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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1955

Page

2

Area Man Faces Driving Charge Involving Collision

Thomas Peaffybitty a 32 year old Marlow Indian was charged with driving while intoxicated after a Saturday night collision in a Porter Hill service station driveway. Other speeding at night charges, guilty pleas, and fines were reported for several defendants including Tony Limbaugh Glenn Everly Jr. Albert Nixon and Darrel Holloway.

Thomas Peaffybitty Marlow Manville Redman H. D. Morgan Highway Patrol Porter Hill Morgan Pooffybitty Elvie Monroe Mandrell Elgin Tony Dengel Limbaugh Sheppard Afb U. S. 277 Lawton Glenn Everly, Jr Albert Jewell Nixon Olustee U. S. 62

Hospital News Items From Southwestern Births and Admissions

Multiple hospital notices list births including a son to Roy Findlay at 7 N. 24th at 4:35 p.m. on Nov with 7 lb 30 oz, a daughter to Leroy Jerbo at 808 Monroe at noon on Nov 5 weighing 8 lb 10 oz, and a son to Bobby Myers at 720 H at 7:28 a.m. on Nov 5 weighing 8 lb 6 oz. Admissions include June Wyrick of West Fork Ark medical, Kenneth Boydstun and Dennis Boydstun Apa the, M C Nolen Fletcher surgery, Lloyd Overman, Leonard Jones, Kenneth Young, Trudy Penry, and others. Dismissals feature Jane Johnson, Phillip Bollinger, and Mrs. E. T. Bohlender among several. Births listed in Memorial, including Turher, Bruce Rice, Henry Renschen, Clarence buz bee, A. B. Moore, and others.

Roy Findlay Leroy Jerbo Monroe Bobby Myers June Wyrick West Fork Ark David Demchick Sycanore Kenneth Boydstun Edward Boydstun Dennis Boydstun Harrold Boydstun M. C. Nolen Fletcher Lloyd Overman Leonard Jones Columbia Kenneth Young Herman Young Trudy Penry Daugher John Penry Summit James Barnett Roy Mann Eliza Hanks Jane Johnson R. W. Johnson Cherry Phillip Bollinger Amos Bollinger Park E. T. Bohlender Clinton Barnett Leston Patton Chattanooga Kenneth Turher Sterling Bruce Rice Cameron College Henry Renschen Walters Clarence Buzbee A. B. Moore Indiahoma Davis C. Stephenson Cleo Elkins McKinley Charles A. Armstrong S. 26Th Place Elsie McKinzie Ferris Geary Thomas Headrick Okio J. H. Harris Altus Florence Rockwell Kingsbury Gladys Corner Jefferson Anna Woodman

Auto Hits Cow Tulsa Man Hurt

A two year old Tulsa infant was treated at Memorial hospital after a local traffic mishap involving two cars and a crossing cow. Neal Stone, son of Wendell L Stone, 29, Tulsa, drivers one car, was injured. The cow owner was Lamar Cook. The cow was severely injured.

Tulsa Memorial Hospital Neal Stone Wendell Leon Stone Stone Uth Don L. Mitchum Lamar Cook Eace

Officers Recover Two Stolen Cars

City and area officers recovered two of four stolen vehicles during the weekend. Troopers found a 1950 GMC pickup stolen from 315 S. Third, owned by Roy Reece of 107 S. 20th. A 1948 Chevrolet two‑door owned by A. C Robinson of 1208 S. Third was taken from 11th and G and later located at Chattanooga.

Highway Patrol S. Third Roy Reece A. C Robinson Fred Greb Chattanooga Adolph Fietz Motor Co Robinson Auto

Buckingham Lot Sold To Church for Sunday School

Centenary Methodist church bought the residential property at 7100 for Sunday School facilities. The two story frame home, owned by Harry Buckingham, long-time city resident, was vacant since World War II. Sale price listed as 7500 and subject to court confirmation. Guardians of Buckingham, his niece Mrs. Evelyn Coman and W. J. Porter, Lawton, authorized the sale.

Centenary Methodist Church Harry Buckingham Buckingham Evelyn Coman Riverside Calif W. J.bill Porter Lawton

Superior Court Divorces And Marriages In State Public Records

Public records show Carol Ann Davis versus Robbie C. Davis with divorce granted and custody of their minor. $77.10 child support and debts owed by both. Josephine Ponsaing versus John Ponsaing ends in divorce. Marriage licenses issued: Lloyd Latham Jr. and Leta McCarthy. John B. Stoute and Janice Sue Hawkins. Thomas Wright and Barbara Jean Riddles. James Marvin Rawls and Helen Anderson Plyler. Arlen N. Bender and Martha Scott. Locations include Duncan Lawton Anadarko Oklahoma City Diamond Fort Sill.

Superior Court Carol Ann Davis Robbie C. Davis Josephine Ponsaing John Ponsaing Lloyd Latham Jr Duncan Leta McCarthy John B. Stoute Lawton Janice Sue Hawkins Thomas Wright Anadarko Barbara Jean Riddles

Stolen government check reported from Miller home

Mrs. Byrdia M. Miller of 1343 Ash reported a government check worth 176.90 stolen from her residence this morning. She said she first noticed the missing check today and officers noted the house was not locked over the weekend as described by Patrolmen Herman Lee and Junior Hawkins.

Byrdia M. Miller Ash Herman Lee Junior Hawkins

Oklahoma City Livestock and Commodities Prices Report

State and city markets show butter steady with receipts 466 349, assorted wheat and livestock prices across Oklahoma City. Cattle at 7 000 with slow trade, hogs around steady, sheep 800 head with lambs 15 16 dollars, several towns cited for regional prices including Clinton Enid Vinita and Lawton.

Chicago CSR Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Hennessey Clinton el Reno Enid Frederick Kingfisher Lawton Yukon Blackwell Hobart Medford Vici Guyman Hooker Broilers Tulsa F.o.b Muskogee Vinita Watonga Alva Blackwell Laverne Elk City Woodward Pauls Valley Alva Pecans Spots Shawnee P Usda

Civil Suit Actions in Lawton Court Notes

L C Morgan Sash and Door Co. Inc. v Eugene Carney and Ruby Carney and Clyde Clear released from judgment on payment of 250 dollars and lot 28 block 5 Fields and Dunning Addition. Earleen Johnson a minor by Milford Johnson v Andy Jordan and Willie Shrum dba Safety Cab Co. damage suit defense motion to quash summons over. Mallie Baldwin v Heirs of John C Baldwin and others suit to quiet title and possession let 6 block 13 North Addition. J T Wright v Ralph Townsend portion of judgment and liens released on payment of 100 dollars lots 1-14 block 1 and lots 1-9 Sunset Second Addition.

Superior Court L. C. Morgan Sash and Door Co. Inc Eugene Ruby Carney Clyde Clear Fields and Dunning Lawton Delouris Earleen Johnson Milford Johnson Andy Jordan Willie Shrum Safety Cab Co Mallie E. Baldwin John Co. C. Baldwin North Addition J. T. Wright Ralph R. Townsend Sunset Second Addition

City Man Released From County Jail

Bill Clyburn a 47 year old Lawton man was released from county jail after serving time in lieu of fine and costs. Peace Justice Marvin Cameron ordered $40 and costs after Clyburn pleaded guilty to the bogus check charge.

Peace James H. Oxford Paris Marvin Cameron Peace Justice Court Darrel Gene Holloway Sheppard Afb Charles V. Howe Oklahoma City Indiahoma Ray Powell Woodrow Giles Giles Howe Bill Clyburn Lawton Clyburn

Dozen Arrested By City Police

An even dozen persons were arrested Saturday night and Sunday by local police. Complaints ranged from drunkenness to reckless driving. Names include Ella Kitchens, Lillie Mae McCallie, Eartha Hill, Charles J. Mitchell, Kenneth Buttram, T. D. Cashman, Connie Robinson, and five others. Police charged each with respective offenses.

Ella Kitchens S. Fifth Lillie Mae McCallie Eartha Hill McKinley Charles J. Mitchell Fort Sill Musical Sales Co Kenneth Buttram Washington T. D. Cashman Euclid Connie Robinson

Comedy Encore from Page One Features Live Coyote

The article notes a live coyote heard during the show and mentions Dr Jack Spencer who also works the sound effects. Aunt Eller portrayed by Lou Harris stuns the audience by flubbing a line during final rehearsals as curtain time approached at 8 p.m.

Jack Spencer Eller Lou Harris

Penalty Shocks Lawton After Car Slaying Verdict

Pettaway through his attorney Charles Ozman faces a 20 year penitentiary term in a second similar case in under two months. In September a Lawton jury convicted Leo Gaines of first degree manslaughter and sentenced him to 20 years after he allegedly drove his car into Daisey Mae Johnson, a Lawton woman, on a vacant lot following a July 10 dispute.

Charles Ozman Leo Gaines Lawton

Fort Sill land transfer faces national defense concerns

Fort Sill officials and critics clash over transferring 10 700 acres of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge to the Army for base expansion plus 20 320 acres to be purchased. Interior officials and wildlife leaders protest the move which Congress approved last session amid safety fears and national defense arguments.

Maxwell D. Taylor Fort Sill Wickersham Interior Department Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Army Sill Congress

Tires Stolen From Lawton Car Lot Over Weekend

Three sets of tires tubes and wheels were stripped from cars on the Green-Phillips Chevrolet Co lot at 114 N Second over the weekend police reported today Milo Gordon company official told officers the tires were size 6 70 by 15 inch

Green-Phillips Chevrolet Co Milo Gordon

Benson's Soil Bank Plan Could Aid Oklahoma Farmers

The Soil Bank plan from Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson proposes paying farmers not to plant a percentage of land now dedicated to price supported surplus crops. Readiness varies by state. Oklahoma could gain if incentive payments are large enough, with major acreage in wheat, corn, oats, grain sorghums, cotton and peanuts in play. The plan aims to convert land to grass and forage under an enlarged conservation program, offset by federal incentive payments.

Constitution Washington Bureau Washington Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson Oklahoma Soil Bank Benson Agriculture Department Great Plains Department of Agriculture Virginia

Burglary at School Principal’s Office Reported

A burglar used a book to smash the principal’s office window and ransacked desk drawers looking for money. The janitor Melford Shannon found the break in. No money was kept overnight. Police also noted a tenant at 414 C had their apartment searched after an entry through another unit. Report filed by George Johnson.

Melford Shannon George Johnson

Porter 76 Funeral Rites Held in Centenary Church

Ross W. Porter 76 of 714 Gore died 10 10 p m Sunday after a yearlong illness. Born September 11 1879 in Gerlaw Illinois he married Lula Hopewell in 1905 Kirksville Missouri. A Lawton resident since 1920 he worked as a salesman for Johnson Larimer Wholesale Dry Goods and was active in Centenary Methodist Church Masonic Lodge and local civic life. Survivors include his wife two sons six brothers and five grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 30 p m at Centenary Methodist Church with Rev J Walter Browers Jr. officiating burial in Highland Cemetery Lawton Funeral Home in charge.

Ross W. Porter Gore Gerlaw Ill Lula Hopewell Kirksville Lawton Porter Johnson & Larimer Wholesale Dry Goods Company Wichita Kan Centenary Methodist Church Stewards J. Walter Browers Jr Highland Cemetery Lawton Funeral Home

Courthouse to Close for Veterans Day Observance

Comanche county announces courthouse closure on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Commissioner Emil Woesner confirms the local government will suspend operations for the holiday.

Comanche County Emil Woesner

Science claims new nonoperative relief for piles

Science has found a healing substance that shrinks piles and relieves pain without surgery. Doctors report actual shrinking and patients say piles have ceased to be a problem. The substance, Bio-Dyne, is now available as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form with a money back guarantee. Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.

Pair Gets $3,000 In Bank Holdup

In Hebron Indiana a man and woman in their 20s robbed Citizens Bank of about $3000. They held cashier Robert McGinley captive overnight and used his car for the getaway. Reports varied on whether McGinley’s daughter was also held and whether his wife was tied in the house. Police set road blocks as sheriffs investigated whether the family was harmed.

Hebron Ind Citizens Bank of Robert McGinley McGinley Porter and Lake County Sheriffs McGinleys

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