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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1955
Page
4
Steel and railroads lead a broad profit rise as 156 firms report six month after tax earnings up 40 percent from the prior year. Total net income reaches 778.7 million, with 3 losses and many firms boosting wages amid a buoyant stock market and expectations of higher tax receipts.
In Pryor Oklahoma District Court Attorney General Mac Williamson argued his trusteeship of the W A Graham estate does not bar him from representing the state in suits over the late bankers will. Judge Longmire had ruled the 32 million estate could not be handled while he served as trustee and the estate should go directly to the state. Williamson appeals contending lack of jurisdiction to overrule the legislative act. Charles Dierker was appointed to represent Oklahoma after the decision. Graham left most of his estate to the state Pryor and Mayes County.
Shawnee Oklahoma sheriff Jim Harrington told district court in a demurrer that Pottawatomie County District Attorney Loyd Henry has presented no grounds for removal. Henry had alleged federal liquor convictions before Harrington’s election as sheriff, threatening his fitness for office.
Cowboy actor Ken Maynard, famed for his horse opera work, spent his 60th birthday in Fort Worth jail after a drunkenness arrest. He had 56 cents when taken, and surrendered after being found in his parked car attached to a trailer with his horse Tarzan. he reportedly admitted having a few drinks.
Funeral services for Douglas Stroud of 2612 AB were conducted at Paradise Valley Baptist Church northwest of Law ton at 2 30 p m Thursday. Stroud, formerly an Ordnance mechanic at Fort Sill, died Tuesday. Rev Glenn Pence officiated with Rev Fred Cox assisting. Bearers named from Paradise Valley included Jim McCracken Lloyd McClung Charlie McClung Charlie Bob Oliver Ralph McClung and Don Gilliland. Burial followed at Paradise Valley Cemetery with Becker Funeral Home handling plans.
Mrs Hazel H Davis aged 70 died at 11 15 p m Thursday in Fort Sill hospital annex after a months illness She lived with her son M Sgt Robert A Davis Fort Sill Born December 25 1884 in Indiana She married in May 1912 in Rogers Arkansas where she lived until moving to Fort Sill Her husband preceded her in death She was a member of Christ Church Rogers Surviving are Sgt Davis a sister Ada Trueblood of Orange California and two grandchildren Betty and Bobby Davis Fort Sill Body to Rogers Arkansas for services and burial Becker Funeral Home conducts arrangements
New York joined statement from Monsanto Chemical Co and Lion Oil Co announcing a merger agreement to be submitted to stockholders for approval September 23 with effective date September 30 if approved. The plan calls for 1.5 shares of Monsanto common for each Lion share, and both firms’ shares rose on the New York Stock Exchange. Lion is a large low cost producer of nitrogenous chemicals and ammonia, while Monsanto is a major user of ammonia and phosphorus and has developed phosphorus ammonia compounds for fertilizer production.
Fram Corp directors announced plans to locate a new half million dollar plant in northeastern Oklahoma to house Warner Lewis Co. The Warner Lewis facility here is to be sold, with no exact site yet named but a 15 acre area likely required. Warner Lewis makes industrial filters water separators coalescers desiccant dehydrators calibrating tanks and steel pressure vessels.
Oklahoma City reports that Chandler Perry and Kingfisher school boards may face lawsuits in the fall for dismissals of Negro teachers during integration. Roscoe Dunjee of the NAACP says action could come in September after seeking solid legal ground. About 90 teachers were dismissed in desegregation across the state.
Cpl. Robert B. Livingston, mother Mrs Jimmie Lovelady of Fletcher, has completed his ninth parachute jump at Fort Campbell. He jumped with fellow unit members from a C 46 aircraft over Yamato Drop Zone. Enlisted January 1954 after Sterling high school and Boda Tile Co. Tulsa employment. Serves in Battery A 457th Airborne Field Artillery Battalion of the 11th Airborne Division, assigned to a 105mm howitzer section.
SHAWNEE Okla A 90 year old Kickapoo Indian was found burned to death in bed at his home seven miles west of Shawnee last night The victim James Downs was described as a cripple Deputy Sheriff Charley Cobb said there was no immediate evidence of foul play He theorized Downs had fallen asleep while smoking
Guymon Oklahoma sheriff James M Tucker said a high speed car chase led to the arrest of Otis Woodring a Texas escapee and two felon suspects from Oklahoma City and Dill City. The trio stopped after a rifle showed from a car window. They were wanted on felony warrants in Perryton Texas and possibly Hobart Oklahoma. The suspects discarded a half gallon jar of whisky during the stop.
Oklahoma Governor Raymond Gary plans to top a state building program with modernizing the veterans ward at Central State Hospital Norman funded by 1 percent of a 15 million bond issue. The Norman project costs about 225000. A new ward at Pauls Valley State Hospital is No 2. Plans to start drafting contracts for fall construction.
Rev H E Snodgrass retired Methodist pastor long resident of Lawton will preach both Sunday morning and evening at Beal Heights Presbyterian church. Rev Paul D Hanna pastor and his family are on vacation. Services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Public invited.
The Lawton Constitution reports its renewal of affiliation with the Oklahoma Press Association, the state's oldest trade group formed in 1888. The move links 286 publishers next year, as state editors discuss freedom of the press, trade publication, and annual meetings. Ray J. Dyer of El Reno Daily Tribune was elected president for 1955-56.
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