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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

2

Lawton High Marching Band Plans Pre-Game Cheer

Lawton high school's marching band and Wolverettes pep club will occupy the student cheering section at Friday's Wolverine game with Chickasha. Bandsmen and pep club girls will also attend next week's game at El Reno. The USAF band appearances are part of OCW events with tickets sold for individual concerts and the band concert. Capt. Robert L. Landers directs the Singing Sergeants and has a history in McAlester schools.

Lawton High School Chickasha el Reno LHS United States Air Force Band Air Force Band Oklahoma College For Women USAF OCW Robert L. Landers Durant McAlester High School

Oklahoma City Market Prices and Livestock Report

Oklahoma City prices show steady to higher butter and eggs with district lead. wheat No 1 hard at 2.01 to 2.03 per bushel in multiple towns. Oklahoma City livestock report notes cattle 800 head, calves 200, with steers 18.00-22.56, cows 9.50-12.08, hogs 14.50-16.00, sheep 12.00-17.50, and various ranges for young stock and sows.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Today Clinton el Reno Enid Frederick Hobart Kingfisher Lawton Yukon Blackwell Medford Vici Guyman Hooker Muskogee Vinita Tulsa Pauls Valley Elk City Laverne Woodward Alva Watonga USDA

Hospital News Items Admitted and Dismissed

Hospital notes list multiple admissions and discharges across towns including Oklahoma City and Eagle Pass. Entries mention patients with medical, surgical, and pediatric statuses, births, and relatives, along with addresses and dates of birth.

Bootlegger DePew Fined $50 for Suspended License

Elgin bootlegger Elden Claude Slats DePew, 41, with an 18 year crime history, pleaded guilty before Peace Justice Marvin Cameron to driving with a suspended license. Justice Cameron imposed a $50 fine and $17 costs as County Attorney Manville Redmen reported the stop in the 900 block N Second by Trooper W W Flanagan.

Elden Claude DePew Elgin Marvin Cameron Cameron Manville

DRIVE continues as AFA battalion drives fundraising total

The 267th AFA Battalion led by Lt Col John G. Georgelas and later Lt Col R. A. Edwards achieved full unit participation within an hour of payments. Transfer Point and 77th FA Group led early and held leads. TA&GMS Command raised to 18469 dollars at 110 percent of goal. Numerous units surpassed or reached 100 percent, highlighting broad post-wide support.

267Th Afa Bn John G. Georgelas 267Th R. A. Edwards 77Th FA Ta&gms Command 17Th 52Nd FA 1St Ord Army Aviation Section Central Post Fund Post Chemical Red Cross 546Th MP Co Public Information Office A&gmc Conarc Judge Advocate Visitors Bureau

VFW To Present Show For Students

Fort Sill VFW Post No 5263 will stage a two hour war show at 8 p m Armistice Day November 11 in the junior high school auditorium Proceeds from the Armed Forces in action film will aid the post annual Christmas party for the Pryor orphans home Tickets are 150 for adults and 75 cents for students Howard Griffey post commander announced today

Fort Sill Leslie J. McNair VFW Post Pryor Howard Griffey

Oklahoma City trials loom over lawman cases and bootlegger links

A parade of trials unfolds in Lawton and Oklahoma City with bootlegger Chambless facing Oct. 20 proceedings and co defendants in embezzlement and bribery cases. Orville Chambless defended by Tyree. Potts to testify. Beasley and Walker face charges. Beasley defense by Derke. Walker may seek federal court. Various defendants include Ira Beasley, Guy Kleeman, Paul Glass, Earl Pettaway, and others with lengthy histories and continuances noted.

Otis Waldron Melvin Simmons Cleo Stout James Blackburn Grady Crabtree Ralph Hennessee Alford Hennessee Doyle Williams Don Holman M. T. McCracken E. B. Wallis Bill Dixon The Constitution and Press Marvin E. Cameron Ernestine Russel Arnau Frosty Troy Habeas Corus Toby Morris Burton, Jones and Sasser Orville Lindsay Chambless Oklahoma City Fort Worth Chambless John Tyree Charles Ozman Dave Tant Chambles Tyree Chambers Lawton Henry Albion Potts Jr Ira Q. Beasley Criminal Court of Appeals Beasley Lawton View Lewis Derke Guy Kleeman Kleeman Arraignentn Richard Ricky’ Tamburo Gither Rhoads David J. Aubrey Tamburo Medicine Park Paul Glass Warren Crane Glass W. J. Lamb Manville Redman Harlan Hall Derke Hall Albert Eugene Walker Walker First Baptist Church West Lawton Onita Bonner Betty Richard Earl Pettaway Landers Horace Stephenson Jr Robert L. Childs James A. Wright Bobby R. Gordon Wiley R. Green Indiahoma Harold Hunt Ina Mae Haupo Walter Caldwell Dwight Malcolm Olen Ragan

Cook Sfc Baca Shapes Army Mess Hall Menus in Japan

General Ridgway, Gen. Harkins, Gen. Clay, and actress Gene Tierney are among the notable figures fed by Sfc. Baca, a 20 year Army cook. He oversees remodeling at the 617th A Btry mess hall and stresses well seasoned, garnished meals with bread daily, added protein, and a preference for broil or fry methods though he can bake and boil. He dislikes seafood but notes its protein value when well prepared.

Baca Paul Harkins 24Th Inf Div Lucius Clay Gene Tierney Sfc

Scout Leaders To Meet Tonight Roundtable at Liberty Heights

Scout leaders from the Hunting Horse district meet at 7:30 p.m. at Liberty Heights Christian church with L R McCoy announcing. Jack Hart leads the session with Troop 42 hosting, featuring Dutch oven biscuits by M T Bradley and tin can cookery by Don Bowles. Dale Pollock demonstrates proper axe use as Dr Dan Woesner presents new Scout ceremonies.

Hunting Horse Liberty Heights Christian Church L. R. McCoy Dussy Thursay Jack Hart First Presbyterian Church M. T. Bradley Don Bowles Dale Pollock Dan Woesner

City Curfew Aims to Curb Juvenile Gangs

Chief Hennessee warns curfew help, noting Lawton area with 50 000 residents is in good shape for juvenile crime. Police and deputies checked three cases as one 15 year old was sent to Stringtown Training School after refusing to stay. Two runaways were being sought.

Hennessee Lawton Stringtown Training School Oral Ridgeway

Mounted warriors fade as RCMP shift to cars and planes

A note on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police gradually abandoning horses for mobility. The force relies more on automobiles and aircraft while only a few riders remain on horseback.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Four-H Achievement Day Honors Wide County roster

The Comanche County 4-H held eighth annual Achievement Day at the county agent’s office. Top boys and girls were named Sprague Award recipients and photography winner Lee Wood of Gilbert Wood Drug Company presented the prize. Sherry Jacobs and many 4-H members from Beaver Bend to Flower Mound were honored for year-long work and project completion.

Sprague Larry Buchwald Faxon Bobby Pepper Charles Spencer Elgin Eurah Richards Cache Margie Mae John Flower Mound Kathleen Woesner Pat Peters Fairview Laura Carter Wilma Buchwald Juanita Clower Roberta Mallow Geronimo Karen Elling Judy Livingston Patricia Hurst LaNita Buchwald Mary Sue Clower Gloria Ann Benke Hillside William Watson Beaver Bend Lee Wood Gilbert- Wood Drug Company Sherry Jacobs Sterling 4-H L. F. Merritt Oklahoma Marvin Livingston Comanche County Carl Elling Home Demonstration Council Glenn Davis Lyman John Jess Percival Pershing C. C. Dossey Mark Landoll Utility R. W. Buchwald

Cops Hunt Girl In Theft Probe

Police search for an Indian waitress accused by Fort Sill sergeant Sgt. Thomas Ortiz Santiago of taking $10 from his billfold at a downtown cafe. The girl, seen in his wallet pictures, left, rode a taxi, and was later dropped at another cafe. Police note other thefts include a bicycle stolen from Taft school and fender skirts stolen from a 1951 Ford.

Fort Sill Thomas Ortiz Santiago Btry 267Th Field Artillery Bn Santiago James Sanders N. 20Th Taft School L. D. Estabrook

Recruiter and Wife Welcome Dallas Lee Thompson

Local Air Force recruiter MSgt Arnold Thompson and his wife Joyce announce the birth of their son Dallas Lee Thompson born October 2 at Fort Sill Station Hospital. The new arrival adds to the family with proud parents and a supportive community.

Arnold Thompson Air Force Joyce Dallas Lee Fort Sill Station

Education Parley Goals Outlined At Jaycee Lunch

Mrs Hal Hallett explained White House Conference on Education goals and the Lawton Comanche county meeting. Fred R Harris spoke on value of discussion groups. Darold English was program chairman. Local participants listed for state conference in Oklahoma City October 18 19. Jaycee Jaycee Jane show tickets distributed. fashion show set for November 15 at Cameron College to raise funds for May state Jaycee convention in Lawton.

White House Lawton Comanche County Hal Hallett Oklahoma City Charles Green Frances Curb O. L. Parsons John Shoemaker T. E. Lauderdale Cache Harris Thelma Talla Githen Rhodes Walter Gray J. J. Stowe Ron Stephens Jane Cameron College Lawtonian

Science shrinks piles without surgery with new healing preparation

Science reports a healing substance that shrinks piles, relieves pain and itching without surgery. Doctors confirm actual shrinkage, while patients say piles are no longer a problem. The secret is Bio-Dyne, already used for injured tissue, now in Preparation H suppository or ointment. Available at your druggist with money back guarantee.

Funeral Rites for Robert M Cowdrey Held in Enid

Robert M Red Cowdrey 70 of Enid died after a heart attack. Former Lawton resident 1909 1920 fireman Frisco Railroad later Magnolia Petroleum agent and Enid service station operator retired years ago. Survived by wife Ethel two sisters Fannie and Esther Cartmill and an uncle to Lee Cowdrey. Services 2 p m Friday Brown Funeral Home Enid with burial at Enid Memorial Park. Attending from Lawton Mr and Mrs Lee Cowdrey.

Lawton Frisco Railroad Magnolia Petroleum Company Enid First Methodist Church I.C.C.F. Lodge Cowdrey Lee Cowdrey Ethel Fannie Cartmill Tulsa Esther Cartmill Santa Ana Calif Brown Funeral Home Enid Memorial Park

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