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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1957

Page

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Death toll rises in head on collision near city interchanges

A head on crash on the second level of a three level interchange left Wilbur Jackie Goolkasian and Louis P Dolin seriously injured as a 1958 Oldsmobile collided with another car while approaching the curve. The incident brought county traffic fatalities to a cited total of 222 for the year. Nearby obituaries list Mrs Marion Koshiw and others, noting multiple family deaths and services.

SU Man Jagured Wilbur Jackie Goolkasian Barber T. S. Indian Hospital Fort Sill Hospiteolkasian Louis PL Dolin Dolin Song Oldsmobile Oldsmen Wiha H. Ten Siv Gore Safie Comiatiiche Soveca Marion Wayne Koshiw Davison v. &. W

Nurses Plan State Parley for OSNA Convention

Board members of the Oklahoma State Nurses Association meet at Memorial hospital to plan the 157th convention on Oct 11 at the Hotel Lawtonian. Stillwater president Grace Vickers presides. participants include Lan Green and A B Hambrick and district 11 program and arrangements committees.

Burses Oklahoma State Nurses Association Lawton Grace Vickers Stillwater A. B. Hambrick Nan Green Oklahoma City OSNA Memorial Hospital Memoral Hospital Hotel Lawtonian Iss Lan Green Stair Lawson Vickers Gireen Osna District 11 Ciwie Security Bank © Trust Co

Armed Forces Week TV Show Promises High Military Display

Broadcasts from Fort S and Fort Campbell feature paratroopers and a color air show as Army and Navy units stage a 19 minute program. The program will showcase firing demonstrations including a test cannon and other weapons. Technical restrictions prevent public viewing of rehearsals or actual broadcast.

Armed Forces Fort S Fort Campbell Fort Carson Aise Ferme He SE

McLeod Approved In Senate Vote

The Senate confirmed Seoty McLeod as ambassador to Tre lane by an 80 to 20 vote. Democrats joined two Republicans and one Democrat in supporting the nomination amid controversy and partisan division.

McLeod Senate Washington Naninane Seoty McLeoud Trelane

Suit Appeal Over Default Judgment Aims for New Trial

The Montana supreme court held Latson had no actual notice of the suit before the default judgment, confirming the need for a fair opportunity to be heard. The decision remands for a new trial, emphasizing prompt yet just disposition of litigation and the litigants’ rights. The case involved the Patons, represented by Cummins and Godlave, alleging Latson’s act as attorney led to loss of farm and property value.

Talsun July W. Tyree Tyree Mets Larson Lawlor High Court Laison Tawton Supreme Court Jushee Welch Jushee Corn Daweson Hallow Dabson Jackson Jack Cummins Wow. Godlave Latson Fatons 1

Pinza’s Rise From Carpenter’s Son to Opera Icon

Pinza born May 1 1802 near Ravenna rose from a carpenter’s son to a famed bass in Milan and New York. He served five years as artillery captain after war service then became a Metropolitan Opera star and leading basso in Chicago San Francisco tours and European houses. His career included Don Basilio and Mephistopheles with a legendary stage presence. His earnings and fame grew, with an estimated fortune around $125,000.

Ravenna Bay Heaton Putest Exio Adriatic Bologna Chere Bellini Osorma Sorina Milan Pina Wing Mark Waygner Tristan and Tolde Royal Nome Tuvinnt Truaya Pak la Ha Milind New York Metromoduin Oper Lyte Opera ¢Onjlers Paris Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Lendor Chicago Aml San Francisco Fann Panza Erand Opera Don Caovant Ais Mephytopheles

Pinza Portrait and Dodgers Fan Remembered

A six foot tall, barrel chested figure with curly hair and twinkling eyes drew praise for his athletic grace. He enjoyed fine food and women, loved hunting and fishing, and played bridge. An ardent Brooklyn Dodgers fan, he was a noted personality in his era.

Pinza Brooklyn Dodgers

Convention Banquet and Officers Install At State Meeting

Noon business session and banquet at 7 p m Saturday with Mark to install officers. Sunday morning reports from committees and departmental reps. State officers include Krueger Allen president Fowler Norman first vice president Thompson Edmond second vice president Smith Shawnee fourth vice president Cook Oklahoma City secretary treasurer. Auxiliary officers listed. Executive committee members named. Convention committees and credential and nominating leaders named. A smoker at 7 and Geronimo reminiscence for delegates.

Bore Mark Co, Krueger Allus O. JL. Fowler Norman Bob Thompson Mdmond Ben van Burklee Tulsa J.B. Slover F. C. Goodpaster Vinila OL Kelleger Aius C. J. Markum Clineton B Johnson Shawnee John BR. Oradorti Wonryelta Ray Dilingham Reno I. Dalerymiple Harvey Crowell McAtesier Lea Crook Qushing J. C. Francis Okmulyce Geronimo Remin Vivine

Senate Hurdle to Turnpike Plan Faces Opposition

The Oklahoma Senate debated a toll road proposal linking Oklahoma City and Lawton with plans to earmark gasoline taxes for the project. Rep. Ozmun pressed for action, citing long-neglected roadways, while Rep. Nigh warned the road could fence merchants from travelers. An amendment limiting bond discounts failed as debates over financing continued.

George Nigh MyAlester Wahoma Charles Ozman Lawton Ozmun Ozman Glen Warm Pauls Valley Gary

Lawmakers Trim Provisions In Toll Road Plan

House members last Monday amended the bill to strike a provision authorizing earmarking of gasoline lanes. The toll road project would cost about 38 million dollars and could be effective without the pro vision, according to Lever good.

Levergood

Krueger Graduates With Broad School Honors

Krueger, son of Mr and Mrs C W Whrueger, is senior class president and student council representative. He attended St Marys for 12 years and is active in drama, science and basketball. He belongs to the Knights of the Altar Spanish club and the Oklahoma Honor Society.

At. Krueger St. Mary's C. W. Whrueger Knights of the Altar Oklahoma Honor Society

Heavy Rains Sweep Southwest Oklahoma Regions

Thunderstorms and showers moved across southwest Oklahoma Wednesday night bringing heavy rain. Readings included Frederick 1.52 inches Snyder 1.10 Cordell Altus Anadarko 6.1 Carnegie 6.0 Marlow 6.9 Waurika 6.4 Hobart 8.4. The Washita River near Chickasha rose out of its banks at the US 1 bridge and flooded a county road three miles north.

George Cox Meers Oklahoma Frederick Snyder Cordell Altus Anadarko Carnegie Marlow Waurika Hobart Washile Noth Chickasha Associated Press

Britain and West Germany discuss NATO defense stance

The British and West German leaders signaled support for NATO to retain an effective deterrent with a shield of land sea and air forces. Britain moves to withdraw about 30 000 troops from Germany and cut tactical air force support by nearly half. Adenauer urged halting further withdrawals until NATO reviews European defense.

Macmillan Adenauer NATO Britain Germany

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