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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1973
Page
7
A dense list of community meetings and gatherings fills Tuesday to Thursday including PTA meetings at Geronimo Road, Westwood Elementary, Whittier and more. several sorority chapters meet in homes and public spaces. veteran and civic clubs hold sessions. lawton groups host luncheons dances and square dancing at local venues.
The Lawton Garden Council presented a $1000 donation to the Lawton Park Department for Elmer Thomas Park beautification. James Miles of the Institute of the Great Plains accepted the gift and shared landscape blueprints. The seven-club group raised funds through a games day attended by about 150 members and guests.
Mrs Donald Ley, wife of the new commander, was greeted by Wives of Officers of the 14th Aviation Battalion USAFAC at a coffee in the Caisson Room Fort Sill Officers Club. Mrs Donald Peters introduced her and presented an ivy plant and blue white chrysanthemum centerpiece. Mrs Ley welcomed newcomers listed by name.
The Faxon Good Cheer Club met at the home of Mrs. Mark Sherler with Mrs. Guy Wood presiding. Mrs. Aubrey Parks delivered devotions and Mrs. Richard Witderman presented the program. The next meeting will be in the Faxon lunch room with Lt. Col. Robert E. Greiner speaking on the Comanche County Center for Handicapped Children.
Mrs Virginia Corley Troop 371 leader and assistants Mrs Catherine Schettler and Mrs Sue Lewis joined a Troop camp training session at E-Ko-Wah Girl Scout Camp near Marlow. They met with Mrs Anita Disney to discuss plans for a Councilwide camp slated for Friday through Sunday, May 46.
About 60 people attended a green bird party at Shakey's Pizza Parlor hosted by FAOAC Class 4 73 Fort Sill and their wives. Among the guests were Lt Col Beverly Barge and Mrs Barge Captain David Fuqua and Mrs Fuqua Captain John Barnum and Mrs Barnum Lt Stephen Sherill and Mrs Sherill and Lt Larry Nichols and Mrs Nichols.
Mrs Glen McLane was installed as president of the Echo Club in a candlelit ceremony at Lew Johnson's Restaurant. Officers installed included Mrs Jim Hysan vice president and Mrs Carl Larouche treasurer along with other posts. The Elks convention is set for April 13 to 15 at the Montego Bay Hotel.
The Artillery Toastmistress Club celebrated its first anniversary at the Fort Sill NCO Club. Members and one guest attended as speakers shared on Legends, Renewal Time, and club history. The meeting included timer, evaluations, topics, devotions, flag salute, and committee reports. A luncheon event is planned for the next gathering.
Col and Mrs Ernest P Terrell Jr host the 214th Artillery Group III Corps spring formal in the Fort Sill Officers Club Saturday The theme is April Showers Decorations are by the Wives of Officers of Headquarters Battery A receiving line precedes cocktails at 6 30 p m Col and Mrs William C Parker will be guests The Shades of Sound will provide music
NEA reports on Widows In Financial Straits WIFS and a survivor's kit proposed by W Scane Bowler Pioneer Western Corp. The guide lists steps to protect widows including locating a will, duplicating safe deposits, tracking policies and assets, understanding spouses business affairs, choosing trusted executors, and maintaining ready cash.
Osa Chapter No. 514 Order of the Eastern Star held at the Masonic Temple announced and honored committee appointments for Mrs. Jeff Swindle cancer relief and Jeff Swindle transportation. Mrs. Lee Riddle and Donald Morgan presided with 35 members and guest Mrs. Marguerite Kay attending. Refreshments served by four members, pink table decor highlighted the event.
The Lawton Pioneer Women's Club will meet at 2 p.m. Friday in the Museum of the Great Plains. In Tehran scientists studying a statue of Darius the Great conclude the work was created by Egyptians and shipped to Persia around 500 B.C.
Advertises Odrinex as a tiny tablet for fat loss with no drugs or exercise. Claims 14 years of use and a money back guarantee if ugly fat remains, with prices of 3.25 and 5.25. Sold with no questions asked by unnamed distributor.
The Faxon Baptist Church Girls' Auxiliary met recently with eleven members present under leader Mrs. Mark Sherler. Rev. Lee Wood led devotions as fourteen attended the skating party at Eagle Park Cache with Mrs. Sherler accompanying the group.
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance to a 21 year old woman living at home with office work who wants to refuse dates without hurting feelings while dating only within her religion to avoid parental arguments. The letter explains family support and religious conflicts shaping her dating choices.
The Smaller Units Coffee Group of Fort Sill hosted a farewell luncheon for Mrs. Neal W. Harris at Mr. Z's Steak Inn. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles G. Shaw and Mrs. Curtis D. Johnson. Mrs. R. G. Cramer presided. 27 guests attended including Mrs. R. G. Cramer Jr. and Mrs. Reid Adams. Mrs. Jack C. Hughes was welcomed as a newcomer and a corsage plus farewell gift were presented to Mrs. Harris. The next coffee is planned for Tuesday, May 1.
Wives of officers of the Directorate of Personnel and Community Activities USAFAC gathered at the Fort Sill Polo Club for coffee. Seventeen attendees enjoyed introductions for newcomers Mrs. John Joslin Mrs. Jerry Bates and Mrs. James Forbes. Farewell tributes were given to Mrs. Robert Swager Mrs. Guy Rogers and Mrs. Robert Mack. A June tea will honor the wife of the new commanding general. Staff wives coffee is planned for Thursday with Parade of Quarters on Friday.
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