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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1972
Page
3
A divorced mother remarried explains boundary with ex-in-laws who send gifts to her children. She says new grandparents adore the kids and requests Abby to tell HEART to stop contact. She notes she would not permit visits and questions ex-in-laws nerve.
Xi Tau chapter members met at Mrs. Jack Jones home with Jones presiding. The program High Moments of History featured by Thurman French Donald Bynum Jones and Jueschke. The award project First Lady of the Year to be announced at an invitational tea at the McMahon Foundation on May L.
Lawton attendees list a busy slate across Lawton and Fort Sill today. Golf and bridge events at the Country Club start at 9:30 a.m. with lunch at 12:30, while Cameron College hosts a spring fashion show at Shepler Center at 7:30 p.m. Numerous groups meet, dine, and celebrate at churches, clubs, schools, and civic venues throughout the evening, including PEO Sisterhood, Beta Sigma Phi, NCO organizations, and the Silver Spurs square dance club.
Lawton High School’s home economics department invites students, parents and staff to Thursday’s 7:30 to 9 p.m. open house. All five course areas will be shown, with student projects on display and cookbooks given to families. Refreshments served.
The Eloise Tyree Garden Club met at Mrs Richard Massad home for a coffee and session led by president Mrs John W Tyree. Seventeen members attended with Miss Myra Grace Hendrick giving a report. The Lawton Garden Council flower show is set for May 12 at First United Methodist Church.
Wives of officers hosted a luncheon and fashion show at the Polo Club Fort Sill with Mrs Walter R Harris presiding. Guests included Mrs Rolland B Rogers Mrs Helen Bengtson and others. farewells given to Mrs Jack Weissinger and Mrs Thomas Corsentino. models listed and decor themed Fashions in Sewing.
Sixteen officers of the 2nd Battalion 36th Field Artillery and wives attended a champagne buffet at Maj. and Mrs. John C. Crump home. Lt. Col. Donald E. Hilbert presided and welcomed guests including Capt. and Mrs. Dennis Hixon and others. Farewell gifts were given to several officers and a baby cup presented to Capt. and Mrs. Meredith Mazza. Guests included Mrs. George Cramer III Mrs. Wilford Butler and two Karla and Gayla Kubecka.
Officers of the 3rd Battalion ATC and their spouses gathered in the Heritage Room for a hail and farewell party. Lt. Col. James L. Chapman II presided as Capt. and Mrs. Harry S. Truman hosted with Lt. Michael A. Abell and others farewelled. awards were given to Captain Michael E. Klingler and CW2 Ernest Little among guests Edwin A. Webster Jr. and others.
The NCO Wives Club at Fort Sill held a luncheon in the NCO Club with Mrs. Robert Horn hosting. Mrs. John Stead, first vice president, led the meeting as attendees admired a white organza display and spring floral arrangements. Sgt. J. C. Herbert Caldwell presented an Art Linkletter film on The Military Wives of the Year 1971 and several members received gifts.
Wives of officers in the Office of the Director of Logistics hosted a layette shower for Mrs. Robert G. Sorrell at Mrs. William H. Fleshman home. Hostesses were Mrs. Paul J. Fuscon and Mrs. Wayne D. Taylor. Gifts were given to Mrs. James H. Beaty, Mrs. John C. Scott, and Mrs. Paul J. Fusco. An Assistant Commandant luncheon is set for May 10 at the Polo Club, Fort Sill.
The Ladies Golf and Bridge Association will meet at the Lawton Country Club on Tuesday. Golf starts at 9 30 a.m. Lunch is at 12 30 p.m. and bridge follows at 1 p.m.
At the Fort Sill Officers Club Artillery Transportation Department luncheon hostesses Mrs. Nicholas J. Chelenza and Mrs. Franklin D. Baker presided and presented farewell gifts to Mrs. Don C. Anker and Mrs. Herbert W. Davis amid spring flower arrangements. Guests included Mrs. Edward Duke of Venice Gardens Florida and Mrs. Clarence Dio. CHATTANOOGA Special Capt. James Gilbert and family now in Panama City are stationed there with the Army. Wiener roast and skating party hosted for Chattanooga sixth graders at Eagle Park Cache and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge was the roast location. Faxon Special Mrs. Harvey Beaty of Lawton visited Faxon with friends. Curtis Marritt visiting Faxon in the home of her mother, Mrs. Laura Perry. Faxon Special Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed Virginia and Lisa returned from Madill visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Woodring. Eastern Star Lawton Chapter No. 82 met with 25 members at the Masonic Temple. hostesses Mrs. Betty Hastings and Mrs. James Middleton. Annual obligation night led by Roy Burt. Faxon Special Guests in the Woodring Madill visit included Oma Peters and Orville Smith and Sandra, plus Mrs. J. O. Peters and Mrs. Eula Beaty.
The Pansy Garden Club will hold its meeting on Thursday at the home of Mrs. E. W. Kirkpatrick, 709 C. The gathering will discuss club activities and upcoming events.
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