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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

4

Father says arrest would help daughter in distress

Oklahoma City report details Cynthia Dela Cercndini, 23, facing personal turmoil. Her father, Niles Viles, describes her past marriages, custody battles, and alleged disappearances. He laments not guiding her, narrates her struggle with divorce, and notes financial limits due to injury and remarriage.

Oslahoma City Cynthia Dela Cercndini Sud Niles Daughler Sepk Michelli Jes Phene Dayton Hye Hye Ugo Chivas Viles Sauybe Tc

Masters Awarded Contract for Comanche County Fair Barn

Masters Construction Company of Lawton won the contract to upgrade the general exhibits building at the Comanche county fairgrounds. Commissioners approved the $5,299 bid, covering ceiling, lighting, heating, and cabinets, with rivals Dale Roberson at 34,233 and Akers Construction Company at 4,590. Bids opened in county clerk Homer Wilson’s office.

Masters Construction Company Lawton Comanche County Fairgrounds Masters Dale Roberson Akers Construction Company Homer Wilson

County Singing Slated At Cache County Singing Slated At Cache

The annual Comanche County Singing will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Cache First Baptist Church. Dinner will be served at noon. The singing convention meets monthly and will feature regional quartets and special numbers.

Comanche County Cache Cache First Baptist Church Jack Wellington Wellington

Field Lighting Demonstration Set for Friday

A battlefield illumination demonstration is scheduled for 1 30 p m Friday at Mort Sills Flying Point 137. Sponsored by the U S Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center, the event is open to the public. Participants include Stand Inf Ar 11th FA Bn 602d FA Bn 548th FA Bn and 8 8 1 FA Searchlight.

Mort Sills Vike Department of Observation U. S. Army Artillery Mi Center Porsony

Markets Sell Steady Prices Across Cattle Hogs and Wheat

Oklahoma City reports show cattle and hogs steady with limited sales testing prices. Prices listed for wheat No. 1 hard and various regional bids reflect modest activity, with butterfat and broilers holding for higher values as farmers adjust to market signals.

Oklahoma City USDA State Board of Agriculture Today Guymon Hooker Alva Blackwell Enid Medford Bison el Reno Hennessey Flobart Whimgusher Vici Yukon Clinton Edmond Frederick Broilers Muskoger Tulsa Vinita Shattuck Elk City Lawton Watonga Pauls Valley Vinita Blackwell

Soldier of the Month named for Sill infantry man

Cpl David L Sallee of the 422d Infantry Battalion won Soldier of the Month honors after earning the Purple Heart and Combat Infantry Badge in five Korean War campaigns with the Third Infantry Division. He fought at Chosin Reservoir, survived frostbite, and led pioneer and ammunition squads while praising Marines. Sallee, a Glendale High School alumnus, is applying for Infantry Officers Candidate School and has completed Fort Benning weapons leader courses.

U.S. Army A&gmc David L. Sallee Sve Thomas E. de Shazo Sal'se Salee Chosen Reservoir Sallee Seventh Infantry 1St Marines U. S U.S Sal- Jee S22d Fie Cpl Ile Glendale High School Glendale Ark de Sharo Fort Benning

Army chef Pat Patrick cooks world menus at Fort Sill

Irish German Sgt Pat Patrick, famed for his Sauce Milanaise, rose from Minnesota bakery beginnings to cook for Gen. Mark Clark and serve as mess steward at Fort Devens, Montecatini, and Fort Sill. He built a career around diverse cuisines, guest vocalists, and high standards, insisting meals prove themselves by taste.

Patrick Pat Mark Clark Army Field Forces Fort Devens Mass Pop Minneapolis Minn Chet Tve New York Naples Rome Cairo Bombay Shanghai Honolulu Pease The Arroy Williams’ Field Ariz Japan Camp Drake Tokyo U.S Alaska Fort Sill U.S. Array Artillery Sarge Bull Run Ayer Fairview Fitchburg Donald Patrick Redbook Magazine Army U.S. Army

Lawton Gas Stations Launch March of Dimes Drive

Gasoline sales at Lawton service stations will contribute one cent per gallon to the March of Dimes. More than 25 Lawson stations affiliated with the Lawton Service Station Association will participate, with backing from the State Gas Retailers Association in a state-wide campaign led by president John L. Speedy Gross.

Lawton John L Speedy Gross

Pioneer Who First Named Elgin Dies at 89

Harvey F. Shirk, 89, Oklahoma pioneer who first named Elgin, died Wednesday in a Tulsa convalescent home after a cancer battle. He settled in Indian Territory in 1900s, became Elgin postmaster, proposed Cee-Gee before Dowden title, then Elgin prevailed. He later built homes in Chickasha until retirement.

Harvey F. Shirk Elgin Tulsa Shirk Indian Territory Cee-Gee Post Office Department C. C. Jones Dowden L. C. Coffin Chickasha

Central junior high to feature 42 favorites in Jr-Hi-Lites

Central junior high will feature 42 favorites in the fourth edition of Jr-Hi-Lites. The next issue goes on sale Friday February 8, editor Sue Lacy announced today.

Central Junior High School Jr-Hi-Lites Sue Lacy

Weapon Parade Firing Set At Fort Sill

A MAT 102 demonstration at Fort Sill is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Firing Point 137. Weapons ranging from the carbine to the 280 mm artillery cannon will be shown. the Corporal guided missile and Honest Join rocket will be displayed but not fired. The event, open to the public, is sponsored by the U.S. Army Artillery and Guided Missile School.

Fort Sill Department of Materiel, U.S. Army Artillery and Guided Missile School Public Information Office South Boundary Road

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