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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1957

Page

11

Hospital Births and Admissions Noted Across Community

Hospital notes record multiple births and admissions with details on times, weights, parents and residences. Names include Dawestter Johns Denney, Armilicd Bentley, Karen Jordan, Walter Meynolds, James Staffington, Vickie Burke, and many others with locations in Oklahoma and nearby towns. dismissals and surgeries noted for several children and adults.

Columbia James Staffington Atp Troy J. Truffington Eugene Capshaw Prentice, Medical

Dunbar Honor Students Named for Second Semester 1936

Seven Lumbar junior high students were placed on the principal's honor roll for the first six weeks of the second semester of the 1936 37 school year. Lemuel Arkey announced Tarvin Reese son of Mr and Mrs Neal Reese 2026 Washington had the highest average with 91 6. Other honorees were Paul Haywood Robert Henry Elsie Johnson Roy Marshall Ruby Sublet and Janice West.

Lemuel Arkey Tarvin Reese Neal Reese Washington Paul Haywood Robert Henry Elsie Johnson Roy Marshall Ruby Sublet Janice West

Plumbing Heating Delegates To Start City Parley Thursday

Delegates begin arriving in Lawton Thursday morning for the annual convention of the Plumbing and Heating Contractors of Oklahoma Inc. The event opens at noon at the Hotel Lawtonian with about 20 delegates expected. Principal speaker John B. Reeves & Co. manager Freday joint judge of the association and women's auxiliary will discuss industry topics.

Belegates Arrivinig Lawton Oath Avfated Plumbing and Eleating Contractors of Oklahoma, Inc Lawtonian Dale W. Thompson Saci Lolay Euler Los Angeles Calif John B. Reeves & Co Freday Associatiot Womn 5Vier California American Society of Sanitary Eingineering W. C. Shellon Associated General Contractors of America, Inc W. TL. Jameson Oklahoma State Home Builders Association Wilbur LE. Richey Republic Steel Corp Robert A. Camp United Association Emil L Faldwin Oklahoma Department of Health Willian A. Landes Nationalociation Mlumping Contractors Robert L. McAfee Southwestern Plumbing and Healing Wholesaters” Association Oklahomea City NAPC Jacl G. Irwin James S. Binder Viola C. Antkaviak Edna M. Malitz Houston Tex Napc Wome

Trunk Full Of Jewels Vanishes in Downtown Terminal

Raymond J. Cannon a 62 year old Los Angeles salesman reported his 186 pound trunk filled with gems missing from the downtown railroad terminal. He estimated wholesale value of his samples at forty to fifty thousand dollars. Police doubt a baggage mixup and investigate the disappearance as a possible theft.

Tucson Avix Raymond J. Cannon Los Angles

Way Found To Bring Scotsmen In For TB X Rays

Glasgow health officials announced a plan to invite Scotsmen for free chest x rays to test for tuberculosis. Those who participate will receive tickets for a weekly prize drawing with rewards such as a new car, a bundle of furniture, a paid holiday, and household goods.

Way Glasgow Scotland Glasgow Health Committee

Dad Cleared Of Manslaughter In Highway Death

A Durant district court jury acquitted Roy Boulder of first degree manslaughter in the highway death of his six year old son Gerald. The youth died when the pickup rolled over on State Highway 78 east of Achille. The state alleged the driver was intoxicated.

Durant Roy Boulder Gerald Achille Boamer

Shawnee Real Estate Man Charged With Forgery

A first degree forgery charge was filed against Shawnee real estate agent William Robert Raybourn for allegedly forging documents to obtain a $17,300 mortgage on his home in Pottawatomie County. Authorities say he is not located and the FBI has been asked to assist.

Shawner Pottawatomie County Bob Wilson Wilson William Robert Raybourn FBI

Mull Woman of Chaillot cast named for Cameron College play

The Cameron College Players announce the cast for The Mull Woman of Chaillot a three act comedy by Joan Giraudoux to be staged at 8 pm April 16 in the Cameron College auditorium. Lead role goes to Glorida Hones with a large ensemble including Bobbie Stanford Charles Cremer Eridie Slarp Beverly Beauchamp Jerry Carpenter Joe Lawsden Joyce Bess Glenda Nowlin Marilyn Salyer Joy Bowman Gary Williams Kenneth Denton Mike Sty Jevare Whiters Lindsay Gale Christy and others from Lawton Killeen Tex.

Joan Giraudoux Cameron College Glorida Hones Sentinel Bobbie Stanford Tipton Charles Cremer Elgin Eridie Slarp Beverly Beauchamp Jerry Carpenter Joe Lawsden Joyce Bess Glenda Nowlin Marilyn Salyer Joy Bowman Gary Williams Kenneth Denton Mike Sty Lawton Jevare Whiters Lindsay Gale Christy Killeen Tex

Fund Planning Under Way for iS United Fund Campaign

Fund directors met with new president Bill Lo to plan the next drive and budget. Nine agencies will be represented on the campaign committee and a joint meeting with agency directors will discuss fundraising problems and potential ideas for the next drive. Charles Gallaher reviewed last year’s campaign and other cities for ideas. Lt Col Breange outlined Fort Sill changes and new projects.

Is United Fund United Fori Bill Lo Ime Charles Gallaher I €. Breange Oubineet Fort Sill

Science Teacher Lily Stafford elected Oklahoma Academy fellow

Miss Lily F Stafford Lawton high school science instructor has been elected as a fellow in the Oklahoma Academy of Science D E Howell president and Oklahoma AEM college professor announced today The honor recognizes outstanding attainment in science teaching and service to the academy She had been a member for 36 years Stafford was named Oklahoma s outstanding high school science teacher in 1956.

Lily F. Stafford Lawton Oklahoma Academy of Science D. E. Howell Oklahoma Aem College Miss Stafford Academy Oklahoma

Film On OU Football Slated To Be Shown

A film on the highlights of the University of Oklahoma 1936 football season will be shown at a Commun ehe county OU alumni association chapter meeting. The public event will occur in late March in the Civic room of the Security Bank and Trust Co building. Date to be announced.

University of Oklahoma OU Alumni Association Security Bank & Trust Co Ralph Wolverton

Draft Board Warns Delinquent Dependents Report

Selective Service Board No. 16 reports 29 draft age men in 27 delinquent on dependency or classification questionnaires. If no immediate reply, 27 will face reclassification and two may be sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for action. Names include Charles Glasgow, Billy Fisher, James Rovborough, Thomas Robles, Harald Simpson, Paul Ho keah, David Williams, and others.

Selective Service Board No. 16 Area Inon Cathe Willams David L. D. Williams Nunley Dassie Bivins Clear Grooms Alien W. Carson O. D. Callaway Orville Lo Wright Given Heminakekey Charles A. Armstrong Bob King Bobby Ryan James KE. Gilford Tom Sales

Sophomores to Meet for 1957 58 Study Cards

Lawton high school sophomores will meet Thursday morning with Principal Harh Bish and guidance directors Mrs. Wesley Silk and Glenn Dosser to fill out study cards for the 1957 58 term. Junior class members completed their selection at this morning's meeting.

Gary to Accept New Bridge Over Cimarron Tomorrow

Gov. Raymond Gary will accept the 1,250 foot long bridge over the Cimarron River 442 miles south of here tomorrow. Julius Cox, a Highway Commission member, will dedicate the bridge on U.S. Highway 21.

Waynorap Raymond Gary Cimarron River Here Julius Cox The Highway Commission

World Prayer Day Observance Planned in Lawton

Final plans for the 1957 World Day of Prayer in Lawton have been announced by Mrs. O L Parsons. Special worship at 1 30 p m at Beal Heights Presbyterian will feature The Day Thou Gavest by Chaplain John Pasco with clergy from First Presbyterian Beal Heights Centenary Methodist First Christian and Wallace Memorial Congregational participating. Beal Heights will handle the offering while First Methodist under Rev Clarence A Ridge will present Intercession and Self Commitment. The theme Who Shall Separate Us comes from Romans 8 35.

Lawton O. L. Parsons Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Parsons John Pasco Episcopal Fort Sill Clayton Walder First Presbyterian Church Paul Hanna Centenary Methodist Church First Christian Wallaeck Memorial Congregational Church First Methodist Church Clarence A. Ridge

Statue Planned for Alfalfa Bill Murray in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma lawmakers propose a statue of former Gov William H. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill. The plan, introduced by Reps Norris, Mingo, and McCarty, would place the monument near the State Capitol under a seven member commission.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma William H

Rehabilitation Counselors To Attend 3 Day Meeting

Floyd Wood and DeWitt Sherrill counselors of the Lawson vocational rehabilitation office will attend a three day conference of the presidents committee on employment of the physically handicapped and the National Rehabilitation Association in Oklahoma City March 25 27 Lawton employers and others interested in the handicapped program are invited to attend the rehabilitation conference.

Floyd Wood DeWitt Sherrill Lawson +ocational rehabilitation office National Rehabilitation Association Oklahoma City Lawton

Symphony Concert Tickets On Sale In Lawton

Tickets for the annual Lawton concert by the Oklahoma City Symphony Orchestra are on sale at Leister Music Co AB Drug and Hardy Suggs Music Co for 1.50. Major General Ralph Fonewell Fort Sill National Bank and numerous Lawton Symphony Society members are handling sales for the two afternoon student concerts and the main concert at McMahon Memorial Auditorium.

Lawton Oklahoma City Symphony J. O. Conner McMahon Memorial Lawton Public School Leister Music Co AB Drug and Hardy Suggs Music Co Lawton Symphony Society Ralph 3. Fonewell Fort Sill National Bank Wyncht Hendrick William Fletcher Lloyd Bendure Leta Mae Smith Jack Storpy Henry Welker Wi DB. Ford Jr Don Barron Dave Zorbis Owen Amphiett J. R. Toontgomery Robert Lewis J. Hale Edwards Jr Wilbur Thomas

Oklahoma Highway Probe Sparks Sen. Collins Demand

Oklahoma City Senator Glo Collins defended himself on the Senate floor against misconduct charges tied to his demand for a grand jury in Pontotoc County. He charged highway officials and the Gary administration with profits from a gravel contract and urged State Highway Director C A Stoldt to pursue the matter. Gary countered that no deliberate wrongdoing is found and suggested the trio, LeRoy Powers, Roland Waters, and Stoldt, should sell stock or resign, noting their investment in South wrest Industrial Products does not involve state business.

Oklahoma City UPA Gi Raymond Gary Walter al Duck Glo Collins D-Adda Pontotoc Gary Collins Orval Spann Senate Spann C. A. Stoldt Stoldt Highway Department LeRoy Powers Roland Waters Oklahoma South Wrest Industrial Products

State To Appropriate $30,000 A Year For Deaf Children

OKLAHOMA CITY The state will appropriate $20,000 a year to pay tuition fees of Oklahoma children attending the Oklahoma College for Women speech and hearing clinic if a bill passed by the house yesterday receives Senate approval. About 30 of the 60 deaf children in the clinic are from Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Oklahoma College For Women House Senate

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Hospital News Lems Barna Stine Booboyn Dawestter Johns Denney Bell Meareh Mayne Vickie Burke Bob Bursett Ardmore Sur Maj Eugene Cox Birch Charles E. James Pollard Daniel Janes Carrell Cook Cyril EL Wilson Stuart Scherer James Scherer Wheeler Merdal Medical Son uStla John W Blaine Dykes Davis Modien Pinkerton Howard Trussell Williams Irwin Fingell Summit Sapdive Apache Orlossa Michael Avery Vestal Avery Fort Sill William Butler Larry Klein Ralph Klein Jr Gwendolyn Lewis Thelma Rachiorel Sur Ory Paul Simmons Cache Ernest Robinson U. S. Indian Rhoda Tate Indahoma Tommy Walls Brenda Temps Rose Magpie Canton Pekah Roi Pekah Ralph Ware Hobart Burt Tabbytite Anadarko Deibert Smith Binzer Dunbar Palae Noretta Wolf Ardeth Elling Brammer Cc Avenue Pittsburgh Paints Farmers Lumber Company Aggie Cameron College Players Chaillot Benne Daniel Cimarron Roy and Kay Adams Koehler Building Constitution Lawton Morning Press Little Orphan Annie Joe Palooka Blandie Buz Sawyer Li‘i Abner Dick Tracy Steve Canyon Drew Pearson Ray Tucker Tom Sharrack Lawton Constitution Symphony Sanders Cleaners North 25Th Street South E South Sid Taylor & CO Dial Creditors Adjustment Bureau Security Bank Comanche County FFA Fair Grounds S. Second LS & NY A of of Tawtor Dala Memper Federal Deposit Inguiance Corporation
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