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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1955

Page

17

Couple Delights With Simple Home Wedding and Short Honeymoon

The marriage of Miss Mikel Ann Johnson and Charles Richard Launder took place at the bride’s parents home with a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. John Joel Stowe Jr. Relatives and close friends attended as vows were exchanged before a mantel altar display of white carnations. The couple departed for a brief trip after a small reception, with Miss Johnson in a white flannel sheath and a pearl-etched snood.

Harold Johnson N. 13Th Mikel Ann Johnson Charles Richard Launder Fort Sill California John Joel Stowe Jr First Methodist Church John W. Coontz Lloyd Henry Launder Chamoune Avenue San Diego Calif Harold Edward Johnson Jr Neil Slater Clarence Boyd Reddy Johnson Ned William Parsons Herbert Johnson Jimmy Johnson

Ninnevah Shirley Betrothal Set For January Wedding

Mr and Mrs Ellis Shirley of 1311 A announce the engagement of their daughter Ninnevah Kay to Harold Wayne Byrd of Orange California. Double ring vows are set for Thursday January 26 at an Orange Baptist church. The bride-elect a Lawton High graduate was active in Future Nurses of America Future Homemakers of America and the Student Council and works for Southwestern Bell. The groom-elect attended local schools and works for American Wire and Cable in Orange. They plan to establish a home after the wedding.

Ellis Shirley Ninnevah Kay Harold Wayne Byrd Orange Calif Orange Baptist Church Homer L. Byrd Rte. 2 Lawton Lawton High School Future Nurses of America LHS Future Homemakers of America Southwestern Bell Telephone Company American Wire & Cable Company

Pioneer Club Names Officers

Mrs John March was elected president of Pioneer club at a 1:15 p m Friday meeting held at the Old South cafeteria. Officers named were Mrs Roy Evans vice president Mrs Lula Chancellor secretary Mrs C C Clements treasurer Mrs J W Middleton historian and Miss Neville Carlock auditor. Mrs Jay Waddle was hostess chairman for the event which opened with The Lord's Prayer and the flag salute.

John March Pioneer Club Old South Abe March Roy Evans Lula Chancellor C. C. Clements J. W. Middleton Neville Carlock Jay Waddle Stella DeBoy Pioneer

Lawton AAUW Hosts Thursday Evening Meeting

The Recent Graduate group chaired by Mrs J Edward Houseworth will host Lawton branch American Association of University Women at 7 30 p m Thursday in the homemaking parlor Lawton High School The program Visions of Christmas will be featured during the monthly session.

J. Edward Houseworth Lawton American Association of University Women Lawton High School

Gift Exchange at Old Settlers Club

A gift exchange is planned at 7 30 p m Monday at the American Legion hall Seventh and East Members are asked to bring food for a basket to be given to a needy family.

Old Settlers Club American Legion Hall

June Davis Corwin Weds James Robert Russell

June Davis Corwin and James Robert Russell were married at Letitia Baptist church near Lawton. Rev EF A Stoddard officiated at 7 30 p m on Thursday December 1. The bride, daughter of Leonard and Mrs Corwin of Route 2, wore a winter white faille dress with black velvet trim and gardenia corsage. The couple reside at 1737 Ferris.

June Davis Corwin James Robert Russell Ferris EF. A. Stoddard Letitia Baptist Church Lawton Leonard Corwin Rte. 2 W. E. Russell Russell

Quest Club Yule Program Displays Guest Day Spirit

Quest Club hosted its annual guest day with a Yule themed program at the Friday meeting. Mrs. E P McMahon chaired and opened with a piano piece, followed by vocal solos, a Yale numbers choir, and a dramatic reading. Tea refreshments featured silver service and a pink candle centerpiece amid holiday decor.

Quest Club E. P. McMahon McMahon Foundation Melvin Keeney N. B. Hines George S. Bridges Aida Harry J. Wiest F. W. Hammond Mesdames Nancy Ruth Amis F. T. Jensen Milford Walker O. C. Darling Jesse I. Denison Jr Kenneth Davis John G. Erwin William R. Evans Jr M. C. Elledge Alfred Forney Karey Fuqua Val Frakes D. R. Grimes B. P. Galyon

Miss Melba Hoover To Become Bride Of Roderick Johnson

Miss Melba Hoover of 509 North Sixth will wed Roderick Johnson of Duncan at the First Christian church in Frederick on December 29. Parents Mr and Mrs Donald Hoover of Laing and Mrs Ada Johnson of 509 North Sixth with Eugene Johnson of Duncan announce the engagement and upcoming marriage. The bride elect is a Laing high school and Cameron college graduate and served as football queen attendant in her freshman year.

Melba Hoover Roderick Johnson Frederick Donald Hoover Cameron College

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