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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1956

Page

2

Hospital births and discharges listed in memorial notices

The column records numerous births and patient movements. Newborns include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John T. Rease and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Barker, with times and weights noted. Numerous admissions and dismissals across towns such as Anadarko, Elgin, Fletcher, Walters, and Watonga list surgeries, medical cases, and ongoing treatments.

John T. Rease Claude Barker Clyde Hoover Fletcher Sam Homan Anadarko Amos Frank Watts Indiahoma Marvin Leatherman Ferris Leon H. Garrison Jill Marie Webb Janet Michele George C. Webb Atlanta Elijah Jackson S. 15Th Alfred Neil Smith Lawrence Smith Walters Saundra Rushing Henry F. Rushing Leo Otis Spoon Taft Patricia Ann Guice Willie H. Guice E. Gore Elsie McKenzie John G. Whitcomb John E. Whitcomb Richard George Potter George Potter Maple J. L. Payne Elgin Kenneth Karty Paul Starra Oklahoma City Lena Sheridan Betty Simmons Geronimo Roberta Curtis Mollie Pewewardy

Easter Story Continues With Bold Teachings and Betrayal

The narrative follows John as Jesus confronts the temple authorities and critics, overturns moneychangers’ tables, and foresees betrayal and death. John’s zeal clashes with hesitation, culminating in fear, flight, and a steadfast, patient faith for the kingdom to come in its own time. Next: Judas.

House of Prayer John Jesus

Explosion Burns Two Men At Texoma State Park Lodge

An explosion at the Texoma State Park lodge near Durant injured two men. O. B. Spottswood, a Durant electrician, suffered second and third degree burns on the head and hands while testing boiler firing. Maurice Cavnar, an Oklahoma City plumbing contractor, received minor burns. No equipment or building damage was reported.

Durant Qgkla New Texoma State Park Lodge Here Durant Electrician New Lodge Maurice Cavnar Oklahoma City

Rites Held for Mrs Laura Osborn 70 Former Law ton Resident

STILLWATER Special rites were held for Laura Emma Osborn 70 who died Tuesday at Stillwater Municipal hospital. Services were at Strode Funeral home at 9 a.m. Burial will be at Waverly Kan her birthplace. She formerly lived in Law ton and had resided in Stillwater since 1952.

Stillwater Laura Emma Osborn Stillwater Municipal Hospital Strode Funeral Home Waverly Kan Osborn Lawton

Procurement Profits and Negotiated Contracts Scrutiny

The report notes substantial gains in procurement practices but finds little value in documenting results. It cites high cost procurements mainly via negotiated contracts across services, government sponsorship of North American Aviation, and royalties from licenses abroad. It also highlights Ford Motor Co. profit shifts on airplane engines and notes Curtiss-Wright and Buck Division cost comparisons on J65 engines for the Air Force.

North American Aviation, Inc North American Ford Motor Co Curtiss- Wright Corp Air Force Buck Division General Motors Corp

Stalinist Faction Crisis Echoes in Left Wing Split Talk

The 75 year old Foster pressures a cautious approach to Stalin reevaluation while Max dismisses ouster rumors as nonsense. Woltman predicts a mass return of defectors as the party prepares for change and internal debate centers on adapting to a new Moscow program without immediate leadership upheaval.

Foster Woltman Stalin Max Times New Moscow

Drunken Driving Charged To Woman In County Court

Barbara Teneguer a 20 year old Indian woman of 709 A was charged in County court this morning with driving while intoxicated. The complaint signed by Patrolman J H Lee of the Lawton police department was filed by County Attorney Manville Redman. She was arrested by police last night. Also filed were two complaints for speeding at night and one for reckless driving. Quinton L Ammons 34 Medicine Park was fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to a reckless driving complaint signed by Trooper John Duke. Darwin James Rosen 24 Sheppard AFB was fined 10 dollars and costs on a speeding at night plea signed by Trooper W W Flanagan. James M Wiseman 26 Fort Sill was charged with speeding in Peace Justice Woodrow Giles court signed by Trooper H D Morgan.

Barbara Teneguer J. H. Lee Lawton Manville Redman Quinton L. Ammons Medicine Park Marvin E

Americans Prefer Cars for Short Commutes to Work

A study shows 77 percent of Americans living 5 to 10 miles from their jobs use autos to travel to work. It highlights car dependence for moderate-distance commuting and implications for transportation planning.

Lawton Gets Second Largest Crossbar Switch Installations

Equipment completed for Lawton telephony project employs Oklahoma workers and Cameron college students. Western Electric designed and built the No 5 crossbar system, the second largest in the state, with about 1 000 switches and four million connections planned across 75 000 man hours. Bell Telephones’ Needham notes the system will include Bell Labs wire relays and relay development.

Cameron College Western Electric Co Bell Telephone System Western Hawthorne Works Chicago Lawton Western Electric Bill Needham Bell Bell Laboratories

Tragic Divorce Case Sparks Murder Suspicions

A woman previously dating a man drove away in confusion when her car burned roadside. Evidence included torn blouse buttons and a bloodstained shoe found ahead of the car raising questions of arson. Jurors questioned witnesses, including the victim’s husband R D Reynolds, who refused to name suspects, stating the jury must decide.

R. D. Reynolds Reynolds

Mary Nichols 1956 58 chapter presidents reception planned

A reception for 1956 58 chapter presidents is planned for 9 30 p m Saturday. Saturday 12 30 p m scholarship luncheon program includes Action For Our Fifth Purpose Allece Locke Prairie Brands Notes From A Biography Three Minutes in Europe Lola Best Covey and Jewel Wurtzbaugh with Helen Olander. Delegates will tour Lawton and the Artillery and Guided Missile Center 3 5 p m Sunday memorial service at closing breakfast Claire Harrison Rubye Markle presides devotional Clara Altaffer leads devotional Alda Geist directs music.

Mary Nichols Allece Locke Prairie Brands Vera Holding Taut Tipton Jewel Wurtzbaugh University of Oklahoma Europe Lola Best Covey Helen Olander Lawton Artillery and Guided Missile Center Claire Harrison Rubye Markle Tau Frederick Clara Altaffer Alda Geist

Neighborhood Crash Ties Traffic and Fatality Case

Nelson's car allegedly traveled south on U S 277 and was sideswiped in the west lane by a semi driven by Curtis F Hamilton as the vehicles crossed the county line. The Nelson car then allegedly crossed the line and head on collided with Dorotha Horvath's northbound car, killing Miss Lindsey who was a passenger. Others in Horvath car include Virginia Kelly Clara Ann Miller and Green Brogdon. The case likely ends the current district court term with a shift to Superior court for pending felony check cases.

Nelson U.S Curtis F. Hamilton Summit Caddo County Duke Dorotha Horvath Miss Lindsey Horvath Virginia Kelly S. Faye Hightower Jefferson Clara Ann Miller Green Brogdon Lee

Army Engineers appoint Bristol to Tulsa district

Col. John D. Bristol, former Detroit district chief, will report in July to take charge of the Tulsa district. He succeeds Col. W. J. Himes who has been acting district engineer.

Army Engineers Tulsa John D. Bristol Detroit District of Army Engineers W. J. Himes

Labor force participation high for older men in U S

Sixty percent of U S men aged 65 to 69 remain in the labor force indicating continued work among older cohorts. The figure reflects ongoing employment trends and retirement patterns among baby boomers.

U.S

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