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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1957

Page

9

Hospital births and admissions list extensive

Births include a daughter to Paul C. Nichols and a son to Roger Cantwell with times and weights. Numerous admissions for surgery and medical care follow names and addresses across Oklahoma towns. Dismissals and additional birth notices conclude the hospital roundup.

Paul C. Nichols Roger Cantwell Homer Wingfield Altus Sarah Ruwle Albus Virgil L. Trigett Jenice Donahue Laura Donahue New York Jerry Millican Taylor Clay Wayne Dodson Herschel Dodson Duncan Nora Lynne Walker Gordon C. Walker Elm Richard William Walker Harley P. Willingham Harley Willingham Smith Ross Don ‘Russell Viola Russe Fletcher Surgrey Richard Ear] Hall Riley W. Hall McKiley Gerald C. Mostella Tommy Falk McKinney Bessie Lee James Alvin Richardson Lincoln Daisy M. Ray N.ith Laura Miley Euclid Iva C. Chambers James J. Bobo Delbert E. Smith Brinkman Gary FP. Green Andrew L. Green Lela Springer D. Kennedy Goldie M. Bates H. C. Farris Washington Paul Callahan Apache Leneil Spottedhorse Oklahoma City Rachel Jean Chalepah Lewis Cozad Anadarko Michael Rodney Yeahpan Jesse Phillips Hendricks Gilbert Day Newalla Benjamin Loyd Honea Cache Ralph Phillips Alma John Stoneroad Clinton

Wreck kills three in Seminole County and Tulsa area

A Seminole County man, Arthur Thomas Willard, 51, from Wewoka, died near Asher on State Highway 18, becoming Oklahoma's 617th traffic death this year. Claremore resident Eton May Hoffman, 82, died from injuries in a Tulsa area crash reported Sunday. Oklahoma City’s William M. Floyd, 58, died in Chickasha hospital after his gasoline truck overturned southwest of Chickasha Saturday. troopers weigh if it should count toward the toll due to possible stroke symptoms.

FRESS Asher Arthur Thomas Willard Wewoka Wiladon Floyd Brockelman Emporia Kan Pontotoc Eton May Hoffman Tulsa William M. Floyd Oklahoma City Chickasha

Salvation Army Committees Meet Wednesday Here

Budget and finance committee and the executive committee of the Salvation Army advisory board will meet at 1 a m Wednesday with Col. W W Bouterse divisional Army commander to discuss budget and finance plans for the coming year. The meeting will be held in Harold Wilson’s office at 515 C. President Elmer Bauman will be in charge.

Salvation Army Advisory Bord W.W. Bouterse Harold Wilson Elmer Bauman

Hearing On City Man's Suspended Sentence Reset

Superior Judge Robert S. Landers postponed until December 11 a hearing to revoke a two year suspended sentence for Alfred E. Campbell 20 of Lawton after Campbell pleaded guilty to grand larceny of scrap metal. County Attorney Warren Crane filed the motion after Campbell allegedly took $20 from a Fort Sill civilian employee's purse on November 14 while employed as a post janitor.

Robert S. Landers Alfred E. Campbell Campbell Lawton Warren Crane Fort Sill

Ozmun Speaks at Comanche County Barbers Meeting

State Rep. Charles Ozmun spoke at the Comanche County Barbers Association monthly meeting at the Hotel Lawtonian. He outlined laws governing barbering in Oklahoma while Roy Allen, association president, presided and Joe Hunt offered the opening prayer.

Charles Ozmun Comanche County Barber's Association Lawtonian Ozmun Harbering Oklahoma Roys Allen Joe Hunt

Hit-Run Suspect Pleads Innocent

William R. McElroy, 21, of Fort Sill, posted $1,000 bond after pleading innocent to a felonious hit-and-run charge. A preliminary hearing was set for December 13. McElroy is accused of failing to stop after his car struck and injuring Peggy Eschier, 22, of 1727 Ferris, in the 1700 block Ferris. City police reported a separate injury crash at Third and Ci around 5:04 p.m. involving a 1947 Chevrolet and a 1951 Mercury. Anita June Greddie, 17, was injured and Mrs. Smith treated for minor injuries.

William R. McElroy Fort Sill Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron McElroy McElroys Peggy’ Eschier Ferris Sylvester Smith Anita June Greddie Mrs

Thanksgiving issue of Tom Jinson Jr High on sale

Joyce Isaacs editor says the three page publication will be available during lunch periods. It covers student council yearbook homecoming and school events with news about staff and activities.

Tom[Jinson

Tulsa Teamster Hired Hitman for Bombing, Court Hears

Marvin Ralph Hall testified in a preliminary hearing that Robert W. Bryant, a Tulsa Teamsters business agent, hired him to dynamite two trucks during a labor dispute with the union. Hall described the agreed $3200 payment and Bryant’s plan to use Kans City men, with Shyock and Ungerman present in judge Lisle’s courtroom. Hall, serving time for indecent exposure, said he obtained 18 dynamite sticks for the job through Bryant’s direction.

Tulsa Marvin Ralph Hall Teamsters Whion Robert W. Bryant Destructiv .Goon, Inc Hall Bryant Todd Shyack Irvine Ungerman Common Pleas Leslie Lisle Kansas McAlester State Prison

City Post Office Windows To Close For Thanksgiving

Bennie Stephens postmaster announced today that the city post office will be closed on Thanksgiving day with no window service. Incoming mail will be sorted and placed in boxes while no city or rural delivery occurs except for special deliveries. Collections will be made from the office only.

Bennie Stephens Stephens

Funeral Rites for Mary L Teagle in Waldron Ark

Mary L Teagle died Monday afternoon in a Fort Smith hospital. Services are set for 10 a m Wednesday in Waldron under Rice Funeral Home.

Mary L.teagie H. OL Cole Fort Smith, Ark Waldron Ark Rice Funeral Home

Forgery Case Probed In Southside Check Fraud

Sheriff's deputies investigated a forgery case in which a $25 forged check passed at a southside tavern. Three men were arrested by city police. L D Spra bary, 35, of 1408 Summit, is named in a complaint. The forged check, payable to James McAdams with Connie Hill forged on it, marked Monday. A similar Sunday incident involved a forged $45 check at a midnight grocery.

Sheriff's ‘Deputies Marvin Cameron James “McAdams Bertha Miller Summit James McAdams Connie Hill Hill Hil

Mahon Says U S Dallied In Arms Production

Cape Canaveral report cites Rep George A Mahon charging the United States has dallied in making guided missiles operational. He notes only one large scale Army Rocket in production with 200 mile range, contrasts with Soviet rockets 700 to 1000 miles. He urges faster, more decisive action and production.

Cape Canaveral Fla George A. Mahon Dtex House Appropriations United States Mahon Army Reustoné

Police Chief Issues Orders If Space Ship Lands

Newberg Oregon police chief Herbert Hawkins issues instructions to his officers: if a spaceship lands do not attempt a closeup investigation do not shoot and let your camera range at infinity.

Newberg Orc Herbert Hawkins

Negro Sentenced To 8 2 Year Term On Rape Charge

Danny M Breedlove a 34 year old Negro man from 2103 Tennessee was sentenced to 842 years in state prison after pleading guilty to a statutory rape charge The plea was accepted by Superior Judge Robert S Landers on recommendation of County Attorney Warren Crane Breedlove faced first degree rape charges involving his 14 year old daughter The charge was reduced to second degree rape or statutory rape of a girl under 16 and the judge handed down a two year term

Danny M. Breedlove Tennessee Robert S. ‘Landers Warren Crane Breedlove Ethia Mae Breedlove Breed- Jove Landers Betty Jean Carpuche Clarksville Tenn Marie Faust Luther B. Eubanks Eubanks A. L. Lewis Roswell N. M Bobby J. Prickett Grants Lewis Prickett

Sill Thanksgiving Services Planned at Fort Sill

Thanksgiving Day services are scheduled at Fort Sill with four chapels hosting. General Protestant services at New Post Chapel building 1005 at 10 a.m. and at Sheridan Road Chapel building 3507 at 11 a.m. An interdenominational service happens at Artillery Bowl Chapel at 10 a.m. after coffee at 9:30 a.m. A nursery will be available. Episcopal services with Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m. at Old Post Chapel building 425.

Fort Sill New Post Sheridan Road Artillery Bowl Old Post Chapel

Texan Seeks U S Payment on Longstanding WWI Loan

Dallas auditor DeWitt Robert Burns says the U S should repay $4,100 plus $23,000 interest for funds he advanced to feed and house WWI recruits at Groesbeck. He claims a six year statute of limitations may bar recovery and asks Congress to act. Assistant U S Attorney Ford says passage of legislation is required. DeWitt worries he may not prevail, offering a sharp critique of political response.

Dallas Robert Burns DeWitt U. John C. Ford Groesbeck DeWitt Valis

Oklahoma City Reverses Seminole County Attorneys Ouster

The Oklahoma Supreme Court reversed the removal of Bill Hutchison, a Seminole County attorney, ruling two years after he was ousted on charges of partiality for not filing criminal cases in Charles S. Carl’s justice court. Other counts of neglect, corruption, and misadministration were dismissed in district court.

Oklahoma ‘City Bill Hutchison Seminole County State Supreme Court Hutchison Justice Court Charles S. Carl William S. ‘Blackbird

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