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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1957

Page

12

Hospital Births And Dismissals List From Local Memorial

Memorial and Southwestern hospital items record numerous births including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Berton Walters at 5 23 am on March 26 weighing 5 pounds 10 13 ounces, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hilde. Dismissals include Andrew Hicks and Mrs. Jo Alvin with several medical entries for patients from Fort Sill and Oklahoma areas. Also notes Indian School admissions and various medical transfers and surgeries.

Marion James Kyura Edward Champagne VT Ovroun Avoam Mes Dwayne Tas Smith Mys Tossie Washington, Bern Ariel Nensed Hutson Cache Andrew Hicks Marel Pint Herbert Hurt Fort Sill Porn Herbert Hirt Trohert Shrader A.iphard B. Prichard Dearborn Toki Breyer Mountain Park Irs Rhines Grooms Horn Odhareh Wo Crewe J. Ee Milley Lee Joseph Burke Bell F. Tulford Hobart Herschel Donne Taylor Southwestern Jimmy Berton Walters D. Kelley Gore Charles Ingle Gene Ingle New York Kenneth Bilbrey Byron Heaver Fort Sill Indian School Alfred Lemire Thomas Decker Chattanonga Aerial Andrew Mansinne Jr Fort Sil Jo Alvin Billy Bridges Meek Park Odessa Tex

Stillwater Police Captain Resigns to Write Books

After 24 years on the Stillwater force, Capt. Glenn Shirley resigns to devote time to writing projects piling up for years. He helped draft the state pension law in 1929 and is a published author with three books on Western lore. A fourth, on Pawnee Bill, due in July.

Stillwater Glenn Shirley Shirley

Business Women Hold Annual Tea at Hotel Lawtonian

Thirteen guests attended the Lawton American Business Women Association annual Land of Friendship Tea at the Hotel Lawtonian. Members and guests included Mrs. Ruth Atkin, Bettee Prigmore, Miss Lund, Mrs. Lena Anderson, Mrs. Geneva Bernabeth Chalkley, Mrs. Gladys Harris, Miss Sue Teilosd, and others as they learned ABWA aims during the event with decor, music, and membership table remarks.

Lawton American Business Womens Association Lawtonian ABWA Dineider ASATA Eermadine Alisys Ruby Mary Bool Ruth Atkin Bettee Prigmore Miss Lund Aly Starns Bertha Wallis Lena "Anderson iMre E Burnett Lodell Goode Ey Kniffin Helen Dunn Leta Smith Geneva Bernabeth Chalkley Gladys. Harris Sue Teilosd

Knights Templar Convention in Lawton April 21 22

The 62nd annual Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Oklahoma announced by G C Darling names chairmen and expects about 400 delegates to gather April 21 and 22 at the Hotel Lawtonian. Key posts include Morehead Young Smith Winthrop Vanderpool Larrance Sr Keathley Capshaw Cleveland Meisel Fuqua Koenig Whitaker and Henry Jones as Lawton Commandery No 18 commander.

Comnine Grand Commandery of Knights ‘Templar of Oklahoma Ivy G. C. Darling Lawtonian Jack Morehead House Committee Charley Young Bill Smith Howard Winmouth Louis A. Vanderpool Fred Larrance Sr John Keathley M. B. Capshaw Lee Cleveland George Meisel Koenig Fuqua Jack Whitaker D. Henry Jones Lawton Commandery No. 18

Education Group Discusses Slow Learners Class

Lawton education leaders discussed slow learners at Garfield elementary. Special education instructor Mrs. Wiezel Son showed slides as John Shoemaker explained staffing challenges for an 11 to 15 year old program and potential setup for 1937 58. Harold Fiaglish presided. Wo FE Cruse joined.

Lawwton Wiezel Son Garfield Lawton Shoemaker Harold Fiaglish Cruse O. L. Parson John French Joe Cu Carl Schow Robert Gemmell V. Carmichael Opal Bradley Bernell Gilbert John Shoemaker Sam Joyner Jr

Israel Rabbis Seek U S Travel Lift for Passover Pilgrimage

In Jerusalem the two chief rabbis urged the U S State Department to lift travel bans to the Middle East so American Jews could visit Israel for Passover. Rabbis Isaac H. Herzog and Xissim noted Passover pilgrimages to the Holy Land are a historic, rarely interrupted tradition.

Jerusalem Holy Land U. S. State Department Middle East Israel Edward Sr Isaac H. Herzog Xissim

Pittsburg County Grand Jury Reconvenes Probe Tomorrow

The Pittsburg County grand jury reconvenes in McAlester tomorrow to press its inquiry into county offices. Twenty three witnesses have already testified as officials face scrutiny after Sheriff Dee Sanders was suspended by the County Commission on charges of maladministration and corruption in office.

McAlester Pittsburg Dee Sanders

Funeral Rites for Mrs. R. E. Pickett

Mrs. R. E. Pickett 16, of 1214 C. died in a local hospital after a short illness. Lawton Funeral home will announce services. Born October 34 3880 in Arkansas City Kaw she settled near Lawton in 1907 and moved to Lawton in 1943. Former Cora May Peters married Robert E. Pickett November 8 1899 in Ashton Kaw. Survivors include son Gerald, daughter Erma, two brothers Roy and E. E. Peters, two sisters Myrie Peters and Hattie Porter, and two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

R. E. Pickett Lawton Gerald Pickett Madison Erma Pickett Roy Peters E. E. Peters Geronimo Myrie Peters Hattie Porter Lawsen

Two Virginia Robin Hoods Confess All to Police

Fairfax Virginia police report two 20 year old men Chauncey W Beavers Jr and 21 year old Robert W Harlow confessed Monday to breaking and entering the home of engineer Arthur L Donahew and stealing about 10000 in cash kept in a tin box. The pair bought two used state police cruisers at an auction in Richmond and spent the rest on clothes women and charity claiming they wanted to live fast and die young. Beavers said he and Harlow had known the Donahew family socially for a long time and that Beavers gave away money to people in need including 209 to the March of Dimes. Harlow likened their actions to Robin Hood. Police said Beavers chased cars in the used cruiser while wearing a stolen police uniform.

Fairfax Virginia Ft. Belvoir Richmond Chauncey W. Beavers Jr Groveton Robert W. Harlow del Ray Arthur L. Donahew Beavers Donahew Harlow

State Boy Scout Leaders Plan Local Fund Campaigns

Leaders from eight of nine Oklahoma Boy Scout Councils gathered in Chickasha to discuss raising 150000 dollars in October campaigns. Dr. C Dan Procter president of Oklahoma College for Women heads the fundraising committee. Councils from Ponca City Muskogee Tulsa Ardmore McAlester Fund Chickasha attended.

Chickasha i Oklahoma C. Dan Procter Oklahoma College For Women Ponca City Muskogee Tulsa Ardmore McAlester Fund Chickisha

Deaf mute prisoner's appeal rejected by parole board

The Pardon and Parole Board refused clemency for George Kiddy, 39, serving a life term for the 1948 murder of Mrs. Angelina Dreadfulwater near Tatlequah. The deaf mute inmate's bid for freedom was denied after his appeal was heard.

Grawin Uwa Mourder Pardon and Parole Board George Kiddy Angelina Dreadfulwater Tatlequah

Steer Shot Eight Times By Louisville Police

A steer escaped from the Louisville stockyards and resisted police efforts. Officers fired bullets and a rifle, with the animal finally falling after the eighth shot to the forehead. The damaged meat will be destroyed.

Louisville

Steinbeck Declines Oklahoma Centennial Invitation

John Steinbeck, author of The Grapes of Wrath, declined Oklahoma's semi centennial celebration invitation. He said he will sail for Europe soon, disappointing some state legislators who hoped he would attend.

Steinbeck Oklahoma City John Steinbeck Oklahoma California Yester Europe

Capital Dance Hall Burns Down in Oklahoma City

Capital Dance Hall at Flinwood Park on U S Highway 77 southeast corner of Oklahoma City burned early today. Firefighters found the building already ablaze and no damage estimate was available. Fire inspector Ruhl Potts said the cause likely will not be learned since the roof was already engulfed when units arrived.

Oklahoma City Flinwood Park U. S. Highway VT Ruhl Potts

Navy Gets New Combat Plane

The Chance Vought F-1 Crusader began Navy operations at Cecil Field Florida as the first fast carrier capable aircraft. It holds a 1015 mph speed record and marks multiple aviation firsts including carrier operations and high altitude combat capability.

Dallas US. Navy Navy Cecil Field Florida Chance Vought

NATO Plans Own Radar Net And Telecom System

NATO plans to build a unified telecommunications system and an early warning radar network for allied forces. The move, approved by 14 nations, adds about 620 million dollars to the infrastructure program, bringing total NATO spending to about three billion. The U.S. share is just under 40 percent, roughly 250 million dollars.

Paris NATO U. S

Bomb Hoax Triggers Capitol Search in Harrisburg

More than ten police officers scoured every floor of the 450 room State Capitol Building after an anonymous caller warned of a bomb. No device was discovered and the search ended without incident.

Harrisburg State Capitol

Allied Officers to Speak at Cameron College Assembly

Four allied officers from the US Army Artillery and Guided Missile School will address Cameron College on Wednesday at 11 am. Capt. F. C. Willmore of the Canadian Army, Capt. Heinz H. Ruske of the German Army, Capt. Wahid Mohammed of the Pakistan Army, and Lt. Thavara Ralana sedi of the Royal Thailand Army will speak. The event is sponsored by Cameron College's military department, led by Lt. Col. Sam J. Bradley.

US. Army Artillery and Guided Missile School Cameron College F. C. Willmore Heinz H. Ruske Wahid Mohammed Pakistan Army Thavara Ralanasedi Royal Thailand Army Cameron College Military Department Sam J. Bradley

Huk Rebels Strike For First Time Since Magsaysay Death

Twenty Communist Huk rebels attacked a village north of Manila in the first major action of the year and the first outbreak since President Ramon Magsaysay died. The raiders, wearing army fatigue uniforms, wounded a guard and raided two homes at San Clemente in Tarlic province.

Manila Ramon Magsaysay Philippine Army San Clemente Tarlic

Officers Surround Feed Mill After Suspected Burglary

Dozens of Edmond officers surrounded a local feed mill last night after Patrolman George Griggs spotted a shadowy figure inside. They forced a window and entered, but found no one until a man was located under a couch beneath the window they had crawled through.

Edmond George Griggs

Handicapper Loses Wife in Default Divorce Decree

Superior Judge Newcomb Condee ruled James D. B. Slarns out of the race by default divorce after Mrs. Ellis L. Slarns testified he favored handicap horses over paying attention to her.

Los Angeles Newcomb Condee James DB. Slarns Ellis L. Slarns

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