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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1953

Page

6

Social Calendar Highlights for Community Clubs

Social and club notices schedule meetings and events across civic groups. Highlights include Hook and Whirl Square Dance at the American Legion hall with Art Ashline as caller, Royal Neighbors of America at IOOF hall, Junior Deb club at Luet ta Travers, First Christian Young Matrons at 1616 N 25th, Sub Deb club at 1908 Euclid, Circle V Womans Society of Christian Service at 1111 Birch, Kappa Kappa Tata teachers sorority at 1702 Arlington, Iris Garden club gathering at 2134 Smith, Order of Rainbow for Girls at Masonic Temple, Imopolitan club session at NCO Open Mess Fort Sill, Forget-Me-Not club of RSP, Woman’s Forum meeting at Chamber of Commerce, and Old Settlers rodeo breakfast meeting at Amer Legion hall with 5:30 a.m. departure.

Royal Neighbors of America Lodge IOOF Luetta Travers First Christian Young Matrons Group Robert P. Dennis Ruth Boucher Euclid First Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service P.m George Page Birch Kappa Kappa Tata Teachers Sorority John H. Bowman Arlington Iris Garden Club D. C. Thomason Smith Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Imopolitan Club NCO Open Mess Fort Sill William Ingram Alfred Beasley Forget-Me-Not Club Retired Service Personnel Association Woman’s Forum Board of Directors Chamber of Commerce Old Settlers Club LO Ranch American Legion Hall

Church Members Gather For Study

Westminster Presbyterian Women of the Church Esther circle met at Mrs. J. Owen’s home for devotional time. Helen Dunn introduced Jacob’s Ladder by Alex Batchelor and the group will use Time and Talents from Presbyterian Survey as the fall extension study book led by Mrs. Luther Corter. A Montreal assembly report was shared and Mary Jenice Owen taught the evening lesson from Portraits of the Master.

Westminster Presbyterian Esther Circle J. Owen Lake Presbyterian Survey Helen Dunn Alex R. Batchelor Luther Corter 93Rd Presbyterian Church U. S. General Assembly Montreal N.C Lodell B. Goodey Mary Jenice Owen

Prenuptial Shower Honors Bride Fletcher

A prenuptial courtesy for Miss Louise Laging, bride to be Richard Ditmer, was held at the Baptist church educational building. Hostesses included Mesdames Berryhill, Taylor, Williams, Hollowell, Murray, Mahseet, Roberson, Williams, Coon, Bill Taylor, Pence, Harrison, Shiflett, Huddleton, Bradshaw and Jones. Over 50 guests attended with Marion Raibourn and Mrs. J. W. Birdwe joining in the program.

Vegetables Vary Summer Meals In Delicious Salad

A marinated vegetable salad arranged in a lettuce lined bowl uses French dressing. Combine cooked green peas, baby lima beans, and diced snap beans with a creamy sauce, bake in a shallow dish, top with cheddar, and broil until melted and browned.

Former Lawtonian Visits With Sisters

Miss Bess Sparlin of Lynwood California visits her two sisters Miss Lou Sparlin of 91242 G and Mrs. Andy Allitzer of Indiahoma. Sparlin, formerly Roosevelt grade school principal, now Lindbergh grade school principal in Lynwood, arrives Sunday and leaves Friday for a Canada trip before returning to California. Reverend Baker on vacation.

Bess Sparlin Lynwood Calif Lou Sparlin Andy Allitzer Indiahoma Roosevelt Grade School Miss Sparlin Lindbergh Grade School Points Canada California

Fresh Greens Summer Salad Recipe From Mrs DArrigo of Boston

Mrs. Andrew DArrigo of Boston shares an easy inexpensive Healthful Summer Salad using fresh greens for daily family meals. The August luncheon menu features Fresh Greens Salad with a cheese dressing toasted garlic rolls and Minted Fruit Ade. Calorie counts noted per serving and per dressing.

Andrew D’arrigo Boston New England

Tip For The Fall Keep Wools Fresh

Alicia Hart advises teens on preserving woolen garments. After outdoor exposure, check for odors in dark gray beige or plaid dresses and sweaters. Hang items to air between wears, and use washable dress shields if dry cleaning is needed to avoid underarm damage. Regular odor control helps keep fabrics fresh.

Club Displays Plans for County Fair Exhibits

Cedar Grove Home Demonstration club members gathered at Mrs. E. C. Robinson's home for a regular session. Quilting and a discussion on The Road to Mental Health preceded plans to exhibit fruit and vegetables and clothing at the fall county fair. Guests included Mrs. Arthur White and several children. Members present were Mesdames W. A. Scott B. W. Blue Joe Blue Ed Huffine Lone Dawson O. W. Roberts and Gene Crowl.

W. A. Scott B. W. Blue Joe Blue Ed Huffine Lone Dawson O. W. Roberts Gene Crowl

Fewells Have Houseguests Visit From Guthrie

Mrs. Jesse G. Fewell's home at 815 East hosts her daughter Mrs. Ernest Maib and grandsons Gene and Dick of Guthrie. Also visiting are Mrs. Maib's two brothers Jim Fewell and Gregg Fewell at 1203 Lawton.

Jesse G. Fewell Ernest Maib Gene Guthrie

Exercises to Tone Upper Arms for Sleeveless Wear

Practical routines to reduce heavy upper arms and restore shape. One method involves standing or sitting with arms raised then extended and swung wide, elbows bent to touch shoulders. The second method uses a finger flexing sequence at shoulder height to build arm strength while avoiding overexertion.

Cook Bacon Slow For Best Breakfast Texture

Canadian bacon is lean so cook slowly with moderate heat to avoid dryness. Heat a small amount of fat in a skillet, lay in bacon slices, and cook one to two minutes per side. For variation, serve atop toasted English muffins with poached eggs.

Local couple wed at First Christian church in Salina

Local couple Mr. and Mrs. Carsten Bensel recently married at the First Christian church in Salina Kansas. The bride Hazel Greenwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Greenwood wore pale blue organdy with rhinestone trim. The groom son of Mrs Esther ten Bensel served in the United States Air Force and is stationed at Smoky Hill Army Air Field.

S. Front Salina Kans Carsten Bensel First Christian Church Hazel Greenwood Walter Greenwood Esther Ten Bensel Elbert M. Whitwell Raymond Newport Cpl. Newport Emma tenBensel Robertson tenBensel Lewton High School Wolverettes Future Homemakers of America United States Air Force Lackland Air Field Base San Antonio Texas Smokype Army Air Field Base And

Methodist Youth Held District Meet at Fletcher

About 70 youths attended the sub district Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting at the Fletcher church. Christine Howard vice president led the sessions with Bennie Wilkerson giving welcome and Doris Johnson reading scripture. Katy Lou Laging sang a vocal solo and Betty Jo Johnson gave the devotional, followed by camp songs. In Muskogee Oklahoma merchants plan talks with officials to address all day parking downtown.

Lawtonians Gather for Tulsa Conventions At Mayo Hotel

Lawton and Fort Sill women will attend two conventions at the Mayo hotel in Tulsa this weekend. The Oklahoma department of 40 marchers begins with 9 a.m. Friday registration and a 10 a.m. session in the Ivory room. The Oklahoma American Legion auxiliary department convention runs 9 a.m. Saturday through Sunday in the Crystal ball room, with retiring district president Mrs. J L Zipen among attendees.

Mayo Hotel Tulsa Lawton Fort Sill Oklahoma Department of Ivory Room Oklahoma American Legion Auxiliary Department Crystal Ballroom

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Hook and Whirl Square Dance Club E. Art Ashline Lawtonian Lucile Creswell NEA Food and Markets Editor Alicia Hartner Beauty B. P Prentice Fewells Stephens Rhythm Band East South Fourth Street Bill) Hopkins Sarne Sti Eya Tuhiree Fairmont Consumer Service Pick Fairmont House of D Avenue SAD FM C. Brigham Young Agency Brigham Young Kansas Methodist Muskogee Okla Airway Sanitizor Tom Oliver Lawtonians J. L. Zipen Liberty Pho Paradise Rice O'Neil Tweedie and Cobbler Alance Curlees Booterie Jean A. B. Drug CO
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