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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1978

Page

8

Appeal delays court hearing in Wyrick firearm case

Preliminary hearing for James Mane v Vir Boarenpaale postponed after Assistant District Attorney Mark Clark filed intent to appeal a ruling suppressing evidence. Police allegedly seized a bulged pocket gun during Wyrick arrest at a tavern on January 6. Mahamad testified to prior Wyrick arrest and reasonable cause for the search. Clark said appeal to district court will continue until a district judge rules. Wyrick faces felonious carrying a firearm after a prior felony conviction. 1974 assault and battery with a dangerous weapon noted.

James Mane Vir Boarenpaale Tng Mark Clark Wyrick Lawtorn Mahamad Clark District Attorney's Office

Gourd Dance Set by Comanche Ponies Saturday at Fair Building

The Comanche Little Ponies sponsor a benefit gourd dance at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Fair Building in Apa che. Proceeds go to the annual dance May 12 and 13. Head dancers are Buster Mihecoby and Dorothy Moncessey, with Leonard Cozad Jr. as head singer and Ed Monetathchi Sr. as master of ceremonies.

Comanche Little Ponies Apache Buster Mihecoby Dorothy Moncessey Leonard Cozad Jr Ed Monetathchi Sr

Low Black Representation Among U S Elected Officials

A Washington census note states that fewer than one percent of the nation's 525,000 elected officials are black, despite blacks making up 11 percent of the population.

Walters Completes 50 by 100 Foot Industrial Building

Walters Industrial Development completes a metal 50 by 100 foot building at the industrial park. The insulated structure on 11 acres near SH 5 west of town has a 14 foot overhead door and utilities connected. Occupant not yet floored while seeking a suitable industrial tenant to create Walters jobs. Contact Ben Shackelford at Walters Bank and Trust. other directors are Buddy Veltema and Bill Boyer.

Walters Ben Shackelford Walters Industrial Development Corporation SH 5 Shackelford Walters Bank and Trust Buddy Veltema City Hall Bill Boyer Boyer Abstract Co

City Man Charged In Burglary Case

Ronald Lee Chambliss, 19, of 308 Monroe, Lawton, was charged with second degree burglary for entering the home of 72 and 82 year old residents at 315 Tuesday afternoon. He allegedly threatened them with a butcher knife and was arraigned with bond set at 2000 dollars. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 31.

Lawton Clarence LeBarre Ronald Lee Chambliss Monroe Jack Atkinson Chambliss

Officers elected in Elgin Masonic lodge district group

The Masonic District Lodge No. 33 Association held its annual election Tuesday at Pilot Masonic Lodge No. 367 in Elgin. Albert Page was named president, James Irwin vice president, Donald Keiser secretary treasurer, and James C. Martin chaplain. All new officers reside in Lawton.

Masonic District Lodge No. 33 Association Pilot Masonic Lodge No Elgin Albert Page James Irwin Donald Keiser James C. Martin Lawton

Prostitution Arrests Tied to Fort Sill Club Meet

Two Oklahoma City women were held in the city jail after Wednesday arrests for investigation of soliciting prostitution. A Fort Sill military policeman reported seeing the pair meet two soldiers at a club and accompany them to a local motel, where the soldiers paid for sexual favors. Detective Jack Shutts said the case would be sent to the district attorney for possible state charges.

Oklahoma City Fort Sill Jack Shutts District Attorney’s Office

Cameron ROTC Rappelling Clinic Set at Fort Sill

Cameron University ROTC will hold a rappelling clinic on March 14 at Medicine Bluff Fort Sill. Captain Ronald Rulison says the event is open to Cameron students, with a 1 30 p m assembly in Burch Hall before buses to the bluff for a 40 foot rappel.

Cameron University ROTC Medicine Bluff Fort Sill Ronald Rulison Cameron Burch Hall Pla M Bluff Rulison

Area Funeral Services and Local Obituaries

Notices from Walters and surrounding areas report the funeral arrangements for W A Stone 99 of Walters with services at Wyatt Funeral Home Chapel burial Walters Cemetery burial for Mortimer Philbrook 77 in Walters Cemetery and memorials for Opal Bailey 79 of Fletcher along with details on James Godfrey Thomas 58 of Cotton Nursing Home The notices list birth dates places affiliations and survivors including children and siblings and note prior residences and occupations The items reflect a community notices page with multiple obituaries and memorials from Oklahoma counties and towns

Walters W.A. Stone Wyatt Funeral Home Russell Owen First United Methodist Church Walters Cemetery Mr. Stone Berger County Texas Leonard Seymour Biloxi Miss Hastings Waurika Temple Wichita Falls Presbyterian Church Glen Canoga Park Calif Paul Blubaugh Lawton Henry Pickett Mortimer Philbrook Gene Orwell First Baptist Church, Cement Philbrook Boston Mass Ethel Mae Willoughby Vernon First Baptist Church Masonic Lodge David David Philbrook Eau Claire Wis Rose Andronico Quincy Fletcher Haleye Opal Bailey Route 1 Oklahoma City Robbins Funeral George Stauffer DeWayne Wright Fletcher Cemetery Midwest City Edward D. Thompson Seattle Wash Estella Hinson Charles Richardson Home Kan James Godfrey Thomas Cotton Nursing Home Lawton-Ritter-Dalton Funeral Home Mr. Thomas Oklahoma Richard Thomas Farmington Wavel Mullins Jefferson Guy Wood Faxon

Police Raid Nets 3 Drug Suspects

A raid at No 6 NW 9th St led to the arrest of two 20-year-old women and a 24-year-old man on drug possession suspicions. Officers found foil-wrapped packages of a white powdery substance as the OSBI analyzes the narcotic, while the women face theft charges linked to $180 stolen from two Fort Sill soldiers.

No. 6 Fort Sill Larry Mahamad Mahamad OSBI Jack Partin

Easter Seals Drive Begins in Oklahoma Campaign

Easter Seals drive launches in Comanche County led by TD Nicklas as campaign chair with Mrs. Molly Boren statewide chair and Jack Klugman national chairman. Half a million letters go out to Oklahomans seeking donations to aid handicapped children, with a statewide goal of 400000 dollars. Proceeds fund financial assistance information and referral services and a WATS line for immediate contact.

T.D. Nicklas Comanche County Wallace Bonifield The Oklahoma Society For Crippled Children WATS

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