Peru Discussed In Letter To Lawton DAR Chapter
Mrs. G P Merkyn read A Letter from a Fulbright Scholar at the Lawton DAR meeting in the Museum of the Great Plains. The talk covered Peru mass media, Peruvian oligarchs, the free world and Communists, with emphasis on supplying inexpensive books to counter Communist ideology. Two new members were introduced and delegates named for state and Continental Congress events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Lawton Dar
G. P. Merkyn
Lawton
Daughters of the American Revolution
Museum of the Great Plains
DAR
Gilbert W. Merkx
Merky
Free World
Mr. Merkx
United States
Mires. Merkx
J. H. Bushart
University of Oklahoma
Ron Stafford
Miss Stafford
Washington, D.C
B. Klein
Sam Maddux
Wayne Rowe
J. Damon Watson
Sarah S. Cannon
Nell G. Carstens
W. O. Christy
Thomas S. Davis
C. W. Gallaher
A. H. Halloran
Eugene Heinz
O. B. Hendrickson
J. J. Hopps
F. E. Lawrence
Abe March
R. M. Massad
Velva Walz
Helen Hackett
Central Baptist Banquet Honors Two with Military Theme
Jimmy Williams and Anne Hendrick were named General and General's Lady at the Valentine Furlough banquet for intermediates and seniors. The USO style program featured decorations, dinner in the mess halls, and a closing meditation by Dr. Donald Potts before about 75 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Williams
Anne Hendrick
Central Baptist Church
John van Street
Valentine
Bob Hope
Glen Boyd
Minster of
Sic
van Street
Dara Kolterman
George Stinett
Larry Stevens
Wendell McCrary
D. L. Brown
Nancy Cuthbertson
Jeanne
Paula Desautel
Linda Osborne
Linda Raines
Ed Desautel
Vikki Graves
James Blake
Linda Johnson
Pearl Harmon
Ivan Haynes
Central Baptist “Mess Hails
Donald Potts
Hula Dancer Tops Birthday Cake
A Honolulu born five year old Kimberlee Jean Adams was guest of honor at her birthday party hosted by Sgt and Mrs Robert D Adams. Guests Gail Gove Janice Gove Joe Buchannan Tom Buchannan Vicki Adams Robin Adams Richard Morgan Stephen Morgan and Mrs Morgan attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberlee Jean Adams
Honolulu
Hawaii
Sgt
Robert D. Adams
Smith
James Morgan
KSWO
Gail
Janice Gove
Joe
Tom Buchannan
Vicki
Robin Adams
Richard
Stephen Morgan
Mrs. Morgan
Army Daughters Host Luncheon and Bridge Session
Mrs. George Pollin and Mrs. Frank Sarsfield hosted a Daughters of the U S Army luncheon in the Officers Club Fireside room with Valentine decor. Mrs. Harold Moorman presided, gifting a silver baby spoon to Mrs. Pollin as members later played bridge. Fort Sill's E F Wallman will represent district president Gilmore Toms on a VFW post 1193 visit tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pollin
Frank Sarsfield
Daughters
US. Army
Officers Club
Valentine
Harold Moorman
Pollin
Don Anker
Robert Burge
Paul Buckley
Polly Filiett
Robert Flory
Robert Graham
E. H. Farrington
Tobey Fisch
Charles Williams
Joseph Russo
Clark Lynn
J. E. Norvell
E. FE. Wallman
Fort Sill
Gilmore Toms
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Spencer Family Fetes 83rd Birthday at 1405 S Ninth
Mrs. Dora Spencer of 1405 S Ninth celebrated her 83rd birthday with ice cream cake and music by Bill Archie and Leon Harmison. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Albert Spencer Mr and Mrs Dar el Spencer and children Mr and Mrs Vernon Spencer Mr and Mrs Frank Spencer Mr and Mrs Marvin Norrell Mr and Mrs Bill Harrison Mr and Mrs Archie Harrison Mr and Mrs Leon Harrison and children Law ton Mr and Mrs Edward Wiedeman and son and Mr and Mrs Herman Bangerter Faxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Spencer
S. Ninth
Bill, Archie
Leon Harmison
Albert Spencer
Darel Spencer
Vernon Spencer
Frank Spencer
Marvin Norrell
Bill Harrison
Archie Harrison
Leon Harrison
Lawton
Edward Wiedeman
Herman Bangerter
Faxon
Ruth Bible class hosts monthly meeting at Highland Baptist
Mrs Head of 1710 Kingsbury presided at the Ruth Bible class monthly meeting. Opening prayer by Mrs Charles Narmor. Devotion by Mrs Merle Zea titled People Are Important. Valentine heart puzzle prizes to Mrs Gerald Casteel and Mrs Rose Cain. Refreshments served to attendees including Mrs W R Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Head
Kingsbury
Highland Baptist Church
Charles Narmor
Merle Zea
Head
Gerald Casteel
Rose Cain
W. R. Carter
Installation Set Wednesday Night at Local Club
Lawton Fort Sill International club will install new officers at its 7 30 p m meeting in the Civic room of Security Bank and Trust Co Entertainment will be by club members All foreign born women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton-Fort Sill International Club
Security Bank and Trust Co
Shasta Daisy Club
Arthur Whitehead
Bell
Ernest Winter
Atlanta
Debs
Ann
Julie Smith
N. 35Th
Domestic Science Club
Albert Childs
Columbia
Pioneer Club Meeting Change Due to Washington Birthday
Members of the Pioneer club met at the Museum of the Great Plains with Fida and set the next meeting for Thursday February 21, replacing the original February 22 date. President Mrs. Jess Percival led the session with many listed hostesses and new member Mrs. Susie Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Club
Fida
Museum of the Great Plains
Washington
Jess Percival
John Frampton
Lizzie Hight
Carrie van Lew
H. D. Hastings
J. D. Poole Sr
Roy Rudolph
G. W. Server
Pat Shuman
R. B. Stewart
Lafe Thompson
Ida Whitescarver
A. M. Reinwand
Susie Mitchell
Lodge Members Examine Visitor at IOOF Hall Meeting
Lawton Rebekah lodge 87 held a formal visitor examination during its business session in the IOOF hall. Officers presided, with Mrs Ruth Wagnon and Mrs Leonard Raines in leading roles as the Busy Bee club announced a luncheon at 1805 S Seventh. A social hour followed with a valentine party, cupids and hearts decor, and 31 members plus guest Mrs Elden Kline enjoyed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
L. G. Vowell
R. E. Tallent
M. H. Bennett
Leonard Raines
Ruth Wagnon
Noble Grand
Busy Bee Club
Byron Lasater
Loys Coley
Bennett
Elden Kline
Encampment Auxiliary Names Committees and Plans Initiation
Lawton Ladies Encampment auxiliary 27 named committees and set a term program at a Saturday meeting led by president Mrs. Ross Shelp and vice president Mrs. John Purcell. Members include Mrs. Oliver Pritz and others. Refreshments served to four. Valentine theme decorations noted. A proposed Hobart auxiliary initiation visit was agreed. The Penutia Garden club plans a “Conservation” program with hostess Mrs. Jack Brock and co-hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Ladies Encampment Auxiliary
Ross Shelp
John Purcell
Oliver Pritz
Janie Tallent
Clarence Kaufman
Cora Nix
Hazel Harp
Bill Quants
Tom Bradford
Purcell
C. M. Hardy
Clyde Honeycutt
Kenneth Davis
Petunia Garden Club
Jack Brock
Charles Ozman
Roy Cremer
Sweetheart banquets planned at Trinity Baptist Church
Trinity Baptist church sponsors two Sweetheart banquets this week with Italian themes. An adult banquet on Thursday, February 14, and a youth event on the following evening start at 7 p.m. A music program and an inspirational talk will be featured. Mrs. Dean Beavers hosts the Pansy Garden Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with Mrs. Joe Zipen presenting "Planning for Next Year."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Baptist Church
Dean Beavers
Pansy Garden Club
Joe Zipen
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Dorcas Sunday school class at Central Baptist, 1113 P, 7 p.m. PEO Chapter EB led by Mrs. Scott at 206 Mimosa Lane, 7:30 p.m. Junior Keyboard Music Club at First Christian, 4 p.m. Senior Citizens at Museum of the Great Plains, 7 p.m. Various guilds and circles convene at churches and homes, including Mayflower and Plymouth guilds, Beta Sigma Phi, Women of Real Heights Presbyterian, Centenary Methodist circles, and more with multiple times and addresses. A Valentine dinner and other social events are listed among the gatherings until late afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Central Baptist Church
Bud Barclay
PEO
Robert Scott
Mimosa Lane
First Christian Church
Museum of the Great Plains
Wallock Memorial Congregational Church
Mayflower Guild
Bert Blasingame
Kinyon
A.m
J. D. Howard
Oak
Noble Allen
H. A. Stroman
N. 28Th
P.m
A. W. King
Dearborn
VFW_ post
VEW
Centenary Methodist Womans Society of Christian Service
al Meese
N. Wth
Dillard Wiseman
Ire
L. S. Bevans
Columbia
Clarence Mull
Carl Partain
George Porter
Northwood Place
Howard Browers
Bell
Miss Standridge’s Eighth Birthday Celebration Held at Home
Deborah Sue Standridge was honored for her eighth birthday Saturday at her parents' home, 627 S. 26th Place. A Valentine themed party featured a decorated cake, games, party favors, and accordion music played by the honoree. Attendees included Joy Martindale Pamela Harris Nancy Smith Vicki Phelps Sherry Quick Roy Crumbly Loretta Harris Vicki Bishop Melinda Jennings David Hilderbrand Jan Lazenby Elizabeth McCaig Sheila Harris Eddie Hatfield and Phillip Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deborah Sue Standridge
Granville Standridge
Valentine
Joy Martindale
Pamela Harris
Nancy Smith
Vicki Phelps
Sherry Quick
Roy Crumbly
Loretta Harris
Vicki Bishop
Melinda Jennings
David Hilderbrand
Jan Lazenby
Elizabeth McCaig
Sheila Harris
Eddie Hatfield
Phillip Harris
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Garrett and Grandson
A birthday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. W A Garrett home near Lawton honors Mrs. Garrett and her 11 year old grandson Cletis Garrett. Attendees include Wesie Garrett and Mr. and Mrs. C M Garrett plus Rev and Mrs Whitley Garrett and Jacquelin Cement. Following the meal the men attended a basketball game in Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Garrett
Lawton
Garrett
Cletis Garrett
Wesie, Garrett
C. M. Garrett
Whitley Garrett
Jacquiline
Bridge Luncheon Honors Sister-in-law in Apache Wyoming
Mrs James M Bohart entertained at a bridge luncheon in the Community building to honor her sister in law and houseguest Mrs Ralph W Rice Encampment Wyoming Decorations featured Valentine motifs. Out of town guests included Mrs Sam Cobb Cyril Mrs W D Fine Fort Cobb and Mrs E P Wilkinson Lawton. High honors went to Mrs Patterson with other prizes for Mrs Maione and Mrs Woodward. The honoree received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Bohart
Ralph W. Rice
Valentine
Sam Cobb
Cyril
W. D. Finne
Fort Cobb
Leonard Jones
E. P. Wilkinson Lawton
J. E. Patterson
O. E. White
Walter Harris
George Dudlex
O. A. Shwen
Jake Dunn
Bob Hughes
Bobby O Crews
Ai A McCarts
C. H Malone
Foster Cain Jr
Carl Benson
M. T. Wiihite
Jack LaGrange
Ray Wiatt
Charles Stone
Alvis Belcher
C. G. O'Connor
Frank Dallas
Fk. L. Inman
Dan Simmons
A. J. McMahan
George Levite
H. H. Smith
J. W. Lasley
Herbert Umber
Harold Woodward
Patterson
Maione
Woodward
PEO Chapter BY Discusses Europe Tour Impressions
Members of Chapter BY of PEO gathered at Mrs. Charles Bledsoe's home to hear a program on European countries. Mrs. Andrew Crosby Mrs. Joe Rudolph and Mrs. Max Brock, recent travelers in Fouurepe, spoke about the country that impressed them most. Several other members attended the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
PEO
Charles Bledsoe
Ash
Andrew Crosby
Joe Rudolph
Max Brock
Fouurepe
M. O Brock Jr
L. W. Ferguson
Fred. Fox
Rex Lee
Faye Kimball Ozman
Robert P. Scott
Ned Shepler
Bennie Stephens
J. R. Stewart
W. E. Tomlinson
RE. Williams
Earl Zorger
Otto Howard
Diplomat Through and Through Nina Leads UN Hostess Duties
In New York Nina Rae Cameron, the city’s UN hostess, balances duties as director of the United Nations committee and Consular Corps committee. She remembers diplomats’ names, arranges housing, masking social chaos with buffets, and curates a 900 diplomat and 2500 consular family social circuit without government expense. Her parties foster cross national ties and a shared love of horses at an annual raceway outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nina Rae Cameron
Perle Mesta
United Nations
Nina
United Nations Committee
Consular Corps Committee
Society of Foreign Consuls
Amon
Americans
America
Scotty
Manhattan
Post Nuptial Shower Honors Mrs Holcomb
Mrs Larry Holcomb formerly Ruth Ann Strong was feted at a post-nuptial shower in Mrs William Harrisons home at 1615 North 32nd. Co-hostesses included nine named ladies. Miss Ann Frazier led the refreshment table with a white net over blue cloth and floral decor. Miss Susan Brigham registered guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Holcomb
Ruth Ann Strong
William Harrison
N. 32Nd
M. F. Bohl
Claude Johnson
H. Y. Ferguson
William Porter
Joe Andrews
Melvin Crites
Ernest Ebisch
Jean Matthews
Harrison
Miss Ann Frazier
Miss Susan Brigham
Weekend guests of Mrs Frederick Webber
Mrs Frederick Webber hosted weekend guests including Mrs James Lee Bray and seven children Norman Suzanne Phillip Steve Mark Mike and Timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Webber
James Lee Bray
Norman
Suzanne
Phillip
Steve
Mark
Mike
Timothy
Little Liz NEA Road to Ruin Metaphor
A brief note uses a sharp metaphor about a journey toward ruin, mentioning few stop lights on the road and highlighting critique of modern peril.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russia
Reg
19Th St. Els
Mrs. Spencer
Mrs. Head
Ruth
Sherry’s House OF Fashion
Rebekahs
Clyde Shelton
Thelma Talla
South Central Dental Assistants Society
Grant Neuteboom
Germany
Emma Stubblefield
Baldwin
Sockwellel
Cache Road
Bridge Party
Beshies
Ninas
Protein Power
Strongheart
Dan Gerber
Gerber
Penn, Gerber Ege
Gerber Baby Foods
Fremont
Michigan
Liz
NEA
Iteratt & & Company
Kennedy
Philco
Gregg
Duomatic Out
Gregg’s
Oklahoma
Sal
Lawton Beauty School
Sheridan Road
Speck Sanders
Cache Rd
S&h
Toppie
Gore Blvd
Ramon
Rarmon
Tawton
Ome Tovpon
Washington's
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