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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
4
A large morning coffee and shower at the Losack home in Los Angeles celebrated Miss Josephine Holderman prior to her upcoming marriage to Edward R. Smartt. The event featured western themed decor, guests, and gift tables with many attendees and hosts assisting.
Sgt Roy E Moore and Miss Edith Coppenbarger were married at the bride’s parents home with Rev N N Ivans officiating. The couple plans a short wedding trip and will reside at 2613 B Avenue. Edith Coppenbarger is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Coppenbarger of 1506 D Avenue.
Four groups of the Women’s Council of the First Christian Church met in members homes and in the church parlor for Bible study and lessons. Group two held a meeting with prayer. group three focused on Esther. group four discussed God Is in My Garden.
Mrs George Morrison spoke on You Can Have Power Over Any Situation at group five's meeting held at Mrs James Nisbett's home. The devotional discussed prayer by EB Stanley Jones, led by Mrs Gilbert Worland, with business chairs Mrs Frank Nelson and several members in attendance.
Mrs Blanche McMehan hosted a Kappa Kappa Theta sorority gathering at 1709 Lake with a chicken dinner on the lawn. President Mrs Betty Provine led a short business session followed by games. Guests included Mrs Simperess Smith, Mrs Ada Haston, and Mrs Grace Payne alongside a long list of attending members.
Mrs Frank Rhody hosted a birthday party at 1710 Gore for her daughter Carolyn turning six. Games were led by Mary Ann Goode Vida Jo Gable Earlene Poston and Linda Rhody. Guests included Donna Fuqua Joy Sheffield Roy Lee Pamplin Leona Pamplin Lynn Zorbis Patty Fuqua and many others. Cake ice cream and favors completed the celebration.
Gene W Welch son of Mr and Mrs D J Welch celebrated his 23rd birthday with a party Wednesday evening After attending movies they returned to his home where a birthday cake with ice cream was served The group listened to records Guests included Marvin Zipper Miss Frances Joyner Allen Lawrence Miss Dorothy Hunt Miss Barbara Kennedy Lokey Johnson and others
The clipping lists several residents including Miss Marjorie Welch and Miss Jean Brewer along with Mr and Mrs W J Bowman Billy Welch Dan Wilson C G Crider C E K Hamm Sheryl and Roy Bell in a community gathering lineup.
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