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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
6
A homemaker suggests creative uses for everyday dishes as flower pots. Use goblets ash trays refrigerator dishes sugar bowls and lids to hold blooms with clay or florist’s snow for stability. Try crystal ramekins as candle- flower centerpieces and float tulips in shallow candy dishes for compact display.
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met in the church parlor to discuss Medical Missions in Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay. Mrs. Cuf fie Waid led the Ruby Howse circle program with singing, devotion, and talks by Mrs. W. W. Kerr Milton Walker and Jack Shirley, followed by a business session and prayer.
Lawton Altrusa members met at Mrs Mary Fowler home with Mrs Mimi Mallon as vice president and Mrs Bessie Knight named project chair for sending a mother and child to the Salvation Army Heart of the Hills camp in Tahlequah this summer. The group also planned future fundraisers led by Mrs Frances Curb. Other attendees included Mesdames LaVerapman Kaloma Darden Marie Detty Bertrude Fields Katie Gabbard Latha H Prosser Helen Williams Rachel Wray and Mildred Wyatt.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Auxiliary No. 1860 met at Mrs. J. O. Shaw’s home. Mrs. Bill Ward presided as the group discussed plans for an Arts and Crafts fair at Howell School and a post school link while members swapped exchange items and shared in a social hour. Attending members included Mrs. Richard Bennett, Rolley Campbell, C. L. Devore, Jack Ferrell, Charles Gipson, Edward Graham, Fred Hollander, Melvin Jennings, Fred Jennings, Steve Kovacs, Elmo Kuntz, Ivan Lanman, W. R. Morris, W. B. Ogden, Hershel Passons, O. K. Rothell and Rex White.
VFW Post 1193 auxiliary welcomed two new initiates Mesdames H. L. Honeycutt and Wallace Peterson during a 7 p.m. covered dish supper and 8 p.m. business session. A past president’s pin was presented to Mrs. Paul Marburger. Draping of the charter and memorial services for the late Mrs. S. P. Ratner were attended by the entire group. Twenty-seven members attended.
The annual spring fashion review will be staged Friday night at Cameron College auditorium. Mrs Allie Dittom head of the home making department at Cameron announced the event with sixteen area schools participating at 7 30 p m. Homemaking students will parade in garments designed and made in class this year. Public invitation extended.
Thursday events include Vagabond club at 7:30 p m hosted by Carolyn Bryan and Rev. Clayton S Valder with First Presbyterian and Women's Association groups. IOOF Hall hosts Ladies auxiliary at 7 p m with nursery. Friday features Quest club at 2 30 p m and Pioneer club luncheon at Legion hall with Kilowatt Square Dance Club at 8 p m led by Johnny Robinson.
Fort Sill Officers Dramatic Club presents the English comedy And Margaret tonight at 8 in the Red Barn. Col. John W. Hansborough produces with Charles Kimball directing a three night run through Saturday featuring Mesdames Dutreau Howe Moye Webb and officers Grabove Pflager Witmore Payne. Tickets available at the box office.
Mr and Mrs J H McManus return from an extended trip through Eastern states as a Farmers Union award for writing insurance. The Chattanoogan was among several state residents honored. Stops included Manassas Virginia Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes region and St Louis Missouri.
A Chattanooga special report notes the home reunion for S-Sgt. Fred Allen and his wife and baby daughter upon their return from Ashijia Japan after two and a half years. Attendees include multiple families from Oklahoma Texas Michigan Indiana and Indiana with extended relatives and guests from Frederick Oklahoma City and more.
Mrs. J. L. Neff joined the Cosmopolitan club as members gathered for a luncheon at Fort Sill. The report mentions Mesdames J. S. cer a and others, with activity around an Open Wednesday event.
Junior High Camp Fire club plans a Saturday outing at C Andy Cabin southwest of Faxon with a hayride, softball games, and square dancing leading to a wiener roast. Each of six girls must be sponsored by a parent and may invite a guest.
Personal houseguests at the home of Pfc. and Mrs. James L. Baker quarters 2046 South Fort Sill include his mother Mrs. Leona Baker of Knoxville Tennessee and Mr and Mrs Cecil Rhea of Alcoa Tennessee.
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Miss Jane Lacy a Lindenwood College student and Lawton high school graduate will participate in morning services in 41 Missouri Presbyterian churches Sunday for National Christian College Day. She will lead responsive reading at a St Louis church, sing, read scriptures and discuss Lindenwood’s chapel drive. Lindenwood College is Presbyterian affiliated.
Delbert E. Fincher Jr. and Miss Shirley Ann Fincher return home after spending the holidays with their parents at 916 Summit. Other weekend guests included Ed Careathers and son Kent of Kansas City Kansas, and G. D. Fincher of Marlow.
A First Christian event at 7 15 p m featured officer nominations by the nominating committee. Mrs A E Norris was named vice president and Mrs Lloyd Dupler secretary with Mrs Otis Stapp treasurer and Mrs T D a program chair. Mrs Rose Mayo Partlow organized hospitality and Mrs W E Fourmianen Sunshine chair. After a devotional by Mrs Tomlinson the film They Shall Be Filled depicted missionary work in the Jerez valley Zacatecas Old Mexico. Hostesses were Mesdames C W Littlefield Harpe and Fred Thomason with refreshments served. Others present included Miss Mildred Schwarte and Mesdames W M Belcher Lola Black Al Denham Lloyd Dupler Lawrence Endsley Velma Heuser Frances King Edith Clyde McDonald Dorothy Schenkel W P Thompson B H Wertz Marguerite Williamson and Elbert M Whitwell.
Mrs W E Elrod was elected a member of Lawton Rebekah lodge No 87 during a brief IOOF hall meeting at 8 pm Monday. Mrs E Tallent noble reel and Mire E Quinn vice grand led the session. An open house on April 27 was extended by E Bean program chairman with about 45 members in attendance.
Career training ad promotes commercial subjects and civil service coaching for non high school graduates. The Edwards advertise guidance on obtaining work before completing formal training with Mr and Mrs Hale Edwards.
Gardens event set for Sunday afternoon will feature tours of several residents’ gardens rather than only garden club member plots. Visitors may glimpse a variety of plantings and landscape styles across the city.
Announcement of the Boss of the Year will be made May 26 at the annual boss night dinner. Lawton chapter of the National Secretaries Association met for an informal coffee at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Miss Lillie Mae Frazier’s home. Campaign speeches were made for candidates including Mildred Rush and Mesdames Bill Johnson Pauline Swindell Alfred Green Martha Safrit and Walter.
Beal Heights Circles meet in the homes of Mrs. Lucille Ford and Mrs. Earl Jones. Mrs. Ford led the business session in Mrs. Kalbfleisch's absence with prayers from guest Mrs. Paul Hanna. Attendees included Miss Catharine Garvin Mrs. Robert S. Ward and guests Mrs. Kenneth Clapp and others. A social hour followed.
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