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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1957

Page

2

VFW Essay Poster Winners Named At Oklahoma Event

The 1957 VFW essay and poster contest honors were announced by chairman Guns and essay chairman for the state event in Tulsa. Winners include Mag eared Sauls of Oklahoma City, Richard Batterson Tulsa Central, Joannie Bickelchi, Ann Mae Nie, Rosetta McCheuy Midwest City, plus several Midwest City students in elementary and junior high divisions.

VFW Jude Terammah Rash State Anon Simnoanend Hust America Grusadde Eared Sauls Oklahoma City LS. Grant High Richa Batterson Tulsa Central Joannie Bickelchi Ann Maenie Rosetta McCheuy Midwest City Billy Inder Sandy Helge Pauliene Bareington Thi Tho Bheer Midwest City H Bol Gradie Hank Andrea Bounds Manuroney Junior High School Mary Beth Rohberger EL Reno

Campfire Camp Accounts Raise Alarm At Boulder

Readable fragments describe a camp near Boulder with tents and cabins. Women and teens sheltered there as violence erupted at night with assaults observed by residents. Reported injuries, thefts, and exposure by assailants prompted police and camp leaders to review safety.

Professors Review Health Workshop Proceedings

A fragmented record shows a health-focused workshop with mentions of experts and activities. Names and places are unclear, but the document references a host site and several attendees evaluating health strategies. Further readable details remain sparse.

Legion To Hold Duncan Meeting

Local notice announces a Legion meeting in Duncan with details about time and location. The item references fines and charges in a legal context and mentions individuals Asher and Sarren Craw in relating events. Subscription rates and administrative text appear in the fragmentary section.

Legion Duncan

Four Persons Fined In Police Court

In a municipal police court session, Clyde S. Colwell, Bobbye Glyn, MG Mort, and Riva Li feilers were fined 20 or 30 dollars each with varying bonds. The proceedings also charged Lilhe Mare McCabe and Lorachias Woodfork, both from Des Moines, with fines reported as 30 dollars and related penalties.

Clyde SB Colwell Feilers Peeblesys Cris Hares Lilhe Mare McCabe Lorachias Woodfork S Moines Eh Oon Puble Uruk

Stolen Auto Key Reported After Drive In Incident

Police investigated a theft involving a car key and a skill saw. Janice Gari claimed she was attacked near Second Street Drive In, with a per se witness. officers noted a missing saw and key. Details remain unclear as the report references unidentified suspects and exact location.

Janice Gari Dieselariy Cate Sina Webb Hart

Accidents in County Kill One, Injure Twenty Three

May traffic crashes in Camanche county left one dead and twenty three injured. Reports show twenty one autos among forty vehicles involved with various roadways. seven arrests were made for speeding and related offenses during the month.

Camanche Pulyol Vielim Mr Gee, TA Sb D Lawton van Gunty Staunday

WAC Contained Crom Page One

A wartime WAC profile covers four year college coeds seeking commissions. The article notes Mary Milligan and others serving in the Woman’s Army Corps with postings in Germany and Europe. It describes WAC duties, retirement benefits, and recognition by officers including Col James Po Sisith.

Millizant WAC Poseuviste Lois Con Milligen Drage Rogiel el Fey Qaenth Osee WAC Tony Che Seeretara Sra Milligan Seresist Willy Fort Sys Bea Avmigan James Po Sisith Arm Artillers Willy Maj Mhreniaty Walt Musenry Europe Ueidelherss Germany Woaments Arias Enlies Directo Whey

Governor Signs School Land Bill

Governor Raymond Garey signs a school land bill sponsored by State Senator Terris at Lawton. The measure funds a loan to individuals or groups, with amounts varying from $18,000 to $40,000, to extend school facilities. The bill aims to make school lands more accessible and foster ownership with state support through loans and deadlines.

Raymond Garey Weelnesday Lawton Sears Date Farm Vi Harris Seiel

Giant Sprayer Aids War On Mosquitoes In Lawton

The Builiulo Pur bine chemical sprayer, rented jointly by Lawton city and Comanche County, operated for the first time Wednesday night at Memorial Hospital grounds extending to Cameron College. Four additional hand sprayers joined the machine as officials praised its effectiveness over routine fogging, with spraying scheduled in city and county areas to curb mosquitoes.

Lawton Comanche County Smosquitoes Siell John Jidding Memorial Hospital Mosquitoes Bill Love New York Charles H. Miller Jr Mealtir de Frank IL Glasgow Memorial Hospital Cameron College Memorial Hove Miller Miller el

House To Delay Civil Rights Vote

The House votes to delay action on the civil rights bill with a new schedule. Amendments will be debated over three days starting Tuesday, with Wednesday off to observe naval maneuvers, and a Saturday session added for further consideration.

House Waliington CTV Portsmoult Gellor Noor Ianiger Moe Montag

Girard case seeks U S officials show cause order

The Girard defense plans a motion to compel U S officials to show cause why he should not be returned to the United States. Attorneys assert he was on duty when the shooting of a Japanese woman occurred, contrasting with prior cases where offenses were off duty. Senator Ervin questions administration secrecy over who waived U S jurisdiction, with a confidential report on hearings due Friday.

Meta Heiss Atelier Tweed Ly Hogs Itvelvedt Creed Thea Bob Sullivan Lee Rogers Besser Jett Hobie Goss Bossi Ivaeh Vilar Gavillage Bossinin U.S Girard United States Dayton M. Harrington Washington Earl J. Carroll New York Louis Girard Ottawa Wilson John Foster Dulles Sam Z. Ervin DN

Acreage Reserve Payments Slated for Comanche County

Some 1937 acreage reserve payments are expected in Comanche county this month. Elbert Wolf, chairman of the county agricultural stabilization and conservation committee, said payments cannot all be made this month due to field compliance checks and office work. Farms with only one allotment crop will be paid first. major checks cover allotment compliance, crop type, reserve acreage measurement, and remaining harvest acreage.

Comanche County Elbert Wolf County Agricultural Stabiization and Conservation Committee Inday Woll Wolf

German Drivers Strike Disrupts Berlin Bus Service

German drivers staged a two hour walkout in Berlin disrupting bus traffic across the Western sectors of the four power occupied capital. The strike aimed at shorter working hours and caused noticeable delays in the city.

Berlin Gereman

Education Awards Set for June 17 Dinner

The 1957 Chimens neion Education Award will be presented to Lawson's outstanding educator and Jay Leach ey at a 7 pm dinner Monday June 17 at the Hotel Lawtonian. The event, moved from June 10 due to a schedule conflict, will be hosted by Bernell Gilbert president who will preside. Attendees include council members civic leaders Lawton Board of Education and local civic clubs. Reservations close 5 pm June Jundé JG. Contact Gilbert at 134 Maple to reserve.

Chimens Neion Lawson Jay Leachey Lawtonian Bernell Gilbert Gilbert Lawton Board of Education Lawton Maple

City Man Held In Virginia On Breaking-Entering Charge

Alvin Jackson of 1112 8 Fourth Street was held in Warrington Virginia today on a breaking and entering charge. State police highway patrol and county officers notified of his arrest. He is believed to have stolen a car belonging to a Houston Texas man on May 29.

Virginia Alvin’ Jackson Warrington Jackson Ilousten, Tex

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