texas.
The Co manche County Free Fair reports 101033.14 in the fair fund from a five mill levy with more deposits to come by April 10. Plan for a 160 by 225 foot stock barn and a brick women building run alongside discussions with about 25 citizens and farm groups. Clarence Wilson promised a Sept. 1 completion for the women’s building as plans for 4-H FFA and industrial exhibits move forward.
Inmate dining at the State Prison of Southern Michigan will now use a full set of table utensils for the first time in almost four years. Authorities authorized knives for meals, warning they should not be sharpened to avoid past troubles from sharpened weapon use.
The Los Angeles Board of Public Works approved plans to retrofit sections of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street with bright buff and brown cement squares edged in aquamarine. The sidewalks will include an abrasive surface to create sparkle and prevent slipping.
Twelve members of the Kankakee Junior Chamber of Commerce plan a relay wheelbarrow march from Kankakee to Chicago Loop and back, a 120 mile trek to raise about 25000 dollars for the Kankakee county NFIP chapter. A caravan with police escorts will accompany the team during this March for the March of Dimes effort.
Former French President Vincent Auriol will visit the Soviet Union early next month, according to informed sources on Monday night. The trip signals continued Franco Soviet dialogue as Paris seeks to reaffirm broader ties with Moscow amid postwar tensions.
Ian Tiny transistors, as small as a thimble, are aiding a revamp of communications gear. They appear in radio and television sets, hearing aids, military equipment, and many other devices, signaling a major step in improving telephone service.
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