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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1955

Page

7

Garfield Students Present The Nativity At PTA Meet

Garfield elementary presented The Nativity at a Garfield PTA meeting drawing a capacity crowd. Mrs Lansden directed with Mrs Powell on piano and a Wurlitzer organ loaned by Leister Music. The program featured three scenes with soloists and a full chorus including many students and staff.

Garfield PTA Joe P. Lansden Yale Paul Powell Lansden Leister Music Company Mildred Coltharp Bethlehem Dianne Briggs Gary Bankston Jaclynn Allen the Manger Jeanette Isabell Gloria Karen Austen Mary Heinz Harris Joseph Kent Powell Randy Nees Charles Skinner Roger Horst Ronnie McCord Susan Brigham Sandra Grey Judy Roth Karen Shipman Mary Ann Woodward Angels al Wickliffe Bobby Booth Philip Hensley Sharon Woodruff Michael Hoagland Coreau Burns Ronald Hockenberry Craig Holland Thomas Logan Barbara Powell Jana Young Valerie Roth Dianne McKinzey Frankie Ann Godfrey Nancy Nees Carmen Herring Linda Dees Yolanda Spears Cherie Kizer Cindy Lewis Donna Ray Paul Marion Freese Nancy Brite Pamela Sims Joey Rodriguez Jane Brite Nikki Jo Bentley Jimmy Dutton Henry Coombs Eddie Smith Harold Thomason

Elgin Methodist Women Deliver 16 Boxes to Shut-Ins

At Elgin church the Woman's Society of Christian Service organized a Christmas lesson titled My Favorite Christmas Story led by Mrs R G Choens with helpers Mesdames A B Carson C G Coffin Grace Farrar and E R Wolcott. They filled and delivered 16 boxes to local shut ins.

Elgin

Operetta Presented at Lincoln PTA Meeting

After a regular PTA session at 7 30 p m Lincoln school children performed The Magic Christmas Bell in Wayne Hendricks presiding Sam Marconi led the devotional reading the Christmas story Earl Fox offered a prayer with Mrs Gertrude Cook directing assisted by the faculty Lead roles were Gene Jenkins Linda Dayton and Gayle Crow with 214 other children in supporting parts Jackie Newsom served as stage manager and lights Fifth and sixth grade choruses sang Christmas carols

Parent Teacher Association Lincoln School Wayne Hendricks P-Ta Sam Marconi Earl Fox Gertrude Cook Gene Jenkins Linda Dayton Gayle Crow Jackie Newsom

Rebecca Sunday School Class Christmas Party Hosts

Mrs. Truesdale hosted the Rebecca Sunday school class Christmas gathering at her home in Camer on Baptist church. Mrs. B. L. Truesdale greeted guests as gifts were exchanged and refreshments served at 8 p.m. The event drew visitors Mrs. Charles Faries and associates Mesdames Everett Donahew James Odell and Z. J. Young along with numerous members including Mesdames J. G. Adams I. M. Adams D. H. Austin W. M. Eubanks Fred Harris James A. Poindexter Lois Purcell Robert Ralston Jim Tucker and Ray Wilson.

Rebecca Sunday School Cameron Baptist Church B. L. Truesdale Charles Faries Mesdames Everett Donahew James Odell Z. J. Young Mesdames J. G. Adams I. M. Adams

Party Fashions Feature Show at Hotel Lawtonian

The LaVerne shop showcased holiday fashions in the Hotel Lawtonian coffee shop with standout items including a red velvet rhinestone collar coat and an ivory satin coat with a portrait neckline. A new Christmas red party dress featured a harem skirt and tucked hem. Fashions return at 12:15 p.m. Thursday with no show next week.

Lawtonian LaVerne Shop

Reception Follows Public Installation of OES Officers

Decorations blending order colors with white Christmas candles graced the public installation of Lawter chapter No. 82 Order of Eastern Star at the local Masonic hall. One hundred sixty-one attended the afternoon service and reception, with officers installed including Mrs. Jack Alien as worthy matron and Melvin Phelps as worthy patron, among others from Lawton and nearby towns.

Lawter Chapter No Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Camden Maine Anadarko Apache Ardmore Cache Cement Cyril Frederick Madill Marlow Oklahoma City Teral Lawtonians Jack E. Alien Melvin Phelps L. W. Williamson John Japp Austin Parker Glen Fuqua Kenneth Puckett Frank Cornforth Ruth Henry Pankey Ester Henry King Martha Wiley Sartin Electa Ora Burton Jack Love F. B. Buchanan Ike Stoddard Sentinel Ivan Catshall Grand Adai Jess Adkins Marshall Horace Wood Clyde Detty Faye Cottingham Masonic Temple Mesdames Wesley Ford C. W. George John Japr Mesdames J. R. Burton C. C. Clothier Lee Cleveland James

Secretaries Holiday Party Readings And Charitable Gifts

Lawton chapter members of the National Secretaries Association held their annual Christmas party at Carl's restaurant. Rita Tozier provided background music as a Santa helper welcomed guests. The evening featured readings, group singing, games, and a toy collection for hospitalized local children.

Rita Tozier Lawton Chapter National Secretaries Association, International Carl’s Santa Claus Rudolph Red Nosed Reindeer Anna Claire Oberg Peter Starns Ruth Boucher Ralph Boucher Walter Truex David Dom Walter Truer Lillie Mae Frazier Imogene Pope Ruby Harris Betty Domn Gid Hampton Carrie Hickman Bill Jackson Vincent G. Oberg Messrs. and Mesdames Ernest Hunter Don Lambdin Earl Miller Andrew Rush J. N. Strahan

Area Girl Joins OCW Chapter Of Chi Delta Phi

Miss Shirlie Cartwright of Apache is one of five students pledged to the Oklahoma College for Women chapter of the national honorary literary society Chi Delta Phi. Miss Earlene Hoffan of McAlester, president, announced the pledge. Initiation is planned after Christmas on the OCW campus in Chickasha. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. J F Cartwright.

Shirlie Cartwright Apache Oklahoma College For Women Chi Delta Phi National Honorary Literary Society Earlene Hoffan McAlester OCW Chickasha J. F. Cartwright

Former Lawtonian Has New Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ogden of 1607 N. 18th announce their grandson Bobby W. Davis an air man second class and Mrs. Davis of Austin Texas welcomed a daughter named Vickie Terrel born December 10 at Bergstrom Air Force Base The six pound ten and a quarter ounce baby is the couple's first child The baby's mother is the former Carol Ann Ogden.

W. B. Ogden N. 18Th Bobby W. Davis Davis Austin Tex Vickie Terrel Bergstrom Air Force Base Carol Ann Ogden

Dream Home at 3314 Morford Hills Offers Comfort and Space

Beautiful three bedroom residence features a large wood paneled den, two tile baths with colored fixtures, central heat, refrigerated air conditioning, a two car garage, and a built in electric kitchen. Sits on a large lot at 3314 Morford Hills. Call 4691 for details.

Morford Hills Call

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