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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1955
Page
4
U S firms report higher nine month profits with $225 million net after taxes and a 4 percent rise in earnings. Railroads, farm equipment, metalwork and rubber firms post gains while a minority lag. Most forecasts call 1955 a banner year though costs may trimmed and Eisenhower illness impacts markets only modestly.
A nationwide United States Poll reports voters across parties praise President Eisenhower for foreign policy and peace efforts, impartiality, openness, thoughtful decisions, and ending the Korean War. Additional notes highlight sincerity, effectiveness, and overall good leadership as key compliments from respondents.
Mayor C R Ellsworth proclaimed October 9 to 15 as Fire Prevention Week in Lawton. He urged citizens to organize programs to reduce preventable fires and highlighted the loss of lives and property annually. He called on the Chamber of Commerce, businesses, labor, farms, schools, civic groups, and city agencies to participate.
Firemen from station No 3 answered a smoke alarm at 9 50 a m today at Tom's Laundry 2208 E when an electric motor in a washing machine overheated and smoked. A screwdriver left with clothing jammed in the gyrator caused the motor to overheat. no fire after attendants disconnected the motor.
Lawton High School sophomores are taking annual tests this week including the primary mental ability test reading and the Kuder preference test an interest inventory. Guidance directors Mrs. Mary Sue Silk and Glenn Dosser oversee administration to about 450 students each hour in the sessions.
Sam Allison Batson twenty one of 1112 Georgia street faces reckless driving charge brought by County Attorney Manville Redman. The incident occurred nine tenths of a mile from Indiahoma and injured Raymond Leon Birdwell of Snyder. Highway Patrolman John Duke investigated the crash. filing occurred before Peace Justice Marvin E Cameron.
Funeral services for Sidney L Howell aged 65 of No. 14 Nebraska will take place at 1 p.m. Friday at Greater Galilee Baptist Church with Rev. M. W. Johnson officiating. Burial is in Highland Cemetery. Shaw Funeral Home is in charge. Howell, custodian of the Palace and Murray theatres for six years, died at his home Tuesday afternoon after a three month illness. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. Friday until the funeral.
Walter Chester Brown a 40 year old Lawton man was freed when City Court Judge Ralph Cline sustained a defense motion to suppress evidence in a case charging possession of marijuana. The ruling said officers conducted an illegal search without a warrant at Walt's Playhouse 1806 Washington.
Wednesday's Junior Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian featured a reading speed demonstration by Miss Thelma Talla, city schools elementary coordinator. Joe Dutcher chaired the program, and Jaycees plan a 7:30 p.m. October 12 meeting at the English home to prepare 400 Indian tom-toms for the national convention next summer.
Mrs. E. Brent Mitchell, related to Lawton’s early history, spoke to Swinney school’s fourth grade class Wednesday. She described Lawton’s settlement and the drawing for land, sharing Geronimo stories that interested the students who study local history this year.
Los Angeles reporters note Friends of Vice President Nixon present as Gov. Goodwin Knight accuses Eisenhower illness of affecting California GOP control. Rep. Hinshaw and W. John Krehbiel rebuke Knight, labeling him a political joke and warning of harm to the party. Knight says he would seek state convention votes if Eisenhower does not run.
Bobby Hutchinson was elected president at the reorganization meeting Wednesday. Charlotte Spuriel became vice president, Gary Goodiner secretary, Lynn Colbert song leader, and Linda Dailey game leader. Betty Brannon and Clara J. Kelley assisted in organizing and selecting next year’s club projects.
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield announced the appointment of Harry L. Brookshire as executive assistant. Brookshire, 53, was born in Forest, Ohio, educated in Marion Ohio public schools and Miami University in Oxford Ohio.
Aubrey Commodore Gee a 50 year old Marlow man paid 60 dollars in fines in municipal court on three traffic charges driving without license and without brakes and reckless driving all pleas guilty. In other cases WO Bobby Wayne Riggs Fort Sill was fined 20 dollars for speeding while Melvin J Clemmon Fort Sill forfeited a 6 dollar bond for running a red light. Five people charged with public drunkenness forfeited 12 dollar bonds each and two more pleaded guilty with 20 dollar fines. Police reported two minor thefts hub caps and a bowling ball. Ben McReynolds reported a bowling ball with initials B MER taken from his car and a pair of black bowling shoes. Cecil Smith Fort Sill reported hub caps stolen from his 1955 Chevrolet parked on C unit block.
A 15 month old Frederick boy, Donald Edgar Wand, was fatally struck by a car driven by Elmer Jack Johnson, 45, as he attempted a left turn from an alley onto South Second Street. Police cited Johnson’s rear view check after the collision about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Oklahoma reservoirs under Corps jurisdiction rise above normal after recent rains. Hulah at 734.20 ft, 3.20 ft over normal. Wister 471.63 ft near normal. Great Salt Plains 1.17 ft above. Grand Lake 737.94 ft vs 745 normal. Texoma 616.33 vs 617.25. Fort Gibson 553.59 vs 554. Tenkiller Ferry 623.07 vs 630. Fort Supply 2001.32 vs 2002. Canton 1613.24 vs 1614. Heyburn 759.83 vs 761.50. Altus-Lugert 1532.42 vs 1559.50.
Charles Sparks spoke about sequoia and redwood trees at the Wednesday assembly with Sally Bassel singing Trees beforehand. The program included a fire prevention theme, new class officers, a pep rally, and remarks by A Richardson the principal. The band performed two numbers while George Bridges held flags and Karen Dennison led scripture and prayer with Stella Price serving as emcee.
Saigon reports that Typhoon Kate caused at least 327 deaths and extensive damage in Hanoi region. Observers doubt the tally and note blocked streets from fallen trees as travelers describe. Communists allegedly hid damage to avoid political use by enemies.
Sherman E. Smith of the University of New Mexico argues higher education is affordable for most Americans as personal maintenance often equals or exceeds high school costs. He notes two thirds live in metro areas with colleges nearby and questions the notion that college is only for the well to do. Ralph Flynt counters that cost blocks persist for high ability students, while Roscoe L. West discusses renewed scholarship demands.
Actor Sonny Tufts 44 files in Superior Court a denial of allegations by Adrienne Forman 22 claiming injuries from a July 17 incident in a restaurant. Forman seeks 5000 dollars compensatory and 5000 dollars punitive damages.
Twin Air Force doctors Lt Walter P Wise and Lt John D Wise, 27 year old brothers from Bryant Arkansas, requested separate postings after graduating from the School of Aviation Medicine Randolph AFB. Walter Wise will serve at Washington National Airport dispensary while John Wise goes to Greenville AFB Mississippi hospital. Both brothers trained and interned together after college at University of Arkansas.
Lawton high school Wolverines will have band and Wolverette pep club support at Friday night’s game against Norman in Owen Stadium. Band members led by George Walters and the Wolverette pep club plan to attend. A pep rally is set for 9 30 a m Friday in the LHS gymnasium led by head cheerleader Gwen Patterson.
The 6,650-ton Norwegian freighter Troja arrived with a fire in hold No 4 after 48 hours. Tugs and firemen responded at once flooding the copra-packed hold with carbon dioxide to combat the blaze.
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