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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1956

Page

21

Design T-59 House For Basements Or Slabs

A modern three bedroom two bath family house designed by architect Samuel Paul features a compact 1494 square foot slab version with basement option, glass walls to an outdoor living room, a front plan of stacked cubes, one gabled roof, and efficient space use. The project highlights quick framing and economy. An Adair County note mentions strawberry yields amid drought concerns and 1100 acres under cultivation.

David G. Bareuther Samuel Paul

Permit Issued For Business Building Here

Eight building permits were issued last week by City building inspector A. L. Mankin. A new concrete block business building at 1804 Liberty in Liberty ei will house Southwest Adjustment Co offices, cost $10,000. Also a $11,000 wood frame house at 2805 N. 34th for Andy Crosby. Three metal signs valued at $100 each for Ross Optical Co Clover Printers and Hagin Refrigerator Co. Residential remodeling permits include Langford converting a garage to a bedroom for $1,000 and Boggs extending a garage dining area.

A. L Charley) Mankin Lonnie Latham Frank White Southwest Adjustment Co Liberty Liberty Ei Bill Fargo Fargo Andy Crosby James White Jr Crosby Ross Optical Co D. Smith’s Clover Printers S. Fifth Hagin Refrigerator Co

U S Giving Away Food At Near Record Volume

The United States is distributing near record amounts of surplus food to bridge hunger, averaging 125 million pounds monthly with potential to rise. Foreign aid share grows while domestic aid remains, as 3 million people in 37 states and Alaska receive gifts under farm price support programs. Distribution uses state eligibility standards with the Agriculture Department supplying food and funding packaging and transport.

Washington Uncle Sam Alaska Agriculture Department

Glass walls reshape homes for extreme climates

Large glass areas with vacuum sealed double glazing offer insulation in cold Northern winters and hot Southern summers. The sealed air space between panes provides moisture-free insulation, reducing the need for small windows.

Annual Meeting Of State Tuberculosis Group Is Set

OKLAHOMA CITY March 24 P The annual conference of the Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association will be held April 16 17 at Oklahoma City. Milton W Priebe Kingfisher president said the theme of the conference will be rehabilitation of the tuberculosis patients while they are still receiving treatment at sanatoriums.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Tuberculosis Association Milton W. Priebe Kingfisher

Request for House of The Week study plan Design T-59

A reader requests a copy of the study plan for The House of The Week, Design T-59, and encloses 35 cents. They ask the Building Editor of the Lawton Constitution-Press to mail the study plan.

Lawton Constitution-Press

Coupon Offer for House Study Plan and Budget Aid

Send 35 cents and your name and address to this newspaper to receive a detailed study plan of The House of The Week. The plan shows each floor and four elevations with a scale and a guide on How to Get Your House Built. It helps estimate construction costs, mortgage lender input, and bid preparation to order working blueprints from an architect.

Trotsky Slayer Won't Be Freed In Mexico

Mexico City March 24 The Interior Ministry says it will refuse to free Jacques Mornard the Trotsky slayer despite a court injunction. Officials warn they will arrest him at penitentiary gates if released on a technicality. Mornard who killed Trotsky in 1940 has served over two thirds of a 20 year term and met parole demands. A court last week overruled the ministry’s parole refusal. The ministry cites danger, notes possible deportation under false id laws, as Mornard refuses to reveal identity.

Mexico City Interior Ministry Jacques Mornard Leon Trotsky Mornard Trotsky

Markets Oklahoma City Livestock Report

Market summary from Oklahoma City on March 24 shows cattle supplies smaller with a higher price trend. Fed steers and heifers rise 25 to 50, cows up to 20, stockers steady. most weights 16 to 19 per cwt. Hogs higher by 1 for barrows gilts and 50 to 75 for sows. sheep lambs steady to 50 with lamb quotes from 18 to 21.50 per cwt.

Oklahoma City USDA

Funeral Rites Held For C C McLain Aged 84

Funeral services were conducted in Marlow at 2 30 p m for C C McLain 84 retired farmer who died Friday in a nursing home Burial followed in Marlow cemetery He was born June 19 1871 in Georgia and lived in Texas before moving to Marlow in 1919 Surviving are his widow four sons two daughters 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren along with several brothers and sisters

Marlow C. C. McLain Callaway and Smith Funeral Home McLain Joseph McLain Mary County Lara Johnson Hewitt Tex West Station Calvary Baptist Church McKinley Ollie McLain Salem Ore Otis McLain Carlsbad N.M Lewis McLain Cecil McLain Lawton Thelma Walker Irene Ford C. T. McLain Godley H. E. McLain Oklahoma City Emma Hale Marietta Mattie Reece Hobbs Cora Betts Cleburne

Bumper Strawberry Crop Is Forecast

OKLAHOMA CITY March 24 A bumper strawberry crop is forecast in Adair County with about 9,000 workers likely needed around Stilwell by May 1 The Oklahoma Employment Service issued the forecast noting strawberry harvests in the area will demand labor across the season.

Oklahoma City Adair County Oklahoma Employment Service Stilwell

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