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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1972
Page
7
Abigail Van Buren answers reader questions about a dream of being pregnant as a nun and the reaction of onlookers. Another letter discusses marital roles and domestic pride, while a reader warns about pregnancy myths and confirms Abby’s caution.
Delta Kappa Gamma International Society members from Xi Chapter chaired by Mrs. R C Armstrong and Mrs Mildred Stewart of Duncan and Miss Helen D Elliott of Lawton attended the 43rd birthday celebration in Houston. Delegates from all states plus Canada Norway and London joined in the Austin founded group’s 1929 anniversary. The society aids women educators pursuing advanced degrees and grants fellowships.
The article notes several social gatherings by military wives groups. At Fort Sill decorations featured a watermelon fruit basket as the MEDDAC Women’s Club and other officer wives hosted coffee events. Guests included newcomers from multiple posts and regions, with farewells for several members and new welcomes.
The United Methodist Women's Society of the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church met at Mrs. J. W. Bard's home. De votions were given by Mrs. Elling. The next meeting will feature a lesson by Mrs. Howell on Wednesday September 13. Miss Elsie Black announced arts and crafts items for sale with proceeds to the church. Nine members and guests attended.
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder cubed and browned. Add beer water and sauce mix simmer 1 hour then add carrots and onions 20 30 minutes more. Add potatoes 10 minutes. Yields 5 6 servings. Also includes Ladies Lunch menu items cold sliced ham fruit salad and garlic bread with orange mayonnaise dressing recipe using orange juice concentrate tarragon or mint.
The Park Lane Elementary School PTA hosts an ice cream social from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Park Lane playground.
The Comanche County Association of Legal Secretaries will meet at noon Tuesday in Room 170 of the Ramada Inn.
The Southwest Oklahoma Iris Society will meet at Robert Davis home at 2806 SE 45th for an annual picnic and meeting at 7 30 p m on Thursday.
Clyde Texas hosts Mr and Mrs Chal Virges and family while Mrs W B Boxley visits Fred erick with Dale Boxley family. Curtis and Amy Regan Houston stay with George Goodknight family. Girls in Action picnic at Lake Jed Johnson Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge hosts seventeen girls with leaders Mrs Lee Walker Mrs Lester Ochsner and Mrs Lynn Geis. Plattsburgh New York visitors include Mrs Tom Ogden and Kenneth Ogden Elk City.
The AAUW selected Mrs. Terral McKellips Mrs. Richard Briggs and Miss Pam ela Welker as Outstanding Young Women of America for 1972. McKellips an assistant professor of education at Cameron College resides at 6915 Sprucewood Drive Briggs at 6914 Eisenhower Drive active in community affairs and an artist Welker of 19 North 57th works as librarian and insurance clerk at the Great Plains Women's Clinic.
The Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Chapter No 24 held an installation ceremony at Goodwill Rebekah Hall. Presiding were Mrs Earl Wheeler and Everett Narrow. Madeline Tinney became worthy chaplain and C C Weatherford worthy guide. An ice cream social followed at the Narrow home. A state picnic at Lake Texoma is planned for the coming weekend with reservations through Everett Narrow. The next meeting is set for 8 p.m. Friday Aug 18 at Goodwill Rebekah Hall.
Lawton residents note a busy Monday with a luncheon at Lawton Country Club and bridge at 1 p.m. Other gatherings include Golden Age Club at High Rise Apartments, a Past Presidents' Parley at 1:30, TOPS meetings, BPW picnic at LO Ranch, Altrusa business session, Goodwill Rebekah drill, and numerous club socials, lunches, and charitable events across local venues.
Fifty nine members and guests of the Bohl family attended the 1972 reunion. A basket dinner was served at noon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Bohl and other relatives from Lawton Hollis Hooker Tipton Norman Geronimo and Chattanooga. Githen Rhoads spoke at the Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club noon meeting about the proposed courthouse bond issue.
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