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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1955
Page
7
The General Motors Parade of Progress arrives in Lawton for a four day free exhibit at McMahon Memorial Auditorium grounds with performances 6 to 11 pm Wednesday and 2 to 10 pm Friday to Sunday. The event promotes science and industry through Futurliner stages and 40 minute shows.
At the Christmas Institute for Children's Workers at First Christian Church in Lawton, a holiday program for nursery through junior ages will be planned. Mrs Ward Gregg of Anadarko leads the 2 30 p m meeting with worship and a Christmas song service, followed by a tea at 4 45 p.m.
Roy Moore Sid Browerman and Gale Smith attended a convention held at the Hotel Lawtonian Lawton recently according to a special dispatch summarizing the event.
Whittaker Chambers, former Communist courier, is slightly better after a second heart attack last week. Dr. E R Wilkens said he is resting comfortably at his Westminster home and that his condition has improved marginally.
Members of the Cyril Rotary Club heard a quartet featuring Charles Herman Tom Haley Benton Moore and Breckinridge with solo numbers. The program showcased four voices and individual performances to entertain attendees at the club gathering.
Tail feather patterns help separate the Rio Grande wild turkey from other turkey subspecies. Researchers note distinct feather shapes and coloration that aid identification in the field.
Earle A. Thompson of Lawton will be honored at a silver anniversary dinner in Dallas by James F. Miazza. Thompson has long served with the Lawton bureau office. General Adjustment bureau, owned by Capital Stock Insurance Companies, operates nationwide with 2000 adjusters and 1700 clerical workers. The Southwest department has 630 employees and 80 branches across Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas. Guests include George W. Lilly and Philip M. Winchester from the national office in Newark.
Lawton permits show eighteen new homes planned with Choate and Choate as owners. Sunset and Greer additions include wood frame homes priced at 7000 and 13500 dollars, brick veneer homes at 13500 and 13000 dollars, with addresses on J and I streets. Remodeling, moving, and business permits include a beauty shop at 706 Monroe and a firewood project at 512 D.
Comanche and Caddo soil conservation members will gather at 7 30 p m Monday in the Clark Bohart community building. Frank Myers serves as president and announced the meeting location and time.
Apache Chamber of Commerce members will meet Thursday in the American Legion hall dining room to discuss holiday activities and civic matters. Reservations may be made by calling Fred Keeling, the president.
Eurah Aline Richards of Cache and Larry Buchwald of Faxon are among 48 state 4-H winners who will receive $50 bonds and achievement awards for top work. Richards gains for home demonstration achievement and Buchwald for special livestock work with meat animals. Winners were announced after the annual 4-H club record book judging in Stillwater by a committee of extension personnel led by Ira J. Hollar. The program is sponsored by John A. Brown Brown Dunkin Co.
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