Colonial Ball at Fort Sill Bowed to Col Weber Farewell
Officers of Missile Group No. 9 and their wives held a spring colonial ball in the Fort Sill Officers Club ballroom. A carriage with white horses brought Col Edwin Weber and guests including Col William Parker and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ray Laux to the event, a formal farewell as Weber heads to Vietnam.
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Fficers
Missile Group No. 9
Fort Sill
Officers’ Club
Edwin Weber
Lowell Smith
Thomas J. Roth
Col. Weber
Vietnam
Weber
Berry Willard
William C. Parker
ITI Corps Artillery
Ray Laux
San Antonio
Tex
Milady
Edwin L. Weber Jr
Colonial Hall
John D. Ricketson
Herman Johnson
Abby Advice Column Readership Letters Collide With Dating and Health
Absent a single narrative, the page presents letters to Dear Abby about body odor revealing late cancer, gendered appearance debates, dating etiquette, and lost and found pet ownership. The missives illustrate social expectations on aging, romance, and responsibility with user-submitted concerns and Abby’s responses.
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Abby
New officers elected at Pershing Extension Homemakers Group
Pershing Extension Homemakers Group met at the home of Mrs Karl Aurell electing Mrs A T Keeler as president with Mrs Winifred LeBarre as vice president and Mrs William H Hudspeth as secretary Eleven members attended Mrs LeBarre presided The next meeting will be May 15 plus another club meeting at Mrs Milford Walkers home with 29 members present and a report by Mrs Charles Jennings.
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Pershing Extension Homemakers Group
Karl Aurell
A. T. Keeler
Winifred LeBarre
William H. Hudspeth
LeBarre
Ike Love
Quest Club
Milford Walker
Guy Able
W. Blair Scott
Lincoln PTA Honors Students and Elects New Officers
Lincoln Elementary School PTA met with Mrs. Leland Duncan presiding. Principal Elbert Bentley awarded 56 boys with football pins basketball pins and sports letters while 24 Pep Club girls received first second and third year pins. New officers elected include Mrs. Kenneth Goodin president and Mrs. Raymond Kirkendall vice president.
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Lincoln Elementary School
PTA
Leland Duncan
Elbert Bentley
Lincoln Dads’ Club
Kent Swinford
Chuck Whaley
Milton Sankadota
Stanley Haywood
Kenneth Goodin
Raymond Kirkendall
Don Hipp
Duncan
Gary Prestage
Lonnie Shoopman
Ray Montgomery
Goodin
Bentley
William P. White III
Larry Shaddix
Dave Neuhaus
Rebekahs Honor Ford Marks and Joe Marks at Unity Lodge Dinner
Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 121 held in IOOF Hall honored Ford Marks grand chief patriarch and Joe Marks past grand master along with Mrs. Cleo Shelp past president. Mrs. Louis G. Rosa Jr. noble grand and Mrs. Wesley Johnston vice grand presided.
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Ford Marks
Joe Marks
Cleo Shelp
The
Rebekah
Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 121
IOOF
Louis G. Rosa Jr
Noble Grand
Wesley Johnston
Joe Bunch
School of Instruction
Ames
Ray Forrest
Elizabeth Marks
Duncan
Cecily Lundy
Peggy Wickenware
Hulen
Arrajo Werner
Mickey Johnson
Dorthy Horvath
Coy Suttle
Charlie Faries
Tuesday Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings
Community groups in Lawton plan events ranging from craft lessons and luncheons to square dances and charity drives. Notable gatherings include Goodwill Rebekah Hall events, Lawton Garden Council at the Museum of the Great Plains, and Hotel Lawtonian luncheons with multiple organizations hosting.
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Jerusalem
Rebekah Hall
ATC
Thomas Haughney
Lawton Garden Council
Museum of the Great Plains
Fort Sill
Officers Wives’ Club
Square Toppers
Comanche County Fairgrounds
Unity Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Spring Flowers Luncheon At Fort Sill Notices
Wives of Officers in the Office of the Assistant Commandant held a Spring Festival of Flowers luncheon at the Polo Club Fort Sill. Charles Snyder discussed flower arranging and gifts were presented to several attendees as upcoming hostesses were announced for May 10.
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Fort Sill
William H. Fleshman
Director of Logistics
Charles Snyder
Louis J. Rothwell
Leonard DeBord
Claude C. Steward
Paul W. Davis
Morton S. Cohen
Donnie T. Uzzle
Richard Kosonen
Luther R. Vann Jr
Richard E. McKean
Lawrence H. Caruthers Jr
Gary D
A Word to the Wise Bride on Relaxing
A columnist urges brides to embrace relaxation as a mindset amid turmoil. The piece argues calm can aid decision making and reduce stress during wedding planning and life disruptions. It emphasizes practical steps and peaceable coping over panic.
How to Roast Nibblers Almonds
To roast whole blanched almonds stir in an oiled or buttered skillet over medium heat until golden or bake in a 350 degree oven. Sprinkle with salt or a flavored salt such as garlic or celery.
New Canvas Rainsuit Brings Raincoat and Matching Pants
The latest rainwear pairs a blazer styled jacket with fashionable long flared pants. The canvas rainsuit offers a coordinated two piece for wet weather.
Two's Company in Home Furnishings Shares Twin Ideas
The article promotes using pairs for unity in decorating from twin beds and matching lamps to two sofas flanking a fireplace. It suggests two matching antiques in contemporary rooms and invites readers to visit the showroom for name brand furniture.
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Danny
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Jennings
Chickasha
Venna Lee Cook
Juanita Boyce
Julane Whitworth
Lawton
Barbara Bailey
Indiahoma
Rubena Reeves
Cache
Bibby
Eynie Bell Buchanan
Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts
Lincoln Pta
Rebekahs
Wesley Johnson
Ola Mae Stanley
Rosa
Goodwill
Comanche
Licensed Practical Nurses Association
DAP
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Osa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Lincoln
Lawton Humane Society
Security Bank
Wesleyan Service Guild
Centenary United Methodist Church
George Graham
N. 32Nd
Washita
First Presbyterian Church
A.m
Lawton-Fort Sill
Church Women United
USC
African Violet Society
Sidney Gallaway
Lawton Woman’s Forum
YMCA
Carolyn Hunt Club
Wayne Gilley
Dorcas
Central Baptist Church
Bennie Olsen
Dearborn
OK Club
S. Sheridan
Credit Women International
Holiday Inn
Comanche County
Royal Neighbors of America
Goodwill Rebekah
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
S. 2Nd
Sir John Suckling
Rega S. Grant
Washington, D.C
Studio OF
D.T.C
O.P.B.S
Eae National
Beni
ATI Wash
DTC Business College
Liberty
OBPS
ACBS
Bill
Dutton
Ies Et
Gore
Discount Clothing
Bermudas
Jamaicas
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