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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1954

Page

5

Pioneer Club Holds Routine Meeting at Mrs Ruth Clark Home

Members of the Pioneer club gathered at 904 Euclid for a regular business session led by president Abe March. After the meeting guests were served, with numerous members named among those attending including Nev ill e Carlock Catherine Heinz and many others listed.

Pioneer Club Ruth Clark Euclid Abe March Reents Neville Carlock Catherine Heinz Mesdames Ed Barnes Robert Brock Florence Brown G. M. Brooks Fannie E. Boggs T. C. Caldwell Adelle Crawford C. C. Clements Rufus Carothers John Seaman R. B. Stewart T. J. Tyree Ida Whitescarver C. L. Wilson Grace Wolfe

First Presbyterian Women Meet in Church Parlor

Two hostesses Mesdames J. B. Colwell and James Dale co hosted the First Presbyterian Women Association session in the church parlor. Mrs. Rush president led business, Mrs. Lehman gave devotion, and Mrs. Wheeler discussed How Does Our Town Score. Mary Ingraham of Kansas City will keynote the March 18 19 Presbyterian meeting.

Mesdame J. B. Colwell James Dale First Presbyterian Women’s Association R. Rush Phil Lehman Robert Wheeler Mary Ingraham Kansas City Mesdames S. D. Raines Sue Crausboy Ray Keegan Murray Gilbert John Merchant Ewell Lacy Lloyd Aurell John Erwin J. M. Bakley D. L. Shelton E. L. Richardson Clayton Valder Robert Ivey

Lawton Rebekahs State Events Held at IOOF Hall

Lawton Rebekahs No. 87 held a 7:30 p.m. meeting at IOOF hall with Mrs. Tallent and Mrs. Quinn presiding. They set a 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 supper for past noble grands, formed a card committee, and announced a rummage sale and a March 4 school of instruction at IOOF hall. About 40 members attended with guest Mrs. W. E. Fincher from Ponca City.

R. E. Tallent Noble Grand E. E. Quinn Rebekah Lodge No IOOF Noble D. Mesdames Jess Brewer Floyd Langston Lee Davidson Mesdames F. A. Tice R. E. Cullen Sam Braddy Mesdames Tallent Cullen School of Instruction Ioof Hall Carl Wheatley Lodge Depa W. E. Fincher Ponca City

Allendale Community Club Hosts Quilting Bee Event

Allendale Community house hosted an all day quilting bee by club members with co hosts Mesdames C C Goble Hugh Sims and Charles Hennessee. Mrs Hennessee led the afternoon business session with Miss Lena George as guest and numerous members in attendance.

Allendale Community House Allendale Community Club Hugh Sims Charles Hennessee Mrs. Hennessee Lena George Henry Renschen Merle Cabelka Rex Baughman Joe Devine S. O. Miller Herman Ehlman W. J. Renschen W. O. Dossey Bill Moran Frank Cabelka Jack Crow Heliska Dossey

Civic Club Fetes Lincoln Washington and Valentine Program

February themed meeting at Mrs. A. E. Martins with Ladies Civic Club. Mrs. Walter Crow spoke on Lincoln and Washington. Mrs. A. A. Schumpert compared a 75 year old Valentine to modern designs. Guests included Mrs. C. P. Brandon, Lena Wilkes, Mrs. James Ethridge and others.

Chattanooga Ladies Civic Club A. E. Martin Lincoln Washington J. Valentine F. C. Minton Walter Crow A. A. Schumpert St. Valentine Valentine Mesdames C. P. Brandon Lena Wilkes Wichita Falls Texas James A. Ethridge Big Spring Frank Hardcastle Claude Martin Mesa J. E. Baugh C. Killgore Etta Lee Simpoy

Johnny Elkins Complimented Outdoor Birthday Party

A western themed birthday celebration honored Johnny Elkins on his seventh birthday. The event at his parents home 1608 Elm featured cowboy/cowgirl costumes and color movies of the children. Co-hostesses included Mesdames Githen Rhoads and Joe Farrow with other mothers present.

Johnny Elkins Wesley Elkins Elm Mesdames Githen Rhoads Joe Farrow Mesdames Marlin Keathley Bob Gillis Donna Kilgore Pamela Hood G. D. Rhoads Len Keathley Jimmy Farrow Gregory Hodge Bobby Looney John Robert Gillis

Couple Honored At Club Event

Lawton Saddle club members honored CWO and Mrs. Deporter Burr at their meeting in Security Bank & Trust company building. Mr. Burr leaves soon for overseas duty. Present were Spencer Howry, John Moore, Ray Moore, Lt. M. Arnovite and Mesdames Rosa Bergman and Troy Lemons. Also listed were Joe Plunkett, Earl Simmons, R. J. Sullivan, Fred Sullivan, Joe Bowling, George Cookson, Earl Austin, Glen Fuqua and C. Y. A. Franklin along with several children.

Lawton Saddle Club CWO Deporter Burr Security Bank & Trust Company Burr Spencer Howry John Moore Ray Moore Lt. M. Arnovite Rosa Bergman Troy Lemons Joe Plunkett Earl Simmons R. J. Sullivan Fred Sullivan Joe Bowling George Cookson Earl Austin Glen Fuqua C. Y. A. Franklin

Janet Rae Jester Feted At Valentine Party

Janet Rae Jester hosted a Valentine gathering at her home at 1706 S Sixth. Guests included Mesdames Looper Jester and Tatum along with Michael and Rosemary Allen Gary Foss Elaine Johns Sherry Lynn Looper Wayne Nease Ginger Otopoby Janie Otopoby Jerry Sorrow Larry Jerry and Suzy Tatum.

Janet Rae Jester Mesdamesne Looper Raymond Jester L. K. Tatum Jester S. Sixth Michael Rosemary Allen Gary Foss Elaine Johns Sherry Lynn Looper Wayne Nease Ginger Janie Otopoby Jerry Sorrow Larry Jerry Suzy Tatum

Open House Surprise Fet Honors Hagler Birthday

An open house and buffet supper at 1110 Laird honored Del Hagler on his Feb 15 birthday. Guests and helpers included Miss Madge Wright, Bob Wright, Mrs. Carl W. Wright, Mrs. John Gross, Mrs. Hardy Suggs, and many friends and relatives attending from 5 to 8 p m. The event featured piano music and birthday songs for the honoree.

del Hagler Laird Hagler Madge Wright Bob Wright Carl W. Wright John Gross Hardy Suggs Messrs Mesdames Mar] Wilson George Lentz Clay Johnson Leonard Wathen Jack Bell Art Bilbrey Bob Waco E. W. Shull J. A. Bradford Ted Krisher Ed Garrison Nevin C. White Billie Ed Cagle David Lentz Mesdames Ada Johnson Sidney Lampson Geneva Gross

Club Program Features Courtesy Shasta Daisy Meeting

Mrs. Virgil Halbrooks led a singing to open the Shasta Daisy club meeting in the home of Mrs. Herman Priest at 1007 Roosevelt with co host Mrs. Arthur Whitehead. Four new members joined and a March 10 meeting date was set.

Virgil Halbrooks Shasta Daisy Club Herman Priest Roosevelt Arthur Whitehead Leonard Rainey Halbrooks Floyd Howell Mesdames Nettie Rainey Joe Hinkle Eula Hawkins George King Mesdames Pas

Beal Heights Presbyterian Pioneer Group Hosts Janice Callicott

Traditional red and white theme marked refreshments as Beal Heights Presbyterian Pioneer group met with group hostess Janice Callicott in 1921 Arlington. Adult sponsors Mesdames W. D. Callicott and Sherman Crawford led games with attendees Jimmy Brown Charles Dunham Sanford Barnes Nancy Gooday Coralee Hartline Marie Ebisch Sue Wynn Yolanda Compton Louise Hinman. Connie Elaine Burd named as daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burd.

Beal Heights Presbyterian Pioneer Group Janice Callicott Arlington Mesdames W. D. Callicott Sherman Crawford Jimmy Brown Charles Dunham Sanford Barnes Nancy Gooday Coralee Hartline Marie Ebisch Sue Wynn Yolanda Compton Louise Hinman

Mrs Earl Perry Shower Honoree in Chattanooga

A postnuptial shower for Mrs. Earl Perry was hosted in Chattanooga by many co-hostesses. Readings by Mrs. Ed Meece and Kay Huddleston complemented songs and a cake inscribed Carol and Earl. Gifts came from about 100 guests including attendees from Anson Texas Faxon Ardmore and Chattanooga.

Earl Francis Bartholomew George Bohl Raymond Carson Lollie Fisher Milton Geis E. G. Goff Homa Hofacker Merrill Humble Charles Killgore Edward Mefford Jack McCary Glenn Moore Rudy Ochsner Bill Oliver Clarence Washburn Edgar Washburn Abel Williams Anson Texas Faxon Ardmore Chattanooga

Ruf Adkins Celebrates 74th Birthday at Home

Traditional cake was served as Ruf Adkins, age 74, was feted at a birthday gathering held at his home, 1005 Dear, hosted by his wife. Attending were Leon Johnsey and family, Donnie Oaks, Larry Johnsey, Edith Daniels, Ike Fell, A L Roark, Cecil Hill, Bruce Adkins and other friends and neighbors.

Ruf Adkins Dear Leon Johnsey Leonerg Donnie Oaks Larry Johnsey Edith Daniels Mesdames Ike Fell A. L. Ro‘ark Cecil Hill Bruce Adkins

Friends Entertained In L Nix Home After Mission Service

After Calvary Mission Church Sunday night services, members were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Nix 406 Washington. Guests included Sgt and Mrs E D Johnson Mrs W H Askew Ralph Margaret and Bonnie McCarley Donald Langley Jimmie Webb and Pvt James Stapleton.

Calvary Mission Church Leonard Nix Washington Homer Smith Bettie Smith Harold E. D Johnson W. H. Askew Ralph Margaret Bonnie McCarley Donald Langley Jimmie Webb James Stapleton

Kathy Stimpson Celebrates Third Birthday in Chattanooga

Kathy Jean Stimpson marked her third birthday with family at 2114 Ferris. Ice cream and a birthday cake were provided by her grandmother Mrs Etta Lee Stimpson of Chattanooga. Co hostess Mrs Robert Youngblood helped with gifts from Karen Mann, Jerry Youngblood, Wanda Lee Lowery, Francis Noury, Judy Humble, Stephen Humble, Melissa English, Renee Smith, Johnny Kay Gordon and Jean Ann Curdes.

Kathy Jean Stimpson Stimpson

HD Club Holds Meeting At Mrs Ritter’s Home

Better Homemakers Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Pete Ritter’s home for a business session led by Mrs. Herbert Woesner. Mrs Fate Taylor led the devotional and Mrs Clara J Kelley taught garden insect control. The group plans a first aid course at the agriculture building on March 16. About $60 was raised for the March of Dimes. Attendees included Mesdames Nettie Clark Nora Wilson Jim Ash Alice Blunt Bill Hern Earl Woodward and Glen Watts.

Cache Herbert Woesner Better Homemakers Home Demonstration Club Pete Ritter Fate Taylor Clara J. Kelley Comanche County Agriculture Building Eoxteller Mesdames Nettie Clark Nora Wilson Jim Ash Alice Blunt Bill Hern Earl Woodward Glen Atts

Brotherhood Program For Altrusa Club

Mrs Latha Prosser will lead the Brotherhood Week program at the Altrusa club dinner in Lawton at 7 30 p m at Martins restaurant She will introduce guest speakers Rev J J Stowe Jr Rabbi Irwin Schor and Father Robert Westerman expected to participate in the program

Latha Prosser Altrusa Club Lawton Martin's Restaurant J. J. Stowe Jr First Methodist Church Irwin Schor Fort Sill Robert Westerman Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Mrs Buford Head Shower Honoree

Mrs. Buford Head was honored at a post shower held at the church by Baptist women. Refreshments were served by hostesses. Gifts came from a long list of named ladies including Louise Reed Billye Kaye Moore Mesdames David Martin John Roskam Lowell Jackson Lollie Fisher John Redway Etta Lee Stimpson W C Crook and others.

Ered Louise Reed Billye Kaye Moore Mesdames David Martin John Roskam Lowell Jackson Lollie Fisher John Redway Etta Lee Stimpson W. C. Crook Walter Crow T. J. Reed Sr

Mrs Roy Henderson Hosts Saddle Mountain Study Club

Mrs Roy Henderson entertained Saddle Mountain Study club members with a Valentine themed buffet luncheon and afternoon business session at Saddle Mountain. Mrs Ernest Greenwalt gave a program on Oklahoma birds with Mrs Paul Wege as program chairman. Members and guests named included Mesdames Howard Burk Frank Burk George Cox James L Culbertson David L Fritz Jr LaVoy Jennings Clifford Pirtle Clay Sommers and Joe Taylor.

Saddle Mountain Valentine Roy Henderson Saddle Mountain Study Club Ernest Greenwalt Cache Legge Oklahoma Paul Wege Howard Burk Frank Burk George Cox James L. Culbertson David L. Fritz Jr LaVoy Jennings Clifford Pirtle Clay Sommers Joe Taylor

Babbitt Honored At Dinner Party

A dinner honored Mr. Babbitt for forty years of service to the community the Association and borrowers. Dr. E B Dunlap praised him and a group memento was presented. Attendees included Mrs. Babbitt and several directors and spouses. Charles Powell was absent.

E. B. Dunlap Babbitt John Kennedy Ned Shepler Howard Babbitt Ewing Horne Ed Dewey Roma Wyant Helen Farr Charles Powell

Caudill Couple Announces Twin Births in Busy Ky

Mrs Alvert Caudill and her husband formerly of Lawton announce the arrival of twins in Busy Kentucky. The family notes pride in the new additions and requests friends to share in their happiness.

M-Set Alvert Caudill Lawton Busy, Ky

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Lawton Rebekahs Janet Rae Everest & Jennings W. F Bill AB Aey Elgin Connie Elaine Charles Burd Corwin Southwestern Radio & Sound 4Th &E Pho C Avenue Fourth Street Mrs. Earl Perry L. Nix Singer Sewing Center Kathy Stimpson HD Club Bitter Home Mrs. Buford W. J. Capshaw Roy McCary Max Smith T. J. Reed Jr J. C. Crow Calvin Strecker Orville Chappell Harold Creith Roy Beavers A. E. Hughes Wright J. M. Dalton John Gardner Wortham Martens Mrs Also Bellans FORD Schell Rex Lee Culligan Tim V Service Lawton Morning Press Best Cleaners RELEX Justin McCarty Justin, McCarty Avenue Mink Scott's
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