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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1955

Page

3

Beer License Hearings Set Over Revocation Actions

In Comanche County Judge S R Harper will hear county attorney Manville Redman seek revocation of Downbeat beer license held by Almetta Brooks for dancing allegedly violating prohibition rules. Also on Friday at 10 a m Harper will hear Redman’s bid to revoke Tom Ward’s American Bar license with a separate application by Rhoda Ingram for a new license. Redman alleges illegal pinball machines at American Bar and seeks authority to destroy seized machines. Ward’s slot machine case was continued to Oct 6.

Comanche County S. R. Harper Manville Redman E. Gore Almetta Brooks Redman Harper Tom Ward American Bar Rhoda Ingram Ward The Steele Westbrook State Crime Bureau Toby Morris Ralph Cline

Friendly Argument Ends In Shooting In Houston

A shoreman from Local 872 and a warehouseman from Local 1331 argued over guns at the Good Time Inn Tuesday night. The dispute ended with Fred Guillory, 41, shot in the neck and hospitalized in serious condition. Police seek Guillory's 40-year-old companion who fled after the incident.

Houston No. 872 Fred Guillory Jefferson Davis Hospital Guillory

State Auto Death Toll Rises To 382

Oklahoma highway crash near Tulsa last Saturday added two deaths as Nettie Marshall 75 Locust Grove and her grandson David Gene Brown 10 were reported dead. The accident occurred when a pickup driven by David Brown Jr 41 Tulsa overturned on SH 33 in a rainstorm.

Tulsa Nettie Marshall Locust Grove Oklahoma

First Of 11 Education Meetings Opens At Capital

Oklahoma City reports the first of 11 education meetings toward an Oct 18 state conference. About 400 patrons and teachers heard discussions on hiring and retaining teachers handling difficult children and parental involvement.

Oklahoma City

Bond Granted for Accused Oklahoma City Murderer

District Judge W A Carlile approved a $10000 bond for Edgar Thornton Taylor 63 of Oklahoma City charged with murder The bond denial earlier by Justice of Peace Elmo Mc Callister followed Taylor being accused in the shooting death of 40 year old Carl Enoch during an argument Monday His lawyers argued reasonable doubt of guilt and age and long residence in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City W. A. Carlile Edgar Thornton Taylor Justice of Peace Elmo McCallister Taylor Carl Enoch

Goodrich Wins State Tire Purchasing Contract

The Oklahoma state standardization committee awarded a six month tire purchasing contract to B. F. Goodrich Co. The firm operates a tire plant at Miami Oklahoma. The new price agreement shows a 13 percent tire price rise. Seven other tire firms bid for the contract.

Oklahoma City B. F. Goodrich Co Goodrich Miami Okla Ira Baker Board of Affairs

Funeral rites set for Elmer Hyde Maxwell in Lawton

Funeral services for Elmer Hyde Maxwell of Tulsa will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Lawton Funeral Home chapel with Rev. J. J. Stowe Jr. officiating. Burial follows in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Maxwell, a Marine veteran born July 10, 1930 near Elgin, died Sunday night from injuries suffered in a Saturday car accident south of Claremore. Survivors include his wife Mabel Lamb Maxwell and four children, three daughters, a son, two sisters, three brothers, and his parents, all listed as residents of various familiar addresses. He was married March 11, 1951 in Lawton and was a member of Haglar Methodist Church in Tulsa.

Elmer Hyde Maxwell Tulsa Lawton Funeral Home J. J. Stowe Jr Sunset Memorial Gardens Maxwell Claremore Elgin Mabel Lamb Lawton Haglar Methodist Church Billy Jean Shelly Gwenlin Juanita Fern Reginald Hyde Alma Gilliland Oklahoma City Fern Maxwell Kansas City Harry Bruce Maxwell Rt. 1 Glenn E. Maxwell Earl L. Maxwell Manchester N.H Bruce Maxwell Viola Ark

Fort Bliss Bank Burglars Sought

In El Paso Texas two or three men are believed to have burglarized the Fort Bliss State National Bank facility on the army post. The $20,000 loss was uncovered Tuesday by teller Hal Stewart. FBI Dallas issued a lookout for two men with pickups sent for questioning. The looters used a large crowbar to force the 5,000 pound safe open while another bank facility nearby saw cash untouched.

EL Paso Tex Fort Bliss FBI Dallas State National Bank of el Paso Hal Stewart State National Bank el Paso National Bank

Comanches To Pick Capital Delegates

Two Comanche tribal delegates to Washington, D.C., will be elected at a 1:30 p.m. meeting Saturday at Fort Sill Indian School. Delegates will confer with attorneys on tribal claims and meet the commissioner of Indian affairs in the capital. Kiowa and Apache delegates will attend the conferences.

Washington, D.C Fort Sill Indian Affairs

Los Angeles Smog Alert Follows Record Inversion

Los Angeles faced another severe smog assault as residents braced for eye irritation and handkerchiefs. The Weather Bureau predicted a 1000-foot inversion keeping pollution near the ground while Air Pollution Control District prepared for a fresh alert. Yesterday's peak reached 93 degrees with humid air. Smog enveloped downtown and the Vernon industrial area for over three hours. Ozone readings reached .90 ppm in Vernon and .85 ppm downtown.

Los Angeles Air Pollution Control District Weather Bureau Vernon

Comparative Tax Study Planned in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Economic Development Commission voted to hire an outside private accountant to compare Oklahoma taxes with adjoining states. It also ordered a survey of workmen's compensation rates to see if Oklahoma is out of line. The panel backed a tour to attract new industry with the Oklahoma Development Council, with several members joining the eastern industrial centers tour.

Oklahoma Economic Development Commission Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Industry Randall Klemme

Quake Rocks Los Angeles

An early morning local quake rattled parts of metropolitan Los Angeles with a soft tremor and a sharp shock felt by residents in Compton Gardena Lynwood Bell Huntington Park South Gate and Inglewood. No damage reported and downtown Los Angeles was not affected. Seismologist Dr Charles Ricter of Caltech called it a small local shock likely from just off the coast.

Los Angeles Don Yowell Compton Gardena Lynwood Bell Huntington Park South Gate Inglewood Charles Ricter California Institute of Technology

VA Consolidation Nears Completion in Oklahoma City Closure

Most of the Veterans Administration regional office will close Friday and move to Muskogee over the weekend. Consolidation of Oklahoma City and Muskogee offices should finish within a week per Muskogee manager Men ter C Baker. Only the loan guarantee division remains open in Oklahoma City amid statewide controversy and a recent congressional hearing.

Oklahoma City Veterans Administration Muskogee Menter C. Baker Baker

Syria ends eight day government crisis with new cabinet

A presidential decree announced the end of Syria's eight day crisis and the formation of a new cabinet led by 59 year old independent Said Ghazzi. The cabinet includes representatives from most political parties.

Damascus Syria Said Ghazzi

Bill rejoins our sales force for auto and truck needs

We announce Bill is back on our sales team and invite you to call him to discuss automobile and truck requirements.

Bill

Killer Of Mother Brother Gets Life

Floyd Shaw pleaded guilty to the murders of his mother Jessie Shaw 72 and brother Claude 41 near Boley Oklahoma on June 5 following an argument over money. District Judge Jess Miracle sentenced Shaw to life imprisonment after the surprise plea.

Okemah, Okla Floyd Shaw Jess Miracle Shaw Jessie Shaw Claude Boley

Kiwanis Club Sees Film On Activities

Northwest Kiwanis members watched a 30 minute film on Kiwanis work and community roles at a Tuesday luncheon. Paul Bluethman led the program with guests Col. Willis Shelton Fort Sill Glen Winters Salvation Army and W R Taylor. Downtown attendees included Wesley Reagan Lonnie Knight Vernon Carmichael Jean H Matthews Joe Narmore Cullen Raley Floyd Zook Jack McBee Blake Bryant Dr J T Hicks and Rev J Walter Browers.

Northwest Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Paul Bluethman Col Willis E. Shelton Fort Sill Glen Winters Salvation Army W. R. Taylor Wesley Reagan Lonnie Knight Vernon Carmichael Jean H. Matthews Joe Narmore Cullen Raley Floyd Zook Jack McBee Blake Bryant J. T. Hicks J. Walter Browers

Science claims non surgical pile shrink with Bio Dyne cure

A healing substance named Bio Dyne shrinks piles and relieves itching without surgery. Doctors report actual reduction of piles and patients say the problem has ceased. Available in ointment form under a brand. Reproductions show U. S. patent numbers and druggist guarantee.

Tillman County Fair Judging Opens at Frederick Today

Judging of Tillman county fair exhibits will be held today and tomorrow. Livestock judge is Bob Daugherty from Oklahoma A&M. Crop and sails instructor Don Prophet from Cameron A&M in Lawton will judge crops and Jess Banks from Granite will judge poultry. Mrs Alma Garner and Mrs Allie Swackhammer will judge girls and women's work.

Frederick Tillman County Bob Daugherty Oklahoma A&m Don Prophet Cameron A&m Lawton Jess Banks Granite Vocational Alma Garner Jackson County Allie Swackhammer Cameron

Five Civilized Tribes Land Sold At Muskoke Oil Lease Sale

Twenty one tracts totaling 1160 acres owned by the Five Civilized Tribes sold at an oil and gas lease sale in Muskogee. The land brought 17950 dollars, averaging 15.47 dollars per acre.

Muskogee Okla Five Civilized Tribes

Snug Brand Denture Cushions Introduced For Comfort

Snug brand re liners promise quick relief from loose dentures and sore gums. The plastic cushions fit both upper and lower plates, staying soft and pliable for 2 to 6 months and peeling out when replacement is needed. Price listed as 2 liners for $1.50 with a money back guarantee.

SBA Chief To Hear Story Of Drouth

Amarillo Texas reports Wendell B. Barnes SBA chief will meet Southwest bankers and businessmen tomorrow to discuss administering the drouth disaster business loan program. The conference expects participants from Texas Colorado Kansas New Mexico and Oklahoma. SBA makes 3 percent loans to small firms with economic injury due to the drought and lacking private credit.

Amarillo Tex Small Business Administration Wendell B. Barnes SBA Texas Colorado Kansas New Mexico Oklahoma

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United Press Elmer H. Maxwell Fort Bliss Bank Elmer Scott Whitt Robert Whitt Caldwell County Bill Redman Harry Nesbitt Gene Pond Service Gore W. P Bill) Bowman St Joseph Aspirin Miracle Kiwanis Club Drouth Jayne D. Jayne & Son Armstrong Quaker
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