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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1957

Page

6

Pageant Angels Prepare New Wings For Easter Pageant

The Easter Pageant marks its 32nd annual showing on April 21 with 12 new nylon wings replacing old ones. Mrs Maude Smith notes wings cost about 25 dollars each and include wind‑pass designs. About 150 angels will appear as volunteers group costumes, repairs, and cosmetics are organized by First Christian Church members and the Junior Service League.

Lawson Maude Smith H. R. Dewolf Margaret Balton Roberta Cameron College Irs DeWolf Holy City Chapel Margaret Batten Fort Sill Central Junior High School Gethsemane Bob Byars Malcolm Oswalt Women's Society of Christian Service Circles Centenary Methodist Church Lauren A. Ellis Angels’ Wings Marian Porter Theta Tho Leonard Rainey Fort Sil Indian School Roxie Plumlee Smith

Army Reserve Plan To Begin For Six Month Training

The Army announces a six month reserve training plan open to men up to 36 years old starting Monday. New enlistments will undertake six months active duty while those 18 to 24 maintain current obligations. Ages 26 to 35 have 24 months remaining, with others to begin active duty within 120 days after application.

Army Reserve Stoiday

Sill Major and son injured in Fort Sill crash

Fort Sill major Maj. Robert Charles Sanders aged 39 and his nine year-old son Stephen were injured in a two car collision at 19th and Lindy Saturday. Sanders and his son were treated at Station hospital for minor cuts and bruises and released. Mattoon, a 38 year-old from 3603 Baltimore, drove a 1957 Ford that collided with Sanders' 1955 Packard. Total damage estimated at $2,500.

Fort Sill 19Th Lindy Robert Charles Sanders W. 21Th Stephen Station Hospital Eulis Young Sanders Irvin Cleo Mattoon Baltimore

Gravel Permits Open For Bids In Cotton County

Scaled bids for exclusive sand and gravel permits in Cotton county will be opened at 10 a.m. Monday, April 8. Will J. Pillner, director, Anadarko area Indian office, announced the parcels and terms, including a 15 year mining permit and 10 cent per cubic yard royalty.

Cotton County Will J. Pillner Anadarko Area Anadarko

Two Republican Nominees Arrested in Land Springs

In Land Springs on March 30 two Republican candidates for municipal offices were arrested on a charge of violating a city ordinance against handbill distribution. Former Mayor George Gilmore and John Hess, candidate for finance commissioner, were taken on police orders. They posted $20 bonds and are to be arraigned at 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Land Springs George Gilmore John Hess Bil Campbell George Campbell

240 Mile Oil Pipe Eyed In Kansas

Wichita report states Southern Kansas Pipeline Inc plans a 240 mile crude oil line from near Liberal to near Arkansas City. George H. Bruce of Wichita says initial capacity 10,000 barrels daily, ultimate 20,000, cost estimated at eight to 10 million dollars. Pipe to be 12 inches, linked to producers losing Shamrock Oil and Gas purchases in Kansas and Oklahoma effective April 1.

Wichita Liberal Arkansas City Southern Kansas Pipeline Inc George H. Bruce Bruce Shamrock Oil and Gas Corp Amarillo, Tex Kansas Oklahoma

Male Crickets Sing Song. Mrs Cricket Silent

A note notes that only male crickets will sing a song while Mrs Cricket will not chirp, detailing a gender based behavior in the insect world.

Church Moves to New Downtown Plant in April

Members of Lawton's First Presbyterian Church wrap up packing ahead of a move from 4025 Eighth to a new downtown site. Rev. Clayton Walder says the church is largely moved out. services begin April 7 in Fellowship Hall while the sanctuary nears completion with full move planned for June. Millard Emanuel and Howard Kinmonth led Saturday packing with the church board.

Lawton Clayton Walder Walder Fellowship Hall Millard Emanuel Howard Kinmonth First Presbyterian Church 13Th Emanuel Kinmonth Phata

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