Nurses Blamed For Fatal Prank in Lexington
In Lexington Kentucky two registered nurses Margaret Ro Detovan 24 and Mary Frances Wulphinson 36 admitted statements they doused two student nurses with ether while one smoked a cigarette. A fire at St Josephs Hospital last week killed Kathleen Oehler 19 and seriously burned Charlotte Smith 21 who remained in serious condition. Authorities may file charges after reviewing the incident.
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Lexpsgton
Earl McDaniel
Margaret Ro Detovan
Mary Frances Wuulphinson
Lexington
Kathiern Oehler
Frankfort
Charlotte Smith
Danville
Iit
St. Joseph's Hospital
McDaniel
Donogin
Mutehin
Miss Bonovan
Lutchinson
Traveler Speaks At Central Junior High Lyceum Series
Kirk Singer, traveler and public lecturer, spoke to Central junior high pupils in a five part lyceum series. He lectured at Central at 9 a.m. and at Lawton high school later today. Upcoming programs at Central include Terry Golden, Troubadors, and Musical Movements with dates in February and March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Singer
Central Junior High School
Singer
Lawton High School
Ilam
Terry Golden
Troubadors
Board Plans Bus Purchase At Special School Meeting
Lawton Board of Education calls a special meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the board room to approve buying a new US passenger school bus and furniture for the Central junior high school building. Superintendent John Shoemaker notes the bus will replace one out of service and furniture includes folding tables chairs and desk chairs.
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Lawton Board of Education
Central Junior High School
John Shoemaker
Commissioners Eye Meetings in Oklahoma City Trip
County Commissioners Pete Wynn and Ix Myers plan a Wednesday departure to Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma County Commissioners association meeting. The two day session will consider the legislature program as it affects counties with high priority on limiting state funds for road building to 29 million dollars and concerns over rising costs and potential excess in road projects.
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Pete Wynn
Ix Myers
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma County Commissioners Association
Wynn
G Gary
Gary
Suspect in $5,079 store robbery nets capture near Waurika
The suspect allegedly used a loaded .22 revolver to threaten Ern est B. Rush Jr at the store on 32nd and A, forcing collection of all cash from Coral registers and placing it in a sack. The robbery occurred around 8 15 p m on a Saturday night. Shannon was caught within an hour after the crime as deputies chased a getaway car to a freight train blockage in Waurika.
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Ernest B. Rush Jr
Rush
Shannon
Coral
Waurika
Cotton County
Security Bank appoints chairman and adds two directors
Security Bank and Trust Co elected J Kennedy as board chairman succeeding the late Powell who died Nov 30 1956. Jerry Mustain and Weddle were chosen as new directors. Officers re elected include Exall English president, C E Price vice president, Heginall Brown vice president, Mustain vice president, and Weddle cashier. Directors also include English, Ray Babbitt, Price, Kennedy, Hendrick and Shelton.
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Security Banks & Trust Co
Touly
Jerry Mustain
Mfomy Weddle
J. €. Kennedy
Powell
Kennedy
John Kennedy
Exall English
C_ E_ Price
Heginal Brown
Vic
Mustain
Col
Williams
Tual
Weddle
Floyd W Kennedy
Millard Coody
Grover White
English
Ray Babbitt
Price
Wyatt Hendrick
Clyde Shelton
Bank
Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma Towns in Overnight Storms
A strong tornado disrupted Gans and nearby areas, killing the Johnson family and injuring others as it damaged homes, a high school turned Red Cross center, and infrastructure. Ft Chaffee soldiers aided, while Red Cross workers prepared to assist. A second tornado hit near Wewoka causing property damage but no injuries.
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Arc
Sallisaw
Fort Smith
Shore
Gans
Johnson
Gans High
Red Cross Rescue Center
Ft. Chaffee
Cen
Red Cross
St. Louis
Drake's 1579 California Coast Exploration Record
Sir Francis Drake, the English navigator, sailed along the California coast in 1579 during a voyage that linked exploration with claims of new territories. The journey contributed to early maps and maritime knowledge of the West Coast.
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Sir Francis Drake
California
City Council Considers Fire Equipment Bids and Traffic Measures
The council plans to advertise for bids on accessory fire equipment funded by a 250000 bond, including hoses helmets and firefighter suits. They will also seek bids for a 250 watt radio transmitter with installation and antenna costs. Decisions on loading zones at 518 S Second and 510 E and turn lanes at Cache Road and Sheridan Road are expected.
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Zorger
Frampton
Warris Hancock
Hancock
S. Second
Cache Road
Sheridan Road
Baltimore considers ban on striptease shows
Baltimore police commissioner James M. Hephron presented an ordinance to the City Council to outlaw striptease nets in the city after scantily clad performances drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimor
James M. Hephron
Oklahoma Weather Becomes Extreme Front Blasts State
The Associated Press reports Oklahoma endured a stormy sequence with tornadoes and record January warmth followed by a sharp cold snap. Tornadoes struck Gans and near Wewoka and Werner while Boise City and Guymon saw teen temperatures and light snow. Wilburton picked two inches of rain in southeastern Oklahoma, as Westville recorded 3.77 inches. Roads iced over from freezing rain and sleet as the cold front moved southeast leaving temperatures in the 50s and 60s further south.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Oklahomia
Gans
Sequoyah County
Wewokat
Werner
Highway Department
Panhandle
Boise City
Guymon
Rainty
Wilburton
Westville
Adair County
Tulsa
Bomber Confesses After Arrest in NY Terror Campaign
Four New York detectives and four Waterbury officers arrested Metesky at his home with a warrant to probe an automobile accident claim. He admitted being the bomber behind hoax scares sparked in 1940 at Consolidated Edison. He said he bore a grudge over disability compensation and accused Edison of injustice.
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New York
Waterbury
Metesky
Matesky
Consolidated Edison
Connecticut
Arizona
S & Million
Lions Elect Hald As Vice President
Dr Francis Hald was elected vice president of the Lawton Lions club in a special election at the Hotel Lawtonian Monday noon. He fills the vacancy from J C Brubaker who moved to Seminole. Henry Mattison was named fourth vice president and Jim Noury joined the board of directors replacing Mattison. Capt Luther Smith presented a plaque honoring members who rang bells for Christmas.
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Cinks
U.S. Navy
Mustain
Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
United Fund
Salvation Army
Greater Lawton, Inc
Optimist Club
Centenary Methodist Chuch
Mike
Weddle
Southwestern State College
Robin
Francis Hald
Ihad
Lawton Lions Club
Lawtonian
Hald
J. C. Brubaker
Seminole
Henry Mattison
Jim Noury
Mattison
Luther Smith
Books Are Sought For Honor Farm In Stringtown
Chaplain John W. Ellis at the Oklahoma State Honor Farm in Stringtown asks for donated books. He emphasizes a need for trade and general reading volumes to support the farm’s new penal system program and its trade schools. Donations may be mailed to Librarian Oklahoma State Honor Farm Box 223 Stringtown Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma State Honor Farm
Stringtown
John W. Ellis
Honor Farm
Ellis
Stingtown
Oklahoma
Church Will Leaves Remainder to Lutheran Church
Oklahoma City executor notes bequests of 200 to two former employees Geneva Frances Fewell and Eula Mae Forman Jr. The residue of the estate goes to the Lutheran church, including two houses valued at 8,500 and 12,000, cash savings 5,229.03, checking 1,700.47, Series E bonds 75, Series G bonds 2,000, a 5,500 promissory note due Feb 23, 1960, and a home at 102 A valued at 17,500 excluding furnishings. The first probate petition lists property at 102 A valued 17,500.
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Oklahoma City
John A. McConnel
Geneva Frances Fewell
Eula Mae Forman Jr
Lake Jackson
Miss
Lutheran Church
Ot A
Destructive Twister Strikes Gans Area Killing and Injuries
Residents recount a devastating tornado that tore through Gans and Brent, destroying a car and several homes. Jimmy Meeks, 34, was killed near Lena Page's house. Mrs Page and Elis family were hospitalized, with two children later released. Officials say most deaths came from collapsed dwellings and flying debris as help arrived from nearby towns.
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Barksdale
Mirs
Lena Page
Jimmy Meeks
Meeks
Page
Elis
Tre Till Standing Barksdale
Brent
Here
Gans
Tornado Injuries Reported From Gans Area
Gans residents injured in today’s tornado were treated at Fort Smith and Sallisaw hospitals. Patients include Leora Meeks 32 mother of three, Danny Meeks 5, Lena Mae Meeks 2, Loretta Meeks 32, Lena Page 72, Verna Johnson 52 with head injuries, Ada Davis 75, W T Davis, Jimmy Roberts about, John Roberts about 55, Lilly Jones, and Mrs George Cooksey, daughter of Jon Johnson, treated for shock. one Fort Smith resident among eight killed.
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Gans
Sparks Hospital
Fort Smith
Ark
Leora Meeks
Danny
Lorella
Lena
Helen Jenkins
Danny Meeks
Lena Mae Meeks
Loretta Meeks
Lilly Jones
George Cooksey
Jon Johnson
Sequoyah Hospital
Fire destroys Chicago grain elevator amid blustery weather
A blaze gutted a 340 by 200 foot wooden grain elevator in Chicago, started near the roof around 10 p.m. A Universal cameraman Floyd Traynham, 61, died at the scene. no other injuries were reported. The fire also threatened a 540‑foot freighter and a 150‑foot barge, both loaded with grain, but the ships did not burn.
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Floyd Traynham
Universal International Film Exchange
Chicago
Gasoline Tax Refund Forms Are Available for Farmers
County Agent Lewis Haydock said forms and instructions to file gasoline tax refunds will be available in Co manche county soon. A three cent per gallon refund applies to gasoline used in farming operations including farming partners and neighbors. The next claim covers the year July 1 1956 to June 30 1957. Refunds may be reported on Form 4040F or deducted from expenses. Haydock cautioned farmers to keep records for IRS verification and estimated refunds at year end around 15 percent of spending. In Martinsville Va James R Nelson was fined 50 for contempt after representing himself while his lawyer was intoxicated during a reckless driving case.
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Comanche County
Lewis Haydock
Internal Revenue Service
Haydock
Martinsville, Va
James R. Nelson
Nelson
Predatory Animal Control Program Hearing Is Set
Oklahoma City staff report that a meeting on the cooperative predatory animal control program in Comanche County will be held at 7 pm on Jan. 25 in the Sterling American Legion hut. Dog owners have protested the program, which aims to eliminate predators through poisoning. Farmers allege calves and dogs have died from the poison. all concerned persons are invited.
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Oklahoma City
Jim Taliaferro
Lawton
Comanche County
Sterling American Legion
Taliaferro
Principal Melvin Miller Receives Gilded Skates
In Anaheim California the PTA of the new Jonas Salk School the state’s largest elementary facility has mobilized the principal Melvin Miller issuing him two pair of gilded roller skates. He says the bling worsened his sore feet from daily classroom tours.
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Anaheim
Calif
Jonas Salk
California
Melvin Miller
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Lawton Constitution
Traveler
Henry Weddle
Warner
Muskogee County
Highway Patrol
G. D. Schwize
Woody Sawyer
W. F. Barnett
George T. Teague
Mabie Claunch
Claunch
Wewoka
Tri-City
Holdenville
R. F. Dimwiddy
Dell Good
McCord
Ave. Pho
Skuda
Phil Skuda
Council
Baltimore Studies
Miss May
Tite
Miss Anna
Joe i
Pittsburgh Paints
Farmers Lumber Company
G Avenue
Crook
C Avenue
Wichita Falls
Raymond Crock
Lions Elect
Home Owned & Operated
D. D. Raihourn
Virgo Laird
Brammer
Besco
Buildera Supplies
Thornton
JOIN
Blue Cross
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawson Southwestern Clinic
Lawton Clinic
Lawton Medical Center
Lawton Farm Bureau
Lawton First National Bank
Chattanooga
First State Bank
Intushome
The
Bank of Elgin
Elgin Hise Farm Supply
Elgin Green's Hardware
Sterling Cache Telephone Exchange
Cache First National Bank
Fletcher Or
Layton
Sears
Lawton Dan
Sterling and
Cache
Comanche County Farm Bureau
Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce
Elgin Lions Club
Sterling Lions Club
Southwestern Clinic Hospital
Comanche-Cotton County Medical Society
Oklahoma Blue Cross
Blue Sumeld
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