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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1976
Page
8
Dear Abby advises adoption for a pregnant 14 year old, arguing the baby deserves a stable future with an adoptive family. Readers debate language and gender terms, with a note about Abby’s booklet and a request for stamped envelopes.
Round this time of year many complain reruns blunt the viewing experience. Viewers defend reruns as cost cutting and chance to catch missed shows. The column jokes about family meals during The Wizard of Oz and The Maltese Falcon while noting audiences may lose track of repeats. FIELD ENTERPRISES INC.
Daily zodiac guidance for Aries through Pisces with tips on effort, timing, and temperament. Notable Leo traits include magnetism and leadership, while Pisces emphasizes independent thinking. Includes mention of birthdate notables and remarks on famous figures.
Social calendar items include First United Methodist Church Circle Six covered-dish picnic at 707 NW 13th 6 30 p m Mrs Florabelle Helvey. Oklahoma State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses picnic Mattie Beal Park 7 p m Wives of Enlisted Men coffee Fort Sill 7 p m Osa Chapter 514 Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple 2001 Lincoln 7 30 p m Theta Rho Club Goodwill Rebekah Hall 1315 G 7 30 p m Parents Without Partners coffee 1616 NW 46th 8 p m Signal Mountaineers Square Dance Club Fort Sill Officers Club 8 p m. Calendar items accepted noon Thursday by The Lawton Constitution Society Dept. 353-0620.
Mrs. Harry Hughes chaired a meeting at 4107 Currell Drive. Alpha Phi Chapter members discussed the coming year’s programs and reported committee chairmen for personal growth, professional affairs, research, music, and membership with Irvin Githens presiding. She also noted state workshops attended this summer.
Mrs. Robert Ligon presided at a farewell coffee in the home of Mrs. Jack Ferguson where Wives of Officers of Nuclear Weapons Employment Division presented a silver basket. The next coffee is set for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday September 14 hosted by Mrs. David Bucchieri. Paul Sanger and Leroy Lynch represented Lawton Parents Without Partners Chapter No 609 at a regional council meeting in Enid with about 120 attendees. The Lawton Chapter will host the November regional meeting.
The Roseland Group met at 1317 C with Mrs. William Gibson hosting. Larry Watson, president of the Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society, spoke. Mrs. L. S. Watson presided. Mrs. Wilson chaired the program. Guests included Mrs. R. G. Cartwright of Fort Sill and Mrs. Angie Norris of Spokane, along with Mr. and Mrs. Roy McCarley of Lawton.
The nation's first census showed males 51 percent to 49. Today females lead at 51 percent to 49 percent. The shift reflects demographic changes across the country and affects social and economic dynamics.
Mr and Mrs Harold B Pointer of Elgin announce the birth of their daughter Kelly Dawn on Saturday August 7 at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton. Grandmother is Mrs Fannie Porter of Lawton.
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