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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1956

Page

7

Post-Nuptial Shower for Verna Le Brammer Zeiders

A post-nuptial shower honored Verna Le Brammer Zeiders, the former Lawtonian bride appearing in Oklahoma City after a December 22 Stillwater wedding. Co-hostesses included Mesdames Dolley Highfill Horton Lewis and Pope at 1319 Ash. Dozens of guests listed by name attended the 7:30 p.m. event with a green and white decor scheme.

H. C. Brammer Rte. 1 Lawton Stillwater C.Y.A. Franklin W. J. Wilder Frank Dougherty Charles Green T. P. Brammer Walter Foster Floyd Wood Jack Boltz Harold Puttkamer Helen McCroy C. C. McNeal Robert Gray A. H. Wade Jack Hawkins John Woodward Dove Cagle Cecil Brown Ivan Lanman Larry Underhill C. E. Dezelle G. L. Ligon Ronnie Cagle C. B Jasper Grigg Allen Bilbrey P. E. Bilbrey James Burnett Maurice Crabtree Robert Meacham Pat Gray LaDell Wade Alice Dezelle Nancy Nees Ida V. Young Sylvia Jo Brammer Mary Ann Crabtree Beverly Pope E. W. Pope Robert Macham

Delta Gamma Sets Committee for Blind Student Aid

Delta Gamma alumnae in the Ton-Fort Sill area organize to support a blind girl attending Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater. An executive committee led by J. R. Montgomery Howard Babbitt Douglas E. Wilson and Miss Virginia Hendrick was named to oversee the project. Plans also include an Easter French chocolate party as a mother daughter rush. The group urges all Delta Gammas in the area to contact the committee. local members include Roma Lee Montgomery R H Drewry G G Downing Robert Livermore Burt Vanderclute Stanley Nelson Milo Gordon and Bert Clark. A tip on thawing frozen pipes suggests using a heating pad bulbs or hot water.

Oklahoma A&m College Stillwater Delta Gamma R. P. Scott Gore canton-Fort Sill Mesdames J. R. Montgomery Howard Babbitt Douglas E. Wilson Virginia Hendrick Delta

Mrs Leon Cole Presents Color Theory At Garden Club

Mrs Leon Cole led a Petunia Garden club program on color mixing and selection at 9:30 a m in the home of Mrs P B Card 3413 Kinyon Co hostesses Mesdames J R Brown and C T Magill presided over a routine business period with refreshments and a Valentine themed table Others present included Mesdames R H Cline Jack Cummins Kenneth Davis W W Easley Ed Gartrell R L Gilbert Bill Galyon C J Gramolini L W Ledgerwood T C Mason H T Miller Charles Ozman W H Parsons Jack Sharp Clarence Soper Ross Stephens and George Thorpe

Leon Cole Petunia Garden Club Mesdames J. R. Brown C. T. Magill P. B. Card Kinyon Tom Oliver Valentine Mesdames R. H. Cline Jack Cummins Kenneth Davis W. W. Easley Ed Gartrell R. L. Gilbert Bill Galyon C. J. Gramolini L. W. Ledgerwood T. C. Mason H. T. Miller Charles Ozman W. H. Parsons Jack Sharp Clarence Soper Ross Stephens George Thorpe

OES Visit Set by Mrs Davidson to Lawton Chapter

Mrs Jack Davidson a Red Fork Tulsa member and worthy grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star will pay an official visit to Lawton chapter No 82 Friday A 6 pm banquet in the DeMolay room of the Masonic temple followed by a 730 pm session Reservations via Mrs Melvin Phelps phone 6024 A reception will honor the grand matron and two grand committee members for religious education and canned fruits.

Jack Davidson Red Fork Tulsa Order of Eastern Star Lawton Masonic Temple Melvin Phelps Glen Fuqua W. C. Belcher

Rebekahs Benefit Coffee in Lawton Lodge Event

Rebekah Lodge No. 87 held a benefit coffee at 9 a.m. Monday at Mrs. Emory Cowley’s home. Coffee, fruit cake and doughnuts supported the lodge Christmas party fund. Attending were Prudence Lindner from Washington state, guest Joe Sherman, and members including Jennie McCutcheon and Mesdames Shirley, Tice, Percival, Evans, Rainey, Carter, Furman, Wheatley, Nix, Braddy, Schlumbhm, Brown, and Allison.

Lawton Rebekah Lodge No Emory Cowley Prudence Lindner Washington State Joe Sherman Jennie McCutcheon Mesdames Ellis Shirley Floyd Tice Jess

Style Show Highlights Club Meeting

A 1956 fashion style show was held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Byron W. Aycock with guest members and guests. Models presented sportswear casuals and travel outfits along with daytime tailored suits and elegant evening frocks. New cottons and wools, silk blends, and sheer fabrics featured in a graphically styled display.

New York California Byron W. Aycock Dearborn Scott’s Women’s R. V. Scott Lon Parks Mesdames Lloyd Aurell W. H. Kilpatrick Ross H. Porter Wilbur Thomas Bill J. Wheatley Fred Wright II

Husbands Feted At Club Supper

Iris Garden club held a covered dish supper at 7 p.m. Monday for members and their husbands. Mrs. A. C. Shelton hosted at 1114 Arlington. Mrs. John L. Gross displayed color slides of last year's party. Attendees included E. R. Bauman, Kenzel Carpenter, William Evans Jr., E. D. Garrison, J. D. Glenn, John Hobbs, W. L. Jacks, E. F. McClain, E. H. McKinney, C. D. Payne, Hugh G. Payne, D. C. Thomason, Charles Hinch, Carl Wheatley, Wilburn Thomas and Dixie Scruggs.

Iris Garden Club A. C. Shelton Arlington John L. Gross Messrs Mesdames E. R. Bauman Kenzel Carpenter William Evans Jr E. D. Garrison J. D. Glenn John Hobbs W. L. Jacks

PTA Observes Founders Day

The Douglass PTA observed Founders Day with an 8 p.m. meeting in the school auditorium led by former president Mrs. William Gibbs. Highlights included speeches by Mrs. Lula Moore and Mrs. Clyde Shelton on the future of P TA units, a Rose of Sharon choir performance, and Omega Psi Phi serving refreshments. The group reported a $112 profit from the last box supper. Rev. E Barnes delivered the devotional. About 75 people attended, including Mrs. G G Goodier.

William Gibbs Douglass Parent-Teacher Association Lula Moore Clyde Shelton Lawton P-Ta Association Council P-Ta Rose of Sharon Bethlehem Baptist Church Judson Ross Bonnie K. Shegog Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Willie Rose E. Barnes G. G. Goodier Lawton Pta Council

Charles Nelson leaves after weekend visit in New Orleans

Charles Nelson son of Mrs Velma Nelson 907 S Sheridan departed today for New Orleans after a weekend visit with his mother. He is a Tulane University graduate student in engineering. He was accompanied by David Saca an exchange student from Manchester England at Tulane studying economics in the graduate department.

Charles Nelson Velma Nelson S. Sheridan New Orleans Nelson Tulane University David Saca Manchester England Tulane

DKG State Meeting Luncheon Review Honors Eleanor Roosevelt Book

Delta Kappa Gamma XI chapter members met at Marlow Methodist Church for a noon luncheon with a George Washington motif. Mrs Henry T Ford led a review of Eleanor Roosevelt's Ladies of Courage and remarks on the upcoming state convention March 23 25 at Hotel Lawtonian.

Eleanor Roosevelt Henry T. Ford Lawton High School XI Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Educational Society For Women Marlow Methodist Church Helen Elliott Lawton

State Bottlers Wives Feted At Style Show

A Monday luncheon in the Artillery room at Hotel Lawtonian showcased spring fashions for about 50 attendees. Wives of Oklahoma Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages were honored during the 49th annual convention with LaVerne Women's Shop outfits, commentary by F C Dickens, and background piano music.

Artillery Room Hotel Lawtonian Oklahoma Bottlers W. F. Shepard LaVerne Women’s Shop F. C. Dickens Kenneth Little

Junior Department Feted With Party

Baptist church recreation room in Chattanooga hosted a Valentine party for junior department members with games and singing followed by refreshments. Attendees included David Bartholomew Ray Brady Lou Chappell Linda Carroll Joan Carroll Bill Goeringer Burl Dooley Linn Geis Diana Fisher Arnold Harper Keith Humble Fred Krasser Troy Krasser Arthur Ochsner Chester Ochsner Kriss Smith Kenneth Taylor Dan Woods Kathy Wright Dottie Wright. Adult workers included R H Carson Albert Harper Rev and Mrs O L Jones F L Bartholomew George Bohl George Krasser Mesdames Alvin Chaney E G Goff Bill Oliver Max Smith Howard Taylor.

Chattanooga Baptist Church David Bartholomew Ray Brady Lou Chappell Linda Joan Carroll Bill Goeringer Burl Dooley Linn Geis Diana Fisher Arnold Harper Keith Humble Fred Troy Krasser Arthur Chester Ochsner Kriss Smith Kenneth Taylor Dan Woods Kathy Dottie Wright R. H. Carson Albert Harper O. L. Jones F. L. Bartholomew George Bohl George Krasser Alvin Chaney E. G. Goff Bill Oliver Max Smith Howard Taylor

Beaver Wins Battle For Culvert In California

Cecil Koenig fights a daily beaver battle over a culvert on Highway 89 near Graeagle Quincy. Each morning the maintenance superintendent clears the dam only for the beaver to dam it again by night. Koenig uses creosote drips barriers and stakes, while the beaver repurposes the tools to rebuild the dam.

Quincy Calif Cecil Koenig Highway 89 Graeagle Koenig

Loose knits mend easier over brush rather than darn egg

A sewing tip notes that loosely knit garments mend more effectively when stretched over a brush instead of the traditional darn ing egg. The method aims to stabilize fibers and guide consistent stitching for neater repairs.

Iowa Scions To Discuss Farm Problems At White House

Rep. Henry O. Talle IA said the Iowa delegation will meet White House staff and Agriculture Department officials Friday to discuss farm problems and urge that all emergency measures be taken to bolster sagging farm prices.

Iowa White House Washington Henry O. Talle Agriculture Department Talle

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