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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1948

Page

5

Baptist Circles Start Study Of New Book In Homes

The First Baptist Missionary Society groups held afternoon meetings Tuesday to begin study of How to Help Others Become Christians by Dr. Roland Levell. Members hosted at various homes, led lessons, and collected offerings for the Braille Publication fund. New members joined several circles and visitors attended across multiple addresses and hosts.

First Baptist Misssionary Society Roland Levell Tom Blankenship Baker J. Cauthen Columbia T. Tucker H. G. Manning Braille Publication Fund A. W. Harris A.C. Donath Bill Gardner Sor Cherry B. W. Harris Allen Bilbrey Milton Keating B. W. Barris Eugene Hill Circle Guy Sparkman Surn John Woodward George Lewis Lewis W. A. Cleveland J. L. French J. A. Parnell John Bullard Elmer Edgman D. W. Branch C. W. Simpson A. H. Parks Ze J. Meir Mary Wiles Rubye House Circle Emil Woeaner Cecil Brown Baptist Home Kenneth Myers al Williams Frank Schuosky James Lloyd J. A LaFonte Harry Curnutt George Conway Harry Selling Sam Taylor James O'Mallly M. L. Pratt James Dooley Ed Rogers Mildred Cox E. N. Galliher F. M. Brandon Sussell Peterson J. A. Wilkerson Orville Sisson George Moyer L. L. Casey

Irene Jef fera circle meets with reports and refreshments

Mrs Hugh M Jones presided Tuesday afternoon as the Irene Jef fera circle received reports and outlined activities. Mrs K F P McClain, president of the general society, attended and offered opening prayer. The study book was presented to several members by Mrs Emil Woesner, followed by a seasonable prayer and a social hour with cale and ice cream served by the hon ega.

John Manning H. J. Myrick Mra Clint Wartsers W. L. Ruhlman HE. W. Wheatley Jeasse D.J. Pitta Granger Kelley Robert Tucker L. M. Reiser Jeanette Murdoch T. A. Tooms O. B. Matthews W. A. Wilcoxson Irene Jeffera Hugh M. Jones K. FP. McClain General Society Emil Woesner Johnny Alred Roy Cooper Otto Shelton Doyle Pettisoni Martha Kidd Susie Matthews Ray Smith T. R. Johnson Rex White Cale Honega

Fort Sill Group Holds Picnic

A group of enlisted men and wives from the Peat Trailer courts Fort Sill attended a no host picnic Wednesday evening at Lake Thomas. Attendees included S Sgt and Mrs Duane Ridings Sgt and Mrs Lester Mayberry and daughter Nickle T Sgt and Mrs Howard E Bailey and son Ronnie Sgt and Mrs Jim Throgmorton and sons Gary and Jerry and Mrs Clarence Herold.

Fort Sil Lake Thomas Duane Ridings Lester Mayberry Nickle Howard E. Bailey Ronnie Jim Throgmorton Gary Jerry Clarence Herold

Officers List Party For Sunday At Fort Silt Polo Club

Capt Harold Hall announced that officers of the 1st Field Artillery battalion and guests will attend a party Sunday at the Fort Silt Polo Club. The battalion executive said the event highlights the unit's social calendar.

1St FA 1St Field Artillery Battalion Fort Silt Harold Hall

Heirs Sell 107-Year-Old Herdman Tot for $35000

Heirs of the Herdman family profited from selling the land beneath the old Herdman home after owning it for 107 years. The tot was bought for $200 in 1840 and sold for $35,000, marking a substantial gain for the family.

Mt, Vernon, I Herdman

Underwriters Meet in Lawton Monthly Session

Members of the Southwestern Oklahoma Lite Underwriters Association will hold their monthly meeting in Lawton at noon in the Old South cafeteria. speaker Phil B. Noah of American National Insurance Co. Oklahoma City will headline, with Nash in demand across Oklahoma and nearby states for his agency setup expertise. Henry T. Ford will preside, Stanley Bryant to attend, and all life insurance professionals are invited. Reservations to R C Webb.

Southwestern Oklahoma Lite Underwriters, Association Lawton Old South Bui Spencer Phil B. Noah Oklahoma City American National Insurance Co Nash Oklahoma R. C. Webb Henry T. Ford Stanley Bryant

Program Given By Indian Club Fort Sill Hospital

Mrs Jazzie Hight president of the American Legion auxiliary and Miss Imogene Pope hospital program chairman presented Fort Sill Indian club members in glving a program Thursday night at the hospital Fort Sill The auxiliary sponsors two programs monthly for hospitalized soldiers. Dancers Belva Ann Kerchee Georgine Ware and others performed with singers Mr and Mia Spencer Aseh and Sam Pewo all of Apache.

Jazzie Hight American Legion Auxilary Imogene Pope Fort Sill

Veterans of Spanish War Prepare for Tulsa Meeting

Local members of the United Spanish War Veterans plan to attend the Tulsa convention from Saturday to Tuesday marking the 50th anniversary of the Spanish American War. Attendees include Guy C. Robertson Le Robertson Ralph Holt and many others. Memorial services are planned Sunday evening and a caravan will visit Claremore to view the Will Rogers memorial. Mrs Middleton is to speak on the program and Mr Brooks chairs the entertainment committee.

United Spanish War Veterans Tulsa Guy C. Robertson le Robertson Ralph Holt J. W. Middleton John Brooks G. M. Brooks Lucy Gossett P. F. Fleming Claremore Will Rogers Middleton Lawton Aunitary Brooks

Minnesota State Offers One Week Fishing Course

The University of Minnesota will run a one week course teaching the state's fish species and effective fishing methods. Students will learn identification and species habits alongside practical techniques to catch them.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota

Duncan Youths Freed In Probe

Jesse South, 22, of Duncan, has been released from county jail after being held without charge in connection with the accidental shooting of his 13 year old Lawton cousin Melvin Wayne Wimple during target practice at Big Beaver creek, 12 miles east of Lawton. County attorney Clarence Wimple said no charges were contemplated.

Jesse South Duncan Melvin Wayne Wimple Lawson Sunny South Big Beaver Creek Lawton Clarence Wimple Ralph Cline

Soldier in Korea Learns Of Brother's Death Here

£ 1c. Robert Wimple, stationed in Korea with an M P. detachment, telephoned his mother, Mrs. Clarence Wimple, 1403 I, Tuesday night upon learning of the death of his brother Melvin Wimple who was shot fatally Sunday. The soldier has been granted a furlough and plans to visit his parents soon.

Robert Wimple Korea Melvin Wimple Clarence Wimple

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