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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1956
Page
8
Memorial birth notices report two newborn sons on March 3 at 5 15 a m and 1 16 a m weighing 6 11 and 9 10 respectively. The list also records admissions and discharges across multiple patients with names addresses and medical or surgical statuses.
Elgin's first annual district free fair replaces the junior spring livestock show. Monday entries, Tuesday judging by Marvin Bicket of Lawton. Fair manager is John Jones. Fletcher and Sterling participate alongside Elgin. Board members include Harry Leonard, Arthur Farrar, G. T. Spencer, Kenneth Wolfe, Tommy Neal, and L. T. Hayes.
A list of warranty deeds records multiple transfers in Lawton and suburbs. Buyers include Louise Combs, Jack and Florine Kytle, W. E. Hatley, B. C. Padgett, R. J. Hayes, Harry Hornburger, Clinton Hilda brand, and others. Properties span Liberty Heights, Greer and Sheridan additions, Park and Mountain View areas with stamps ranging from .55 to 11.55 and a notable 30.25 stamp transfer to a lumber company.
Edward Lamar Speairs and others filed for judicial determination in the death of Hallie I. Speairs with a hearing set for 10 a.m. March 6. Several probate applications include Worthen and McCary will probates with hearings March 12 and estates valued up to 34,496 dollars. Guardianship granted for minors Mills Smith. Numerous beer and package beer license applications filed for bars, taverns, and stores across Lawton and nearby routes.
Regularly remove ashes from furnace and grate fires to prevent moisture buildup that causes rust. Clearing ash improves airflow and prolongs grate life, reducing corrosion and maintenance needs.
A final inspection by a state health department representative is planned for Monday on the new $30,000 annex to the city county health clinic No 11 East B. The project, funded on a city and federal matching basis under the Hill Burton act, supports new clerical and sanitarian offices, and expands the laboratory serving 21 counties. Dr Charles Miller Jr. notes no open house is planned, residents may visit during the day. Maxie Walker has joined as a new sanitarian, moving from Altus with his family.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Saturday in Lawton Funeral Home chapel for Benjamin Harrison Wynn 72 retired barber of 306 Summit died Wednesday morning in an ambulance en route to a Clinton hospital Rev M L Baker Westminster Presbyterian church pastor officiated Burial was in Highland cemetery under direction of Lawton Funeral home Bearers included Elmer Kennedy Roy Simpson Ray Allison Richard Stubbs Don Giddens and Pram Payette A child was born Oct 21 1954 now residing at Fransworth Tex Survivors include the parents a sister Kathyleen and a brother Adrian both of Fransworth a grandfather Foster Southerland Tipton and a paternal great grandmother Mrs Jesse Johnson Manitou
Eldon W. Southerland 16 month old son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Southerland formerly of Tipton will be buried in Tipton cemetery after services at Assembly of God church Sunday at 2 30 p m Rev Floyd Schaeffer officiating The child died March 1 at Perrytown Tex hospital after a two day illness
About 14 000 Oklahoma automobile license tags issued through Lawton office since December 11 with 18 000 projected this year. Tag officer Phil Gafford says a crackdown on noncompliance starts this month after the grace period ended last Friday. Military personnel may be checked and property owners with homestead exemptions must buy licenses. most fees fund schools and highway upkeep. Policy shifts from leniency to enforcement.
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