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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1956

Page

21

McKenzie Seeks Ward 1 Post in Lawton Council

Lester McKenzie announces re election bid for Ward 1 Councilman in Lawton. He highlights six years service, chairs on several committees, fire department improvements, water and sewer upgrades at Lake Lawtonka, new equipment for city departments, and ongoing water Diversion project. He stresses ties to Lawton Fort Sill and family rooted in the community.

Constitution Lawton Water and Sewer Committee Lake Lawtonka Water Department Sanitary Department Lake Elmer Thomas Department of the Interior United States Army Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee Chamber Ellsworth Town & Country Manufacturing Company McKenzie Motor Service Beulah Euclid Street Earl N. 4Th Street Nancy Margie Sue Lester McKenzie Pol. Adv

Two French Divisions Moved To Algeria

Paris reports an emergency air lift to move two mechanized divisions from West Germany to rebel torn Algeria. The action follows cabinet decisions under emergency powers granted to Premier Guy Mollet to quell violence in the protectorate amid clashes with troops and terrorist raids in cities.

Paris France West Germany Algeria North Africa National Assembly Guy Mollet

City to view new auditorium and school play

Lawton residents and Southwest Oklahomans attend the dedication of Lawton High School’s $287 200 auditorium and its all school production Our Hearts Were Young And Gay The opening night Thursday features a short dedication at 7 30 p m and curtain at 8 p m The production directed by Opal Ford features Norma Curry Connie Lassetter and other students in a 1923 setting with Broadway roots and plans for ducats at the door or from cast members

Connie Lassetter Emil Kimbrough Lanny Nelms LHS Norma Curry Cornelia Otis Skinner Paris Emily Kimbrough Jean Kerr Cornelia Emily Eddie Johnson Steward Annette Carpenter Mrs. Skinner Tommy Burroughs Otis Skinner Brad Agnew Juanita Jumper Kenneth Huffman Admiral Sherry Church

Lawton News Highlights From Constitution Files

Ten years ago Lawton high school students wrote essays for the Save A Life campaign. Comanche county 4-H livestock team of Eddie Phillips Faxon James Barnett Neal Hayes won Fat Stock show district contest at Chickasha. Attorney General Williamson spoke at Lawton Lions luncheon. Local horticulture notes report frost impact minimal. Flower Mound 4-H wins dress modeling to represent central district. Cameron College closes Spring Football training with exhibition. W. M. Matthew tops Oklahoma National Stock Yards beef market with 17 steers averaging 1092 pounds. Hanbury oil well shows oil at 2431 feet in 6-2N-9W. Chamber and Poultry federation trio head to Oklahoma City to seek state show.

Herb Thomas Lawton High School Junior Chamber of Commerce Comanche County Eddie Phillips Faxon James Barnett Neal Hayes Fletcher Chickasha Oklahoma Mac Q. Williamson Lawton Lions Club Norther Central District Lawton Stewart Harral University of Oklahoma Lucile Cole Waurika Midland Cameron College Stephens Field W. M. Matthew Oklahoma National Stock Yards Hanbury Chamber of Commerce County Poultry Association Oklahoma City Trustees State Poultry Federation

Lawton Student Bill Caldwell Featured in Magazine

Lawton high school junior Bill Caldwell, a photography student, is pictured on the February cover of American Cooner magazine with his dogs and a raccoon he shot.

Lawton High School Bill Caldwell Bill

Freshmen From Lawton Eligible for Phi Eta Sigma

Two Lawton freshmen at the University of Oklahoma are eligible for Phi Eta Sigma, a scholarship fraternity for freshmen men. David Todd, son of Harold O. Todd of 1802 N Second, and Richard Seward, son of Col Gordon W. Seward and Mrs. Seward of Fort Sill, are both studying in the college of engineering. Todd is an engineering freshman and LHS honors student. Seward is in engineering. Eligibility requires a 3.5 average or A-minus in at least 13 hours of college credit.

Lawton University of Oklahoma Phi Eta Sigma David Todd Harold O. Todd N. Second Richard Seward Gordon W. Sea Todd LHS Seaward

Multiple Sclerosis Breakthroughs at Spears Hospital

The Spears Hospital Denver conducts extensive research on multiple sclerosis linking spinal injuries to nerve flow disruption. They report notable progress with chiropractic treatment improving motor function and overall energy, and invite patients to learn from their Longevity Research Project and free literature.

Spears Spears Chiropractic Sanitarium Denver Colo Spears Hospital

Hundred Dollar Challenge Claims Cure For Cerebral Palsy

An advertisement promotes a $100,009 challenge and a book claiming to prevent detect and correct Cerebral Palsy and Mental Deficiency in early stages. It offers $100,000 to refute the claim and markets a $5.00 book to mothers and prospective mothers, with free copies for those unable to pay.

Speers

Cold Cancer Facts 48-Page Photo Exposé Ad

A promotional notice offers a 48 page photographic exposé entitled Cold Cancer Facts about cancer and the consequences of improper treatment. The ad promises factual, fully documented content and lists a price of 25 cents per copy.

Giving this notice to a sick friend may help save a life

A public health reminder urges sharing critical medical guidance with a ill friend to improve care. It stresses timely action and awareness of warning signs, encouraging outreach to loved ones who may need urgent treatment or supportive services.

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