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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1963

Page

8

Officers Wives Attend Fort Sill Club Party

Officers of the 6th Training Battalion USATCFA and their wives attended the monthly party at the Fort Sill Officers and Enlisted Men's Golf and Country Club. Lt Col Charles M Busbee Jr welcomed newcomers Lt Andrew J Dean Lt Paul E Bonnet and Lt Frederick C Schnell. Farewell trays were given to Capt Francis E Worth and Lt Aloysius Reisz. Entertainment by Jerry Trosper and Rudy Perez followed by dancing. about 30 people attended.

6Th Training Battalion Usatcfa Fort Sill Larry Sims Michael Hill Charles M. Busbee Jr Andrew J. Dean Paul E. Bonnet Frederick C. Schnell Walter J. Maass

Goodwill Rebekah Lodge Holds Regular Meeting With Program

Goodwill Rebekah lodge 3 held a regular meeting in the IOOF hall. Mrs. L. W. Russell and Mrs. Howard Gear presided. The program Living Pictures featured narration by Mrs. W. D. White and participants including Mrs. Bartow Huff and others. The next meeting will be formal with Agnes Card as honored guest.

Goodwill Rebekah Lodge &3 IOOF L. W. Russell Noble Grand Howard Gear Cliff Amero Dan McPhail W. D. White Bartow Huff Ellis Shirley Margaret Lawrence Earl Bridges Dov Suttle

Adult Sewing Workshop Set Starts Tuesday

Lawton high school vocational homemaking teachers sponsor their annual free adult sewing classes taught by Miss Carrie Fisher and Mrs. Donald L. McMahon. Sessions run 8:30 to 11:30 am on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday August 13 15 and August 20 22 in Rooms 106 and 111. Participants should bring their own sewing supplies and equipment.

Lawton Carrie Fisher Donald L. McMahan

Shower Honors Mrs Wayne Lewis at Pink and Blue Event

Mrs Wayne Lewis was honored with a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs Monroe Akins with co hosts Mrs Jim Brackeen Mrs Ray Smith and Mrs Bill Talbert. Attendees included numerous local residents and the Pioneer club plans a 2 PM Friday business meeting at the Museum of the Great Plains where a new member may be considered.

Wayne Lewis Monroe Akins Jim Brackeen Ray Smith Bill Talbert Homer Lewis Nocona Tex Elmer Bilyeu Cyril Deneva Hood Marl Dene Reed Ruth Reed Jimmy Goucher Fred Sizemore J. N. Bledsoe Frank Pfeffer George McNabb David Miller G. O. Robertson Don Salyer Harry Peck Sr W. C. Rackley George Davidson G. D. Petty Bill, Redonda Delva Talbert Pioneer Club Museum of the

Needle tricks and household tips from Dear Polly

Polly Cramer shares practical hacks from Dear Polly column readers. Tips include loosening tube pan cakes with a steel knitting needle, making a dustcloth from nylon stockings, licking envelopes sparingly, rubber stair treads as non skid seats, V shaped paper darts for picture hooks, blotter scenting lingerie and sweaters, measuring cups for dieters, golf tees as game pieces, masking tape on baseboard molding to prevent paint drips and remove dust in corners.

Polly Cramer Anne Polly G. C H. G

Wives Meet for Poolside Coffee at Fort Sill

Wives of officers from the Communications and Electronics Department at Fort Sill Army Artillery Missile School gathered Tuesday morning for a monthly coffee at the Officers Club. Mrs. H. D. Stanley Mrs. D. R. DeVillbiss and Mrs. P. R. DiCaprio hosted the event. Mrs. Richard R. Hurst presided at the ensuing meeting.

Communications and Electronics Department U.S. Army Artillery Missile School Tuesse Officers Club H. D. Stanley D. R. DeVilbiss P. R. DiCaprio Richard R. Hurst Officers Wives Club S. O. Neal C. D. Richards J. L. Sheassey M. R. Ivy W. F. Riddle J. M. Schumpert Hurst John B. Lewis

Duty and Blessing of Field Duty for Fort Sill Wives

Wives of officers from the 1st Missile Battalion 81st Artillery heard a Battalion Headquarters speaker explain their husbands work and viewed a Pershing Missile film. Twenty five attended a Polo Club meeting at Fort Sill with coffee served by Mrs. Roderick Burk and Mrs. Julius Ladange. Mrs. Benjamin Bunyan received a club prize. Centerpiece used a melon basket carved from a watermelon.

Johnny 81St Artillery Fort Sill Roderick Burk Julus Ladange Benjamin Bunyan John Haggerty

Lawton Social Calendar Highlights From Local Groups

Lawton clubs and organizations announce meetings and events at Elks Lodge, Museum of the Great Plains, and churches. Activities include Benevolent Protective Order of Does social and business sessions, Busy Bee club supper, Southwest Iris Society wiener roast, Ladies auxiliary WWI veterans gathering, Pioneer club, VFW post night games, and a Cement Special birth notice for David Michael Atkison in Amarillo with cheerful family details.

Lawton Patriotic Order of Does Elks Lodge Greater Lawton Fort Sill Museum of Great Plains Busy Bee Club Rebekah Lodge Floyd Tice Washington Southwest Iris Society Kelly Hillis Sr Parkview Comanche County People Baptist Church David Michael Ace Atkison Amarillo Tex J. H. Atkison Cement W. T. Thompkins Nocona

Wives of 57th Aviation Officers Hostess Coffee

Wives of officers from the 57th Aviation Company gathered at the Massey home in Lincoln to welcome two new members Mrs Harry M Fletcher and Mrs Morton N Boggs. They planned a September coffee with Mrs Paul L Pagano and Mrs Robert E Roach as hosts and discussed a luncheon at Fort Sill for aviation wives and officers. Attendees included Mrs Charles H Gillman Mrs Ray H Hill Mrs Richard T Birk Mrs Jack D Armistead Mrs Jerry B Holliday and others.

57Th Aviation Company Joseph O. Massey Ernest L. Martin Massey Lincoln Howard C. Smith Harry M. Fletcher Morton N. Boggs Paul L. Pagano Robert E. Roach Officers Club Fort Sill the 57Th Charles H. Gillman Ray H. Hill Richard T. Birk Jack D. Armistead Jerry B. Holliday Lawrence D. Pierce Jack G. Mortel

Dorcas Class Social Keeps September Lake Burtschi Plan

The First Baptist Dorcas Sunday School class held its monthly meeting and social hour led by Mrs. Albert Janousek. Mrs. G. C. Robertson offered the opening prayer and Mrs. M. M. Black gave the devotion. A hot dog supper was planned for members and families at Lake Burtschi, with Mr. Don Salyer giving the closing prayer. Other attendees included Mrs. John Redmon and Mrs. G. D. Petty.

Cement Elmer White First Baptist Dorcas Albert Janousek G. C. Robertson M. M. Black Lake Burtschi Don Salyer John Redmon G. D. Petty

Hamburger Fry Honors Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Robertson hosted a hamburger fry on their patio honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Phillips and children Eddie Lisa and Cherry of Wichita Falls Texas. Attendees included Mrs. Yvonne Davis of Oklahoma City and several Bearden and Miller families plus George McNabb G D Petty Wayne Lewis and their sons Kevin and Bill.

G. O. Robertson Ivan Phillips Eddie Lisa Cherry Wichita Falls Tex Yvonnie Davis Oklahoma City Sue Bearden Myrna Bearden G. Bearden George McNabb David Miller G. D. Petty Wayne Lewis Kevin and Bill

Quit Your Job and Go Home Dear Abby Advice

Abigail Van Buren counsels a 17 year old caregiver to quit her job after harassment by her employer and to tell her parents the reason. She also answers readers on social etiquette and romance questions with practical, concise guidance.

Abby

Two Honored With Baby Shower for Officers Wives

A baby shower honored Mrs. A. G. Prochillo and Mrs. J. S. Tyler, wives of officers of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 36th Artillery, at the Harper home. Pink and blue decor featured identical baby bathtubs and gifts, with refreshments including pink and blue sugar for coffee. The event noted an upcoming battalion coffee on August 14 and listed several attendees.

36Th Artillery A. G. Prochillo J. S. Tyler Douglas P. Harper Harper France Battalion Valerie Barry Prochillo L. E. Scott G. A. Smith J. L. Milliren V. J. Tanzola M. I. Lord J. E. Merrill H. P. Brandt M.P. Budihas G. E. Brown E. C. Holt

Cement Group Elects Officers

Members of the American Legion auxiliary held a breakfast and election of officers at the home of Mrs. Cloda Robinson and Miss Avah Etter. Officers elected were Mrs. Ted Cannon president Mrs. Edna Barnett first vice president Mrs. Mary Baker second vice president Mrs. Harry Tate secretary and treasurer and Mrs. Baker parliamentarian. Also present was Mrs. C A Carmack.

American Legion Auxiliary Cloda Robinson Avah Etter Ted Cannon Edna Barnett Mary Baker Harry Tate Baker C. A. Carmack

Executives Wives Coffee Meeting at Fort Sill

Wives of 41st Group executives gathered for a coffee at the Bevans home 1372B Lester Road. Mrs. Samuel R. Ross led a brief business session and welcomed Mrs. C K Harris, with plans for the next coffee August 27 in the Artillery room of the Officers Club and a September 6 Membership luncheon at the club.

41St Group V. L. Lacy M. J. Bevans Bevans Lester Road Samuel R. Ross C. K. Harris Artillery Officers Club Fort Sill Officers Wives Club C. R. Weeks L. M. Shriver D. P. Harper R. M. Clewell R. R. Dobson R. E. Baugh W. W. Scott E. Flaig H. B. Boston P. F. Wilson

Gyroplane structure and pilot seating described

A gyroplane comprises a tubular frame wheels or pontoons a free wheeling overhead rotor and control stick with one or two seats. The pilot sits out in the open.

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