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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1955

Page

5

Bonuses Given At Yale Dinner

Christmas bonuses were given to each employee at the annual holiday dinner for Dutcher's Shoe Store in Altus held at Martin's Restaurant. Glen Dutcher received a gift from employees as part of the fete with traditional decorations. Attendees included Albert Adelman, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Engles, Miss Katherine Grant Norman, and Miss Thelma Tally, plus families of Mr. and Mrs. Dutcher, Joe Blake Dutcher, Frank Allen, Don Hines, B. C. Mackey, and Bill Petty.

Altus Martin's Glen Dutcher Albert Adelman J. B. Engles Katherine Grant Norman Thelma Tally Dutcher Joe Blake Dutcher Frank Allen Don Hines B. C. Mackey Bill Petty

Lois Sunday School Christmas Lunch at Central Baptist

Lois Sunday School class at Central Baptist held a covered dish luncheon at Miss May Schofield's home, 708 Gore, featuring a devotional and Edgar A. Guest poem The Absent One at Christmas Time. Gifts were exchanged for Indian children at Fort Sill. three guests attended and a brief business period was led by class president Mrs A D Walker.

Seth Bailey Edgar A. Guest Lois Central Baptist Church May Schofield Gore A. D. Walker Fort Sill Terrell Jackson

Arts Group Christmas Party at Lawton Woman's Forum

Mrs John Metzger shared a Christmas story as guest speaker at the Arts department Christmas party held at 814 Euclid, with Mrs S C McCuistion presiding over refreshments. Attendees included Mesdames R R Connor Jess Dickenson John Gorski F E Lawrence Ruth Mann Charles T Waller and Floyd Zook.

John Metzger Arts Department Lawton Woman’s Forum Darold English Euclid S. C. McCuistion Mesdames R. R. Connor Jess Dickenson John Gorski F. E. Lawrence Ruth Mann Charles T. Waller Floyd Zook

Lincoln PTA Sets Program for Christmas Operetta

Lincoln PTA announces a Christmas operetta by Lincoln school children at 7 30 p m Tuesday during the December meeting in the school auditorium. All patrons are urged to attend.

Lincoln Lincoln Parent-Teacher Association

Large crowd attends youth bop hop at VFW hall

About 100 youths attended a youth night bop hop from 8 to 10 pm sponsored by the women’s auxiliary of Veterans for Foreign Wars post 1193 and Dancing Kidettes. Chaperones included Sfc. and Mrs. Roy Beene Paul Tate and Mrs. Raymond Rust Mrs. Nell Dooley and Mrs. Deward Stringer at 926 S Second. The group will resume the first week of the new year.

Woman’s Auxiliary Veterans For Foreign Wars Post VFW S. Second Sfc Roy Beene Paul Tate Mesdames Raymond Rust Nell Dooley Deward Stringer

VFEW Auxiliary Holds All Day Work Session

Veterans of Foreign Wars post 1193 held an all day meeting at 9 a.m. in the VFW building at 926 S Second where about twenty dozen cancer dressings were prepared. A covered dish luncheon followed. Members included Mesdames Edward Peterson Alfred Maples Arthur Farrington Alice Kimball Deward Stringer. Next gathering slated for the first week in the new year. Black spots on portable electric equipment will not form if you suds off surfaces soon after use.

Woman’s Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1193 VFW S. Second Edward Peterson Alfred Maples Arthur Farrington Alice Kimball Deward Stringer

Christmas Party At Lake Lawtonka Cabin Hosted By Russell Family

Mr and Mrs Harry Russell hosted a gathering for local youths at their cabin north of Lake Lawtonka at 7 30 pm Assisting were Mr and Mrs Ray Maynor and Mesdames Amburgey Gloar and Russell A poem The New Organ was read by Mrs Mary Russell and Christmas poems followed by games dancing and a gift exchange Attending were Richard Hynson Johnny Amburgey Bill Crossman Delbert Karnes Philmore Wright Max Elkins Harold Greer Jimmy Howard and Misses Judy Ray Sandra Rogers Sandra Smith Joyce Ludwig Helen Russell Florence Russell Sharon Weaver

Ray Maynor Charles Amburgey R. G. Gloar Mary Russell Harry Russell Richard Hynson Johnny Amburgey Bill Crossman Delbert Karnes Philmore Wright Max Elkins Harold Greer Jimmy Howard Judy Ray Sandra

Two Couples Fete Seventh Graders

CHATTANOOGA Special Mr and Mrs Alvin Chaney co hosted a holiday fete for seventh grade class members at the Copeland home. Games and refreshments followed the Yule theme with gifts exchanged and a student gift presentation.

Chattanooga Alvin Chaney Eugene Copeland Wally Allgood Alan and Mark Chaney Kathie Copeland Gary Castleberry Burl Dooley Delores Goodknight Shirley Gardner Karen Humble Bill Jones Karen Krasser Imogene Sarah Timmy McCary Janell Matthews Neal Mefford Alfred Neugebauer Chester Ochsner Anita Peters Ronnie Williams Sharon Wilcoxson Danny Woods

Adams School Christmas Cantata Presented by Pupils

Adams School presents The Nativity a Christmas cantata directed by Mrs. Lucille Lansden at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the school auditorium replacing the regular PTA meeting. Jerilyn Goodier will read a devotional The Youngest Shepherd as the public is invited.

John Adams Lucille Lansden Jerilyn Goodier

School Principals To Meet Tuesday

Lawton principals will discuss the polio drive and routine matters at a 2:30 p.m. meeting in Central Junior High, per superintendent John Shoemaker. The meeting will be held in the office of elementary coordinator Miss Thelma Talla.

Lawton John Shoemaker Thelma Talla

Jackson School Hosts First Annual Yale Operetta

A capacity crowd of about 400 attended Andrew Jackson elementary school’s first annual Christmas operetta. First through third graders formed the chorus while fourth through sixth graders enacted the operetta, directed by Vita Arndt. John Littlefield is the Jackson school principal.

Jackson School Andrew Jackson Elementary School Vita Arndt John Littlefield

Alford Fine Weds Again In Reno Nevada

Alford D Fine age 21 married Ellen Irene Asher age 18 in Reno at Federated Congregational Presbyterian church on Saturday night. The couple declined to discuss their romance. Fine was previously linked to Airman Daniel Schmidt in the Enoch Arden case.

Reno Nev Alford D. Fine Enoch Arden Daniel Schmidt Fine Federated Congregational - Presbyterian Church Ellen Irene Asher Redding Calif Schmidt China Una Mexico Danny, Jr

Christmas Program Set By Roosevelt Students

One hundred fifty students will take part in a three part Christmas program at Roosevelt school at 7 39 p m Tuesday. Miss Joanne Shackelford music teacher will direct with help from the faculty. A carol pageant opens, followed by a cherub choir of first and second graders, and a Christmas tree finale by fifth and sixth graders.

Roosevelt School Joanne Shackelford

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