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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1955
Page
23
How to add a private sun deck with low cost using Douglas fir framing and 2x4 decking. Plan for morning or afternoon sun, private access, basic railing, optional roof shelter, and simple exterior wall extension for privacy. Finishes include oil or stain as desired.
Rear Adm Apollo Soucek an Oklahoma native and former chief of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics was found dead in his Washington apartment at age 58 He retired last month due to ill health The 30 year Navy veteran was born in Medford Oklahoma and earned fame for early aviation feats including a 1929 altitude record and a mule pulled airship story He served on the carrier Hornet and survived its sinking and later commanded the USS Roosevelt
Col. Lewis G. Young of Bedford Iowa becomes executive officer to Brig Gen William P Nuckols commander of the 33rd air defense division at Tinker AFB He previously led communications and electronics for the division Maj Jimmie W Hales was named acting director of communications and electronics The division HQ at Tinker oversees aerial defense for Oklahoma Texas Kansas Arkansas Louisiana and Missouri
Property transfers in Lawton include multiple warranty deeds with stamps noted from various buyers to grantees such as Mina F Soper Bertha C Coombs Charlie Crow Ellen Crow Emma Opelo tts Lock etc and others across districts like Good Acres Greer and Sheridan. Notable parties include Kathleen Lucille Taylor Irvin Mattenn and Fred Hollander among many couples and firms with stamp totals ranging from 55 cents to 16 50.
Alma Chambers explains that dream kitchens take years to develop after early sketches and emphasizes buying the best affordable stove and a spacious refrigerator. She notes color in kitchens should be inviting, with living rooms becoming gathering spaces, and predicts wireless future setups but warns prices will rise in coming years.
Lawton saw a surge in building permits last week as C A Mankin city inspector lists new homes and business projects. J P White Jr secures four home permits on Lindy street while Don Dunbar and R D Ryans expand residences and garages. Joseph Leder and Jack Dees obtain two commercial permits, and D L Halbrook and Avil Halcomb add brick veneer houses and a remodeling at 1155 Oak.
Specializing lawn mowers sharpened motors repaired any make authorized service on RPM pickup delivery Lenn Averitt Automotive Service 521 F Ave Phone 3758
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