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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

14

Memorial Births and Dismissals in Hospital News Items

Births announced include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Theeadsill at 2:50 a.m. on Nov 20 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Agent at 6:29 a.m. Nov 20 weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. Multiple patients listed under medical, surgery, and related wards with various names and addresses. several dismissals noted including Perry Tahsequai and Gus He Rt among others.

May Perry Theeadsill Sayer Mra Lewis Tlavduck Flowel Tuudi McRarkud Biv Jubhit Rah McPanand Duneas Nellie He Jones Washinaton Medical John MW Posey Devil Elgin Med Sor John Gath Jrgs ST. Cucnes James Fite Robert Lang Elin Fred Bart Washington Fred Schnerberger John R. Mason Robert Schultz Fred Lambert Walters TU Arnold Buford Arnold Sur PB. Curd Kinyon Dale Floyd Zook Arlington Tobie Clanton Billy Clanton Burgery Bery Villa Molnar Warren Turner Anc Vern Williams, Walters Borr LE. Gensman Euchel Sam Jernigan Oak Glenn Clifton Moruf Cal Dick Agent Porn Baldwin Parker Jr Bertha Gibson Marvin Aoe Jones Tipahwahs Indiahoma Ena Kormahchoal Perry Tahsequai Tneian Mmisson Lawton Gus He Rt Jasper Doyah Apache Mary Nahtuaday Suror Elizabeth Easing Sumit Srarena Sech Frederick

Area Men In Service Roderick Johnson Starts Army

Roderick Johnson 28, son of Mrs Ada Johnson of 309 North Sixth, begins his first tour of duty after receiving a second lieutenant commission from New Mexico A&M College Las Cruces. A Lawton High School and Cameron College graduate, he is married to Neva Gayle Hoover of Manitou. Commission in the Signal Corps.

Roderick Johnson Lel Lawson Fort Monmouth Nah New Mexico A&m College Las Cruces Ada John Zon D Johnson Lawton High School Cameron College Neva Gayle Hoover Manitou Johnson Signal Corps

Child Hurts Wrist at Emerson School Swing

Cherry Ann Strickland four year old daughter of Mrs Dorothy Wicken 701 A is in Memorial Hospital recovering from a fractured wrist after a fall from a swing Monday afternoon at Emerson school.

Cherry Ann Strickland Dorothy Wicken Memorial Hospital Emerson School

James Knox Named Chairman of Local USO YMCA Committee

James G. Knox elected chairman of the operating committee for the Lawton-Sill USO-YMCA, succeeding John White. Officers named include Thurston D. Nicklas, Reginal Brown, and Mrs. Mattyewill Sanders, with term lengths set for one, two, and three years. Also announced were plans for discussion groups for soldiers and church newsletters to reach service members abroad. Britain orders wartime gas rationing starting December 17 to stretch dwindling fuel supplies amid Suez Canal disruptions, with basic car travel limited and four-month ration books issued, likely extending into 1957 as ships are cleared and stockpiles rebuilt.

James G. Knox Lawlor Lcso-Ymca Fouth John White Thurston D. Nicklas Reginal Brown Mattyewill Sanders C. D. Campbell Justin Rumtz Dae L. Porter G. Aton Ray Stafford Marvin Trope Robert Bracks Fred Gilley Ford Mugs Lela J. Wilson John Timmons C. W. Kreuger R. E. Glenn Knox Nicklas Jake Wilzel Brown Fort Sill Lawton Robert C. Maling Carroll H. Hoagland Mildred Bair Harold W. Hallett Usc-Ymca Lawton-fort Sill London Britain Suez Canal Europe Mid-East Aubrey Jones Franca Jones

Public Service Employees Honored with Company Pins

Thirteen Public Service Company employees were honored at a Lawton Area Family Meeting in the firm’s auditorium. Top award diamond pin went to Abe Orderwood, with Floyd Zook presenting. Gold pins and several five, ten, and safety awards followed for multiple staff across construction, engineering, and service departments.

Public Service Company Lawton Abe Orderwood Jew-Business I Lawton Sein Floyd Zook Theeathey Kenneth Bobby T Brooks Fred L. Jennings Javickeymier Togehong Sealvhys T. R. Wyatt Bill Echols E. C. Kime Arlen Swansen Merle Macehbanks Chester Apl

Council To Open Truck The Bids

The weekly petty council meeting in city hall will docket bids for a 16 yard packer truck and three new tires and tubes for the sanitation department. Water committee to report on spray paint for equipment at the filler plant. Drainage problems at 23rd and G and Cheyenne and 4th to be discussed.

Ming Busness Tomg Fort Sill Gore Euclid Jisi Roosevelt Lions Club Lake Lawlonka Cheyenne 4Th Planning Commission Ond No. 3 Bell Traffic Committee Trthanit A Water Committee

10 Drivers Face Traffic Charges

County Attorney Manville Redman filed three reckless driving complaints and seven speeding charges this morning and this afternoon in Justice of Peace Woodrow Chris court. Defendants include Monty Lre Brewer 14 Travis Earl Valley 2 Oklahoma City Joe Henry McKinney 29 of 2001 Douglas and Warner Kent Mowry 20 Fact Sir. Robert F Morrison 22 City Mo.wi court with 1 Cameron's court heart 2 Wright 22 of 203 Columbia charged with reckless driving. John Lester Burns 24 Duncan Lester Gordon Fink Fort Sill and Glen Ray Thomson 18 of Wi2 Bell charged with speeding at night.

Manville Redman Justice of Peace Woodrow Chris Monty Lre Brewer Styder

Three Cases Heard By Judge This Morning

Three cases were heard by Judge J Merle Oaks this morning. Donald Wayne Biffle, 24, of Dune can, forfeited $20 bond on an assault charge filed by Loretta Faye Dave Lloyd. Lawton, 52, of 160B, forfeited $20 bond for carrying a concealed weapon a .32 caliber pistol. One man forfeited ? bonds on a public drunkenness charge.

Mai J. Merle Oaks Donald Wayne Biffle Dune Loretta Faye Dave Lloyd Lawton

New Army Reserve Unit Sets Organizational Meet Tonight

An organizational meeting for the 809th Ordnance Company USAR will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Fort Sill. Maj. R. M. Morris announced the first meeting of the unit, led by adviser Major Morris, in the Chicago dispatch. Herman David, 64, was sentenced to two years in prison for transporting alcohol during Prohibition, a case spurred by agents seizing his car loaded with five gallons of liquor. He had earned the nickname Motorcycle Mike for moonshine runs on a motorcycle.

Fort Sill R. JM. Morris 809Th Ordnance Company USAR Chicago Herman David David Mike

Swinney School Plans Assembly Program at 1:30pm

Swinney Elementary hosts an AI assembly after an Indian study with third grade acts directed by Irene Harris. Master of ceremonies Mary Young. music by Ivalene Neptune. opening by David Means and group reading prayers and Psalms. safety play and multiple student participants. Special numbers include Rebecca McCoy and Barbara White with piano and tap performances.

Swinney Mary Young Irene Harris Ivalene Neptune Sam David Means Larry Neal Jimmy Ireland Janis Shrader John Jen Judy Tannery Robert Wison Doug Waggoner Urge Hackler Nancy Aycoch Marilyn C. da Jarrel Rebecca McCos Reno Powell Judye Tannery Basilind Winchester Barbara Whit Dal Collins Charlene Moore Long Donald Glover Tra Sunday Bounal Baty Richard Franks Frankie Ray Ray Philupena Travis Wilson Rebecca McCoy Nancy Aycock Barbara White Dallas Collins Mary Ann

Blast Destroys Arkansas Bank at Danville

A powerful explosion at Danville State Bank in Danville Arkansas injured two men and caused widespread damage. Authorities say a gas stove incident sparked the blast around 7 am, destroying the bank interior and shattering windows across the town. Bill Gatlin and Joe Nunn were hospitalized with serious burns.

Danville Ark Anville State Bank Bill Gatlin Bob Fisher Danville Record Uatlin Joe Nunn Fisher

Burglars Take Only The Kitchen Sink

Tulsa burglars reversed the routine at the Kenneth Wood home over the weekend and took only the kitchen sink. Wood told Deputy Sheriff Bill Blix that upon returning from a trip he found his kitchen and dining room flooded and the sink missing, with nothing else stolen.

Tulsap T Kenneth Wood Wood Bill Blixs

Jaycees Cancel Breakfast Meeting

Fred Larrance Jr., president, announced the Speak-up Jaycees breakfast meeting slated for Wednesday is canceled. The program lets members practice public speaking within the organization.

Fred Larrance Jr Jaycees

Bigamist Convicted in Salt Lake City Case

David B. Darger, 50, an insurance salesman, was convicted of unlawful cohabitation in Salt Lake City for having three wives. He faces up to five years in prison and a $50 fine.

Salt Lake City David B. Darger

Oklahoma City Market Report Slaughter, Hogs, Sheep Prices

Oklahoma City livestock market reports cattle 3,500 head calves 500 with slaughter steers and heifers strong to steady cows up to 50 higher. Utility and commercial grades mixed, bulls 17.00-19.00. Slaughter calves 14.50-17.50. Hogs 800 head active with higher bids, sows 13.00-14.00. Sheep 100 head slaughter lambs higher, good wooled lambs 17.50-18.50, ewes 3.00-4.50. State poultry and eggs prices list No 1 hard, broilers, hens, and other market items across multiple Oklahoma cities.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Cityum State Board of Agriculture Today Frederic N Edmond Hennessey Alva Bison el Reno Enid Kingfisher Medford Yukon Vicl Blackwell Clinton Hobart Guymon Hooker Broilers Tub Farm Muskogee Vinita Tulsa Pauls Valley Watonga Alva and Woodward Lawton Vienna Elk City Laverne SES Firm Waronga Butlerfat Watoliga el Reo Shawnee Bixby

Chamber Friday Forum Cancelled

Lawton Chamber of Commerce Friday Forum is called off this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Milton Keal secretary manager said Thanksgiving is one of six holidays observed by Commerce members, with the forum normally held Fridays in the ball room of the Hotel Lawtonian.

Lawton Chamber of Come Milton Kealretary Chamber Commerce Lawtonian

City Odd Fellows Plan Open House

The Lawson Odd Fellows lodge will hold open house Thursday November 29. The hall at 18932 D will be open to the public Grand Noble Tom Bradford said We will have a program and supper Bradford explained that the order holds open houses every fifth Thursday John Bostick chairs the open house program committee. Frank Loesser lyricist sued for divorce by Mary Alice Loesser citing extreme cruelty and seeking temporary support for themselves and their two children.

Lawson Odd Fellows Lodge Tom Bradford Santa Monica Calif Frank Loesser Mary Alice Loesser Susan John

Funeral rites for Cyril Lewellen held in Cyril church

Cyril Lewellen longtime Caddo county resident and state grand juror died early today at his home. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 am in Cyril Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview cemetery near Colony. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Cyril (Slalli Edward L. Lewellen Sthea Caddo County Lewellen Ananda Monty Leona Bell Raybourn Bakly Okla Weatherford Cyril Bapt Frank Jennings J. C. Earl Fairview Cemetery Colony Dalton Funeral Home Fletcher GS. C. Bartgis Ardmore Abeth Lewellen Lawton

Four County Schools Share $43,436 In State Aid

Four county schools share a total of 43 436 in state aid. Sterling leads with 24 074, Indianoma 10 121, Faxon 7 879, and Messing 13, all allocated from indirect state taxes to each school's general fund. Miss Lillian Ward, county treasurer, said more aid may come later but amounts are not yet known.

State Board of Education

Survey Of Area Industry Plan Progress

The Local Industrial Committee of the Lawton Chamber of Commerce will survey area industries. At Monday's meeting the group decided to mail letters offering the committee’s assistance to local industries.

Lawton Chamber of Commerce Harvey House

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