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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1953

Page

8

Newlyweds Honored at Postnuptial Shower in Local Home

Mrs Clarence Lee hosted as Mr and Mrs Jimmy Terry were feted at a postnuptial shower. Guests and gift givers included Frankie Boydston Ronnie Callicott William Roy Foster Jimmy Huddleston George Hollander Clarence Wayne Lee Tommy Self Leo Taylor Richard Terry Charles Wilson and numerous friends and neighbors.

Clarence Lee Jimmy Terry C. A. Simms Frankie Boydston Ronnie Callicott William Roy Foster Jimmy Huddleston George Hollander Clarence Wayne Lee Tommy Self Leo Taylor Richard Terry Charles Wilson Mary Louise Cranfield Genevieve Ford Peggy Betty Hutson Betty Lou Plaxco Betty Lou Runnels Patricia Simms Lavois Ryder Dixie Ann Terry Berneice Wilson Helen Wimple Viletta Worley E. Barnes R. Blackburn A. Beasley A. Blunt B. Goodman Frank Hollander A. Huddleston M. Jacobs J. N. Lee L. A Masoner O. Runnels Woodrow Long J. D. Long Jr Emmett Long C. M. Lee Ken Maloy Edd McDonald Len Moulden L. M. Norris Bill Plaxco G. E. Plumlee Bob Roundtree H. P. Richards Clinton Reeves O. M. Runnels M. L. Sexson Carl Smith Kenneth Snider Dick Self Messrs Elmer Spiegel Jack Savage George Turner Bill Tugman Jess Tidwell Marvin Terry J. D. Terry Pete Ansell Lee Vern Ulrich C. A. Vokins Carroll Wilks Leonard Wimple Holly Ward J. M. Worley Pete Wynn Vern Ford Jr Cache Mesdames L. Z. Blake Bill Brenton Plaxco Bobby Cox M. L. Emanuel Richard Harris David Plaxco Ross Porter O. Smith Gene Johnny Trest Jimmy Donald Black Bobby Runyon Harlan Spiegel Johnny Andrews Mike Wilkes O. A. Smith Jerry Burke Alfred Maples R. T. Currell Sammy Harris E. C. Kriss Ernie Wilson J. B. Long Bert Banks Kink Sims Alfred J. Barron Alfried Brien O. D. Hutson Alice Blunt Thomas Killebrew Opal Runnels Vernon Wilson Yingling Mae Lee Iva Lee Haney Wanda Brandon J. D. Crockett Warren Gossett Roy Davison Vern Ford Sr J. T. Good James Green Robert Green Wayne Good W A. Herndon Tom Howenstine Carl Harris Snowden Gilbert Chester Goodman R. Hollander W. L. Hess Paul Jones Lawrence LaFrance J.B. Long Ed McDonald Ken Maley Howard Money and Mesdames Clarence

Thing Saving Care The May Attic Hoarding

A humorous look at obsessive saving as Cynthia Lowry describes in a family tale. The narrator catalogs clutter from empty boxes to string, paper bags, and defective hardware, detailing a growing attic pile and the dangers of endless collecting without space to spare. The piece blends personal confession with light satire on material hoarding.

Cynthia Lowry AP Newsfeature

Newlyweds Honored at Cache Postnuptial Shower

Mr and Mrs Vern Ford Jr celebrated their marriage with a post nuptial shower at the Plaxco home in Cache. Co hosts included Mesdames Blake Brenton and Plaxco. Guests from Lawton and nearby towns attended, with a long list of registering guests and gift givers.

Vern Ford Jr

Miss Trellys Stewart Returns To California

Miss Trellys Stewart has returned to her Woodacre California home after visiting in recent weeks with paternal grandmother Mrs. Tram Stewart at 1113 C and with maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shrader Sr. at 412 N. 19th. She also visited Capt. and Mrs. Byron E. Sheppard at 505 N. 29th, Mr. and Mrs. Arvin M. Shrader at 1411 Arlington, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shrader Jr. at 812 N. 21st, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne Shrader at 108 A.

Trellys Stewart Woodacre Calif Tram Stewart J. L. Shrader Sr Byron E. Sheppard Arvin M. Shrader Arlington J. L. Shrader Jr N. 21St Robert Wayne Shrader

Unsalvaged Keepsake Piles Up In Attic Sale

Narrator recalls clearing the attic floor of about a dozen shoe boxes and several limp dress boxes while sparing a vintage cardboard hat box and other sturdy containers. The remark ends with a wry note about needing a blown-out fuse someday.

Meeks Family Reunion Held At Apache Home

About 50 Meeks relatives gathered at Mrs. Jerry Meeks home in Apache for a family reunion. Attendees included Minton Jones and family of Oklahoma City, Jess Roberts and family from Aiken South Carolina, Howard and Frank Burk of Saddle Mountain, Archie Zimmerman of Carnegie, Charles Mitchell and children of Harlingen Texas, Rinker and Van Hunt of Lawton, Rex Buchanan of Meers, Delmer Bilyeu and family of Cyril, and Apache residents Guymon Roberts Harlan Dodd Jack Cobb and Lucinda Pierce plus Bertha Rinker and Hayes and Ernest Bleker.

Meeks Jerry Meeks Minton Jones Junior Smock Oklahoma City Jess Roberts Aiken S. C Howard Burk Frank Burk Saddle Mountain Archie Zimmerman Carnegie Charles Mitchell Harlingen Texas Arthur Rinker van Hunt Lawton Rex Buchannan Meers Delmer Bilyeu Cyril Guymon Roberts Harlan Dodd Jack Cobb Lucinda Pierce Bertha Rinker Messrs Mesdames R. F. Hayes Ernest Blelker

Snyder First Baptist Women Attend Anadarko Exposition

Members of the girls auxiliary of Snyder First Baptist Woman's Missionary Union attended the American Indian Exposition in Anadarko. Named attendees include Karen Wilson Dorothy Brazil n Roselle Clevenger Ethel Sue Akins Wanda Rose Arlene Burba Charlotte Ann Musick Carole Richardson and Karen Fagg. Accompanying ladies were Jimmie Hitchin on and A K Burba.

Snyder Snyder First Baptist Woman’s Missionary Union Anadarko Karen Wilson Dorothy Brazin Roselle Clevenger Ethel Sue Akins Wanda Rose Arlene Burba Charlotte Ann Musick Carole Richardson Karen Fagg Jimmie Hitchinon A. K. Burba

Mrs Bates Hosts Cyril Baptist WMS Meeting

Mrs W E Bates presided as hostess for the Cyril Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meeting and taught the fourth chapter of Sacrifice and Song. Present were Mesdames Reed Norris I L Bridges J C Fowler Earl Sandlin Bill Sanders Raymond Callahan Vernon Williams Ralph Moss Paul Griffin K B Tate and Reece Petillo.

Cyril W. E. Bates Cyril Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Mesdames Reed Norris I. L. Bridges J. C. Fowler Earl Sandlin Bill Sanders Raymond Callahan Vernon Williams Ralph Moss Paul Griffin K. B. Tate Reece Petillo

Good Sense Shapes Kids Into Confident Grow-Ups

Modern good sense from parents helps children become self-reliant adults says Iowa State University researchers. Pressure to act older than they are lowers interest in growing up. encouraging age-appropriate tasks builds daily confidence and long term skills.

David Taylor Marke Afton Smith State University of Iowa Professor Smith William D. Lampard Jane Mrs. Welsh Professor Lampard

New Adhesives Make Sewing Easier and Washed

An article describes a glue type for bonding porous fabrics replacing needles and threads. It includes a 35 yard seam claim, a plastic applicator with a metal roller, and guidance on seams, hems, draperies, and trim. The adhesive can be washed and dry cleaned, offering help to non‑machine sewists, especially with curtains and autumn needs.

Quilt Completed For Penick Family

Elgin Baptist Woman's Missionary society completed a quilt for the Ernest Penick family, storm victims. Attendees included Mesdames Dale Geis, Homer Hise, L. W. Apala, Jim Hensley, C. B. Stevens, and Walter Barnett.

Elgin Elgin Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Ernest Penick Mesdames Dale Geis Homer Hise L. W. Apala Jim Hensley C. B. Stevens Walter Barnett

Methodist Circle Hosts Study Session at McKasson Home

Mrs A McKasson Circle hosted the First Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Circle V meeting at 1712 Deborn with refreshments. Rev Gray and Mrs B W McMahan attended as guests along with Mesdames Elmer Ewing and Marshall Looney. The study lesson, From Toward Understanding the Bible by Georgia Harkness, was led by Mrs Wallace Gray Jr. The devotional Where God Meets Man was discussed by Mrs Mack Jameson.

Wallace Gray Jr Georgia Harkness Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Circle Alvin McKasson Dearborn God Mack Jameson Rev. Gray B. W. McMahan Elmer Ewing Marshall Looney

Phil Keller Feted on Birthday Anniversary at Parental Home

Cyril Special notes a gathering hosted by friends at the Keller family home to honor Phil Keller on his birthday anniversary with warm compliments and good cheer.

Cyril Phil Keller

Be Wise Prepare Youngster In Advance For School Days

Washington parents can ready five and six year olds for school with the booklet Happy Journey. Authored by Jane Eads, it guides physical, mental and emotional preparation, focusing on safety, self-care, social skills, and early literacy. The National Congress of Parents and Teachers and the National Education Association publish the 32 page guide for 40 cents.

Washington Newton P. Leonard National Congress of Parents and Teachers Congress National Education Association

Cyril FHA Officers Honored At Coke Party

Cyril chapter of Future Homemakers of America held a Coke party at Mrs. Richard Biggs home with a brief business meeting and refreshments. Attendees included Nancy Mc Aninch Darla Tate Dixie King Sue Biggs Shirley Wilkerson and Carolyn Williams.

Cyril Cyril Chapter Future Homemakers of America Richard Biggs Nancy McAninch Darla Tate Dixie King Sue Biggs Shirley Wilkerson Carolyn Williams

Social Calendar for Friday and Saturday

Old Settlers club holds a watermelon party and business session at 7 p.m. at the American Legion hall Seventh and E for the annual event. Unity Rebekah lodge No 121 meets at 8 p.m. in IOOF hall for formal initiation. Saturday features prenuptial teafeting for Miss Jessie Jacquelyn Holloway bride elect of Harold L DeSonier at the home of Mrs Charles W Horton 916 Columbia with hours 3 to 5 p.m. Mesdames E C Cagle E D Garrison and Kenneth Brown hostesses. Reddy Kilowatt Square Dance club meets at 8 p.m. in Public Service Home Service room for election of officers.

Old Settlers Club American Legion Hall Unity Rebekah Lodge Jessie Jacquelyn Holloway Harold L. DeSonier Charles W. Horton Columbia E. C. Cagle E. D. Garrison Kenneth Brown Reddy Kilowatt Square Dance Club Public Service Home Service

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J. Terrys H. Patricia Sims R. H. Terry Dixie Roger Mitchell Harris Truman Crockett James Ballard Eva Click Paul Britten Jim Herron Jamie, Fletcher Miss Trellys Stewart California WMS Joe Ford Russell - Ford Insurance Agency D Ave Sheridan & Gore Kay Sherwood NEA Penick Family A. McKasson Tom Oliver E. Oliver D Avenue Wadsworth Benrus Gruen Perrot Aurell’s Shoe Store By Jane Eads 16Th Street NW Washington, D.C Coke Party Cyril Fha Roberta’s North 21St Mrs. Leslie Pain Stephens Rhythm Band Fairmont’s U.S.P Steelcote Paints Southwest Oklahoma Lawton Glass & Mirror Co
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