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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1957

Page

5

Gilder Contests Set This Week

YMCA Po Busters and Prop Busters groups plan contests this week under supervision. Event details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate multiple teams and venues with school and local participants.

Women Heart Patients Told Not To Fear Childbirth

A report explains that women with heart conditions can safely undergo childbirth with proper care. It notes common symptoms like shortness of breath and swelling, stressing medical supervision and individualized plans for pregnancy and delivery.

Senate approves truck weight limits bill in tense session

In a mid day vote the Senate passed a truck weight limits bill allowing heavier loads on state roads. Supporters argued it would ease transport while opponents warned of road wear and safety. debate touched on highway funding and enforcement with party lines evident.

Ray Fine Gore Millard Bank Polihoary Wainehark el Rene Senate Coween

Award Assemblies Set Next Week at Tonto High School

Dates for the 1956-37 term were announced by Principal Hugh Bish. Athletic awards and letters will be given May 18, academic honors May 6. Programs start in the LHS auditorium during activity period at 9:30 a.m. Installation of the student council and class officers, plus the senior farewell, occur May 17, the second annual Wolverine Day. Senior class awards planned for May 31.

Tonto High School Hugh Bish Principel LHS Auditorians Next Seu

Highway Fund Bill Delayed By State Senate Action

A winter moments printing delay slowed Senate consideration of the administration's multimillion highway appropriation. The measure, passed last week, could shift up to millions from county commissioners by requiring all commercial vehicle license funds to be used for federal matching on secondary roads.

Senate Raymond Gary Tycles Highway Department

Medicine Park Plans Eighth Grade Graduation Rites

Medicine Park school will hold an eighth grade graduation at 7:30 p.m. with State Sen. Fred Hart as speaker. Eighth graders will participate in county rites at Fort Sill Indian School Friday afternoon. Names listed include Gillie Hutchens, Bobby Hutchens, Tommy Buffalon, Cary James, Lloyd Smith and Donald Tofpi.

Medicine Park Medicine Park School Fred Hart Init Fort Sill Gillie Hutclens Bobby Hutchens Tommy Buffaion Cary James Lloyd Smith Donald Tofpi

Fiery blast at United Fo works sparks heavy damage and injuries

Two explosions sent a brilliant display of fireworks 300 feet high, leveling two sheds and causing 35 000 to 40 000 dollars in damage at United Forworks Co. Last night a minor leg injury among one worker was the only casualty. Firemen reported aerial fuel and a second blast demolished a nearby powder shed. Waller Bleacher, owner, estimated total damage between 30 000 and 40 000 dollars. None of the 200 campers on site were on duty. Cause not yet determined.

Dayton Ghia G United Forworks , Co Drewart Mitel Awit Waller Bleacher Thas

Four-State Flood Loss Estimated at 57 Million

Dallas report by Brig. Gen. L. E. Seeman of the Southwestern division cites April and early May flood damage in Oklahoma Texas and Missouri at about 57 million dollars. The estimate credits Army Engineers projects with preventing an additional hundred million in damage.

Lawton Dallas Oklahoma Missouri Army Engineers Ge. LE. Seeman South Western Division Texas Red White Arkansas Seeman Engineer Corps

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