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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1957

Page

4

Couple Pledges Nuptial Vows in Chattanooga Ceremony

Miss Gayle Shrick became the bride of John P. Goodknight in a double ring ceremony read by C. Brown justice of the peace at his home in Chattanooga. Attendants included Georgia Ann Goodknight as maid of honor and Don Holacket as best man. After a reception, the couple planned to reside at 2310 N. Washington Stillwater, with the bride in Stillwater High School next spring and the groom a Oklahoma State University freshman majoring in engineering. Out of town guests included Miss LaRay Rich and D. W. Huddieston.

Atlivet Georgia Ann Goodknight Chattanooga Don Holacket Chatttanooga Washington Stillwater Stillwater High School Oklahoma Sue University Miss LaRay Rich Fial D. W. Huddieston Faxon

Open House Hosted By Mr and Mrs Ted Dickerson

Mr and Mrs Ted Dickerson hosted an open house at their new home on Logan Street in observance of a holiday season. Decorations were by Mrs Dickerson and a refreshment table featured greenery and candles. About 60 guests attended from 7 to 10 PM.

Logan Burs Ted Dickerson Dickerson

Dancers Hold Business Session At Square Dance Meet

Fred Jemnings, president, led a brief business period at an eight oclock meeting of Roddy Kile wart Square Dance club members in the Public Service company building home services auditorium. Subany Robinson assisted by Mrs Maurel Richardson called the dance after the business session. About 12 couples attended.

Fred Jemnings Roddy Kilewart Home Service Public Service Company Subany Robinson Maurel Richardson

European Slides and Guests At Nordstrom Open House

European slides shown by a visiting group. Host Mr. and Mrs. Eric Nordstrom welcomed many guests including their daughters James John Joyce and Burton Speck and couples such as Shirley Johnson Carl Smelaer and others. Also noted a birth in Sterling and family updates and a funeral in Cement.

Dalton area correspondence and typing services ad

MEMEOGRATH SERVICE offers letters schedules price lists ruled forms letterheads folding stuffing addressing stamping. Smith-Corona Type writer Agency. Dalton Business College at 6218 Sheridan Read EL 2737.

Memeograth Smith-Corona Typewriter Agency Dalton Business College Sheridan

Which Ts 25 Dress Quiz by NOBOTHY Roe AT Women's Editor

A quirky fashion feature centers on Andrew Arkin and his father Leonard Arkin, New York dress manufacturers, who discuss 1920s styles vs modern designs. The Arkin siblings Lee and Andy model outfits as typified wearers, highlighting how today’s silhouettes create curves without obvious padding while preserving period tone. Other short society notes cover local convalescents and area women recovering from illness and convalescence.

Nobothy Roe Women's Andrew Arkin Tyr Andrew Slunderland Leonard Arkin New York Lee Andy Arkin

Miller Family Hosts Holiday Guests

Mr and Mrs Miller entertain relatives for the holidays including Dr and Mrs Den Miller and Lamne Avin of Wichita Kans along with Mr and Mrs Duane Miller of Oklahoma City Diane Miller studies pre medicine at the University of Oklahoma Norman and the former Miss Rebeera Harloif is his wife.

Covert Miller den Miller Lamne Avin Wichita Kans Duane Miller Oklahoows City Diane Miller University of Oklahoma Norman Rebeera Harloif

Four New Students Enroll at Area School

In Snyder Special area, four new students join Mountain Park public schools. Among them are Sharon Linsmithy a first grader and James Lee. Betty Toan and Margaret Hawkins are also enrolled with their parent Mr. 3 T. Bis, plus Pamela Crandell who moves with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Crandell from California.

Dr V Alexander Conducts Service at Tawlin Methodist

Elgin special report says Dr Virgil Alexander superintendent led a service at Tawlin Methodist Church. Dinner followed at noon in the church assembly. Mrs Clyde Sholier listed among those involved in a sale item. Rope Garden club met Friday with co hosts Mavold Puilkamer and Bill McNeal.

CLOR SK Tlame Clyde Sholier Allanti Seling Fey Rope Garden Club Mavold Puilkamer Bill McNeal

Mrs McCallister Favors The 13th

Mrs Laura McCallister defies superstition by marrying on the 13th and recalling pleasant memories on that date despite health issues. A retirement approval meeting was held on the 13th, with Arthur Farrar Clarence Scott and John D Jones presenting a recliner chair for convalescence.

Elgin Laura McCallister Arthur Farrar Elgin School Clarence Scott John ‘D. Jones

Pupil Shows Slides At Buffet Dinner

Elgin special report Miss Nancy Iarvison senior student at Oklahoma State University Stillwater presented slides from her Europe trip at a buffet dinner. Also present were Mr and Mrs Klomevilse and five other students in the United States who are pursuing the Full flight scholarship for study abroad in British Commonwealth countries.

Pupils Recognized At Bethel Church Service

Bethel Methodist church observed Specialts-Student recognition day with Rev. O. W. York calling on college students home for the service. OSU students James Howard and Charles Vidlavire spoke on Methodist organizations and the Wesley Foundation building. Don Howard discussed project sites and the new building.

Bethel Bethel Methodist Church O. W. York James Howard Stillwater Oklahoma State University Charles Vidlavire OSU New Wesley Foundation Don, Howard

Holiday guests visit in C Scott home

Holiday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Scott at 505 M 10th include his daughter Dr and Mrs Don Miller and a granddaughter. Also present were Mr and Mrs Eira Scott and family and Miss Nita Scott now Mrs Miller. A LONG-ago classmate reunion at Lawton High School was noted.

Clarence Scott Don Miller Wwane Ann Wichita Mans Nita Scott Miler THF Lawton High School Ok! Kouth Scotl S Eira

Cache Church program features pantomime and songs

A Cache Church program directed by Mrs Kenneth Snider included nursery song, a primary pantomime, and performances by Judy Jeanne Beily Guthrie Conie Ray Charlie Diana Alexander Pat Ray Pat Kerns Jenny Morgan Glenn Snicer and auxiliary members. Mrs James Jurmp returned from Sterling after attending the Sterling High School alumni meeting, class of 1949.

Cachin Kenneth Snider Cache Banlist Judy Jeanne Beily Guthrie Conie Ray Charlie Diana Alexander Pat Ray Pat Kerns Jenny Morgan Glenn Snicer Gils Elgin James Jurmp Sterling Sterling High School

Social Calendar Briefs for Taursday to Saturday

Community clubs plan Thursday meetings with Carolyn Hunt, Mrs Jack Russell, Mrs Esther Friman, and two PTA executive boards at Taft and Andrew Jackson schools. Friday features Rose Garden club. Saturday hosts a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mary Elizabeth Angus, with multiple co hosts and local hosts listed.

Taursday Carolyn Hunt Club Jack Russell Arlington Woman's Christian Temperance Union Esther Friman S. Eighth Taft Parent-Teacher Association Andrew Jackson Parent-Teacher Association Junior Schubert First Methodist Wesley Maurice LaFonte Rose Garden Club Clyde Shelton Atanta Harold Puttkamer Bill McNeal Mary Elizabeth Angus Donald Neil Sherman Purcell Glen Powers Parkview Margaret Lawrence Mesdames Leon Cole Glenn Friman Ernest Waller Lewis H. Fouts Bill’ C. Johnson

Rushing Report At Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Meeting

Mrs James L Vineyard state president gave a rushing report at a Monday Alpha Delta Pi alumnae gathering hosted by Miss Jeneanne Johnston. The group, in a business session led by the president, discussed a bazaar and planned next year’s hinaar. New Year motif decor filled the home with refreshments and a Chinese auction. Attendees included Miss Sarah Lund and Mesdames Franz Bernhardt Lowell Kennedy William J Porter Jack Sanderson and Millard Walker.

Rushing James L. Vineyard Alpha Delta Pi Jeneanne Johnston Miss Johnston Sarah Lund Mesdames Franz &. Bernhardt Lowell Kennedy William J. Porter Jack Sanderson Millard Walker

Roberson Home Hosts Holiday Family Gathering

Bethel special report notes the Joe Roberson home as the setting for a holiday gathering of J. J. Roberson children and families. Thirty-one relatives attended with many named attendees from Lawton and Duncan, including Rex Clopton Goldie Hudson Ray Black Cecil Cloptoy Jimmy Farrell Jay Roberson Robert Taliaferro and others.

Family Bethel George Fincher Mesdames T. H. Ball Lee Knowles Homer Nease Lawton Otis Ball Spencer Lawrence Ball Norman Buford Plemmons Swink Colo J. R. Taliaferro Archie Stacy Avis Ann Stacy Charles Roberson Duncan

Junior MYF Presents Bethel Church Program

Bethel Methodist church hosts a Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship program before the evening service. Mrs George Fincher sponsors the group assisted by Carlanna Dobbins Gayla Tarrell Marcia Taylor Rozella Willis and Mesdames Fincher and E G Taylor. Pastor Wirt Feted at a white Christmas food shower with Rev O Q W and Mrs York after the service.

Bethel Bethel Methodist Church Alethodist Youth Fellowship George Fincher Carlanna Dobbins Gayla Tarrell Marcia Taylor Rozella Willis Mesdames Fincher E. G. Taylor Wirt OQ. W York

Avocado Orange Fruit Salad with Orange French Dressing

A leftover turkey meal feature presents an avocado orange fruit salad with seedless grapes and a bright Orange French Dressing. Also included are toasted cinnamon sticks and simple hot bread to accompany lunch or supper, with notes on preparation and servings.

Ay Cecily Brownstoror AP Fooil

Relatives Depart After Area Visit

Sterling area relatives of Mr and Mrs Loyd Booth departed for home after a holiday visit at the Booth residence. The group included Mr and Mrs Robert Mosier Salina KS Mr and Mrs Sammy Mosier Corpus Christi TX Mr and Mrs Tom Blackett and children Mr and Mrs Kerddall Hill and children Iowa Park Mrs Loveda Mosier and son Newkirk Also Mr and Mrs Gerald Legger and son Oklahoma City Mr and Mrs J C Thomas Edmond Mrs Virgil Henneke and daughters Dintean Mr and Mrs Bob Booth and children Mr and Mrs Leonard Payne and children Mr and Mrs Howard Cornel and daughter Lawton relocated to Elgin.

Sterling Loyd Booth Boots Robert Mosier Salina Kans Ie Sammy Mosier Corpus Chri Tex Tom Blackett Mes Kerdall Hill Iowa Park Loveda Mosier Newkirk

Sterling Alumni Slate Elected at 6th Banquet

Sterling residents packed the high school auditorium for the 6th annual Sterling Alumni banquet as a new officer slate led by Flavis Besett was elected. Tra Green and George Jones held key posts, Curtis Ray Jeffreys spoke on Lee, and Dwain Adkins and others delivered the response along with a musical program. The next annual meeting is set for December 27 with the class of 1958 boasting the largest attendance.

Sterling Sterling Alumni Association Sterling High School Flavis Besett Tra Green Marlow George Jones Curtis Ray Jeffreys Lee Teddy Jones Mid-land Tex

Mr and Mrs Mote Host Dinner in Sterling

Sterling special describes a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Jim Mote at the Sterling American Legion hall to honor family members including Ralph and Jack Williams and Sharon Seay from Oklahoma City plus relatives from Texas and Lawton. Also noted are Mrs Ira Hill of Lafayette feted by grandparents W O Ballenfield with attendees Ruth Brown Marcus Brown and George McNabb.

Sterling Jim Mote Sterling American Legion Hall Ralph Williams Jack Williams Raymond Seay Leonard Senn Orval Anderson Sharon Sean Sharon Seay Oklahoma City Jimmy Mole Houston Tex Ariana Mole San Antonio Albert Allen Lawton C. E. Barbrick Pauline Adams Pat Himes Ira Hill Lafayette Ind Mis W. O. Ballenfield Ruth Brown Marcus Brown George McNabb Cement

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