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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1953

Page

18

Personal News Notes From Local Homes

Recent guests visited the Tubbs home at 2007 A include Mrs Tubbs brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs David rrs and Ronnie Frederick. Linda Graves of Duncan joined family at 814 Arlington and 720 N 16th with uncle and aunt S L Bednarik and Mrs Leon Pipes and daughters Nancy Ann and Vonda Lee. H L Alexander family of 1331 Cherry returned from trips to Rui dosa Raton NM and Las Vegas NV. L D Hagler and sons Ronnie and David at 1110 Laird return from a three day trip through the Boston mountains Arkansas.

John K. Tubbs Terry Lynn Michael Linda Graves Duncan S. L. Bednarik Arlington Leon Pipes N. 16Th Nancy Ann Vonda Lee L. D. Hagler Laird Ronnie and David Boston Mountains Arkansas

Weekend Guests Gather at Swinford Home

Weekend guests at Miss Justine Swinford's home include Mrs. O E VanMeter and children Donald and Marilyn of Bowes. Mrs. W M Richardson of Achille, mother of Mrs. C A Tackitt, is expected in Lawton for a month's visit. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frampton of Langdon Kansas arrive Friday to stay with Mr. and Mrs. W Jesse Taff and children Vickie and Darrell. Mrs. Walter Greenwood and Donnie of 1107 Oak visited last week while her husband is treated at Oklahoma State Veterans Hospital, Sulphur.

Justine Swinford O. E. VanMeter Donald and Marilyn Bowegs Walter Frampton Langdon, Kans W. Jesse Taff Vickie and Darrell Kingsbury Taff Framptons Walter Greenwood Donnie Oak Oklahoma State Veterans Hospital Sulphur

Life Is Sheer Bliss On Tropical Island

NEA feature follows Janet Miller and family living in Villa Caparra San Juan Puerto Rico with two children Bambi and Bobby. They employ two full time maids and a part time gardener costing about 60 dollars monthly. Bob is a dentist, they enjoy civic life and two country clubs. They cook American breakfasts and Puerto Rican lunches. The couple migrated from Iowa in 1947 seeking a carefree tropical life while raising orchids and enjoying a near babysitter like ease.

Island Bob Janet Miller Puerto Rico Mrs. Miller Matilde Miller Berwind Country Club San Juan P.R Nea Robert Miller Villa Caparra Iowa Janet Iowa City Sioux City Millers Bambi Bobby States

Rolstons Return from Gainesville Texas Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Rolston and children Polly Betty Ann and Gary Dean, 1408 North 22nd, have returned from Gainesville Texas where they visited Mrs Rolston's parents Mr and Mrs W A McMinn and other relatives.

Robert R. Rolston Polly Betty Ann Gary Dean Gainesville Texas Rolston W. A. McMinn

Hagler Sums Summer With Grandmother in Cimarron

Donnie Hagler son of Mr and Mrs L D Hagler 1110 Laird spends the summer at Cimarron New Mexico with his grandmother Mrs Bess Hagler of Harrisburg Illinois.

Donnie Hagler L. D. Hagler Laird Cimarron, N.M Bess Hagler Harrisburg, Il

Fort Worth Couple Welcomes First Child Billy Eugene Jr

Mrs Bill E Rollins and her son Billy Eugene Jr born July 9 in a Fort Worth hospital are visiting at 302 Bell with Mrs W T Betts family. Mrs Rollins is the former Billie Betts and the couple are former Lawton residents. This is their first child.

Bill E. Rollins Billy Eugene Jr Fort Worth Texas W. T. Betts Bell

Shulls Return From Funeral in Dallas for Aunt

Mr and Mrs E W Shull of 1711 Gore returned from Shawnee where they attended funeral services for Mrs J G Hudiburg Shulls aunt in Dallas Texas.

E. W. Shull Gore Shawnee

Roach Couple Visit Texas Near Patterson Meeting

Mr and Mrs Bill Roach travel from Hans Texas after a brief stay with Mrs John Patterson. They plan to return to their home at Mon.

Bill Roach Hans Texas John Patterson Mon

Spencer Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Spencer of Oklahoma City and their daughter-in-law Mrs. Artie Spencer with their young son Michael Joe of Enid have returned home after visiting Mr. Spencer's brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Shull at 1710 Gore.

A. B. Spencer Oklahoma City Inlaw Artie Spencer Michael Joe Enid Mr. Spencer Iaw E. W. Shull Gore

Reverend Ferguson Leaves For Hebron Texas

Rev and Mrs Milton Ferguson left last week for their home in Hebron Texas where he serves as pastor of the Baptist church. Mrs Ferguson had visited a week with her parents Dr and Mrs H Tom Wiles at 1124 Elm while he conducted a meeting in Okmulgee.

Milton Ferguson Hebron Texas The Baptist Church Ferguson H. Tom Wiles Elm Okmulgee

Local social notes from the Wichita area and visitors

Mrs James Watson of Arlington departed by plane last week for Oceanside California to visit her son James in Camp Pendleton before he heads to Korea as a Marine. Miss Mary Lynn Cantrell of Healdton visits her relatives the Massads in Columbia Missouri before starting at the University of Oklahoma for her junior year. Mr and Mrs A A Chessman and family with Mr and Mrs D W Schoemann and daughter of Wanette toured the Easter Pageant site in the Wichita mountains visiting Craterville Park and Medicine Park, with the former Mrs Clarice Ann Jacobi remaining longer with relatives.

James Watson Arlington Oceanside Calif James Camp Pendleton Korea Marine Corps Mary Lynn Cantrell Healdton Richard M. Massad Columbia Stephens College Cantrell University of Oklahoma Norman A. A. Chessman D. W. Schoemann Wanette Wichita Mountains O. J. Jacobi Sterling Craterville Park Medicine Park Chessman Clarice Ann Jacobi

Nutrilite Ad Promotes Dietary Supplement Booklet

An advertising blurb touts Nutrilite as a distinguished dietary supplement and urges readers to request the booklet Facts from LIFE and other magazines with no obligation. It emphasizes national ads and a free booklet offer.

Mrs P Stevenson Hosts Lawton Rummy Club Gathering

Mrs Pat Stevenson hosted Lawton Rummy Club at 1708 Liberty with high score winner Mrs D L Clemmer and runner up Mrs James H Bates. Consolation prize went to Mrs A E Wilson. Guests included Mrs Adolph Fietz and Mesdames Kensell and George Marsh. Plans for next hostess Mrs Lew R Wesner were announced. Also a Chattanooga dinner party hosted by Mrs Margaret Cummins honored her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs P T Murphy with guests Mr and Mrs Pearl Howard Burkburnett Texas and M E Murth Gertie Redding Lawton.

D. L. Clemmer James H. Bates Pat Stevenson Liberty Lawton A. E. Wilson Lew R. Wesner Adolph Fietz Mesdames I. J. Kensell George Marsh Chattanooga Margaret Cummins P. T. Murphy Pearl Howard Burkburnett Texas S. Murphy M. E. Murth Gertie Redding

Social Calendar Highlights From Women Groups Events

A packed social calendar lists events across Real Heights churches and community groups. Activities include coffee and nursery shower at First Presbyterian, junior and sub deb clubs, Young Matrons, Circle V WSC S meetings at First Methodist, Beal Heights circles, Kappa Kappa Iota party, Old Settlers rodeo breakfast, Cosmopolitan club at Fort Sill, Forget-Me-Not club with RSP association.

Real Heights Presbyterian Church Luetta “Kavers First Christian Young Matrons Robert P. Dennis Ruth Boucher Euclid First Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service George Page Birch Beal Heights Mesdames J. D. Gienn Ted Newman Circle II Floyd Reese Dearborn Kenneth Bentley Kappa Kappa Iota Teachers Sorority John H. Bowman Arlington Old Settlers Club LO Ranch American Legion Hall Cosmopolitan Club NCO Open Mess Fort Sill William Ingram Alfred Beasley Retired Service Personnel Association

Mrs M Richardson Shower Honoree at Temple Event

Roses and dolls decorated the home of Mrs Lewis Knight as Mrs Mike Richardson was feted at a personal shower. Appropriate games preceded gift presentation, and refreshments were served to 53 guests with co hosts listed as Mesdames Dolman Bone Grady Jernigan Knight Knight Lemoine Campbell Long McGee McClenny Rudolph Sorge Witt Wilkins Yeilding.

Cecil McGee McClenny Jack Rudolph Tim Sorge Sparlin Witt A. M. Wilkins Leo Wilson W. A. Yeilding

Jewelry fad links Texas and California in matching jewelry trend

New York City report notes Texas and California lead in a growing fad where men and women wear coordinated jewelry. Designers cite larger earrings and matching stickpins with gold and white palladium, featuring floral or geometric motifs and even a grandfather clock design. The trend aims to simplify anniversary gifts and expand nationally.

New York City Texas California Lone Star State

Old Settlers Urges Badges for Rodeo Attendees

Mrs. Robert Frown, president of the Old Settlers club, urges all members who plan to attend the rodeo to wear club badges for easy identification and event security.

Robert Frown Old Settlers Club

Breakfast at LO Ranch Old Settlers Badge Assembly

Morning breakfast at LO ranch Tuesday precedes a ride to the ranch. Members will wear Old Settlers badges at the American Legion hall Seventh and E. A bus departs promptly at 9 30 a m and entrants are urged to arrive early.

LO Ranch American Legion Hall Seventh

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Tropical Island NEA Woman’s Editor LIFE Saturday Evening Post Ladies’ Home Journal Woman's Home Companion Mary Grundy Adelaide Fox Russell Wright Corwin’s D Avenue All Freetoun Early Merle Norman Mrs. P. Stevenson Mrs. M. Richardson Stephens Rhythm Band E. Oliver Elgin Wadsworth Benrus Gruen Frontier Pants Cowboy Boots Cms Wudian Ilavdicrafis Timuiute Vwraicrafis Bartlett Elbertas Cello Carton U.S Joyett R. L. Meadors & Son Cache Road Lawton, Oklahoma
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