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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1957

Page

2

City Students Present Pantomime The Apple of Contentment

City students staged The Apple of Contentment this afternoon, directed by Mary Ilhs and B.C. Swinney. Cast included Carl Bush, Cyrl Whiteond, Tom Cummins, Carry Hanett, Tanda Cowherd, and Stasi Webb, with supporting roles by Francois Toomey, Patty Byrd, and others. Guests and refreshments followed, with pre-show roundups and social gathering hosted by Swinney and Sota Bune grade.

Erste Mary Ilhs B.C. Swinney Pault Desmne Fel Carl Bush Cyrl Whiteond Tom Cummins Carry Hanett Tanda Cowherd Stasi Webb Patricia Chine Maureen Bowstig Francois Toomey Patty Byrd Sally ‘Vissiuat Martha Snow Mitre de Matheson Neil Benmingtor Steven Brevke Dossin Sonderwin Effeetar Lewin Bakareh Joan HW Tne Thompson Sadate Susan Webb Geri Smicehons Tag Chineers Swinney Robert Ehales

Flood Devastation as Tornadoes Hit Texas Towns

The town reels after a series of tornadoes in northeast Texas injuring and killing residents. Rescue teams, Red Cross shelters, and widespread damage mark a night of chaos as firefighters battled fires caused by broken lines and rising flood waters. Roofs collapse, people cling to poles, and casualties include several elderly residents.

Sas Innathan Minerva Teichardson Joe Vantued Aid Warren L. KK Counelier Vico Tasas Lewisville Dat Dallas Loyalleigs Red Cross Lampis Walter Gheite

Weather impacts on rivers amid rising flood risks

A weather bulletin notes rising river levels along multiple creeks and rivers, with Chandler and Diepwork Creek near Dewar experiencing high flows. Washing River shows considerable activity though Ledling reports no significant flooding. minor bank erosion reported near Clinton and Lingsayy as rainfall continues. The Weather Bureau expects no major flooding Developments may bring light rain over the next several days.

Buren Rivey Chandler Diepwork Dewar Ledling Clinton Lingsayy Dinewoodd

Memphis Storm Kills 1 in Strong City Winds

A severe Memphis storm caused fatal injuries when a quarter-ton cornice section fell on a shopper near Sears Roebuck. Six others were injured as a five-story Morphis Packing Co building suffered wind damage. A Delta Airlines pilot reported a funnel cloud though the Weather Bureau said it did not reach the ground.

Memphis Tenn Nadic Mark Gorgon Sears Roebuck Cn Herve Harald J. Melntosh Benson Oleray Melntosh Morphis Packing Co Nadoy Construction Charlie Robinson George Porter Delta Airlines Weather Bureau

Confidential libel probe opens with Liberace and O'Hara expected as witnesses

Los Angeles reports the county grand jury will investigate Confidential magazine for criminal libel. Liberace and Maureen O’Hara are named as first witnesses though they did not appear voluntarily. Damages sought include 25 million dollars for Liberace with 200 million general and punitive damages across his suit.

Los Angeles Liberace Maureen Oilara Los Angeles County Grand Jury Canary Wis Miss O'Hara Magasine Ate

City Woman Hurt In 2 Car Crash

A city woman sustained a minor head injury in a two car collision Monday afternoon near Sheedan Toad intersection. Police say the woman was a passenger in a vehicle driven by her husband as they were traveling north when another car, driven by Donald We Davenport, rear ended them near Pollard.

C. Jones Polier Ianley Fey Wooley Pollard Callider

Army Announces Broad Officer Reassignments and Retirements

A lengthy Army order lists numerous officers across ranks slated for reassignment and retirement. The document names officers such as Thomas J. Tat old, George Marlin, and others, detailing their new postings or departures within the United States.

Suspected Dope Addict Arrested in County Action

City detectives arrested a 29-year-old suspected dope addict and former comics figure Monday morning. Detective Lt Cleo Stout said the suspect had barbiturate capsules in his possession when taken into custody around 9 32 am. County Attorney Warren Crane was asked to file charges for possession of narcotics.

Cleo Stout County Warren Crane

Nominations Open for Outstanding Layman and Teacher Awards

Bernell Gilbert president of the Lawter Citizens Council announces nominations are due Wednesday for 1947 Outstanding Layman and Outstanding Teacher Awards sponsored by the Citizens Council. Nominations must be submitted to Gilbert by the deadline. winners will be announced later at a gathering.

Bernell Gilbert Lawter Citizens Council My Educa Ian

Armed Forces Day parade highlights post field displays

The Fort Sill Armed Forces Day program showcases a 1950s missile era demo with the 240 mm gun Honest John and Corporal Missile at Post Field at 3 45 pm plus an Army Air demonstration at 1 50 pm featuring a 105 howitzer moved by helicopter. Helicopter acts and Cecil the helicopter clown entertain crowds. Static displays run 1 5 pm. Retired official Fred Korth delivers the keynote luncheon address at noon in the officers club ballroom with Maj. Gen. de Sharo introducing Fort Worth lawyer and banker. Parade formation at Sixth Street and C Avenue includes multiple field artillery batteries and Army bands under parade marshals.

Department of Defense Post Field Honest John Gbimim Revkel Alt Armed Forces Cecil Fred. Korth Army Armed Forces Day Fort Silt Thomas E. de Sharo U- 8 Army Artery and Guided Missile Center Fort Worth Tex Wilber Brucker AFD Oklahoma Texas Sill Rucker Park Artilery Hunt Fort Sill Saharmormag Varavan Lawson Rob Dle Yve Areso S13th FA Sixth Armored FA 765Th WA Sixth Street C Avenue John F. Bird Af. L. Sanders Bind FA Willams Chamber of Commerce J. B. Ning

Area Woman Dies Under Car Wheels

Mrs. Luther Tunstall, 74, of Apache, died Monday afternoon after a neighbor backed his car over her in a driveway on Fourth Street. The driver, Herman Frank Peeper, did not realize the incident until about 20 minutes later. She was walking on the sidewalk when struck. The death toll note places this among Oklahoma traffic fatalities. Tunstall leaves a large family across several states. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Crews Funeral Home.

Luther Tunstall M. R. Vellweege Anadarko Highway Patrol Tunstall Fourth Street Apache Herman Frank Peeper Peeper Tieliwege Lawton Highway Patrol Oklahoma Jim Loskabaugh State Safety Whitewright Grayson County Los Angeles Calif Floyd Tunstall Woodlake Dessie

Bonifay's Military Career Sketch and WWII Service

Col Bonifay served as a Reserve Officer Training Corps graduate from LSU Baton Rouge in 1937 and later taught military science at Stetson University from 1950 to 1952. He joined World War II campaigns in the Pacific, commanded a task force, and earned the Bronze Star. His education includes Fort Leavenworth courses in 1945 and 1946, Carlisle Barracks War College in 1952, and other military police training at Fort Gordon.

Reserve Officer Training Corps Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Stetson University DeLand Fla Bonifay Col. Bonifay Command and General Staff School Fort Leavenworth Kan Command and General Staff

Col Rhodes Career Highlights and Honors Recap

Col Rhodes served as provost marshal at Fort Sam Houston then led the 382d Military Police battalion in the Heidelberg Mannheim area. He earned the Presidential Unit Citation and Bronze Star among other decorations. After Fort Sill roles and board service in Oklahoma, retirement plans include residing with his father in San Antonio and eventually making Lawton his home.

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False Teeth Powder Claims Comfort and Odor Control

An advertisement touts FASTEETH powder for false teeth to prevent embarrassment from plate slippage. It claims stronger grip, comfort, no souring, and fresher breath, urging purchase at drug counters.

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