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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
8
A reader recounts a party night where an unknown guest kissed her while she rested, fearing it was not her husband. Abby recommends letting it go and suggests possible misidentification by others at the party.
Twelve young models will show handicrafts at a style show and coffee for military wives in Lawton. Sponsored by the Lawton Fort Sill Church Women United, hosted by Beal Heights Presbyterian Church women. Mrs Earl Riley presides. newcomers receive special invitation.
Women from the command and leadership brigade gathered at the home of Mrs. Joseph Porter Jr. for their monthly coffee. Mrs. Belvin S Freeman and Newcomers Mrs. Kenneth P Bishop attended. Farewell was said to Mrs. Robert A Vowell and Mrs. Ben Kahalekulu who received a silver tray.
Mr and Mrs Frank Williams traveled to Chattanooga to visit their daughter in law and son in law Mrs David Deardorff and Bret of Fairfax Missouri in midweek social stopover.
The article advises selecting sofas and chairs in durable miracle fabrics that resist oil and stains, avoid delicate textures, and emphasize tight weaves. It stresses that construction quality determines longevity, noting fine furniture endures more wear and tear than cheaper options and that quality outlives price.
Wives of the Field Artillery Board gathered in the Artillery Room of the Fort Sill Officers' Club for a luncheon and hobby display. Mrs. R. T. Blake presided. displayed items included acrylic painting, cross stitch, rock painting, ceramic mirrors, and cake decorating. Forty members attended.
The Lawton Pioneer Women’s Club met at the Museum of the Great Plains to hear reports on the Aug 6 celebration. Mrs. John T. Brewer presided. Hostesses included Lela Neville Carlock Elsie Williams Nell Peard Lucy Gossett and William Fansier. A luncheon is planned for Aug 27 at the Cattlemen's Cafeteria. Plans for a Holy City picnic in the Wichita Mountains were discussed. Guests included Melissa Latz Laura Wallis Pamella Hicks and Vickie Hicks. Walters staff notes Fort Sill Officers Club hosting Capt and Mrs John Bacon Headquarters Battery and Capt and Mrs Rolf Hufnagel Mrs George Jones Sherry and Colette.
The African Violet Society will hold a picnic at Harmon Park at 6 30 p m Thursday. Members will gather for social time and plant talk in a community outdoor event.
Oklahoma State Association of LPNs hosts annual picnic at Elmer Thomas Park at 6 30 p m. Several clubs meet across Fort Sill and Lawton including Eastern Star Masonic events NCO Wives Club USO friendship coffee and a Ministry flow with the Central Baptist Church Mountain TOPS at 6 30 p m and Violet Society picnic at Harmon Park. The schedule features dinners dances and meetings at Fort Sill USO Club Museum of the Great Plains and local health and church groups.
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