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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1957

Page

13

Three Sill Men Face Theft Count

A complaint filed this morning charges Robert A. Weaser, 19, Richard L. Lev, 15, and Glenn T. Meherg, 18, all of local addresses, with participating in the theft of a 1957 Chevrolet from a Fort Sil service station last night. Local officers pursued the stolen vehicle after Miss Laonora Costilow reported the theft at 9:21 p.m. Thursday. The chase led to the arrest of two Ford occupants found with the stolen car. arraignment was set for this afternoon.

Fort Sil Justice of Peace Margin E . Cameron's Court Robert A. , Weaser Richard L. Lev 36Th Helicopter Transp. Co Glenn T. Meherg Cay Laonora Costilow Parker Costilow N. dl Bob Byrne Castilow HY Short Tne Walter Ashbery Railroad and Gore T We Ashery Fella Asbery Ford Peace Justice

Spartan strike plan contested by officials and union

Page C reports Spartan plan to hire external workers prompts current Spartan personnel to seek other jobs. Officials deny it saying most workers will be retained during the transition. A forged hatched hoax ad for 115 aircraft mechanics appeared, later deemed phony by Spartan’s personnel director Floyd Paulk. Union members at Fort Sill, about 350 strong, are involved with the plant.

Page Spartan Witcher Floyd M. Paulx Paulk Philad Pawk Fort Sill Bill Hand

Three Killed Seven Injured In Pittsburgh Blast

A construction project dynamite blast in Pittsburgh late Thursday night killed Arthur Depew 29 and his estranged wife Elaine Depew 18 and a nine year old girl walking nearby. Seven others were injured in the North Side explosion. Police said the blast was intentional and focused on the couple’s car. Witnesses described the moment before the blast as Depew leaned forward and glanced at the floor.

Pittsburgh Arthur Depew Depew Elaine Depew Linda Kraus

Theft Suspects Face US. Count in Auto Theft Case

Two suspects from Altus, Joe Boo Ray and Jonnie Wobough aged 30 and 18, were charged Thursday with interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle under the Dyer act after a 1956 Mercury was stolen Tuesday night from Fifth and F in Vernon Texas. Bond set at 2500 each. They were returned to Laston by sheriff’s deputies and refiled in federal court after prior state theft charges. Police were also advised to watch for a 195? IMT Chevrolet two door sedan stolen from Floyd Boice’s residence Wednesday, believed taken by local youths.

Joe Boo Ray Jonnie Wobough Altus Vernon C. Field Vernon Tex H. MM. Russell Arlington Laston Justice of Peace Warren Crane Floyd Boice Boice

Police Fines Assessed In Municipal Court

Fines of 60 dollars were assessed and bonds totaling 67 dollars were forfeited in municipal court this morning. Mrs Jimmie Lee Dixon 48 of 415E Seventh forfeited 20 dollar bond on a peace disturbance charge for failing to appear. Forrest Woods 82 of 1605 Seventh was fined 20 dollars for assault and battery. Jimmy Burke 14 of 11u Oak forfeited 11 dollar bond for driving without a license. Two persons were fined 20 dollars each for public drunkenness and three persons forfeited 12 dollar bonds each on drunkenness charges.

Jimmie Lee Dixon Forrest Woods Jimmy Burke Perssons

Dachshund Births Unusual Male and Female Pups

At John F. Gorski’s home near Lawton a dachshund named Mayebelle gave birth to seven male puppies on New Year’s Day and earlier this week produced five female puppies. A local vet called the occurrence unusual as all nine were same sex. The boys were bottle-fed and most pups were given away. the owner keeps one male.

John F. Gorski Lawton Mayebelle Old May Birty Mary

Salesman Pleads Guilty To Robbery Case in Houston

Dan Moody Jones, 28, an auto salesman from New Orleans, pleaded guilty in federal court to holding up the Bank of Texas for 1,785 dollars on July 1.7. Sentencing was deferred until September to allow probation officers to review his background. Jones used a toy cowboy six-shooter and was later captured in a downtown department store.

Houston Dan ‘Moody Jones Bank of Texas

Thefts Of Boats Motors Rise At Lake Resorts

Oklahoma City report from C. Rivers of the State Crime Bureau notes a spike in boat and motor thefts and cabin break-ins near lake resorts. He says the bureau may assign full time agents to investigate these thefts as insurers consider hiking premiums on watercraft property.

Oklahoma City C. &. Rivers State Crime Bureau Bivens

Russell Thomas Works Marathon Run To Save Cabin Lamp

ROVERSFORD Pa Russell Thomas arrived home with his family this week and remembered he had forgotten to blow out the kerosene lamp in the family vacation cabin 150 miles away. He jumped back in his car drove the 150 miles blew out the lamp and drove back again ending his vacation.

Roversford Russell ‘Thomas

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