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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1955

Page

2

Walters School Superintendent Dies In Lawton

E B Cawood 47 longtime Walters school superintendent died in a Lawton hospital after two weeks of illness. Born October 6 1908 in Mississippi Kan he was married to Lou Ella Brandenburg for 23 years. He taught in Fargo and led Waynoka before Walters. Survived by wife twin daughters Linda and Lina 15 a sister Mattie Morford Amarita. Services Saturday at the Baptist church with burial at Nash Masonic rites conducted by Nash lodge. Funeral home Pear son in charge.

Walters E. B. Cawood Walters School Lawton Begians Uchrel Santer Mississippi Kan Lou Ella Brandenburg Northwest State College Alva Okla University of Wyoming Fargo Waynoka Cawood Walters Masonic Lodge Methodist Church Grand Cross of Colors Order of Rainbow For Girls Oklahoma Education Association Linda Lina Cawood Mattie Morford Amarita Baptist George Royal Nash Nash Masonic Lodge Pearson Funeral Home A. B. Thurman Tom Mullins Bill Smith Walter Hoolt James Bradford Morris Philpott Paul Mershon E. C. Joachim Lorde English Kemp _ Spicer George Pigg Vernon Friels Harry Collins Wayne Ernest Neil Carter Charlie Hall Jake Falkner Frank Parrish Byron Gardner

Seven Arrests Reported By City Police After 5 P.m.

Seven persons were booked on charges from assault to destruction of private property after disturbances at 805 S Third and other locations. Roy Griggs, Alberta Griggs, and E A Dexter figure in several complaints, with Griggs charged in two assaults. Bonds were posted for several, including O Briant and White, while JoAnne Dixon faced disorderly conduct charges. Bootlegging cases led to $60 bonds for Melvin Davis and Mack King after liquor raids.

S. Third Roy Griggs Alberta Griggs E. A. Dexter Park Griggs Pearl Arléne O'Briant Monroe George M. White JoAnne Dixon Jerry L. Wright No. 2 Arlington Gladys J. Merle Oaks Melvin Davis Mack King R. A. Davis Junior Hawkins C Street Davis Grady Crabtree James Blackburn King

Frederick Youth Accidentally Shot On Frog Hunt

A 16 year old high school student Elbert Burton Orr Jr. was killed seven miles northwest of Frederick Oklahoma when his 12 gauge shotgun fired into his right ear during a frog hunting trip. Sheriff L L Kilgore said two friends Jobe Hobbs and Orr were exchanging guns at the moment of the accidental discharge.

Frederick Okla Here Elbert Burton Orr Jr E. B. Orr Tillman County L. L. Kilgore Joe D. Hobbs Orr

Hospital Births and Admissions Across Several Families

Births announced for multiple families with details on time date weight and parent names. List includes JUNG daughter at 11:44 p.m. Sept 8 and Pitts daughter at 3:39 a.m. Sept 9, plus numerous admissions and discharges for medical and surgical cases across various addresses and towns.

Joseph Jung Robert Gibbs Laurence Baker Ash Anita Sue Bennett Richard Bennett Jeff Collins Jeff L. Collins Kinyon Roy Bentley Maud Bobby Beaty McKinley Walter Glazebrook Indiahoma Lillard W. Dickinson Sterling James Clifford Stout Carl Stout Duke Lillie May Weaver Clifford J. Weaver Phil Farley Cynthia Jane Lee Zeb Lee Euclid John Burns John R. Burns Sr Columbia A. E. Peace Fletcher D. Yancey Elva J. Pitts Walters Bula Cook Arlington Medical Charles Samuels Apache Clara Malone Summit H. C. Hickerson Vernon Tex Levi Washington Monroe J. Joseph Taylor Mountain View Frank Peters Faxon James Watkins Leonard Watkins Surgery

Freed Airman Sues Wife For Divorce

Air Force Capt. Eugene J. Vandi, among 11 airmen released July 31 after 30 months in Chinese Red prison camps, has filed for divorce from wife Mary Eliabeth. Attorney Arthur L. Cohen did not disclose the complaint's nature. In New York state divorce grounds are adultery.

Clayton N.Y Air Force Eugene J. Vandi U.S Mary Eliabeth Arthur L. Cohen New York State

AIRLIFT DEMONSTRATION ATTENDANCE AND ROUTE DETAILS

Airlift continues from Page One with attendees asked to be seated by 8250 a.m. Saturday. Demonstration routes run north on Fort Sill Blvd to 1300 area, west to White Wolf Crossing, north to North Boundary Road, then west to Landing Strip 15. Military Police will direct traffic to the site as aircraft execute stages to position the 105mm battery. First reconnaissance runs identify the Ty position, then H-21 helicopters airlift the 105s from Fort Riley Kansas. The event, led by Capt Howard J Simpson of TA&GMS, will showcase Army aircraft capabilities.

Fort Sill Blvd 1300 White Wolf Crossing North Boundary Road Tist Fort Riley Kaw Howard J. Simpson Department of Tactics and Combined Arms Ta&gms

Meeting of land owners on Cache Creek dam plans

Land owners affected by the proposed Cache Creek dam south of Apache scheduled a gathering at the Clark Bohart community building Monday night to discuss the project and potential impacts.

Cache Creek Apache Clark-Bohart

Davey Crockett Arrested in Charlotte Charge Public Drunkenness

In Charlotte North Carolina police arrested Davey Crockett yesterday on a charge of public drunkenness. The report notes the arrest occurred in the city.

Davey Crockett Charlotte N. C

Lawton Man Shot. Shown As Bootlegging Suspect

In Lawton, a shooting led to a coroner’s inquest with a verdict of death from gunshot wounds. The victim, Shaw, ran a service station on Cache Road and had a bootlegging record. Arnau and Mrs. Arnau were present. witnesses say gin involvement and family shock influenced events. Survivors include his wife Dessie, daughter Sharon Kay, and his relatives. Services planned in Marlow with Smith-Calloway Funeral Home.

Williams Arnau County M. T. McCracken Bennie Wallace Shaw McCracken Marvin E. Cameron Cache Road Marlow Oklo Dessie Lou Scott Duncan Lawton Andrews Sharon Kay L. P. Shaw E. E. Holt Arizona A. E. Lawrence Oklahoma City L. W. Jackson Chickasha Ed ‘Pittman Laxton Buthher Pauls Valley W. A H. E Colorado Springs Smith-Calloway

Bomber Wreckage Sighted In Pacific Ocean

Planes searching about 200 miles southwest of Okinawa sighted wreckage and debris near an oil slick from a missing U S B29 with a 13 crew. Seven unopened seat rafts, oxygen bottles, and flight lunch boxes were found.

Naha Okinawa U.S

Oklahoma City Livestock Prices and Market Report

Oklahoma City market notes show cattle and calves scarce on sale with Angus breeder stock listed. hogs sold steady to strong with small lots around 17.35 and general cattle receipts light. Prices for wheat, broilers, eggs, butterfat, and watermelons listed by city and grade, with No. 1 hard wheat around 2.00 and various regional quotes for Oklahoma and surrounding areas.

Oklahoma City USDA U. S State Department of Agriculture Today Guyman Hooker Vici Blackwell Hobart Medford Clinton Reno Enid Frederick Kingfisher Yukon Bison Hennessey Lawton Broilers Tulsa F.o.b Muskogee Vinita Laverne Alva Pauls Valley Watonga Elk City Woodward el Reno Rush Springs- Marlow

Postal Receipts Highlight Stamp Sales and Mailing Costs

August receipts show $23,579.86 from postage stamps with additional items including printed stamp envelopes $226.72, stamp paper $29.10, mailing papers $424.35, meter postage $9,604.25, non meter postage $804.26, bulk mail fees $10, miscellaneous $0.25, box rent $104.37, and receipts from other government departments $53.30.

Lawton Girl Scouts Budget Sparks United Fund Clash

The Lawton Fort Sill United Fund and local Girl Scout officials clash over fair share calculations for allocations. The board reconsiders a 1815.45 grant while debates proceed on updating contributions amid other agency budget talks.

Burton Girl Scouts Lawton- Fort Sill Lawton Board of Area Council Girl Scout Area Council

Justice Continues Manslaughter Case At Fort Sill

Preliminary hearing in the first degree manslaughter case against Robert Norman Nelson of Fort Sill continued to 2 p.m. after three witnesses testified before Peace Justice Marvin E. Cameron. The March 6 1954 traffic death of Zelda Mae Lindsey on U S 277 south of Lawton is the alleged incident.

Fort Sill Marvin E. Cameron Sill Robert Norman Nelson Zelda Mae Lindsey U. S. 277 Lawton Nelson John Duke

Embezzlement Case Delayed for Thomas Evans

Thomas Evans of Carnegie faced an embezzlement case stemming from an alleged auto mobile take from the Lawton Nash agency. County Attorney Redman asked for a continuance to file a second and subsequent felony charge, with a minimum 10 year penalty on conviction. Evans has prior felony convictions including two grand larceny cases tied to car theft.

Thomas Evans Carnegie Manville Redman Marvin Cameron Evans Lawton Nash Agency Chickasha Redman

Registrar speaks on Americanism at Apache school

Evans, registrar at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha and director of the annual Girls State, spoke on Americanism to junior and senior high students in the Apache school auditorium during a special meeting.

Evans Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha

Preparation H Clinches Piles Relief Across Forms

Science finds Bio-Dyne heals piles shrinking tissue and easing pain without surgery. Doctors report piles reduced and sufferers claim relief. The preparation comes as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H with standard drug guarantees and patent backing.

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