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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1945

Page

7

DAR December meeting highlights and guests in Lawton

Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Blanche Silcott hosted the December meeting at the YWCA USO club with motion picture programs on colonial life. Guests included Mrs. Wine throp Rogers and Mrs. K Johnson among others. routine business led by Regent Mrs. B. B. Dunlap. A family reunion in Lynch home drew members from Ohio and Texas, Albert Lynch receiving two medals after two years in the South Pacific. Mrs. J B Wiggins honored at a postnatal shower with local family guests and games.

America Lawton Daughters of the American Revolution Ywca- Uso Club Blanche Silcott Damon Garrett Motion Pictures Huth G. Spencer Roger Willi Winethrop Rogers Wichita Falls Tex K Johnson Mattie Qyher Paul Busby W. W. Godlove Claudia Lindblad 8. R. Laud Sam Maddux Muss Lily Stafford F. B. Lawrence Lynch Ray Kyneh Alpert Lynch Zanesville Ohio Elmer Lynch Elmwood M.D. Lynch Jim Foster Sor Wester Cache Joss Lynch Misa Dorothy Lynch Misa Mary Sue Lynch James Lynch Pyxt James PR. Foster Salt Lake City Utal Mgr Albert Lynches D. Lynch Albert Lynch South Pacific

Entertained By Young Group In Chapter BY PEO

A Christmas program by Chapter BY PEO was held Monday at Mrs. John Erwin’s home 611 Arlington. After a brief meeting, the recreation room hosted the Yule tide themed program directed by Mrs. Ray Stewart. Performers included Jim Ed Strswart Miss Nancy Redeker and Mrs. Larry Groves with Miss Truia Vosburg. Music featured Debussy Submerged Cathedral and Christmas Medley selections by Mrs. Groves and Miss Rudeker. The program closed with A ten hour, with several members listed among attendees.

PEO John Erwin Arlington Ted,warkentin Ray Stewart Jim Ed Strswart Nancy Redeker Larry Groves Chapter Truia Vos Burg Jim Ru Debussy Mari Luceum Groves Miss Rudeker Carneligus Mixa Tedester

Bakery Employees Hold Christmas Party at 621 C

Mead's Bakery employees held a Christmas party and buffet Saturday night at the shop. Gingerbread and turkey decorations adorned the tables, a large tree with ornaments stood for gift exchanges, and a bonus check was given to each employee. Forty employees and their families attended.

Oc Mead John Hingham Abilenn Tex Merci’s Ukeerlesy Kathleen Mond

Wesleyan Service Guild Meets At Gossett Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist church met Tuesday evening at Miss Gertrude Gossett’s home 205 H. An interesting program was given with Mrs. Gildys Hawking as a special guest. Other attendees included Mel, Don Burrel, Mrs. Lorene Pole, Miss Helen Hackett, Miss Letha Smith, Miss Frances King, Mrs. L. Gossett and Mrs. B. P. Nelson.

Gossett Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Gertrude Gossett Gildys Hawking Mel Don Burrel Lorene Pole Helen Hackett Letha Smith Frances King L. Gossett Mra. B. P. Nelson

POPE Agency Appears In Insurance Ad

Orville D Pope agency advertises fire and theft insurance services at 218 South 2424 Phono phone number 2424 listing policies and coverage options for home and business needs.

Orville D. Pope Plre and Theft Insurance Phono Uth

Woman's Council Meets At Church For Holiday Program

The Warman's Woman's Council met Tuesday afternoon at the First Christian church with Mrs. Mito Tague presiding. A Christmas plant table decor and a devotional using activity scriptures opened the program. A story of a rich prince and a child’s hunger was illustrated on screen, followed by remarks on Christian homes for children and the aged. Members viewed small models and posters depicting the homes. The Christmas offering supports these homes, with gifts arranged for one home for the aged. Despite illness, 30 members attended, plus visiting former Lawtonians including Mr. and Mrs. Travis Stewart and Pvt. D. C. Nelson family, as guests for the holidays.

Mito Tague First Christian Church Len Tillerson Reacher Rand Lawlehian Prine Dumgangh John Japp J. W. Ledgerwood Tillerson Olu

Busy Bee Club Christmas Party Set at Mrs Rees Shelp Home

Busy Bee club plans a Christmas party Thursday evening at 414 Park in the home of Mrs Rees Shelp. Gifts will be exchanged and Sunshine pals for the past year will be revealed. Forgea Family Moves to Bell Avenue Residence at 701 full from 1115 Elen.

Donna May Montgomery Dearborn Busy Bee Club Rees Shelp Park

Owen Family Teaches New Lawton Residents Move

Dan R Owen and family with Mrs Jun Owen and Ian Rusvall are new Lawton residents moving from Oklahoma City. Mr Owen joins General Movers at 1001 Che. He previously served as Nhape Wain in the ney with twenty months in the Beropetur Cheater of operations.

Jun Owen Ian Rusvall Laiiwlan Oklehoma City Owen General Movors Nhape Wain Ney Beropetur

Parran Defends Health Insurance Plan Debate

Surgeon General Thow Parran defended President Roosevelt's national health proposal before the U S conference of mayors. He urged the medical profession to study the issue, favoring a workable compulsory insurance plan and stressing objective problem solving.

New York Thow Parran Parran U. S. Conference of Mayors Tran

Addition Planned for Frame House Kitchen Extension

Sam Maddux announced plans to add a 4 by 14 foot kitchen extension to a frame house at 1113 Tutt. The addition, estimated to cost about 1000 dollars, will be completed?

Sam Maddux Tutt

Germans Face Hard Times After War Says U S

The United States warned Germans they must endure harsh peace terms and widespread hardship while expressing hope for eventual economic recovery. The State Department outlined a difficult reconstruction path, emphasizing food and supplies priorities and the removal of production capacity to deter renewed aggression. Officials said German suffering would be severe, especially in certain western areas, but the Potsdam principles aim for a peaceful, rebuilt Germany.

Ralpit Geinzen United Press Washington United States Germany Lassin Siubelenis Europe Potsdam Byrn State Department

Postwar German reconstruction aims and zone removals outlined

Wartime notes show Allied plans to demolish remaining German factories including the IG Farben plant and remove strategic assets. Germany would gradually resume light consumer production to balance exports and raise living standards toward Europe’s average by spring. The Potsdam framework envisions shifting controls from western zones and setting a February 2 deadline for asset removals, while ensuringGermany cannot again finance aggression.

I. G. Farben Europe Germany Gerclany Germainy Indus

German indio capricity blocks export ports

A fragmented note discusses German colonial policies restricting export supplies and pressuring payment for essential port facilities. It highlights coercive tactics affecting trade and the strategic importance of port access in the broader economic struggle.

Rites Held For Mrs. G R Hank

Funeral services for Mrs Genes R Hank aged about died Saturday evening in Lawton. Rev. Gene Hodges led the service at the Lawton chapel with Eastern Star in charge of committal rites. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery with selections by Olive Feller, Charles Daring, and Wayne Frakes at the organ. Pallbearers were D L Shelton R B McCoy W M Osborn B L McCrary John Erwin and Clay Ctingsn.

Genes R. Hank Comanche County Lawton Thompson Gene Hodges First Presbyterian Church Tidiating Eastern Star Hank Banny Highland Cemetery Olive Feller Charles Daring Wayne Frakes D. L

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