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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1975
Page
7
Dear Abby columns discuss a claimed conspiracy by dentists to restrict women's speech through dentures and advise filing with a dental association. Other letters critique male-female roles in marriage and share a personal note about forgiveness after a mother's death with guidance from Abby and readers.
Mrs Talbott Barnard was feted at a Fort Sill luncheon by Wives of Officers of Field Artillery Missile Group No 9 III Corps. She received a watercolor of Fort Sill quarters painted by Griffith Gates. About 100 people attended as she presided and welcomed guest Mrs Fred Manzo with hostesses from the 1st Battalion 12th Field Artillery UI Corps.
Doris Lund laments cancer research underfunding compared with billions spent on weapons. The 22-year-old Eric, who died of acute leukemia, is cited as a symbol for misplaced priorities as Congress boosts military projects and cancer funding dwindles. Her son’s chemotherapy ward memories underscore the human cost.
Social calendar items list meetings and events across Lawton Fort Sill including VFW posts, auxiliary groups, church activities, PTA open houses, dances, luncheons, and club gatherings. Details include locations like Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Lawtonian Hotel, Goodwill Rebekah Hall, and USC venues with times mostly 7:30 p.m. and earlier.
A concise vegetarian menu features Banana Health Muffins with 42 cup whole-wheat flour and butter, baked 15 minutes in 350 degree oven, plus baked yams tomatoes beans and celery and walnut dumplings. The article emphasizes hearty stick-to-your-ribs soups and dumplings with walnut additions and herb flavors.
A painting of the Fort Sill quarters given to Mrs Barnard during a farewell luncheon in her honor at the Fort Sill Polo Club. Mrs Theodore Smith presented the painting as about 100 attendees looked on.
Xi Tau Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority met at Mrs. Levoice Miller’s home to review the month’s events. Mrs. Ron Cheat listed activities. Mrs. Ernestine Hightower welcomed transfer member Mrs. Tommy Nichols. A baby bed was donated to the Lawton Children's Shelter. Eight charter members represented Sweden at BSP friendship night. A grandmother layette shower honored Mrs. Hightower.
A welcoming coffee hosted by Wives of Officers of the 2nd Battalion 1st Field Artillery I Corps at Mrs Maurice Charbonneau's home. Newcomers Mrs Gregory Bond Mrs Roy Deford and Mrs Howard Hagan were welcomed. Mrs Burke presided and will host February coffee.
Local discount pharmacy listing shows Gibson's at 1017 5. Sheridan and 4400 Cache Road. Details unclear from OCR fragment.
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