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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1971
Page
13
Abigail Van Buren addresses a wife's frustration with her husband who makes grand plans, then reverses them. Readers share letters from military families about delays in correspondence and the importance of staying connected despite long separations.
The NCO Wives Club hosted a husband and wife Christmas dinner and a hair and farewell coffee with a brown sack costume party. Tables featured miniature trees and red carnations with white daisies. Certificates were awarded for volunteer hours at the dental clinic.
Officers of the Target Acquisition Department and their wives hosted their annual Christmas formal ball in the Fort Sill Officers' Club Ballroom. Col. Paul W. Davis welcomed new arrivals and honored those departing. Numerous officers and spouses were listed among attendees and farewells were said to several members.
Officers of the Gunnery Department and their wives attended a Christmas formal in the Fort Sill Officers Club ballroom. Maj. Irving Gersten led the event with Gen. Roderick Wetherill and Mrs. Wetherill as special guests. Farewells were exchanged for several officers including Col. A C Anderson and Lt. Chris L Vance, with numerous captains and spouses honored and silver baby cups presented to families.
The Alpha Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a Christmas meeting and gift exchange at Mrs. Dennis Boydston’s home. A farewell event honored Col. and Stephen W. Monoski Jr. and Capt. and Mrs. Paul C. Mollen. Film slides recap past leadership under Col. Griffith. Guests included Maj. and Mrs. Donald L. Peters and Wayne Hawley. Bateman Zarling American Legion Post 193 and Aux organized by James Willcox and Mrs. L. L. Parke.
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