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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1953

Page

7

Triangle Club Plans Fair Entry and Meeting

The Triangle Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. W. H. King near the city to discuss plans for the county fair in September. Mrs. Quinton Livingston led prayers and the Farm Woman's Creed as members shared thoughts on polio and gamma globulin. The next meeting is set for Friday Sept. 4 with Mrs. Johnson, with visitors Miss Helen Howell and members Mona and Esther Green among the attendees.

Comanche County Triangle Home Demonstration Club W. H. King Quinton Livingston Johnson Helen Howell Mona Esther Green Mesdames Burford Allen Glen King J. R. Dawes Mack Overton Alfred King

Couple Honored On Anniversary In Chattanooga Dinner

In observance of the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. O V Goeringer the host's parents Mr. and Mrs Dan Goeringer entertained with a dinner. Silver decorations graced the cake and the table center rose arrangement. The couple received silver candlesticks and a silver salt and pepper shaker set. Present were Mr. and Mrs Melvin Hoagland and their daughter Nancy Wichita Falls Jerry Glen Bill Nancy and Linda Goeringer and little Linda and Dana Lee Goeringer of Chattanooga.

Chattanooga O. V. Goeringer Dan Goeringer Melvin Hoagland Nancy Wichita Falls Jerry Glen Bill Linda Goeringer Linda Dana Lee Goeringer

Local Personal News From Lawton and Surrounding Areas

Mrs. Nancy Ruth Amis, Lawton junior high school teacher, has returned home at 416 Arlington after major surgery in June at Shawnee where her brother is a doctor and is convalescing nicely. Miss Marilyn Sue Ellsworth, visiting her cousin Miss Helen Lynne Ellsworth, will return Wednesday to McLoud after a week and a half in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Potter, of 508 N Fifth, returned home Saturday night from a week in Colorado New Mexico and Texas, stopping in Cleburne to visit Mrs. Potter’s relatives Mr. and Mrs. S J Creswell.

Nancy Ruth Amis Lawton Shawnee Arlington Marilyn Sue Ellsworth Helen Lynne Ellsworth Bell McLoud Ira Potter Colorado New Mexico Texas Cleburne

Unity Rebekahs Plan Anniversary Observance

Unity Rebekah lodge No. 121 sets plans for its fifth anniversary program at IOOF hall with tributes to distinguished guests and performances by Golden Rule Rebekah lodge 164 and Lawton Rebekah lodge No. 87. Noble Grand Mrs C C Weather ford and Vice Grand Mrs Jack Wellington led the 8 p.m. business session.

Unity Rebekah Lodge No IOOF C. C. Weatherford Noble Grand Jack Wellington Lyman Maytubby Oklahoma City Association of Rebekahs A. M. Lines Wynnewood Assembly Ross Shelp Lawton Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge Wichita Falls Texas Lawton Rebekah Lodge Noble Grands Mesdames Ellis Shirley Beatrice Morrison Joe Bunch Clifford Rath Beulah Barrett Noble Fields Luther Williams Glen Rading Cr. J. Curlee G. W. Jones Woodstock, Ir Emma V. Liner Lawton Rebekah Lodge No. 87

Annual Farewell Formal Set Aug 17 Rho Kappa Gamma

Rho Kappa Gamma members finalize plans for their annual farewell formal on Monday August 17 at Clyde's Caravan starting at 9 p.m. The event will feature a formal gathering and social program for members.

Rho Kappa Gamma Clyde

Training Union Meeting Opens With Prayer In Calvary Baptist

Mrs J H Hays opened the Calvary Baptist Joy Training union meeting with prayer at Mrs R O Quillen 815. Devotional by Mrs Luther Shipman. President Mrs C A Dean conducted the business session. Lesson discussed was the training union manual led by Mrs Julia Gathright. Attendees included Luther Shipman J H Hays C A Dean Mesdames L D Phillips E Catchings and George Hunt.

J. H. Hays Calvary Baptist Joy Training Union R. O. Quillen Luther Shipman C. A. Dean Training Union Julia Gathright Mesdames L. D. Phillips E. Catchings George Hunt

Oswalt Family Relocates From Fort Monroe to Lawton

Lt Col John Oswalt and Mrs Barbara Oswalt with daughters Mikel Ann and Marilyn Kimberly arrived from Fort Monroe to visit the Blacks at 804 Gore and Danners at 2112 Dearborn. They will move to 2202 Walding Wednesday before an officers' refresher course at Fort Sill and later depart for a FECOM assignment, with the family remaining in Lawton. Mrs Oswalt is formerly Barbara Black of this city.

John Oswalt Mikel Ann Marilyn Kimberly Fort Monroe Col. Oswalt James A. Black Gore Fort Sill FECOM Lawton Oswalt Barbara Black

Officer Installation Slated By Groups

Officers will be installed for four groups when Bateman Zarling Post No 193 and auxiliary 40 et 8 and 8 et 40 meet Tuesday at 8 p m at the Bateman Zarling hut Fort Sill All members are asked to attend Refreshments will be served.

Bateman-Zarling Fort Sill

The C. E. Youngs Return From Colorado

Mr and Mrs Charles E Young of 1702 Ash return from a two week stay at Springcreek resort near Gunnison Colorado Their son Dick Young joined them after attending ROTC summer camp at Fort Devens Massachusetts The group enjoyed sight seeing and trout fishing and returned home late Sunday night OFMC Officers Meet Here Today

Charles E. Young Ash Dick Young Norman Springcreek Resort Gunnison Coio Fort Devens Army Air Field Base Mass OFMC

Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs District Meet Planned

Mrs R C Allman and Miss Leta Mae Smith and Mrs C R Ellsworth conferred today in the southwest district. They mapped plans for the annual fall district convention to be held in early October with Ada Holding Miller of Providence Rhode Island attending as president of the National Federation of Music Clubs. After the district event, Miller will travel to Arizona for further federation conventions.

R. C. Allman Walter Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs Leta Mae Smith Ferris C. R. Ellsworth Bell Ada Holding Miller Providence R. I National Federation of Music Clubs Miller Arizona

AWD Groups Set Officer Installation

AWD Groups urge all members to attend the Paul Waddle American War Dads chapter No. 55 and auxiliary meeting at 8 p m today in the home of Mr and Mrs O D G Gelvin 1116 C The nominating committee will report at the session.

Paul Waddle O. D. G. Gelvin

Tri Delta Rush Fete At Home Of Mrs Andrews

Tri Delta sorority rushees were honored at a informal party hosted by Mrs. U. S. Andrews at 801 Euclid. Refreshments were served, with Miss Barbara Fruit of Oklahoma City and others from Enid, Holdenville, Perry, and Oklahoma City in attendance. Five out of town rushees stayed overnight at Miss Shirley Stovall’s home, 1106 Laird.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority U. S. Andrews Euclid Barbara Fruit Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Dany Carnes Holdenville Martha Lou Symonds Enid Dyan Symonds Sally Mugler Perry Shirley Stovall John G. Erwin Jr Miss Stovall Laird

Error Corrected In Society Story

A corrected society note clarifies a wedding. Miss Virginia Ballou appeared beneath a wedding photo of Mrs Raymond Thoms on August 9. The couple wed in a ceremony Saturday, now living at 701 Monroe.

Virginia Ballou Raymond Thomison Yvonne Ballou Monroe

Low voltage electricity can kill by affecting the heart

The American Medical Association states that electricity at a very low potential can disrupt heart function, causing tremors or wavering. Shocks from common house voltages can be fatal, the risk stemming from electrical interference with cardiac rhythm.

American Medical Association

Eisenhowers Send Regrets On Indian Exposition Visit

ANADARKO Oklahoma August 10 President and Mrs Eisenhower regret they cannot attend the American Indian Exposition scheduled for August 17 to 22. The President's secretary Thomas E Stephens stated the couple will be on vacation during that period.

Anadarko, Okla Eisenhower Thomas E. Stephens Mrs. Eisenhower

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Triangle Club Unity Rebekahs Jewelr PARTY Fowler Thornton D Ave Willie Stephens Rhythm Band Col Mrs. Oswalt C. E. Youngs Holsey Ee Ata Lawton Boot & Western Store Oklahoma Star Playhouse Tri-Delta Lawton Heights Jack Abbott Church of the Nazarene North Williams Billy G. Toon Safeway Lawton Safeway Boudoir
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