Dear Abby column addresses stag party, wedding photos, and a letter from proud parents
Abigail Van Buren advises friends to honor a groom with a request he and his fiancée agree to. A reader asks if relatives should be charged for wedding photos and contemplates price. A letter from parents praises their injured son who thrives in college, sports, and recreation and shares pride in his achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Vietnam
Winter Park
Colo
O. W. Rayder Reseda
Cal
Cee
Gwen Fisher Editor Evaulated
A historical note highlights Gwen Fisher as editor in a Vy te yl period. The short item appears in a local paper, acknowledging editorial leadership and role in content decisions. No additional context or dates are provided.
Stag party gate sparks debate over rights and roles
Dear Abby weighs in on a fiancé canceling the stag and the involvement of the bride’s family. The column notes standard practice for wedding pictures and the cost of additional prints, suggesting the groom bears primary decision authority while relatives may want keepsakes if affordable.
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D.A
D’ville
Lawton Tuesday Social Calendar Highlights Local clubs
Numerous meetings and events across Lawton led by the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus, Lawton Rebekah Lodge, VFW posts, Christian groups, Order of the Eastern Star, and other civic organizations. Activities include dinners, dances, games, lectures, and a sailing regatta at Lake Lawtonka. Major venues include Hotel Lawtonian IOOF Hall and the Comanche County Fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Council
Ed Weisenburger
Compass
Lawton
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Veterans of Foreign Wars
S. 2Nd
Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church
Church Parlor
American Business Women’s Association
Lawtonian
Osa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Lincoln
Order of the Cootie
Pup
Dessert Yogurt Pie with Gelatin Filling
A make ahead yogurt pie dessert using unflavored gelatin, egg yolks, milk, cream cheese, honey, orange rind, vanilla, and plain yogurt. Prepare gelatin, egg yolks, and milk then fold with cheese and yogurt, mix until smooth, chill to set, and garnish with orange sections.
Film Slides Show Bolivian Mission Work At Social
Howard Deleplane of Chattanooga Farmer's Co op Elevator presented film slides on his Bolivia mission work for Mennonite Mission Board at a cake and ice cream social in the church annex. Kevin Labude and Danny Creith spoke about the Dewight Presbyterian Youth Church Camp near Tahlequah. Birthday anniversaries were honored. Apollo 17 stamps issued by Togo feature Cernan Evans and Schmitt with the moon vehicle, orange rock discovery, and liftoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Howard Deleplane
Chattanooga Community Presbyterian Church
Deleplane
Chattanooga Farmer's Co - Op
Bolivia
Mennonite Mission Board
Kevin Labude
Danny Creith
Dewight Presbyterian
Tahlequah
Togo
Cernan
Evans
Schmitt
Rules For Brides Engagements And Weddings Policy
The Lawton Constitution Society Department outlines engagement and wedding notice procedures. Submit forms or a written story by 5 p m the Wednesday before the publication date for picture use, or noon Thursday if no picture, with complete names and home towns.
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Lawton Constitution & Morning Press
Home-Owners' Guide on Wash Coat of Shellac
The term wash coat refers to shellac thinned with denatured alcohol in varying ratios from three to ten parts alcohol per part shellac. The slogan A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold marks the bicentennial theme.
Where The Women Are Where The Women Are CHATTANOOGA
The report notes visitors in Chattanooga with Mr and Mrs Ronald Clifton Liberal Kansas staying with Mrs A A Schumpert. Kathy Kolarik Greer County Extension home economist led terrarium classes at Frederick Memorial Civic Center.
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Chattanooga
Ronald Clifton
Kan
A. A. Schumpert
Carl Fisher Jr
Woodrow Patton
Frederick Memorial Civic Center
Kathy Kolarik
Greer County
New Member Welcomed at Unity Rebekah Lodge Meeting
Ray Williams was welcomed by Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 121 during a weekly IOOF Hall gathering. Mrs. Ray Malone and Mrs. Jeff Brown presided as 23 members attended with vocal selections by Mrs. Malone Ola Mae Stanley and Bertie Rath. Plans announced for a shower honoring Mrs. Montie Bryant and a float for the Lawton birthday parade.
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Ray Williams
Unity Rebekah Lodge No
IOOF
Ray Malone
Noble Grand
Jeff Brown
Malone
Ola Mae Stanley
Bertie Rath
Montie Bryant
Lawton
Convention Reports From Lawton BPW Club
Reports on the national BPW convention in Miami Florida were presented at a Lawton BPW Club meeting in Hotel Lawton Ian. Attendees included Mrs Ernest Hunter Mrs Iliff Autry Mrs Nell Franklin Mrs Sylvia Zumwalt and Mrs Oran Cummings with others present. The meeting was led by President Mrs Cummings followed by devotions from Mrs Bill Hargraves. The program chair was Mrs Zumwalt and the membership picnic is planned for Monday Aug 20 at LO Ranch. A combined board and business meeting will be held at noon Wednesday in the Hotel Lawtonian.
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Lawton District Council
National Council of Catholic Women
Holiday Inn
Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lawtonian
NCO Wives’ Club
David Ott
NCO Club
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Miami
Fla
Lawton Bpw Club
Lawton Ian
Ernest Hunter
Iliff Autry
Nell Franklin
Sylvia Zumwalt
Oran Cummings
Nellie Bayne
Bob Pierce
Florabelle Helvey
Gladys Fulbright
Cummings
Bill Hargraves
Zumwalt
LO Ranch
Museum is Site
The Lawton Pioneer Women's Club holds a business meeting at 2 p.m. Friday in the Museum of the Great Plains.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
S. 2Nd
Lawton Pioneer Women’s Club
Museum of the Great Plains
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Abigail van Buren
Net
Sally
L.A
Calif
Gwen Fisher
D. A
Bateman - Darling
American Legion
Medicine Park
Star Promenaders
Comanche County Fairgrounds
First Christian Church
Comanche County
PWP
Noble Grands Club of Unity
Ray Young
Lake Lawtonka
By Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press Food
Office Supf
Office Furn
McCord
Home-Owners’ Guide
LIMETUCAN _ national bank
Sears Shopping Center
Marilyn Martens
Debbie Stuckey
Eva Martin
Cheryl Fisher
Tami Humble
Brent Humble
Glen Harvey
Mack Martin
Robert Green
Farmers’ Union
Lake Texoma Methodist
Kingston
Bette Dell
Gore Shopping Center
DIAL
tRaulston Furniture
All
Petite Garcon
Lawton’s
Gore
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