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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

9

Oklahoma City Livestock Prices From State Board Of Agriculture

The Oklahoma City market report from the State Board of Agriculture shows fall prices for wheat and various livestock across towns such as Guymon Hulker Alva and Tulsa. Prices include wheat at 1.39, and livestock bids listed for multiple counties with regional variations and current market terms.

Oklamorta City Oklatoma City State Board of Agnetture Guymon Huulker Alva Black Tlobsit Medford Basan Remanied Tulsa Nina Us Pavement Ik City Hack Uil Clinton Sicily Lawton Shattuck Vinita Renu

Convention Officers and Delegates Named for Four Day Meeting

The Oklahoma City convention continues with officers and delegates listed. Key figures include Harold nuts Stani and Bartlesville past president W Thomas Sullwayer among officers. Oklahoma City officers Ady T. Miller and Marl Raitt. Tulsa secretary-treasurer W D Wooldvidite. publicity head Mrs J C White and historian George Stewart.

Mashal Lothar Smith Oldlahome City Tennessee John Tonserval Sferdare Partition Martin John Midersor Memb Satokeres Lewton Julius & Cit Harold A Nuts Stani Walter Crow Sage Bartlesville W Thomas Sullwayer Serjeant-Atarms Charles Slomp Oklahomian Ciy Treasur Ady T. Miller Oklahoma City Marl Raitt Cushing Afps Austin Priver Oahoma City W. 1. Pitlman Tulsa W. D. Wooldvidite J. C. White Renson BH. Thomas Oklahoma Ci Publicity George Stewart

Kiwanis Drive Raises 3000 In Storm Victims Aid

Northwest Kiwanis club sponsored a week long drive yielding clothing and household goods valued at 3000 for tornado victims. Items including clothing refrigerators and beds were turned over to the Salvation Army for distribution. Volunteers are asked to contact the Salvation Army for more donations.

Northwest Kiwanis Club Salvation Army Corps Vol Cap Walher Smith Salien Army Walter Oswalt Tadey Salvation Army

Mosquito Control Efforts Expanded In Lawton Area

Dr Miller outlined a city county effort to spray for mosquitoes to curb sleeping sickness risks. A federal state joint program uses a Bustic Turbine and multiple sprayers. plan includes Tulsa Stillwater Muskogee and Leewd ... activation with nightly spraying and community precautions.

Miller New York Lawton Comanche County Morehan Trockford

Batista Leads Cuban Campaign Against Rebels

Havana dispatch reports President Batista directing a military operation in Oriente Province to curb rebel incursions. General headquarters confirmed a new command to squeeze rebel forces while reinforcements rush to the region. Observers fear displacement and harsh measures as troops pursue a decisive fight.

Havana UPI Batista Cuba Coramend Oriente Mai Francisco Tabernilla Tabernilla Hrainteu

Colonel To Speak At Reserve Parley

Cal San Estes Air Pores wil district representative of the Reserve Officers Association for the Fourth Army area will be a special guest at the ROA meeting scheduled June 4 at bro thers Green Fort Sill Officers club Maj Rawlins M Morris advisor to US Army Reserve unit In southern Oklahoma will als yot serve obligations at the meeting Beginning at 70 pat a social period will precede the regular meeting As commissioned and wiperant officers are invited to attend.

Last Day In Army for 15 Sill Officers and Men

Final hours in Fort Sill mark retirement ceremonies for 15 officers and enlisted personnel. Maj. Joseph Cullen and M-Sgt. Eugene Dirw among honorees, with awards and career summaries read. others include Col. Jack Rhodes and Lt Col. Paul Blose. Plans reveal Europe trip for Cullen and post service roles for Noble, Drew, and others.

Porlay Livas Field Luvas Field Joseph Cullen Joseph Ce Noble Eugene Dirw Cullen US. Army Artillery and Mrope 1Th Armored A United Nations Drew Dune Fort Sill Wih Field Actilery Battalion Jack L. Rhodes Odte A. Goleman Paul MM. Blose Jim T. Cruse Cwo Robert F. Ghames Toll

England golfer Ridgeley reaches final in British Amateur

Harold Ridgeley of the United States reached the final round of the British Amateur after a decisive victory over Arthur Walker of South Africa. Ridgeley, the lone U S participant in a 26 man delegation, led 10 up after the morning 18 holes and closed out the match to seal the win.

Formby England Harold Ridgeley Iren Waverford Arthur Walker South Ate Ridgeley United States

Oklahoma Names New Beauty Queen From Japan

A national talent search linked to the film Oklahoma shows Kazuko Hondi from Japan crowned Miss Oklahoma. Tonay, a ten year old beauty in kimona, represents the cross cultural event with Miss Honda as the featured winner.

Tokyo Tonay Kimena Japan Kazuko Hondi Honda

Weather Talk Forestalls Rain With Mixed Outlook

The afternoon remained dry while Highway 7 at Lite Beaver Creek Bridge near Lawton reopened. The five day forecast shows light showers through Saturday with warmer temperatures into midweek. Cimarron Washita rivers threaten lowland flooding as Lake Texoma rises. workers operate 12 hour shifts to guard Roosevelt bridge abutments against 40 mph winds and waves. Army engineers expect Texoma to crest about a foot above spillway.

Lite Beaver Creek Bridge Lawton Highway Patrol Weather Bureau Wee TS Cimarron Washila Washita Lake Texoma Highway Department Roosevelt Bridge Frank Fudge Texoma Lake

Death toll rises in seven county crash surge

A collision on a hilltop road involved a 1931 Ford driven by Calvin Foster, 30, of Velma, and an apparent Chevrolet driven by Riley Lee Newberry. The Newberry car reportedly sped, hit a wet spot, skidded into Foster’s car, and plunged into a creek embankment. This fatality marked the 238th traffic death in the seven county Lawson highway patrol district this year and 2661 statewide, compared with 244 statewide deaths by this time last year.

Calvin Foster Riley Lee Newberry Foster Lawson Highway Patrol District Oklahoma

Duncan Operator Completes Gasser Well Near Lawton

Duncan Oil Operator completes a 3.451-cell test in Stephens County for a two million cubic feet per day gas pass and 120 barrels per day oil capacity. Pink Dailey No. 1, in Nellie area 15 miles east of Lawton, with perforations from 280 to 3 000 feet. Other nearby completions by Roy Cooper and Waller M. Smith noted. Further testing underway.

Austin Jr. Duncan Oil Stephens County Pink Dailey ‘No Nellie Lawton Roy Cooper Okahoma City Waller M. Smith

Red Cross Aids 12 Storm Victims Here

Red Cross officials process 12 applications for aid from last week's tornado and flood victims. Odessa Gibson, national disaster worker, arrives to supervise evaluations. Main phase is permanent rehabilitation for those losing property or equipment. Contact local chapter for aid. 912 C.

Red Cross Odessa Gibson National Disaster Woriter Miss Gibson

Lawton Youths Attend 30th DeMolay State Conclave

Seven Lawton youths are among 500 DeMolay members at the 30th annual state conclave on the Oklahoma State University campus Stillwater. The Lawton delegation seeks the 1958 convention site and competes in oratory flower talk and golf while attending the event today through Sunday. They will return to Lawton Sunday afternoon.

Lawton Oklahoma State University Stillwater Kenneth Easton Joe Wolfe Trent Downing Mike Lewis Phillip Easton Mike Fisher Larry Angus F. B Fuzz) Barnes

Reckless Driving Fines in Local Court Plea

Haskell Calvert, 40, of 1703 Washington, pleaded guilty before Justice Marvin Emeron to reckless driving and was fined 20 dollars plus court costs. Cameron also imposed 15 dollars and costs on a 25-year-old Lawson man charged with public drunkenness.

Haskell Calvert Washington Justice of Peace Marvin Emeron Cameron Lawson

Air Force Overspending Directive Draws House Critique

Two Defense Department officials plan to brief the Senate group behind a directive aimed at halting Air Force over programming in defense funding. Rep Mahon of Texas pressed for action while the House Appropriations Committee trimmed the bill citing procurement rules. Secretary comments were invited from Army Navy and Air Force. only the Air Force did not object.

Defense Department Senate Mahon Air Force House Appropriations Committee Congress House Wilson Pentagon Army Navy

Band Colors Go To Tulsa For Semi Centennial Parade

Fort Sill will assist Oklahoma's semi centennial celebration in Tulsa as the 77th Army Band and colors from the 6th Armored Field Artillery Battalion arrive tomorrow. Personnel from Sill depart by bus this afternoon. CWO Hugh W. Frost leads the 27 member band. The 6th AFA Bn provides the national flag and battalion colors. Exhorting the flags are Sgt. Kenneth Ayers Sgt. Samuel Clendland Sp. Kenneth Sales and Sp4 Fredrick Blicis.

Fort Sill Oklahoma Tulsa 77Th Army 6Th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Sill CWO Hugh W. Frost 77Th Band 6Th Afa Bn Batlalans Kenneth Ayers Samuel Coneland Kenneth Sales Spa Fredrick Blicis

Insurance Agent Ad Promises Broad Coverage and 24-Hour Service

An advertisement offers insurance counsel and service from a man or his firm. Clients are told to add an extra man to staff without payroll and to call on him day or night for guidance. The copy urges use of business experience and professional approach to build a broad but economical program.

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