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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1957

Page

8

Lawton Ward Two Candidate A H White Campaign Statement

A H White, seeking a second term in Lawton Ward Two, outlines qualifications and goals. He cites experience as a former teacher, student of government and business law, and local businessman now retired. He urges improved street lighting and drainage, better park and school facilities, and cleaner public areas, noting progress but calling for more work. He lists committee roles and local residency since 1928, with family ties at 1112 Elm and church affiliations.

Tam Pacher Lam Park Department Deds Tait School Lish, Game and Parks Lawton Cameron College Central State College Sul Ross State Teachers College Texas Sul Ross Alpine Tex

County Roads Annexation Wins Favor

Oklahoma City March 9 SP State Highway Director Stoldt announced the highway commission favors a policy to add county roads to the state system. Counties must provide a 60 foot right of way cleared of obstacles, with state crews determining needs at no cost. Several counties Beaver Tishomingo Ellis and Hughes have already joined the program and more mileage will be surfaced as finances allow.

Oklahoma City Stoldt Highway Commission Coutly State Highway Department Steidt Stolk Beaver Tishmar Elis Hughes

Choir To Sing At Cameron College Concert

The Midwestern University choir of Wichita Falls Texas will present a free concert at Cameron College auditorium Wednesday at 10 10 a m under director William W Boland. The 59 member choir begins with five numbers including Lord Thou Hast Been Our Refuge Planets Stars and Sirs of Space and Beautiful Savior. The men's chorus adds A Mighty Eagle Ride the Chariot and Brother Will Brother John. The combined choir closes with Go Down Death Creep Along Moses Life White Hen and Done Caught A Rabbit.

Midwestern University Choir Wichita Falls Tex Cameron College Melvin Keeney Aggie Wiliam W. Boland Williams Bach Cemid Christiansen Cain Weaver Mopper Wil Noame Spohr Smith Will John Sacco Dawson Moses Tsubik Scandello Imig

Arnold H White Candidate for Re election Ward Two

Former lodge member and civic club participant invites residents to call with questions due to short campaign time. Reads his other messages to follow and asks support for re election to City Council Ward Two.

Sarse Lodge el3- Ara Arnold H White

College Fees May Be Hiked If Legislature Fails To Act

Oklahoma City March 9 A study committee warned that without new state revenue higher education may need sharp fee increases. University of Oklahoma fees could rise from 168 to 318 or more yearly while nine 4 year colleges could go from 108 to about 253 and seven junior colleges from 13 to around 188. The panel, chaired by Joe C. Scott, urged exploring other revenue sources before raising student fees.

Oklahoma City Joe C. Scott Scott University of Oklahoma

African Methodist Episcopal Conference Plans Oklahoma Gathering

Preliminary planning for the annual Oklahoma conference of the 12th district of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is under way in Lawton for September. Rev. W. H. Hightower, host pastor at Grant Chapel, says about 200 delegates are expected. Grant Chapel will serve as headquarters and committees for meals lodging registrations and programs will be named soon.

Oklahoma African Methodist Episcopal Law‘ton W. H. Hightower Grant Ehapel McKinley Grant Chapel Highlister Ine

Comanche County Fat Stock Show Yields High Auction Prices

Comanche county 4-H and FFA held a three day fat stock and dairy show with 186 animals selling at an average price near REA. Grand champion steer sold for 70 cents per pound to Hotel Lasvtonian. champion lamb went for 100 to 140? dollars. About 400 attended the sale and buffalo barbecue dinner. multiple businesses and clubs purchased top animals. Lawton FFA and Sterling 4-H earned trophies in livestock judging. numerous individuals named from Lawton, Elgin, Fletcher, Indiahoma, Sterling and nearby communities.

Wayne Brown Hotel Lawtonian Glen Smith The George Gravley Comanche County 4-H FFA Meniers Lamb National Commission Co Oklahoma City Lawton Larry Coleman Sterling Sears Roebuck Co Frank Kitchens Comanche County Medical Association Comanche County Jayvees Lawton Chamber of Commerce Steve Shull Elgin Dale Thompson Heating and Plumbing Co City National Bank Tawntonm Optimist Club Superior Paving Co James Rhoades Coca- Cola Co Damon Watson Constittion Press Larrance Tank Co Kennedy 1Co Clarence Madden Earl Hiary Miller Ronnie Snyder Lawton Ffa

Recording Stars Present Today at McMahon Memorial Auditorium

Six top recording stars will perform at 2 5 8 p m today at the McMahon Memorial auditorium. Johnny Cash Jerry Lee Lewis Charline Archer Belew twins Al Homberg Paul O Conner and his Continentals join the lineup along with others. James, whose recording of Young Love has sold over two million copies, will sing a No 1 tune.

Sonny Iies McMahon Memorial Auditorium Johnny Cash Jerry Lee Lewis Charline Archer Belew Twins al Homberg Paul O'Conner Continentals James Young Love

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