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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1957

Page

10

City To Invest Bond Proceeds In U S Treasury Bills

The Lawton City Council voted to invest about 750000 dollars from water system bond proceeds in short term U S Treasury bills. The move funds the water expansion program and follows a 1182890 dollar water bonds sale last August. Authority also covered bids for equipment and minor city projects, plus street lights and park department changes.

Lawton Constitution U.S. Treasury Treasury Couneilven Thasons Aft Hoover Equipment Co Cre Voce Othe Ney Walter ML Sirth OT Wort Bint Slegel Philips-Aubriy Chevralet Jake Watel Ford Knox Jensen Mater Ca Plymouth Miln Govilay

Bakers Union Fund Abuse Probe Slated

WALLINGTON P-Charens of corruption and malpractice in the handling of Bakers Union funds before Senate committees. Special hearings will begin as McClellan aims to conclude the probe the same day. Key witness Curtis B. Sims will testify. investigators seek Beck Jr. and two others for questioning on alleged misappropriation of union funds totaling 315,000 to 20,000.

Ferk Beck Joseph McKivoy Fred Verschueren $v Lap Teamsters Union McClelan Bakers Offer Sourers Curtis B. Sims Sims James G. Cepes Ge Stoart

Junior Chamber approves $700000 Budget For 1958

The Tulsa 2-A unit reports the 1958 operating budget of STOCNGA tentatively approved by the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ben D Sisson of New York indicates a $100000 increase over the current formula. Budget recommendations go to the national Board of Directors in Milwaukee during the convention June 25 27.

Tulsa Stocnga U. S Junior Chamber of Commerce Ben D. Sisson New York Faye Atroyd National Board of Directors Milwaukee

Rossellini vows to stay away from married beauty in India

Italian director Roberto Rossellini promised to keep away from Das Gupta, the married Indian beauty linked to him, amid government pressure in Bombay. Das Gupta, mother of two, left her husband and now stays in a room near Rossellini’s hotel as talks of a public scandal circulate. Bergman’s husband denies any romance, calling it a business arrangement while the embassy weighs the documentary project.

Lalu Pinbissy Wadiy Robertlo Rosellin Das Gupta Tathan Moseclind Fevot Das Gupun Bombay Bushand Hurt Gupta Rossellini Raberta India Ingrid Bergin Scripl Rossellini's Allegrd Therreo

Whittling and Checkers Capture Real Rural Small Town Life

Toby Bruce, a Piggott Arkansas native living in Key West, recalls small town culture built on whittling and checkers. He describes early mornings of shaving curls, coffee drinking bands, and nicknames like Humpy Wade and Turnbuckle Berry, with a network of townsfolk trading news and politics.

Dom Quigge United Press New York Toby Bruce Piggott Ark Toby Coffer Humpy Wade Turnbuckle Tighteye Gooseye Roundhead Batsy Telly Otto Bruce Bagcurs Eagiebeak Whittlers Checker U.S.A Key West Flo

Drug Defendant Convicted in Quick Oklahoma City Verdict

George Sting Smith, 49, Spencer night lab operator, was convicted by a U.S. District Court on possessing and selling narcotics. Reginald Else, 36, and Pearl Bunn Mitchell, 29, changed their pleas to guilty after a 22 minute deliberation. Smith face a maximum of 320 years in prison and $280,000 in fines. Sentencing delayed for probation officer report.

Oklahoma City George Sting Smith Spencer U.S Me Wag Reginald Else Pearl Bunn Mitchell Else Mrs. Mitchell

Soil Bank Checks To Go Out June 1

Stillwater officials announce June 1 mailing of soil bank payments totaling 18 212 dollars to state farmers under wheat acreage contracts. In 72 counties 1 091 500 acres were removed from production with average payments of 14 85 dollars per acre. Notices of county allotments for the next loans program were already mailed to 75 000 farmers in 75 counties covering 4 459 655 acres.

Stillwater Agricultural Stabit Lion and Conservation Committee

Hospital birth and patient notices from 1906 town

Hospital records list births and admissions across multiple families. Names include Biritis sy Sycamore born May 29 at 5:20 am, weights and parentage given. Admitted patients feature surnames such as Madison Mansfield Schnibben White Fletcher Payne and many others with medical or surgical statuses and addresses. Dismissals include Wadley Heath Nunn Alexander and several others with infant births cited among the entries.

Donald Lee McGinnis Sycamore William B. Madison Walter Mansfield Tee Johns Si'gery Randolph Schnibben Ain John Schnibben Lucas Joseph Susan Thomas Alerias Harley Pierce Chittanosga Frederick Hahn Billy Groves Liberty Edward Butz St. Dearborn Roger D. Byrd Jr Roger D. Byrd Mary Arlene Langford Lee Langford Theodore Wadley Donald Lewis Sta Euclid Billie Masters Fletcher Herm Joyce Daren Heath Arnold L. Heath Martin Nunn Margaret Jane Smith Baldwin Kenneth Alexander

Range Management Group To Tour Big Game Pasture

Kansas Oklahoma section of the American Society of Range Management to hold a semiannual meeting at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. About 150 delegates expected for a two day program with tours, demonstrations, a banquet, and talks by state officials and ranching leaders.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Kansas- Oklahoma Old South G. W. Tomanek Fort Hays Kan State Teachers College Clarence E. Kinvery Oklahoma City Soil Conservation Service Gange Orvis H. Lowry Sayre Scs Bill Brady Lawton and Bar! Smith Mountain View SCS Clarence Bunch Willtife Julian Howard Art Halloran Lawton Mt. Scott Jim Haley Haley Oklahoma Cattleman's Association Wayne Rowe Cattleman's Association

Mother Dies After Saving Son in Car Fire

A pregnant mother, Angelica Cuciler, shielded her one year old as flames engulfed a car. She died from grave burns in hospital while attempting to save her child. The father, Fardine Cuciler, pulled them from the blaze as relatives rushed with fuel. A spark from the vehicle’s electrical system ignited the gasoline.

Menico City Angelica Cuciler Fardine

Ponca City Radio Chief to Move Station Aide Becomes Manager

Leo Morris announced he will become general manager of Radio Station WBBZ in Ponca City on June 1 while retaining ownership of KASA Elk City. John Strength will replace Morris at KASA, and the state broadcasters group offices will shift to Ponca City.

Elkarry Leo Morris Oklahoma Broadhers Association WBBZ Ponca City KASA Elk City John Strength Morris State Broadcasters Group

Albert To Discuss Federal Aid For Farmers With Benson

Rep. Carl Albert of Oklahoma said farmers need help now as federal assistance for Oklahoma agriculture amid floods tornadoes and rains would be discussed with Secretary of Agriculture Benson in Washington.

Albert Benson Washington Oklahoma Carl Albert D-Okla

Gas Truck and Tank Explode Near Edmond

A butane truck and a 500 gallon tank exploded at a storage plant of the Consolidated Butane Co three miles south of Edmond. Fire units from Edmond and Oklahoma City responded. No injuries were reported. cause was not determined but may have been a truck engine backfire.

Edmond Jim Garibaldi Garbaldi Consolidated Butane Co Oklahoma City

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