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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1957

Page

2

Hospital News Items Terse report of births and admissions

Patients and births listed from Hospital News Items include newborns with weights and times, admitted patients such as Joan Ronald Qonrs and May Crove, and discharged cases like Mrs May Patterson and Jo Ann Sherron. Additional names cover numerous surgeries, medical evaluations, and ongoing treatments across multiple addresses.

Louis U Sur Berr Dina M. Watson Uwara Lee Toms Stout Jr and Airs Alien Stout Ward- Rushing Airses Dah Denney Feil B. Colwell Noeth Urey A.D. Story Georgia Rey Thomas Surer Werd Crove May Edward Crove Enehd Wyera Jon Allen Malcolm Allen Spaulding George Bull Taylor Lysila Eppler Kir Hilbert Eppler Abo Genun Surg James Brack Ranl Brock Euclid Medical Homer Oliver Cache Ars J. MH Watkins Abs Neil Petree Paul Turner Atpuriee FE Page Ved Otfinger Fletcher Tewin Perkaquanard Andrew Ferguson Robert McCoy Jr Baltimore Circle Robert Sherron Irwin James Rodhey Huitt James Huitt Rt. I W. K. Chandier Lee Bargery Rafael Macias Douglas Dessa Perez Doe Walker Duncan Rollis Hanks Hoover Nellie Harris

Disaster Warning Funds Are Sought for Lawton

Mayor C R Ellsworth announced state civil defense acknowledged Lawton’s application to receive matching funds to install nine disaster warning devices. A $2,000 local match is sought via donations to a Veterans of Foreign Wars drive, with federal funds doubling each dollar. The system will alert residents to threats such as tornadoes or air raids.

C. R. Ellsworth Lawton Veterans of Foreign Wars Ellsworth VFW County Civil Defense Director John Gostiel

Layton DE Club Eyes Mountain Party Event

Layton high school Distributive Education club plans a Hebe party and outing at 7 pm Friday at Camp Boulder in the Wichita Mountains. Jor Wasson chairs the arrangements with Robbie Skayes assisting. other members include Dyvain Strange Kenneth White Jerry Pursley and Tony Prater. Milton Wolo is club sponsor.

Layton High School Distributive Education Club Camp Boulder Wichita Mountains Jor Wasson Robbie Skayes Dyvain Strange Kenneth White Jerry Pursley Tony Prater Milton Wolo Slib

County Schools to Restructure Under Superintendent Plan

The county schools office outlines a reorganization affecting nine instructors, with most schools having one teacher except Faxon which has six. At Gerona the eighth grade is large, boosting high school enrollment next year to about 15, while the eighth grade has 16 students and only 11 will graduate. The plan routes state aid and general funds to receiving districts and expects to pass, with residents deciding on the fate of a grade school. Average daily attendance figures for 1955-56 show variances across districts, including Faxon, Geronimo, and Roseland, with changes anticipated this year.

Sthorlilendent Susie Vine Fasteneters Troll Tracher Faxon Gerona Sarah Scott Ass Grove Hillside Cavhe Indiahoma Siling Geronimo Flea Elgin Chattanooga Medicine Park Beaver Bend Ash Grove Iising Roseland Flower Mound Bishon Stony Point

School Bill Seeks Aid Reform and Higher Attendance

The plan would cut about seven million in costs and fund the remainder from surplus general revenue or higher valuations. Minimum daily attendance for state aid would rise to 40 high school students and 15 in grade schools, leaving small districts without aid. Officials estimate aid for roughly 100 high schools and 159 elementary schools. A House vote delayed the bill to Monday. Separate debate over federal funds for interstate highway right of way ended with a Senate refusal to accept House amendments and a conference committee requested. Tulsa hosts a two day Oklahoma Utilities Association convention with about 460 delegates from 19 member companies.

Gary General Revenue Department of Education Mmow House Senate Keith Cartwright Duran Roads and Highway Committee Ray Fine Gore Willen Oklahoma City Tulsa

Central junior high presents annual variety program

Students at Central junior high, directed by Mobs, showcase this week’s assembly. Ella Mackey, music instructor, presides as Preston presents the flag. Claudia Bentley reads the Scripfire. Jim Martin announces May 8 ninth grade program. Trials set for April 2 and 3 at 2 40 p.m. Theme Round The World Cruise. Sophomore class officers election April 7. Will and prophecy committees named. Performances include You’ll Never Walk Alone, Party Doll, Red Wing, Around the Corner, Basin Street Blues, Sincerely, Sentimental Journey, Banana Boat pantomime, and Gonna Get Along Without You Now.

Mobs Ella Mackey Central Junior High Preston Claudia Bentley Lee Francie Green A. Richardson Jim Martin Martin Will Susan Green Bill Stamps Sue Lacy Carel Barnes Prophecy D'Ann Pope Dallas Heard Doris Cannon Shirley Hester Alan Party Doll Red Wing Around the Corner Sehool Chorus Algo Basin Street Blues Sincerely Boys Quartet Boss Prvalel Triple Trie

World film stars in Brazil Mexico epic in Todd A O

The article describes a massive Jules Verne inspired film featuring David Niven Shirley MacLaine Cantinflas and many Hollywood stars in cameo roles. Filmed in Todd-AO the movie is hailed as a major year’s hit and recognized as best picture by critics and boards.

Jim Oklahoma David Niven Shirley MacLaine Cantinflas Mexico Hollywood Jules Verne Charles Boyer Marlene Dietrich Frank Sinatra Beatrice Lillie Red Skelton Noel Coward Joe E. Brown Joan Carradine Robert Newton New York Film Critics Circle National Board of Preview

Visitor Highlights Fort Sill Rocket Battalion Visit

Maj. Gen. Thomas E. B. de Shary led a Norfolk stop during a one day visit demoing 7681min rocket battalion gear. The program featured a rocket equipment briefing and firing circuit checkout after a morning assembly and loading of rockets. Staff toured the guided missile cruiser USS Boston during the Norfolk visit.

Thomas EB. de Shary Fort Sill Sain Barbara Norfolk Boston

Weather report on snow melt and crop outlook

Page One early today recorded 28 degrees as the last weekend snow melted. Crop observers warned several days are needed to estimate losses and benefits. Snow would improve soil moisture but cattle losses were expected to be high. heaviest moisture, just over an inch, was reported at Heavener. Other totals included Tishamingo 0.73, Ardmore 0.14, Hobart 0.03, Oklahoma City and Altus 0.02.

Paphandie Heavener Tishamingo Ardmore Hobart Oklahoma City Altus

Junior High Sells 1400 Yearbooks

The Central junior high school reports 1400 copies of the 1957 Wolf Tales yearbook sold so far. Remaining 100 will be sold first come, first served, with some reserved for pupils unpaid until April 1. A total of 1509 copies were ordered, about 300 more than last year, at 1.50 dollars each.

Central Lorena Fullerton

First Aid Class To Start Tuesday At Salvation Army Citadel

The Red Cross announced a nine week first aid course will begin next Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army Citadel 1314 E. A two hour session will be held each of nine Tuesdays with Mrs Nick Carras as instructor. A steel submarine bridge between Truland and Zeeland in World War II was sold to West Germany and is being melted down in Kiel.

Salvation Army Red Cross Nick Carras Het Truland Zeeland West Germany Kiel

City studies plea to fix Ferris drainage in 100 block

City Engineer Douglas S Smith studies a drainage problem in the 100 block Ferris at the south edge of Greet addition. American Realty Care broker for a federal housing agency reports water eroding a house foundation at 12 Ferris. A plan to reconstruct a retaining wall to stop water damage is discussed as Mayor Ellsworth says he will meet Realty officials to work out an agreement.

Ferris Greet Addition Douglas S Smith American Really Ca Federal Agency Gorden Winkleman S12 Cem Tid Ferris C. R. Ellsworth

Oscars Winners Highlight 1954 Ceremony Surprises

George Stevens won best director for Gaily story style film A Place in the Sun. Mike Todd accepted best picture for Around the World in 80 Days, while Oscar song Que Sera, Sera by Evans and Livingston drew surprise acclaim.

Torfon Hollywood George Stevens Texas Quinn Feck Harry Truman Miss Malone Bill Malone Dallas Por Sakhalin Siberia Anna Magnani Brynner Around the World Ray Evans Jay Livingston

Bandits Attack Party Killing Four Near Zahidan

In the desert, bandits killed King Carroll Wilson and two Tranians during an ambush. The victims’ bodies were found by police 90 miles north of Zahidan and 60 miles southeast of Tehran. A 60-year-old bandit named Dadshah, deemed Iran’s Public Enemy No 1, is suspected. The Sha expressed sorrow and ordered a wide search for the assailants.

King Carroll Wilson Teaver Dadshah Iran

German native becomes U.S. citizen in special ceremony

District Judge Luther Eubanks granted citizenship to Hedwig Johnson, a German native living at 1711 Kingsbory, in a late morning ceremony. Her naturalization was recommended by Glenn Pa Torrence, an examiner with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization service, and she plans to join her Army husband in Japan.

Luther Eubanks Germany Japan Hedwig Johnson Kingsbory Glenn Pa. Torrence U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Bureau

Baptist Girls Banquet Planned by 233 Members at Northside Baptist

Some 233 members of the Baptist Girls Auxiliary from 20 churches have made reservations to attend a banquet and program at Lawton's Northside Baptist church at ? p.m. Friday. In charge of arrangements is Mrs. John J. Evans, 113 A. Host, pastor Rev. Carson Everett. The program will include a film, Yet Shall They Live.

Baptist Girls Auxiliary Lawton Northside

Court updates in Oklahoma City trials and continuances

Court records show Frank Grayson ill and unable to travel as affidavits request, while Johnnie Clifford Howell and Streeter cases receive continuances amid a multi party trucking arson and union dispute linked to Quality Beverage Co. Suspects Hammons and Fuqua face related hijacking and burglary charges with new motions by Tulsa legislator Patten. The inquiry spans narcotics arrests, a 1954 bootlegging hijacking, and ongoing FBI involvement.

Rhoads Johnnie Clifford Howell Streeter Howell Charles Red) Ammans Parkman Suneray Court Union Quality Beverage Co S10 S. Second Teamsters Union M. W W. Looney Frederick Tillman County Superior Court Hammons City Polo Fuqua Texas Oklahoma Tulsa State House of Representatives Gordon L. Patten Patten Summit Fidelity and Surety Coe Supersedeas Chambless Paul Norris Wacker Stephens Lawton Orville Lindsay Chambless A. H. Potts Jr Oklahoma City Federal Bureau of Investigation Clarence M. Burgess John Doe E. D. Weaver Wayne Tisdel

Subscription rates for Parable in Aderarel and area press

Rates list per month and per year for Morning Press Sunray Constitution Press and Sunday, mail subscriptions to Southwest, and other Barnes and Page outlets. Includes taxes and coverage options for Const. Sunday and Press Sunday plans with varying prices across regions.

Cormier Lawton Morning Press & Sunray Constitution Constitution Press & Sunray Oo Southwrest Ela Press & Sun Barnes & Paes

Burke Hijacking Case Is Closed Declared by Crane

County Attorney Warren Crane announced the Burke hijacking case is closed after charges against Ben Trawsporton Perry Nail and Robert Carmel Johnson were dismissed by Justice Marvin E. Cameron. Crane said Burke agreed to give suspects half of the items allegedly taken including jewelry valued over 1200 and two .38 caliber pistols from Jim Burke and his wife. The Texans supposedly won the money and jewelry in a poker game with Burke.

Warren Crane Chester Burke Justice of Peace Marvin E. Cameron Ben Trawsporton Dallas Perry Francis Nail Robert Carmel Johnson Fort Worth Crane Burke Ewke Jim

Water Safety Teachers Sought for Summer Classes

The Red Cross seeks three more instructors for two week swimming sessions starting June 1. Miss Lydia Blount, secretary of the local chapter, said qualified applicants with a current Red Cross instructors card should apply at the Red Cross office.

Eel Cross Jalmy Togram Lydia Blount Red Cross Tiss Blount

Mrs Detty Elected BPW President in Lawton

Marie Detty director of the Comanche County Public Welfare Office was elected president of the Lawton Business and Professional Women's club at the annual officers election. Virgie Cleveland was first vice president Mildred Hunter second vice president and other officers and roles were announced with Miss Leta Smith presiding. New officers take office June 1.

Marie Detty Comanche County Public Welfare Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club Virgie Cleveland Mildred Hunter Helen Burns Gladys Harris Ruth Stanard Leta Smith Unrreanl

School Census Workers Confer In Lawton April Enumeration

A meeting of workers to canvass Lawton during April for the annual school enumeration program was held today in room A5 at Central junior high school. The program lasts through April to count school age and preschool children in the district for apportionment of school aid, enumeration director Leonard Teakell said.

Lawton Central Leonard Teakell Teakell

Two Men Fined for Bogus Check in Municipal Court

Two Lawton men were fined twenty dollars each after a municipal court conviction for attempting to pass a bogus check. Harry Chubbuck, 28, of Wolverton hotel, and Howard Waldroup, 31, of 1718 Elm, faced charges tied to a thirty six dollar check. Additional fines totaling three hundred twenty dollars were assessed for Wallace Berry, 21, 1032 Bell, accused of assaulting Christine Berry, and Paul Green, 1613 McKinley, charged with assault and battery against Catherine Green. One man also paid twenty dollars for public drunkenness.

Lawton J. Merle Oaks Harry Chubbuck Wolverton Hotel Howard Waldroup Elm Wallace Berry Bell Christine Berry Paul Green McKinley Catherine Green

Seekers To Present Holy Land Journey at Central Junior High

Mr and Mrs Pete Becker of 1319 Elm will address eighth grade students at Central junior high school at 9 20 am in the school auditorium. They will present a travelogue on the Holy Lands using colored slides from their trip to foreign countries.

Pete Becker Elm Central Junior High School Yrigay Mr. Becker Holy Lands

University of Oklahoma council names new secretary

NAMED SECRETARY Don Bryant son of Mr and Mrs Gussell I Bryant of 27 N 28th has been elected secretary of the Cross Center president's council at the University of Oklahoma. He is a junior student majoring in accounting.

Don Bryant Gussell I. Bryant Cross Center University of Oklahoma

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