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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1957

Page

4

Dry Wet Debate On Option Vote In Tulsa Chamber

Tulsa Junior Chamber of Commerce members heard a Dry versus Wet debate on county option for beer ahead of the December 3 statewide election. Spokesmen discussed debates to follow. Clayton M. Wallace of Tulsa argued the vote targets county decisions and cited crime figures, while George Fisher of Oklahoma City contended beer industry contributions fund state services including schools.

Tulsa Jeader Bheadon Tulsa Junior Chamber of Commerce Clayton M. Wallace Oklahoma United Drys National Temperature League Oklahoma George Fisher Oklahoma City Oklahoma United Committee

Pineau Visit in Washington Yields Slim Results

French press expresses disappointment over Foreign Minister Christian Pineau’s talks with Secretary Dulles in New York and Washington. Dulles and Lloyd criticized French North Africa policy as NATO summit looms in Paris at year end.

Paris Christian Pineau Washington Tunisia Pineau New York Dulles Figaro Aurore Land of

Young Democrats of Oklahoma appoint Bill Sexton chair and secretary

Bill Sexton the son of Mr and Mrs M C Sexton of 608 McKinley has been named an executive committee chairman in the Young Democrats club at the University of Oklahoma He is a freshman majoring in pre law and will serve as secretary of labor for the group.

Bill Sexton M. C. Sexton McKinley Young Democrats University of Oklahoma

Hollywood on Location Critters on Disney TV Set

Bill Crawford reports on American Humane Society presence on a Wichita Mountains location for Walt Disney Productions. Lloyd E. Feather, veteran inspector, oversees animal welfare with Yak Canutt directing and Telemovie work expanding film jobs in Oklahoma.

Andy Burnett Hollywood Wichita Mountains Walt Disney Productions Lloyd E. Feather American Humane Society Hayes Office Johnson of The Humane Society Feather Julian Howard Buffs- Jo 20Th Century Fox Hardin

Bids Sought for Altus AFB Electrical and HVAC Projects

The Base Procurement Officer at Altus Air Force Base invites sealed bids with deadlines in early December. Projects include valve installations and modifications to air conditioning in buildings 39 and 214, generator shelter at TVOR site, installation of bas meters, construction of a concrete vault for electrical switches, and conversion of hot water heaters.

Altus Air Force Base Tvor

New Slate Nominated for Ton Ton Home Builders Association

Law ton Home Builders association members nominate a full slate for election Monday December 9 with Delmont Choate set for president. Other candidates include Charlie Mankin secretary and J R White district leaders, while two national delegates and two alternates will attend the National Home Builders convention.

Lawton Home Builders Association Joe White Oar Delmont Choate Greng Frank Sneed Charlie Mankin H. Joe White Ken May Don Jones Jack Kytle Jimmy Johnston Jimmy Parnell Pat Conway Bill Smith W.W. Harris J.P. White Jr Ray Babbitt Marshall Clements Don Billingslea Mike Brandon Frank Norris J. R. Hasty Nationaal Home Builders Convention Harvey Brandon Eugene Bowman Norman Robertson

One-Man Art Show Set At Anadarko

Fred Beaver will present a solo art show at Anadarko Arts and Crafts Center from November 24 to 30. The museum opens 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving eve. it closes at 5 p.m. November 30 to move the exhibit to Tulsa’s Philbrook Center.

Anadarko Fred Beaver Anadarko Arts and Crafts Center Beaver Tulsa Philbrook At Center

Wolf Peril Cuts Lady's Tax Bill

In Sheffield England a tax valuation court cut Mrs Mildred Barker's real estate tax by 2 pounds annually due to wolf disturbances near her home. Barker testified wolves were the male employer of an engineering works nearby and she heard wolf whistles while performing daily chores.

Sheffield England Mildred Barker

Chamber To Host Fort Sill Men At Friday Luncheon

The Lawton Chamber of Commerce will host 24 Fort Sill men as special luncheon guests at the Hotel Lawtonian Friday in observance of USC Pal Day. The event lists numerous Battery and Company members from Fort Sill and names speakers including E. B. Lacy to outline plans for the chamber's annual meeting and highway improvements led by Mayor Ellsworth.

Fort Sill Chamber, of Commerce Lawtonian USC Sps Stanley J. Ness Jr Hayward Calif Oliver T. Gross Medicine Park Hershel A. Howell Lawton James F. Lawson Oklahoma City J. P. Cornelius Duncan Earl Kelly Oliver T. Schader Richard P. Waits Aloysius. Fuchs College Point N.Y Herbert E. Gillen Pic Lawrence R. Jeffries New Castle Charles B. Manchester I Philadelphia Stephen R. Brown Sidney Ohio James C. Qelansor Paul E. Bak Clarksville Ark Jerry M. Whipperforth Spring Lake Mid PLC Demitrios Andrecopoulos Detroit Mich Army A&msc E. B. Lacy C. R. Ellsworth

Funeral rites set for Mrs Ray Talmadge at Becker Memorial

Services for Mrs Ray Talmadge 43 of 212 Arlington are set for 2 pm Friday in Becker Memorial chapel. She died Wednesday evening at a local rest home. She was born near Lincoln Nebraska February 28 1874 and lived in Kansas Oklahoma before settling in Lawton in 1893. She married Roy Talmadge September 24 1928 at Walters. Survivors include her husband a sister Mrs S R Harper and a brother Ross Salsbury. Burial will be in Highland cemetery with Rev WH Parish officiating.

Ray Talmadge Arlington Becker Memorial Chapel Walters S. R. Harper Ross Salsbury Downey Calif WH. Parish First Christian Church

Cheerleaders Attend OU Instruction Clinic

Six Central junior high school cheerleaders will attend an annual instruction clinic at the University of Oklahoma on Saturday November 30. Attending: Sandy Shoemaker Dixie Greer Linda Paddoen Susanne Farrell Sharon Hartline and Kathy Martin. Mrs Carol Rambo sponsor will accompany the group to Norman.

Central Junior High School University of Okahoma Will Sandy Dixie Greer Linda Paddoen Susanne “Farrell Sharon’ Hartline Kathy Martin Carol Rambo Norman

Hospital Births and Admissions Summary

A list of births and admissions from the hospital includes multiple newborns with weights and times in November. Parents listed include Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hornen, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Day, Mr. and Mrs. Manny Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Shephard, and others. Dismissals cover several patients with surgical and medical statuses, including Mrs. Donald C. Fox and Mrs. Stanley Stankiewicz, reflecting active obstetric and medical activity across numerous local families.

Ben Hornen Cache Bot Gilbert Day Newalla Fielden Poolaw Anadarko Med Vidal Johnny Waukua Aigor Zamels Abhaitty Camnegie Ni Raymond Chalepah Dr Apache Danny Mebbs Medical Mancy Spencer Columbia Darlene M. Bieber Harold Bieber Robert Blunt Carver Bobby Gerald Curtsinger Thurman Curt Singer Taylor Tommy Allen Curtsinger James D. Neely S. Eighth Pauline F. Miller Oak Arthur L. Myers Donald C. Fox Stanley Stankiewicz

Camp Fire Board Names Orville Pope Memorial Fund

The Camp Fire board announces the Orville Pope Camp Fire Memorial Fund to honor Pope and support Camp Fire land near Faxon. A plaque will mark the extra acreage as part of a project requested by Lawtonians and the Pope family. Contributions may be sent to Lawton Camp Fire Girls, 415 Koeller Building, Lawton.

Camp Fire Board Pope Orville Pope Camp Fire Memorial Fund Der Lewis Lawton Camp Fire Council Andy Wolverton Homer Specht James K.jennin Lawton Insurance Chickasha Hospital Joey Caup Fire’ Board of ‘Directors Wagner Lawtonians Koeller

Credit Women Honor Cityan at Lawton Breakfast

Jerry Mustain, Security Bank & Trust Co. vice president and immediate past president of the Oklahoma Retailers Association, was honored at the Lawton Credit Women’s Breakfast Club meeting at the Hotel Lawtonian. The CWBC announced a $25 mid term scholarship for a Cameron College student and donations to local charities.

Jerry Mustain Security Bank & Trust Co Lawton Credit Women’s Lawtonian Mustain Oklahoma Retailers Association Oma Lee Gillespie CWBC Lawton Cameron College City Mission Woman’s Forum B. K. Fowler Anna Mary Mullen Bartlesville Gillespie P. L. Carnes Logan Henry Sabine Ella Barrett Leon Rounds

City Girl Awarded 33778 For Injury

An 18 year old Lawton girl received a damage suit judgment of 33778.65 in a friendly suit decided in Superior court. Judge Robert Landers approved the agreed verdict awarded to Bessie Edit Terry of 813 E. in a case filed by her father Edgar Terry against Shirley Ant Bush of 1912 Ozman. Miss Terry said she sustained injuries to the head back and shoulder when riding in a car driven by Miss Bush. The petition alleged Bush caused the accident by making an illegal turn in front of an oncoming car driven by J D Mooneyham at 2332 E.

Lawton Robert Landers Bessie Edit Terry Edgar Terry Shirley ‘Ant Bush Ozman Miss Terry Miss Bush Second D. 4 J. D. Mooneyham

Mrs LeRoy Leister Visits NYC Daughters for Thanksgiving

Mrs LeRoy Leister of 1107 Euclid igs in New York City is visiting her daughters Mrs Jim Rivers and Mrs Nels Harveland and their families. She plans to return after the Thanksgiving holidays.

LeRoy Leister Euclidigs New York City Jim Rivers Nels Harveland

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