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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1958

Page

5

Social Calendar items mix in community clubs and church events

A dense listing of social happenings across communities include meetings for Rho Kappa Gamma sorority, First Presbyterian Women’s Association, Chemtwill Lodge, Central Junior High PTA, Westminster church Esther single, Soonor 4 Lamos, Chamber of Commerce, St Andrew’s Episcopal guild, Blessed Sacrament Catholic breakfast, Spring craft workshop, Girl Scout council, and various church society gatherings. Events span mornings to evenings, with times noted and host locations such as 1015 Gore, 607 S. 11th, and Fort Sill.

Rho Kappa Gamma Magic Esther E¢Ingle Westminster Sievian Church Pia Ned McCovil Tee Janus Pan Sooner Lanios I Lawton Foe Atiimer Proeran Rigw Neishbers Ameriea Lode Goodwil Hehe Prsihoon Central Bapehureh Todyi Chester Mfarin TILON St. Andrew's Episcopal Guild St Andrew's Episcopal Parsh House J. W. Ferguson Fred J. Fox Jones AL Bark Miar Society of Blessed Sacva- Pont Catholic Caureh Lewton Fort Sitavon Exer Road Fort Sill Sili Girl Scout Council Clay Valder Ani Mes Fred O Jr Nebie Grands Club Floyer Miller Methodist Woman's‘ Society of Christian Servicr Church Fellowship All Women of Church Henge Denton Club Wesley Christian Mi TV Pam Are Tomlinson Watlingwn Mesdames Re L Gilbery Lois Thomas American Legion Hall Janary Guild Mastor Clarence A. Ridge Home Economies Mente Flower Mound Community Center Alpha Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Tone Christian Women's Fellow Charite Ordes Eastern Sway Mount Sen

Apache Students Make Honor Roll

Apache High School reports a list of honor roll members led by principal Gwyn Miller. Juniors Dorothy Pohlemann Betty Ann Smallgood and Housier Teague are named, along with fifteen other seniors and juniors including Judy Edwards Li Alison Metzger Deloris Mitchell Pat McCarty Patsy Shackleford Oletha Teague Acitty Alroy Risa Marilyn Dolan Laven Gond Goodman James Juckle Truman Seehrist Helen Carolyn McCay and Margaret Peeper.

Gwyn Miller Dorothy Pohlemann Betty Ann Smallgood Housier Teague Rambo C Judy Edwards Li Alison Metzger Deloris Mitchell Pat McCarty Patsy Shackleford Oletha Teague Acitty’ Alroy Risa Marilyn Dolan Laven Gond Goodman James Juckle- Truman Seehrist Helen Juniors Carolyn McCay Margeret Peeper

Mrs. Eiseman Hosts Beaver Valley Inspiration Club

Elgin area report notes hostess Mrs. Joe Eiseman hosted a covered dish luncheon at noon during an all day Beaver Valley Inspiration club meeting at her home. President Mrs. W. T. Eberman led a business period after ten, four get well cards were signed, with guests Mrs. Don Mansel and members including Mrs. Henry Cline, Dick Horthler, Z. D. Mansel, Holden Miller, Johan Staubier, and one child present.

ELGIN Hanrl Beaver Valley Inspiration Club Joe Eisenman W. TW. Eberman Tench Don Mansel Masdames Henry Cline Hartne Dick Horthler Z. D. Mans

February hymn of the month selection announced

The National Federation of Music Clubs selects Breathe on Me, Breath of God as February hymn of the month with text by Dwight Moody and tune by Robert Jackson. Mrs. Virgil Riddle urges reverent, thoughtful singing at meetings. Trentham is the associated hymn tune, composed in Oldham, England.

National Federation of Music Clubs Virgil Riddle Schubert Alusic Club Mdwitt Robert Jackson Ridelle Riddle Ane Trentham Jackson Oldham England St. Pelen's

Bride Elect Frances Brown Feted Before Fletcher Wedding

A prenup bash for Frances Brown bride elect of Allen Zisman was held in Flowhey Christian chapel basement. Guests included Aly Brown Dun, guests helped open gifts with cousin Erma Green assisting. Readings by Mrs Jack Rieck, light treats by Mrs Don Owens and Kate Stewart, miniature bridal display and floral decor featured gold and white mums and candles.

Fletcher Sperint Frances Brown Allen Aly Mya Brown Duncan Ioin Mie Mes Bill Zisman Mieteh Mie Werding Zisman Chickisha Oklahomat College For Women Mesdames Brown Zisinwa Miolhers Ihe Haforce Erma Green Oucartown Welucken Wayne Blownr Fort Colgh Lee Green Art Meade. Sterling

Bland Ham mond Betrothal Told

Betrothal announced for Jo Ann Bland and Chaves Wayne Bland of Indiahoma and Neosho. They plan a June wedding at Neosho First Baptist Church. Both are educators with degrees from Central State, Oklahoma, and other institutions.

Indtaloma My. Atiel A. FL Hammond Neosho Moe Jo Ann Chaves Wayne Bland Atvy VJ. Bland Indiahoma Dune Neosho First Baptist Church Vide-Cleet Tulsa Tul Neosho High School To-Bo Joplin Junior College Pittsburg State College Pittsburg Wans Kansas Oklahoma Kappa Pi Psi Chi Indiahoma High School Cameron College Lawton Central State College Edmenddile University of Oklahoma Norman

OES Cement Chapter Holds Regular Meeting

Cement chapter No. 7 of the Order of Eastern Star met at the hall with Mrs. L arcum and Albert Sasser presiding. Refreshments followed at the merit diner after adjournment. Also attending were Miss Cath rym Ranitl and Mosdamuel Tver Catshall, Gale Kelly, Blanche Kinder, G. O. Robertson and Melvin Slevens.

Larcum Albert Sasser Cement Chapter No Order of Eastern Shur Th Hall

Ace Dinner Set Tuesday Speeches Education Event

Dwight Malcolm county judge will speak on juveniles at a dinner hosted by the Association for Childhood Education. The event proceeds as a fundraiser and features a program by the elementary schools house teachers chorus at Tonlinsan Tyniav High Seven, Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Dwight Malcolm Jue Yorite Tonlinsan Tyniav High

Women aided by Men's Club at Pleasant Valley church

The First Presbyterian Men s club Valentine program for the women of the church drew 132 attendees. It began at 7 pm in the recreation hall with a group seating led by Walter Montgomery and Dr. Grant Newtecham. Dance numbers featured Storey Barton School students at the Dane with Xi Brooks. Participants included Marilyn Gaflore Mary Beth Dew iv Walker Susie Tarr Pierson Marilyn Jones Susan Evhals and Dicky Fults. Music by Mayed by Sy Rains and a solo by Calvin Woodall. Ended with a meal organized by Alma Uwrell and church deacons and trustees.

Pam Church Recreation Hall Walther Montgomery Grant MM. Newtehcam Storey Barton School the Dane Xi Brooks Marilyn Gaflore Mary Beth Dew <iv Or Walker Susie Tarr Ps Pierson Marilyn Jones Susan Evhals Dicky Fults Selevlcons Sy Rains Ation Chest Peviow Calvin Woodall Ehaivasiy Elih Prt Ender Vorran Greer Lford Auwell Alma

Fletcher Queens Attendants Named for Senior Queen Coronation

Fletcher High prepares a coronation for senior basketball queen Janie Howard. Attendants listed include Carolyn Rother and Sharon Ernie as senior and junior attendants respectively. Jin Jones, team captain, will escort the queen with Burl Holmes and John Walley as attendants.

Fletcher Janie Howard Semor Moody Carolyn Rother Sharon Ernie Jin Jones Burl Holmes John Walley Pat Holmes Perry Tooney Fred Selmand Jong Tun Williams Mayvin Atlee

Tillia Hernandez Feted By Parents

Loveland special birthday party for Tillia Hernandez hosted by her parents Mo and Mrs A C Hernandez at home. Refreshments followed games as guests Ralph Carroll Roger Ann Carroll Richard Geant Orville Geant Virginia Geant Adams Hernandez Alice Hernandez Tommy Flooven Glendal Naufeld LeRoy Phillipy Carolyn Smith Ruth Unah Bothy Wharton Dorothy Wharton Dorald Avant and others attended.

Tilia Hemandez A. C. Menandez Ralph Roger Ann Carrol Richard, Orville Virginia Geant Adam S Alice Hernandez Tommy Flooven Glendal Naufeld LeRoy Phillipy Carolyn Smith Ruth Unah Bothy Dorothy Wharton Mr.y

What Is Smallpox and Vaccination History

A lay article argues for routine smallpox vaccination, noting past epidemics and Jenner's work. It contrasts old fears with modern immunity, urges infancy vaccination, and counters notions that vaccination is outdated or unnecessary for public health and school readiness.

Carriers Receive Driving Awards

Elgin presents a driving award to I Mack flare Wi a rural mail carrier for eight years of perfect driving. J C Cr mer, T or heevers, Sevshel L, and Ray Blac, local postmaster, announced the recognitions for long service and flawless records.

Sweetheart Fete At Cement Baptist Church

A Tom Saturday sweetheart banquet at Cement Baptist Church featured Rev. W. Garrett a talk by Mrs. Baxter Taylor invoked, Vernon Taylor mast, Gary Ward welcome, quartets and duets performed, decorations by Mrs. Roy Clingman Don Salver ani AL Ware, gifts to Teresa Carter Shirley Taylor Gary Ward and Clyde White, and hostess committee G D Petty Clingman Ward with young people's department additions and many fests ending.

Cement W. Garrett Cement Baptist Church Baxter Taylor Vernon Taylor Gary Ward Jerry Garrett Larry Salyer Clyde White Teresa Carter Shirley Taylor Catharyn White al Birth Valentine Molif Ayag Mesdames Roy Clingman Don Salverani T AL Ware Editect Mrs. Ward BTU Teresa Carton Shirley Tayeor Catheryn White Clyde Whitle Wees Jourioy G. D. Petty Mesdames Clingman and Ward Nieth

Founding of Benevolent Order of Does Gathered at Elks Lodge

The founding meeting of the Benevolent Order of Does was held at the Elks Lodge clubhouse with charter members and special guests present despite poor weather. Mrs Harold Caregarian led an 8 pm program with Mrs Ras Hehisen conducting business and refreshment tables featuring red tissue and candies.

Anid Harold Caregarian Elks Lodge Broun Francis Atkins Ras Hehisen Masdames Sebixen Frank White James Bob Dodison Troy Best R. J. Best Carney Lassetter Clyde Velma Is. Gelvin Irv Hendson Charles Toegel George Aimmer R Nowlin Pal Sparks Pick Terry H. Iveith

Betrothal Told For Area Couple

Loveland special report notes Miss Helene Marie Campbell and Jack Charles Simonson announced engagement by the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs C R Campbell. Groom to be is son of Mr and Mrs Morris Simonson of Burkburnett Texas. Helene Campbell is a senior at Holister High School while her fiancée is a sophomore at Cameron College Lawton.

Helene Marie Campbell Jack Charles Simionson Cloer C. R. Campbell Loveland Morris Simonson Burkburnet Tes Cameron College Lawton

Rackley Family Reunion Held at Trollister Home

Loveland special report notes a Rackley family reunion at Trollister with relatives including Mr and Mrs Lee Morrissey and daughters from Wichita Falls and Tox My. Virgil Reckley and son. Edom Rackley. Mrs Fleming. Mrs Wynn. Tod Rackley Jr. and child.

Loveland J. W. Rackley Trollister Lee Morrissey Wichita Falls Tox M. Virgil Reckley Bue Wich Lowe Oklahoma City Edom Rackley Alice Fleming B. Wynn Sollist Tod Rackley Jr Childron

Pupils To Present Play At Assembly

Pupil cast will stage a one act play titled Wine ning the Peace at M45 nan Pele 21 in dillium. Directed by Miss Mary Grauer and Erna Mic Roberts with Mrs. Virginia Reselt assisting with the program for the assembly.

Islgin Pele Dillium Third Fort Gracars Mary Grauer Erna Mic Roberts Mes Virgini Reselt Seial Leacher Ayiprem- Mately Studen

Brown Harvery Betrothal Told

An engagement is announced by Mr and Mrs Ferrel Harvey of their daughter Karen Jeanne to James Maurice Brown of Cushing The couple plan a late summer wedding Mr and Mrs M Brown of Cushing are parents of the groom Karen is salutatorian of the Chattanooga high school class of 1945 and holds the American Association of University Women award She attends the University of Oklahoma James earned a pharmacy degree in January from GU and is a graduate of Cushing high school

Chattanooga Ferrel Harvey Karen Jeanne James Maurice Brown Cushing M. ¥. Brown Chattanooga High School American Association of University Women University of Oklahoma Norman Cushing High School

Faculty and Board Feted At Cement High Dinner

Mesdames Kenneth Ellis John Redl man and Hal Zachary headed a Cement High School faculty and board dinner for members and spouses in the homemaking room. Games included a Valentine mold. Attendees included Kathryn Rathill Froy Lee Stepp Ted Cannon Florence Peavele Maurine Roberts and several couples led by R M Brown Marvin Bureh J P McCaskill J T Owens Don Salyer Kenneth Schuster Q Sites and T A Ward.

Cement Kenneth Ellis John Redlman Hal Zachary Board of Education Cement High School Valentine John Redman John Walker Kathryn Rathill Froy Lee Stepp Ted Cannon Florence Peavele Maurine Roberts R. M. Brown Marvin Bureh P. McCaskill Jt .T. Qwens Don Salyer Kenneth Schuster Sites T. A. Ward

Cityans Attend Capital Meeting In Oklahoma City

Three couples from the area returned from Oklahoma City where they attended a Veterans of Foreign Wars council meeting. Mr and Mrs Deward Steinger Mrs Frank Barker and Mr and Mrs Raymond Rust received membership pins. Barker serves as president of the Woman's Auxiliary to VFW post No 1193 and Stringer is junior vice president of Oklahoma. Stringer also reported on a trip to Washington DC for a national women's forum.

Oklahoma City Council of Administration Veterans of Foreign Wars Deward Steinger Columbia Frank Barker N. 19Th Raymond Rust Cornell Barker Woman's Auxiliary VFW Stringer Olkahoma

Hope Opposes Prohibition Repeal In Oklahoma

Oklahoma state Sen Herbert Hope a gubernatorial hopeful says he opposes repeal of prohibition. He will seek a vote on the issue if elected governor and argues repeal would bring little if any extra revenue, countering claims of 17 million dollars annually.

Oklahoma City Gr Herbert Hope Oklahoma Hope

G D Pettys Hosts To Group Cement Valentines Exchange

The G D Pettys hosted a home party with guests including Marvin Axton George McNalb Charles Nort G C Robertson and Raymond Sowell plus several children. Tables games and Valentine exchanges marked the gathering.

Valentine G. D. Petty

Light Plane Crash Kills Two Kansans

Two Wichita men, Donald M. Hinckley and Max Arbogast, died when their light plane crashed near Newton Kansas on Sunday while they hunted coyotes. Hinckley was the pilot of the two seater craft.

Newton Kay Wichita Harvey County

Dads Club Plans Western Swing Band Program

The Dads club of Will Rogers school will sponsor a western swing band program Monday night Feb. 24 in the school auditorium. Proceeds from the program will go to the athletic fund at the school. Sgt Kenneth Hughes is president of the Dads club.

Dads Club Will Rogers School Sgt Kenneth Hughes

American Legion To Meet At High School Tonight

Members of Lowery Whitehead American Legion Post No 29 will meet at 7 15 p m in room 114 of the high school Vernon Cannon commander announced The group will hold a regular monthly business session followed by the legion oratorical contest at 7 30 p m

CEASS Chester Martin Central Baptist Church Lowery - Whitehead American Legion Vernon Cannon

Actress Martha Raye Improves After Emergency Appendectomy

Manhasset New York report states actress Martha Raye is resting comfortably in a hospital following an emergency appendectomy. She was stricken while rehearsing for Annie Get Your Gun. performances were to begin a two week run at the New York City Center, with the opening night scheduled for Wednesday.

Manhasset N.Y Maratha Raye Miss Raye New York City Center

Negro Arson Trial to Start for Paden Deacon

Eli Watkins, 64, a Negro church deacon, faces a second degree arson charge for the fire that destroyed a two room school near Paden last summer. He is free on $2000 bond. Sheriff Jeter quoted Watkins favoring consolidation of Paden white and Negro schools. the burned school served Negro students and has since been rebuilt with eight pupils.

Obeaiah Paden Jess T. Miracle Eli Watkins E. L. Jeter Watkins

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