Unclaimed 1954 Income Tax Refunds Weigh on Oklahoma Counties
Forty five undelivered 1954 federal tax refunds wait for Comanche County residents with Lawton addresses dominating the total. Jackson and Kiowa counties also list a few unclaimed refunds. Checks total $33,278.94, with some awards as high as $826.59 and as low as three cents. Claims should be sent to Earl R. Wiseman in Oklahoma City. last known addresses for recipients are listed, including Lawton, Medicine Park, Altus and Snyder.
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Comanche County
Internal Revenue
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Jackson County
Kiowa County
Earl R. Wiseman
P. Q
Okla
Wiseman
Comanche
Jackson
Kenneth R
Genola M. Anglin
Washington
Lawton Issues Building Permits for New Shops Homes
Lawton city records show construction and remodeling permits this week. A new cement block building at 2645 H Street will house an antique shop owned by Bess Taulbee for 11000 dollars with contractor A L Mankin. Remodeling includes Biancos Italian restaurant and a 1000 dollar job by Ike Williams. Four new houses are planned including a brick veneer home at 720 N 36th built by Callicott Construction. three brick veneer homes on Ozman, plus a wood frame carport at 1107 Arlington. Remodeling at 2403 D by Donnie F Jones 1209 Smith by Captain Clarence R Johnson and 215 Summit by Willis F Creagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Taulbee
Bianco
Best Candy Shop
Green
James Harvey
Ozman
J. M. Phillips
Ooner Ward
Arlington
Donnie F. Jones
Willis F. Creagle
Summit
Clarence R. Johnson
Smith
Credit Group Elects Officers For Women’s Breakfast Club
Olamae Recer was elected president of the Credit Women’s Breakfast Club. New officers include Anna Mary Mullins as first vice president Oma Lee Gillespie as second vice president Fern Brooks as secretary and Harriet McDivitt as treasurer. Board members are Sue Osborn Sophia Rountree Mildred Hunters and Mary Fowler. Frances Kriss named as delegate to state credentials committee. Club to hold a western dance at the Lawtonian Oct 1 with Oran Bailey’s from Anadarko performing admission $1. Club to display office equipment for the three day convention in Lawton Oct 21-23 and nominate Frances Kriss and Pauline McPhail to arrange the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olamae Recer
Credit Women’s Breakfast Club
Anna Mary Mullins
Oma Lee Gillespie
Fern Brooks
Harriet McDivitt
Sue Osborn
Sophia Rountree
Mildred Hunters
Mary Fowler
Delores Butler
Frances Kriss
Lawtonian
Alta Harned
Neeley Weeks
CWBC
Fowler
Pauline McPhail
Oran Bailey
Anadarko
Ambassador Returns from Russia
Charles E Bohlen the American ambassador to Russia returned to the United States Friday for four to six weeks home leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
New York
Charles E. Bohlen
United States
City Man Adds New Twist To Bogus Check Con Game
Lawton man, wanted in Oklahoma and Texas, allegedly ran a new scam in Wichita Falls. He cashed a $10 check and after approval by a bank official, forged the vice president's initials on a second $4,700 check then deposited $1,200 and took the rest in cash. Police across both states seek the swindler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Man
Lawton
Oklahoma
Texas
Otis Waldron
Wichita Falls
Tex
Waldron
Hearing Delayed In Murder Case
Preliminary hearing for Louis J. Arnau Lawton used car dealer charged with murder has been reset to Sept. 28 at the state’s request. Arnau is accused of shooting Jack Shaw a Lawton boot legger and service station owner to death Sept. 8 in Arnau’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J
Arnau
Lawton
Marvin Cameron
Jack Shaw
Cameron
Shaw
Beckman couple to stay in Lawton during Fort Sill course
Personal Lt. and Mrs. L A Beckman formerly of Enterprise Alabama will live in Lawton for several weeks while he attends a Field Artillery transition course at Fort Sill. They will reside at 208 North Third Street while in Lawton, and are joined by their son and daughter in law at 516 Bell.
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L. A. Beckman
Enterprise
Ala
Fort Sill
Law
John St Son
Bell
Third
Lawton
Indonesia Bears Claim of 3000 Islands Under Its Jurisdiction
A government statement lists Indonesia as governing about three thousand islands. Authorities emphasize sovereignty over the archipelago amid territorial discussions and maritime boundaries claims.
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Islands
Indonesia
All the Sexes by George W Henry Review
Browsings of a Bookworm reviews the 1955 M D George W Henry study of sexuality, gender and modern life. The book explores causes, personal histories, societal views, and methods of rehabilitation aiming to reduce sexual variation stigma and inspire parental guidance and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Henry
M. D
Rinehart and Co
New York
City Constitution Week Proclaimed
Mayor C. R. Ellsworth proclaimed September 17 to 23 as Constitution Week in Lawton urging citizens to study the Constitution and fly the U S flag at homes and businesses during the week. The proclamation emphasizes preserving constitutional government and appreciating its values and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Ellsworth
Lawton
U. S
Cameron college night enrolls 182 students in first semester
Approximately 182 students have enrolled in Cameron college night classes for the first semester, bringing total enrollment to 860 with day classes. Dean Gordon L. Paine announced that night classes begin Monday and more students are expected to enroll. he predicts total enrollment will reach 900, an all time high. Thirteen classes are offered with start times of 6 45 p m for typing shorthand chemistry and welding and 7 p m at the education center Troop I E at the Artillery and Guided Missile Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron College
Gordon L. Paine
Paine
Cameron
Students to Address Kiwanis Club on Key Club Activities
Lawton high school seniors Jerry Brammer and Jim Madox will address North west Kiwanis club members Tuesday on Key club activities. Brammer, president of the LHS chapter and secretary of Key Club International, will speak on What Is Key Club International.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Jerry Brammer
Jim Maddox
Lawton High School
Northwest Kiwanis Club
Brammer
LHS
Key Club International
Ex POW Helped Reds at Ko rea, Maj Alley Trial Opens
Four witnesses testified Friday that Maj. Roland E. Alley advised American prisoners of war in Korea to provide information to Communist captors. Alley, a Bar Harbor Maine career officer, faces court martial on charges of collaborating with the enemy while in a prison camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
Fort Meade
Maj
Roland E. Alley
Korea
Alley
Bar Harbor
Maine
Ethics Discussed At Cyril Rotary Meeting
Forest Baskett led a discussion on ethics at the Cyril Rotary Club meeting. E. R. Kaser served as program chair, with Claud Malone of Apache attending as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Rotary
Cyril
Forest Baskett
Rotary
Rotary Club
E. R. Kaser
Claud Malone
First Methodists Rally Day Plans Evening Program
First Methodist church members observe Rally Day on the 1955 calendar with attendance pins to be presented and a church film to be shown. The program begins at 7 p.m. led by Rev. J. J. Stowe Jr., pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
J. J. Stowe Jr
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Tulsa
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Monroe Avenue
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