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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1957

Page

3

Funeral Rites For Schneider Led by Local Clergy

Funeral services for Schneider of 911 Leo Boulevard are set for 2 pm at the Lawton Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Paul Hanna officiating. He died at 2 am after a long illness in a local hospital. burial will be in Highland Cemetery. He immigrated from Russia in 1887 and served in the US Army. survived by his wife Augusta and son John R. Schneider, with a brother in Otis Kansas.

Tow Schneider Leo Boulevard Jas Russia Schneider United States Jefferson Barracks Fort Sil Availor C. L. Vanis Henry Picek Fort Sill Woscars Augusta Skacel Jan Lawton Lowry-Whitehead American Legion Post Sehmeider John R. Schneider Fred Schneider Otis Kan Cement T. Riley Rush Springs Push Springs Riley Silvia G. E. Riley Cer Jean Wilkins Rolland Esmon Odessa Te. L. L Billy McMullen Monroe Law Tatums Okla St. John’s Baptist Church Tliza Clifton Duncan Joel Lula Collins Fort Worth Celestine Cox Willie T. Jor Littlefield Tex Dor McMullen Oakwaond Alonzo McMullen Herman McMullen Waco Fletcher Funeral Home

Auto Tag Sales Brisk This Year

Comanche county tag agents report rising auto tag sales with 7,25 plates sold by Jan 21, up from 6,600 a year earlier. One week remains to buy car tags before a 10 cent daily fine applies after next Thursday. Commercial firm and fleet registration run strong, though some companies have not registered.

Comanche County Ralph Hennessee Lennessee Hennessee

Ping Pong Tournament Begins Monday at Lawton Center

A five week ping pong tournament will start Monday at 2 39 pm at the Lawton Youth Center. Director Mrs Jack Howe says it is open to all local teenagers and trophies will be awarded at the tournament's conclusion.

Lawton Jack Howe Howe

Crossed Missiles Welcome Corporal Unit To Fort Sill

The 526th Field Artillery Missile battalion (Corporal) arrived at Fort Sill from Fort Bliss Texas joining the 246th Battalion to support the Army Artillery and Guided Missile School. Maj. Gen. de Sharo Brig. Gen. Walter and Col. Sanders greeted them as the 77th Army Band and unit colors attended the welcome. Hostesses served coffee and cake as the men moved into new barracks in the 2400 area. The battalion is assigned to the Send FA Group.

524Th Field Artillery Missile Battalion Fort Sill 77Th Army 52Nd Field Artillery Group 246Th Field Artillery Missile Battalion Fort Bliss Theodore G. Wardlow 526Th Field Artillery Missile Battalion Fort Sil Tex U. S. Army Artillery Thomas E. de Sharo Fort Sur Mercer C. Walter Cal. I. L. Sanders Lind Field Artillery Group 77Th Army Band 246Th Service Club No. 1 Sillmen

Civil Defense Focus At Lawton Club Meeting

Pauline English national security chair of the Lawton Business and Professional Women's club spoke on Civil Defense at the Wednesday noon gathering at the Old South Cafeteria. She noted growing programs, a light rescue squad, and upcoming first aid instruction with the observer’s post on the Security Bank building. Bess Christy discussed Lawton Oklahoma’s third largest city, outlining major local industries and Fort Sill.

Pauline English National Security Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club Old South Bess Christy Oklahoma Fort Sill

Cameron College awards 22 fresh scholarships for second semester

Twenty-two Cameron college freshmen receive 329 tuition scholarships for the second semester from the Administrative Council. Recipients include Dorig Moon Hollister Merle Murray and Deanna Tucker among others. Esther Becenti also earns a second semester Cameron scholarship.

Cameron College Jnior College Dorig Moon Hollister Merle Murray Comanche Deanna Tucker Indiahoma Lee Caton Potts Grandfield Bobby Privett Walters Wilson Shoffner Ryany Arthirt Jantz Golebo Donna Peeper Apache Kathy Wright Foster Janis Tandy Olustee Rosemarie Noland Mountain View Bessie Payette Roosevelt Jerry Horn Erick Dean Reeder Meers Dalton Melton Washington Ohio Johnny Jerring Tipton Barbara Long- Frederick Doris Johnson Fletcher Kenneth Ic Loveland Paul Prater Bray Gertrude Zweiacker Devol Esther Becenti Fort Sill

Teen Age Talent Show Applications Open at Center

Lawton Youth Center invites local teenagers to apply for the Teen Age Talent show on Feb 1. Applications are at the director’s office 1308 Bell. Show runs 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission 35 cents. Dancing allowed part of evening. Copperettes will serve homemade cakes and punch.

Lawton Youth Center Jack Howe Copperettes Policemen’s Wives Organization

Budget Cutters Start To Work In Washington

Congressional budget cutters from both parties opened the search for savings in President Eisenhower s 71.8 billion spending plan for the new fiscal year. Rep John Taber aims to trim at least 1 billion and up to 3 billion. Senate GOP figures pledge cuts wherever possible.

Washington Congressional Eisenhower John Taber GOP House Appropriations Committee Clarence Cannon D-Mo

Declarations of Property Valuation Deadline Set

County Assessor Lester O Paden warns that all homestead and other property declarations must be filed by March 15. About 4 500 to 5 000 owners have declared so far, with about 12 000 expected this year. Paden will tour county communities starting Feb 1 to aid rural filers.

Lester O. Paden Paden Lawton Constitution and Morning Press

Cameron College Ends Late Enrollment for Night Classes

Cameron College ends late enrollment for the night class term today, registrar Gordon L. Paine notes. About 280 students are enrolled in 21 night courses, with day class enrollment expected to exceed 500 as registration continues through Friday for the next week’s classes.

Cameron College Gordon L. Paine Paine Cameron Aggies

Dance Scheduled At Law Inn Youth Center

A dance at the Law Inn Youth Center at 1308 Bell runs from 3 45 p m to midnight Friday. Mrs Jack Howe director says a five piece combo will play. Admission is 50 cents per person.

Lawinn Jack Howe Ad Mission

Junior Livestock Show Plans Set

Plans for the 1957 Junior Livestock Show were outlined by the Jaycees board at a Wednesday noon meeting at the Hotel Lawsonian. A barbecue and annual sale Friday March 8 will kick off events with a 6 30 p.m. barbecue dinner. Lewil Bicket was named to head the premiums committee for champion steers lambs and hogs with Dan Woesner Callie Waid and John Roll handling buyer contact. Door prizes to boost ticket sales will go to the lucky ticket holder and the seller. Paul Hughes leads prize merchandise gathering while Fred Latrance Jr. presided as Jaycee president.

Jaycees Board of Directors Lawsonian Lewil Bicket Dan Woesner Callie Waid John Roll Paul Hughes Fred Latrance Jr Jaycee

Ed wards Enter hospital for minor surgery

Ralph Edwards, emcee of This Is Your Life, checks into Good Samaritan Hospital for minor surgery. An associate said he will miss at least one weekly show.

Hollywood Ralph Edwards Good Samaritan Hospital Today

Coronam Laxative Claims Relief for Constipation

An advertisement promotes Coronam as a new laxative claiming to stretch and stimulate the colon to restore regularity. It touts safety for pregnancy, superior bulk versus old laxatives, and no gastrointestinal side effects. The 60 tablet package is priced at 98 cents.

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