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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1947

Page

6

Dinner Honors Russell-O'Malley Wedding Party

Rehearsal dinner hosted by the bride elect's parents in Lawton featured pink shell rose place markers for the engaged couple. The event preceded the 8 o'clock wedding ceremony for Miss Marjorie Helen Russell and Jean D. O'Malley at the First Congregational Church. Out-of-town guests attended and Crystal table decor included pastel garden flowers and clematis with crystal vases.

Russell-O'Malley Reece L. Russell First Congregational Church Marjorie Helen Russell Jean D. O'Malley Jo Fotkin Marion Desmond J James F Bert Wood Lawrence Floyd &. Cloninger M. Wallock Bess Easton Robert Fulghum Alan Lawrence Wayne Smith Gene Welch Tony Peece Russell Pat O'Malley S. Fisher

Period Furniture Forms Topic For Club Program

Mrs Paul Williams coach hostess and program chairman presented a talk on period furniture history and styles at the Ben H Richards club meeting. Joyce Pursley, departing Sept 1, received farewell wishes. she has been a club president and active member for 13 years. A planned rummage sale was set for Saturday Sept 20 with arrangements chaired by Mrs C W Carer.

Paul Willams Ben H. Richards Club Robert Hamilton Lee Joyce Pursley Normen Pursley Wen Mra Iiams Mbers C. W. Carer

Beverly Edwards Celebrated With Surprise Birthday Party

A surprise party honoring Beverly Edwards was hosted at a home with Miss Gwen Braddy and Miss Cara Ferguson as entertaining guests. Gifts were exchanged, cake and refreshments were served after several games, and the event featured a pink and green color scheme.

Werly Edwardy Gwen Braddy Cara] Ferguson

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Visit Relatives While in the West

A party led by Mr and Mrs Gilbert and Mrs YL Gilbert toured the West and Canada visiting relatives and friends. They stayed in Hollywood where they attended Earl Carrolls Theater, enjoying dancing during a lavish extravaganza.

Mrs. Gilbert West YL. Gilbert Canada Doe Gilbert Hollywood Calif Earl Carroll

Powell Brothers Honored With Birthday Party

John Albert Powell eight and Robert Charles Powell six, sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Powell, were honored at a 1 pm birthday party hosted by their mother at 1727 South 13. After games, Miss Margaret Moran read stories, the boys opened gifts, and birthday cake, punch, and poppers were served. Attendees included Garrison, Taylor, Caraway, Cummings, Wright, Thompson, Powell, and others along with Mrs. Harold Johnson and Mrs. John Cummings.

John Albert Powell Robert Charles Powell J. D. Powel South Margaret Morfan Allen Garrison Richard Charles Taylor Raymond Caraway Adrian Caraway

Union Valley HD Club Plans For Fall Fair

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club outlined fair plans for September and the fall event. President Mrs. A.P. Daubenspeck presided while Mrs. M. P. Treadway led singing. Louise Perkinson discussed teen issues and fair preparations. Members were urged to bring jars and improvement photos for the exhibit and pink elephant sale raised $4 for the treasury. Next meeting set for Sept. 24 at Mrs. M. P. Treadway’s home.

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Chuck Smith A. P. Daubenspeck M. P. Treadaway Wildwood John O. P. Langdon Mise Louise Perkinson W. E. Story Club Treasury M. P. Treadway D. B. Barker J. M. Blackburn E. L. Fort Victor Jenson EB. F. Kern F. Kern

Mend-It Club Formed At Surprise Birthday Party

A sewing club named Mend-It was organized by Mrs. Bam Braddy at her home 813 Lee after a surprise birthday party Thursday night. Mrs. C. A. Dean was named vice president, Mrs. Ray Anderson treasurer, and Mrs. J. L. Tompkins reporter with Mrs. Braddy as president. The next meeting is Sept 25 at Mrs. Anderson’s home 1008 Roosevelt. Birthday cake and coffee were served. The teen-age dance at Harmon Park scheduled for tonight at 8 was postponed.

Bam Braddy Lee C. A. Dean W. Sheffield Anderson Roosevelt Harry Poston Frank Rhody Harry Hawkins R. D. Coleman Harmon Park

Learn Modern Beauty Courses for Fast Earnings

A training offer promotes new methods in facials manicures permanents shampoos hair trimming and dyeing. Courses are complete with special attention for new enrollees. Enroll now at 515 Avenue.

Patsy Kennard Feted With Kitchen Shower

A kitchen shower in honor of bride-elect Patsy Kennard was held at 5 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs George Lenz 1709 Gors with co host Mrs Al Lenz Norman assisting Garden flowers decorated the living room a miniature bride and groom atop a face laid dining table center piece Miss Betty Lou Barnhill poured punch and cookies were served Attending were Misses Becky Pierce Nita Scott Lois Keeler Dorothy May Hunt Gwen Frinian Kay Glasby Barbara Langston Wanda Devinney Jean Cameron Betty Phillips Mary Frances Kennard Cherie Jones Mable Lee Piemmons Betty Elrod and Betty Leu Ensley Also Mesdames Cliff Clark IL E Clark Betty Kephart Anna Robinson Ruby Ensley Cecil Lawson Dorothy Stoker Grace Kennard

Patsy Kennard Bob Ensley George Lenz Gors al Lenz Norman Betty Lou Barnhill Ginny Sanders Becky Pierce Nita Scott Lois Keeler Dorothy May Hunt Gwen Frinian Kay Glasby Barbara Langston Wanda Devinney Jean Cameron Betty Phillips Mary Frances Kennard Cherie Jones Mable Lee Piemmons Betty Elrod Betty Leu Ensley Cliff Clark IL E. Clark Betty Kephart Anna Robin+son Ruby Ensley Cecil Lawson Dorothy Stoker Grace Ken- Inard

Sorority Plans Two Day Convention Here

Ep silon Sigma Alpha's southwest district meeting will be hosted by Beta Mu chapter at the USO reading room on Fourth and B with Mrs Avis Hewett presiding. The two day convention runs Saturday September 13 and concludes Sunday afternoon with a full local-hosted schedule of events. rush season is set for October with exact date to be announced. Meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays each month.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Beta Mu USO Avis Hewett Mre W. J. Becker Hazel Lee Backer Marion Bish Virginia Lusk Jessie Mae Moseley Betty J. Christmas Lodell Goodey Ese] Green Maurice Edwards

Army Wives Picnic Adventure at Fort Sil

Army Wives club hosted by Tra. Myles Stenquist Mrs Mil ton Greenhagen and Mrs Robert Rudell met at the USO Fourth and B at 11 40 p m to ride to Pecan Grove Fort Sil for a picnic. After lunch games were played. Attending were Mesdames Bud Clark Luther Hisan William R Maden John G Bowlby William A Barker J H Williams Cleo Fluty E J Drazkowski Walton A Kyger Mitchell Wise Rudolf Eppler G C Thomas and guest Misa Lawana Lawson.

Tra. Myles Stenquist Milton Greenhagen Robert Rudell Army Wives Club USO Pecan Grove Fort Sil Mesdames Bud Clark Luther Hisan William R. Maden John G. Bowlby William A. Barker J. H. Williams

Weddings Friday and Saturday Planned at Congregational and Fort Sill

Social calendar notes the wedding of Miss Marjorie Russell to John D. OMalley at First Congregational Church at 8 p m with Rev A M Wallock officiating. Saturday features the marriage of Miss Becky Pierce to Tommy Rich at Old Post chapel Fort Sill at 7 p m followed by a reception at the bride s home in Firth Nebraska.

Marjorie Russell John D. O'Malley First Congregational Church A. M. Wallock Becky Pierce Tommy Rich Old Post Chapel Fort Sill Bride Firth

South American Program At WMS Meeting

Members of the Lattie Moon circle of the Calvary Baptist church Woman's Missionary Society met at the church with president Mrs. O. T. Taliaferro presiding. Devotional from Isaiah 45:20 25 followed group singing. Talks by Mrs. Harold Woodward on Meet the South American, Mrs. Bob Catlett on Religion of the South American, and Mrs. George Broome on Our Baptists in South America. Dismissal prayer by Mrs. Bob Creagle concluded the session.

Lattie Moon Circle Woman's Missionary Society Calvary Baptist Church O. T. Taliaferro Harold Woodward Bob Catlett George Broome South America Alvin Williamson Jed Bob Creagle Kay Ellen Gruever Mesdames O. B. Dunlap Arvie Kirkpatrick Martha Cole Charles Breedlove Fred Metscher M. H. Dungan Jimmie Smith Ola Austin Winston Davis Leonard Harvey Sam Braddy H. A. Williamson

Pierce Rich Rites Set For Saturday Evening

The Pierce Rich wedding will be held Saturday night at 7 o clock at the Old Post chapel Fort Sill with Dr H Tom Wiles officiating. The rehearsal supper occurs tonight at 7 in the garden at the bride’s mother Mrs W B Pierce 108 North Fifth for wedding party. Out of town guests have already arrived for the wedding of Becky Pierce and Tommy Rich.

W. B Pierce North Fifth Pierce-Rich Becky Pierce Tommy Rich Duncan Oid Post Chapel Fort Sill H. Tom Wiles First Baptist Church

Margaret Truman Seeks To Join Musical Artists Guild

Margaret Truman has applied for AMGA membership, sent from California Aug. 19, five days before her Hollywood Bowl appearance. The board will consider the application at its next meeting. She joined voluntarily to align with opera contracts, though solo recitals could occur without AMGA.

New York Margaret Truman American Guild of Musical Artists AMGA California Board of Governors Miss Truman The Metropolitan

Labor Day Work Under Way At Holy City Pageant Site

Labor Day will see volunteers and church members finish the foundation of Rev. A. M. Wallock's house at the Holy City site near Lawton. Mural sections by Miss Irene Malcolm progress on the chapel ceiling as carpenters and plasterers prepare the main project. Contributions and offers of labor continue, with donations led by Mrs. George Rothrock of Marlow and others from Oklahoma entities, plus transfer and storage firm loans for materials.

Holy City Wichita Mountains Association Congregational Church Rev. A. M. Wallock Misa Irene Malcolm Holy City Chapel Miss Malcolm Wallock E. M. Smith George Rothrock Marlow Mary Mother of Jesus Clyde Bowlby Hardy Watson Joe Reynolds Loy Cook J. F. Smith Tinker Field T. BE. Hanley Washington, D. C del Fisher OK Transfer and Storage Co Harry Poston Pageant Association

Three Day Rodeo Set to Open in Pawhuska

Pawhuska Oklahoma August 29 local Roundup Club members prepared for a three day professional rodeo opening tomorrow. Roundup Club President John Dirickson led invitations to residents as Pawhuska night is planned for opening. Matinees are scheduled Sunday and Labor Day.

Pawhuska Okla Roundup Clit John Dirickson Pawlinska

Headless Charred Body Found Near Lovers' Lane

Los Angeles police examined a headless and charred body believed to be a woman, found stuffed in a gunny sack off a foothill lovers' lane. Officers took fingerprints casts for identification as investigators pursued clues.

Los Angeles

Identification of Woman From Pelvic Bone Structure Noted

A body was identified as a woman based on pelvic bone structure and red-painted toe details found in the remains. The report notes the comparison of physical characteristics with missing person files to determine gender.

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