Lawtonian Given One-Year Term In Assault Case
Oscar Lyday a 43 year old Lawton man was sentenced to one year in the McAlester state penitentiary after a jury found him guilty of assault to commit rape in a March 7 incident involving a 27 year old Lawton woman. Witnesses including a taxi driver testified to Lyday paying the fare and bringing the woman into the cab near his home. The court proceedings drew a largely local crowd as Lyday admitted prior prison terms for forgery and sodomy.
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Oscar Lyday
Lawton
Lyday
McAlester State Penitentiary
Monroe
Lawton View
Dbtate
A. E. Owens
Alberta
Lydays
Texas State
Huntsville
Jackson County
J. H. Killian
Jess Forbess
Homer High
Rowe Craig
van Frakes
Walter Bryan
David Lucas
Truman Sets Transcontinental Train Tour for June
The White House announced a transcontinental train trip by President Truman for June. He will depart June 3, pass through the Middle West and Northwest to the Pacific coast and arrive in Los Angeles by June 14, with a possible return by air. He plans to speak in Chicago on June 4 at a centennial memorial event for Swedish pioneers.
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Washingson
White House
Truman
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Washington
Chicago
Markets News Roundup from Chicago Oklahoma City and New York
Butter prices at Chicago market show mixed scores and large volume as buyers pause. Oklahoma City livestock reports slower cattle demand with price declines across steers cows and calves while hogs and sheep show varied moves. Cotton futures in New York close steady with modest gains and fluctuating daily highs and lows.
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Oklahoma City
Post Office Job Openings for Lawton Residents
The Civil Service Commission offers Lawton residents a path to permanent appointment as substitute clerk or substitute carrier at the local post office. Applications must be filed by May 25 with the Ninth U. S. Civil Service region in St Louis. Eligible applicants must reside in the Lawton delivery area and meet age limits or veteran preference conditions.
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Lawton
Civil Service Commission
Ofice
Ninth
U. S. Civil Service Region
New Federal Building
St. Louis
Civil Service
Mass Chorus To Present Annual Spring Concert
Anadarko and Lawton high schools combine for a spring concert at First Christian Church at 9 15 pm as part of National Music Week. Lawton will direct with Miss Inman on organ and Anadarko pianist. Selections include Cain pieces and spirituals with solo performances by Inman and Fulghum.
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Anadarko
Lawton
First Christian Church
Schubert Club
Claude Gilett
Mis Ira Jean Snow
Margaret Jean Inman
Rhea
Cain
Corsi
Palestrina
Lord
Woodward
Banks
Dickson
Spiritual
Banks of Jordan
Wells
Calin
God
Croft
Chopin
Alice Fulghum
Guilty Plea By City Man Reduces Spring Docket
Two cases left the spring district court calendar as one defendant pleaded guilty and another forfeited bond. Jerry Woods admitted disposing of mortgaged property and received a two year suspended sentence after admitting removing a vehicle in 1946. J. D. Smith and County Attorney Ralph Cline supported the sentence. Earl Grooms forfeited a 500 bond on a child abandonment charge. a bench warrant was issued for his arrest after he allegedly failed to provide for his wife Wanda and three children since July 10.
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Spring District Court
Jerry Woods
Floyd Jackson
Woods
J. D. Smith
Smith
Ralph Cline
Earl Grooms
Arres Grooms
Wanda
Jury Acquits In Forgery Case On Guilty Plea
Jurors in the case included Max Brock Sr Hubert Green Ned Hawkins D W Huddleston John Klass Harald Johnson Claud Harn Ed Crabtree A E Borden Louis Cargill Bob Lamphert and L B R Jones.
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Max Brock
Hubert Green
Ned Hawkins
D. W. Huddleston
John Klass
Harald Johnson
Claud Harned
Edd Crabtree
A. E. Borden
Louis Cargill
Bob Lamphert
L. B R. Jones
Former Lawtonian Bowman Dies in Lafayette Indiana
Joseph Fr Bowman 82 Lawton pioneer died at home in Lafayette Indiana April 36 where he had lived since 1925 He was a charter member of Lawton First Baptist church and formerly ran an automobile agency with son Oscar R Bowman Also operated a Fender and body shop in Lafayette until retirement in 1932 He survived by his wife two sons Oscar R Bowman and J Rose sell Bowman five daughters Mrs C H Becker St Paul Minn Mrs J H Rousseau South Bend Ind a sister Mrs A W Bryant Pineville Ky
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Joseph FR. Bowman
Lawton
Lafayette
Ind
Oscar R. Bowman
J. Rose Sell Bowman
C. H. Becker
St. Paul
Minn
J. H. Rousseau
South Bend
A. W. Bryant
Pineville
Oil Flow From Water Well Registers Gain
J M Stephens of Lawton operated a well that has alternated between oil and water. After a period of inactivity the 846 foot well began flowing pure oil again, delivering 20 gallons quickly before a steady stream continued.
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Stephens
Stephens Swimming Pool
Lawton
Mr. Stephens
Funeral services for James T F Chaney Jr
James T F Chaney Jr 34 was a Lawton native and Army veteran who died at Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital after a monthlong illness. He served at Fort Sill with the 249th FA and retired as a warrant officer in 1945. He lived in Lawton eight years and was married to Reba Woody in 1943. He is survived by his wife parents and an aunt. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Shaw Funeral Home.
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James T.F. Chaney, Jr
Lawton
Port Sur
Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital
Rochester City
Chaney
Howard University
Washington, D. C
West Point
N. Y
J. le Devers
249Th FA
Fort Sill
Reba Woody
Bell
James Chaney
Sassafras
Octavia E. Chaney
Phildelphia
Shaw Funeral Home
Princess Chooses a Kitty Operetta at Douglass
Douglass Primary presents The Princess Chooses a Kitty an operetta by over 100 students Thursday at 7 p m in the Douglass auditorium open to the public. Juanita Jonas stars as the princess James Howard She Boy is town crier Ann Sanders plays the kitty with rhythm band participation.
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Kitty
Douglass
H. L. Shegog
Douglass Auditorium
Juanita Jonas
James Howard
J. L. Thompson
R. V. Houston
Campaign For Mental Hygiene Fund Underway
Lawton campaign for the Oklahoma Committee for Mental Hygiene continues. Joe Turner says no personal solicitation will be used. donations accepted via vouchers in local businesses or by mail to The Lawton Constitution. The drive aims to raise 8 per case of mental illness per year, pledging that funds stay in Oklahoma and half in Comanche county.
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Lawton Fund
Oklahoma Committee For Mental Hygiene
Joe Turner
Turner
Lawton
Lawton Constitution
P.O. Box
Oklahoma Committee
America
Oklahoma
Comanche County
New York
New City Officials Address Sidewalk Sermon Traffic Dispute
A complaint from Dewey Shaw Grocery at 2015 Third led to a referral to the police committee. City Attorney Crosby said preaching on sidewalks is legal but blocking traffic is not. Bids were opened for office supplies and lime. Southwestern Bank and Stationery Supply won $30.45 for 500 envelopes, Hollem and Truitt Lumber Co. won for 200 sacks of lime at 0.434 per sack.
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Dewey Shaw
Andy Crosby, Jr
Southwestern Bank and Stationary Supply
C. and J. Printing
Clover
Hollem and Truitt Lumber
Home Lumber
Council backs water pipe project and drain work
The council votes to authorize installing a 4 inch pipe line at Bth and By replacing a section. City Engineer says Lawton Construction Co. will install at 55 per foot. Schlumbonm notes a hole on 13th street and suggests draining Koehler park water. Retiring councilmen are Milo Tague Joe Irwin and Paul Calaway.
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Joe Irwin
Paul Calaway
A Modern Continuation of Clara's Recovery
Clara awakens after twelve years, receives a hopeful update from Mrs. Sartain about her healing. The elm outside the window becomes a symbol of notice during Clara's surprising progress, while Sartain family devotion at her bedside is celebrated for reviving her ability to eat again.
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Clara
Mrs. Sartain
Clare
White Pine
Sartain
Testimony Recap From Weekend Trial Proceedings
Testimony continued from page one with Hambrick and Holden confirming a January 27 check incident admitted in evidence. Mrs. Curd described the assailant’s clothes matching Holden’s account except for a white hat vs a cilled cap. Police officers Arnold Overton and Dee Moncrief were among state witnesses set to testify this afternoon. Defense witnesses were expected.
Riley held on bond after Vernon case hearing
Riley a former Fort Worth taxi driver remained under 3000 pounds bond. He waived a preliminary hearing then a full preliminary was ordered after the cast was reopened. Jurors named include John Klass Max Brock Sr Lymon Hayes Claud Harned J H Killian A E Borden M B Capshaw Alex McQuowi Rex Lee Cecil Easton Barold Johnson Val Frakes.
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Riley
Minnie Riley
Vernon
Dorothy Smith
Fort Worth
John Klass
Max Brock
Lymon T. Hayes
Claud Harned
M. B. Capshaw
Alex Mcl Quowi
Rex Lee
Cecil Easton
Barold Johnson
Val Frakes
Tague Retires from Ward One Council
Veteran Ward One representative Tague retires after eight years of service. He notes World War III era advisory demands and lengthy council duties. He served as the Republican member with limited opposition across four campaigns and faced long hours that affected his time.
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Lawton
Tague
Ward One
I. V. Johnson
Ward 4
5 Year Victim Of Gassy Stomach
A well known citizen recounts gas and bloating relief after using INNER-AID a plant based remedy. The ad claims INNER-AID clears gas cleanses bowels and liver, and is sold by all drug stores with meals.
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Adv
Lawton civic leader retires after years of service
In announcing his decision not to run again last spring, Mr. Tague praised Lawton citizens for their kindness during his reign and thanked councilmen who served with him. As partner in Tague Bilingslea Lumber Co. he is active in civic and church work and this year leads the Lawton Kiwanis Club.
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Tague
Lawton
Tague Bilingslea Lumber Co
Lawton Kiwanis Club
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