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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1956

Page

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Skit Presented At Central Junior High Seventh Grade Program

A seventh grade program at Central Junior High featured a skit titled Seaman Hawkins with cast Buddy Willis Charles Hunley Buddy Johnson and Donald Garrett. Vocal solos by Carolyn Calvert Jessica Jones Dorothy Cox Dennis Robinson and Phyllis Ferguson. Readings by Ruth Williams and Mary Carnes. Piano by Beverly Mitchell and Mary Yoder. Lavitha Bowling violin solo. Tap dances by Rickey Hawkins Marilyn Cousins Joyce Isaacs. Tumblers included Ann Mary Green Doris Cannon Sharon Martin Shirley Cox Nancy Cole Sharon Desmond and Peggy Chapman. Dixie Lee Massad served as master of ceremonies with John Turner presenting the flag. Bessie Monetath chi class secretary treasurer gave scripture and prayer and Lynn Gramling led the student body in God Bless America. The seventh grade girls sextet sang Amen and Children’s Prayer.

Buddy Willis Charles Hunley Buddy Johnson Donald Garrett Carolyn Calvert Jessica Jones Dorothy Cox Dennis Robinson Phyllis Ferguson Ann Mary Green Doris Cannon Sharon Martin Shirley Cox Nancy Cole Sharon Desmond Peggy Chapman Dixie Lee Massad John Turner Bessie Monetathchi Lynn Gramling

Magazines Sought By Youth Center in Columbia

Lula Moore, director at the Lower Light center for Negro children, seeks old copies of Scout Life, Boy's Life and National Geographic for reading. People with these magazines asked to call Mrs. Moore at phone number 3985.

Youth Center No. 12 Columbia Lula Moore Scout Life Boy’s Life National Geographic

Fines and Forfeitures在 Municipal Court Session

Fines totaling 40 dollars and bond forfeitures of 62 were ordered in a short Municipal Court session led by Judge J Merle Oaks. Walter Crabtree 16 of 1515 Arlington was fined 20 dollars for speeding. Donald R Young 18 of 827 N 17th was fined 20 dollars for reckless driving but the fine was suspended. Bonds totaling 31 were ordered forfeited by R D Kelly 47 of 61212 G on driving without a license and reckless driving. Joel Thomas Hopkins 18 of Fort Sill forfeited 20 dollars for reckless driving while Clyde Pursley 31 of 812 H forfeited 11 dollars on driving without a license.

J. Merle Oaks Walter Crabtree Arlington Donald R. Young N. 17Th R. D. Kelly Joel Thomas Hopkins Fort Sill Clyde Pursley

Suburban areas outpace cities in population growth

The data shows major U.S. cities grew 3.8 percent over five years while suburban areas expanded by 27.8 percent, highlighting shifting settlement patterns and urban sprawl influences.

U.S

Grandfield Man and Faxon Boy Held in Farm Burglary

A 24 year old Grandfield man and a 16 year old Faxon youth were slated to be charged with grand larceny after theft from a farmhouse near Faxon. Deputy Arvil Roberson said the arrests followed information from another source. Victim Oscar Parks of Lakton owns the farm. Stolen items included a washing machine stove plow points rolling cutters a grease gun toolbox and various plow tools.

Grandfield Faxon Arvil Roberson Oscar Parks Lakton Roberson

Oklahoma market reports and livestock prices update

Oklahoma agricultural prices list grain and poultry values across towns, plus Oklahoma City livestock market results for March 7. Cattle and calves show active slaughter-trade with higher steer prices, hogs rise, and sheep steady to weak. Chicago butter prices also noted with wholesale ranges.

Oklahoma City P Usda

WAC Recruiter Visits Lawton for Interviews

Lawton district women age eighteen to thirty four with a high school education will be interviewed Thursday and Friday for possible enlistment in the Women’s Army Corps. Captain Marjorie I. Cornell of the Oklahoma City recruiting office will conduct the sessions alongside recruiter J. N. McMurry. College graduates may discuss commissions, with WACs trained at a new seven million dollar Fort McClellan complex.

Lawton WACS Women’s Army eCorps Marjorie I. Cornell WAC U. S. Army Oklahoma City M-Set J. N. McMurry Tony McMurry Fort McClellan Ala

Japs Land U S Planes In Tokyo

Fourteen veteran Japanese pilots arrived in Tokyo aboard two new P2V7 Neptunes from the United States for sub hunting. The Neptunes carry jets and detectors, with a 4000 mile range, part of a 32 on loan over two years. Lt Leonard Aucion of Presque Isle, Maine, says the planes are so new only two Navy West Coast squadrons have them.

Tokyo United States Soviet Union North Pacific Vladivostok Japan J.g Leonard Aucion Presque Isle Maine U. S U. S. West Coast

Morocco uses dried cobra skins as headache remedy

In Morocco, people wrap dried cobra skins around the head or throat to relieve headaches or sore throats. Medicine shops rent the skins by the day, reflecting a traditional treatment practice.

Morocco

Drunk driving defendants freed on cash bonds in city cases

William C. Barnett 64, a Yellow Cab driver, posted a 250 dollar cash bond after pleading innocent to drunken driving and faces a further leaving scene charge in Peace Justice Cameron's court. Lonnie Favious Hill 51 remains in jail after failing to post 250 cash bond or 500 property bond after pleading innocent to drunken driving. MSgt. Vincent P. Costello 39, arrested by city police, posted 250 cash bond and pleaded innocent. trial set for April 5 while Hill's is scheduled for April 3 at 9 39 a.m. in City court.

William C. Barnett Yellow Cab Co Barnett Marvin E. Cameron Lonnie Favious Bill) Hill Washington Hill Msgt Vincent P. Costello Fort Sillman Costello Ralph Cline

Special trains run to clear bridges for heavy freight

When heavy machinery and bulky freight must move by British Railways, the roadway is often blocked by bridges and lineside structures. Special trains are arranged and the lineside structures are temporarily removed to permit the passage.

British Railways

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Seaman Hawkins Central Junior High School Ruth Williams Mary Carnes Beverly Mitchell Mary Yoder Lavitha Bowling Rickey Hawkins Marilyn Cousins Joyce Isaacs Jean Rawlings Wanda Herd Linda Herd June Bielfeldt Eisenhower Nixon Aca A L. Pollard Sporting Goods D. Ave. Pho M & D Finance CO E Ave KEY Termite & Pest Control CO Iales State Department of Agriculture Today Guyman Hooker Frederick Blackwell Hobart Medford Vici Clinton el Reno Enid Kingfisher Yukon Bison Hennessey Broilers Muskogee Tulsa Vinita Elk City Sayre Pauls Valley Watonga Laverne Alva Woodward Chicago New York Atchison Beth Steel Ene Boeing Air Cocks and Stags Bran Airw Msp&pac Chrysler Chiles Dee Cine Nuns du Pont Eagle P Dynam Elec Gen Motors Goodyear Gulf Oil Pdr Homestic Martin GL Monson Va Mont Ward Nat Bisc NY Central Ohio Oil Penney, JC Phill Pet Proct & G RCA Reyn UN Pac Aegean Woolworth Ee Graham Pest Control & Fogging Service Lawton, Okla Home Zale Atad Oneide Ays Wi Rt Gale America Onqut George Glasby Mercury Buster Wyatt S. W. Okla Lemme Zale Jewelry CO Kenerten's Foxgat T Diamond
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