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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1957

Page

2

Hospital News Items from Indian Territory Patients and Births

List of admitted and discharged patients across Anadarko Carnegie and surrounding areas with multiple surgeries and medical admits. Birth announcements include Ted Johnson son born Oct 15 and David Gene Smith daughter born Oct 15. Other entries note addresses in Walters Duncan Elgin and Apache with medical updates.

Milton Burns Raymond Burns Mary Louise Chapel Janet Chapel Lee Bennie Cory Fort Sill Lewis Ballinger N.eath Place Marvin McClure Elgin Ron J. N. Robertson Barry Lodge H. L. Lodge White Adele Crawford Columbia Rss Neal Walker Robert Clay Ted Johnson Dearborn David Gene Smith Coleman Johnson L. G. Watkins Summit Edith Johnson Williams Doris C. McLain Verlene McLain Tennessee Max Brooks Chattanooga Bert S. Hill Duncan Orin Bledsoe Apache Lyne Arthur Mosier Loyd C. Mosier Tulsa Billy Howard Baldwin Merian Ruth Jett Tate James Hightower Willie Earle Hayward Pennsylvania Myrtle M. Douglass Norman Dale Miller N. Wood Edward Roberts L. O. Menry Jr Gore Riley Ross Wabxee Faring Davis Park George Gibson Anadarko Carl Hanson NT Carl Hanson Jr Robert Calhalane E. M. Golf Walters Thelma J. Whitehead Monroe Clarence Penland Geronimo Jessie Harper Washington Pierre Thomas Ruth Thomas E. Bell Teresa Marie Nelson A. F. Nelson Harold Winkleman Laird Lucy L. Wilbanks Medica Roy Williams Timothy Francis“Hankins Spencer Hankins Arlington Thomas and Joseph Hankins Spencer, Hankins Surgery Charles Hankins Spencer “Hankins Charles Schneeberger C. F. Schneeberger Medical Tom Reeves Cameron College

Play Presented In City School

A school assembly at B. C. Swinney Elementary featured The Weg and Christopher Columbus, a sheik play, performed by Mrs. Nola Bowman’s fifth grade class. Cast included Charles Logan and Judy White. Betty Carter narrated. Jan Howenstine, Myra Zorbis, Carol Connor and Oneda Slatten performed the Pledge of Allegiance.

Weg Christopher Collumbus B. C. Swinney Nola Bowman Charles Logan Vic Condrey Judy White Fielding Cagle Fred Fitch Larry Patton Gerry Collier David Dennis Kenneth Brown Bruce Reid Larry Calhoun Rowland Carruthers Patrick Brennan Eugene)hminghouse Dan Roberts Jack Pauling Benny Wiggins Betty

Desegregation Turmoil Displays Teens and Leaders

Terrance and Melba Patillo, both students, vow to continue attending school despite disruptions from violence and flu. A group of six Little Rock businessmen urged Gov Faubus to act as talks with him proceed, with Walter C. Guy signaling exploratory discussions.

Terrance Ad Melba Patillo Melba Lille Rock Businlessmen Orval E. Faubus Walter C. Guy Faubus

Bank Trust Averages Loans As Of October 11 1956

Bank and trust institutions report loan totals for October 11 1956 with Fort Sill National Bank and others showing figures such as Bank & Trust Co 4 385 819 Fort Sill National 1 154 690 American National 4 102 601 City National 3 243 342 Security Bank 4 674 246 and Fort Sill National 1 048 420.

Escape spurs cautious talk on Duncan case at hospital

After a Monday evening escape from a state mental hospital, investigators tied to the Tillery double murder continue to hold Duncan on charges. Officials say the escape revealed dangerous security gaps though no injuries occurred. Duncan, formerly tied to Oklahoma Drug Co., faces two murder complaints and a possible transfer back to Lawton within a week.

Donald Broome Mangum Duncan Clyde W.tillery Charles Ivey Tillery Hore Zounty Dun- Can Lawton Hayden Donahue Constitution Press Magnium Donahue Elgin

Rocket failure near test range prompts safety concerns

A WWII bomber at 20 000 feet 25 miles from the TDU was targeted by a 230 foot missile. Four seconds after firing debris sprayed 4 000 feet high as the weapon went out of operation and crashed on the range. A second shot was canceled due to conditions. The general said absolute safety is unattainable for future city fire.

TDU White Sands

Mrs Norris linked to narcotics and prostitution charges

The dated Oklahoma report notes Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Ann Dean Miller faced charges of narcotics and prostitution after a sheriff raid on a Lawton tavern. It details the gunman husband killed in a Fort Worth gun battle, his bodyguard Humphrey, and Norris being arrested in Lincoln Nebraska with two noted burglary suspects before return to Oklahoma.

Norris Ann Dean Miller Lawton Dorothy Amyx State Crime Bureau Lincoln Neb Billy Joe Pearce Edward Lee Lyles Oklahomia

Lawton Honors Its Distinguished Citizen

The article recalls lawton’s famed leaders including Sen. Thomas and Rep. Gore and Ferris as they came to Lawton to pay respects to the city’s most distinguished citizen.

Lawton Sen. Thomas PL Gore Scott Ferris Sen Thomas Lawe

Drainage Project Aims to Ease Flooding in Stephens Addition

City plans a 4200 construction project from the general fund to improve Squaw Creek canal in Stephens addition. Crosby and Lewis developers will reimburse about 9000 for the Lake and old fire removal, funding 480 inch tile lines across 1100 feet to drain the northwest area and protect numerous duplex homes from floods.

E. W. Kirkpatrick Squaw Creek Canal Kirkpatrick T Street Fuund Stephens Gooch Acres Stephens Addition

Business Women Hear Report On State Parley In OKC

A report of the American Business Women's Association national convention in Oklahoma City was given at a Lawton ABWA meeting Tuesday. Mrs Hellce Prigmore presided, new member Ladelle Goochey welcomed, and the ABWA achievement award banner was displayed. Future plans include a benefit card party on October 25 in the civic room of Security Bank and Trust Building. Hawaii has more than 100 islands but only seven are inhabited.

American Business Women’s Association Oklahoma City Lawton ABWA Hellce Prigmore Bertha Wailis Ladelle Goochey ABIWA Security Bank and Trust

Dulles on Soviet Pressure and Middle East Arms Control

Dulles warned against wild accusations in UN disputes and recalled past charges against the United States. He cited Turkey as a potential flashpoint if Soviet aggression resumed, and rejected a broad power declaration from Gromyko for arms control from Pakistan to Morocco.

Syria United Nations U. N Dulles Russia Turkey Truman Reds South Korea Samme Amr Soviet Union United States Chifia Yalu River Dullés Urkey Ules Gromyko Middle East Pakistan Morocco

Bandits Steal Cash in Bank Heist

In a bank robbery described as a "Continued From" page item two men, including a 6 foot 11 inch suspect, restrained staff and gathered currency. One suspect identified as Green is noted for carrying about 175 pounds. Police say the nefarious duo spent time collecting all available cash before escaping.

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