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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1956
Page
8
Practical tips for winter errands from Alicia Hart advise overshoes or medium heel welted leather shoes, stockings, a warm but not bulky coat, flexible gloves, a neck scarf, a well fitting hat or knitted hood, and layered clothing to trap warm air for comfort and mobility during shopping in slush and snow.
Othel Clifton and Paul Tate hosted the Hook & Whirl Square Dance club at 8 p.m. in the American Legion hall. Seventy members attended with guests from Chickasha and Lawton. A benefit square dance for the heart fund was announced for Feb 7 at Chickasha Legion hall.
Colored slides of the United States and Canada were viewed by Mary Swartz Rose club members at Mrs Kenneth Kaspereit home 501 N 29th. Mrs Rex Beall presided as president and the group planned a spring rummage sale. Guest was Mrs O L Parsons. Refreshments followed for the listed members.
Mrs A B Carson led the Laura Stauffer circle of Elgin Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service through a lesson from The Methodist Woman at a gathering in the home of Mrs R C Choens who presided. Others attending included Mesdames Charley Coffin Charles Eads Holden Miller H P Rosacker and E R Wolcott.
Dancing Kidettes host a 7 to 10 p m event at Wallock Memorial Congregational Church 307 S Seventh instruction 7 to 8 p m Regular bop hop by Woman's Auxiliary to VFW Post 1193 at VFW building 926 S Second Lawton Fort Sill Stamp Club meets 7 30 p m Room 11 Snow Hall Fort Sill for a program Why I Like Covers by Capt F E Bernhardt
Mrs Buford Walker presented Art of Gift Wrapping to Ellen H Richards club members at Mrs D E Jones home 1503 N 18th at p.m Wednesday Mrs W J Allen president led the business meeting planning a February party Club prize went to Mrs D L Clemmer card friend gifts exchanged Refreshments served to Mesdames H P Brady W A Buxton Paul Cook Cecil East on J D Harper Landrum Neely C D Payne Joyce Pursley and J B Vaughan
Mrs. Max Brock Sr. presented a china painting program for Carolyn Hunt club members meeting at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the home of Mrs. L. D. Brittain. Plans for the Feb. 12 progressive dinner were discussed during the business session led by president Mrs. Bill Joyner. Guest Mrs. Clarence Gurtler joined others including Mesdames Paul Prior, E. J. Ramey, Willard Johnson, H. B. Collins, P. R. Ramey, Louis Sasser, Andrew Crosby Jr., Loyd Lowry, P. G. Waggoner, Harold Short, Louis Yarmuk, Wayne Gilley and V. I. Greer.
Mrs. Clara J. Kelley demonstrated color design and makeup to Utility Home Demonstration club members at Mrs. Willard Bentley’s home east of town. Mrs. Mark Landoll led the business session and reported $2.50 to the March of Dimes with $30 more from the community. Devotional by Mrs. Claude C. McCormack followed by roll call on becoming colors. County farm women's council notes were shared from Lawton. Hostess showcased cafe kitchen curtains and the March 7 meeting was set for 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. Landoll. Attendance was good.
Elgin Special reports a noon dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Black for visiting North Carolina niece Mrs. B A Byrd and daughter Georganna. Attendees included Mrs. J T Stauffer and daughter Andrews Tex Mr and Mrs Richard Hitch and George Stauffer Cadhe Mr and Mrs Roy Black and daughters Lawton plus the Stauffer and Jones families and five children.
Mr and Mrs James H Latson 1309 Taylor announce the birth of a son at 156 am Thursday at Bethenia hospital Wichita Falls Tex The baby weighs five pounds eight ounces and is named James Ernest Grandparents are Mrs Stanford Payne Austin Tex and J E Musgrove Walters
Practical tips for weekend guests emphasize punctual arrival, cheerful mood, minimal chores, neat rooms, appropriate dress, use of alarm clock if needed, and clear communication with hosts. Advice includes small hostess gifts, helping with setting and clearing, and timely thank you notes after returning home.
Elgin Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star plans a February 9 visit by Mrs. Robert Henry Ardmore district deputy of District 31 OES. Afternoon instruction for chapter officers starts at 2 p.m. in the Masonic hall, followed by a 6 30 p.m. covered dish supper and a reception to close the day.
An advertisement for B P Hann promotes Hamilton Elgin and Benrus watches with phone contact 118 308 S 4th. The notice claims successor to Osborns and emphasizes reliability and value in timepieces.
A vintage look at how modern gas and electric ranges transform domestic life. The piece notes that couples seek convenience and novelty in ovens with time and temperature controls, better insulation, higher broilers, easier cleaning, and automatic ignition. It highlights that over two million American homes are upgrading with new ranges this ninth year in a row.
Mrs. L. S. Cook, former vice chairman of Circle IV, was chosen chairwoman to replace Mrs. H. N. Thompson who resigns to teach in the Lawton school system. Mrs. Howard Kemper was elected treasurer at the Thursday 1 p.m. session at 1317 Ash. Other attendees included Mesdames Clayton S. Valder, Hugh McLean, Howell Thomas, J. E. Sanford, L. W. Russell, and Henry Welker.
Dorothy Roe walks readers through a fun home sewing project to make a gay printed apron with soutache braid writing for junior cooks. The steps cover fabric, trims, appliques, potholder construction, and machine attachments, ending with finished edges and ties.
The jack rabbit of the western plains in the United States is a large hare while the Belgian hare is a rabbit.
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