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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1957

Page

4

Unity 12 Rebekah Lodge appointive officers named

Mrs. Bill Bates announced appointive officers at a 6:30 pm covered dish supper for Units Rebekah Lodge No. 121 IOOF Fall 1093 D. Moestiames. J Curley Eliza Fansler and Arthur Barrett hosted the supper attended by about 30. Mrs. Luther Williams and Bates led the 7:30 pm session with 27 in attendance. Officers include Rath warden Kadinz conductor chaplain musician and supports to noble and vice grand, color bearer, guards, altar supports, chaplains, and past noble grand helpers. Installation will be Jan 10 by Vida Adams from Oklahoma City. Arrangements for a December 20 Christmas party and Theta Rho Girls club help were named. Oklahoma March of Dimes Kickoff planned for Jan 2 statewide. R. E. Tallent urged lodge participation in fund-raiser with Odd Fellows. Sterling residents hosted a Christmas party with multiple guests from nearby towns. Woman’s auxiliary to Gen. Leslie J. McNair VFW Post 5263 will make cancer dressings at VFW Fort Sill at 7 pm Wednesday.

Bill Bates Noble Arand Rebekah Wrrt Cc Rath Kadinz Chaplain A. B. Ward B. J. Keeling Ray Young Noble Fields Nellie Jackson Eliza Fanster Co. A. Best Noble Grand Vida Adams Nancy Jones Allac Lyman Maytubby Oklahoma City Integrational Association of Rebekah Assembly Oriole Rebekah Lofte No Williams Mesdames Bates Ficks Stanley, Rath Norma Davenport Mesdames Beatrice Mmtison Keeling Theta Rho Bill Clark Oklahoma Odd Fellows Rebekahs R. E. Tallent Odd March of Dimes Lawton Rebekah

Pointed Shoes Tempt Even Fashion-Season Skeptics

A writer laments fashion’s grip as pointed toe shoes lure purchase despite dislike. She confesses repeated self-deception about staying in style, admitting the pull of newness over comfort, and worries she will repeat the same pattern with dresses and coats.

New Officers Installed At Christmas Telephone Wives Event

New officers were installed at a 6:30 p m Christmas party for Telephone Wives in the civic room of Security Bank and Trust building. Retiring president Mrs 0 Z Hackler presided as carnations were given. New officers include Mrs John B Mitchell president Glenn D Prewell vice president Mrs R E Dunn secretary Mrs L E Morgan treasurer Mrs John Coasly reporter Mrs Kenneth Head historian and Mrs Robert Thompson hospitality chair. A second presentation announced a luncheon auction at Mrs J I Ford 2117 Atlanta for Sweet Pea Garden Club members scheduled for 12 30 p m Friday.

Security Bank & Trust Company 0. Z. Hackler John B. Mitchell Glenn D. Prewell R. E. Dunn L. E. Morgan John Coasly Kenneth Head Hishrian Robert Thompson Hackler F Carter Harjler Carter James CR. Johnson B. M. Small Lloyd Franklin Don Collier

PEO Chapter Christmas Luncheon Held at Member Home

Mrs Warren Schaub welcomed at a Christmas luncheon for PEO Sisterhood Chapter 1 at 1 pm Monday in the home of Mrs H A Johnson 501 Fort Sulvive. Decorations featured red candles and greenery with co hosts Meadams George Stein Frank Ross Ralph Walverton Verna Carmicheal James Cox Ernest Walley P C Fontaine A D Lawrence and J G Anderson. A business session led by president Mrs Charles Young followed by exchange of gifts. Members present included Mesdames H A Angus Donald Angus Will Austin Stanley Bryant L L Cale Ralph T Currell Lewis Fouls L H Fouls J 5 Kai G W Miller R S Mortford Sr George Page John Shoemaker Gladys Wolverton and C A Wolverton.

Warren Schaub PEO Sisterhood H. A. Johnson Fort Sulvive Meadams George Stein Frank Ross Ralph Walverton Verna Carmicheal James Cox Ernest Walley P. C. Fontaine George Page John Shoemaker Gladys Wolverton C. A.wolverton

Sorority Lunch and Meeting Honors Duncan Retiring Treasurer

Mrs. Mary Belle Sullivan, Panes City president, spoke at a 12:30 pm luncheon for Xi chapter Della Kappa Gamma teachers sorority in the Chisholm Trail hotel Duncan. Ms Pauline Dimery presented a brass bowl to retiring treasurer Miss Elizabeth Jackson after 17 years service. Lawtonians and Duncan members attended, including Mesdames Dunn Lindsey Runge Tunnell Knott and Misses Beavers Elliott Lee Riley.

Della Kappa Gamma Mary Belle Sullivan City Xi Chapter Pauline Dunn Doris Lindsey Naoma Runge Pauline Tunnell Marie Knott Duncan Chisholm Trail Hotel Pauline Dimery Elizabeth Jackson

Camp Fire Girls Enroll In Junior Red Cross Course

Twenty two Junior High Camp Fire girls have enrolled in a Junior Red Cross first aid course. Mrs Tom Yatney teaches the class which meets Wednesdays and Fridays at the Red Cross office M2 C. Read aloud list includes Sidney Sue Rush Linda Ewing Stephanie Hammond Gloria Gould Deniece Schott Dayne Bell Sure Stinson Doris Lamb Rita Clapp Carla Vanis Sandrea Lynch Frances Agnew Rodgers Susan Banta Nan Bertram Ann Naughton Charlotte Specht Evie Kosechata Judy Meyers Cheryl Poxovi je Landers and Maty Lari.

Red Cross Tom Yatney M2 .C Sidney Sue Rush Linda Ewing Stephanie Hammond Gloria Gould Deniece Schott Dlayne Bell Sure Stinson Doris Lamb Rita Clapp Carla Vanis Sandrea Lynch Frances Agnew Do Rodgers Susan Banta Nan Bertram Ann Naughton Charlotte Specht Evie Kosechata Judy Meyers Cheryl Poxovi Je Landers Maty Lari

Lawton Meat Supply Holds Annual Yule Party

One hundred three employees and their guests attended Lawton Meat Supply’s annual Christmas party at the American Legion hall on East D Street. HostMarlin Keathley welcomed guests. Arthur Bonney served as master of ceremonies. Ray Bitsche spoke for the meat packers. prizes went to Glenn Weaver and Mesdames Clyde Ray and Dana Griffin. two dance numbers by Cynthia Kay Gibson. speeches by Wayne Meeks and several others. Ralph Fuller received a 19 year service award. gifts were exchanged from a white Christmas tree and each employee received a Christmas ham.

Lawton American Legion ‘Hall John A. Keathley Marlin Keathley Wilbur Loud Arthur’ Bonney Ray Bitsche Glenn Weaver Clyde Ray Dana Griffin Cynthia Kay Gibson Arthur Gibson Ti Jefferson Wayne’ Meeks Messy Art Gibson Curtis Ellsworth Clarence Ditmore

Department Officer Returns From Visit

Mrs. John Brooks of Oklahoma United Spanish War Veterans auxiliaries returns from the Miami Vinita auxiliary visit. She presented the national president's program on widows benefits. A banquet followed at the American Legion hall with Fort Supply's David Senters and Mrs. Senters in attendance.

John Brooks Avenue United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliaries State of Oklahoma Miami- Vinita Vinita W. M. Uhle United Spanish War Veterans Colony Wilburton Uhle Clara Barton Oklahoma Veterans Hospital, Muskogee Maggie Peters Muskogee Brooks Oklahoma City

Nunteacher sails into air age science program

Sister Mary, a 62 year old nun, leads an Air Age Science Program teaching aviation to about half a million pupils in Catholic grade schools nationwide. Her hands on method blends teaching and doing, shaping navigation, radio, flight theory, and aircraft maintenance. She earned a Civil Aeronautics Administration instructor role and received a Citation of Honor from the Air Force Association for contributions to age education.

Mary Signal Corps Washington Civil Aeronautics Administration CAA Air Force Association JAFE

FHA Chapter Has Meeting

Charlene Thomas presided at the Cache chapter Future Homemakers of America monthly session with the theme The Spirit of Christmas. Janelle Maloy reported, roll call pressed by How to Make Our House say Merry Christmas. Edna Duke introduced the program including The Spirit of Christmas, Our Giving Rejects Us, Teaching Money Managing for Christmas. A hostess skit by Jeanette Ford and others followed, with refreshments served by Edna Pacheka and Ann Kopaddy.

Charlene Thomas Cache Chapter Future Homemakers of America Janelle Maloy Rita Daubenspeck Carol Saupilty Betty Guthrie Edna Duke Nancy Runnels Marel Lynn Elting Marilyn Wyate Charlene Phelps Jeanette Ford Betty Stockton Patsy Harmon Carolyn Holden Louise Rowe Catherine , Bartlett Edna Pacheka Ann Kopaddy

DAR Chapter Plans Program Toys Tell the Story of Progress

Lawton DAR Chapter sets a Saturday meeting with Mrs. F Murray Jr and Miss Marta Stephen in charge. The program titled Toys Tell the Story of Progress will begin at 9 15 pm. Mesdames Del Baxter Wildman and Helen Bixby co hostesses at Mrs. E B Dunlap home 1006.

F. Murray Jr Marta Stephen Lawton Daughters of the American Revolution Mesdames del Baxter T. B.wildman Helen Bixby E. B. Dunlap

Area Pep Club Sponsors Party

Sterling and Elgin basketball players and pep club members were honored at a party in the American Legion hall. About 200 people attended after the Elgin Sterling game. Sponsored by Sterling pep club members and their sponsor Mrs. Harvey Ross.

Sterling Elgin and Sterling Elgin American Legion Hall Elgin Sterling Sterling Pep Club Harvey Ross

Also Mentioned on This Page

Camip Unity Jeffreys Kenneth Roberts B. Wilson Mollie Hale Woman's Auxiliary Leslie J. McNair Veterans of Foreign Wars Fort Sill VFW Lucile Creswell Potter Cinderela Nat'l. Inst PEO Chapter Catalina Sorority Lawtonians Mes James Ann Argo Mildred Coltharp Vena Lee Cook Mable Hamburger Aline Lowry Lennie Nelson Mary Sue Silk Christina Swanson Doris Watts Blanche Beavers Helen Elliott Yanita Lee Pauline Riley Lee Green Sterling Methodist Church Christ and the Cross Mary Aquinas Flying Nun Carl A. Spaatz First Army Air Force Fairmont’s U.S.P Avery Qmart Iol Eggnog Fairmont Egc Hye FHA McCord DAR Indix Denmark Boyett Corwin Sanitone Griswold’s Laundry & Cleaners VIS C Avenue N. 17Th Pickup Gore
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