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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1957

Page

2

Hospital Births and Discharges Across Several Communities

A long list of births and medical discharges appears, noting newborns with parents and residences such as 2816 G Horn, 30 am birth times, weights from 3 to 8 pounds, and several named physicians and hospitals. Includes patients admitted for medical and surgical care, with names like Jig Dibble, James McLawn, Avie Jub, and Charles Simpson, and locations across Fort Sill, Comanche, Apache regions.

James McLawn Steling Srv Avie J Jub Horn Deinehier Billy Jy Tiler Vila Wright S Ashistttiets Iver Ween Potley Kingin Stirs Thora i Simpson Roth Fea Elemey Af Owen Cathedrealis Cil Michiel P. Apaetman Awl Mes Sous Kman ANAB Wirshivestiet Res Mathews Sut Tyusttig Pavedelve Ena Irate Reberk Perthy- Wi Ciche Troutmin Mrs. Due Champion Deve Prevdivstl Mee Donald L. Giles Meric Cat Culler Fort Sil Medica Tuiglolpl Cils Comanche Shed Feni Ideho A. Soh Apache Mry Scelyo Medical Coty Priodiman Dear Horn

Dimes Drive Totals Delayed Officials Say

Officials of the 1957 March of Dimes campaign report that proceeds from January drives are not yet determined and may take about a week to finalize after funds are collected and bills paid. The chairman, Gordon Paine, notes several events contributed to the effort and a running tally was not kept.

Gordon Paine Faine

Texans Charged With Hijacking Near Lawton

Three men from Fort Worth were charged with hijacking after a daytime robbery and abduction near Lawton. The Burkes, tied and left in a Cadillac, reported revolvers and jewelry stolen valued over 1500. Police chased the suspects, recovering stolen items and detaining them before noon.

Iagneels Peclina Polite Avito Stes Chester Burke Euple Aaa Lawton Burkes Ted Femether Ull Ty Burke Cache Eio Henry A. Bartels Jeromy Bransenim Bears

Oklahoma state market report lists prices for eggs livestock and butter

Oklahoma City and Enid reports show egg prices steady to weak with varying No. 1 offers. butterfat prices mixed by city. cattle calves and hogs receipts sharply curtailed with bids softer for cows and bulls while sows hold. small lambs and yearlings scarce with limited demand.

Omlanoma City State Board of Agriculume Storiny Trevors Guy Mon Tooker Alva Bhiukwell Enid Woobut Macdford Bikoh Clinton Edmond Tl Reno Thanes Kingfisher Vici Yue Frederick Munkoger Oklahoma City Tulsa Vinib Ions Shattiek Elk City Blackwell Vinita Pauls Valley Lawton Watonga Cliyton el Reno Okklahami City Watenga Vienna Eil City Tiniel Lawhenn Sualluck Clifton Alwa Pauls Valtry Dalatioma City Onlahoma City

Eisenhower commentary on Middle East and policy stance

President Eisenhower discussed Middle East tensions including Israel's withdrawal and Gulf access, and outlined U S positions on the Gul of Aden, UN diplomacy, and international waterways. He noted limits of personal judgments, endorsed preliminary settlement phases, and urged UN involvement. He opposed turning the White House into a museum while supporting modernization.

Israel Nilion Ising Sits Saudi Arabia Tsrui Tsruel Gura Strip Adalatea Eisenhower United Stavies Gulf State Department Senate Acrin- Strata Fite Congress Washington United Nations

Seven Injured In City Wrecks In Busy Traffic Day

A wave of city accidents left seven people injured, four hospitalized, with incidents continuing through today. Notable crashes occurred at Fourth and F and Sixth and Ferris, injuring Richard D. Ewall and George Adams among others, with multiple youths treated or hospitalized after collisions in the downtown area.

Fourth Richard D. Ewall Duncan Leta G. Pennington Dévalt Tday Geoge Adams Moles Fort Sill Ferri Virgil Yoager Chevrolet Forte Rental Corp Ferris William I F. Cramer Ellis Motel Adams Third Bell Garrett Wyatt Boy Parsons

State 4-H Award Winners Named From Local Chapters

State honors were awarded to top 4-H youth from local chapters. Captain winners include Jones in first place for boys and Miss Purs for girls, with Bryant Tulsa and Patricia Bell Woodward among runner ups. Essays and scrapbooks showcased leadership, citizenship, perseverance, and community welfare efforts.

LHS Wolverine Lore Homemakers of America Wolverettes Lealers Letlom Jones Bryant Tulsa Agnes George W. Roulon Oklahoma City Woodwat Barbara Taster Darlene Owens uWsa

Davis Named Education Leader with Oklahoma Ties

Davis, a long time school administrator and former Oklahoma Education Association president, is pursuing a doctorate while holding AC M and OSA affiliations. His wife Wilma teaches in Velma Alma, and their children include Don and Karen. Retired WSgt Charles E. Kelly, recalled to active duty as a full colonel before returning to master sergeant.

Oklahoma Acm College Stillwater Davis ACT American Association of School Administrators Oklahoma Education Association Oklahoma State Southwest! Idistriet Oba QUSA Tian Wallers Rotary Club Velma-Alma Lions Club Wilma Velma-Alma Delta Kappa Gamma Myr Don Karen K The Univers of Oklahoma Wsgt Charles E. Kelly U.S. Army IMG

Dayan greets UN force as Gaza UNEF arrives

Israeli chief of staff Maj. Gen. Moshe Dayan meets Danish Col. Gail Eng Alin as UN force begins patrols in Gaza City. The arrival follows a tense withdrawal of Israelis and cautious silent Arabs while a curfew and sporadic gunfire mark the start of UNEF presence amid fears of Egyptian civil administration.

Isrel UNF Gaza City Moshe Dayan U.N Dayan Gail Eng Alin Enghorn Istartis Strip UNEF Ond Gaza Nasser Nehru Ward

Jaycees Discuss Current Business And Upcoming Events

Lawton Jaycees held a Wednesday noon meeting led by president Fred Larrance Jr. The club planned a regional basketball journey set for March 13 to 15 and a livestock show and sale underway. Guests Bill Brady Guy Sebult and Arlen Johnson of Latlen attended.

Lawton Javetes Fred Larrance Jr Jaycee Bill Brady Guy Sebult Arlen Johnson Latlen

Bond Syndicate Bids Fail for End Issue in Abilene

Lawson's three banks joined a national syndicate that failed to bid for the end issue. Prominent banking houses participated. Bankers say such bond purchases diversify investments and support sound banking practices as Abilene Texas recently sold bonds bearing up to 4 percent interest.

Chicuee Lawson Abilene Tex

Man draws knife in hotel room threat during attack

In a hotel incident Coryell entered a room where a woman in pajamas faced a switchblade threat and a demand she reveal what he believed she knew. He locked the door and claimed a kill unless she prayed as airman Brannon inside alerted police. Coryell was later arrested. trial records cited as proof of guilt in front of Judge Landers.

Avor Dresaid Coryell Herheart Brannon Sheppard Afb Mrs. Yort Lewis Derke Robert 3. Landers

Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs Bonnie Hollowell

Special funeral services are set for Mrs Bonnie J Hollowell of Rt 1 Fletcher at 2 30 p m Friday in Sterling Methodist Church with Rev Harold Harrod officiating. Burial follows in Sterling Cemetery with Dalton Funeral Home directing. Surviving are her husband Roy B Hollowell a daughter Inyce Troutt four sisters and two brothers.

Fletcher Bonnie J Roy B. Hollowell Sterling Methodist Church Inyce Troutt Newrillas Darcie Stuter Omaha Neb Nora Musser Chehalis Wash Inez Brown Kansas City Alpha Haas Carlsbad N. M George Shinn Vinson Clarence Shinn California

Missing crew of San Francisco mission as ship collision reported

Philadelphia spokesman for Mathieson Tanker Industries lists crew members missing from the Mission of San Francisco. Names include Capt William Allen age 44 of Galveston, Chief Mate Joseph A Healy Jr 40 of Westport MA, Second Mate George General 36 of Yaphank NY, Third Mate John Crowley, Radio Operator David Black 46 of New Orleans, Purser James Bartlett 30 of New York, Bos’n Edward Reneau Graves TX, Quartermaster Charles Bolling New Orleans, Stew Thomas Andanar 48 of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia San Francisco Mathieson Tanker Industries of William Allen 40Th St Galveston Tex Joseph A. Healy Jr Westport Mass George General Yaphank, L.J John Crowley David Black New Orleans James B. Lartlett New York Edward Reneau Smith St. Graves Charles L. Bolling Steward Thomas Andanar

Binger's Pageant Group Rehearses for Easter Pageant

The Binger Oklahoma group rehearses Scene 29 Jesus Meets Zacchaeus for the Wichita Mountains Easter Pageant to be staged April 21 in the Holy City. Jack Batten and Mrs Batten lead the out of town groups with Craig Pierson assisting. Anadarko meets March 42 for a first rehearsal while Oklahoma City gathers Friday March 15. Women from these groups join the angel chorus and participate in multiple scenes including the triumphal entry and the march to Calvary.

Binger Okla Jesus Meets Zacchaeus Wichita Mountains Jack Batten Batten Craig Pierson Holy City Anadarko Oklahoma City Angel Chorus

Area Labor Demand Shows Big Increase

A 173 percent rise in February openings filled was reported by Mrs. Virginia Kidson of the Lawson Oklahoma State Employment Service. Openings grew from 514 in February 1956 to 622 non farm jobs last month, with 30 residents referred to out of area jobs. Wholesale retail led with 780 placements, plus 63 in construction, and others in manufacturing finance and more. The three county area Comanche Dutton Stephens recorded 1 362 initial applications, down from January and with 443 new applications in the past month. Special counseling served six applicants. 163 aptitude tests given, with placements across professional managerial clerical service and skilled semi skilled and unskilled fields.

Virginia Kidson Lawson Oklahoma State Employment Service Kitson Comanche Dutton Fr Cme

Probers Eye Oregon Bribe in Senate Inquiry

Senate racketeering hearings probe an alleged bribe to an Oregon public official tied to gambling and vice in Portland. Robert F. Kennedy cites a new tack as witnesses discuss protection payments and a $20,000 bribe scheme involving Portland underworld figures and labor disputes.

Washington—Senate Oregon Robert F. Kennedy Teamsters Seattle Vice Portland Ore McClelan D-Arks Big Dim Kennedy Filkins

Pageant Reading Cast To Rehearse

The fourth rehearsal of the reading cast in the 1957 Easter Pageant will be held at 7 39 p m today at the home of Reece Russell 1002 B Russell is assistant director of the reading cast group Reading cast members meet each Thursday evening until the pageant on April 21

Reece Russell B. Russell

Convention Speakers and Events Slated for Friday and Saturday

E KK Euler of Los Angeles will speak at 12 noon Friday luncheon. James Binder district ten director NAPC will address a 2 pm business session. Edwin L Baron of Chicago will perform at 7 pm. Buffer supper and fun night follow. Election of new officers on Saturday, ending with a dinner dance in the Lawtanian ballroom.

E. KK. Euler Los Angeles Calif James Binder District Ten NAPC Edwin L Baron Chicago Ill Lawtanian

Man Admits Killing Baby in Mormon Church Lawn

Sacramento authorities awaited a psychiatric report on sanity as Roy Brinan, 31, admitted kicking a baby to death on a church lawn. Brinan said he “had the urge to do it” and was charged with murder after Kathleen Thompson was found fatally beaten at a going away party.

Sacramento Calif Roy Rudolph B. Teller Stockton State Hospital Harris George Brinan Brinan Sheif Kathleen Thompson

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