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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1955

Page

4

Couple Hosts Open House for 55th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W M Weigley hosted an open house at 1701 Maple to mark the 55th wedding anniversary of her parents Mr and Mrs J P Watts of 1414 Fort Sill Blvd. Harry Watts and his wife co hosted. Guests included Dwain Watts Walter Bard Pete Becker Glenn Becker Fred Mallon J W Bard I C Anderson and James Watts.

W. M. Weigley Maple J. P. Watts Fort Sill Blvd Harry Watts R. Q. Cox Weldon Cox Dwain Watts Walter Bard Pete Becker Glenn Becker Fred Mallon J. W. Bard I. C. Anderson James Watts

Parton Heckerman Vowed in Fort Campbell Nuptials

Elva Louise Parton and Rodney Gene Heckerman married at 11 30 p m Friday August 5 in the home of the officiating minister Rev Elbert M Whitwell No 5 S 10th Fort Campbell Ky where Heckerman serves as a private second class paratrooper with the 11th Airborne division The bride Miss Elva Louise Parton is the daughter of Mrs Blanche Parton The couple will reside at Fort Campbell after September 1 The bride wore a white shantung street length dress with blue accessories and carried white carnations and blue forget me nots The groom is the son of Lt Col ret and Mrs Sealey Ellis Heckerman The ceremony was followed by a reception hosted by the groom s mother and attended by relatives and friends including maid of honor Miss Nicolette Kay Young and best man Billy Arnold Jones The couple s background includes involvement in National Thespian society National Forensic League and school activities at Lawton High School and Bullis Preparatory School The record notes additional education at Eastern Oklahoma A&M Cameron College and a stint at Wilburton s Cameron College The couple will be at home on post at Fort Campbell Ky

Rodney Gene Heckerman Fort Campbell 11Th Airborne Division Elva Louise Parton Blanche Parton Sealey Ellis Heckerman Park Elbert M. Whitwell Nicolette Kay Young Billy Arnold Jones National Thespian Society National Forensic League LHS Bullis Preparatory School Silver Springs Bullis Lettermen’s Eastern Oklahoma A&m College Wilburton Aggie Club Cameron College

Mrs. E. M. Curry Returns To City

Mrs. Elden M. Curry of 1912 Elm has returned from a four day Woodman circle national convention in Los Angeles. Accompanied by Mrs. Esther Edith Carlson they spent three days sightseeing and hosted a luncheon for state managers of Oklahoma. Honorees included former Lawton residents Addie D. Hamlin and Callie Robison. Mrs. Curry belongs to McAlester Woodman Grove.

Elden M. Curry Elm Los Angeles Calif Esther Fdith Carlson Oklahoma City Oklahoma Mesdames Carlson Curry Texas The Order Callie Robison Houston Tex McAlester Woodman Grove

Country Fair Plans Outlined by St Andrew’s Guild

Plans for the annual St Andrew’s Episcopal country fair were continued at an 8 pm meeting in the church choir room. Bishop Casady guild members, led by Mrs Henry Ford, prepared baked goods for Sept 2 3 at the church. They will sell aprons pot holders tea towels pies and cakes and offer an Episcopal cookbook for 175. New member Mrs Janet Thompson joined others including Mrs Eno Hallman Vivian Podbreger C F Murray Jr Harry Knight Millie Sadler Jack King Eugene Heinz Mary Emma Smith Robert Forsythe Wyatt Norwood Lucille Henderson. Also visiting were Capt and Mrs Harry R Tincher Jr and their son Michael.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Casady Henry Ford George Glasby Episcopal Janet Thompson Mesdames Eno Hallman Vivian Podbreger C. F. Murray Jr Harry Knight Millie Sadler Jack King Eugene Heinz Mary Emma Smith Robert Forsythe Wyatt Norwood Lucille Henderson

Cowbelles Meeting Slated Thursday

All area interested and eligible women invited to an executive committee and directors meeting of the Oklahoma Cowbelles at 10 a.m. Thursday in Oklahoma City. State president Mrs. L. W. Long Jr. will preside at the Skirvin Blue room mezzanine floor session.

Oklahoma Cowbelles Oklahoma City L. W. Long Jr Skirvin Oor

Tickets Available For Sept 5 Dance

Linda Rhody presided as Rho Kappa Gamma sorority hosted a 7 30 p m meeting at Margie Johns home 1805 N 13th. Bids sold for 1 per single entry or 2 for couples for the back to school dance on Sept 5. Visitors may obtain tickets by calling Sandra Wyatt or Linda Rhody. Homes of members open to out of town guests. Attendees included Shirley Faulkner Loretta Hartline Charlotte Magill Adele Skrolle Sima Stein Vonda Pipes Sherry Alexander Shirley Ford Sharon Evilsizer D Ann Griffin Billie Suggs Irene Harris Suzanne Silcott Norma Curry.

Linda Rhody Rho Kappa Gamma Sorority Margie Johns N. 13Th Sandra Wyatt Shirley Faulkner Loretta Hartline Charlotte Magill Adele Skrolle Sima Stein Vonda Pipes Sherry Alexander Shirley Ford Sharon Evilsizer D’ann Griffin Billie Suggs Irene Harris Suzanne Silcott Norma Curry

WSCS Chicken Dinner Set at Highland Park Methodist

The Women's Society of Christian Service will host a chicken dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Highland Park Methodist Church, 611 S. 25. Tickets cost $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. available at the door or from Mrs. L. A. Gilham and Mrs. Robert Haag.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Highland Park Methodist Church L. A. Gilham Robert Haag

Rose Ann McAfee Feted By Mother

Mrs C J McAfee honored her daughter Rose Ann on her third birthday with a party at their home at 2606 Gore from 9 to 11 am. Refreshments followed games and gift opening. Favors included costume dolls and yarn hats. cake resembled a doll house. Guests listed include Sharon Small David Small Claudia Johnson Judy Wickens David Thompson Jenette Hendershot Joan Hendershot Vernon Ray Smith Duana Colburn and others.

C. J. McAfee Rose Ann Gore Sharon Small David Small Claudia Johnson Judy Wickens David Thompson Jenette Hendershot Joan Hendershot Vernon Ray Smith Duana Colburn Claude Johnson Bob Small Joe Smith Donald Wickens D. L. Colburn

Faith Class Holds Monthly Meeting at First Baptist

Mrs. Jack Kytle presided over the Faith Sunday School class at First Baptist in the home of Mrs. Clarence Williams 3014 Euclid with Groups I and III hosting. Devotional by the hostess, games led by Mrs. James E. Laughlin, and an hour of fellowship followed with iced watermelon. One guest, Mrs. John E. Terry of Oklahoma City, attended along with Mesdames Sanford Brandon Ed Ellenbrook Charles E Green Harvey House Hayden Ireland R J Rawlings and Felix C Rogers.

Jack Kytle Faith First Baptist Church Clarence Williams Euclid James E. Laughlin John E. Terry Oklahoma City Mesdames Sanford Brandon Ed Ellenbrook Charles E. Green Harvey House Hayden Ireland R. J. Rawlings Felix C. Rogers

Dinner marks a couple's golden anniversary at Lawton home

Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Willis were feted at noon Sunday with a dinner hosted by their son Z. W. Willis and wife at the lawton address. Attendees included relatives Alpha Garrison Clara Gowan and Duncan visitors R. F. Willis Ed Ketchum Carl Dobbins. Pearl Wade Willis born 1905 in Oklahoma.

R. M. Willis Rte. 1 Lawton Z. W. Willis Alpha Garrison Clara Gowan R. FE. Willis Duncan Ed Ketchum Carl Dobbins Willis Pearl May Wade Oklahoma Arkansas

Bride-Elect Ann Reid Complimented With Shower

Ann Reid, bride-elect of Leroy Geis, was honored at a prenuptial kitchen gadget shower held at the home of Miss Margie Mae John. Green and yellow decor, co-hostesses Misses John and Glenda Fuqua and Mesdames Glen Fuqua and Leland John. Gift givers included many relatives and friends from Faxon. Engagement announced by the Reid and Geis families. Double ring wedding planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Faxon Baptist church.

Ann Reid Leroy Geis Margie Mae John Rte. 2 John Glenda Fuqua Glen Fuqua Leland John Shirley Jones Roberta Mallow Wilma Buchwald Linda Reid Elinor Hammond Pat Stair Beatrice Marshall Lendell Johnson Janeris Hagar Ona McCuistion M. E. Reid Faxon Milton Geis Loveland

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