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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1956
Page
8
Lawton Junior Service League members present the program Twentyeth Century Artists at the Fort Sill Officers Wives club gathering Friday afternoon. Members assemble at 2 30 p.m. in the Women's Activities building 4727 Tatum Road for an informal social hour before the 3 15 p.m. program presided by Mrs. Robert E. Lewis.
NCO Wives club members plan February activities at Fort Sill with a February 8 covered dish luncheon Feb 15 coffee program and a 25 dinner dance. A hospital committee visit to Fort Sill Station hospital is set for Feb 14 and a final 29 luncheon and white elephant sale closes the month.
Sherry Lyn Hunter bride elect of Archie J. Hunter was feted at a prenuptial shower in Central Baptist church parlor. Double ring wedding vows set for 7 p.m. Feb 25 at Central Baptist with Rev. Roy Autry officiating. Large turnout of hostesses and guests described with pink and green decorations and wedding bells in a pink and white color scheme.
A WSCS sponsored antiques display at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Scott 1320 Cherry showcased over 250 items including silver da guerreotypes and albums. Visitors viewed Mrs. Scott’s painting by her mother the late Mrs. C W Slatten and many pieces from local collectors.
North side Baptist Win Some Sunday School class members met at Mrs. Fred Metscher’s home for a banquet planning session on February 24. Mrs. Evelyn Justus led devotions, Mrs. Metscher offered the prayer, and Mrs. R. B. Manis was named group leader for the first quarter. Mrs. D. D. Ellis presided over games. Attendees included Mrs. J. E. Reimer and others.
Faxon Sunbeam Band members gathered at the Baptist church after school for a business meeting Mrs B O Robison served refreshments Sponsors present included Mesdames E M Carter and Alex Richardson Children in attendance were Billy Allen Jackie Larry Boyd Carol Carter Karita Coffey Ronnie Maes Sharon Peters Pamela Smith Jerry Georgia Ann Wallace and John Everette Young
Former Lawton resident Mrs Fran cis C Todd of San Antonio Texas and her cousin Mrs V B McMurray of Exeter California are staying with cousin Mrs Blanche Price Guthrie at 1002 Arlington as they visit relatives and friends in Lawton.
Mrs. John Ashton described semi-precious stones found in the Wichita mountains at the Wichita Mountains Wildflower Garden club meeting in Indiahoma. Officers for 1956 were elected, and cash prizes were approved for conservation poster and essay contests at Cache schools.
Washington PTA study group meets Friday morning with Mrs. Oliver Lee leading a session on emotional stability starting with pre adolescent ages nine to twelve. The 10 a.m. meeting in the school auditorium invites any interested residents to attend as the ongoing study continues with discussion of adolescent emotional problems.
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