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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1955
Page
14
London tailors, claiming to be the world’s best, are urged to stress color in new men’s designs. Tailor and Cutter notes color is rising while Edwardian styles fade, with fashion moving toward tighter silhouettes and lighter suitings for a neater, more expressive look.
Sixty eight men escaped death when a four engine C124 Globemaster crashed on takeoff during a dust storm near Albuquerque after a restricted mission from Biggs AFB El Paso to March AFB California. One crewman was killed and one seriously injured. The aircraft slid several hundred feet before pancaking on a runway shoulder. An Air Force board will investigate the crash.
Newbury England Mon tague Harris a 33 year old electrical engineer will be tried next month on fraud charges for impersonating a lover to obtain a divorce. He then married again and lived with both wives. A friend posed as his wife and a fake sworn statement secured the decree. The first wife learned of the decree from a newspaper and notified police. The judge ordered Harris to trial.
Oklahoma City report notes fifteen cases opening the state Criminal Court of Appeals autumn docket. Among them is Vinita man Robert Hendricks appealing a death sentence for the murder of Ream Payton, who died after withdrawing $2,000 from a bank. Also on the docket is Robert Odell Pruitt of Okmulgee seeking relief after a second life sentence for his wife’s murder. Rubin Shetsky of Chicago appeals two Tulsa County convictions for burglary and related assault.
Fifteen Lawtonians and Comanche county residents registered for two courses this year by Southwestern State College extension service. Classes begin 7 p.m. September 13 with early western civilization and elements of human geography. Edward Scott urged interested residents to contact him at the county courthouse office.
Naval Air Cadet John W. Hill has returned to Whiting Air Field Milton Florida after a brief visit with his parents Mr and Mrs G R Hill Hills return follows his enrollment in the Navy air training program in February and his posting at Whiting Field.
New York reports consumer coffee prices to rise from one to four cents per pound in several chain stores. Safeway and Bohack announce hikes on private labels and branded coffees, following a prior three cent wholesale increase by major roasters.
Ross H. Porter says civic groups deserve credit for cooperative ticket sales at the Labor Day armory dedication event. Rotary sold 107 tickets, Lions 90, Downtown Kiwanis 73, Northwest Kiwanis 40, ABC 32, Optimist 17, and Jaycees 15, with about 500 attending the stag barbecue.
Bill Coleman and R W Mannin of Halliburton Oil Well Cementing Co spoke to Rotarians on petro chemical products and oil in daily life at the Hotel Lawtonian. Lee Roy Lewis chaired. Visitors included Mike Harwood Wes ley Spencer Morris LaBlanc and Jack Hawkins.
Gov. Raymond Gary appoints Tom Martin to lead a voluntary fund drive among Oklahoma state employees for the Democratic Party. The effort ends with the Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner in Oklahoma City October 31, with no pressure or fixed goal, though employees are expected to contribute within their ability. Standard practice has been a contribution up to 10 percent of a month’s salary.
Lawton will not be considered as a convention site for next year because the city is not a member of the Oklahoma Municipal League. Bob Wilson, Walters city manager and newly elected league president, said only member towns are considered. Membership is 500 dollars and Lawton has not joined in several years. the league’s fall meeting is planned for October 2021 in Tulsa.
Rev. Cosby E. Clark pastor of Cache Assembly of God returned from the national biennial Assemblies of God convention in Oklahoma City. Mrs. Clark attended as delegate. Total attendance was more than 50 000.
E. B. Cawood Walters high school superintendent remains in critical condition at Southwestern hospital with officials reporting the status as very poor and unchanged. He was admitted around 3 am Tuesday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage following several weeks of illness.
The Veterans Administration merged western and eastern regional offices, costing 95 local jobs as workers chose to resign or be dismissed rather than transfer to Muskogee. The move centers most state VA business in Muskogee effective Sept. 30, with 141 of 250 staying in the VA, including transfers and local office staff in Ponca City, Shawnee, Ardmore, Lawton, Ft. Sill, Clinton, and Enid.
Comanche county agent Lewis Haydock outlines how chemical defoliants or desiccants can raise profits by speeding boll opening and improving fiber grade. Proper timing requires 50 70 percent open bolls for defoliants and 80 90 percent for desiccants, with mature bolls 32 35 days old. Adequate coverage and warm temperatures are essential for successful defoliation.
An estimated 35,000 persons have visited Indian City U S A since it opened two months ago officials said Wednesday Charles F Goodwin Indian City president said the exhibition will remain open throughout the fall
George Bridges spoke on repair ing of automobile frames and alignment at a Tuesday meeting of Lawton Claimsmen s association held at Martin s Restaurant. Bill Fargo, president, was in charge of the meeting. Twelve association members attended.
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