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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1955

Page

6

Dorcas Class Has Yule Fete and Gift Exchange

Central Baptist Dorcas Sunday School members met on Thursday at 7 30 p m in Miss Lily Stafford s home for a Christmas party replacing their regular first Thursday gathering. Gifts went to the Baptist Orphans home in Oklahoma City and a silver offering supported the Norman state hospital. A friendship quilt was given to Miss Stafford and a devotional, games, carols and refreshments followed with several members named in attendance.

Dorcas Central Baptist Church Lily F. Stafford M. F. Spencer Miss Stafford A. E. Cook H. D. Hastings Roy Montgomery Ethel Griffin Baptist Orphans’ Home Oklahoma City State Hospital Norman Bennie Olsen Miss Pearl Brooks Mesdames Lowell Dikes Earl Austin John Schlumbohm Belton Stallings D. E. Fincher Perry Moss Otis Christian Tom Cubine Cecil Holman F. J. Rush

Indian Program At WSCS Highlights Mission Efforts

Mrs. Waldo Wettengel of Rush Springs chaired a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday WSCS meeting at Lawton Heights Methodist Church presenting an Indian missions program. She was aided by district director Mrs. Tonemah who spoke on youth activities. a Comanche woman shared school life and the pair sang an Indian prayer song.

Waldo Wettengel Rush Springs Oklahoma Methodist Indian Conference Lawton Heights Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Wettengel Harry Tonemah Methodist Indian Youth Tonemah J. M. Fentress John Gowin H. E. Elmer California Nora Cantrell Mary Walsh Cleo Ulrich J. C. Lee W. E. Walker

Chickasha Group Offers 1000 OCW Scholarship to Seniors

Lawton area high school girls may compete for a 1000 scholarship to Oklahoma College for Women offered by Chickasha's Greater OCW committee. Essays of up to 500 words on Why I Want to Attend OCW are judged by a committee. contest runs Jan 1 to March 15 with winner announced at the OCW Appreciation banquet on April 6.

Lawton Oklahoma College Chickasha Greater Ocw Samuel W. Evans OCW Oklahoma College For Women

Yale Class Hostess Echos Christmas Carols at Haithcock Home

Mrs Taft Haithcock hosted the Faith Sunday School class of First Baptist at 1004 Laird. The event featured carol singing led by the class teacher Mrs Sanford Brandon, a devotional by Mrs Stanley Hawk, and a discussion of the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. Guests included Mrs I L Ginn and many members and associate members, with a gift exchange and cake and coffee.

Yale Faith Sunday First Baptist Church Taft Haithcock Laird Sanford Brandon Haithcock Joe Kinser Hayden Ireland Darwin Williams Joe Osborn Sunshine Stanley Hawk Lottie Moon I. L. Ginn Mesdames Ezra Baker D. L. Clemmer Etelia Cook Bill Cox Ed Ellenbrook Eddie Gaskins Glenn Gillis Earl Haley Harvey House E. A. Johnson Henry Koehn James Laughlin Ivan Lanman Maurice Meyer Elbert Moore Charley Payne Felix Rogers Eugene Robinson Howard Troop Joe Troop

Theta Rho Club Elects Officers

Lawton Theta Rho Girls club No. 29 held a Tuesday session at IOOF hall to elect Lois Hill as president, Trella Frakes as vice president, Mildren Ebisch secretary, Billie Hudson financial secretary, and Dorothy Snyder treasurer. Mrs. John Brooks re elected advisory officer and installation is set for December 13.

Lawton Theta Rho Girls Club IOOF Ann Kepler Lois Hill Trella Frakes Mildren Ebisch Billie Hudson Dorothy Snyder John Brooks Brooks Fort Sill David Sly

Copper Tooling Lesson For Club Copper Tooling Lesson For Club

Mrs J H Morehead was elected to membership in Mary Swartz Rose club as members met at 2 p m Wednesday in the home of Mrs Charles Harvey 2025 Euclid The president conducted the business session with names drawn and plans made for a Christmas party December 21 at Mrs Harold English 814 Euclid A Christmas basket for a needy family was planned Mrs Herbert Tozier presented a copper tooling program and refreshments were served Other present included Mesdames Edward Blanck E L Godwin Kenneth Kaspereit Charles Kelsey Chester McCord W S Mackinzey Sam Stein Wendell Sullivan Edwin Rumbaugh Rex Beall

J. H. Morehead Mary Swartz Rose Club Charles Harvey Euclid Jim Recer Harold English Herbert Tozier Edward Blanck E. L. Godwin Kenneth Kaspereit Charles Kelsey Chester McCord W. S. MacKinzey Sam Stein Wendell Sullivan Edwin Rumbaugh Rex Beall

Nurses Have Holiday Fete at Kiowa Indian Hospital

Dr. Sylba Adams played Santa as Oklahoma State Nurses Association District 11 held its annual Christmas party at the nurses residence in Kiowa Indian hospital. Kiowa nurses hosted guests and Miss Sue Tahkofper led entertainment with games and carols. Attendees included Maj. Laurine Patterson, Capt. Glenna Briley, Fort Sill, and many Mesdames and Misses from the local nursing and community circle.

Sylba Adams Santa Claus Oklahoma State Nurses Association District 11 Kiowa Indian Hospital Sue Tahkofper Maj Laurine Patterson Glenna Briley Fort Sill Johanna St. Clair Louise ByBee Mildred Rice Clarice Blake Nellie Dyas Doris Winkelman Lucille Carel Elsie Black Alice Stroman Lois Glenn Jane Williams Winifred Roubideaux Harriet Noteboom Gracie Ogden Marion Dotson Thelma Noe Mary Haggard Dorothy Patterson Mary Ann Zurek Charles

Highland WMS Organizes Elects Officer Slate

Mrs. James N. Marsh heads the officer slate at an organizational meeting of the Highland Baptist church Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs. Gerald R. Smith assisted by Mrs. John Roy Harris conducted the election at a 7:30 p.m. Thursday meeting. Installation will follow with Mrs. Paul McPherson as first vice president and Mrs. M. E. Bridges as second vice president. Mrs. Harley Willingham serves as secretary treasurer. Mesdames Lyle Head and Theo Hogue attended.

James N. Marsh Woman’s Missionary Society Highland Baptist Church Gerald R. Smith Lawton Comanche- Cotton Baptist Associational WMU John Roy Harris Paul McPherson M. E. Bridges Harley Willingham Mesdames Lyle Head Theo Hogue

LAPM Elects Officer State

Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant No. 8 met at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the IOOF hall for officer elections. New officers: Nellie Jackson president, E. E. Harp vice president, Joé P. Stagner secretary treasurer. Lillie Mae Fultz named representative to Tulsa department association. Gosset named alternate. Finance committee: Waldron, Gosset, Harp. Christmas party planned with Canton at IOOF hall December 21. gifts to be exchanged.

Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant No. 8 IOOF Nellie Jackson E. E., Harp Joé P. Stagner Lillie Mae Fultz Department Association of Lapm Tulsa Mesdames Otis Waldron Gosset and Harp Fultz Jackson Canton

Myrna J. Alexander Named FFA Queen

Myrna Jean Alexander, a Cooperton FFA senior and daughter of George Alexander, superintendent of schools, was chosen queen at the chapter box supper that raised 84 dollars. Other candidates were Bonnie Boyd Wanda Ann LaBerge and Carolyn Payne with Roy Hunsinger as auctioneer.

Saddle Mountain Myrna Jean Alexander Cooperton Future Farmers of America Miss Alexander George Alexander Alexander Bonnie Boyd Wanda Ann LaBerge Carolyn Payne Roy Hunsinger

Young Matrons Fete Husbands at Hobo Themed Dinner

First Christian Young Matrons group honored their husbands with a 7 p m dinner in the church fellowship hall. Co hosts Mesdames Tom Holland Glenn Moore Kenneth Otis Tom Porter Githen K Rhoads and Jack Russell. Tin can candles surrounded a mock outdoor fireplace Royce Makin led Christmas carols as about 40 attended the meeting with games played.

First Christian Young Matrons Church Fellowship Hall Tom Holland Glenn Moore Kenneth Otis Tom Porter Githen K. Rhoads Jack Russell Royce Makin

Bethel Residents Attend Revival at Cache

Bethel area residents attended a revival service at Cache conducted by Rev. Meryl Hickman former Bethel Methodist church pastor. Paul Leaf sang a special solo. Attendees included Jack Scott Elva Fincher Goldie Hudson Cecil Clapton O W York Jim Nease George Fincher Ray Ket chum and Don Howard.

Bethel Bethel Area Cache Meryl Hickman Bethel Methodist Church Paul Leaf Jack Scott Elva Fincher Mesdames Goldie Hudson Cecil Clapton O. W. York Jim Nease George Fincher Ray Ketchum Don Howard

Science shrinks piles without surgery with new healing substance

Science reports a healing substance called Bio-Dyne that shrinks piles, relieves pain, and stops itching without surgery. Doctors note actual shrinking of piles and patients say the problem has ceased. Available as Preparation H suppository or ointment, with money back guarantee. Rog. U. S. Pat. Off.

Christmas Play Planned by Sterling Methodist Church

Sterling (Special) Mrs Julius Himes leads the Christmas program to be presented Thursday night Dec 15 at the Sterling Methodist church. Intermediate junior primary and beginners Sunday school classes have drawn names for the event with Mrs Lee Green in charge of treats. Maurice Bentley will furnish the tree for the event.

Sterling Julius Himes Sterling Methodist Church Lee Green Maurice Bentley

Stamp Exhibiting Is Club Topic At Fort Sill Meeting

Sgt Alford Mirr of Fort Sill led a discussion on stamp exhibiting at the Lawton Fort Sill Stamp Club gathering held at 7 30 p m in Lt Col and Mrs John T Strawbridge quarters Fort Sill 524 LS Lauman. Eight members attended and due to Christmas holidays no meeting is planned until Jan 9 at Capt Franz E Bernhardt 1604 at 7 30 p.m.

Alford Mirr Fort Sill Lawton-Fort Sill Stamp Club John T. Strawbridge LS Lauman Franz E. Bernhardt

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