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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1973
Page
7
Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on returning a souvenir taken from a famous visitor, and addresses a bridal shower gift list that overwhelmed a coworker. She also responds to a 22 year old who faced unwanted advances while hosting a gas man, urging caution and safety.
A potluck luncheon was hosted in the First Christian Church Recreation Room by World War I Barracks No. 1168 and Auxiliary. Damon Watson and officers greeted members. readings were given by Watson and Mrs. Floyd. Delegates and alternates were elected for the national convention in Miami Beach on Sept 28. New members welcomed include Mrs. Raymond G. Howard and Mrs. Harry B. Routh. The next meeting is Sept 13 hosted by Mrs. Love.
Mrs. Silvio Principi Mrs. Earl Zerbach and Mrs. Larry Graham joined the Wives of Officers in the Office of the Assistant Commandant USAF AS for a recent luncheon at Mr Zs Steak Inn. Mrs. Fleshman presided and presented a bracelet charm to Mrs. John Heweg as a farewell. Twenty two women attended and hostesses for the next luncheon were named for Sept 12.
A back to school themed coffee for Officers Wives of the Headquarters Target Acquisition Department USAFAS was held at Mrs. F. J. Klein's home. D. M. Rhea presided as notes centered the table. Plans included a September luncheon auction and a western party on Friday September 21. Guest D. W. Hotmire accepted memberships for the club and B. O Malley will host September coffee.
Wives of officers in the Cannon Rocket Branch of the Gunnery Department held a coffee at Mrs. Michael P. McGee’s home. Mrs. Warren Cherrella assisted. Mrs. Joe F. Berry presided as plans for the department luncheon were discussed.
Mrs W Ross bade farewell at a monthly officers wives meeting for the Missile and Maintenance Branches Firing Battery Division Gunnery Department US Army Air Force in which 12 women attended. Guests included Mrs Grayson and Mrs Poche assisted by Mrs Jerry Johnson who announced upcoming Officers Wives Club signups and December project plans with a next meeting set for Wednesday September 12.
Mrs. G Gaumont joins newcomers greeted by Mrs. John Travas at a TCAD Officers Wives Club event held at Mrs. Lonnie Myers home 5420 Cottonwood. Ronald Emry’s farewell guest attends as the club announces August and September activities and signups.
Mrs. Ray Spence chaired the Wives of Officers of the 5th Missile Battalion meeting at Fort Sill Officers Club on the Terrace. Hostesses were Mrs. Ed Grissom and Mrs. Robert Cox. A farewell gift went to Mrs. Frank Green and volunteers were urged to donate cookies and punch for Reynolds Army Hospital and clothing for the Church World Service. Committees formed for the Brigade luncheon on Oct. 10. Miss Sandy Thomas of Vinita attended as guest. twenty wives were present.
The Medicine Park Homemakers Club held a picnic in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with Mrs Maude Smith as hostess Mrs C E Scott led the business meeting planning for the Comanche County Fair A birthday gift was given to Mrs Frieda Sage The next meeting is set for Thursday Sept 6 at 1 pm in the Comanche County Fair grounds building Attendees included Mrs Bob Reed Mrs Francis Hannagan and Mrs Terry Johnson
Rebekah Lodge No. 121 met recently at IOOF Hall 10914 D with Mrs. Bill Rankins and Mrs. Mary Twillman as hostesses. A formal meeting is planned Friday at 8 p.m. in the Hall. The lodge’s 25th anniversary will be celebrated with charter members honored.
Wives of the 291st Aviation Company met for a monthly coffee at Mrs. Robert McCarty's home. Mrs. Robert Jordan presided and bid farewell to Mrs. Delbert Hunt. They planned the company picnic set for Friday August 24 with Mrs. Jordan hosting at 2204 North 23rd.
A dense list of events for Tuesday includes the Senior Citizens Club at the Museum of the Great Plains at 7 p.m. and the Bateman Zarling American Legion Post 193 installation with a covered-dish dinner at Medicine Park Y Hut 7:30 p.m. Also noted are church and military family gatherings at Fort Sill and Lawton venues, plus various society meetings and dances across town.
The Lawton District of the Oklahoma Council of Catholic Women held a workshop and luncheon at the Holiday Inn. Mrs. O'Connor reported on the May state convention at Arrowhead Lodge. Mrs. Banta urged making infant gowns quilts and knit bandages for lepers for district meetings. Upcoming district meetings are Sept 18 Grandfield Nov 13 Anadarko Feb 19 Lawton and Apr 16 Altus. A Ladies Day of Recollection is planned Oct 19 at Blessed Sacrament in Lawton. African Violet Society picnic set for 7 p.m. at Mrs. H. L. Sanders home. Square Dance club dance scheduled Friday at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.
A fragmented note hints at decorating as a series of problems to solve. The decorator urges readers to view challenges as steps and to seek guidance from CYC at Wiewdd for solutions.
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