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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1955
Page
2
Lincoln Wade, a bootlegger from Lawton, was captured by Cotton County authorities Saturday night four miles west of Walters. Deputies seized 32 cases of liquor after Sheriff’s deputy David Hooper stopped Wade at the S.H. 53 county road intersection. Wade posted a $100 bond.
Fort Sill and Lawton prepared for a long 4th of July holiday with the 77th Army band performing and a saluting ceremony. Officials announced Monday as an official holiday with limited duties. Craterville Park’s 35th July 4th celebration continues into Monday with fireworks atop a mountain. Authorities warned campers about fire danger, prohibited fireworks in the refuge, and urged careful handling of campfires. Lawton police issued fresh warnings against fireworks in city limits, risking fines up to 20 dollars. City council enacted ordinances banning sale and shooting of fireworks, and police were instructed to arrest violators. A safety drive targets highway carelessness as crowds anticipated at theaters and pools. Many stores will stay open briefly Monday, with fishing and mountain camping sites expected to overflow as residents head to reunions and vacations statewide. City and rural mail and transit services suspended Monday.
ESCAPE who didn't attempt to get away, said Jones left about 10 p.m. Fri. Jones was arrested April 26 and charged with assault with a deadly weapon after a woman was cut with a razor. He was convicted and fined $20 but could not pay, and was jailed. He had been released twice since, then arrested again for not producing money. Hennessee notified Wichita Falls authorities to hold Jones until the police chief can confer with County Attorney Manville Redman on procedures for returning him.
Secretary Benson told Senator Carlson he cancelled the 22 December security finding that Wolf Ladejinsky was a risk. He said the record and press release should be erased so records no longer show him as a risk, noting security judgments are not permanent and harm resulted in Ladejinsky’s Tokyo posting.
The first two week session issued 45 certificates of completion from 226 attendees. Recipients include beginners Frankie Collier Leona Pamplin Jimmy Swanson Donna Dodson Elva Beth Perry Gene Simmons Gwyn Bailey Donald Rudolph Wilford Tate Stephen Craig James Bellak Larry Bellak Bob Pierce Rick Wilson Kenneth Sullivan Deana Ogle. Intermediates named Darrl Ogle Tommy Hamme Bobby Meesee Richard Harding Larry Ferguson James Wright Lyn McClenny Shirley Joe Cox Louise Stowe Charles Shrader Garland Bailey Neva Butler Woody Wilson Gary Wilson Teddy Fisher L. E. Smith Jr Fay Velma Robert Duggar. Swimmers cards went to Frederica Hammond Mike Whitaker Kay Stowe Ronald Ferguson. New junior lifesavers are Willene Harrison Manley Johnson Bill Holcomb Jr John Kennedy Jr Jack Lord. Senior lifesaving certificates were awarded to Marie Harrison Theresa Piper Hattie Jo Carlton Joe Bressman Don Martin Mary Mitchell Robert Duncan Ray Wyles R. D. Humphrey Corrince L. Lees Ronnie Jones Jimmy Butemeyer Nona is. Our records show the nation s drowning rate has been cut in half since 1950 and the Comanche county swimming program has likely prevented drownings in Lawton.
Ralph Greer named to fill a vacancy on the Grandfield board of education after the resignation of Charles T. Witt Sr. Witt had served as board clerk.
Nogales police found a .22 pistol and two rings in the car Lauhon drove. Texas Ranger Capt. Purvis recovered a fractured bullet from a body, likely fired from a .22 rifle. Two rings were missing from Mrs. McPherson. Lauhon’s father described him as a model child with birth-related nervous-system damage and occasional blackouts. Lauhon was hurried across the border after Mexico labeled him an undesirable alien.
Lester Scott of Lawton, charged on three counts after a raid, forfeited 60 bond in Municipal court. He faced illegal possession of liquor, running a joint, and maintaining a public nuisance. Officers seized 232 bottles of liquor and 144 fifths, 63 half pints, and 20 half pints gin. In a separate case Judge Oaks forfeited 11 bonds for two Fort Sill men, Donald Ireland and Claude Keith, both charged with driving without a license.
Bootlegger Gent faces city court after a series of raids netted a large liquor haul inside the city. County Attorney Redman plans no charges from Saturday’s raid until holidays end Tuesday. Seven-day sweep yields nine raids, with eight by city officers and two raids against Tisdel and Gent. Other charged include Weaver, Tisdell, James, Watson, Davis, and Scott.
Gray recalls delivering amid 1948 blizzards with 10 foot drifts and routes blocked for days, a flood requiring a swim, and May rains that forced detours up to five miles. Despite danger, he keeps steady, wading creeks daily on his postal route.
A south Lawton fireworks stand owned by Bob Ensley was destroyed when a rocket blew back into the stand causing a total loss of about 250 dollars. No injuries were reported though several boys at the stand escaped. Police and deputies searched for cash while two fire trucks arrived too late. Meanwhile Oklahoma’s annual death toll reached 264, 12 fewer than 1954 levels, as two men Bly and Grant were involved in a roadside accident.
Recreation center operates daily with 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm hours, plus Friday and Saturday until 10 pm. Wading pools closed due to water shortage, arts and crafts planned, square dancing at 35th Division park, outdoor movies coming soon, and extensive baseball and softball programs. Budget requests total about 12 000 dollars for operation and development, with parks improvement plans including resurfacing tennis courts and tree planting. Park board seeks 69 800 dollars for the year. plan covers maintenance, new equipment, and salaried staff.
Esther production mirrors the Easter Pageant with a worship service format, four sites including King Xerxes court and Susa gateway, and Herod's court adapted for use. It lacks mob scenes, unfolds over about one and a half hours, and drew crowds starting with hymns at 8 p.m. as tapes provided the music.
Two funeral services are scheduled for James Padgett 91 of Addington and Archie W Whitehead 80 of Lawton. Padgett will be buried in Addington cemetery after services at Holiness church Addington with Rev Stewart Dickey officiating. Whitehead will be buried in Faxon cemetery after an 8 PM service at Ritter Funeral home with Rev Garland Anderson officiating. Padgett survived by four sons and daughter Carrie Carroll, Whitehead by wife two daughters and extended family.
Hose tied to car bumper by DiPeso was pulled forward breaking five feet from the bumper and leaving 18 inches buried in ground. He looped the hose around a steel faucet and pulled tight, failing to stop the suction. The next morning the hose still sank and the steel pipe began to bend.
ANADARKO Okla July 2 U P Indian City a 100000 replica of an original American community was opened to tourists at 11 am Saturday with tom toms and a welcome. The layout on SH 8 east of Anadarko features dwellings of seven tribes plus tribal layouts in a wooded valley. Admission 1 for adults 90 cents for children. Charles F Goodwin predicts several thousand visitors over the holiday weekend.
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