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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1953

Page

5

Betty Moss Weds Rufus Hood II In Central Baptist Church

Betty Ruth Moss became the bride of Rufus Nelson Hood II in a Aug ceremony at Central Baptist Church. Rev. Richard T. Hopper officiated as the couple pledged vows before family and friends. The ceremony featured gladioli, chrysanthemums and salas decorations, a white wrought iron arch, and a white orchid and stephanotus accented Bible for the bride. Afterward a reception was held in the church parlor and the couple planned a post Sept. 1 residence in Ada while Hood studies chemistry at East Central State College.

Betty Ruth Moss Rufus Nelson Hood II Central Baptist Church Richard T. Hopper Barbara Vaughan Mary Lou Narmore Sherry Hunter Ada East Central State College Lawton High School Phi Theta Kappa Murray State School of Agriculture Tishomingo Tishomingo High School United States 45Th Infantry Division Japan Korea

U.S. Milk Output Hits February High at 8.5 Billion Pounds

The United States produced 8.5 billion pounds of milk in February, a record for the month. The gain signals continued strong dairy demand and steady farm output across major milk-producing states.

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Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

Social Calendar lists events across Lawton Oklahoma including American War Dads installation at the American Legion hall with watermelon refreshments, Home Demonstration clubs in Comanche county, Theta Rho Girls club initiation, First Presbyterian Circle III devotional and missions discussion, Sub Deb and Three Link clubs, and Good Cheer and Medicine Park demos. Weekly items run Tuesday through Friday with dinners, luncheons, and meetings at various venues such as IOOF hall, NCO Open Mess, Fort Sill, and USC YMCA.

Theta Rho IOOF First Presbyterian’s Circle III John R. Merchant Maple Fred Larrance Jr National Missions Robert S. Rush Nancy Klass Columbia Ethel Pendleton Lindy Good Cheer Medicine Park

Nuptials Planned for October in Chickasha Church

Miss Aileen Anderson and Pat J. Conway announce an October wedding at Holy Name Catholic Church in Chickasha. The couple, both from Griffin area families, plan to reside in Lawton after the ceremony on October 17.

Aileen Anderson Pat J. Conway Holy Name Catholic Church Chickasha Pat I. Anderson Tim Conway Joe Brown Fletcher Miss Anderson St. Joseph’s Academy Lenoir Scouts LTO Lawton Our Ladies Catholic High School Sterling

OES Founder To Be Honored Social Gathering Planned

In honor of Robert Morris birthday anniversary founder of the Order of Eastern Star a social gathering is set for 4 to 6 p m Sunday at the DeMolay hall in the Masonic temple A special program has been arranged and all Eastern Stars and their families are invited.

Woodmen Frolic Club American Legion Hall Woodmen of the World Woodmen Circle Robert Morris Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Back To-School Social Enjoyed

A back to school social hosted by Rob ert Forbess at the home of his parents 712 Bell featured a buffet supper recordings and games. Attendees included Mary Elizabeth Angus Sarahlelen Chap man Carol Crossland Bill Contway Allen Dean Dayton Jean Ann Edg ar Bob Drewry Jack For ess Bob Hendrick Ed Hessler Mary Beth Lund Ken Lyon Dwayne Miller Bill Massad Jan ice Owen George Stanley Don Sherry Mike True and Jack Warkentin.

Robert Forbess Mjss B. Forbess Mary Elizabeth Angus Sarahlelen Chapman Carol Crossland Bill Contway Allen Dean Dayton Jean Ann Edgar Bob Drewry Jack Foress Bob Hendrick Ed Hessler Mary Beth Lund Ken Lyon Dwayne Miller Bill Massad Janice Owen George Stanley Don Sherry Mike True Jack Warkentin

Jessie Holloway Bride Elect Honored at Prenuptial Shower

Jessie Holloway bride elect of Lt Harold L DeSonier was feted at a prenuptial shower held at Mrs Gene Dodson's home 1901 Ferris. Co hosts Mesdames Dodson Bill Shanklin and Jack Shanklin welcomed guests while Mrs Bob Shanklin registered attendees and Mrs Alton Cox presided at the punch bowl. Gifts came from Misses Virginia Ree Allen Joan Callicott Zella Hall Jean Smith and numerous Mesdames including L E Adams L C Allens Roy Allens Bill Brown Keneth Brown Troy Best and many others.

Jessie Holloway Harold L. DeSonier Gene Dodson Ferris Mesdames Dodson Bill Shanklin Jack Shanklin Bob Shanklin Alton Cox Virginia Ree Allen Joan Callicott Zella Hall Jean Smith L. E. Adams L. C. Allens Roy Allens Bill Brown Keneth Brown Troy Best

Max Brocks Return From Trip

Mr and Mrs Max Brock Sr of 604 Fort Sill Blvd have returned from a month long tour of the north Canada and the Pacific northwest. They visited Chicago Winnipeg Vancouver Victoria Seattle Yellowstone National Park and Minneapolis before returning to Lawton. Installation for American War Dads auxiliary officers is set for 8 pm at the American Legion hall with Seventh and American War Dads expected to attend and iced watermelon on the refreshments list.

American Legion Hall Comanche County East B Max Brock Sr Fort Sill Blvd North Canada Great Pacific Northwest Chicago Winnipeg Canadian Rockies Vancouver B. C Victoria B.C Seattle Wash Yellowstone National Park Minneapolis Lawton American War Dads Auxiliary

Pioneer Fete Club Meets Friday for Luncheon

Members of the Lawton Pioneer Women’s club will meet Friday at 1 15 p m at the USC YMCA Fourth and B then adjourn to the Old South cafeteria for luncheon.

Woodmen Frolic Club American Legion Hall Woodmen of World Woodmen Circle Pioneer Women’s Club Usc-Ymca Old South Scott Home Demonstration Club Lawton Pioneer Women’s Club Uscymca

Beachcombers Party Slated At USC YMCA

A beachcombers party for servicemen and families is set for Thursday at 8 p.m. at the USC-YMCA Fourth and B. Dress as beachcomber or hobo. prizes for best costumes. Organizers include Doreen Settle Lyn Hoefler and Pfc Tony Arends. The USO-YMCA photo contest will extend to Sept 15 with categories pictorial children adults animals and humorous and prizes in each.

Usc-Ymca Doreen Settle Lyn Hoefler Girls Service Organization Pfc Tony Arends Brooks Rector Uso-Ymca

Meers HD Club Prepares For Fete Meeting

Meers HD Club plans to attend a fete and held an all day meeting at Mrs. E N Griswold's home with Mrs. Paul Wege presiding. The group scheduled the next regular gathering for Wednesday September 16 at Mrs. E Wolf's home with Mesdames K Wolf R C Cox and Lloyd Stone in attendance.

Happy Hour Home Demonstration Club Meers HD Club E. N. Griswold Paul Wege E. Wolf Mesdames K. Wolf R. C. Cox Lloyd Stone

Royal Neighbors Meet At Hall

Mrs Eunice Frederick was installed as past oracle as Mrs Jack Wellington and Mrs W G Martin conducted the regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors of America lodge at the IOOF hall. Mrs John Brooks outlined plans for a banquet at the Nov 17 convention in Lawton. Committees were named. About 20 members attended.

Eunice Frederick Jack Wellington Oracle W. G. Martin Royal Neighbors of America Lodge IOOF John Brooks Theta Rho Lawton

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H. P. Moss R. N. Hood Caddo Nela Mae Harned Fairbanks Alaska Harold Woodward Frank L. Lewis Betty Jean Morse Beverly Johnson Theron Price Jr John Kimbrough Oklahoma City Lewis Nanci Doyle Vandergriff Comanche Rufus Nelson Hood Real Econom Laundry & Dry Cleaners South Fifth Avie Cosmopolitan Club NCO Open Fort Sill C. H. Himes R. J. Newhard Red Cross Square D E. Ernest Hunter Cedar Grove Union Valley Home Demonstration Club National Secretaries Association Naomi Bigby Park Lawton Woman’s Forum Ned Shepler Lawton Golf & Country Club OES Tom Oliver Sales Fairmont’s U.S.P D Avenue Elgin Wadsworth Holsey Appliance Cache Road Tom Blankenship H. C. Brammer Roy Burt Ernest Bible Betty Christensen C. E. Cagle Burt Cagle Ronnie Cagle Dove Cagle Bob Dodson E. D. Garrison George Hutchins J. T. Hicks Marvin Hartman Pete Howenstine Don Holman Charley Horton Lyman Jones Ella King Jackie Kieth Oliver Lee W. F. Lewis S. B. McCurray James McCurdy Bill Reynolds Jim Marshall Jack Munn Buford Morgan Jerry Mustain Merell Peterson Joe Richard W. R. Sanders Sidney Sistrunk Gene Smith Marlene Sallee Ann Willard Francis Watkins Leonard Wilson Raoul Valdez Max Brocks Trip Beachcombers B. P. Hann Prentice Toyriffic i Guys N’ Dolls Toy Shop el i Ad Mnt Ryan Home Vacuum & Appl MID- West Maytag Company C Ave Roberta’s Kindergarten North 21St Mrs. Leslie Pain Stephens Rhythm Band Jean D Ave Mid-West Maytag Company Kirby Guy Kleeman Smith Oklahoma Tire & Supply Bendix Armed Services Bendix Television Aed Ene
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