Unity Lodge and Rebekah Conclaves Plan Drill Conclave
Unity Rebekah Lodge No 121 met with Mrs Ben Holcomb presiding. A drill conclave is slated for Enid May 31 and June 1 with all Rebekah and IOOF lodges invited. Plans for a March 14 school of instruction in Grandfield were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Rebekah Lodge No
Ben Holcomb
Noble Grand
Bill Read
Enid
Rebekah
IOOF
B. J. Keeling
Unity
John Wood
School of Instruction
Grandfield
Read
Harold McGlothlin
John Davis
Jack Wellington
Lillie Rhoades
Aunda Humphrey
Opal Bennett
Floyd Ledford
C. M. Hardy
Vera Hunter
Hardy
McGlothlin
Humphrey
Keeling
Duncan Lodge
Theta Rho
Hunter
Party Honors Mrs. Farmer at Sterling Valentine Event
Mrs. George Horning hosted a Valentine gathering southeast of Sterling for Helpers Home Demonstration Club member Mrs. Willie V. Farmer who recently moved to Rush Springs. Gifts, refreshments, and informal entertainment followed a lace table with red hearts. attendees included many Sterling residents and Mrs. S. V. Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
George Horning
Helpers Home Demonstration Club
Willie V. Farmer
Rush Springs
Cleo Ulrich
Don Kirkpatrick
Patti
Morris Nichols
B. Ford
Eldo May
Melvin McGee
J. T. Mullins
Amos Smith
Lenhard Webnh
Woodrow Davis
Ralph Harper
S. V. Farmer
Joe Watson
J. B. Horning
Marlow
Four Lawton youths to receive essay awards
Four Lawton students will be honored by the Ladies Auxiliary to Lowery-White head American Legion post 29 for winning the local Americanism essay contest. First place winners from Lawton High and Tomlinson Junior High receive 10 dollars. second place recipients attend Eisenhower and St Marys high schools and get 5 dollars each. presentations made by Mrs. Trudy Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Ladies Auxiliary
Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post
Legion Hall
Democracy Today
Mary Lynn Lam
Charlotte Lam
Ozman
Lawton High School
Glen Mullins
Marcus G. Mullins
Ash
Tomlinson Junior High
Sue Bailey
John H. Bailey
N. 43Rd
Eisenhower Junior High
Eddie Ben Cordes
Eddie J. Cordes
N. Std
St. Mary's High School
Trudy Means
Junior Misses Arrange Sale at Patty Walker Home
The Junior Miss club met at Patty Walker’s home to plan a rummage sale. Fay Shanks joined as a new member and pledges Linda Taliaferro Linda Baker Cissi Bo mar Carol Rust Sharon Hopkins Marcia Irby Mary Logan Linda Hanson Margaret Wright Penny Griffin Jennie Leggett Karen Hastings Regina Johns Susie Youngblood and Sandy Childs attended. The next meeting is February 20 at Jerri Trope’s home. Darcy Le is the name chosen for a baby born February 5 in Bethania hospital Wichita Falls Texas weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Grandparents A L Ferguson Hollister and J A Phillips White Deer Texas. Royal Neighbors will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the VFW building 926 S Second state supervisor and deputy to attend for installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty Walker
Dearborn Ave
Fay Shanks
Linda Taliaferro
Linda Baker
Cissi Bomar
Carol Rust
Sharon Hopkins
Marcia Irby
Mary Logan
Linda Hanson
Margaret Wright
Penny Griffin
Jennie Leggett
Karen Hastings
Regina Johns
Susie Youngblood
Sandy Childs
Susan Wilson
Lou Ann Cousins
Jerri Trope
Darcy le
L. D. Due
Grandfield
Bethania Hospital
Wichita Falls
Tex
A. L. Ferguson
Hollister
J. A. Phillips
White Deer
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors Club
VFW
Local Social Calendar Highlights Numerous Club Meetings
Wesleyan Service guild of Cen tenary Methodist church Mrs T J Coursey 602 A 7 30 p m Circles of Westminster Presbyterian Women of the Church Morning Mrs Melvin Craig 106 S 17th 9 30 a m Esther Mrs W F Fargo 1633 N 27th 7 30 p m Circles of United Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian church Circle 1 at the church 1 50 p m Circle 2 Mrs W A Parks 414 Arlington 8 p m Circle 3 the church 1 30 p m Circle 4 Mrs Sam Ard 713 N 36th 9 30 a m Circle 5 Mrs Glen Massad 707 N 35th Pl 9 30 a m Circle 6 Mrs Larry Miller 2312 Gore 9 30 a m Junior Miss club Jerri Trope 1716 Gore Blvd 7 30 p m Shakespeare club Mrs Julins Johnston 2124 Columbia 2 30 p m Wives of officers of the 4th Field Artillery Missile Group Provision al monthly luncheon Artillery room of Officers club 12 30 p m NCO Wives club luncheon NCO club lounge 1 p m Taft Jefferson Whittier and Cement PTA Study groups joint session in Taft school 9 a m pm Lawton Woman's Forum board meeting Civic room of Security Bank and Trust Co 9 30 a m New Frontier chapter of ABWA Geronimo room of Hotel Lawton ian 7 p m Benefit card party sponsored by Ladies auxiliary to VFW post 1193 VFW building 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Centenary Methodist Church
T. J. Coursey
Westminster Presbyterian
Melvin Craig
S. 17Th
Esther
W. F. Fargo
United Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church
W. A. Parks
Arlington
Sam Ard
Glen Massad
Larry Miller
Gore
Jerri Trope
Gore Blvd
Shakespeare Club
Julins Johnston
Columbia
4Th Field Artillery Missile Group
Artillery Room
NCO
NCO Club
Taft, Jefferson, Whittier and Cement Pta
Taft School
Lawton Woman's Forum
Security Bank and Trust Co
New Frontier Chapter
ABWA
Geronimo
Lawtonian
VFW
Harper Club Entertained By Mrs Keathley
Mrs. Marlin Keathley hosted the Katharine Harper club at 804 Pershing Drive for a business session led by vice president Mrs. Joe Thorne in the president’s absence. Four new members joined: Mrs. Claud Patterson, Mrs. Donald Torbert, Mrs. David Corley, and Mrs. Don Preston. The evening featured sewing work and visiting with a decorated refreshment table lit by oil lamps. Attendees included Mrs. Ted Dickerson, Mrs. Bob Ensley, Mrs. Gregory Fewell, Mrs. Lacey Holley, Mrs. Fred Larrance Jr., Mrs. Robert Scott Jr., Mrs. Austin Stephenson, Mrs. Joe Thorne, and Mrs. Cuffie Waid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Keathley
Pershing Drive
Katharine Harper Club
Joe Thorne
Claud Patterson
Donald Torbert
David Corley
Don Preston
Ted Dickerson
Bob Ensley
Gregory Fewell
Lacey Holley
Fred Larrance Jr
Robert Scott Jr
Austin Stephenson
Cuffie Waid
Yakety-Yakkers Luncheon Elects New Officers in Elgin
Members of the Yakety-Yak club met at Mrs. Charley Hix's home for a luncheon and audilay session. New officers were elected: Hix president, McIntosh vice president, Glover secretary treasurer, Pohleman flower chair, Ballou reporter. Plans include a Lawton luncheon. guests Mrs. Mansel attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Bill Mansel
Claude Mansel
Mattie Stamper
Jack McCracken
Wayne Ballou
Damon Bay
Birthday Party for Terri Burnett Celebrated at Home
Terri Fave Burnett was feted on her first birthday with a cocoa and cake party hosted by Lt. and Mrs. Duke G. Burnett at 1714 Baldwin. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Dickinson and family, and Lt. and Mrs. Richard Harris. A separate gathering at the Esmon home in Cement featured extended family from Oklahoma City and Lawton. The Lawton Woman's Forum board will meet at 9 30 a m Thursday in the Civic room of the Security Bank and Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terri Fave Burnett
Duke G. Burnett
Baldwin
H. L. Dickinson
Mike
Gary Dickinson
Richard Harris
Roland Esmon
Bill Esmon
Goldsmith
Tex
Ronnie Esmon
Albert Wheeler
Oklahoma City
Jim Esmon
Lawton
Lawton Woman's Forum
Security Bank and Trust Co
Behind every successful man is women asking him why he's late getting home to dinner
A witty aphorism noting that a partner's questions at home can accompany professional achievement. The line plays on gender roles and domestic expectations in a humorous, sharp tone.
Study Groups Joint Meeting Set at Taft School
Taft, Jefferson and Whittier Parent-Teacher associations join Cement PTA for an all day meeting at Taft School. Walter Oswalt will chair with 9 am registration. Pete Becker will show Holy Land photos, Dr. Frank Austin will discuss health topics, Wes Miller covers safety, and Olive Masters speaks on the new Math program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft, Jefferson and Whittier
Cement Pta
Taft School
Walter Oswalt
Taft
Pete Becker
Holy Land
Frank Austin
Lawton
Wes Miller
The
Highway Patrol
Olive Masters
Scott Forsman Books
Open House Showcases Neel Home on Kleeman Road
About 60 guests attended the open house for Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Neel on Kleeman Road. Lawton visitors included P. A. Becker and family, W. J. Becker and family, Charles, M. F. Bohl, Vada Phillips, and Eula Farley. Fletcher and Porter Hill residents Tom Ellis and Benson Turnbull also attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. John D. Jones and others from a table with Irish linen, jonquils, and crystal serving ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
T. G. Neel
Kleeman Road
Neels
P. A. Becker
W. J. Becker
Charles
M. F. Bohl
Vada Phillips
Eula Farley
Lawton
Tom Ellis
Fletcher
Benson Turnbull
Porter Hill
John D. Jones
L. W. Apala
Clifford Cremer
Fort Sill OCS Wives Club Meets at Regimental HQ
Mrs. Charles A. Christin Jr hosted the OCS Wives club at Fort Sill Regimental Headquarters. Guest speaker Mrs. James W. Totten spoke on Army etiquette. New wife Mrs. Donnie Stevens was presented. Twenty other candidate wives and 16 TAC Staff wives attended. Refreshments featured a Valentine motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Christin Jr
OCS
Fort Sill
James W. Totten
Donnie Stevens
TAC
Cement OES Plans Suppers
The Cement chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met in the Masonic hall with Mrs. Clyda Robinson presiding. Plans were made for a potluck supper and monthly games. Members present included Mrs. Raymond Taylor and other named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Clyda Robinson
Harry Sites
Raymond Taylor
L. B. Marcum
Blanche Kinder
Melvin Stevens
S. P. McCaskill
Geoge McNabb
Ivan Catshall
Postmaster Receives 96 Birthday Cards in Card Shower
Sterling Postmaster Flavis Besett was the recipient of a community card shower with 96 birthday greetings. He is recovering at home north of Sterling after back surgery and will wear a cast for about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Flavis Besett
Mr. Besett
Rebekahs Plan School Meeting and Awards
Rebekah lodge 87 met in IOOF hall with Mrs. Ruth Wagnon as noble grand and Mrs. Floyd Tice as vice grand. New member Mrs. Eldon Kline by transfer. Committees named for district school of instruction March 12. Past Noble Grand club to meet at 7 30 p.m. today. Birth birthday party held for Mrs. Wagnon with gifts and refreshments for 25 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Rebekah Lodge 87
IOOF
Ruth Wagnon
Noble Grand
Floyd Tice
Eldon Kline
Louise Langston
Dan McPhail
Lodge
Dearborn
Lasater
Noble Grand Club
S. Seventh
Wagnon
W. L. Foglesong
Virgil Halbrook
Teachers Group Dinners Sweetheart Event at Robert E. Lee School
Twenty members attended the Beta Alpha conclave of Kappa Kappa Iota for a Sweetheart dinner at Robert E. Lee School. Hostesses Mrs. Mason L. Wyatt Mrs. Hal Zachary Mrs. Elizabeth Martin and Mrs. Ennis Oliver assisted. President Mrs. Al Joern led the business meeting. Entertainment by Linda Baker Nina Young and Gordon Pagano included four songs. Tables featured cherry trees and axes for a George Washington birthday theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Kappa Iota
Robert E. Lee School
Mason L. Wyatt
Hal Zachary
Elizabeth Martin
Ennis Oliver
al Joern
Linda Baker
Nina Young
Gordon Pagano
Wyatt
George Washington
Sunday School Class Valentine Party at Sterling First Baptist
The Reapers Sunday School class held a Valentine party at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Alexander. Members brought a white elephant gift to exchange and display. Mrs Howard Stotts organized games and Mrs Helen Mote was honored with a birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Reapers
Sterling First Baptist Church
Don Alexander
Howard Stotts
Helen Mote
Seven Attend Semi Annual Home Demonstration Council Meet
Letitia special report: Mrs. Goldie Nease, Mrs. Bill Littrell, Mrs. E. Campbell, Mrs. E. J. Schram, Mrs. A. Dayton, Juanita and Pat Peters joined the Home Demonstration clubs semi annual council meeting at the fair building. Speakers included Mrs. Irene Woods and a county health unit representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia
Goldie Nease
Bill Littrell
E. Campbell
E. J. Schram
A. Dayton
Juanita
Pat Peters
Irene Woods
County Health Unit
Horizon Club Dinner Thursday Sets Meeting Time
Horizon club members and advisers are urged to attend a dinner from 5 30 to 8 00 p m Thursday in the Cat tlemen s private dining room Miss Cheryl Finaly will preside Mrs Ellen M Rush reviews Wo He Lo the Camp Fire Girls history a Wo He Lo medal lion requirement Advisers should call the Camp Fire office by Wednesday to report registrations Girls will go through the cafeteria line and bring trays to the private meeting room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horizon Clubs
Horizon Club
Cattlemen
Cheryl Finaly
Ellen M. Rush
Council
Camp Fire
Three Visitors To Join CFG Board At Lunch
Mrs. Lloyd Register president of the Frederick Camp Fire Girls outlines a noon meeting with Lawton Camp Fire Girls council directors at Dante's private dining room. Mrs. Vena Barnes program chairman and Mr. Byron Toalson camping chairman will attend. Reports on long range planning and public relations are on the agenda along with camp liability insurance and the 1962 annual council report. Reservations advised through the Camp Fire office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Register
Frederick
Robert Derington
Harry Morgenson
Dode Wagner
Lawton
Three Cityans Named Directors Of Girl Scouts
Three Lawtonians joined the Soon er Girl Scout council board at its annual meeting held Sunday on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus. Maj. (Ret.) M. E. Keiser was elected treasurer while Allen Sasser and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Arthur W. Matheny became new board members. Wray Finney of Fort Cobb was named vice president replacing Mrs. Keiser, and Mrs. John Howard of Marlow joined as a board member. Lawton delegates included Mrs. Keiser, Mrs. Ralph House, Joe Hill, Clarence Sadler, and Mrs. Weldon Vaughan. Lawton Senior Scouts Barbara Keiser and Janet Freese also attended, with District 1 advisor Miss Myra Crawford present.
Mrs. R. H. Scott Hosts PEO Chapter EB Meeting
Chapter EB of the PEO met at Mrs. Robert H. Scott home with Mrs. Clyde Shelton presenting the program For Sentiment after the business session. Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PEO
Robert H. Scott
Clyde Shelton
Byron Aycock
Howard Babbitt
Marvin Bicket
Clarence Davis
Joe B. Dutcher
John T. Fullerton
F. G. Hammond
Louise Kirkham
Vinita Lee
Helen McCrory
Alvin McKasson
R. B. Morford
Anna Claire Swanson
Thelma Talla
Robert L. Wood
Frances Wright
Margaret Shelton
Officers Wives Attend Monthly Coffee
Mrs. D. M. McGrady and Mrs. J. D. Wiggs hosted the officers wives of the 4th Battalion 333rd Artillery at McGrady home No 25 S 49th for their regular coffee. Silver trays were presented to four members who are leaving and Mrs. Douglas L. Harris led presentations and business. W R Owen named trays and cards chair and members were asked to donate items for the Thrift shop to Mrs H A Leland 2807 Ozman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. McGrady
J. D. Wiggs
333Rd Artillery
W. R. Owen
H. A. Leland
Ozman
Abigails Advice on Hypocrisy and House Duty Debated
A reader criticizes church volunteers for neglecting mothers in rest homes while helping at a church supper and questions modern Christianity. Abby cautions against judging, notes unknowns behind actions, and urges compassion. Other letters praise vegetarianism and advise against anonymous complaints over birth announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Mrs Bochantin Named President Of Ton Fort Sill Club
Mrs Bochantin was installed as president of the Layton Fort Sill International club at the February meeting in the Civic room of Security Bank and Trust Co. Other new officers include Mrs Griswold vice president and Mrs Stein secretary. Forty five women attended from Austria Belgium Canada Czechoslovakia England France Formosa Germany Greece Japan Korea Mexico Romania and Trinidad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felix Bochantin
Lawton-Fort Sill International Club
Security Bank and Trust Co
Gillett Griswold
Sam Stein
Victor Slivak
Avalo Caldwell
A. E. Richardson
H. R. Seesaran
Fred Ortiz
Bochantin
John E. Button
McCuistion
Valentine
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czechoslovakia
England
France
Formosa
Germany
Greece
Japan
Korea
Mexico
Rumania
Trinidad
Eastern Star Committees Named for 1963 Session
ES Committees Named Miss Ina St John was initiated and committees for 1963 named at Charity chapter 507 Order of Eastern Star meeting. Mrs Ralph Hockenberry and George Summers presided. Mrs Hockenberry named committees including telephone and refreshments. Fifty members and visitors enjoyed the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina St. John
Charity Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Ralph Hockenberry
George Summers
Hockenberry
Leonard Layton
C. C. Weatherford
Charles Maupin
Ernest Hunter
Otis Blaylock
Fae Cottingham
Earl Roberts
Layton
Freda Boland
Weatherford
Neva Aubrey
Jerre Helms
Darrel Routh
Jay Irwin
J. C. Brubaker
Cottingham
William Aaron
Tom Oliver
Aubrey
John Bowman
Irwin
Estarl
Red Cross
Oliver
Sitha Roeder
International Temple
OES
Pete Blaylock
Pusan Children’s Hospital
Masonic Home
Weldon Storm
Masonic Hospital
Darrell Routh
Pledge Court Meeting At Ann Smith Home Hosts And Debs
Debs met at 311 N 35th in a business session led by president Jody Howard. Pledge court was held for Sam mie Maling Peggy Frink Kathy Hedges Pat Angus Paula Wilson Ann Mitchell and Karen Baker. Jean Holcomb to host next meeting at 2939 Euclid. Birth announced for a son born Feb 13 to Mrs Donald Tate and Mr Harry Tate with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Jay Slone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Sue Nicklas
Susy Morris
Carolyn Martin
Mary Worthem
Charlotte Littlefield
Jean Holcomb
Connie Newman
Ann
Julie Smith
Susan Hayes
Mary Margaret Newcombe
Susan Jones
Jane Ann Gentry
Jody Howard
Susan Currell
Marsha Isaacs
Linda Jenkins
Sally Porter
Susie Bassel
Vicki Adair
Kay Wilson
Sharon Maling
Barbara Perry
Euclid
Donald Tate
LaMarque
Texas
Harry Tate
Jay Slone
Santa Fe
N.M
Junior Legion Auxiliary Plans Activities and Doll Contest
The Lowery- Whitehead American Legion post 29 junior auxiliary met at Mrs. K. W. McCune’s home with Janette McAlister presiding. They chose Spain for a doll entry in the Pan American contest and filled ballots for the 1963 Junior Jury poll. A Salvation Army note thanked them for 12 dresses and eight dolls dressed at Christmas. Linda Sue Osborne’s doll won a blue ribbon. Valentines were sent to the national president and a junior member in Ponca City. refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery- Whitehead
American Legion
K. W. McCune
Janette McAlister
Spain
Salvation Army
Linda Sue Osborne
O. L. Roger
Yvonne Lanter
Ponca City
Carol Ann Adams
Barbara McPhail
Patsy Justice
Betty Louise Daniels
Linda Lou McCune
Square Toppers Dance Valentine Night at American Legion Hall
Square Toppers square dance club held a Valentine dance Friday night in the American Legion hall with heart and cupid decor. Stub Davis of Waurika was caller. 80 guests were served refreshments. the group plans another dance at 8 p.m. Friday at the Legion hall with Paul Tate calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Square Toppers Square Dance Club
American Legion Hall
Stub Davis
Waurika
Derrell Guerry
Marvin Norman
L. T. Canary
Wayne Jeffrey
Tedo Mullins
Otho Thompson
Temple
J. B. Kirk
Petunia Garden Club Reviews Silent Spring at Meeting
The Petunia Garden Club discussed Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in a home review led by Mrs. Kenneth Davis. She warned about the dangers of insecticides to humans and wildlife and reminded members to exercise caution in gardening. President Mrs. Harry Arnold announced a March 29 demonstration by international lecturer Irene Haddock, with non-members paying $1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Carson
Kenneth Davis
Petunia Garden Club
Jack Brock
Davis
Harry Arnold
Irene Haddock
Garden Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Unity Lodge
Maker_ P
Kor
Mrs. Farmer
Yong
19Th St
Harper Club
Tsed Ptianos
Sockwell
Cache Road
Janet Henry
Mrs. Christin
Cement Oes
Joe Payne
Lenhard Wernl
Buck Hervey
Bill Jacobs
Dwight Gayle
Gail Myree
Central High Community
House OF Fashion
Rebekahs Plan School
Actes
Frank Sneed
CFG Board
Girl Scouts
R. H. Scott
Beauticians
Oklahoma
Beauty School
Abigail van Buren
Henri Barbusse
Karl
Beverly Hills
Calif
Deg
Mary Burns
Laird
SCY
Wolverton’s
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Petunia Club
Dan Gerber
Gerber
Gerber Baby Foods
Fremont
Michigan
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