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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1957

Page

2

Hospital News Items Births and Admits Noted

Births listed for multiple families with times and weights including a son for Don Ward and daughters for Gerry Black Ernest Moraies and others. Admitted and dismissed entries name patients by location and medical status. several births noted with dates in July and weights, plus multiple medical transfers and discharges across towns.

Don M. Ward N. Ath Gerry Black Northwood Ernest S. Moraies S. Ninth

Boxer Missing Near Indiana Vine on Emergency Leave

Mrs Bradshaw and her family reported their dog vanished while traveling home on emergency leave near Indiana Vine. They discovered the pet was missing inside the vehicle and emphasized their hope to reunite with the dog. A trucker described the dog as sad and lonely and expressed sympathy for any attached owner.

Demurrer Filed For Second Bay In Girl Scout Camp Raid Case

Attorney John W Tyree filed a second demurrer challenging county officials jurisdiction in prosecuting charges of outraging public decency tied to a May 29 raid on a Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Girl Scout camp. Jerry Shanklin, one of 12 Lawton teens charged, is represented in the motion.

John W. Tyres Today Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Jerry Shanklin Lawton Tyree Ralph Cline Ash John P. Fullerton Shanklin David J. Aubrey

Birthday celebration rodeo set at LO ranch near Lawton

A birthday feature notes the rodeo remains a favorite pioneer recreation. The event, billed as the finest in the southwest, is planned for August 2 3 5 6 at the LO ranch south of Lawton. Tickets will go on sale under Lawton officials.

Southwest LO Ranch Lawton Saln Spontins Lawton Isiwuniais

Controversy on Jury Trials and Civil Rights Urges

Senate debate on whether to provide jury trials in civil rights contempt cases continues as seven defendants are convicted for defying a federal court desegregation injunction in Clinton Tennessee. Supporters cite convictions to counter claims Southern juries cannot convict in civil rights cases while opponents warn against expanding powers and favor presidential direction over juries. The Knoxville Clinton trial outcomes and upcoming Anderson Aiken provisions shape the fate of jury trial amendments and enforcement strategies.

Knowland Clinton Tenn Mansfield Senate Sen Brigher R-Otia Chamber Sen. Cooper R-Ry Anderson-Aiken Tlalt Knoxville Town John Kasper Russell D-Ga Civil Rights Bill Fees

Suspect Caught In Tavern Faces Burglary Charge

Arthur C. Webster 28 of 1808 Douglas was charged with second degree burglary after police found him hiding behind a cigaret vending machine in Wren's Roost tavern at 1701 S Fourth. Officers Davenport and Ward found $36.03 in change in his apron. arraignment set for this afternoon.

Lawson View Arthur C. Webster Douglas Martin E. Cameron Webster R. A. Davis Bill Ward Wren Ween ‘Thomas Fort Sil

Grain and Livestock Prices Reported Across Markets

Chicago butter receipts 931000 and wholesale prices steady. Oklahoma City state poultry and eggs board lists No 1 hard wheat at 1.87 in Guyman and other towns. broilers steady, hens mixed, eggs receipts steady. Oklahoma City Livestock report shows calf and steer volumes, mostly stocker and feeder classes steady to slight declines, hogs down 25-50 cents, sheep mixed with spring slaughter lambs 19.50-21.50 and feeder lambs 16.00-17.00.

Oklahoma City Statr Board of Agriculture Today Guyman Meeker Alva Blackwell Clinton el Reno Enid Hennessey Singtisher Medford Yukon Edmond Frederick Broilers Mushokee Tulsa Vinita UN Pauls Valley Vinita Waronga Latchon Elk City Shattuck Sity Lawton Lawson Walongi Ordlanoia City USDA

Memorial Rites For Hote Slated

Memorial services for the late Deacon Elbus Hote will be at 745 phem Friday at Devo Mission eight miles west of Lawton. Featured speaker is Rev. H. F. Gilbert Pomona Calif former pastor of the Indian mission who will also speak at 11 a.m. Sunday worship services.

Elbus Hote Phem Devo Mission Lawton H. F. Gilbert Pomona Calif The Indian Mission Gilbert

Governor defends private enterprise against REA competition

The governor denounced REA for opposing a Public Service contract with GRDA. He argued REA profits and tax relief distort electricity markets and warned against government competition with private providers. GRDA's board narrowly approved the contract after an executive session amid claims of pressure and potential resignations.

REA GRDA Public Service Gary Markham Ferry Markham Grand River Gibson Vinita

Klompen dancer shatters wooden shoe at Holland Tulip Festival

A Klompen dancer at Holland Michigan's annual tulip festival danced with such enthusiasm that she shattered one of her wooden shoes. The incident drew spectators as the performer continued the routine despite the break.

Tho Much Klompen Holland Mich Klompen Holland

Sill Man Claims Assault By Two Soldiers

Odig F. Green of Ist Ord, Fort Sill says he was assaulted by two soldiers on the east side of town near 106 C. He named the suspects, says one held him while the other struck with a chair. He shows injuries to the left eye and head and was taken to Fort Sill hospital. no arrests yet.

Odig F. Green Ist

Car Theft Suspects Caught In Texas

Sheriff's Deputies Carl Phillips and E. B. Wallis were en route to Vernon to return Johnny Hobbs and Joe Bob Ray to Lawton on automobile larceny charges filed in Justice Marvin E. Cameron's court. The suspects were caught after a 1956 Mercury hardtop stolen from Fifth and F was stopped by three Texas officers.

Carl Phillips E. B. Wallis Vernon Tex Lawton Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron Johnny Hobbs Joe Bob Ray Texas Fifth F .Tuesay H. M. Russell Arlington

4H Demonstration on Food Handling Next Thursday

The Cotton cooperative of Watters will present an electrical demonstration as part of the 4H food handlers program. Members organize much of the event supervising assemblies chairing groups and maintaining the area with supervisors including Mrs. Kelley Arion Johnson assistant county agent and all county 4-H coaches and leaders.

Watters Kelley Arion Johnson

Man Admits Holdup Suspect Arrested by FBI in Chicago

The article reports Allen, claimed to have staged multiple robberies in Oakland Chicago St Louis and Los Angeles and used a .22 revolver in shooting California officers. He was arrested Aug 23 1956 in Chicago with companions Batty Aguilar and Peter Bologna and held for investigation on five robbery counts. A missing dog incident ends the piece with a separate note about a dog entering police headquarters in Jersey City.

Allen Chicago FBI St. Louis East St. Louis Ill California San Francisco Oakland Los Angeles Batty Aguilar Peter Bologna Burgundo el Segundo

District Governor's Day Set By City Kiwanians Thursday

Lawton Kiwanians and Northwest and Downtown clubs plan District Governor's Day on Thursday noon at the Lawtonian to hear Paul J. Files of Paris Texas the Texas Oklahoma District governor Mrs Files will accompany him Files born in Files Valley educated at Austin College UT entered social science with Texas Employment Commission moved to Social Security Administration in 1940 managed US HEW Old Age and Survivors insurance Paris since 1944 served as president Paris Parks council Red Cross drive trustee Red Cross and planning and zoning commission of Pavis Kiwanian for 12 years has held multiple district posts and Kiwanis education fellowships attends Key club as advisor Southwest Kiwanis attendees expected from across the region.

Lawton Kiwaniang Northwest Lawtonian Paul J. Files Paris Tex Old Age and Survivors Insurance Files Paris Parks Council Red Cross Key Club of Southwest

Funeral Rites Held for Bennett and Smith in Local Notices

Services conducted today for Littleton H. Bennett 89 a Fletcher resident who died in Borger Texas after a three week illness. Burial in Fletcher cemetery. Also reported private funeral services for Lucy T. Smith 69 who died after a lengthy illness in a local hospital. Smith born May 8 1888 in Cuthbert Ga married Thorsag R. Smith in 1910 Dublin Ga. She and daughter moved to Lawton in April. She belonged to the Methodist church. Survivors include sister Helen Keen Pensacola Fla and brother Peter Twitty Stockton Calif along with several nieces and nephews.

Fletcher Start Fletcher Assembly of God Littleton H. Bennett Fletcher Borger Texas Emmett Knowles J.C. Earl Cyril Fletcher Cemetery Dalton Funeral Home Bennett Liucy T. Smith Marsh J. Horne Jr Taft Lachas Funeral Home Highland Cemetery Cuthbert Dublin Thorsag R. Smith Lawton

Kansas City Barber Wins 28th Missouri Invitational Trap Shoot

In Kansas City Missouri a local barber named Tom Shoots captured the 28th annual Missouri Invitational trap shoot title by hitting 96 of 100 targets amid windy conditions.

Kansas City Tom

Powell Antisegregation Stand Complicates School Bill

Rep Powell presses an antisegregation proviso in a school construction measure while President Eisenhower urges keeping segregation issues from the bill. Wainwright, Roosevelt, and other lawmakers react as the proposal and the funding package face bids and potential passage. The plan totals about 2.4 billion in federal participation for school districts and financing agencies.

Rep Powell DNY Wainwright House Eisenhower Roosevelt D-Calif Seca

Clinton Integrations Trial Echoes Defiance and Resolve

The Clinton Tennessee case draws defiant remarks from protestors and supporters alike. Kasper vows to resist integration and travel to Nastwithe when schools open. Defense attorneys plan a new trial while awaiting potential appeals to the Sixth Circuit. NAACP leader Channing Tobias hails the verdict as upholding law over prejudice.

Clinton Kasper J. Benjamin Simmons Nat U.S. Dist. Atty John GC. Crawford Jr Taylor 6Th Circuit Court of Appeals Cincinnati Ross Barnett Mississippi Bar Channing H. Tobias The National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People New York NAACP Clinton, Tenn East Tennessee

Immanuel Baptist Church Plant Remodeling Finished

Immanuel Baptist Church at 1th and Jefferson completed a 12 by 40 foot addition including the pastor study kitchen and two classrooms. The remodeling cost was estimated at 9300 or 9100. pastor Rev. Truitt Baker announced the project completion.

Immanuel Baptist Church 1Th and Jefferson Truitt Baker

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