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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1957

Page

2

Judge Has Busy Court Session Fines Multiple Defendants

A crowded docket saw numerous fines issued as Judge presided, including Talis Yoerr Dai ly and I. Wallers fined for offenses such as red light violations and related infractions. Arlington residents and others faced penalties ranging from small to substantial sums, with specific cases detailing fines and local names.

Mede Cass Dalus Talis Yoerr I. Wallers AL UR Garfield Jon Forth Dion Ramakel G. Tlaneveutt Arlington

Blanding obituary dominates community page in Lawton

The Lawton Constitution recounts the life of prominent figure Blanding with details of his career and family. It notes survivors including cousins in New York City and references to his works and letters. The article also covers a series of local incidents and injuries around Fort Sill and Norman, detailing a vehicle crash near Port Sill and other accident reports with names and ages of those involved.

Funeral Rites and Local Death Notices Across City

A late notice details funeral rites at Nag ar Vis es Hargies and Rye end mh heme ceremonies. Events reference J. BO and AP OO Face y counts, with a memorial at Lawran He and Mass WW. Detroit area references note a Lert attack and a burial near Detisnet. W602 Twins are named Cliford Riggs and others. family ties include Mrs Walter Plunder and Karl ren 30s.

Brestital Ohlie Lawran Pew KE Tutussill Laiston Fiynezehone Detisnet Mass Van Sid Ladd Cliford Riggs Bath Walter Plunder Karl Ren Beith Colaern

Big Money Winner Won't Face World

Albert Steele, a long time patient at St Clements Hospital, plans to remain outside the world as his fortune first comes to light. He has chosen voluntary stay, though hospital rules allow release after 28 years. He states he will stay outside despite wealth.

London ALUPI Albert Steeie Steele St. Clements Kommy

Assault Charged To Fort Sill Man

Georie Allen of Fort Sill was charged with assault and battery after a Saturday afternoon incident at the Stanley Bridge Inn 1408 Fort Sir Pye. Angelo Palombo reported Allen struck him and attempted a knife attack. witnesses supported the claim. Police arrested Allen and he remained in custody as authorities pursued formal charges.

Georie Allen Marvin St Cymepan Angelo Palombo Allen Hiim Stanley Brise Inn Fort Sir Pye Palombo Lkrite

Hospital Birth and Admits Create Confused Medical Log

Fragmented hospital news items report a birth on June 9 to Mr and Mrs Richard Vickery and multiple admissions and surgeries. Names span patients and staff such as Charles F Dunham, Joe Head, Bill Mease, Sharon Peters, Bertha Atkinson, Gary Chasenal, and many others amid scattered addresses and departments. The text mixes newborn records, admissions, memorials, and surgical notes with numerous garbled entries.

Richard Vickery Team Charles F. Dunham Summit Shreory Joe David Head Willian F. Hartney Medi Medical Medi Medical, ‘le Hall, 1409 Lincoln, Surges: Mes Bill Mease Kook. Allen Indiaboei Ane Val

Fourth Nuclear Test Blast Is Scheduled Wednesday

LAS VEGAS reports the energy commission scheduled the fourth nuclear test blast for Wednesday. The UPI item notes preparations and delays due to technical factors, with officials reassessing timing as the test series progresses.

Las Vegas I Meanie Energy Commission

Woman Fatally Shot by Husband After Seven Shots Missed

An Oklahoma City man surrendered to police after claiming he fired only one shot at his wife who had fired seven times at him or herself. The incident occurred at his home early yesterday as investigators pursued a motive and circumstances surrounding the deadly confrontation.

Owalahoma City Gy. Jones Sims Miinime Mase

KKK Threatens Minister Family in Alabama

In Sylacauga Alabama a minister and his family received death threats after a confrontation with a Ku Klux Klan faction. Local pastorssaid crosses burned near churches and a Klan rally occurred at the high school stadium. The minister and associate pastor reported multiple threats aimed at their home and child, with warnings to vacate within a day.

Sylacauga Ala Whilset Pasion and Malony First Methodist Church Methodist First Baptist Sahurdayeh Madama U.S Knights of the Ku Klux Law Malony Mween Acae

County Typhoid Clinic Under Way

A county wide typhoid vaccine clinic opened today with shots offered at Eigin Sterling Lichareds Spue and Heteher. The clinic followed a water contamination scare prompting vaccination. Shots are scheduled through the week with times listed at each location and Saturdays a 9 to 1 schedule. Director Dr Chiles Miller Jr announced the program and location.

Eigin Sterling Spue Heteher Aera Lac Fio Tadiahoma Medievine Park Chat Binooga Cinse Twast Chiles Miller Jr Dipvetor

First Of Summer Camps Under Way In Lawton

The first of five Summer Fae camps begins today at High Meshouist chuweh 611 S 25th with James Roberts as principal of Jann Adis elementary. Camps run from Sam te hoon to Pridas and are sponsored by the Leawton VACA. Several BO boys have signed up. other sites include Northwest Baptist church June 2 July 3 Warren park daily 819 Lawton Methodist at March July August 2 and Union Park Auenish 3-18.

James Roberts Jann Adis Elumentary School Emap Dircelar Sam Te Hoon Leawton Vaca Warren Smith Yamica Northwest Baphist Church Warnun Park Daly Lawton Union Park Auenish

Terrorist Case Transcript Appeal From 1948 Trial

The Supreme Court rejected a bid by Julius Rosenberg style figure to overturn his 1948 conviction based on a transcript prepared by Stanley Frasier from notes by accident-prone reporter Ernest Berry who died before finishing. George T. Davis of San Francisco emphasized the transcript was prejudicially incomplete and inaccurate, omitting remarks by the judge Charles W. Fricke and prosecutor J. Miller Leavy. The justices said state courts must decide on a properly settled record before any further review.

Los Angeles Stanley Frasier Ernest R. Berry Frasier Atorney Chessman George T. Davis San Francisco Supreme Court Davis Charles W. Fricke J. Miller Leavy Harlan High Court Diaran California Arian

British Officer Visits Fort Sill Five Day Post Tour

British Colonel I Th Cox of the London Joint Service Association arrived at Fort Sill for a five day visit to observe the US Army Artillery and Guided Missile School. He will meet Maj. Gen. Thomas de Shea and Brig. Gen. Paul Gavan and tour departments and demonstrations on post.

Th Cox ALC Artillery London British Joint Service Assion Warkington D.C Fou Sil Army Artillery and Col. Cox Coen Thomas de Shae Ter. Paul Gavan US 8

Flower Vegetable Show Is Ready For Camanch County

The annual Camanche county flower and vegetable show, sponsored by the Lawton Chambers of Cammerer, is set for Wednesday at the county fairground building. Public viewing runs 12 45 pm to 3 pm, with entries accepted 8 am to 10 30 am and judging at 10 43 am. Returns from camp Johnnie Vestal, 715 E, recently served as counselor at Falls Creek Baptist Assembly grounds near Davis for intermediate boys aged 13 to 16.

Camanche County Lawton Chambers of Cammerer Johnnie Vestal Lawton Falls Creek

Brett Meets Area Officials Discusses Damage By Storms

Oklahoma Civil Defense administrator Tom Brett met with city and county officials from seven regional counties at the courthouse. Officials outlined flood damages and aid needs, noting 45 Bridges in Comanche County require replacement or repair and hundreds of miles of roads need work. County Commissioner Ike Myers said state or federal funds will be needed as eastern districts report severe flood damage, with several bridges already repaired and many roads gutted from May floods.

Tom Brett Oklahoma Civil Defense Brett Comanche Tillman Colton Kiowa Stephens Jackson Jefferson Pete Wynn Ike Myers Myers Wynn

Camp Fire Letter Urges Prosecution Over Camp Boulder Incident

A Camp Fire Girls board letter to the county attorney dated June 10 1997 asks the prosecutor to pursue all necessary steps in the May 29 1957 molestation incident at Camp Boulder in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The document notes full cooperation and support from Camp Fire officials led by president W F Lewis.

Lawson Camel Camp Fire Girls, Inc Camp Boulder Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge W. F. Lewis

Traffic Charges Filed Against 3 Motovists

County Attorney Warren Crane filed traffic charges this morning against three riders arrested earlier in the week by highway patrol. Clifton Leo McCahn, 18, Altus AFB, fined 150 dollars and costs with five days in jail for reckless driving. Tharpe Allen Bomar, 18, 1112 Birch, charged with speeding at night. Billy Harold McMahan, 18, Wichita Falls, fined 3 dollars and costs for driving to left of center in face of oncoming traffic.

Warren Crane Justice of Peace Marevin E. Cameron Clifford Leo McCahn Altus Afb Ty Jusher Af Peace Wondrow Giles’ Cot Tharpe Allen Bomar Birch Billy Harold McMahan Wichita Falls Lef Af Center

Charges After Deputy Raid on Harrell Property

Baxter Lee Harrell was arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Carl Phillips and charged in Judge Ralph Cline's City court with possession of liquor. A raid at Harrell's one mile south of the east city limits and SH 7 produced seven half pints of vodka and five half pints of whisky. This followed a prior raid last week and a Thursday liquor possession charge.

Baxter Lee Harrell Carl Phillips Ralph Cline Phillips Harrell’s Place SH 7 Harrell

Cadets Demonstration and Missile Display on East Range

Cadets stage a static display including Sill's giant missiles and the Red Stone Missile as part of a mass training program. The event coincides with a summer schedule for future officers who depart Wednesday for Fort Bliss, Texas, the third stop on a nationwide tour of major military installations.

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