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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1957

Page

9

Non-Partisan Missile Probe Draws Political Fire

Washington report notes Senator Symington, chair of the Senate Preparedness Subcommittee, faces partisan pressure as missile and satellite policy inquiries begin. The Republican Party rejects nonpartisan framing, issuing a pamphlet assigning blame for Pearl Harbor and Space delays as Nixon and Truman engage in a pointed political battle.

LYSE Inter-Est Republican National Committee Senate Pearl Harbor No. 2 Harry Truman Mr. T

Social Calendar Friday and Saturday Dance Events

Social Calendar lists a Friday Hot Rod club gathering at 8 p m hosted by L B Kid at 1002 H followed by a members and guests party. Saturday features the Reddy Kilowatt Square Dance club at the public service building with Johnny Robinson as caller. }

P.m L. B. Kidwell Reddy Kilowatt Square P m Home Service Auditorium Public Service Company Building Johnny Robinson

Bride-Elect Shower Honors Jacquetta Thorn in Cache

A prenuptial shower honored Miss Jacquetta Thorn bride-elect of Jim Durham in Cache, hosted by Mrs. Prentice Richards and Methodist Women. Guests included Thorn family members, lawton kin, and many local friends. arrangements featured pink and white decor and a miniature bride and arch. Also noted were visits by residents from Lawton and Fort Sill, plus football game attendance in College Station. Ohio?

Cache Jacquetta’ Thorn Jim Durham Oklahoma City Prentice Richards Mesdames Everett Burk Vick Swarts Lawton John Robinson Mesdames Kink Simms T. E. Lauderdale Wayne Burk Patricia Simms Earl Woodard Marvin Terry Leo Donaldson Harold Guthrie Wayne E. Rowe Irvin Hull Ed McDonald Jim Ash Ken Maley Kenneth Snider C. A. Vokins Richard Hitch Harry Richards Leah Worley Clint Jarvis Jim Foster Bill Brenton Clinton Reeves Leo Taylor C. M. Lee John T. Masgengale Mary Lauman Fort Sill College Station Tex John Jr Texas Alm College Texas A&m University of “Texas

Funeral Rites for Rev Robert T Baker Held in Altus

Services for Rev. Robert T. Baker aged 72 who died in Altus Wednesday night will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Altus First Baptist Church. He long served as pastor of Tillman County churches in Maple Grove and Deep Red.

Chattanooga Robert T. Baker Altus Altus First Baptist Church Baker Tillman County Maple Grove Deep Red

Ed Cranfills Host To Children Reunion in Indiahoma

Ed Cranfill and his wife hosted a reunion for their children at their home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cranfill and son from Tex Aurora Nebr Mrs Joyce Cranfill Mr and Mrs David Fritz and daughters Mt View Miss Mary Cranfill Lawton and Carl Cranfill Indiana son. One daughter Mrs Virgil Elliott and her husband and daughter from San Francisco could not attend.

Indiahoma Ed Crantfill Wayne Cranfill Mel Kinney Tex Joyce Cranfill Aurora Nebr David Fritz Mt. View Miss Mary Cranfill Lawton Carl Cranfill

Blessings Cited In BPW Program at Old South Cafeteria

The Business and Professional Women's club met with theme Count Your Blessings. Mrs. Virgie Cleveland officiated, Leta Smith led the program, and musical selections followed. Attendees included Loretta Lawson Le Ja Wilson Jeneanne Johnston Bess Christy Kate Loud Mildred Hunter Clyde Hargraves and guests Mrs. Helen Tutor Oklahoma City Mrs. Alyce Smith Lawton.

Old South Virgie Cleveland Leta Smith Betty Raulston Cleveland Loretta Lawson le Ja J. Wilson Jeneanne Johnston Bess Christy Kate Loud Mildred Hunter Clyde Hargraves Helen Tutor Oklahoma City Alyce Smith Lawton

Ex-Solon Dies in Kansas City at 87

Eli H. Wheery, 87, former Missouri Legislature member and for 39 years a claims attorney, died yesterday in Kansas City. He served in the state house and was known for his legal work and public service.

Solon Kansas City Eli H. Wheery Missouri

Area Men In Service Area Men In Service

Six soldiers from Lawton area complete six months of Reserve Forces Act training at Fort Chaffee Arkansas and Fort Sill Oklahoma. Floyd Porter Charles Thompson Melvin Robling and Fletcher man Frankie Crow are named with hometowns and schooling backgrounds. A Florida dispatch notes Freddie Wiggins being booked for burglary after police found him among rolled linoleum at a warehouse.

Floyd Porter Chafee Floyd R. Porter Ross Porter Fort Sill Blvd Fort Chaffee Ark Trinity University Lawton High School Charles Thompson Charles G. Thompson WV. &. Thompson Park Thompson Fletcher Fort Sill Frankie L. Crow John M. Crow Artillery and Missile School Crow Newman Preparatory High School Boston Army Miami Fla.p Freddie Wiggins Wiggins

Angry Turncoat Leaves Home in Virginia

Edward Dickenson, 27, Korean War veteran, left his parents home after Thanksgiving dinner amid a cool reception in Cracker's Neck, Big Stone Gap. He dodged reporters and gave no definite destination. He had announced plans to study ministry in Nashville but later questioned affordability. Parents declined to discuss his plans.

Big Stone Gap Edward Dickenson Nashville Tenn van Buren Dickenson John Willis

Howell Family Hosts Thanksgiving Day Guests

Personal notes show Mr. and Mrs Henry F Howell of 810 Arlington visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs Tom P Howell. Davis Dale W Coody son of Mr. and Mrs H E Coody Rt 1 Lainton attends Hardin Simmons University Abilene Texas. Coody is a member of the Life Services Band Mission Band and Ministerial Council on campus.

Henry F. Howell Arlington Tom P. Howell Davis Dale W. Coody H. E. Coody Rt. 1 Lainton Hardin-Simmons University Abilene Tex Cooy Life Services Mission

Years Ago in Comanche and Nearby Areas

A compilation of historical notes from Cameron to Lawton covers events from 40 years ago and earlier. Topics include Cameron Aggies selected for Pasadena Junior Rose Bowl, local travel aid and USO centers funding, Indian land sale talks with Comanche tribe, inland drive plans if China yields, cotton crop prospects, new brick buildings planned on Davente, Salvation Army Thanksgiving aid, Field Artillery School dramatic club, and Mountain View club meeting.

Cameron Aggies Pasadena George Hutchins Lawton Travelers Aid Service Unit USO Ci Cee Comanche County Davente Salvation Army Field Artillery Mouintain View McCabe

Allstate cuts red tape to save time and money

Allstate highlights streamlined processes to reduce friction for customers, promising faster service and lower costs by cutting unnecessary bureaucracy. The message emphasizes efficiency, convenience, and tangible savings while positioning the insurer as responsive and customer focused.

Allstate

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