Society Hostess Leads Presbyterian Luncheon Activities
Mrs Minnie Tomlinson hosted the First Presbyterian Society luncheon at her home 704 Gore. After songs and a prayer by Mrs Florence White the group heard three papers on service including United Service in To Be In the Nobler Things of Life by Mrs Walter Qaborne and United Service is Pas sale Through Assurance of God by Mrs Margaret Gilbert. A Christmas party was planned for 2:30 pm with hostesses George Horton Mrs is and LT McAtee. Guests included Mrs Jason Betinez Apache and Mrs D E Young Chicago Sr Gladys Crawford WAC honored at a farewell party at 902 S Third hosted by Mrs Esta Lee Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Tomlinson
First Presbyterian
Gore
Florence White
Philippians
Waltee Qaborne
Sue Crausby
Mutual
Margaret Gilbert
United Service
Tokris
Joe v
George Horton
LT. McAtee
Guy Roberts
Lillie Levi~ie
Jason Betinez
D. EL Young
Chicago
Gladys Crawford
WAC
Fort Sill
Esta Lee Evans
Alice, Brogdon
Mary Smith
Eva Stevens
Spt
Crawford
Boston
Mass
Iice
Alles
Mamie Fitilefield
Cantonment Hospital
H. T. Prince
Clara Richardson
Dorothy Deos
Donita Wilson
Minnie Penne
Tabitha Grimes
Bill Tiffan
Crawford Couple Honored Dinner Guests In Lawton
Mr and Mrs Crawford farewells noted as they relocate to Oklahoma City with Prudential transfer. Host couple Mr and Mrs John Boyett welcomed guests including Rev Don Harrell, Bruce Renlich, John Leathles, Guy Wilson, C A Wolverton, Hugh Corwin and Guy Crawford Wilson. Decorations featured Holly and fruit on buffet tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayom
Rey Crawford
Lawton
John Boyett
Andrews
Crawford
Oklahoma City
Prudential Insurance Company
Holly
Lhe
Don Harre
Bruce Renlcit
John Eathles
Christmas Party Planned by War Mothers and War Dads Groups
A covered dish supper and Christmas party will be held at 7 30 p m hosted by War Mothers AUX and War Dads in the American Legion hut. The event honors returning servicemen and women. Mrs Carrie Van Lew and Mrs Florence White will host. War Dads lead the program and an exchange of gifts is planned. Members bringing guests should bring additional gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday
Carrie van Lew
Mel
Ernest Cease
Florence White
Prayer program announced for Far Ende at Central Baptist
The Week of Prayer for Foreign Mission program called The Far Ende is planned by Circle One of the Central Baptist WMU. It will be at 8 p.m. Thursday at the church with Mrs. E. E. Newtune as chairman. Mrs. Bob Catlett will lead the devotional period and Mrs. Wratt Hendrick, a soloist, will provide special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle One
Central Baptist Wmu
E. E. Newtune
Bob Catlett
Birthday Party Honors ThreeYearOld John Martin Gray
John Martin Gray celebrated his third birthday at 1902 Kingon in Lawton with a red and white theme. Mrs. Johnny Gray hosted, candles and red dolls as decor, and a guest list of children and mothers attended. The same issue announces Josephine Anne Freeto’s engagement to Lt Guy Merl Caldwell and local club events including a Rose unit luncheon and WCTU and Rainbow Girls meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Gray
Kingon
John Martin
Terry Dees
Carol Ann Dees
Jimmy Gunkel
Billy Gunkel
Butch Hintz
Stanley Rose
Johnny Groogan
Winnie Russell
Karen Sue Jones
Parker Powell
Billy Mac Smith
Ginner Gray
Marvin Jones
Tommy Dees
John Greegan
Anthony Spitale
Roy Gray
William Gunkel
Bob Crandell
John Coryell
R. By" Freeto
Josephine Anne
Guy Merl Caldwell
United States Army Air Corps
Hutchinson
Kan
Freeto
Lawton
New Officers Of Church Guild Listed
Centenary Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs. Claude Harned's home. New officers elected: W. N. Young president, Helen Elliott vice president, Cleva Joyner recording secretary, Willie Patton corresponding secretary, Harned treasurer. Elliott outgoing president presided. Officers assume office January 1947. Next meeting December 18 features pancake supper at 4:30 p.m. Program planned with Joyner devotional, Young leading closing study, chapters of The Cross Over Africa and areas of contrition sacrifice and responsibility. Refreshments served. Additional attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centenary Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild
Claude Harned
Gore
W. N. Young
Helen Elliott
Cleva Joyner
Willie Patton
Harned
Miss Elliott
Joyner
House of Prayer
Young
Africa
Christina Swanson
Forrest Fields
Jessie Mac Hines
Riley Parks
Nellie Weathers
Tommie Evans
Misa Codloe
Will Rogers PTA Meeting Highlights and Carols
Mrs EJ McCuttle led the Will Rogers PTA meeting Monday afternoon at the school. First and second graders sang Christmas carols after the business session. Devotional by Mrs QO R Fite. Discussion on Parents and Teachers as Partners. Mrs William Gross spoke for teachers and Mrs Rubin Lash for the parents. Second grade had the most mothers present. The city of San Salvador lies at the foot of a volcano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
EJ. McCuttle
Will Rogers Pta
QO. R. Fite
J. B. Johns
William Gross
Rubin Lash
Canton Cafe Sold To Bratton
Canton Cafe a 20 year Lawton Chinese restaurant changes hands as Harley Bratton buys from Ben Hoyt. Bratton becomes active manager with no menu or price changes planned while Hoyt remains in Lawton until February after selling due to Hoyt’s death. Established 1925 by Toy and Loon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Cafe
Lawton
Ben Hoyt
Harley Bratton
Canton
Hoyt
Jerse
Midland Hotel
Ratain
Bratton
Caxton
Cialty
Louie Toy
Louie Loon
San Francisco
Cal
South Taird
Warren Hotel
the Midland
Restaarent
Col Coverdale Returns From Pacific Service To Lawton
Col Garrison B Coverdale former Fort Sill officer returned to Lawton Saturday night after 15 months in China as commandant of the Field Artillery Training Center at Kunming and chief of staff of the Fourth Army Group Command He was captured by Japanese and escaped after four days of captivity then made chief of staff of the Fourth Army Group Command until his return home He previously served in China Feb 1 1943 to Dec 23 1943 and held posts at Fort Sill Philippine duty and the Fort Sill Replacement Center during his lengthy career
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Garrison B. Coverdale
Fort Sill
Lawton
Dearborn
China
Field Artillery Training Center
Kunming
Amy Group
Dupa
Coverdale
Cal
Luichow
Fourth Army Group Command
Chins
United States
Fort Sill Field Artillery School
Fort 3
FAS
FAS Waite
18Th FA
Philippines
Cal. Coverdale
Fort Si
Community aims to build local reputation over personal gain
A speaker emphasized prioritizing the community's reputation rather than personal prominence. The comment framed local efforts as strengthening collective standing and long term trust.
Ladies House Shoes by the Bushel at The Shoe Market
An old classified item advertises ladies house shoes by the bushel in multiple sizes from four to nine. The notice lists all colors and references The Shoe Market located at 409 D Ave with a dated timestamp that reads 12-5-1.
Renny at Lexington Col and Mrs Coverdale report to Fort
Col Coverdale notes two children Maria and Craig for reassignment. Sam Houston Tex attends Wentworth military academy following an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renny
Lexington
Coverdale
Fort
Maria
Craig
Sam Houston
Tex
Wentworth Military Acc
Dent
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Sgt
Mrs. Crawford
Lucille’s Beauty Shop
John Martin Gray
Lengton Garden Club
Centenary Methodist Church
F. E. Hunt
Charles Goins
F. ©. Lawrence
Robert Brock
C. J. Billegood
Charley Wade
WCTU
Mattie Smith
S Y
Rainbow
Order of Rainbow For
Masonic Temple
PTA News
San Salvador
Call’s
O Avenue
Col. Coverdale
City
Pacific Service
Melon
G. Cole
Clifford’s
Carmen
Evans
Kayser
Artemis
Fray Prof
Peacock
Phil Maid
Conatte
Miss Swank
Strutwear
Kickernick
Beverly Vogue
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