Building Housing Penney Business Changes Owners
The Italion Building at 325-329 C Street, home to J C Penney Co, was bought by Max Brock of Lawton. Purchase price appears near 99 thousand dollars based on federal stamp deeds. Brock bought from Mrs Adel Iralson and Virginia Quilk trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penney
Italion
J. C. Penney Co
Max Brock
Lawton
Walter M. Smith
Wayne A. Smith
Eddie Hillhouse
Brock
Adel Iralson
Virginia Quilk
Moses Iralson
FHA requires easier heating for insured homes
The Federal Housing Administration announced new minimum property requirements in a yearlong study, mandating heat loss not exceed 55 Btu per square foot. The move tightens design and insulation standards, with weather stripping, double glazing, and thicker insulation in walls and ceilings to lower heating costs and improve comfort.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Senior Citizens to Elect Officers in Lawton Club Meeting
Lawton's Senior Citizens club will hold an officers election at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Sept 27 in the Recreation Center at 14th and Bell. President Clark Botkin announced transportation for members, with two Altrusa volunteers arranging rides. The group, about 65 members, welcomes all residents aged 60 and over and plans entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Senior Citizens Club
14Th
Bell
Clark Botkin
Latha H. Prosser
Altrusa Club
Lydia Blount
Yvonne Bender
Botkin
Wet bulb saves water in air conditioning use
In summer air conditioning an air cooled condenser of the wet bulb type saves about 97 percent of the water that might otherwise be used, according to the Coleman Company Wichita Kan.
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Coleman Company
Wichita
Kan
Cubs Trio of Hams: Sauer and Banks Immaculate Hat Trick
Hank Sauer and Ernie Banks join a rare club as the only Cubs players to hit three home runs in a single game. The achievement marks a historic power surge for Chicago with both sluggers delivering when it counted.
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Hank Sauer
Ernie Banks
Chicago Cubs
Old House Gets Modern Look With New Wing And Roof
Practical Builder magazine illustrates remodeling success by adding a new wing and a completely new roof built over the old one. The unchanged original roof allowed ongoing living in place, saving tearing costs while the brick and concrete exterior was updated with a redwood siding wing and a green asphalt roof for contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Practical Builder Magazine
Hous
City Building Operations Lag In Lawton This Week
Lawton building activity slowed with permits issued by city inspector A L Mankin. One new home at 1602 Williams Lawton Heights owned by Jim Hoots cost 6000. A small wood frame building at 1526 Georgia by Col Hines cost 400. A chicken house move from 1401 I to 2623 Park owned by Bob Farguson. Remodeling at 310 C on brick by Mr Melton cost 1700. Two homes to be remodeled at 308 Summit owned by Wolfe 500 and 768 N 16th Doris Watts 500.
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Lawton
A. L
Charlie) Mankin
Williams
Lawton Heights
Jim Hoots
Georgia
Col. Hines
Bob Farguson
Park
Mr. Melton
Co. C. Wolfe
Summit
Doris Watts
N. 16Th
Pharisses Buy New Home at 1310 Maple
Mr and Mrs Reginald R Phariss have purchased the residence at 1310 Maple and are occupying it. He works in Civil Service. Former owners CWO and Mrs Bonnie L Pace have returned from overseas duty and reside in Atlanta. Sale handled by W B Sevey, local realtor.
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Reginald R. Phariss
Maple
CWO
Bonnie L. Pace
Atlanta
Roofing weights vary from 45 to 325 pounds per square
Asphalt roofing comes in a wide range of weights patterns and textures suitable for all building types. A square covers 100 square feet, and commonly used weights span from 45 to 325 pounds per square.
Lighting gear for storms doubles as home power during disasters
Outdoor lighting and heating gear such as Coleman lanterns and gasoline stoves used on picnics and trips can serve indoors during hurricanes and other storms. A single mantle lantern yields a bright 100 foot circle, while gasoline stoves light instantly and cook like a normal kitchen range with a controllable flame.
Munich council considers suit against US servicemen over children
A Munich city councilman proposed suing American service men for about 2,000 illegitimate children born since 1945. A legal adviser warned such action could provoke retaliatory suits from other nations and recalled Germany's past occupation.
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Munich
Germany
Hans Keller
Texas Adopts State Dairy Princess
STILLWATER Okla P Texas will gain share of honors if Oklahoma dairy princess Linda Blackman wins the national contest in Chicago. The Oklahoma A&M freshman from Hugo named the Sooner State princess also represents Texas. George M Clark executive vice president of the Texas Dairy Institute said since Texas has no national contestant, it will adopt Oklahoma's candidate.
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Stillwater
Okla
Texas
Oklahoma
Linda Blackman
Chicago
Oklahoma A&m
Hugo
Lone Star
George M. Clark
Texas Dairy Institute
Experts See Easing Of 1955 Home Building Boom
Washington reports signs of a leveling off in the 1955 home building boom. August starts rose 8,000 from July to 115,000 but experts doubt a new surge is near. Savings and loan groups warn that credit tightening is affecting lending while government moves and higher rates push builders to rethink plans.
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Washington
U.S. Savings & Loan League
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Savings and Loan
Home Loan Bank Board
Federal Home Loan Bank
Veterans Administration
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Three Lawtonians Enroll At Emporia College
Three Lawton men Willie Gaines a senior Ollie Hatkins a senior and Fred Washington a sophomore are among 227 students enrolled for the 1955 56 term at The College of Emporia Emporia Kansas registrar Lyle W Hilbert reports Gaines is son of Rev and Mrs J A Young 504 Patterson Hatkins son of Mrs Precious Strickland 604 South B C and Washington son of Mr and Mrs Leslie Washington 512 Carver.
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Lawton
College of Emporia
Emporia
Kan
Lyle W. Hilbert
Willie Gaines
J. A. Young
Patterson
Ollie Hatkins
Precious Strickland
South B. C
Fred Washington
Leslie Washington
Carver
Use a Chalk Line for Accurate Wall and FloorLayouts
A chalk line helps tile and wallpaper work by aligning straight lines. Stretch string between nails, coat with chalk, lift, then snap to leave a straight guide for cuts and placement.
Cows Favor 50 Degree Housing For Higher Milk Output
University of Missouri tests show dairy cows in barns kept at 45 to 50 degrees stay productive. Holsteins over 9,000 pounds and Guernseys over 6,500 pounds milk more in cooler housing, with 50 degree support yielding about 49.80 pounds daily versus 60 degrees. The 1.05 pound gap per cow daily adds up to $336 per 20 cows in a 300-day lactation, while 70 degree housing incurs larger losses. Proper insulation, ventilation, and timing of the dry period during heat, plus vapor barriers and insulated doors, help maintain this climate.
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University of Missouri
Farm production up says USDA report thirty years apart
A farm worker now produces enough for himself and 18 people, up from the past when he produced for eight others. The change is noted in a U S Department of Agriculture assessment reflecting three decades of growth in per farm output.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Scrub Cages Recommend Weekly Cleaning Regimen
The guide advises bird cages, perches, and swings be scrubbed with hot soap suds at least once weekly to maintain hygiene and prevent buildup. It emphasizes routine cleaning for pet birds and accessible care practices for owners.
Paul Abneys Buy Arlington Home
The Paul Abneys purchased the home at 1902 Arlington through W. B. Levey the local realtor. He works for Safeway Stores and Mrs Abney is employed in Civil Service. Their son attends Will Rogers school.
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Paul Abneys
Arlington
W. B. Levey
Safeway Stores
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Senior Citizens
Mrs. Phariss
W. B. Sevey
Zwaan
Pittsburgh Paints
Farmers Lumber Company
G Avenue
Denison
Sheridan Road
Savings and Loan Company
Lawtonians
Eugene L. Bowman
John Shoemaker
C. T. Hughes Construction Co
McKinley Public School
Southwestern Radio & Sound
4Th & E
Gene
Southwest Chemical Company
C. P. Pennington
C.F.M
A & M Air Conditioning
Harry Routh
C Avenue
Lawton,Okla
Fred Melton
Hors
Concrete Pipe CO
Wilbur E. Thomas
Oklahoma City
Lea
S.W. Oklahoma
Pine
Provincial
Heywood-Wakefield
Hibriton
O’hearn
Bassett
Shaw
Kingsley
Colonial Craft
Shockey, Savage
Futorian
Karpen
Flexsteel
Decorators Studios
International
Hibriten
Selig
Lightolier
Cache Road Furniture CO
Cache Road
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