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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1948

Page

4

Pioneer Spirit Hope Of Future Highlighted By Dr Dale

Dr Edward Everett Dale Oklahoma historian urged Lawton Kiwanis members and guests to keep faith in the pioneer spirit as a guide for America. He cited Oklahoma openings and the westward push from Plymouth to the first settlements, stressing courage, honesty, faith, and hard work in southwest Oklahoma’s evolution. He remains confident about the future amid wartime and change.

America Edward Everett Dale Lawton Kiwanians Dale University of Oklahoma Keiwanians First Christian Church Oklahoma Greer County Plymouth Jamestown Lawton Bart Sit Southwest Thurston Nickles Mile Tague F. J. Christian EB. H. McKinney Kiwanis Club Rudy Hanza Orta Wilcoxson Donald Wilcoxon Howard Hamilton Kelly Johnstone J. A. Stuever Charlie Shull J. L. McQuiston J. FL Morse Carl F. Carlson W. H. King Stanier Cahn Wayne Rowe Quentin Livingston Howard Bain John Storer J. C. Sellers Frank Montgomery Spencer Mac Howry Spencer Quetone Bufford Arnold Billy Wilkins P. W. Sharp Ed Bledsoe Jack Howenstine Wilbur Sformison R. B. Morford R. B. Morford, Jr J. Allan Lowry J. O. Lewis Joe B. Watson H. Medford Otto Wilcoxson Sydney Australia Joe Schneider Nicklas 4. B. Adams The State University College of Business Administration

Women’s Missionary Society Holds Bible Study Circles

Members of the Women's Missionary Society of First Baptist met in homes and at the church for Bible study from Romans. Circles hosted by Mrs. Eliza Hawke, Mrs. John Alfred, Mrs. Guy Sparkman, and others shared prayer, offerings for clothing for a child at Oklahoma Baptist Home for Children, Braille publications, and seminary literature. Attendees included Mrs. Maurice Crabtree, Mrs. Hya Tucker, and many circle members across multiple homes.

Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Circle Eliza Hawke Wilsson Fielder Mary Wiled Charles Wolf C. W. Simpson Rubye House J.T. McMenis WMU George Conway Avlover Oklahoma Maurice Crabtree Fort Worth Guy Sparkman Eugene Hilchele Henry Brammer Cherry Brammer By. i Clothing Fund Braille Publication Fund Carrie Hoodier H. L. Wright P. Ei Lena .Whitten Glen Becker W. D. Singleton B.W. Hacrla Jake Witzel Mike Brandon S. Ninth Doyle Brantley C. W. Sasser W. R. Ramsey Baptist Children’s Home Mra. G. D. Fawley Blle Allie Young Nora Pinson J.T. Lyle A. E. Seabolt L. 3- Eickies Gordon Foster Lorene Lilly D. M. Golden H. G. Manning Jean Peterson Wi. L. Pitts

Club House Donated To Jolly Jeans

At the weekly meeting in Misa Shirley Turner’s home the Jolly Jeans club decorated their new club house donated by Mrs Clar ence Turner. Vice president presiding in the absent president. Attending: Nona Sexton Phyllis Rumeage Jorena Givens Mona Sexton Mary Louise Giles and Hva Vowel. Next meeting set April 13 at Mona and None Sexton’s home.

Jally Jeans Club Misa Shirley Turner Clarence Turner Nona Sexton Phyllis Rumeage Jorena Givens Mona Sexton Mary Louise Giles Hva Vowel Mona Sexton Gore

International Music Program Set At Cen Ten Methodist Church

The Schubert Music Club will present International Music at Cen Ten Methodist Church tomorrow at 10 30 a m Robin Alford leads the program with participants Pat Ratcliffe Mary Sue Grimes Dorothy Leister Mary Lola Shore Pat Holzapfel Joann Gee Mary Jane Owen and Dorothy Dawson performing in the event.

Schubert Music Club Centenary Methodist Church Robin Alford Pat Ratcliffe Mary Sue Grimes Dorothy Leister Mary Lola Shore Pat Holzapfel Joann Gee Mary Jane Owen Dorothy Dawson

Spiritual Frontiers study by four WMS circles

The Women's Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church studied Spiritual Frontiers as four circles met on Tuesday. Elizabeth Brown circle opened with hymns. devotional used James 3. prayers led. circle members and guests participated in readings, songs and a review of 45 year old missionary work. The Rosalee Appleby circle, and the Howard Bryant circle also held meetings with devotions, songs, and study reflections. An all day event was planned with plans to collect items for an Oklahoma Orphans home.

Women's Missionary Society Calvary Baptist Church Elizabeth Brown Tahe Jones A. M. Brown Lee Pursley Victoria Gonzelus Jesus Mra. Brown Dan T. Moore WM. R. Vaughn W.ms. Child Oklahoma Mitchell George Brumley John Mehefko Sam Braddy Willis Creagle A. Thornburg Clarence Constant M. F. Shiplett B. R. York Rosalee Atplony

Prayer and devotion mark church circle meeting

Mrs J H Ragadill offered a prayer and Mrs B Dunlap led a devotional from Matthew 26 18 20 on The Great Commission The fifth chapter of the study book was presented by the new circle leader Mrs J H Bled aoe The next meeting will be at Mrs John Bradley 612% McKinley Others present included Mrs Lola Ivey Mrs OJa Austin Mrs Leonard Raney Mrs Leonard Harvey Mrs Olil Smith Mrs H A Williamson and Mrs Puffer.

M. H. Dungan Mary Bridges H. Iswin J. H. Ragadill B. Dunlap New Circle J. H. Bledaoe John Bradley McKinley Lola Ivey Oja Austin Leonard Raney Leonard Harvey Olil Smith H. A. Williamson Puffer

Roseland Club Plans Wiener Roast On April Sixteen

The Roseland club met at the home of Mrs Thelma Scribner east of the city after noon. New members Mrs Ralph Lucas and Mrs GC A Thornburg were welcomed. Members present included Mrs Harry Hammond Mrs Jim Recer Mrs Walt Spradhin Mrs Bernice Watson and others.

Roseland Club Mra Thelma Scribner Glen Walt Spradhin Bernice Watson Bill Trotter Luke Wilson Myrtle Jenking Rosa Dikes Tracy Bishop Louis Bishop

Girls Friendly Society Organized

The Girls Friendly Society club was organized on Wednesday April 7 at the club house 2620 CT Colors chosen were blue and white with a dove emblem. Officers elected include Gerry Truesdale president Doris Lee vice president Bobbie Jean Lee secretary treasurer Mary Lou Askew pledgemist Milas Wynell Ketchum chaplain Alex June Hall reporter Milas Evelyn Rainwater social chairman Patsy Truesdale Martha Buttrum charter members.

Girls! Friendly Society Club Gerry Truesdale Doris Lee Bobbie Jean Lee Mary Lou Askew Mistresa Milas Wynell Ketchum Alex June Hall Milas Evelyn Rainwater Patsy Truesdele Martha Buttrum

DAR Meeting To Be Held Tomorrow Afternoon

Lawton chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution will hold a 2 p.m. Saturday meeting at the county Health Center, 10 E. Mrs Ben Ash and Mrs. Julian Russell hostesses. Guest speaker Hardy Watson will discuss Conservation of Health.

Lawton The Daughters of American Revolution County Health Center Ben Ash Julian Russell Hardy Watson

Shower Fetes Recent Bride In Soper Home

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Walter B. Sanders, formerly Miss Millie Sue Bowers, was held at Mrs. Clarence Soper’s home 609 Columbia. Guests included Mrs. Charles B. Sanders Sr., Mrs. Harry E. Bowers, and many attendants.

Soper Walter BE. Sanders Millie Sue Bowers Clarence Soper Columbia Charles 8. Sanders, Sr Harry E. Bowers Jacqueline Soper Helen Olson Charles B. Sanders, Jr Mra Claude Seper Mtr Joe Tan BL. Clair Tina Wiley Nelson Gindya Braet Misa Geree McCurdy Ruth Larrance Mary Larrance Nancy McCrory Barbara Nortis Barbara Kuntz Joan McDowell Fudge Leard Betty Clark Gwendolyn Trout Jan Gartrell Milas Betty Elrod

Bridge And Games Party Held By Officers Wives

Wives of Department of Observation officers attended a luncheon and bridge and games afternoon at the Fort Monday. The event showcased social and charitable aims with attendees from the military community.

Department of Observation

Bridge and games prizes at Sill Officers’ Club event

Sill Officers' club hosted an afternoon with Mrs. George H. Wenzel and Mrs. Nelson W. Tobey as hostesses. Mrs. George Reltz and Mrs. Henry Owen won bridge prizes, while Mrs. Wesley Walton took the games prize. Guests included several named ladies, among them Mrs. Mer cer Walter and Mrs. John J. Case.

Notable Ladies Listed in Social Circle

A social notice names Mrs. Oscar Yogi, Mrs. Charles Hearn, Mrs. Robert Hixon, Mrs. John Hoffman, Mrs. H. & Owen, Mrs. David Richardson and Mrs. William R. Bursell as members of a local hostess group, reflecting community ties and social standing.

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Green Sales CO First Baptist Circles PUREX Jolly Jeans Pho WMS Girls’ Friendly Society DAR Fuller Brush Company Bell Checker Cab Tian Parka ATO Louie Tacoma Phonograph Lawton Novelty Co W. G. Price Third Street Colorback Co Sup Goodyear Auto Hotel Oe Pho I. G. Cole Current Stan Henton Dinah Shore Phil Harris Tchaikovsky Andy Russell Vinniesa Nighin Henry Rene Life
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