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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1956

Page

6

Subscription Rates for Morning Press and Affiliates

Rates shown for Morning Press and Sunday Constitution Press in Lawton area priced at 2.40 monthly for combined services in southwest Oklahoma mail subscriptions list one year options for Morning Press and Sunday Constitution Press and Evening Constitution with outside Southwest Oklahoma. A 2 percent sales tax applies to all mail subscriptions. The paper notes AP rights and promises corrections on misstatements if brought to management.

Morning Press Constitution Press Lawton Constitution Oklahoma

Gospel Spirit and Saadi Quote Offer Insight

The excerpt contrasts preaching the acceptable year of the Lord with living for the gospel rather than dying for it. It frames true discipleship as active gospel living guided by Luke and Saadi’s perspectives. It reflects religious reflection on purpose and devotion.

Saadi

No Grudge Campaign For Oklahoma Senators Endorsed

Our paper sees no basis for a grudge driven opposition to Mike Monteney or Senator Monroney. Friends of former Senator Elmer Thomas show no desire to relive past battles, and Monroney’s service merits continued support. Oklahoma benefits from keeping both hard working senators in office.

Oklahoma City Elmer Thomas Mike Monteney Mr. Thomas Monroney Oklahoma

Real American Party Eyes Hot Water Over Washington Reception

Word reaches the boondocks about a Washington reception for J. Addington Wagner, new national commander of the American Legion, seen as UNESCO friendly by some. Eddie McGinnis hosted. diplomats from Nicaragua and Japan debated baseball trades as ample American fare and drinks flowed.

Boondocks Washington J. Addington Wagner American Legion United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Legion Unesco Eddie McGinnis Senate Sevilla Sacasa Sadao Iguchi Nats Mickey Vernon Bob Porterfield

Grace Kelly Marriage Tax Plan Debunked

Tax experts in Washington debated the Grace Kelly engagement to Prince Rainier III of Monaco, fearing a tax dodge if she renounced citizenship. Initial hopes suggested a law could cut her tax to 30 percent, but IRS rulings showed the provision applied only to those earning under 15 000 dollars a year, a sum well below Miss Kelly’s income.

Washington Grace Kelly Prince Rainier III of Monaco Internal Revenue Miss Kelly

Kindergarten Energy Hits Senator Neuberger Office

Constituents Dale Hoecker and his family visited Senator Richard Neuberger in Oregon. The children played with typewriters and phones while the family prepared to depart for Brazil, where Hoecker will work as an agriculture expert for the International Cooperation Administration. neuberger quipped about their energy and wished them well on the journey.

Richard Neuberger D-Ore Dale Hoecker Brazil International Cooperation Administration Hoecker

Questions and Answers on Early U S Legal and Branding History

The text lists Q A pairs on a rejected 1795 Senate confirmation of John Rutledge as Chief Justice, branding of cattle by Spaniards in America, Canada having a written constitution via the British North America Act, and champagne's use in ship-launch ceremonies due to its cost and perceived value. It preserves individuals and organizations while noting historical actions and reasoning.

Senate Washington John Rutledge South Carolina United States

Radio Men End City Convention Elects 1956 AP Broadcasters Officers

Forrest Brokaw of KUSH Cushing was chosen as 1956 president of the Oklahoma Associated Press Broadcasters association at a Sunday morning AP clients meeting in the Hotel Lawtonian. He succeeds Bill Bryan of KTOK with Don Hughes of KRMG as vice president. Awards of merit were given for outstanding news production to Bob Gamble and Bob Shaw of WKC and KWSH, and Lewis Coleman of KSEO received the outstanding individual news story award. Wilbur Martin presented the honors.

Forrest Brokaw Kush, Cushing Oklahoma Associated Press Broadcasters Association Lawtonian Brokaw Bill Bryan Ktok Oklahoma City Don Hughes KRMG Tulsa Oklahoma Broadcasters Association Bob Gamble Bob Shaw WKC KWSH Tricity Area Seminole Wewoka Holdenville Lewis Coleman KSEO Durant Wilbur Martin

Elks To Initiate 19 New Members in City Event

Law ton hosts State President John W. Coons on January 24 to officiate the initiation of 19 Elks into B P O E No 1056 in a State President’s Nite ceremony. The event at 10th and A includes a banquet by the local lodge. Names listed include Ray Hebison, Michael Eisler, Bobbie Tuttle, Bob Dodson, Paul Adelmay, Pat Paolella, Harry Roberts, Arthur Hamilton, LeRoy Trotter, Louis Vanderpool, William Pickett Terry, Henry Fink, Joseph Fleck, Robert Grundman, Clyde McDaniel, John Kimball, Arthur Corrales, McHenry Keith, and James Sanders.

John W. Coons Elks Association Lawton Ray Hebison Michael J. Eisler Bobbie Gene Tuttle Washington Bob M. Dodson Paul Adelmay Ferris Pat Paolella Fort Sill Harry Roberts Arthur Hamilton Kinyon Cleroy Trotter S. Third Louis A. Vanderpool Columbia William Pickett Terry Bell Henry Fink Joseph Edward Fleck Robert Francis Grundman Clyde McDaniel Prentice John Russell Kimball Arthur J. Corrales Williams McHenry Keith Maple James R. Sanders Walters

Thief Steals Cigarette Vending Machine at Norwood's Pool Hall

City detectives report a weekend burglary at Norwood's Pool Hall 206 N First where a burglar hauled away a full cigarette vending machine after picking an outside door lock and forcing an inner door with a crow bar. No other items were taken amid two attempted break ins and a window-pried burglary at Liberty Heights Cleaners.

Norwood Pool Hall 206 Cleo Stout

Area Men In Service In Texas and Okinawa

Albert L. Bryson airman apprentice USN son of William B. Johnson is stationed at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Kingsville Texas with Special Service Department. Kingsville near the Gulf informs visitor on jet training. Marine Sgt Cecil R. Riley Randlett is serving on Okinawa with the Third Marine Division as shop chief of motor transport in Camp Napunja based unit. He married Helen Mann of Burkburnett Texas.

Albert L. Bryson Texas USN William B. Johnson Rt. 3 Naval Auxiliary Air Station Kingsville Tex Special Service Department Naval Air Jet Training Gulf of Mexico Cecil R. Riley W. F. Riley Randlett Okinawa Third Marine Division 3Rd Service Regiment Camp Napunja Marine Corps Riley Randlett High School Helen R. Mann Burkburnett, Tex

Two Men Charged Over Weekend Bogus Checks

Sheriff's deputies seek Ronald Slimp of Lawton and P. R. Baker Jr. of Rush Springs amid charges of passing $10 bogus checks in two separate cases in Peace Justice Woodrow Giles and Marvin E. Cameron courts. Complainants are R. G. Moore and Myles Lawin. County Attorney Manville filed the charges Saturday. A second traffic complaint names Angel Nieves of Fort Sill, charged with speeding at night by Trooper H. D. Morgan.

Ronald Slimp Lawton Woodrow Giles P. R. Baker Jr Rush Springs Marvin E. Cameron Justice of Peace Court R. G. Moore Myles Lawin Manville Angel Nieves Fort Sill H. D. Morgan Highway Patrol Nieves

Two Injured In Marlow Area Car Crash

A three car collision on U S 81 near Marlow left Elmer Harrell Cothran in critical condition at an Oklahoma City hospital and Loyd Wayne Woods with a broken right leg under observation for possible internal injuries. Mozell Gila Patterson, 37, Marlow, escaped injury as her Ford was struck after Woods’ Chevrolet lost control.

Marlow U. S. 81 Paul Scott The Highway Patrol Elmer Harrell Cothran Oklahoma City Loyd Wayne Woods Rt. 1 Foster Memorial Hospital Scott Cothran Chevrolet Woods Ford Mozell Gila Patterson

Ed Meece Heads Chatty Masons

CHATTANOOGA Special Ed Meece worshipful master leads a new slate of officers at the Chattooga Masonic lodge. Crum, Warner, Crow, Kelley, Capshaw, Humble, Harper, Wilson, Huddleston, and Neal named to key posts.

Chattanooga Ed Meece

Comanche County HD Club Council Meeting Planned

The Comanche county Home Demonstration Club Council will hold a general session at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Congregational church 307 S Seventh. An officers leadership training course follows. Topics include 1956 plans and a March dress revue.

Comanche County Home Demonstration Club Council Congregational Church Jack Carter Chamber of Commerce Fairmont Foods Co Esther Martin Lucile Creswell Potter Lawton Constitution

Deaths from Oklahoma traffic crashes reported

Summary of multiple fatal and injury traffic crashes across Oklahoma. John Evans 21 of Oklahoma City dies after car hits bridge abutment on Turner Turnpike near Stroud. a mother and four Williams children suffer minor injuries. Batt, Downs, Chisum and Suddath listed among others with varying injuries or fatalities from crashes on US 70, SH 9 and icy roads near McLoud Vinson Okemah Sapulpa and Oklahoma City.

Turner Turnpike Stroud John Evans Oklahoma City Williams Evans Batt U. S. 70 McLoud Downs Mangum Vinson Harmon County Chisum Okemah Sapulpa Robert Doyle Suddath

Worry Clinic criticizes sleeping pills and modern dependence

Dr. George W Crane argues that Americans rely on sleeping pills as chemical crutches, noting 9.4 percent of prescriptions were sedatives last year and $58 million in sales. He says faith, not pharmaceuticals, should ease anxiety, condemns boosterism of doctors and hospitals, and promises a follow-up on the insomnia issue.

Roger George W. Crane Roger R Crane America God Aaron The Hopkins Syndicate, Inc

Hospital Births and Admissions Summary

Several births, admissions, and discharges recorded across multiple patients. Notable births include a Kiowa child born January 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cable and several newborns named by parents in Lawton and nearby towns. Multiple surgical and medical discharges list patients by full names and local addresses, with additional admissions for surgical and medical care across sanitation districts.

Hubert Cable Rt. 1 Cache Gladys Tehauno Cyril Leona Turtle Mountain View Maudie Bergeron Shawnee Raymond Stevenson Anadarko Joe Villicana Howard Saryerwinnie Laura Kay Karty Mountain View, Medical

Oklahoma price report and livestock market recap

Oklahoma City area prices for wheat, broilers, hens, eggs, and butterfat feature scattered shifts with No 1 grades steady to unsettled. Cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep in Oklahoma City show mixed activity, with strong beef cow demand, higher hog sows, and varied stocker and slaughter calf values, while Chicago butter markets hold steady with price ladders.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Guyman Hooker Frederick Lawton Blackwell Medford Vici el Reno Enid Hobart Kingfisher Yukon Bison Hennessey Broilers Muskogee Tulsa Vinita Elk City Sayre Clinton Pauls Valley Watonga Laverne Alva Woodward USDA

Pony Express Ride Set At McAlester

McAlester Oklahoma hosts a polio drive relay with 80 horsemen from Canadian Kiowa Arpaler and Hartshorne riding 20 miles from each town to the courthouse. McAlester Saddle Club leads the event broadcast by KTMC radio and TV.

Mcalester Okla Pittsburg County Kiowa Arpaler Hartshorne McAlester Saddle Club KTMC

Dean Phillips suffers attack in Oklahoma City hospital

Dean Phillips 405 Fort Sill Blvd. is hospitalized at Wesley Hospital Oklahoma City after an attack last Friday while in the capital on business. Cecil Green, partner in Green Phillips Chevrolet Co., says doctors treat for a heart attack though diagnosis is not confirmed yet. Phillips is restricted from visitors and phone calls.

Dean Phillips Fort Sill Blvd Wesley Hospital Oklahoma City Cecil Green Green-Phillips Chevrolet Co Phillips

Fire causes minor damage in three room home

Firemen extinguished a mattress fire at 1754 S. 14th on Saturday night. One room of a three room frame house was slightly damaged by fire started in a mattress. a rug also damaged. Owner Joe Hawkins and renter Miss Jessie Mae Green were named. Neighbor Morris Hill reported the fire. No heavy damage to the living room.

S. 14Th Joe Hawkins Jessie Mae Green Morris Hill

Making Music Across

A compact crossword style clue set hints at a musical theme with across entries including singing voice and violin components, referencing foundation and seed vessel concepts as wordplay anchors. The mix of abbreviated forms suggests a puzzle involving abbreviations and cross references.

Answer to Today's Puzzle 14 Era 15 Color Two Word

A compact quiz answer list clutches clues from era color and two word entries. It maps items to phrases like permit time mai device phonograph accessories and more, covering amphibian reptile to English letter with cross references.

Dunbar Honors Two Top Students for third six weeks

Dunbar named two students with 96.8 averages as top honorees for the seventh grade third six weeks honor roll. Clyde Babb and Gerald Reed led a list of 13 scholars announced by Principal Lemuel Harkey, with other honorees including Carolyn Alford Wayne Banks Mildred Beal Irma Beaty Ellouise Butler Marion Fuller Donnell Lipscomb Johnny Reece Anese Wakefield Winston Ward and Hartwell Menefee.

Dunbar School Lemuel] Harkey Clyde Babb Millard Babb S. 14Th Gerald Reed Jamison Reed McKinley Carolyn L. Alford Wayne Banks Mildred L. Beal Irma J

Cityan's Cow Completes 8717 Pounds Milk Test

Brenda Myr W P Blance owned by Lawton Burton Lawton has completed a production record of 8717 pounds of milk and 454 pounds of fat according to the AGCC. The registered Guernsey cow's record equals 4106 quarts of high quality milk. She is a junior two year old and was milked twice daily for 305 days on test.

Brenda-Myr W. P. Blance Lawton Burton, Lawton American Guernsey Cattle Club Guernsey AGCC

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