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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1956

Page

2

US Tax Forms To Be Delivered After Dec 10

The Lawton IRS office announced that federal income tax forms for 1956 returns will be available to accountants lawyers and other professionals after December 10. Taxpayers will receive forms and instruction booklets on the same schedule as last year with revisions for clarity and simplification. The Service plans 183 million copies of Form 104 and 61 million copies of Form 141-A and urges professionals to place orders for shipments beginning December 10.

Robert Hauge Lawton Bureau Tod Hodge Lars R. Wiseman Oklahoma City Bureau of Internal Revenue Service Sai Internal Service Fort UO

Bandit Hijack Spree Across County Refuges and Stores

A Snyder high school student described as a bandit hijacked a car at the refuge after pointing a pistol at a companion and demanding a shotgun, car keys, and billfold. He claimed three days eluding roadblocks, visited Loveland and Mambo areas, fired at a store owner, and escaped in a stolen Packard after a failed gas stop. Local troopers reported arrests with a pistol and shotgun recovered.

Anderson Sherif Himm Tay Uft Refuge Rangers Caramon Vernon Loveland Oklo Mambo George Shas Shaw Carnegie Ash Packard Hammon Randido Randido Tuesas Jetta Lovett Snyder

Fair premium money ready for Comanche winners

Comanche county winners can claim fair premium money in the county office. About 3000 dollars will be paid in certificates of award to be cashed at a local bank. Endorse both sides and pick up as soon as possible before June 30 1957.

Comanche County Lewis Haydock Haydock

Funeral Rites for A. D. Lewis 41 in Oklahoma

A. D. Lewis 41 of 504 NL Railroad died at 11 30 p m Thursday in Veterans Hospital Oklahoma. Born January 3 1914 in Fishominga Oklahoma he lived here since 1916. He was World War II veteran. Survived by daughter Betty Sue Lewis San Diego mother Mrs Antie Lewis Rail and relatives including Mrs Hattie Hall Bat Dingo and Mrs Ida Dab Pattersen plus two nieces and three nephews. Funeral arrangements are complete at Fletcher Chapel home.

Lewis NL Railroad Veterans Hospital Oklahoma

Mary C Phillips Als 68 dies in Lawton Oklahoma

Mrs Mary C Phillips Als 68 died at home in Lawton Oklahoma today after a heart condition. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm at Beeker Mortuary Chapel with Dr IL Wom Wiles officiating, burial in Highland cemetery. Born January 25 1888 in Denison Texas she moved to Lawton in 1952. She was married to B L Phillips retired saddle maker and to Durant W B Sanders who died in She is survived by her husband son in law a daughter in law four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Mary Carrie Phillips Bdain Pan Beeker IL Wom Wiles First Baptist Church Highland Cemetery Phillips Jai Denison Tes Lawton Durant W. B. Sanders Chief Cleaners Brve Iner Sanders Cleaners B. L. Phillips Baptist Church Ansoand Howard Council

Three City Students Honored By OBU

Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee today named three city high school graduates to its Storer class. Jerry Clopton Ronteane Jess Lion Collins and Donald Kouri are listed among freshmen honored for high scholarship. The Stoney named class honors Dr J W Stoney former Tulsa pastor and ex SB Convention president.

Tier Lawton Storer Elise Oklahoma Baptist Universite Jerry Clopton Everett Clopton Ronteane Jess Lion Collins Jess Collins Wweb Ave Donald Kouri Alv Eddie Wouri Artangion Lass Reyarty J. W. Stoney First Baptist Church Tulsa Formeer Southern Baptist Convention

County Receives $32,076 In Taxes

Comanche county receives 32076 from the state tax commission for distribution to schools cities and towns and for road use. County treasurer Lillian Ward said 7444 is allocated to county roads from special fuel motor vehicle and farm vehicle licenses. The remainder goes to schools and for road use. Monthly allocations are made by the state tax commission.

Comanche County Lillian Ward Miss Waid State Tax Commission

Estimated 1 500 Visit Holy City During Thanksgiving Day

An estimated 1 300 persons visited the Holy City of the Wichitas on Thanksgiving Day. About 300 vehicles were reported in the Holy City area. The visitor count was about average for that holiday.

Holy City Jack Ration Tasior

Students Hear Scout Official At Cleveland Dad's Club

Tex MunCoy area Boy Scout executive spoke at the Cleveland elementary school Dad's Club meeting. A Cub Scout wit and steering committee were planned as leaders urged passage of forthcoming school legislation. Principal Dewey Parker noted progress on preparing for the school chorus, with officers listed and several attendees named.

Tex MunCoy Cleveland Iirl Dewey Parker Ian Parker Garland Garret Chub Jeri Selms Arnold Heal Ice T. Jf. Lugs Duke Adair Fred Cook John Ryder Alex Hafemeister Garland Garrett Raymond Smith jJoe Simpson Edward Cannaday Grady Crabtrer

Burk linked to Parsons murder across Texas counties

Police outline Burk's flight from Andrews to San Angelo after Parsons's death, dumping the body in a well, with blood evidence noted at the site. Burk reportedly used Parsons' car to elude capture, overwent Lawton, and arranged a vehicle purchase as investigators traced him. Authorities cite county jurisdiction in Andrews for charges, while the original San Angelo filing may be dismissed.

San Angelo Turner Andrews County Parsons Lawton Burk Del Lawtons Burt Wade

Cleveland School Students Present Thanksgiving Play

Cleveland elementary school fifth graders staged a Thanksgiving assembly featuring Mother Coase and cast members such as Ronald Seath and Rosemary Bell. Tommy Lansden performed a piano solo Gary Byrd guitar. Phillip Koulaity and Marvin Coffey carried the flag salute and sang two Thanksgiving numbers under teachers Leona Taard and Joanne Shackelford.

Mother Coase Cleveland Ronald Seath Shirley Roberts Rosemary Bell Jover Swadiry Judy Triner Anna Skright Loutis” Lampkins Jurtish Philips Dea Burnett Darlene Kafemeister Teorey Hendricks Karen Pawel Ronnie Merrifield Dora Jean Allen Tommy Lansden Pat Myers Gary Byrd Courtney Sbolden Jaekice Chambers Freddie South Richard Morales Phillip Koulainy Marion Coffey Phillip Koulaity Marvin Coffey Sahite Leona Taard Prade Joanne Shackelford

Middle East crisis deepens as UN seeks quick Egypt withdrawal

The article reports growing pressure in the United Nations for Britain France and Israel to withdraw from Egypt with alarms of possible world war if they do not. Egypt backs an Afro Asian resolution calling for immediate withdrawal and reopening of the canal. British domestic tensions rise over Eden’s leadership as Allied troop departures loom. Egypt warns of war if forces stay and outlines plans to enforce a peaceful pullout while the UN moves to authorize a sweeping UN force in Egypt.

Egypt United Nations Selwyn Lloyd United General Assembly Britain France Israel Fareign Dmitri Shepilov Ha Sinai Ann Suez Canal Anthony Eden Lloyd New York Aly Subri Said Tegypt Cairo Tiggpt Withchee Ig Cmdr Abdel Baghdadi Suyplian UN Secretary General

Aerial Tanker Planes Battled Five Day Brush Fire

In San Bernardino California seven aerial tanker planes assisted more than 1,000 firefighters fighting a five day brush fire that scorched over 15000 acres in the mountains near the city. The aircraft dropped borax and water on the raging blaze along a ten mile front as crews labored to contain it.

San Bernardino Calif

Unknown assailant injures city man in Lee Blvd fight

Theopalas Devil Wilkerson, 31, of 1405 Wisconsin was injured in a Wednesday afternoon fight in the 1200 block of Lee Blvd. He could not identify his attacker after a double jaw fracture and head injuries. He was taken to Memorial hospital and then to an Oklahoma City hospital for treatment. Two men carried him to the hospital. they did not know who attacked him.

Theopalas Devil Wilkerson Wisconsin Memorial Hospital Oklahoma City Lee Blvd Wilkerson

Oklahoma City Markets Report For Poultry And Eggs

State Board of Agriculture reports mixed poultry and egg prices across Oklahoma with scattered regional quotes. Listings cover wheat markets with No 1 hard prices around 2.0 to 2.2 per bushel and multiple cities showing nominal to light trading, while butter and other commodities appear with brief, uncertain pricing and sparse activity.

Oklahoma City State Board of Agriculture Today Frederick Edmond Hennessey Alya Bison el Reno Enid Kingfisher Medford Yukot Blackwell Vici Clinton Hoa Guymon Hooker Muskogee Oklahoma Tulsa Vinita Pauly Valley Watonga Ray Woodward Lawton Elk City Levene Higen Pauls Wall Law Olahoma City Laverne Ells City Woodward Butterfar Livis Lawton Pauls Valley Tulsago Alva Reno Ollahoma B Valley Lawtair Nee Vi Pauls

Storm continues as blizzard snarls Erie area traffic

Severe storm blankets Erie to Buffalo corridor with heavy snow and drifting. Route 5 east of Erie to Buffalo closed, Route 20 single lane and dangerous. Red Cross aids stranded motorists while police urge motorists to stay away from the Evie area. Ashtahula reports 30 to 24 inches with five foot drifts. Fairview Town near Erie hit worst, Sesto shelters hundreds in hotel with limited rooms. Eighteen duck hunters marooned on Evie Peninsula moved to state barracks to wait out storm.

Red Cross Erie Buffalo Evie Ohio New York State Ashtahula Connewal Fairview Eric Sesto The View Hotel Evie Peninsula Lake Evie Erie Bay

Burglary at Lumber Office Over Thanksgiving

A lumber yard break in over the Thanksgiving holiday left a thief with 50 cents from an unlocked cash register. The incident at Truitt Lumber Co. was reported by V Hollem. Entry was gained by punching a hole in the window screen and forcing the southeast window.

Vhollem and Truitt Lumber Co F. Envy

Police Judge Hears Twelve Cases In Municipal Court

Judge J Merle Oaks presided this morning over twelve municipal court cases. Ida Bell Whitley 34 had case dismissed for lack of witness. Haskel C Calvert 28 forfeited bonds for reckless driving and no license. Champ L Con 18 fined for reckless driving. Willie Williams Fort Sill and Robert 023 were involved in assaults and disturbances with fines and bonds. Two others forfeited bonds for public drunkenness. Robert Crandall 70% Mue Lid had assault charge held for later action. Kenneth W Ballinger filed the complaint.

J. Merle Oaks Ida Bell Whitley Columbia Haskel C. Calvert Washington Champ L. Con Garfield Willie Williams Fort Sill Huby Norsworthy Robert Robert Crandall Kenneth W. Ballinger Manjazer

Six Guardsmen Win Promotions In 700th Ord Battalion

Promotions announced for six Guardsmen in Company A 700th Ordnance Battalion Lawton National Guard unit. Recipients: Donald G. Poplaw Leonard C. Boelon Frank E. Hawkins Entsler Leland Musgrove and Charles C. Patton. Enlistment: Kenneth D. Combs. Captain Billy P. Gaon urged qualified personnel to visit the National Guard armory for vacancies.

Kenneth D. Combs Auth Billy P. Gaon Chicyenne National Guard

Hungary reels as Nagy dismissals spark coalition debate

Hungary’s foreign minister in Belgrade says Nagy and other exiled leaders may return after a written safety guarantee from the regime, but Soviet authorities reportedly reject Nagy as head of any new coalition. Radar is in talks with other parties, with no clear coalition agreement. Budapest radio calls for a real coalition to secure independence.

Belgrade Nagy Kadar Radar Budapest

Meat-Type Hog Standards Outlined by Agriculture Dept

County agent Lewis Maydock notes a U S Department of Agriculture report defines a meat type hog as leaner than fat with 225 pound market weight target of 40 to 4 percent lean. The guide specifies length from tail to between ears, width at shoulders, and back fat not exceeding 1.3 inches, applying across breeding lines despite breed variance.

U. S&s Department of Agri Lewis Maydock Haydock

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