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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1954

Page

8

Trinity WMS Names New Officers For Year

A general Trinity Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the church announced a new officer slate for the year. The Royal Service program, “The Challenge of Indonesia,” featured four participants and new auxiliary leaders were named. Attendees included Mrs. Rex White and Mrs. L. E. Harries, among others, with plans for the Week of Prayer August 31 to September 7.

Trinity Baptist Woman’s Art Society Berts T. W. Daniels Rex White Bill Cox Young R. N. Hammons James Pierce Bo Reeves L. E. Harris Carl Capshaw Mark Young Don Preston Circle Mesdames C. C. Harbor Fred Cooke Hennessee Helen Halord Claude Hennessee Bill Woodward Indonesia Mesdames L. E. Harries Lynne Garner Carl Roberts Leon Henry Japan Sunbeam Bill Woodman Len Garner Usc-Ymca Wayne Smith Irene Jeffers Mary Demarest Mesdames Melvinen Barneyes Burl Haggard O. B. Shelton Anna Hertzog E. H. Stephens Fred . Hammons Donnell Lawrance Carlshaw Mil Woesner E Pettijohn E. Seabolt

Lois Ann Wiley Bride Elect Complimented With Shower

Lois Ann Wiley bride elect of George Richards Jr. was honored at a prenuptial shower in the First Baptist church parlor. Pastel summer flowers and pink white decor, refreshments on a crocheted cloth. The couple will wed Sept. 4 at First Baptist with Dr. H Tom Wiles officiating.

Lois Ann Wiley George Richards Jr First Baptist Church Miss Wiley L. L. Wiley Columbia George S. Richards

Dancing Precedes Barbecue Supper at Square D Dance

After a regular Square D Square Danes session at the American hall Sev enth and E members went to the Ernest Hunter home for a barbecue supper. A free dance was announced for Saturday night at Mountain View fair. Hosts Mee Austin and Hunter led the event with caller Ernest Hunter and guest callers assisting. Attendees included Milton Harrison Anadarko and others from Chickasha Fort Cobb Gainesville and Mountain View.

Square D Square American Hall Ernest Hunter S. 10Th Mountain View Fair Bailey Bang Messrs. and Sagen Austin Hunter Ernes Hunter Baseymond Walters and Hickman Chickasha Bill Cheatham Fort Cobb Milton Harrison Anadarko Harvey Hickman

Friendship Club Elects Officers

Friendship Home Demonstration club meeting held at Mrs. Furman Lowry's home south of Lawton re-elected officers: Mrs. J. A. Lowry president, Mrs. erg Goodin vice president, Mrs. er, Mrs. Oliver Pine activities chair. Mesdames FE. L. Woesner and J. B. Lucas civil defense chairs. Louise Kennedy discussed Food Seven Basic Foods with a devotional "Divine Caterer" by Mrs. E. L. Woesner.

Comanche County Friendship Home Furman Lowry Lawton J. A. Lowry Erg Goodin Oliver Pine Coll Mesdames FE L. Woesner J. B. Lucas Civil Defense Louise Kennedy E. L. Woesner

Army Wives Weekly Event at USC YMCA Luncheon

Army Wives club held its regular Thursday noon gathering at the USC YMCA on Fourth and B. Mrs Lyle L Posvic hosted the 12 30 p m fete with guests Mesdames Grover Thomas and F E Benjamin in attendance. Other attendees included Conan Bowens James C vnton Dale Icenogle Robert A eeom and Whiteell.

Army Wives Club Usc-Ymca Lyle L. Posvic Mesdames Grover Thomas F. E. Benjamin Conan “Gr Bowens James C. Vnton Dale Icenogle Robert A Eeom Whiteell

Whispering Voice Heard 18 to 20 Feet Away

A whispering voice carries over an 18 to 20 foot distance, suggesting unusually audible sound in a quiet environment. No injuries reported.

Sub Deb Club Plans Reunion

Plans were discussed for a Sub Deb Club reunion of old and new members to be held Tuesday August 31 at the home of Nancy Klass 508 Columbia. Sue Riddle presided as president Nan Cathra Waller is a new pledge while Diane Hart received senior hell week. Pledges included Janice Griffin Kay Crossland and Sarah Wright with members Alice Parker Barbara Waid and others in attendance.

Nancy Klass Columbia

Coffee To Honor Xi Tau Exemplar Members

Exemplar members will be feted at a 10 a m Saturday coffee hosted by Xi Tau exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. The event will be at the home of Mrs. Al Lenz, 3317 Atlanta.

Xi Tau Beta Sigma Phi Sorority al Lenz Atlanta

VFW Auxiliary approves projects for coming year

VFW Auxiliary members of Post 1193 voted during the second business session led by President Mrs. Deward Stringer. They approved buying a safety sign near Lawton High School and a $35 donation to Whitaker State Home for its Christmas party on December 19. The group also approved sending $63.25 to VA hospital programs and discussed membership plans.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Deward Stringer Green Brogdon Lawton High School VFW Post Whitaker State Pryor VFW Auxiliary Harvey Nelson Medford Traister Ernest Cummins Lawton Nettie Power Fort Sill Station Hospital Harold Fer Ardmore Catherine Stolla Fort Sill Leslie J. McNair Mesdames Roscoe Kolterman Elmer McCauley Roy Moyer Edward Peterson Wayne Pursley Raymond Sparks Lloyd Watkins Stokes Yarbrough Herbert Young

Social Calendar for Lincoln Park Square Dance Session

Dancing Kidettes of Dance club hosts an 8 p.m. session at Lincoln Park with Paul Tate as caller. Advanced square dance class sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars post 1193 and auxiliary. Coffee at 10 a.m. with Mrs. Al Lenz at 3317 Atlanta. Xi Tau chapter members set to join. Beta Sigma Phi seeks Jaycee Jones for forthcoming style show. Mu chapter Epsilon Sigma sorority hosts supper at 3 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bitterman, 823 N 31st. Adult square dancing at 8:30 p.m. Lincoln Park with multiple callers. Roddy Kilowatt Square Dance Club hosts at Public Service Company home service room with Hagin Berryhill and Fred Jennings. caller Johnny Robertson.

Lincoln Park Paul Tate Veterans of Foreign A Post P.m VFW Fae Ashline al Lenz Atlanta Xi Tau Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Jaycee Jones Security Bank & Trust Company Epsilon Sigma Sorority Jesse Bitterman Roddy Kilowatt Public Service Company Messrs Mesdames Hagin Berryhill Fred Jennings Johnny Robertson

Two New Polio Cases Reported in Oklahoma

The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports two additional polio cases in Oklahoma for the 24 hours ending 8 am. The 1954 caseload rises to 360, up from 352 at this time last year. There are 131 hospitalizations with 43 in the acute stage.

Associated Press Oklahoma National Fundation

All Day Golf Club Event Draws Large Ladies Day

About 45 women attended Thursday’s all-day session at Lawton Golf and Country Club hosted by the Ladies association and special guests. Participants began play at 7:30 a.m. with a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Bridge foursomes filled the afternoon. Golf winners included Mesdames Raymond Green Jeff Runyan R H Drewry and Jack Darling. Mesdames Barrett Andrews and Runyan won the ringer tournament. Bridge awards went to Mesdames D J Wages and Joe N Mitchell. Mrs W D Phillips named chair for an all-day session slate for September.

Lawton Golf & Country Club Ladies Association Mesdames Raymond Green Jeff Runyan R. H. Drewry Jack Darling Barrett Andrews Runyan D. J. Wages Joe N. Mitchell

Alpine Peaks Over Ten Thousand Feet in Swiss Alps

A survey notes around seventy peaks in the Swiss Alps rise above 10 000 feet. The tall summits draw climbers and researchers seeking high altitude conditions and rugged terrain across the Alpine landscape.

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Local Farmers

county farmers can apply for federal all risk crop insurance for 1955 wheat in Cooper Sheranee and Widens Coenie counties. Contact Cooper at the ASC office to obtain complete information and file by August 30 and 31. Producers who had insurance last year must file to maintain coverage.

Cooper Sheranee Widens Coenie County ASC

Conoco Plans Move 90 Oklahoma Employees Next Summer

Continental today announced plans to transfer 90 Conoco employees from Oklahoma next summer as part of expansion. The company aims to extend the program here and foresees growth without hindering Ponca City’s future development. A half million dollar weekly expansion includes a research building with space for about 60 scientists and researchers.

Continental Today Ponca City

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Trinity Wms H. Tom Wiles Tom Tom Davis Robert Gray W. R. Jarrell A. L. Jackson Ewell Morrow W. B. Pierce Allen Bilbrey P. E. Bilbrey John Bullard H. C. Brammer Cleo Craig Dessie Elliot Opal Foresyth Ella Galliher Fred Gilley James Johnston Sandy Mae Priest Alice Dezelle Allene Grigg Richard and Joyce Jensen Friendship Club Cross Southwest The John Denney Justment Gore VFW Auxiliary Phil Hornstein Fur Dept Scott’s C Avenue 4Th Phone Tom Oliver Fairmont’s U.S.P Lucille Judy Hoover Lucille Parker Conoco Hann Arkansas DELL Lawton Produce Co
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