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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1955

Page

3

Forgery Suspect Released On Bond

Dan E Walters a 46 year old Dallas man charged with second degree forgery was released on a 2000 appearance bond after arraignment May 22. He says he will return to his Dallas job. He allegedly forged a 292.50 check to Ina Lee Hudson signed by J J Scanlon AT and T treasurer and forged Mrs Hudson's endorsement between July 22 1954 and Aug 20 1954.

Dan E. Walters Dallas Tex Walters Ina Lee Hudson

Religious teaching urged to curb juvenile delinquency

Chicago grain markets report shows unchanged prices as officials discuss delinquency causes. Roman Catholic Bishop Bernard Sheil told Senate investigators that lack of religious training is a major factor, noting that two thirds of 50,000 New York school children surveyed had not heard of the Ten Commandments.

Chicago Bernard Sheil Senate New York

Vigilante raid on McGrew home ends with gunfire

A citizen group led by Judge Calvin Strother raided Randall McGrew's home near Blanchard using a search warrant. A .44 revolver was drawn and a small automatic jammed as McGrew's wife allegedly tried to assist. The gun and 125 bottles of liquor seized in prior raid were tied to the case. Sheriff Hack Perrin criticized the vigilantes while State Crime Agent Claude Seymour denied advance knowledge.

Strother Hack Perrin Smithen McGrew Claude Seymour Friday Seymour J. Lafayette McGrew Tuck Randall McGrew Blanchard Calvin Strother Walter Strother Bob Wilson Chickasha Kendon Wilson Wilson Perrin Harold Jelly) Basham

Slight Chance For Rain Seen In Hot Lawton Weather

A weather outlook calls for hot conditions with near 100 degree highs through Saturday, and a slight chance of scattered afternoon and night thunderstorms in Lawton and surrounding areas. Five day forecast shows temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal, with tonight's low 72 and 11 am reading at 94.

Floyd Elrod Lawton

Theft Of Dresses Probed By Police

Police investigate the theft of two ladies dresses from a dress shop at 316 C. The two size 18 dresses include a plain army tan silk dress and a plain black and tan print dress. Reported by Margaret Ludwig and Pat Schott. Investigating officers Grady Crabtree and James Blackburn.

Margaret Ludwig Pat Schott Grady Crabtree James Blackburn

Preparation H suppository and ointment touted for piles

Science claims Bio-Dyne heals damaged tissue and now comes in Preparation H forms. Doctors report actual shrinking of piles and prompt relief from itching with no surgery. Sufferers note piles have ceased being a problem. Available from druggists with guarantee. Reg. U. 6. Pat. O.

Wichita Falls Curfew Set For Minors After Brawls

Wichita Falls officials enacted an 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. curfew for minors under 20 to curb fights between juveniles and airmen at Sheppard Air Force Base. The curfew, effective Friday, targets city parks but excludes Electra Burkburnett and Iowa Park. Police Chief Daniel ordered full enforcement with available patrols, while base leaders favor similar rules for airmen. Local officials anticipate teens shifting activity to nearby towns, sparking cross-city debates and potential similar moves in Burkburnett and Iowa Park.

Wichita Falls Tex Sheppard Air Force Base Air Force C. C. Daniel Electra Burkburnett Iowa Park R. E. van Horn Kenneth C. Chase Air Base

Redecoration Starts at Sterling Baptist Parsonage

Special: Redecoration has begun at the Sterling Baptist parsonage with workers preparing rooms and fresh coats of paint. Local church officials say the project aims to update living quarters for the pastor and family.

Windows Installed at Sterling Buildings in Town

Sterling reports that special plate glass windows have been installed in the business properties occupied by Alex Richardson and Everett Jeffreys, marking an upgrade to storefronts and enhancing display and security.

Alex Richardson Everett Jeffreys

Fort Sill Funds Affected In House Defense Plan

Objections arose to a Fort Sill military construction item as the House moved an appropriations bill. Fort Sill funds were knocked out and all military construction appropriations were eliminated, overriding earlier warnings from Rep. Wickersham amid talks on Dixon-Yates transmission plans in Arkansas. Senators Robert...

S. Kerr Mike Monroney Chamber of Commerce Senate House Senate Appropriations Committee Senator Kerr Senator Monroney Fort Sill Army Appropriations Committee House Rules Committee Loggershead Wickersham Rep. Wickersham Dixon-Yates Arkansas Lawton Robert

Dress Bag Holds Up to Five Dresses

Portable dress bag designed to store and protect up to five garments. Lightweight material with zip closure and carry handle. Ideal for travel or seasonal wardrobe organization. Price listed as 2.98.

Swan 2-Piece Shower Curtain Set at Low Price

Swift sale on ih 2-Piece Swan shower and Priscilla curtain set featuring rust proof eyelets and reinforced seams. No center seam to cut ironing time, suited for sizes 10 years and up. Durable, crease resistant for easier care and lower pressing bills.

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