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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1974
Page
15
An essay decries fading childhood wonder at Christmas as adults grow practical and tired. It contrasts cherished rituals with grown up pressures, noting gifts, cards, safety concerns, and party duties can dull the Christmas spirit. The piece urges keeping childlike generosity and joy alive through simple, meaningful acts.
Chattanooga High School Girls Chorus hosted a party at Mrs. Jack McCary’s home with Mrs. Farrell Harvey assisting. Seventeen seventh graders from Chattanooga Junior High attended a Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. Walter Riggs with gifting. Junior and sophomore classes from Chattanooga High School attended dinner and a movie in Lawton with gift exchanges. In Elgin a series of Christmas parties and a 140-person all church dinner followed by a program directed by Mrs. Hank Leonard and Miss Ann Hamilton. Gift exchanges occurred at several gatherings among local families.
Mrs Marjorie York Baker advises ironing a new nonwoven rayon backing onto sewing patterns to prevent rips. This method allows repeated markings and pinning, extending the life of patterns.
The piece notes that cards made from family photos convey togetherness when distance keeps relatives apart. The best moments are during gift opening and Christmas dinner, with stockings and children playing as good alternates, urging quick photography to share images.
Aluminum furniture resists rust but can dull and pit. Wipe dirt with a damp cloth and brush if needed. Polish frames with detergent based steel wool pads, rinse, dry, and apply auto paste wax to restore luster per OSU Extension specialist Mrs. Bertha C Nickel.
OSU Extension expert J. C. Hamilton explains selecting a ripe melon. Look for firm juicy flesh with no white streaks from immaturity and avoid watery stringy texture from aging. Dark brown or black seeds indicate ripeness.
Officers of the Friendship Sewing Club were re-elected at a meeting in the home of Mrs. Claude Alexander. Retained were Mrs. John M. Kinder president, Mrs. Fred Fisher vice president, Mrs. Claude Alexander secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Joe Williams devotions chairman. Members made 25 quilts this year and donated several to county projects. A gift exchange followed.
Lt Col and Mrs Harlan Bynell hosted a Christmas cocktail party at 1817 Crosby Park Blvd for officers of the 5th Missile Battalion Field Artillery School Brigade USAFAS and their wives. Lt Col Bynell presided and welcomed guests including Lt Phillip Schart Lt and Mrs Roman Nose Capt and Mrs William Bell Capt and Mrs Ernest Campbell and CWO and Mrs Ed Grissom were bid farewell. The Wayward Missile was awarded to CWO Ken Kenges Lt Charles Brantley was a guest.
Approximately 400 attendees watched the annual Christmas program during a Westwood Elementary School PTA meeting. Cleta Davis directed and accompanied the program with student groups performing Christmas Symbols and The Nativity Scene. Sixth grade band played a medley. Karl Komnik presided and Marie Barger received a gift.
A note urges homeowners to conserve energy by using bath and kitchen ventilation fans only when necessary. It emphasizes targeted use to reduce electricity consumption.
A practical craft method recycles cut off jean leg portions to make sturdy pouches. Measure segments ten inches or longer, sew one end, and cinch the other with rawhide to hold tools camping gear kites fishing poles and more.
The article advises quick cleanup of spills including perfumes medicines and other alcohol based liquids to prevent finish damage to wood furniture. It outlines a repair method using wax or linseed oil and then rewax. It also includes tips on honey as a facial mask and a spice recommendation from Mrs. Mary Frances Sowers.
Five paper mache apples with magnets attach to metal surfaces and carry messages. They arrive in a small bushel basket for display and note keeping.
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