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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1957
Page
8
RIL Crawford reports on Girl Safety Patrol camps in the Wichita Mountains, detailing directors, staff, and activities for girls at Camp Gould and Camp Boulder. The program, run by police and educators, reaches thousands, includes crafts, games, and safety training, and is funded by a youth fund.
Distribution of Federal commodities started this morning with a wall set to run through Saturday and Monday. Eric Worsner, chairman of the county commissioners, said recipients must show certified identification to receive cornmeal flour and other items, with an authorization receipt needed for the recipient. Distribution runs 9:30 am Saturday and 1:30 pm Monday.
When insurance is bought from this loan or his firm, you add an other mar to your staff but not your payroll. You are free to call yon him day or night for insur ance counsel and service. Use his experience and profes sional approach.
Four people died in separate highway crashes across Oklahoma last night raising the year’s toll to four. Victims listed include Francis Chanute 25 Mobart Richard C. Smith 25 Edwin Ball 13 Lamond Mrs Elizabeth Asherafy 88. Betty Chenate a passenger in a vehicle that overturned 11 miles east of Manguni. Others died after crashes in Liebart hospital and a rear collision near Oklahoma City. Mrs Ashcraft was injured fatally when struck while waving for a bus in Brittany.
A 13 year old Negro boy linked to six car thefts and six burglaries will be sent to the Negro boys training school at Boley this week after County Judge John P. Fullerton committed him to the facility following a Thursday hearing. The boy had been a ward of County Court since 1950 and was free in good behavior when the crimes occurred. A second Negro boy, age 15, will remain in county jail until disposition of his case. Juvenile Officer Dwight Malcolm said he wanted to meet with relatives before disposition.
County Attorney Warren Crante announced two traffic charges against Duane Bee Follick, 19, of Fort Sil for speeding at night and Bobby Lee McFarland of 702 Laird for operating a vehicle with improper mufflers. Separate complaints accuse Cactus bar owner Ted Snodgra of failing to pay wages to Donna Davis and Barbara Cox, filed in Justice of Peace Woodrow Giles' court.
Edgar Lee Gillon of Lawton paid a fine in municipal court for driving while intoxicated the first such case in police court here. He also paid a $20 fine for operating a vehicle with improper lights. Gillon was arrested at 1:30 a.m. by Captain Frank Murphy. Police Chief Ton Whealley said the department plans to file drunken driving cases in police court for less serious offenses, following a study of Oklahoma City where such cases proceed in county court. Other fines included dog at large, speeding, and red light violations.
The Pioneers celebrate a semi centennial with a 1 30 pm sermon by Rev Clayton S Valder at the local St Presbyterian church. Assisting are Rev Virgil Alexander and Capt Luther Smith with music by Tom Clarke. Soloists Mrs Kent Scheiner Lt Col Bristow Hopper. Pioneers honored from 11 am to 4 pm with noon luncheon and guided tours of Holy City grounds.
Oklahoma City report says an ex-convict and car addict forced entry to the home of Mrs. Betty Jane White and stole prescribed narcotics for her 6 year old child injured in a traffic accident. Detectives say Gray had been staying at the home since his release from prison and used the drugs himself.
Raymond Wells named Grand Knight of Lawton Knights of Columbus council No 1287. Other officers elected last night include Tom Conwell deputy grand knight Robert Cahalane chaplain Bill Sullivan recorder Bill Spiegel treasurer Dr Bill Corrales advocate Garland Dezelle warden Mike Salazar Millard Bertram guards and Jerry Weenny trustee Keeney outgoing Grand Knight.
Department of the Army announces promotions and assignments for officers and enlisted personnel across several commands. Includes Captains, Lieutenants, and Warrant Officers moving to artillery and air force units, with duties at Fort Meade, Fort Knox, Leavenworth, Oxnard, and other posts. Details cover promotions, retirements, resignations, and vacancy actions affecting many named individuals and units.
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