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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1953

Page

5

Social Calendar A Busy List Of Local Group Meetings

Central Baptist Woman's Missionary society studies Trail Blazers at 2. Royal Neighbors and Circle V of First Methodist Womans Society meet in the evening. Junior Debs and Sub Debs hold sessions with hosts. Kappa Kappa Iota hosts a watermelon party. Iris Garden Club gathers with flower material needs. Public notices include Rainbow for Girls and Old Settlers events. Members car pool to a rodeo breakfast from American Legion hall at 5:30 a.m.

Central Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Richard T. Hopper Hook and Whirl Square American Legion Hall First Christian Young Matrons Robert Pr. Dennis Ruth Boucher Euclid First Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service George Page Birch Beal Heights

Frat Steak Fry Fetes Rush Party At Lake

Delta Upsilon members hosted a steak fry after a swimming party at the lake to greet rushees. Attendees included Don Berry Bill Stratton Don Sherry Joe James Joe Skrdle Joe Warkentin James Fullerton Mike Wilkerson Jerry Adelman Cecil Morris and Lawton members Bill Massad Bill Contway Ed Hesler John Kalb fliesch Wayne Kniffen Allen Dayton Also present were Penn Rabb Marlow Don Murray University of Louisville Ralph Bonnell Tufts College and Paul Weill Washington and Lee University.

Jed Johnson Delta Upsilon Fraternity Don Berry Bill Stratton Don Sherry Joe James Joe Skrdle Joe Warkentin James Fullerton Mike Wilkerson Jerry Adelman Cecil Morris Delta Upsilon Lawton Bill Massad Bill Contway Ed Hesler John Kalbfliesch Wayne Kniffen Allen Dayton Penn Rabb Marlow Don Murray University of Louisvill Louisville Ralph Bonnell Tufts College Medford Mass Paul Weill Washinton and Lee University Lexington

Party Fetes Naval Doctors At Fort Sill Dinner

A dinner party at Dr. and Mrs. W. F. Mahan home 1419 N 23rd celebrated three United States Naval doctors now stationed at Fort Sill Station Hospital as dentists. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Grady Donavan and son David of 1802 Spaulding and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Borland and sons Jimmy Bruce and Douglas of 1416 Spaulding. The Mahans and their three sons Wayne Billy and Kenny hosted with garden décor.

W. F. Mahan United States Naval Fort Sill Douglas Spaulding Fort Sill Station Hospital the Mahan Wayne Billy Kenny Mitchell, Neb Donavans Heavener Borne Hollywood Calif

First Aid Certificates Awarded to Local Helpers

A group from the home demonstration club earned first aid certificates after bi weekly lessons by the Good Cheer club at Faxon high school. Certificates were awarded to Carl Hall Guy Wood Rudolph Buchwald William G. Buchwald Wilbur Morrison W P Marshall O C Livingston M E Reid E M Carter Bobby Wood Jack Morrison Marvin Livingston Beatrice Marshall Geary Woodall Charlotte Woodall and juniors Laura Carter Burton Marshall Judy Livingston Don Reid Linda Reid Wilma Buchwald Larry Buchwald and Donnie Buchwald. Pastor Rev Richard T Hopper of Central Baptist church will teach a study lesson from Trail Blazers by C M Gaskins for the Woman s Missionary society meeting Tuesday at 2 pm.

Good Cheer Club Faxon High School Jess Newby Lawton Messrs Mesdames Carl Hall Guy Wood Rudolph Buchwald William G. Buchwald Wilbur Morrison W. P. Marshall O. C. Livingston M. E. Reid E. M. Carter Bobby Wood Jack Morrison Marvin Livingston Beatrice Marshall Geary Charlotte Woodall Laura Carter Burton Marshall Judy Livingston Don Linda Reid Wilma Larry Donnie Buchwald Richard T. Hopper Central Baptist Church Willl C. M. Gaskins Woman’s Missionary Society

Courtesy Honors Mrs. P. N. Britten Shower

Mrs. Paul N. Britten received a personal shower hosted by Mrs. Bill Herndon in Cache with assistance from Nyla Ulrich Betty Hutson and Genevieve Ford. Guests included many friends who enjoyed games and gifts from numerous attendees and well wishers.

Paul N. Britten Bill Herndon Cache Nyla Ulrich Betty Hutson Genevieve Ford Lester Norris Ode Runnels W. A. Herndon Vern Ford Margie Roach Katherine Duggins Betty Lou Runnels Cherry Harris Janice Hollander Mary Ann Britten Roxie Plumlee Rita Mae Ulrich Sam Raper L. Z. Blake Norma Dupler Leslie Blake Chester Goodman Bill Hess Kenneth Bennett Bill Brenton O. M. Runnels Bill Plaxco H. P. Richards Alice Blunt Steve Herndon Jasper Harmon Lawrence Worley Opal Virginia Vokins Elmer Spegial Glen Dupler Roberta Gilbert Snowden Gilbert M. D. Burk LaVern Ulrich Martha Cowen Lyla McDonald Ken Maloy O. E. Callicott Earl Woodard L. D. Metcalf E. C. Kriss O. D. Hutson Peggy Britten Fate Taylor Edwin Drummond Pete Wynn Vern Ford Jr Bob Roundtree Rubenia Reeves Dick Self Dorothy Taylor J. B. Long Neta Birdsong Kenneth Snyder Ruby Blackburn Billy Joyce Dupler Clarence Lee Eva Jean Jones

Iris Garden Club Plans Wednesday Floral Meeting

Members will bring flowers and materials for arrangements to the 9:30 a.m. Wednesday meeting at the home of Mrs. D. C. Thomason located at 2134 Smith.

Iris Garden Club D. C. Thomason Smith Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Cosmopolitan Club Nco Open Mess Fort Sill William Ingram Alfred Beasley Forget-Me-Not Club Retired Service Personnel Association

Mrs C Woodall Named Delegate At State Farm Week

Mrs. C Woodall will be the Good Cheer home demonstration club delegate to the State Farm and Home week at Stillwater. In their regular meeting at Mrs. M E Reid's home group singing devotional by Mrs. E M Carter. Discussed club exhibits for Comanche County fair and tentative date for hosting Pleasant Valley HD club. Program Steps to Mental Health included Mesdames Reid Carter and Clint Johnson. Refreshments served to Miss Ann Reid guest and several children along with Mesdames William G Buchwald Carl Hall Guy Wood Wilbur Morrison A T Stair and Rudolph Buchwald.

Charles Woodall Stillwater M. E. Reid E. M. Carter Comanche County Pleasant Valley HD Club Mesdames Reid Carter Clint Johnson Ann Reid William G. Buchwald Carl Hall Guy Wood Wilbur Morrison A. T. Stair Rudolph Buchwald

Hulen Baptist Young People Hayride Led by Local Club

The Hulen Baptist Young Peoples class hosted a hayride at Charles Bard’s farm southeast of Lawton with ice cold watermelon served at the end. Attendees included Marvin Scruggs Wynette Spires Steve Pennington Daphne Jordan Janes Shepard Gloria Priddy Jerry Petty Bobby Privett LaVonda Blackburn Edward Bard Geraldine Mitchell James Spires Judy Ford Charles Shepard Jack Bard Phyllis Cook Jorey Mayes Linda Jordan John Murphy Barbara Lou Cook Bill Franklin Doris Churchwell Robert Zimmerman Sonny Tackitt Gene Harrin and Thomas and Mary Ann Clanton. Also Rev. and Mrs. Tom Clanton Reuben Zimmerman and Bob Mayes. Club to Meet Art Ashline will call Hook and Whirl Square dance club meeting Tuesday at 8:30 p m at the American Legion hall Seventh and E.

Hulen Hulen Baptist Young Peoples Charles Bard Lawton Marvin Scruggs Wynette Spires Steve Pennington Daphne Jordan Janes Shepard Gloria Priddy Jerry Petty Bobby Privett LaVonda Blackburn Edward Bard Geraldine Mitchell James Spires Judy Ford Charles Shepard Jack Bard Phyllis Cook Jorey Mayes Linda Jordan John Murphy Barbara Lou Cook Bill Franklin Doris Churchwell Robert Zimmerman Sonny Tackitt Gene Harrin Thomas Mary Ann Clanton Tom Clanton Reuben Zimmerman Bob Mayes

Soldier Father Returns Home

Cpl. Eldon V. Robinson arrives in Lawton after a 20 month Germany tour ending Aug. 25. He meets his 12 month old son Robert at his mother’s home, and plans to visit family before his separation from the Army at Camp Chaffee, Ark. His father Alfred H. Dickson had died, prompting the homecoming.

Lawton Cpl. Eldon V. Robinson Robert Cpl Robinson States Germany Baumholder Mainz Camp Chaffee Ark Alfred H. Dickson United States Army

Theta Rhos Fete Pat Truesdale Farewell Party

Pat Truesdale was honored with a farewell slumber party hosted by Theta Rho Girls at Barbara Barclay's home 1712 S Sixth. Guests enjoyed games and TV with gifts opened later. refreshments were provided by the hostess and sponsored by Mesdames Barclay, Brooks, Middleton.

Pat Truesdale Theta Rho Barbara Barclay S. Sixth Gladys Barclay John Brooks Ethel Middleton Margie Anderson June Hatch Pat Oakley Fran Crucker Frances Stoddard June Crow Elaine Patten Donna Holings

Old Settlers Plan Morning Assembly For Rodeo

Old Settlers club members will meet at 5 30 a m Thursday at the American Legion hall Seventh and E to board a chartered bus to the LO ranch for the rodeo breakfast. Each attendee must wear an Old Settlers badge and costume for the Tuesday night rodeo meetup at Fort Sill bus station before seven p m.

Woman’s Forum Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Old Settlers Club LO Ranch American Legion Hall Jess Stanley Seventh and E Old Settlers Fort Sill

Boy Scout Court Of Honor Held By Troop 76

A Boy Scout Court of Honor ceremony was held Sunday evening at the First Christian church. More than 50 parents and scouts attended a basket supper in the church basement. The program opened with a candle lighting ceremony on the 12 points of the Scout Law. Fred Simpson earned the first aid merit badge. Milton Simpson earned first aid and automobiling badges. Rank advancements: Fred Simpson to Star Scout, Larry Odell and David Simpson to First Class, Charles Thompson, Jerry Otis, and Larry Anderson to Second Class, Danny Farrell to Tenderfoot. Joe House led the opening invocation.

Troop 76 First Christian Church Fred Simpson Milton Simpson Star Scout Larry Odell David Simpson Charles Thompson Jerry Otis

Port of Polperro and its smuggling past

The port of Polperro in Cornwall was once popular with English smugglers, reflecting a lively historic trade along its cliffside harbor and narrow lanes. The note highlights its notoriety and enduring maritime lore tied to illicit commerce.

Polperro Cornwall

Oracle computer to run at Oak Ridge this fall

Argonne National Laboratory announced the construction of Oracle, a $350,000 world s fastest digital computer type electronic brain. Built by Argonne and Oak Ridge engineers, the general purpose machine will be installed at Oak Ridge and can multiply 12 digit numbers about 2000 times a second and solve large problems in minutes rather than years for humans.

Chicago Argonne National Laboratory Argonne Oak Ridge National Laboratory Oracle Oak Ridge Argone U. S. Atomic Energy Commission

St Peter's Basilica Claimed as World’s Largest Church

The article notes that St Peter's Basilica in Rome is believed to be the largest church in the world, a landmark famed for its vast dimensions and historic significance to the Catholic Church.

St. Peter’s Asilica Rome

Icebox Hides Hood Cache at Oklahoma City Inn

Deputy sheriffs searched the Blue Haven Inn operated by William C. Lee and found an icebox with a beer compartment and a hidden bottom trapdoor containing six pints of whisky. Lee was held on liquor charges awaiting Monday court action.

Frank Lynch Larkin Lamb Blue Haven Inn William C. Lee Lee

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